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LEFT oUT In THE FIELD Four children under the age of seven were among the injured Wednesday morning when a van travelling on spitzig Road left the roadway and rolled over into a cornfield. Firefighters had to extricate the driver, a 29-year-old Woolwich Township woman. all of the vehicle’s occupants were taken to hospital, where they were treated and released. investigators believe that icy road conditions contributed to the collision; no charges will be laid.
Contemplating traffic-calming measures for Elmira’s Barnswallow Drive, Woolwich council will be looking for public feedback on a variety of proposed changes. Under consideration are the installation of two four-way stops, the reduction of the width of driving lanes and the addition of more trees along the boulevard, among other improvements. Barnswallow Drive, a major collector road on Elmira’s west side, is essentially a wide-open strip from Whippoorwill Drive to Church Street. Traffic surveys show drivers average a speed of 63 km/h in an area posted at 50 km/h, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley told councillors meeting Tuesday night. While that’s not overly excessive, there is concern because of two school crosswalks on the route, he added. The township is looking at all-way stops at the intersection of Barnswallow Drive and First Street and at Barnswallow and Kingfisher drives. The former was the subject of a mail-out to 164 residences in the vicinity See BARNSWALLOW »page 02
Water fluoridation becoming an issue once again Watchdog group says proper procedure not followed in decision to pipe water to Woolwich JONI MILTENBURG Residents of Elmira and St. Jacobs are drinking fluoridated water they never asked for, and are getting more than just fluoride in that water, argues a local activist challenging Waterloo Region about its procedures. Robert Fleming heads a citizens’ group that opposes the
fluoridation of water in Waterloo. He contends that the science supporting fluoridation is out of date and the process adds traces of lead, arsenic and other contaminants to the water. “We want to see fluoridation turned off until science proves the ingestion of fluoride reduces cavities and the ingestion of co-contaminants over our lifetime is safe.”
Residents in the City of Waterloo who receive fluoridated water will be asked to vote on whether fluoridation should continue in a plebiscite during next fall’s municipal election. That vote will include residents of Elmira and St. Jacobs, as well as a handful along Country Squires Road and the farmers’ market area who get water from Waterloo. Water in Elmira and St. Ja-
cobs has been piped in from Waterloo since 1992, after Elmira’s aquifers became contaminated with chemicals from the Uniroyal (now Chemtura) plant. Fleming said the residents of the two towns were never consulted on whether they wanted fluoride added to their water. Regional clerk Kris Fletcher, who was clerk of Woolwich
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be getting fluoridated water. Now, were they ever formally told that? I don’t recall. “But I do remember some discussions and debates – well, not so much debates as much as it was ‘we need to get water, it’s going to come through the Waterloo system, and that means it’s fluoridated water.’” The council of the day was certainly aware the water was fluoridated, she said. Fluoride is added at regional treatment facilities before entering the City of Waterloo’s distribution system, and from there is piped to Elmira and St. Jacobs. “It’s not that we have a
watermain from Kitchener that feeds directly across to St. Jacobs and Elmira. It’s fed through the Waterloo system and then across to St. Jacobs,” explained Nancy Kodousek, director of water services for the region. That means fluoride can’t be added to one municipality’s water system and not the other. Fluoridation in Waterloo is done by adding hydrofluorosilicic acid to the water, with a fluoride content between 0.5 and 0.8 parts per million (ppm.) Public health agencies, including Region of Waterloo Public Health, support water fluoridation as a means to reduce cavities.
Too much fluoride can cause dental fluorosis in children whose teeth are still forming, evident as white areas or brown stains on the teeth. High levels of fluoride over a long period of time can lead to skeletal fluorosis, where bones become more dense and brittle. Dr. Liana Nolan, the region’s medical officer of health, said health problems occur when fluoride is present in high concentrations, which only occurs in naturally fluoridated water supplies. “Water fluoridation that’s done intentionally is specifically added in
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In a 2008 report to the region’s administration and finance committee, staff explained that water in the region is routinely sampled for lead and arsenic. Levels in Waterloo are consistently well below the maximum allowable concentrations under the province’s drinking water quality standards. The issue of water fluoridation was brought back into the spotlight by the recent announcement by the medical officer of health that fluoride concentrations had dropped below 0.5 ppm for more than six months while the fluo-
ridation systems were awaiting repairs. Two of the smaller systems have since been brought back online, but the largest will be out of commission until the end of the year at the earliest. Currently, about 30 per cent of the water flowing to Elmira is fluoridated, depending on how much is being used on a given day. The fluoridation question is one that will get greater attention from the public as next year’s municipal election draws closer and residents have their say on whether fluoridation should continue.
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the 0.5 to 0.8 parts per million range. That level of fluoridation is sufficient to reduce cavities, but it’s not in the higher levels which can cause health problems.” Fleming is skeptical of the dental community’s support of water fluoridation, and argues that fluoride isn’t necessary to decontaminate water the way chlorine is. He contends that the process adds trace amounts of arsenic, mercury and other contaminants, which violates the Safe Drinking Water Act. “Fluoride is not a water treatment; fluoride is a water contaminant.”
of that intersection; the township received 42 replies, with 25 respondents in favour and 17 opposed. Given the impact of traffic-calming measures, the township wants to hold a public meeting before making any decisions. Council agreed to the meeting, with a date to be set. Both Ward 1 councillors, however, appeared hesi-
tant about the changes. “It’s nice for people to have a way through town if they don’t want to go through the downtown,” said Coun. Sandy Shantz, noting Barnswallow Drive is meant to be a throughway. The average speeds and traffic volumes – less than half of the benchmark figure of 7,500 vehicles per day – don’t warrant the proposed measures, suggested
Coun. Ruby Weber, adding that if school crosswalks are a concern, traffic lights would be much safer than all-way stops. Using technical guidelines, none of the intersections warrants an allway stop, let alone traffic lights, Kennaley replied. The measures have been put forward for safety reasons. His report also suggests repainting lines to narrow
the driving lanes, “making slower speeds seem natural to drivers and less of an artificial imposition.” Planting more trees on the boulevard would make the street appear less wide open, prompting drivers to go lighter on the gas pedal. In a related matter, the township will set up equipment to monitor speed and traffic volumes on Whippoorwill Drive.
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“ I love getting people up to dance.” Pat Wintermeyer
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STEP RIGHT UP From the first step, Pat Wintermeyer was hooked on line dancing. She now teaches a course offered through Woolwich’s recreation department. She and some of the group will be taking part in this weekend’s Santa Claus Parade in Elmira. PHOTO | katie Edmonds
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Pat Wintermeyer’s passion for line dancing will be on display at Elmira’s Santa Claus parade KATIE EDMONDS Have a holly Jolly Christmas Step touch, step touch, grapevine left. And when you walk down the street Step touch, shuffle shuffle. Say hello to friends you know Step touch, step touch, grapevine right. And everyone you meet … Pat Wintermeyer and six other line dancers are practicing their steps and humming along to Christmas tunes as they prepare for this weekend’s Santa Claus Parade in Elmira. This will be the first year that a group of line dancers from Pat’s Country Connection line dancing class will be performing on a moving vehicle, specifically the Guys and Dolls float, and instruc-
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tor Wintermeyer has her fair share of concerns. “It is supposed to snow that day, so the floor might be a bit slippery. Everybody is a little cautious. You never know – you hit a bump in the road and you could all go flying,” she says with a laugh. The troupe, which dances every year at the Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival, is run through Woolwich Township’s department of parks and recreation, but it’s mainly the work of Wintermeyer herself. Wintermeyer began line dancing more than 20 years ago, down the street from her home at a class which ran each Friday evening at John Mahood Public School. She didn’t know much about dancing before joining that class, but was immediately
hooked. After that class was cancelled, she moved to ‘Uncle Bill’s’ dance class at the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterloo, and it was then that she never looked back. “Bill was so encouraging, a wonderful teacher and so patient. It is so important to have patience when you are teaching new dancers.” ‘Uncle Bill’ developed cancer in 2005, the year after Wintermeyer had started dancing with him, and wasn’t able to run the intermediate class. When he asked her if she might be interested in helping out, Wintermeyer began teaching tentatively. Then her commitment to it grew and the new retiree found herself dancing sometimes up to 15 hours per week. “I told Bill, ‘I will do anything in my power to keep it
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In addition to simply being a fun time for the class, Wintermeyer sees many therapeutic benefits to the activity as well. “We have had a lot of widows who have come out, women who have lost their husbands, and you can just remove yourself from all of the cares of the world when you’re dancing. You have to concentrate on what you’re doing, you get some exercise, you get to enjoy the music, and you get to socialize. I love getting people up to dance.” Although you may not have been able to participate in this season’s lessons, you will get to watch Pat in her signature cowboy hat with the blue ribbon, and the rest of the group box-stepping (“or just swaying if it’s icy that day!”) through the streets of Elmira in the See DANCING »page 07
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» FROM THE EDITOR | STEVE KANNON
Homelessness something of an invisible problem in region If the word “homeless” causes you to conjure up an image of a grubby street person shuffling along and asking for spare change, you’re certainly not alone. The stereotypes of the panhandling bum and manic bag lady are pervasive in the media. Those images from television and the movies shape our views of homelessness even though we see nothing like that in the townships, and very little of it in Kitchener or Waterloo. The problem is much more visible in larger cities. Having grown up in Montreal, I saw plenty of panhandlers downtown. Forlorn-looking people, often in wheelchairs or exhibiting disabilities, were common sights in the Metro stations, often selling pencils or similar items. Out west, you get a different kind of street scene. Along with vagrants and drug users in Vancouver, the streets are filled with neo-hippy kids, often accompanied by dogs, who spend their time mooching cash and living their version of the west coast lifestyle. The latter are particularly noticeable in Victoria, where the beautiful scenery, laidback atmosphere and milder weather prove as attractive to the homeless as they do to tourists. Still, there are some elements of that to be found even here in Waterloo Region. Kitchener is the prime locale. When I lived in a downtown loft, there
were the usual suspects to be spotted daily, including a small collection of buskers gathering enough change for the next drink and a couple of guys who carried on animated conversations while strolling the sidewalks … long before the ascension of Bluetooth devices. Looking at the numbers, however, much of the homelessness is out of sight, much like what officials in Vancouver are trying to do prior to the Olympic Games, though not for the same reason. We have nowhere near the same kind of problem, but the statistics are perhaps all the more startling because much of what goes on goes unseen. Last year, a group called Out of the Cold, which provides the kind of dropin food-and-shelter services we associate with street people, served 23,500 meals and provided shelter more than 10,600 times. And that was just from November to April, when OOTC operates from nine churches in Kitchener and Waterloo. The group, staffed by volunteers, provides services from a different location on a rotating schedule. The timing, naturally, coincides with the cold weather, a time when the homeless need more help than might be available from standing shelters and year-round programs. Shelters are the frontline of the homelessness issue. Other organizations come at the situation from different angles, most under the banner of the Homelessness and Housing Umbrella Group (HHUG). Just because the region is relatively
affluent and has made a strong push for social housing, there’s still much work to be done, suggests HHUG’s Lynn Macaulay, who this week provided an update to Woolwich councillors. While you won’t find people wandering up and down Arthur Street in Elmira or Woolwich Street in Breslau pushing a shopping cart, for instance, addressing the homelessness issue goes beyond the street-level symptoms. Of those on the streets, the most visible are those who suffer from mental illness. That situation requires special attention. Much of the homelessness, however, is directly linked to poverty: people lose their housing, and end up in a crisis situation. Building affordable housing is part of the solution. So too is providing a living wage, enabling people to cover the cost of shelter and other expenses. Currently, Macaulay notes, there is a significant gap between what lowwage earners can afford to pay for housing and average rental rates in the region. Based on the assumption “affordable” means paying 30 per cent of one’s income for housing, someone earning minimum wage could afford
to pay $455 a month for a one-bedroom apartment; the average rate for such apartments tops $710 per month. Providing more housing for lowincome residents costs money, an expense some people balk at. But there’s a pragmatic side to such measures: it’s far cheaper to find someone long-term housing than to pay for the police and health-care services that street people require. It’s expensive to scoop them up off the street and throw them in jail. That cost jumps even higher if an ambulance comes along and takes them for a stay in hospital or psychiatric ward. It’s up to 10 times the cost, she explains. The only alternative would be to ignore them altogether, other than police involvement should they do anything to interfere with the lives of taxpayers – essentially leaving them to fate. As that’s not an option, the best course would be to reduce the impact on government coffers – something of a win-win situation, if you look at it in the right light. Save money, and help some people as a bonus. Help people, and save some money as a bonus. Take your pick.
Joyce Corbyn
Best thing about Canada? I won’t say it’s the weather! No, the country is beautiful and the people are friendly. What brought you to Elmira? My daughter’s husband had not been able to find work in Toronto, so they came to Cambridge. I tried to find a place close to Cambridge to settle. What are your hobbies? Music is my passion. I was a pianist and entertainer in hotels and bars – I worked from Sudbury to Halifax. I sing right now with the Rockway Entertainers.
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The success of the Elmira Produce Auction Cooperative north of Elmira has prompted one of its founders to seek out other opportunities for getting local produce to market. Nelson Wideman was at Woolwich council this week looking for a zone change to allow for a food and flower operation on a farm at 51-55 Hawkesville Rd. The temporary-use provision would put to use a vacant climate-controlled warehouse, which would house a direct-marketing operation selling produce to institutional buyers such as restaurants and grocery stores. Wideman, who stepped down from EPAC, said the venture would provide another way to move local produce, as not every buyer is able to attend live auctions. While there may be some competition – “only time will tell” – he expects to see a different class of buyer. No objections were raised to the proposal, which will be reviewed by planning staff, with a report coming back to council at a later date.
Charges laid in death A Millbank man was charged Nov. 28 in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Millbank woman on Chalmers-Forrest road in Wellesley township July 17. The woman was riding a scooter when she was struck by a cube van. She was airlifted to hospital and died from her injuries. Abner Bauman, 60, was charged with careless driving in the incident.
Strauss gets award for his 25 years Woolwich Mayor Bill Strauss was presented with a Long-Standing Service Award from the Province of Ontario for his 25 years in municipal government last week. Before becoming mayor of Woolwich in 1997, Strauss served as a member of council, first in the Township of Wellesley from 1969 to 1974, and later in Woolwich from 1985 to 1994. He has also served on many boards and committees in Waterloo Region, and is an active volunteer in his church and community. Long-Standing Service Awards are given to municipally-elected officials with at least 25 years of service. The service does not have to be consecutive or with the same municipality. The program was introduced by the Ontario government in 2004.
Battle over gravel pits heats up Skirmish over Winterbourne proposal seen as warm-up for two larger projects GETTING READY Viola player Megan Spurgeon (right) and violin player Heidi Frey play along with the EDSS senior orchestra this week in preparation for their upcoming concert with string musician Mark Woods.
Music students to get electrifying experience Renowned rock violinist Mark Wood to perform in Elmira Wednesday with kids from local schools KATIE EDMONDS A high school music class is typically awash in the elegant and timeless sounds of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven, but this month, it’s the pounding notes of ‘Eleanor Rigby’ that are resonating off the walls at EDSS. Music students are tuning their violins, cellos and basses this week to prepare for their big show when international recording artist and rock violinist Mark Wood comes to town. Wood, one of the original members of the multi-platinum-selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the creator of the revolutionary Viper electric violin, will be making a stop in Elmira to teach some of his tricks of the trade to the next generation of musicians; he’ll be playing alongside music students from Elmira District Secondary School, Park Manor Public School, and St.
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STEVE KANNON If this week’s public meeting is any indication, Woolwich’s gravel pit battle is going to be a fierce one. Three of five applications under consideration were up for review Tuesday night at township council. Two smaller projects, essentially extensions of existing operations, drew little comment, but the third was an indication of what’s to come as the other two proposed pits work their way through the system next year. The contentious pit is proposed for a farm at 125 Peel St., west of Winterbourne and north of the Golf Course Road area of Conestogo. Some of those speaking out against this pit also pointed to the application by Hunder Developments for an aggregate operation immediately to the southeast of this site, across the river. The socalled Hunsberger pit is one of the two proposals – the other is the Capital Paving application for a pit near the covered bridge in West Montrose – requiring more detailed study before moving to the public meeting stage. The applicant, Kuntz Topsoil, Sand and Gravel, plans to extract up to 150,000 tonnes of gravel annually from the 89acre site. With an esti-
mated 840,000 tonnes of aggregate available, the pit would be active for a minimum of eight to 10 years. Along with aggregate, the applicant proposes to recycle asphalt and concrete in the crusher to be installed. Permission has also been sought for a topsoilscreening operation. David Sisco, a planner with the IBI Group, told some 45 people in attendance noise and dust from the site would be mitigated by a series of berms and other design features at the site. But 11 residents who spoke challenged that assertion, expressing concerns dust, noise and truck traffic would all have a negative impact on their quality of life. “I now find I’m no longer living in a rural community – I object to that,” said Golf Course Road resident Alan Burtenshaw. “I think it’s totally objectionable for people to come in and change my way of life, to affect my health and everybody else’s in this residential area. It’s surrounded by residences; Conestogo and Winterbourne surround these two pits.” Given the prevailing winds and topography, dust will be blown in and noise will carry directly to that area, added neighbour Bill Norrish, who added to the list concerns about vibraSee GRAVEL page »07
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Woolwich backs move of Scout facility Backed by Woolwich Township, the 1st Elmira Scout Group will save thousands of dollars when it moves a storage shed from one end of town to the other. The organization plans to take down the building from its current location on Martin’s Lane before setting up shop on township land at 75 Oriole Pkwy. That site is already home to the Rovers’ Den used by older members of the Scouts. Because the land is municipally owned, the township has agreed to file the necessary paperwork, negating fees for a building permit and development charges, a total of some $7,700. The storage shed was built in 1988 and sits on land rented from Martin
Mills for $1 a year. That site, however, is proposed to house a biogas energy plant, prompting the search for a new location. Ron Cressman, representing the Scouts, told Woolwich councillors meeting Tuesday night that the organization uses the shed to store equipment; the applicable charges would be well beyond its budget. A longstanding agreement of about 38 years made moving the shed to the Oriole Parkway land, at one time home to a pumping station, a good fit, explained director of recreation and facilities Larry Devitt. As the land is Woolwich’s, it also makes sense for the township to file all the applications – “That’s certainly appropriate in this situation.” The building permit would cost about $450,
while development charges would have amounted to about $1,750 for the Woolwich share and $5,500 for the Region of Waterloo, based on a building of just over 1,000 square feet. The group hopes to use materials from the existing 1,200-sq.-ft. structure to erect the new shed. It will be slightly smaller because the site falls within a floodplain, restricting the available space. The Scouts have already secured clearance from the Grand River Conservation Authority. Under the current arrangement, the organization has until the summer of 2011 to begin construction. As an added bonus, having the township make the arrangements also confers tax-free status on the property, noted chief administrative officer David Brenneman.
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Gravel: Neighbours fear impact Elmira boy aims to help family who recently lost house in fire tion. “If you have a crushing operation, you’re going to feel it.” Countering Sisco’s claims, Winterbourne resident Jan Huissoon, an engineering professor at the University of Waterloo, called into question the data supplied in the applicant’s dust and noise studies. “Both of these studies leave something to be concerned about,” he said, noting the information was not site-specific and failed to include baseline measures of ex-
Planner Jeremy Vink said he expects the Kuntz and Hunsberger applications will be judged for their cumulative impact on the environment. Meanwhile, the other two gravel pit applications – one at 777 Sandy Hills Drive (NJ Excavating) and the other at 6225 and 6329 Middlebrook Rd. (DJ Lockhart) – drew only minimal comments. Both are extensions of existing pits, and are expected to have little if any added impact on their respective surrounding areas.
Music: Broadening horizons The show runs on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the EDSS gymnasium. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased through the EDSS student activities office at 519-669-5414, or in person at Sherwood Mu-
» From page 05
many others. Included in the lineup for the show is some of Wood’s original material, as well as arrangements of music by Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Beatles, and more.
sic or Music Plus Corp. in Kitchener. Tickets may also be purchased through any student performer. For more information on “Electrify Your Strings,” see www. electrifyyourstrings. com.
Dancing: Out on the line » From page 03
“I promise to do my best/To love and serve God, to do my duty to the Queen;/To keep the law of the Wolf Cub pack,/ And to do a good turn for somebody every day.” That’s the motto that members of the Cub Scouts group in Elmira try to live by. This week, member Justin Read has gone and performed that good turn, with no prompting from anyone. Justin came to the Scouts’ meeting a few weeks back with a fundraising plea to help out a friend, his neighbour on Duke Street whose family home was lost in the recent fire. No one was injured in the blaze that started in the middle of the night, but the family’s personal belongings were lost, a tragedy that Read said he can’t even imagine. With that in mind, he decided to raise a bit of money, which he knows cannot cover all the items lost in the fire, but at least it’s a good start.
DOING HIS BEST Concern about his neighbours prompted Elmira’s Justin Read to organize a fundraising effort.
“We just thought it would be a good idea to give them something when they really need it.” A fluorescent light fixture was believed to be the cause of the fire that started in the kitchen during the early hours of a Saturday morning in November. The residents, a couple who had just purchased the house in July, were forced to flee their home before it
was destroyed. Damage is estimated at $300,000. Members of the 1st Elmira Scouts have started collecting their spare change and they plan to present it to the affected family when they finish their fundraising efforts in a few weeks. “I am friends with the girl that lived there, and I wanted to do something nice for her,” Read explained.
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isting conditions in the area. He said he expects the operation, if it were to go ahead, to completely disturb the existing atmosphere – “This is meant to be rural – this is why we live here.” The concerns and questions raised by the public will be addressed by Woolwich’s planning staff as it reviews the zone-change application needed to permit aggregate extraction at the site. A recommendation report will eventually come back for council’s consideration.
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IN STEP Pat Wintermeyer leads a demonstration at the Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival earlier this year.
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Jail time for wild tractor ride A Mildmay man who led police on a low-speed chase through Woolwich and Wellesley in June was sentenced to six months in jail on Wednesday. Troy Taibinger, 34, was handed the sentence plus three years on probation and a three-year driving ban by Justice John Lynch, who said Taibinger had done nothing to show he
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Incident something of a rude awakening NOVEMBER 27
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NOVEMBER 28
1:30 PM | A turquoise, olderstyle ladies bicycle with a basket attached to the front was taken from uptown Elmira. Police are asking anyone with information about the missing bicycle to call in or visit the Elmira detachment. 5:11 PM | Firefighters from the Floradale station responded to a call from Yatton Sideroad, where a tractor had caught on fire. The tractor had been parked in the driving shed a half hour prior to the fire being noticed. A firefigher responding to the call pulled the tractor out of the shed to prevent the fire from spreading. There was no damage to the shed itself but approximately $10,000 worth of damage occurred to the front-end loader. The cause of the fire is not suspicious and it was put out without incident.
Collision closes intersection
A female resident of Robin Drive in Elmira called police about 7:50 on the morning of Nov. 25 when a man came to her door and asked to be let into her home. When she said no, the man smashed one of the windows of the residence, took off his shirt, and threw it at the woman, before leaving the property. Police have identified a suspect and are following up with the situation. They are also encouraging the suspect to come into the police station and tell his side of the story. »»
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8:00 AM | A Blackberry was reported missing in the area of Ernst Street in Elmira. Anyone who has information about the device is asked to call local police.
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NOVEMBER 30
1:38 AM | A 19-year-old woman from out of town had been travelling eastbound on Listowel Road when she swerved to avoid hitting an animal in her path. Near a curve in the road, the driver lost control of her vehicle and the car landed in a farm field after hitting a pole. A passerby stopped to help the woman, who was
THE AFTERMATH A man was taken to hospital after being removed from the passenger seat of a small Toyota that had been hit by a GMC pickup truck running through a red light at the intersection of Line 86 and Northfield Drive on Monday morning. red light at the intersection of unhitched from a tractor on ing to be let into the homes. Line 86 and Northfield Drive Walker Road near Huron Upon investigation, police East. The woman driving the Road in Wilmot Township discovered the man was Toyota was headed south- and rolled into another ve- suffering from some menbound on Northfield Drive hicle. There was moderate tal health problems. He was towards Conestogo when she damage to both vehicles, but returned to his home safely was struck by the truck head- both were drivable. that night. Police encourage ing westbound on Line 86. A anyone with loved ones who »» DECEMBER 1 man was trapped in the Toysuffer from similar issues to ota until rescue vehicles were 10:09 PM | A 57-year-old man contact the Alzheimer’s Soable to remove him. Both ve- wearing only pajamas was ciety of K-W, which works hicles were demolished in the found knocking on the doors with police to assure the safeof residences on Centre Street ty of citizens who face these collision. IA ads Christmas generic:Layout 1 11/17/09 1:18 PM Page 1 5:20 PM | A wagon became in Elmira. The man was ask- problems.
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Another collision at Hwy. 7
visibly injured. The driver was then transported to hospital by ambulance with nonlife-threatening injuries. 8:00 AM | A transport truck travelling northbound on Arthur Street sideswiped a small car when both vehicles were passing through the Sawmill Road roundabout. The driver of the car said they were not aware of how wide the truck’s turn would be. There was minor damage to both vehicles, but no charges were laid. 11:10 AM | Passengers of a small Toyota were taken by ambulance to hospital after their car was struck by a GMC pickup truck that ran a
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12:30 PM | A Woolwich Township resident reported the loss of their health card and birth certificate around the area of Steffler Road.
REAR-ENDER Police, paramedics and firefighters responded to a collision at Shantz Station Road and Victoria Street in Woolwich Township when a van hit the back of a truck Nov. 26. The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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JONI MILTENBURG At Woolwich Community Services, the season of giving means thinking of strangers as well as family and friends. The agency is in the thick of preparations for its annual Christmas
hamper program. Families in need get a hamper stuffed with toys, clothes, food and a turkey or ham. Last year, 126 families, including 236 children, were recipients of the hampers. By the middle of this week, WCS had about 115 applications,
putting them on target for the same number of hampers as last year. The agency is looking for donations of new clothing and toys, nonperishable food and cash to purchase food vouchers and any items in short supply. Coordinator Kelly Chris-
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Hamper program puts the spirit of giving into action
Xs AND OHs Cass Frey and Duncan Bossenberry with the wooden toys they made in wood shop class to donate to the WCS hamper program.
B’s in Elmira. You can also drop off items at Woolwich Community Services at 73 Arthur St. S. until Dec. 11 The program is run entirely through the efforts of volunteers who do the shopping, wrapping and
assembling. Well over 100 volunteers pitch in every year, Christie said. At EDSS, teacher Alex Derma’s Grade 11 class has turned the wood shop into Santa’s workshop, making wooden toys that they’ll donate to the hamper program. “It’s a real community effort,” Christie said. “Everybody seems to be helping in some way.” The hampers will be filled Dec. 15 and 16 at Lions Hall and will be ready for pick up on Dec. 17. For more information, to request a hamper, or to volunteer, call the WCS office at 519-669-5139.
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Elmira’s Amitan Pope tops Mathletic competition
ber 365 for the competition, which is a lucky number,” he laughed. Maybe it was a little In a ‘Jeopardy style’ provincial math con- bit of luck, but it is test this past weekend, likely a lot of skill was a Grade 7 student from involved. The event had a TVElmira came out on top. Amitan Pope, a former show feel to it as stuPark Manor PS student dents used “clickers” inand current student in stead of paper to submit their anthe gifted swers. The class at competiCourtland tors went Senior Pubthrough lic School, t w o beat out rounds competiof questors from 13 tions that other disincluded tricts to be both mulcrowned as the junior TOP PRIZE Amitan Pope is awarded tiple anc h a m p i o n the provincial title in a Mathletic swers and at a math- competition, held for the first time in some instances e m a t i c s last weekend. numeric competition hosted by the Pro- answers. The students fessional Engineers were asked a series of of Ontario in Scarbor- questions during two rounds of the comough. The five winners from petition, with topics household the regional competi- including electrition back in March calculations, continued on to the cal calculations, accelprovincial level. The erations of a car, and “Mathletics” were held the measurement of this year for this first buildings and towers, time ever at the provin- to name a few. Each stucial level, making Ami- dent received a notebook tan the first provincial and a calculator as well as a clicker which sent winner. “I was assigned num- their answers directly to
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DOING THE MATH When he’s not hitting the books in preparation for another math competition, Elmira’s Amitan Pope is an avid soccer player. The former Park Manor student is now part of a gifted-pupils’ class at a Kitchener school.
a computer and scores were tabulated instantly. Amitan’s father, Dave Pope, was seated in the audience behind the students and says that he was amazed at how quickly his son came up with the correct answer. “I asked him, ‘How did you do it?’ and he said he just had his own formula!” Amitan explained that the formulas he uses are ones which he
has picked over time, something that helped him think more quickly when the time came to give his answer. “I find the techniques in other places, sometimes in a book or sometimes my teacher had taught it.” The contest was designed with the hope of creating a passion for the application of mathematics in solving day-to-day scien-
tific and engineering problems. That’s certainly true in Amitan’s case. Aspiring to be a doctor when he is older, Amitan says that he already finds ways to use the mathematical principles he has learned through this contest. When he is not studying mathematical principles, Amitan he spends most of his time playing soccer as
a member of the Waterloo Wolfpack under-13 boys rep soccer team. “He is probably one of the top right back defenders within his age group in the region,” noted his dad. “Unlike his math skills, which are more of an individual affair, he enjoys the game of soccer because it is a team effort which really signifies his true character.”
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» EDITORIAL
Gun control’s about curbing violence
December’s arrival has moved the yuletide season into high gear. The time of happiness and goodwill will be intruded on tomorrow, however, for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It may not be the ideal season for such thoughts – really, when is? – but the timing was dictated by Marc Lépine, who on Dec. 6, 1989 murdered 14 young women at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal simply because of their gender. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada was established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada. As well as commemorating those women who have died as a result of gender-based violence, the day is seen by the federal government’s Status of Women organization as a time to work on concrete actions to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. Gun-control advocates are using the day to take the Harper government to task for its moves to weaken the long-gun registry, accusing it of playing politics with a worthwhile system that has been tarred as a financial boondoggle. While that characterization cannot be denied,
supporters note that we would be simply throwing away more than a billion dollars’ worth of work by scrapping the registry now. Instead of going in that direction, guncontrol groups are pushing for even more restrictions on gun ownership. On the other side of the argument, gun advocates will argue for greater access to guns, saying armed civilians could have gunned down criminals such as Lépine and other notorious school shooters before their killing sprees continued. The latter arguments are commonplace in the U.S., where second amendment – the right to keep and bear arms – issues abound. In Canada, the notion seems ridiculous: having more guns at hand increases the risk. It would be far more likely for someone to see red, snap and use a readily available gun than it would be for someone to be faced with a murderer on a shooting rampage. According to the Canadian Coalition for Gun Control, the U.S. gun death rates are far higher than other industrialized countries, and among the highest recorded in the world. Statistics from 2006 indicate the U.S. had 10,177 gun homicides compared to 190 in Canada.
» VERBATIM “I am friends with the girl that lived there, and I wanted to do something nice for her.” Elmira youth Justin Read wants to lend a hand to neighbours hit by fire
While Canada and the U.S. have comparable rates of homicides without guns (1.26 per 100,000 versus 1.61), the American firearm homicide rate is almost six times Canada’s (3.4 versus. 0.58 per 100.000); the U.S. handgun homicide rate is almost eight times Canada’s (2.60 versus 0.33 per 100,000). The U.S. also has five times the rate per 100,000 of robberies committed with firearms even though rates of robberies without guns are comparable. Those kind of statistics depict a major difference between our neighbouring cultures. Not, of course, that we’re immune from such tragedies, as shootings here show. Still, we operate under a different mindset than do those in the States, where politicians must be pro-gun, or at least not come out in favour of gun control. That kind of thinking would not fly here: even the gun registry debate was more about waste and graft than about the guns themselves. Gun-control advocates, arguing that more guns equals more violence, want us all to think about the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in that light.
» THE MONITOR There are increased risks associated with keeping guns in the home. Homicide of a family member is 2.7 times more likely to occur in a home with a firearm than in homes without guns. Keeping one or more firearms was associated with a 4.8-fold increased risk of suicide in the home. Coalition for Gun Control
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» HARD TALK | RAFE MAIR
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With some tweaking, NDP could see major upswing We may be seeing what no person in his right mind would have dared speak of just a handful of years ago. I speak of the chance that the NDP may overtake the Liberals as the federal government in waiting. It could happen. Indeed it may already have happened. The reasons are that Michael Ignatieff is a dud and won’t go quietly and the NDP is moving toward the centre. Under Jack Layton the last three elections have shown some promise for the NDP. In his first election he got 19 seats. This moved to 29 in 2006 and 37 in 2008. The fact remains that the NDP has a long way to go in order to be the opposition but with some luck and skill it could happen. Jack Layton is a very decent guy who unfortunately reminds one of TerryThomas playing a used car salesman. Now, don’t get me wrong, some of my best friends are used car salesmen and you may believe that they are more to be trusted than, say, lawyers, politicians, broadcasters or writers. The problem is one of image. Remember poor old Gilles Duceppe and the picture of him wearing a hairnet when he visited a meat packing plant? Even
though he was required to wear this, the media pilloried him as they did with Stockwell Day on a jet ski and poor old Bob Stanfield for tucking his trousers inside his cowboy boots. And who could forget Gordon Campbell’s plaid shirt? Somehow Pierre Trudeau got away with wearing ridiculous garb, but Trudeau managed to get away with almost everything. Layton faces an uphill struggle and if he’s to move up the ladder and pass the Grits he must do better in Quebec and Ontario, make headway in Atlantic Canada and really do well in B.C. The rural vote is crucial, and that’s where provincial NDP leaders such as Carole James out here on the coast come into it. NDP governments have a history here. In the last election, the party seemed poised to better the Liberals. So, why didn’t James win all of these seats last May? Easy. Scarcely anyone who follows such things would deny that the NDP ran the most appalling campaign in living memory. I travelled most of the province speaking on the private power issue and I can confirm that. But that was then. In a few short months Campbell has, with breathtaking arrogance, demonstrated that he means to destroy our sacred salmon and the province’s rivers. Whether it’s the South Fraser Perimeter Road, the mur-
derous fish farms or ruining rivers for electricity BC Hydro doesn’t need and must sell at a huge loss, Campbell’s utter indifference to the environmental wreckage he wreaks is daily becoming obvious. For Layton to prosper electorally he must do something apparently impossible hitherto. He must understand our issues not just in terms of oneliners but truly and deeply. He must grasp the deep feelings that rural residents have as they see their birthright destroyed. This means he must gamble and make the environment his big issue in B.C., something that James didn’t do. In May 2009 the NDP acted as if they were afraid of the environmental issues, retreating instead to their age old mantras as their security blanket. Because of the NDP’s reluctance to fight this province-wide multifaceted issue except in a handful of ridings, the Liberals, naturally, left it alone. Much has changed since the last vote. Fish farms are now a federal responsibility with a hopelessly ignorant minister of Fisheries and Oceans in charge, a minister who has obviously told the fish farmers that nothing will change. The federal government has a constitutional obligation to protect our navigable waters which include virtually all rivers to be ruined by private power projects. The federal gov-
ernment also has the constitutional obligation to protect our migrating salmon. Layton must, at a minimum, do these things: support an instant moratorium on all new fish licenses or expansion of fish farms; support a time table for removing fish farms from our oceans – whether or not they then move on land is their business; remove the obligation to support and shill for aquaculture from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the obvious reason – to intelligent Canadians anyway – that you can’t protect wild salmon by promoting fish farms; and, lastly, he must strictly enforce the Navigable Waters Protection Act. To do this and make it stick politically, Layton has to do something most unusual for federal politicians who venture into our western enclave. He must learn about and understand these issues, an undertaking more complicated than just memorizing slogans, something the NDP is very good at as “axe the tax” proved last May. He must also take this issue very seriously – not only because our people do, but because it deserves top-drawer treatment. Our environment isn’t a casual chip to be used in the great game of making money for money’s sake. We’re dealing here with a moral and ethical issue. Do we sacrifice our See MAIR »14
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The trials and tribulations of Bangladesh If a Shakespeare should ever arise in Bangladesh, he would have plenty of tragedies around which to weave his history plays. The country is only 38 years old, but the vendettas between the leading families, the murders and plots and coups, have been just as tangled and bloody as the ones in 14th and 15th-century England that gave the great playwright so much of his material. But that kind of history may be coming to an end in Bangladesh. It’s not quite dead yet. Last February, at least 4,000 soldiers serving in the Bangladesh Rifles, a border defence regiment, mutinied and began killing their officers. Fifty-seven officers and 17 other people were murdered by the mutineers, who dumped their bodies in sewers and an incinerator. The violence spread to military camps all over Bangladesh. The mutineers said that they were revolting against poor pay, but many people suspected that there was a political motive behind it all. If there was, it failed. The rest of the army remained loyal, tanks surrounded the regiment’s various camps, and the government promised to look into the rebels’ complaints if they surrendered.
That was a lie, of course: they were all arrested. The first nine soldiers went on trial for mutiny before a military court on Nov. 24 and more than 3,500 others will follow in various military cantonments around the country, while several hundred others will be tried before civilian courts for murder, rape and looting. This is not the kind of blood-spattered Shakespearean ending that Bangladeshis have become much too familiar with. The trials may even answer the question of whether there was a political motive behind the military uprising. But suppose there was. What could it have been? There has been a second high-profile court case in Bangladesh in the past month. On Nov. 19, the Supreme Court confirmed the death sentences for 12 former military officers who took part in the assassination of Bangladesh’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in 1975. The five ex-officers who are actually in custody, and whose final appeal was rejected, now face imminent execution for their crimes of 34 years ago. Few countries had a bloodier birth than Bangladesh. For a decade and a half after the partition of India in 1947, it was just the eastern wing of Pakistan, a country in two parts with a lot of Indian territory between them. But the two parts never got along, and
when what is now Bangladesh tried to leave Pakistan in 1971 it got very ugly. The Pakistan army killed up to three million people in rebel “East Pakistan” before Indian military intervention forced it to withdraw. East Pakistan then became the independent country of Bangladesh, and the country’s nationalist political leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (who had spent the war in jail in West Pakistan) came home to lead it. Mujib was an autocratic man: by 1975 he had closed down all the opposition papers and declared himself president for life. But he did not deserve what happened to him and his family. In the early hours of Aug. 15, 1975, a group of young officers stormed Mujib’s house and killed everybody in it, including his wife, his three sons (one was only nine years old) and his servants. Twenty people in all. Only his two daughters, who were abroad at the time, survived. One of them, Sheikh Hasina, is now the prime minister. (I told you it was Shakespearean.) The young officers who murdered Mujib were overthrown by a different group within months, and another coup removed that bunch before the end of the year. Eventually power ended up in the hands of General Ziaur Rahman, who was also murdered by fellow officers in 1981. His widow, Khaleda Zia, has been prime minister three times, and still leads the main
opposition party. General Zia was not involved in the murder of Mujib, but he did end up allied to the people who had killed him: officers who detested Mujib’s secularism, and in some cases had helped the Pakistani army slaughter their own people during the independence war. They killed Zia too, in the end, but that does not stop Zia’s widow and Mujib’s daughter from hating each other. That personal vendetta has virtually paralyzed the politics of a country with half the population of the United States. Ever since democracy was restored in Bangladesh in 1990, Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia have alternated in power, each devoting all her time in opposition to sabotaging the other’s initiatives. But now the page may have turned. The Supreme Court’s confirmation of the death sentences on the ageing conspirators of 1975 may finally enable the country to move past its obsession with those horrific murders. If there was a political motive behind the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny, it was to stop that verdict from being passed, but the insubordination did not spread. Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League won the last election by a landslide, and the army stayed loyal to the elected government right through the mutiny. The Bangladeshi Shakespeare may be running out of material.
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waters and our fish not even for our own profit but for others who have no stake? This is where James comes in. I believe that the NDP campaign management team was either hopelessly incompetent or had a death wish for her. My sense of it is that James knows that and, if she is listened to, will provide the boost for Layton’s campaign that it will need. She’s liked and respected, personally is a good campaigner and unlike most of her caucus, understands these issues. This is where I hear the angry voices. What the hell has got into you, Mair? You’re supporting the NDP for God’s sake! I can easily answer that question and all others like it. I’ve belonged
to political parties but have never been a “party man.” I have but one motive and that’s to help save us from the ravages of clueless, not to say evil, politicians who embrace what to me are the foreign, not to say evil, tenets of the Fraser Institute. Unlike the Fraser Institute I don’t believe our rivers and our fish should be privately owned. (It’s interesting to note, as I did in an earlier article, that a former fellow of the Fraser Institute who supported private ownership of our rivers and our fish, also believes in consensual slavery! In fact, when he contacted the publisher and later me it was not to say he didn’t support consensual slavery but that he wanted to debate it with me!)
The captive media has not raised these issues because, simply, they support Campbell. That’s not a surprise since a senior editor of the Vancouver Sun was a fellow of the Fraser Institute before joining that paper which, one might infer, explains a lot. Layton will learn, if he listens, that the best weapon Kim Il Campbell has going for him is that people are reluctant to believe that any government could be this insensitive and indeed stupid. They are that insensitive and stupid and I offer as proof, as if proof were necessary, Mair’s Axiom I, namely that you make a very serious mistake if you assume that those in power know what the hell they’re doing.
It’s true that Layton’s party will not form the government but they might become the balance of power. If they do, people who care about our rivers, streams and the soul of our communities will be better represented in the House of Commons than now, though that admittedly, is not saying much. Layton might find comfort from Mair’s Axiom II, namely that you don’t need to be a 10 to win in politics, you can be a three if everyone else is a two. At the worst, Jack Layton is a three in a sea of twos and with a little self-education on the Fraser Institute-inspired ravaging of our bountiful home could turn that into a big plus both for him and for the society we love.
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Today’s students, tomorrow’s skilled workers JONI MILTENBURG The Bingemans conference centre in Kitchener was buzzing Wednesday with the sound of hundreds of students – students in hard hats and welding helmets, students hammering and drilling and fitting pipes. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program held its eighth annual interactive career showcase in partnership with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and the Business Education Partnership of Waterloo Region. More than 50 businesses, schools and organizations put together exhibits, ranging from the Stratford Chefs School to the Iron Workers District Council of Ontario to the 31 Combat Engineer Regiment. “This is the biggest it’s ever been, with the most exhibitors we’ve ever had,” said coordinator Jill Nothstein. There are two purposes to the career showcase, Nothstein explained. It gets kids to explore technological careers and apprenticeship options, and shows the relationship between industry and education.
Kids got hands-on experience at nearly all the booths; instead of listening to someone talk about drywalling, for example, they got to try hanging it themselves. They were also able to speak to professionals in the industry about what it’s like to do it as a career. “I love it because it shows how important tech careers are to our community and just how many different career opportunities there are for students.” Elmira District Secondary School set up a booth for the first time this year, showcasing projects built by the automation class. Students touring the exhibits were fascinated by the homemade pop machine and pinball machine on display. Sam Lanesmith was kept busy explaining how the pinball machine worked, demonstrating how it could play in automatic mode using infrared and metal detecting sensors, and letting students try their hands at the game. “The only reason that it’s lasted two years is that it goes to trade shows,” he said. “Otherwise we would have
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EDSS students among the hundreds taking part in apprenticeship career showcase at Bingemans
THE FUTURE IS TECH Sam Lanesmith displays the sensors and controls of the pinball machine built by students at EDSS two years ago. Lanesmith was busy explaining the machine to curious students at the OYAP career workshop on Wednesday.
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Broadcast pioneer turned on millions to farm radio In the 1940s-60s, when farmers comprised a more significant part of Canada’s population, farm radio was a going concern. Everyone had a farm radio show, including the CBC. There, on Monday evenings, a team of agricultural journalists presented a half-hour program called the National Farm Radio Forum. It’s what CBC dubbed “radio that got farmers talking.” That kind of a national approach may sound familiar to today’s CBC listeners. National Farm Radio Forum was a predecessor of Cross Country Checkup, the popular Canada-wide radio show that airs Sunday afternoons with Rex Murphy. One didn’t exactly lead to another, but there’s no question National Farm Radio Forum blazed a trail. It launched some careers and accelerated others, including that of farmer-turned-broadcaster George Stuart Atkins, who lived life to its full-
est before passing away Monday in Wiarton at the age of 92. Atkins was a popular figure in agricultural radio. But as the farm population shrank, so did the show’s audience. Inevitably, after an impressive 24-year run, it ceased to air in 1965. Some farm journalists stayed on the diminishing beat, and others moved onto new pursuits. But in either case, farm radio was in their blood. Radio had redeeming traits for remote, poor areas – it could be produced and consumed comparatively cheaply, and its potential reach was extreme. Atkins never gave up on farm radio. In 1975, he was seconded by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association to participate in a workshop for farm broadcasters in Zambia – where, like many other African countries, the farm and rural population was still significant. At that workshop, he discovered many farm broadcasters in developing countries were interested in similar topics, but had no means to share information. Then it came to him.
“What if I gathered information and sent it to you in the form of scripts you could use?” he asked the African broadcasters. This approach struck a chord, and after much planning, on May 1, 1979 , the first set of scripts left Toronto – then the network’s headquarters (later, it had a Guelph office, too) – en route to 34 broadcasters in 26 countries. “It mushroomed from there,” Atkins said in a video interview last year that can be seen on the Farm Radio International website (www.farmradio. org). “Now I sit back and think, ‘Well, it wasn’t a bad idea.” Indeed, the network, currently based in Ottawa, disseminates news to 330 radio broadcasters in nearly 30 countries, reaching listeners who number in the tens of millions. Of course, in Canada, farm populations continue to dwindle. But with the advent of the Internet, farm radio has an opportunity to make a comeback. No longer do broadcasts need to be centred in expensive radio facilities, or offered widely through the air-
waves, to be successful. Wherever radio flourishes, it will need a new generation of communicators to usher it in. Atkins understood that, and through his 80s he often visited with me and my student journalists to offer encouragement and support. He believed in the Ontario Agricultural College, the University of Guelph and in our efforts to offer agricultural communications education. And like the true journalist he was, he enjoyed going out for lunch – especially heading there with a carload of student writers happily packed into his vintage yellow convertible Volkswagen (top down, of course). One of Atkins’s proudest achievements was the honourary Doctor of Laws degree the University of Guelph bestowed upon him in 1989. He cherished the doctorate, as underlined by his suggestion to me that I introduce him as “Dr. Atkins” to my students. “The university named me that, so I think it’s appropriate to use it,” he said. Amen. We’ll miss you, Dr. Atkins.
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PUCK PATROL Mike Campbell carries the puck past Brian Perry and Bill Lowerison during the Waterloo Regional Police Service game Nov. 28.
Optimists raise $30,000 with Charity Challenge The Optimist Charity Challenge held at the Woolwich Memorial Centre last weekend raised about $30,000 for youth programs and organizations in the area.
Twenty teams took part in the charity tournament, hosted by the Optimist Clubs of Conestogo-Winterbourne and Waterloo North. Numbers were down slightly
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NEAR MISS Keeper Luke Zehr watches the puck bounce just wide of the net during the Wellesley Applejacks’ game against Port Stanley Nov. 29. Zehr stopped 28 shots but the Sailors came out on top with a 5-1 victory.
Jacks slip into last place in conference Part bad luck, part bad effort, lost weekend has Wellesley hoping the worst is behind them JONI MILTENBURG The Wellesley Applejacks came away with no points to show for their efforts last weekend, dropping three games in three days. The Jacks fell 4-3 to Thamesford on Nov. 27, then lost 6-1 to North Middlesex on Saturday and 5-1 to Port Stanley on Sunday. The losses left the
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Anyone want to buy some snowshoes? shoes immediately come to mind. There is very little you can do with a pair of snowshoes if they are not being used for their intended purpose. The same goes for winter camouflage. It’s basically a one-trick pony. In fact, if you walk out in green fields with winter camouflage on, you’re basically drawing attention to yourself – which essentially defeats the purpose of it. The only chance you’ve got is to act like a big snowshoe hare, but this is not advisable with all the coyotes we have around. Ice fishing gear is the worst though. If you’ve lived near good ice fishing destinations for any length of time, you’ve accumulated scores of rods, jigging sticks, several augers, ice fishing sleds, a hut or two, and perhaps even some electronics to help you figure out where the fish are. I’ve already started gathering and assessing my gear, just in case. But the
It’s raining and plusfour right now. This wouldn’t be unusual if it was April, but we’re into December and there still isn’t any snow on the ground. A lot of factors have contributed to this – not the least of which is the expensive new snow blower that my buddy purchased earlier this year. He really wants to give it a workout and was, at the time, completely unsure if he could spare the money to buy it. You don’t have to be a farmer or weatherman to see that all the signs are there – we’re going to get very little snow this winter. This means I have a whole lot of surplus gear that will now potentially sit dormant for another year. My snow-
truth is, I doubt that we’re going to get good conditions for very long this year. More likely, we’ll have good ice for a week or two, when I am completely swamped with work and can’t get away. Then, it will mild right up again. I could be wrong, of course. We could get lucky and things could turn horribly cold and snow could bury us within the next little while. Stranger things have happened. But, if the last few years are any indication at all, ice fishing and snowshoeing are just two more things that my grandchildren will use as further evidence that grandpa’s completely lost it. As I said in a previous column, I’m not against climate change. If our winter was cut down by a month or two at each end, I’d be OK with that. In fact, I think we northern countries deserve a bit of a break in frigid temperatures and bliz-
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ALL’S CLEAR Eric Parr moves the puck along the boards into the offensive zone during the third period of the Nov. 29 game against Port Stanley.
three more en route to a 6-1 rout. “We stunk,” Fitzpatrick said bluntly. “We didn’t come ready to play.” After back-to-back losses, Wellesley needed a win against Port Stanley at home on Sunday. The Jacks were within one at the end of the second period, courtesy of a goal from Rob Martin (Matt Aspden, Doyle). But the home team couldn’t find the back of the net and the visitors did, notching a pair of power play goals and capping the win with an empty net goal. “That was the toughest one I’ve had to swallow this year,” Fitzpatrick said of Sunday’s game. “Friday and Sunday, if we could just have converted a few things, we would have four out of six points, and instead we had zero.” The team will be working this week on strategies to capitalize on scoring chances. Fitzpatrick wants to see more traffic in front of the net, to screen opposing goalies and slap in rebounds
and loose pucks. There was a perfect opportunity for that in Sunday’s game, he said. The Jacks had a five-on-three power play, won the faceoff cleanly, and sent the puck to the man at the point. “He takes a great shot, but there’s nobody in front of the net. From the bench, all I could see was the Port Stanley goalie.” “We just don’t generate second and third scoring chances,” he said. “We get a shot and that’s it. You’re pretty easy to defend if you’re not getting that second and third chance.” After taking on St. George on Friday night, the Jacks will have their work cut out for them Sunday as they host Mt. Brydges. The league-leading Bulldogs have a record of 15-2-2, and are just as strong on the road as they are at home. “We might see if we can put two goalies in,” Fitzpatrick joked. The puck drops Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
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Local skaters put to their first test The Woolwich Skating Club held its first test night of the season Nov. 24, with six skaters passing their tests. The dance test program consists of seven levels of tests; skaters must pass the required number of dances in a level before moving on to the next level. Skaters are evaluated by a Skate Canada judge on their dance rhythm and execution.
Successful skaters were: Mhari Reid – preliminary dance – canasta tango, baby blues Clarice Goetz – preliminary dance – canasta tango Sarah Moser – preliminary dance – baby blues Leah Shuh – junior bronze dance – willow waltz; preliminary skills Amanda Forsyth – senior bronze dance – European; junior silver – Keats foxtrot Kathleen Kardasz – junior silver – Harris Tango
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SCORECARD Nov. 21 Guelph 7, Woolwich 0 Nov. 25 Waterloo 10, Woolwich 4 Goals: Cassidy Moser x4 (Meaghan Langer, Mackenzie Beacom, Maddy Waters) Nov. 28 Waterloo 8, Woolwich 5 Goals: Cassidy Moser x2, Alison Schultz, Maddie Waters x2 (Meaghan Langer, Dez Kirkey, Aristana Paleczny)
WOOLWICH NOVICE GIRLS LL#1 Nov. 28 Waterloo 5, Woolwich 2 Goals: Mya Brubacher, Delaney Douglas (Liette Fife, Abigail Burkholder, Mya Brubacher)
WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#1 Nov. 25 Woolwich 9, Tavistock 0 Goals: Zachery Verwey, Zac Pickard x3, Kayden Zacharczuk x3, Sullivan Keen, Eric Poirier (Gavin Roemer, Joseph Boehm, Matthew Brubacher x3, Ben Metzger, Kyle Deyell, Eric Poirier, Zac Pickard, Brannon Slade) Nov. 28 Woolwich 13, Tavistock 4 Goals: Zac Pickard x5, Kayden Zacharczuk x3, Zachery Verwey, Joseph Boehm, Gavin Roemer, Sullivan Keen, James Ormson (Ben Metzger x2, Eric Poirier x2, Liam O’Brien x4, Brannon Slade x4, Gavin Roemer x3, Joseph Boehm, Sullivan Keen, Seth Horst x2, James Ormson, Zachery Verway)
WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#2 Nov. 28 Woolwich 4, Paris 0 Goals: Ryan Belanger x3, Noah Bauman (Mathew Thaler x2, James Wang, Andrew Kieswetter, Jake Good x2, Jacob MacDonald, Cal Schell) Shutout: Ryan Moser Nov. 29 LL#4 4, LL#2 1 Goal: Jacob McDonald (Eric Martin)
WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#3
Nov. 26 Woolwich 10, Wellesley 1 Goals: C.J. Sider, Jackson Hale x4, Brendan Grant, Matthew Dunn, Travis Weber x2, Owen Hill-Ring (Kyle Rintoul x2, C.J. Sider x2, Owen Hill-Ring, Matthew Dunn, Brendan Grant, Ben Martin x2, Corbin Kaufman) Nov. 28 Woolwich 5, Beverly 0 Goals: Owen Hill-Ring x2, Brendan Grant x2, Travis Weber, (Travis Weber x2, Kyle Rintoul x2, Matthew Dunn, Owen Hill-Ring) Shutout: Riley Demers
WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#4 Nov. 21 Woolwich 9, Twin Centre 1 Woolwich goals: Eli Baldin x5, Kieffer Beard, Hunter Schmitt, Colin Merlihan, Colton Schmitt (Alex Devore, Colin Merlihan) Twin Centre goal: Josh Monk (Tyler Zyta) Nov. 27 Woolwich 11, Paris 0 Goals: Eli Baldin x3, Hunter Schmitt x3, Daw-
son Good x3, Kieffer Beard, Colin Merlihan (Kieffer Beard x2, Eli Baldin x2, Jesse Martin x2, Parker Merlihan, Ben Witmer, Alex Devore, Tanner Mann, Matthew Radler, Colin Merlihan, Cameron Martin) Shutout: Nate Maier Nov. 29 LL#4 4, LL#2 1 Goals: Eli Baldin x2, Colin Merlihan, Jesse Martin (Jesse Martin, Dawson Good, Tyler Martin)
WOOLWICH TYKE SELECT A BOYS Nov. 28 Woolwich 7, Brampton 0 Goals: Brady Brezynskie x2, Isiah Katsube x2, Connor Bradley, Kyler Austin, Jacob Clemmer (Spencer Young x2, Blake Roemer x2, Trevor Ferretti, Ryan Elliot, Connor Bradley, Brett Allen, Brady Brezynskie, Isiah Katsube, Jacob Clemmer) Nov. 29 Woolwich 10, Oakville 0 Goals: Connor Bradley x2, Jacob Clemmer x2, Lucas Huber, Brett Allen, Brady Brezynskie, Kyler Austin, Blake Roemer, Isiah Katsube (Trevor Ferretti x2, Connor Bradley x2, Blake Roemer x2, Simon Huber x2, Brett Allen, Brady Brezynskie, Kyler Austin)
WOOLWICH MAJOR NOVICE A BOYS
Niagara University Purple Eagles tournament Nov. 27 - Game 1 Woolwich 2, Grimsby 1 Goals: Mackenzie Willms, Brody Waters Nov. 28 - Game 2 Woolwich 6, Perington 0 Goals: Austin Cousineau x2, Mitch Lee x2, Lucas Shantz, Josh Martin (Josh Martin x2, Austin Cousineau, Brody Waters) Shutout: Cyrus Martin Nov. 29 - Game 3 Woolwich 0, Hamburg 0 Shutout: Jody Weiss
Goal: Landis Saunders x2, Gillian Olsthoorn (Kendra Harold, Marlee Kernick) Nov. 29 Woolwich 6, London 3 Goals: Michelle Bauman x2, Kendra Harold, Gillian Olsthoorn x2, Emily Willms (Landis Saunders x2, Cora Kieswetter x3, Cassandra Tuffnail x2, Taylor Rempel, Megan Lair, Amber Macpherson x2 Dec. 1 Woolwich 1, Tillsonburg 0 Goal: Megan Lair Shutout: Dana Colombo
Adam Jokic and Harrison Clifford (Jason Gamble x2, Bailey Nickel, Matthew Leger x2,Harrison Clifford, Luke Brown and Scott Martin) Nov. 23 Oakville 2, Woolwich 0 Nov. 29 Woolwich 5, Wellington 0 Goals: Jason Gamble, Matthew Leger x2, Evan Martin, Cole Conlin (Matthew Leger, Harrison Clifford x2, Luke Brown x2, Alex Uttley, Jason Gamble, Grant Kernick) Shutout: Carson Kyte
WOOLWICH PEEWEE C GIRLS
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Nov. 25 Woolwich 3, Tillsonburg 0 Goals: Jenna Martin, Jennifer Norris, Rebecca Luis (Lauren Lawson x2, Melanie Schwartzentruber, Sarah Church) Shutout: Lauren Lesage Nov. 28 Woolwich 2, Sarnia 2 Goals: Jenna Martin, Linsey Bauman (Lauren Lawson, Melanie Schwartzentruber x2, Jennifer Norris) Nov. 29 Woolwich 3, Tillsonburg 1 Goals: Melanie Schwartzentruber x2, Rebecca Luis (Lindsey Bauman, Lauren Lawson x2, Sarah Church x2, Jennifer Norris)
Nov. 27-29 Game 1 Woolwich 6, Peninsula South 0 Goals: Sydney Meunier x2, Rachel Weber, Megan Thoman, Michelle Wang, Meghan Martin (Emily Schuurmans x3, Jessica Townsend x2, Michelle Wang, Megan Thoman, Rachel Weber) Shutout: Alyssa McMurray Game 2 Woolwich 7, South Saugeen Shores 0 Goals: Rachel Weber x3, Emily Schuurmans x2, Sydner Meunier, Meghan Martin (Erika Morrison x2, Cassidy Bauman x2, Marlowe Schott x2, Rachel Weber, Emily Schuurmans, Michelle Wang, Megan Thoman, Meghan Martin, Jessica Townsend, Maddie Wang) Shutout: Alyssa McMurray Game 3 Grey Highlands 4, Woolwich 2 Goals: Megan Thoman, Emily Schuurmans (Syndey Meunier, Megan Thoman, Emily Schuurmans) Quarterfinals Mount Brydges 3, Woolwich 2 OT Goals: Emily Schuurmans, Rachel Weber (Sydner Meunier, Meghan Martin, Erika Morrison)
WOOLWICH BANTAM BOYS LL#2 Nov. 28 Woolwich 6, Plattsville 1 Goals: Zeke Schneider x2, Nathan Dowdall, Sam Maier, Jordan Arndt, Cole Martin (Sam Maier, Jordan Arndt, Conner Vanier, Jeremy Hanley, Ryan DeVries) Nov. 27 Woolwich 5, St George 3
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WOOLWICH ATOM BOYS LL#1 Nov. 29 Embro 3, Woolwich 1 Goal: Johnny Wang (Owen Lucier)
WOOLWICH ATOM BOYS LL#2 Nov.27 Woolwich 1, Tavistock 0 Goal: Luke Haugerud Shutout: Quinn Young Nov.28 Woolwich 1, St. George 0 Goal: Devin Williams (Riley Shantz) Shutout: Tim Mayberry
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Barrie Canadian Tire Classic Nov. 27-29 Game 1 Woolwich 2, Credit Valley 2 Goals: Timmy Shuh, Matthew Lair (Bo Uridil, Timmy Shuh) Game 2 Barrie 4, Woolwich 1 Goal: Mike Martin (Austin Mole) Semi-finals Woolwich 4, Hamilton 1 Goals: Owen Griffiths x2, Tristen White, Austin Mole (Johnny Clifford x2, Alex White, Adrian Gilles, Austin Mole, Owen Griffiths) Finals Barrie 7, Woolwich 2 Goals: Johnny Clifford x2 (Owen Griffiths)
WOOLWICH MAJOR MIDGET A BOYS Nov. 18 Owen Sound 6, Woolwich 1 Goal: Ted Sebben (Ryan Bauman, Alex Albrecht) Nov. 24 Hespeler 6, Woolwich 1 Goal: Matt Dumart Nov. 26 Fergus 4, Woolwich 2 Goals: Andrew Moore x2 (Ryan Bauman, Ryan Ament) Mississauga Icedogs tournament Nov. 27 – Game 1 Woolwich 4, West Hill 1 Goals: Josh Wade x2, Ted Sebben, Andrew Moore (Matt Dumart, Andrew Brubacher x2, Alex Albrecht, Ben Mitchell) Game 2 Woolwich 2, Espanola 2 Goals: Justin Van Elswyk, Andrew Brubacher (Andrew Moore x2, Matt Dumart, Taylor Doering) Nov. 28 – Game 3 Woolwich 4, Scarborough 2 Goals: Alex Albrecht, Ted Sebben x2, Andrew Brubacher (Justin Van Elswyk, Josh Wade x2, Matt Dumart) Semi-final Woolwich 4, Applewood 1 Goals: Alex Albrecht, Josh Wade, Matt Dumart x2 (Weston Morlock, Justin Van Elswyk, Ryan Bauman, RJ Good, Taylor Doering, Jake Radcliffe, Andrew Moore) Nov. 29 – Final Espanola 5, Woolwich 0
TWIN CENTRE MIDGET GIRLS LL Nov. 30 Twin Centre 2, Kitchener 0 Goals: Katie Uberig, Jayme Marshall (Katie Uberig) Shutout: Amanda Runstedler
WOOLWICH MIDGET BOYS LL#2 Nov. 23 Woolwich 5, Paris 2 Goals: Scott Young x4, Shawn Patten (Morgan MacPhee, Shawn Patten x2, Christian Davenport, Shane Young x2, Jesse Marche, Aaron Burkhart) Nov. 29 Beverly 3, Woolwich 1 Goal: Shane Young (Jesse Marche)
TC Novices take the gold in Schomberg
Nov. 27 Woolwich 6, Twin Centre 3 Goals: Austin Horst, Matthew Lalonde x2, Jeff Talbot, Trent Thompson, Nick Berlet (Kyle Ropp, Adam Elliott, Nick Berlet) Nov. 28 Woolwich 8, Ayr 2 Goals: Austin Horst, Spencer Andersen x2, Matthew Lalonde x3, Trent Thompson, Nick Berlet (Joseph Hanley, Matthew Lalonde x2, Jacob Cornwall, Matt Jessop, Kyle Ropp x2, Spencer Andersen x2, Alex Taylor, Trent Thompson)
Niagara 6, Woolwich 0
Nov. 28 St. George 4, Woolwich 1 Goal: Aaron Hoffer (Christian Davenport, Shawn Patten)
Goals: Jeremy Hanley, Grady Keen, Cole Martin, Sam Maier, Jordan Arndt (Conner Vanier, Grady Keen, Brent Eby, Dillon Arndt, Zeke Schneider)
WOOLWICH RUSSELL PEEWEE AE BOYS
WOOLWICH RUSSELL ATOM AE BOYS Nov. 25 Centre Wellington 3, Woolwich 2 Goals: James Cooper, Cameron Brown (Zachary Pogue, Jonathan Martin) Nov. 27 Woolwich 1, Arthur 1 Goals: Benton Weber (Mathew Uhrig, Jonathan Martin)
Nov. 28 Hespeler 2, Woolwich 1 Goal: Connor Peirson Nov. 29 Woolwich 3, Arthur 1 Goals: Troy Nechanicky, Connor Peirson x2 (Jordan Shantz, Nathan Schwarz, Bradley Mathieson)
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WOOLWICH MINOR PEEWEE BOYS Nov. 29 Woolwich 1, Caledon 0 Goal: Connor Bauman (Kelby Martin, Mathiue Fife)
THAT’S HOW IT’S DONE The Twin Centre Novice Rep team won gold at their first tournament in Schomberg Nov. 13-15. Back row: coaches Paul Schnarr and Jamie Hislop, Nolan Hislop, Ben Hayden, Griffin Hergott, Bart Scherer, Tyler Munro, Josh Hubert, Parker Solomon and coaches Rick Roes and Jim Solomon. Front row: Brett Springer, Jacob Voisin, Daniel Rudy, Brandon Parnell, Eric Roes, Gabe Leis and Jack Weber.
WOOLWICH MAJOR PEEWEE A BOYS
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Nov. 21 Woolwich 5, Brampton 3 Goals: Matthew Leger, Alex Uttley, Jason Gamble,
Nov. 28 Woolwich 3, South Huron 1
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ON THE FLY The Elmira Sugar Kings’ Brad Kraus stickhandles past a Guelph defender in the first period of play last Sunday. Kraus scored in the shootout to keep the Kings in the contest, and Jon Jutzi clinched the 3-2 win for the home side.
Narrow margins, but Kings will take the wins Elmira picks up four points in hotly contested battles, faces two more challenges this weekend JONI MILTENBURG Five goals were enough for the Elmira Sugar Kings to pick up four points last weekend, leaving them one point behind Stratford and two points behind Listowel in the Midwestern conference of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. The Kings, 11-11-3 this season, eked out a narrow 2-1 victory over Listowel Nov. 27 and went to a shootout to defeat Guelph 3-2 on Sunday. Head coach Geoff Haddaway was happy with the team’s performance in Friday’s match, noting that Listowel is a tough barn to head into and pick up points, especially for a team that was down a couple of players. “We just really committed to a game plan and stuck with it for 60 minutes and got rewarded, so that was really nice to see,” he said. The first period was hard fought with no goals on either side, but in the second period, Elmira connected. Zach Salomon, on a feed from newcomer Josh Woolley, put the puck away at 5:22 to make it 1-0 for the Kings. That score stood until early in the third frame, when Tyson LeBlanc (Riley Sonnenburg, Brad
Kraus) made it 2-0 for the visitors. The Cyclones got their chance midway through the period with two Kings in the box and a five-on-three power play. The home squad didn’t let the opportunity go to waste and notched a power play goal courtesy of Chris Corbett. But that was the last chance they got; keeper Nick Horrigan turned away all shooters and the Kings hung on to the lead for the win. “Other than our power play, all facets of our game were clicking,” Haddaway said. He was also happy with the contribution from Woolley, who replaced Chicago recruit Ethan Goldberg. The Kings offered Woolley a spot a few years ago but couldn’t promise him a lot of ice time, so he opted to play Midget in Cambridge, then joined the Winter Hawks. “We’ve known him since then, he’s a really good kid – a big strong player, so he’ll be a good addition.” The coach was less satisfied with his team’s performance on Sunday, saying the players weren’t giving the effort that they have over the previous six or eight games. “Mentally we weren’t ready to play and there’s no excuse for that,” Had-
daway said. “We’re at the halfway point of the season. We have to be ready to play every game.” The Kings picked up a tripping penalty 24 seconds into the game and Guelph converted on the power play with a goal from Zach Dion on the Hurricanes’ first shot. That goal was the lone point on the board until the start of the second frame when the Kings scored a fast goal 39 seconds in. Andrew Smith and Shane Smith fed the puck to the net, where Jarred Parent flicked it past keeper Chris McDougall. Tied 1-1 most of the game, the Kings finally edged out in front with a power play goal from Sonnenburg (Jake Jefferies, LeBlanc) at 11:03. It was 2-1 until the final minute of the game, when the Dominators pulled their goalie for a sixth attacker. The gambit paid off at 19:19 when Tyson Theaker found the mesh and tied it at two apiece. The teams went through five minutes of overtime and four shooters each before Jon Jutzi put one away and secured two points for the Kings. “We got away with one,” Haddaway said of the win. “We didn’t give our best effort and fortunately we won, but if you’re going to produce that See KINGS page »27
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EDSS boys’ hockey team back on the ice Girls’ squad off to a fast-paced start to the new season JONI MILTENBURG The boys are back in town. After a year-long hiatus, the EDSS boys’ hockey team is back on the ice and off to a good start, with two wins and a loss. After a 5-2 loss to Bluevale Collegiate Nov. 24, the boys picked up their game and recorded a pair of wins early this week, 6-2 over Cameron Heights and 8-2 over Kitchener Collegiate. “We’re hoping to be competitive enough to get a playoff spot,” said coach Rob Harvey. Harvey had to put the hockey team on hold last year after family illness and trouble finding coaching help. This year he has an assistant coach in teacher Adam Hiller, so hockey is back at EDSS. Traditionally the boys’ team is fairly competitive in the 16-team league, and they’ve won WCSSAA once. Harvey likes the work ethic that he sees on the ice, and said this year’s roster is a good mix. “I like the fact that this year my team seems to be more balanced as far as strength; everyone contributes and that’s very important in high school hockey.” Although they’ve posted big wins over Cameron Heights and KCI, the team has also had a taste of what it will take to beat the stronger teams like Bluevale. When they
face off against teams like St. David’s, Grand River and Forest Heights, they’ll need a steady effort, Harvey said. “To compete with the stronger teams, we have to be more consistent. We have to put in three periods of hockey.” The girls’ hockey team is off to an even more blistering start, with three wins in a row after downing Waterloo-Oxford DSS on Tuesday. “So far, so good,” said coach John Swatridge, adding that he’ll have a better idea of how they’re set for the season after next week. Girls’ hockey is divided into A and B divisions this year, and EDSS is in the A division based on their strong performance last year. Swatridge has six or seven rookies this year, but he also has some key veterans, like keeper Yi Wang and top scorer Erin Zach, who notched eight goals in their first three games. Swatridge is looking to them and other returning players like Kailey Esbaugh, Tori Freeman and Steph Straus for leadership. “We’ve got enough veterans who’ve played three or four years to give some leadership, and then we’ve got lots of young girls who are eager and enthusiastic,” the coach said. “We’ll be competing with the best of them, but I’m not going to make any great predictions.”
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kind of effort, normally you’re going to lose. “It doesn’t matter who you’re playing, our league is way too close. If you’re not prepared to play in this league every night, normally you’re not going to get the result you want.” The Kings will have to put in a solid effort this weekend with games against Stratford and Cambridge. The Cullitons snapped a 10-game
losing streak and are 3-0 in their last three starts, so Haddaway anticipates a tough challenge. “Going into Stratford on a Friday night is tough under any condition, but now they’ve got some confidence back, so I expect them to be jumping,” he said. On Sunday, the Kings play host to the Cambridge Winter Hawks, a matchup that is always hotly contested. Game time is 7 p.m.
TURNED AWAY EDSS keeper Alex Martin uses his blocker to turn away a shot during the boys’ matchup against KCI on Tuesday. The Lancers downed the Raiders 8-2 for their second win of the season.
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TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS Tradition will get a twist as Rant Maggie Rant performs a Christmast concert at The Registry Theatre in Kitchener Dec. 12.
A Celtic celebration of Christmas STEVE KANNON The jack-o-lanterns were still on the stoop when the Christmas carols began. If you’ve already had your fill of Rudolph, Frosty and Alvin, a musical change of pace might help boost your yuletide spirit. Something different will be on the menu next weekend when Rant Maggie Rant, joined by Gaedelica, takes the stage at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener. The band, offering a Celtic sound mixed with world-beat influences, will perform some lesserknown seasonal music and put its own stamp on some of the classics. Tradition will trump the
usual pop sound – this isn’t the mall. “You’re not going to go on autopilot, with the music in the background. We’re going to catch your attention,” laughed Mark Fletcher, one of the five musicians who come together to perform under the Rant Maggie Rant banner. “If they’re looking for a unique Christmas show that will give them a seasonal experience, we’re certainly the show to be at.” Fletcher prefers a more traditional take on Christmas – think the ‘50s. Not the 1950s, but 1750s or 1850s, something outside the usual fare. You’ll hear an ancient English wassail tune rather than Jingle Bells. But other tunes will have a decided-
ly modern feel to them, as Celtic meets Latin and African rhythms, even such choral standards as Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. “It’s the classic Canadian melding of cultures,” the Stratford-based musician said of the sound. “It makes for a really exciting and energetic show.” It’s a sound that has made Rant Maggie Rant a favourite on the festival circuit, with area stops that include the Fergus Scottish Festival, the Mill Race Folk Festival in Cambridge and the It’s Our World Festival in Kitchener. Fletcher is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki, flute, whistles, accordion, assorted See CELTIC »29
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KATIE EDMONDS Members of staff at Bloomingdale’s Koinonia Christian Fellowship are pulling out all the stops, planning dance numbers, strings and bass pieces, not to mention an array of Christmas classics to be sung by their 90-voice choir in preparation for their Christmas in Concert next weekend. More than 200 volunteers are putting in the hours this week, with rehearsals almost every night in order to give back to the Woolwich community in the best way they know how. “We are a church that loves the arts – it is so integrated in what we do,” said the show’s producer, Kathryn Fleming. “A lot of us have had training in other parts of the community – we’ve grown up in dance studios or have taken voice lessons. Now we have our own academy so we are helping train the next generation, and for us it feels like we are giving back the way we know how.” The show runs three times (Dec. 12 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m.) and is completely free to the public with no advance tickets required. “We call it a ‘Christmas card to the community’ because we want to put on a show for people to tell them that we really care about them and that we want to do something for them
at Christmas,” added KCF’s Janette Drost. “This isn’t about trying to make money or anything – quite the opposite actually – but we love what we do and we want to bring the arts to the community in any way that we can.” The choir, which includes members as young as the early teens all the way to those in their 70s, also incorporates many of the organizers themselves. “We sort of all play several roles when it comes to this show,” noted Fleming. “I sing in the choir as well as producing the show, and so does Janette. We wear a few different hats, which makes it interesting.” And the large task of planning an event of this size began many months ago, said Fleming. “We started listening to Christmas music in June!” In previous years, the church has seen between 1,500 and 2,000 people come through their doors for their Christmas show; this year, organizers are hoping for an even bigger turnout for a show they describe as a mixed bag of performances. “It feels like we are taking people on a bit of a musical journey because we have some really classic pieces as well as some original pieces, and then we are singing some traditional carols,” said Fleming. Each performance also includes refresh-
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Passion for the arts is the driving force behind Koinonia’s Christmas in Concert, which runs Dec. 12-13
A GROUP EFFORT Violinist Vanessia Mio, producer Kathryn Fleming, music director Steve Warner and graphic designer and media coordinator Janette Drost set up the stage for next weekend’s Christmas in Concert at the Koinonia Christian Fellowship in Bloomingdale. ments at intermission, and a parenting room is equipped with live video feed so you can continue to enjoy the show while you stay with your kids. “The best part about it is that it’s completely free to the public,” Drost noted. “Hey, why not come enjoy a night of Christmas music?” To find out more information about the show or the church in general, visit christmasinconcert.com or call Koinonia Christian Fellowship at 519-744-7447.
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pipes, pibgyrn, keyboards and percussion. For Maggie, he’s joined by Glen Dias on vocals, Lindsay Schindler on fiddle, Keith Ford on guitars; and Bob Larose on bodhran. Percussive and finger-style guitar work, Peruvian cajon, African djembes and dumbeks accompany the drive of the fiddle, with the ornamentation of Irish whistles and Scottish smallpipes. Eschewing the commercial aspects of Christmas, Fletcher said he opts for a much simpler approach. That embraces the original spirit of the holiday, including some
of the celebrations that mark the changing of the season and the emergence from the solstice – definitely a facet of Celtic tradition. “Part of our objective is taking people on a different journey in celebrating Christmas,” said Fletcher. Special guests Gaedelica will open the show. Drawing on influences as diverse as classical voice, Scots and Persian devotional texts, Middle Eastern rhythms and traditional Celtic folk music, Gaedelica is a genre-crossing collaboration between Karen MacLeod (Riverside
Celtic College) and Jason Pfeiffer (Hawp). Together they explore centuriesold musical styles and synthesize them into a unique new form, including Gaelic incantations drawn from the Carmina Gaedelica, the ancient texts that helped inspire the renaissance of Celtic Christianity. Rant Maggie Rant’s Celtic seasonal concert takes place Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. at the Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener. Tickets are $20, available at the Centre in the Square box office by calling 578-1570 or toll free 1-800-265-8977 or online at www.centre-square.com.
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CLASSIFIED DEPT. Legal notice
In the estate of Edward Francis Hodgkinson, Pensioner, Deceased, All persons having claims as creditors against the estate of the above mentioned, late of the Elmira, Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, who died at the said Elmira, Township of Woolwich, on August 29, 2008, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before January 11, 2010. After that date the Public Guardian and Trustee will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which she then shall have had notice. Anyone having knowledge of a Will or next-ofkin of the above mentioned is also requested to contact the undersigned.
Auction
Government, Police, Repo, Bankruptcy, Fleets & Others
Monthly PUBLIC Vehicle
AUCTION to be held at:
BRESLAU AIRPORT ROAD AUCTION COMPLEX 5100 FOUNTAIN ST, North, BRESLAU (Kitchener)
Sat Dec 12th 9:30am 5-04/07 CROWN VICTORIA’s 2-06 Chev IMPALA’s 06 MONTE CARLO LTZ 2-06 Dodge CHARGER’s 06 SMART TWOFOR DIESEL 2-05 Honda ACCORD E-XL’s 04 Buick CENTURY 04 Chev MALIBU MAXX Wagon 03 Olds ALERO 2dr 03 Hyundai ACCENT GL 4dr 03 Chrysler INTREPID 00 Lincoln LS 4dr 98 VW JETTA GT 4dr
Help Wanted
OFFICE MANAGER Located in Linwood, we have an immediate need for a Bookkeeper and Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Practice, ensuring its smooth function. Job Duties: • Processing payables and receivables • Timely provision of monthly and year-end reports • Staff/Vet scheduling • Supervise five full-time employees • Work closely with owners to maximize the performance of the Practice. Skills required: • Minimum three years experience in a management role • Post-secondary education in business or accounting • Previous supervisory experience • General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, demonstrated through past experience • Excellent people skills, ability to motivate others and develop effective working relationships with staff and clients. • Excellent organizational skills and follow-through Please direct all inquiries to Carrie Sharpin at W&U HR Solutions. Interested applicants, submit your resume by December 11, 2009. Carrie Sharpin, W&U HR Solutions P.O. Box 127, 145 Main Street E, Listowel, On Fax: 519-291-1850 Email: carries@w-u.on.ca We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.
VOLVO 4200 4x4 Art Loader 2006 Nissan MURANO AWD 2003 Dodge RAM Quad 4x4 P/up 2-02 GMC SIERRA 1500 P/up’s 2001 Ford ESCAPE XLT 4x4 2001 Chev TAHOE 1500 4x4 3-98/01 Dodge CARAVAN’s 2000 Ford F150 XL Pickup 2000 Ford WINDSTAR Wgn 99 Pontiac MONTANA Wgn 3-98/01 Chev EXPRESS Van’s 96 FIREBIRD T-Roof 2dr 97 Toyota CAMRY LE 4dr
www.mrjutzi.ca - Website is updated daily as vehicles arrive! PARTIAL LIST ONLY! INSIDE - RAIN OR SHINE!!!
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Dated at Toronto on November 9, 2009 PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE, ESTATE TRUSTEE 595 BAY STREET, SUITE 800 TORONTO, ONTARIO M5G 2M6 FILE: 817144-015
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VIEWING: Friday December 11th, 2009 - 1pm to 5pm TERMS: Min $500 Cash Deposit on Each Vehicle Balance in 48 Hours by Cash, Bank Draft or Debit Card, or as announced
M.R. Jutzi & Co
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HELP WANTED
519-648-2111
FOR SALE
»»Custodian Needed for »»For Sale - Antique refin-
small community church. Must have liability insurance. For details call 519570-0972 or bloomingdale@sympatic o.ca »»Experienced Carpenter wanted for luxury home construction company. Must be mature, dependable and dedicated. Fax resume 519-6693948.
TRAINING & LESSONS
»»Tutor
- experienced elementary teacher, literature, math and study strategies. Special education specialist. Call 519404-9993.
CHILD CARE REQUIRED
»»Caregiver Wanted. Looking for a mature/ experienced babysitter to care for our girls (3/5) in our Elmira home. Hours are part time with a fixed schedule that varies week to week (no nights or weekends). Must be a non-smoker. Preferably a mom who has raised her children and now wants to fill some hours through the week. Required ASAP. Call anytime 519-2100244.
ished dresser w/5 drawers, and two matching night stands, $100; and one three drawer dresser $25. Twin oak head and foot board w/ side rails $100; 13” TV/VCR white GE $25; frameless mirror 36”X60” $20. Oak deacon’s bench $150. Call 519-669-1068 evenings. »»Over 20 Years of serving our customers. We are now retiring! The Nearly New Centre, 5116B Ament Line, Linwood. All merchandise will be on sale 10 to 75% off! All shoes, winter & summer boots, skates, books, toys, linens, baby items, dishes, pots, pans, Tupperware etc. New mattress sets 15% already low prices. Sale on now!. Hours - Tues. - Fri., 9-5; Sat. 9-3. 519-698-0088. »»P i a n o , a p a r t m e n t size, solid mahogany, rich sounding, with bench. Call 519-669-8894. »»Woodstove, Lakewood Catalytic, rarely used. $95. Phone 519-669-1485.
FARM EQUIPMENT
»»Plows, John Deere 145,
ELMIRA
INDOOR MARKET SATURDAYS
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Help Wanted
Member Services Representative Elmira
8:00AM-1:00PM There is Always Something There For You.
LOWER LEVEL SHOPPING VILLAGE 10 CHURCH ST. WEST
Vendor Inquiry - 519.590.4110
PETS
»»Collie Cross puppies. $45 each. Phone 519638-3207. »»Krab Kraz. Live Hermit Crabs and all your crab need products. Specials every Saturday in December, 9-2 a the Elmira Indoor Market. AUTOMOTIVE
»»2000 Concorde LX. 4 dr, loaded including p. seat & sunroof, alum. wheels. $5900. Bustard Chrysler Listowel, 519291-1900. »»2003 Honda Civic DX. 4 dr, auto, air, 91,000 kms. $8993. Bustard Chrysler Listowel, 519-291-1900. »»2004 Impala 4dr, V6, loaded. Low kms 71,000. $8995. Bustard Chrysler Listowel, 519-291-1900. »»2005 Dodge Caravan. V6 auto, 7 passenger, blk, fresh trade in. Bustard Chrysler Listowel, 519291-1900. »»2005 Gr- Caravan SXT. Loaded, p.doors, 3.8L, blk. Call for more details. Bustard Chrysler Listowel, 519-291-1900. »»2007 Caliber SXT. Loaded with sport package.Only 71,000 kms. Fresh trade. Bustard Chrysler Listowel, 519291-1900. »»2008 Dodge Ram 3500. Quad, dually 4X4, 72, 000 kms. $38,900. Bustard Chrysler Listowel, 519291-1900 »»2008 Jeep Gr. Cherokee 4X4. 3.0L, diesel, loaded, excellent condition, hard to find vehicle. 43,000 kms., $36,998. Bustard Chrysler Listowel, 519-291-1900.
5-16 inch, depth wheel, spring dished coulters, repainted $1,450. Kvernland 3PM, auto reset, newer style long boards, 3-14 inch, depth wheel, $1,850. Brady 7 ft, cut-conditioner, FOR SALE $950. 13.6 x 26 or 28 inch »»Dis N Dat Treasures tractor chains $225. GW 28 open every Thurs. and ft trough elevator on wheels RENTALS Fri., 10-6. 15 Dunke St., $750. 14ft Vibra Shank, IH »»2 Bedroom section of Elmira, 519-669-5005. cultivator, harrows, cylinder farmhouse near Elmira for »»Heritage Turkeys for lift $1,650. Dan Seifried, rent with pond, woodlot, sale. Dressed for Christ- Harriston, 519-338-2688. hiking trail. $1000 utilities mas, And much more. Call included. 519-590-1297. 519-638-3207.
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Want to raise the roof on your career?
Help MSCU extend its tradition of trust and service! Mennonite Savings and Credit Union is a progressive and visionary organization founded on values of integrity, compassion and responsible stewardship. From our modest beginnings in 1964, we have grown in size to $670 Million in assets under administration, and rank 9th among credit unions in Ontario and 35th in Canada. We provide a full range of services to over 16,500 members of Mennonite, Amish and Brethren in Christ churches in Ontario through our eight full service branches. Our Elmira Branch is currently seeking a
Member Services Representative The part-time position ranges from 2-3 days per week. The primary responsibility of a Member Services Representative is to provide service to members in the branch setting. The successful candidate will: •
have proven organizational skills
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demonstrate excellent communication skills be able to handle detail work with care and precision
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have strong computer skills
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be enthusiastic, self-confident and able to work as part of a team
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have previous cash experience
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have an understanding of, and commitment to, Christian stewardship and mutual aid A commitment to MSCU’s co-operative philosophy and values.
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Interested staff should send their resume by December 8, 2009 to: Mennonite Savings and Credit Union 1265 Strasburg Rd., • Kitchener, ON N2R 1S6 Fax: (519)772-5828 Email: talent@mscu.com
A tradition of trust. www.mscu.com
AYLMER • ELMIRA • KITCHENER • LEAMINGTON • MILVERTON MOUNT FOREST • NEW HAMBURG • ST. CATHARINES • WATERLOO
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
»»Available January 1. 2 Bedroom apartment in adult building, no smoking, no pets. $850 + hydro. 519-429-0230. »»Elmira - One Bedroom, downtown. $510 + utilities. No pets, Dec. 1. 519669-5431.
»»Commercial / Retail / residential space for rent. Approximately 1600 square feet, 2 storeys, on Arthur Street, in Elmira. Available December 1. Call 519-669-8906, evenings.
»»Elmira - 3 bed, main floor, bungalow. Utilities incl., quiet neighbourhood. $975. Available Feb. 1. Call 519-574-6105. »»Elmira Area - newer bungalow main floor or basement. Available now. Call 519-574-1489.
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Community Information Page THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH "Proudly remembering our past; confidently embracing our future."
P.O. BOX 158, 24 CHURCH ST. W. ELMIRA, ONTARIO N3B 2Z6 WEBSITE: www.woolwich.ca
TEL: 519-669-1647 or 519-664-2613 FAX: 519-669-1820
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 519-575-4504
2010 DOG TAGS Dog Tags for 2010 are now available to be purchased at the following locations: • Township of Woolwich Office at 24 Church Street West, Elmira. • Village Pet Food Shoppe, 10 Church St. W., Elmira • Creature Comfort Pet Emporium, 1553 King Street North, St. Jacobs • Eldale Veterinary Clinic, 150 Church Street West, Elmira • Breslau Animal Hospital, 2057 Victoria St. North (Unit 3), Breslau, Ontario. The fees before April 15th are: Neutered/Spayed - $20.00 Non-neutered/non-spayed - $25.00 And after April 15th are: Neutered/Spayed - $25.00 Non-neutered/non-spayed - $30.00
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
» Elmira Birdland 3 Bed. Semi. Finished basement, appliances incl., fenced yard. $1050 plus utilities. Available Dec. 1. 519-574-6105. » Industrial Unit for rent. Approx. 3000 sq. ft. Office/warehouse, in Elmira. Call 519-4973914. » 36 Memorial Ave., Elmira. 1 BR apartment, newly decorated, for senior with no pets and non smoker. Available January 1. Only $675 + utilities. 2 BR basement apartment, available Jan. 1st. Only $775 + utilities. Parking $25/mo. Please call Bob Eby at 519744-3711.
Building in Kurtzville For Sale by Public Tender. Brick construction with vinyl clad addition. Auditorium, 2 classrooms and washroom on main floor. Full basement throughout with washroom. Main floor is wheelchair accessible. Newer septic system and well on property. 300’ x 132’ lot includes cemetery. This building is in very good repair and ready to move in. Located on Perth Line 88 in Kurtzville. To view the property or to pick up a tender application Call Peter at 519-595-7595. Tenders will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. Dec. 7, 2009.
FAMILY ALBUM BIRTHDAY
A replacement tag costs $5.00
» Church
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WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP LOCAL ART PROGRAM A celebration of art and artists. Thursday December 10th, 2009 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Open House) Official Launch at 6:00pm Township Administration Building 24 Church Street West, Elmira Everyone is welcome. Coffee, Punch, and Desserts will be provided. Parking is available at the rear of the Township Administration Building and in the Public Parking Lot off of Maple Street. Questions? Contact Laurel Davies Snyder at ldaviessnyder@woolwich.ca or 519.669.6020.
COMPUTERS - LAPTOPS
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COMM/IND FOR RENT
COMING EVENTS
» Christmas Rock ‘n Roll Extravaganza. Dec. 12, from 2-4 p.m. Woolwich Gymnastics Club, 97 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 2, Elmira. Admission: a non perishable food item for the food bank.
» Industrial Bay for rent.
64 Howard Ave., Elmira. 2000 sq ft., open space. 14’ high bay door. 16’ ceiling height, good for mezzanine. separate hydro, gas and water meters. Inquiries please call 519-465-8421 or 519669-1461 ext. 22.
BIRTHDAY
OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN Effective December 1st to April 1st, parking is prohibited on all Township roads and streets from 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to facilitate winter road maintenance operations. Vehicles found parked overnight on Township roads during the parking ban or on Regional roads at any time will be ticketed. For further information, please call 519-669-1647 Extension 6009 or 6005.
WMC FITNESS CENTRE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday December 12th 12 – 4pm Come in to pick-up your Christmas Gift Box The boxes will be available for a limited time only and will include: • • • •
COMPuTERS
80th Birthday Open House
If you have found a dog or lost your dog please call the Township Office at 519-669-1647 Extension 6106.
You are invited to the launch of the
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A fitness Membership Free Fitness Testing Free Exercise DVD 2 Free Personal Training Sessions ($120.00 value) Call the Fitness Centre for more details 519 669-1647 x 7011
THE REAL DEAL
Kurt Wilkie is 30 !
Leavea (Schnurr) Wiens
Happy Birthday from Mom, Dad, Brendon, Trent, Amber, Benjamin, Ryan + Mathew
Wallenstein Bible Chapel gymnasium
THANk YOu I would like to say Thank You for all the support I have received during my many illnesses and surgeries, and recently on July 04th, 2009, my Kidney transplant. I was truly overwhelmed by friends, family, neighbours and co-workers for the many phone calls, cards, flowers, meals, and visits. A special thank you to Floradale Mennonite Church for organizing rides to and from London, and all the love, support, and prayers you have given me. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, helping hands, and lending of an ear will always be treasured in my heart. To my husband Harold, for being there for me with all your love, understanding, and encouragement; the vows we took 17 years ago strengthen our love with every challenge we face together. I love you. To my sons, Garrett and Jaeden, I want you both to know how proud I am of you for being there for me through everything, and how much I love you both; you are my light and joy. All three of you are my gift from God, and I love you very much. God Bless, Jolene Shoemaker
Saturday December 12, 2009 2-4 p.m. Best wishes only
CONGRATuLATIONS
Congratulations!
One of the Region’s latest RN B.S.C.N.
You’ve come a long way - great to be with you every step. Love your hubby XOXO
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HOME HUNTERS Custom Verdone model home. 4 bedrooms with main floor master, 3 bathrooms, luxury ensuite, hardwood floors, 10’ ceilings, great room w/ 4 walkouts, beautiful “Barzotti� kitchen with pantry & breakfast bar. $30,000 in upgrades backs onto green space. MLS
$479,900
HURON HOMES INC.
OPEN HOUSE
28 Hampton St., Elmira - SATURDAY, 2-4PM
45’ and 50’ lots available in Elmira. Several plans available in bungalow or 2 storey models, or will build to suit your needs.
$349,000
Retirement at it’s best. Let Huron Homes build this beautiful bungalow for your needs. 2 bdrms on main flr, if you like 2 more in bsmt, with a lg rec. rm. lg master w/ens. Dbl garage. Backs on to green belt. MLS
$369,000
Build your dream home! Why buy resale when you can build on this 50ft lot backing onto green belt? 4 bdrms, 3 baths, mn flr lndry, Master w/ens and walkin closet. Hrdwd/ceramic throughout mn flr, maple kit cabinets. MLS
$319,900
Fantastic century home 3bdrms, 2baths, eat-in kit, sep DR, 4 season sun rm, bsmt workshop, sngl detached garage, lg lot, w/established trees/gardens, close to ammenities. Updates: roof ‘09, wiring, plumbing, lighting, wndws. Imm poss’n avail. MLS Great opportunity! This Wellesley raised bungalow is only 10 mins. from Waterloo. Equipped with 5 lrg bdrms, 3(4 pc.) bthrms, 2 kits, 3 car garage and drive. 1400 sq ft. inlaw suite w/side walk out. Lrg 60x130ft. fenced lot. Lots of living space. MLS
Paul Martin SALES REPRESENTATIVE
$359,000
WOW 1800 sq. ft. of fantastic living space includes loft with mstr bdrm, ens. and family rm. Main flr consists of 2 more bdrms, hardwood and ceramics throughout. Backs onto green space. MLS
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated EMAIL: paul@remaxsolidgold.biz
180 Weber St. S., Waterloo
www.homeswithpaul.ca DIRECT....519-503-9533 | HOME ....519-669-3074 | OFFICE ...519-888-7110
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage | Independently Owned and Operated
COUNTRY LOTS .5 acre 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. Starting at $63,000 MLS
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3 bedroom country bungalow with high speed internet available open concept. Master ensuite, main floor laundry, large 2 car garage, new not built. Hobby shop allowed. $311,900 MLS
$289,000
EASY
MEDIUM
Townhouse bungalow 4 years old, with upgrade fixtures, open concept, main floor laundry, in a quiet area of town. $259,900 MLS
HARD
Country at its best, trees, stream, camp area, lawns all on 4.3 acre estate lot with 18ft x 45ft outbuilding, 5 bedroom approx. 2350 sq ft with a large deck, walkout basement, tennis court with lights. $519,900 MLS
Arthur St. S., ELMIRA • EMAIL: leonmartin@remax.net
DIRECT: 519-503-2753
$309,000
Great location on quiet cul-de-sac. This bright home has 3+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, seperate dining room, double garage and driveway. Main floor recently redone. Central air and vac. Large established lot. MLS
LEON MARTIN
ADDRESS: 4-B
FAX | 519.669.5753 EMAIL | sales@ObserverXtra.com
1 Phoebe Cres., Elmira - SUNDAY, 2-4PM
All the comforts for this large exceptional family home. 10ft high ceilings, 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Enjoy the gourmet eat-in kit, sep DR, master ens, mudroom just off garage, upper flr lndry. Stunning ceramic tile and hardwood in main traffic areas. Located on a 50ft lot. MLS
$439,000
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ELMIRA REAL ESTATE Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage SERVICES
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90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4
FAX | 519.669.5753 EMAIL | sales@ObserverXtra.com BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record
R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.
DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.
LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.
DALE KELLER Sales Rep.
MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES
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Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
4B Arthur St. S. Elmira • www.remaxsolidgold.biz OFFICE: 519-669-5426
BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record
JULIE HECKENDORN Broker Res: 519-669-1068 Res: 519-669-8629 MVA Residential
ALLI NORRIS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-577-6248
BILL NORRIS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-588-1348
DIRECT: 519-572-2669 EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz
TRACEY WILLIAMS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-505-0627
BERT MARTIN, BROKER
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ELMIRA BUNGALOW Great location in the down town core area offers three bedrooms, ensuite, rec room and family room, forced air gas heating. Roof and c/a new in 2006. MLS
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$214,900
good VaLue - for a single family home! Updated maple kitchen w/island. Hdwd. floors. Newer windows. Dble. detached garage. MLS $252,000
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$64,900 | 1.9 ACRE rural property. 264'
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BackS to a park! - Lovely rec. rm. w/gas stove, 4th bdrm in lower level. Updated windows, doors & furnace. Central air (2007). Updated ele. panel. Priced to sell! MLS
107 BROOkmEaD STREET STUNNiNg aLL BRiCk BUNgaLOW $399,900 ELmIRA | Completely finished with many quality upgrades and extras. Welcoming ceramic foyer, stunning window wall & walkout to the fenced yard backing onto walkway/green space, 2+2 bdrms, 2 bthrms, oak kitchen w/island, separate dining rm, huge finished rec. room. A Must See. MLS
COUNTRY BUNGALOW! Located on a 3/4 acre treed lot backing to a wooded area this home offers a large kitchen and dining area, cozy living room, 3 bedrooms on main floor and 2 in basement, four piece main bath plus 4 piece ensuite, double garage. MLS
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Your referrals are appreciated!
frontage, zoning allows home occupation, natural gas. Located on paved road Wellington Road 7, just East of Rothsay. MLS
BEaUTifUL SEmi
$179,000 dRAyTOn | This bright, spacious
home has loads of storage space, an extra large fenced yard, patio with an arbor; rec room with gas fireplace and much more. Immediate possession. MLS
STaRTER/RETiREmENT HOmE
519-669-1544 24hrs updated BungaLow on centurY HoMe - 24’ x 30’ great lot! Oak cupboards. All heated workshop. 3 bdrms, flooring replaced. New 4pc. 2 bths. Eat-in kitchen & bath. Newer windows. New, formal DR. Huge lot - 134’ x oversized rec. rm. C/A. . MLS 113’ MLS Further reduced to $229,900 $289,900
17 Church St. W., Elmira Independently Owned and Operated
Len Frey
Mildred Frey
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
BROKER MANAGER
frey@golden.net
new BungaLow - quality built! Great rm w/hardwood and gas f/p. Covered porch off dinette. 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, Main flr. laundry. MLS $395,000.
draYton - Immaculate home Large Lot in Linwood - perfect backing to parkland! Impressive great rm. w/17’ ceiling. Huge master. 4 baths (Jacuzzi ensuite). Fin rec. rm. w/f.p. Lots of storage! MLS
$274,900.
for renovators! Home has lots of potential. High eff. furnace. Private lot is 66’ x 165’. MLS $157,000.
www.thurrealestate.com
You’ve come to the right place to find a home.
gREaT famiLY HOmE
$282,500 dRAyTOn | Beautiful home
includes 4 bedrooms, huge master with en-suite, huge deck for entertaining, gas BBQ hookup, front porch, finished rec room; numerous renos completed in 2005. Close to all amenities. MLS THE FREY TEAM
park Like groundS - 11 acres, mixed bush, pond! Lovely updated bungalow w/great room. Minutes from Elmira/K-W & Guelph. MLS $569,000
www.thefreyteam.com
$256,000 ALmA | Great starter home or anyone wanting a shop; this bright home sits on a large treed lot and has had many recent renovations completed including roof, windows, floors and deck to name a few; A MUST SEE!! MLS
$699,000
Wendy Taylor
Mary Lou Murray SALES REPRESENTATIVE
BROKER**
wendy@thefreyteam.com
marylou@mmrealestate.ca
CONCESSION 8 | 48.79 acres on Con. 8 near Moorefield, 3 bedrm. bungalow, finished basement with fireplace, 12 x 16’ wood deck, 14’6” x 24’ detached workshop with hydro. 48.79 total acres, 34 tillable tile drained, 2 acres building site + 4.25 acres zoned for future residential, 7.5 acres zoned for future industrial development. Great investment property. MLS. Call Len Frey.
OPEN HOUSE - 11 Walker St. Elmira Sunday December 6th | 2-4 PM
street, literally just minutes outside of town. 100 x 150' lot. 3 Bedroom home offers mainfloor family, laundry, eat-in kitchen and den/living room. Oversized double garage. MLS
DRaYTON 2.11 aCRES
$440,000 | Stunning 2190 sq ft log
home, welcoming open concept main floor, 3 Bedrooms, walk out basement. Spectacular view over looks farmland. Detached garage/workshop and horse shelter. MLS
PRimE COUNTRY HOmE
$493,000 ELmIRA nEW PRIcE | This
great family home is located minutes to Elmira and includes a 7000 sq. ft. barn/ shop. The home is well kept with some improvements including an addition; main floor master bedroom with ensuite. Early closing. MLS makE THiS YOUR gREaT STaRT! $184,900 ELmIRA | This unique home on a sizeable 62' x 123' lot features a detached 24' x 17' garage/workshop, main floor laundry, central air, fenced yard, water softener, fridge , stove and newer roof and windows. NEW MLS
$224,900
$339,900
ELMIRA | Immaculate starter home on 190 ft. deep lot on quiet street. Nicely decorated, mostly carpet free, smoke free. Updated electrical, plumbing and roof ‘04. Main floor laundry. Close to downtown. MLS Call Wendy Taylor
ELMIRA | Better than new! 2 yr. old 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 storey on nice lot with fenced yard. Features finished rec room, double garage, 16 x 12 deck, shed. Nicely decorated. Shows “AAA” Call Wendy Taylor
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Psychics’ track records only serve to fuel skepticism 9/11 when we needed them? Why despite a $50 million reward, could none of them help locate Osama bin Laden after 9/11? And why has no one been able to claim the $1 million offered by skeptic and magician James Randi to anyone who can demonstrate paranormal abilities under strict scientific controls? Neither has anyone collected in France, Australia or India, where parallel groups have offered a 200,000-euro prize. Q. From a skywatching New Yorker: “If an airborne helicopter remains in the same spot over the ground, would it land in a different location 12 hours later due to the Earth’s rotation?” A. The key thing to realize here is that Earth’s atmosphere rotates along with our planet. Neglecting winds, the helicopter would then rotate with the Earth and land in the same location it started from. Or think of it another way: If the helicopter stood “still” while the Earth rotated underneath it, the helicopter would experience winds
Q. What would the world be like if some people really had psychic powers such as ESP? A. Then there would be some peo- ple with no need for caller ID, or who would never lose at “rock, paper, scissors,” or for whom no one could ever throw a surprise party, answers David G. Myers in Psychology: Ninth Edition.” These folks would all be fabulously rich, able to predict the outcomes of lottery drawings or to make billions in the stock market. Also, tabloid psychics wouldn’t have mistakenly predicted that Madonna would become a gospel singer, that the Statue of Liberty would lose both its arms to a terrorist blast and that Queen Elizabeth would abdicate her throne to enter a convent. Moreover, asks Myers, where were these self-pronounced foreseers on
(at the equator) of 1,600 km/h! Q. When mathematician G. H. Hardy took a taxi cab to visit his brilliant mathematician friend Ramanujan in a hospital, he remarked upon arrival that the cab was No. 1729, seeming so dull he hoped it was not an ill-omen. How did his friend respond? A. Actually, reflected Ramanujan, “1729 is a very interesting number: It is the smallest number expressible as the sum of two cubes in two different ways, namely (10 x 10 x 10) plus (9 x 9 x 9) = 1,729, and (12 x 12 x 12) plus (1 x 1 x 1) = 1,729,” says Richard Phillips in Numbers: Facts, Figures and Fiction. “Notice,” Ramanujan continued, “1,000 + 729 = 1,729, and 1,728 + 1 = 1729, both sums of cubes.” Little wonder that this meeting went on to become famous in mathematical circles. Q. What are a few common cinematic illusions designed to embellish the action, and what can happen when these become all too real? A. Many familiar movie sounds
are simple audio illusions, such as crunchy snow simulated by ice layered with cornstarch or birds in flight by leather gloves flapping or heads getting squashed by frozen heads of lettuce getting squashed, says Rebecca Coffey in Discover magazine. To suggest a large group talking, several people saying “walla, walla, walla, walla” will produce the desired murmur. One of the earliest color film processes relied on black-and-white film projected through rotating red and green filters to fool the eye into seeing color. And when Moses parted the Red Sea in “The Ten Commandments,” the moviemakers filmed water pouring into a tank and then ran the footage backward. Things can occasionally get too real, as when the seat-rattling Sensurround effect at the premiere of the movie “Earthquake” became so intense it cracked one patron’s rib. (Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at strangetrue@cs.com)
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– Passed away, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer, on November 30, 2009 at the age of 68.Local relatives are brothers and sister-in-law Ed and Carol Kieswetter and Marianne Kieswetter all of Elmira and Jim and Karen Kieswetter of Winterbourne.
– It is with sadness and joy that we announce our mother’s passing at the Leisureworld Caregiving Centre in Elmira, on Monday, November 30, 2009 at the age of 96 years.
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– Peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Lisaard House. Mervin Martin age 77 years of RR1 Elmira.
– Ron of St. Clements, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Friday, November 27, 2009 at Freeport Health Centre, Kitchener at the age of 66 years.
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– Passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in his 44th year of Elmira.
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 The Paradise & District Lions Club second annual Tree of Light, 6 p.m. beside the library in St. Clements. Bulbs $5 each, $50 buys a strand and over $50 lights the star on the tree. Bulbs may be purchased each Saturday at St. Clements Foodland. For further information or to purchase bulbs, please contact Annette Kuhn at 519-699-5917.  Christmas Concert by the R.J. Kruisselbrink Sisters, 7:30 p.m. Piano, organ, violin and vocal music. Woodside Bible Fellowship in Elmira (200 Barnswallow Dr). There will be a free-will offering and proceeds from the concert will support the work of medical missions in Ghana that Rebecca Kruisselbrink has become involved in through International Needs. For more information call 519-934-2608.  Twin City Harmonizers Annual Christmas Show – Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs. Two performances, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Special guests, A Touch Of Class. Tickets $12.50 each (children free) can be purchased at the door. Refreshments to follow. Church is wheelchair accessible and and hearing assistance is available. DECEMBER 6
 Hungryman’s Breakfast with Santa with Canadian Riders Bike Club. Elmira Legion 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. All you can eat $5. Sausage, ham, scrambled & fried eggs, home fries, pancakes, beans, toast & jam, coffee, tea and juice.
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 Turkey Bingo, Moorefield firefighters; 7:30 p.m. at the Moorefield Community Centre.
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 Christmas Tyme in Wellesley. Parade begins at 6:45 p.m. Members of the Wellesley and District Lions Club are preparing for the 19th annual “Tree of Lightâ€? celebration to take place right after the parade and live Nativity scene at approx. 7:30 p.m. in the park. For more information on the Tree of Light, contact co-ordinator Marilyn Bisch at 519-656-2339.  St. Teresa’s Annual Christmas Dinner will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira. Continuous meal starts at 6 p.m. Those who wish to have take-out can pick meals up at 5:45. Tickets available at the parish office Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., or by calling 519-6693387. Tickets: adults $15; children 6-12 years $7.50 and children under 5 free. Door prizes and penny table. Last chance to purchase tickets is Dec. 8. All are welcome!
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 5th Annual Breakfast With Santa, hosted by the Optimist Club of St. Jacobs. 9 a.m. – noon at the Woolwich Community Centre, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Full breakfast, $4 per person; tickets available at Home Hardware Store in St. Jacobs or at the door. Bring your camera: Santa arrives at 9 a.m.
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 Ecumenical Memorial Service hosted by St. Teresa of Avila Church, 7 p.m. Here we remember and pray for any loved ones who have passed away in the past year or two. A member of the family will present a candle in memory of their deceased loved one. All are invited to come and join us for this memorial service. A reception will follow after the service.  Christmas in Winterbourne – Come join our annual sing-along, 7 p.m. Music by Monday Night Jam Club and guests. Refreshments and bake sale. Fun for the whole family. Chalmers Presbyterian Church. Free-will offering will be taken, donations for the food bank would be appreciated. DECEMBER 18
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LG Xenon™
$
95 on a 3-yr. term5 ($289.95 no term)
95 on a 3-yr. term5 ($289.95 no term)
Available at the following Bell stores:
Available at the following Bell stores:
Guelph Clairfield’s Centre 519 826-0980
Waterloo Conestoga Mall 519 888-9615
Guelph Clairfield’s Centre 519 826-0980
Waterloo Conestoga Mall 519 888-9615
Offer ends December 17, 2009. Available with compatible devices within coverage areas available from Bell (HSPA/HSPA+) where technology permits. HSPA/HSPA+ not available everywhere. Weeknights Mon-Thu, 9pm-7am; Weekends Fri 9pm-Mon 7am. Other monthly fees, e.g., 9-1-1 (Quebec as of Dec. 1st: $0.40, New Brunswick: $0.53, Nova Scotia: $0.43, P.E.I.: $0.50), and one-time device activation ($35) apply. Paper bill service charge ($2/mo.) applies unless you register for e-bill and cancel your paper bill. Long distance and roaming charges (including foreign taxes) may apply outside your local area. Upon early termination, price adjustment charges apply. Subject to change without notice; not combinable with other offers. Taxes extra. Other conditions apply. (1) Applies to long distance calls made from and to Canada, in Bell Mobility and its partners’ coverage area. (2) Simultaneous use of airtime. (3) With new activation on a min. 3-yr. contract on a Share plan. (4) With new activation on a post-paid voice plan and a data feature with a total min. value of $50/mo. You must keep a min. $50/mo. post-paid voice and data plan for 12 months after activation, otherwise a one-time data service price adjustment of $99 will be charged on your account. (5) With new activation on a post-paid voice plan. Samsung Omnia II is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and its related entities. Xenon is a trademark of LG Electronics Inc. Offer ends December 17, 2009. Available with compatible devices within coverage areas available from Bell (HSPA/HSPA+) where technology permits. HSPA/HSPA+ not available everywhere. Weeknights Mon-Thu, 9pm-7am; Weekends Fri 9pm-Mon 7am. Other monthly fees, e.g., 9-1-1
(Quebec as of Dec. 1st: $0.40, New Brunswick: $0.53, Nova Scotia: $0.43, P.E.I.: $0.50), and one-time device activation ($35) apply. Paper bill service charge ($2/mo.) applies unless you register for e-bill and cancel your paper bill. Long distance and roaming charges (including foreign taxes) may apply outside your local area. Upon early termination, price adjustment charges apply. Subject to change without notice; not combinable with other offers. Taxes extra. Other conditions apply. (1) Applies to long distance calls made from and to Canada, in Bell Mobility and its partners’ coverage area. (2) Simultaneous use of airtime. (3) With new activation on a min. 3-yr. contract on a Share plan. (4) With new activation on a post-paid voice plan and a data feature with a total min. value of $50/mo. You must keep a min. $50/mo. post-paid voice and data plan for 12 months after activation, otherwise a one-time data service price adjustment of $99 will be charged on your account. (5) With new activation on a post-paid voice plan. Samsung Omnia II is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and its related entities. Xenon is a trademark of LG Electronics Inc.