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Woolwich refuses to reconsider rate schedule, tiered pricing at WMC
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he volunteers at the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival, she helps to organize the annual Christmas Tyme in Wellesley Parade and after more than 60 years as an active member of the Wellesley community, retired teacher Jean Horne has been recognized for her efforts by being named the Wellesley Citizen of the Year by the Wellesley and District Board of Trade. “I was overwhelmed when I heard the news,” said Horne with a laugh. “This is a great community
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sport known for its battles is taking the fight off the ice, trying to curtail increases in rental rates at Woolwich facilities, particularly the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. Led by the Woolwich Minor Hockey Association, user groups see the price hikes, already approved in principle by council, as prohibitive. The issue has inflamed grievances about some of the practices at the new Woolwich Memorial Centre (WMC). Concerned residents who addressed councillors Tuesday night got no satisfaction, however, as a motion to reconsider rental rates failed
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art-time employees at the Wellesley and St. Clements arenas will see a big boost in their wages this year, with township council this week approving a 31-per-cent hike. The hourly wage for part-time facility attendants will increase to $15 from $11.42, a jump of $3.58 per hour. The increase includes a 1.5-per-cent cost of living increase for 2010, and will be retroactive to Jan. 1. The cost to the township will be an extra $11,000 per year between the two arenas. Recreation director Brad Voisin said the increase was needed because of high staff turnover at the arenas. “The last few years, we’ve had a lot of turnover,” he said. He estimated he’s been losing about five people per year. There are about 15 part-time employees between the two arenas. Some of those are students, some are retirees, but most have other jobs, Voisin said.
“The amount of training that goes into it, it’s a setback when I lose one.” To come up with the figure for the increase, Voisin compared wages for part time employees across the South Western Ontario Recreation Facilities Association. Wellesley is the most southerly member of the association, which stretches as far north as Owen Sound. The $15 per hour figure puts Wellesley in the middle of the pack, Voisin said.
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Part-time employees operate the arenas in the evenings and weekends while the ice is in place. They’re responsible for opening and closing the buildings, minor repairs, cleaning, snow removal, security and resurfacing the ice. Voisin said new employees need hands-on training in driving the ice resurfacer and taking readings from the refrigeration room as well as WHMIS and general safety training.
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LET 'ER RIP Elmira Lions Club president Art Woods holds the new hydraulic cutter purchased for the Elmira fire station. The Lions Club contributed $10,000 towards the cost of a new Jaws of Life unit and the Elmira Legion donated $2,500, with the township covering the remainder of the cost. With Woods are Lions member Wayne Litt, Legion president Barry Jefferies, Lions member Rob Cousineau and Legion vice-president Sandy Pember. Jamie Austen of Code 4 Fire Rescue (front) trained Elmira firefighters in the use of the new unit after the presentation Jan. 30.
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he thought of pastoral views being replaced by a new clubhouse and parking lot had residents of Golf Course Road in Conestogo ramping up for a battle. A last-minute change of plans at the Conestoga Country Club, however, diffused the situation before a public meeting this week in Woolwich council chambers. Instead, the organization now plans to renovate the existing clubhouse to act as home base for a fledgling new cycling club. A zone change is required to accommodate the use, and Tuesday night’s meeting was the first public vetting of the idea. Originally, the country club had been looking to build a new facility and parking lot adjacent to Golf Course Road, a prospect
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greeted with trepidation by neighbours, who flooded the township with letters and e-mails registering their opposition to the idea. Just last week, however, owners scrapped plans for a new building, deeming renovations more cost-effective, explained Glenn Scheels, a planner with the GSP Group in Kitchener. A zone change is still needed to permit the cycling club to operate from the facility. Responding to questions from residents in attendance, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley said the cycling group falls outside the conventional accessory uses associated with golf courses – weddings receptions, corporate functions and the like – making the rezoning necessary. He added that the zoning
has nothing to do with constructing a new clubhouse, which would require only a building permit and approval of a site plan. That prospect raised red flags for the residents in attendance. Although pleased with plan to renovate instead of building a new clubhouse, Golf Course Road resident Shelley Bolger called on the township to impose limitations on any future construction on the site. Her plea met with a sympathetic ear from Coun. Mark Bauman, who expressed support for some kind of restriction preventing an easy move of the clubhouse to another spot on the site. He asked Kennaley to investigate that option when assessing the golf course’s rezoning application. In response to questions from residents, Scheels not-
ed there is no timeline for the renovations, though the work would likely be done this summer if the zone change goes ahead. Architects are just now beginning preliminary work, so there are few details about the scope of the renovation. Additions are contemplated, but any that did occur would be minimal. The renovations needed for the cycling club would likely take place on the second floor of the structure, and would include a lounge, a fitness area, shower and washroom facilities and space for bike storage, he explained. After allowing time for more public input and studying the merits of the application, planning staff will come back to council at a later date with a recommendation report.
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The Glasgow Street bridge in Conestogo, closed for several weeks last year because of safety concerns, will get an overhaul this year to make it serviceable for another 15 years or so. Meeting this week, Woolwich councillors approved spending $335,000 to replace the bridge deck, waterproof the wood beams, apply a new tar-and-chip surface and add a pedestrian railing. The bridge was closed last September when the deteriorating deck was deemed unsafe. The township spent $36,000 for interim repairs, reopening the span in November. The current deck, also wood, lasted 13 years. With better technology and materials to be used this time, the township can reasonably expect 15 to 18 years of use from the new deck, said director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley.
> Teen vies for Shinin’ Star crown Nine finalists, including 14-year-old Maggie Wang from Elmira will, are to perform at the Centre In The Square Feb. 5 for the title of Faith FM’s Shinin’ Star 2010. The winner will receive a professional recording session at Revelation Sound in Guelph for two demo songs with at least one for air play on a number of Christian radio stations in Canada. As well the first runner-up will have one song recorded. Wang sang two numbers during the semi-finals (“I’m Not Ashamed” and “Our Hope Endures”) and got great response from the judges. Tickets are still available for the final round for $25 each and can be obtained through the Centre box office at 519-578-1570 or on-line at www. centre-square.com.
> New uses OK’d for power centre A First Choice Haircutters and an Allstate Insurance office will soon join the mix at the Wal-Mart anchored power centre in St. Jacobs, as Woolwich council this week approved the necessary official plan and zoning changes. Both uses fell outside the list of permitted uses at the Smart Centres site. But the request from King/86 Developments met with no opposition and won the endorsement of planning staff, passing quickly through the process.
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Credit card machine becomes a take-away item Kitchener man was attempting to pass a tractor-trailer while driving on Line 86 at Lavery Road but misjudged the move in bad weather conditions and collided with the truck. His van had light damage, but there was no damage to the tractor-trailer and no charges were laid.
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JANUARY 30 > 10:07 AM A resident of Wren Court in Elmira called police to report a fire at their neighbour’s home after seeing smoke coming out of a window. When the fire department
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> 5:20 PM Two males were arrested in Linwood after they were seen attempting to pry open a garage door on Alfred Street. A neighbour called police to report the incident, but did not recognize the men, noting that no one had lived in the residence since December. The men left the property in a black truck. The men were released by police but the investigation is ongoing.
FEBRUARY 1 > 9:00 AM A window of a truck
parked behind Snider Brothers Furniture on Arthur Street in Elmira was smashed sometime overnight. An employee arriving at work in the morning reported the incident to police. There are no suspects.
> 10:33 AM A bag of sand (valued at $3.99) was stolen from the Home Hardware in Elmira. The suspect is identified as male, six feet tall, 180 lbs wearing a beige work jacket and driving a grey Chevrolet Impala.
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which occurred in December. A man deposited an empty envelope into the ATM, claiming that it contained a cheque for $1,000. Upon depositing it, he immediately withdrew the majority of the cash and left the bank. The suspect is an Elmira man who is currently living in Kitchener and has an account with BMO. The investigation is ongoing.
> 5:15 PM A 49-year-old Elmira
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> 10:17 PM A Waterloo man put his brand new Infiniti into the ditch on King Street at Lobsinger Line near St. Jacobs. There was significant damage to the vehicle, but no charges were laid. Police say the man was driving too quickly going around the bend.
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Groundhogs out of step with milder weather But there’s still plenty of time left for winter to set in after the six weeks associated with shadow sightings Joni Miltenburg
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roundhog forecasters Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam and Punxsutawney Phil have unanimously predicted six more weeks of winter, but so far the season hasn’t been all that winter-like. “For the most part in Waterloo Region, the biggest story so far this winter has been the lack of snow,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson. Only 21.8 centimetres of snow fell at the Region of Waterloo International Airport in January. Normal snowfall for the month is 43.5 cm. Apart from the traditional snowbelt areas along Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, which experience lake-effect snow, the pattern has been the same across the province. Not only was there less snow, but there was less precipitation overall,
setting a new record low in Waterloo. The total precipitation includes snow melted into water, rain and freezing rain. The average for January is 64.4 millimetres; last month, the total precipitation was 20.5mm, breaking a record set in 1981. January was also milder than normal, with an average temperature of -6.2 degrees Celsius, warmer than the longterm average of -7.1. “We were on pace to have a somewhat milder month than we ended up with, but that cold snap the last three or four days of the month dropped things back down a bit,” Coulson said. This winter’s unusual weather is partly due to El Niño. Every two to seven years, sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean are warmer than normal, shifting the jet stream south. El Niño tends to produce warm-
around in their vehicles, probably not bad news. For those hoping the cross country ski trails or snowmobile trails may get more of a base on them, that may be a bit more problematic.” And even though the weather-prognosticating groundhogs are all predicting six more weeks of winter, Coulson said they’re likely jumping the gun on the arrival of spring, at least in southern Ontario. Normal daytime highs in midMarch are 3 or 4 degrees, and normal daytime lows are about -4 or -5 degrees. “Not really what a lot of people would consider spring-like conditions. You’ve almost got
er and drier winters than normal in southern Ontario. The shift in the jet stream has also meant fewer storm systems moving into this area. Normally low pressure systems from the Gulf Coast and Colorado move into southern Ontario and dump freezing rain or snow on this area. This winter, those systems are moving through the southern part of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana and then through the mid-Atlantic states. “We’re being brushed by the extreme northern edge of the system or we’re missing it altogether,” Coulson said. The trend of less snowfall than usual seems likely to continue through February and March. The only difference we’re likely to see is slightly colder temperatures in the coming weeks. “For folks travelling
to go another four weeks into mid-April.” Coulson agreed that perhaps the Canadian prognosticators need to revise their time frames. “With our climate, I don’t know why they pick six weeks – six weeks from [Groundhog Day] being the middle of March. Anybody who’s lived in this area knows we can still get some nasty winter weather in March and even into early April.” Making his prediction from Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil has a better chance of being accurate, as the climate there can be much milder in mid-March than Ontario. The odds are stacked higher against
Balzac Billy north of Calgary, where spring is even slower to arrive. Those looking for signs of spring can take some comfort in the longer daylight hours, as the shortest day of the year is now well behind us. “Going home at night, it’s not pitch black by 4:30 or 5. Even if it’s going to take somewhat longer to get those milder temperatures back, we are going to see the length of the days slowly increasing in the coming weeks. I think for a lot of people psychologically, that tends to be a bit of a help especially for those that are starting to get a little tired of the season.”
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he Wellesley Fire Department has launched a recruitment drive to replace a handful of retiring firefighters and build up a pool of eligible applicants. Fire chief Andrew Lillico said the township is looking for a minimum of three new volunteers and possibly more. The ideal candidate is someone who lives and works in Wellesley, St. Clements or Linwood and can leave work during the day to go to a call. “Wellesley isn’t so difficult for us to recruit because we have a number of employers to draw from in the village. When it’s a smaller village like Linwood or St. Clements, it’s a little tougher to draw from the daytime guys.” Linwood in particular poses a challenge for recruitment. The fire department usually car-
ries 20 firefighters per station, but Linwood has had 18 for the past year because they’ve had trouble filling the positions. “If we can draw and have a few more, that’s always a good thing,” Lillico said. The fire department likes to have a turnout of 10 firefighters for a fire call, and reaches that minimum target with a two-station response to calls. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have or be willing to get a class DZ license within a year of being hired. There are also physical requirements for the job: they must be able to work from heights and while standing on ladders, and lift heavy weights. The job also involves working in confined spaces and using a breathing apparatus. Successful applicants must be able to attend regular train-
ing sessions. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter can pick up an application form at the municipal office in Crosshill, 4639 Lobsinger Line, or download a form from the township’s website, www. t ow n s h i p. we l l e s l e y. on.ca. Applications will be accepted at the township office until the end of February. Lillico said the township receives many applications from people who have completed the pre-service firefighter program at Conestoga College and are eager to get some experience before moving into full time firefighting. However, the fire department has to balance those recruits with ones who live and work near the fire station. “That’s the balance and the challenge with volunteer firefighting,” Lillico said.
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United Church congregation for 50 years and an elementary school teacher with the Avon Maitland School Board for 35 years. Despite her great level of passion and enthusiasm for making Wellesley a better place to live, Horne maintains that it is not simply one resident who makes the area great, but the coming together of many people. “I think a citizen is just one of many citizens,” she explained. “A community is like one big pie and you are just one small piece of that – everybody has to work together.” According to the board of trade, the recipient of the award each year is a remarkable individual that motivates and inspires others through their vision, leadership, talent, humanity and spirit of community service. Horne’s husband Alex agrees fully with the board’s choice, having a frontrow view of all that his wife does. “I was very proud and very happy when I
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hockey group is paying 22 to 48 per cent more than organizations in neighbouring communities, when overall rates and subsidies are worked into the equation, he said. “It’s hard to be competitive with those numbers.” Pressed by Coun.
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high expectations for the WMC, there is a learning curve. And it will take a bit more time to work through some of the glitches, he added. The general contractor is now working with the trades to solve the mechanical difficulties that have led to soft ice in the Snyder arena, for instance. On the issue of tiered rates for the arenas, he said the practice is common in other municipalities. Ultimately, the decision will be a political one. In order to overturn the previous support for the new fees, two-thirds of council would have to support that move; this week, only three of five did so – Mayor Bill Strauss and Martin were opposed – so the motion failed. However, the 2010 budget is due to be discussed again next Tuesday night prior to final approval.
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facts. Some of the information needed to assess the efficiencies at the WMC won’t be known to the township until after the facility’s first full year of operation, he noted. Issues such as staffing numbers, operator training and ongoing mechanical deficiencies have added to the frustration level. Expenses are up for staffing, utilities and other operational components. There have been technical problems, and issues with getting staff up to speed on the new building, he admitted. Some of that was expected and other problems were unforeseen. “This is a different beast. This is not the Elmira Arena and the Elmira pool anymore. You can't simply compare the two … to the new facility.” While the public has
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to generate enough support. The township plans to increase the cost of primetime ice in two of its arenas – St. Jacobs and the Jim McLeod pad at the WMC – to $181.41 an hour from $175.24, a jump of 3.5 per cent. More contentious is a plan to boost the cost of ice at the Dan Snyder Arena to $199.11 per hour, up 13.6 per cent. That two-tiered pricing has users up in arms, calling on the township to find costsavings elsewhere to eliminate the disparity planned for next fall. Elmira resident Rob Waters, armed with computer spreadsheets, suggested councillors look at staffing costs, which are projected to rise by $367,000 this year, largely at the WMC. While revenues at the new facility are up 21 per cent over budget forecasts – showing the community’s willingness to support the twin ice pads once opposed by council – expenses have risen more dramatically. “Do we really need $367,000 more in staffing? I don’t think it’s all necessary,” he said. Acknowledging that the township told arena user groups fees would have to increase to pay for the new facility, Waters said the 54 per cent increase in ice rates over the last five years can’t be maintained without a serious impact on minor sports groups. “Overall, the sentiment is one of frustration with the increase. We need to find a solution now to end this trend.” Hiking the cost of
the Dan Snyder Arena would force users to request time at the other two ice pads instead, ultimately reducing revenues for that arena. The increases would make the ice pad less accessible. “Every kid wants to play there because that’s their ACC,” he said, likening the arena to the Air Canada Centre, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. For the Elmira Sugar Kings, which must play its games and hold its practices in the Snyder arena, the new rates would cause an economic hardship, said president Jeff Seddon. Added to the loss of a 20-per-cent subsidy phased out since 2005, extra expenses related to referee charges from the Ontario Hockey Association and the poor revenues from the old Elmira Arena, the club has lost $20,000 in the last two years. The new ice fees would add $4,500 in costs, he predicted. Compounding the problem is a proposal to charge the team for office and dressing room space at the WMC, a potential bill for $12,000 a year. The club paid nothing for a similar arrangement at the old arena. “We can’t afford to keep paying that kind of money. We have to be able to work something out.” Long-term viability was on the mind of Jim Radcliffe, president of Woolwich Minor Hockey Association, which has faced budget problems since fees began to climb steeply five years ago – “we’ve always been concerned about rates in Woolwich.” Even with a subsidy of 30 per cent, the local
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The lands around West Montrose are a treasure – a key element of our local culture and heritage ... Doug Cerson | Letter on pg. 10
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hese price increases are a travesty. I challenge the township to find the cost-savings ...to try to elminate these rate increases altogether.
> Minor sports coach Tim Waters calls on Woolwich councillors to reverse their decision on recreation fees
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here’s a certain element of “we warned you” in the debate over another round of increases in recreational fees, including ice rentals in Woolwich arenas. When user groups pushed for the township to move up the timeline for replacing the old arena and pool in Elmira, councillors stressed the fact that would mean higher user fees. And that’s just what happened beginning in 2005. That first year, ice rental rates went up more than eight per cent, with council opting to hold that level for several more years. At the time, groups such Woolwich Minor Hockey and the Elmira Figure Skating Club expressed concerns about the impact on membership fees, fearing higher prices would deter parents from enrolling their children in sports organizations. It was déjà vu all over again this
week at Woolwich council as some of those same groups lamented the latest round of fee hikes. Most troubling was the plan to introduce a tiered rate structure, with the township charging considerably more for ice time at the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena versus the rate charged at the Jim McLeod ice pad and the St. Jacobs arena. To their credit, the residents who addressed councillors Tuesday night seemed resigned to the 3.5-per-cent jump in rates for ice time – despite being well above inflation, the increases proposed for next season are lower than has been in the norm in recent years. But with the Snyder arena, the increase works out to 13.6 per cent, much tougher to take in stride. Coming on top of a wave of increases that has seen rates rise by more than 50 per cent in the past half-decade, that extra jump is hard to take.
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As some have noted, if the tiered pricing stays in place, there will be some users who’ll request ice time in the other arenas simply to avoid the extra cost. That could have an impact on revenues. However, because the arenas at the Woolwich Memorial Centre have proven to be so popular – justifying the public demand for twin pads – moving every minor sport team to other venues may prove difficult. Clearly, those organizations are going to see some extra costs if council stays the course on this issue. The Elmira Sugar Kings, who call the Dan Snyder arena home, will bear the full cost if the tiered pricing goes into effect next fall. Perturbed at the prospect of paying more, users are grumbling about paying a premium price for a facility that seems to have some deficiencies. The Snyder arena has been plagued
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with bad ice since its opening. The township and the builder are working on resolving the problem, but without luck so far. As well, the massive cost increases, largely due to staffing levels, have not gone unnoticed. Revenues are up, they note, but expenses more so – it seems obvious there’s room for the township to cut costs significantly before turning to the community for yet more money. Adding to the price squeeze is the impending arrival of the harmonized sales tax, which will essentially increase prices by another eight per cent, the effect of applying the provincial levy to a host of previously untaxed services. Given the financial implications, it will be interesting to see how Woolwich handles upcoming discussions about subsidies to minor sports and other rec. groups.
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Secession always in play in hodgepodge of states that is Africa B
an Ki-moon is not the best secretarygeneral the United Nations ever had, but he has grasped the essential nature of his job. The UN is an organization made up of sovereign states, and their highest priority is the preservation of their own privileges. It is the trade union of the sovereign states of the world, and Ban is their shop steward. Which is why he said what he did last weekend. Speaking just before the African Union summit opened in Addis Ababa, the UN secretary-general declared that both the UN and the AU had a big responsibility “to maintain peace in Sudan and make unity attractive.” It is not immediately obvious that “peace” and “unity” are compatible in Sudan, where civil war killed about two million people and created four million refugees between 1983 and 2005, but Ban was in no doubt about it. The fighting in Sudan ended in 2005 when the northern-based government and the southern-based rebels signed a comprehensive peace agreement that created a unity government in Khartoum and a separate regional government in the south – and promised the southerners a referendum on secession next year. That promise was what stopped the fighting, and despite many crises and clashes it has held for five years. Not only that, but the dictator in Khartoum, President (and ex-general) Omar al-Bashir, recently declared yet again that he will respect a southern de-
International Affairs GWYNNE DYER cision to secede. “The National Congress Party favours unity,” he said in December. “But if the result of the referendum is separation, then we in the NCP will be the first to take note of this decision and to support it.” So here is this Korean bureaucrat, Ban Ki-moon, urging African countries to back the unity campaign of the regime in Khartoum – a regime whose leader, President Bashir, is under indictment by the International Criminal Court for the massacres carried out by governmentbacked militias in Darfur. What’s more, Ban Ki-moon is ultimately in control of the United Nations troops who are stationed in Sudan to guarantee the peace agreement. Yet he clearly said which side he backed in the referendum: “We’ll work hard to avoid a possible secession.” Who does this guy think he is? He knows. He is the shop steward of the Federation of Sovereign States and Allied Trades (also known as the United Nations), and his job is to preserve the rights and privileges of its members. Their most important right, of course, is to keep control of all their territory forever, regardless of the views of the local people.
The African Union is particularly devoted to “preserving the unity” of all its members, because Africa’s borders are particularly arbitrary and irrational. If any of the disparate ethnic groups that are trapped together in country A were allowed to secede, then the demand for similar secessions in countries B to Z would become irresistible, or so the African orthodoxy has it. “No Secessions” was the paramount rule of the old Organisation of African Unity, and it survived unbroken until Eritrea got its independence from Ethiopia in 1993. That was not an encouraging precedent, since Eritrea and Ethiopia soon ended up at war with each other, and no further secessions have been recognized since then. But there is another way to look at this, and that is to count the cost of all the wars that have been fought in Africa to prevent secessions. From the Biafran war in Nigeria in the 1960s down through the various secessionist movements in Congo and Ethiopia and on to the breakaway movements in Sudan’s south and west (Darfur) today, at least 10 million Africans have been killed. For what? Nobody except some ruling elites would be worse off if the secessions had been allowed to succeed. The Nigerian elite would have somewhat less money to put into its overseas bank accounts, since the oil money would have stayed in the south-east (Biafra), and a new Bi-
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> Chris Harnock
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> Michael Weber
> SEE DYER ON PG. 10
THE VIEW FROM HERE
“There have been some complaints about soft ice, but other than that… It’s going to take a while to work out all the glitches.”
> Randy Thoman
ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH SOFT ICE AT THE DAN SNYDER ARENA PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
“Not that I’ve seen.”
> Dorothy Batchelor
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» Saturday, February 06, 2010
Cost-saving amalgamation a myth that won't die T
he pressure now being exerted on Woolwich council by arena user groups, like the successful bid to halt development in Victoria Glen Park, is grassroots democracy at its best. It’s the kind of thing that’s most effective when residents have easy access to councillors. The prospect of losing that kind of community response is one of the principal reasons why the many attempts at amalgamation have failed in Waterloo Region. Can you imagine the Victoria Glen campaign carrying much weight at Queen’s Park, or even in a municipality the size of Toronto, in all its dysfunctional glory? Of course not. It probably wouldn’t even fly in Kitchener, where a similar city-backed drive to develop parkland failed, but several parcels were involved, drawing many neighbourhoods and citizens’ groups into the fray. I would like to say that we’ve seen the last of attempts to amalgamate the region’s seven lower-tier municipalities into a mega-city under the regional banner, but that’s wishful thinking. The latest bid by a bunch of business interests involves the merger of Kitchener and Waterloo. The cynical would see this as a ploy to ease into another push for wider amalgamation. On the surface, the merger of the two cities has some merits. We already refer to it as KitchenerWaterloo, often treating them as one big city. Certainly the two cities have grown into one another, with boundaries that are no longer clearly
From the Editor Steve Kannon delineated – just drive along King or Weber streets, or any other major north-south roadway, for that matter, to see how intertwined they are. Geography alone, however, shouldn’t be the basis for making two cities into one. Anyone who’s lived in the area long enough knows there are some major differences between the two. Kitchener is seen as a blue collar community, Waterloo white. Kitchener is factories, Waterloo high tech. Downtown Kitchener is a mess, Uptown Waterloo much more inviting and prosperous. And ask any born-and-raised Waterloo resident of what he or she thinks of being lumped with Kitchener, and you’re likely to hear some unflattering comments – residents take pride in the differences. As with every other amalgamation drive, proponents go on about eliminating duplication and waste, greater efficiencies and cost-savings. It has a nice ring to it. It’s also a complete fantasy: it just doesn’t happen. “To the best of my knowledge – and I’ve studied this extensively – there has never been cost savings associated with an amalgamation,” says David Siegel, a professor of
political science at Brock University in St. Catharines. He’s made a study of Ontario municipalities amalgamated when that was in vogue with the Harris government. There may be benefits, but they’re not financial. And years afterwards, few people are doing cartwheels over the moves. He notes that business groups are often the ones pushing for amalgamations, typically emphasizing the savings mantra. Depending on the political climate, they’re joined by people who like the idea of sending politicians packing, the appeal of fewer councillors. Again, nice idea in theory, but the savings are miniscule – one-half of one per cent of the total budget goes to council administration, Siegel notes. While there can be a bit of initial cost savings by casting off duplicate senior staff members, it doesn’t take long for most of the money to be eaten up by the middle managers who are added to help administer a larger population and the services offered to them. As for hard services, Kitchener has so many kilometres of roads to maintain, as does Waterloo. If they’re merged, the new city will be looking after the combined total, to cite just one example of where major costs will be about the same. Siegel notes that there are some benefits to creating a larger municipality, such as deriving more clout due to the size. “You can also do better land-use planning across a larger area,” he
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Dyer: Sudan likely to see war resume > CONTINUED FROM PG. 09
Let’s not be in a rush to dig up West Montrose To the Editor, At the Jan. 19 Woolwich council meeting, legal counsel for Capital Paving pressured the township with the probability of an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board if the township approves an interim control bylaw to temporarily restrict zoning changes around West Montrose. The company’s lawyer, Jonathan Kahn, further suggested the township could be faced with not one but two appeals to the OMB if it does not proceed quickly in reviewing (and presumably approving) a zoning amendment to allow Capital’s 4.5-million-square-foot open pit operation 180 metres from the “Kissing Bridge.” Capital’s eagerness to have the application passed quickly should set off loud alarm bells throughout Woolwich Township. The purpose of the interim control is to allow the township time to adequately study whether the West Montrose area should be designated as a cultural heritage landscape and, if so, what development would and would not be appropriate in the area. Part of that process will be to gather public input
adds, but that’s really only applicable where there’s still plenty of room to grow. That isn't the case with Kitchener or Waterloo, which are fast running out of room on the periphery. That fact is one of the impetuses for a regional amalgamation, as the hard boundaries separating the cities from the four townships would become blurred – and the townships have much more land. That’s especially true of Woolwich, which is already slated to see the bulk of medium-term industrial development in Waterloo Region. You may say the Kitchener and Waterloo merger doesn’t involve the townships, but if it were to go ahead, it would be naïve to think that’s where it would end. The pressure for full-out amalgamation would be that much stronger. That idea makes no sense for any of the municipalities, least of all the townships. But politicians are capable of acting contrary to the public interest. Although Kitchener council has expressed interest, luckily its Waterloo counterpart has opted against putting the issue – should the cities talk about talking about a merger? – on the agenda for this fall’s municipal election. That should buy some more time, but the issue isn’t dead – it will lurch on, zombie-like.
to determine what area residents feel is appropriate. In my mind, Capital’s appeal is an attempt to get the shovel in the ground before the public has a chance to provide input and the township has adequately considered the issue. Is it coincidence, or is there some connection between Capital’s urgency and the fact that the very same day they lost an appeal to the OMB to locate a new pit in Puslinch Township? In reaching that decision, the OMB chair stated that Capital’s appeals to have the application approved “… do not represent good planning and are not in the public interest.” That decision and statement should provide our township with further cause for pause. Gravel pit applications are very rarely turned down. There must be serious issues with the application for this to happen. If Capital’s actions “do not represent good planning” and “are not in the public interest” in one case, we should be even more diligent in reviewing the West Montrose application. The fact they have been denied in Puslinch and now must find another source for gravel has no bearing on the
desirability or appropriateness of approving the West Montrose pit. Despite Capital Paving’s desire to start before all of the facts have been gathered, there is no rush to dig in West Montrose: the gravel won’t go away in the meantime. It will still be there in six months, a year or even two years. On the other hand, if we allow the application to go forward before fair and complete consideration, we may permanently and irreversibly impact an important local resource. The lands around West Montrose are a treasure – a key element of our local culture and heritage, and a draw for tens of thousands of tourists annually from around the world who want to share that culture and heritage. Those in favour of taking the time to get the appropriate information can express their support to Council when or before the bylaw comes to council on Feb. 9. Let’s ensure we have a decision that does represent good planning and is in the public interest. Let’s take our time and get it right.
> Doug Cerson, West Montrose
afran ruling elite would have bigger Swiss accounts. Maybe what remained of Nigeria would have split into a Muslim north and a Yoruba-speaking Christian south-west, since without Biafra the country would have become a Muslim-majority state. So what? Maybe everybody would have been happier that way. Most people will probably be happier if Sudan does split in the referendum planned for January 2011. Those in the Muslim, Arabic-speaking north would have co-existed peacefully with the various Christian and animist ethnic groups of the south if they had been left to their own devices. However, the northern ruling elite imposed Islamic law to consolidate its power, and the southern elites responded with appeal to ethnic solidarity. If the south leaves next year, it will take most of the oil with it. That is why the northern elite fought so hard to save “national unity.” But the oil still has to go out to the sea through northern territory, so the revenue will still be shared. After two decades of killing, Sudan is broken, and the best solution is independence for the south. Unless Ban Ki-moon and his trade union get their way, in which case the war will resume.
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We felt there was nothing to serve the towns around here. Nusrat Govindji
New photo store focuses on Wellesley Owners of Highland Camera branch out with full-service operation in St. Clements Joni Miltenburg
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ehind the desk at Highland Camera, there’s a photograph showing a group of eight men in formal dress staring solemnly at the camera. Taken in the 1940s, the picture is worn, crumpled and stained. Two of the men’s faces are disfigured by large cracks. Next to it is the same photograph, meticulously restored. The stains and cracks are gone, and the men’s faces are smooth and unblemished. Photo restoration is one of the services being offered at the new store in St. Clements. Unlike today’s
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13 BUSINESS
The brain: New defense against invasive species P
edro and Paula Antunes were warm, wonderful neighbours when they lived in Guelph, and I lamented the day they moved to Berlin so Pedro, an up and coming plant and soil ecologist with a firm understanding of agriculture, could pursue his career at a prestigious research institute there. I know. I shouldn’t be so selfish. But good neighbours are a blessing and it hurts to see them go. So it was a true pleasure earlier this week to see a big announcement from the province proclaiming the return of Pedro some two years later as the research chair of Algoma University’s terrestrial lab, specializing in invasive species. With him in Sault Ste. Marie, we’re not exactly neighbours again. But it looks like we’ll often be in the same circles, given the thrust of his
Food For Thought Owen Roberts appointment, which has agri-food safety and consumer protection written all over it. The province says Antunes will develop an international network of researchers, through the university’s Invasive Species Research Institute. That effort centres around invasive species studies on critical priorities in Ontario, such as the threat of invasive plants and their associated lifeforms. Antunes’ network is already well underway. In fact, it began as an undergraduate student in his native Portugal,
Highland: Filling a need > CONTINUED FROM PG. 12 Nizar has been a photographer for 30 years, in England and Toronto before they moved to Kitchener. The Govindjis also run Studio 370, which offers wedding photography, graduation and business portraits.
June Dippel, manager of the St. Clements store, is also interested in photography and specializes in landscapes and digital modification. First-hand experience with photography means they take pride in the quality of their prints and test-print
everything, Nusrat explained. “Because we have photographers working with us, we always make sure we have the best quality,” she said. “We have always based our business on service and quality, and that’s the reason we have been able to succeed.”
even before he came to the University of Guelph at the start of this decade to work on his doctorate in soil science. But here, it really took off. He had access to the critical mass of agrifood researchers maintained to a significant extent at the university through the research agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. That agreement helps support top researchers and staff in their drive to address problems and take advantage of opportunities that arise in agriculture, food, health and communities. In some countries, agriculture and forestry are treated as one department or ministry. I have colleagues in the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists who report on food, farming and forestry, all under the same umbrella. There are certainly different challenges when it comes to food crops versus commercial forests. But they all come out of soil, and cover a continuum along the landscape. And that’s where Antunes’ connection with Guelph will continue to serve him well, while simultaneously opened doors to new frontiers for Guelph scientists. Guelph already has a world-class reputation in the likes of agroforestry, environmental sciences, ecology and plant agriculture and animal science, to name a few. All those disciplines, along with new initiatives such as the DNA bar-
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very wall of Mabel Brubacher’s room is lined with paintings. There are watercolours of farm scenes and flowers alongside landscapes done in acrylic. There are even paintings on the walls of the bathroom, and more of them stashed in the shower. The artwork in her room at Chateau Gardens is just a small fraction of her creative output over more than 50 years of painting. In December, one of those paintings was chosen for the holiday greeting card for Chartwell Seniors Housing, which owns a number of seniors’ residences across the country, including Chateau Gardens. Brubacher was surprised to learn that her painting won the annual greeting card contest; she was even more astonished to learn that 11,000 copies of the card were ordered at Chartwell homes across Canada. Brubacher’s winning painting is a winter landscape done in watercolour. It depicts a family bundled in a horsedrawn sleigh cutting through white drifts and framed by snow-covered trees. Brubacher had always enjoyed art classes in school, but she got more serious about painting after finishing her nursing course. She worked for a year or two at Freeport Hospital in Kitchener – a tu-
From humble origins...
berculosis hospital at that time – then got a job at the Elmira Nursing Home, which is now Chateau Gardens. In 1954, she and her husband Francis and another couple, Beatrice and Joe Snyder, bought the facility together. Brubacher took her first painting classes in the evenings at Elmira High School at the suggestion of her friend Sue Weber. “The first picture I did was a bowl of fruit, and I still have it,” she chuckled. The most difficult thing to learn was perspective, she found. She drew bowl after bowl, struggling to get it to look like it was three-dimensional. Finally she took it to Sue and showed her. “If you just make this line a little bit longer…” Sue suggested. It was like a miracle, Brubacher said; just one little change and the bowl looked true to life. One of the paintings on her wall depicts the red brick house in Kitchener where the Brubachers lived. The family moved to Kitchener after selling the Elmira Nursing Home in 1962. Four years later, they opened Green Gables Nursing Home, which had space for 20 residents. At that point, Brubacher hadn’t painted for a few years, but she got back into it shortly after they started Green Gables. She took classes with Peter Etril Snyder, who suggested she
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Mabel Brubacher, a prolific painter, delighted to see one of her images find a wide audience
A VISION OF THE WORLD In retirement, Mabel Brubacher, a resident of Chateau Gardens in Elmira, has maintained her passion for painting.
... to Elmira landmark Congregation casts an eye on history as St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates its 160th anniversary KATIE EDMONDS
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t’s one of the most visible structures in downtown Elmira, but St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church hasn’t always been the landmark it is today. The evolution of both the building and its congregation will be much discussed as the church celebrates its 160th anniversary this year.
The occasion will be marked by Hans Borch, the 20th pastor to have served the church. “The church has gone through a number of changes and transformations, both to the physical structure and to the congregation, and now we are celebrating its history with a few important events,” he explained. The church’s story began
when a group called The North Woolwich Evangelical Lutheran Congregation was organized in 1850, a time when Elmira was but a cluster of buildings consisting of a few houses, a store and a post office. The parcel of land where the church now stands was originally purchased
> SEE ST. JAMES ON PG. 17
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Art: Images of flowers, rural life abound > CONTINUED FROM PG. 14 switch from oils to acrylics. “He said, ‘It’ll be like starting over; why don’t you start in acrylics?’” The Brubachers sold Green Gables in 1982. After she retired, Mabel started working in watercolour. She had always enjoyed putting the waste coat on the canvas when painting with oils; she painted more freely knowing it would be covered. “I liked what I did with that loose way of painting,” she said. “I just took a notion to try it.” Flowers are her favourite subject, but Brubacher also enjoys painting scenes of rural and farm life. She has given up canvas in favour of painting cards, which she can do on the table in front of her window at Chateau Gardens. She learned about the greeting card contest from Vicky Rau, the recreation coordinator at Chateau Gardens. Rau collected entries from all the residents with artistic hobbies and knew that Brubacher had plenty of pieces to choose from. Not only are there paintings all around Brubacher’s room, but she had helped Brubacher organize a show of 45 of her paintings at Chateau Gardens. There were more than 100 submissions from residents of Chartwell homes across the country, so it was an exciting moment when they learned that Brubacher’s painting was the winner. It can be frustrating when something doesn’t come out quite right, but painting has always been a relaxing pastime for Brubacher. In the days that she was nursing, it was a nice change of pace from work. “Sometimes my dining room looked a mess, but I was painting,” she chuckled.
omfort food, fast food, nourishing, nostalgic: call it what you like, all I know is that sitting down to a bowl of steaming, cheesy, perfectly cooked pasta is a satisfying dinner like no other. Homemade macaroni and cheese is making a comeback in today’s culinary society, seen on some of the country’s top restaurant menus, and definitely finding a place in our kitchens right now. On a recent visit to Vincenzo’s in Waterloo, Jody discovered a ‘new’ shape of pasta that she thought would be just perfect to coddle a sharp cheese sauce. The ‘Gnocco Sardo’ pasta from La Molisana is a cross between a shell and a gnocchi, which holds up to the density of the cheese sauce. And if you’ve ever had the pleasure of touring the cheeses available at Vincenzo’s, you know there are plenty to choose from. We decided to keep our choices Canadian, and so grabbed a chunk of seven-year-old cheddar cheese and a wedge of Canadian raclette, both from Quebec. The cheddar, on its own, is quite sharp, so paired with the creamy melting properties of the raclette, it is the perfect combination. Next, all we had to do
cheese, grated
was make a basic béchamel sauce, one of the first things we learned in cooking school, and something my mom says she learned how to make in home economics class. Feel free to play with the recipe; there is a world of pasta and cheese out there, waiting to be enjoyed. Bring a large pot of salty (and we mean salty, like the sea) water to a roaring boil; add pasta and stir to ensure pasta is not sticking to the bottom; continue to boil until pasta is not quite al dente (it will finish cooking when stirred into the cheese sauce); drain well; Meanwhile, in a large heavy Dutch oven, melt butter; add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes; Whisk in cold milk and cook over low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally; Turn off heat and stir in cheeses; taste and season with salt and pepper; add cooked pasta, stir well, and enjoy!
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A call to action against domestic violence KATIE EDMONDS
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omestic violence can come in many shapes, sizes and forms, not simply the depictions you see on TV. It can range from something as seemingly insignificant as the occasional harassing phone call, to a persistent unwanted visitor, to outright physical abuse. Looking to increase community awareness and commitment to reducing domestic violence, the Wilmot Family Resource Centre, the Wilmot-Wellesley Family Violence Prevention Program and the Waterloo Region Domestic Assault Review Team (DART) have joined forces to put together an information session about the risk factors and predictors of violence. The session will be held on Feb. 11 at the New Hamburg Community Centre. “A Caring Community: Responding to Family Violence” is a campaign launched a few years back by the provincial government to help ordinary citizens recognize the signs of abuse- both the warning
signs and the risk signs. Over the past decade, a group called the Ontario Coroners Domestic Violence Death Review Committee has looked at the circumstances surrounding violent deaths in the province and has discovered that there are specific predictors associated with many of these incidents. The committee has stressed that neighbours, friends and families have a crucial role to play in preventing abuse, promoting a province-wide campaign that provides the tools that community members need to help when they suspect or know someone is being abused. More than 90 per cent of cases of domestic violence are preventable through education, explained Pamela Mank, co-ordinator of the Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region. If members of the community are able to recognize and understand the predictors, they will be able to encourage the person experiencing harm and the person who is abusing to seek help. “An informed community is a
community where people can get help,” said Mank. “It’s not just the responsibility of the person being abused or the person who is abusing, it is everyone’s responsibility to prevent domestic violence.” Although abuse can come from any number of sources, this seminar will focus specifically on the abuse of women by men. “Making abuse unacceptable helps deter men from being abusive. Knowing that support is available helps women feel more confident about reaching out,” said Trisha Robinson, executive director of Wilmot Family Resource Centre. “Working together in our community to stand against family violence makes a significant difference.” Organizers of the event say that they often find that people who are experiencing abuse are hesitant to come forward and talk about it with the police, or even with their neighbours, family or friends.
> SEE VIOLENCE ON PG. 18
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St. James: Now seeing a renaissance in its membership > CONTINUED FROM PG. 14 for 11 pounds and five shillings (less than $25). Built there was a ruggedly constructed log building that became the congregation’s first home. Pastors Hildebrandt and Lorenz, of whom little was recorded in the church’s history, were the first leaders. Two years later, on Easter Sunday, the Rev. Jacob Werth, a resident of St. Jacobs, assumed charge of the congregation and preached his first sermon to a group of only 52 members. In October of 1868, a congregational meeting was held to make initial plans for the building of a new brick church and in December of the following year, that vision became a reality, and a small white brick church was erected. In 1875, the congregation decided to install a modern pipe organ to
the building at a cost of $1,200, and requiring an enlargement to the front of the structure. In 1912, after the death of Rev. Schulz, the Rev. J. Strempfer of Toledo was installed, overseeing a time of rapid growth and large increases in population. New factories sprang up and many new homes were built, with Elmira evolving from a village into a town. And with the growth of the community, the cong re gation also blossomed, eventually outgrowing the church building. On Jan. 1, 1914, preliminary steps were taken to develop a building program. Building materials, including sand, gravel and brick, were hauled to the grounds before the breaking up of winter and on Apr.
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Hans Borch is the 20th pastor in the 160-year history of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elmira. Inset: Albert R. Schulz was pastor from 1879 to 1912.
26, 1914, the last service was held in the white brick church. May 1915 saw the completion of the present church at a cost of approximately $28,000. Some 1,000 people were there to see the building consecrated. In 1954 the interior was renovated when it became apparent that the size of the building, which was now 40 years old, was no longer adequate for the complete program carried on by the congregation at St. James. The renovations included a change to the seating arrangement in order to permit a centre aisle and new
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flooring was laid. Almost 10 years later, the church expanded one last time and a Christian education wing and a fellowship hall were added, at a cost of approximately $120,000. In recent years, like many mainstream churches, St. James was part of a trend that has seen declining membership. But Borch sees an interesting development in the demographics of the current congregation. “When I first arrived at this church in 2002, I would have said that it was a primarily older congregation, but now we are starting to see a turnaround; a number of young families are involved now, and
our Sunday school now teaches about 40 people in comparison to the five we had a few years ago.” In addition to a growing congregation, Borch said he has noticed an increased willingness and eagerness from members of the congregation to help out in the community, a trend which he hopes will continue in the years to come. “In the future here I hope to enable people to continue looking outside of the box, outside of our four walls and recognizing that God is not just within this building, but He is out there and is busy doing things – and we can be part of that,” he said. “Whether it is
going down to the Dominican to help with our mission trips or whether it is helping out at Woolwich Community Services.” To celebrate the anniversary of the church, there will be several events for the community to attend: Feb. 7 at 3 p.m., the Cambridge Male Chorus will be performing; May 16 at 3 p.m., there will be an afternoon of chamber music; Oct. 24 at 3 p.m., the Gloryland Chorus will perform. For additional information about upcoming celebrations, contact the church office at 60 Arthur St. S, 519669-5591.
Violence: Prevention a group effort > CONTINUED FROM PG. 15 “Oftentimes people think ‘he hasn’t physically beaten me, he hasn’t hit me, and so it’s not domestic violence.’” explained Mank. “But domestic violence includes a whole range of behaviors.” Included in the list of behaviours which many of us might not
recognize as a risk factor are stalking and harassing phone calls, either at home or in the workplace. “It is completely acceptable to call the police if you feel like you are in danger,” continued Mank. “We often ignore these important warning signs and think that the harassment is simply an annoyance, when real-
ly it is something that should be addressed immediately. While not every case of domestic violence results in homicide, every case requires help and intervention.” To register for the session, call 519-6622731, ext. 201, or visit w w w. n e i g h b o u r s f r i e n d s a n d f a m i l i e s. on.ca for further information.
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MY SPACE WHO? Elze Brendenkamp Owner of Elze’s Fine Wines in Elmira
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Phillips, a rider who won three world championship titles on it in 1982. Elze bought the saddle from Phillips for $450 that year in Kentucky and continued the saddle’s championship ways, showing with it for another 25 years before retiring it.
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2) METAL BOWL
> This hand-beaten metal bowl
was purchased from a famous artist in 1987 at Pilgrim’s Rust, an artist community 250 miles north of Johannesburg, South Arica.
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sending it on a six-month sail around the world to reach Elmira.
4) ORIENTAL RUGS
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of this space. They’re inherited heirlooms she brought with her from South Africa.
5) CRYSTAL FIGURINES
> Swarovski Crystal figurines adorn her window sills. They
You, Your Stuff, Your Space
were the only item damaged in shipping the household contents from Cape Town to Vancouver 13 years ago.
6) FAUX-GLASS
> The faux-glass windows are
Elze’s handiwork. When her kids were young and at home, she kept herself busy to stave off cabin fever. She bought the supplies at Breslau Art Glass.
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Women’s wheelchair team going for fifth world title
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Elmira’s Katie Harnock competing in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Harnock will help the women’s national team defend their world championship title in Birmingham, England in July.
Team includes Elmira's Harnock; physio services by Forler Bauman Joni Miltenburg
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lmira’s Katie Harnock will be part of the Canadian women’s national wheelchair basketball team striving for a fifth straight gold medal at the world championships this summer. Harnock was named to the national team after a four-day selection camp in Vancouver. Joining her will be Elmira’s Sheila Forler Bauman as the team’s physiotherapist. Harnock, 26, won gold with the national team in 2006 and was part of the squad that finished fifth at the Paralympics in Beijing. Forler Bauman travelled with the team to the Paralympics, but this is her first trip to the worlds, which are held every four years. Forler Bauman noted that there was a steep learning
curve when she first started working with wheelchair basketball players. “I had covered a number of sports in the past as a physio, but the disability sports are interesting and challenging in a different way.” Several members of the team have spinal cord injuries involving the thoracic spine, which means they don’t sweat normally. The support staff has to use other methods, such as ice vests, to cool them off. There is also the ergonomic aspect of wheeling and playing, and trying to reduce injuries and maximize efficiency. Forler Bauman also does a lot of problem solving between competitions, helping the players find medical
> SEE WHEELCHAIR ON PG. 21
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is team having picked up two crucial points as it played its fourth game in six nights, Sugar Kings coach Geoff Haddaway should have been happier. But watching your team squander a four-goal lead while being outshot consistently
through regulation play will put a damper on the celebration. The Cambridge Winter Hawks scored four unanswered goals in the third, including the tying marker with just three second remaining, to force the game into overtime Jan. 31. Eventually, it would go to a shootout
before Elmira prevailed 7-6. Like Haddaway, the fans were treated to a wild ride at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Elmira opened the scoring at 4:23 on a goal by Zach Salomon, with help from Brennon Pearce, but Cambridge’s Matt Amadio retaliated
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Team gives up four-goal lead in third, but manages to end weekend on a positive note
PRESS REWIND Sugar King Riley Sonnenburg winds up and shoots the winning goal during a shoot-out against the Cambridge Jan. 31 at the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. Elmira won 7-6. with one of his own less than a minute later. Though the Hawks would dominate on the shot board – 18-13 – the rest of the period belonged to the Kings. At 14:22, Pearce, from Kody Ellis and Shane Smith,
made it 2-1. The lead was extended to two at 18:06 courtesy of a nifty power-play goal by Riley Sonnenburg, set up by an impressive feed from Ryan Johnston who saw Sonnenburg creeping from the side of the net
ready for the deflection. Though the home team went into the intermission leading 3-1, Haddaway said the players weren’t too happy with their performance at
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Wheelchair: Gearing up for title defense
Medals aplenty at largest-ever regional synchro swim meet
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Local swimmers rake in the medals at Waterloo event Joni Miltenburg
A KATIE HARNOCK their feet. At the other end of the spectrum, class 1 players are often strapped in above the waist and have minimal balance and trunk rotation. Teams are allowed to have a total of 14 points on the floor. Players with higher classification numbers tend to be shooters, while those with lower numbers are typically defenders. The Canadian women’s team has won the world title four of five times since the women’s championship started in 1990. The team’s first challenge on the way to contending for a fifth title will be the Osaka Cup in Japan Feb. 16-21. “It’ll be a busy year leading up to that, but the group seems to be very focused on what they want to do,” Forler Bauman said. “I thoroughly enjoy the sport, and I work with a great group of athletes.”
number of local swimmers brought home medals from the Waterloo Regional Synchro Club’s invitational routine meet on Jan. 30. Swimming with the KW Synchro Club, Justine Bowman of Linwood and Jordan Shantz of West Montrose were part of the team of 13-year-olds that claimed gold for their Egyptianthemed routine, performed to music from “The Mummy.” Shantz and teammate Alexis Illes also took home a silver medal in the 11 to 12-year-old duet category, finishing just three tenths of a point behind the first-place team. Also in the 11 to 12-yearold duet category, Brooklyn Bowman of Linwood and teammate Sandra Zimmerman swam to a seventh place finish. The host club also had some local swimmers who picked up medals. Sarah Adams of Heidelberg and Emily McKenzie claimed silver for their performance in the 15 and under duet category. Adams also swam with the 14 and under white team that claimed silver. In the 16 and over cat-
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IT'S ROUTINE Grace Adams and duet partner Kathryn Weber compete in the 16 and over duet category at the Waterloo Region Synchro Club’s invitational meet Jan. 30. egory, Grace Adams and Klaudia Mazurek claimed silver with their teammates. Mazurek picked up a second silver with the combo team,
and Grace placed sixth in the 16 and over duet category with partner Kathryn Weber. With 18 clubs participating and 100 routines,
entered, the meet was the largest in the history of the Waterloo Regional Synchro Club and the largest ever hosted in the province.
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The perils of being alone on the ice A
n interesting story made the news wires a couple of days ago. It told of an adventurous nature photographer who decided to go off alone and take a stroll on the frozen North Sea. Talk about stupid – he never even took ice fishing gear. His plan was to get images of sunset. Eventually, however, he got disoriented, lost and in a highly dangerous position. In fact, his rescuers say that he probably would have died of hypothermia or fallen through the treacherous ice had a woman not come to his aid. The interesting part is that she rescued him from the comfort of her home more than 550 kilometres away. You see, when our intrepid explor-
Not-So-Great Outdoorsman Steve Galea er finally realized his predicament, he used his head and began signaling with the flash unit of his camera. At the same time, the woman, while watching the North Sea sunset remotely and live via the Internet, noticed this and alerted police. They took appropriate action and saved his life. This is a great story and an object lesson for all outdoorsmen – take
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Jacks out of playoff picture with one-sided loss 9-0 decision to Port Stanley puts Wellesley out of contention; coach looks for good showing in remaining three games Joni Miltenburg
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he Wellesley Applejacks’ last flickering playoff hopes were extinguished Jan. 29 with a 9-0 loss to Port Stanley. The Jacks, sitting fifth in the Bauer conference, needed to win their last five games and needed Tavistock to lose every game. The Jacks are now 12 points back of Tavis-
tock in the standings, too far to catch with only three games left in the regular season. Port Stanley built up a 4-0 lead by the end of the first period, added another pair in the second, and dropped three more in the net in the final frame. The Jacks fired 37 shots to the Sailors’ 39, but couldn’t put anything past Port Stanley keep-
er Stefan Duncan, who earned his first shutout of the season. “Friday night was a total disaster,” said head coach Kevin Fitzpatrick. “We just didn’t put that extra effort that’s required to win or have a good shift.” Fitzpatrick was at a loss to explain his team’s sputtering performance against Port Stanley, not-
ing he didn’t have anything to correct from the bench. “We’re like a fourspeed vehicle. We don’t play poorly, but it never gets into fifth year.” The following night, the Jacks were on the road again, travelling to St. George. After going down three goals in the first period, the Jacks tied it up in the second
but allowed a pair of goals in the third to drop the game 5-3. “I thought we deserved a better fate,” Fitzpatrick said. “We outplayed and outshot them; had a great first period, but really came back in the second. I was really proud of these guys.” St. George scored a pair of shorthanded goals in the first half of
the opening frame, and added a third goal at even strength at 19:36. Where the Dukes dominated the first period, the Jacks came out swinging in the second with three goals in quick succession. Rob Martin kicked things off with a power play goal at 6:05 on a feed from Justin Roeder and
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this point, having relied on netminder Nick Horrigan to bail them out at times throughout the period. “We just weren’t playing as well as we would have liked. We came into the dressing room after the first period with a 3-1 lead, and normally you’d be pretty happy with that – but I don’t think any of us were pleased.” With only 14 seconds ticked off the clock in the second period, Elmira got a lucky break with an odd bouncing puck off the glass that gave Elmira’s Brad Kraus (Andrew Smith, Michael Therrien) the puck in front of the net. He slapped it past Cambridge’s goaltender for a quick one to extend their lead to three goals. Halfway into the period, Cambridge began to crawl back, with a 3-on-1 situation which saw the puck carrier (Tyler Luikkonen) choose to take the shot and beat Horrigan on the blocker side to reduce the gap to 4-2. But again, Elmira stormed back with more pressure. Directly after a Cambridge penalty expired, the Kings were able to keep the puck in the offensive zone and took three consecutive shots on net; the goalie blocked the first two, but could not stop them all, as Kraus was there to knock in his second goal of the game to push their lead back to three before the intermission. Cambridge came out of the dressing the third time with something to prove – they weren’t going to give up on this match
just yet. They were playing hard and firing everything at the net, but seven minutes into the period, Elmira took advantage of their opportunities. A point shot was tipped in by Andrew Smith (Therrien) for another opportunistic goal to make it 6-2 for the homeboys. Up by four with just 13 minutes left, the Kings could be forgiven for assuming this one was in the books, but not this time. With Cambridge now more determined than ever, they continued their relentless pressure to get past Horrigan, and with fewer than 10 minutes to go they began to come back. It started with some clean stick-work and a goal by Cambridge’s John Kavanagh, then 17 seconds later, it was Cambridge again with a point shot through traffic from Anthony Colizza to cut the lead to 6-4. Then, 58 seconds later, after two great saves by Horrigan, the rebound moved towards an eagerly waiting Winter Hawk (David Grant) who was happy to take the easy goal and close the lead to just one goal with another seven minutes left to play. Having given up three goals in 75 seconds, the Kings were reeling and the Hawks had all the momentum – it was anybody’s game. In a final push to extend the game into overtime – after a controversial slashing penalty on Elmira’s Andrew Smith – Cambridge pulled its netminder for a 6-on-4 advantage. After a series of blocked shots, one by Colizza managed to get past Elmira with only
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Kings: Playoff picture starting to come into clearer focus
THIRD-PERIOD BARRAGE Elmira netminder Nick Horrigan moves quickly as Cambridge’s Ryan Clarke sets up a shot for teammate John Kavanagh, the first of four goals against Elmira in the third period of Sunday’s game.
two seconds left, sending this one into OT. The third was all about Cambridge taking it to the home team, and nothing the Kings did seemed able to change that, said Haddaway. “In the third period we called a time out, we made a couple of adjustments but we just couldn’t stop the bleeding.” After a shocking comeback by the Winter Hawks, the Kings kept their composure, playing well throughout the fiveminute overtime period in which they outshot Cambridge 9-2. Nothing was resolved, however, and the teams went to a shootout. With Elmira shooting first, it was Sonnenburg’s wrist shot past the Cambridge netminder that proved to be the winner, alongside some strong goaltending by Horrigan to capture the two points. “Unfortunately, we gave up a big lead. But the positive in the situa-
tion is that we know now that we can give up a lead and still come back and win a hockey game, we found a way to win,” explained Haddaway. “We gave up a heartbreaking goal with 3.2 seconds left in the game, but for us to fight through in overtime and then find a way to win a shootout, you have got to tip your hat to the guys.” The win, however tentative it proved, saw the team bounce back from a pair of losses that weekend, a 5-2 decision against Waterloo Jan. 29 (Sonnenburg and LeBlanc picking up the goals) and 4-3 OT defeat in Guelph Jan. 30. In the game against the Hurricanes, the host team had just come off of an upset win over Waterloo, a top scoring club, and was full of confidence. The game was fairly evenly played, said Haddaway, noting his guys deserved a better fate. Elmira got goals from
Kraus, Parent and LeBlanc. The Kings travel to Stratford Feb. 5 before
returning home Sunday for a rematch against the Winter Hawks. Game time is 7 p.m.
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Jacks: Playing out the season for pride
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HOME FROM "GOLD"VILLE The Woolwich Peewee B girls brought home gold from the
Orangeville Sweethearts tournament last weekend. Back row: coaches Larry MacPherson, Steve Hanley, Greg Saunders and Sandy Olsthoorn. Middle row: Amber MacPherson, Megan Lair and Marlee Kernick. Front row: Emily Willms, Cassandra Tuffnail, Landis Saunders, Claire Hanley, Michelle Bauman, Gillian Olsthoorn, Cora Kieswetter, Kendra Harold and Taylor Rempel.
SCORECARD WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#1
JAN. 30 Woolwich 9, Paris 0 Goals: Joseph Boehm x3, Zac Pickard x2, Kyle Deyell, Zachery Verwey x2, Kayden Zacharczuk (Gavin Roemer x2, Zac Pickard x2, Seth Horst, Liam O’Brien) Shutout: Bryce Dettweiler WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#2
JAN. 30 Woolwich 6, Plattsville 5 Goals: Ryan Belanger x3, Noah Bauman x2, Tyler Horst (Cameron Maillette x3, Ben Weigel x2, James Wang, Eric Martin, Andrew Kieswetter) WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#3
JAN. 30 Woolwich 7, Twin Centre 1 Goals: Matthew Dunn x2, Jackson Hale x2, Travis Weber, CJ Sider, Kyle Rintoul, (Brendan Gilles x2, CJ Sider, Jackson Hale) WOOLWICH MAJOR NOVICE A BOYS
OMHA playdowns JAN. 30
Brampton 5, Woolwich 3 Goals: Griffen Rollins, Brady Brezynskie, Brody Waters (Justin Taylor, Lucas Huber) JAN. 31 Oakville 3, Woolwich 1 Goal: Griffen Rollins (Austin Cousineau) WOOLWICH ATOM B GIRLS
Playoffs
FEB. 1 Woolwich 2, Wilmot 1 Goals: Megan Chapman, Nicole Merlihan (Meghan Mathieson, Kambel Beacom) WOOLWICH ATOM LL#1 BOYS
JAN. 30 Woolwich #1 2, Woolwich #2 2 Goals: Walker Schott, Ryan Diemert (Kyle Martin) FEB. 1 Woolwich 7, Paris 1 Goals: Emmett Bartley x2, Conner Graham x2, Walker Schott, Ryan Diemert, Owen
WOOLWICH MAJOR ATOM A BOYS
WOOLWICH ATOM LL#2 BOYS
Woolwich 3, Guelph 0 Goals: Mitch Waters, Jacob Uridil, Isaac Frey (Jacob Uridil, Keagan Saunders, Noah Zeller) Shutout: Evan Martin
Woolwich #2 2, Woolwich #1 2 Goals: Luke Haugerud, Noah Scurry WOOLWICH ATOM AE BOYS
OMHA playdowns JAN. 17
Woolwich 2, Hespeler 1 Goals: James Cooper x2 (Nathan Horst, Earl Schwartz, Zachary Pogue) JAN. 18 Caledon 6, Woolwich 3 Goals: James Cooper, Earl Schwartz, Kyle Bruder (Ben Lenaers, Earl Schwartz, Zachary Pogue, Cameron Brown, Nathan Horst) JAN. 24 Caledon 4, Woolwich 0 JAN. 27 Woolwich 3, Hespeler 0 Goals: Jonathan Martin, Cameron Brown, Mathew Uhrig (Zachary Pogue, James Cooper, Nathan Horst, Kyle Bruder) Shutout: Ryan Conrad JAN. 20 Wellington #1 3, Woolwich 0 JAN. 31 Wellington #1 3, Woolwich 1 Goal: Zachary Pogue (James Cooper, Jonathan Martin) WOOLWICH MINOR ATOM BOYS
OMHA playdowns JAN. 30
Woolwich 2, Guelph 0 Goals: Riley Runstedler, Austin Whittom (Jordan Lee, Matthew MacDonald, Garrett Reitzel, Cade Schaus) Shutout: Riley Weigel JAN. 31 Wellington 3, Woolwich 2 Goals: Austin Whittom, Riley Runstedler (Garrett Retizel, Cade Schaus, Nolan McLaughlin, Brad Hale)
night. Although the team is out of the playoffs, Fitzpatrick said he’s looking for his squad to come prepared to play. “We’ve had great crowds all year, so let’s put on a good show and try our hardest and see where it goes,” he said. “I still think, if you look at the last three games, we’re going to win three games. That’s got to be our goal.” Game time on Saturday is 7:30 p.m.
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Matt Aspden. A minute and a half later, Eric Parr (Roeder) brought the visitors within one. At 8:24, Rob Bolger tied things at three apiece, with helpers going to Read Shantz and Geoff Parr. St. George regained the lead with an unassisted goal one minute into the third period. Wellesley hunted for another tying goal for the rest of the period, only to watch St.
George clinch the win with a shorthanded, unassisted goal in the final 30 seconds. There were power play opportunities aplenty for both teams, as they racked up 98 minutes in penalties. St. George went scoreless on 11 chances, while Wellesley converted on one of 12 opportunities and allowed three shorthanded goals. The Jacks play one game this weekend, hosting Ayr on Saturday
OMHA playdowns JAN. 30
FEB. 2 Guelph 6, Woolwich 4 Goals: Mitch Rempel, Isaac Frey, Noah Zeller x2 (Mitch Waters, Jacob Uridil x2, Mitch Waters, Jordan Gamble) WOOLWICH PEEWEE B GIRLS
Orangeville Sweetheart Tournament JAN. 29 - GAME 1
Woolwich 2, Orillia 0 Goals: Claire Hanley x2, Landis Saunders (Gillian Olsthoorn, Cassandra Tuffnail) Shutout: Dana Colombo JAN. 30 – GAME 2 Woolwich 4, Brampton 0 Goals: Taylor Rempel, Landis Saunders, Megan Lair, Marlee Kernick (Marlee Kernick x2, Landis Saunders, Taylor Rempel, Emily Willms) Shutout: Dana Colombo GAME 3 Woolwich 4, Grand River 2 Goals: Landis Saunders, Megan Lair, Claire Hanley, Kendra Harold (Cora Kieswetter, Claire Hanley, Marlee Kernick x2, Taylor Rempel x2) SEMI-FINAL Woolwich 2, Grand River 1 SO Goals: Claire Hanley, Cora Kieswetter CHAMPIONSHIP Woolwich 5, Orillia 1 Goals: Michelle Bauman, Claire Hanley x2, Cora Kieswetter, Landis Saunders (Kendra Harold x2,Gillian Olsthoorn x2, Cassandra Tuffnail) WOOLWICH PEEWEE C GIRLS
JAN.30 Woolwich 1, Norfolk 0 Goal: Emily Schuurmans (Erika Morrison, Marlowe Schott) Shutout: Alyssa McMurray
WOOLWICH PEEWEE BOYS LL#2
JAN. 30 Woolwich 4, Embro 2 Goals: Isaac Fishbein x3, Jake Bruder (Mackenzie Turchan, Kurt Michael) JAN. 31 Woolwich 8, Ayr 4 Goals: Jake Bruder x3, Isaac Fishbein x3, Kyle Conrad, Luke Charter (Mackenzie Turchan, Keaton Sanders, Dylan Arndt x2, Matthew Greene, Luke Charter) WOOLWICH PEEWEE AE BOYS
JAN. 28 Ancaster 7, Woolwich 1 Goal: Mason Buehler (Jordan Shantz) OMHA playdowns JAN. 31 Woolwich 3, Hespeler 2 Goals: Aaron Weigel, Gareth Rowland x2 (Troy Nechanicky, Jordan Shantz, Bradley Mathieson, Jacob Dubue) WOOLWICH MINOR PEEWEE BOYS
JAN. 26 Woolwich 6, Hespeler 1 Goals: Mathieu Fife x2, Connor Runstedler x2, Kelby Martin, Liam Dickson (Tyler Moser, Greg Huber, Danyal Rennie, Mathieu Fife x2, Connor Bauman, Kelby Martin x2) JAN. 30 Woolwich 5, Brampton 1 Goals: Greg Huber, Connor Goss, Kelby Martin, Connor Runstedler x2 (Connor Bauman, Brant McLaughlin, Colby Bond x2, Gareth Rowland) JAN. 31 Burlington 1, Woolwich 0 WOOLWICH MAJOR PEEWEE A BOYS
OMHA playdowns JAN. 27
Woolwich 3, Burlington 0 Goals: Matthew Leger, Jason Gamble, Grant Kernick (Grant Kernick, Adam Jokic, Alex Uttley, Harrison Clifford, Matthew Leger) Shutout: Jayden Weber
JAN. 31 Woolwich 6, Ancaster 2 Goals: Alex Uttley x2, Grant Kernick, Adam Jokic x2, Matthew Leger (Jason Gamble, Matthew Leger, Adam Jokic, Grant Kernick, Alex Uttley x2) FEB. 2 Woolwich 2, Burlington 0 Goals: Alex Uttley, Bailey Nickel (Jason Gamble, Adam Jokic, Evan Martin, Cole Lenaers) Shutout: Jayden Weber WOOLWICH BANTAM LL#3 BOYS
JAN. 2 Woolwich 4, New Hamburg 2 Goals: Sean Wilton, Calvin Cressman x2, Jacob Hahn (Calvin Cressman, Devin Decorte) JAN. 3 Woolwich 4, Ayr 0 Goals: Jacob Hahn x3, Tanner Horst (Devin Decorte, Colin Hartwick, Calvin Cressman) Shutout: Bradley Schopp JAN. 18 Woowich 13, Beverly 2 Goals: Sean Wilton x3, Bradley Talbot x3, Tanner Horst x3, Jacob Hahn, Cameron Ferrante, Troy Brunkard, Lucas Bauman (Joseph Dubue, Jacob Hahn x3, Colin Hartwick x3, Cameron Ferrante, Lucas Bauman x2, Bradley Talbot x2) JAN. 23 Embro 4, Woolwich 2 Goals: Jacob Hahn x2 (Joseph Dubue, Bradley Talbot) JAN. 30 Woolwich 4, Ayr 1 Goals: Sean Wilton, Cody Chambers, Calvin Cressman, Zachary Goetz (Bradley Talbot, Devin Detorte, Joseph Dubue) WOOLWICH BANTAM AE BOYS
JAN. 16 Woolwich 4, Ancaster 1 Goals: AJ Preister x3, Matthew Halter (Tyler Fulcher, Adam Cook, Devan Decorte, Charlie Pavanel, William Frank) JAN. 18 Caledon 10 Woolwich 3 Goals: Dalton Wojcik, James
Robertson, Tyler Fulcher (Blake Cabeldu, AJ Priester, Kirk Tuffnail) JAN. 23 Hespler 3, Woolwich 2 Goals: JP Reitzel x2 (AJ Priester, William Frank) JAN. 24 Woolwich 2, Centre Wellington 2 Goals: AJ Priester x2 (William Frank, JP Reitzel) OMHA playdowns JAN. 30 Ancaster 4, Woolwich 3 Goals: JP Reitzel x2, Adam Cook (Blake Cabeldu, Ryan Schinker, William Frank) FEB. 1 Woolwich 4, Ancaster 3 Goals: William Frank x2, AJ Preister x2 (AJ Preister, Blake Cabeldu, William Frank, Kirk Tuffnail) WOOLWICH MINOR BANTAM A BOYS
OMHA playdowns JAN. 30 Woolwich 5, Caledon 2 Goals: Alex MacLean x2, Bo Uridil, Timmy Shuh x2 (Adrian Gilles x3, Alex MacLean x2, Timmy Shuh) JAN. 31 Burlington 7, Woolwich 4 Goals: Alex MacLean, Owen Griffiths, Timmy Shuh, Alex White (Bo Uridil, Timmy Shuh, Alex White, Johnny Clifford, Austin Mole, Brady Erb) WOOLWICH MAJOR MIDGET A BOYS
JAN. 28 Brampton 3, Woolwich 1 Goal: Ryan Bauman (Ted Sebben, Brandon Brubacher) JAN. 30 Woolwich 6, Caledon 1 Goals: Andrew Brubacher x2, Josh Wade, Justin Van Elswyk, Andrew Moore, Taylor Doering (Ben Mitchell, Andrew Brubacher x3, Ted Sebben, Ryan Bauman, Alex Albrecht, Brandon Brubacher)
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ENTERTAINMENT
The story behind the story of a classic film L
egendary movie producer David O. Selznick has just shut down production on the troubled set of his film Gone With The Wind – the script just isn’t working. Selznick sends a car for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls formidable director Victor Fleming from the set of The Wizard of Oz. With both men in his office, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three of them toil over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful films of all time. Comedic interpretations of what happened behind those closed doors form the basis of Moonlight and Magnolias, the Elmira Theatre Company production that opens next week.
Set in 1939 Hollywood, Moonlight and Magnolias is based on true events leading up to the filming of Gone With The Wind. The play is filled with slapstick humour reminiscent of the Marx Brothers, while some of the funniest moments occur as the men try out possible dialogue by acting
This has been the toughest play I’ve directed ... Sue Jennings out the roles of Scarlett, Melanie and Prissy, as well as Ashley and Rhett. Eventually, every detail is hashed out, from the shape of Tara’s plantation pillars to Scarlett O’Hara’s famous final words. That Moonlight and Magnolias is based on
actual events and involves some legendary Hollywood figures – albeit played up for comic effect – makes it all the more entertaining, suggests the director of this ETC offering. “This is a play for anybody who’s a fan of movies, especially classic movies such as Gone With The Wind – it’s based on real situations and real people ... although with obvious slapstick elements,” said Sue Jennings. While the play does not require the audience to have seen the movie, those who’ve enjoyed Gone With The Wind will catch some of the little insights about the story. For Jennings, the play has increased her appreciation for the film, prompting her to do even more research. “It was really interesting learning more about these guys and their contributions to the
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Gord Cameron, Tim Bolton and Brian Otto rehearse a scene from the ETC production of Moonlight and Magnolias, which opens Feb. 11.
movies over the years.” Selznick, Hecht and Fleming (portrayed by Brian Otto, Tom Bolton and Gord Cameron) were all influential characters in Hollywood’s golden age. Reflecting those real men in a play that focuses on comic timing and fast-paced banter is no easy task. Although a comedy, there is also a serious side to the farce, which touches on racism, politics and anti-Semitism in late-1930s Los Angeles. The play does contain some mature
language – this was not a time of political correctness – but is suitable for teenagers and above. “This has been the toughest play I’ve directed,” she said. “It’s three guys carrying the play for two hours.” Adding to the workload is the fact that opening night is also the evening when the play will be judged as ETC’s entry in the Western Ontario Drama League festival for 2010. Following the WODL festival in Owen Sound next month, five plays will
compete for a spot in the Theatre Ontario festival in May. The ETC production of Moonlight and Magnolias runs Feb. 11-14 and Feb. 18-20. All shows are at 8 p.m., except for Sunday’s matinee (Feb. 14) at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $18, available through the Centre In The Square box office by calling 519-578-1570 or online at www.centresquare.com. A limited supply of tickets will be available at the door. All performances are at 76 Howard Ave. in Elmira.
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On Monday, February 22, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. the Committee will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 24 Church Street West, Elmira to consider the following applications. All persons interested in the applications may attend and may contact Nancy Thompson at 519-669-6040 or 519-664-2613 (ext. 6040) regarding meeting details. Email: nthompson@woolwich.ca. The Committee will also consider signed, written submissions for or against the applications if submitted to the Township of Woolwich no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Submissions can be forwarded by mail or hand delivery to: Township of Woolwich, Attn: Jeremy Vink, P.O. Box 158, 24 Church Street West, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 or Fax 519-669-4669 or Email jvink@woolwich.ca. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A1/2010 Mennonite Society of British North America (Winterbourne Parochial School) PROPERTY: 1210 Jigs Hollow Road, Crooks Tract Concession 1 West of the Grand River Part Lot 3 PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting permission to expand the legal non-conforming use of a school in order to permit a 128 square metre addition for additional classroom space and washrooms. The existing school building is 98 square metres in size, of which a 31 square metre portion will be demolished and rebuilt as part of the proposed 128 square metre addition. Once the addition is completed the school will be approximately 195 square metres in size. The property is zoned Agricultural and contains a school and storage shed. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS A2/2010 Andrew Martin PROPERTY: 2065 Floradale Road, GCT Part Lot 101 PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting permission to modify the site specific zoning regulations for the existing custom meat processing operation as follows: to increase the total building floor area from 165 square metres to 188 square metres; and to increase the area devoted to accessory retail sales from 10% of the total building floor area (16.5 square metres) to 15% of the total building floor area being 30 square metres. The existing building is approximately 160 square metres in area. The proposed variance will permit a 28 square metre building expansion which will include additional retail, shipping and receiving areas. The property is zoned Agricultural with site-specific provisions to permit a custom meat processing shop with accessory retail sales. The 1.2 hectare property contains a single family dwelling, barn and meat processing operation. Further information about the applications may be obtained from Engineering and Planning Services at 519-669-6038 or 519-664-2613 (Ext. 6038). DATED this 6th day of February, 2010 Jeremy Vink, RPP, MCIP Senior Planner Engineering & Planning Services
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Michael Power and Jay Schulkin in The Evolution of Obesity. Thus “big� people will tend to date and marry other “big� people, just as thins tend to pair up with other thins, even to the point of spouses matching up on their arm and leg sizes. The effect is even stronger today as body types have become evident at a younger age, by the dating teens and early twenties. Statistically speaking, say the authors, “a propensity for people to prefer mates with body morphs of their own type would lead to a bimodal distribution of obesity risk under modern conditions.� This double dosing of similar genes passed on to offspring could help explain both the existence of obesity-prone and obesity-resistant individuals. Thus, in our culture, the genetics of assortative mating may be affecting the distribution of fat and lean people, and may, in theory, cause a doubling of obesity prevalence in a few generations.
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he people who compete in the Winter Olympics are more than great athletes. They are also masters of science. Gold Medal athletes know about the science of a fall line, drag and friction. Find the definition of each of these words on the page. Write the definition in the Gold Medal Dictionary.
While we don’t always feel air, we are always moving against it. The faster we move, the more we can feel the air rushing past us. Air is actually slowing down our motion. This is called drag.
Downhill skiers crouch with their chests to their knees. They try to be very small, so that only a little of their body is in contact with the air. This lessens the drag. Skiers who have the least amount of drag will ski faster.
Competitors in downhill skiing, the luge and bobsled races look for the fall line. The fall line is the quickest way down a hill. When a sled moves away from the fall line, the athlete must steer to correct the path, losing energy and speed. Add up the numbers following each bobsled track. The animal athlete with the lowest number has found the fall line and wins the gold!
Look at the three skiers. They are all skiing down the fall line. The one with the least drag will win. Circle the skier you think will win. To find out each skier’s time, add up the numbers above each skier. The skier with the fastest time wins the gold!
Friction is the rubbing of one object or surface against another. Place your two palms together with your palms only lightly touching each other. Slide your palms back and forth against each other. There is only a little friction and your hands move easily. Push your palms tightly together and try to move them back and forth. It will be harder to move your palms because there is a lot of friction and that slows the motion. Now put soap and water on your hands. This will reduce the friction and your hands should move together faster. Athletes wax skis, boards and runners to lower friction and help them go faster.
Each of these animal athletes won an event on this page. Draw a line from each gold medal to its winner.
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SCIENCE MEDAL ATHLETES OLYMPICS BOBSLED SKIER SPIRIT FRICTION DRAG FALL LINE GOLD LUGE KNEES RACERS
Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. G O F O D T L B U C G K T A I G O L D O A A L R L B L E C S R E I K S L O N C M D P O L Y M P I C S S R E C A R E L P E E D S E E N K D T G N O I T C I R F A U S E T E L H T A I L
The communities that host the Olympic games must respect the environment. Look through the newspaper for ways people protect the environment. Can you find any ideas for protecting the environment during the games?
The athlete who did the best job waxing their board will win this race. (The lowest number is the fastest time.)
Place a pencil on START. Close your eyes. Trace the curving path down the slalom run. Score 1 point for each slalom flag cleared. Now have a friend try. Who scored highest?
Look through the newspaper to find pictures and words that represent the above words. Make a Spirit of the Olympics poster with your findings.
This week’s word:
LUGE
The noun luge means a racing sled where riders lie on their backs with feet pointing forward. There are luge competitions in the Winter Olympics.
Which Winter Olympics competition do you like best? Why?
Try to use the word luge in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.
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Handsome home equipped w/dbl garage, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, upper fl lndry, ceramic/hrdwd mn traffic areas, maple railings. Inspiring eat-in kit w/Barzotti custom cabinetry. Lg great rm w/ fp. MBR walk through dbl closets to ens. MLS
$315,000
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
$299,900
SO $339,000
Fantastic family home! With 3 spacious bdrms, 4 bthrms. Upgrades include ceramic tile, maple kitchen cupboards, 3 pc. master ensuite, hdwd floors and gas f/p in great room. Bsmnt is finished with a 4 pc. bath. Sliders to deck overlooking fenced yard backing onto green belt. MLS
Seminar to be held at Drayton Christian Reformed Church Katie Edmonds
S
uffering from more than just a case of the winter blahs? At this time of year, depression and mental health problems seem to be especially prominent. With those issues, other illnesses and health problems tend to be more prevalent, and quality of life can be lessened in those dealing with depression. To help shine a light on an issue often left in the dark, a Mapleton group is planning a seminar Feb. 20 in the Drayton Christian Reformed Church. Jim Curry, chair of the Mental Illness and Depression Awareness Training Seminar committee, says that he has
these issues, it becomes more and more clear as you work with individuals that there is quite a substantial need in our community.” Mental illness and depression are often not talked about, Curry said, so they can be poorly understood and go undetected. One of the ways to help those in need is to understand, and stand with, the people affected in your community. “I hope people will leave the session with at least one way that they can help to support someone else who is in need.” Rev. Albert Dreise, a minister of pastoral care at the church and former executive director of Salem Christian
Mental Health Association, will be speaking. He’ll focus on equipping people to recognize the symptoms of mental health illnesses and will be giving information on how to provide support. The Drayton Christian Reformed Church is located at 88 Main St. E. in Drayton. There is no admission charge for this seminar. For further information, and to pre-register by Feb. 15, contact Teresa Dekker by e-mail (countrybait@ sonicwaves.ca) or by phone at 519-638-2542. In the event of inclement weather the seminar will be held Feb. 27. The seminar runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; refreshments and lunch will be provided.
$359,000
519-669-2772
BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record MVA Residential
Res: 519-669-1068
JULIE HECKENDORN Broker Res: 519-669-8629
BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record
OFFICE: 519-669-5426
DIRECT: 519-572-2669 EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz
BERT MARTIN, BROKER OPEN HOUSE Sat. Feb. 6, 2-4 | 4 Wyatt St., Elmira
$26
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BUNGALOW WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL in the downtown area offers open concept kitchen, dining and living room, main floor laundry, two bedrooms plus master with ensuite, basement family room and recroom plus large unfinished area. Roof and central air three years. Garage 20x13’6”. MLS
Your referrals are appreciated!
Peak Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
DARLENE KENNELL, RALPH KORCHENSKY (Sales Representatives)
5-421 Greenbrook Drive, Kitchener, ON OFFICE: 519-744-7133 • www.KWareaHOMES.com
$289,000
Well maintained & spotless house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry. Extra large second storey great room. Eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, sliders to deck & fenced yard. C/air. MLS
$349,000
Gorgeous country property in small hamlet near Wellesley. Country kitchen with hardwood floors & woodburning fireplace. Finished basement with 4th bedroom. Walk-up basement. Shed with hydro 16’ x 20’. MLS.
LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.
DALE KELLER Sales Rep.
MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.
THE FREY TEAM
Len Frey
Mildred Frey
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
BROKER MANAGER
www.thefreyteam.com
HUGE MATURE LOT - 274’ CENTURY HOME in Linwood. 3
frey@golden.net
PARK-LIKE GROUNDS - 11 acres mixed brush, pond! Lovely updated bungalow & barn/shop. Min’s from Elmira/K-W & Guelph. MLS Reduced to $549,000.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
$330,000 ELMIRA | All brick tri-plex located in Elmira. Separate hydro meters for each unit, parking spaces for tenants; fenced yard; renovations completed in 2005 & 2008. MLS
MAKE YOUR MOVE!
PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION - backing to wooded parkland! Custom built 3+ bdrm bungalow - lots of windows! 3 gas f/p’s. 3 bthrms. Cozy fam. room. Builtins in large rec. rm. MLS $499,900
NEW BUNGALOW - lovely lot
backing to open farmland. Ceramic foyer, kitchen & laundry. Hardwood in LR/DR 9’ ceilings. Bonus rm/3rd bdrm. MLS $399,900
www.thurrealestate.com
3/4 acre country property with mature trees. 4 bedroom 2 bathroom split level house. New kitchen 2005, new roof 2006. 24’x48’ 2 storey shop/barn, 12’x24’ utility shed. 5 mins from Elmira. $410,000.
To arrange for a private viewing, Please Call
519-669-7672
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$473,000 ELMIRA | Prime country home with barn close to Elmira. Lots of room including 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, family room; main floor master bedroom and main floor laundry; backs onto greenbelt. MLS
YOU’LL LOVE COMING HOME! $549,000 HAWKESVILLE | This charming 3,200
square foot home built in 1994 on a half acre lot in an ideal village setting features 4 bedrooms, 2 garages, one double on main level and one single on lower level, fully finished walk-out basement, large bright family room with a wood-burning stove, deck, main floor laundry and master bedroom, central air, water softener, sauna, whirlpool, barn/workshop, second kitchen on main floor and green space galore! MLS
EMAIL: Elmira@royallepage.ca WEBSITE: www.royallepage.ca/elmira
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Call Donna Rudy, Sales Manager at 519.669.5790 ext104
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.
$699,000
WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY
$279,500 DRAYTON | Great family home including 4 bedrooms, close to all amenities; finished rec room, deck with hook-up for gas BBQ; front porch. Come and See. MLS
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
BROKER**
42 ACRES 7 BEDROOMS
$674,900 CROSSHILL | This 2,800 sq. ft. 2-storey home surrounded by 100 ft. white pine & spruce trees located 20 minutes from Waterloo on a 42 acre mixed bush lot with riding trails, 2 springs and a pond has 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, finished basement ideal for in-law set-up, main floor laundry and master bedroom, and new windows, doors and geo-thermal heating system. MLS
Mary Lou Murray
Wendy Taylor wendy@thefreyteam.com
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 2-4 PM
PRIVATE SALE 4B Arthur St. S. Elmira • www.remaxsolidgold.biz
DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.
OPEN HOUSE
NEWLY BUILT BUNGALOW - 3 bdrms, 2 bths incl. ensuite. Great rm. w/hardwood. Gas f/p. Cherry kitchen w/lots of cupboards! Immediate Possession MLS $395,000.
Independently Owned and Operated
SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES
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 walk-in closet. Hrdwd/ceramic throughout mn flr, maple kit cabinets. MLS
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage
519-669-1544 24hrs
17 Church St. W., Elmira
TRACEY WILLIAMS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-505-0627
deep! Probable severance. Lots of bdrms, 2 bths. Natural woodwork. Main possibilities! 2 sheds. House being fl. laundry. 24’x30’ heated workshop. sold “as is”. NEW MLS $265,000. Huge lot - 134’ x 113’! MLS $229,900
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. Lrg 60x130ft. fenced lot. Lots of living space. MLS
90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4 Independently Owned and Operated
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
LD
Shining a light on mental health issues noticed an increased demand for assistance with mental health challenges and depression, and hopes to address his own community, where the challenges may be even more common than suggested by the statistics. “Health Canada indicates that one in 10 people suffers from anxiety disorders, but we see some areas where it might be as high as 30 per cent,” explained Curry. The committee has become aware of the prevalence of these issues when they observed an increase in the need for pastoral care, or simply through word of mouth, he added. “For some of us that have struggled with
$439,000
bdrm, 4pc bath loft. Captivating Verdone model w/4 bdrms, mn flr master w/luxury ensuite, hrdwd flrs, 10’ ceilings, airy GR w/w-out, inspiring“Barzotti”kit equipped w/pantry & breakfast bar. $30,000 in upgrades, backs onto green space. Rogers Bonus pkge: Free internet, home phone, cable for 1yr. Pkge value of $2000 approx. MLS
$489,900
BROKERAGE
519-669-3192
R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
All the comforts for this large exceptional family home. 10ft high ceilings, 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Enjoy the gourmet eatin 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
ELMIRA REAL ESTATE Independently Owned & Operated, BrokerageSERVICES
“You dream...We’ll work.” Whether looking to buy or sell in Elmira, K/W, surrounding rural areas or cottage recreational, Call Wendy Taylor and Mary Lou Murray.
SOLUTIONS Perfectionism is simply putting a limit on your future. When you have an idea of perfect in your mind, you open the door to constantly comparing what you have now with what you want. That type of self criticism is significantly deterring. John Eliot, Ph.D., Reverse Psychology for Success
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SERVICE PROFESSIONALS CARPET CARE
Read’s Decorating CONSTRUCTION
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ROB McNALL
519-669-7607
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CONSTRUCTION
Wayne Martin Contracting
Renovations - Additions -Siding -Aluminum -Windows -Repairs
519-746-6485 RR1, Waterloo AUTOMOTIVE
TIRE
WHERE TIRES ARE A
SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE. Farm • Auto • Truck Industrial • On-The-Farm Service
35 Howard Ave., Elmira
519-669-3232
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graphfix ltd.
Septic Tank Cleaning
Waterloo Region • Woolwich Township
Decals & Safety Stickers
519-896-7700
20 years experience
• 14 ton BoomTruck
SKATE SHARPENING
free estimates interior/exterior painting wallpapering & Plaster|Drywall repairs
519-669-2251 36 Hampton St., Elmira
PAINTING Over 15 Years Experience
Mike
519.669.9160
Cell: 519.998.4094
519-648-3004
PLUMBING
YOUR
PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALISTS! BRUBACHER LTD. 19 First St. E., Elmira
519-669-3362
Complete Collision Service
101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2
519-664-1809
Logos & Graphics Large format printing
1600 King St. N., Unit #18
ST.JACOBS
AUTOMOTIVE
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RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE
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33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
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519.669.8917 PLUMBING
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TREE REMOVAL
Steve Co.
Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
For all your Plumbing Needs. 24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi
ELMIRA
519-669-3652
SELF STORAGE
IRON
BILL SCHENKEL
FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE AT COMPETITIVE PRICES!
AUTOMOTIVE
C.J.
PAINTING
or
www.biobobs.com
(Behind the old Trylon Building)
PAINTING
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Inspections for Real Estate Septic System Repairs & Restoration Catch Basin Cleaning
519-669-7652
21 HOWARD AVE., ELMIRA
Signs & Banners Vehicle Lettering
Accredited Test & Repair Facility
519-669-4400
24 Hour Service 7 Days A Week
519-669-1131
FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service
SIGNAGE | VINYL & DIGITAL
21 Industrial Dr. Elmira
to repair your vehicle with
ST. JACOBS
OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE!
TEL: 519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104
27 Arthur St. S., Elmira
AUTO CLINIC
Providing the latest technology
519-664-9999
FREE ESTIMATES • Store Fronts • Thermopanes • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Replacement Windows • Shower Enclosures • Sash Repair
519-669-3658
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Tech Inc.
• 35 ton Mobile Crane
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING • WALLPAPERING
CONSTRUCTION
THOMPSON’S
ORTLIEB CRANE & Equipment Ltd.
PAINTING & DECORATING
1600 King St. N., Bldg A17 St. Jacobs, Ontario N0B 2N0
SEPTIC
AUTOMOTIVE
CRANE
BIRMINGHAM
GLASS SYSTEMS INC.
For all your home decorating needs
Call Robert Michael For An Estimate!
GLEN
ST. JACOBS
Specializing in Paint & Wallcoverings
Decks/Fences Design/Build Projects
519-590-1762 EMAIL: rob.michael@rogers.com
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DECORATING SINCE 1961
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•Removal of Trees or Branches of Any Shapes or Sizes in Almost Any location •Hedge trimming •Branch Chipping •Stump Grinding
519-669-1836 Thomas Martin CONCRETE
22 Church St. W., Elmira
STORE HOURS: M-F: 7-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5
Clare Hutchinson of Elmira and formerly of Wallenstein and R.R.# 3, Listowel passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital Kitchener on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” Hutchinson (nee Wanless) for 59 years. Dear father of Lynda and Wesley Alexander of Palmerston, Bill and Jane Hutchinson of Wallaceville, Marie Hutchinson of Kitchener, Pix and Leon Martin of Elmira, Ed and Cindy Hutchinson of Elmira,Gord Hutchinson and Shirley Livingston of Moorefield, and David Hutchinson and Laurie Frith of Waterloo. Loving grandfather of Chris Alexander and Barb Forsythe of Chepstow, Josh Alexander and his wife Jacqui of Gowanstown, and Shannon and her husband David Harris of Cambridge; Laurie Hutchinson and husband Clint Komenda of Wellesley, Steve Hutchinson and his wife Jenn of Belmore, and Devin and her husband Ryan Walsh of London; Mike Martin and Melissa Martin both of Elmira; Ashley Hutchinson and Stacey Hutchinson both of Elmira; Ethan Livingston of Moorefield; and Alexis Frith and Nichole Hutchinson of Waterloo. Great Grandpa of Kristin and Brandon Alexander, Chris and Luke Forsythe; Jordan and Jillian Alexander; Carson, Brett and Lauren Harris; Bryn Hutchinson and Olivia Walsh. Brother of Anna Mae and her husband Eric Mosley of Toronto and Ethel McClure of Halton Hills. Predeceased by one son James Hutchinson (1955), one grandson in infancy (1976) one brother William J. Hutchinson and one sister Margaret Elizabeth Arnott. The family will receive friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service of Remembrance will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Spring Interment Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. As expressions of sympathy donations to Children’s Wish Foundation, St. Mary’s Cardiac Care or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Truck & Trailer Maintenance Cardlock Fuel Management
COMMERCIAL 24 CARDLOCK FUEL DEPOT HOUR MATERIAL HANDLING & PROCESSING SYSTEMS • Design • Installation • Custom Fabrication
MILLWRIGHTS LTD.
519.669.5105
24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
TOTAL HOME ENERGY SYSTEMS
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
YOUR OIL, PROPANE, NATURAL GAS AND AIR CONDITIONING EXPERTS
11 HENRY ST. - UNIT 9, ST. JACOBS
519.664.2008
SANYO CANADIAN
MACHINE WORKS INCORPORATED
33 Industrial Dr., Elmira 519.669.1591
WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI Indoor/outdoor railings, fences,gates, garden trellis, garden ornaments, floral display pieces, wall art, curtain rods and more... www.stjacobsiron.com
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Various sizes & rates
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100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA
RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL
Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Booking Summer 2010 Projects Now!
Willis Martin
DRAYTON, ON
519-638-2699
Concrete Foundations Limited
YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!
6982 Millbank Main St., Millbank 519-595-2053 • 519-664-2914
Skilled craftsmanship. Quality materials. CONSTRUCTION STARTS HERE.
9 CHURCH STREET EAST, ELMIRA
519.669.8362
DENTURE Allen Morrison, Agent/Owner
Auto
Allen Morrison Insurance Inc.
Life
Investments
25 Industrial Drive, Elmira, ON N3B 3K3
Group
FREE CONSULTATION
• Total Denture Care Travel
Email: allen_morrison@cooperators.ca www.cooperators.ca
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> 160th Anniversary Concert Series
at St. James Lutheran Church,60 Arthur St. S., Elmira. 3 p.m. the Cambridge Male Chorus. Freewill offering, handicap accessible, refreshments will be served following concert. For more information call 519-669-5591.
> Hilltop Vocal Band 7 p.m.
at Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, Northfield and Westmount Road. Free-will offering. For more information call 519-888-7870.
> Hungryman’s Breakfast with
Children’s Wish Foundation; 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., $5 all you can eat. Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira.
> Gospel Sing – a Vesper Hymn Sing,
7 p.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. Join song leader Mark Diller Harder, pianist Charlene Nafziger and musicians Linden Gossen, Ann Weber Becker, Donna Mathies and the Menno Singers for a roof-raising gospel hymn sing. Suggested donation $10 adult; $25 family.
FEBRUARY 9 > Marketing Your Farm to Meet
The Trends; 1 p.m., Trinity United Church, Arthur St. N., Elmira. Learn from some of Waterloo Region’s top local food retailers. Free workshop open to all farmers in Waterloo Region. Space is limited. For more information Anna Contini 519-5138998 or acontini@foodlink.ca.
FEBRUARY 11 > Health Education Session 10:15
-11:15 a.m. Topic: Sound legal planning (Cynthia Hastings, lawyer). Everyone welcome. No registration, no cost. Woolwich Community Health Centre, 519-664-3794 for more information.
> Spaghetti Dinner at St. Teresa
of Avila Church, 19 Flamingo Dr. Elmira. Continuous from 6-7 p.m. At 5:45 p.m. pre-purchased takeout orders can be picked up. Tickets available by contacting the parish office at 519-669-3387, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Adults $8.50; children
After Hours Emergency Services: 1-800-465-2667
Farm
519-699-4641
FEBRUARY 7
Bus.:519.669.2632 Fax: 519.669.4282
Business
3435 Broadway St. Hawkesville
FEBRUARY 12 New Vacuums Electrical Supplies All Vacuum Repairs Parts & Accessories All makes and models Hand Vacs to Central Vacs
Since 1987 - DentureTech Since 1995 - Denturist
Home
Rugs and Upholstery
Call Donna at ext 104
FOR YOUR UNWANTED SCRAP VEHICLES CARS, TRUCKS OR VANS WE PAY CASH WITH FREE TOWING PLEASE CALL
519-568-8666
Kleensweep
P.O. BOX 247, ROUTE 1, ELMIRA
NEWS TIPS
TOWING AND RECOVERY
“A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME”
CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
HEADQUARTERS
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TOWING
ELMIRA’S SHARPENING Have your skates sharpened with us four times, and the fifth one’s FREE!
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OBITUARY CONSTRUCTION
Renovating? Let us do the clean up
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• Same Day Service Disability (6-12) $4.50; children (5 and under) free. Family ticket $25.
> H.U.G.S. Program 9:15-11:45 a.m.
For parents and their children (0-5 yrs) Topic: When to call your health care provider. Woolwich Community Health Centre, 519-664-3794 for more information.
> Free Up The Child In You! Laugh! Every Friday in February, family Ffriendly movie nights; 7 p.m. at the Junction, 47 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Feb. 12 – “Ratatouille.” Invite others to join you at the Junction for movies, popcorn and a fun time. Info: Marilyn 519-669-5548. > The Renaissance Singers present
“Be My Love” – a Valentine’s Cabaret; 7:30 p.m. at Victoria Park Pavilion. Silent auction with proceeds to benefit the choir and Haitian Relief. Hors d’oevres and dessert will be served. Tickets $20. Call 519-745-0675.
on Repairs and Relines • Metal Partial - Soft Relines •Since Implants 1987 - DentureTech •Since DENTURE SPECIALIST 1995 - Denturist
Denture
DENTURE Vinolea Jahandari DD
• ELMIRA Total Denture Care • Same day service on and relines 15repairs Memorial Ave., Since 1987 - DentureTech • Elmira Metal Partial - Soft Relines 1995 - Denturist BankSPECIALIST of Montreal) • (Behind DENTURE
519.669.1535 KITCHENER
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15 Memorial Ave., Elmira
Wines
A Fine Wine Establishment
(Behind Bank of Montreal) KITCHENER
519.744.9770
29 Church St. W., Elmira
519.669.0799
FEBRUARY 13 > Maryhill C.W.L. & K. of C. Valentine Supper. Ham, scalloped potatoes with all the fixings and a flower for your lady; 5:30-7 p.m. at Maryhill Heritage Community Centre. Adults $14; children $7; 5 + under free. Must have tickets in advance. Mike Runstedler 519-648-3394, Mary Campagnaro 519-822-9287, Bob Lehman 519-836-8271, Tim Vegh 519-648-3952. > “Critical Mass” concert in the church hall, St. Teresa of Avila Church, 29 Flamingo Dr., Elmira. Everyone welcome. Free-will offerings are gladly accepted.
FEBRUARY 15 > The Optimist Club of St. Jacobs is hosting a free skate at the St. Jacobs Arena on Family Day from 2-3:30 p.m. For more information, call Rob at 519-664-2023. > Creating Beautiful and Comfortable Outdoor Rooms; 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church Hall, 22 Arthur St. N., Elmira. Elmira & District Horticultural Society presents Mark Schwarz of Earthscape Creative Landscape. Members no charge, non-members $2. Contact 519-669-2458.
New to the Community? Do you have a new Baby? It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon Hostess. Elmira & Surrounding Area
SHARON GINGRICH 519.291.6763
elmirawelcomewagon@sympatico.ca
Be Prepared For Winter!
519.669.2884 21 Industrial Dr., Elmira
NANCY KOEBEL
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THANKS FOR SERVING Wellesley Township this week honoured five longtime firefighters who have retired from the service. Fire chief Andrew Lillico (left) thanked volunteers Bill Cook (20 years), Brian Dietrich (29 years), Dave Neeb (36 years), Ron Roth (20 years) and Bernie Grohl (10 years). The township has launched a recruitment drive to replace the retiring volunteers.
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very wall of Mabel Brubacher’s room is lined with paintings. There are watercolours of farm scenes and flowers alongside landscapes done in acrylic. There are even paintings on the walls of the bathroom, and more of them stashed in the shower. The artwork in her room at Chateau Gardens is just a small fraction of her creative output over more than 50 years of painting. In December, one of those paintings was chosen for the holiday greeting card for Chartwell Seniors Housing, which owns a number of seniors’ residences across the country, including Chateau Gardens. Brubacher was surprised to learn that her painting won the annual greeting card contest; she was even more astonished to learn that 11,000 copies of the card were ordered at Chartwell homes across Canada. Brubacher’s winning painting is a winter landscape done in watercolour. It depicts a family bundled in a horsedrawn sleigh cutting through white drifts and framed by snow-covered trees. Brubacher had always enjoyed art classes in school, but she got more serious about painting after finishing her nursing course. She worked for a year or two at Freeport Hospital in Kitchener – a tu-
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t’s one of the most visible structures in downtown Elmira, but St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church hasn’t always been the landmark it is today. The evolution of both the building and its congregation will be much discussed as the church celebrates its 160th anniversary this year.
when a group called The North Woolwich Evangelical Lutheran Congregation was organized in 1850, a time when Elmira was but a cluster of buildings consisting of a few houses, a store and a post office. The parcel of land where the church now stands was originally purchased
The occasion will be marked by Hans Borch, the 20th pastor to have served the church. “The church has gone through a number of changes and transformations, both to the physical structure and to the congregation, and now we are celebrating its history with a few important events,� he explained. The church’s story began
switch from oils to acrylics. “He said, ‘It’ll be like starting over; why don’t you start in acrylics?’� The Brubachers sold Green Gables in 1982. After she retired, Mabel started working in watercolour. She had always enjoyed putting the waste coat on the canvas when painting with oils; she painted more freely knowing it would be covered. “I liked what I did with that loose way of painting,� she said. “I just took a notion to try it.� Flowers are her favourite subject, but Brubacher also enjoys painting scenes of rural and farm life. She has given up canvas in favour of painting cards, which she can do on the table in front of her window at Chateau Gardens. She learned about the greeting card contest from Vicky Rau, the recreation coordinator at Chateau Gardens. Rau collected entries from all the residents with artistic hobbies and knew that Brubacher had plenty of pieces to choose from. Not only are there paintings all around Brubacher’s room, but she had helped Brubacher organize a show of 45 of her paintings at Chateau Gardens. There were more than 100 submissions from residents of Chartwell homes across the country, so it was an exciting moment when they learned that Brubacher’s painting was the winner. It can be frustrating when something doesn’t come out quite right, but painting has always been a relaxing pastime for Brubacher. In the days that she was nursing, it was a nice change of pace from work. “Sometimes my dining room looked a mess, but I was painting,� she chuckled.
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n interesting story made the news wires a couple of days ago. It told of an adventurous nature photographer who decided to go off alone and take a stroll on the frozen North Sea. Talk about stupid – he never even took ice fishing gear. His plan was to get images of sunset. Eventually, however, he got disoriented, lost and in a highly dangerous position. In fact, his rescuers say that he probably would have died of hypothermia or fallen through the treacherous ice had a woman not come to his aid. The interesting part is that she rescued him from the comfort of her home more than 550 kilometres away. You see, when our intrepid explor-
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A call to action against domestic violence signs and the risk signs. Over the past decade, a group called the Ontario Coroners Domestic Violence Death Review Committee has looked at the circumstances surrounding violent deaths in the province and has discovered that there are specific predictors associated with many of these incidents. The committee has stressed that neighbours, friends and families have a crucial role to play in preventing abuse, promoting a province-wide campaign that provides the tools that community members need to help when they suspect or know someone is being abused. More than 90 per cent of cases of domestic violence are preventable through education, explained Pamela Mank, co-ordinator of the Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region. If members of the community are able to recognize and understand the predictors, they will be able to encourage the person experiencing harm and the person who is abusing to seek help. “An informed community is a
KATIE EDMONDS omestic violence can come in many shapes, sizes and forms, not simply the depictions you see on TV. It can range from something as seemingly insignificant as the occasional harassing phone call, to a persistent unwanted visitor, to outright physical abuse. Looking to increase community awareness and commitment to reducing domestic violence, the Wilmot Family Resource Centre, the Wilmot-Wellesley Family Violence Prevention Program and the Waterloo Region Domestic Assault Review Team (DART) have joined forces to put together an information session about the risk factors and predictors of violence. The session will be held on Feb. 11 at the New Hamburg Community Centre. “A Caring Community: Responding to Family Violence� is a campaign launched a few years back by the provincial government to help ordinary citizens recognize the signs of abuse- both the warning
community where people can get help,� said Mank. “It’s not just the responsibility of the person being abused or the person who is abusing, it is everyone’s responsibility to prevent domestic violence.� Although abuse can come from any number of sources, this seminar will focus specifically on the abuse of women by men. “Making abuse unacceptable helps deter men from being abusive. Knowing that support is available helps women feel more confident about reaching out,� said Trisha Robinson, executive director of Wilmot Family Resource Centre. “Working together in our community to stand against family violence makes a significant difference.� Organizers of the event say that they often find that people who are experiencing abuse are hesitant to come forward and talk about it with the police, or even with their neighbours, family or friends.
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> This dining room set has literally travelled the world. Created in 1890 in Cornwall, England Elze’s great grandfather was the first owner. The set made it’s way to Cape town to be used by her grandfather who then sold it to her father for 50 pounds. Elze inherited the set and it took
a 6 month sail around the world to reach Elmira.
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of this space. They’re inherited heirlooms she brought with her from South Africa.
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throughout the home, but she likes this one better.
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possibly the world’s most famous horse. He’s an American Saddle Bred 4 times world champion 5 gaited horse. Imperator’s trainer wrote a personal message to her son Jean-Philip which is afixed inside the matting.
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sport known for its battles is taking the fight off the ice, trying to curtail increases in rental rates at Woolwich facilities, particularly the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. Led by the Woolwich Minor Hockey Association, user groups see the price hikes, already approved in principle by council, as prohibitive. The issue has inflamed grievances about some of the practices at the new Woolwich Memorial Centre (WMC). Concerned residents who addressed councillors Tuesday night got no satisfaction, however, as a motion to reconsider rental rates failed
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Mabel Brubacher, a prolific painter, delighted to see one of her images find a wide audience berculosis hospital at that time – then got a job at the Elmira Nursing Home, which is now Chateau Gardens. In 1954, she and her husband Francis and another couple, Beatrice and Joe Snyder, bought the facility together. Brubacher took her first painting classes in the evenings at Elmira High School at the suggestion of her friend Sue Weber. “The first picture I did was a bowl of fruit, and I still have it,â€? she chuckled. The most difficult thing to learn was perspective, she found. She drew bowl after bowl, struggling to get it to look like it was three-dimensional. Finally she took it to Sue and showed her. “If you just make this line a little bit longer‌â€? Sue suggested. It was like a miracle, Brubacher said; just one little change and the bowl looked true to life. One of the paintings on her wall depicts the red brick house in Kitchener where the Brubachers lived. The family moved to Kitchener after selling the Elmira Nursing Home in 1962. Four years later, they opened Green Gables Nursing Home, which had space for 20 residents. At that point, Brubacher hadn’t painted for a few years, but she got back into it shortly after they started Green Gables. She took classes with Peter Etril Snyder, who suggested she
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is team having picked up two crucial points as it played its fourth game in six nights, Sugar Kings coach Geoff Haddaway should have been happier. But watching your team squander a four-goal lead while being outshot consistently
through regulation play will put a damper on the celebration. The Cambridge Winter Hawks scored four unanswered goals in the third, including the tying marker with just three second remaining, to force the game into overtime Jan. 31. Eventually, it would go to a shootout
before Elmira prevailed 7-6. Like Haddaway, the fans were treated to a wild ride at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Elmira opened the scoring at 4:23 on a goal by Zach Salomon, with help from Brennon Pearce, but Cambridge’s Matt Amadio retaliated
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PRESS REWIND Sugar King Riley Sonnenburg winds up and shoots the winning goal during a shoot-out against the Cambridge Jan. 31 at the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. Elmira won 7-6. with one of his own less than a minute later. Though the Hawks would dominate on the shot board – 18-13 – the rest of the period belonged to the Kings. At 14:22, Pearce, from Kody Ellis and Shane Smith,
made it 2-1. The lead was extended to two at 18:06 courtesy of a nifty power-play goal by Riley Sonnenburg, set up by an impressive feed from Ryan Johnston who saw Sonnenburg creeping from the side of the net
ready for the deflection. Though the home team went into the intermission leading 3-1, Haddaway said the players weren’t too happy with their performance at
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