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EDSS students reach accord over Region to help tourist railway Remembrance Day ceremony Controversy forced out by LRT that flared up before Monday’s events turned into a learning experience
Waterloo Central Railway to receive $150,000 to help with move to new base of operations on city end ELENA MAYSTRUK
ELENA MAYSTRUK Remembrance Day at Elmira District Secondary School was heralded by controversy last weekend due to plans for a memorial over the public-address system instead of the full assembly held in recent years. By Monday, however, the clash between students disagreeing with the program and the student council organizers led to a well-rounded day of commemoration. “We wanted to make sure that it didn’t seem like soldiers were [just] people who killed things. I have a friend who is actually shipping out to become a soldier in the Canadian infantry and I wanted to make sure that everybody knew that he is not just going off and killing,” said student Melanie McArdle. The student council member was one of the organizers of Monday’s
Staff member Erin Westra and EDSS students Melanie McArdle, Alex Hahn and Maddie Wang hold up some war-themed images from the Remembrance Day display still in the school hall this week. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] in-class assembly that infamily, so when I found out brance Day. Her brother’s cluded stories, music and that they were not having military uniform, from his a poem. an assembly I was taken service in Afghanistan, The live sounding of aback because I thought was displayed in the school The Last Post by a student, it wasn’t enough. Soldiers hall. She also arranged a poem by another and a spend months and years an impromptu lunchtime song followed by a moment fighting for us; we can’t presentation on Monday, of silence, all over the PA spend 75 minutes honourincluding a speaker – a system, lacked the gravity ing them? Eventually the parent formerly part of the of a Remembrance Day asschool contacted us and Canadian Armed Forces – sembly for some EDSS stuwe worked together to and a live performance of dents. Displeasure lead to throw something at lunch,” the Bob Dylan song ‘Blowa Facebook page, ‘Rememsaid Grade 11 student Alex ing in the Wind.’ brance Day Assembly,’ creHahn. EDSS principal Paul Morated by protesting students Hahn was part of the gan said this week it’s not last weekend. drive behind the protest EDSS | 5 “I come from a military leading up to Remem-
Displaced by the pending light rail transit scheme, the Waterloo Central Railway will get $150,000 from the regional government to help reorganize the operation of its popular tourist train based in St. Jacobs. Soon to be ousted from their original spot in Uptown Waterloo, WCR will use the money to establish a new location on Northfield Drive, near the Conestogo Parkway. The organization had requested $488,000, but this week the region offered up $150,000 plus a stretch of original track and two switches. “We’ve been here seven years. We have become a very widely-know and a very good family tourist attraction; it’s fun it’s educational, it’s interesting it’s old fashioned, it’s historic.” said WCR president Ross White of the operation. While the funding was significantly less than he’d
WCR president Ross White in an antique caboose at the organization’s St. Jacobs shop this week. asked for, White said he was happy with the decision. “What makes this so good is that they are additionally offering us the track that we currently have at Waterloo station. We will take up that track at some point and the two switches. The switches are worth about $70,000 each, the track is about $175 per foot.” That amounts to more than $300,000 with the 900 feet of reusable track, of which about 600-700 feet will be used for a new passing track to store the train. Rails will be removed from their location by a railway WCR | 4
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MCC coordinating local relief efforts for typhoon victims in the Philippines WILL SLOAN With a death toll past 2,300 and more than 600,000 people displaced, the Philippines are still reeling from Typhoon Haiyan, which decimated the eastern part of the country on November 8. As the country struggles to provide medical care and food for the thousands affected, the Waterloo Region-based Mennonite Central Committee has launched a fundraising initiative for relief efforts. “For the people that it did impact, it is every bit as destructive as any of the disasters that we’ve dealt with in the modern era of MCC,” said Rick Cober Bauman, executive director of MCC. “If you have lost your water source, your food source, and your shelter – and possibly family members – then whether the storm had that impact on 10,000 people or a million, the impact on your community is just as severe.” The organization, known for its relief work in places like Haiti in the aftermath of its 2010 hurricane, will be calling on longstanding partnership in the Philippines to aid with food, shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene. “We don’t have any workers specifically based in the Philippines. But these partnership organizations with whom we did work for many years are
the strength on the ground who allowed us to decide very quickly that we were going to respond,” said Bauman. The MCC will use donations not only for emergency response, but also for long-term reconstruction efforts. “We do not see ourselves as the Red Cross or the army that have equipment we do not have access to for making that very first response,” explained Bauman. “We see ourselves as more longterm … to clean up, to rebuild, even if we weren’t the first ones to bring a bottle of clean water.” At the moment, the MCC is still determining how best to go about emergency relief efforts, given the devastated nature of the country. “It’s complicated by the fact that transportation routes are impeded, so even when goods can be brought in the region to get right to the final beneficiary, that’s really, really difficult,” said Bauman. The MCC will accept donations at mcco.ca, at 519-745-8458 (or toll-free 1-800-313-6226), or at any of their thrift stores, including the Elmira location at 59 Church St. W. MCC is also one of the eligible charities to have its donations matched by the federal government before December 9. It will also continue collecting donations after that day.
Kiwanis Club member Fred Karpala is one of 200 volunteers who will collect food donations from township residents on November 23.
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Food drive coming to your door Led by Kiwanis Club, volunteers will make rounds across Woolwich Kiwanis Club of Elmira member Fred Karpala, who is preparing for the service club’s annual Woolwich Christmas goodwill doorto-door food drive. “There are people that are in need,” he continued. “They’re not as well off as you may be, and it’s something that you can do. We don’t ask people how much they give – whatever they give is great.” The annual initiative sees the Kiwanis Club joined by nearly 200 volunteers (including the Breslau Air Cadets, the Elmira Scouts, and several minor hockey teams) to collect non-perishable food
WILL SLOAN Walk down any street in Elmira and you see a fortunate community. And yet, the Ontario Association of Food Banks recently reported that rural Ontario childhood hunger is at an all-time high, with some 14,000 rural children regularly using hunger relief programs. In Woolwich Township, where Woolwich Community Services has also noted an increase, it is the problem that hides in plain sight. “It’s amazing how much [hunger] there is considering how supposedly prosperous we are,” said
items. Between 9 a.m. and noon on November 23, the volunteers will knock on every door from Floradale to Breslau in support of Woolwich Community Services’ Christmas Goodwill program, which distributes food hampers for those in need during the holidays. The cause looks to be especially urgent this year, Karpala says. “Last year there were 149 hampers put together involving 475 adults and children. Well, this year they’ve estimated at WCS that, as of today, they’re going to be doing 155 hampers involving over 500 adults and children. So it’s
gone up since last year, and there’s still a month to go.” The food drive has grown in scope since its beginnings in 1997 as the Stuff-aBus campaign. At one time limited to Elmira, with the Kiwanis Club handling all collecting duties, it has since expanded to become one of the township’s most important charitable initiatives. “The Kiwanis Club only has 34 members, so we couldn’t possibly do it ourselves, but the community is really great in helping out,” said Karpala. “When I’m at the dropFOOD DRIVE | 5
Early arrival of snow taxes road budgets in Wellesley, Woolwich ELENA MAYSTRUK Wellesley and Woolwich townships are looking to stretch what remains of the 2013 snowclearing budgets after a real taste of winter this week. Wellesley will try to make do with the $9,000 left in the budget until the
new year. Woolwich, already over budget by $8,000, hopes to keep expenses to within the reserves of the engineering department. That means using unspent funds from uncompleted or less expensive projects within the department. The township went through its entire 2013
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more expenses will ensue before the calendar turns. “It’s a little concerning, it’s relatively early. Last fall we certainly didn’t get anything this early. We had the brunt of the weather January through April. It is what it is: we just have to deal with it and try and provide safe roadways.” Both townships will be
asking for some more funding in road materials to tide residents over in 2014, but Sigurdson still wants to hold to the five-year weather trend that usually determines the budget. “Sometimes that works out, sometimes it does not work out from a budgeting perspective. We just had a longer season,” he said.
Wellesley Township has used up about $81,000 of its winter control budget (for salt, sand and other materials excluding labour) this year. Expenses consisting of crew wages for snow maintenance were about $35,000 higher than in 2012. For the reminder SNOW | 5
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Albrecht touts EU trade deal in Breslau stop MP joined by ambassadors from Austria, Romania and Nigeria in visit to Conestoga Meat Packers WILL SLOAN Touting the benefits of a new EU trade deal close to home, Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht was joined Tuesday by a pair of European ambassadors for a tour of Breslau’s Conestoga Meat Packers. Romanian ambassador Maria Ligor and Austrian ambassador Arno Riedel praised the Canada-European Union Trade Agreement (CETA), which will eliminate 98 per cent of all tariffs on Canadian and EU goods after implementation. “We are convinced this is a ‘win-win’ situation – it’s good for both sides,” said Riedel. “We have 500
million inhabitants – 500 million consumers – with a strong financial power also to buy products, and I think this is a great opportunity for Canada. And also viceversa: European companies will have more access here in Canada, and this is good. It will raise competition, it will raise quality, and what I assume in certain areas will also decrease prices for the consumers.” “It’s an important milestone for the international trade negotiations,” said Ligor. “It’s going to be very interesting for your neighbours from the south to study what has been decided, or about to be decided, between Europe and
The EU trade deal will eliminate nearly all tariffs on Canadian and EU goods. Left to right: Nigerian ambassador Ojo Maduekwe; Conestoga Meat Packers president Arnold Drung; Austrian ambassador Arno Riedel; Romanian ambassador Maria Ligor; Christian Embassy director general Darlene McLean; MP Harold Albrecht. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER] Canada.” Arnold Drung, president of Conestoga Meat Packers
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versy. Dairy farmers initially reacted negatively towards the quota on EU cheese being raised by an additional 17,000 tonnes from 13,000. For Albrecht, “It’s a very, very small amount coming in on a relative scale.” He added, “A more important part is the huge market that our cheese producers will have to the European market. On my street – Huron Road, in Wilmot Township – there’s a farmer there who produces milk, actually producing high-quality, specialty cheeses right on the farm. I am convinced that that farmer will have access to European markets because of the high-quality cheese that he’s producing. “The impact on the cheese production, I think, will actually be stronger rather than weaker. I don’t think it will in any way negatively affect our cheese producers.” CETA is expected to take two years to ratify, and will be implemented over the next seven years. The European Union is currently Canada’s second-largest trading partner, behind the United States.
company and reinstalled on the east side of Northfield Drive where the LRTs turns back south. The new Waterloo end of the WCR circuit falls just outside of the area to be used by the region’s LRT, which will make use of existing rail tracks, forcing WCR to stop using the rail lines. Other businesses and rail users are also expected to face negative impacts due to the controversial transit plan. In WCR’s case, the funding will cover just some of the costs needed to keep the historic steam engines running. “The next biggest hurdle that we have to figure out
how to finance is a parking lot. By being at the City of Waterloo’s facility on Father David Bauer [Drive], we have the station, we have the parking lot we have the passing track,” White said of the current Waterloo location. The Canadian Pacific Railway has donated two 84foot historic baggage cars to the WCR, one of which will house a new station on the rails – the only viable option due to lack of land – complete with steps and handicap ramp for customers who will buy their tickets directly from the train car. By the time a platform and land for the parking lot are developed, White estimates additional costs at about $200,000.
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The arrangement provides benefits to both parties, said regional Coun. Tom Galloway. “I think that everybody recognized the value of the tourist train. It’s a volunteerrun organization as well, it’s a not-for-profit organization, they raise their own funds and it’s a real tourist asset to the region,” he explained. Once the LRT service, dubbed ION, is operational, a ticketing partnership will allow riders to use the same ticket for both the LRT and Waterloo Central Railway’s historical trains, he added. The WCR moved to Waterloo Region from St. Thomas in 2007, and White said it has every intention of staying a part of the local community. The WCR is one of few operations of its kind, offering two historic stops en route: the Village of St. Jacobs and the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. According to a survey last spring, half of the WCR passengers are tourists from outside of the region. “We like it here, we’re very lucky to have the market and the village. It’s a very nice combination of a tourist attraction that supports us and we try to support the community.”
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MSCU among top employers Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU) was named one of the 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada for the fifth consecutive year, coming in at number 20, up one spot from last year. The study, now in its 10th year, is published annually in PROFIT Magazine. Becoming a Best Small and Medium Employer is a very detailed and competitive process. This national awards program recognizes top employers with between 50 and 399 employees.
The program mirrors the renowned Best Employer in Canada list published in Maclean’s Magazine; however, caters to smaller businesses. The rankings are primarily determined by using the results from employee opinion surveys. The evaluation process also includes the assessment of organizational practices and perspectives from the leadership team.
Workplace award for WNH Waterloo North Hydro was the recipient last week of a Region of Waterloo
2013 Gold Healthy Workplace Award, the second year in a row it’s earned that distinction. The regional program recognizes workplaces that demonstrate a strong commitment to improved health for their employees. “Providing a supportive workplace wellness program benefits our employees and Waterloo North Hydro,” said Rene Gatien, WNH president and CEO, in a release announcing the award. “Using resources at Employee Wellness Solutions Network, we initiated a robust wellness program and have derived improved health, injury reduction, stress reduction and
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off areas and these teams come back, and they’re all excited because they’ve collected all this food, and it’s piles and piles of it. … At the end of the morning, it’s like a big mountain of food, and it really makes you feel good.” Dependably, Kiwanis can expect generous con-
The profile of the Sugar Kings that ran in last week’s issue should have attributed credit for the photographs to Saner Media, which provided that files. The Observer regrets the oversight and thanks Saner Media for its contribution to the feature and the Elmira Sugar Kings.
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tributions from Woolwich’s residents – even those who may themselves be in need. “You don’t see the people that are in need that much, because everybody seems to be giving,” said Karpala. “A lot of times, the people that look like they may be in need themselves are the ones that give the most.”
POLICE BLOTTER
Pedestrian sent to hospital after being struck by car in Elmira A woman hit by a car at the intersection of Arthur and Church streets in Elmira on Tuesday was sent to the hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. The 40-year-old was walking southbound on the east side of Arthur Street North and was hit by the driver, who is believed to be a female in her early 80s, as she stepped into the crosswalk at 2:53 p.m.
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Emergency crews attend to a 40-year-old woman hit by a car in the crosswalk at Church and Arthur streets in Elmira on Tuesday afternoon. She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car was charged by police. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
7:57 AM | A driver travelling on Victoria Street South near Ebycrest Road in Woolwich, failed to slow for traffic and rear ended a vehicle stopped in front.
Street near Fountain Street near Breslau. She lost control of her vehicle after swerving for a van in the intersection. There was no impact between the vehicles. No injuries. No charges.
in Woolwich and struck a vehicle travelling southbound on Menno Road. The driver was charged with failing to yield from private drive. There were no injuries.
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12:39 PM | A 24-year-old Waterloo woman rolled her car into a ditch while driving on Victoria
6:35 AM | A male driver pulled out from a private drive on the 300 block of Menno Road
3:18 PM | A driver pulling out of a private drive was charged with ‘fail to yield to through traffic’ after
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6:00 PM | A driver and passenger suffered minor injuries following a collision occurred on Lobsinger Line and Hackbart Road when a van lost control due to the
road conditions. Lobsinger Line was closed for about one hour until the road could be salted. They were treated at scene by ambulance. There were a total of 14 car accidents in Woolwich and Wellesley townships alone on Monday between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Most were likely due to icy road conditions, police say.
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of 2013 if staff requires more than the $9,000 left for road materials before turning the page to 2014, they will have to dip into reserves, explained Kevin Beggs, the township’s general manager for community services.
“We’ve pretty much used up the materials budget for winter maintenance so we’ll be increasing that order to try and prevent financial struggle. We have enough funds sitting there, depending on how the winter is. If not we have to basically go into our reserve,” Beggs said.
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did not sit up and paramedics hoisted the woman onto a gurney for transport to Grand River Hospital. Police directed traffic through the intersection while part of the intersection on Church Street remained blocked by the offending car and emergency vehicles. The driver was charged ‘failing to yield to pedestrian.’
Emergency crews assessed the woman’s injuries on scene and several people stopped to watch the woman covered in blankets as she lay on the chilly ground surrounded by medics. She NOVEMBER 4
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The townships identify last April’s ice storm as a contributor to higher spending. Both Woolwich and Wellesley declared a state of emergency and many residents lost power. In Wellesley, the storm cost about an extra $5,000 and overtime hours for staff. The budget for 2014 will
look slightly larger in both municipalities. Beggs will be asking township council for $100,000 for road materials in 2014. Wellesley council raised concerns a few weeks ago about the amount of information available to residents about the presence
of snowplows on the roads, as councillors receive calls every year from residents who don’t see why plows travelling on seemingly clear roads. Staff are working on providing information on the frequent movement of snow in the township that warrants the clearing activity.
unusual for schools to hold assemblies in class, adding that in the end the controversy lead to a cooperative effort. “What is good is the presentation method that was used has been used in past years. I give Alex some kudos because there are some things that are good about a big assembly; there are also some good things about being in an individual room where you have a teacher with 25 students. It’s easier to manage as opposed to 900 – we don’t have students leaving." Some students believed the regular assembly was cancelled because the school was allowed to hold only one assembly per month and staff opted for a drug-awareness event instead. Morgan said on Monday that this is incorrect, adding much of the unclear information was exchanged over the protest’s Facebook page on the weekend. “Several students have spent a lot of time putting together this program. It’s not an either-or, it was just a decision to deliver it differently,” he said. Several of the students who were part of the protest agreed to work with student council on next year’s memorial program.
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The shame of police probes into highest offices THOSE OPPONENTS OF TORONTO Mayor Rob Ford calling for the province to step in may have to wait a while: Premier Kathleen Wynne has her own legal problems in the form of an OPP investigation into the coverup of the gas-plant scandal. We now have the ignominy of police looking into the goings-on of the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier’s office and the mayor’s office in the country’s largest city (as well as similar investigations elsewhere, most notably the widespread corruption in Quebec that has already unseated several mayors). The Ford Saga has been well documented. Immediate fodder for comedians when the long-denied crack video surfaced last week, Ford and his gong show kept it rolling right through another week, including his attempt to pass a motion calling on drug testing for members of council (not a bad idea for all politicians given the widespread displays of incompetence and bad judgment, but hardly likely to gain traction). Likewise, the Senate scandal and Stephen Harper’s role in the cover-up have been front and centre, though without the same accident-at-the-side-of-the-road value inherent with Ford. Harper keeps trying to change the channel, but Canadians know when they’re being lied to, and any talk of accountability and fiscal responsibility is now as believable as a senator’s expense claims. At the provincial level, critics have rightly pointed out that the government hasn’t seen anything like the scrutiny in Ottawa and at city hall. This despite the billions of dollars that have been wasted through friends-of-theparty consultants, pandering to public sector unions, outright incompetence and, last but not least, attempts at vote-buying via the gas-plant fiasco. The mess that is eHealth and ORNGE already attacked the credibility of this government. The gas plants and subsequent attempts to hide the truth – the OPP search of the premier’s office Wednesday centered on the deletion of emails – should have invited more attention. With Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk estimating the cost of the gas plants cancellations at $950 million to $1.1 billion in order to protect a few seats in the GTA, there ought to be more vitriol directed at Wynne, who was at the cabinet table when the decisions were made. Wynne first tried to distance herself from the incompetence, later apologizing for the decision and her role in it. She apologized again following the release of the Auditor General’s report. Saying “sorry” and promising to do better is no consolation for Ontarians, however, who’ll be on the hook for the costs, including the prospect of higher electricity rates. There’s no excuse for a purely political decision. As Harper should do for the growing evidence of malfeasance in the Conservative ranks, Wynne should call for an inquiry into the scandal. In both cases, that would be the right thing to do, the accountable thing. But, again in both cases, neither Wynne nor Harper has any interest in the public knowing the truth. Being bounced from office, already likely and well deserved, would be a certainty if the truth were known – unlike Ford, whose numbers jumped last week despite a long list of sordid revelations, the prime minister and the premier have no more capital to trade on. The trajectory is decidely downward.
Given that steam power has outlived many politicians and their bad decisions, the safe money is on the historical, not on what should be history in relatively short order. WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER
More at stake than just nukes in deal with Iran WORLD AFFAIRS What will the Middle East look like after Iran and the great powers that are negotiating over Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons ambitions – the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) – sign a deal that ends the confrontation? It’s time to ask the question, because there is going to be a deal. It didn’t get signed in Geneva last weekend, but it came close. The only foreign minister at the Geneva talks on November 8 was Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran, but progress was so rapid that by Saturday almost all the foreign ministers of the “P5+1” – American, British, French, German and Russian – dropped whatever they were doing and flew in for the grand finale. Only the Chinese foreign minister was absent. The grand finale has been postponed. There were just too many details to clear up in a single week-
end, and a couple of sticking points that have yet to be resolved. But the date for the next meeting has already been set (November 20), and nobody went away angry. “We are all on the same wavelength,” said Zarif. “There is a deal on the table and it can be done,” said British Foreign Secretary William Hague. There are “still some gaps” between Iran and some of the other countries present, Hague said, but “they are narrow gaps. You asked what went wrong. I would say that a great deal went right.” Even French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, the one who apparently dropped a last-minute spanner in the works, said that “we are not far from an agreement with the Iranians, although we are not there yet.” Fabius’s demands were that the reactor in Arak, now nearing completion, should never be activated, as it would produce plutonium as a byproduct, and that Iran’s store of uranium enriched to medium level (20 per cent pure) should be brought back down to five per cent to move it
farther away from weapons-grade (90 per cent). Introduced into the talks at a late stage, his demands brought the proceedings to a temporary halt. All the other Western powers closed ranks and insisted that these were joint demands, but they were not part of the original draft agreement. Speculation was rife that France was acting on behalf of its customers (for French weapons) on the Arab side of the Gulf, notably in the United Arab Emirates, who view the deal under discussion with just as much horror as Israel does. But France can only delay things: the deal is going to happen. One immediate consequence of the deal will be that Israel has to stop threatening to attack Iran. The threat was always 90 per cent bluff – Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s own military chiefs would probably refuse to obey him if he ordered such an attack without American support – but now it will be simply ridiculous. Which will swing the spotlight back to Israel’s treatment of the Palestin-
ians. Iran’s economic isolation will also end, although it may take several years to unwind all the economic sanctions. The gradual return of prosperity in Iran will make the current Islamic regime more secure (which may be the main reason that the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, authorized newly elected President Hassan Rouhani to negotiate the nuclear deal and end the confrontation.) But the big question is whether a nuclear deal with Iran will cool the rapidly intensifying SunniShia conflict that threatens to suck in the whole of the Fertile Crescent and the Arabian Peninsula. The answer, alas, is probably not. The split is as incomprehensible to non-Muslims as the religious wars of Europe four centuries ago were to non-Christians, and mercifully Sunni-Shia hostility has never reached quite that intensity of violence and hatred. But right across the Islamic world it has been getting worse for several decades now, and DYER | 8
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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Is it too early to put up Christmas decorations?
»»Gordon Bristowe
»»Andrew Griffin
It is what it is. If they want to, that’s great. It’s I think the first of December is early enough. a good idea to get it done. But the fact is, with retail, they want to get a jump on it.
»»Nancy O.
»»Don Driedger
»»June Lohnes
I think it’s too soon after Remembrance Day. December is soon enough.
Some places have them up all year ‘round! It doesn’t matter when Christmas is!
Mine were up a week ago. When Halloween’s gone, Christmas goes up!
"Wellesley is no longer a sleepy little village: it is a town full of families that require activities for their children ..." Janek Jagiellowicz | 8 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON
None of the above should be more than a political lament EDITOR'S NOTES One of the many strikes against the Senate is we don’t get to elect those who occupy the would-be chamber of sober second thought. Instead, the place has become a repository of party hacks, bagmen and toadies ... put there by the people we’ve elected, themselves party hacks, bagmen and toadies. This is exemplified by the current group at the helm in Ottawa, of course, but the dearth of candidates who would represent the public good runs through every level of government. At Queen’s Park we have a government that has far exceeded the three-strike rule when it comes to waste and corruption. In Waterloo Region, we’re essentially seeing that bit about taxation without representation, as officials push ahead with a pet project councillors
questioned in the last election then promptly supported. Spending is masked and open-ended, with no limit on the liabilities to taxpayers ... and no accountability for inevitable failures. Even at the township level, bureaucratic priorities, not the public good, take precedence. We vote the bums out, and the new ones continue to bum us out. The solution? Something akin to the Arab Spring looks good, but we’re perhaps not ready for that just yet. There are rumblings, however, in favour of that option we’d all like to see on the ballot: none of the above. Don’t like the candidates on offer? Vote NOTA and send them a message. There’s a petition to that end circulating in Nova Scotia. And a fledgling party with its goal right in its name – None Of The Above – runs that idea right up the flagpole: the primary mandate is to change election law such that in any federal or provincial riding that the None Of The Above option
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supposed to be counted separately, becoming a de facto NOTA vote. Given that we at times have only the choice between various bad options when we go to the polls, we increasingly stay away. Apathy, they call it. Really, many of us have become detached simply because “they’re all the same” – and we don’t mean that in a good way. None-of-the-above would give us a reason to show up, sending a clear message. Ideally, a large number of NOTA votes, perhaps even a plurality, would be reason for another election, perhaps in the vein suggested by the upstart political party: candidates who had their chance and were found wanting would be sent on their way. Conventional wisdom holds that mainstream political parties won’t push for electoral reform because the current system serves them just fine. At the federal level, the Liberals, and occasionally the Conservatives, have formed majority governments while capturing
less than 50 per cent of the popular vote – at times much less. As the current incumbents show, you can be opposed by two-thirds of the electorate, but still impose unaccountable government on people. This state of affairs is precisely why we need electoral reform, from tweaking the Elections Act to sweeping changes to the way we vote. Advocates of change call on all the parties to combat voter apathy brought on by unfair election practices, chronic lying by politicians and the current electoral system. A loss of faith in politics and politicians can be tied to the way business is done in Ottawa (and, of course, in the provincial legislatures). We all know most politicians are in for themselves, to get all they can take – all the talk about serving the people is some much smoke up our collective backsides. Maybe they should just admit that reality: Call the system bloated, self-serving and ill-suited to the needs of most citi-
zens. Tell us you’re in it for yourself. Tell us that money greases the re-election skids, that once in office the only priority is staying there. We know it. You know it. Then put in place a process to minimize the most blatant abuses – yes that would mean handcuffing yourself and putting the cookie jar out in plain view. Perhaps we should give up the illusion. Maybe this is the crux of recent talk about democratic reforms: devolve the central powers, give voters more options (referenda, proportional voting) so that there’s less focus on the top. We don’t have any real leaders, so we don’t need the infrastructure. Left to their own devices, today’s crop of politicians will not make changes to benefit the public – oh, they’ll pay lip service to that, but that’s all. Clearly, reform is needed. Politicians and bureaucrats won’t move away from their culture of entitlement, but perhaps if the public lets them know we want none of it ...
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
The overall holiday spending of Canadians is on the rise, with the cost expected to increase slightly from to $1,192.50 compared to $1,181.80 last year. Some 80% plan to give gifts, but the average amount they intend to spend has decreased from 2012 ($608.60 versus $628.50), a downward trend since 2011. The amount Canadians intend to spend in other areas, like decorations, entertainment an travel, this holiday season rose in 2013 compared to last year ($583 versus $553).
“For police investigators to treat a premier’s office as the scene of a crime is unheard of, and yet another reason for Kathleen Wynne to tell what she knew about the billion-dollar gas plant cancellation. Kathleen Wynne has resisted all calls for her to be upfront and honest with taxpayers. Will she finally reveal what she knows, and why she misled taxpayers?”
Mayor Ross Kelterborn was the only returning member of Wellesley council following municipal elections Nov. 13, 2006. Three of the four wards were vacant, while one incumbent went down to defeat. In Woolwich, there was one newcomer in Ward 1 in what was seen as something of a referendum on a new recreational facility in Elmira.
»»RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook
»»Nepean-Carleton PC MPP Lisa MacLeod reacts to the OPP's plans to search the
»»From the Nov. 18, 2006 edition of the Observer
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DYER: Sectarian rifts will get
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the eye of the storm is in the Middle East. Iran is the sole Shia great power, so it is inevitably the focus of the fears of Sunni Arabs and the hopes of Shia Arabs. Moreover, given Turkey’s semi-detached relationship with the region, Iran is in practical terms the greatest power in the entire Middle East. For the past decade, Iran has been greatly weakened by the arms and trade embargoes that the West imposed because of the nuclear issue. Once those embargoes are removed Iran will regain much of its former strength. This is already causing great anxiety in the Sunni Arab countries, especially those that face it across the Gulf. Even quite experienced people in Washington and
other Western capitals don’t realize the extent to which the Sunni Arab countries of the Middle East thought that their close ties with the Western great powers gave them a kind of guarantee against Shia power –and how betrayed they feel now that they think that guarantee is being withdrawn. Sunnis outnumber Shias almost ten-to-one in the Islamic world as a whole, but in the smaller world that stretches from Iran and Turkey to Palestine and Yemen, the “Middle East”, Shias make up more than a third of the population. The war is already hot and quite openly sectarian in Syria and in Iraq. In many other places (Lebanon, Bahrain, Yemen) it is bubbling just underneath the surface. It will get worse before it gets better.
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ture and scope of the pad a long time ago. Instead I read about his opposition to the multi-pad from a “cultural standpoint.” What does he mean a cultural standpoint? The youth who use the temporary skate park have bible readings while they skate, is Mr. Brennan against the youth reading the bible? Is this the culture he is against? He goes on to say 30 parking spots will be lost – this is false information. If he took the time to read the minutes of any meeting he would know this. I find it very disrespectful to the community as a whole when he presents misinformation to suit his argument. I also find it incredibly disrespectful to the community when comments are made that since basketball courts are available at the school, why do we need them at the community centre? Using that weak line of thought,
the school also has soccer fields and a play set for kids, why do we need any of them at the community centre? Finally Mr. Brennan cites a deed from 1962 as grounds for opposition to the multi-pad. Well, I need to tell Mr. Brennan that times have changed – it’s not 1962. Wellesley is no longer a sleepy little village: it is a town full of families that require activities for their children, a town that must have something for their seniors. It makes absolute and complete logical sense to have everything in one spot for everyone to come together and enjoy. Furthermore, as opposed to what Bob Reid said, a multi-pad will not destroy the beautiful corner that is the splash park but rather enhance it and the community spirit that is Wellesley.
JANEK JAGIELLOWICZ |CHAIR, WELLELSEY REC COMMITTEE
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SPORTS HOCKEY / JUNIOR B
Kings fighting hard for every point A win and two shootout losses help keep Elmira in second place as race tightens in the conference ELENA MAYSTRUK Nearing the halfway mark in the season, the Elmira Sugar Kings are counting each point. There’s no such thing as an easy game at this stage, head coach Jeff Flanagan observed this week while giving a nod to the team’s hard-fought battles against their closest rivals: in Waterloo November 9, a 6-5 shootout loss; a 4-2 victory against Cambridge on Sunday; and 3-2 loss Tuesday in Kitchener. “There’s not a big spread between the top four teams. Every point matters and they call them the four point swings, where it really separates if you can get a win. Every game is important. There are no easy games,” he said. With the four best teams neck and neck in points, Kitchener first in the GOJHL’ Midwestern Conference with 38 points, Elmira retaining second (32) followed by Waterloo (29) and Cambridge (22), coaches hope the last three games are telltale signs of success to come as the Kings’ scoring improves. “We battled very hard. We got some scoring early, and we’ve struggled to score in the last month, probably. Getting five goals is a big plus for us and again, penalties both ways and some power play goals. The guys worked really well as a team,” Flanagan said of the two weekend games. Last Saturday, penalties
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in a 4-2 final coming in the first period. Coulter (Kobryn, Cash Seraphim) got the ball rolling against the Winter Hawks at 4:03. Cambridge followed with its own goal at 6:58 before Coulter found his way around the rivals again at 14:30. Cambridge followed with a goal at 15:02, their last as Elmira closed in at 18:31 with Wright (Campagnolo, Craig Johnson), then Savery at 19:53 (Campagnolo, Frey).
The other day I filled my deer tag by arrowing a nice doe. For a hunter, this is cause for celebration. It means that by the end of the week, if not sooner, venison tenderloin will be served again in my household – and the tribe will rejoice and sing my praises in sagas for years to come. This thought is what keeps you going when you are hunting alone and come to the startling realization that you have to drag that deadweight 150 yards uphill to get it to the road where your vehicle is parked. Other things also come to mind. Some are even printable. For instance, you wonder why the phone connection to your buddy suddenly went dead at the same time you mentioned that you had a big deer down in the cedar swamp. Then, you wonder why he isn’t picking up his phone when you try to reconnect. At times like that, I also tend to speculate if it might be more practical to build a fire, then cook and eat a sizable portion of said
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Adam Campagnolo shoulders out Cambridge’s Marcellis Subban as both go for the puck on Sunday at the WMC. Elmira came out 4-2 winners against the Winter Hawks . [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
were a regular bane for both teams, culminating in 75 total minutes (50 minutes for the Kings) of bench time for 25 offenses. Going into the first period, Elmira’s Mitch Wright potted the first goal of the night at 4:49, with assists from Adam Campagnolo and Zac Coulter, but the Kings then ran into penalty trouble, allowing Waterloo to score early and often. A weakened defence saw the Siskins find the back of the net at 6:43, 7:54, 12:01 and 13:56 before the Kings
began to scrape up some offense of their own. Coulter (Jaden Goetz) made the score 4-2 at 19:11 before returning to the room. In the second, Waterloo was outshot a whopping 18-8 despite another goal at 8:47 as the Kings redoubled their efforts and returned the favour at 15:31 courtesy of Campagnolo (Brennon Pierce and Adam Brubacher). Leading up to the thirdperiod tie, and eventual shootout win for Waterloo, Wright (Brad Kobryn, Da-
vid Savery) scored at 6:51 followed by a final goal by Campagnolo (Wright, Cass Frey) at 19:34. Having clawed back from a three-goal deficit, the Kings forced overtime, which settled nothing. In the shootout, only Kobryn beat Siskins netminder Leo Lazarev, while both of Waterloo’s shooters got the puck past Jonathan Reinhart. It was a different story back at the WMC on Sunday when the game was decided early, with all of the scoring
Splitting the weekend’s games a pattern for Wellesley After dropping one to their rivals in Tavistock, the Jacks come back strong to beat Delhi on home ice WILL SLOAN Another weekend, another split pair of games for the Wellesley Applejacks. In what is fast becoming a weekly pattern for the OHA team, the Jacks lost first (5-3 to the Tavistock Braves on November 8) before gaining momentum for a victory (5-2 over the Delhi Travellers on November 9).
“We continue hot and cold,” remarked head coach Rob Way. “One game we don’t play so well, and the next game we play really strong.” He continued, “That’s something we’re really trying to work on with the kids, and say, ‘Y’know what? A champion team needs to be consistently strong all the time.’ The tal-
ent is there, the work ethic can be there, but we have to bring it every night. Right now we’re bringing it basically every other night.” The Jacks currently rank sixth out of the nine Midwestern Junior C competitors, with an even 7-7 record. On Tavistock ice November 9, fortunes shifted back and forth between the Jacks
and the Braves. Tavistock scored first at 1:29, followed by Wellesley’s Luke Rose (assisted by Mark Detzler) at 2:48 in the second period. Then, two more by Tavistock at 5:15 and 6:26, then another by Wellesley at 15:05, courtesy of Blake Heatherington. In the third period, the Braves managed two goals, while Wellesley’s Mackenzie Shantz (Heth-
erington, Mckenzie Carter) scored the last point at 17:05. But when the backand-forth was tallied, Tavistock took the lead 5-3. Friday’s game marked Wellesley’s third loss against Tavistock this season. “For whatever reason, over the last couple of years, Tavistock tends to play Wellesley really
tough,” said Way. “In my opinion, we’re more talented as a hockey team than they are. So we’ll just have to figure it out.” Way emphasized that the team is not intimidated by the Tavistock rivals. “They’re going to go in really pumped, and I’m going to make sure they’re really JACKS | 11
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THE SCORE
WOOLWICH WILDCATS
BANTAM MINOR A BATTLE TO SILVER
Nov 11 vs. Paris Woolwich: 10 Paris: 0 Goals: Mac Benham x3, Turner Duldhardt x2, Braxten Breen x2, Nolan Williamson, Logan Frey, Ryan Shantz Assists: Mac Benham x3, Braxten Breen x3 Shutout: Connor Dingelstad
Novice: TYKE SELECT Nov 9 vs. Hespeler Woolwich: 2 Hespeler: 4 Goals: Aiden Warne, Tyson Roth Assists: Stuart Sinclair
Novice: LL #1 Nov 9 vs. Embro Woolwich: 3 Embro: 5 Goals: Nathan Martin x2, Seth Shantz Nov 10 vs. St. George Woolwich: 0 St. George: 1 Novice: LL #3 Nov 10 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 6 Beverly: 4 Goals: Nathan Lipp x3, Owen Brown x2, Jake Wingrove Assists: Michael MacDonald x2, Ethan Martin
Assists: Mec Benham x2, Turner Duldhardt
Atom: AE
The Minor Bantam A team played a thrilling game in the finals, where they lost 4-3 in overtime. First row: Ethan Wilke, Matthew Turkalj. Second row: Cade Schaus, Jordan Lee, Nolan Mclaughlin, Sammy Huber, Brady MacDonald, Daniel Carr, Evan Gowing, Austin Flaherty. Third row: Tyler Matthews (trainer), Josh Herd (coach), Jesse Sterling, Riley Runstedler, Brad Hale, Cole Altman, Nick Ravelle, Chase Mooder, Mitch Metzger (coach), Brady Hauck (coach). [SUBMITTED]
WILDCATS MIDGET LL2 ON HOME ICE
Novice: LL #4 Nov 9 vs. Paris Woolwich: 3 Paris: 2 Goals: Evan Sauvé, Mason Spark, Andrew Chumley Assists: Tucker Armstrong Nov 10 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 2 Beverly: 4 Goals: Tucker Armstrong, Calum Heimbecker Assists: Jake Patterson
Nov 8 vs. Arthur Woolwich: 2 Arthur: 4 Goals: Carter Cousineau, Lucas Radler Assists: Sam Siopiolosz, Seb Garrett, Simon Shantz Nov 9 vs. Hespeler Woolwich: 2 Hespeler: 1 Goals: Seb Garrett, Gavin Wilson Assists: Gavin Wilson, Seb Garrett, Tyler Brubacher Nov 11 vs. Hespeler Woolwich: 3 Hespeler: 3 Goals: Seb Garrett x3, Lucas Radler, Mitch Hartman, Tyler Brubacher
PeeWee: BB Nov 9 vs. Belmont Woolwich: 0 Belmont: 2
Bantam: MAJOR A
Nov 6 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 5 New Hamburg: 3 Atom: LL #1 Goals: Nick Campagnolo, Mitchell Newson, Cameron Rose, Nov 10 vs. New Hamburg The Woolwich Wildcats Midget LL #2 team played alongside other local teams at the Woolwich Weekend Jacob Uridil, Mitch Waters Woolwich: 4 New Hamburg: 2 Tournament. Back row: Cole Burkhart, Colin Hartwick, Josh Totzke, Nick Langer, Connor Runstedler, Assists: Owen Read, Mitch Goals: Mac Benham, Ryan Kadison Hipel. Middle row: Jim Hipel, Jacob Dubue, Blake Doerbecker, Connor Goss, Alex Bean, Joe Waters, Ryan Gangl, Nick Shantz, Nolan Williamson, Dubue, Luke Charter, Spencer Inglis, Jordan Luis, Danyal Rennie. Front: Dawson Inglis, Brad Schopp. Campagnolo Colton Benham
Game 2 vs. Ottawa Woolwich: 1 Ottawa: 0 Nov 6 vs. Dundas Goals: Nathan Snyder Woolwich: 6 Dundas: 1 Shutout: Kody Lewis Goals: Sammy Huber, Brad Hale, Evan Gowing, Cole Altman, Game 3 vs. Nepean Woolwich: 3 Nepean: 3 Austin Flaherty, Daniel Carr Goals: Alex Hutton, Owen Lee, Assists: Brad Hale, Cole Altman, Kyler Austin Cade Schaus, Evan Gowing x2 Assists: Kyler Austin, Owen Lee Midget: MAJOR A Game 4 vs. Glouchester Nov 6 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 2 Glouchester: 2 Woolwich: 3 New Hamburg: 1 Goals: Kyler Austin x2 Goals: Josh Kueneman, Tyler Assists: Cameron Leonard x2, Seguin, Alex Uttley Owen Lee Assists: Alex Uttley, Nicholas PeeWee: AE Pavanel, Matt Lair Woolwich Weekend Nov 10 vs. Owen Sound Tournament | Nov 7-9 Woolwich: 0 Owen Sound: 4 Game 1 vs. Hespeler Midget: LL #2 Woolwich: 1 Hespeler: 4 Goals: Ryan Blanger Nov 1 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 5 New Hamburg: 5 Assists: Tyler Horst Goals: Blake Doerbecker x2, Game 2 vs. Burlington Spencer Inglis x2, Connor Woolwich: 1 Burlington: 2 Runstedler Goals: Travis Weber Assists: Colin Hartwick, Danyal Assists: Mackenzie Willms, Rennie, Blake Doerbecker, Jackson Hale Connor Runstedler Game 3 vs. Arran HOCKEY Woolwich: 3 Arran: 5 TOURNAMENTS Goals: Zac Pickard, Travis Weber, Jackson Hale Atom: MAJOR AA Assists: Ben Weigel, Tyler Horst, 9th Annual Capital Fall Classic, Mackenzie Willms Ottawa | Nov 8-9 Game 4 vs. Wingham Game 1 vs. Versant Woolwich: 4 Wingham: 2 Woolwich: 4 Versant: 1 Goals: Zac Pickard, Mackenzie Goals: Kyler Austin x2, Andrew Willms x2, Travis Weber Weber, AJ Mitchell Assists: Ben Weigel, Tyler Horst, Assists: Tyler Martin x2, Ethan Zac Pickard, Travis Weber, Ryan Birmingham, Cameron Leonard, Parrott, Jackson Hale Owen Lee, Cole Slade
Bantam: MINOR A
Bantam: MAJOR A Woolwich Weekend Tournament | Nov 8-10 Game 1 vs. Waterloo Woolwich: 2 Waterloo: 1 Goals: Cameron Brown, Jacob Uridil Assists: Mitch Waters x2
Game 2 vs. Tillsonburg Woolwich: 2 Tillsonburg: 1 Goals: Jacob Uridil, Brett Henry Assists: Mitchell Newson, Jacob Uridil Game 3 vs. Cambridge Woolwich: 1 Cambridge: 4 Goals: Jacob Uridil Assists: Ryan Gangl, Sheldon Metzger Game 4 vs. Cambridge Woolwich: 2 Cambridge: 1 Goals: Aaron Logan, Mitch Waters Game 5 vs. Waterloo Woolwich: 1 Waterloo: 2 Goals: Jacob Uridil Assists: Sheldon Metzger
Bantam: MINOR A Woolwich Weekend Tournament | Nov 8-10 Game 1 vs. West London Woolwich: 3 West London: 1 Goals: Jesse Sterling x2, Cade Schaus Assists: Brady MacDonald, Sammy Huber, Cole Altman, Austin Flaherty Shutout: Ethan Wilke
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deer, thus lightening the load. In my fantasies this is followed by a nap, a full 20 yards of determined deer dragging and a similar cookout, until I arrive at the truck, bloated but well-rested, and bearing a pocket full of the remaining venison steaks. Needless to say, I didn’t do this – but only because I forgot my matches at home. Instead, I walked back to the truck and collected and returned to the deer with my wheeled game carrier. Then I field-dressed the animal and loaded it in the
carrier, which is essentially a stretcher on wheels. All that was left to do was pull that carrier and deer uphill through balsams and raspberry canes, over logs and rocks towards my truck. It seemed to me like the hard part was over. Right up until, at start up, a cotter pin snapped and one wheel fell off. Twenty minutes later, I jury-rigged it back on and was well on my way again. I won’t lie to you: it’s situations like this that make me appreciate the smaller scale of a good mourning dove or woodcock hunt.
But they also remind me of how much I have learned over the years. You see, in the old days, I would have tried to make it up that hill without ever stopping. These days I try to make it up hills like this without ever stopping my heart. I managed to accomplish that too, although there were several times when I figured that heart stoppage would be less painful in the long run. In the end, despite an aching back, I wheeled the deer to my truck, loaded it up and drove her home
where I had to then unload it, move it again, set up a block and tackle and raise my venison stew to the rafters. In a couple of days, I’ll skin it, debone the whole thing and package it for storage in the freezer. Then, my family will have venison for the next year. Jenn particularly likes it as she says it is a healthy, lean, completely natural meat. I agree with all these things too. My back, on the other hand, wonders a whole lot about the healthy part.
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Neither team could capitalize on their chances in the second and third periods. Outshot 14-12 in the first, the Winter Hawks had the edge in the next two, finishing up 38-35. As with the previous night, penalties were an issue: the teams split 60 minutes’ worth of infractions, and Elmira’s final two goals came with the man-advantage. “It’s always a concern if you get ahead early: some-
times players tend to feel comfortable, but I don’t think we had that issue tonight. They continued to do their jobs and try to do the right thing. Luckily tonight we didn’t have that issue,” Flanagan said. It was another seesaw battle Tuesday night in Kitchener against the conference-leading Dutchmen, as the teams exchanged goals before becoming deadlocked at 2-2 and forcing a shootout that the home team would win.
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Game 3 vs. Ted Reeve Woolwich: 2 Ted Reeve: 1 Goals: Cole Altman x2 Assists: Evan Gowing x2 Game 4 vs. Oakridge Woolwich: 5 Oakville: 0 Goals: Nolan McLaughlin, Evan Gowing, Cole Altman, Riley Runstedler, Daniel Carr Assists: Brad Hale, Jesse Sterling x2, Riley Runstedler Shutout: Matthew Turkalj Game 5 vs. Port Perry Woolwich: 3 Port Perry: 4 Goals: Cole Altman, Jesse Sterling x2 Assists: Evan Gowing, Brady MacDonald, Riley Runstedler Bantam: LL #1 Woolwich Weekend Tournament | Nov 7-9 Game 1 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 1 Beverly: 3 Goals: Connor Graham Game 2 vs. Thorold Woolwich: 2 Thorold: 1 Goals: Connor Graham, Kyle Gingrich Assists: Alex Metzger x2, Walker Schott, Daniel Gallant Game 3 vs. Aylmer Woolwich: 2 Aylmer: 3 Goals: Liam Catton, Jon Martin Assists: Alex Metzger, Bryce Sellars, Hayden Fretz
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Game 3 vs. LL #1 LL2: 11 LL1: 3 Goals: Spencer Inglis, Blake Doerbecker x3, Connor Runstedler x3, Connor Goss x2, Dan Rennie, Jordan Luis Assists: Jacob Dubue, Spencer Inglis x2, Nick Langer, Luke Charter x3, Connor Runstedler x2, Connor Goss x3, Joe Dubue, Josh Totzke, Dan Rennie x4 Game 4 vs. LL #1 LL2: 3 LL1: 1 Goals: Spencer Inglis, Connor Goss, Connor Runstedler Assists: Luke Charter, Spencer Inglis, Connor Goss MVP: Nick Langer Game 5 vs. Tillsonburg Woolwich: 10 Tillsonburg: 4 Goals: Connor Runstedler x3, Spencer Inglis x2, Dan Rennie x2, Connor Goss x2, Colin Hartwick Assists: Jacob Dubue x2, Spencer Inglis, Blake Doerbecker x2, Cole Burkhart, Connor Goss x3, Dan Rennie, Josh Totzke x2 MVP: Jacob Dubue
Midget: LL #3 Woolwich Weekend Tournament – Nov 8-9 Game 1 vs. LL #2 LL3: 0 LL2: 4 Game 2 vs. Collingwood Woolwich: 3 Collingwood: 3 Goals: Alex Taylor, Austin Horst x2 Assists: Nick Berlet, Noah Taylor, Jacob Cornwall, Vince Dally Calvin Cressman, Brendan Taylor
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Time right for group’s relaunch Regional chapter of Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association straddles town and country ELENA MAYSTRUK Waterloo Region is often hailed for its geography, a combination of urban bustle and rural landscapes. An upcoming resurgence of a local branch of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) chapter may help that image grow. The Waterloo branch has lain dormant for nearly 15 years, lacking interested parties to lead research and education initiatives. Now, a group of determined local producers, volunteers and agriculture enthusiasts are hoping to return the association’s services through collaboration with research facilities, local universities and the public. Winterbourne’s Craig Martin, the group’s president before it went on hiatus, believes that with a resurgence of good fortune and interest in the agricultural sector in recent years, there are renewed incentives to kick-start the
association’s research and information distribution efforts. “Waterloo is a unique region. We have been able to, in the past, coexist with a large urban centre: have agriculture around the outside and this larger urban centre. So there are a lot of times when that large urban centre is looking for input on ... the agriculture that is going on around the outside of it. That’s where the Soil and Crop [group] provides more of a role again,” he said. The OSCIA, started in 1939 (the Waterloo chapter was born not long after), will be celebrating its 75th anniversary next year. It encompasses 50 local associations within the province. The branches then organize field days, crop tours and workshops locally to connect farmers and agricultural business owners to innovative technologies, skills and emerging research. Though it’s not yet clear how a new Water-
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loo chapter will run things – Martin says his days as president are over – but the future looks promising. “There’s been some support from the provincial group and staff and individuals that have tried to get a local chapter going in
Waterloo again. There’s a group of individuals that either have farms themselves or work in the agricultural sector in the farm supply business that see an interest in it. Essentially, there’s some new blood coming to the table and
would like to see things move forward.” Martin noted that the local association even had some money left when they “parked” operations for a decade and a half. The
If you’re among the many – including all the finalists in this year’s Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition – who believe a better understanding of modern farming begins early in the classroom, take heart. Early next month, prior to the Grow Canada meetings in Calgary, final steps will be taken to establish a national Agriculture in the Classroom organization. It’s being driven by current staff of provincial Agriculture in the Classroom programs, who believe now’s the time for a nationwide body to get in gear. To me, this is a breakthrough. It has grassroots
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decision to put things on hold came at a time when
the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs had such a strong handle on the industry and there was so
much for members to concentrate on in their own backyards that volunteers started to drop away.
“In the mid to late ‘90s we were in a situation where we did not have a board anymore and so we kind of parked it. It was just a loss of individuals who wanted to help plan the meetings and just run [the organization]. A lot of organizations run into that. At that time, there was still a fair bit of Ministry of Agriculture and Food staff to help farm organizations exist and operate. “During the ’90s we saw a lot of that disappear. We did see some attrition in some of these farm organizations where you didn’t have that OMAFRA person to help you drive it.” With the ministry scaling back operations to include only some technical specialists, it’s increasingly incumbent on organizations like OSCIA to deliver information to the produc-
ers, he explained. Today’s technologies are changing, and the agrifood sector is explosive, Martin said. With information, research and practices in the industry rapidly shifting and changing, stewardship of issues important to producers helps to keep farmers responsible and in business. Part of the mandate for the OSCIA is to make new research available to farmers, and its strategic directions include producer awareness, the development and delivery of stewardship programs, the growth and development of local associations and creation of strategic alliances while addressing consumer concerns. For its efforts, the association receives some federal funding, and often has good rapport with universi-
ties and corporate partners who contribute research and information. The group’s first annual meeting in 15 years will be held on December 11 at Floradale Mennonite Church. The main speaker, Micah Shearer Kudel, will talk about the relationship between urban and rural environments. OMAFRA soybean specialist Horst Bohner and cereal grain specialist Peter Johnson will also speak. “There will be someone from the Ontario Soil and Crop to talk about what they do and projects that may be available and then we are going to try electing a board of directors,” Martin said. The event is open to the public. More information about OSCIA can be found online at www.oscia.cloverpad.org.
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written all over it, which is exactly where such an initiative should start, much in the same way education about agriculture should start early and involve the people who know it best – people who work to keep bias out of the classroom and provide young people with farming facts. If anyone knows how farming can get a national, beefed-up presence where it’s really needed, it’s the current staffers. They’ve worked together for years on a cooperative basis, sharing information, help-
ing to strengthen each others’ programs, and when time permitted, quietly driving towards a national program. Now, they think the pieces are in place to hang out a shingle. I think they’re right. Farm culture is changing, as is the relationship between it and consumers. More than ever, people care about where their food comes from, but they’re turned off by farming. Ontario’s Farm and Food Care takes the pulse of consumers, and says just over 55 per cent of consumers report a positive impres-
sion of farming. That’s up 15 per cent in the past five years, but it’s nowhere near where it should be, given that the public holds farmers in such high regard. Food and Farm Care also reports that a whopping 93 per cent of consumers say they know little or nothing about agriculture. So it’s no wonder activists can have their way with consumers when it comes to farming. True, these are provincial statistics. But there’s little doubt this is a national problem, requiring a multifaceted national solution. Part of that solution
is education. And although education is a provincial matter, farming, eating and learning are not. It’s time for a national Agriculture in the Classroom program. This week I’ve seen evidence of a building momentum for greater farmer activism. Wednesday night, Food and Farm Care’s Heather Hargrave, a University of Guelph Aggie who was raised on a beef farm in Ontario and now runs awareness programs for the organization, told 30 university students gathered for the 2013-14 inaugural meeting of the Canadian Ag-
ricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (CanACT) that these are pivotal times for farmers. Money from huge, well-organized, professional activist groups in the U.S. has spread to Canada. And they’re not just taking to the streets – they’re meeting with politicians and other decision makers to try to influence public policy. “In Star Wars talk, it’s like fighting a Death Star … armed with only a handful of small Jedi warriors, and no Luke Skywalker,” she said. But it’s not a doomsday scenario if farmers get in gear and speak up for their
profession, which is what she challenged the partisan CanACT crowd to do. Farming doesn’t need rock stars and movie stars to support it, she says. It has the best ambassadors: farmers. However, as farming intensifies and the hungry get hungrier, farmers can’t lose sight of their role in food production, either. They need people like Hargrave to spread the word. And they need a national Agriculture in the Classroom organization to help guide teachers’ and students’ exposure in schools to farming, where it counts the most.
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Where childishness is encouraged Peter Pan takes flight in Drayton Entertainment’s adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s well-travelled tale of Neverland WILL SLOAN By his very nature, Peter Pan is not introspective. Perpetually a child, living in a land where kids need never leave behind childish things, he exists forever in the moment, and never considers the ramifications for his lifestyle. Given that it is the job of an actor to investigate a character from every angle, where does one take cues for this most straightforward of literary heroes? “One of the best parts of playing Peter Pan, especially in this version, is you are surrounded by kids,” says AJ Bidel, star of Peter Pan, Drayton Entertainment’s new production of the J.M. Barrie classic. “What’s great is that I love working with kids, and I’m reminded every day in rehearsal what it’s like: how they think, how they move, how they react to things. It all comes from a very genuine place. As a kid, your immediate reaction to everything is pure. You don’t overthink everything.
Being surrounded by that is exactly what I need.” Given how pure and uncomplicated Peter Pan is, what is there for an actor to latch onto? “I think that the core of Peter Pan – that little boy who doesn’t want to grow up – is at the heart of everyone, and especially myself,” she replies. “Clinging on to that, and just being that little boy who doesn’t want to grow up, and then letting my type of Peter Pan come out – which is a female version, and a goofier version, a very playful version. That’ll come out no matter what. But making sure that you have the heart of that little boy who doesn’t want to grow up, and that leader instinct, is really important.” J.M. Barrie was a conventional English dramatist before 1904, when his relationship with the children of Arthur and Sylvia Llewelyn Davies compelled him to explore the concept of childhood innocence, in a play designed for children and their families. Barrie’s
play, and subsequent 1911 novel adaptation, launched an ongoing Peter Pan cottage industry, from Mary Martin to Walt Disney to Steven Spielberg and beyond. The character’s many incarnations cast a long shadow. “I made myself very familiar with the Mary Martin version, which I think introduced the world to a female playing the character,” says Bidel. “I also looked at the Cathy Rigby version – she’s an Olympic gymnast, and I think she did a fantastic job as well. I also looked back on as many movies as I possibly could.” What did this research reveal? “At the end of the day, I’m a different Peter Pan,” she says. “I’m not an intense gymnast like Cathy Rigby, so I have to work with what I’ve got. I think what we have with the show will be equally entertaining.” The many interpretations to the character can be radically different, but
what unites them is not only the eternal youth of Peter, but also the intensity of the world that Barrie evoked. “I think there’s something about it,” says Bidel of Neverland. “The story of Peter Pan is unlike any other. It’s this made-up world of NeverNeverland
where nobody can ever grow up, and that’s so magical to people, and so wonderful to people, and so unlike any other childhood tale. It has that special element of being a kid forever.” She con-
tinues, “This is such a fun show. I get to go out onstage and fly and sing and dance and have fun…” Well, that leads to a more pertinent question: What’s it like to fly? “I haven’t started to fly yet,” she says. “I’m not afraid of heights, which is a good thing … I’ve heard that it’s a bit of a tricky thing, so I’m hoping I can pick it up pretty quickly. “But I think it’s one of those opportunities that not a lot of people get. Not a lot of people get to fly around onstage in a Peter Pan costume.” Drayton Entertainment’s Peter Pan: a Pantomime runs November 20 to December 22 at the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge. Tickets are $20-$40, and can be purchased at www. draytonentertainment. com, or by calling 1-855372-9866.
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308A or 308R Sheet Metal Installer Tri-Mech Inc. is a mechanical company specializing in Gas Fitting, Hydronic Heating, Geothermal, Furnaces, Air Conditioning and High Pressure Cleaning Systems. We service Agricultural, light commercial and residential systems. Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and have good customer relation skills. Applicants are invited to submit a letter of application or resume by fax to 519-638-3342, or by email to jobs@trimech.ca
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Experienced HVAC Installer Tri-Mech Inc. is a mechanical company specializing in Gas Fitting, Hydronic Heating, Geothermal, Furnaces, Air Conditioning and High Pressure Cleaning Systems. We service Agricultural, light commercial and residential systems. Applicants must hold a minimum G2 license, be able to work with minimal supervision, have good customer relation skills, and be willing to be on-call for emergency service on a rotating schedule with other team members. Applicants are invited to submit a letter of application or resume by fax to 519-638-3342, or by email to jobs@trimech.ca
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FOR SALE BURGUNDY GENUINE LEATHER love seat and pewter TV stand with glass shelving for sale. Both in excellent condition. Call 519664-3348 for details. FREE FACIAL & Makeover with all new colours for the holiday season. For Aloette Cosmetics. Call Kristine at 519-669-8409, kstumfp@live.ca to book before Dec. 1st.
AZ DRIVER PART-TIME
PFI Inc. requires a part-time driver to assist in delivering feed to farms within 70 miles of Elmira. This position is approx. 25 hrs per week most afternoons. Must be flexible to work weekends when required. Possess a valid AZ license with a clean driver abstract. Pneumatic unloading experience would be a definite asset.
MILL OPERATOR FULL-TIME PFI Inc. requires a self-motivated individual for a full-time position making livestock feed. This position includes mixing and pelleting of feed with accurate record keeping. Some experience would be an asset but willing to train. Must be flexible for shift work, with some overtime and weekends if required. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.
CHRISTMAS AT WINROE GARDENS Fruit Cakes, Dark - light, Minced meat pies (real mince), Tourtiére, Meat pies, Fruit pies, Butter Tarts, Cookies, Gingerbread, Shortbread, Sugar Cookies, Rum balls, Peanut Butter Balls, Almond Crescents, Coffee waffers, Peanut Butter Logs, Raspberry Ribbons, Buttery Chipit cups.
TRAINING & LESSONS
HUGE PRE HOLIDAY Savings on Aloette Skin Care for men & women. Gift baskets available. Contact Kristine 519-669-8409, kstumpf@ live.ca to order. MK MARTIN METEOR SnowBlowers 68” 60” 54” adn 46” from $1895.00. G/A Machinery Sales, 519-656-3098, 800-827-2153. OVEN READY, GOVERNMENT Inspected Meat Birds for sale. $2.60/lb. Call 519-656-2219.
Forward resumé to: PFI Inc. 1580 Listowel Rd., Elmira, ON N3B 2Z3 Fax: 519-669-4363 Email:
Strawberries, Melting moments, Date pinwheel, Citrus Cookies, Squares, Carmel toffee, Midnight mint, Date, Raspberry layer, Neopolitin, O Henry etc. Turkeys, chicken whole or breasts, drumsticks, wings, Cornish Hens, Rabbit, King Squab, soup chickens. Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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FOR SALE PRONOVOST PUMA 94 SnowBlower 94”wide 34” cutting Height 24” dia Fan, 11” drum depth. Hydra motor rotate, Hydra cly deflector. Price $5500.00 or Best Offer. G/A Machinery Sales 519-6563098, 800-827-2153.
AUCTIONS AUCTION SALE OF Riding lawn mower, tools, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd., 2 miles south of Wellesley for Leonard & Pearl Heintz, Atwood & additions, on Saturday, November 16th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451. SAT. NOV 16 at 10:00 AM -Clearing auction sale of property; riding lawnmower; snow blower; lawn and garden equipment; household effects; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 1076 Huron St. (west side) in New Hamburg for Delford Kropf. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
AUCTIONS WED. NOV 27 at 10:00 AM -Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; tools; house effects; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Kitchener area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com WED. DEC 4 at 5:00 PM Auction sale of approx. 300 toys including tractors; machinery; precision; tractor trailers; cars; banks; farm literature; and other toys to be held at the St. Jacobs Community Centre in St. Jacobs for an area collector. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
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MOOREFIELD - ONE bedroom apartment, furnished, laundry facilities, parking, electric heat, cable TV, no pets, adult building. References required. $695.00 inclusive. First & last. 519638-3013.
Consisting of Household Contents- Manufacturing & Hydraulic Equipment, Tools Etc. LOCATION: Kurtz Auctions New Location: 7041 hwy #7 West, 1 km west of Guelph Auto Mall, Just before County Rd #32 FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & SCOOTER
2dr FF Fridge - Maytag 30” Electric Stove – 9 pc Dark Oak Dining Suite c/w Table 6 chairs Buffet & Hutch – Mah Corner Glass curio cabinet – Walnut coffee & end tables – Sofa Chair – Ultramatic Bed – Modern bed Suite – Variety of Occasional Chairs – Mobility Scooter –good selection of workshop Tools & Equipment to numerous to list.
REAL ESTATE FARM FOR SALE in Alma area. 127 acres (110 workable). Large barn (stores 200 cattle and 250 goats and offspring). Double swing parlour, 1100 milk tank. Two joined dwelling houses. 519-895-6180 or 519-846-0039.
MANUFACTURING & HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
• 1 Wainbee Hydraulic Motor Pack 7.5hp- 3000pst pump c/w Heat exchanger & 50 gal oil reservoir. • 1 Wainbee Hydraulic motor pack 20 hp – 3500 psi pump c/w heat exchanger 50 + gallon oil reservoir . • 1 Wainbee Hydraulic motor pack 5hp – 300 psi 5 gal Oil reservoir • All above 550 3 phase power
COMING EVENTS
• 2 Commercial banding machines by Kemex packaging systems c/w rolls of banding & feeder table 110v single phase
CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND Gift Sale. Sunday, November 17th 11-3 p.m. at Lions Hall, 40 South st. W. Elmira. Over 40 vendors with all your gift giving needs! Get your Christmas shopping done early! Door prizes/Free Admission.
• 1 Hydraulic Brook Hansen high efficiency power pack 10hp hydraulic system 3phase • 1 smaller transfer pump c/w remote control switches • 1 smaller hydraulic power pack • Approx 30 Hydraulic cylinders 1-1.5” rams 2way action – small Hydraulic pumps
NOTE: The Sheard’s retired to a retirement village therefore have no room for all their nice clean quality furnishings. The Stick Manufacturer closed & has no use for the balance of their equipment which was all being used to closing date. This Auction will consist of many items not mentioned. GOOD LUNCH BOOTH on site
GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE UNTIL November 23. Picnic table, lawn chairs, wheel barrow, sofabed, lawn mower, many dishes and housewares, stereo, 5pc bedroom set, records, tools, garden tools, wooden chairs, ladders, patio table, Santa Claus suit and much more. Call 519-8848744 or drop by 26 Austin Drive, Waterloo.
Viewing: FRIDAY 1-5pm or 9am sale day Any announcements day of sale take precedence over ads. Proprietors & Auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Township of Wellesley
Public Notice
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. Township Council Chambers - 24 Church Street West, Elmira Regarding 855384 Ontario Limited Zone Change 9/2013 and Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T- 13702
OPEN HOUSE Wellesley Multi-Use Sports Pad • When: Wednesday, November 27/2013, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Take Notice that in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, the Township of Woolwich has received a complete application for the above noted proposed Zoning By-law amendment as detailed below. Please be advised that Notice of a Complete Application does not indicate whether the municipality is in support of, or in opposition to the proposal. That determination will be made at a later date. The Township of Woolwich will hold a Public Meeting, under Sections 34 and 51 of the Planning Act, to consider the following Zone Change and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications. No decisions will be made at this meeting; its purpose is to provide additional information to the public and agencies and to receive comments and information from them. Any persons may attend the public meeting and make written and / or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed application. The Township has received a Zone Change application and Draft Plan of Subdivision submission from Sunset Hills Estate / GSP Group on behalf of 855384 Ontario Limited for the property located at 31 Homestead Drive, immediately west of the existing residential homes on Homestead Drive and Zingervilla Place, in Maryhill. The subject lands comprise 33 hectares, of which 11.8 hectares is within the Urban Area of the Maryhill Settlement and is zoned Settlement Residential (R-1). The remaining 21.2 hectares, north of the Maryhill Settlement, is designated Rural Land Use and is zoned Agricultural. The entire property is currently vacant (see Map 1).
• Where: Wellesley Community Centre. 1000 Maple Leaf St. • What: The Council of the Township of Wellesley is requesting comments regarding the proposed multi-use sports pad located at the Wellesley Community Centre. The purpose of the open house is to provide the history of the location, construction, and the allocation of space. Comment sheets will be available. Contact Brad Voisin, Director of Facilities for further information. 519-699-3944 bvoisin@wellesley.ca
The Corporation of the Township of Wellesley 4639 Lobsinger Line, R. R. # 1 St. Clements, Ontario N0B 2M0 Telephone: 519-699-4611 Fax: 519-699-4540 LOCATED AT CROSSHILL, ONTARIO
PUBLIC NOTICE
Sunset Hills Estates is proposing the following changes to the Zoning By-law to facilitate their development: • to rezone a 1.74 hectare block within the Urban Area designation from Settlement Residential (R-1) to Open Space (O-2) to recognize and protect the existing wetland area and related buffer; • to rezone a 0.61 hectare block within the Urban Area designation from R-1 to Open Space (O-1) to recognize a neighbourhood park; and • to include a site-specific provision on the balance of the 21.2 hectare Agriculturally zoned / Rural designated lands outside the Maryhill Settlement to recognize a farm parcel that is less than 40 hectares in area. The remaining lands within the Urban Area designation will continue to be zoned R-1.
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If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, if one is held, or make written submissions to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo before the proposed plan of subdivision is approved or refused, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. CH ST
Individuals are requested to submit a written outline of any oral submissions made at the Public Meeting to the Township Clerk. NOTIFICATION: If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in respect of this proposed plan of subdivision you must make a written request to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Attn: Sylvia Rafalski-Misch, Planning, Housing and Community Services, 150 Frederick Street, 8th Floor, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3 Zoning Amendment If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Council of the Township of Woolwich in respect of the proposed zoning by-laws does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Township of Woolwich before the proposed zoning by-law amendments are passed: a) the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Woolwich to the Ontario Municipal Board; and b) the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. NOTIFICATION: If you wish to be notified of additional Township public meetings or Township staff reports regarding these applications you must make a written request to Engineering and Planning Services at the Township of Woolwich at the address shown at the top of this page. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can express your concerns/comments about the proposed change in writing to the Township of Woolwich. Any comments received on or before December 3, 2013 (Note that this date is before the public meeting) will be included in a report prepared by Engineering and Planning Services and presented at the Public Meeting. Any comments received after the Public Meeting, but prior to Council making a decision on the applications, will also be considered. The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 519-669-6005 or 519-664-2613 ext. 6005. MORE INFORMATION: The public may view planning documents and background material relating to this application at the Township of Woolwich, Engineering and Planning Services Department between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on the Township website at www.woolwich.ca. Questions or written submissions may be directed to: Township of Woolwich Engineering and Planning Services Department Box 158 - 24 Church Street West - Elmira, Ontario - N3B 2Z6 Dated at the Township of Woolwich this 16th day of November, 2013
Notice of Public CentreBUDGET PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS ONInformation THE 2014 REGIONAL PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO Public Input meetings are scheduled to gather input on the SIGN BY-LAW 2014 Regional Budget. The meetings will be held on:
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Date: November RegionalWednesday, By-law respecting signs20, on2013 Regional roads. The proposed Sign By-law addresses Time: 6:00 p.m.cial signs on Regional roads including election signs, business accessory all types of unoffi Date: Wednesday, 11, 2013 signs, farm accessoryDecember signs, mailbox accessory signs, open house signs and poster signs. Time: 6:00 p.m. The proposed Sign By-law establishes requirements for unofficial signs including: • Location and placement;
Place: Regional Council Chamber • Size, shape, construction and content; 150 Frederick Street, 2ndof Floor, • Impacts to the function theKitchener road;
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If you are interested • Sign removal.in Regional services you may wish to attend. Staff budget are alsoapproval proposing amendment to the Region’s Tourism and Essential Services Final for an water and wastewater user rates is scheduled for Wednesday, Signing Policy to allow tourism signage on Regional roads for activities. December 11, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. and final budget approval foragri-toursim all other Regional services isWhen: scheduled for Wednesday, January 2014 3:00- p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008,15, drop inat4:00 8:00 p.m. Place:
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Notice of these meetings isStreet, being given in accordance with the Municipal Act as amended 150 Frederick Kitchener and the Region’s Notice Policy.
This public information centre is being held for the purpose of providing information and receiving comments from for the more public.information A copy of the is available review in Please visit our website ondraft the By-law Regional Budget: for http://www. the Clerk’s Offi ce, Region of Waterloo, 2nd fl oor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener or the regionofwaterloo.ca/regionalgovernment/budget.asp or pick up a budget packageonafter Region’s website at: at the Council & Administrative Services Office, 150 Frederick Street, November 15, 2013
2nd Floor, Kitchener. To speak to a Finance Department staff person regarding theNotices budget, www.region.waterloo.on.ca - tab Newsroom, tab Public please call Cheryl Braan at 519-575-4705 or email CBraan@regionofwaterloo.ca. If you have questions concerning the By-law, please contact Nancy Button, Manager, Transportation Engineering at 519-575-4520 or by email at You are welcome to attend any of the scheduled budget meetings or the Council meetings. bnancy@region.waterloo.on.ca For a copy of the budget schedule please visit our website, as above. You will only be If you require accessible to participate this meeting, contact the allowed to register as a services delegation at the two inpublic meetingsplease on November 20thabove and noted person by 2013. Tuesday, Junecall 10, the 2008. December 11th, Please Council & Administrative Services Office, 519-5754420 to register to speak atreceived the public 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18th All comments and information from meetings individuals,by stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this (for theareNovember 20thtomeeting) and Monday, December (for theUnder December 11th project being collected assist the Region of Waterloo in making9th a decision. the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be meeting). included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this
should be referred to the person indicated above. Ifinformation you require accessible services to participate in these meetings, please contact the Council Nancy Button Services office by the Friday prior to the meeting. and Administrative
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TIRE Complete Collision Service
WHERE TIRES
THOMPSON’S
Auto Tech Inc.
ARE A
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519.669.8330
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35 Howard Ave., Elmira
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519.669.8917
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519-669-4400 30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA www.thompsonsauto.ca
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33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
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Sew Special Custom Sewing for Your Home
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Elmira
18 Kingfisher Dr., Elmira
HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
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General Construction | 12 Years Experience
WINDOWS & DOORS
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Call Lawrence Metzger
(226) 789-7301
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OUTDOOR SERVICES
KENJI ORITA
Specializing in Paint & Wall coverings
27 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
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Since
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OUTDOOR SERVICES
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OFFERING A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO RECLAIM UNUSED LAND
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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
Make Your Next Home Your Dream Home! NEW PRICE
D L SO $424,500
$595,000 OLD WORLD CHARM WITH A MODERN TOUCH
Elmira - This Unique Elmira home is fully restored and updated. Gardens featuring: Court yard, peaceful sitting areas, waterfall and pond, walkways of stone and brick, stunning landscaping throughout. Expect the unexpected in this beautiful century home. Kitchen with island and the conservatory bring a modern touch to the old world charm of the fabulous home. MLS 1334983 Call Alli or Paul direct.
QUIET COURT
Elmira - Fantastic family home in mature area in Birdland. Situated on large treed lot. Main floor living room and family room equipped with wood fireplace and walk out to deck. 3 bedrooms, basement office and finished recroom! This home has room for any family to grow. MLS 1344355. Call Alli or Paul direct.
$500.00 DONATION will be made with every home bought or sold by Paul or Alli in Woolwich.
Paul Martin
Alli Bauman
CALL DIRECT
CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
519-503-9533 www.homeswithpaul.ca
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
519-577-6248
www.elmiraandareahomes.com
$384,900
BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Elmira - Searching for that perfect family home in a great neighbourhood? This is it! Situated on lg beautifully landscaped pie shaped lot w/mature trees. Complete w/LR, very lg FR addition & RR. This spacious home has rm for you to grow. Updates incl: Newer flooring throughout MF, New roof 2009, All windows in original house have been replaced. MLS 1337564. Call Alli or Paul Direct.
$314,900
Home Evaluation!
COMPLETELY RENOVATED KITCHEN
Elmira – As soon as you walk in the door you will see for yourself a mix of modern & classics. From French door walkout to side deck to concrete countertops this home has been renovated extensively! Convenient mudrm off garage & completely renovated & updated kit. Open concept MF w/LR, Sep DR & kit. Partly fin’d basement w/RR. MLS 1341452 Call Alli or Paul direct.
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
$199,900
WELL MAINTAINED
Drayton - This well maintained home is equipped with separate garage and/or workshop. Spacious eat in kitchen with sliders to deck featuring a hot tub over looking back yard. Convenient main floor laundry and Mudroom off kitchen. Zoned C1. MLS 1337694. Call Alli or Paul Direct.
$349,000
LOCATED ON PARTIALLY WOODED LOT
Harriston - This beautiful open concept cathedral ceiling bungalow is ideal for family to visit & boasts a partially wooded lot nestled in a small community only 2 min from Harriston. Main floor master bedrm is complete with ensuite. The basement is equipped with a finished recroom, & additional bedrm and bathrm are framed & waiting to be finished to your taste. Come and see this BEAUTY! MLS 1334961 Call Paul or Alli direct.
$339,900
BUNGALOW
Waterloo - This well cared for bungalow with detached garage is close to expressway, walking trail, schools, transit and amenities. Enjoy the bright gourmet style kitchen with skylight and French door walkout to patio, perfect for having a backyard bbq. Or when the weather gets cold bring it inside to the roomy separate dining room. Enjoy the finished basement with 3pc bathroom and recroom featuring gas fireplace. MLS 1341566 Call Alli or Paul direct.
$424,000
2400 SQFT HOME
Linwood - Located beside farmland at the Edge of Linwood this 2400sqft home is the great spot for you and your family. The large kitchen overlooks the sunken in living room with gas fireplace. Walk out to large deck overlooking yard and green space. Convenient Side and garage entrance to mudroom/main floor laundry. The Separate dining room is overlooking sunken living room. A great entertaining spot for dinner parties or family gatherings. The sprawling basement is equipped with large hobby room and Huge 24ft x 22ft workshop with access to garage. MLS 1334761 Call Alli or Paul Direct.
3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-5426
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100 YEARS
49+ YEARS
SINCE 1913
We support Woolwich Community Services through
of combined service to HELP you!
Elmira Real Estate Services Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage
90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 4, Elmira N3B 3L4
519-669-3192
Elmira@royallepage.ca
FREE
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HOME EVALUATION
R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD.
519-669-2772 www.thurrealestate.com
Shanna Rozema Broker /Owner
“Helping you is what we do”
NEW PRICE! $369,900 Paradigm presents this uniquely designed 4
level backsplit, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, custom maple kitchen w/4 stainless appl., hardwood & ceramic flrs, fam rm. w/gas FP, walk-up to rear yard, ensuite. MLS
Office:
Monique Roes
Sales Representative / Owner
150 Brookmead Street, Elmira
45 Arthur St. S., Elmira
$289,900
Broker of Record / Owner
OPEN HOUSE | Sat & Sun 2-4 pm
Call for details: 519-503-2753
BROKERAGE
Bonnie Brubacher
BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record, MVA Residential Res: 519.669.1068
JULIE HECKENDORN
Broker Res: 519.669.8629
$469,900
QUIET CRESCENT - FOUR bdrm. home with 3 updated baths (3pc. ensuite), main flr. family rm. w/fireplace & w/o to a HUGE 2 tiered deck with 8 person hot tub. Fenced yard. Open concept kit./D.A. to fam. rm. Formal D.R. and liv. rm. This home is carpet-free & tastefully decorated. Extra-long dble. driveway & dble. garage w/newer door. MLS.
$419,900
HAWKESVILLLE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – Operate your own business & live in the spacious, well maintained, 3 bedroom dwelling. Presently a catering business (seats 54) but this property has endless opportunities! 1400 sq.ft. of commercial space. Single garage + lots of parking. MLS.
large 4 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow, newly renovated basement, Geo Thermo heating/cooling, detached heated shop, dbl garage, ample parking. MLS
STARTING AT $349,900
Sales Rep. Cell: 519.505.0627
SOLD
shop or garage on this wide lot, beautiful updates throughout, gorgeous natural hardwood, ceramic, maple kit, large front living rm., finished basement. MLS
BACKS ONTO FARMLAND $399,900 HESSON WOW! This is an amazing property,
DRAYTON RIDGE EXECUTIVE TOWNS
TRACEY WILLIAMS
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! Central location – close to schools, downtown & WMC. Spacious LR/DR. Eat-in kitchen. Main floor washroom. 3 good sized bedrooms. Newer furnace. Metal roof. Lots of potential in unfinished basement. Single garage. MLS REDUCED.
LARGE YARD $329,000 ELMIRA Room to build! Great space for
PARADIGM PRESENTS… $353,550 ELMIRA Bungalow semi in park setting! W/out basement & main floor! Custom kit, hrwd & ceramic flrs, main floor master w/ensuite. Still time to pick your colours. EXCLUSIVE
$9.00 /SQ.FT
PRE-SELLING!
Exclusive ... Paradigm Elmira Homes presents ...
in the village of Drayton. Beautifully appointed 1286-2046 sq ft, with loft options. Open concept- oversized double garage.
Visit our model home in ELMIRA 150 Brookmead Street. Sat & Sun 2 - 4pm or call for details.
2550 SQ.FT OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE IN GROWNING SOUTH END OF ELMIRA!
Two storey 7 year old attractive building with parking, plenty of natural lighting, neutrally decorated, private offices, front desk area, waiting area, board rooms, kitchenette, 2 bathrooms. MLS
Call for your FREE Market Evaluation. EDSS DRAMA STUDENTS READY FOR A NIGHT AT THE WAX MUSEUM
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® REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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Dale R. Keller Sales Representative
www.KellerSellsRealEstate.com | dale@kellersellsrealestate.com
NEW LISTING | 225 Harvard Pl. Waterloo | $165,000 2 bdrm, 2 bath newly renovated condo. 16th floor unit overlooking city and steps from shopping and transit. Covered parking.
Custom home | $449,900
Incredible | $450,000
Bungalow Numerous features found in upscale homes. MLS
Large bungalow. Impressive outside. Impressive inside. MLS
8 Plex | $525,000
For info on these or any other real estate enquiries, Call Dale
Impressive returns. Don't miss this one! MLS
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FAMILY ALBUM IN MEMORIAM
OBITUARY
Wayne Weber
Hedrich, Lindsay Nicholas “Nick�
Grace, Rick and Lynette, Ron, Janessa, Sharese, Jayden, Benton, Lucas
OBITUARY
Brown, Geneva (Thomas)
www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com DEATH NOTICE BEARINGER, HOWARD FRANKLIN | Passed away peacefully,
DEN TANDT, REMI | It is with great sadness that the family of
Remi Karel Den Tandt announces his passing on Wednesday, November 6th, 2013. Local relatives are his brother Julien (Joan), of Heidelberg. FRANZKE, OTTO | Passed away unexpectedly, at his resi-
dence, on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the age of 81. Local relatives are his son Richard (Barbara) of Wellesley.
We have lost a gentle man Who was also a gentleman.
www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com DEATH NOTICE HEATH, RUTH M.| 88 years old, died unexpectedly on Friday,
November 8, 2013 in Lebanon, NH. Local relatives are her brother John Davenport and his wife Helen of Wellesley and her sister-in-law June Davenport of St. Jacobs. LEBOLD, FRIEDA | Peacefully went home to be with her
Lord, on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Nithview Homes in New Hamburg, born in Wellesley township 91 years ago. METZGER, AARON S.| Passed away suddenly at his residence
in Elmira on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the age of 75 years. SNYDER, REVEREND AUSTIN FRANCIS | On Saturday, November
9, 2013, The Reverend Austin Francis Snyder finished his earthly journey after recently celebrating his 85th birthday.
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Christian’s memorial OBITUARY Metzger, Aaron S. Passed away suddenly at his residence in Elmira on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the age of 75 years. Aaron Metzger was the beloved husband of Wilma (Martin) Metzger. Loved fatherin-law of Kate Metzger of Elmira. Loving grandfather of Scott and Sheldon Metzger. Dear brother of Florence Frey of Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law Verna Wilson of Waterloo and Viola Martin of St. Jacobs. He was predeceased by his son Daryl (March 28, 2013) and his brother-inlaw Abner Frey (1996). Aaron was a longtime member of Hawkesville Mennonite Church, worked for many years for Weber Construction and Mooder Horticultural, and in his retirement continued to enjoy woodworking and gardening. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment will take place in Hawkesville Cemetery on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at Hawkesville Mennonite Church at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee and would be appreciated by the family.
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with family at his side, on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, at the age of 91. Local relatives are his daughter Karen (Willard) Martin of Elmira.
It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce Nick has completed his journey in this life. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 8, 2013 in his 60th year. Adored husband and greatest love, best friend and partner of Sally (Scherrer) of Elmira, for 35 years. Beloved father of Michael Hedrich and his wife Janet, Janessa Schott (Hedrich) and her husband Jordan. Survived by James and Gertrude Scherrer, John and Patricia Scherrer, Lou and Philip McKee, Nancy and Bruce Hipkiss and sister Linda Hedrich. Nick will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews and their loved ones. Predeceased by father Claire, mother Marjorie and brother Larry Hedrich. A lifelong partner and forever friend, devoted father, avid learner, brilliant handyman, with intellectual wit. Nick was a community volunteer in many areas including the Elmira Sugar Kings (’97 Sutherland Cup vice-president) and minor sports. A graduate of the Ivey Business School of Western University with an Executive Masters. Nick enjoyed spending time relaxing on the deck, reading or watching the sunset at his oasis, the cottage, with his wife and best friend Sally, at his side. Special thanks for the passion and support from Nick’s health care team while he received treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Stevens and his support staff, all of the 6th floor doctors, nurses and staff at the Grand River Cancer Centre. Also to Dr. Keleher and the palliative care team. Thank you for the outpouring of support from friends and family. At Nick’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, was held on Monday, November 11, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A memorial mass to remember and honour Nick’s life was held at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church, 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira, on Tuesday, November 12, at 10:30am. A reception followed at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made in Nick’s memory to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or the Lymphoma Society of Canada.
On Wed, Nov 13 peacefully at GRH, in his 89th year. Christian was loving husband to Valentina(Wally) Maier (nee Lemke), devoted father of Jacob, David (Anne), Daniel and Gord (Connie), and adoring Opa to Clare, Sam, Isaac, Breanna, Quinn and Nathan. He’ll be missed by his brother Alex and sisters Mary and Hilda. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at GRH Cancer Centre and Stroke ward. Visitation will be at Henry Walser Funeral Home in Kitchener Friday (15th) from 2-5pm and 7-9pm. We’ll be celebrating his life Saturday (16th) at 11am at the Henry Walser Chapel followed by a reception.
CROSSWORD PUZZLER
Peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Leisureworld Care Centre, Elmira at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Murray Brown (1987). Devoted mother of Marnie (Bill) Doolittle, Brian (Judy), Bruce (Rose), Linda (Harry) Liese, Robert (Irene), Beth (Brian) Beatty, the late Blair (Diane), Brenda (Gary) Cooper, Brent, Barbara (Alex) Lee, and Bradley (Natalie). Lovingly remembered by her 25 grandchildren and 28 greatgrandchildren. Also survived by sisters Vivian (George) Morgan, Margaret (Robert) MacDonald, brother-in-law Norm Clement, sister-in-law Eileen Thomas, and by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Blanche and John Morris Thomas, sister Florence (Cliff) Batty, brother Bill Thomas, sister-in-law Beth Clement, and brother-in-law Grant (Kay) Brown. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, Elmira on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. In her memory, donations to the Alzheimer Society or Trinity United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to all the staff at Leisureworld, Robin’s Grove for their care and compassion.
OBITUARY
MAIER, Christian
May 1, 1948 - November 19, 2008
There is a bond death cannot sever Love and remembrance last forever Till we meet again
OBITUARY
Schaefer, Betty Peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at K.W. Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Betty (Bassant) Schaefer in her 86th year of Elmira, was the beloved wife of the late Gerry Schaefer (1994). Loving and devoted mother of Gary and Jocelyn of Elmira, Rick and Doris of Hanover, David and Jeanette, Susan and Earl Gingrich all of Elmira. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. Sister of Mavis and Lyle Chalmers of Leamington. Predeceased by her parents Florence and Thomas Bassant, daughter-in-law Barbara, and two brothers Bert and Cliff Bassant. At Betty’s request cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Betty’s life and faith will be held at Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira on Thursday, November 14th at 1 p.m. In Betty’s memory, donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Gale Presbyterian Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to 6th floor oncology of Grand River Hospital for the wonderful care and concern shown to our mom and grandma.
www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com OBITUARY Bauman, Mr. Bruce Died peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short stay. Bruce Bauman of Elmira, formerly of RR 1, West Montrose at the age of 82 years. Bruce was the beloved husband of the late Elma (Martin) Bauman (May 27, 1988). Dear father of Grace and Laverne Brubacher RR 1, Ariss, Sharon and Paul Martin RR 2, Elora, Shirley and Aden Bowman RR 1, Utterson (Huntsville), Dennis and Lisa Bauman West Montrose, Lorie and Carl Bauman RR 4, Harriston, Janet and Willard Bowman RR 3, Listowel. Lovingly remembered by his 35 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Brother of Gordon and Erma Bauman of Tavistock, Robert and Annie Bauman of Floradale, Violet Bearinger of Elmira, and Leonard and Clara Bauman of Gowanstown. Predeceased by his parents Milton and Susanna Bauman, and by his 2 grandchildren Byron Martin and Maria Bauman. Friends may call at Crystal View Mennonite Church, 2167 Floradale Road, Floradale on Thursday November 14, 2013 from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Montrose Mennonite Cemetery. A special thank you to all the staff at Chateau Gardens Assisted Living for their compassionate care and to the 5th floor doctors and staff at St. Mary’s Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.
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There’s the will, so they find a way Elmira’s Frank Austin marks first anniversary of the Expressive Café, which helps fellow stroke survivors WILL SLOAN It has been one year since Frank Austin cofounded the Expressive Café in Elmira with speech therapist Michele Anderson. As he prepared for its anniversary celebration November 14, Austin, a stroke victim who suffers from aphasia, said he saw the organization as an opportunity to help other stroke survivors reintegrate in the community. Looking back over recent months, he has seen his 25 registered members make great strides. “One gentleman approached me who said, ‘Frank… this is the first time in two years that I’ve heard my wife’s voice,’” said Austin. “I’ve seen one person recently … he’s gotten confidence on his stroke and aphasia, he’s put more effort to his therapy – he walked out of a wheelchair for the first time less than a month ago. “Other people over the past year, you’re seeing them get better with their speech, getting more confidence. … The proof is seeing them.” It was 2008 when Frank Austin suffered a stroke, and while he quickly regained mobility, he still faces lingering difficulties. Aphasia, which is typically caused by a stroke, concussion, or other head trauma, affects the brain’s ability to express and process language. While Austin’s dis-
order may pass unnoticed in casual conversation, he’s far from cured. “I’m getting stronger – nowhere any close to where I’d like to be, let’s put it that way,” he said. “I’m a little more confident on trying to write more, and not relying on voice recognition, because I can’t write. Numbers are toast – I’m told I will elude them for the rest of my life, but you never know, something may click.” Key to his recovery has been keeping himself engaged and active. “When I go for a walk, I recite the alphabet aloud. I’m having a good day if I’ve done it by the eleventh time. It’s not that I don’t know what it is, but the brain was compromised in such a way that I can’t formulate it with words. “I’m always researching, reading out loud, and I have a seven-year-old ... I don’t know who uses the batteries more, him or me!” He also lives his life by certain routines. “The routine is developing our group, trying to research, maybe doing emails, and interacting with other people. The more I can converse with people, the better for me.” The Expressive Café was launched September 2012 to provide an environment for stroke survivors to converse and socialize with the help of a speech therapist and volunteers. CAFÉ | 27
‘Tis the season for ... baking RECIPE NOTES Christmas is just around the corner. Yes, I said it. And the best thing about that time of year is all the delicious treats that are always so plentiful no matter where you go. Baking is a great way to spread Christmas cheer to those you care about because you can package these goodies up in little boxes and give them away as gifts. Another trend these days are ‘cookie exchanges’ – instead of baking a bunch of different cookies in small batches, you bake one big batch of your favourite treat and trade with others in the cookie exchange. However you plan to share your Christmas baking, just keep in mind that as long as you have a good amount of freezer space, you can freeze most Christmas treats. Freezing will keep them fresh until you are ready to share or give them away as gifts. It’s never too early to start the Christmas bake-a-thon, so dig out those Christmas CDs and schedule a date with your closest friend or your family to work to-
Frank Austin suffered a stroke in 2008, and has struggled with aphasia ever since. His Expressive Café gives fellow survivors an opportunity to take speech therapy and socialize. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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MEMORY OR LOSS OF It: Should we worry? Presented by the K-W Alzheimer Society 10:30-11:30 a.m. Health education series at the Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich St. S., Breslau. Everyone welcome! No fee. No registration. For more information call 519-664-3794.
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Still around for the time being, the phone book first appeared in 1880 WEIRD NOTES
Q. “I’m going to do a
Folidol,� desperate people would joke. But there was nothing funny about it. Though little-known in the Western world, what was this global problem?
A. During the Green Revo-
lution of the 1970s, countries like Sri Lanka turned to organic chlorines and organic phosphates as insecticides, says toxicologist Michael Eddleston of the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, as reported by Mara Hvistendahl in “Science� magazine. Crop production shot up. Unfortunately, so did sui-
cides: An estimated third of the world’s suicides -- especially in rural Asia -- involve ingesting such biochemicals. “In Asia, people don’t have guns, they have pesticides.� Some countries have responded by banning use of certain pesticides, with rather dramatic results. By one report, hospital admissions fell by 50% between 1995 and 2005. Also, authorities developed a “lockbox� to store the chemicals more safely, with researchers distributing lockboxes in dozens of randomly selected villages in 2011. Yet there is no “magical fix� for the problem, said one advisor. Counseling services and social norms need to be addressed as well. As University of Copenhagen environmental health
biologist Flemming Konradsen summed it up: This more holistic approach “could possibly impact on environmental food contamination, occupational and suicide poisonings, plus the development of resistance in disease vectors -- all in one fell swoop.� Q. Among life’s “oodles of oddities,� how about this one: When did the first telephone exchange open up in London, England, and who was listed in the first telephone directory there?
A. Make that 1879, with
the first book the next year containing four pages and 248 names, the first people to take the plunge into a newly linked-up world, says Molly Oldfield in “The Secret Museum: Some Treasures
Are Too Precious to Display.� One illustrious name was Alexander Bell and Co., who, when he invented his prototype phone, suggested people answer with “Ahoy, hoy.� Other notables included in early “Yellow Pages� directories were Bram Stoker, author of “Dracula,� at Victoria 1436; Sigmund Freud; Virginia Woolf; and Ian Fleming, who might be writing tales of James Bond when you dialed up Tate 2300. Harry Houdini, who listed himself as “Handcuff King,� took the number Gerrard 1312 in 1916. Buckingham Palace had four lines by then, at Victoria 1436. The royal residence upped its number of lines quickly, discovering -- as did everybody -- �how handy it is
to give someone a call rather than wait for a letter to arrive by post.� Q. What are a few of the classic air pressure problems facing passengers on a commercial airliner?
A. The air pressure in the
cabin is maintained mechanically but is less than the air pressure on the ground. So as the plane climbs, air or other gas in flexible containers of cream, juice, salad dressing can expand and blow the contents into your lap (“comic relief on a tedious flight�), says Jearl Walker in “The Flying Circus of Physics.� “A seasoned traveller knows to open the seal slowly and with the opening facing away.� Also, ear discomfort caused by air pressure building in the middle ear can be
avoided by yawning or swallowing, thus opening up the Eustachian tubes. When the plane descends, once again “yawning or swallowing may open up the tubes to allow air pressure in the inner ear to increase to ground-level value.� In the plane’s luggage area, which is usually not pressurized, bottles or seemingly strong beverage cans can burst open if they are packed in a suitcase. “A similar problem can occur if a deceased person is shipped in the luggage area -- the coffin must be tightly secured to keep it closed.�
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you “Strange But True.� Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com.
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50. Carried on 52. Elephant’s weight, maybe 53. ___ Today 55. Paper folding 57. “Gimme ___!� (start of an Iowa State cheer) 58. Store convenience, for short 59. Crude dude 60. Catch a glimpse of 63. In the living organism 65. Type of oyster sauce 67. Boston college 69. Capital city of Poland 70. 30-day mo. 72. ___ power 73. “___ alive!� 74. Hi-___ 75. A Muse 77. A soft lightweight fabric 82. Victorian, for one 83. English poet, stabbed to death in a tavern brawl 85. Catch, in a way 86. Afflict 87. Hurried 88. Ground cover
DOWN 1. J.F.K. overseer 2. Branch 3. Meal 4. Where books are sold 5. To the same degree 6. Gawk 7. Spanish for Mrs. 8. Break 9. Slang for mother 10. Expressing a rate 11. Person who studies minerals 12. Transparent gem 13. Associate in Nursing 14. Savoury jelly 15. Hush 17. Well-founded 19. Introduces an alternative 25. Come together 26. Drunk, in slang 28. Grassland 29. Always, in verse 31. Matter of debate 34. Forebear 36. The “U� in UHF 44. N.Y. neighbor
45. Worldwide 46. Debonair 48. Robbed the rich to help the poor 49. Hot drink 51. An independent ruler 52. Clavell’s “___-Pan� 54. Morning 56. Maturation 61. “Harper Valley ___� 62. Churchyard tree in “Romeo and Juliet� 64. To be 65. Spot 66. Some speech sounds 68. Animal catcher 70. Length x width, for a rectangle 71. “Frasier� actress Gilpin 73. Decorated, as a cake 75. Dash lengths 76. 50 Cent piece 78. ___-tzu 79. “Acid� 80. Equals 81. Therefore 84. Plural of “I�
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Preheat oven to 350F; Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; Beat egg whites to medium peak forms and set aside; Combine coconut, flour, sugar, vanilla extract and salt mix together, then fold in eggs whites;
Wet your hands, roll a spoonful of coconut mixture between the palms to golf ball-sized cookies and place on baking sheet; Bake cookies until slightly golden brown and toasted, about 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool; You can garnish with a melted chocolate grizzle if you like.
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars 1 cup butter, melted 1-1/2 cups icing sugar 2 cups graham crumbs 1 cup peanut butter 1-1/2 cups chocolate, semisweet or dark
3 tsp peanut butter 2 butterfingers, crushed, as garnish
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together butter, graham crumbs, icing sugar and 1 cup peanut butter until blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan; Over a double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate chips with the remainder of the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the mixture over the prepared crust and sprinkle butter finger garnish on top and refrigerate for at least an hour; Cut into desired pieces.
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It’s easy to become isolated after suffering a debilitating neurological attack; in the way that groups like the Expressive Café can provide a venue for communication – one of the most basic elements of the human experience – they can become a lifeline. “Most [stroke survivors] are at home,” said Austin. “They have their stroke, aphasia, they’re not doing anything, and…” He mimes clicking the TV remote. “Now they’re getting out. It’s about a quality of life, not just existing. It’s hard even for me, and if it’s hard for me, imagine for some-
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during the week.” In the future, Austin hopes to expand the scope of the group to incorporate partnerships in KitchenerWaterloo. For the recovering stroke victims, he believes that organizations like the Expressive Café can be life-changing. “I see it in their eyes, let’s put it that way. And for me, it’s been therapy. It still is.” The Expressive Café meets Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. To register, contact expressive.cafe@ rogers.com, or call 519-7295221 on Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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FINANCING† FOR 36 MONTHS
AVA I L A B L E F E AT U R E S
TECHNOLOGY
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• EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY – UP TO 59 MPG HWY (4.8 L/100 KM ¤) • POWERFUL, FUEL-EFFICIENT 2.0 L 160 HP TIGERSHARK TM ENGINE
8.4-INCH TOUCH-SCREEN DISPLAY 7-INCH RECONFIGURABLE TFT DISPLAY
10 AIR BAGS, 4-WHEEL ABS DISC BRAKES ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
+Your local retailer may charge additional fees for administration/pre-delivery that can range from $0 to $1,098 and anti-theft/safety products that can range from $0 to $1,298. Charges may vary by retailer.
REAL DEALS. REAL TIME.
Just go to www.dodgeoffers.ca to easily find special offers, incentives and current inventory from your nearest retailer.❖ ¤Based on 2013 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption estimates. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. See retailer for additional EnerGuide details. 2013 Dodge Journey 2.4 L with 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 MPG) and City: 11.2 L/100 km (25 MPG). 2013 Dodge Dart AERO – Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.3 L/100 km (39 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: €, ◊, •, †, ♦, § The All Out Clearout Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after November 1, 2013. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,595 – $1,695), air tax (if applicable), tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. €$4,125 in Total Discounts are available on the new 2013 Dodge Journey R/T model and consist of $2,000 Consumer Cash Discount, $1,000 Bonus Cash and $2,125 in Ultimate Journey Package Savings. See your retailer for complete details. ◊Ultimate Journey Package Discounts available at participating retailers on the purchase/lease of a new 2013 Dodge Journey R/T with Ultimate Journey Package (JCES49 28X with AGV, AV1, AS4, GWG). Discount consists of $1,125 in no-cost options that will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. •$16,995 Purchase Price applies to the new 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) only. †0% purchase financing for up to 36 months available on new 2013 Jeep Compass, Patriot, Dodge Dart, FIAT 500 and 2014 FIAT 500L models to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. See your retailer for complete details. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,995, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $217.88 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $16,995. ♦4.99% lease financing of up to 60 months available on approved credit through WS Leasing Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Westminster Savings Credit Union) to qualified customers on applicable new 2012, 2013 and 2014 models at participating retailers in Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may lease for less. See your retailer for complete details. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,575 leased at 4.99% over 60 months with $2,849 down payment, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $99 with a cost of borrowing of $2,788.60 and a total obligation of $14,604.20. 22,000 kilometre/year allowance. Charge of $0.18 per excess kilometre. Some conditions apply. §2013 Dodge Journey R/T AWD shown. Price includes Consumer Cash Discount. 2013 Dodge Dart GT shown. Price includes Consumer Cash Discount. ^Based on 2013 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. φBased on U.S. market and vehicles under $18,000 US. For more information, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. **Based on 2013 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ❖Real Deals. Real Time. Use your mobile device to build and price any model. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.