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Province promises 2015 start to construction of new Hwy. 7 SCOTT BARBER Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation finally announced a construction timeline for the oftdelayed four-lane Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph, but KitchenerConestoga MPP Michael Harris says he’ll “believe it when he sees it.” “Until we see bulldozers and dump trucks and high hoes on the highway, I think there are a lot of folks who are going to be skeptical, perhaps, as to if this thing is really happening,” he said from his office at Queen’s Park. The project he noted was promised by then-premier Dalton McGuinty in 2007, only to be postponed in 2010. Conveniently, the proposal popped back into the Liberal Party platform just in time for the 2014 general election, Harris added. “This is a much needed expansion that we have needed for decades,” Harris, the Progressive ConHWY 7 | 2
Woolwich mayor-elect Sandy Shantz shares a celebratory dance with former mayor Bill Strauss at a post-election gathering at the Elmira Curling Club Monday night.
Sandy Shantz is new Woolwich mayor Former councillor easily outdistances three other candidates to take the job; Cowan finishes last
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With rollout of flu vaccines, you’re being urged to get the shot WHITNEY NEILSON It’s time to roll up your sleeve, look away and prepare for your annual flu shot. The Ontario Medical Association and Waterloo Region Public Health are both recommending everyone get the shot in advance of the upcoming flu season. Dr. Ved Tandan, president of the Ontario Medical Association, notes the shot is free and readily available: you can get it at your doctor’s office, among other locations. “We recommend everyone get the flu shot and that’s because it’s the best defense against getting sick from the flu during flu season,” Tandan said. “We know that the flu is a potentially very serious illness and certain people can be bedridden and even die as a result of it.”
He said the flu is a highly contagious disease and it spreads very easily from contact with people who have the flu. “Particularly seniors, children, people with chronic diseases or who are immune compromised for any reason are the most susceptible to getting the flu and getting really sick from the flu,” Tandan said. “Those people should be vaccinated early. Even healthy people can be bedridden from the flu.” Tandan added that aside from people with allergies to the vaccine, they encourage everyone to get it because it creates, what they call, herd immunity. This is when the vast majority of the population is immunized against an illness, the likelihood of anyone getting sick goes down dramatically.
Evan Downey receives his flu shot at the Shoppers Drug Mart in Elmira, one of the locations offering the vaccine. “This is the time of year when the virus is most prevalent. We do this every year,” Tandan said. “It’s developed every year to treat the strains we expect to see. It takes a couple of weeks for the vaccine to become
effective so we encourage people to get it early.” The Region of Waterloo Public Health recorded its first case of influenza A in the region in late September. The recommendations
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for people with symptoms of respiratory illness are “Stay home until the symptoms begin to lessen, cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing, immediately dispose of the used tissue and
wash hands, use the “Sleeve Sneeze” -- cough or sneeze into the upper sleeve or elbow of clothing if tissues are not available, frequently wash hands with soap and warm running water or use an alcohol-based hand rub/sanitizer, and not visit persons in hospitals or retirement/long term care homes.” The vaccines were delivered across the province last week. The Woolwich Community Health Centre is offering flu shots on November 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on November 27 from 2:30-7 p.m. Shoppers Drug Mart in Elmira is administering flu shots to anyone who wants one. There is no need to make an appointment and the pharmacists will administer the shot at the pharmacy.
HWY 7: Kitchener-Conestoga MPP not prepared to believe promises until shovels in the ground FROM | COVER
servative’s transportation critic said. “Yet we have been forced to play this waiting game as governments kicked the can down the road.” Now, an MTO spokes-
person says construction of the highway, which will span from Highway 85 to the Hanlon Expressway with exits at Shirley Avenue, Bridge Street, Ebycrest Road, Shantz Station Road and Wellington Road
86, will begin in 2015. “Work to widen the Guelph Street overpass is expected to begin in the spring,” Ministry of Transportation communications coordinator Liane Fisher told The Observer. “The
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of which require expropriation,” Fisher explained. “Some of the lands required for the project are hydro and railway lands and cannot be expropriated. We have agreements with the owners of another 57 properties, and will continue to negotiate with the remaining property owners even though the ministry has expropriated the land. The Minister signed the certificate of approval for expropriation on September 8. All expropriation
plans have been registered on title and a date of possession of Jan. 23, 2015 has been established.” While he criticized the Liberal government for mismanaging the file, Harris agrees that the Highway 7 expansion is important for the Region of Waterloo. “I can assure the folks in my riding, as I have since I was first elected in 2011, this is something that I have repeatedly pressed the government on, minister after minister after minister,” Harris said. “I am going to continue to press this issue as one of our major infrastructure projects in my riding. And so the residents of KitchenerConestoga and throughout Waterloo Region can rest assured that they’ve got a guy here at Queen’s Park that is going to continue to hold the government’s feet to the fire to ensure that Highway 7 gets built.”
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Wellesley defers development charge decision to next council term WHITNEY NEILSON Development charges to build new homes are bound to increase in Wellesley Township, but by how much and when will be determined by the next council. Meeting the day after the October 27 municipal election, the current councillors opted to defer the long-discussed matter to those who’ll be sworn-in next month. Only two of the current group, Herb Neher and Shelley Wagner, are returning. They’ll be joined by former councillor Joe Nowak, who won the mayor’s job, and newcomers Peter van der Maas and Carl Smit. When the new council convenes, they’ll look at a recommendation to boost development charges – fees intended to cover future municipal expenditures related to growth – by up to 500 per cent. The levy for a single-family or semi-detached home could reach $7,666 from the current rate of $1,296, for
instance. Mayor Ross Kelterborn suggested the township phase in the increases over five years. Council approved a motion to defer the development charges bylaw and the scheduling of the increase to the new council. A hired consultant calculated the rates and presented them to council on October 6. The maximum levy for row houses and multiples would be $5,686 and $4,125 for apartments. As in previous discussions of the fees, local builders expressed their concerns about the proposed increases. Dan Lavigne of D. G. Lavigne Homes said they pay for the charges, and in the end it’s the homeowners who pay. He said he and his family moved here to get away from city life. Other families may decide not to do the same if the cost of building a home increases significantly. “We realize that this is DEVELOPMENT | 4
Bryan Cook is the CEO of Elmira Pet Products, one of the nominees up for an award from Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region.
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Woolwich firms among Junior Achievement award nominees SCOTT BARBER For 30 years, Junior Achievement Waterloo Region has taken one night out of the year to honour, “those people in the community who not only contribute to our current economic success but act as mentors and role models to the new generation.” Among those groups being recognized this year are Elmira Pet Products and Block Three Brewing in
St. Jacobs. The event will be held on November 6 at Bingemans in Kitchener. “The business spirit awards are important for a number of reasons,” Junior Achievement Waterloo president Karen Gallant said. “First of all, this is a great opportunity to celebrate successful business achievements in the region, not only from a business perspective, but also incorporating not-forprofit organizations as well
as individual leaders who are recognized for their work in the community. I think it’s really important that we come together to celebrate that.” The awards also help Junior Achievement Waterloo Region raise its public profile and let the community know about the work they are doing. That work includes inclass school programs and workshops along with a myriad of camps and activ-
ities aimed at preparing the youth for the workforce. This year, Elmira Pet Products is a nominee for the business of the year award. “The mission for Junior Achievement Waterloo Region is ‘to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy,’” Elmira Pet Products CEO Bryan Cook said. “At Elmira Pet Products, our culture NOMINEES | 4
Killing of soldiers has officials in region stepping up their vigilance SCOTT BARBER The killing of two Canadian soldiers in separate attacks last month sent out security ripples across the country, including here in Waterloo Region. In response to the incidents in Ottawa and St. Jean Sur Richelieu, members of the Regional Emergency Planning Advisory Committee (REPAC) including regional and area CAOs, Waterloo Regional Police chief Bryan Larkin and regional fire and
hydro coordinators met to coordinate security plans. “I would like to reassure our community that, although we are not aware of any immediate local threats to safety, we are committed to working in conjunction with our policing partners across the country to help ensure the safety of all citizens,” said Larkin in a statement following the meeting October 24. “We remain particularly confident in our strong local partnerships and the citizens of Water-
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review their security plans and will update with information learned from this week’s events.” Township of Woolwich chief administrative officer David Brenneman was present at the meeting. He echoed the message put forward by the police chief. “While there is no imminent threat or danger, nevertheless, in these circumstances it is important to keep an appropriate perspective and a calm perspective,” he said. “One
of the key things that can be learned from this is increased vigilance.” He continued, “We need to be vigilant to protect our fellow staff, to protect the public, regarding suspicious individuals, suspicious activities and suspicious packages and things of that nature. It is important to always be aware of your surroundings.” Wellesley CAO Willis McLaughlin also took part in the meeting. “We have ensured that all staff have had the op-
portunity to be kept in the loop with communications from the police chief and others through direct meetings with staff and posting announcements for all to see. Increased vigilance is our watchword and we have stressed that throughout our respective staff meetings. We feel Wellesley Township is an unlikely target for terrorism, but that much said it doesn’t hurt to make staff aware of the little things like a parcel left in an odd location etc.”
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Valerie Leski, Wanda Densmore and Jeannine Campbell were three of the featured artists on the Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26. A variety of arts and crafts were on display, from fused glass to pottery.
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DEVELOPMENT: Wellesley ponders the impact of growth
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going to happen. It’s just to what extent and how it’s going to happen,” Lavigne said. He said a good influx of people from the cities come into the township for two reasons. One is price, and the second is simplicity of life or peacefulness. “When there’s a good amount of construction in town everybody benefits. We all know that,” Lavigne said. “The suppliers, the shops, the bars, the restau-
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rants, everybody benefits. Will this affect that? Most likely.” He said new construction will most definitely be affected if the increases come all at once, especially if it’s the maximum. “Does it have to go up 490 per cent? No it does not,” Lavigne said. Regulated by the province, development charges are established by a formula dividing forecasted capital costs by the projected population growth. Eligible costs include long-
term expenses for indoor and outdoor recreation services, administration, road construction, public works, fire protection and water services. Ron Stroh of Stroh Homes suggested they phase in the increase over three years, rather than all at once. “If we could make it a little softer that would be appreciated,” Stroh said. Development charges in Wellesley Township haven’t increased since 1999. Coun. Jim Olender
said they’re supposed to go up every five years and homeowners have had a long “bonus period.” Wagner suggested the charges be increased 50 per cent now and 50 per cent later. She asked Lavigne for his opinion. He said he didn’t have an answer at that time, but he might have a better idea by the next council meeting. Neighbouring Woolwich Township charges $4,986 for an average residential property, a rate it’s looking to increase to $6,712.
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Let there be light Where once there was dark and dim, there should be light, as new LED lighting was installed in the St. Clements Arena this week, just as had been done in the Wellesley arena. Reporting to councillors meeting Tuesday, Wellesley director of facilities Brad Voisin said it’s made a huge difference in the brightness on the ice.
School board election results
Scott McMillan is the new trustee for
Woolwich/Wellesley on the Waterloo Region District School Board, defeating David Paisley in the race for the spot vacated by Paisley’s father, Harold. At the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, one incumbent representing Waterloo/Wellesley/Woolwich, Frank Johnson, was returned, while newcomer Melanie Van Alphen unseated Janek Jagiellowicz.
Seiling returns as regional chair
Facing a legitimate challenge for the first time in years, Ken Seiling ended
Monday night with a clear win, his 63,885 votes outstripping Waterloo businessman Jay Aissa’s 25,615. Rounding out the field, Moira-Sharon Magee won 4,877 votes, Robert F. Milligan 4,708, John (Johann) Wolf 3,918, Paul A. Myles 2,993 and Oscar (Oz) Cole-Arnal 2,154. The win gives Seiling his tenth term at the helm of Region of Waterloo council.
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Julia Hildebrand, Governors Generals’ Academic Medal; Julia Hildebrand, Canadian Federation of University Women; Lukas Konig, Engineering Lifting Systems and Equipment Inc. Scholarship; Alexander MacLean, McQuibban Award; Robert Mazzocca, Kiwanis Technological Education Academic Award; Mitchell McCloy, W.B. (Bill) Hill- Kiwanis Club of Elmira Scholarship; Stephen McCabe, Lorne Heller Scholarship; Mirjana Vujosevic, Kiwanis Canadian Foundation Award; Phillip Bauman and Brittany Martin, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Scholarship.
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Police launch gun amnesty program through month of November Got an illegal gun or one you no longer want? Waterloo Regional Police want to take it off your hands ... few questions asked. The police this week launched a month-long amnesty program that goes into effect November 1. “The amnesty is being launched as a proactive strategy to help increase community awareness and also provide an additional incentive for members of the public to turn in items that present a potential safety risk,” said superintendent Pat Dietrich. “A reduction in the number of unwanted and illegally owned firearms and prohibited weapons present in our community is clearly in the best interest of every law-abiding citizen.” Local police report that amnesties conducted in other Ontario communities have been successful in encouraging the public to contact police about firearms that were illegally owned or no longer wanted. The amnesty program has the added benefit of reminding firearms owners about their responsibilities and also includes an educational component around prohibited weapons in Canada. “Through my work as an investigator, I have seen examples in which citizens acquired firearms through a variety of means such as
a death in the family but are not interested in being lawful owners themselves,” said Sgt. Andy Harrington, of the Waterloo Region Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy Team (guns and gangs unit). “Our team members also see situations in which parents were not aware that their teenagers were in possession of knives and other items that are in fact illegal.” Police urge the public to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of the items they no longer want while there is a limited potential for criminal charges. Anyone wishing to submit items for destruction is asked to call the police communications centre at (519) 653-7700 to make arrangements for an officer to pick up the items. Under no circumstances, police stress, are the items to be transported by members of the public. Additional information relating to the amnesty program along with images and descriptions of prohibited weapons will be available on the website at www.wrps.on.ca
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Police and fire crews responded to a “T-bone” collision involving a bus, an SUV and a pickup truck at Herrgott Road and Ament Line at approximately 4:45 p.m. Oct. 29. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No charges have been laid at this time. [SCOTT BARBER / THE OBSERVER]
located a vehicle in the pond area. The motor vehicle was determined to be unoccupied and sustained significant damage. The vehicle had left the roadway while entering a curve on Woolwich Street South, drove over a large grass area, crossed Fountain Street North and then came to rest in a pond. Based on evidence at the scene, the involved driver sustained unknown injuries from the collision. The pond and surrounding area were checked extensively by a police K9 unit as well as the Cambridge Fire Department rescue boat. A search of the area was also conducted by responding police. The investigation was continued by responding officers and the involved driver was located later in
the day. The driver was identified as a male Kitchener resident, age 25. The driver sustained minor injuries and sought medical treatment on his own. The driver was subsequently charged with ‘careless driving,’ ‘failure to remain at the scene of a collision’ and ‘failure to report a collision contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.’ 2:00 PM | Witnesses called police to report an orange Honda swerving into oncoming traffic and onto the shoulder of the road. Police quickly responded and located the driver, who was coming from St. Agatha. A 60-year-old man from RR3 Wellesley was arrested and charged for ‘impaired driving,’ ‘over 80’ and ‘dangerous driving.’
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Elmira woman, who was charged with ‘fail to remain’ and ‘careless driving.’
10:00 PM | Two vehicles were involved in a collision at Church and Arthur streets in Elmira. A woman struck another southbound vehicle stopped at a red light at the intersection, then left the scene. Through further investigation officers located the driver a short time later with the help of witnesses. The driver was identified as a 39-year-old
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2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS/WOOLWICH MAYOR WOOLWICH TWP.
COUNCILLORS WARD 1
Doug Hergott
Sandy Shantz
Advance
90
59
118
520
Institutions
11
20
13
44
Scott Hahn
Dan Holt
Patrick Merlihan
Allan Poffenroth
Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach
Ruby Weber
Lynne Hare
Lisa MacDonald
Murray Martin
Larry Shantz
Larry Shantz, Murray Martin
Todd Cowan
Scott Hahn, Patrick Merlihan
Bonnie Bryant
Sandy Shantz
COUNCILLORS WARD 3
Ward 1
192
202
297
2159
Advance
226
154
187
145
134
132
Advance
82
67
85
83
Ward 2
72
77
159
797
Institutions
18
5
15
12
6
23
Institutions
1
4
1
1
Ward 3
486
153
300
911
Polls
1069
877
1098
811
777
685
Polls
575
800
872
1082
Total
851
511
887
4431
Total
1313
1036
1300
968
917
840
Total
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871
958
1166
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Former councillor Shantz is new Woolwich mayor
Three newcomers and two familiar faces to join one incumbent for the next term of council STEVE KANNON Woolwich council will have a new look next term, drawing somewhat on previous incarnations. Sandy Shantz, a councillor from 2006-2010, handily won election as the township’s new mayor, taking two-thirds of the 6,680 votes cast. Her tally of 4,431 votes (66.3 per cent) Monday night outstripped Doug Hergott’s 887 (13.3 per cent) and current Ward 3 councillor Bonnie Bryant’s 851 (12.7 per cent). The incumbent, Todd Cowan, trailed the pack with 511 votes (7.7 per cent). In Ward 1, the six-way race for two seats saw something of a youth movement, with 27-year-old newcomer Scott Hahn capturing the most votes with 1,313. Fellow neophyte Patrick Merlihan, 41, was the choice of 1,300 voters. Running for the first time, Dan Holt garnered 1,036 votes, while Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach took 917. Incumbent Allan Poffenroth finished fourth with 968 of
the ballots cast, while former councillor Ruby Weber had 840. Ward 3 saw four candidates vying for two seats. First-timer Larry Shantz took 1,166 votes and former multi-term councillor Murray Martin had 958 to earn a return to council. Conestogo resident Lisa MacDonald was the choice of 871 voters, while West Montrose’s Lynne Hare got 658 votes. Ward 2’s Mark Bauman was returned by acclamation. Voter turnout across the township was 37.4 per cent as 6,722 residents cast a ballot from among a total of 17,978 who were eligible. That’s up slightly from 36 per cent in 2010, but much higher than the 27 per cent in the election before that (2006). With the new lineup set – the councillors will be sworn-in in December – the transition is already underway. Cowan met with Shantz Tuesday to discuss handing over the baton. “I think she’ll do yeoman’s work,” said the
departing mayor of his replacement. Cowan said he’s looking to tie up a few loose ends as his term winds down over the next month, and would like to see the completion of projects such as the skate park in Elmira. For her part, Shantz said she expects the imminent closure of the waste transfer station in Elmira and traffic concerns, both common issues in the election campaign, to be top of the agenda when the new iteration of council gets down to business. In making the transition from her experience as a ward councillor – she represented Ward 1 for one term, 2006-2010 – to the mayor’s seat, she sees the challenge coming from those duties outside of Woolwich council. For instance, as mayor she’ll serve as the township’s representative on Region of Waterloo council. “The learning curve will be the regional issues,” she said. That said, Shantz noted she’s “really excited” about
the composition of the next council, which includes three newcomers, each involved with politics for the first time. “You make the best decisions when you’ve got a diverse group.” Both Ward 1 councillors fall into that novice category. Hahn said Wednesday the victory still hasn’t sunk in, as he’s been very busy with work since wrapping up his campaign. He said he had no idea what to expect while waiting for the results on Monday night. “There were days that I was sure I was going to come in first. And there were days I was sure I was going to finish last. It was a bit of a rollercoaster,” he said of the campaign period. Once officially in place, he said his priority will be to push for what he campaigned on: “safety issues in town.” He expects to spend some time getting up to speed on council protocol and other topics to be covered
in upcoming orientation sessions, but has no specific agenda off the bat. “I don’t have any expectations. I’ll just go in with an open mind,” said Hahn. Merlihan, the other Ward 1 newcomer, said he’ll be concentrating on getting up to speed as quickly as possible. “My first priority is educating myself on the inner workings and operational aspects of the township. That learning process has already begun,” he said. “The transfer station is set to close in five months so work on a viable solution is of immediate concern to the community.” The addition of another seat in Ward 3 and incumbent Bonnie Bryant’s decision to run for mayor paved the way for a pair of victories on Monday. “It’s pretty humbling,” said Larry Shantz of seeing his name at the top of the list when the counting was done. The Bloomingdale resident said he had received positive feedback out on the
campaign trail. “I had a very good response when I was going door to door.” Now, he’ll be going through a learning curve at council in order to serve the residents of his ward, he added. “As I said in my campaign, I want to learn and listen and then respond.” The inaugural meeting of the new council is set for December 9. It will be a case of déjà vu for Murray Martin, a long-serving councillor who returns after a four-year interlude. “I think it’s a great configuration,” he said of the makeup of the new council. “I’m really excited to work with this group.” With councillors likely to be jumping right into the 2015 budget deliberations, looking for savings will be a top priority. “That’s one of the first things that we’ll be tackling,” he said of the budget process and a review of spending. “I think we can find some savings if there’s a will to do that.”
Even coming up short, Woolwich candidates revel in the experience STEVE KANNON That some candidates were celebrating successful bids for a spot on Woolwich council meant there were those who came up short in the campaign that ended on election day October 27. “I don’t have any regrets,” said Dan Holt, who finished third among the six people vying for two seats in Ward 1, adding the campaign was a learning experience for him. “I don’t think people understand how much time, money and effort is
involved in running for office.” The current chair of the Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC), Holt said he hopes to continue on in the role, as well as staying involved in community activities. In that vein, Ward 3 candidate Lisa MacDonald said she plans to remain active, keeping an eye on what happens with the new council. “Folks will be watching that they make good decisions for the ward,” she said of the new Ward 3 representatives, Murray Martin and
Larry Shantz. MacDonald placed a close third in the race, something she takes heart in. “To lose by 87 votes was something. It was a great experience – I definitely would do it again.” Where some were running for the first time, Todd Cowan was seeking re-election as mayor of the township, finishing last in the four-way race. Though joking that he received a sizable majority in the 2010 election and a decided “lack of majority” this time around, Cowan said people remained friendly
as he knocked on doors throughout the campaign. He wasn’t sure what to expect on Monday night. “I wasn’t counting my chickens one way or another.” Once the results were in, it was time to think about what comes next. “The people have spoken, and I respect that,” he said. It was a much different experience for fellow mayoral candidate Doug Hergott. Running in his first election, he was prompted by a desire to get involved following his retirement over the summer. He ran
a low-key campaign to a second-place finish. “I retired in July and I thought I’d like to give back to the community, so I thought I’d throw my hat into the ring,” said the Heidelberg resident, adding he enjoyed the new experience. “I had a lot of fun and met a lot of people.” Was it enjoyable enough to do again? “Right now, I’m working hard at retirement,” he laughed. “We’ll see what happens in four years.” Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach, who ran in Ward 1, was of a similar mind, say-
ing he enjoyed the experience and noting the next election is a long way off yet. “It was a positive one,” he said of the experience. “I enjoyed meeting a lot of people that I never would have met otherwise.” He said he’s gained a new perspective on both the election process and place in which he lives. “You realize just how diverse our community is when you’re walking door to door.” As with Holt, he said he hopes to continue serving on CPAC and remaining involved in the community.
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2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS/WELLESLEY
Election provides Wellesley council with some new faces Former councillor Joe Nowak wins mayoral race; newcomers will represent wards 3 and 4, with two-term incumbents taking wards 1 and 2 Mayor-elect Joe Nowak (right) attended Tuesday night’s session of Wellesley council, presided over by retiring Mayor Ross Kelterborn. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
WHITNEY NEILSON Wellesley council will have three new faces around the table on December 1 after voters elected Joe Nowak as mayor, along with Peter van der Maas for Ward 3 and Carl Smit for Ward 4. Incumbents Shelley Wagner (Ward 1) and Herb Neher (Ward 2) were re-elected. Nowak defeated councillors Jim Olender and Paul Hergott for the position, with 1,301 votes, a 56.7 per cent majority. Olender secured 516 votes (22.5 per cent), with Hergott bringing in 478 (20.9 per cent). They both served two terms as councillor. Only 29 per cent of eligible Wellesley Township voters bothered to cast a ballot on October 27, the first contested election since 2006. In the last municipal election in 2010 all of the Wellesley candidates were acclaimed. Nowak said he has a lot of thoughts about his new position and the learning curve he faces in regards to process at the regional council. “I’ve had a chance to talk with all the new councillors in one form or another and
I’m very encouraged by the support I’ve received from them and the goodwill,” Nowak said. “I think we’ve got a tremendous team and we’ll certainly be able to work together and move this township forward.” The two-term former Ward 3 councillor said in the short term the new council will have to work to get a new chief administrative officer to replace the retiring CAO, Willis McLaughlin. Shortly thereafter they’ll be starting their 2015 budget deliberations and his goal is to keep any sort of tax increase at or below the rate of inflation. “I’m going to meet a tremendous amount of people over the next little while, especially at the region and I’m looking forward to learning more about the process,” Nowak said. “I’m just looking forward to meeting all sorts of great people. The region has a tremendous amount of talent and I think it’ll be really exciting to meet with some of them.” He added the bottom line is he’s very anxious to get going. He said it’s almost unfortunate they have to wait a month be-
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fore they can really dig in. Current major Ross Kelterborn announced his retirement this spring after 12 years leading council. “I’m sure we’re going to be able to move this township forward,” Nowak said. Wagner said she was disappointed by the low number of people who voted, despite the campaign across the province to encourage higher voter turnouts. She said she doesn’t know why people aren’t exercising their right to vote. The election done, she’s looking forward to the next term. “I think that the new council will be good. Change is always hard but change is good,” Wagner said. She was elected with 99 votes in her ward (56.9 per cent), over Murray Frey’s 75 (43.1). This will be her third term as a Wellesley councillor. “I hope that we continue to keep things on track, keeping the taxes low, spending the money we have wisely and still building the reserves, seeing our infrastructure improve,” Wagner said. “The last eight years we’ve done well
with those things.” Neher was elected over Butch Voisin with 208 votes (73.2 per cent). Voisin had 76 votes (26.8 per cent). “I thought the mayor’s contest would have been tighter but you know the people vote and you can’t do anything about it,” Neher said. “The people have spoken and you leave it at that.” He said in his eight years in the job he thinks council has done a great job. He said the township is in good financial shape, has good reserves, and has made good decisions. “We just motor ahead and try to keep taxes down as much as possible and yet at the same time look at ways to improve services to the taxpayers,” Neher said. He said he’s looking forward to getting the position of CAO filled since McLaughlin will be leaving in January. That’s going to be a challenge, he added. “Another area that I’m looking at is the transfer station,” Neher said. “That has to be revisited. Complete closure doesn’t have to be the only solution.” Van der Maas, a retired teacher and resident of Wellesley Village, was the
first Ward 3 candidate to throw his name into the ring back in the spring. He was voted in over Andrew Brenner with 568 votes (58.4 per cent). Brenner had 404 ballots (41.6 per cent) cast for him. He said this is his first time entering a municipal election and he’s pleased with the results. “I think there are a number of things council has to do,” van der Maas said. “In realistic terms, in immediate terms what I’d like to do is encourage more community cohesion in the village and a little more communication and interaction among village residents. We’ve grown very quickly.” He said it’s important for the life of the village for people to get together and support one another. He added the council has a complex future ahead of it as far as growth and development is concerned. “I’m looking forward to working with council as a team,” van der Maas said. “I know some of the people on council already so I’m looking forward to working with them. I think it can be a very effective contributor to township life.” Smit had the most
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competition of the four wards, with three other candidates jockeying for the one position. Smit won out with 418 (51 per cent) of Ward 4 voters choosing him as their representative. Brian Cunningham had 212 votes (25.9 per cent), Andrew Epp had 160 votes (19.5 per cent), and Gord Doehn had 29 votes (3.5 per cent). “There were four good, qualified candidates for our ward and everyone did a really good job,” Smit said. The former police officer said he’s looking forward to representing the constituents in the best way possible. “I’d like to revisit the fire hall and aerial truck,” Smit said. “It’s somewhat of a hot-button issue.” He said he’s not in favour of the proposed new fire hall and aerial truck. The land for the new fire hall has already been purchased, but the decision to build it will reside with the new council. “My hopes are that the three other councillors and the mayor, we can work together and continue the previous administration’s good work.”
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Remembrance should temper any over-reaction IN MARKING THE DEATHS of corporal Nathan Cirillo and warrant officer Patrice Vincent, victims of crimes linked to Muslim extremism, it’s important to remember the cause for which many soldiers died: freedom. Canadians naturally recoiled from what smacks of terrorism on our own soil, identifying the killings as an assault on our values and way of life. There was an emotional outpouring, and empathy for the families of the two men. It’s essential, however, to avoid any overreaction when it comes to security measures, as our civil liberties have been eroding at an expanded pace since the events of Sept. 11, 2001. With Remembrance Day approaching, we would be well advised to reflect on the sacrifices of those who served in the wars, especially the freedoms and advances both preserved and won that helped shape our society. Both killers were Canadians not raised as Muslims, apparently radicalized by Islamist ideology. That’s what elevates the threat and leads to the widespread use of the word “terrorism.” And increased scrutiny of the Muslims already here. Beyond the immediate reactions, we do need to understand the root causes of such acts. Some will point to radicalization as an inherent part of Islam. Others will mention the history of Western colonialism and ongoing interventions in Muslim countries. Then there’s the issue of support for Israel, an issue at the heart of all Middle East affairs. Those issues are not going to go away anytime soon, as there’s too much money and ideology tied up in the status quo. What can be addressed, however, is how we react to terrorism and the fear it breeds. There are vested interests with financial and other incentives to call for beefed up security, military spending and even more restrictions to our civil rights and liberties. Canadians were quick to spot the opportunistic move by the federal government in attempting to push through changes to Canada’s Anti-Terrorism Act following the Boston bombings. You can bet events of the last couple of weeks will be used to justify more intrusions into our collective privacy. How will we react? Certain types have always had the urge to spy on people; in the post-9/11 world, the paranoid and dictatorial have found new ways to curtail public freedoms. Their attempts to play on current fears have many precedents – think of McCarthyism and the state police of hundreds of oppressive regimes. Those who would take your freedoms argue such measures are little grief if only one terrorist is thwarted or one criminal swept up. The argument holds no merit, as taking away the rights of everyone to round up a few smacks of a bad deal – as Benjamin Franklin noted, “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” Information gathered will do nothing to deter real crime, but would serve as an excellent vehicle for public control. Misuse would be rampant. Throw in a lack of data security and the perils become even greater. With computers able to crunch vast amounts of disparate data, we would be wise to provide government, agencies and businesses with increasingly less information about ourselves. Preventing more intrusion on our lives is where the real battle lies.
Advocates for the LRT say the election results mean it's full steam ahead for the controversial project: Everyone will just have to ride the rails to the bitter end. WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER
Trio of elections offer up a chance at a better future WORLD AFFAIRS Last Sunday was a busy day: three elections, in three different continents, all of them offering at least the hope of better times. First, Brazil, where President Dilma Rousseff eked out a second-round victory with 51.6 per cent of the votes versus 48.4 per cent for the challenger, Aecio Neves. But Neves was quick to acknowledge her victory, and she was equally prompt in admitting that things had to change. “Sometimes in history, close outcomes trigger results more quickly than ample victories,” she said. Most people took that as an admission that she will have to give more attention to growing the economy and a little less to redistributing the proceeds. This will not come easily to her, for the great project of the Workers’ Party (PT) under both Rousseff and her iconic predecessor Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva has been to raise the living standards of poor Brazilians. They
have done very well at it, but there was a cost. In only 12 years the PT governments have moved around 40 million Brazilians, one-fifth of the population, out of poverty. Brazil’s Gini coefficient (a measure of income inequality) has improved from 0.56 at the start of PT rule to 0.49 now. Such rapid change in Gini is practically unheard of – Brazil is now closer to the United States (0.47) than to China (0.61) – and it has transformed a great many people’s lives. The overall economy grew fast when “Lula” was in office, but it has slowed almost to a stall under Rousseff. That is not surprising, for it is hard to persuade business to invest when you are busy redistributing income. Now Dilma will have to change her priorities and encourage business – without surrendering the improvements in the lives of the poor. She seems to understand that, and if she can succeed in entrenching those changes while reviving the economy then she really will have changed Brazil for good. The voters have
given her another four years to work on it, and that may be enough. Secondly, Ukraine. The killing in the south-east has tailed off – only 300 dead in sporadic clashes around Donetsk in almost two months since the ceasefire, compared to 3,400 in the previous four and a half months – and the new frontier with the pro-Russian breakaway areas has solidified. That, plus the Russian annexation of Crimea, excluded some three million people from the vote, but for 36 million other registered voters the election went off quite peacefully. The result was a landslide. “More than threequarters of voters who took part in the polls gave strong and irreversible backing to Ukraine’s path to Europe,” President Petro Poroshenko told a news conference in Kiev. With half the ballots counted, his own Solidarity Party and the People’s Front led by his ally, former prime minister Arseny Yatseniuk, each had 21.5 per cent of the vote, with another proEuropean party, Self Help, winning 11 per cent.
With the support of several smaller pro-European, pro-reform parties, a coalition government may even enjoy a two-thirds “supermajority” in parliament and allow Poroshenko to pass his long-promised reform programme with little opposition. Pro-Russian parties that were allied with deposed president Viktor Yanukovich (who fled into exile with Russian help), running as the Opposition Bloc, got only 10 per cent of the vote. Ukraine is not out of the woods. Russia can turn up the fighting again, or just keep its gas exports turned off and condemn the country to a grim winter. The economy is still shrinking and jobs are disappearing fast. But at least Ukraine will now have a government that is both legitimate and more or less united. Last but not least, Tunisia, the country where the Arab Spring began – and just about the only one where it did not fail. The surprise there was that the secular Nidaa Tounes Party (Tunisia’s Call), formed DYER | 10
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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What do you think should be the first order of business for the new council?
»»Rob Cottrill
»»Roger LeBlanc
"Making sure that our downtown remains vibrant and alive."
"Out of the cold programs, that should be one "Housing. We need affordable housing. If of them." people have housing then you can deal with the other issues."
»»Mary Wybrow
»»Rob Rathier
»»Eric Sorensen
"Traffic and public transit."
"Cut spending. Cut out the fat."
"CPAC was not happy with the token cleanup of either Gravel Pit 1 or Gravel Pit 2 and never gave its approval for the lack of action ..." Dan Holt | 10 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON
New councils will have to make some choices about spending, taxes EDITOR'S NOTES The municipal elections over, we’re faced with new councils all around – the good, the bad and the yet to be determined. In Wellesley, we can expect to see the township hold its current course based on the election of former councillor Joe Nowak as mayor and the return of two incumbent councillors. The two newcomers ran on platforms that maintain the status quo. The change was more pronounced in Woolwich, where what comes next is less certain. Two former councillors, new mayor Sandy Shantz and Murray Martin of Ward 3, return to council to rejoin Ward 2’s Mark Bauman. Ward 3 also elected a newcomer in Larry Shantz. In Ward 1, first-timers Scott Hahn and Patrick Merlihan are probably the bigger wildcards. At the region, there’s
been some shuffling, but when the dust settles we’re likely to see more of the same, meaning you can expect your wallet to get lighter even as service levels fall (see the rural transfer stations, for instance). The region is set to go all-in on light rail transit, despite the controversy and horrible business case for doing so. Taxes will rise, without any corresponding benefit or value to all but a few residents. While that debate about costs versus benefits may have been lost, citizens of the township will expect more from their respective governments. The new councils will find next year’s budgets on the top of their to-do lists. If public sentiment is any indication, good fiscal management, particularly around infrastructure, is the priority. There’s a clear case for zero-based budgeting, whereby every dollar must be justified rather than simply adding incremental increases on top of each year’s assumed baseline figures. That’s
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sential hard infrastructure programs while freezing or even cutting taxes is to cut staffing first and then some services. That means there are decisions to be made about what to cut and by how much. Of course, there may be places where residents are prepared to pay massive tax increases to keep going as they have in the past, but I’m certainly not willing to bet on it. That’s not to say we’re prepared for the kind of widespread, ideologically-driven slashing proposed by corporatebacked, neo-conservative parties and groups. In fact, Canadians as a whole have generally favoured modest tax increases to the reduction of social programs, especially health care and education. We’ve shied away from the proposals of the right, which favours tax cuts to the wealthy and spending on the military, prisons and other unproductive programs. So, no, this is not a call for slashing. Rather, we need to recognize there are limits. As with all
growth models, increases in government programs, staffing and tax levels are not sustainable – compounding taxes are outstripping our ability to pay them. When taxes and utility bills rise beyond any increases we may or may not get in our incomes, then we have to make decisions about where we’ll spend the rest. For the government, it’s no different. If the increase is zero, then decisions will be made: wage freezes or rollbacks, staff cuts, program elimination are all options on the table. Failure to recognize taxpayer fatigue undermines the credibility of government. At the municipal level, it leads to the election of the likes of Rob Ford in Toronto – after four years of his sideshow, voters there took a different tack this week, though his last-minute replacement, brother Doug, still commanded a third of the vote. It’s a safe bet Rob would have done better, an interesting proposition given that winner John Tory won
just 40 per cent. Clearly, the kind of cuts called for by the Fords are music to the ears of some overburdened municipal taxpayers, who’ve seen the rates increase dramatically without a commensurate increase in services. To the contrary, we’re getting less for more. Therein lies the conundrum. Nobody appreciates paying taxes, but we do enjoy what the taxes bring us. We want all kinds of services, so we have to pay for them. Reasonable people recognize that fact. But what we want to see is good value for our money, which means focusing on what’s essential, and not using our money to benefit a few. By that I don’t mean outright corruption and financial boondoggles – though we don’t want those either – but jacking our taxes simply to pay for the types of wages, benefits and pensions that have become a rarity in the private sector doesn’t sit well. Government provides a host of benefits, but at a cost. At this point, we need to make a choice about what stays and what goes.
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Each year, some 870 people in Waterloo Region suffer a stroke. Their recovery and future quality of life depend on fast access to clot-busting medications (if appropriate), high-quality acute care and intensive rehabilitation. Oct. 29 marked World Stroke Day.
“Your children cannot afford another billion dollar nuclear boondoggle. We are still paying for past nuclear cost overruns and have no plan to deal with nuclear waste. We must turn Liberal talk into real action on climate change. I want Ontario to be a job-creating machine in the emerging clean economy. Pricing carbon pollution will put money in your pocket and create the market incentives to make it happen.”
A community effort to raise millions of dollars for new rec. facilities got its first injection of corporate support when Chemtura presented the Woolwich Recreational Facilities Foundation with a cheque for $250,000 at the Elmira Arena Nov. 1, bringing the fund’s total to $1,250,000. With its first major corporate donor, the campaign dubbed Fit for the Future was on its way to raising some $5 million for a new multi-use complex in Elmira.
»»Grand River Hospital
»»Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner is calling on the Liberal government
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to cancel the Darlington rebuild and to put a price on carbon pollution
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only last year, out-polled the Ennahda Party, a moderate Islamist party that led the first post-revolutionary coalition government. Some kind of coalition will still be necessary, as neither party won half the seats in parliament, and it may be a broad coalition that includes them both. But there is a lesson here for Egypt, although it comes a bit late. As a member of Ennahda’s political bureau told the BBC, “This result is fine. I am not really surprised. Governments that are leading during a political transition are often punished at the polls.” Egypt threw away its democracy last year, only one year after the Muslim Brotherhood, a moderate
Islamist party, won the first free election after the Egyptian revolution. President Mohamed Morsi was less tactful and more eager to impose his Islamic project on the country than Ennahda’s leaders, but he was not doing anything that would be irreversible after another election. In Egypt, as in Tunisia, a second election would probably have seen the Islamist party evicted from power; all the disappointed secular leaders of the revolution had to do was wait. Instead, they made an alliance with the army to overthrow Morsi – and now the army rules the country again. Elections are messy, divisive affairs, but they are far better than any of the alternatives.
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To the Editor, First, let me express my appreciation for both the article and editorial covering the resolution CPAC presented to Woolwich council at the October 14 meeting requesting action be taken to investigate and clean up toxic contamination on the east and south sides of the Chemtura property line (Observer, Oct. 18/14). I do need to make a correction in both though. In the article you stated that Chemtura hauled “...off some 1,200 cubic metres of contaminated soil from GP1 ... installing a heavy plastic barrier over it and neighbouring GP2.” In the editorial comment you stated, “The group (CPAC) was disappointed two years ago when Chemtura instead dug up only a fraction of the polluted soil before capping the pits with a heavy plastic
barrier.” Both statements are correct with the exception that Chemtura did not put a heavy plastic barrier over either GP1 or GP2. After digging about 12 inches of top soil off GP1 only they simply put back “clean” dirt to cover the pits which, of course, did nothing to remove all the contaminated soil below 12 inches. The plastic cover was never a satisfactory solution since all contamination below the cover would remain, but at a minimum the cover would have reduced, not ended, the amount of rainfall infiltrating the soil and flushing an on-going discharge of contaminates into the Canagagigue Creek. CPAC was not happy with the token cleanup of either Gravel Pit 1 or Gravel Pit 2 and never gave its approval for the lack of action that was taken which leaves the area contaminated.
DAN HOLT | CHAIR, CHEMTURA PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CPAC)
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SPORTS FOOTBALL / HIGH SCHOOL
NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA
Safety tips that are near and deer to a hunter’s hart
Jr. Football squad headed to WCSSAA Last-minute win against SJAM secures spot in quarter-finals
EDSS kicker Adam Weber launches the football through the uprights during the junior Lancers’ 17-10 victory over the Sir John A. MacDonald Highlanders Oct. 29 in Elmira. SCOTT BARBER With the season on the line and the score locked at 10-10, Darnell Holland of the Elmira District Secondary School junior Lancers football team intercepted a pass by the Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School quarterback and ran the ball more than half the field and into the end zone as time expired. With the 17-10 victory on October 29 in Elmira, the Lancers earned a spot in the Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) quarter-finals, scheduled to take place next week. And they looked mighty
excited about it, jumping up and down, yelling in jubilation as the sirens sounded, marking the game’s completion. “Great game, boys,” assistant coach Dave Munro told the group as they gathered in the end zone. “Not exactly how we drew it up, but we’ll take it. Way to keep pushing until the end guys. Obviously, that clinched our season with that play there at the end so thank you very much (Darnell Holland).” It was a back and forth game, with each squad struggling to move the ball downfield on offense. The first score came in the second quarter when
[SCOTT BARBER / THE OBSERVER]
Lancer Josh Runsteller evades a Highlander’s tackle as he sweeps left with the football. Lancer’s kicker Adam Weber launched a short field goal. But it was a disappointing sequence, as the group failed on numerous attempts to run the ball in for a major.
Later in the second, the Highlanders kicked a field goal of their own to tie the game. In the third, the visitors took their first lead with a touchdown. But the Lancers equaled the score once
more in the fourth quarter, with a passing touchdown by quarterback Bennett Uliana to receiver Braxton Holland. “That was him telling us the play, telling us what was open and letting us know what was there,” assistant coach Alex Derma said. “That is the feedback we need, and because of that, we scored a touchdown and it kept us in the game.” Munro agreed. “That is nice to see, because it shows us that you guys are actually learning something about football, when you come onto the FOOTBALL | 12
OPEN COUNTRY The first Monday of November marks the opening day of the firearms season for deer across much of Ontario. This is a time many outdoorsy types look forward to. Right around now, however, I occasionally get stopped by a nervous nonhunter and asked what precautions they need to take to remain safe during the deer season. The first thing I do is assure that person deer hunting is a very safe activity. Then I remind them that practically every hunter in the province has gone through a hunter safety course that has proven very effective since it was put into place decades ago. After that, I tell them the odds of getting hurt in a hunting accident are exceedingly slim. In fact, statistics show you are more likely to get hurt golfing. Even so, I guess there are some things that non-hunters should be aware of. The very first is to have a GALEA | 14
Kings edge Dutchmen in battle of top teams
Elmira staves off comback bid by Kitchener to seal 4-3 victory; weekend sees team in action vs Guelph, Brantford WHITNEY NEILSON
The top two Junior B hockey teams in the Midwestern Conference battled out a close game on October 26 in Elmira, but the Sugar Kings came out victorious over the Kitchener Dutchmen. The Kings won 4-3 in a game where the Dutchman made a solid comeback
in the third period, but weren’t able to secure a tie to force overtime. Head coach Jeff Flanagan said his boys played really well. “Kitchener has been playing extremely well as of late and we knew it was going to be a tough game,” Flanagan said. “And we thought we generated some good scoring chances
and getting four goals was pretty good.” Both goalies stopped everything that came at them in the first period, leaving the score at nil going into the second. The first goal of the evening came from Elmira’s Zac Coulter at 6:18, with assists from Adam Brubacher and Mitch Wright. “Jon Reinhart played
well in goal, he made some good saves at key moments to keep things going our way,” Flanagan said. “After the game when talking with the coaches we thought it was one of our better games that we played this year.” Kitchener’s Nick Trecroche (Philip Moser, JorKINGS | 12
Captain Mitch Klie looks for an outlet during last Sunday’s game at the WMC.
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Losing weekend sees new coach for Jacks Latest defeats, 4-3 to New Hamburg and 3-1 to Woodstock, drop the team close to the league’s basement WHITNEY NEILSON
The Wellesley Applejacks continued their losing streak this weekend, with losses to the New Hamburg Firebirds and the Woodstock Navy Vets, and a new coach after head coach Paul Wilkinson resigned. The losses dropped the
team to 3-9, second-last in the Midwestern Junior C League. Only Delhi (0-12) has a worse record. General Manager Bill Grebinski said Wilkinson resigned for personal reasons and they’ve hired Tim Robb from Waterloo to take his place. “He’s excellent with the
new systems, he’s fair to all of the players,” Grebinski said. “I am very excited to have Tim on board.” Robb has been coaching for close to 15 years. The Jacks fell to New Hamburg 4-3 in overtime on October 24 to start the weekend. Wellesley dominated the
first period with a power play goal by Cal Jeffries, assisted by Jake Wilkinson and Coleton Madge at 11:15. Tyler Seguin fired the puck past Firebirds goalie Ryan Purcell, four and a half minutes later to head into the second period with a 2-0 advantage. But the Firebirds would
return the favour in the second frame courtesy of goals from Jaden Goetz, Colin Martin (Carter Tracey, Jay Fried), and Anthony Osterling (Brodie Muckler). The Applejacks’ recent trade acquisition, Alex Uttley, tied up the game in the third with help from Jason Younger and Coleton
Madge. They were defeated in overtime when Kory Nowak slipped a goal past Jacks goalie Tim Bester on a power play. He was assisted by David Jennings and Andrew Boer. Wellesley spent more than double New Hamburg’s time JACKS | 17
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sidelines and you can tell us things like that.” It remained deadlocked until the final seconds, when Darnell Holland scored a pick-six. Head coach John Swatridge congratulated the team on their effort. “I just want to say thank you for not giving up. You guys played hard right until the last play of the game, obviously. It was an awesome game and you know what, I am convinced you guys can beat anyone in the B division. All these games are close, close, close. And that’s why you have to have your head on your shoulders from play
Keyshawn Holland and Toby George celebrate Braxton Holland’s touchdown reception. one.” The Lancers scuffled this season, posting a 2-4
record. But the slate is now wiped clean as they head to the WCSSAA quarter-finals.
Connor Hall speeds up the ice after the loose puck.
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dan Delaurier) followed with one of his own at 8:25. Sugar King Mitch Wright ended the period with a power play goal, assisted by Mac Clutsam and Coulter. “Our power play has been struggling since the start of the season,” Flanagan said. “That was nice to get a goal and we’ve been working hard on it. It’s good to see the players see some positive come out of that hard work.” Coulter started the third period just as he did the second, bringing the score up to 3-1 for Elmira. He was assisted by Clutsam and Mitch Klie, just 46 seconds into the final frame. Cash Seraphim (Ethan Skinner, Clutsam) added to the scoring party at 6:00. The Dutchmen made a valiant effort to turn things in their favour, scoring twice in the final frame. But they’d end the game one short of the equalizer. Kitchener’s Jacob Cascagnette (Sean Allen, Moser) and Connor Cole (Keegan Calder, Adam Kawalec) on a power play late in the game were the goal scorers. Sugar King Alex Mutton was taken off the ice by his teammates after being injured in the third period. “He took a puck on the side of the leg, it’s just a
Mitch Wright and Zac Coulter embrace after Coulter scores. bruise but it was a hard shot and it caught him where there was no padding. I expect he’ll be in for the weekend,” Flanagan said. More than 615 fans came out to the game, with a healthy group of Dutchmen supporters, despite the Kitchener Rangers game being played at the same time at the Aud. Flanagan said they did a decent job of cutting down on odd-man rushes against, which is something they’ve been working hard on because odd man
rushes often create scoring chances. He said their defense zone was on point as well and they’ve cut down on giving up opportunities high in the offensive zone. “We’re focusing on some face-offs. We didn’t think we were great on our faceoffs this weekend so we want to work on that and get some more structure into that part of the game,” Flanagan said. “We try to touch on the notes we have from the weekend. We’ll stick to our plan.” He said the coaches have a set plan of skills and systems they want to work on throughout the season and they’ll stick to that plan. Elmira sits in second place in the league with a record of 10-3-1, trailing only Kitchener (13-3-1). In conjunction with Random Act of Kindness Day, all adults who show up to the November 2 game in a costume will get in for half the price of admission. Kids 12 and under wearing a costume will get in for free with a paying adult. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Following a Halloween matchup in Guelph, the Kings return home to face the Brantford 99ers at the WMC for Sunday’s game. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
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Strong finish sees senior boys earn bye to WCSSAA volleyball quarter-finals EDSS team wraps up the regular season with a 10-2 record SCOTT BARBER
The EDSS senior boys’ volleyball squad is off to the WCSSAA quarter-finals. Back row: Owen Kidnie, Keaton Weiss, Justin Lebold, Robbie Mazzocca, Daniel Howell. Middle row: assistant coach Melanie Austin, Quentin Mayer, Zach Wideman, Ben Straus, Callum Johnson, head coach Adam Hiller. Front row: Nicholas Pavanel and Eric Devos. [SCOTT BARBER / THE OBSERVER]
The Elmira District Secondary School senior boys’ volleyball team edged Bluevale Collegiate Institute (25-16, 28-30, 25-18, 22-25, 15-8) on home court Tuesday afternoon, finishing the regular season with a sparkling 10-2 record. The victory sealed a
Owen Kidnie prepares to spike and Nicholas Pavavel receives a serve during the EDSS senior boys’ volleyball team’s 3-2 victory over Bluevale Collegiate Institute Oct. 28 on home court.
third-place finish for the Lancers and a bye through to the Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) quarter-finals at 3:15 p.m. November 4 at EDSS. “The group made some costly mistakes, but they were able to clean up their game and really put on a strong showing in the fifth (set),” head coach Adam Hiller said after the match. “Going forward, they’re going to need to show more consistency if they’re going to be able to compete with the top teams.” The squad started out strong, easily taking the opening set 25-16. But BCI was able to narrowly escape with the second 30-28 after a number of controversial calls by the official went against the home side. The teams traded the next two sets before EDSS finally showed the skill and teamwork that has led the group to such a strong season so far in
the tie-breaker, winning 15-8. “This is the best season we have had in a long time,” Hiller said. “We have a group of hard working guys who are really good athletes. Many of the team members have been playing together now for three years, and they gel together nicely.” He continued, “They are good friends with each other as well, so they really enjoy practicing and going to games as a group.” Last year, the team finished third in WCSSAA and they are looking to better that achievement this season. “It’s going to be tough; there are a lot of talented teams out there,” Hiller said. “But these guys come to practice everyday looking to improve, and if they play their game and clean up some of the mistakes, we could do really well going forward.” Meanwhile, the junior boys’ team lost to BCI 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-14), ending their regular season with a 1-9 record. They looked to keep their season alive on the road in the WCSSAA qualifying round October 30 against Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School.
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pair of sunglasses handy. You see, every deer hunter in the firearms season is legally required to wear hunter orange. This means is if you happen to walk into a group of hunters you risk severe eye irritation from the reflected light bouncing off the 400 square inches of hunter orange they are mandated to wear above the waist. Therefore, the minute you start seeing a faint or-
ange glow on the horizon, put those sunglasses on. If you are about to encounter a larger group, welding glasses are a better idea. Another tip is do not walk up to a hunter who has spent hours waiting quietly in a stand and ask loudly if he’s seen anything yet. This probably won’t get you hurt, but you might hear words and combinations of words that might require you to seek the assistance of a good thera-
pist. Most importantly, do not dress as a deer and walk through the woods. I cannot tell you how critical this is. Deer costumes, while fun, are the absolute wrong thing to wear during any of the deer hunting seasons. I’d be especially leery if a friend suggested that I was to be the rear half of a deer costume, though not because of any risk hunting entails. I would also advise not
carry any deer antlers or taxidermy through the deer woods, especially one where a hunt is in progress. This is particularly risky if you happen to be wearing a tanned deer hide around your shoulders for warmth. Again, I would be suspect of the person who asked me to do this, particularly if they have just purchased life insurance for you. Finally, do not golf during deer season. As I said earlier, the odds
of getting hurt in a golfing accident are far more likely than getting hurt in a hunting accident. Therefore, one way to up the odds of not getting hurt during deer season is to avoid golf at all costs during said season. Personally, I avoid golf year round for this very reason. This simple precaution has saved me and, I suspect, countless others from several golf related injuries.
Seriously, if you are going to walk through rural areas where hunting is permitted, a hunter orange cap, at minimum, is a great idea. These can be seen miles away and alert hunters not to point firearms or shoot in that direction. Hunting remains one of the safest outdoors activities, and the use of hunter orange is one reason why. That, and the fact that 9-irons are frowned upon at deer camp.
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Tyke Oct. 26 vs Dundas Blues Home: 8 Visitor: 1 Goals: Mitchell Roemer (5), Owen Weppler (2), Josh Carson Assists: Bryson Rozema (3), Jacob Noot, Haydon Weber Player of the game: Mitchell Roemer
Novice: MAJOR A Oct. 19 vs Burlington Home: 2 Visitor: 0 Goals: Brady Martin, Sam Ratcliffe Assists: Pacey Camm, Eric Kane Shutout: Tyler Fisher
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Visitor: 1 Goals: Lucas Carson (2), Brett Moser, Shelby Rempel, Nolan Karger Assists: Zack Bender (2), Brett Moser, Reid Burkholder, Sam Goebel, Corbin Schmidt, Shelby Rempel
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Oct. 28 vs Guelph Home: 0 Visitor: 2 Oct. 24 vs Milverton Home: 0 Visitor: 2
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U14 Oct. 25 vs Owen Sound Home: 5 Visitor: 1 Goals: Alice Wang (2), Erica Buehler, Hilary Bauman, Madison Waters Assists: Grace Stevanus (2), Abby Murr, Erica Buehler, Madison Waters, Hilary Bauman
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in the box, with 14 minutes to the host team’s six. The Jacks had 24 shots on net to the Firebirds’ 41. Grebinski said they’re moving in a forward direction. “I think you’re going to notice a big difference moving ahead,” Grebinski said. The Jacks returned home the next night to take on sixth-place team, the Woodstock Navy Vets. Wellesley went into the second period 1-0 after Blake Hetherington scored at 4:35 in the first, assisted by Reid Denstedt. Hetherington would score the lone goal for Wellesley,
as Woodstock’s Mike Gillespie (Jeremy Racicot, Braden Hutchison) and Mackenzie Langford (Jeremy Racicot) gave them a 2-1 lead to end the second period. Wellesley pulled their goalie near the end of the third to try to increase their scoring chances, but just as in their game against Tavistock when they pulled their goalie, Woodstock’s Dylan Wettlaufer (Dan Haig) scored on the empty net to make the final tally 3-1. Woodstock racked up just 12 minutes of penalty time, compared to Wellesley’s 24. He said they plan to show
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Longtime Elmira practioner ready for something new After more than five decades, Bruce Kleinknecht passes the reins of his chiropractic clinic to young couple WHITNEY NEILSON After 50 years of easing aches and pains in Elmira, chiropractor Bruce Kleinknecht has moved on to other pursuits and passed on his practice to a pair of fellow chiropractors, Thom Green and Sarah Taylor. Kleinknecht says his retirement, a word he prefers not to use, wasn’t the result of his own physical or mental ailing. Rather, he met the young couple at a conference and from there the pieces fell into place. “When I turned 60 I was going to retire, never did anything about it,” Kleinknecht said. “I was reading research about tonal techniques [a neurological approach] and I was impressed by the research on people who are addicted. It was done in Florida and the results were very impressive. I studied it and then I thought, ‘why would I want to retire?’” He started out as a chiropractor in Kitchener in 1960. Four years later he moved his practice to 2 Park Ave. E., across from the post office in Elmira. After he got married and had his first of four children, Kleinknecht and his wife Carole decided to move to Elmira for the small-town environment. Like many high school
students, or most, he was unsure about what to pursue post-graduation. It was his aunt who suggested he become a chiropractor, which fit well because he wanted a career in helping people. “She said ‘you’re good with your hands, why don’t you be a chiropractor?’” Kleinknecht said. “I thought well, it sounds okay. I had no experience with it. My uncle took me down to the college and interviewed and then I looked into it more and eventually I ended up there.” He said it used to be people that went to chiropractic college had some miraculous experience in their family or themselves that tempted them to get into chiropracty. He was going in because he thought it could be a good thing for him to do. “I think more and more that has become the case as time goes on, as it’s more accepted as a profession. At that time it wasn’t really well known,” Kleinknecht said. One of his sons and daughter-in-law are both chiropractors in Nova Scotia. He adds he feels at home in Elmira and the community has always been very receptive to his work. “Mennonite people, older people, everyone was sup-
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Sarah Taylor and Thom Green have taken over the practice of longtime Elmira chiropractor Bruce Kleinknecht. portive,” Kleinknecht said. “It’s a very giving community, Elmira.” He was on the board that helped find a location and the funds for the new home of the Woolwich Counselling Centre. They had
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what the people in Elmira are like, something he attributes to the area’s Mennonite background. Green and Taylor say their decision to take over
The people have spoken – and new municipal councillors, including our own Pat Merlihan, are now at your service. New municipal councils, like the one in Woolwich Township, are populated by well-intentioned politicians who have the privilege of operating at the ultimate grassroots level – that is, within the boundaries of their own neighbourhoods, taking care of their own streets, their own sewers and their own schools. Many of these councils are focused solely on urban areas. And most will have at least a few new councillors, who, like most of the present councillors, won’t likely appreciate how they’re affected by the rural routes around them. How could they? Hardly anyone tells them. But it’s important to know. So, here’s a primer. First, new councillors, think back to the evening at your election headquarters, when you heard results come in and it became clear you won. Party time! And rightly so. Winning a municipal election is an accomplishment to be proud of.
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Congratulations. To celebrate, I suspect you served to your supporters and family some measure of local food and drink. Maybe you had it catered locally, too. As a municipal politician, you’re all about local, and outside of a shrimp platter or two, I can’t imagine you’d compromise when it comes to food. Some of that local food may have come from inside your urban boundaries. But the truth is most of it comes from farms in neighbouring
rural municipalities. You and your supporters, and everyone else, still call it local. But whatever label you give it, politically and practically, you know it’s important to your municipality, particularly Saturday mornings when you’re glad-handing at your city’s farmers’ market, extolling the virtues of the wonderful bounty laid before you and your constituents. But before moving on from local food, spare another thought about not only its origins, but how it
got from a farmer’s field to your constituents’ forks. In this case you can thank your neighbouring rural municipality for its generosity, for maintaining the roads and bridges over which local food is transported – infrastructure which eventually buckles, heaves and breaks down from bearing heavy loads, despite weight restrictions in the spring. Back to the party for a minute, and your caterer. On Wednesday, Restaurants Canada, a national advocacy group for the food services
industry, forecast 2015 would be a record year for restaurants and others – especially commercial caterers, whose business is expected to grow more than five per cent annually for the next five years. Many caterers are sourcing their food locally (like yours was, I’m sure) because that’s what clients want. Overall, caterers will help the food service sector add an additional 21,000 jobs across the country, and contribute to record sales of almost $60 billion (that’s billion, with a “b”).
Think that’s important to the local economy? I’ll say. And there’s more to local than food, such as recreation. Much of that happens in surrounding rural areas as well. Municipal citizens demand certain recreational amenities, but councillors, nature can help you out here. Canada’s natural areas are as wonderful as they are anywhere. Within 10 minutes of your municipality I suspect there’s a favourite local getaway where your constituents go for an outdoors experience, when they can’t get
to the beach or the cottage. That getaway may well be in someone else’s municipality. Let’s not be so blind as to think rural Canada can get by without urban Canada too. It’s a symbiotic relationship. But last municipal election, it seemed like politicians were much more fired up about rural issues affecting them. This time? Not so much. And as another four-year term begins, let’s remember we’re in this together.
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the practice was a simple one: It was everything they could ask for and more. “Bruce is such a kind, genuine person, and people trust him so much,” Green said. “We saw that and like he said, it’s a family community and we want to raise our kids here.” The couple, recently engaged, both began going to chiropractors at a young age. Green suffered from insomnia when he was 10 years old and his mom tried everything to help him find some relief. His doctor said he would grow out of it. A massage therapist tried to help without success. Green laughs at the third attempt, herbal tea at night and listening to whale songs. Nothing seemed to work. “As a last resort she said ‘I’ll take you to my chiropractor,’” Green said. “It wasn’t long after I started to sleep through the night. And I don’t really remember much about it.”
He said he doesn’t remember much except seeing his x-rays and being intrigued by his bones. It helped him with his sports injuries and kept him healthy. Green says they want to carry on the tradition Kleinknecht leaves behind in a career that served thousands of people. “I really want to influence people because it’s been so integral in my life,” Green said. “I want to let more people know about it.” The couple started at Elmira Family Chiropractic on October 6. She’s from Lambeth and he’s from Mallorytown. “We hope to continue to grow and we really want to see a lot of families,” Green said. “It’s important to us that kids grow up straight and tall and healthy because they’re our future.” Taylor’s dad started going to a chiropractor when he was 14. His monthly visits helped him deal with
chronic migraines. Her mom also saw a chiropractor, and soon it became a family affair. “She was really concerned we would have growing pains so she brought my sister and I to the chiropractor and we were going as a family every single month,” Taylor said. When she left for the University of Guelph to do her undergraduate it was the first time she was responsible for herself and her health. “That was the first year I took away from chiropractic and I realized very soon after that it was something I needed in my life,” Taylor said. “I started going to a chiropractor on campus and from there he led me to the understanding that this was something I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to help people.” They’ll be having a 50th anniversary celebration and open house on November 15 at their office from 1-4 p.m.
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On meeting Green and Taylor, Bruce Kleinknecht says the pieces fell into place for making a change at his longstanding clinic in Elmira.
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Putting a positive spin on the change Plenty of laughs and poignant moments on stage as the Elmira Theatre Company presents Menopositive! The Musical SCOTT BARBER Menopositive! The Musical, the Elmira Theatre Company’s hottest production, is set to have audiences in stitches this month. Bringing menopause out for a musical spin, Menopositive! is the story of four 50-something women who get together to stage a revue for their 35th high school reunion. But they get more than they bargained for, as the women reflect on their lives through song and relive the many ups and downs we all face. “Writer J.J. McColl really felt strongly that her musical has a message,” director Mary Ann Kennedy said. “It has a message about aging, so it is not just a silly little comedy, it has a lot of depth. It talks about alcoholism and it talks about child abuse.” Menopositive! Introduces us to three menopausal women, former classmates who’ve come together again for their school reunion. Marnie is a careerdriven executive, whose current “toyboy” is 21. Cynthia is a conservative housewife with a philandering husband. Kate is a struggling single mom. Charged with putting on a show for the reunion, Kate pens a revue: Menopositive!, in essence forming the basis of a musical within the musical. Add in the flamboyant Zsu Zsu (Judy Marshak) – a former star in Hungary now working as a cleaning woman – and the stage is
set for a funny and tender look at life, relationships and getting older. “J.J. McColl was a CBC talk show co-host and she wanted to write an article about menopause. So she got together with a bunch of women for a potluck dinner and they had an absolutely hilarious time talking about hot flashes and all the funny things that are associated with menopause. She had so much fun that she decided to get back together with the group three months later,” explained Kennedy, an experienced director who helmed the ETC’s Too Many Cooks in May. This time, “the whole mood was different.” Instead of the lighter side of the issue, the women discussed the fears related to aging. “They talked about their fears of getting Alzheimer’s (disease), or losing their spouses, or not having enough money to live on,” Kennedy said. Armed with two notebooks, one with the laughs and the other with the serious topics, McColl took off to Ireland where she had an epiphany. Why not combine the two for a musical? “When (McColl) wrote Menopositive! The Musical, she [combined] the humour and the poignant for the words for her original songs to go along with the music that she heard in Ireland.” And there’s a good variety of tunes. “There’s a country western called “fool for love,”
and there is jazz and blues and ballads,” Kennedy said. “So there is a real mix of music and it’s all simple and it really sticks to you.” The show features a strong cast of ETC stalwarts and newcomers. Deb Deckert, a founding member of ETC last seen in Nunsense, plays Zsu Zsu Herendy. Denise Gismondi is Kate Phillips, in her ETC debut. Lindsey Quinn also makes her first appearance with ETC as Cynthia Clark Sawyer. And ETC veteran Tracy Biggar plays Marnie Summers. The group has been working hard to ensure the production is true to the original story. “We were very fortunate to have Moyra Rodger from Out to See (Entertainment) Vancouver, who holds the rights to Menopositive! The Musical, come and polish our play,” Kennedy said. “She was J.J. McColl’s best friend, and when (McColl) passed away, she willed the rights to the play to Moyra. And so Moyra came and workshopped our play for a whole day and it was wonderful meeting her and talking to her about the origins of the songs. It was a very enriching experience.” The characters in the play are all based on real women, she explained, lending the experience that much more emotional power. The Elmira Theatre Company production of Menopositive! The Musical runs November 14-16, November 20-23, and No-
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CONSISTING OF: Toyota 25 (7FGCU25)
“Liftow” propane forklift, 3 stage, hyd. forks, outdoor tires – good condition. Silver SCC8826lS – 24in. thickness planer, spiral head with insert knives, calibrating digital gauge. Silver SFS-730TS shaper (sliding table, tilting spindle) with Silver AP/48 power feed. Delta x5 Unisaw, 10in, single phase, with Delta Unifence, Excalibur overarm blade cover dust collector & Excalibur sliding table (blade cover & sliding table selling separate). Verboom BBB-920/2 wide belt sander (2 head). Powermax tilting table saw. Craftex 18in. band saw. Rockwell radial arm saw. Murphy 10hp dust collecting system with bag house, silencer return air and quantity of duct work. Large stationary air compressor. Banding machine. Hand pallet cart. Various dollies and carts. Large quantity walnut including wide plank box matched. Selection of cherry and maple including wide planks. Wood veneer sheet stock. Custom built lumber carts. Steel wall mount lumber racks plus other related items.
to be held at
Breslau Airport Road Auction Complex
5100 Fountain St., North, Breslau (Kitchener)
Sat. Nov 8th 9:30 a.m. 3-2010 Crown Victoria’s 3 - 06/08 Ford Crown Victoria’s 2007 Honda Accord SE 2004 Kia Sedona Wagon 2005 Ford Freestar SE 2004 Chev Impala 2004 Buick Century
2-08/09 Dodge Gr Caravan SXT’s 3 - 04/07 Ford F150XL Pickup’s 2006 Gr Caravan SE Wgn 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Van 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4 - 00/01 GMC 1500 Ext Pickups 2000 GMC 2500 Ext Diesel 4X4 96 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4/6way Plow
2010 Suzuki Vision DL650 M/C 2003 Kawasaki ZZR600 M/C 94 Chrysler LeBaron LX Convert 95 FourWinds 5th 26’ Travel Tlr 83 Pontiac Trans Am
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$374,900 GREAT VALUE
Elmira - This bright 4 bedroom home is situated on a mature street close to amenities. With an eat in kitchen as well as a separate dining room adjoining the living room, you will have lots of room for entertaining. MLS 1441864.
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$289,000 IN THE HEART OF TOWN
St. Jacobs - This 2 bedroom home is right in the heart of town, close to down town shopping. Large kitchen featuring pine ceiling, oak cupboards & walk out to patio, perfect for entertaining. Beautiful main bath is equipped w/skylight & water jet tub. Call today to book a viewing. MLS 1437697.
$535,000 HOBBYISTS DREAM
Wallenstein -Enjoy the space of this large lot including gardens, chicken coop, 12 x 8 shed and 1200 sq. foot insulated heated shop with 600 volt 3 phase. Shop is equipped with a dust collector and crane. Get cozy next to the 2 wood pellet fireplaces in this 4 bedroom home with a large eat in kitchen. MLS 1441860.
$499,900 GREAT INCOME OPPORTUNITY
Elmira - Live in and/or rent out this very well maintained triplex. All 3 units are equipped with separate hydro and water meters and come with fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Unit #1: 2 bedrooms with baseboard electrical heat. Unit #2: 1 bedroom with separate gas meter. Unit #3: 3 bedrooms with a 26 x 16 garage, separate gas meter and dishwasher. This is a must see for investors and home owners alike. MLS 1441079 & 1441072.
$449,000 READY FOR YOU
Elmira - Stunning open concept home with double car garage, hardwood floors upstairs and down, an upper floor family room with a gas fireplace, as well as a nicely finished basement, dark oak cabinets in the kitchen and a fenced in back yard with concrete patio make this a perfect family home. MLS 1441955.
$293,900 FULL OF CHARACTER
Elmira - This quaint home has been lovingly cared for by the same owners over the past 40 + years. This home was built sound with original, large wood baseboard and trim, French doors and built-in storage areas with the original hardware adding that unique charm. Updates include windows, wiring, roof and furnace. MLS 1441736
NO-OBLIGATION HOME EVALUATION.
$349,900 MODERN MEETS COUNTRY
Elmira - Come see this recently renovated Beauty! This home has been gutted and redone inside and out, including adding a 3 piece ensuite. This gorgeous country property is located on the out skirts of Elmira backing onto green space. Don’t wait, book your appt now to see it, YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED. MLS 1437409.
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
3 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-669-5426
$224,900 ATTENTION INVESTORS!
Elmira - Seconds from downtown Elmira, this 2 bedroom house is zoned R5 allowing for a business out of your home. New kitchen & windows with an open concept. MLS 1437918.
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Elmira - This well maintained one owner, 4 bedroom home is ready for you to move in, unpack your suitcase, lay back in your recliner and enjoy. Loads of updates furnace and a/c and HRV unit in 2008, newer flooring though out, windows and doors less then 5 years old. 95 percent carpet free. MLS 1434205.
Drayton - Located on 6 acres this extraordinary home is nestled in picturesque scenery. Featuring: Private lane, 1500 sqft, (30ft x 50ft) workshop with 60amp service, and 1600sqft home. Finished top to bottom with an open layout this rare find is extremely well kept. Wall paper to be removed and painted a neutral colour. MLS 1442024.
$344,900 BACKING ON GREENSPACE
$659,000 COUNTRY BUNGALOW
Drayton - This model home boasts some upgrades including larger windows & a breakfast bar. Enjoy the wrap around covered porch on this quiet corner lot, backing onto green space. Enjoy entertaining in this large kitchen with an open concept dining & living rm. Located in Drayton, this home is within walking distance to town amenities such as the public school, grocery store, health centre, public library & the Drayton Theatre. MLS 1434932.
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Elmira - Fantastic Bungalow with Pool is just minutes from Elmira, St. Jacobs and Waterloo. The Large paved driveway guides you to the Double Attached garage, Single detached garage and 32ftx22ft heated workshop! This bright home has an updated Kitchen with double sided fireplace from dinette to living room, Main floor laundry, and Separate dining room. Master is equipped with ensuite and slider walk out to pool. MLS 1431647.
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Elmira Real Estate Services Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage
We support Woolwich Community Services through
90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 4, Elmira N3B 3L4
100 acres farm property including Roll #420818000806601 (50 acres). Approx.65 acres workable, 15 acres maple bush, balance cedar and rough pasture. Outbuildings consist of a barn, drive/implement shed, pole barn, and 2 silos. 3-bedrooms brick bungalow with double $850,000 garage with stairs to lower finished lower level, open kitchen/dining area with woodstove, covered front porch overlooking the countryside. Farm is suitable for cash crop or any kind of livestock. This is a great opportunity for local farmers or a family trying to escape the big city. 90 minutes North/East of Guelph. Beautiful private setting on 2.29 acres. 3-bedrooms all brick bungalow. 32x16 barn with 3 horse stalls, 12x6 addition plus 14x6 storage shed. Property is fenced for horses. Nicely landscaped. Great starter or retirement home. Great location close to Hanover, Durham, Markdale. If you desire privacy look no further. A must view.
$219,000 ADDRESS: 3 Arthur
St. S., ELMIRA
519-669-3192
Elmira@royallepage.ca
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Bonnie Brubacher Broker of Record
Monique Roes
Shanna Rozema
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Ridgeview Dr., Drayton Drayton Ridge | Open House | 168 Saturday & Sunday 1-3pm
OPEN HOUSE | SAT. NOV. 1st 1-3 pm 42 Killdeer Road, Elmira
PHASE 2 UNDER CONSTRUCTION
PRE-SELLING 5 UNIT TOWNHOME - PRICED FROM $322,900 STARTING AT 1424 SQ.FT - THREE BUNGALOW PLANS & TWO BUNGALOW LOFT PLANS AVAILABLE ALL OFFER: Double car garage and driveway, main floor master with ensuite, ceramic & hardwood floor, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with island, walkout to rear yard, main floor laundry + much more. EXCLUSIVE
$299,900 Lovely bungalow with newer attached garage,
double driveway, newer windows, gas furnace & a/c, 3 bdrms, hardwood floors, large finished rec. room. MLS
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NEW PRICE! NEWER TWO STOREY $327,900 ELMIRA Finished
basement, 3 bdrms, 3 bathrooms including master ensuite, walkout to fenced yard, double driveway, single garage, nice front porch living. MLS
PLENTY OF SPACE $416,900 HEIDELBERG
Large 4 level backsplit with walk-up plus two walkouts, double garage & driveway, oversized lot, spacious principle rooms. Must See. MLS
TRULY UNIQUE $899,900 MOOREFIELD
3812 sq.ft Fieldstone home situated on 2 acres, 20’x16’ barn & pond. 5 bedroom home, 9’ ceilings, hardwood, oversized double garage. MLS
John Benjamins Sales Representative
Benjamins Realty Inc.
519-575-9092
Open House | Sat. Nov. 1 | 1-2:30pm | 30 Robb Rd, Elmira
FOR LEASE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL TRIPLE GARAGE $604,900 LINWOOD Beautiful custom built bungalow, main $278,900 ELMIRA Prime location, great street exposure, $8.00 ELMIRA 1350 SQ.FT + additional space available in
floor master & ensuite, cherry kitchen w/walkout, finished in-law suite on lower level with separate entrance. MLS
onsite parking, multiple uses for this building. PERFECT FOR YOUR OWN BUSINESS. MLS
newer building South side of town, front office, bay with overhead door, well maintained building and grounds. MLS
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$309,900 | Charming small town residence with the city at
your doorstep. Built in 2006 on a quiet street in the outskirts of Elmira, this home shows care and style with a spacious open concept main floor, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A well finished basement with option for a 3rd bathroom Central air with exchanger, central vac rough in and all appliances. MLS#1437521
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Alex Riquelme and Bill Scheeringa traded in their red shirts for pretty pink ones at the Elmira store on Oct. 29 as part of Home Hardware’s breast cancer awareness campaign. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
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Compare | $424,000 Custom built bungalow on a large lot. Covered deck, 3 gas fireplaces, vaulted and coffered ceilings, wired for sound, hard wood and ceramic flooring, granite counters,  arches, pillars, and much more. MLS Call Dale
$374,500 DUPLEX – let your tenant HELP PAY THE MORTGAGE! All brick raised bungalow – built as a duplex. Two 2 bedroom units. Many updates incl. windows, kitchen, bathroom. Deck off upper level. Shared laundry. One unit presently rented. Separately metered. Detached garage & lots of parking! MLS
Worth a Look | Drayton | $489,000
$309,900
For her - large 1/2 acre in town property with renovated 4 bdrm, 3 bth home, large front porch and rear deck, attached dble garage. For him - a detached dream workshop 2400 sq ft, chain hoist, hydraulic lift, air compressor and lines, insulated and heated, room for ALL your toys. MLS Call Dale.
COUNTRY PROPERTY – near Moorefield. Private setting, well treed. Hdwd. floors in L.R. and 3 bedrooms. Fin. rec. rm., games rm., office & 3pc. bath in lower level (w/large windows). Dble. garage + det’d shed w/concrete floor. Good value! MLS
Drayton Ridge | $364,900
POOL!
The Brighton lll model, by Verdone Homes is one of many exciting models to be built. This two storey home boasts 1730 sq ft of open concept with main floor great room and 3 generous bedrooms upstairs with custom features. Various prices and options available. MLS Call Dale, to have the best selection.
$349,900
D L O S
LARGE FENCED LOT offers lots of play area for a young family as well as a POOL! Oak kitchen w/ceramic flr., W/O to back yard & deck. 3 baths (whirlpool ensuite). Laminate floors on 2 levels. Large rec. room PLUS upper family room. Recently painted! Dble. conr. driveway, 1.5 garage. MLS
$419,900 ORIGINAL OWNER – meticulously maintained! Eat-in kitchen open to spacious lower level family room w/large windows, gas fireplace & bar. Formal LR/DR. 3 bdrms. 2 baths. Mature trees at back. Spring possession. EXCL.
New Price | Milverton | $255,000 Great location for this spacious and bright bungalow with walkout on lower level, upper deck, attached garage. MLS Call Dale.
Drayton | $369,000 Large 4+1 bedroom, with walk-out finished basement, huge master and ensuite, separate detached insulated and wired workshop, above ground pool, large fenced yard and more. MLS Call Dale.
CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET EVALUATION
For info on these or any other real estate enquiries, Call Dale
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DEATH NOTICES CHAPMAN, MARY ELLEN ELAINE | 1926 - 2014
Passed away peacefully on October 22, at her residence at Riverside Glen Nursing Home in Guelph, Ontario, at the age of 88 years. Local realtives are her son Christopher Chapman (Cheryl) of Elmira. PSUTKA, ANIELA (ANGELA)
| Passed away peacefully at Chartwell LTC Elmira on Sunday, October 26, 2014, at the age of 92 years.
Bill and Carolyn McCullough together with Ron and Karen Dietrich are thrilled to announce the forth coming marriage of their children
Vanessa and Ryan.
Wedding to take place on November 8, 2014 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Elmira, On.
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Random Acts of Kindness Day a chance to do a little something selfless to show that we really are all in it together
Peter Katona of Martin’s Family Fruit Farm is excited to share the St. Jacobs-based fruit producer’s finest apples with good Samaritans for the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation’s Random Act of Kindness Day, Nov. 7. [SCOTT BARBER / THE OBSERVER]
SCOTT BARBER On Friday November 7, keep your eyes peeled for friendly groups of do-gooders with smiles on their faces and baskets of apples in their arms. It’s the eight annual Random Act of Kindness Day organized by the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation (KWCF), and Kindness Krews will be out and about spreading the message that small niceties can make a big difference. “It’s about encouraging people to pay attention to others, and to let everyone know that we’re not all in
this alone,” KWCF chief executive officer Rosemary Smith explained. “We need the people around us to help make the day a little lighter and a little brighter. And we think that is the kind of community that we all want to live in.” It began seven years ago, during a KWCF retreat. “We were having a really important discussion about the value of empathy and kindness in our community,” Smith said. “The conversation sort of went like this: ‘If we don’t have empathy and we don’t show kindness to the people living next door or even
to the strangers we pass walking down the street, what are the chances that they might step up and volunteer or write a cheque to make this a better community?’” Those positive attributes lead to a sense of belonging and community, and that is what the organization is all about, she said. Shortly thereafter, a colleague had an interesting experience in which a stranger shared his parking pass, brightening her day. And a light bulb went off. Why not create a day to raise the profile of a well known but rarely practiced
principle of paying it forward? “It’s not about being kind for one day out of the whole year, and that’s it,” Smith said. “We hope that this day can become what Valentine’s Day is to love. We don’t just love one day out of the year, but we do need a reminder to slow down and pay attention. And that’s what we have been trying to build over the last seven years. It’s an opportunity to slow down, to pay attention to other people in our community and to do what I would have called the niceties of life that I would have
expected when it was a slower paced life.” In past generations, we would have helped our neighbours rake the lawn or shovel the driveway. But we’ve become so busy and caught up in the rat race that many people don’t take the time to lend a hand, she said. The general idea behind the day is to celebrate and perform kind acts; with a simple message of doing something nice for someone and asking nothing in return except that they do something nice for someKINDNESS | 31
Today I am going to share with you a recipe for granola bars, an all around versatile snack that will travel anywhere and satisfy most cravings. I made my first batch awhile ago and found them a convenient breakfast, a great anytime snack or as dessert after dinner. And bedtime snacking – munching mindlessly while reading. My niece and nephews like to take them in their school lunches; they are fortunate to attend a school that allows peanut butter. You can change up the ingredients to your household’s liking provided you use equal amounts of ingredients. I used sunflower seeds instead of some of the oatmeal but you could add raisins, dried cranberries or apricots and any kind of nuts or seeds. Just a word of caution about melting the peanut butter and corn syrup. Do not let this mixture boil! If it boils the granola bar will be crumbly and no longer a bar. I put the corn syrup CHEF’S TABLE | 30
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ST. CLEMENTS CRAFT SHOW 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Clements Community Centre; $1 admission. Door prizes, raffle table, food for purchase; 30+ vendors, no two the same. Cash/cheque only.
HEALTH EDUCATION – 10:15-11:15 a.m.: “Pelvic Health: Preventing Urinary Incontinence, Bladder and Uterine Prolapse.” This session will be presented by Julia Fiorelli at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs and will cover issues experienced by both men and women. For more information, call Joy at 519-664-3794, ext. 230. No registration, no fee.
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SENIORS COMMUNITY DINING AT noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.). Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs. Cost $11. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a hot noonday meal, fellowship an entertainment. Call 519-664-1900 for more information.
CAREGIVER COFFEE HOUR IS a support group offered by Woolwich Community Health Centre in conjunction with the Alzheimer Society WaterlooWellington on the first Tuesday of every month, September to June, 10-11:30 a.m., at Chartwell Elmira (formerly Chateau Gardens). For more information, call Hospice Coordinator, Lorraine Weber at 519-6643794, ext. 229.
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NOVEMBER 6 ELECTRONIC BINGO, ELMIRA LIONS Hall presented by Lions Club of Elmira. Call Rod for details 519-500-1434. HEALTH EDUCATION – 10:30-11:30 a.m. “Power of Attorney for Personal Care: Your Will, Your Wishes”. Rose Johnson, a lawyer from Gowlings Wills and Estates Practice Group, will present and be available to answer your questions. This session will be held at the Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich St. S., Breslau. For more information, call Joy at 519-6643794 ext. 230. No registration, no fee!
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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.
Genes, and not just the big nose, give elephants a great sense of smell A. WEIRD NOTES
Q. Big body, big ears, big everything. What’s one of those things that African elephants have in far greater quantity than we humans do?
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Their nearly 2,000 genes for smell receptors, reports “New Scientist� magazine. That’s more than any other animal studied -- twice as many as dogs and five times more than us (“Genome Research�). No wonder the trunks of “smellephants� are so long! Q. What’s one of the more novel ways of spreading, sharing or disseminating love?
“Go on Facebook and put some of your feelings out into the world,� answers Sarah Laskow in “Mental Floss� magazine. When UC San Diego scientists looked at more than a billion (1,000,000,000+) user posts in 100 cities, they found that for each single “grumpy� post, 1.29 other grumpy posts could be expected to follow from the user’s friends -- not a doubling but in that direction. On a more optimistic note, though, every happy post could be expected to yield 1.75 more of them for a virtual doubling. “Now more than at any other point in our history, we feel what the world feels,� says UC San Diego’s James Fowler, one of the study’s coauthors. So take a cue from this and e-tell your friends when
you’re feeling good. Q. The Laysan albatross is a seabird with a sevenfoot wingspan and a life expectancy similar to humans. Half the year they live solitary lives, cruising the oceans, and the other half they pair off for breeding, mating for life. The female is capable of producing only one egg per year, yet some nests contain two eggs -- a puzzle which engendered decades of speculation and half-baked theories. Yet the true explanation is utterly simple. Can you guess it?
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While studying a colony of Laysan albatrosses in the Hawaiian Islands, biologist Lindsay Young noticed that certain couples always produce two-egg nests, while others never do. When she decided to
sex all the birds, what she found was stunning: Onethird of all the mating pairs were both female! The long-held assumption that each breeding pair consists of a male and a female was just plain wrong. As Young commented in the “New York Times Magazine,� “This colony is literally the largest proportion of--I don’t know what the correct term is?--’homosexual animals’ in the world. Which some people might think is a great thing, others might not.� Q. In an emergency, could you receive a blood transfusion from the family dog or some other animal?
Karl Landsteiner discovered blood types A, B and O, says Veronique Greenwood in “Discover� magazine. Today there are fully 33 typing systems recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusion, with names like Lutheran, Duffy, Hh/Bombay and Ok. Blood types refer to the different molecules on the surface of red blood cells, which if mismatched can trigger a fatal immune reaction. Interestingly, blood types are not unique to humans; dogs have more than a dozen. Before blood types were discovered, doctors experimented with transfusions between humans and animals, with disastrous results. In 1667, physician Jean-Baptiste Denis twice infused a man with calf’s blood, attempt-
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Not on your life. As you know, blood types and compatibility are critical issues. It was 1901 when
ing to cure his mental illness, but after a larger second transfusion, he began vomiting and passing black urine. With the third transfusion, the man died. Denis was tried for murder but was acquitted when evidence pointed to the patient having been poisoned with arsenic. As historian Holly Tucker wrote in her book “Blood Work�: “Other doctors had orchestrated the poisoning, fearing the procedure was morally dangerous, and wanting to make sure Denis failed before he started a trend.�
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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3. Introduces an alternative 4. ___ seul (dance solo) 5. Judgment 6. With the result that 7. “Go on� 8. Six-stringed instrument 9. “Cousin __� 10. Have the quality of being 11. Part of N.Y.C. 12. Always, in verse 13. Arid 15. Chinese “way� 17. Planned or scheduled (of events) 20. “American ___� 22. Ice breakers 25. Depart 27. Dwarf 29. Before noon 30. Kind of blocker 32. Fortune teller 34. Big deal 36. In the direction of 37. Joined 38. Indo-Europeans
40. “Waking ___ Devine� (1998 film) 42. Pair 43. Symbol 44. Promise, for one 45. Auto accessory 47. ___ Master’s Voice 50. Make sense, with “up� 51. Bodily fluid 54. As if; as though 55. Objective male pronoun 56. Objective form of “I� 61. Impregnable 62. Tribute, of sorts 63. Alloy used in tuning forks 65. Advance, slangily 68. You and I
CHEF’S TABLE: A handy treat to have around FROM | 27
and peanut butter into a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup and melt it in the microwave.
Homemade Granola Bars
2 cups corn syrup 2 cups peanut butter 8 cups oatmeal 4 cups rice krispies 1 cup coconut or toasted coconut Chocolate chips for melting
Melt corn syrup and peanut butter and whisk until
smooth. In a large bowl, measure oatmeal, rice krispies and coconut. Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and mix well. Press into a greased pan. I used my favourite baking sheet, which is 12� x 17�, to
get a flatter, “real� granola bar. If your baking sheets are smaller, that is fine – the bars will be thicker. Chill the bars for an hour or so. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over bars. I put the chocolate into a clean milk bag, melt it in the microwave then snip a tiny corner off of the milk bag and drizzle away. Cut into bars of any shape or size. Store in an airtight container. Can be frozen.
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Peter Katona enjoys a bite of a fresh ambrosia apple.
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one else. This year, St. Jacobsbased Martin’s Family Fruit Farms has donated apples for the Kindness Krews to give out. “We just think that it is an awesome event and a great cause to get involved with,” Peter Katona, marketing and sales manager at Martin’s Family Fruit Farms explained. “It is very much an extension of what we already do in the community. We support hundreds of events throughout
the year with our apples and we just really liked the concept of the random acts of kindness and paying it forward. It’s a perfect product to share as well because apples are very good for you as everyone knows, so it is sharing a bit of health. “ The KWCF also has a list of 101 acts of kindness on its website, www.kwcf.ca. In Woolwich, you can register to create or join a Kindness Krew by contacting Rae Ann Bauman at the township office, rbauman@woolwich.ca.
The 41st annual Elmira Charity Quilt Auction raised more than $82,000 for Elmira District Community Living on Oct. 25. There were more than 130 different quilted items up for the live auction, plus a silent auction, and a bake sale. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
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Thank you.
Your support is very much appreciated. I would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in this municipal election. I am looking forward to serve on Woolwich Township Council. It is a real privilege and pleasure to be able to represent your interests in such a remarkable community. Please do get in touch if I can help you in any way.
to encourage more of you to get involved. A township such as ours is only as vibrant as its residents make it. Special thanks to all those who supported me through hosting a lawn sign, sent me an email or reached out to encourage my campaign. Your kind words were very much appreciated.
I will do whatever is within my power to enhance the services, infrastructure and small-town culture that help to make Elmira and Woolwich such a wonderful place to live and raise our children.
Finally, I would like to thank my family. My wife Heather Calder and sons Parker and Finn, your support and encouragement has been overwhelming. I am truly lucky to have such wonderful people in my life.
We will face challenges over the coming years that I am confident the Council you elected will overcome. I look forward to working with all of them. I would like to take this opportunity
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