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H1N1 clinics will be opened to the general public, as health officials believe priority groups have been served and more vaccine became available. Clinics will continue through next week at least. “We have five clinics confirmed this week,” said Dr. Hsui-Li Wang, medical officer of health for the Region of Waterloo. “Priority groups have been expanded to include children from six months to 18 years of age (inclusive), and those 65 years and older who suffer from chronic medical conditions.” Wang also noted that with the implementation of the wristband system, lineups and wait times at the clinics are now minimal. Four clinics in the region ran this past week, including one Wednesday at Elmira District Secondary School – a session that ran six hours and saw 1,287 visitors pass through. At this clinic, as well as the clinics happening next week, people were required to verify that they were a part of a high priority group before receiving the vaccine. The current priority groups include: All children six months to under 19 years of age; Persons 19 years of age and older (including seniors) with chronic medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, cancer, heart conditions, etc.); Healthcare workers including first responders – EMS, fire and police; Pregnant women; Household contacts and care providers of persons at higher risk who cannot be immunized (e.g. children under six months of age) or who may not respond to vaccines (e.g. those who are immune-compromised). Although the clinics continue to be provided to the community, Wang said that it seems as though the flu activity in the area is on the decline. “We are seeing a decrease in the amount of people who are consulting their doctor about flu symptoms, as well as fewer people in the emergency rooms with flu-like symptoms.” But that does not mean that it is any less important to get your vaccine, Public Health officials maintain.

I’m crouched on my knees holding a fire hose in a dark room that’s rapidly filling with smoke. The fire in the middle of the room is making it uncomfortably hot, so I aim the hose at the ceiling, giving it a few quick blasts to cool things down. The temperature drops almost immediately, and I climb to my feet feeling elated. The feeling is shortlived; unbalanced by the 20-pound breathing apparatus strapped to my back, I nearly topple over. It’s a good thing there are experts on hand. Firefighter Brad Battler offers a steadying hand, and we make our way back out of the smoke-filled building. Last Sunday, the Wellesley Fire Department held its first fire orientation day at the Waterloo Region Training and Emergency Services Complex. Members of township staff, council and the media had the chance to strap on gear and try some exercises. Firefighters from each of the three stations – LinSee TRAINING page »06

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“We blamed ourselves; we thought we must have done something wrong.” Mary Detweiler

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Girl’s condition a worldwide rarity Genetic disorder affects only about 1,000 people around the world; family learning to cope JONI MILTENBURG Right around the due date of her first child, Mary Detweiler felt a regular fluttering sensation coming from the baby. Her obstetrician dismissed it as hiccups and the nerves of a first-time mother, but Detweiler knew it was more than that. A week later, when the fluttering hadn’t stopped, he sent her to Guelph General Hospital for a stress test. The ultrasound showed a cyst the size of a small lemon on the right side of her daughter’s brain. Detweiler was rushed to McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, where baby Julianna was delivered via Csection, to avoid putting more pressure on her brain. More tests, this time at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto,

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revealed Julianna had Aicardi syndrome. Aicardi is a rare genetic disorder that affects perhaps 1,000 people around the world. The syndrome is thought to result from a defect on the X chromosome; it appears only in girls or, in very rare cases, boys with two X chromosomes and a Y. Most girls appear to be normal at birth, and Aicardi is only diagnosed when seizures start around three months old. In Julianna’s case, the seizures started in utero: that was the regular fluttering that Mary felt. “Our whole world crumbled,” Mary said of the diagnosis. “We thought we had a healthy pregnancy, other than this fluttering. We blamed ourselves; we thought we must have done something wrong.” Julianna was born without

a corpus collosum, the bridge that connects the two hemispheres of the brain and allows them to communicate. She also has lesions called lacunae in her retinas, which mean she sees the world like a jigsaw puzzle with pieces missing. And she has seizures every day – not grand mal seizures where the patient loses consciousness and convulses, but different types of small seizures. Mary and her husband Harold have learned which types are minor and which have to be headed off with medication before she chokes. Almost all children with Aicardi have developmental delays ranging from moderate to severe. Because the syndrome is so rare, there is very little research being done into the whys and hows of it. Baylor

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Province still has the hots for the nuclear option Thanks to the eHealth boondoggle, opponents of nuclear energy have an effective new weapon in their battle with the Ontario government: the public is in no mood for yet another example of incompetence and massive cost overruns. Leaving aside the potential dangers inherent with nuclear plants and the waste they generate, there’s a pragmatic argument to be made in favour of alternatives simply based on cost. Nuclear plants have always come in way over budget, underperformed and then required billions in refurbishing expenses. Although then-minister of energy George Smitherman scrapped plans for two new nuclear reactors when bids came in at $26 billion – 3.7 times the Ontario Power Authority’s forecast – a newly released report shows OPA plans to derive half of its new electricity supply from nuclear over the next three years. “The OPA estimates were nowhere close. Imagine the cost overruns on $26 billion – that turns eHealth into a pygmy scandal,” says Jack Gibbons, chair of the Ontario Clean Air Alliance. Alternative energy supplies and a push toward conservation would be more effective and far cheaper than the nuclear option, he stresses. Conservation efforts, for instance, work out to a cost of about $0.03 per kWh versus $0.21 for nuclear power. Then there’s a cost of $0.10 to $0.14 for electric-

ity from wind farms or $0.09 per kWh for hydro-based power from Quebec. With greater efficiencies, we could reduce overall demand by as much as 50 per cent by the time many of Ontario’s aging reactors reach the end of their lifespans in 2021, says Gibbons. That’s in addition to meeting the province’s goal of phasing out coalfired plants, what the alliance calls the single-largest greenhouse gas reduction initiative in North America, equivalent to taking almost seven million cars off the road. The Ontario Clean Air Alliance also advocates investing in co-generation opportunities: using the heating systems in larger buildings to generate electricity. In effect, that would provide two services for the price of the same natural gas being burned today. Combined heat and power (CHP) plants can be installed in apartment buildings, condominiums, shopping centres, hospitals, schools, airports and factories. Electricity supplied by such facilities would cost less than $0.06 per kWh. “With all these options, new nuclear is the highest cost way to keep our lights on,” he says. “It doesn’t make sense to throw good money after bad.” Why, then, does the government continue down that road? First, there’s a powerful lobby from the nuclear industry. And there’s an institutional preference for large projects rather than small, decentralized options. “There’s a strong bias in favour of big, centralized megaprojects.”

That approach – “1950s thinking and policies” – is entrenched, and its proponents have the ear of government. Convincing Premier Dalton McGuinty to take another path will be difficult, but Gibbons sees reasons to be optimistic. While most of us want only to have the lights come on when we flip the switch, paying little heed to how the electricity flows there, there is a growing awareness about environmental concerns. And, failing that, there’s the issue of our wallets: we certainly don’t want to see rates rise dramatically, which is what could happen if we opt for expensive nuclear reactors. While nuclear proponents tout the the absence of greenhouse gas emissions, Gibbons discounts that. First off, the lifecycle of nuclear – from construction to decommissioning – is fraught with environmental downsides, including the release of greenhouse gases. More to the point, the long lead time for rolling out nuclear means it won’t have the desired impact: we have to act now to start countering the climate change models. To date, given nuclear’s track record of breakdowns and under-delivery, reliance on that technology hasn’t meant a reduction of greenhouse gases: every

time there’s a shortfall, the province presses in to service the coal-fired plants – the worst emitters – it wants to mothball. “We have to focus on the lowest-cost options if we are going to act quickly and meet the province’s target of an 80 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050,” he says. “We can’t afford to continue to waste money on projects that don’t work.” As well, a decentralized approach would see far more economic benefits. Small projects to upgrade insulation values and make homes more efficient, for instance, would provide local jobs in communities across the province. Small co-generation projects would spread the work, and provide for a more reliable network. None of those upsides exist with huge, centralized nuclear plants. For both ecological and economic reasons, changes are coming to the way we generate electricity. The decisions we make today will have an impact for years to come. Large projects give the impression government is doing something. Actually doing something different would be better. “I think it’s what the vast majority of the people in Ontario want.”

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Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht’s private members’ motion that makes counselling or aiding or abetting a person to commit suicide an offence passed through the House of Commons Wednesday night without opposition. The vote was 230-0. “This was for Nadia,” said Albrecht, referring to the death of 18-year-old Nadia Kajouji, whose suicide was encouraged over the internet by a serial predator posing as a kindred spirit and helpful friend. “This is a great first step,” noted Albrecht, “but still it is only the first step.” It falls on cabinet to determine if and how to take the advice of the House. “But tonight, the House of Commons demonstrated it would hold broad support for any effort by our government to target internet predators. I hope clarifications to the Criminal Code will occur hand-in-hand with other elements of a national suicide prevention strategy.”

Fuel tanks for Wellesley The Township of Wellesley will invest more than $70,000 to increase the capacity of fuel tanks for its public works, recreation and fire departments. The existing fuel tanks are more than 30 years old and in need of replacement, director of public works Willis McLaughlin told councillors meeting Tuesday night. The township began looking into replacing the tanks and pumps a number of years ago following a routine inspection by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), but a decision became more pressing given that the township has lost a number of locals gas stations that used to provide fuel for its vehicles, McLaughlin noted.

A cut above, Don Schell retires After almost five full decades in Elmira, local barber puts down his scissors for the last time KATIE EDMONDS

What is the difference between a good haircut and a bad one? “Two weeks,” chuckles Lorne Metzger, longtime customer and good friend of local barber Don Schell who, after almost 50 years of service to the Elmira community, is hanging up his barbering jacket and setting down his scissors. “It’s a chapter that has come to a close,” said Schell to his daughter Lisa Williams. Metzger has had his hair cut by Schell for more than 15 years: he would always leave the shop happy after a visit. He noted that Schell does not have ‘an enemy in the world’ and that his ability to make people smile is remarkable. “No matter how busy he was one day or how slow, he would always make the time for you and pay careful attention to each person.” Direct from barbering school, Don came to Elmira in 1960 and joined a group of six or seven men, all of whom barbered within Elmira in the 1960s and ’70s. Over the last few decades, this group has dwindled leaving Don the last man

KATIE EDMONDS Almost three dozen students at EDSS hit the books this week to prepare for an exam on Thursday that tested their business prowess as well as some practical, real-world knowledge. But this exam was different from the usual: they volunteered to write it. The students are members of the DECA club (Developing Excellence

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Celebrating Achievement), an international business and marketing organization that encourages students to dive fearlessly into a world beyond textbooks through role-playing, community projects, leadership programs, and international networking. Over the past several years, more and more schools are recognizing DECA as a great way for students to get prepared for “the real world.” Thursday marked

DECA’s regional competition, a day in which hundreds of students from in and around the Waterloo Region joined together to write multiple-choice exams and perform oral presentations on business topics such as Hotel & Lodging Management, Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Business Law & Ethics, among others. Rebecca Lomax and Emily Ahier are Grade 11 students at EDSS who hold the position of co-

ness places have changed and more people have arrived because of growth. This community is still a great place to work and raise a family.” And Schell did his own fair share of moving around. After yet another move, he set up shop at 11 Arthur St. N., the location of today’s Shoppers Drug Mart property, and remained at this

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etiquette, right down to the colour of their socks. Boys are asked to wear dress pants, a dress shirt and tie and dress shoes. Rules explicitly say that white socks are not permitted, and Ahier recalls a classmate of hers who did not advance to the next round of competition simply because he disobeyed the sock rule. DECA staff advisor Margie Cressman notes that although See DECA page »30

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CALLING IT A CAREER A part of downtime Elmira for decades, Don Schell, 68, has decided to retire.

location for 25 years. Interestingly, Don found himself cutting hair in the very building where he had met his wife, the former Edgewood Restaurant building. Most recently, Don has been at 8 Arthur St. S., where his career has now come to a close. But for some members of the community, a haircut and a chat with Schell was available in their very own home. Paying visits to customers at nursing homes, those who were ill, and those who had difficulty in travelling downtown were reasons enough for Don to take his barbering case and scissors to his customers. “I used to come downtown on my scooter,” recalled customer and local businessman, Aden M. Bauman. “It was sometimes hard to get there due to weather, and actually became somewhat difficult to get into the barbering chair. It was just wonderful when Don would come to the house – it made it so much easier for me.” Known for his rapport with his customers, Don continues to tease those he meets with his good natured wit and humour – a trait which has

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standing. At the age of 68, the time has come for him to move on as well. Don started his career with Jack Johnson at Johnson Barbering and Pool Hall, located where the photo lab is today. This establishment housed three barbers in the front and a pool hall in the back. It was here that Don first met some customers, like Metzger, who still remain with him today. Schell, who is a familiar face around town and at the Elmira Donut and Deli, where he stops in for lunch several times a week, can be called a friend by a wide range of people in the township. “Whether the person in his chair was the guy sweeping the streets or a businessman, it didn’t make any difference to him: he treated them all the same,” said Metzger. From Johnson Barbering and Pool Hall, Don moved to Gordon McLennan’s establishment at 47 Arthur St. S. This was where Don first hung his own sign in 1964 and began his own business – Don Schell Barbering Salon. Ironically, these days you will find him at the same address most Sunday mornings, as it is the current location of Zion Mennonite Fel-

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Sarah Vereyken brought her kids, Hannah and Daniel, to EDSS on Wednesday afternoon to get their H1N1 flu shot at a clinic held by Water Region’s public health department.

H1N1: Flu appears on decline “We’d like to encourage people who now are eligible to be vaccinated to contact their family physician, or to attend one of our Public Health community clinics to receive their immunization,” said Wang. As of Nov. 16, Region of Waterloo Public Health had already distributed 93,000 doses of H1N1 to public clinics, hospitals

and physicians’ offices. An additional 28,000 doses were received from the province on Nov. 17 and were being distributed to physicians, as well as supplying flu clinics. Members of the public are asked to call the health unit’s automated clinic phone line at 519883-2324 for upcoming clinic dates. For general information about

na goes to school at St. Mary’s in Elora, where an educational assistant works with her. A Red Cross worker comes six hours a week to help with housework and bathing and feeding Julianna. The Detweilers also have a personal support worker, Sara, who takes Julianna on outings and allows them to get housework done or spend time with their other two children, Jessica and Devin. “She loves Julianna like she was her own child,” Mary said. “I don’t know what our life would be like the past two and a half years without her.” The Detweilers try to balance meeting Julianna’s needs with keeping home life as normal as possible so the other kids don’t start to resent her. That is getting more difficult as

Julianna gets bigger and it gets harder for them to lift her from her wheelchair to the family van. “Sometimes we just end up staying home,” Mary said. The need for a lift for their van is becoming more urgent as winter approaches. To get Julianna into a seat, Mary has to pick her up and take a step up into the van, something she is dreading doing in ice and snow. “If I hurt myself, what are we going to do? If I hurt my back or if Harold hurts his back and can’t work, we’re in an even worse situation.” They’ve priced out lifts and the quotes have come back between $6,200 and $6,400, which is out of their budget. It’s the same for everything with the disabled, Mary said; a pair of simple plastic molds that keep Julianna from

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pointing her feet cost $1,400. The Ontario government covered 75 per cent of the cost, and Harold’s benefits – he works for Toyota Boshoku in Elmira – covered the other 25 per cent. But they haven’t been able to find any agency that will help them with funding for the lift. It’s too expensive; the agencies have income thresholds; her syndrome isn’t covered; vehicle lifts aren’t covered; their van is too old; the agencies’ mailboxes are full or numbers are out of service. Mary said she’ll continue making calls and sending letters, but she’s also set up a trust fund at the Royal Bank. They already have a deposit of $1,500 to ‘Lift Up Julianna.’ “If anyone is in the position of giving us a hand in purchasing a lift, that would be wonderful,” Mary said.

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8:05 AM | An unknown suspect attempted to steal a construction vehicle parked on Church Street in Elmira but was unsuccessful. The driver’s side door was broken into and there was damage to the ignition, but nothing was stolen from the fully-loaded vehicle. 9:42 AM | Leftover food in a preheating oven caused a fire in a home on Norman Avenue in Elmira. The residents were not aware that food was still left in the oven when they turned it on and were alerted by the smoke alarm. Firefighters reached the home and extinguished the small fire, which had been contained to the oven. 8:18 PM | A pot was left on a hot stove for two hours unsupervised when residents of a Manser Road address in Wellesley Township left home, having forgotten that the stove was still on. A neighbour heard the smoke alarm and smelled smoke, then called the Linwood fire station. Firefighters forced entry into the locked home and dealt with the situation. There was plenty of smoke, but no actual fire had broken out.

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10:54 AM | What appeared to be a hole from a shotgun was discovered on a drum located at Walco Equipment on Ar-

A van and an aluminum dump trailer were reported stolen from Country Lane Builders in Hawkesville overnight on Nov. 12-13. The description of the vehicle matched that of a van which was found earlier that morning in Brant County and was reported to the OPP. The van is believed to have been stolen somewhere between 10 p.m. the previous night and 6 a.m. Nov. 13. Suspects also broke into another five vans nearby and stole tools. Police think the suspect used the trailer to transport all the other stolen goods. While in Hawkesville, it seems as though the suspect then broke into another three vehicles, this time on Ament Line and again stole tools, as well as attempting unsuccessfully to break into a utility shed. The suspects then went on to Frey Building Contractors and entered two vehicles but left the scene when they discovered nothing of value in the vans. Police are asking for anyone with information to contact the Elmira detachment. thur Street in Elmira. Owners of the company are unsure when the damage was done, but the drum arrived at the factory at 1 p.m. and the damage was noticed at 2:30 p.m. No shot was heard, but owners say industrial noises are prevalent, and a shot could be mistaken for something else. 4:32 PM | Two men from St. Jacobs collided at Printery Road and King Street when a vehicle being driven by a 19-year-old made a wide right turn and struck a vehicle being driven by a 64-year-old who was stopped before at-

tempting a left hand turn. The younger driver was charged with making an improper right turn. 5:27 PM | A 22 year-old local man suffered minor injuries after tipping his motorcycle when he had to avoid hitting a vehicle that stopped suddenly at the roundabout in St. Jacobs. There was no major damage to either vehicle, and no charges were laid.

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on Coral Gables Crescent in vehicle driven by a 26-year- on Lobsinger Line in WoolElmira and brought into Di- old Mitchell man when she wich Township discovered vision 3A, where it may be was stopped waiting to turn that the 33-year-old male drivleft into a business. The sun er of the vehicle was under claimed by its rightful owner. 8:14 AM | A local woman, 41, was facing both drivers and suspension for a past criminal driving a Dodge Caravan, was the man did not see the car driving offence. The man will struck from behind when an- stopped in front of him. No face a second court date and the vehicle was released back other local woman, 31, driving charges have been laid. to the business. a Pontiac truck failed to stop »» November 14 in time to avoid the collision. »» November 17 The lead vehicle had been 1:18 PM | A local man called police after being hit by a rock 9:59 AM | Employees at FS stopped for traffic ahead and thrown by a young male on Partners on Church Street in the woman following was driving slowly when they col- a Toronto-area hockey team Elmira called police to cut the near the arena on Parkside chain which had linked an old lided. No charges were laid. Drive in St. Jacobs. The team ‘Triumph’ ladies bicycle to a 11:45 AM | A 40-year-old lo- apologized to the man and tree on their property for the cal woman driving on Barn- was given a verbal warning past week. Police have taken swallow Drive in Elmira hit a by police. the bicycle to Division 3A for wooden ‘road closed’ barrier pickup by its owner. 7:00 PM | A 43-year-old local when she attempted to make a right hand turn at Kingfisher man travelling on Arthur Street »» November 18 Crescent. The driver did not by Gerrat Drive struck a deer 12:30 | A 53-year-old woman see the sign as the sun was as it crossed his path. There driving a four-door Mazda setting directly in her line of was moderate damage to the eastbound on Line 86 by Sidvision. There was very mini- vehicle, but the driver was not eroad 16 swerved and lost mal damage to the vehicle and injured. The deer was killed. control of her car, running off there were no charges laid. the road and striking a near»» November 16 3:08 PM | A local man called 10:46 AM | A local woman’s by tree, while attempting to police after he witnessed a purse was stolen from her un- avoid hitting a deer that was male and a female, both high locked vehicle on Northside on the road. She managed to school aged, attempting to Drive in St. Jacobs. The theft avoid the animal, but her veopen car doors on Snyder Av- happened sometime between hicle suffered severe damage. enue in Elmira. The male had the hours of 7:45 p.m. and 6:30 She was not injured. long hair and was wearing a a.m. Among the stolen items 2:30 AM | A Guelph man ridblack trench coat and the fe- were a camera worth $200, a ing a motorcycle eastbound male was wearing a green wallet with the woman’s iden- on Northfield Drive rounded a hooded sweatshirt. tification inside, cash and some corner and struck a deer – one of two that were standing on 3:57 PM | A 29-year-old wom- prescription medication. an driving a van on Listowel 5:45 PM | Ministry of Trans- the road. The man had slight IA ads Christmas Pageand 1 both deer ran into Road just west of Arthurgeneric:Layout Street portation1 11/17/09 inspectors 1:18 who PMinjuries in Elmira was rear-ended by a stopped a commercial vehicle the nearby forest.

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The Afghanistan posturing continues

There should be no surprise in revelations by diplomat Richard Colvin that detainees rounded up by Canadian troops were tortured upon being turned over to Afghan officials. As with Iraq, that appears to be standard operating procedure. While his comments to a parliamentary committee will be dissected for clues about who knew what when, that’s really of little interest to most Canadians. It’s the bigger picture that matters, and perhaps one question: when are we getting out? Right now, we’re still on track for a withdrawal by mid-2011. By that time, additional lives will have been lost, and we’ll have spent billions. All to no avail. Of course, we were only there to appease the U.S., having declined to join the escapades in Iraq. Conservative MPs tried to discredit Colvin’s remarks, fearing tales of widespread torture would prompt the public to call for a quicker return of our troops. That might lead to people expecting the government to respect the wishes of a growing majority of Canadians opposed to taking part in the occupation. This was never a good situation. There’s nothing to be “won,” and history has shown the effort will have no effect on the situation: we’ll continue to pour lives and

money into a country unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. The occupation is all about taking control of strategic territory. That’s the one and only reason foreign troops are there. Yet we’ll hear nothing but platitudes about democracy and freedom. At the end of the day – and sooner or later there will be an end – we’ll have nothing to show for it but gravesites and a tremendous tab. Aside from the obvious wrong of occupying an independent country, there is a purely pragmatic argument to be made for leaving Afghanistan: the financial cost of billions of dollars with absolutely no return. The federal government estimates the cost of the mission, from 2001 to the current withdrawal date of 2011, at $11.3 billion. That doesn’t include some figures such as equipment depreciation. Nor does it include the ongoing disability and health care costs for veterans. The war there has helped push Canadian military spending to highs not seen since the Second World War, outstripping the Cold War era. Internationally, Canada was the 13th highest military spender in the world last year,

» VERBATIM “According to our information, the likelihood is that all the Afghans we handed over were tortured. For interrogators in Kandahar, it was standard operating procedure. In other words, we detained, and handed over for severe torture, a lot of innocent people.” Canadian diplomat Richard Colvin tells MPs about his time in Afghanistan

up from 16th. Within the 26-member NATO alliance, Canada has moved to sixth- from seventh-highest military spender, dollar for dollar. Since September 11, 2001, Canada’s military spending has increased by 27 per cent, and after the next two years of planned increases, will be 37 per cent higher than 2000-01. The Department of National Defence has been vocal of late in regards to the 2011 pullout. The government has been less decisive, leading to speculation it will again try to extend the mission – a poor decision, but that’s not enough to stop Harper from trying. Some will argue he’s been practical: the U.S. is a major ally and trading partner, and we’re doing something to ingratiate ourselves to an administration that views anyone who’s not with them as in league with their enemies. In opposing the war in Iraq, and U.S. domination elsewhere, Canadians are certainly in line with just about every other country – even the majority of Americans oppose the war. If doing what’s right isn’t enough reason to get out of Afghanistan, then the bottom line certainly warrants consideration.

» THE MONITOR Health care spending in Canada is expected to reach $183.1 billion in 2009, an estimated increase of $9.5 billion, or 5.5%, over last year. This represents a forecast increase of $241 per Canadian, bringing total health expenditure per capita to an estimated $5,452 this year. Canadian Institute for Health Information

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» HARD TALK | RAFE MAIR

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When government decisions benefit private interests The battle over government prepared to strip the public of its resources rages on out here. Two Simon Fraser University professors, both experts in power issues, have written scathing critiques of the B.C. government’s energy policy. First, they affirm the argument I’ve been making for over a year: that BC Hydro is being forced to buy private power at up to double its market value, sell it at a huge loss, and then, assuming that this idiotic government tubes Burrard Thermal as our backup power, it has to buy back that power at high import prices. Here’s how Professor Douglas McArthur confirms that opinion on his blog policycentre.ca: “Private hydro produces most of its power in the spring and summer when B.C. already has a surplus of power from BC Hydro’s established plants. It doesn’t need more power in the spring and summer when the runoff is high. But the government is making BC Hydro buy the power from these producers at inflated prices, even though it will have to turn around and sell it into export markets at much lower spring and summer market prices. Then, in the winter, BC Hydro will have to buy

very expensive power from producers in the U.S. The private hydro producers will make a lot of money, Hydro will lose huge amounts of money on the whole complicated deal, and BC Hydro customers will make up the difference in higher rates. ... [The] government explanations just don’t add up when subjected to scrutiny. If this was happening in India or Pakistan we would be raising no end of questions.” Dr. Marvin Shaffer, an acknowledged power expert also from SFU, confirms this analysis, concluding that the Campbell government “force[s] BC Hydro to look only to the private sector to develop new sources of energy, no matter how costly and low in value many of these sources are, or what cumulative environmental impacts they have.” In a nutshell, then, Campbell forces BC Hydro to buy all the private power produced on a “take or pay basis” at up to twice its value at a time when it’s not needed, meaning Hydro must sell it at half price into the export market and buy it back at much, much higher prices if it does need power. How do they get away with it? The Campbell government plays upon the public’s inaccurate understanding that the Burrard Thermal power plant is a huge despoiler of the environment – in fact, it uses relatively benign natural gas for power and it’s only used in rare times of emergency with a minuscule,

short-term environmental impact. What, then, will happen to BC Hydro? At present it’s on the hook for $31 billion in future “take or pay” contracts which will, it’s estimated, double if the Bute Inlet private development goes through. Every new license ups the ante. So, how does BC Hydro handle this? BC Hydro is not permitted to bring new power on stream, with the exception of upgrading its own facilities and bringing on the Site C dam. The latter is hugely damaging to the environment, and unpopular. In fact this is a “man of straw” because Campbell and company are setting up a false dichotomy: it’s either private power or Site C. This is nonsense. How long can Hydro buy high, sell low and be deprived of its back-up in Burrard Thermal for those few days a year it requires its power? Is it any wonder that the SFU professors are looking for a reason for all of this madness? This so-called “energy policy” is indeed mad. No intelligent government would create such an idiotic scheme. In fact, in speaking to citizens around the province as I did last spring, even in the face of unassailable evidence people were reluctant to assume that any government could be so stupid. They doubted me – even though I reminded them of Mair’s Axiom I. Namely: “You

make a very serious mistake in assuming that those in charge know what the hell they’re doing!” What, then, are BC Hydro’s options? The first is obvious. It fails to meet its obligations and it is, for all intents and purposes, put into bankruptcy with its assets sold to pay off its capital debt. Now, if that seems like indigestible public policy, remember that with BC Rail, that’s precisely what happened – despite the most solemn of vows from Gordon Campbell not to do it. The second is perhaps more likely. BC Hydro simply raises its domestic prices so that we the people – with our businesses and industries – finance the heavy losses resulting from its forced export of private power. In short, the dividends paid to shareholders of large offshore companies are being paid by us through our electricity bills, and through the cost of energy passed on to us by corporations. This cannot be stated too often: 1. We do not have an energy crisis in B.C. All future needs can be met by employing conservation methods, upgrades to present Hydro facilities and Hydro putting generators on flood control dams – and by taking back the Columbia River benefits in power rather than taking it in money. 2. Even if we were short of power, how can it be replaced by private power See MAIR »12

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Africa’s sex and violence issues can’t be ignored It was ostensibly about obscenity, but it was really about corruption and censorship – and in the end, justice prevailed. On Monday a Zambian court found journalist Chansa Kabwela not guilty of “distributing obscene material with intent to corrupt public morals.” What obscene material? She had sent to senior government officials photographs of a woman giving birth in a hospital parking lot during a nurses’ strike. President Rupiah Banda called a press conference and declared the photographs “pornographic.” Soon after, Kabwela was arrested on obscenity charges. She faced a five-year jail sentence if she were found guilty – but Banda’s real motive was probably the fact that the paper Kabwela works for, the Post, constantly accuses him of corruption. The Post is probably right. Banda succeeded Levy Mwanawasa, a president of unquestioned integrity, after the latter died of a stroke last year. But unlike Mwanawasa, he has failed to pursue the previous president, Frederick Chiluba, a monumentally corrupt man who has been ordered by a British court to repay Zambia $55 million that he had stolen. Banda has not tried to collect the $55 million from Chiluba, and has stopped any further action against him in Zambia’s courts. An unsympathetic observer might wonder if some of Chiluba’s stolen millions have bought Banda’s complicity. The Post wonders that out loud, so Banda went after its news editor, Chansa Kabwela.

The pictures Kabwela sent out were not pornographic. Rather, they were horrific: images of a woman in the midst of a breech birth, the baby’s legs dangling out between her own while its head was still inside her. It all happened in a hospital parking lot (she had already been turned away from two clinics), but nobody would help her because of the strike, and the baby suffocated. Her appalled and furious relatives brought pictures of the scene to the Post. Kabwela did not publish them because they were so upsetting, but she sent copies to senior officials together with a letter urging them to intervene and settle the strike. That’s when Banda declared the images pornographic and had her arrested. The courts are still independent in Zambia, and in the end Kabwela was found not guilty – but many of the witnesses were genuinely more shocked by photographs of a woman naked from the waist down than by the horror of what was actually happening. As one witness said: “We are all Zambians here. We all know this is not allowed in our culture.” The word you’re looking for is “prudish,” and it applies to a lot of African popular culture. Never mind what’s actually happening. We don’t want to hear about it, and we certainly don’t want to see it. The Zambian elite has been devastated by HIV/AIDS – the higher the social class, the worse the death rate – and yet nobody wants to talk about sex, let alone about the links between sex, power and violence. Go a thousand kilometres south to South Africa, and the gulf between appearances and reality is even wider. Last June the country’s Medical

Research Council published a study about rape and HIV which reported that 28 per cent of South African men admitted to having raped a woman or a girl. (A further three per cent said that they had raped a man or boy.) Almost half the rapists said they had raped more than one person, and three-quarters of them said they had carried out their first assault before the age of 20. They didn’t use condoms, and they were twice as likely to be HIV-positive than non-rapists. This is a national calamity that is killing more people than a middle-sized war, and causing a huge amount of pain and grief. Yet few South Africans are even willing to talk about it. Many Africans will be feeling very defensive at this point, but a lot of this reminds me of where I grew up. There was an amazing amount of low-level violence around – you saw it literally every day – and there was also a huge amount of sexual predation. In the boys’ school I went to, the male teach-

» LETTER TO THE EDITOR Residents reminded alarms are mandatory To the Editor, To say that firefighters at Woolwich’s Elmira station are disappointed is an understatement. Volunteer firefighters, along with the counterparts at the other Woolwich stations, have spent the last five years going door to door doing one of the most intense smoke alarm campaigns in Ontario, keeping our communities safe. But all for what good? We’ve had

ers molested the boarders on an industrial scale, although day-boys like me were fairly safe. And none of it was ever admitted or discussed in public. Now I live in a culture where we are no longer prudes. Everything is out in the open, including trivialized, commercialized sex on a hundred channels. Around half of all marriages end in divorce, but gays, once persecuted and forced to hide, can also get married if they want to. You can still mugged in the street, but the level of casual violence – usually men beating up on women or kids – is sharply down. I bet that the real figures for rape are down a lot too. I like the transformed culture I live in now a lot better – and it occurs to me that what we are seeing in Africa now may be as transitional as what I grew up with in Newfoundland. In which case every moral and cultural change that socially conservative Africans see as a descent into darkness may actually be a move towards the light. two house fires on the same street in Elmira in just under a month. The first fire luckily resulted in only minor damage, but we found only one smoke alarm present, and it failed to work because there was no battery. By law, this residence is required to have three working smoke detectors – one on each level. Firefighters installed three alarms before they left the scene. The second fire caused severe damage to the residence, but the working smoke alarms alerted the occupants to the danger. They are alive and safe today. See LETTER page »12

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On the Monday evening after the second fire, the Elmira station embarked on a smoke alarm spot check. Firefighters were shocked by the results: in one hour, they talked to 54 residents, installed 12 smoke alarms and replaced seven batteries. The ironic part is that you are legally required to have working smoke alarms on all levels of your residence. Failure to comply can result in a $235 ticket or a fine of up to $50,000 for an individual or $100,000 for corporations. Most municipalities in the province have adopted the Ontario Fire Marshal’s “zero tolerance” mandate on this issue. They write tickets or fine individuals and corporations as a result

of complaints or fire incidents. As a result of these recent fires and subsequent inspections, the Township of Woolwich is considering following suit. The best way to avoid property loss and/or personal injury or death is to make sure every level of your residence has a working smoke alarm and to change the batteries every time the clocks change. This will also prevent us from having to ticket or fine someone. For assistance in assessing your home’s needs for compliance, call 519664-2887 and leave your name, address and phone number. Dennis Aldous Fire prevention officer Elmira station, Woolwich Fire Department

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BUSINESS FUTURE TENSE Land at the South Field business park, the former Glenoit property and the site where the Steddick Hotel once stood remains vacant despite development proposals on the books.

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Lots sit empty as Elmira projects remain idle Economic downturn, planning hurdles put a hold on industrial/commercial construction in the area STEVE KANNON The Canadian Tire store that developers hoped to open in time for last Christmas won’t be ready this yuletide season either. Nor for the foreseeable future, as the property adjacent to the Foodland grocery store apparently remains in limbo. And it’s not the only project behind schedule in Elmira. Blame it on the economy, the planning process or the cosmos, but you can add the EDPRO propane centre and an expanded downtown gas bar and convenience store to the list. Even inquiries for industrial and commercial land have slowed down, not surprising perhaps given the recession. A vacant 8.5-acre parcel in Elmira’s south end remains the most visible of the delayed

projects. Financial difficulties have brought to a halt plans by developer Forecast Inc. to introduce new retail outlets at the site, including a planned new-format 35,000-square-foot Canadian Tire store at the Arthur Street location. The format, smaller than the megastores the company has been building in urban areas, is a new prototype aimed at moving into smaller markets. The store would likely be the anchor for the site, known as Elmira Market Village, including a gas bar and convenience store. While the project remains on the books, the township has had no contact with the developer for a few months. Phones go unanswered at the Concord, Ont. offices. Canadian Tire is still pursing the location, however.

“Elmira is still definitely a market of interest for Canadian Tire and we are working to finalize agreements so we can bring a Canadian Tire store to the site,” said company spokesperson Lisa Gibson. John Scarfone, Woolwich’s manager of planning, said he understands development may go ahead pending resolution of legal issues involving ownership of the land. Downtown, redevelopment of the former Steddick Hotel site will wait until next spring at the earliest. Property owner Becker Milk Company demolished the building last summer, but remains in negotiations with tenant Mac’s convenience store about moving the existing store and gas bar to the now-vacant site. Company representative

Pat Gudgeon said he expects an agreement before the end of the year, clearing the way for construction next spring. Plans call for a 3,500-square-foot building on the site of the old hotel, providing far more space than the current 1,400 sq. ft. Mac’s building. The Subway restaurant will have more room, and the current gas bar will be moved slightly to the north. On Howard Avenue, the former Glenoit site is also undergoing some changes. A portion of the site fronting on Union Street and Oriole Parkway has been earmarked for London, Ont.-based EDPRO, which plans to build a propane distribution facility. The company had hoped to be open last summer, but a combination of industry approvals and concerns about

drainage on the land has pushed back the timeline. Dennis Martin of Elmira Industrial Land Inc., which owns the site, said he expects the company to be operating by next June or July. “You won’t be seeing any construction until next spring now,” said Martin. EDPRO Elmira will concentrate primarily on filling 33-pound cylinders for the forklift market, and filling bulk trucks destined for the residential agricultural markets. EIL is also preparing other light industrial lots at that location. The major hurdle remains a drainage ditch that runs through the property, raising concerns from the Grand River Conservation Authority. In severing out the lots, EIL agreed to turn over a portion of the land to Woolwich Town-

ship, which will maintain the drainage creek on access roads to be built by the company. “We have the location of what they’re conveying to us,” said Scarfone, noting the development’s site plan is now under review. The only construction now underway on the affected lands is the new home of Leroy’s Auto Care on Oriole Parkway. Overall, Martin said, the pace has slowed for industrial development, including at EIL’s South Field business park. Where the company had been looking at an automotive parts manufacturer – something to complement the Toyota Boshoku Corp. (formerly Trim Masters Inc.) plant on South Field Drive – that strategy has changed because of the upheaval in the industry.

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We have to eat, so future is still bright for farming The World Food Summit in Rome ended this week with a whimper – even worse than cynics had predicted – with no concrete, collective commitment to address global hunger. Only vague promises were uttered to cut starvation in half, but that’s the same number cited a decade ago. Despite a 24-hour hunger strike, director- general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Jacques Diouf never really caught fire. And no one seemed appropriately outraged that millions of people are starving. But despite that poor showing, the agriculture and agri-food community hasn’t lost focus. Although farming has its share of woes, particularly in the pork and beef sectors, it’s clear that no matter how you look at the future, you’ll see agriculture in full flight. Addressing problems related to world hunger, health, the environment and the economy hinges at least in part on agriculture. And what’s bigger than that? Lately, a few progressive, hopeful developments have emerged that show agriculture is

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neither one-dimensional, nor is it biding its time. For example, the University of Guelph recently filed a U.S. provisional patent application on a green technology for potential automotive applications, based on work at its Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre. This comes on the heels of an announcement last week that the 2010 Ford Flex will be the first car to have interior parts made from wheat strawreinforced plastic, created by technology rooted at the University of Guelph. As well, Ontario’s food and beverage processing sector is applauding the announcement in Guelph two weeks ago of a $20-million investment through the Southern Ontario Development Program (the initiative set up to help Canada’s biggest industrial core recover from the recession). The program is ready now to help small-and mediumsized food and beverage businesses expand, modernize, innovate and improve their competitiveness. Lisa McLean, director of communications and regulatory affairs for the Kitchener-based Alliance of Ontario Food Processors, called this VERY good news. And the caps were hers. Ottawa wants to see employment rebound and it’s willing to spend money immediate-

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WMC makes a splash with EDSS New recreation complex quickly becomes a hit with swim team, visitors KATIE EDMONDS The EDSS swim team participated in its first meet at the new Woolwich Memorial Centre last week, and the upgraded venue made a splash. Vice-principal and swim team coach Dave Conlon heard a story from a Kitchener Collegiate Institute teacher who said that the team had not been too excited about coming to swim out in Elmira as they remembered the old pool facilities, but quickly changed their tune when they arrived at the new WMC. “When they left the meet this week they asked, ‘Can we have all of our meets in Elmira?’” he said with a laugh. The kids on Conlon’s team are also very happy about the improved facilities. Perhaps that figured into the team’s strong performance, finishing behind Grand River Collegiate and edging out KCI to grab second place. It was a good start to the season. The team, which is made up largely of girls,

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NEW DIGS EDSS senior students Heather Arsenault and Sarah Boyne sit poolside, waiting for their event to start at the swim meet against Bluevale Collegiate Institute and Huron Heights Secondary School Thursday afternoon. Results were not available at press time.

and practices Mondays and Wednesdays after school ends, is still allowing new members to join, with Conlon adding it would be nice for a few more boys to register and round out the group. There are no official tryouts for students hoping to join the swim team, but competitors must be able to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping. The efforts of the small group of dedicated swimmers on the team last year were rewarded in December when the EDSS swim team competed at the WCSSAA meet at the WLU pool in Waterloo. The relatively small team of about 20 swimmers matched skills with much larger teams to finish sixth overall out of 16 teams. This was one of the best finishes for the team in over 10 years of competing at the regional level. “Last year was one of our more successful years,” noted Conlon. “We were matched up against some of the larger and more experienced teams, and we did well. I hope to be able to reach that level again this year with the new team.”

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» THE NOT-SO-GREAT OUTDOORSMAN | STEVE GALEA

Temperature changes: global warming or just good luck? doubt I’ll ever be able to afford a safari, if this keeps up I might, some day, be able to enjoy one in my own backyard. Oh, I long for the day when I can wear safari shorts as I stalk deer. This would be especially cool if I could convince my wife and kids to carry my tents, be my gun bearers, and sing rhythmic native songs as we traverse across the sun-kissed savannah that my back forty would become. Yes, this sort of thing is quite different from what we are used to up here but I’m sure I could adapt. Heck, before this year, I always associated deer hunting with chattering teeth. Now that I know that it doesn’t have to happen this way, I’m intrigued. Sure, the people who live near coastlines and Arctic regions are worried.

ter simply presents too many issues for an outdoorsman. First, you need an entirely different set of camouflage plus heavier cold weather gear, equipment that functions in bitter temperatures, snowshoes, and an ATV or snow machine to get you out there. Furthermore, most dogs can’t run in the soft packed snow without risking injuries. Believe me, I’ve tried putting snowshoes on them; it doesn’t work. This November, thus far, has been a godsend. I can still walk to tree stands, the turkeys that visit the apple trees behind my place can still scratch with ease, and deer are, no doubt, having an easier time keeping ahead of the coyotes and wolves without deep snow to sap their energy. We’ve even still got mallards and geese malingering around on our lakes – and that’s a rarity in late November around here. Obviously, Al Gore doesn’t hunt if he’s complaining about this. On the other hand, I can only hope that this trend continues because, although I

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The way I see it that makes the hill I live on even more valuable to potential buyers. Another plus that Al Gore and his ilk fail to mention. That’s the problem with the whole global warming thing, if you ask me. Opponents of it are thinking the ice caps are melting into a half full glass. But I see that same glass as half empty with a rapidly reducing ice cube inside. Sure things are going to change. For one thing, waterfowl are going to thrive with all that new water we’ve made. Moreover, deer, grouse, hares, and moose are going to skate through easier winters and hopefully this will mean increased numbers. Sure I’ll miss ice fishing and snowshoeing. But, you know, I’m warming up to the idea.

Riverside students join Rangers at food bank

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The rifle hunt for deer that just passed is one of the warmest I can remember. In fact, at no time did I need to wear my cold weather gear or heavy boots. Nor did I need to snowshoe out to my stand as I did last year during the latter part of the second week. If this is global warming, I’m not so sure it bothers me. Admittedly, this is a very shortsighted and selfish point of view. But I wouldn’t be honest if I didn’t express it. I like snow just fine and I’d welcome it for about three weeks in January. After that, I want to start seeing serious run off leading to a green and very mild March. I’d even take a rainy March if groundwater supplies demanded it. So long as it didn’t blow out the steelhead streams. A good old-fashioned Canadian win-

A GOOD SORT Students from Riverside PS in Elmira volunteered at the Food Bank of Waterloo Region Tuesday after winning the Kitchener Rangers Classroom Challenge by collecting almost 1000 pounds of food for the food bank’s fall food drive. Above, Lauren Knicely sorts cans of soup.

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Local riders shine at Royal Horse Show tal of 18 competitors. The hunter jumper competition differs After working hard all from Olympic show summer to qualify, a jumping in that the pair of local equestrian rounds are judged, not riders came home from timed. Where Olymthe Royal Horse Show pic riders try for speed without knocking down decked in ribbons. fences, hunter Paige Grant of St. Ag- any atha and her pony West- jumpers are judged on win was the overall large the smoothness and fluidity of the pony chamhorse’s perpion, while formance. T a y l o r Each rider Blackwell does three of Wellesdifferent ley and her fence courspony No es with Worries fineight fences ished fourth each. Grant overall for placed first, medium posecond and nies. third in The girls her rounds, started ridfinishing ing when they were NO WORRIES Wellesley’s Taylor first overall Blackwell and trusty horse No large pony six and Worries finished seventh at the champion. seven years Royal Horse Show. Blackwell old. Now 15, won a ninth, Grant competes in the large pony class, for po- second and fourth, good nies that are 14.2 hands for fourth overall meat the withers. Black- dium pony. Most exciting for the well rides in the medium pony class, for ponies two girls was that their 13.2 hands tall. Both finishes qualified for girls board their horses the Horse Sport Pony at Windamere Stables in Classic. The top four ponies from each of the Baden. Over the summer, the three divisions – small, girls competed in about medium and large – 14 shows on the “A” cir- qualified for the Horse cuit, which qualified Sport Pony Classic, them to compete at the which kicked off SaturRoyal Winter Fair Nov. day evening’s showcase 6-7. The fair accepts at the Ricoh Coliseum. only the top 12 riders in Out of those 12 riders, Ontario and six others Grant and Blackwell from across Canada in finished 2nd and 7th reeach division, for a to- spectively.

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ONE LAST TIME The EDSS football season ended Tuesday as the senior Lancers lost 35-21 to Huron Heights, sending the Huskies to the B championship final. Above, Zack Barriage, right, tackles a Huron Heights player.

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Applejacks: Season has seen team play many tight games Sunday, while Burford was 0 for 9. The Jacks moved the puck well on the power play, Fitzpatrick said, and could have had three or four goals but missed some glorious scoring chances. Finishing – putting pucks in the net – is the other key element. The Jacks have the second fewest goals-for in the Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League. Only solid goaltending from Kurt Martin and Luke Zehr has allowed them to win with such a slender goals-for column; four of the team’s five wins have come by a single point. “If they come to play hockey, we’re very capable of being a good hockey team,” Fitzpatrick said. “We’ve got a long ways to go to compete against Mount Brydges, but so do a lot of teams in our league. Ayr put it to us, but we put it to them two weeks earlier.”

Fitzpatrick expects December will be an interesting month, as Junior B teams will be letting players go and players that aren’t happy with their teams will be looking for greener pastures. The coach couldn’t say for sure whether he’ll be making changes to the roster, but said he’s had talks with a few players. “We’ve got room to make changes. The only team that doesn’t look at changes is the team they hand the trophy to. You’ve got to better your hockey team.” The Applejacks (5-8-2) face Port Dover tonight (Saturday) in Wellesley. On paper, it’s a game the Jacks should win, as the Sailors have yet to win a game in 15 starts this season. But there’s no margin for overconfidence; the last time the teams played each other, Wellesley won a narrow 4-3 victory. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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overtime at 1:13, notching his second gamewinning goal this season. Just shy of the midway point of the season, the Applejacks are still searching for a few key elements of a winning team, the most important being consistency. They dominate parts of every game, Fitzpatrick said – only once or twice have they been outclassed on the ice – but struggle to sustain that performance over 60 minutes. Last Sunday’s game also highlighted another problematic area: discipline. “We took … some bad penalties in critical points of the game,” the coach said. “We took penalties when we were on a power play, which is a concern when you’re giving up the advantage like that.” Wellesley went 0 for 10 on the power play on

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GETTIN’ THE GOODS Riverside PS student Walker Schott (left) and Kitchener Rangers player John Moore sort food at the Food Bank of Waterloo Region Tuesday.

Woolwich hosts Weekend Tournament XXxxxxxx Adam Jokic slides into the net after scoring on Stratford keeper Wyatt Taylor during the Woolwich Weekend tournament Nov. 14. Woolwich won the game 8-0 and went on to win the major peewee division.

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SCORECARD Nov. 11

Dundas 10, Woolwich 1 Goals: Nick Keiswetter (Troy Nechanicky, Aaron Weigel) Woolwich tournament

Kitchener 7, Woolwich 0

Nov. 13 – Game 1

WOOLWICH WESTERN REGION RINGETTE U10

WOOLWICH NOVICE GIRLS LL#1

New Hamburg 3, Woolwich 1 Goals: Connor Peirson (Troy Nechanicky)

Nov. 14

Game 2

Fergus 9, Woolwich 0

Woolwich 4, Owen Sound 1 Goals: Mason Buehler, Aaron Weigel x2, Gareth Rowland (Gareth Rowland, Jake Lewis x3, Jordan Shantz x2, Eddie Huber, Nick Keiswetter)

WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#1 Nov. 15

Woolwich 5, Plattsville 1 Goal: Zac Pickard

WOOLWICH NOVICE BOYS LL#3 Nov. 14

Woolwich 3, Paris 0 Goals: Jackson Hale, Brendan Gilles, Brendan Grant (Jackson Hale, Travis Weber) Shutout: Riley Demers Nov. 17

Woolwich 5, Embro 0 Goals: Brendan Grant, Jackson Hale x2, CJ Sider x2, (Jackson Hale, Jordan Dickieson) Shutout: Riley Demers

WOOLWICH MAJOR NOVICE A BOYS Nov. 10

Woolwich 3, Burlington 3 Goals: Brody Waters, Jacob Code, Seth Morrison (Justin Taylor, Brody Waters) Nov. 14

Woolwich 2, Oakville 1 Goals: Lucas Shantz, Jacob Code (Brody Waters, Justin Taylor)

WOOLWICH ATOM GIRLS LL Nov. 7

Woolwich 7, Twin Centre 2 Goals: Briana Kuchma x3, Rosemarie Hartman x2, Morgan Hanley x2

TWIN CENTRE ATOM C GIRLS Waterloo tournament Nov. 5

Twin Centre 3, Waterloo 0 Goals: Deanna Mainland x2, Laura Weber (Madelynn Jantzi, Jessica McLachlan) Nov. 6

Lucan 6, Twin Centre 1 Goal: Jessica Mainland Nov. 7

Twin Centre 2, Wilmot 1 Goals: Jessica McLachlan, Laura Weber (Jessica McLachlan)

Nov. 14 - Game 3

Woolwich 2, Dundas 1 Goals: Connor Peirson, Troy Nechanicky (Bradley Mathieson, Nathan Schwarz, Tyler Martin, Jordan Shantz) Semi-final

Wellington 2, Woolwich 1 Goals: Connor Peirson (Bradley Mathieson)

WOOLWICH MAJOR PEEWEE A BOYS Woolwich tournament

Woolwich 5, Toronto 0 Goals: Matthew Leger x2, Jason Gamble, Harrison Clifford, Grant Kernick (Matthew Leger, Cole Lenaers, Luke Brown, Harrison Clifford x2, Alex Uttley, Jason Gamble) Shutout: Jayden Weber Nov. 13 - Game 2

St. Thomas 3, Woolwich 1 Goal: Grant Kernick

Semi-final

Woolwich 3, St.Thomas 1 Goals: Grant Kernick, Adam Jokic, Matthew Leger (Adam Jokic, Alex Uttley, Grant Kernick, Cole Conlin) Nov. 15 - Final

Woolwich 2, Southpoint 1 Goals: Alex Uttley, Harrison Clifford (Jason Gamble, Matthew Leger)

WOOLWICH BANTAM BOYS LL#1 Nov. 16

Woolwich 7, Embro 3 Goals: Jake Bruder x2, Luke Charter x2, Isaac Fishbein x3 (Dylan Arndt, Keaton Sanders x2, Luke Charter x2, Isaac Fishbein)

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Game 2

West London 3, Woolwich 2 Goals: Owen Griffiths, Alex MacLean (Jasper Bender, Alex White, Bo Uridil) Game 3

Woolwich 3, West London 2 Goals: Alex MacLean, Johnny Clifford, Owen Griffiths (Timmy Shuh, Bo Uridil, Alex MacLean, Alex White, Brady Erb)

Woolwich 5, Brampton 2 Goals: Justin Neeb, Stephen Kardasz, Brayden Stevens x2, Alex David (Dalton Taylor x2, Justin Schlupp, Stephen Kardasz)

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Woolwich 6, Clarington 3 Goals: Owen Griffiths, Bo Uridil x2, Alex MacLean x2, Johnny Clifford (Alex White x2, Alex MacLean x2, Timmy Shuh, Owen Griffiths, Bo Uridil, Matthew Lair, Johnny Clifford x2)

Nov. 15

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Woolwich 2, Stouffville 1 Goals: Matthew Lair, Owen Griffiths (Tristen White)

Nov. 14

Nov. 8

Woolwich 4, Embro 1 Goals: Zach Goetz x2, Calvin Cressman, Tanner Horst (Sean Wilton, Joseph Dubue, Devin DeCorte, Tanner Horst)

Game 1

WOOLWICH PEEWEE BOYS LL#2

WOOLWICH MIDGET BOYS LL#2

Woolwich 4, Oakville 2 Goals: Dalton Taylor, Clinton Dechert, Justin Schlupp, Jordan Moore (Clinton Dechert, Stephen Kardasz x2, Brayden Stevens, Ryan Ament, Nathan Playford, Logan White)

Woolwich 6, Twin Centre 3 Woolwich goals: Shane Young x3, Dan Faries, Josh Simpson, Aaron Hoffer (Christian Davenport, Aaron Hoffer x2, Jesse Marche x2, Dan Faries x2, Shawn Patten x2, Scott Young, Andreas DerksenHiebert, Aaron Burkhart) Twin Centre goals: Jeff Sinclair, Chris Anthony, Cody Schmidt (Cody Schmidt, Dakota Schwartz)

Nov. 14

Woolwich 3, Zorra 2 Goals: Emily Schuurmans x2, Meghan Martin (Emily Schuurmans, Sydney Meunier, Megan Thoman)

Woolwich 2, Woodstock 2 Goals: Clair Hanley, Kendra Harold

Twin Centre 6, Grand River 0 Goals: Shannon Lorenz, Jayme Marshall, Janessa Heywood x2, Ally Guenther, Katie Uberig (Kaitlyn Jantzi x2, Hannah Snider, Emily Detzler x2, Callie Churchill, Katie Uberig, Carling Cisecki)

Nov. 15

St. George 3, Woolwich 2 Goals: Zach Goetz, Tanner Horst (Cody Chambers x2)

Nov. 14

Nov. 11

Nov. 11

WOOLWICH MINOR MIDGET A BOYS

WOOLWICH BANTAM BOYS LL#3

Nov. 15

WOOLWICH PEEWEE B GIRLS

TWIN CENTRE MIDGET GIRLS LL

New Hamburg 3, Woolwich 1 Goal: Dan Faries

Paris 5, Woolwich 2 Goals: Sam Mair x2 (Zeke Schneider x2, Connor Venier, Nathan Dowdall)

WOOLWICH PEEWEE GIRLS LL

WOOLWICH PEEWEE C GIRLS

Woolwich 1, Twin Centre 1 Woolwich goal: Emilie Fife (Ashley Bauman, Sam Grace)

Twin Centre goal: Hannah Snider (Shannon Lorentz)

Nov. 15

Nov. 6

Woolwich 1, Wilmot 0 Goal: Jaycee Kaufman (Taylor Duench) Shutout: Autumn Campbell

Woolwich 3, Burlington 3 Goals: Alex White, Johnny Clifford, Owen Griffiths (Owen Griffiths x2, Adrian Gilles, Alex White x2, Johnny Clifford) Nov. 15

Woolwich 10, Wellington 0 Goals: Kyle Bruder x2, James Cooper x2, Cameron Brown, Mathew Uhrig, Zachary Pogue, Earl Schwartz, Nick Campagnolo, Ben Lenaers (Nick Campagnolo, Mathew Uhrig x2, Zachary Pogue x2, Jonathan Martin x2, Nathan Horst, James Cooper, Kyle Bruder) Shutout: Ryan Conrad Nov. 14

Nov. 17

Woolwich 8, Stratford 0 Goals: Alex Uttley x2, Jason Gamble x2, Adam Jokic x2, Harrison Clifford, Bailey Nickel (Nicholas Pavanel, Luke Brown x3, Grant Kernick x2, Matthew Leger x2, Jason Gamble, Alex Uttley, Bailey Nickel) Shutout: Jayden Weber

WOOLWICH BANTAM BOYS LL#2

Nov. 15

Stouffville 4, Woolwich 1 Goals: Johnny Clifford (Brady Erb)

WOOLWICH MIDGET GIRLS LL

Lucan 2, Twin Centre 1 Goal: Julia Dakin (Jessica McLachlan)

Woolwich 1, Acton 1 Goal: Benton Weber (Cameron Brown)

Finals

Nov. 14 – Game 3

Nov. 8

Nov. 14

FIRST OFF THE MARK The Woolwich Peewee A team was the first team to hoist a trophy in the new Woolwich Memorial Centre, winning their division in the Woolwich Weekend tournament last weekend. Woolwich faced Southpoint for the championship in a game that went into overtime. Back row: manager Mike Lenaers, assistant coaches Joe Amlinger and Patrick Shantz, Cole Lenaers, Harrison Clifford, Evan Martin, Jason Gamble, Matthew Leger, head coach John Lunney, Cole Conlin and trainer Brett VanGerwen. Middle row: Adam Jokic, Scott Martin, Alex Uttley, Grant Kernick, Bailey Nickel, Nathan Schlupp and Luke Brown. Front row: Caron Kyte, Nicholas Pavanel and Jayden Weber.

Nov. 13 – Game 1

Paris 5, Woolwich 2 Goals: Lucas Nosal, Andrew Stoltz (Bradley Thomas)

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Kenyan choir performs in Bloomingdale But Mulli was haunted by the street children that he saw begging in cities like Nairobi. “When I looked at street boys, I saw my face in them; I saw myself in them,” he told the audience. He began by inviting three street children into his home, and that number grew until there was no room for more. Now, the Mully Children’s Family cares for more than 2,000 children. There are three homes which house and educate the children up to Grade 12,

JONI MILTENBURG The 20 children who sang and danced on the stage at Koinonia Christian Fellowship in Bloomingdale Nov. 16 looked happy and healthy and nothing like the hopeless, neglected street children they once were. The Mully Children’s Family Choir arrived in Canada Oct. 16 to begin the Canadian leg of their North American Safari. The group is touring North America to celebrate its 20th anniversary and to raise money for its charitable foundation. The organization, which rescues and rehabilitates street children, was founded in Kenya by Charles Mulli, who was abandoned by his parents when he was six years old and scraped out a meager existence until converting to Christianity in his teens. Mulli eventually became a successful businessman, with companies in insurance, transportation and oil and gas. He also married his wife Esther and they had eight children together.

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Organization takes kids off the streets, providing them with a home, regular meals and schooling

OUT OF AFRICA The Mully Child r e n ’s Family Choir performed songs, dancing and acrobatics during a performance at Koinonia Christian Fellowship Nov. 16.

and another three community day care centres which provide food, clothing and primary education to children who have been orphaned but remain in the care of a relative. MCF officially celebrated its 20th anniversary Nov. 17, the day after the performance at Koinonia.

“Even though tonight we are going to be 20 years, I can see higher mountains,” Mulli told the crowd. From Ontario, the choir headed west to Manitoba this weekend, and from there to Alberta and British Columbia. In December, the children will return home to Kenya in time for Christmas.

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1997 Honda Civic - 5 spd, 4 dr, 216,000 kms. $3500. Martin’s Garage, St. Jacobs. 519-6642281. Dated at Toronto on November 9, 2009 1997 Mazda Protege - automatic, 4 dr, 129,000 PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE, kms. $3500. Martin’s GaESTATE TRUSTEE rage, St. Jacobs. 519664-2281. 595 BAY STREET, SUITE 800 TORONTO, ONTARIO M5G 2M6 1999 Mercury Cougar - 2dr, 5 spd, 140,000 kms. FILE: 817144-015 $3500. Martin’s Garage Ltd, St. Jacobs. 519-6642281. WORK WANTED FOR SALE 2001 Mercury Grand Experienced Menno- Oil tank, new in 2004. Marquis - 111,000 kms. nite cleaning lady. In 910L, complete with filter $5995. Martin’s Garage Elmira area only. Call & shut off. $325. Needs Ltd, St. Jacobs. 519-664Darlene at 519-669- to be picked up. Call 519- 2281. 2285, evenings. 725-1366. Woodworking Ma- AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING & chinery for sale. Saws, 2002 Kia Rio - automatLESSONS presses, planers, sandic, 183,000 kms. $3500. Take Guitar Lessons! ers, air cylinders, hydrau- Martin’s Garage Ltd, St. Beat those winter blues lics, woodsplitters, motors, Jacobs. 519-664-2281. with some music. Bob disconnects, dolycarts, too 2003 Ford Windstar Wilhelm Guitar Studio much to list. machinery. Sport - 202,000 kms used@hotmail .com, 519teaching Electric Acoustic $3500. Martin’s Garage Bass and Classical guitar. 743-9325. Ltd, St. Jacobs. 519-664Let me inspire you today! Over 20 Years of serv2281. ing our customers. We are Call 519-669-5371. now retiring! The Near- 2004 Pontiac Montana FOR SALE ly New Centre, 5116B - Great shape, new tires, Ament Line, Linwood. All quad seating, power win10� Delta Table saw merchandise will be on dows/locks, keyless entry, with stand. 110v, 10 amp. sale 10 to 75% off! All Safeguard, alloy wheels, $85. Call 519-725-1366. shoes, winter & summer 7 passenger, tinted winDis N Dat Treasures boots, skates, books, toys, dows. Blue. 75,000 kms. open every Thurs. and linens, baby items, dishes, $7900. Voisin Chrysler Fri., 10-6. 15 Dunke St., pots, pans, Tupperware 519-669-2831. etc. New mattress sets 2005 Chevrolet CavaElmira, 519-669-5005. Hardwood Lumber at 15% already low prices. lier - 4dr, 5 spd, 49,000 low prices, must sell, lost Sale on now!. Hours - kms. $5995. Martin’s my lease. Len at 519- Tues. - Fri., 9-5; Sat. 9-3. Garage Ltd, St. Jacobs. 519-698-0088. 519-664-2281. 669-2617, Elmira. Anyone having knowledge of a Will or next-ofkin of the above mentioned is also requested to contact the undersigned.

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Moorefield - One bedroom apartment, furnished, laundry, facilities, parking, deck, electric heat, cable TV, no pets. Adult building, references. $695.00 inclusive, first and last. 519-638-3013. One Bedroom Apartment - close to downtown, private entrance, partially or completely furnished, parking, available immediately. Call 519-669-1263. Spacious one bedroom apartment in downtown Elmira. Available December 1. No smoking, no pets. $575 per month plus utilities. Call 519-669-8906, evenings. REAL ESTATE

Church Building in Kurtzville For Sale by Public Tender. Brick construction with vinyl clad addition. Auditorium, 2 classrooms and washroom on main floor. Full basement throughout with washroom. Main floor is wheelchair accessible. Newer septic system and well on property. 300’ x 132’ lot includes cemetery. This building is in very good repair and ready to move in. Located on Perth Line 88 in Kurtzville. To view the property or to pick up a tender application Call Peter at 519595-7595. Tenders will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. Dec. 7, 2009.

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Construction, Woodworking, Welding & Machine Shop 3 + Rigid Power Vises & Threaders * Core Drills * Jib Crane 20+ Chain Hoists/Come-a-longs * 3-Band Cutoff Saws * GENIE Lifts 2- 5hp Compressors * 50+ Red-1-Rack’s * 5- Scroll & Bandsaw’s 2- Belt/Disc Sander/Grinders * 2- Thickness Planers * 2- Tablesaws 4- Wood Lathes * Planer/Shaper/Jointer * Radial Arm Saw 4- Drill Presses * 20+ Baker Scaffolding * 10+ Tristands 2 2- Roustabouts * 9� Metal Lathe * Surface Grinder * Pedersen Mill Slings * Plasma Cutter * Welders * Torches & Carts * Pottery Kiln

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Elmira Birdland 3 Bed. Semi. Finished basement, appliances incl., fenced yard. $1050 plus utilities. Available Dec. 1. 519-574-6105. 3 Bedroom Linkhome for rent in Elmira, January 1. 2 + parking, A/C, laundry, dishwasher, new landscaping, free extras. $1250 + utilities. Call 519-591-6237. 36 Memorial Ave., Elmira. 1 BR apartment, newly decorated, for senior with no pets and non smoker. Available January 1st, only $675 + utilities. 2 BR basement apartment, available January 1st. Only $775 + utilities. Parking $25/ mo. Please call Bob Eby at 519-744-3711. Commercial / Retail COMM/IND FOR / residential space for RENT rent. Approximately 1600 Industrial Bay for rent. square feet, 2 storeys, 64 Howard Ave., Elmira. on Arthur Street, in Elmi2000 sq ft., open space. ra. Available December 14’ high bay door. 16’ ceil- 1. Call 519-669-8906, ing height, good for mez- evenings. zanine. separate hydro,  Elmira - Newer 3 bedgas and water meters. room. $1175 per month Inquiries please call 519- plus utilities. Available 465-8421 or 519-669- Jan. 1. Appliances in1461 ext. 22. cluded. Call 519-6698908. RENTALS Elmira - One BedIndustrial Unit for rent. r o o m , d o w n t o w n . Approx. 3000 sq. ft. Of- $510 + utilities. No pets, fice/warehouse, in Elmira. Dec. 1. 519-669-5431. Call 519-497-3914.

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2.7L V6 Automatic Leather interior, power sunroof, Aluminum 18�wheels,Tilt, Cruise, Side impact airbags, Sirius sat radio, traction control, power win/locks with keyless entry, power driver seat. 30,868km’s finished in Inferno Red. $18,900. Voisin Chrysler, 519-6692831. 2006 Grand Caravan - Great condition, Stow and Go seating, 3 zone temperature control with rear air and heat, cruise, tilt, keyless, 7 passenger seating with driver power seat. AM/FM, single disc. 84,265 kms. Finished in black pearl coat. $13,900. Voisin Chrysler 519-6692831.

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All persons having claims as creditors against the estate of the above mentioned, late of the Elmira, Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, who died at the said Elmira, Township of Woolwich, on August 29, 2008, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before January 11, 2010.

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PHOTOs | joni miltenburg

Craft shows in full bloom for the season

ACCESSORIZING Liam Hoogendoorn shows off one of the handmade purses his mother had for sale at the Winterbourne Wonderland Christmas tea and marketplace Nov. 14 at Foundation Christian School.

READ-Y TO WEAR Patricia Ball had a colourful display of Ugandan beads at the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club Christmas craft sale Nov. 14. The beads are made from recycled magazine paper by the Orono family in Uganda, East Africa.

Community Information Page THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH "Proudly remembering our past; confidently embracing our future."

P.O. BOX 158, 24 CHURCH ST. W. ELMIRA, ONTARIO N3B 2Z6 WEBSITE: www.woolwich.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Samuel Street and Area Reconstruction

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Township of Woolwich Administration Building Lobby 24 Church Street West, Elmira 5:30pm to 8:30pm (Entrance at Rear Door)

The Township of Woolwich is currently working with Stantec Consulting Limited on the engineering design for the reconstruction of the following roadways: · Samuel St. from Ann St. to Snyder Ave. N., · Herbert St. from Samuel St. to Church St. W., · William St. from Ann St. to Herbert St., · Ann St. from Riverside Dr. W. to Samuel St., · Riverside Dr. W. from Ann St. to Snyder Ave. N., · Snyder Ave. N. from Church St. W. to Samuel St. The scope of work is to include the complete replacement of the existing sanitary sewers, cellar drains, storm sewers, water mains and all other surface works to the municipal property line. Included will be the replacement of all pavement structures, the installation of curb and gutter, new sidewalks, upgraded street lighting, and utility improvements where warranted by the utility companies. Construction is scheduled for April 2010 subject to Council’s final approval. Display boards of the engineering design, information packages, comment forms, and Staff from the Township and Stantec will be available at the Public Open House. If you would like more information, please contact: Mr. Richard Sigurdson, C.E.T. Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich E-mail: rsigurdson@woolwich.ca Phone: 519-669-6033

Mr. Garry Leveck, P.Eng. Vice President, Transportation Stantec Consulting Ltd. E-mail: garry.leveck@stantec.com Phone: 519-585-7316

TEL: 519-669-1647 or 519-664-2613 FAX: 519-669-1820

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GLASGOW STREET SOUTH BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN Please be advised that the Township of Woolwich has re-opened the bridge on Glasgow Street South in Conestogo. Please note that only one vehicle should cross the bridge at a time to comply with the current load limit restrictions. The Township has implemented measures to reduce speed and prevent oversized vehicles from using the structure. The Glasgow Street South bridge will have a longer term repair completed in the Spring of 2010 subject to Council approval. Refer to the Township’s website at www.woolwich.ca for updates. The Township of Woolwich would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this bridge closure.

OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN Effective December 1st to April 1st, parking is prohibited on all Township roads and streets from 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to facilitate winter road maintenance operations. Vehicles found parked overnight on Township roads during the parking ban or on Regional roads at any time will be ticketed. For further information, please call 519-6691647 Extension 6009 or 6005.

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HOME HUNTERS Custom Verdone model home. 4 bedrooms with main floor master, 3 bathrooms, luxury ensuite, hardwood floors, 10’ ceilings, great room w/ 4 walkouts, beautiful “Barzotti� kitchen with pantry & breakfast bar. $30,000 in upgrades backs onto green space. MLS

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Great location on quiet cul-de-sac. This bright home has 3+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, seperate dining room, double garage and driveway. Main floor recently redone. Central air and vac. Large established lot.

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$359,000

Great opportunity! This Wellesley raised bungalow is only 10 mins. from Waterloo. Equipped with 5 lrg bdrms, 3(4 pc.) bthrms, 2 kits, 3 car garage and drive. 1400 sq ft. inlaw suite w/side walk out. Lrg 60x130ft. fenced lot. Lots of living space. MLS

$419,000

WOW! Beautifully finished and decorated home is equiped with all the upgrades. 3+bdrm, 4 bath, w/finished bsmt. Large kitch w/maple cupboards walk-out to deck, landscaped yard. Family rm w/fireplace.

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gleaming hdwd flrs, beautiful maple Barzotti kit. w/island, 4 spacious bdrms, luxury ens., cozy gas f/p w/designer mantle, incl recrm. Builder incentive: 10x12 pressure deck incl. Rogers bonus pkg: Free internet home phone/cable for 1 year. Pkg value of approx. $2000. MLS

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Retirement at it’s best. Let Huron Homes build this beautiful bungalow for your needs. 2 bdrms on main flr, if you like 2 more in bsmt, with a lg rec. rm. lg master w/ens. Dbl garage. Backs on to green belt. MLS

$369,000

Build your dream home! Why buy resale when you can build on this 50ft lot backing onto green belt? 4 bdrms, 3 baths, mn flr lndry, Master w/ens and walk-in closet. Hrdwd/ceramic throughout mn flr, maple kit cabinets. MLS

Fantastic century home located in quiet neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, four season sun room, basement workshop, single detached garage. Updates include: roof ‘09, wiring, plumbing, lighting and windows. Great family home located on a large lot with established trees/gardens, close to downtown, schools and rec. complex. Immediate possesion available.

$179,000

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$289,000

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated ADDRESS: 180 Weber St. S., Waterloo

WOW! 12.9 ACRES. 2800 sq. ft. bungalow, 4 bdrms, main floor master bdrm, main floor laundry, patio/ deck, hot tub, walkout bsmt, detached workshop, backs on to greenbelt, waterfront property. MLS.

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COUNTRY LOTS .5 acre don’t miss this chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Within 40 minutes of KW, or Guelph. High speed internet is available with fibre optic. Starting at $63,000 MLS

3 bedroom country bungalow with high speed internet available open concept. Master ensuite, main floor laundry, large 2 car garage, new not built. Hobby shop allowed. $311,900 MLS

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WOW 1800 sq. ft. of fantastic living space includes loft with mstr bdrm, ens. and family rm. Main flr consists of 2 more bdrms, hardwood and ceramics throughout. Backs onto green space. MLS

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HOME HUNTERS Paul Samis & David Samis Your Woolwich Alternatives Brokerage

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90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4

Moorefield, 98 Acres, Sand (Soil) in Excellent State of Fertility - $960,000

BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record

Land rented. Bldgs in excellent cond. New hydro line from road 1999underground lines from transformer, new submersible pump, includes some tractors/equipment, hydro in shed, pole barn has water bowls + hydro.

SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.

Land could be rented or cropped. Room to construct additional facilities. Lrg home features hardwood floors, lovely foyer, eat-in kitchen, wood fireplace and lrg porch, soil high state of fertility

DALE KELLER Sales Rep.

MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.

OPEN HOUSE - SAT, NOv 21ST 2-4PM

34 DALES DRIvE, DRAyTON GREAT FAMILy HOME $179,000 NEW PRICE | The bright, spacious home has loads of storage space, an extra large fenced yard, patio with an arbor; rec room with gas fireplace and much more. Immediate possession MLS

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42 ROBERTA STREET, ELMIRA PARADIGM HOMES MODEL STARTING AT $320,000 | for a Bungalow on the last lot on Roberta Street. Also available to build is a 2 storey. Visit the Model for details. MLS

Good drainage, driveway gate at road, fenced along roadway. Perfect location to build your country home. Do not hesitate on this location not far from Lake Eugenia in Osprey.

FaNtaStic BUNgalOw $309,900 Elmira | Conveniently located to many amenities backing onto green space. Mn flr features open concept family/dining rms, gleaming hdwd, eat in kitchen, 3 bdrms and laundry. Spacious family sized bsmnt. 4th bdrm and 2nd bth. MLS

Mapleton, View of the Conestoga River - $395.000

A beautiful location to build your estate home or expand your agricultural operation on this 50 acre property. Extensive frontage on paved road, driveway in. Bring your offer.

PrimE cOUNtry HOmE $493,000 NEW PRICE Elmira | The great family home is located minutes to Elmira and includes a 7000 sq. ft. barn/shop. The home is well kept with some improvements including an addition; main floor master bedroom with ensuite. Early closing. MLS

99 Acres, Very Lovely Farm - $ 625,000

EMAIL: Elmira@royallepage.ca WEBSITE: www.royallepage.ca/elmira

JULIE HECKENDORN Broker Res: 519-669-1068 Res: 519-669-8629 MVA Residential

ALLI NORRIS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-577-6248

BILL NORRIS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-588-1348

TRACEY WILLIAMS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-505-0627

ATT’N 1ST TIME BUYERS! - 3 bdrms. Updates incl. new alum. trim & bthrm. Covered deck at rear. New gas furnace. Newer windows. MLS $ 189,900

UPdATEd BUNGALOw on great lot! Refaced cupboards. New 4pc. bath. Newer windows. Lge. rec. room. Walk to downtown. MLS

CENTURY HOME Linwood

TREE LINEd STREET - close to dwntwn. Dble. detached garage/ workshop. Updated maple kitchen. Hdwd. floors. Finished rec. room MLS

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$259,900

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PARk LIkE GROUNdS - 11 acres, mixed brush, pond! Lovely updated bungalow w/great room. Min’s from Elmira/K-W & Guelph. MLS $569,000

NEw BUNGALOw - quality built! Great rm w/hardwood and gas f/p. Covered porch off dinette. 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, luxury ensuite. MLS $395,000.

GREAT FAMILY HOME Huge kitchen w/open concept fam rm w/ stone f/p & lge. windows. 2 baths. Office & Den in lower level. Dble garage.MLS $339,000

dRAYTON - Spacious 2 storey backing to parkland! Eat-in kitchen w/island & w/o. Finished bsmt w/gas fp.Dble. garage tons of storage! MLS $279,900.

$289,900

w/detached 24’ x 30’ heated workshop. 3 bdrms, 2 bths. Eatin kitchen & formal DR. Huge lot - 134’ x 113’ MLS $249,900

capacity 175+. Major addition at rear in 1986, incl full bsmt. Ideal for office, lofts, etc. C-1 zoning.

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November 22 - 2-4 p.m. 2 Finch Place, Elmira Expect the best! See for yourself. Lovely home completely updated. Large lot. Large doublecar garage. Parking for 4 vehicles. $319,900 MLS.

KEN LUCIER

Sales Representative

klucier@coldwellbankerpbr.com

BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record

OPEN HOUSE - SAT & SUN 2-4PM

Lovely Scenic Location Overlooking Valley System - $60,000

Upgrades to buildings. Barns and house excellent condition. Good windows and roof in house. Coverall has concrete floor and power. Acreage scenic, land well drained. Bush has camping and hunting sites. Lake Eugenia in Osprey.

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES

Linwood, Ideal Opportunity to setup an Equestrian Farm - $650,000

KEN LUCIER

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508 Riverbend Drive KITCHENER

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OPEN HOUSE - 11 Walker St., Elmira | Sunday Nov. 22 | 2-4 PM ELMIRA | Immaculate starter home on 190 ft. deep lot on quiet street. Nicely decorated, mostly carpet free, smoke free. Updated electrical, plumbing and roof ‘04. Main floor laundry. Close to downtown. MLS Call Wendy Taylor $224,900 $699,000

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Q. Could the Red Sea have parted its waters as described in the Bible, allowing the Israelites to pass across the previously flooded area? A. For a fascinating natural explanation of the Biblical event, geophysicists Doran Nof and Nathan Paldor argue that a storm of even moderate strength, with winds of at least 40 mph, could move the waters of the Red Sea separating Egypt and the Sinai in such a way that the sea level would drop by as much as eight feet, says Randy Cerveny in Weather’s Greatest Mysteries Solved! Such a large drop is possible because the Gulf of Suez is a long, narrow, and relatively shallow body of water. Now add to this “wind setdown” theory the possibility of a rare tidal situation. According to the Defense Mapping Agency of the U.S., normal tides in the Gulf of Suez average

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students may think of the organization as a business club, it draws people from all walks of life. “They might take some business courses here but that’s not necessarily where they will end up. But the skills they learn here are transferable to any career area they may choose to go in.” And the club is not all about “serious business” for the students either. For Lomax and Ahier, who both are interested in pursuing some sort of business career later in life, it’s also about having fun and meeting new friends. “When we try and recruit people for the club each year, people always ask, ‘Why would I want to join a club where I have to write a test?’” said Ahier. “But it’s actually really cool and a lot of fun.” DECA staff advisor Judy Savill said she is amazed at how diverse the group of student participants is each year – from athletes, to musicians, students just entering the high school and those about to graduate. “I think the most important thing that comes from participating is the confidence. Some students come in their

first years and are so nervous, but by the end when they graduate they are filled with self-confidence. They can think quickly on their feet and speak with ease to a group of people.” But those kinds of skills take a bit of time and energy outside of the classroom. “It’s definitely worth it,” Lomax said of the time it takes to prepare for the competition. “It gives you a better idea of the business world and what to expect if you ever want to go into business later in life.” For Ahier and Lomax, the most important part of the process is the feeling they get from competing, and the friendships they make along the way. “When I get all dressed up in my business attire, and I go to the competitions, I feel so much older,” noted Ahier. “You get to immerse yourself in a whole different world.” Lomax added that through the program she has met some of her best friends, who go to different schools in the region, but who share her passion and enthusiasm for the project. “The things we do and learn with DECA, you can’t learn them in class. You can’t learn them from a textbook or a teacher.”

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»» Country Christmas Craft Show 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Drayton Community Centre. Light lunch available. Admission: a donation to the local food bank. All proceeds for community endeavours. »» Poinsettia Tea & Bazaar presented by the Ladies Auxiliary of Twin Oaks of Maryhill; 1-4 p.m. at Twin Oaks of Maryhill (nursing home), 1360 Maryhill Rd. Major raffle: queen-size quilt, money tree, afghan, breakfast for two at Maryhill Inn, surprises! Tearoom, crafts, bake table, penny table and more! Everyone welcome. All proceeds benefit the residents of our home. »» Handicraft Sale 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge. Christmas crafts, decorations, gifts, woodwork, sweet shop, kitchen and novelty items, books, jams, plants and more. Tearoom and lunch available. Don’t miss this annual event. Sorry no vendors. »» Gingerbread Bazaar and Tea 1-4 p.m. Leisureworld Caregiving Centre, 120 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira. Craft and gift vendors, candles, penny table, quilt raffle, tearoom and bake table. Help support our resident & family councils! Call 519-669-5777 for more info. »» Woolwich Christmas Goodwill Food Drive. The Kiwanis Club of Elmira and other community groups will be conducting their door-to-door food drive canvas throughout Woolwich Township, 9 a.m. to noon. Food collected will be packed into Christmas Goodwill hampers by Woolwich Community Services. For more information, contact either Fred Karpala 519-669-0694 or Peter Black at 519497-0452. NOVEMBER 27

»» Ham & Scallop Potato Dinner with Kirk’s Baked Beans, $6; 6 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. W., Elmira (downstairs). »» Sales continue on Saturdays at St. Clements Foodland for $5 bulbs for the second annual Tree of Light sponsored by the Paradise & District Lions Club. The official tree-lighting will take place Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Beside the library in St. Clements. Carolling will be led by the St. Clements Church Choir; cookies and cider will be served. NOVEMBER 28

»» Knights of Columbus Feather Party, 8 p.m., Bridgeport Rod & Gun Club, 1229 Beitz Rd., RR1, Breslau. Chances for turkeys, grocery hampers, quilts, hams, money. Also penny table, Crown & Anchor, door prizes. Free admission. For information Bob Lehman 519-836-8271, Mike Runstedler 519-648-3394. »» Millennium Choral Organization presents Angel Voices, Christmas concert with carol sing-a-long; 7:30 p.m., Benton St. Baptist Church, 90 Benton St., Kitchener. Tickets: Adults $18; seniors/students $15; children (12 and under) $10. Group rates for 10+ ($14/12/8). Tickets available at Uppercase Books. »» Christmas Bake Sale from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Heidelberg, 2925 Lobsinger Line. Let us do your Christmas baking. We present a good selection of pies, tarts, squares, Christmas cookies, fudge, breads & muffins. Most items are freezer friendly. Homemade soup & sandwiches available from 10:30 am – 1:30 p.m. Raffle draws. For more information, call Erla at 519-699-5964. »» Optimists Clubs of Conestogo-Winterbourne and Waterloo North 9th Annual Charity Challenge Hockey Tournament. With a mission of “Bringing out the best in kids” the Optimist Clubs raise money to support local youth programs. This year’s tournament takes place at the new Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira. For further information please contact Brad Nickel at 519-573-9144 or bnickel@ rim.com. NOVEMBER 29

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FOR 36 MONTHS

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CANADA’S BEST SELLING MINIVAN FOR 25 YEARS

T:14”

Built in Ontario • 175 hp 3.3L Flex Fuel V6 engine with automatic transmission • Media center 130 CD/MP3 radio • Air conditioning • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS • Electronic Stability Program (ESP™) with Traction Control • 3rd row Stow ’n Go® seating • Advanced multistage front air bags & side-curtain air bags

GET GREAT VALUE ON A CANADIAN FAVOURITE UP TO

1,500

$

*

IN MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

OR

UP TO

NHTSA 5 Star Frontal and Side Impact ‡

PLUS CHOOSE ONE OF THESE BONUS OFFERS:

1,000

$

(34 mpg ) Δ ❘ CITY: 12.6L /100 km (22 mpg ) Δ

HWY: 8.4L /100 km

**

IN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

OR

UP TO

750

$

†

IN NO CHARGE OPTIONS

OR

UP TO

500

$

IN BONUS CASH REBATE

HURRY TO YOUR RETAILER AND SEE FOR YOURSELF WHY CANADIANS CHOOSE DODGE! V I S I T Y O U R N E I G H B O U R H O O D C H R Y S L E R , J E E P® , D O D G E R E T A I L E R O R D O D G E . C A Wise customers read the fine print: *, **, †, ∞, ▼, ††,♦ Canada’s Choice offers are applicable to retail purchases/leases of 2009 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models and 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan (excluding Cargo Van), Journey and Ram 1500 models. Some discounts will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Some conditions apply. Offers must be used at time of purchase or lease and are limited to retail deliveries between November 3 - November 30, 2009. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change without notice. See participating retailer for complete details and conditions. *Mopar Accessories rebate amount includes taxes and installation and must be used at time of purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle towards the purchase/installation of Mopar parts and accessories. Any unused portion of the Mopar accessories rebate will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. **Extended Service Plan rebate includes taxes and may be used towards the purchase of any Chrysler Canada Service Plan. Any unused portion of this rebate will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. †No Charge Options discount will be deducted from the price of eligible options and upgrades before taxes. See your retailer for details regarding eligible options/upgrades. Any unused portion of this discount will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. ∞Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price of an eligible vehicle after taxes. Bonus Cash may be used to reduce vehicle price or reduce monthly payments. Alternatively customers may choose a cheque for the Bonus Cash amount. ▼ $19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (24F) only and includes $6,000 Consumer Cash Discount and $500 in Canada’s Choice Bonus Cash Rebate. See participating retailer for complete details. Price excludes freight ($1,400), licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. ††0% purchase financing for 36 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust and GMAC on new and unused 2010 Chrysler Town & Country and Grand Caravan (excluding Cargo Van). Example: Dodge Grand Caravan (24F) with a Purchase Price of $19,998 financed at 0% for 36 months equals monthly payments of $555.50; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $19,998. Excludes freight ($1,400), licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. ♦Consumer Cash Discounts/Canada’s Choice offers are manufacturer to retailer incentives which are deducted from the negotiated price of the vehicle before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your retailer for details. ¥The Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability StudySM. Study based on 46,313 consumer responses measuring problems consumers experienced in the past 12 months with three-year old vehicles (2006 model-year cars and trucks). Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed October-December 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ΔBased on 2010 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡Based on U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) scoring system for 2010 model year Dodge Grand Caravan. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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