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Credit card statements reveal some of Cowan’s spending habits STEVE KANNON Along with the conference costs he double-billed the region and township for, Woolwich Mayor Todd Cowan’s credit card statements paint a picture of someone with a penchant for dining out. In 2013, restaurant charges amounted to almost $2,000. The February statement from that year, for instance, saw half a dozen visits totalling $522.84, including $225.50 at the upscale Canoe restaurant in Toronto and $99.84 at the Church Key Bistro in London, Ont. Other charges included Wildcraft ($54.13) and Solé Restaurant and Wine Bar ($57.29), two frequent stops in Waterloo. The information was gleaned from copies of Cowan’s corporate credit card statements from August 2012 to August 2014, released last week to the Observer following a freedom of information (FOI) request in September. COWAN | 3
Ward 1 candidate Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach speaks with resident Brenda Kempel, who pressed for a format change to allow for a proper public forum at Tuesday night's event in Elmira.
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After some ado, public gets to hear from Ward 1 candidates Woolwich hopefuls shift format of event at the WMC in response to audience’s demands STEVE KANNON An impromptu questionand-answer session broke out October 21 as those attending a Woolwich Ward 1 candidates’ meeting put democracy to work, prompting a change in the evening’s format. Organizing the public event themselves – no group had come forward to put together an allcandidates’ night – the six hope-
fuls vying for the two Elmira seats eventually settled on what amounted to a trade-show format: each would set up a table in the community room at the WMC, allowing visitors to approach them individually. Those arriving Tuesday night expecting a debate were unimpressed, eventually persuading the candidates – some eager, having pushed for a debate, and others reluctant – to sit as a
group and answer questions from the audience. Resident Michael Purves-Smith, no stranger to issues in Elmira, was drafted to serve as moderator. The on-the-fly format eventually allowed some 50 people to settle in their seats about half an hour into the event, but not before others had left when confronted with the original setup. Not surprisingly, infrastructure spending was top of mind to both
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the candidates and some audience members. Facing more than $60 million in future upgrades to roads and bridges and the like, the township will have to reallocate some of its current spending, argued Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach “We need a 15- to 20-year plan,” he said, noting that earmarking $4 or $5 million a year over that WARD 1 | 5
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Let’s create a culture in our municipal government where public information is available as the default. I will champion a more forthcoming attitude about public info — more scrutiny helps us all.
You can not just say you are trustworthy, you must be trustworthy. Having the trust of the community is earned by putting the public’s interest first through your decisions.
I will listen and present your concerns at Council. I will strongly encourage meaningful discussion and support motions that put our residents first. I will endeavour to do the right thing.
You can expect a response every time you contact me. I will maintain a personal website with the recent issues, actions and resolutions of Council. Discussion and questions are encouraged.
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As Elmira’s population grows, the side effect of increased traffic creates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. Smart planning to identify our future needs will keep roadways safe.
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Encouraging kids and adults to be involved in sports keep us active and engaged in our community. Hiking user fees puts activity out of reach for many. We built great facilities — let’s see more use.
We enjoy a high quality of life, but it comes at a premium. I propose zero-based budgets. No more just adding 2% from last year’s budget. Budget our needs, look after our infrastructure, spend wisely.
Vote Patrick Merlihan Ward 1 on October 27th. Be an informed voter. I invite you to my website to find out more about how I can best represent Elmira citizen interests around the Council table.
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Wellesley rejects bid for housing development Despite staff report, councillors found project would not be in keeping with neighbourhood, prefer different use SCOTT BARBER Agreeing with the concerns of a passionate band of residents, Wellesley council voted unanimously this week to reject a development proposal for Ferris Drive in Wellesley Village. Meeting Tuesday night, councillors refused the zoning bylaw amendments necessary to build 48 homes (three single-family homes, 32 semis and 13 townhomes) on just over a 2.5 acres of land adjacent Ferris Drive, Schweitzer Crescent and Greenwood Hill Road in the Wellesley settlement area. Speaking on behalf of the community, Andrew Brenner – a candidate for the Ward 3 seat in next week’s election – outlined several key issues with the proposal. “The development density, as you’re probably well aware, is three times what the existing density is in that neighbourhood,” he told council. “Another concern I have from reading the (planning report), was the one sentence regarding
consultation with the Waterloo Region board of education, where they said that they would be able to easily accommodate the increase in students. Personally I have to question that, when I have four children, three of which attend Wellesley Public School already, and two of them have to sit in portables everyday.” In a long and often angry submission to council, Schweitzer Crescent resident Kim Ruthig questioned planner Geoff Vanderbaaren’s credibility and threatened legal action if the proposal passed. “How do we trust Mr. VanderBaaren when he discounts every concern made to date by the citizens who pay his salary, yet (he) supports the developer’s wishes?” he asked, rhetorically. “I say it starts right here, with this council, by not being intimidated by developers.” The report prepared by VanderBaaren recommended the project be approved, and dismissed a number of HOUSING | 21
EDSS students Connor Ehrlich, Rylee Fleming, Nicola Grogan and Hannah Charlton launched plans for a student-run film festival, titled Fresh Focus, on Oct. 19 and are looking for teenagerdirected films about social issues. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
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EDSS students planning a film festival to showcase the work of their peers WHITNEY NEILSON The EDSS media studies class is going where no Waterloo Region high school class has gone before – they’re launching their own student-run film festival. The event, titled Fresh Focus, is open to students from across the school board with an interest in filmmaking. All submitted films must centre around one or more social issues from a teenage perspective. The festival will be held at Dallas Nightclub in Kitchener on January 11. Tom O’Connor, media
studies teacher, said this is the first year they’re trying their hand at a film festival. “Media class in the past was starting to get a little stale so I needed to mix it up,” O’Connor said. “It may blow up in our face, but at the same time you learn as much from an event like that as you do from an event that’s a success.” He took the class to a Toronto International Film Festival viewing in September to get an idea of what it takes to put together a festival. The students are responsible for everything from marketing the event
to attracting sponsors. The class is divided into publicity, press, marketing, logistics, sponsorship, event managers, the hostess and film groups. “Hopefully it will raise the standard of the films that are made at school and give them a place to be seen other than on a YouTube channel or Facebook,” O’Connor said. Nicola Grogan said they’re going to be exploring topics like bullying in school, sexuality, and feminism. She hopes the films will cover a range of issues to show the audience their
point of view as teenagers. “The teenage perspective can be seen by some people as childish and dramatic, but with your help we would like to make it something that people can listen to and respect.” Grogan said they’re loosely basing the festival off of TIFF after looking at how they market the festival, but they also looked at different film fests around the world. Dallas Nightclub, the Elmira Food Basics and McCain Foods are the sponsors so far. Dallas has given the FESTIVAL | 30
COWAN: Restaurant charges are sure to stand out to those reading through the statements FROM | COVER
Cowan’s card, the first ever issued to a township politician, was revoked following revelations he billed both Woolwich and the Region of Waterloo for expenses totalling more than $2,700, which Cowan paid back when the doublebilling was discovered. The review of Cowan’s expenses showed he used his corporate credit card for personal expenses,
though he did reimburse the township in each instance. The councils of both municipalities referred the matter to Waterloo Regional Police. The matter was later widened when a review of Cowan’s expense claims to the Grand River Conservation Authority found $465 in mileage claims that may have been double-billed. The investigation was subsequently
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turned over to the Ontario Provincial Police. Earlier this month, Woolwich council approved new policies governing council expenses and use of corporate credit cards. Among the items charged on the card were conference-related expenses such as hotels that made up the bulk of the doublebilling. The statement through the end of August 2013, for instance, shows
$1,453.78 for a stay at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. Five restaurant charges from August 17 to 21 in that city total $353.55. None of the items on the statements provided – from golf to online bookstores – is for the kind of personal expenses criticized in the review of Cowan’s spending. Township director of finance Richard Petherick noted the items were those identified as
being township or regional expenses. That applies to the restaurant charges, he added. “Our expense policy governs food/restaurant charges. In these circumstances, the expense policy has provisions which permits council to incur such charges while conducting township business and this is to be done within the approved budget. As you may be aware with the
new council expense policy council expense controls have been improved and strengthened as it pertains to these items,” he said in an email. As well as stays in Toronto and Ottawa, the statements show charges for restaurants and hotels in London and Niagara Falls. Copies of the statements provided by the township can be viewed online at our website, www.observerxtra.com.
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EDSS grad receives social sciences grant for PhD work SCOTT BARBER Every fall during Tommy Mayberry’s postgraduate career, the Elmira native spent countless hours gathering reference letters from professors and perfecting an application for the Social Science and Humanities Council of Canada’s (SSHRC) research grant. The prestigious award is given each year by the Canadian government to support academic research in social science. And it comes with $60,000 in funding. “It is a highly competitive process, whereby every September and October, graduate students are just scrambling to put together a proposal for the govern-
ment that proves their research is worth the investment,” Mayberry explained. This year, Mayberry, a PhD student in the English department at the University of Waterloo, received the honour for his dissertation, “The Gaga Academy: Drag Bodies in/as Subjective Scholarship.” “When I read the email from the SSHRC, I just burst into tears,” Mayberry said. “I used to joke it was about the money, because it is a huge grant that would help me live (during my studies), but when I opened that e-mail, the thought that hit
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Centre Wellington cashes in again The Township of Centre Wellington is $560,713 richer this week courtesy of a second-quarter (July to September, 2014) non-tax gaming revenue payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting OLG Slots at Grand River Raceway. To date, Centre Wellington has received more than $21.4 million in non-tax gaming revenue. These payments are made under a formula in the Municipality Contribution Agreement that determines the
fee municipalities receive for hosting an OLG gaming facility and are based on an escalating scale of slot machine revenue that is consistent across all sites in Ontario. Under the agreement, municipalities receive: 5.25% on the first $65 million of slot revenue; 3% on the next $135 million of slot revenue; 2.5% on the next $300 million of slot revenue; 0.5% on slot revenue above $500 million; and, the new element, 4% on table game revenue. At approximately $2 billion annually, OLG provides the Ontario government with its largest source of non-tax revenue.
Wellesley rejects road funding Wellesley councillors this week decided against contributing township funding towards proposed road improvements on Geddes Street. The work is mandated by the development plans for the new AMI Attachments facility in the Hawkesville Settlement area. The site, located at the corner of Geddes Street and Herrgott Road, requires upgrades to accommodate industrial truck traffic. Ward 1 councillor Shelley Wagner was the lone
member to vote against a staff memo, prepared by general manager of community services Kevin Briggs, which recommended the costs of the project be left in the hands of the private developer.
Plaque to honour covered bridge
Recognizing the historical significance of the West Montrose Covered Bridge – it’s the only remaining historic wooden covered bridge in Ontario – the township and Region of Waterloo will unveil a plaque at the site next Saturday.
The event, which runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. November 1, will include the unveiling of a historic interpretive plaque to commemorate the long history of this iconic structure. The plaque traces the story of the bridge from the original tender submitted by John Bear in 1881, to current efforts to preserve the 133-year-old structure. Of the many covered bridges built in Ontario in the 1800s, the West Montrose bridge is the sole survivor. It was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act by the Township of Woolwich in 2007 and ranked as the second most historically significant bridge out of 100 heritage bridges
studied in the region. The plaque is the eighth in a series produced by the Waterloo Region Heritage Planning Advisory Committee (HPAC) as part of the Heritage Bridges Recognition Program. Other significant historic bridges that have been recognized include the Black Bridge Road Bridge in Hespeler, the Freeport and Bridgeport Bridges in Kitchener, and the Hartman Bridge in New Hamburg. The unveiling will include remarks by author and historian Del Gingrich, local and regional representatives, and other key figures in the conservation of this significant structure.
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Police seek public’s help in string of thefts on west side of region Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate several residential entries that occurred between mid-July to mid-August and are asking for the public’s help to identify a female captured on security camera video. Several incidents occurred to residences in Wilmot Township, Stratford and surrounding OPP regions in which homes were entered through windows. For the most part, cash and purses were targeted. Anyone recognizing the woman or with information about the investigation is asked to
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1:30 PM | Police stopped a vehicle clocked at 135 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Walker Road in Wilmot Township. A 29-year-old man was charged with ‘speeding’ and ‘stunt driving.’ His driver’s license was seized and his vehicle impounded for seven days.
contact detectives at Central Division 519-650-8500, ext. 4499 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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8:00 AM | Sometime overnight, suspects unknown broke into Wellesley Public School, gaining access through a window. Computer equipment was taken. The investigation is ongoing.
At roughly 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 a cyclist was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Arthur Street and South Field Drive in Elmira. The driver was starting a right turn when the cyclist appeared in the crosswalk. The collision resulted in a minor injury not requiring hospitalization. The investigation is ongoing. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
4:37 PM | A single-vehicle collision occurred on Moser Young Road in Wellesley Township. The vehicle lost control and struck a culvert. The 22-year-old Toronto woman driving the car was airlifted to Hamilton with serious injuries. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.
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timeframe would help deal with aging infrastructure. Representing perhaps a third of the township’s current annual budget of $13 million, the course would require council to make some tough decisions. One place to look for savings is the half of the budget that goes to administrative costs, suggested Patrick Merlihan. “Not all of the money is being spent in ways that benefit the public.” Reducing spending there would free up money rather than simply relying on tax increases he said, adding the township has to get its own finances is order because it can’t rely
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on funding from the federal and provincial governments. For Scott Hahn, the key is to think in longer timelines, planning as much as 50 years out. Even then, tough spending choices will have to be made. “We all agree that it needs to be fixed. It’s going to be very difficult, but I believe we can do it,” he said. Allan Poffenroth, the lone incumbent in the race, pointed out that the township has added a one per cent levy to residents’ tax bills, with the extra money earmarked for infrastructure projects. “Last year, there wasn’t a plan,” he said.
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A potential new piece of infrastructure, a longdiscussed bypass route around downtown Elmira, was cited as an issue by most of the candidates. “We have to convince the region that it’s a priority,” said Ruby Weber of the need to lobby the Region of Waterloo to move on a truck bypass route. Along with helping traffic flow, it would help with efforts to revitalize the downtown core, she added. Dan Holt said council as a whole, rather than just the mayor who sits on regional council, should lobby the region to expedite a bypass road. Removing truck traffic along Arthur Street and Memorial
Avenue would be helpful in drawing more people to come downtown. Having more people in the core would encourage businesses to set up shop there, which would in turn draw more people, he said, noting council’s role involves making the core more attractive to businesses. “We have to revitalize downtown.” Calling existing levels of truck traffic downtown “unacceptable,” SiebelAchenbach said the need for a bypass route will only increase as Elmira grows. A prosperous downtown is needed to help keep jobs in the community, said Weber. As well, there’s a
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need for a mix of affordable housing and homes for seniors and empty-nesters to move to if they downsize in order to keep people in town. “We want this to be a place for people to live, work and play.” Picking up on the issue of jobs, Poffenroth argued in favour of using some of the money Woolwich receives from its shares in North Waterloo Hydro to develop employment land, particularly industrial lots. Siebel-Achenbach suggested planners focus on the core for commercial and retail development, perhaps providing incentives to build downtown, to ensure the core remains
viable. “We don’t want a bedroom community.” The candidates were in agreement on that subject, as well as for the need to act on the pending closure of the transfer station in Elmira. “A solution needs to be found if we can’t convince the region to keep it open,” said Merlihan, suggesting Woolwich could partner with Wellesley Township, which is also losing its transfer station to Region of Waterloo cuts. This week’s forum was the one and only public event for ward councillors in Woolwich. It’s crunch time now, as voters head to the polls on Monday.
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Mayoral, Ward 4 councillors make their pitch to Wellesley voters Plenty of common ground in discussions of taxes and growth at last week’s public meeting in St. Clements WHITNEY NEILSON Wellesley mayoral and Ward 4 candidates met on October 16 to debate their ideas of how to move the township forward, while maintaining its rural roots. Roughly 120 people filled the St. Clements Community Centre to educate themselves on their voting options. Candidates spoke primarily on issues like taxes and growth. Current councillors Jim Olender and Paul Hergott and former councillor Joe Nowak are running for mayor, as Ross Kelterborn prepares to retire. Olender said the past few years he’s been on council doing the tax budget, they’ve tried to stay within the inflation rate. “I see us going forward doing the same thing,” Olender said. “We have to have tax increases just to maintain what we have. The important thing is to look at our balance sheets and make sure we stay within our means.” Nowak said he sees the township in a very strong financial position with adequate reserves and an adequate tax stabilization fund. His concern is with
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Wellesley Ward 4 candidates Brian Cunningham, Gord Doehn, Andrew Epp and Carl Smit gave voters a taste of what they hope to improve on in the township if elected at a debate at the St. Clements Community Centre on Oct. 16. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
Wellesley mayoral candidates Paul Hergott, Joe Nowak and Jim Olender are all vying for the seat vacated by the retiring Ross Kelterborn. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] Waterloo Region. “Most of our debt will be paid off by 2018, so there’s really no reason for any significant increases in taxes over the next four years,” Nowak said. “The region has doubled their debt in the last four or five years and I think as your mayor that would be something I’d have to have a very close
look at.” Hergott told the crowd council could carry on with very little in the way of tax increases. “When we look at our tax bills, the region is really what is putting it up the most,” Hergott said. “The township is running very efficiently and any tax increases will be what you
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people want for services.” Ward 4 candidates chimed in with their thoughts. The four men running for the one spot are Carl Smit, Andrew Epp, Brian Cunningham and Gord Doehn. Smit said he doesn’t see taxes needing to change and if the region wants to start downloading their debt onto the townships, they’ll have to remain vigilant. Epp had similar concerns in relation to the region. “The tax rate should reflect the level of service,” Epp said. “I think that’s unanimous across the board. We have to be mindful of the other pressures put on Ward 4 and Wellesley from the region. We need to have good strong leadership from the top down.” Cunningham said Wellesley township residents receive excellent services for their tax dollar. He added some municipalities have tapped into their reserve funds before and that’s a difficult decision at some point if it has to be looked at. In terms of reserves,
Doehn said they’re good to have for a rainy day and unexpected expenses. “The books are in good shape within the township and it would be prudent to maintain them in that way,” Doehn said. “As far as increases to keep up with inflation and inflationary pressures I think that should be a given that will have to be looked at in a yearly basis.” Candidates were asked what they see as the largest priority for Ward 4, with answers varying from bringing a grocery store to St. Clements to increasing the amount of recreation land. Olender’s highest priority is to revitalize the downtown with new businesses. “I think the only way that can be done is by pulling business together, along with the services groups and along with independent citizens to form an adhoc committee to explore our opportunities to actually bring business into the community,” Olender said. Nowak said in order to grow the community, St. Clements needs more essential services. “One is a daycare, a gro-
cery store, and a doctor,” Nowak said. “Those are the things that will attract people to your community, especially the young people.” Hergott noted his concern with the lack of a stoplight in St. Clements. “My biggest thing is the safety issues at the main intersection in town here,” Hergott said. “We have to find a way to rectify that and we need to find a way to bring another grocery store back in town.” After speaking with people in Ward 4, Smit said the biggest concern he keeps hearing is for improvements to the fire hall. “It’s slated for construction in 2015 or 2016,” Smit said. “The township-wide concern is the need for an aerial truck. I know it’s been visited by present council and I’m sure their decisions were made properly but I’d like to revisit this.” Epp reiterated the need to manage the township’s growth by attracting new businesses while taking care of the existing ones. He also noted recreation for all levels of the community and infrastructure renewal as concerns. Brian Cunningham expressed concern about how fast the cities are growing, and the potential effects on the townships, who want to retain their small-town charm. “The large municipalities are running out of land, no doubt about it, and I think we have to be sustainable and pretty hard-line about where we go,” Cunningham said. Doehn spoke about how recreation lands have been given off in lieu of cash for some of the newer subdivisions that have been put in around Wellesley area, a common topic of concern among Wellesley candidates. He said it’s a direct detriment to the youth who rely on outdoor activities and facilities. Municipal election day is October 27 across the province.
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stream now. “ Mayberry described the dissertation. “I see William Blake (Romantic Period poet and painter) and his moment with his revolutionary work in the 1790s as the start of a cultural trend of transgender visual culture that permeates the next
(roughly) 220 years to arrive at contemporary bodies such as pop diva Lady Gaga and drag queen RuPaul. My thesis is also about the performance of myself as one of these such bodies, as a drag queen myself in the academic context. So, in the growing scholarly trend of research-as-practice or research-creation, I am, as
an academic drag queen, not only researching the moments I see most strongly contributing to this transgender visual culture evolution (such as Blake, Frankenstein, Oscar Wilde, David Bowie) but recreating them as contemporary drag projects as well so that my dissertation is a hybrid written/visual project.”
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Voters see first real race for chair of Waterloo Region SCOTT BARBER With accusations of robo-calling, bitter debates, and candidates with criminal records, the race for regional chair has been hotly contested. And it may be the most competitive since incumbent Ken Seiling took the job 29 years ago. The ballot will feature Seiling, Jay Aissa, Robert Milligan, Paul Myles, Moira-Sharon Magee, Oscar Cole-Arnal and Jonathan Wolf. And much of the discussion has revolved around the region’s debt and the related light rail transit project. “In 2009, our regional debt was $185 million,” Aissa told The Observer in an e-mail. “By the end of 2014, our projected Regional debt will reach $548 million. Our regional debt will have tripled in five years. Tripling our debt within five years is not something to be proud of. And how do governments pay off debt? Of course, they raise your taxes.” Aissa, a vocal opponent of the LRT, owns and operates Jay Fencing. He has pledged to work at cancelling the project. “The region’s capital plan to 2023 is calling for projects that will cost an additional $2.6 billion,
and if all goes according to plan, we will have to borrow another $1.1 billion to fund future projects,” Aissa said. “Add that to the $548 million debt at the end of 2014 and you will find that the Region of Waterloo will be over $1.6 billion in debt by the end of 2023. This is unacceptable.” And that debt will have major implications for the townJay Aissa ships, he added. “With regard to the townships, the most important issue that must be addressed is Oscar Cole-Arnal the cutback in capital projects being experienced by the townships, and the gradual withdrawal of services. Moira-Sharon Magee If things continue as they are, the townships will receive less and less as the debt climbs.” Seiling Ken Seiling on the other
hand, explained the rationale behind LRT. “For me, the defining issue (of this election) is how we manage the growth we are experiencing in this very successful region,” he said. “Our plan to protect farmland and environmentally sensitive lands and water supply is rooted on intensifying growth in the urban areas by using rapid transit as the means to do so. This is borne out in so many other communities around the world who have used transit to shape their growth.” LRT will also reduce pollution and cut down on traffic gridlock, the Elmira resident added. Cole-Arnal says poverty is his main focus. “In spite of media hype and in spite of the alternatives offered by Mr. Sieling’s upscale boosterism view of growth and in spite of Mr. Aissa’s austerity program of tax cuts and cancelling the LRT, my/our (Alliance Against Poverty, AAP) campaign centers on the obscene wealth gap of our society (from globally to locally), the concern of well over 50 per cent of our population,” the former pastor and university professor told The Observer. “Indeed the issues surrounding the LRT are symptoms of this larger issue.” Jonathan Wolf on the
other hand, highlighted climate change as a priority in a statement to The Observer. “I believe the township and all rural communities are concerned about the weather and what kind of farming their children will be doing,” he wrote. “The defining issue is the climate is changing and how will we as God’s children react to the changes.” And Magee has positioned herself as the candidate most in touch with the average Region of Waterloo resident. “I believe that together we the people can and will ensure Waterloo Region’s structure is balanced, efficient and effective with strong public input to regional decisions,” she said. “We will arrive at responsible solutions to our sustainability as a people, our region’s most invaluable and important resource. Together we can ensure, with our own homegrown ideas, strong economic development and job creation for all ages, with all skill sets. With this engaged community spirit in a collaborative atmosphere, greater financial transparency and accountability naturally flows.” Voters across the province head to the polls for municipal elections October 27.
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Choose candidates prepared to serve the public good IF YOU HAVEN’T GIVEN much thought to the municipal election, now’s the time – Monday is the big day. Not sure who to vote for? Hopefully recent coverage in The Observer helps you make that decision. Assuming, of course, that you’re one of the relatively few citizens who’ll bother to show up at a polling station. Voter apathy aside, it is harder to get interested in a municipal election than, say, a federal campaign. Without the high-profile candidates, multimedia barrage and roundthe-clock coverage, it’s much easier to ignore the hype. Or, rather, the lack thereof. Still, there’s every reason to get out and vote, as local officials will help shape the community you live in, right down to the street you live on. So, what to do on Monday? As with most elections we tend not to vote for something, but against it. It’s the “vote the bums out” mentality. At the municipal level, there’s a little less of that because of the lack of parties, where it’s easier to vote en masse against one group or another. But it still exists, sometimes countering the advantage incumbents enjoy. Vote for those candidates who represent a change from the current culture, especially a change that favours citizens – note, not just taxpayers in the basest way, but in spending money reluctantly, and always to benefit the most people at the lowest cost. Wellesley does a good job of minding the money, aware that the township is not awash in cash In Woolwich, where growth has provided large increases in assessment, much of that money has been squandered even as taxes were increased at levels above inflation. Again, the money should have been channelled into, say, the infrastructure deficit that sees much more talk than action. In Wellesley, most of the candidates, from mayoral through the four wards, appear eager to stay the course: spending money like it comes out of their own pocket and recognizing the limits of the township’s reach and the public’s priorities. There will be some new faces on council. In the three-way mayoral race, Joe Nowak and Jim Olender appear to have an edge. Both are familiar with the prevailing culture. In Woolwich, a change of culture is very much needed. There will be new faces on council. In the mayor’s seat, the incumbent has little hope of returning. Only one of the four candidates presents a true shift away from what has become a less-responsive administration. In Ward 1, it’s the newcomers, including Dan Holt, Patrick Merlihan and Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach, who are saying the right things. In Ward 3, where the race does not have the gravel pit debate as its prime driver this time around, it’s Lynn Hare, Lisa MacDonald and Murray Martin who offer up different takes on a shift in direction. In choosing, the key trait to focus on is the willingness to take charge, resting control from the bureaucracy and putting the public good ahead of all else. While every candidate talks about limiting tax increases, the real questions revolve around what gets done with the money that’s collected. Clearly, money spent on padding the bureaucracy and its members’ pockets is money wasted, unproductive dollars that could be used for proper purposes of value to the public. The ability to make such decisions is the paramount trait to keep in mind on Monday.
Many a politician has discovered that living high on the hog eventually comes to an end, though there's no end to the line at the trough. WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER
Conventional view of oil blindsided by fracking technology WORLD AFFAIRS “The price of oil will hit its floor and it will rise again,” President Nicolas Maduro assured Venezuelans, whose shaky economy depends critically on a high oil price. “Venezuela will continue with its social plans. Venezuela will move forward.” No it won’t, and neither will Russia, Iran, or Nigeria. The only major oil exporters that are not in deep trouble are the Arab countries, whose governments have some room for manoeuvre because of low production costs, relatively small populations, and big foreign currency reserves. Since June the cost of a barrel of Brent crude, the benchmark for world oil prices, has fallen by almost a quarter, from around $110 a barrel (where it was stuck for the past four years) to just above $80 a barrel. Last month, for the first time in decades, Nigeria exported no oil at all to the United States. Even at a big discount, Americans just don’t
need it. And the main reason for all that is fracking. American production has almost doubled in the past five years thanks to the new drilling technologies, and the United States overtook Russia last year to become the world’s largest producer of oil and gas combined. (Saudi Arabia comes a distant third.) With production soaring and world demand for oil stalling due to slow economic growth, a collapse in prices was inevitable. The question is how far they will collapse, and for how long. The answer is probably not much further, for the moment – but they could easily stay down in the $75$85 range for a couple of years. The reason for that is that the “swing” producers (mostly Arab), who could theoretically push prices back up by cutting their own production, have clearly decided not to do so. Their concern is for the long-term power of the OPEC cartel, which used to be strong enough to set the price of oil. That never will be true again unless they can drive the (mainly American) frackers who are causing the over-supply of
oil out of business. Saudi Arabia and its allies are hoping that a prolonged period when the price of a barrel of oil is lower than the cost of getting that barrel out of the ground by fracking will ruin this new industry and bring back the Good Old Days. Dream on. The Saudi strategy won’t work because some 98 per cent of U.S. crude oil and condensates has a breakeven price of below $80 per barrel. Indeed, 82 per cent of American production would still be turning a profit at $60 per barrel. Even with its massive foreign currency reserves, Saudi Arabia probably cannot afford to keep the oil price low enough for long enough to break the American frackers. (Its own break-even price for conventional oil is $93 per barrel.) And the Iranians, Nigerians, Venezuelans and Russians, who depend on oil revenues for at least half of their national budgets, will be screaming for higher prices before they face riots in the streets. So this is not a transient event; it’s a revolution. The Organisation of Petroleum-
Exporting Countries (OPEC) came into its own when the United States ceased to be the dominant global producer in the early 1970s. With the re-emergence of the United States as the biggest producer, OPEC’s clout is bound to shrink – so oil prices will probably stay well below $100 a barrel for the foreseeable future. This will be a great boon for countries that depend heavily on imported oil, like India and China. It may eventually liberate the United States from its compulsion to intervene repeatedly in Middle Eastern disputes that are really none of its business. And it may be a disaster for repressive and/or corrupt regimes in countries like Russia (break-even price $105 per barrel), Nigeria ($119), Venezuela ($121) and Iran ($140). It also means that worries about “peak oil,” and the underlying calculation that the world had only about 40 years’ worth of proven oil reserves left, can be set aside for a while. We are already up to 53 years of DYER | 10
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The game less rigged, local elections offer a real chance at democracy EDITOR'S NOTES It’s easy to see how undemocratic things are in places like China, Russia and the Middle East, all global flashpoints of late. Less evident to a sizeable group of us is how democracy and civil rights are constantly under siege here ... and we’re losing the battle. Look at the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. We instinctively root for those calling for real elections there. Pitted against an appointed government controlled by an authoritarian Communist regime in Beijing, the student-led movement is the underdog. The appointed Chief Executive, Leung Chun-ying, was candid in an interview with Western media this week, in essence saying the powers that be want no part of allowing the unwashed masses to have a say in running things. Fair and free elections would, in essence, give the rabble a dominant voice.
“You have to take care of all the sectors in Hong Kong as much as you can,” he said, “and if it’s entirely a numbers game and numeric representation, then obviously you would be talking to half of the people in Hong Kong who earn less than $1,800 a month. “Then you would end up with that kind of politics and policies.” By that kind of politics and policies, he means electing a government that might respond to the needs of the majority of its residents. Can’t have that. He needn’t worry, however, as elections here are so much window-dressing, with real power remaining firmly in the hands of the few, a trend growing alarmingly, particularly in that fabled bastion of democracy to the south of us. We get the trappings of democracy in a system that’s been bought and paid for by a few wealthy elites. As Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges notes, we now live in a corporate dictatorship, the result of a decades-long erosion of the progress made in the postwar years.
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worked out, scientifically, what things they needed to do and in what order to change the structures of power. They have done it stage by stage. And we are living the result of that. The liberals sat around writing incomprehensible laws and boring policy papers. They were unwilling to engage in the real fight that was won by a minute group of extremists,” says Saul. “You have to understand power to reform things. If you don’t understand power you get blown away by the guy who does. We are missing people who believe in justice and at the same time understand how tough power and politics are, how to make real choices. And these choices are often quite ugly.” The systemic anti-democratic tendencies are firmly entrenched. From “regulators” who allow monopolies to continue unsafe practices and to gouge consumers, to the erosion of privacy and civil liberties, and from globalization and outsourcing to a financial system run amok, we continue down the same road no matter who’s at the helm.
While the federal and provincial governments become less accountable and responsive to citizens, from wasting billions of dollars to breaking the law with impunity, democracy is still somewhat more on display in municipal elections such as we’ve got going just now. With no party system, no huge donations or overt lobbying efforts – read payoffs and quid pro quo – municipal elections here really are about us choosing who we want to represent us. Local politics can be more responsive, particularly in the townships where you can actually reach your councillor. You might even know where they live and run into them out in public, making it easier to put them on the spot. Given the small number of voters, and even smaller number of us who in fact cast a ballot, municipal politicians do have to be mindful of everyone. That’s not to say they aren’t prone to many of the same foibles, particularly a sense of entitlement. Just look at the expense claims of Woolwich Mayor Todd
Cowan, for example. Or the arrogance of regional councillors who said one thing in the last election, then voted to support the white elephant that is light rail transit, with both politicians and bureaucrats dismissing the public’s will and wasting what will amount to well more than $2 billion with no safeguards or penalties for their failures in place. Ideally, the goings-on will prompt more of us to take note that democracy is under attack, a problem that goes well beyond electioneering and corruption. The fact that many of us can’t even be bothered to vote does not bode well for democratic reforms, however. The goal should be the reinvention of democracy. Well, really, restoring democracy to its original intent: widespread and decentralized decisionmaking in the public good rather than the top down, hierarchical structure prevalent today. Though local governments have very fewer KANNON | 10
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There are currently 52 charities being targeted in a $13.4 million program launched by the Harper government in 2012 to determine whether any are violating a rule that limits their spending on political activities to 10% of resources. A new report, Stephen Harper’s CRA: Selective audits, “political” activity, and right-leaning charities, shows mounting evidence suggesting bias in auditing decisions.
“This new revelation leaves us very concerned about what the real criteria was for awarding contracts for these games. As security costs keep rising, people are asking whether a company’s sponsorship of the games bumped them up the list of bidders, even though it might have added to the cost of the contract."
Troubled Procast Foundries Inc. of Elmira closed its doors for good Oct. 18, leaving a dwindling staff of fewer than half a dozen out of work. The company, a long-time fixture at 19 Church St. E., molded metal components for mining, electrical and manufacturing industries. (The long-vacant site is now the new home of Woolwich Community Services.)
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reserves, and we are finding new oil faster than we are using existing reserves. Of course, a broader view of our situation would find little reason for rejoicing in all this. Our global civilization depends on fossil fuels for 85 per cent of its energy, and our annual emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are still rising. Just another 25 years of that will deliver us to the “point of no return:” 450 parts per million of CO2 equivalent in the atmosphere. That would raise the average global temperature by 2 degrees C,
and trigger natural sources of warming that it will be impossible for us to turn off again. Runaway warming is not a happy prospect, so it is unseemly to celebrate the news that we have even more oil to burn – and cheaper oil, at that. On the other hand, it would be entirely appropriate to celebrate the news that other new technologies may open up a better escape route from fossil fuels. Solar power, wind power, nuclear fission, and hydro power all have a role to play in that task, but the Holy Grail for half a century has been fusion power. It may be much closer than we thought.
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SPORTS HOCKEY / JUNIOR B
NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA
Kings bounce back to split weekend games
Some friendships are best ended on a high note OPEN COUNTRY
After a hard-fought loss to Cambridge, the team knew it had to come out strong the following night against the Waterloo Siskins WHITNEY NEILSON The Elmira Sugar Kings ended their weekend on a high note, defeating the Waterloo Siskins 4-3 on October 19 after falling to the Cambridge Winter Hawks 3-2 in overtime the previous night. Head coach Jeff Flanagan said the game against Cambridge was a close one, with his team not at its best. “We thought that we probably had enough scoring chances that should have generated some goals for us but didn’t,” Flanagan said. “That was kind of the difference for us. We gave up a few chances we shouldn’t have. It wasn’t a terrible game, but we didn’t come out on the right side of it.” In the first period against Cambridge, both teams remained scoreless. The Winter Hawk’s Devin Shell potted the first goal of the night, assisted by Jordan
Chard and Jake Moggy. The Sugar Kings’ Steven Jakiela came back three minutes later with his own, helped by Brendan Schneider and Adam Brubacher. Brubacher took full advantage of a power play in the third period, scoring at 3:54, with assists from Cash Seraphim and Eric Palazzolo. But Cambridge wasn’t about to let that fly, as Moggy, assisted by Devin Shell, made the score 2-2 to end the final period. It only took 16 seconds of overtime for KINGS | 13
Sugar Kings captain Mitch Klie races for the puck versus Waterloo’s Jordan Kreller.
On the right, Alex Mutton goes for the goal, and above, the Kings celebrate after scoring.
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Yesterday, a very sad hunting accident occurred. I shot two grouse and three woodcock while expending an equal amount of shells. Worse still, I did this in front of my longtime hunting companion and best buddy Tom. To be honest, I was hoping it wouldn’t end this way. For those who don’t hunt, let me explain. You see, when a horrible accident like this occurs – in which a normally mediocre shot achieves a hit rate of 100 per cent on wild game birds – it sets into effect a certain string of events. This is unfortunate but necessary, and quite frankly, the way of the world. Here’s how it goes. First, your hunting buddy is contractually obligated to tell everyone he and you know about the fantastic shooting you did for the rest of your days. He’s also obligated to back you up on that story any time you say, “I’m a fairly good shot, right Tom?” At which point, he will recount this life-altering event with added flourish. Ultimately, however, GALEA | 12
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GALEA: Sometimes you just can’t miss ... after which it’s time to seal your reputation for good FROM | 11
this means that I will never hunt with Tom again – which is a shame since I actually enjoy doing so. I’m really going to miss this. But again, I have no choice in the matter. You see hunting with Tom again would mean that he’d likely witness me missing birds and shooting as I generally do. That would then prove that my
shooting yesterday was a freak of nature – an anomaly, if you will – that can be easily explained as sheer luck. Or bad luck on the birds’ part. Every hunter knows you can’t have that. The solution, of course, is never to hunt with Tom again, leaving him with the bitter memory of my shooting at its sublime best. Needless to say, he, more than anyone else, knows
I’m a mediocre shot. But leaving it this way will leave him with lingering doubt. It might even make him think that my shooting had improved to the point where this kind of thing is normal for me. That, of course is the desired result and the way every hunting friendship should end. Now, over the next little while, I will add things into our conversation to height-
en that suspicion. For instance, today when he speaks about my excellent shooting of yesterday, I will say, “Well, this season I figured out the secret to leading game birds ...” When he asks what it is, I’ll then feed him a pile of BS the likes of which the world have never seen – one that will include mathematical equations, formulas for calculating bird speed, wind direction,
shot string length, barrel swing speed, trajectory, sighting and trigger pull techniques. It will be so horrible, he’ll never ask me to explain it again. Is it worth it? I mean because of this event, I will never be able to enjoy a day in the uplands with my buddy Tom again. Of course, the answer is yes. I mean we can do other activities – except for
smallmouth bass fishing. The last time Tom and I fished, he put on a clinic for smallmouth bass, catching nothing but lunker smallmouth cast after cast. When I asked him about his secret, he fed me a pile of BS the likes of which the world have never seen. You know, that was three years ago, and we haven’t fished for smallmouth together since then.
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Elmira man’s trek nets $16,000 for World Vision
Charlie Bauman got to see much of the country – and its friendliness – in 15,000-kilometre cycling trip to Alaska SCOTT BARBER
Some 15,000 kilometres and $16,000 later, Elmira’s Charlie Bauman has completed another incredible fundraising journey. Having already trekked across Canada and the United States on his bicycle in two separate endeavors, this summer Bauman set his sights on Fairbanks, Alaska. While the adventure of it all is clearly a draw, his motivation is the work done by World Vision, a Christian humanitarian aid charity widely known for its sponsor-a-child campaign. “It’s important to me because I find that in our society, especially here in southern Ontario, we get so focused on our jobs and our immediate families that we don’t often think of others,” Bauman explained. “We do, but we don’t often put it to action. So I thought, if I’m going to do this, I’m going to go to
Charlie Bauman rode his bike from Elmira to Fairbanks, Alaska this summer to raise money for World Vision. [SCOTT BARBER / THE OBSERVER]
the extreme.” And he sure did. On each transcontinental campaign, Bauman travels light, with just a tent, sleeping mat, rain gear, clothes, water pump, food, propane and a first aid kit. He sports a bright orange World Vision shirt, that lets people know about his fundraising goal. It was $15,000, he said, one for each kilometre he travelled, but he ended up bringing in over $16,000 during the four-month trip (June 17 to October 10). So what is the most difficult part of crossing the nation with nothing but a bike and a big heart? “Most certainly past Grand Prairie (Alberta) and up into the north part of Canada, because that is the most remote I have ever been,” he said. “I didn’t know where I was going to be able to get food or water.” Going half the day without seeing so much as a
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Winter Hawk Maxime Lamontage (Kyle Liu, Phil Caputo) to find the back of the Sugar Kings’ net and finish the game. Kings goalie Andrew Lefebvre stopped 37 of the 40 shots that came his way. Back in Elmira, the Kings were set on regaining lost ground to last year’s Cherrey Cup champs. Elmira pounded Waterloo in the first period, knocking back three goals by the 12:15 mark. Goals came from Alex Mutton (Jamie Huber, Brodie Whitehead), Zac Coulter (Sam Harris), and Mitch Klie (Zac Coulter, Mac Clutsam). “After the game Saturday we spoke with the guys and said we’ve got to make sure we come with a better effort on Sunday – and we certainly did that,” Flanagan said. “We gave up a few too many odd-man rushes but (netminder) Jon Reinhart played really well for us in goal and then when we had our opportunities to score we definitely did so.” Flanagan said the game against Waterloo went by fast because they’ve got some “quick and dangerous players.” He added it feels like every time Waterloo gets a rush they have a scoring chance. Waterloo’s Kyle Betts (Gary Mantz, Nick Hirst)
Eric Palazzolo brings the puck up the ice, looking for an outlet. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
added another one to their side of the scoreboard before the end of the period. In the second frame, Mitch Wright increased the Kings’ lead to 4-1 (Coulter, Harris), which was followed by a successful power play goal by the Siskins’ Chase Campbell, assisted by Evan Kearns. Siskins player Gary Mantz (Brennan Blaszczak) managed to score
on the Sugar Kings while shorthanded, late into the third period. But it wasn’t enough to bring them back. Waterloo had 30 shots on net to Elmira’s 27. The Kings managed to keep the Siskins from mounting a comeback, something Flanagan hopes they can continue into the future. The Kings are looking for a win on home ice against
the Kitchener Dutchmen this Sunday to balance out their October 7 loss to them. “Kitchener for obvious reasons, it’s going to be a tough game,” Flanagan said. “They’ve been playing really well. We feel that we’ve been getting better and better. The games we’ve lost, we’ve given opportunities to the teams we shouldn’t have. He said the guys feel positive about where the team is going and it’s up to them to get better and be ready for the challenge Sunday. Kitchener sits in first place in the league, with 12 wins and one loss. Elmira is just behind them in second with a record of 9-3. “I think early on we were giving way too many oddman rushes against and the guys have done a great job of fixing that; that’s an excellent thing,” Flanagan said. “Our scoring opportunities, we’ve kept those up high, so that’s a good thing. We haven’t capitalized on as many as we’d like to.” The team’s goaltending has been solid, he added. They’re doing good things at both ends of the ice and they’d like to tighten up their defensive side of the game. Kitchener visits the WMC Sunday night to take on the Sugar Kings. Game time is 7 p.m.
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it. It helps me walk a mile in their shoes.” It also opened his eyes to the inherent goodness and generosity of Canadians, including one oil worker who donated $1,000 after meeting Bauman. “The hospitality of Canadians in general is amazing,” he said. “There is a willingness to share or help you out, even if they don’t know you, because they believe in your cause.”
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Jacks hope to strengthen lineup with trade, reacquisition Deal sends Felix Lantaigne to Ayr for Alex Uttley; Parker Wood makes his return to Junior C WHITNEY NEILSON The Wellesley Applejacks are almost finished filling their team, with a trade and reacquisition last week. Forward Felix Lantaigne was traded to the Ayr Centennials in return for forward Alex Uttley. General Manager Bill Grebinksi said they’ve had their eye on Uttley for a while now. “Alex is bringing a little bit more size, he’s a great fit in the change room,” Grebinski said. “The guys really have worked with him. He’s
a fantastic playmaker. We’re very pleased to have him in our organization. He’s a very good fit.” The Elmira native had one goal and assist for Ayr, before he was traded to the Applejacks. The Jacks also reacquired Parker Wood. He was the co-rookie of the 2013-2014 season for the Junior C league. “He went to Junior B this year but it didn’t pan out due to education purposes, so he asked if he could come back to Junior C hockey,” Grebinski said.
“We were happy to be able to reacquire him. Parker’s solid on the blue line, he’s very patient and he’ll be a great fit in really spearheading our backend.” Wood started the season playing for the Cambridge Winter Hawks. He signed with them this spring after the team’s rookie camp. Grebinski said they’re just looking for one more player to bring some scoring power and toughness to their front line. Once they lock that down, they’ll have their team finally set. Lantaigne’s second game
with the Centennials happened to be in Wellesley against the Applejacks. Grebinski said his former teammates had fun playing against him. “Felix is a great guy, they miss him dearly,” Grebinski said. “It was tough on the team to see him leave but it was a move that best suited our team. And I think it was a great move for Felix to go to Ayr.” Lantaigne registered seven goals with the Applejacks last year, and two this season before his move to the Centennials. The New
Liskeard native has scored once for Ayr since signing with them last week, in their 11-0 win over the Tavistock Braves. Grebinksi noted Lantagine is a competitor and the Centennials are a competitive team, so it worked out for both parties. Ayr sits in first place with 11 wins and two losses, while Wellesley is in the eighth spot with a record of 3-7. “For the fans it’s important that they know we’re still in the process of completing where we’re going to go,” Grebinski said. “I’m
extremely pleased with the attendance levels. We may not have won the last couple of games but we’re definitely gearing up for a competitive second half of the season.” The Jacks travel to New Hamburg on October 24 to face the second place team. They return to home ice the following evening to play Woodstock, who sits in sixth in the league. “The pieces are there, we’re almost complete,” Grebinski said. “We’re still looking for one more puzzle piece, once we fit that in we’re going to be ready to compete.”
Pair of losses for Jacks, a team in transition
With a trade and new signing, GM likes what he sees from young team that found itself tested last weekend WHITNEY NEILSON It wasn’t a weekend of hockey glory for the Wellesley Applejacks, but general manager Bill Grebinksi says new additions and a more cohesive lineup will lead them to a successful second half of their season. The Jacks lost to the Ayr Centennials 6-4 on October 18, not bad considering Ayr is the top team in the league. “I think against Ayr we played extremely well,” Grebinski said. “We skated with them. Ayr had scored 20 goals coming into our game so they were really on a roll. We put an end to that and certainly let them know we’re here to play with them and let the league know that we can keep up with a first-place team.” Wellesley’s Chris Beauchesne opened up the scoring nine minutes into the first period on a power play, assisted by Coleton Madge and Jake Wilkinson. Ayr returned the favour with a successful shot on net by Jackson White (Brendan Schaefer, Mackenzie Kemp) at 15:57. And Wellesley ended the third period 2-1 with another successful power play by Taylor Doering, assists coming from Beauchesne and Cal Jefferies. But Ayr would dominate the second period with three goals, bringing the tally to 4-2 in the Centennials’ favour. Goal scorers were Eric Hackborn, (Anthony Pullia) at 2:58, Jeff Howlett (Andrew Richard) shortly after at 3:22, and Pullia (Howlett) at 8:55. Ayr’s Austin Sine kept the scoring going into the third period, with as-
sists by Austin Kovrig and Eric Hackborn. Wellesley attempted a comeback, burying a pair of their own, from Reid Denstedt (Jefferies) and Paul Morra. The Jacks decided to pull their goalie in an attempt to score, but Ayr took full advantage, as Pullia, assisted by Hackborn, scored on an empty net. Despite the loss, Grebinksi said he was quite happy with what he saw Saturday night. He was also not disappointed with how they played on Sunday because they had a few new players who hadn’t had a chance to practice or even get in the dressing room for more than an hour before the game. The Jacks recently traded Felix Lantaigne for Alex Uttley from Ayr and resigned Parker Wood from the Cambridge Winter Hawks. “I was extremely pleased with how they played individually. Now we just have to put it together as a team,” Grebinski said. They also were defeated 6-1 by the Tavistock Braves the following night. The Jacks were only able to score on a penalty shot by Sean McEwan. Braves goals came from Charlie Irwin (power play), Matthew Lupton (twice on power plays), Josh Higgins (shorthanded), Matthew Lupton again to make it a hat trick, and Jake Wiffen (shorthanded). He said the team has improved their speed since the start of the season. They’ve also worked on getting their combinations of lines sorted out and working together as a team. “Coming into this season we had 10 new players, so half of our team were
Top, Applejack Jake Wilkinson reaches for a Centennial player during their 6-4 loss to Ayr on Oct. 19. Above, Tyler Seguin skates up the ice, while at right, Taylor Doering winds up for a slapshot. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] rookies,” Grebinksi said. “I think they really adapted to Junior C hockey, they’re getting over that hump of how to play Junior C and how to compete. Most of the guys came out of the Major Midget program which is a totally different style of hockey.”
This weekend they head to New Hamburg on October 24 and play Woodstock on home ice on October 25. New Hamburg is one of their closest competitors and Grebinksi said it’s always a good game. “The coaches get along really well, the teams get
along really well. There is that rivalry there though and we’re excited.” This week they’re putting in some time training at the gym, and regrouping to practice on the ice. He described Woodstock as a talented young team with great coaching. The team
is looking forward to the challenge of playing a team that’s setting the mark in the league. “The guys are pumped up for it,” Grebinski said. “New Hamburg is our next test. Ayr was a test for us and we’re pretty excited for that.”
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SENIOR GIRLS FALL TO VISITING SOUTHWOOD SECONDARY
The EDSS senior girls’ basketball team lost 46-38 to Southwood Secondary School, 46-38 on Oct. 21. On the left, Sydney Jones attempts to steal the ball. On the right, Karley Sider looks for someone open. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] THE SCORE ONLINE SUBMISSION: WWW.OBSERVERXTRA.COM/FORMS/SUBMIT-YOUR-SCORES/
WOOLWICH WILDCATS
Tyke: SELECT Oct. 19 vs Hespeler Home: 7 Visitor: 7 Goals: Owen Weppler (2), Hayden Weber, Ethan Burkholder, Josh Carson, Mitchell Roemer Connor Goebel Assists: Keaton Kidd, Jordan MacLaughlin, Bryson Rozema, Matthew Darrigan, Ethan Burkholder, Cameron Beisel
Novice: LL#1 Oct. 18 vs St. George Home: 7 Visitor: 9 Goals: Joshua Uhrig (4), Owen Tettman (2), Connor Huber Assists: Benjamin Hibbard (2), Patrick McCarthy, Andrew Snyder, Ryan Scheifle
Novice: LL#3 Oct. 18 vs Paris Home: 10 Visitor: 2 Goals: Riley Dettweiler (5), Tyson Bauman (5) Assists: Haiden Wagner, Riley Dettweiler, Beckett Wadel
Novice: LL Oct. 18 Woolwich 2 vs Woolwich 4 Woolwich 2: 4 Woolwich 4: 3 Goals (Woolwich 4): Josh Frey, Jack Mayne (2) Assists: Evan McDowell Goals: (Woolwich 2): Tyson Roth (4) Assists: Ben Lowther, Brody Schaefer
Minor Atom: A Oct. 18 vs Halton Hills Home: 2 Visitor: 5 Goals: Joey martin (2) Assists: Cade Beacom, Ethan Bickerton, Denver Martin Oct. 19 vs Guelph Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goal: Jordan Chang Assist: Sam Hacock
Atom: AE RED Oct. 18 vs Milton Home: 2 Visitor: 5 Goals: Lucas Radler, Oscar Fitch Assists: Oscar Fitch, Haiden Idzik
Atom: AE RED Oct. 9 vs Caledon Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: William McDougall, Seb Garrett Assists: Seb Garrett, Haiden Idzik, James MacCormick
Atom: LL#2 Oct. 18 vs Paris Home: 1 Visitor: 2 Goal: Jon Staken
Minor PeeWee: AA Oct. 17 vs. Oakville Home: 5 Visitor: 3 Goals: Nate Snyder, Colton Schmitt, Owen Lee, Owen Troyer Assists: Kyler Austin (2), Cole Slade, A.J Mitchell (2), Cameron Leonard, Owen Lee, Michael Hayes, Gavin Roemer Oct. 18 vs Oakville Home: 0 Visitor: 1 Oct. 19 vs Burlington Home: 6 Visitor: 4 Goals: Cameron Leonard (3), Owen Troyer (2), Michael Hayes, Coleton Schmitt Assists: Tyler Martin (3), Owen Troyer (2), Gavin Roemer (2), Nate Snyder, Kyler Austin
PeeWee: MAJOR A Oct. 18 vs Caledon Home: 4 Visitor: 1 Goals: Jesse Martin (2), Brett Allen, Cole Chipman Assists: Nathan Curtis, Jesse Martin, Jarrett Anderson Oct. 19 vs New Hamburg Home: 3 Visitor: 3 Goals: Jesse Martin, Jarrett Anderson, Nathan Taylor Assists: Brett Allen, Trevor Ferretti
MIDGET AE SQUAD TAKES SILVER IN GRIMSBY
PeeWee: LL#1 Oct. 18 vs Paris Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Matthew Yorke, Connor Kroetsch Assists: Braxton Breen, Jackson Dumart, Maxwell Nitsche, Cody Kroetsch
Bantam: LL Oct. 18 vs Ayr Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Gracie Durrer, Mary Mackenzie Assist: Abby Hanley
PeeWee: LL #2 Oct. 18 vs New Hamburg Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Patrick Perry, Ben Fretz
HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS
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Minor Bantam: AA Oct. 14 vs Brampton Home: 1 Visitor: 3 Goal: Bart Sherrer Assists: Owen Harnock, Nolan Hislop Oct. 17 vs Niagara Falls Home: 5 Visitor: 2 Goals: Bart Sherrer, Eli Baldin (2), Nolan Hislop, Lukas Shantz Assists: Griffin Hergott (2), Nolan Hislop, Owen Harnock, Bart Sherrer, Ethan Young, Zac Pickard, Griffen Rollins, Austin Cousineau Oct. 19 vs Centre Wellington Home: 3 Visitor: 1 Goals: Griffin Hergott, Bart Sherrer, Lukas Shantz Assists: Bart Sherrer, Kurtis Hoover, Austin Cousineau Oct. 21 vs Ancaster Home: 0 Visitor: 5
Bantam: MAJOR AE Oct. 8 vs Guelph Home: 3 Visitor: 3 Goals: Tim Mayberry, Owen Lucier (2) Assists: Brendan Knipfel (3), Riley Shantz, Chase Mooder Oct. 11 vs Brampton Home: 1 Visitor: 8 Goal: Chase Mooder Assists: Garrett Reitzel, Noah Scurry Oct. 12 vs. Oakville Home: 1 Visitor: 12 Goal: Kyle Deyel Assist: Brendan Knipfel
Goals: Carlee Mueller, Emmerson Williams Assists: Annie Sargeant, Payton Karn, Annibel Musselman
Woolwich Midget AE team brought home the silver medal from the recent 40th anniversary of the Grimsby Tournament. Woolwich’s Gareth Roland was named MVP of the tournament. Front: Evan Courtise, Carson Kyte. Second row: Connor Bauman, Alex Taylor, Adam Jokic, Jacob Bruder. Back row: trainer Patty Schopp, coach Kass Hipel, Eddie Huber, Jordan Shantz, Riley Brick, Gareth Roland, Brett Henry, Tyler Martin, Connor Goss, Jake Lewis, Dan Rennie, Brant Mclaughlin, Kyle Brohman, manager Ross Courtis, coach Chim Hipel, coach Arnie Bauman. [SUBMITTED]
Oct. 19 vs Centre Wellington Home: 0 Visitor: 3
Bantam: LL#1 Oct. 18 vs Paris Home: 2 Visitor: 6 Goals: Kyle Gingrich (2) Assists: Adam Anstett, Jacob Wiseman
Minor Midget: A Oct. 12 vs Caledon Home: 2 Visitor: 4 Goals: Mitch Waters, Noah Zeller Assists: Tyson Bender (2), Noah Zeller, Mitch Waters Oct. 18 vs Brampton Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Goal: Jonah Boehm
Midget: LL#1 Oct. 17 vs Plattsville Home: 2 Visitor: 5 Goals: Isaac Fishbein, Troy Nechanicky Assists: Dylan Arndt, Isaac Fishbein Oct. 19 vs Beverley Home: 4 Visitor: 8
Goals: Troy Nechanicky, Austin Horst, Isaac Fishbein, Nick Berlet Assists: Chris Taylor (2), Alex Berry, Brodie Keen, Jacob Cornwall
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Atom: AE BLUE Grimsby Fall Classic / Oct. 17-19 Oct. 17 vs Hamilton Home: 0 Visitor: 6 Oct. 17 vs St. Thomas Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Ryan Brubacher, Coleton Benham Assists: Parker Alles, Sam Siopiolsz, Austin Schnarr, Josh Moore Oct. 18 vs Grimsby Home: 3 Visitor: 0 Goals: Austin Schnarr, Ryan Curtis (2) Assists: Owen Brown, Ben Moyer, Jackson Smith, Josh Moore Oct. 18 vs Hamilton Home: 0 Visitor: 7
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Erin-Hillsburgh President’s Cup / Oct. 11-12 Oct. 11 vs Erin Home: 9 Visitor: 4 Goals: Tristan Kraemer (2), Seb Garrett (2), Nolan Williamson, Mitch Hartman Assists: Lucas Radler, James MacCormick, Jonathon Enns (2), Nolan Williamson, Haiden Idzik Oct. 11 vs Collingwood Home: 5 Visitor: 1 Goals: Haiden Idzik (2), Lucas Radler (2), Seb Garrett Assists: Logan Beard, Haiden Idzik, Nolan Williamson Oct. 11 vs Collingwood Home: 0 Collingwood: 1
Oct. 11 vs Stratford Home: 1 Visitor: 2 Goal: Kayla Bloch Assist: Eadyn Meier Oct. 18 vs Lucan Home: 0 Visitor: 0 Oct. 19 vs Tillsonburg Home: 11 Visitor: 0 Goals: Makenna McLaughlin (3), Alison Martin (3), Eadyn Meier, Emma Wiseman (2), Taya Diefenbacher, Kayla Bloch, Taylor Schmitt Assists: Taya Diefenbacher, Kayla Bloch (3), Tia Zettel (2), Alison Martin (2), Taylor Schmitt (2), Kayla Shantz, Makenna McLaughlin, Emma Wiseman Oct. 18 vs Orangeville Home: 1 Visitor: 3 Goal: Charlise Roth Assists: Maddie Cruikshank, Lexi Runstedler
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Novice: LL Oct. 18 vs Cambridge Home: 2 Visitor: 7 Goals: Emily Martin (2) Assists: Bella Roth (2)
Atom: LL Oct. 18 vs Ayr Home: 2 Visitor: 1
Mitchell Women’s Tournament / Oct. 16-19 Game 1 vs Mitchell Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Goal: Amanda Fleichmann Assists: Ciara Hea, Jaycee Kaufman TWIN CENTRE HERICANES HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS
PeeWee: REP Mitchell Women’s Tournament / Oct. 16-19 Oct. 17 vs. Ilderton Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Blythe Bender (2) Assists: Caitlin Livingston Oct. 17 vs Lucan Home: 1 Visitor: 3 Goal: Blythe Bender Oct. 18 vs East Lambton Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Blythe Bender, Evaleena Adam Assists: Lauren Skanes Oct. 19 vs Milverton Home: 1 Visitor: 5 Goal: Blythe Bender Assist: Valerie Wolf
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U14 Oct. 18 vs Elora-Fergus Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goal: Alice Wang Assist: Grace Stevanus
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The Elmira District Secondary School senior boys’ football team crushed Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute 35-0 in Elmira Oct. 16. From left, Alex White sweeps right, Jordan Frey aims downfield and Wes Wickers catches the ball in the end zone. [SCOTT BARBER / THE OBSERVER]
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New owner puts her own twist on the Olde Bridge Place Bed and Breakfast, with an emphasis on all things local CBC television personality Dee Brun has put her signature “Cocktail Deeva” twist on the Olde Bridge Place Bed and Breakfast in West Montrose.
SCOTT BARBER The Olde Bridge Place Bed and Breakfast is not your typical B&B, and owner Dee Brun is certainly not your average hostess. An award winning author and television personality on CBC’s Steven and Chris show, “the cocktail deeva” as she is affectionately known, has made a career out of wining, dining, styling and entertaining. So when Brun and her husband decided to make the transition from an urban (Kitchener) to a rural lifestyle, ”serendipity” led them to the historic home at 5 Covered Bridge Dr. in West Montrose, better known as the property at the western base of the Kissing Bridge. “To find this place on the water, in the country,
with over two acres of land, and just 10 minutes away from Waterloo was incredible,” Brun said. See, when the house search began, Brun wasn’t looking for a bed and breakfast. Rather, she was seeking a place that offered peace and quiet with the natural beauty of the country, yet still within close proximity to the 401 corridor. Enter the Kissing Bridge B&B, and their plans changed in a hurry. “Obviously, it’s a certain type of person that is going to buy this place, because it’s not just a home, it’s a business,” Brun explained. “When we had first moved to Kitchener (some 10 years back), my husband had brought us to see the bridge. And I remember driving down the road and all of a sudden seeing this house in the clearing after
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Dee Brun enjoys a cocktail with Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman of CBC’s Steven and Chris show. the trees and thinking ‘oh my gosh, look at that beautiful home and that stunning porch, could you imagine living there, right
on the water?’ I remember distinctly saying, ‘Now that’s where we should be living.’” So when they found out
it was up for sale while they too were in the market, it seemed like fate. “I have been working in the home entertaining field for some time now, and I write for a variety of magazines, and what I write is all about being the consummate hostess,” Brun said. “So this was in my wheelhouse.” But Brun wasn’t crazy about some of the conventional bed and breakfast features, particularly concerning privacy. “This is not a traditional bed and breakfast,” she explained. “When people hear bed and breakfast, especially husbands, they worry about sharing a bathroom with other people, or they worry about being in somebody else’s house. So that is what really sets this place apart,
I never assume anyone knows where my hometown of Mitchell’s Bay (population 350) is, unless they like to fish or hunt, or come from southwestern Ontario. So I was quite surprised when, on a plane to western Canada earlier this week, the 30-something man beside me from B.C. nodded shook his head in acknowledgement when he asked me where I was from, and I told him “around Chatham.” It further turned out he knew the Mitchell’s Bay area – he’s a wind turbine technician, and he’d been working on wind energy installations there, installing quieting devices on the end of turbine blades that are supposed to make them less offensive to people who think they’re noisy. As we chatted the way people sometimes do on planes, I came to learn he doesn’t get much involved in the politics or controversy of wind energy, mainly because he doesn’t believe it. Even though his latest activity was response to some of the most popular complaints about turbines – that is, the “whapping” noise made by the blades
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it’s more like an inn.” In her own words: “There are two suites that are situated in a 130-yearold converted garage at the base of the Kissing Bridge. They have full kitchens, living area, large bedrooms and gorgeous bathrooms. The larger of the two suites, The Kissing Bridge suite, even has its own private patio overlooking the river and the bridge. I stock your room with local ingredients – fresh breads, pastries, eggs, bacon, fruit, juice, tea, coffee etc. – and you make your own breakfast at your leisure. At no time do I ever cook for you. You have your own private entrance, you get your own key and you come and go
freely. At no time are you in my home. However you can join me for cocktails on the porch.” It’s a B&B with a twist, she says, that is designed to give guests a relaxing place to stay while exploring St. Jacobs, Elmira or Elora. Since the doors opened in August, it’s been a hit, with a wide array of clientele from couples on romantic getaways (including one surprise engagement), to kayak and canoe enthusiasts, through those just looking for a serene
place to rest. And the move has worked out well for Brun and the family as well. Particularly, she says, when it comes to the sense of community in West Montrose. “I don’t like the neighbourhoods where you drive into your garage and close your door, and you never see neighbours and there is no sense of community,” Brun said. “It’s a big thing, and you can’t put a price tag on it. And with this little village, as much as everyone respects your privacy and keeps to
themselves, which is awesome, still there is such a huge sense of community.” People were “shopping local before shopping local was cool,” in West Montrose, she added, which makes finding a good roofer or a painter to help with renovations a breeze. And the bridge, of course, gives the setting a historical charm that “feels almost like stepping back in time.” For more information, visit www.oldebridgeplace. com or call Dee Brun at 519-669-9033.
Dee and her husband Chris live next door to the B&B with children Tawni, Cole, Samuel and Grace. [SCOTT BARBER / THE OBSERVER]
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concerns raised at the June 24 council meeting when the application arose. A heated discussion ensued, in which Mayor Ross Kelterborn expressed his unwillingness to approve the plan before research was undertaken to assess a potential need for a nursing home in the community. That was, he noted, one of the possible uses for the plot discussed during the development of the neighbourhood some 10 years back. “I would see, on this particular piece of property, a nursing-home-type building,” he said. Later, he added, “We could also speak to other developers that are in this area if (Common Elements Condominium) is not will-
ing to take part in (a nursing home development), that would possibly consider investing in a building such as that. In fact, I have spoken to (a developer) that is interested, and I’m not going to divulge his name, but he wants to hear what the people want in the area.” However, the township does not own the parcel of land in question, and does not possess the authority to force a private landowner to pursue a particular type of development. With that in mind, councillors Shelley Wagner, Herb Neher and Jim Olender quashed a motion put forward by Kelterborn to defer the issue until February 2015. “I want to make sure that we’re not kicking the can down the road, and we’re
going to go through this entire process again come February,” Neher said. “If there is no flexibility (with Common Elements Condominium’s plans), I can make a decision right now. I don’t need to wait until February.” Wagner agreed. “I have not been in favour of the proposal right from the get go because I think it is way too much on one piece of property and I don’t think it is consistent with the homes that are in the area,” she said. “I’m not in favour of deferring it if we’re still just going to be in the same spot in February.” With the deferral motion out of the way, council officially rejected the development plan, igniting cheers and applause from the 25 or so spectators on hand.
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ROBERTS: Despite controversy around wind turbines, farmers can have a different take on the issue things people said about the problems caused by wind energy, but as I went on in the job, I asked myself ‘What are they talking about?’ I don’t see those same things at all,” he said. Maybe you’d expect that
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that is said to make some people ill – he doesn’t believe it’s a widespread malady. “When I first started this job I read some of the
kind of perspective from someone whose wages or salary is paid by the wind energy industry. But over the course of the two-hour flight I got the impression that if he thought there was malice afoot, he would have
said so. Overall employment attitudes and patterns of his demographic tell us its members don’t tolerate spoonfuls, let alone buckets, of corporate lies or deceit. I believe he was expressing true feelings.
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What further stuck with me was his grasp of what wind energy income can mean to some farmers. Typically, energy companies lease land from farmers on which the turbines are installed. “During a year of bad crops, that income can help farmers,” he said. It’s not going to make up for crop losses – for example, the damage inflicted by a disease called white mould on soybeans, Ontario’s biggest field crop, is conservatively estimated at $20-$30 million this year – but the few thousand dollars farmers receive from each wind energy lease still helps. All this is particularly timely for a couple of reasons. First, summer breezes have turned into autumn winds and it seems renewable energy discussions intensify when this natural phenomenon kicks in. Second, I’m sensing a growing concern over climate change in the farm sector. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has made it an imperative and wants more emphasis on support for developing renewable energy from agricultural sources. As well, University of Guelph
researchers continue developing new varieties of plants and crop protection products greed towards climate change. Farmers need varieties that are hardier and more flexible and that can stand up to an assortment of conditions. For example, the big hit they took this year from white mould was not caused by too much heat or drought, conditions often associated with climate change – rather, the culprit was too much rain, and cooler temperatures. Only history will truly determine whether or not this is a textbook definition of climate change, but there’s no question farmers think something is happening, and researchers are trying to help them deal with it, whatever it is. Finally, the annual meeting of the Canadian Wind Energy Association takes place next week in Montreal. About 1,500 attendees are expected. One of the things they’ll hear about is the growth of the sector in Canada. It’s not going away, and like my seat mate en route to western Canada, it’s determined to make renewable resources a meaningful part of the Canadian energy complement.
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THE ARTS ON STAGE / MUSICAL THEATRE
Little Anne grows up to find love Still in Avonlea, PEI’s favourite daughter finds young adulthood equally tumultuous in ECT production of Anne & Gilbert STEVE KANNON Little Anne Shirley, the pride of PEI, all grown up and headed to the altar? Yes, indeed. But the getting her to the church isn’t going to be easy, as we’ll find out with Anne & Gilbert, the upcoming musical production by the Elora Community Theatre. While many of us have a picture of the young redheaded orphan of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery followed her 1908 classic with a string of novels that depicted Anne through the years. Anne & Gilbert, a musical adapted to the stage by Jeff Hochlauser, Bob Johnston, Nancy White and first staged in 2005, draws on the next two books, Anne of Avonlea (1909) and Anne of the Island (1915). As the title suggests, the story focuses on the relationship between Anne and Gilbert Blythe, her high school academic rival who at this point has given up his job as Avonlea schoolmaster to Anne so that she can remain close to home. Gilbert, of course, is in love with Anne, but she seems to be immune to his attempts to woo her. In the end, Anne realizes what everyone else already knows: that Gilbert is the love of her life. “I describe it as Anne of Green Gables in love,” says
director Deb Stanson of the production. Given the tumultuous relationship between Anne and Gilbert, however, it’s not a love story that’s all smooth sailing. In fact, Anne receives three marriage proposals, almost accepting one from someone not named Gilbert. Having directed productions of Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea, Stanson is no stranger to the story. Watching Anne grow up and delivering her to the altar seems something like closure for her. “I’m done with Anne after this,” she laughs. “She’s all grown up. I can send her on her way.” At the heart of the production is our own love affair with Anne, a fictional character who’s spawned a very real industry, including a recreation of Avonlea in PEI that remains a huge tourist magnet to this day. Along with the underdog tale of an orphan who has to overcome plenty of adversity, the books paint a lovely picture of idyllic 19th century life out on the island, says Stanson. We can’t help but root for her as “she realizes that she has many wonderful people in her life that love and care for her.” Those wonderful people include Avonlea staples such as Marilla Cuthbert and her brother Matthew,
Anne & Gilbert draws on two of the books, Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island, that continue the story of Anne Shirley. Alandra Zimmerman is Josie Pye and Moody MacPherson is Alten. Inset, Kyle Shellington and Laura Reitzel are the titular characters. [SUBMITTED]
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HAY & STRAW CLEAN WHEAT STRAW, large bales. Monkton area. 519-347-2629.
RENTALS ELMIRA - 2+1 Bedroom semi for rent. Fenced yard, all appliances, very clean, no pets. $1,300 plus. 519-465-0676. ELMIRA, 2BR NOV 1st. Excellent for seniors. Private entrance. Door bell. Locked mailbox. Coin laundry. Reserved parking. Please call 519-741-3711 TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT available close to downtown Elmira. Quiet building. 519-669-5798.
fumed oak bed & washstand. Poster bed. Cherry bonnet chest. 2 dressers. Open washstand. Lamp table with drawer. Victorian sofa. Settee. Oak buffet. Oak china cabinet (bowed sides, claw feet). Parlour tables. Organ stool (ball & claw feet). Tea wagon. Chairs. 2 gingerbread clocks. Clock shelf. Wicker fern stands & rocker. Crocks & jugs. Coverlet. Lamps. Pictures. Chamber set. Hat pins & holder. China & glass (cranberry glass, pickle cruets, crystal, coloured glass, fancy plates, nic nacs, etc. etc.)
MISC. ITEMS: Pressure washer. Gas mower. Garden trailer. Patio furniture. Garden benches. Garden tools, list goes on.
NOTE – Partial list only. A large offering! See
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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
ABOVE THE CROWD A DONATION will be made with every home bought or sold by Paul , Alli or Sue.
NEW LISTING
$374,900 GREAT VALUE
Elmira - This bright 4 bedroom home is situated on a mature street close to amenities. With an eat in kitchen as well as a separate dining room adjoining the living room, you will have lots of room for entertaining. MLS 1441864.
NEW LISTING
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$535,000 HOBBYISTS DREAM
$449,000 READY FOR YOU
Wallenstein -Enjoy the space of this large lot including gardens, chicken coop, 12 x 8 shed and 1200 sq. foot insulated heated shop with 600 volt 3 phase. Shop is equipped with a dust collector and crane. Get cozy next to the 2 wood pellet fireplaces in this 4 bedroom home with a large eat in kitchen. MLS 1441860.
Oct. 25th, 1-3pm 26 Cedar St. W., St. Jacobs OPEN HOUSE Saturday
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St. Jacobs - This 2 bedroom home is right in the heart of town, close to down town shopping. Large kitchen featuring pine ceiling, oak cupboards & walk out to patio, perfect for entertaining. Beautiful main bath is equipped w/skylight & water jet tub. Call today to book a viewing. MLS 1437697.
Elmira - Stunning open concept home with double car garage, hardwood floors upstairs and down, an upper floor family room with a gas fireplace, as well as a nicely finished basement, dark oak cabinets in the kitchen and a fenced in back yard with concrete patio make this a perfect family home. MLS.
Elmira - Live in and/or rent out this very well maintained triplex. All 3 units are equipped with separate hydro and water meters and come with fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Unit #1: 2 bedrooms with baseboard electrical heat. Unit #2: 1 bedroom with separate gas meter. Unit #3: 3 bedrooms with a 26 x 16 garage, separate gas meter and dishwasher. This is a must see for investors and home owners alike. MLS 1441079 & 1441072.
$293,900 FULL OF CHARACTER
Elmira - This quaint home has been lovingly cared for by the same owners over the past 40 + years. This home was built sound with original, large wood baseboard and trim, French doors and built-in storage areas with the original hardware adding that unique charm. Updates include windows, wiring, roof and furnace. MLS 1441736
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Elmira - Come see this recently renovated Beauty! This home has been gutted and redone inside and out, including adding a 3 piece ensuite. This gorgeous country property is located on the out skirts of Elmira backing onto green space. Don’t wait, book your appt now to see it, YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED. MLS 1437409.
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
3 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-669-5426
$224,900 ATTENTION INVESTORS!
Elmira - Seconds from downtown Elmira, this 2 bedroom house is zoned R5 allowing for a business out of your home. New kitchen & windows with an open concept. MLS 1437918.
$389,900 IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
$649,000 PRIVATE HAVEN!
Elmira - This well maintained one owner, 4 bedroom home is ready for you to move in, unpack your suitcase, lay back in your recliner and enjoy. Loads of updates furnace and a/c and HRV unit in 2008, newer flooring though out, windows and doors less then 5 years old. 95 percent carpet free. MLS 1434205.
Drayton - Located on 6 acres this extraordinary home is nestled in picturesque scenery. Featuring: Private lane, 1500 sqft, (30ft x 50ft) workshop with 60amp service, and 1600sqft home. Finished top to bottom with an open layout this rare find is extremely well kept. Wall paper to be removed and painted a neutral colour. MLS 1428181.
$344,900 BACKING ON GREENSPACE
$659,000 COUNTRY BUNGALOW
Drayton - This model home boasts some upgrades including larger windows & a breakfast bar. Enjoy the wrap around covered porch on this quiet corner lot, backing onto green space. Enjoy entertaining in this large kitchen with an open concept dining & living rm. Located in Drayton, this home is within walking distance to town amenities such as the public school, grocery store, health centre, public library & the Drayton Theatre. MLS 1434932.
Elmira - Fantastic Bungalow with Pool is just minutes from Elmira, St. Jacobs and Waterloo. The Large paved driveway guides you to the Double Attached garage, Single detached garage and 32ftx22ft heated workshop! This bright home has an updated Kitchen with double sided fireplace from dinette to living room, Main floor laundry, and Separate dining room. Master is equipped with ensuite and slider walk out to pool. MLS 1431647.
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Unique, modified “A” frame custom built home nestled on a 3/4 acre tranquil lot with mature trees in West Montrose, home of the historic and renowned “Kissing Bridge”. This one owner home is in pristine condition & boasts many updates. 2+ bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hardwood, a 22’ x 20’ Sun room/Family room addition boasting a cathedral ceiling, 3 walls of windows & a hot tub overlooking the manicured grounds. Formal Living room/Dining room featuring 17ft tall stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling and 3 walkouts to the wrap around front porch. Finished Rec room with bar.
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1-3pm 40 Park St. St. Clements, ON
$415,000 Well maintained all brick 3 bedroom bungalow with single car garage and paved drive for 7 cars. Built in 1967 this home sits on a beautiful 90‘ x 230’ private lot backing onto parkland just minutes from Waterloo. Open concept kitchen & dining area open to well lit living room. Fully finished lower boasts a 24 x 43 family/rec room. Large lower laundry with walkup to garage. Beautiful sunroom opens to spectacular private yard with mature trees and storage building. A must see! Contact Donna @ 519 504 1919
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Open House | Sat. Oct 25 | 1-3pm | 30 Robb Rd, Elmira W NE
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Drayton Ridge | Open House | Sat. & Sun. 1-3pm PHASE 2 UNDER CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1 SOLD OUT!
Pre-selling 5 Unit Townhome - Priced From $322,900 Starting At 1424 Sq.ft - Three Bungalow Plans & Two Bungalow Loft Plans Available
$309,900 | Charming small town residence with the city
at your doorstep. Built in 2006 on a quiet street in the outskirts of Elmira, this home shows care and style with a spacious open concept main floor, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A well finished basement with option for a 3rd bathroom Central air with exchanger, central vac rough in and all appliances. MLS#1437521
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ALL OFFER: Double car garage and driveway, main floor master with ensuite, ceramic & hardwood floor, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with island, walkout to rear yard, main floor laundry + much more. EXCLUSIVE
OVER AN ACRE! GREAT TWO STOREY $559,900 ST.CLEMENTS Impressive & private property, $327,900 ELMIRA Finished top to bottom! Open concept
GREAT detached heated 30’x40’ shop with hydro. Nicely maintained raised bungalow, 3+ bedrooms, 2 baths, updates throughout, walkout basement. MLS
main floor with hardwood & ceramic floors, walkout off kitchen to deck & fenced yard, upper floor great room/den, 3 bdrms, 3 baths including ensuite, lower level rec room. MLS
NEW LISTING! OWN COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN $278,500 ELMIRA Location, Location! Prime Street exposure, INDUSTRIAL ELMIRA steps from main intersection, multiples uses for this building, $8.00 - NEW PRICE! FOR LEASE 1350 sq ft + additional space onsite parking & additional municipal parking at the rear. MLS
available, front office, back bay with overhead doors. MLS
SOLID BUNGALOW $299,900 ELMIRA Wonderful opportunity to own this well
kept & updated home on a 137' fenced property, mature trees, 50' frontage, attached garage with drive thru, double driveway, 3+ bdrms, newer furnace, a/c, newer windows. NEW MLS
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OVERSIZED LOT CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW $424,000 HEIDELBERG Amazing space in this 4 level $604,900 LINWOOD Welcoming open
backsplit with oversized double car garage, open concept kitchen & dining area w/walkout, separate dining room, family room offers gas fireplace and walkout. MLS
concept home with 9’ ceilings, cherry kitchen offer island & walkout, main floor great room & master bdrm, fully finished in-law in the basement with separate entrance, triple garage. MLS
PICTURESQUE 100 ACRES $799,000 PALMERSTON/HARRISTON
15 year old replica farmhouse with wraparound porch, maple kitchen, hardwood, loft, fieldstone fireplace, 60 acres mature bush, 40 acres workable, 32’x28’ detached shop. MLS
3 Arthur St. S. Elmira www.remaxsolidgold.biz
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3812 SQ.FT FIELDSTONE HOME $899,900 MOOREFIELD Situated on 2 acres, 20’x16’ LOVELY BACKSPLIT barn spring fed pond. Outstanding home with 9’ ceilings, $379,900 ELMIRA Spacious
LEASE SPACE in local plaza. Units from 120 s/f to 2,400 s/f. Lots of parking. MLS. Please call Bert to view.
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hardwood floors, 2 sided fieldstone F/P, pine kitchen with granite counters, 5 bdrms, oversized double garage with walkdown. MLS
home offer an open concept main floor, ceramic & hardwood, infloor heating, slider to deck & fenced yd, inlaw suite, walkdown from garage. NEW MLS
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A BIT OF COUNTRY $499,900 ELMIRA Outskirts, 160’ x 250’ picturesque bush lot, detached hobby shop, double garage w/walkdown, spacious raised bungalow, improvements required, great opportunity. MLS
Call for your FREE Market Evaluation.
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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
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17 Church St. W., Elmira • 519.669.1544 (Business)
NEW LISTING
$309,900
COUNTRY PROPERTY – near Moorefield. Private setting, well treed. Hdwd. floors in L.R. and 3 bedrooms. Fin. rec. rm., games rm., office & 3pc. bath in lower level (w/ large windows). Dble. garage + det’d Shed w/concrete floor. NEW MLS
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Compare | $424,000 Custom built bungalow on a large lot. Covered deck, 3 gas fireplaces, vaulted and coffered ceilings, wired for sound, hard wood and ceramic flooring, granite counters,  arches, pillars, and much more. MLS Call Dale
Drayton | $489,000 Large 1/2 acre in town property with renovated 4 bdrm, 3 bth home, large front porch and rear deck, attached dble garage, and a detached dream workshop 2400 sq ft, chain hoist, hydraulic lift, air compressor and lines, insulated and heated, room for ALL your toys. MLS Call Dale.
Drayton Ridge | $364,900 The Brighton lll model, by Verdone Homes is one of many exciting models to be built. This two storey home boasts 1730 sq ft of open concept with main floor great room and 3 generous bedrooms upstairs with custom features. Various prices and options available. MLS Call Dale, to have the best selection.
$349,900 LARGE FENCED LOT offers lots of play area for a young family as well as a pool! Oak kitchen w/ceramic flr., W/O to back yard & deck. 3 baths (whirlpool ensuite). Laminate floors on 2 levels. Large rec. room PLUS upper family room. Recently painted! Dble. conr. driveway, 1.5 garage. MLS
New Price | Milverton | $255,000
$419,900 ORIGINAL OWNER – meticulously maintained! Eat-in kitchen open to spacious lower level family room w/large windows, gas fireplace & bar. Formal LR/DR. 3 bdrms. 2 baths. Mature trees at back. Spring possession. EXCL
Great location for this spacious and bright bungalow with walkout on lower level, upper deck, attached garage. MLS Call Dale.
Drayton | $369,000 Large 4+1 bedroom, with walk-out finished basement, huge master and ensuite, separate detached insulated and wired workshop, above ground pool, large fenced yard and more. MLS Call Dale.
Drayton | $446,000 Large lot, custom bungalow with finished walk-out basement, covered deck, 6 person hot tub, 3+1 bedrooms, 3 baths, loaded with features. MLS Call Dale.
$374,500 DUPLEX – let your tenant help pay the mortgage! All brick raised bungalow – built as a duplex. 2 x 2 bedroom units. Many updates incl. windows, kitchen, bathroom. Deck off upper level. Shared laundry. One unit presently rented. Separately metered. Garage. Lots of parking! MLS
$629,500
For info on these or any other real estate enquiries, Call Dale
CUSTOM BUILT home on over 1 acre, backing to greenspace . Short drive to K-W or Elmira. Over 2800 sq.ft. of fin. living space. Enjoy the views of the countryside from most principal rooms. Lovely ‘Chervin’ kitchen w/huge island. Walk-in pantry. Main floor master bdrm. Oversized garage w/sep. entry to lower level w/lge. windows & 9’ ceilings. MLS
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MARTIN, ELVINA W. (MRS. LEANDER R.) | Passed away at
home on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the age of 83 years., of RR2 Elmira.
Jan. 30 1965 - Oct. 26, 2009
RITTER, MERLE JANE | Passed away on Wednesday, October
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Cadets converge on Breslau for model-building show Decorated veteran, celebrated artist on hand at airport to enhance the experience of young participants WHITNEY NEILSON The Royal Canadian Air Cadet 822 Tutor Squadron showed off their model-building skills and welcomed honoured military veterans at their third annual Model Builders Show last weekend at the Region of Waterloo International Airport in Breslau. The fundraiser is the only one of its kind, public affairs officer Snezana Savic said. David Soffa, the Canadian artist who painted the portraits of honour was on hand. He has gone international with his art, including to Vimy Ridge and to meet the royals. Another noted figure was Petty Officer 1st class Andrew Reinhart, 28-year veteran of the Canadian Navy, and holder of six medals of merit. “He just retired as a vet,” Savic said. “He’s done every tour possible, a very interesting character. To actually have six medals of merit is a big deal.” She said the model building contest is a way to show the community what the cadets do, and it’s grown internationally, drawing in people from all over Ontario and into the United States. The cadets have been featured in a magazine and have international model-building recognition. “It opens the door to the cadet program so the community can see what cadets is all about and how the cadets fit into the community,” Savic said. “They do highway cleanup, they do cemetery cleanup. On
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet 822 Tutor Squadron held its third annual Model Builders Show on Oct. 18 in Breslau, with guests such as artist David Soffa and Petty Officer 1st class Andrew Reinhart in attendance. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] Memorial Day they’ll put “I came down to KitchArctic Circle and through take it on themselves. flags up on all the fallen ener, wandered in, sat the fjords in Norway. “A large portion of what soldiers so they’ll all have a down to do an aptitude “Then we went around the cadets do is handled flag, because someone has test, too smart to be a cop into Russia, that was a all by themselves with the to remember.” apparently,” Reinhart said. big to-do,” Reinhart said. officers and volunteers They’re also responsible “They said you can take “It was nice. Back when just circling around the for guarding the Preston all of these on the officer we had the old steamers, edges just to make sure Cenotaph on Rememside. ‘No no, I don’t want we had an upper bridge, something doesn’t go off brance Day. The cadets are to be an officer,’ I said. So a weather bridge is what the rails.” Reinhart said. out from 8 o’clock in the I picked the first one they “There’s the attitude of see- we called them. We were evening to 8 o’clock in the called me for.” showing the captain all ing everything in a bigger morning and then when From there he got on the the sights as we were going picture, instead of this narthe parade starts they’re in train in Kitchener and went row little ‘I gotta do this.’ in, who commanded what the parade too. straight to Trenton. He post. And there were lots Bigger scope.” Reinhart said the event then got on a plane, landed of them, as far as your eye Reinhart’s been everywas important for him bein Greenwood and took a could see there were navy where from Norway to cause it’s a family event. bus to Cornwallis. boats.” Hong Kong through his “It’s a little overwhelm“Your world did a 380, Part of the crew went up time with the navy. In 1994 ing because I’m not used not 360, 380,” Reinhart to pay homage to the Canahe was on the HMCS Terra to having the appreciation said. “Walk in and it’s some Nova in Europe. They did dians that are buried there. come back this way, none guy yelling at you. From They stopped at the port in the Murmansk Run like of us are,” Reinhart said. being in cadets I knew Hong Kong to decompress they would have done in He joined the navy in what to expect. I made not after being cooped up in World War Two. He said 1989 because there weren’t one mistake.” a tin can, as Reinhart dethe navy was known for many jobs for young peoCadets provided him scribes it. bringing the flag to differple. He had been a cadet in with leadership courses, But it wasn’t all nice ent countries, and letting Port Elgin where he grew first-aid courses, and scenery and cocktail parour dignitaries and ambasup until he aged out of the technical courses. He said ties, although there was sadors use our platform to program at age 19. Because when it comes to the leadplenty of both. He said Haishowcase Canada. of cadets he knew he wantership aspect, as you crawl ti in the early ‘90s was not They then went to the ed to do something in the up their chain of command police force or the military. the kids in the organization
the place to be, but there they were. “I was in Dubai in 1998 doing the first aftermath of the war in Iraq,” Reinhart said. “Dubai was just a little sandbox and a couple buildings. Came back in 2001 and the hotel that looks like a sail was up. You had to be careful where you went. There were a lot of nice places.” Since the beginning of his career, the navy has changed immensely. Reinhart was part of the first generation to allow women on the ships. In his later years as a cadet he helped open up the cadet squadron in Kincardine. “I went down there as one of the lead cadets to train the kids off the street with the big eyes going ‘what are you yelling at me about? My mom doesn’t even do that,’” Reinhart said. “It teaches how you motivate a group, how to motivate individuals who aren’t quite following. It gives you skills you can use later on.” In regards to the model builders show, this was the first time he got to see the event. He thinks it’s huge both for the cadets and for the facility. Looking back, he said he most enjoyed his time in cadets because of the camaraderie, of fitting in with a group. “It helps kids realize that they have self-worth,” Reinhart said “Somebody might be yelling at you but he’s trying to change what you’re seeing in yourself without telling you.”
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class their venue and staff free of charge for the event. They’ll be using some of the Selections brand products from Food Basics in return for their sponsorship. Grogan said since Food Basics is new in Elmira it has been looking for ways to get its name out in the community. Since they only have two hours there’s a limit to how many films they can show, but they’d still like to receive as many submissions as possible. The class will then judge them and decide which to showcase. “I know our class is going to be submitting some, preferably some from the rest of our school, some from the other schools in the school board, K-W area maybe,” Grogan said. Now they’re working on how to sell tickets, design-
ing the tickets, creating a logo and marketing the event to attract as many people as possible. “I’m okay with public speaking but going up to it, the idea of speaking to a group of people it’s just kind of stressful for me,” Grogan said. “I’m okay once I’m there and once I’m up there.” She said she chose media studies as an elective because she had heard it was fun and O’Connor was a good teacher, “I was excited to have more of a look at other people’s perspective on how they perceive the media and how it can be turned and twisted into other forms,” Grogan said. Tickets are $5 for students 12 and over and seniors, $7 for adults, and $10 for a family of five. Hannah Charlton said
they looked at the ticket prices of their school play to determine what theirs should be. Children are welcome, but there will be a disclosure on the tickets explaining the sensitive nature of some films. “There are going to be some iffy things that parents may not want their children to see,” Charlton said. As to why they’re holding it at a bar, Grogan said they thought it would be a more mature place to have it, instead of a movie theatre, which could make the festival seem juvenile. “Here we can have a more mature setting with a more mature audience, along with the fact it is a unique setting,” Grogan said. To submit a film, or for more information, email the class at freshfocusfestival@ gmail.com.
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Local Scouts take to the airways Beyond being able to reach out to the world, training with the tech helps emergency preparedness WHITNEY NEILSON Local Scouts spent their Saturday afternoon with headphones on and a microphone in front of their face for a reason other than playing the latest Call of Duty video game. Elmira Scouts and the Elmira Amateur Radio Club teamed up to participate in Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), an international event where Scouts learn how to communicate with people around the world through radios and repeaters. Rich Clausi said the point of the activity is to allow the Scouts to earn their radio badge by contacting other Scouts around the world and also learn a bit about amateur radio. “If you’re curious about the way things work, if you have an inquiring mind, if you wonder how it’s possible for someone to talk into a microphone and be heard almost instantaneously by someone else in the world, you’re the kind of fellow who’d really like ham radio,” Clausi told the Scouts. Members of the radio club set up radios and antennas at the Elmira fire hall, and let the Scouts try out the equipment, talking to colleagues they’d otherwise never meet. An estimated 700,000 Scouts took part in the 57th annual
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JOTA, which originated in Canada. Al Macdonald said they’re trying to establish a protocol with the Woolwich emergency groups to use the radio club’s
Brendan Marshall tried his hand at contacting people through the radio at the 57th annual JOTA. Below, Al Macdonald shows him how to use the microphone. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] operators as a only people who were able are health or welfare mesbackup. to run emergency commusages, they can send them “One of nications were the amateur out anywhere in the world. the primary radio operators, and Martin This activity with the reasons we’re was one of them. Scouts was the second part active here is “They established themof the exercise. the ability to selves all up and down the “With that little guy, provide emerriverbank,” Macdonald using our network you gency backup said. “They ran it for two can, and I have, worked a communications,” weeks. We have the same station in Vatican City, in Macdonald said. capability to establish Amsterdam, and even in “When all else fails, we these types of operations Paris, France,” Clausi said. can communicate. That’s here.” “So there’s a lot of power. some of the expertise we Clausi said they’ve been If you’re a builder, you can bring to this exercise.” running an emergency exbuild antennas, if you like Craig Martin, who used ercise over the past couple to talk to people you can to live in Elmira, moved of weeks. The first phase talk to someone elsewhere to Winnipeg the year they was check-ins for emerin the world, learn about had the huge ice jams that gency centres. The idea their culture, learn about took out all the emergency is to check into a central their people. If you like towers. Macdonald said the network, and then if there SCOUTS | 35
There’s nothing like a fresh, sweet, juicy apple. In this region, they are abundant and delicious. We enjoy cider, vinaigrettes, desserts and salads both sweet and savoury. After a bit of indulgence the past few weeks with family and friends, I thought it might be a good time to think of a healthy twist on an old favourite. For me, that is apple crisp. I have to confess that I’m not convinced that it is the dessert itself, as much as it is the beautiful smell in the house when it is baking – perfect for warming up a fall afternoon. Recently, we made a wheat-free, vegan apple crisp that was a much healthier choice. When creating these recipes or making changes to a recipe, I think of the suspects that are not a healthy choice and substitute an ingredient that will be. In this case, removing granulated sugar and brown sugar, oats and butter for quinoa. The mind is a complex place when it comes to the senses and taste. There is CHEF’S TABLE | 33
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THE WOOLWICH COMMUNITY LIONS Club present their second annual Halloween Bash, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Lions Hall Elmira. DJ - Bullfrog Entertainment. Prizes for best costumes. Lunch tickets $15 (19 yrs). Tickets available at Brown’s Menswear, The Window Box and Woolwich Lions Club members. All proceeds to Elmira District Community Living van project (for the purchase of a Ford wheelchair van).
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ST. CLEMENTS CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. St. Clements Community Centre; $1 admission, door prizes, raffle table, food for purchase. 30+ vendors, no two the same. Cash/cheque only.
12TH ANNUAL KISSING BRIDGE Trail Studio Tour on Sat. Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit local artists at their studios in Woolwich, Elmira, St. Jacobs. Free. Draw for a gift certificate towards purchase of a piece of work. Look for brochures at local businesses. 519-669-3244 or online: www.kbtstudiotour.ca.
OCTOBER 28 ELECTRONIC BINGO UPSTAIRS AT the St. Clements Community Centre, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Paradise & District Lions Club. For more information contact Joe Brick 519-699-4022. PROSTATE CANCER CANADA NETWORK: WaterlooWellington is pleased to announce guest speaker Dr. Darin Gopaul, a radiation oncologist at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. Come out to hear the most updated non-surgical treatments available, including latest information on active surveillance and radiotherapy. Free presentation open to all community individuals, 7-8:30 p.m., Grand River Recreational Complex (Lyle Hallman Pool), 600 Heritage Dr., Kitchener. For more information 226240-9264.
FAMILY LEARNING FORUM: PRESENTED by the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo-Wellington. A threeweek educational series designed for family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Sessions will be held on Thursdays Oct. 30, Nov. 6, and Nov. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. To register, or for more information, call the Dementia Support Counselor at Alzheimer Society Waterloo-Wellington at 519-742-1422. CAREGIVER SUPPORT: THIS INFORMAL group of caregivers meets on the 1st Thursday of every month, 10-11 a.m., September to June at the Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. For more information call hospice coordinator Lorraine Weber at 519-664-3794, ext. 229. CAREGIVER COFFEE HOUR IS a support group offered by WCHC in conjunction with the Alzheimer Society Waterloo-Wellington on the first Tuesday of every month, September to June, 10-11:30 a.m., at Chartwell Elmira. For more information, call hospice voordinator Lorraine Weber at 519-664-3794, ext. 229. JAVA JUNCTION ADULT DROP-IN is open weekly on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Zion Mennonite Fellowship in downtown Elmira. Informal setting with opportunity to make friends, play games, chat, eat popcorn. Come on your own or bring a friend. For more information call Marilyn at 519-669-5548.
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A layman’s look at recovering from a stroke When the Milk Sours puts into print some of what Elmira’s Frank Austin has learned during his own period of recuperation WHITNEY NEILSON Frank Austin proves with his new book, When the Milk Sours, that once again, a stroke is not going to slow him down. Also the co-founder of Expressive Café, a support group for stroke survivors and aphasia sufferers, Austin says he wanted to share a range of different people’s stroke stories with a larger audience. The book, roughly 140 pages, tells Austin’s story after suffering a stroke six and a half years ago. It also tells the stories of 20 or so other people he’s met along the way who’ve had strokes. Aphasia is classified as a language disorder that affects the communication of many stroke survivors. “It’s not that long, but for me it was like a dictionary,” Austin said with a laugh. The book took him five years to write because he uses a speech recognition software that types what he says into a text document. The book was also a long-time coming because the aphasia support group took precedence. The organization has proven to be a boon to participants “Faithfully every week, approximately a dozen and a half are in there,” Austin
said. “That will probably come down a bit over the winter months, that’s fine. We’ve never gone less than 10. Last year we had one major storm. I showed up here not expecting anyone and 10 people showed up. They acknowledge that it’s valuable.” The book began as a form of therapy for him, helping him to read, research and cognitively put down ideas from his readings. Eventually it became much more than that and Austin says he needed to know there were more answers out there about aphasia, besides the textbooks and doctors. “Things we take for granted, like I used to, reading comprehension,” Austin said. “That itself took nine months of the editing. I didn’t think it would get to this stage. I put it aside a few times.” Two editors helped him put together the book, to lay it out properly and ensure what he was saying to the computer made sense in print. He says the book is supposed to be written in layman’s terms to help stroke survivors, their family, and professionals understand the different realities of living after a stroke and with aphasia. “When I started playing with the idea, I thought,
‘milk, what do you do when it gets sour?’ Well, make cheese. That’s what I’m hoping to do with it.” “Knowing that I have aphasia it’s difficult to formulate what I want to say,” Austin said. “Even if I’m using speech recognition software, sometimes it’s only as good as I’m speaking. Dealing with aphasia is difficult that somebody needed to look at it page by page to get back to me and say ‘Frank, I don’t want to take away the context, what did you mean to say?’” He was able to finish pages upon pages in an hour at times because he could run through his own thoughts freely. For him, this makes a huge difference. But sometimes he tries to do it on his own, a challenging task. “I try to be independent of it,” Austin said. “If I don’t use it, I’ll hear either from the person I’m trying to send an email to or from my wife that says ‘you should have had me read it first before you sent it.’” The book is divided into chapters explaining what having a stroke is like, combined with stories and quotes from famous people and movies. In one case he quotes Danny DeVito in War of the Roses, saying “if love is blind, then marriage
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7 large local apples, peeled and sliced (firm and tart work best) 3 tbsp of maple syrup or 2 tbsp honey (or to avoid sugar, try 3 tbsp organic unsweetened apple sauce) 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground clove 1 tbsp coconut oil
Topping
1-1/2 cups cooked quinoa 1 tsp cinnamon
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a reason we are attracted to more fatty foods: Our minds associate tasting good by how butters and oils coat our mouth and tongue sending messages to our brain, saying “this is good!” Try this recipe or create your own variation. At the very least, you know you have nothing to feel guilty about. Happy baking!
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Frank Austin hopes his new book, When the Milk Sours, will help stroke survivors, their families and the community understand the different realities of living with aphasia.
is like having a stroke.” Clearly, Austin intends to keep the book light, but he says it’s not all like that. The hardest chapter for him to write is called “Drifting.” “And what it primarily is, is you’ll hear ‘since I had a stroke, where are my friends?’” Austin said. “That’s why it’s called drifting. When the honeymoon is done when you get back from the hospital, how many people are like ‘what do I do now?” That chapter highlights how he, and many others he knows, felt once they’d got past the early stages of their condition and tried to get their lives back to normal again. The Expressive Café has grown and he’d like to see it continue to do so. If the book finds success, Austin hopes to use some of the money to create other support groups. The book can be purchased through Volumes Publishing, and will be available at Chapters and Amazon in the future. “No two strokes are the same. It’s like a fingerprint.”
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1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup nuts or pumpkin seeds
Wash, peel and slice apples and place in bowl. Add cinnamon, ginger, clove and coconut oil. Toss together and place in pan or glass casserole dish; After quinoa is cooked and cooled, add the cinnamon, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds in a bowl and toss; Place the quinoa over top of the apples and cover
with foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for approximately 30 minutes; Remove the foil and finish baking until the apples are tender and baked all the way through, about 15 minutes.
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• Who has served in volunteer leadership positions with Woolwich Community Services, Woolwich Minor Hockey, St. Jacobs Daycare, St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Jacobs Mennonite Church and the regional and national church bodies. • Who respects and invites public input as an integral part of the democratic process.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.
In our hyperconnected digital world, the key is to find the proper balance WEIRD NOTES
Q. When a launched
firecracker explodes in front of Southern Jiangsu Victory Monument at Mount Maoshan in Jiangsu, China, six buglelike notes can be distinctively heard, amazing and delighting visitors. Some locals have attributed this “mystery of the Maoshan bugle� to “... a legendary young trumpeter who was sacrificed 70 years ago in a battle nearby, and whose heroic spirit is awakened by the sound of ‘gunfire’ produced by the firecrackers.� What is the more scientific explanation?
A. The monument is front-
ed by a huge stone staircase (317 stairs total) in six flights or subsections. According to analysis by Xu Chen and colleagues, as reported in the “American Journal of Physics,� the eerie sounds are simply echoes from the stairs, with constructive and destructive interference yielding crisp bugle-like toots, one for each subsection. (The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes the structure as “giving out the most notes stimulated by a pulse sound.�) As Chen explains, similar acoustic phenomena involving flights of stairs or seat rows include the Hellenistic amphitheater of Episaurus and the El Castillo pyramid of the Maya ruins in Mexico. Q. So your dream has
come true: You’re an NFL coach with a tie game in the first quarter, fourth down and three yards to go on your own 30-yard line. Your team is sputtering. So do you punt or go for it?
A. Contrary to conventional
wisdom, go for it. In analyzing NFL play-by-play data from the 1998-2000 seasons, mathematical economist David Romer looked at thousands of plays as well as data on punts, kickoffs and field goals. He then used a technique called dynamic programming to reach the stunning conclusion: Actual play in the NFL is way too conservative, with teams punting or going for a field goal far more than they should. (“Journal of Political Economy�).
Corroborating Romer’s analysis were statistician Benjamin Baumer and economist Andrew Zimbalist, who in their book “The Sabermetrics Revolution� wrote: “The risk-averse coaches seem to prefer making the call that is anticipated by football convention rather than the call that maximizes expected point value. The potential praise for being aggressive and right apparently is more than offset by the scorn that would rain down on the coach if the aggressive play did not pan out.� Q. In this highly computerized world, if there’s a word for what we’re all going through, what might it be? And what are a few other terms that might go along with it?
nected,� as in computers, computers, computers, online, online, online, Internet, Internet, Internet, says Paul McFedries in “IEEE Spectrum� magazine. While technology facilitates connection to people far away, it can simultaneously disconnect us from those who may be directly in front of us. You can call this our “have-device-will-travel lifestyles,� or “ubiquitous information creating ubiquitous distraction,� with “ambient connectivity� becoming “compulsive connectivity.� Now we may need to do some “digital detoxification,� or search out a few “Walden zones� -- rooms without computers or Internet connections. And as “distraction addicts,� we could use a few “distraction blinders� or
A. Make that “hypercon-
“attention shields� to block or limit Internet access or online traffic. So how about some “conscious or contemplative computing,� using meditation or mindfulness techniques to get back into “disconnectionist� touch. Our online messages and posts are every bit as authentic as our off-line life encounters, McFedries says. “The trick lies not in favouring one set of experiences over the other but in finding a personal balance between the two. And, yes, that probably includes not using your mobile device during dinner.�
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you “Strange But True.� Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com.
OBSERVER CROSSWORD PUZZLER ACROSS 1. Hit the road 5. Streaked 12. ___-tac-toe 15. Spoken in Hungary and northwestern Siberia 17. Delivery 18. Baseball bat wood 19. Banded stone 20. Customer 21. Anderson’s “High ___� 22. Blunt 24. Expenditure 26. Absorb, with “up� 27. Auction offering 28. Gold pocket watch, maybe 31. “The Maids� playwright 33. Greenland sight 35. Strengthen, with “up� 36. Sufficiently 39. Mosque V.I.P. 42. Big coffee holder 43. Cap attachment 48. Catch-22 51. Eurydice’s husband 52. Bowls 53. Software program,
briefly 55. Cartoon bear 56. Atomic number 66 61. Guitar accessory 65. Shade of green 66. Amount of hair 69. Cerebrovascular accident 71. “Amen!� 72. “MS. Found in a Bottle� writer 74. Kind of ticket 75. Tin foil 78. Gray, in a way 79. Asian country 83. Button material 84. Behold 85. Typographical error 86. Arab leader 87. Biddy 88. Worn out 89. Countercurrent DOWN 1. Hawaiian feasts 2. Christmas drink 3. Frozen dessert 4. Josip Broz, familiarly 5. Chief engineer Montgomery _____
6. Bolted 7. Scardinius 8. Wrath 9. Tire filler 10. Athletic supporter? 11. It may get you to first base 12. Kind of artist 13. Regular polygon 14. Google browser 16. Lined with plaster 23. Memo 25. Final: Abbr. 28. All the rage 29. Before, before 30. Do-nothing 32. Set, as a price 33. It’s a wrap 34. Janus’s month 37. In the capacity of 38. Mouth, slangily 39. Driver’s lic. and others 40. Cambridge sch. 41. ___ grecque (cooked in olive oil, lemon juice, wine, and herbs, and served cold) 44. Poem 45. Sign after Cancer
46. Calendar abbr. 47. Telekinesis, e.g. 49. ___-Atlantic 50. Noncommittal answer 51. Photo ___ 54. Campaigner, for short 57. Census datum 58. Be nosy 59. Any thing 60. Bearish 61. Folded hooped hood 62. High point 63. Unlawfully distilled Irish whiskey 64. Decide to leave, with “out� 67. Seasoned 68. Gone bad 70. Fan 71. Scrumptious 73. File 75. A chip, maybe 76. Extol 77. Finger, in a way 80. Glass of public radio 81. .0000001 joule 82. Children’s game
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The place was Old Quebec City at the Nouvelle France Festival, 5,6,7 August 2014. The families in the photos were the De Corte family and the Glofcheskie family.
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SCOUTS: Old radio technology still plays a role today
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working Morse code, there is something for everybody in this hobby.” Macdonald said one of his memorable experiences was chatting with a man in Australia. There are worldwide links you can dial into and use the Internet to move the call anywhere in the world. “I remember the first time I used this I was talking to a friend on the radio and he said switch your microphone and punch in this code,” Macdonald said. “Click, click, click, and the identifier comes on, Melbourne, Australia. So I said ‘is anybody out there?’ and there was a fellow driving a taxi cab that had a radio in his car and he came back, ‘Good
Callum Knox and Brendan Marshall listen in with the help of a radio operator when they find contact with some of the 700,000 other Scouts participating worldwide. day mate.’ So we had this grand conversation.” He laughs and adds he was shocked you could do it that easily. This is the first time they’ve had the
chance to do it here and he said it worked out quite well. Some of the Scouts even came from Kitchener to participate. “It’s nice to get the kids
involved and see what they can do with it,” Macdonald said. “I think some of them it’s the first time they’ve had a microphone in their hand.”
The 21st annual Woolwich Community Services Family Violence Prevention Bowlathon in Elmira raised $5,401 on Oct. 18. Some of the bowlers were Kim Laliberte, Kelly Strickert, Doris Runstedler, Heather Runstedler, Linda Laliberte, Evan Cullen, Michael Pfanner and Nicholas Pfanner. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]
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