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St. Clements men charged in Kitchener stabbing death
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ELENA MAYSTRUK Two Wellesley Township men were arrested and charged this week for the murder of Anton Radisic, stabbed in Kitchener on October 20. Police found 38-year-old Radisic about 1 a.m. in a severely damaged black Mazda sedan that had overturned on the sidewalk in front of 235 King St. E., near downtown Kitchener. He had a puncture wound in his torso, succumbing to the injury after being transported to Grand River Hospital. A forensic autopsy was later carried out at Hamilton General Hospital, confirming the stab wound as the cause of death. Witnesses saw the man driving erratically before the car hit a curb and crashed. Stephen McNaney, 44, and his son Martin McNaney, 18, of St. Clements were charged with second-degree murder during an appearance in show-cause hearing in a Kitchener courtroom October 21. Martin McNaney was back in court on Thursday; his father was present via a live cam. Witnesses helped police trace the stabbing to Harold Avenue in Kitchener, where the Oakville resident had sustained his injury minutes earlier in an altercation with the two men,
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Combined enrolment at the three schools stands at 1,013, or 136 per cent over capacity, with schools using a combined 23 portables and portapacks to meet with demand. Riverside is particularly overstressed at 318 per cent over capacity, and with the Lunor subdivision falling within its boundary that could get worse. The developments are projected to increase elementary school enrolment to more than 1,350 total students by 2023, with Riverside alone rising from 302 to 557. “The board recognized that the current Riverside Public School site and facility would not be able to handle the additional enrolment coming from this development,” Nathan Hercanuck, senior planner for the WRDSB, told attendees at the announcement on Tuesday at Park Manor PS. School boundaries will remain the same. New
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A decade of bringing cancer treatments closer to home Grand River Hospital’s Regional Cancer Centre hosts public celebration Saturday to mark its 10th anniversary ELENA MAYSTRUK Its news that everyone dreads: a cancer diagnosis for you or a loved one. And on that first day of treatment, walking through the doors of a hospital can be difficult. “Naturally you have a certain amount of anxiety and trepidation, particularly if you are newly diagnosed. The sight of the building alone can scare people – it’s a cancer centre. But as soon as you walk into the front doors everyone – from the reception all the way through to the people who are doing the blood work, right through to the nurses or doctors – they’re just as kind and caring as you can possibly imagine,” said Frank Johnson, a patient at Grand River Hospital’s Regional Cancer Centre. Centrally located in K-W and celebrated this weekend, the hospital’s cancer department has saved many in the area from the long trips and even longer lines in Toronto, Hamilton or London that were the norm before the centre opened a decade ago. Saturday, in fact, marks its 10th anniversary. Making an impression inside and out, the build-
ing has become a big part of Johnson’s life as he continues to battle chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He commuted to Toronto for treatments until he opted for the new hematology department at the centre nine years ago. “I could not believe how beautiful the building was. When you first walk in you see the beautiful stonework, fireplace and it’s just a really welcoming environment. There are lots of volunteers waiting right there as soon as you come in the front door.” Long drives used to be a regular part of Johnson’s routine to get treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital, and while he praises the Toronto facility, nothing beats immediate care. Just this past week, high fevers resulting from his condition led the Kitchener man to seek the aid of local specialists. “If my only treatment centre was in Toronto, it would take me forever to get down there and I’d be a lot sicker by the time I got there,” he said. “There are lots of patients across Ontario who don’t have easy access to their CANCER | 4
With the growing season steadily fading, Barb Smith invites gardening enthusiasts in Heidelberg to look toward Elmira and District Horticultural Society’s garden tour next summer. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
Already planning for spring during a gloomy autumn ELENA MAYSTRUK Getting a head start on next year’s gardening season and the club’s annual tour, the Elmira and District Horticultural Society is hoping Heidelberg’s green thumbs will be up for a showcase come next July. Elmira was the most recent venue for the tour and in past years visitors explored the botanical arts
of Conestogo and Hawkesville. So what was it about Heidelberg that caught the eye this time around? “I was dropping something off there one day and I noticed what beautiful homes and gardens there were there and I thought: wouldn’t this be a great place to come and tour? [I noticed] how well-kept they were and how beautifully they were arranged
and all of the different colours,” said organizer Barb Smith. Even in the winter months a gardener’s work is not done. That's especially true for those with plans to showcase their efforts in summer. As well, inviting the appraisal of strangers can be stressful. Putting the word out early allows gardeners some time to plan, said Smith,
and, there’s no shortage of curious enthusiasts to dole out the praise. “People are just nosy they want to see what is in other people’s back yards – that’s the bottom line. They like to see something that they can aspire to.” A little pressure can be a great motivator too, she said. GARDEN | 4
Mixed residential/commercial building coming to vacant St. Jacobs site STEVE KANNON Construction work now underway on King Street in the core of St. Jacobs will eventually produce a three-storey apartment building with commercial space on the ground floor. Final site plan approval and building permits from
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“It will be nice to fill that in,” said Scarfone of the vacant property. The ground-floor storefronts maintains the commercial strip along King Street, while the apartments bring people into the core, he noted, adding there’s a demand for such housing in the village.
“There’s a strong market in St. Jacobs for them,” he said of apartment units. The King and Albert Development Ltd. project joins a housing plan that will see Mercedes Corp. build a 14unit brownstone building at lots on 10 Front St. and 1441 King St. N. That project features ground-floor flats with
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well as WRDSB staff. Factors considered included walking distances, transportation efficiency, school capacity, population density, and proximity to other schools. More information on the results of the boundary study are available at www.wrdsb.ca/planning/ boundary-studies/elmiraboundary-study.
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“Why would they want to be on the garden tour? Well, of course to show off all of their great work, but also it’s a great excuse to all sorts of things done around the house … and it is a lot of fun.” The garden tour helps to fund a long list of horti-
cultural efforts each year including the society’s junior garden club, as well as library books and an annual scholarship presented to a local student pursuing an education in horticulture. It also helps pay for the hanging baskets in Elmira’s downtown core and main-
tenance of township flower beds. Next year’s tour takes place July 5, when six or seven Heidelberg gardeners will display their work. There is no deadline for application at this time. Questions can be directed to Barb Smith at barbs@ rogers.com.
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Record haul for food drive The Drive Away Hunger food drive organized by Farm Credit Canada collected more food this year than any other in its 10-year history. The total of 6.5 million pounds of food represents a 108 per cent increase over last year. All 100 FCC offices across Canada collected food and cash donations throughout the duration of the
campaign launched in May. As part of these efforts, tractor food collection tours occurred in several provinces, including stops between Guelph and Listowel.
C. Wellington rakes in more cash with slots The Township of Centre Wellington heads off to the bank with a cheque for $555,039 courtesy of a
second-quarter (July to September, 2013) non-tax gaming revenue payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting OLG Slots at Grand River Raceway. Since the facility opened almost a decade ago, Centre Wellington has received some $19.5 million in non-tax gaming revenue. Under a plan that came into effect earlier this year, payments are based on an escalating scale of slot machine revenue that is consistent
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Event proceeds boost therapeutic program Representatives from the Waterloo County Steam Threshers’ Reunion visited the Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre in Puslinch on October 19 to present a cheque for $6,129.83, which is being donated to the Canadian Therapeutic
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2:34 PM | A man riding a motorcycle and his female passenger suffered minor injuries after hitting a deer while travelling in the 3400 block of Hessen Strasse Road in Wellesley Township. The deer ran off after the collision. No charges were laid. OCTOBER 15
4:34 PM | The theft of $1,400 in scrap metal from a commercial property on the 1500 block of Floradale Road in Woolwich Township was discovered by the owner. The exact time of the theft is unknown. The investigation continues. OCTOBER 16
8:17 AM | A 50-year-old Moorefield man driving westbound on Line 86 near the 7600 block struck a large dog that darted into his path. The dog died as a result of the collision. No charges were laid.
EMS crews surround an injured man after his horse-drawn buggy were grazed by a car on Arthur Street in North Woolwich on Monday afternoon. He was transported to Grand River Hospital. His horse had to be put down due to its injuries. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
5:28 PM | A man was charged with ‘disobeying a stop sign’ after his truck ended up in a ditch when he entered into a construction area at Church Street and Barnswallow Drive in Elmira. A worker was holding the sign while directing traffic out of the area at the time of the incident.
1:23 PM | A man was charged after his feed truck collided with a Jeep on Industrial Drive in Elmira. The 22-year-old was reversing his truck when he struck the vehicle driven by a 42-year-old Woolwich woman. He was charged with ‘start from stopped position not in safety.’ There were no injuries.
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We're yet to get the whole truth in Senate scandal DOES ANYBODY REALLY BELIEVE Stephen Harper can distance himself from the Senate scandals? He’s certainly tried, along with numerous attempts to change the channel, including proroguing Parliament yet again. Forced this week to address the issue after Mike Duffy’s speech in the Senate, Harper first tried to be dismissive and then to sound forceful, but his denials still had the ring of political weasel words. Only the most partisan of supporters believe him, and much of the scrambling he’s doing is an attempt to put out fires in the party base, which includes more than a few people unhappy with the sense of entitlement and corruption on display in Ottawa. Comparisons to disgraced U.S. president Richard Nixon have come early and often in Harper’s tenure. The secretive, paranoid and controlling natures of both Harper and Nixon, who also kept an enemies list, made the association a given. That’s why it’s even more relevant to cite the Watergate scandal that eventually brought down Nixon: that case, too, also involved a small incident that grew into a major incident as the extent of the cover-up was revealed. With Duffy in particular, Harper hasn’t convinced many that he didn’t know about his chief of staff Nigel Wright’s “gifting” the senator $90,000 to provide the appearance of paying back what were deemed inappropriate housing allowances. In his statement this week, Duffy claimed political optics were at play in the demand he repay the money, that he simply followed the rules – rather loose rules, granted – having been cleared by others higher up the food chain in the Conservative party. While Duffy attempted to paint himself something of a victim, there’s much in what he said that appears far more realistic than the picture painted by Harper. Duffy has been vilified since the scandal broke, but we long ago took the measure of the prime minister and have no problem seeing his hand in this mess. Calling Harper and his party ethically challenged would be an understatement. Critics have been pointing out examples of unethical behaviour for years. Conservative supporters have been sweeping them under a rug for just as long. Now, there’s so much blood in the water not even the most partisan Tories can ignore the reality of the situation. It’s been a bad stretch for Harper. There’s Duffy and Wright, a pair of scandals all by themselves. And Pamela Wallin, another of Harper’s appointments to the Senate, a list that also includes Patrick Brazeau. On the robocall front, a court decision pointed the finger at some questionable activities, while not going all the way due to the limited scope of the case. The Conservatives would rather you pay only cursory attention. Not at all if you’re inclined to vote for other parties. That’s why they hope there’s no traction for the issue of ethics, as they’ve got plenty to hide on that front, from the in-and-out financing scandal (charges pending?) to Bev Oda and the first-ever contempt of Parliament charge. And let’s not forget the long list of dubious characters and associates such as Bruce Carson and Sebastien Togneri. Given the history, we’re no longer inclined to give Harper the benefit of the doubt. There’s smoke, and we’re sure there’s fire. The facts, and police investigations, are still unfolding, but before long all of the players – most pressingly Harper and Wright – need to face detailed and hostile questioning under oath. That would not, of course, guarantee the truth, but at least the lies would come without Parliamentary privilege and with repercussions.
With Halloween on the horizon, we can count on the same ol' tricks and absolutely no treats from the usual suspects ... pot, meet kettle. WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER
For politicians and oligarchs, short-term thinking abounds WORLD AFFAIRS Short term beats long term most of the time, even when people understand where their long-term selfinterest really lies. Take, for example, that wellknown pair, Russia and the Maldives. Five years ago, it was hard to find senior people in the universities and scientific institutes in Moscow who were even willing to discuss climate change. But the great heatwave of 2010, which killed one-third of the Russian grain crop, seems to have changed all that. It was Russia that insisted on putting a reference to geo-engineering, the highly controversial array of last-ditch measures to combat global warming, into the last paragraph of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s recent report. The Russians get it now. And yet ... On September 18 the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise stopped near the drilling platform Prira-
zlomnaya, the first rig to drill for oil off Russia’s Arctic coast, and launched four inflatable boats. Their aim was to hang a banner on the platform denouncing Russian plans to exploit the oil and gas reserves of the environmentally sensitive Arctic, especially since burning all that extra oil and gas will speed up the warming process. There were no weapons aboard the ship, and Greenpeace’s protests are always non-violent. None of the protesters tried to climb up the legs of the platform or damage it in any way. But armed Russian security forces abseiled down from helicopters and took them all prisoner. The ship and all its crew were arrested and taken to the nearest Russian port, Murmansk. A month later, all 30 crew members, volunteers who come from Britain, France, Canada, Russia, Brazil, New Zealand and 11 other countries, are still in prison. Half of them have already been charged with “piracy.” It sounds ridiculous, but piracy carries a prison sentence of 10 to 15 years, and the Russian state is
deadly serious. The crew have all been refused bail, and it will probably be months before they even stand trial. The Russian state has a long tradition of reacting badly when it is challenged, and the platform belongs to Gazprom, a state-owned firm, but even so this is an extreme overreaction. Besides, knowing how hard climate change will hit Russia, why did Moscow let Gazprom start drilling in the Arctic seabed at all? Because Russia’s relative prosperity in the past decade has depended heavily on exports of oil and gas. Because President Vladimir Putin’s rule depends on the continuation of that fragile prosperity. And because Russia’s onshore reserves of oil and gas are in decline. Russian scientists are well aware that the frozen seabed of the Arctic Ocean is already thawing and releasing huge plumes of methane gas that will accelerate warming further. Putin is concerned enough about climate change to spend serious diplomatic capital on getting geoengineering into the IPCC
report. But warming is a long-term (or at least a medium-term) problem, and his political survival is short-term. Short-term comes first, so drill away, and if people protest against it, charge them with piracy. And if you think this is as stupid as politics can get, consider the Maldives. The Maldives are several hundred tiny islands in the Indian Ocean where most of the land is only about a metre (three or four feet) above sea level. As the sea level rises, most of the country will simply disappear beneath the waves. You would think that the prospect of national extinction in two generations would concentrate anybody’s mind, and in the Maldives it did – for a while. In 2008 the long-ruling dictator Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was ousted in the islands’ first free election by Mohamed Nasheed, a young politician who put great emphasis on fighting climate change. Nasheed knew that his own country’s actions could have little direct efDYER | 8
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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What will you be for Halloween?
»»Peter Robinson
»»xxxHilary Bauman
»»Rebecca Bauman
»»Nick Fast
A horse
I’m going as a mouse with my two friends who are being cats.
I am going to be a fairy godmother for the Cinderella story.
I am going to be V [V for Vendetta]. He has six I’m going to put a pumpkin on my head and blades, it’s awesome. wear my dad’s robe.
»»Sam Grant
"Should people slow down when coming into a settlement? Of course, but that’s true of every settlement." Phyllis Hoch | page 8 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON
Your rights are priceless, but governments want to remove them at any price EDITOR'S NOTES Much better a thousand would-be terrorists go undetected than a single innocent have his privacy abused. OK, it doesn’t have the same ring as 12th-century legal theorist Maimonides’ “It is better and more satisfactory to acquit a thousand guilty persons than to put a single innocent one to death,” but the sentiment’s the same. The longstanding theory about the presumption of innocence and the abuse of power – the idea that it’s better to err on the side of the innocent dating back to biblical times and earlier and often cited as Blackstone’s formulation (“It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer”) – applies now more than ever. That’s especially true of the wide-ranging infringement of our basic civil liberties and personal privacy that’s come along with our slide into a surveillance-led po-
lice state. Harsh words? Overreaction? The evidence says otherwise, from the persecution of Julian Assange and Edward Snowden to the daily revelations of electronic misdeeds, from increased security budgets to the blatant criminality of the G20 fiasco. More than just a U.S. obsession, paranoid security measures in this country show Canadians are not safe from prying eyes and misused power. Along with a plethora of unnecessary and expensive law-and-order measures – including billions of dollars for American-style prisons – the federal government has consistently worked to erode your civil liberties. As with the G8/G20 fiasco, Stephen Harper has shown he cares not for your rights, nor for your money – he’s prepared to trample the former, and squander the latter in the name of his priorities. Oh, this is all couched in the language of increased safety, drawing heavily on terrorism rhetoric. This government is not the first to take authoritarian steps – that’s been going on for de-
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vary, but it’s a safe bet that you value these things more highly than does the government. Protecting our rights is what led OpenMedia.ca and the BC Civil Liberties Association to launch a legal challenge this week to put a stop to unlawful government surveillance against law-abiding Canadians. The legal action challenges the constitutionality of federal legislation underpinning Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), a secretive government spy agency. The BCCLA legal action is also challenging the constitutionality of the government’s warrantless collection of data including Canadians’ everyday Internet use. Concerns over privacy were sparked by revelations earlier this year that the private data of law-abiding Canadians was being collected by CSEC. Just weeks ago, investigative reporters revealed how CSEC collaborated with the U.S. National Security Agency to conduct invasive industrial espionage against Brazil’s important mining and en-
ergy ministry. It was subsequently revealed that CSEC has been holding top secret meetings with Canadian energy companies twice a year since 2005. In that light, not only are we as taxpayers funding the elimination of our rights and privacy, we’re also paying for corporate espionage, all approved by our government. On the financial front, CSEC is about to receive a new taxpayer supported 72,000-square-metre compound in Ottawa that will cost $4.2-billion to build and operate. The government’s own watchdog over the agency has recently aired concerns that CSEC may have been illegally spying on Canadians within the past 12 months. “The government’s CSEC spying is secretive, expensive, and out of control,” says OpenMedia.ca executive director Steve Anderson. “We’re talking about a secretive agency having the power to spy on the private lives of any resident of Canada, at any time, and we can’t even tell when we’ve been victimized by it. We strongly support the BC-
CLA’s court challenge, and that’s why today we’re hosting a campaign that calls on all Canadians to stand with the BCCLA and demand a stop to these reckless programs of arbitrary online spying of law-abiding Canadians. “This is an issue that transcends partisan boundaries and unites all Canadians – nobody wants government bureaucrats spying on their private lives,” adds Anderson. “Canada is at a tipping point – either we stand up and tell decisionmakers that this kind of invasive and reckless spying is unconstitutional and unacceptable, or we could end up with blanket government surveillance over our everyday lives. That’s the reality, and that’s why many Canadians are compelled to speak out.” The organization hopes its campaign resonates with all of us, given that we’ll all suffer the consequences of simply letting things slide, bringing to mind another of those classic quotes, this one attributed to Edmund Burke: “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”
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cades – but it certainly has been eager to take advantage of the post-9/11 frenzy, joining the U.S., UK and other nominal democracies in clawing back hard-won rights. Many governments in the West have been quick to foster a culture of fear, allowing them to impose laws that would have been unthinkable before 9/11 and to spend vast sums of money on military, police and security programs that have enriched the coffers of a few at everyone else’s expense. With each new measure that increases video, phone and Internet surveillance, overrides the judicial process and creates new enemies through wars, we edge a little closer to the kind of dystopian state Orwell, Huxley and countless others have warned us about. These are steps that support Benjamin Franklin’s oftquoted warning that “Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” So, how much is your privacy worth to you? Your liberty? Your fundamental rights? The answers may
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
The average pay increase for non-unionized employees is projected to be 2.9% next year, almost exactly in line with actual gains in 2013. In Ontario, that number is expected to be 2.6%.
"If this deal is so important, shouldn't Canadians have the chance to accept or reject it? The people of Canada and Europe, not multinational corporations, should be the ones calling the shots."
Not for the first, or last time, the Elmira BIA was looking at folding up shop due to a lack of volunteers to form the board of management. At a general meeting Oct. 20, board members decried the fact that most of the business group's membership couldn't be bothered to get involved, threatening to suspend the organization.
»»Conference Board of Canada
»»Maude Barlow, national chairperson of the Council of Canadians, reacts to the
»»From the Oct. 23, 2004 edition of the Observer
secretive, finance-industry-friendly Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
DYER: Short-term thinking
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fect on the outcome: China emits about 2,000 times as much carbon dioxide as the Maldives. But he also knew that the extreme vulnerability of the Maldives gives its decisions a high publicity value, so he pledged to make it the world’s first carbonneutral country. He even held a cabinet meeting underwater, with all the ministers in scuba gear, to dramatize the country’s plight. Then, early last year, Nasheed was overthrown in a coup by senior police officers closely linked to the old regime. International pressure forced fresh elections early last month and Nasheed came in well ahead of the other two candidates. Various interventions by police and judges linked
YOUR VIEW / LETTERS
More examples of inaction from the region To the Editor, Two articles in last week’s Observer (“St. Clements residents push for traffic light” and “No changes for Nafziger intersection”) dealt with the Region of Waterloo’s refusal to address resident concerns over traffic and safety in their community. This seems to be a familiar stance for the region: maintain the status quo while “monitoring” the situation. My advice to those residents affected by the heavy traffic and resulting noise and safety risks is to not hold your breath. The region tends to “monitor” frequently – a euphemism for inaction, if I ever heard one. Perhaps the townships would like to “monitor” the amount of taxes they
remit to the region on behalf of the residents affected? How much of rural residents’ tax bills goes to the region and how much do residents get in return for that portion of their tax bill? That discussion needs to take place and soon. The region cannot continue to ignore the needs and safety of rural residents.
AUDREY O’HEARN | BLOOMINGDALE
Speeding is a part of rural life, so just learn to deal with it To the Editor, Just wondering why the lady in Bloomingdale gets headlines so readily. That’s twice now at least, isn’t it? Not everyone who lives in Bloomingdale is angry about speeders, and wants speed humps. I lived here when the entrance into Bloomingdale was just a road. Then came the subdivision. Many years later, along comes a lady who
should have done more research about small towns and speed zones before she bought a property on the outskirts of this small town. I’m wondering why she thinks her case is special. Take a look at every small town in Woolwich. Then look in the region. Then look from here to the lakes and back – guaranteed, every small town has its share of speeders. The police are present, they are active and they are busy. Can they sit in only one small town? No. And I agree, speed humps are not suitable for fire, ambulance and police to get to emergencies. They are even a problem for those snowploughs we’ll be counting on in the near future. Can you imagine putting speed humps in every small town from here to Southampton or Port Dover? Why Bloomingdale and not everyone else? Not too many years back there was a T-bone accident where there were a number of fatalities. It
was tragic, as are all road accidents that our emergency crews and police are attending to. Do we have a flashing red light at the stop sign? No, because according to statistics, we don’t have enough accidents to warrant one. Speed is a factor in rural life. That won’t change until each one of us makes a conscious effort to slow down everywhere, and follow the highway traffic act in all areas of our driving. Although it is annoying having this lady demand the limelight so often, I sometimes can work up a chuckle. It is like the people who buy a house in Breslau, and then start complaining there is airplane noise – hello, the airport was there all along. Guess what? The busy regional road that enters Bloomingdale was there many years prior to the house being built, and for sure when the house was purchased by its latest owner. I was brought up in this
town, and was taught road safety and how to cross the main road at a young age. I also brought my children up here, and taught them road safety. Should people slow down when coming into a settlement? Of course, but that’s true of every settlement. Should Bloomingdale get extra police protection? No. Drive in the city. People pass you in the construction zone on the expressway doing over 110. The zone is 70, for the safety of our men and women out fixing our roads. Check out how many people do rolling stops or blatantly go through red lights, and all kinds of driving offences. We could mention drunk driving, and then get expansive and talk about the crimes, drugs and family violence cases. The police are out there, every day, spreading themselves around a large area, and doing many important tasks. Please don’t make Bloomingdale special, because kids are out and about in Conestogo, Maryhill, Winterbourne ... any
to the former dictator have complicated the issue, and the election will now be re-run early next month. Nasheed will doubtless recover the presidency in the end, but here’s the thing: In the whole election campaign, he didn’t mention climate change once. Neither did the other candidates. This is a country full of people whose grandchildren are going to have to live somewhere else because the whole place is going underwater, and they still don’t want to hear about climate change. You can’t just blame the politicians for the neglect. It’s just too uncomfortable for people to stay focused on the issue for long. And by the way, opinion polls reveal that a majority of Russians approve of the piracy charges laid against the Greenpeace crew. small town you can name, as well as in our cities. And, no, they can’t all get speed humps and 24-hour-a-day radar traps. I’m thinking her best bet would be to sell up and buy a house on a short street somewhere, where a car can’t get up enough speed to rattle the pictures on her walls. I’d like to challenge your reporters who give her so much attention to talk to the rest of us who aren’t stressed out about this situation. It happens everywhere. People’s driving habits are the root cause of her frustration, and that is a much bigger problem than our small town. I wonder how fast we go when we enter other people’s small towns? A feature on what a good job our law enforcers and emergency response teams are doing, and thanking them all would be better appreciated by this resident, than the constant complaints about a situation that just plain isn’t going to change anytime soon.
PHYLLIS HOCH | BLOOMINGDALE
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SPORTS VOLLEYBALL / HIGH SCHOOL
A learning curve for the boys’ volleyball squads at EDSS ELENA MAYSTRUK Though both the senior and junior boys’ volleyball teams trail in the standings at the season’s halfway point, EDSS coaches are still optimistic about their prospects. “The schedule early on in the season was difficult and we played some close games with some really good teams. We played close five-set games with Cameron and Jacob Hespeler, both teams that are at the top of the standings. We are still gaining experience and hopefully later on in the season we can win some of those close matches,” said seniors’ coach Adam Hiller. Not as far as they thought they’d be by the middle of the season, the senior Lancers are learning a thing or two about focus. A talented group of players, many returning from the previous year, the team has good chemistry and harbours some skills, said Hiller. But their middle-of-the-road finish in last year’s tournaments shows the team still needs to conquer issues with focus. “We have many very good athletes, who are turning heads throughout the league. We have the talent, but sometimes lack the focus needed to compete at a high level. It is something we are working on, and hopefully will improve on as the year goes on,” Hiller
said. The Lancers fell 3-1 to the defending champions Waterloo Collegiate on October 10 and the juniors shared a similar fate with their own 3-1 loss. However, things seem to be picking up for the seniors. Ten games and four wins: 3-0 against Kitchener Collegiate on September 26, 3-0 against Southwood Secondary School October 10, 3-0 against Waterloo-Oxford and 3-1 over Galt Collegiate, the team is tenth in the Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) standings so far, tied with Grand River. “The junior team is halfway through what I would deem a building year. We have a lot of Grade 9s and 10s that are for the most part new to the sport. We have yet to win a match, but the boys are progressively getting more competent and confident in their ability,” said coach Sarah Gerth. With some close games with Sir John A. Macdonald and KCI, the young Lancers are showing improvement but remain near the bottom of the WCSSAA standings. Still, the coach sees room for optimism. “We have great serving and passing ability. Justin Lebold is our setter and he has great leadership qualities; his enthusiasm adds to the team dynamic. Matt Weber is new to the sport, VOLLEYBALL| 12
NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA
Getting wind of what’s to come OPEN COUNTRY Yesterday, I went to our local sporting goods store to buy what is known in bowhunting circles as a windicator. This is an inexpensive little bottle filled with fine, odourless powder. You use one by holding it out, squeezing it and releasing a squirt of powder. The wind then carries it off and you can see, very clearly, which way the wind is blowing. Unless, of course, the wind is blowing straight at you, in which case you spend time coughing and trying to get the fine, odourless powder out of your eyes. I’m happy and quite surprised to report thus far, no training courses or licenses are required to use this product. A lot of people think that the main purpose of a windicator is to find wind direction when you are in the field. This is an understandable mistake, since deer rely on their sense of smell to detect predators and if you know wind direction you can set up downwind so they can’t smell you. In that capacity, I guess a windicator could
The EDSS senior Lancers fell 3-1 to defending champions Waterloo Collegiate institute on October 10 but are slowly starting to rack up points with four wins so far. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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Siskins end Sugar Kings’ four-game streak
Tight game indicative of how the two teams, second and third in the standings, are evenly matched WILL SLOAN What goes up must come down, and the Elmira Sugar Kings’ four-game winning streak came to a close last Sunday. The local boys took on the Waterloo Siskins for the first time this season, but even on home ice found themselves unable to land a single goal.
In fact, neither team could put the puck in the net until near the end of the game, when Waterloo’s Ryan Taylor finally scored at 15:45 in the third period. Adding insult to injury, Waterloo’s Connor Bodnar brought the score to 2-0 when he shot the puck into Elmira’s empty net with just 11 seconds to go. Why couldn’t the Kings
get a goal? “I think it’s because we didn’t get the puck high,” said head coach Jeff Flanagan. “We didn’t shoot many pucks higher than six inches off the ice. “There were lots of rebounds – we had loads of opportunities. But in order to score against a guy like [goalie Leo] Lazarev, the puck has to go upstairs.
We didn’t succeed in doing that.” So far, Elmira and Waterloo are second and third in the Midwestern Conference division standings (their win-loss records are 11-3 and 10-4 respectively), behind only the Kitchener Dutchmen (13-3). When asked if the two teams are evenly matched, Flanagan replied, “I think
so. They work hard and fight hard.” He added that Waterloo “puts bodies on the line to keep pucks from getting to the net. They have players like [forward Christian] Mroczkowski – he’s a very skilled player. I think it was a duel of blocked shots and goaltending today until the end.” Despite the score, the
Kings slightly outshot the Siskins, managing 33 shots on net to Waterloo’s 28. For this reason and others, Flanagan saw plenty to be proud of on the ice. “We had a pretty good game,” said the coach. “We battled hard, and we had lots of chances. I think we forechecked really well; we KINGS | 11
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Oct 18 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 4 Beverly: 1 Goals: Logan White, Clinton Dechert, Jordan Moore, Daulton Wagner Assists: Ted Sebben x2, Jordan Moore, Connor Jansen, Logan White, Alex Albrecht x2, Clinton Dechert
Oct 19 vs. Plattsville Woolwich: 13 Plattsville: 0 Goals: Kilgour, Curtis, Dumart, Finch, Gingrich, Horst, McDougall, Schmitd, Reichard, Stanley, Spencer, Wang, Wright Assists: Gingrich, Horst, McDougall, Schmitd, Reichard, Stanley, Spencer, Wang, Wright Shutout: John Kilgour Oct 12 vs. LL #1 LL3: 2 LL1: 2 Goals: Kieran Obelholzer, Nolan Karger Assists: Nolan Karger, Owen Hackart Oct 19 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 8 New Hamburg: 2 Goals: Danny Soehner x4, Kieran Oberholzer x3, Ashton Weber Assists: Ashton Weber x2, Logan Beard, Mitch Brubacher, Thomas HillRing x2, Nolan Karger, Cole Sellars, Owen Hackert, Jonathan Staken, Kieran Oberholzer
Atom: LL #4 Oct 19 vs. St. George Woolwich: 9 St. George: 3 Goals: Ben Fretz x4, Patrick Perry x3, Matthew York x2 Assists: Cole Brubacher x3, Josh Moore x2, Adam Pauls x2, Tristan Kraemer, James McCormick, Ben Fretz, Patrick Perry, Matthew York, Malcolm Sager
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Oct 18 vs. LL #1 LL2: 3 LL1: 6 Goals: Spencer Inglis x3 Assists: Blake Doerbecker, Luke Charter
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PeeWee: LL #3 Oct 19 vs. Ayr Woolwich: 2 Ayr: 1 Goals: Daniel Bullock, Andrew Kieswetter Assists: Dante Del Cul, Andrew Kieswetter
PeeWee: MINOR A Oct 17 vs. Burlington Woolwich: 5 Burlington: 2 Goals: Nathan Curtis, Nathan Taylor, Jesse Martin, Cameron Martin, Matt Fleischmann Assists: Jake Clemmer, Brett Allen, Cameron Martin, Ben Witmer, Jake Clemmer
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Oct 19 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 6 Guelph: 4 Goals: Riley Runstedler x3, Brady MacDonald, Nolan McClaughlin, Cole Altman Assists: Cade Schaus x3, Chase Mooder, Jordan Lee Oct 20 vs. Oakville Woolwich: 3 Oakville: 3 Goals: Jesse Sterling, Cade Schaus, Chase Mooder Assists: Daniel Carr, Riley Runstedler, Nolan McClaughlin, Chase Mooder, Evan Gowing, Cole Altman
Bantam: LL #1 Oct 12 vs. LL#2 LL1: 2 LL2: 2 Goals: Liam Catton, Alex Metzger Assists: Alex Metzger
Oct 9 vs. Milton Woolwich: 4 Milton: 3 Goals: Cole Altman x2, Evan Gowing, Jesse Sterling Assists: Brady MacDonald, Cole Altman, Evan Gowing, Bradley Hale
Oct 19 vs. Ayr Woolwich: 2 Ayr: 0 Goals: Daniel Gallant, Alex Metzger Assists: Liam Catton, Trent Brunkard, Hayden Fretz, Jonny Martin Shutout: Quinn Young
Oct 12 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 2 New Hamburg: 2 Goals: Riley Runstedler, Jesse Sterling
Oct 20 vs. Plattsville Woolwich: 2 Plattsville: 0 Goals: Liam Catton, Daniel Gallant
Midget: LL #3 Oct 19 vs. Tavistock Woolwich: 5 Tavistock: 1 Goals: Alex Taylor x2, Tristen White x2, Matt Greene Assists: Austin Horst, Nick Berlet x2, Noah Taylor x2, Noah Reitzel x2, Tristen White
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Atom: AE Caledonia Challenge Cup, Caledonia – Oct 18-19 Game 1 vs. Lincoln Woolwich: 1 Lincoln: 5 Goals: Seb Garrett Assists: Sam Siopiolosz Game 2 vs. Caledonia Woolwich: 4 Caledonia: 1 Goals: Connor Waters, Seb Garrett, Gavin Wilson x2 Assists: Carter Cousineau, Cole Seabrook Game 3 vs. Glanbrook Woolwich: 6 Glanbrook: 0 Goals: Sam Siopiolosz, Cole Seabrook, Simon Shantz, Kolin Weigel, Tyler Brubacher, Seb Garrett Assists: Seb Garrett x2, Sam Siopiolosz, Gavin Wilson, Sam Goebel Shutout: Quinn Brown Game 4 vs. Tilsonburg Woolwich: 0 Tilsonburg: 2 MORE SCORES | 12
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PeeWee: AE Oct 17 vs. Arthur Woolwich: 4 Arthur: 2 Goals: Travis Weber, Ben Weigel, Zac Pickard, Mackenzie Willms Assists: Jake Good, Ryan Belanger, Travis Weber, Zac Pickard, Hunter Weigel Oct 19 vs. Erin Hillsburgh Woolwich: 10 Erin: 0 Goals: Jackson Hale x2, Mackenzie Willms, Zac Pickard, Tyler Horst x2, Ryan Parrott, Ben Weigel x3 Assists: Hunter Schmitt, Zac Pickard x3, Kyle Deyell, Ryan Belanger, Brendan Gilles, Tyler Horst Shutout: Ryan Martin Oct 20 vs. Erin Hillsburgh Woolwich: 14 Erin: 2 Goals: Ryan Belanger, Hunter Schmitt
The Woolwich Wild Midget B girls took home silver medals at the Pink the Rink Tournament in Etobicoke. Back row: coach Greg Kaufman, Maddie Wang, Jaycee Kaufman, Michelle Bauman, Rebecca Luis, Taylor Duench, asst. coach Allen Morrison, asst. coach Dave Weber, trainer Jody Bitton. Middle row: Ciara Hea, Hannah Weber, Brooke Mulder, Stephanie Benninger, Randi Paul, Jessica Bitton, Erika Morrison, Michelle Wang. Front row: Autumn Campbell, Aliya McNeil. [SUBMITTED]
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be very helpful. But the truth is milkweed seeds work just as well. And, if you have to answer nature’s call outdoors on a cold autumn morning, you very quickly learn which way the wind is coming from, too. If you really want to make the best use of a windicator, save it for inside hunt camp.
Anyone who has attended a hunt camp knows these places are drafty. This means there is an upwind and downwind side and, needless to say, you definitely don’t want to be downwind of some guys in camp by day-three. That’s why whenever I go to deer camp I immediately utilize my handy windicator to determine which chair sits on the upwind
side. And that is the chair I claim. It’s a small safety precaution that makes camp life bearable. My windicator will be especially useful on Tuesday night at our deer camp this year, as the menu has been announced and chili is the main course. I wouldn’t doubt if it was served with a side order of beans, too. This helps to keep heating costs down.
Please don’t misunderstand me. A windicator alone is not going to save you on a night like this. But it will give you an idea of which door to head for when things get really ugly. And, if you can hold your breath long enough and had the foresight to install emergency lighting in the place, the odds are pretty good you’ll make it out. Windicators can also be
used in an offensive capacity. For instance, if you are one of the first affected by chili night and someone in camp has been getting on your nerves, you can use your windicator to find a tactically advantageous position upwind for the unfortunate eruptions that are sure to come. Strangely enough, this is the sort of thing that isn’t taught in hunters’
safety courses across North America, and I’m not sure why. In any case, this is a handy bit of lore to know if you plan on spending any time at all in hunt camps or any other enclosed spaces where bathing is optional. As in all hunting, the wind can be your friend or it can be your enemy. It’s best to get on the right side of it from the word go.
Jacks hold on to early lead to defeat Burford Win evens Wellesley’s record at 4-4 as team takes strides to have more ups than downs WILL SLOAN It was another onepoint victory in Wellesley, but this time to the Applejacks’ advantage. After losing to Woodstock 4-3, Ayr 4-3, and New Hamburg 5-4, the Jacks turned things around last Sunday with a 5-4 win over the Burford Bulldogs. The Wellesley team has had an up-and-down season, with four wins and four losses so far, but Sunday marked the second time Burford has fallen to the Jacks (the first was September 29, a 10-1 defeat). Still, it wasn’t all triumph for the Jacks, as their Burford rivals made a push in the third period that nearly tied the game. “We started out really strong,” said coach Rob Way. “The key to that is: we’ve had trouble getting too many penalties. In the first two periods of that game, we only had one penalty. Then we came out in the third, took a couple penalties, got down 5-3, they scored a cou-
ple goals, and all of a sudden they were back in the game again.” Wellesley was first on the board, when Felix Lantaigne (assisted by Cal Jeffries) scored at 6:29. Burford countered at 11:37, but Wellesley’s Alex Stoody (Devon Wagner, Brett MacDonald) managed another goal at 16:04. The second period was all Wellesley, with three goals scored in rapid succession: Blake Hetherington (Sean McKewan, Justin Lebold) at 14:25, Alex Stoody (Wagner) at 15:05, and Parker Wood (Lantaigne) at 19:49. It would take a lot of effort to crawl out of a hole like that, and to Burford’s credit, they nearly did. The Bulldogs dominated the third frame, scoring at 2:45, 8:55, and 10:34, and outshooting Wellesley 155. By the end of the game, the Jacks’ lead had shrunk to 5-4. “We did a bit of sitting back and holding on to the lead we had, and that never
works well,” Way laughed. For the coach, a pivotal moment came when players Jake Ariss and Mackenzie Shantz took penalties for slashing at 7:27 and 8:04 in the third period, clearing way for the Bulldogs’ last two goals. “We just have to work on discipline,” he said. “We’re not alone. If you look at some of the other teams in the league, they’ve got a lot of penalties too. … The key to this league is, a really good power-play, and stay out of the box. If you can do those two things really well, you’re going to be in first.” Still, a victory is nothing to sneeze at, and Way sees plenty of progress. In recent weeks, he has remarked that the team needs time to grow comfortable together. He believes Sunday’s game, when player Troy Williams returned after recovering from a shoulder injury, might have been a turning point. “With Troy back, we
rejigged our lines around a little, and I thought, in the first two periods especially, we had some really good chemistry happening. “I’m looking forward to
seeing that develop. When the season starts, you kind of shuffle the deck a few times to find the guys who play well together. I felt on Sunday, we’re getting really
close.” In Ayr Thursday, the Jacks return to the Wellesley arena Saturday night to face the Tavistock Braves. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
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handled the pressure in the offensive zone very well … and, it didn’t work.” He added, “[Goalie] Hayden Neuman played very well – he was excellent in the net – and [forward] Brennon Pearce played really well. I thought we had a pretty good all-around game, other than the scoring.” So, what’s the take-away? “I asked the guys, ‘What could we have done differently?’ Of course they said, ‘Score.’ I said, ‘Well, how would you score?’ ‘Well, we didn’t shoot enough high pucks when we had a chance.” In Listowel Friday night to face the Cyclones, the Kings return to the WMC Sunday evening to take on the Brampton Bombers. Game time is 7 p.m.
Replace your old toilet with a new high efficiency toilet and reap the benefits! • An average family of three will save over $150 a year by making the switch • Also receive a $20 rebate • Conserve our water supply The Region of Waterloo only provides rebates for WaterSense approved toilets. These toilets meet performance standards. For details, including a list of approved toilets, visit our website, call 519-575-4021 or speak to your local retailer. **Must be located within Waterloo Region, connected to the municipal water supply, be replacing 13-litre or larger toilet and be built before 1996. Sugar King Brennon Pearce staked his place in front of Waterloo’s net last Sunday, but the Elmira team couldn’t land a goal, falling 2-0 to the Siskins at the Dan Snyder Arena in a battle of two evenly matched squads. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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THE SCORE Assists: Connor Gross x2, Danyal Rennie, Spencer Inglis MVP: Connor Goss
Midget: LL Golden Puck Tournament, Erin-Hillsburg – Oct 18-20 Game 1 vs. Erin Woolwich: 1 Erin: 2 Goals: Spencer Inglis MVP: Dawson Inglis
Atom: MINOR A
Game 2 vs. Erin Woolwich: 7 Erin: 1 Goals: Luke Charter x3, Spencer Inglis x2, Connor Runstedler, Blake Doerbecker Assists: Blake Doerbecker x3, Danyal Rennie x2, Cole Burkhart x2, Connor Gross, Josh Totzke, Jacob Dubue MVP: Spencer Inglis Game 3 vs. Thorton Woolwich: 2 Thorton: 3 Goals: Danyal Rennie, Spencer Inglis
Woodstock Silver Stick Qualifier, Woolwich – Oct 19 Game 1 vs. Sarnia Woolwich: 4 Sarnia: 1 Goals: Liam Eveleigh x3, Lucas Carson Assists: Lucas Carson x2, Tyler Brezynskie x3 Game 2 vs. Woodstock Woodstock: 3 Woolwich: 2 Goals: Lucas Carson, Ian Speiran Assists: Liam Eveleigh, Tyler Brezynskie, Brett Moser, Carter Rollins Game 3 vs. Amherstburg Woolwich: 5 Amherstburg: 4 Goals: Lucas Carson, Brett Moser, Tyler
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Novice: LL #1 Oct 19 vs. Ayr Woolwich: 8 Ayr: 1 Goals: Alison Martin x3, Claire Jacklin x3, Kaitlyn Hyatt, Carrie Schwindt Assists: Alison Martin, Claire Jacklin x2, Carrie Schwindt x2, Eadyn Meier x2, Tiana Bender, Bella Roth, Kayla Sargent x2, Karli Gingrich
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PeeWee: BB Oct 18 vs. Waterloo Woolwich: 2 Waterloo: 1 Goals: Mya Brubacher x2, Assists: Abigail Burkholder, Jenna Duimering Oct 19 vs. Stratford Woolwich: 3 Stratford: 3 Goals: Jenna Duimering x2, Alana Buman Assists: Mya Brubacher
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Game 2 vs. Etobicoke Woolwich: 4 Etobicoke: 2 Goals: Taylor Duench, Brooke Mulder, Jessica Bitton, Hanna Weber Assists: Michelle Bauman, Rebecca Luis Game 3 vs. Niagara Woolwich: 3 Niagara: 1 Goals: Brooke Mulder, Taylor Duench, Randi Paul Assists: Jaycee Kaufman, Jessica Bitton, Hanna Weber, Michelle Wang, Taylor Duench Game 4 vs. Mississauga Woolwich: 1 Mississauga: 0 Goals: Hanna Weber Assists: Erika Morrison, Taylor Duench Shutout: Autumn Campbell Game 5 vs. Kanata Woolwich: 1 Kanata: 0 Goals: Brooke Mulder Assists: Stephanie Benninger, Erika Morrison Shutout: Aliya McNeil Game 6 vs. Almaguin Woolwich: 0 Almaguin: 1
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Atom: LL #1 Oct 19 vs. Ayr Twin Centre: 3 Ayr: 1 Goals: Barett Wilson, Thomas Eggert, Blake Wolf Assists: Noah Bailey x2, Barett Wilson, Blake Wolf, Nolan Straus, Christian Economides
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PeeWee: REP Ken Bailey Memorial Tournament, Lucan – Oct 18-20 Game 1 vs. East Lambton Twin Centre: 3 East Lambton: 2 Goals: Tyler Muno, Daniel Rudy, Curtis Butler Assists: Cameron Hoy, Brock Krulicki Game 2 vs. Blenheim Twin Centre: 3 Blenheim: 1 Goals: Daniel Rudy x2, Tyler Munro Assists: Curtis Butler, Blair Bender, Aidan Krueger, Tyler Munro Game 3 vs. South Huron Twin Centre: 4 South Huron: 2 Goals: Curtin Butler, Alex Kaufman, Aidan Krueger, Tyler Zyta Assists: Alex Kaufman, Daniel Rudy, Curtis Butler, Blair Bender Game 4 vs. Lucan Twin Centre: 3 Lucan: 1 Goals: Aidan Krueger, Daniel Rudy, Curtis Butler Assists: Jacob Voisin, Josh Monk, William Weber, Aidan Krueger Game 5 vs. Mitchell Twin Centre: 4 Mitchell: 3 Goals: Daniel Rudy, Aiden Krueger,
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Bantam: LL Oct 16 vs. Milverton Twin Centre: 6 Milverton: 1 Goals: Natalie Dietz x3, Roxanne Ratthe, Courtney Rose, Kate Seip Assists: Janessa Pretorius, Natalee Dietz, Kate Seip Oct 19 vs. Cambridge Twin Centre: 2 Cambridge: 4 Goals: Roxanne Ratthe, Natalee Dietz Assists: Natalee Dietz, Courtney Rose
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Oct 20 vs. Sarnia Twin Centre: 2 Sarnia: 0 Goals: Emma Banbury, Lauren Quehl Assists: Lauren Quehl, Emma Banbury, Delanie Kidnie, Leah Sebben
Intermediate: LL Oct 20 vs. Cambridge Twin Centre: 4 Cambridge: 2 Goals: Shannon Jewitt x2, Shannon Lorentz, Holly Lorentz Assists: Ali Hergott, Cassie Hergott, Jaide Shantz, Shannon Lorentz
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Midget: B Pink the Rink Tournament, Etobicoke ON – Oct 18-20 Game 1 vs. Kanata Woolwich: 1 Kanata: 4 Goals: Rebecca Luis Assists: Hanna Weber, Randi Paul
PeeWee: REP Oct 21 vs. Burford Twin Centre: 8 Burford: 2 Goals: Alex Kaufman x2, Tyler Munro x2, Cameron Hoy, Aidan Krueger, Daniel Rudy, Jacob Voisin
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but his athleticism is helping to turn him into quite the volleyball player. Logan Cressman is a great passer and is helpful in the back row; Quinten Mayer is our best server and one of our tallest players. The guys are all great at different ability
levels but they gel well as a team,” Gerth said. Hiller is of a similar attitude regarding his senior players, adding the goal is to improve on last year’s standings. “It’s a great group of guys, who are working hard to improve every day,” he said.
A junior Lancer fights for the ball on October 22. The team fell to Galt Collegiate 35-18. The senior Lancers had better luck, posting a 46-13 victory that same day. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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Skipping the basics can doom a startup business Many budding entrepreneurs fail to do their homework before the launch, putting the ventures in jeopardy WILL SLOAN Eighty per cent of small businesses fail within the first five years. Steven Farlow, executive director of the Schlegel Centre for Entrepreneurship at Wilfrid Laurier University, pinpoints a common reason. “It’s one word: delusion.” He continued, “Delusion that there’s really a market – that there really is a businesses. Just because you and I are passionate about that idea doesn’t mean anybody else is. … The first thing we do with these bright young entrepreneurs is, we force them to speak to prospective customers and validate that there really is a market, and that their solution matches the problem.” This advice is not as obvious as it may seem. A study released this week by Scotiabank showed that 26 per
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Bioproducts are no longer a bandwagon matter
Some people used to think farmers only could grow crops for food. Today, though, some think farmers only should grow crops for food. Take local food, for example. The province has put a lot of money and effort into promoting local food, which is a great idea. It’s drawn the public closer to agriculture, and hopefully raised the level of understanding about what it takes for farmers to feed the world, not just people within a limited distance of their food source. I like this debate, and look forward to it eventually achieving balance ... but resolution is still a long way off. Philosophical, theoretical, economic and even spiritual debates rage
A new survey finds that 26 per cent of entrepreneurs don’t seek advice for their startups. Elmira marketing guru John Clendenning thinks the number may be higher. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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head low; and learn from the experts. That first step is where people commonly trip up. “Some have no clear plan,” said Clendenning. “If you’re a plumber, you’re really good at plumbing, so you think, ‘Hey, I should plumb.’ Well, the owner of the business shouldn’t be the plumber. … The entrepreneur is the marketer of the company, builds a culture and builds a brand, but they shouldn’t be wearing that hat of being the doer for very long.” Clendenning notes that marketing is one of the most important elements of any business – which, contrary to popular belief, is not the same thing as advertising. It’s not enough to simply be a good plumber if the area is full of plumbers. “Why am I going to be different? What’s my unique sales proposition? What’s my risk reversal guarantee? What are the compelling reasons to choose me? And how am I going to market?” Clendenning added, “Don’t just wander in and hope things are going to be good.” While the Scotiabank
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Construction began on the temporary replacement building for the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, seen here on October 22. The structure, which will be covered with fabric and stand on the same ground as the fire-ravaged original, is expected to open by the end of November. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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about farmers’ role in feeding the world, versus growing crops for other reasons, such as renewable biofuel. Some wonder why, in light of the rising global population and chronic hunger, farmers could conscionably raise commodities for anything other than food. But then an answer appears. Big Oil smugly raises the price of gas right before the weekend, gouging Canadians again and again. New studies surface about problems stemming from greenhouse gases and fossil fuels. Crazy weather patterns dump buckets of rain or snow like it’s not been seen before, at least in recent memory, suggesting climate change has arrived. That’s when we’re reminded why the crops-forfuel movement got off the ground in the first place, and why it’s necessary to keep its ideals alive and on the table. I’ve always thought farmers have the right to grow whatever makes them a living. It’s their land and they need to be profitable to survive. I don’t buy into the unwritten social contract aspect of agriculture,
the one that implies farmers must, not can, grow the food people need. I do believe farmers want to grow food, though, and feel some sense of moral obligation, let alone pride, in doing so. But do they need to be limited to growing only crops for food? I don’t think so. How about sustainably growing commodities for the likes of so-called green products – for example, car parts, fence posts, packaging material or storage bins made from biomass such as corn stalks, or purposefully grown biocrops such as miscanthus? In some circles, that kind of industrial bioproduct development is seen as good business. Case in point: BMO Bank of Montreal’s $1.3 million support of the University of Guelph’s research-intensive Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre, announced earlier this week. The landmark centre, located beside the university’s Department of Plant Agriculture, is dedicated to finding what it describes as renewable, eco-friendly alternatives to petroleumbased materials in manu-
facturing and consumer goods. BMO’s donation, made as part of the university’s Better Plant project, a $200-million fundraising campaign, will go towards expanding the centre’s research and commercialization facilities and acquiring new research equipment. Banks don’t jump on bandwagons. BMO thinks bioproducts will be a game changer. And they like winners. The premier’s recent challenge to Ontario’s ag sector to double growth and production stirred the pot, but it appears this bank at least thinks farmers will rise to challenge, perhaps with new commodities. After all, the premier didn’t say how to do it. She just said show leadership. Dating back to the centre’s inception four years ago, the province has made significant investments into bioproduct development… just like it has in local food. It too doesn’t see a reason to take sides or squabble about farmers’ lot in life. And neither should we. Farmers need options and sustainable bioproduct development is a good one.
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THE ARTS ON STAGE / LIVE MUSIC
Spicing it up with a little sax Menno Singers’ Saturday performance in St. Jacobs goes a bit brassy courtesy of Willem Moolenbeek WILL SLOAN If you need a saxophone player to accompany your choir, local musician Willem Moolenbeek is your man. Of course, his performance with the Menno Singers at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church tonight (Saturday) may well be your only chance to hear such a combination of sounds for the foreseeable future. But it wasn’t always this way, Moolenbeek says. “There was a great Harvard professor of orchestration who gave the saxophone two pages at the back of the clarinet section,” he said of Walter Piston’s 1955 Orchestration textbook. “He mentioned the saxophone, and he nailed the coffin when he said that through popular music, jazz, and so on, saxophone performance has become sloppy and usually played out of tune.” Moolenbeek laughed, “Once he wrote that, a whole generation of people just went, ‘Oh, I’m not going there.’” While the saxophone has popped up in orchestral pieces since the mid 20th
century, notably in work by Ravel and Gerwshin, it has become much more commonly linked with jazz artists like Charlie Parker, John Coltrane ... and Lisa Simpson. This development might have surprised Adolphe Sax, who invented the instrument in 1894. “Somewhere along the line,” said Moolenbeek, “saxophone from being an instrument that would normally be considered for orchestral music got derailed into popular music of the time. It never really got on track again.” “Now it’s coming around again because there’s no orchestra that has a fulltime saxophonist because there’s not enough work. There’s barely enough work for orchestras anyway!” Tonight’s performance, “Wandering West,” is the first of a yearlong series from the Menno Singers called “Explorations,” with each concert featuring music that symbolizes a direction of the compass. Tonight’s selection includes cowboy songs, 18th century Russian Music, 16th century funeral music, and 19th century folk songs, a
Local musician Willem Moolenbeek is bringing the saxophone back to its classical roots for a concert combining choral music with brass. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
diverse array if there ever was one. Moolenbeek will join the choir for three songs by Renaissance composer Cristobal de Morales, as well as a new piece by Tim Corlis titled “In Paradisum,” composed specifically for Moolenbeek. For the local musician, it’s a chance to create a
union with the choir, rather than overshadow it. “As opposed to being a jazz musician, honkin’ along … I shouldn’t be dismissive …” Moolenbeek laughs. “But at the same time, I like to feel I’m a voice that’s singing as part of the chorus, or a soloist singing overtop of the chorus. I look at it as an oppor-
tunity to be another singing instrument.” (True to form, his official website is called singingsax.com). “It made us listen much more carefully as a choir,” said Menno Singers president Mark Diller Harder of a recent rehearsal. “Your ears have to listen in a different way knowing that you have this saxophone improvis-
ing over top. We just had a much more focused sound, and an extra emotion that was added to it.” Moolenbeek has accompanied choirs in the Waterloo Region as well as Elora, Toronto, British Columbia and other places. “I’m almost agonizingly aware that I don’t want to detract from what the choir is doing,” he said. “Some people find it completely off-putting, and some people revel in it.” Still, even the detractors can provide a certain comfort. “I did a piece of music once, and somebody reviewed and said, ‘It was like hearing Kenny G noodling in the green room.’ I thought, ‘Well, OK, maybe he meant that as a little dig … but a lot of people like Kenny G …” “Wandering West” begins tonight at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church (1310 King St. N.) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students, and can be purchased at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union branches or at the door. More information is available at www.mennosingers. com.
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Contract Position Available The Foundation for International Development Assistance (FIDA) based in Waterloo ON is seeking a part time position to expand their current constituency. FIDA is a fully registered Canadian charity that has been active in Haiti since 1984 providing resources to communities who are motivated to invest in their own agricultural cooperative. Candidates must: • have an interest and ability to communicate with a rural agricultural audience • become familiar with the FIDA vision and mission • possess an ability and interest to engage with people • have confidence to explore new contacts/businesses • possess mid level computer skills to manage data base • be able to have a flexible schedule • have access to their own vehicle This position pays by the hour plus mileage and approved expenses. Travel to Haiti is not required but is available. Interested candidates please contact the FIDA office at 519-886-9520 or email betsy.wall@fida-pch.org
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SAT. NOV 2 at 9:00 AM Annual Charity auction of quilts; new and used items; gift certificates; household items; baking; and much much more to be held at Stratford Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Rd., Stratford for the Gospel Echoes Team. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
WED. NOV 13 at 10:00 AM Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; tools; antiques; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
Retail Sales Associate Student Position Responsible to the Retail Store Manager for providing courteous and efficient service and advice to Staff and public customers on merchandise and related items, you will take cash, credit card, and debit card payments by using PRISM and Royal Bank Debit card machines, ticket and replenish merchandise, complete the housekeeping of shelves and merchandise on display and assist in the heavy lifting and unloading of truck shipments. You have a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills and a friendly and helpful attitude. You are available to work afternoons and weekends during the school year (additional hours during summer). We offer a competitive salary and great working conditions. If you are interested in becoming part of Home Hardware, please forward your resume, quoting Retail Sales Associate, Student Position, by Friday, November 1, 2013 to: Human Resources Department, Home Hardware Stores Limited, 34 Henry St. W., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0 E-mail: hr@homehardware.ca Fax: 519-664-4711 (Microsoft Products Only)
HELP WANTED AGRIBUSINESS IS THE place to work. Visit www.AgriStaffing.com to find all kinds of exciting jobs. RETAIL MEAT CUTTERS Experienced retail meat cutters needed F/T or 2 P/T, Wed. and Sun. off, must be willing to work Saturdays. Please apply with resume to Stemmler’s, 3031 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg.
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FOR SALE BOOK SALE - Oct. 31, 9 a.m -1 p.m., Nov. 1, 12 9 p.m. Nov. 2, 1 - 4 p.m. Selma Martin 519669-3941, 15 Snyder Ave. S. Elmira. SNOW TIRES - Michelin 225/70 R16 Latitude X-Ice on 5 bolt rims $650.00. Will sell tires separately. 519-6643606 or 519-588-8562.
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AUCTIONS FRI OCT 25 at 9:00 PM Annual charity auction sale of gift certificates; new donated furniture; and miscellaneous items to be held at the Victoria Park Pavilion in Kitchener for the KW Pregnancy Resource Centre. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com AUCTION SALE OF 4 wheeler, Antique Allis tractor, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 1055 Concession Rd. Wilmot Twp. 1 mile southwest of New Hamburg (Highway 7&8, south on Walker Rd, west on Concession Rd.) for The Rudy Held Estate, on Saturday, October 26th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451. PROPERTY AUCTION OF 1000 square ft. restaurant on 65 X 160ft. lot to be held at 255 Water St. North (Highway 24 and Dundas St.) In Cambridge, for Arizona Pizza & Sub Restaurant, on Saturday, October 26th @ 3:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions 519-6994451.
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AUCTIONS SAT. OCT 26 at 10:00 AM -Property auction of a spacious 3 bedroom, one and a half story red brick home with kitchen; living room; hardwood flooring; 4 pc bath; workshop in basement; paved driveway; located in a highly sought after area to be held at 156 Binscarth Ave in Kitchener for Jean Ermal.Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
AUCTION SALE OF JD riding mower, snow blower, tools, household effect sand miscellaneous items, to be held at 405188 Grey Rd. 4, approx. 4 miles west of Flesherton or 12 miles east of Durham, for Tom & Mabel Lavender, on Saturday, November 9th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451. SAT. NOV 9 at 3:00 PM - Property auction of a 2 bedroom 1800 sq ft condo located in a highly sought after area of Waterloo to be held at Unit 24 \endash 52 Blue Spring Dr in Waterloo for Shirley Ann Toews. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
SAT. NOV 16 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of property; riding lawnmower; snow blower; lawn and garden equipment; household effects; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 1076 Huron St. (west side) in New Hamburg for Delford Kropf. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com WED. NOV 6 at 12:00 noon Clearing auction sale of tractors; machinery; household; and miscellaneous items to be held at 6213 Road 124 Perth East approx 3kms NE of Brunner or 6kms SE of Milverton for Glenn and Joyce Schwartzentruber. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
RENTALS 1 & 2 Bedroom apartment available in quiet building. Newly renovated, close to downtown Elmira. Call 519669-5798. APARTMENT FOR RENT downtown Elmira. 16 Arthur St. S. ABOVE “Xenium Computers”. . 1 plus Bedroom - 932 Sq. Ft. References required. Available December 1st. Email only billnorris@rogers.com BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, 1-BEDROOM apartment in quiet building. Ideal for non-smoking mature tenant. Close to downtown. Phone 519-669-3423. NEWER TOWNHOUSE FOR rent, Elmira. Ideal for retirees/professionals. Main floor laundry, 2 bathrooms, large eat-in kitchen, room suitable for office, livingroom with gas fireplace, appliances included. Centrally located to downtown. No smoking, no pets. Available after Nov. 15. Call 519-669-5240.
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AUCTIONS SAT. OCT 26 at 9:00 AM -Annual Charity Auction of quilts; furniture; farm miscellaneous; household items to be held at Riverdale Poultry Express 2 kms west of Elmira for the Elmira and District Association of Community Living. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com WED. OCT 30 at 10:00 AM -Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; tools; household effects; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Kitchener area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www. jantziauctions.com
EDSS’ Battle of the Barns event on October 17 proved a disappointment for Lancer football, as the juniors boys (pictured) lost 17-15 to Resurrection CS and the seniors fell 28-10. Meanwhile, the junior boys’ volleyball team lost three of five games to Waterloo-Oxford DSS, the junior girls’ basketball team beat WODSS 35-27, the senior girls’ basketball squad lost 48-39 to WODSS, and the senior boys’ volleyball team beat WODSS 3-0. [WILL SLOAN/ THE OBSERVER]
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The EDSS junior boys’ football squad (above) is currently rank sixth in their division standings, while the senior boys are in second spot. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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Drayton - This well maintained home is equipped with separate garage and/or workshop. Spacious eat in kitchen with sliders to deck featuring a hot tub over looking back yard. Convenient main floor laundry and Mudroom off kitchen. Zoned C1. MLS 1337694. Call Alli or Paul Direct.
Linwood - Located beside farmland at the Edge of Linwood this 2400sqft home is the great spot for you and your family. The large kitchen overlooks the sunken in living room with gas fireplace. Walk out to large deck overlooking yard and green space. Convenient Side and garage entrance to mudroom/main floor laundry. The Separate dining room is overlooking sunken living room. A great entertaining spot for dinner parties or family gatherings. The sprawling basement is equipped with large hobby room and Huge 24ft x 22ft workshop with access to garage. MLS 1334761 Call Alli or Paul Direct.
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Elmira – As soon as you walk in the door you will see for yourself the mix of modern and classics. From French door walkout to side deck to concrete countertops this home has been renovated extensively! Convenient mudroom off garage and completely renovated and updated kitchen. Open concept main floor with Living room Separate dining room and kitchen. Partly finished basement with recroom. MLS 1341452 Call Alli or Paul direct.
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Elmira - Searching for that perfect family home in a great neighbourhood? This is it! Situated on a large beautifully landscaped pie shaped lot with mature trees. Complete with living room, very large family room addition and recroom. This spacious home has room for you to grow. Updates include: Newer flooring throughout main floor, New roof 2009, All windows in original house have been replaced. MLS 1337564. Call Alli or Paul direct.
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Waterloo - This well cared for bungalow with detached garage is close to expressway, walking trail, schools, transit and amenities. Enjoy the bright gourmet style kitchen with skylight and French door walkout to patio, perfect for having a backyard bbq. Or when the weather gets cold bring it inside to the roomy separate dining room. Enjoy the finished basement with 3pc bathroom and recroom featuring gas fireplace. MLS 1341566 Call Alli or Paul direct.
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Harriston - This beautiful open concept cathedral ceiling bungalow is ideal for family to visit & boasts a partially wooded lot nestled in a small community only 2 min from Harriston. Main floor master bedrm is complete with ensuite. The basement is equipped with a finished recroom, & additional bedrm and bathrm are framed & waiting to be finished to your taste. Come and see this BEAUTY! MLS 1334961 Call Paul or Alli direct.
HIDDEN TREASURE RESTORED TO FORMER BEAUTY
Elmira - This Unique Elmira home is fully restored and updated. Gardens featuring: Court yard, peaceful sitting areas, waterfall and pond, walkways of stone and brick, stunning landscaping throughout. Expect the unexpected in this beautiful century home. Kitchen with island and the conservatory bring a modern touch to the old world charm of the fabulous home. MLS 1334983 Call Alli or Paul direct.
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842 Victoria Street North, Kitchener Realtor: Chris Ratcliffe
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3+1 bed, 4 bath, oversized yard with heated inground salt-water pool, main floor family room, double garage, mud room, fin bsmt. MLS 1338188
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One of a kind 2 storey, completely redone. Boasts cove molding & deep baseboards throughout. New custom kitchen w/granite counter tops & breakfast island. New baths and en-suite. A must see. MLS 1338037. Call Mildred or Len to view.
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NEW PRICE! – Price $279,900
NEW LISTING $369,900. Beautifully appointed brand new 4 level
sideplit, 3 bdrms, 3 baths including ensuite, gorgeous maple kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, ceramic & hardwood on the main floor, family room boasts a gas fireplace & accent wall, walk-up to the backyard, double driveway, single garage. Imm poss avail. MLS
BACKS ONTO GREENSPACE $427,000. ELMIRA Spacious 2118 sq.ft family home,
lovely kitchen with built in appliances, separate dining room, living room offers gas fireplace, 3 bdrms, 4 baths including an ensuite, finished basement, 1.5 car garage, double concrete driveway. NEW MLS
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WOW! ½ acre setting in a quaint Village setting. Located central to KW, Listowel & Stratford, backs onto Farmland. Large country kitchen, main floor family room with fireplace, 4 bdrms, 3 bathrooms. Amazing lower level offers newly finished basement with rec. room, huge games room, pool table, GEO thermal heating/cooling, 12x20 heated shop! MLS
613 NEW BEDFORD DR., WATERLOO Beautifully finished 3 Bedroom semi-detached home in desirable East Bridge, within walking distance to some of the areas best schools and parks. Upper floor loft/study, Bright spacious main floor, basement finished with bedroom. Detached garage & fenced backyard. MLS 1341296 Call Mildred Or Len to view.
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Hidden Treasure – Price $709,900 7414 WELLINGTON RD 10, MOOREFIELD
PARADIGM BUNGALOW $339,900. ELMIRA Brand new,
never occupied, stunning cherry kitchen w/island & stainless steel appl., main floor conveniences, ceramic & hardwood floors, living rm. offers gas fireplace & walkout to rear yard, 2 bdrms, 2 baths including master ensuite, double driveway, single garage. MLS
MOVE IN READY! $329,000. ELMIRA Updates galore in this solid brick
bungalow. Neutrally decorated, maple kitchen with moveable island, natural hardwood floors, updated baths, windows, roof, gas furnace, recreation room, den w/gas stove, central vac. Lovely corner lot bordered by hedging, private patio, interlock driveway. MLS
Sought after property w/bungalow. Sunroom from eat-in kitchen overlooking well manicured yard & gardens. 2 bedroom bunkie/cottage near the river. Shop with 3 bays. MLS1337117. Call Mildred Frey to view.
$349,900. ELMIRA Brand new bungalow semi built
by Paradigm Homes. Walkout from the main floor & basement backing onto Bolendar park. Lovely open concept layout, custom kitchen w/island, ceramic & hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths including ensuite, quality features throughout. Steps from downtown. EXCLUSIVE CALL TODAY!
Commercial Lease or Sale – Price $160,000 A5-1600 KING ST., JACOBS Available immediately. Bay with 1500 sq. ft with high ceilings &small office and washroom. 3 parking spaces to go with the unit. This is a very central location and could be perfect for you. Number on the unit is 17 around the rear of the building. Do not hesitate to call to view. Mildred or Len MLS1337677
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FANTASTIC LINK HOME $254,900. ELMIRA Don’t miss out on this 1435 sq.ft link home. Welcoming spacious foyer w/laminate floors, open main floor layout offers a bright kitchen/dining area w/walkout to deck & fenced yd., living room w/gas fireplace, 3 bdrms, 3 baths including master ensuite, partially finished basement. MLS
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE $9.00 SQ.FT. ELMIRA 2550 sq.ft
2 storey office space located in south end business section. Situated just off Arthur St/Hwy 85, 2 storey entrance/reception area, neutrally decorated, 2 board rooms, private offices, kitchenette, plenty of storage, 2 bathrooms. Call for details. MLS
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Exceptionally appointed Executive town homes ranges from 1286 sq.ft to 2046 sq.ft, some with lofts, walkouts, partial privacy fence, 2+ bdrms, 2+ bathrooms, gorgeous custom kitchens, hardwood & ceramic floors, double car garage & driveway plus much more. CALL FOR DETAILS TODAY! CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH WINTER CLOSINGS AVAILABLE! EXCLUSIVE
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COMMERCIAL – Price $249,900 6306 LOBSINGER LINE, ST. CLEMENTS Great opportunity to open your own business on a busy road. Zoning is settlement commercial and was previously a fitness gym & body building. Has 3 Wall air conditioning units. The unit has 3 levels. One level is an open loft to the lower level. Do not hesitate to call to view at any time. MLS1341610. Call Mildred Frey to view
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FAMILY ALBUM ANNIVERSARY
BIRTHDAY
David and Lisa Reid
Happy 75th Birthday
25th Anniversary | October 22 To my wife Lisa,
To the BEST Husband, Dad, and Grandpa in the World!
STAG & DOE
Stag & Doe Madeline Charnuski and Mark Hockley
Paul Martin of St. Jacobs
Thank You! Thank You; for the days you picked me up when I had fallen. Thank You; for believing in me, even on the days I didn’t. Thank You; for keeping your wedding vows and every promise you ever made. Thank You; for showing me that with God leading our marrige, the next 25 years are going to be awesome. I will love you forever!
Dave
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
You have lived this out in your life ... your family loves you very much and thanks you for the example you have been.
Come help celebrate Madeline Charnuski and Mark Hockley’s upcoming wedding at their Stag and Doe! Saturday November 2nd @ Wallenstein Bible Chapel Dinner starts at 5:30 and there will be games, a dessert auction & raffle all night long. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door (includes dinner)
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FAMILY ALBUM THANK YOU
IN MEMORIAM
Thank You
Shawn Del Dechert
If remembering brings you closer, than you never went away, for the thoughts of you are with us, each and every day.
The Furlong Family
Love, Mom, Dad, Pamela & Paul
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EDITH| Peacefully passed away in her 92nd year with family by her side at the Liesureworld Nursing Home in Elmira. AMOS,
BAUMAN, DAVID B.| Passed away on
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OBITUARY
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IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! Central location – close to schools, downtown & WMC. Spacious LR/DR. Eat-in kitchen. Main floor washroom. 3 good sized bedrooms. Newer furnace. Metal roof. Lots of potential in unfinished basement. Single garage. MLS REDUCED.
NESTLED IN THE TREES on a quiet crescent. FOUR bdrms. 3 updated baths (3pc. ensuite). Main flr. family rm. w/fireplace & w/o to a HUGE 2 tiered deck with 8 person hot tub . Fenced yard. Open concept to kit./D.A. Formal D.R. and liv. rm. This home is carpet-free & tastefully decorated. Extra-long dble. driveway & dble. garage w/ newer door. MLS. SMALL TOWN LIVING in the Village of Hawkesville. Backs on to a wooded area. Lovely hardwood floors. Main floor den. Fireplace in living room. W/O to elevated deck. 2 bathrooms. Gas furnace (2011). Lots of living space. Walkout basement. Immediate Possession! MLS.
HAWKESVILLLE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Operate your own business & live in the spacious, well maintained, 3 bdrm. dwelling. Presently a catering business (seats 54) but this property has endless opportunities! 1400 sq.ft. of commercial space. Single garage + lots of pkg. MLS.
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Monday, October 21, 2013 at his home, RR 4, Elmira, at the age of 98 years. BRUBACHER, JOSEPH W.| Peace-
fully went to be with his Lord on October 17, 2013 at Grand River Hospital with his family at his side, age 81 years. ERB, NORMA (NEE ZEHR)| Peace-
fully at home, with family by her side, on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, in her 90th year. LANTZ, MILDRED EMMA| Passed away
peacefully on Sunday October 13, 2013 at the Lanark Heights Long Term Care Residence, Kitchener. She was born on August 5, 1926 in Wellesley Township.
Peacefully went home to be with his Lord at Heritage House, St. Jacobs on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the age of 94 years. Homer was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Weber) Schwindt (November 26, 2011). Lovingly remembered by his son Larry Schwindt and his foster son Paul Quenneville both of Elmira. Brother of Bruce and Kay Schwindt of Courtney, B.C., Susan Holst of Waterloo, Eileen and Vern Gingrich of Elmira, and brother-in-law of Lorne Martin of Elmira and Marion Schwindt of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents George and Marion (Miller) Schwindt, his brothers Arnold, Floyd, Ward, and Howard, and sister Melba Martin. Homer was a very active member of the Floradale Mennonite Church, having been a deacon for a number of years. He was asked to ring the bell leading the procession from the old sanctuary into the new foyer. In 1985 he received the Elmira Citizen of the year award for providing a welcome and safe place for many of the town children to play. Homer also served on the board of directors for the Association for the Mentally Challenged. He was very involved in, and was instrumental in organizing. The family will receive their relatives and friends at Floradale Mennonite Church on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Interment to take place at Floradale Mennonite Cemetery at a later date. In his memory, donations to FIDA, MCC or the building fund of Floradale Mennonite Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. He was very involved in and was instrumental in organizing FIDA. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.
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WALTER, BEATRICE CLARA (KITTEL)| Passed
The Reverend Eric Alexander Read passed away at the Silver Willow Lodge, Nanton, AB. on October 19, 2013 at the age of 83 years. Eric will be dearly missed by his children: Jean, Jane Anne (Billy Smith), Sheila and Allan. His memory will be cherished by his grandchildren: Jennie, Stephen, Erica McMasters (Curtis Blake), Derek (Megan) Klassen, Sarah (Josh) Baxter, Megan Hebert (Darryl Higgins), Brianne Hebert (Steve Sus), Matthew Hebert (Kimmy LaFleur), Jake Read and great granddaughter Trennah McMasters. Eric is also survived by his brother Eugene (Charlotte) Read and sister Aldene Derbecker and will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret, parents Alec and Alva Read, brother-in-law Glen Derbecker and grandsons Gavin and Craig. Eric was raised at Elmira, Ontario. He was ordained into the United Church of Canada in 1955 and married Margaret Creighton on May 12thof that year. Together they went as missionaries to Northern Rhodesia and served there for nine years, which was a highlight of their careers. While in Africa, all four of their children were born. The family returned to Canada in 1964 and Eric and Margaret serviced charges in Innisfail, AB., Kemptville, ON., Nanton, AB., Broadview, SK., Tisdale, SK. and Dawson Creek, B.C. They also served a year in Temiskaming Presbytery where Eric was a circuit minister providing support to outreach communities. Eric was an active member in all the places he lived, participating in Rotary and Lions service clubs, sitting on hospital boards and supporting human rights organizations. He had a great passion for sports, participating through playing, coaching, cheering or tracking statistics. Eric will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife Margaret at Nanton Cemetery on Friday, October 25, 2013 with a Memorial Service at Nanton-Parkland United Church on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, in memory of Eric memorial donations may be made to the Mission Service Fund, United Church of Canada www.united-church.ca. To email condolences, please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home Ltd., High River. Ph. 403-652-2222
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away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener in the early morning of October 22, 2013, at the age of 94 years.
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Ready to lend a pair of hands Elmira man finds his carpentry skills in high demand aboard a hospital ship bound for Africa ELENA MAYSTRUK Good hands are always needed where good works are concerned. Of that, Elmira resident Derek Wiens is sure as he prepares to board a non-profit hospital ship to travel to Africa in order to help some of the most impoverished people on the planet. Mercy Ships, the global organization providing healthcare to the world’s poorest residents, not only needs doctors and health care workers, but carpenters like Wiens as well. This week, for the second time in two years he’s on his way to the Republic of the Congo to volunteer his services on the world’s largest charity hospital ship. While waiting for the green light to travel from the organization’s Texas training centre to the Congo-bound ship, he reminisced about his first trip in 2012. “I wanted to go out and do something, go to Africa and have a bit of an adventure and be able to make a little impact,” he said. At first, a ship of some 450 resident volunteers was intimidating and his bustling surroundings proved challenging to get used to. But, in an environment teeming with patients in need of crutches and braces, he quickly learned his value as a tradesman. In addition to fixing doorknobs and rickety table legs, the job came with an added bonus of working with those who needed his skills most.
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Derek Wiens (centre) with two shipmates during his first trip on Mercy Ships in 2012. He takes up his post as onboard carpenter again for an 18-month trip on the hospital ship in the Republic of the Congo. [SUBMITTED] “I got to help out with part of the hospital, the rehab tent on the dock. For children, if they had surgery on the ship they might need some back support or leg support, so I got to help design some unique chairs out of paper mâché. “There was one time we got to build a walker for a kid who got his legs straightened: they were bowed in. They had some adult walkers, but needed to adjust them so that kids could use them. We were able to cut them down to size and present them to the kids. It was really cool to see them walk around for the first time with them.”
The non-government medical organization, founded in 1978, provides free primary medical care, relief aid and community support to residents of impoverished countries. Created after Mercy Ships founder Don Stephens saw that a majority of the world largest cities had ports, the international organization grew to service more than 70 developing countries through hospital ships, land-based healthcare and education efforts. The Africa Mercy, where Weins will spend his time, is the world’s largest charity hospital ship. The doctors on-board correct cleft
lips and palates, crossed eyes, remove tumors and cataracts, straighten club feet and repair fistulas – the organization has carried out more than 61,000 such procedures since its founding – while village clinics and agricultural projects aid people on land, providing dentistry services, seeds for sowing, tools and skill-building. Joining the increasing ranks of many Canadian volunteers (In 2012 the highest number of Canadians were seen among some 450 volunteers on the ship), this is where Weins feels he has to be for the time being, hoping to stay a little
bit longer this time. For the carpenter, it’s a matter of principle after feeling like he could have contributed much more on his first trip. “The first time I had four months and really had a great time, got to see what the organization [Mercy Ships] was all about. I felt like it was a good fit with what I was able to contribute. ... I was just getting the hang of it and it was time for me to go home.” This time around, Weins is heading back for an 18-month run aboard the vessel, where he’s intent on fashioning splints and fixing everything he can get his hands on.
Along with the ghosts and goblins coming to the door, Halloween means special treats for the little people in your life. Well, Halloween isn’t just for kids, but also the young at heart. In thinking about treats, some retro ideas have come to mind. Candy apples are a blast from the past with some new twists on ways to decorate. Easygoing cupcakes are fun for children to decorate while they enjoy some one-on-one time with you. Creating these treats with the help of little hands is a fun way to get the kids in the kitchen. Of course, the carving of pumpkins is the big tradition of our house. The anticipation is growing and the costumes are ready. But what treat to choose? Well, I still haven’t decided. Those who know me aren’t surprised, but that’s how busy moms roll. Try these simple recipes and ideas, perhaps finding your own twists while making some new memories. Happy baking!
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OCTOBER 29 ELECTRONIC BINGO - 7 PM - St. Clements Community Centre, sponsored by the Paradise & District Lions Club. For more information, contact Joe Brick at 519699-4022.
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THE WOOLWICH COMMUNITY LIONS Club presents Halloween Monster Bash; 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Lions Hall Elmira. DJ - Bullfrog Entertainment. Prizes for best costumes. Tickets $15 (19+ years). 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).
JIM AND JEAN STRATHDEE fundraising concert for MennoHomes Inc’s efforts to build affordable rental housing in Woolwich. Admission by donation, receipts issued for gifts of over $20; 7:30 p.m., Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs. Come for a great evening of singing along. For more information 519-745-0027.
VISIT THE WTHHS HISTORICAL Room at the Old School, 1137 Henry St., Wellesley between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and enjoy displays and interesting historical facts about Wellesley Township. The Historical Room is open on the last Saturday of every month except in December. Free admission.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT – 1ST Thursday of the month (September to June) 10-11 a.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. An informal group of care givers who are acquainted with the struggles you experience. Come and talk or just listen while enjoying a cup of tea. For more information, call Lorraine at 59-664-3794 ext. 229.
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ELMIRA NEEDLE SISTERS QUILT Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. Meet our guild’s multi-talented quilters. Guests welcome $5. For more information 519-669-2115.
FIBROMYALGIA EDUCATION PROGRAM – Fridays, Nov 1 to Dec 20 at 1-3:30 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Gain medical information about fibromyalgia, learn about pain and how to manage it, understand medications, the role of stress and strategies to live a healthy lifestyle. Cost is $35 (to cover the workbook). For information call 519 664-3794.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP – 2nd Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. A support group comprised of stroke survivors, their caregivers and peer facilitators. Topics covered include: nutrition, exercise and medications. For more information, call Tiffany Krahn, RD at 519-664-3794, ext. 241.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.
The family pooch may have a vocabulary to rival your little preschooler WEIRD NOTES
Q. When hunger turns truly horrifying, how bad can things get?
A. According to written
accounts of the “starving time� winter of 1609-1610 in colonial Jamestown, Virginia, sickness and food shortages got so bad that the settlers became desperate, eating horses, dogs, rats, snakes and even boiled boots, says Bruce Bower in “Science News� magazine. As a last resort, human corpses were consumed. The settlement was nearly wiped out, with only 60 of the 300 inhabitants
surviving. Recently, a partial skull and shinbone from a teenage girl dubbed Jane were unearthed, and analysis showed that “closely spaced cuts in Jane’s forehead, which can be made only on a motionless body, are consistent with the young girl having been dead before the cuts were made,� reported scientists at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History. Tooth development and the growth stage of the knee joint put Jane’s age at about 14 years. Jane’s partial remains were excavated in a structure’s cellar, which had become a refuse pit by 1610. Aside from Jane, researchers found military equip-
ment, pots, seashells, and the remains of horses, dogs and other animals. Jane represents the only skeletal evidence of cannibalism in the Americas during colonial times. But, said historian James Horn of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, “We don’t think Jane was alone in being cannibalized at Jamestown.� Q. In a contest over who has the bigger vocabulary, who might give your 3-year-old a doggone surprisingly strong challenge?
A. The family pooch,
naturally, though it would have to be patiently taught. The border collie Rico of a few years ago was famous for having a vocabulary of a couple
once quipped, “I am a machine for converting coffee into mathematical theorems.� What could the rest of us lay coffee-drinkers say about the drink?
hundred words, able to pick out a book or ball when directed to do so even weeks after learning the word, says David G. Myers in “Exploring Psychology: Ninth Edition.� If asked to fetch a toy with a name he had never heard, he could also pick out the new toy from a group of familiar ones. Now, based on new research, another border collie named Chaser has set an animal record by learning 1,022 object names. “Like a 3-year-old child, she can also categorize them by function and shape and can correctly ‘fetch a ball’ or ‘fetch a doll.’� So, move over, kid, Chaser’s coming. Q. The famous mathematician Paul Erdos
the business worth $80 billion or so,� adds Downie. Naturally, machines for preparing coffee, from percolators to filters, from vending machines to espresso machines, are big business as well. But there’s always “Cowboy Coffee� (instant), where all that needs to be done is add freshly boiled water to ground coffee in a mug or cup and stir to mix. “It’s that simple. No apparatus is required other than a cup and spoon. Even a cowboy could find room in his saddlebags for that much equipment.�
A. Start with coffee being
mentioned in travellers’ reports from Turkey and Arabia beginning around 1600, but not until 1652 did establishments begin serving it as their principal business, says Neil A. Downie in “The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science.� Today of course, coffee is big business, with probably half of the Western World being counted as coffee drinkers, spending roughly $160 a year per capita on three cups a day. “With a half billion or so of us, I reckon that makes
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you “Strange But True.� Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com.
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ACROSS 1. Move as if through a sieve 5. Tossed and served 11. Arguments 16. Ashtabula’s lake 17. A segment of DNA 18. Live like a pig, in squalor 19. Quality or state of being constitutional 22. Area of South Africa 23. “___ bad!â€? 24. And others, for short 25. One who goes for the gold? 26. Battering device 29. “Harper Valley ___â€? 31. “Gimme ___!â€? (start of an Iowa State cheer) 32. Inflammation of the brain 36. Long, long time 37. “La Bohème,â€? e.g.
38. Rainbow ___ 39. “Acid� 40. Nipper 41. “100 __’s equal 1 kyat� 43. Injures 44. Shorten lines in a drawing 47. The Dow, e.g. 50. Affairs 51. Bygone bird 52. Feline mammal 53. Big game 54. Arab League member 55. Boy 56. Any thing 58. Area 59. Icelandic epic 60. Medical advice, often DOWN 1. “Hold on a ___!�
2. Heat to smooth washed clothes 3. Sell or provide on credit 4. Someone who is tested 5. Dirty 6. Appropriate 7. Basic unit of money in Romania 8. “A jealous mistress�: Emerson 9. “Go ahead!� 10. A fictional beagle in a comic 11. Marienbad, for one 12. Bundle 13. Firebrand 14. Metallic element 15. Someone who cuts hair 20. Ball field covering 21. Do, for example 25. Breakfast, lunch or
dinner 26. Talk volubly 27. A pint, maybe 28. Cause to change shape 30. Tennis great Gibson 33. 2:00 or 3:00 34. ___ Clinic 35. Persia, now 40. Chicken ___ 42. Branch 44. “Charlotte’s Web� girl 45. To a very great extent 46. In the direction of 47. A person who worships idols 48. Unsegmented worms 49. Access only at one end 57. Cold cuts, e.g.
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Working overtime for local relief efforts Elmira woman has been quilting up a storm to provide warmth for those overseas who need it
WILL SLOAN With so much occupying our attention, sometimes charity can get put on the backburner. But when a career change left her with more spare time, Loraine Berge took to the sewing machine and set about creating 283 quilts recently donated to the St. James Lutheran Church’s Syrian relief effort. “We were so busy,” Berge reflected. “When our kids were small, we didn’t have time, we didn’t have money to do anything or make any donations. Now, I’ve got the time, I’ve got the skill, and I’ve got some sources where I can get fabric, usually for free.” She laughed, “It gives me something worthwhile to do, and I’m not sitting at home
Loraine Berge turns over 283 quilts she made to Pastor Hans Borch of Elmira’s St. James Lutheran Church, which is taking part in a drive to help Syrian refugees. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
and getting depressed!” Berge donated the quilts to Elmira’s St. James Lutheran Church, which, along with St. Paul’s, is taking part in the Canadian Lutheran World Relief’s national initiative for Syrian refugees. “Certainly this is a wonderful gift that Lorraine has provided for the refugee camp,” said pastor Hans Borch. “I’m sure people over there will really appreciate the amount of work and dedication that she put into these quilts.” As her work schedule slowed down two years ago, Berge first took on a project to make and donate 187 quilts to Haiti. The current donation, accomplished with the help of two hired Mennonite quilters and donations of materials from local businesses, was dropped off almost exactly a year after the project began on October 23, 2012. “A lot of hard work,” said Berge. “I’ve gone to a couple of furniture places and used samples that they’ve had hanging on the wall. I went to garage sales, some people donated me some fabric, but for the quilted quilts, I bought new fabric
for the backing, and paid a couple of ladies to quilt them with the thread.” How does she find the time? “I just make the time,” she replied. “I enjoy doing it.” For Borch, Berge’s donation complemented the church’s ongoing sweater drive, devoted to bringing warmth to the needy. “There have been people coming in on a daily basis,” said Borch of local donors. “We have two boxes in our front hall that have to be emptied on a regular basis just to keep allowing room. “Syria had gone through a horrendous spring where there was a lot of flooding, and they recognized the need, came back to Canada and said, ‘We need to have a national initiative to try and provide some warmth for these people.’” Borch continued, “The one thing I hope that people will take away from this is that, we do have an awful lot. Statistics say that we are in the top eight per cent of the wealthy people in the world; that means there are 92 per cent that are far worse off than we are. I think we’re called to help out.”
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