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A downhill battle to the finishline in Wellesley
Some 44 drivers raced down Nafziger Road at speeds as high as 41 kilometres per hour in the 10th annual Wellesley Soap Box Classic on September 1. See more photos on page 14.
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CPAC calls out province on failure to deal with contaminants STEVE KANNON The Ministry of the Environment is failing the people of Elmira, says the community’s environmental watchdog group. The
Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC) says the province isn’t doing enough to deal with a multitude of chemical contaminants buried underground and leaching into
groundwater. The organization is currently preparing a resolution it hopes will win Woolwich council approval calling for the ministry to ensure the cleanup of the
aquifer under Elmira. In a presentation to councillors September 2, CPAC chair Dan Holt said a variety of toxins in and around the Chemtura chemical plant remain a threat to the envi-
ronment, 25 years after the water crisis in Elmira. “[T]here is overwhelming evidence that significant sources of pollution still remain under and around the Chemtura site, and
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Wellesley rejects keeping of horses in settlement areas Linwood man had requested the needed zone change to build extension on garage to house the animals SCOTT BARBER Agreeing with the concerns of anxious neighbours, Wellesley council this week turned down a request to allow horses to be kept in Linwood. Township planners had recommended council approve a zoning bylaw amendment to permit Ervin Albrecht at 5209 Ament Line to keep two horses on his property in the settlement area. The animals serve as his primary means of transportation. But the proposal was rejected 4-1, with Mayor Ross Kelterborn the lone member in favour at Tuesday night’s meeting. Coun. Herb Neher wondered if a similar proposal would even be considered for other parts of Wellesley Township. “This is my board, and there hasn’t been a single person that has been in favour of this. People do not want to get into a situation where there are horses right in the middle of the settlement area. I noticed in (the planning report) you pointed out that of course in St. Clements or Wellesley, we wouldn’t allow that. I am not really sure what the difference is. This is right in the middle of town. So Linwood may not have six stores, it only has three, but still it is in the centre of town. If this was in the outskirts of town I might be a little bit more flexible, but right in the middle of town, I have a problem with that personally… I don’t think there is much of a difference between whether this happens in Linwood or in Wellesley or St. Clements, I
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think you would probably get the same response from those other communities as well.” He continued, more forcefully, “Something we all have to consider is how would you like it?” He looked around the table, “How would you, or you like it?” Mayor Kelterborn took issue with the suggestion, asking, “Is he asking me a question? Are you asking me a question? He wasn’t. Township planning staff had recommended a threeyear trial period, with a number of regulations regarding the horse shelter and the storage of manure. But it wasn’t enough to quell the concerns of neighbours. “I’ve had some time to observe what is going on next door and I am concerned that if the owners are allowed to have a horse or horses, that they will be taken care of properly,” wrote Blaine Hergott, of 5205 Ament Line in a submission to council. “Will the owners dispose the manure off the property on a
regular basis? Will there be problems with smell, flies etc.?” He continued, “I honestly cannot believe we are having to deal with this issue. I live in town, livestock should live outside of town. The owners should have made an inquiry before they purchased the property to see what is and what is not allowed in the downtown community of Linwood.” Sherie Thoman lives across the street on Ament Line. She called the decision to oppose the bylaw amendment a “no brainer.” “There are some things that (township staff’s) recommendation didn’t acknowledge, and that certainly is the depreciation of real estate values in our area, especially around there,” said Thoman. “It will definitely take the number of people who might be interested in my home (down) because there is horse there. It’s just another problem when you’re selling your home.” It will also add costs to taxpayers in Wellesley, Thoman added. “I’m concerned about the monitoring of this if it does go through. Who will monitor it, and what is the cost to the taxpayers … and how often will it be monitored?” Neighbor Hellen Gunn agreed. “The future of Linwood is at jeopardy if this trend is allowed,” she told council. “What, if any of the concerns of the neighbouring properties have been addressed? Was there any consideration at the time this property was purchased that the zoning bylaw does not allow horses?”
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Poffenroth to seek Fall Fair seeks to bridge second term rural-urban divide Elmira councillor says position’s long learning curve means it makes sense to run again; race grows in Ward 1
Family farms the theme as village gearing up for the 161st outing of the Wellesley-North Easthope Fall Fair SCOTT BARBER
SCOTT BARBER Calling his first term on Woolwich council “a real learning experience,” Allan Poffenroth looks to bring political-knowhow back to the table as he seeks re-election in Ward 1. “I wasn’t planning on running again, but I just got thinking about the learning curve and wondering about if someone is elected and they are a first timer, they will have to go though the learning curve. But after you have gone through it you have a better understanding of how things operate and a better method for asking questions that get answers, while also getting people to think your way.” Poffenroth will compete for one of two positions up for grabs with former councillor Ruby Weber and newcomers Scott Hahn, Dan Holt and Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach. The lifelong Elmira resident and local realtor says his first four-year term was eye-opening. “Like many taxpayers, I felt like municipalities weren’t spending money wisely and that everybody who worked for the municipality was well paid,” Poffenroth said of his political views prior to holding office. “Once when you find out about the issues behind what is happening, you understand where a lot of the things come from.” He continued, “On the surface, things may look one way, but if you delve deeper, there are reasons for what is happening and they are good reasons most of the time.” But Poffenroth still considers himself a fiscal conservative.
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“I’ve tried to look out for the taxpayer of the township, and where I felt we could cut back, I made sure to promote it. The thing is you have to really work together as a council and you have to be able to get the agreement of your colleagues because if they aren’t on your side, it doesn’t matter if the taxpayers agree with what you are saying, you won’t get very far.” Take the proposal for upgraded street lights on King Street North in St. Jacobs, as an example, added Poffenroth. “The township (management staff) thought they should put in fancy street lights in St. Jacobs and it was going to cost ($237,000) and I thought that was just totally wrong. I think I helped convince the other councillors to determine that it wasn’t a wise way to spend taxpayer money.” He learned much of his political tact from colleague Mark Bauman, the four-term councillor for Ward 2. “I see and hear Mark
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The 161st WellesleyNorth Easthope Fall Fair is set for Tuesday and Wednesday and it has Murray Schlueter feeling nostalgic. “Sixty years ago I showed at this fair,” the Wellesley and North Easthope Agricultural Society president remembered. “I was in 4-H and I showed dairy calf here for three years because I grew up on a dairy farm.” Schlueter’s roots ensured he understood the important role food producers play in the region. He fears that knowledge is lost on young people today. “Only two per cent of our people have any connection to the farm,” explained Schlueter. “Two per cent of our population; It’s scary. In the past, almost everybody had a relative on a farm.” This year, the fair’s executive adopted the slogan, “the international year of the family farm: hands across the fence,” and are working hard to connect “urban and rural communities.” “It’s important to know where our food comes from and to know what we grow here in Ontario, whether it’s wheat, corn or beef, pork and chicken,” said Schleuter. “Kids should understand that there are a lot of people who work very hard to make sure food gets to their table.” That’s particularly true against the backdrop of the animal abuse and food safety scandals that have “given the farm a bad rap,” recently. To refocus the narrative, the fair will host Grade 3 students from across the region for a lesson in dairy farming. “On Tuesday we have a
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eter. “So there are 13 talented young people taking part and it is going to make for an exciting evening.” Madeline Lehman, Ben Cottrill, Scott Carar, Taylor Kelly, Lindsay Slessor, Nikita Metzger and Ella Nafziger will perform for a shot at the idol finals, set for the Apple, Butter and Cheese Festival on September 27. While, Sally Draper, Taylor Gerber, Ashley Jeffries, Rebecca Mula, Lia Humphrey and Fayrosa Mya are vying for the ambassador title, which is currently held by 2013 winner Kelsey Bisch. It’s quite an honour, said Schlueter. “The winner of the ambassador competition will get to visit other fairs in the area and will also get to go to the Royal York Hotel with the executive for the Ontario Association of
Plans for a Maryhill subdivision won formal approval this week, with none of the residents who’d previously raised concerns opting to address Woolwich council. The sole call for delaying a vote came from a candidate for Ward 3 in next month’s municipal election. Lisa MacDonald asked that another public meeting be held to allow for input from residents. “There are legitimate concerns,” she said, pointing to “valid questions” about the impact on the pond and wildlife in the currently vacant land, as well as the effects on wells and water pressure. She cited her own experience in Conestogo was that a new subdivision led to lower water pressure for a time. Coun. Mark Bauman dismissed the need for another meeting, saying the township has followed the typical process. People have had a chance to speak and could have sent written submissions any time. With Tuesday night’s vote, the developers of Sunset Hills Estates (855384 Ontario Ltd.) can proceed with plans to build 38 single-family homes on a 29acre (11.8 hectare) site. The lands are on the west side of the village, and would see the extension westward of Zingervilla Place and a link to Homestead Drive, providing two entrances into the subdivision. Developer Simon Hasiu said the company has 10
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Wellesley and North Easthope Agricultural Society president Murray Schlueter is excited to see the fall fair kick off on September 9. [SCOTT BARBER / THE OBSERVER] farmer who brings a heifer and two cows to be able to show the lifecycle of the heifer,” explained Schlueter. For example, the kids learn that the cow has to have a calf before she produces milk. They learn how much food she needs each day to sustain her and then they follow the milk right through to the breakfast table and get to enjoy milk and ice cream at the end of the day.” Other agricultural events include a horse show on Wednesday at 11 a.m. and the livestock exhibit at 2 p.m. on the ball diamond. The highly anticipated Wellesley Idol semi-finals and the fair ambassador competition highlight a jam-packed Tuesday evening program in the Wellesley arena. “We have six contestants for fair ambassador and another seven contestants for Wellesley Idol,” said Schlu-
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Citizens’ academy provides a behind-the-scenes look at policing SCOTT BARBER For 16 years, the Waterloo Regional Police Service has opened its doors to the community with the citizens’ police academy. The 12-week program runs twice a year at the WRPS headquarters at 200 Maple Grove Road in Cambridge, with the fall session set to begin September 11. It’s a great chance for members of the community to learn the ins and outs of policing, said WRPS special events coordinator Catherine Wilkinson. “It’s really about building a connection between the community and the police. I think sometimes people might just see the negative side of policing, where maybe somebody is getting stopped, or the crime aspect, but when they see all the other things that get done to help the community, it’s a real eye-opener.” The course begins with a session on crime trends and a history lesson on policing in the region. The first few weeks tackle the bureaucratic side of the force, from human resources to public relations before addressing traffic enforcement. Run by experienced police officers, the class covers all of the gritty police issues as well, like organized crime, homicide cases and drug enforcement. Participants also get to tour a police station, courthouse and jail to see
Some 50 students learn about the Waterloo Regional Police Service during the citizen’s police academy, held twice each year. Right, WRPS special events coordinator Catherine Wilkinson. how the system works firstAnd it also allows the different from the way it hand. police service to learn is done here, and so this “They learn about the about the community. program helps to break day of in the life of a police From our point of view, down those barriers as officer, where an officer we feel it definitely helps well.” describes exactly what they crime prevention, because While a number of citido from the moment they strong communication and zen’s academy participants get on duty,” Wilkinson understanding with the have moved on to emsaid. “At week eight, those community helps to break ployment with the WRPS with perfect attendance down barriers.” (Wilkinson estimated get their names in a draw The program continues about eight in the last few and four people are chosen to be a hit, drawing an aver- years), the most common to go on a ride along and age of 60-70 applicants for takeaway is clear. those people usually get 45-50 spots each session. “They realize that there up on the last night to de“People come for many are people behind the scribe their experience to reasons,” said Wilkinson. uniforms,” said Wilkinson. the class.” “Some are looking for em“They realize that they are The interaction between ployment opportunities. just like you and I: They are officers and members of Others are just residents human.” community facilitates a that are interested in how The Waterloo Regional better understanding for policing is done in their Police Service Citizen’s both sides, she added. community. And we also Police Academy begins “It’s a two-way street: have people who have September 11, 7 p.m. to 10 the citizens learn more come here from different p.m. at 200 Maple Grove about the police service, countries and sometimes Rd., Cambridge. Classes which can certainly help they are from countries run each Thursday evening to alleviate some myths. where policing is a lot through November 27.
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security deposits from prospective buyers of lots in the subdivision, which must still gain formal draft approval from the township and Region of Waterloo. The project will include the extension of water pipes to the new homes, allowing 16 existing properties on Homestead Drive now using private wells to gain access to municipal water services. The township will install connectors, called stubs, for each of the properties, recouping the cost if and when each homeowner decides to hookup to the watermain. Manager of planning John Scarfone estimated the cost of each stub at $1,100. Using figures from a
similar situation in Breslau, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley put the cost of the stub, mandatory backflow valve, water meter and plumbing permit at $4,100. Another $5,000 would be needed to run a line from the road to get water into the house. Raising the issues of drainage, Coun. Bonnie Bryant pushed for assurances that those residents without a drainage ditch on their properties won’t get one after the reworking of the roads and grading. Scarfone, however, said only that the project would make “improvements” to drainage if any problems exist today. The township is looking for input from neighbouring property owners about any drainage issues they may be experiencing.
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Bauman, the questions he asks and the things he says and I see a lot of wisdom in the way things work with him,” said Poffenroth. “I certainly don’t always agree with him, but seeing how somebody operates who has had a lot of experience makes me feel like I can be more forceful during a second term.” Looking back, Poffenroth says he is most proud of the infrastructure projects the township has undertaken during his tenure.
“Every year there is a road being redone and it’s done correctly with proper water (lines) and sewer (systems)… We haven’t been putting infrastructure off, and we have continued to collect money (the infrastructure reserve fund) for those purposes.” Maintaining service levels at their current standards while keeping taxes down will continue to be the priority, said Poffenroth. Voters across Ontario will head to the polls on October 27.
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Guardrails to be upgraded Woolwich will spend $139,000 to repair and upgrade guardrails along several stretches of road. Council this week awarded the work to Royal Fence Ltd. Deficiencies, some of them a liability issue, will be dealt with on guardrails in locations on Sandy Hills Drive, and Floradale, Cedar Springs and Woolis roads. The tendered price came in $16,700 under budget. The surplus will be returned to a reserve fund drawn on to
help cover the emergency replacement of a culvert on Glasgow Street in Conestogo. The work is expected to begin this month, wrapping up in November
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With construction underway on the expansion of Elmira’s Global Egg plant, the township this week entered into an encroachment agreement with the company. The move allows for an underground pipe that will carry eggshells from the existing Bonnie Crescent plant to a planned new drying
facility on Oriole Parkway. Council earlier this year approved an expansion that will link two neighbouring properties at 109 and 115 Bonnie Cr., effectively turning the existing 22,600 and 5,200-square-foot buildings into one 38,000-sq.-ft. facility. As well, Global Egg purchased a 2.5-acre piece of vacant land at 65 Oriole Pkwy., opposite the rear of the plant. The site will house the egg-drying portion of the operation, moving it farther away from its Bonnie Crescent neighbours. Quicker drying and moving the shells underground should reduce the chance of odours, the company says.
A 0.8-kilometre portion of Weisenberg Road will serve as an on-street portion of the Trans Canada Trail, effectively linking the Kissing Bridge Trailway to the Elora-Cataract Trail. Woolwich councillors this week approved an agreement with Wellington County to complete the link. The township expects to spend about $450 for the installation of new signs to indicate the on-road portion of the trail, along with adding the short stretch to its insurance policy.
Poor surface-treatment work that has some Conestogo roads covered in loose stones will be repaired this month. “There’s a huge abundance of stones that shouldn’t be there,” Conestogo resident Lisa MacDonald told Woolwich councillors meeting this week. Director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley acknowledged there was a problem with the tar-and-chip work done in 2013. The township has been speaking with the contractor about solutions.
“Remedial work has to be done this year,” he said, adding he expects the job to be done before month’s end.
Wellesley looks at DC charges
Looking into a potential increase to development charges in Wellesley, a public meeting has been scheduled for 6:45 p.m. October 6 during the regular council meeting in Crosshill. Hemson Consulting Ltd. will present the results of a background study and associated development charges bylaw. Rates have held steady at $1,295.93 for new residential units since 1999.
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Police looking for information about suspects in truck in cross-town chase in incident near Drayton Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police officers observed a small size, beige pickup eastbound on Concession Road 8 fail to stop for the stop sign at Concession Road 8 and Wellington Road 10 about noon on August 22. Police attempted to stop the vehicle however it accelerated away east bound on Concession Road 8. Two occupants were seen in the truck. Police continued to attempt to stop the vehicle which proceeded into the Village of Drayton. The truck passed through the downtown intersection and
continued north before attempting to turn onto Wood Street. The truck struck the flag pole in the Cenotaph knocking it down, damaging the front of the pickup truck causing it to lose oil and fluids. The truck then drove out onto Wellington Street North and went south bound, back the way it came in. As the truck entered the downtown intersection attempts to stop it were discontinued in the interest of public safety. The truck was located on Wellington Road 11 abandoned. Investigation has
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8:21 PM | Wellington County OPP were called to the LCBO store in Elora for a theft incident. A male left the store with alcohol and was located soon after by police. He was arrested and during the search, suspected marijuana and suspected marijuana resin was located. A 22-year-old Elora man was subsequently charged with ‘theft under $5000,’ ‘possession of marijuana under 30 grams’ and ‘possession of marijuana resin over one gram.’ He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on September 26 to answer to the charges. AUGUST 31
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and struck an eastbound 2010 Ford car being driven by a 49-year-old Wellesley woman. A passenger on the motorcycle, a 26-year-old Kitchener woman, was thrown from the motorcycle as a result of the collision. Both the driver of the motorcycle and the passenger were transported to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the car was uninjured. Both vehicles received substantial damage as a result of the collision. The investigation continues. SEPTEMBER 2
6:50 AM | A call was received by 911 dispatch from an Elmira resident advising that smoke was pouring from his house on Carriage Hill Trail in Elmira. Everyone was out of the house except for two dogs that were rescued by Elmira firefighters. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. September 12, 2014 Friday Evening, 7:30 p.m.
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soils and sediments in the Canagagigue Creek and floodplains of the Grand River downstream of the Chemtura site,” he said. The MOE, formally known now as the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, has focused on just three of the many toxins – chlorobenzene, ammonia and NDMA – and hasn’t done enough dealing even with those, CPAC argues. Chemtura – Uniroyal Chemical at the time, then later Crompton Co. – has been using a pump-andtreat process to remove
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deadline. Calls for assurances from the MOE have fallen on deaf ears. “CPAC has come to the realization that the MOE’s investigations to date are inadequate, and that their failure to properly remedy the harm caused by the chemical sources in and around the site are evidence of statutory negligence,” said Holt, calling the ministry’s actions “inadequate at best and at worst wilfully negligent.” Coun. Mark Bauman, who serves as council’s liaison to the committee, said CPAC is “challenging the MOE to take some action.”
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The more the merrier in race for local councils TWO MORE CANDIDATES ADDED their names to the list of those vying for spots in next month’s municipal elections. Both incumbent Allan Poffenroth and newcomer Sebastion Siebel-Achenbach are running in Woolwich’s Ward 1, bringing to five the number of residents running for two spots in Elmira. Thus far, only Ward 2 will not see a race; incumbent Mark Bauman is the sole candidate as we get closer to the September 12 deadline for nominations. There are three people running for the mayor’s job, and three candidates vying for two spots in Ward 3. In Wellesley, wards 2 and 3 have just one candidate each. Three are vying for the mayor’s position, while there are two hopefuls in Ward 1. Ward 4’s sole seat is being contested by four newcomers. That represents a fairly healthy competition in the townships. Moreover, some of the candidates bring strong credential to the table. No matter what, there will be changes to the makeup of both councils. Still, there’s always room for more. Whether or not you agree the incumbents are doing a good job or like what the newcomers bring, putting them through the trial of a widely-contested election is a good thing: good for voters, good for debate and, most of all, good for democracy. For that reason, we’re calling on public-minded citizens in both townships to come forward and stand for election – the pay’s not too great (mayors’ aside), the hours erratic, the public ungrateful and the media coverage scathing, but aside from that, it’s a great job and a way to both shape and serve the community where you live. Municipal councils do have a great deal of influence over the quality of life in their communities. That’s especially true in the townships, where even small decisions can have a noticeable impact. Because that’s the case, it’s even more important to have community-minded people at the helm, those with the drive to enhance the quality of life here. From our perspective, that requires candidates who are willing to act in the interests of the public. That seems selfevident, but in Woolwich particularly that’s far too often not the case. As with the bureaucrats to which councillors often defer, the elected officials conflate their interests with those of the citizenry. Co-opted into the bubble, they take on the mindset of the public sector employees whose interests are increasingly at odds with residents’ needs, particularly when it comes to spending priorities and keeping budgets under control. For the system to work properly, even municipal politics must be like the legal system: adversarial. When warranted, council members must be at odds with staff and even with each other, as debate makes for better representation. Unfortunately, such democratic and accountable action is in short supply. With aging infrastructure putting mounting pressure on budgets at the same time as most Ontarians face rising costs, particularly for housing, and stagnating incomes, something’s got to give. That will require council decisions that puts the public’s needs ahead of administrative and program spending that serves few if any residents. Properly engaged councillors will identify cuts and stick with doing what’s best for residents, bringing their own strengths to an environment that will try to co-opt them.
While the Waterloo Regional Police are recruiting for a citizens' police academy, any resemblance to the long list of movies is most unlikely. WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER
A few differences between 1939 and now WORLD AFFAIRS The Ukrainian army is in retreat on every front. Since Russian regular army units came to the aid of the hard-pressed proRussian rebels in Ukraine’s two easternmost provinces a week ago, the tide of battle has turned decisively. The two big rebelheld cities, Donetsk and Luhansk, are no longer besieged by Ukrainian forces. Luhansk airport fell to a Russian tank attack on Monday, Donetsk airport will also be captured soon, and the port city of Mariupol, back under government control since May, may be in Russian hands by the weekend. Meanwhile, those of us further from the scene are being bombarded with dodgy historical analogies. This week is the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, so it’s a good time to see if these analogies really stand up to scrutiny. The first analogy is that Russia’s long-ruling pres-
ident, Vladimir Putin, is really another Adolf Hitler, committed to expanding Russia’s borders back out to the old Soviet frontiers, or maybe even further. Stop him now or it will be harder and more expensive to stop him later on – and anybody who disagrees is an “appeaser.” It’s true that Putin has long referred to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 as the greatest geopolitical disaster of the 20th century. He recently called for immediate talks on the “statehood” of the southeastern Ukrainian provinces that have fallen partly into the hands of the pro-Russians rebels. This would mean the further dismantling of Ukraine, after the Russian annexation of Crimea last March. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which used to be part of the old Russian and Soviet empires, are terrified by the implications of Putin’s recent actions for their own independence (they also have Russianspeaking minorities). Even Kazakhstan, far to the east, is getting worried, as Putin
says that it is “part of the larger Russian world ... I am confident that’s the way things are going to be.” There are echoes in Putin’s project of Hitler’s first priority after he took power in Germany in 1933, which was to recover all the German-speaking eastern territories that had been stripped away from the fatherland after the First World War. But Hitler’s second, bigger project was the destruction of the “Jewish-Bolshevik” Soviet Union, which would have required a very big war (though he never intended to fight a “world war”). Putin has no second project. He cannot embark on a Hitler-style campaign of conquest, given Russia’s relatively modest economic and human resources. In any case the other former Soviet possessions in the west, the Baltic states, are all NATO members with solid defence guarantees. Until the Ukrainian crisis blew up, Putin hadn’t even done much to regain the old Soviet frontiers during 15 years in power. He’s still not talking
about taking back all of Ukraine, so there’s no need to nip his plan for world conquest in the bud. He doesn’t have one. This leads to the second big difference between 1939 and now. Back then Britain and France issued an unconditional guarantee that they would go to war if Hitler attacked Poland. Even though they actually had no military ability to help Poland, they felt they had to draw a line in the sand. Whereas NATO has not offered to defend Ukraine militarily no matter what Russia does: there is no need to risk a nuclear war over this. Those are the realities. Ukraine enjoys great sympathy in the West, but nobody will risk a nuclear war by committing NATO forces to save Donetsk and Luhansk. So if Kiev cannot stop the Russian/ rebel offensive in the east, and there’s no foreign help coming, what should it do? The first thing is to freeze the front lines by accepting a ceasefire – which is now being DYER | 8
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Shifting baselines mean we're oblivious to the path we're really on EDITOR'S NOTES In discussing a new subdivision in Maryhill, Woolwich officials stressed the need for baseline testing of groundwater and well levels, the better to see what impacts the development might have on both the natural environment and adjacent homes. There’s more at stake than simply the water and drainage, of course. The same is true of every other development, especially those much larger in scale. Reflecting last week’s column on nostalgia, once those homes are built, anyone arriving in the community afterward will see them as part of the new baseline: It’s the only version of Maryhill they’ll know. That plays out constantly with growth and change. There’s a constantly shifting baseline. Once changed, it’s pretty much impossible to go back, especially with something like paving over green
spaces or tearing down old buildings, as I’ve been reminded of late watching the unattractive highrise development on King Street in Waterloo. Growing up in a suburb of Montreal, I lived in a community with an abundance of green spaces, including a network of paths seemingly ahead of its time: these paved routes that ran at the rear of many of the original homes were perfectly suited for kids to travel around town by foot or by bike. Within sight of my home, I could see a large bush area that was home to wild raspberries, blackberries and plum trees. A pond provided many an unfortunate toad or bottle full of tadpoles. The undergrowth was a great place to build a secret hideout. Within easy walking distance was another prime area, home to farmer’s hill, the place for tobogganing in the winter, and Turtles’ Creek, an ideal spot for tree forts. A series of well-worn footpaths set the stage for overzealous stunt riding on bicycles and motorized mini-bikes. Such was the state of the
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ies like that anymore.” You could say that for each generation, going back not too many before you would hear, “They don’t make movies.” Period. That’s because we’ve not been making movies for all that long. The same applies to rapid changes to radio and television through today’s social media, destined to be replaced before too long. We take a good deal of technology for granted, especially those young enough to have never known life without out. I would likely survive without the Internet. How do I know that? Well, because I was doing just fine before it came around. Ditto for cell phones, iPods and even the ubiquitous personal computer. Many have never experienced life without these things, so doing without them is unthinkable. Sure, some of these things have been boons. Still, given the negatives of growth, particularly the despoilment of the natural environment, it would be hard to argue that the changes have all been for the better.
In a way, we’re all just frogs in a pot, the heat gradually increasing without our noticing ... until the boiling point is reached. In the meantime, we’ve been resetting our baselines as what constitutes normal, amnesia and short-term thinking doing away with our collective memory. This idea of a shifting baseline came out of a study of fish stocks. Marine biologist Daniel Pauly identified the fact that fisheries scientists often fell short in identifying population size of various species due to their own baselines rather than numbers from a set period in the past. “Each generation of fisheries scientist accepts as baseline the stock situation that occurred at the beginning of their careers, and uses this to evaluate changes. When the next generation starts its career, the stocks have further declined, but it is the stocks at that time that serve as a new baseline. The result obviously is a gradual shift of the baseline, a gradual accommodation of the creeping disappearance of resource species,” he says
of what he termed shifting baseline syndrome. The idea is equally applicable to many areas of study, as well as to changes in society. The population of the planet, for instance, has doubled in my lifetime. Those born today will find the crowding, pollution levels and resource demands “normal.” What they find is their baseline, which differs from mine, which may differ from yours. While subjective, what we have in essence is a declining baseline that amounts to andaptation to ever-lower standards. Each subsequent generation don’t have any idea of what’s been lost since so much of it was gone by the time their frame of reference was even established. In the grand scheme of things, a small subdivision in Maryhill has very little impact, but it’s very much indicative of the incremental changes that we just come to accept as normal. That we never question the growth, look at the context or try to see the big picture puts us in the same pot with that frog.
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green spaces all through my childhood, and into my adult years before I left town. Subsequent visits, however, revealed changes. The forests and creek-side underbrush eventually gave way to homes, condos and shopping. Every time I go back, there are more buildings and fewer vestiges of my childhood and the childhoods of many others as well. It’s commonplace for buildings torn down and, much more prevalently, green spaces to be turned into homes and strip malls and the like. Such changes that happened, say, 20 years ago have altered the landscape of my childhood and its memories. For those born about that time or subsequently, they’ve never known otherwise, just as I knew only the environment as it stood when I came along. Is my version better than the version of reality for those who’ve come along since? Worse? We can follow that debate back through previous generations, of course. “They don’t make mov-
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Canadian employees can expect to see average base salary increases of 2.6% in 2015, according to a national survey of public and private sector employers. The 2.6% projected increase is the same as that in 2014, and lower than the 2.9% projection for 2013. Canadian projections have now fallen further behind the U.S. where American workers can expect an average increase of 3.0% in 2015, up from 2.8% projected for 2014.
"We need to highlight the fact that the United Nations has sold out to corporate interests. At U.N. meetings on climate change you see corporate logos on display. During the last meeting on climate change in Poland, the U.N. held a simultaneous conference to promote coal as a clean energy source. These U.N. meetings have become corporate trade shows where discussions on climate are hijacked to promote corporate interests."
Work crews were busy trying to put the finishing touches on Conestogo PS as parents and students started to roll in for the first day of class. While the classrooms were ready, there were still a number of items that needed to be tended to before the school’s 8,000-square-foot expansion was officially complete. The Waterloo Region District School Board chose to expand the school when it closed Winterbourne PS at the end of the previous school year.
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planned for later this month in advance of a UN-sponsored meeting of world leaders
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discussed by Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. With every passing day Ukraine is losing more territory, and it won’t get it back for decades (if ever). Russia will settle for a freeze, because Putin’s real goal, if he can no longer directly control the government in Kiev, is to paralyse the country by putting a cuckoo in the nest: creating a permanently dissenting, pro-Russian entity as part of the Ukrainian state. The way Ukraine can avoid that fate is by hardening the borders around the rebel-held territories as much and as fast as possible. Let the rebels run the occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk (Kiev has no choice in that), but don’t integrate them into some rejigged federal state where they would hold a
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veto. And don’t recognize their legitimacy if they declare independence or join Russia either. Treat them as another Crimea, in other words. Leave the Russians the task of pouring huge, ongoing subsidies into what is really an immense open-air industrial museum, and concentrate instead on making an economic and political success of the rest of Ukraine – which would still have 90 per cent of the population. And wait. Wait for corruption to dwindle and prosperity to grow in Ukraine, as it probably will when the country gets closer to the European Union. Wait for Putin to grow old and/or for Russia to get distracted by events elsewhere. And don’t get any more people killed when further fighting will just lose you more territory.
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impressive, the Elmira District Secondary School student also had to deal with a daunting travel schedule and the culture shock of visiting China for the first time. “The plane ride was 14 hours to Shanghai, and then we had a five-hour bus ride to Nanjing,” explained Townsend. “It was very different. There is a lot of smog in the air, and it was really hot and humid.” But travelling the world
If you run into me and notice that I’m not in the best of moods these days, it’s only because I missed our goose and dove openers due to a mountain of work piled up on my desk. Not to overreact or anything, but I have written my Member of Parliament to demand that he propose a law against this sort of cruelty. Until that law is debated and passed by Parliament or Saturday morning, whichever comes first, I will be stuck here trying to focus on the things that pay the mortgage. On Saturday, however, I will be out in the field trying to collect a wild game dinner or two. In the mean time, does the dove perched on my telephone line have to rub it in? This is the question I’ve been asking myself ever since that uppity squab first started hanging around here. It began on the opening day of dove season. Since then, every morning when I walk the dog, he’s there sitting comfortably on the phone line above my place, cooing up a storm. Maybe I’m being paranoid here, but I wouldn’t rule out the idea that any
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Conestogo’s Sydney Townsend continues to advance, testing her mettle in Nanjing, China Sydney Townsend has her sights set on the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
SCOTT BARBER With yet another milestone performance at an international gymnastics meet, Conestogo’s Sydney Townsend is nearing the pinnacle of sport. Just 14 years old, Townsend has her eyes set on competing at the 2016 summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and her solid showing at the Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China has her one step closer. “It was an amazing experience,” said Townsend,
during a training session at Revolution Gymnastics and Sports Centre in Waterloo. “I was a little nervous because I didn’t have the greatest prep for it. My performance wasn’t as great as I would have liked, but it was an important experience and a great opportunity.” Despite dealing with nagging rib and back injuries, Townsend qualified for the finals in the floor, vault and overall competitions, finishing seventh, seventh and twelfth respectively.
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Coach Aaron Brokenshire described the event as “big league.” “The Olympics is a massive franchise, it doesn’t matter if it’s in China, Russia or Italy, it just takes on a life of its own. In the gymnastics competition, there were 42 kids and every one of them was the best gymnast from their country, so that was a very big deal. There were a lot of media and spectators there watching. It was held in a venue the size of the Air Canada Centre.” Considering the tal-
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has become commonplace for Townsend, as her gymnastics career has grown. “Sydney has a lot of big meet experience,” said Brokenshire. “She has been to the Pan American Championships. She has been to Russia and to Brazil. So there were probably
only five or six other girls there with that kind of experience and the rest were probably more like a deer in the head lights. From that standpoint, that was an advantage for her.” With mental toughness and natural talent, the “sky is the limit” for Townsend, he added.
And now Townsend is poised to make the jump from junior to senior level events. “Professional coaches tend to think of junior level gymnasts of being capable of the same difficulty of the seniors, but not stable yet,” said Borkenshire. “You could think about
junior level skaters who may be able to do quads, but can’t land them yet. There’s an advantage in acrobatic sports to be a bit tinier, or stringier. You tend be quicker and more agile than even many of the 17 or 18 year-olds she’ll be competing against, so from the physical stand-
point, she’s at an advantage, but from the experience standpoint she’s at a disadvantage. She is very mentally strong. So where some kids might come in and be shocked by being against older kids, I don’t think that will be the case at all. I think she will just use her youth to her ad-
vantage and she’ll be fine.” With an intense training regimen of up to 30 hours a week and fierce determination, Townsend is eager to make it to the next level. “I want to make the Pan Am and Worlds teams next year and I am also working towards the 2016 Olympics in Rio,” she said.
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West Montrose to take the ice bucket challenge WHITNEY NEILSON If you haven’t heard of the ice bucket challenge yet, you’ve likely been living under a rock. The trendy charity fundraiser in support of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has raised tens of millions of dollars for the cause after going viral on social media. The community of West Montrose has accepted the challenge and will be pouring buckets of ice cold water on themselves this Saturday on the south side of the covered bridge. Organizer Tony Dowling said they were encouraged to take the challenge after Elmira resident Michelle Cross passed from the disease. “We were challenged by one of our residents. We certainly had been looking at it,” Dowling said.” He said Cross was very heavily involved in the Random Acts of Kindness movement and they wanted to do this challenge to honour her. Dowling is looking forward to taking the challenge with his wife and daughter. He will be challenging his nieces in Kentucky and Texas to do the same. “I think it’s a great cause. It’ll be literally a wake up call with the ice water over our heads,” Dowling said with a laugh. The ALS Canada website describes it as a “progressive neuromuscular disease
in which nerve cells die and leave voluntary muscles paralyzed.” Between 2,500 and 3,000 in Canada have the fatal disease. He doesn’t have an estimate of how many people will be doing the challenge but he says he’s hoping for “many dozens,” after putting the word out to the community. “Hopefully we’ll have a good turnout,” Dowling said. “And the idea is we’ll have big buckets of cold water from the river, and a cooler of ice, and participants will come running out, announce their name, who they’re challenging and dump the water over their heads and put a donation in the bucket.” They expect to raise hundreds of dollars, if not thousands Dowling said. He said a couple people who are on the BridgeKeepers committee expect to make a significant monetary contribution. “Then we’re giving people a chance to get home, get dried off, and come back for our annual barbecue.” The ice bucket challenge is at 4 p.m., with the barbeque beginning at 5 p.m. at 8 Tallwood Dr. There will also be acoustic music at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and then Elvis impersonator, Bruce Herron. “The King will be in the building at 7. And then weather permitting we’ll have movies under the ALS | 14
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Kings get to show their stuff at Vermont tourney Trip a teambuilding exercise and jumpstart for the season as players get to play in front of NCAA scouts; heavy schedule expected to be tough SCOTT BARBER With the 2014-15 regular season just days away, the Elmira Sugar Kings embarked on a road trip to Vermont to bond as a team off the ice and impress NCAA scouts on it. “It will be a great teambuilding and chemistry trip,” said Sugar King’s head coach Jeff Flanagan. “We’ll be spending a lot of time on the bus and in the hotel so outside of playing we
are going to be doing some teambuilding activities and that’s going to be exciting for the guys.” The Kings left the Woolwich Memorial Centre parking lot on a coach bus at 2 p.m. September 4, en route to the scenic ski resort town of Jay Peak, Vermont. After playing an exhibition game at 2 p.m. on Friday and spending the night near Jay Peak, the club will head to Burlington, Vermont to take part in the Wood-
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SCOTT BARBER The on-again, off-again plans for a skate park in Wellesley are officially back on. Following a heated debate at Tuesday night’s meeting, councillors voted 3-2 in favour of restarting construction in the southwest corner of the Wellesley Community Centre parking lot. Coun. Jim Olender adamantly supported the proposal. “We’ve already lost a generation of skaters, and we are going to lose another generation if we don’t do something now. We sit here and continually say we are going to do something for the youth, but every time an opportunity comes up to
do something for the youth it is shot down. It’s like a slap in the face to those kids that raised money and worked so hard to get a location approved.” Mayor Ross Kelterborn opposed the plan to build the skate park beside the splash pad, preferring to defer the project until a suitable location could be found. He took issue with Olender’s comments. “We’re not shooting it down, councillor Olender,” he snapped, interrupting the representative for Ward 3. “Don’t use that terminology, because there isn’t one of us that are sitting around this table that don’t agree to have a skate park. The circumstances are that it would be better to do it properly.”
Plans for the skateboard facility have been in the works for eight years, with community groups raising some $45,000 for the project. Excavation actually began at the site next to the splash pad, however it was halted after members of the community balked at placing the facility so close to a children’s play area. The area was dug up, only to be subsequently filled back in. Now the area will be dug back up. Wellesley Recreation Service Board chair Janek Jagiellowicz pressed council to reject township staff’s recommendation of deferring the project. SKATE PARK | 14
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“The youth have been left hanging,” he said. “The major people, the splash pad people, the Lions Club, the fair board and the youth advisory group were all in favour (of the location).” Putting the plans off again was not acceptable, he added. “It’s been eight years and over $3,000 and everyone
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was “very impressed” with the level of fitness and preparation the group brought into training camp. “I don’t think we’ll have any issues with guys not understanding how important it is to play well,” he noted. “We will also be working with the guys on energy management, which is something we don’t usually talk about until a couple of weeks into the season once we get rolling. That includes sleep patterns, eating the right food and resting. It’s going to make or break us this weekend so we will be doing some training on that. And our schedule and itinerary is very, very laid out quite specifically so that the guys will know exactly where they are going and when they are going there as
well as the expectations.” The puck drops in the first Woodchuck Classic game Saturday at 11:30 a.m. against the South Shore Kings from Foxboro, Massachusetts, out of the United States Premier Hockey League’s Elite Division. Next up, the Kings take on Waterville Valley, New Hampshire’s New England Wolves of the Eastern Hockey League at 6:30 p.m. Finally, the tournament wraps up with an 8:45 a.m. game against the Boston Junior Bruins of the USPHLED on Sunday. “The main goal of it for any team is to get the guys together so they can get to know each other’s personalities,” explained Flanagan. “It goes a long way heading into the season and throughout. We are really focused
on that.” Though the coach is quick to add that winning is always important. “Of course, you want to go down there and win every game and show everybody how good our organization and league are.” A good showing would provide a big confidence boost for the club heading into the season opener in Stratford against the Cullitons September 12 at 7:30 p.m. “We are excited about the season,” said Flanagan. “We certainly have a young and energetic component since we added some good young players, and we think from what we’ve seen so far that we are going to be quicker than last year.” Along with talent, the Kings pick players based on
their mental makeup and drive, Flanagan said. “Paul Jennings and Keith Stewart have done an excellent job of bringing in good personalities who have high skill. One of the things we always look at as a group when we are recruiting and planning for the season is that we want to bring in players who have goals and commitments to get to the next level after us. We want players who are committed hockey players; committed in the gym and in the classroom to go on in hockey, whether it’s OHL, CIS or NCAA. And management has done an excellent job bringing those guys in and with the addition of those young forwards and defensemen to our strong core in the 1995 age group; we’ve got a good mix.”
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Tenderized meat now labeled Large recall of beef prompts mandatory notification to consumers of mechanical process WHITNEY NEILSON Who can forget the beef recall of 2012 that sent millions of kilos of meat to the trash? It’s surely not the Canadians who found themselves in the hospital after eating some of the bad batch. New labelling allows consumers to see whether their meat has been mechanically tenderized. The mechanical tenderizers responsible for the XL Foods recall were poorly maintained, leading to the contamination. But not everyone thinks labels are enough to solve the problem. Sylvain Charlebois, University of Guelph professor, wrote in a column this week that the meat industry needs more than a “Bandaid solution” to mechanically tenderized meat. “Labelling, though, does not reduce risks or compel industry to apply more rigour to quality-assurance practices,” Charlebois said. “It is simply a risk-communication measure. Essentially, risks will remain, but they are now more explicitly shared with the public. Kevin Stemmler of Stemmler’s Meat and Cheese in Heidelberg said more people need to be educated about how to properly cook tenderized meat to lessen the risk of illness. “You should really fully cook it or at least hit it with heat on both sides, which would help quite a bit initially,” Stemmler said. For those unfamiliar
with the term, tenderized beef is when two wheels with serrated edges come together to make tiny incisions in the meat that cut muscle fibre and make it more tender. Those incisions are where the issues can come if the blades aren’t properly sanitized. “If those tenderizing wheels are not clean or there’s some sort of pathogen on it it’s going to be put right into the middle of the meat,” Stemmler said. That means you could get sick if you’re not fond of fully cooking your meat. He says typically steaks that aren’t tenderized have any pathogens killed as soon as the meat hits the grill. But tenderized meat has to be cooked all the way through the middle. Charlebois suggests using irradiation, a process used in Canada on spices, potatoes, onions, wheat, and flour, among other products. It’s not allowed on meat here, but is in other countries. Stemmler supports the use of irradiation as an extra precaution. “It’s sort of a safety net of making sure pathogens are dealt with. People’s health should be at the top of the list. Europe and the United States, they’ve been using it for decades without any problems, as far as I know.” Stemmler notes irradiation shouldn’t be used to replace a good sanitation program. Stemmler’s uses reverse osmosis water, a
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none of that has been done to it and there’s no worry here. We choose to start with a better quality meat.” And because of their smaller-scale business, there’s less chance of them having contamination be widespread, should it occur. He says small meat shops are generally safer because they get product to market faster. “The more people you feed, the higher the odds there could be a problem,” Stemmler said. Labels have proved to do more good than harm, though. Charlebois mentions that by adding trans fat information to packages in 2005 we have nearly eliminated them, as most people
The research community constantly wrings it hands about whether it’s reaching the Canadians who support science. And for good reason. The overwhelming majority of research funding in Canada comes from public sources, particularly governments. People deserve to know what scientists are doing with that funding. And if support for research-based decisions is going to keep driving policy development, public opinion needs to be well informed. That means researchers and education and research institutions need to be good at translating and transferring the new knowledge they pursue and generate, in an accessible way people can understand. It appears some strides are being made. A new report called Science Culture: Where Canada Stands from a group called the Council of Canadian Academies, says Canadians excel in public science knowledge, attitudes and engagement. In fact, we’re No. 1 in the
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Kevin Stemmler shows a New York cut of meat that isn’t mechanically tenderized, a process that has caused some controversy since the 2012 XL Foods beef recall. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] cleaner water, and then they hit equipment with ultraviolet light twice to kill all pathogens. They also have an ozone purification system which sanitizes the air and the equipment 24/7. “We don’t want to mess with peoples’ health, that’s for sure,” Stemmler said. Charlebois acknowledges the labeling does have its benefits. It will increase the communication between institutional buyers and restaurant owners, which means reducing the risks of large-scale contamination. He also notes the price of meat keeps rising, and eliminating mechanical tenderization all together would make buying decent meat less accessible.
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Tenderizing allows lesser quality meat to taste better, like an older animal which could be more chewy. “A comprehensive solution would allow meats to be irradiated and consumers to be aware of what happens to their product before it finds its way to meat counters,” Charlebois said. “Both facets are equally vital.” Stemmler doesn’t want customers to be scared of buying tenderized meat, however. He says more people just need to be aware of what they’re buying. Regardless, he doesn’t carry it at his store. “We don’t bring in that kind of meat,” Stemmler said. “We’re bringing in whole muscle meat, so
Tuesday Sept. 9th Evening - Gates Open at 5:00 p.m. 7:00 pm
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world (or, at least, among 33 countries surveyed) in our interest in scientific discoveries and technological developments. Granted, interest is different than support. Canadians were thrust into a new age of technology earlier than people in many other countries, via the genetic modification of plants and, to a lesser extent, animals. Perhaps the uptake, headlines, controversies and discussions that ensued helped prompt our interest in science – as
have other high-profile events and people, including homegrown astronaut Chris Hadfield and his effective way of making science interesting and accessible. However, thanks again to the efforts of Hadfield and others, Canadians also have among the lowest levels of reservation about science, according to the council’s report. It says we once again rank No. 1 in that category. Further, it says public apprehension about science has declined since 1989 (the scope for this study was the
past 25 years). All this is heartening to a pro-science crowd and to sectors such as agri-food, which count on research to keep them competitive. These research results run counter to the growing belief that precaution rather than research is prevailing among Canadians for policy and funding decisions. But there are still some whoa-boy points to ponder in the council’s report. First, it notes Canada ranks just ninth in terms of believing in what it calls “the promise of science.”
Even though public apprehension is low, since 2004, skepticism has increased about science and technology’s ability to achieve a range of social, environmental and economic objectives. Second, it says just 40 per cent of Canadians believe they have sufficient knowledge to grasp basic scientific concepts and to understand media coverage of scientific issues. That’s alarming. It means some 20 million Canadians think they’re in the dark on this matter. It’s also a wake-up call
to those of us who communicate about research: that is, don’t assume any basic understanding of the issue is at hand. In our zeal to transfer knowledge, we may forget the translation part is equally as important. If any science communication alienates already scientifically challenged readers, listeners and viewers, the exercise is a failure. For his part, Arthur Carty, a long-time member of the Canada’s research community and chair of the organization’s expert panel
that conducted the survey leading to the report, said Canadians “perform well” across a range of science culture indicators … it’s important that we continue to strive for a society that looks to science to inform decisions and broaden our world view.” He’s right. If Canadians “perform well” in their understanding of science because researchers “perform well” informing them, the system is working. But informing and understanding is a lot of work, work that will never be finished.
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are aware of their negative effects on our bodies. “With these new labels,
some observers believe consumers will take a stand and ban mechanically tenderized meats, the practice eventually being phased
out altogether,” Charlebois said. “Consequently, many wonder why regulators have not forbidden the practice in the first place.”
Stemmler says he hasn’t heard much talk from customers about the newly introduced practice, but he expects some people to
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have concerns. He encourages them to come in the store with their questions. “The Kitchener-Waterloo area is a well-educated
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THE ARTS ON STAGE / BALLET
Plenty of magic in this Cinderella Ballet Jörgen draws on European folklore and adds a contemporary dynamic to the classic tale STEVE KANNON Set-upon heroine? Check. Wicked stepmother? Check. Frightful stepsisters? Check. Prince, palace, royal ball? Check, check and check. Anyone familiar with Cinderella, brought to mass audiences by the Disney film, will know exactly what’s what in Ballet Jörgen’s take on the age-old story. “Cinderella is a fairytale that’s been around for well over 3,000 years,” notes Bengt Jörgen, who choreographed the production that will play at Drayton Entertainment’s Cambridge theatre later this month. Similar stories traced back to ancient Egypt and China, he says. The European version of the tale, the one that Disney drew on, makes an appearance in the 17th century. “Its staying power is quite incredible as a fairytale,” said Jörgen of Cinderella’s enduring appeal, including his own desire to interpret the myth. “I wanted to explore the story and the power of the fairytale.” He saw Cinderella as ideal for ballet. “It’s a perfect fit” ... just like the left-behind-shoe, another common thread in the story across the many years and cultures, he notes. His adaptation of the tale will be familiar to viewers of the Disney classic, but is more rooted in the European folktales – “a bit more grounded.”
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When Cinderella encounters an old lady, a mysterious seed and a flock of enchanting fairies, she begins an adventure that will change her life – and upset her snooty stepsisters. Jörgen’s choreography balances fairytale with contemporary family relationships. “There’s a little bit of Cinderella and a little bit of the stepsisters in all of us,” he said, noting the dynamics at play in the story aren’t just black and white. The ballet opens on Cinderella’s older stepsister reading an invitation to the Great Ball, hosted by Prince Charming. Cinderella watches as the smaller sister fights to read the invitation. By chance, Cinderella gets the invitation from them, only to be ganged up on by her stepsisters. From there, the story as we know it unfolds. Of course, it is a love story, complete with all the familiar trappings including Prince Charming. One thing you won’t see, however, is a pumpkin – no Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. Instead, the ballet draws on the ancient magic from the seed of a tree – a symbol of nature, the forest being both mystical and the natural home of fairies. “It’s not a cartoon. It’s a very real story. It’s a great story to watch.” That’s not to say there aren’t a few laughs in the mix. “Humour is a big part of how we like to communicate,” said
Jörgen. Ballet Jörgen’s production of Cinderella takes to the stage at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge for two shows on September 27 (2:00 and 7:30 p.m.) and a recently added performance on September 28 (2 p.m.). Tickets are $35 ($25 for those under 20 years of age), available online at www.dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com, in person at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge box office, or by calling (519) 621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866). As well, Drayton Entertainment and the ballet company will host a special Cinderella showcase free of charge. Registration is required and may be booked online by visiting www.draytonentertainment.com. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. audiences will watch Ballet Jörgen dancers as they prepare for the afternoon’s performance in their daily class. The event will be followed up by a brief Q & A session with a company representative from Ballet Jörgen.
Saniya Abilmajineva as Cinderella and Daniel da Silva as the prince share a kiss in the Ballet Jörgen production. Above, Cinderella and the fairies. Top, Taylor Gill as Cinderella.
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WELCOME SUE WIDEMAN! OPEN HOUSE: Sat. 1-3pm 38 Cedarwaxwing, Elmira
OPEN HOUSE: Sat. 1-3pm 31 Crane Dr., Elmira
$374,000 GREEN THUMB?
$339,900 IMMEDIATE POSSESSION!
Paul Martin SALES REPRESENTATIVE CALL DIRECT
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Alli Bauman
Elmira - WOW! Don’t wait to view this move in ready warm and inviting updated bungalow on a mature lot in Birdland. It boasts the following updates Roof (2013), Furnace (7 years old), newly renovated recrm, newer water heater & softener, updated electrical panel, newer windows & doors. Featuring a driveway that parks 4 vehicles, 4 bedrms in total, 2 bathrms, Beautiful quiet yard w deck. You won't be disappointed! MLS 1434202. Please call Alli or Paul direct.
Drayton - This model home boasts some upgrades including larger windows & a breakfast bar. Enjoy the wrap around covered porch on this quiet corner lot, backing onto green space. Enjoy entertaining in this large kitchen with an open concept dining & living rm. Located in Drayton, this home is within walking distance to town amenities such as the public school, grocery store, health centre, public library & the Drayton Theatre. MLS 1434932. Call Sue, Paul or Alli direct.
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Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
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519-571-0555
Elmira - Fantastic Bungalow with Pool is just minutes from Elmira, St. Jacobs and Waterloo. The Large paved driveway guides you to the Double Attached garage, Single detached garage and 32ftx22ft heated workshop! This bright home has an updated Kitchen with double sided fireplace from dinette to living room, Main floor laundry, and Separate dining room. Master is equipped with ensuite and slider walk out to pool. MLS 1431647. Call Alli or Paul direct.
BUILD ANY STYLE OR PLAN Drayton - Beautiful Mansfield III Home. Various Prices and Plans available. Model Home is at 46 Bedell Open: Mon, Tues, Wed 1-7pm and Sat, Sun 1-4:30pm. MLS 1427903. Call Paul or Alli direct.
3 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-669-5426
Broker of Record
TYLER NICHOLSON
$659,000 2.62 ACRE PROPERTY!
$343,900
BRUCE NICHOLSON
5-20 Hanson Ave., Kitchener, ON N2C 2E2
Elmira - This well maintained one owner home is ready for you to move in, unpack your suitcase, lay back in your recliner and enjoy. Loads of updates furnace and a/c and HRV unit in 2008, newer flooring though out, windows and doors less then 5years old. 95 percent carpet free. Spacious kitchen & eating area with French door leading to deck, large backyard is fenced & boasts 2 sheds. MLS 1434205. Please call Paul or Alli direct.
$344,900 2 YR OLD MODEL HOME
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Elmira - Then this property is for you! Visit this charming one owner bungalow on 1/2 acre lot on the edge of Elmira. spacious property with lots of parking, backyard complete with a separate fenced off area for the pool as well room to play or many landscaping options. Main floor laundry and Master Bedroom, family room with gas fireplace as well walkout to back yard huge potential in basement with partially finished rec room, as well as a room which could be an office. MLS 1434890. Call Sue, Paul or Alli direct.
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$599,900 ROOM TO GROW
Drayton - Located just outside of town this Swiss style home is nestled in this huge lot. Built with family in mind complete with living room, family room, rec room and 4 bathrooms... Lots of room to grow and run you will be impressed. Many updates include; updated bathroom, roof 2013, furnace 2014, paint throughout and flooring, 32 ft. x 24 ft. workshop with hydro. MLS1427516. Call Paul or Alli Direct.
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Drayton - Located on 6 acres this extraordinary home is nestled in picturesque scenery. Featuring: Private lane, 1500 sqft, (30ft x 50ft) workshop with 60amp service, and 1600sqft home. Finished top to bottom with an open layout this rare find is extremely well kept. Wall paper to be removed and painted a neutral colour. MLS 1428181. Call Paul or Alli direct.
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ATTENTION ALL HORSE LOVERS, paradise awaits. Custom built 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2700sq.ft. home on 34 beautiful acres. 10 acres hay, 10 acres rented. Separate fenced paddocks, outbuildings include indoor arena (112x60), stall barn(74x36) with room for 10 horses and a large hay storage building(60x40). 10 minutes to KW, 15 minutes to Guelph. Call Bruce or Tyler for more information. Nicholson Realty Inc., Brokerage 519-571-0555. MLS
$649,000 PRIVATE HAVEN!
Wonderful bungalow in desirable adult living community of Martin Grove Village. Spacious kitchen with pantry. Finished basement with full bath and separate walk up entrance. Close to St. Jacob's market, Hwy 85, etc. Call Suzanne for info:
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$336,900
Stunning 2000+ sq ft home with lots of upgrades! Very modern, must see home in a beautiful neighbourhood!
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$525,555
Beautiful cape cod 2 storey, in the quaint village of Salem. 1600sq.ft. custom built home on over half an acre lot featuring 3 bedrooms upstairs, large master has ensuite privilege, and separate loft/sitting area 17.6x18'. Main floor features good sized kitchen and living room with separate dining area and office. Basement finished with fireplace and 4th bedroom. Resort-like private yard featuring on ground pool and hot tub creates and entertaining oasis. Property features 20x54 shop with 12 foot doors.
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STUNNING EXECUTIVE BUNGALOWLOFTS TOWNHOMES OPEN HOUSE | Sat., Sept. th -pm | & Ridgeview dr., Drayton
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90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 4, Elmira N3B 3L4
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1,977sq.ft. end unit with loft
2,046 sq.ft. unit with loft
$347,900 $345,900
MODEL HOME 2,190 sq.ft. + finished basement
$355,900
including 2nd Bedroom, full bath and familyroom/den. Stunning maple kitchen with huge island, soaring ceilings and so much more. Fireplace, central air, hardwood, ceramics, ensuite, mainfloor laundry/mudroom and double garage are all Standard Features with Paradigm Homes. MLS
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Elmira freehold (no condo fees) townhouse on quiet street offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, walkout to large deck, patio and fenced yard, finished rec room and single garage. MLS $235,000. Call Bert to view.
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Great starter home on quiet street offers kitchen with walkout to two tiered deck and large rear yard, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and main floor laundry. MLS $125,000. Call Bert to view.
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ELMIRA! Space for lease, 2,400 s/f or smaller units as per requirements in busy plaza 10 minutes to Waterloo. HVAC, natural light, lots of parking, front and rear doors. Call Bert to View. MLS.
$331,000 Just move in and enjoy this beautifully maintained
home, lovely kitchen w/breakfast bar/island, appliances included, spacious dinette open to the sunken living rm w/gas F/P, walkout to deck & 121' yard, master ensuite, finished basement. MLS
SPACIOUS 2 STOREY $359,900 ELMIRA 1985 sq.ft home offers a two storey
living room w/gas FP, hardwood floors, separate dining area, kitchen w/appliances overlooks breakfast nook, w/out to deck, fenced yd, upper floor master w/ensuite, 2nd flr laundry. NEW MLS
NEW LISTING! SHOP/HOME $349,500 LISTOWEL
Opportunity knocks! Outstanding heated SHOP 32’x36’. Ideal mancave, hobbyist dream. Spacious 4 bedroom home offers newer kitchen, carpeting, finished basement all on a 76’x165’ lot. MLS
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ELMIRA! Space for lease, 3,000 s/f or smaller units as per requirements in busy plaza 10 minutes to Waterloo. HVAC, natural light, lots of parking, front and rear doors. Call Bert to View. MLS.
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STUNNING BUNGALOW $604,900 LINWOOD 1 acre property with picturesque
views. Custom built 4 year old bungalow offers inlaw set-up! Triple car garage, Cherry kitchen complete with island & walkout to deck, great rm., breakfast nook & separate dining area, walk-up from finished basement. NEW MLS
LARGE BACKSPLIT $429,000 HEIDELBERG Situated on a nice corner lot! 4 levels, oversized double car garage with walk-up from the basement, eat-in kitchen offers appliances & walkout to deck. Huge family room w/walkout, 3 bdrms, 3 baths. MLS
ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW $349,900 DRAYTON Oversized double car garage with
walk-down to a workshop & spacious finished basement. Inviting entrance, open concept kitchen, dining and living room, walkout to deck & private backyard, 3 bdrms, 3 baths incl master ensuite. MLS
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JUST LISTED | Drayton | $489,000
ATTRACTIVE SEMI! $299,900 ELMIRA Located beside park on a fenced 128’ deep lot, large shed, open concept main floor, walkout to patio, appliances included, c/air. EXCLUSIVE
RENOVATED 6-PLEX $1,095,000 ELMIRA Completely
rented out! All 6 units are completely renovated, insuite laundry, ample parking, balcony/deck, intercom access, steps to downtown amenities and bus transit, situated on a quiet mature street. MLS
BIRDLAND LOCATION $384,900 ELMIRA Wonderful mature property offers a 90'
frontage, stamp concrete walkway, inviting covered front porch, updated kitchen, ceramic & hardwood floors, walkout off the main floor family room to patio, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. MLS
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Twin City Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
Sales Representative 901 Victoria St. N., Kitchener | 519.579.4110
Sales Representative
$529,900 GORGEOUS QUALITY
Custom built home featuring 2 x 6 construction, plywood sheathing & attention to detail. Open concept main flr w/9' ceilings, ceramic kitchen, w/o to patio & lrg yard w/ 'mancave' shed. Upper level has 4 bedrooms incl. mstr w/ ensuite. Lower level has lines for infloor heating. MLS
Palmerston | $169,000 Charming updated century home in a quiet neighbourhood, with a large fenced yard and stamped concrete patio to enjoy the outdoors. Inside is an eat in kitchen, a large open great room, office or den, gas fireplace, wood floors, and 3 bedrooms up. Loaded with character. MLS Call Dale.
Drayton Ridge | $364,900
Vongdeuane Kennedy INC., BROKERAGE
Large 1/2 acre in town property with renovated 4 bdrm, 3 bth home, large front porch and rear deck, attached dble garage, and a detached dream workshop 2400 sq ft, chain hoist, hydraulic lift, air compressor and lines, insulated and heated, room for ALL your toys. MLS Call Dale.
63 Adelaide St., Linwood
$479,900
Beautifully updated 3+1 bed, 2 bath home with updated kitchen (’13), furnace (’10), upstairs bath (’09), and more. Huge lot 243 ft deep.
The Brighton lll model, by Verdone Homes is one of many exciting models to be built. This two storey home boasts 1730 sq ft of open concept with main floor great room and 3 generous bedrooms upstairs with custom features. Various prices and options available. MLS Call Dale, to have the best selection.
Bungalow | Milverton | $263,900 Great location for this spacious and bright bungalow with walkout on lower level, upper deck, attached garage. MLS Call Dale.
Drayton | $376,000 Large 4+1 bedroom, with walk-out finished basement, huge master and ensuite, separate detached insulated and wired workshop, above ground pool, large fenced yard and more. MLS Call Dale.
Drayton | $446,000 Large lot, custom bungalow with finished walk-out basement, covered deck, 6 person hot tub, 3+1 bedrooms, 3 baths, loaded with features. MLS Call Dale.
For info on these or any other real estate enquiries, Call Dale
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$579,000 WEST MONTROSE – spacious bungalow on a 229’ deep lot (almost 2600 sq.ft.) Large dinette with lots of windows (faces south). 14’ D.R. Fr. Drs. To L.R. Main flr. fam. rm. (gas f.p.) 3 large bdrms. (4pc. ensuite) Good serv. Entry. Main flr. laundry. Separate entry to bsmt. Lots of driveway! MLS.
IMPRESSIVE, tastefully decorated home backing to greenspace. Short walk to schools & downtown. Hdwd. in liv. rm. & din. rm. Cathedral ceiling& gas fireplace. Walkout to lge. deck and fenced yard. Spacious master w/ensuite & 2 closets. Fin. rec. room, games area, 4th bdrm. & washroom. Dble. garage. Central air. HRV ‌ You won’t be disappointed. MLS.
$499,900 LOADED WITH CHARACTER! Century home w/natural woodwork, hdwd. floors & 2 staircases. Cozy liv. rm. w/ gas F.P., Oak kitchen. Private master w/ensuite. Updated bathrms. Detached garage & private patio area. MLS.
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$359,900 INGROUND POOL plus lots of play area for a young family! 2 tiered deck. Oak kitchen w/ceramic flr., W/O to back yard. 3 baths (whirlpool ensuite). Laminate floors on 2 levels. Large rec. room. Upper level family room. Recently painted! Central air. Dble. conr. driveway, 1.5 garage. MLS.
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$389,000 ATTENTION INVESTORS – all brick duplex! Rare find – built as a duplex. 2 x 2 bedroom units. Many updates incl. windows, kitchen, bathroom. One unit presently rented. Separately metered. Shared laundry. Detached garage. MLS.
LINWOOD – Custom built on over 1 acre, backing to greenspace. Almost 2800 sq.ft. of fin. living space. Enjoy the views of the countryside from most principal rooms. Lovely ‘Chervin’ kitchen w/huge island. Walkin pantry. Oversized garage w/sep. entry to partly fin. lower level w/lge. windows & 9’ ceilings. MLS.
2885 SQ.FT. OF OFFICE SPACE plus additional basement storage. Combination of private & semi private offices. Front & rear access. Parking for 10 vehicles. Great exposure on the main street. $2,900.00/mo. MLS.
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Block party a chance for Elmira neighbours to connect
Barb and Randy Smith were busy fixing up their garden this week for the 13th annual Hampton Street Block Party on Sept. 6. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] people, the youngsters, the seniors, so everyone gets to meet everybody that they haven’t met before.� Depending on the date and the weather they get anywhere from 50 to 80 current and former neighbours attend. Last year’s party got rained out, so there will be even more new faces in the crowd, if they choose to attend. People who used to live in the neighborhood and have since moved out West even plan their trips home around the party so they can attend.
“We have new people in the neighborhood that may have not acquainted themselves with anyone other than their next-door neighbours, so they get to meet more people in the surrounding block,� Smith said. “We invite people to come and stay for the afternoon and evening and if they do so they can bring their food of choice and we’ll barbecue it for them.� The party committee makes desserts and popcorn for the guests, and everyone is encouraged to bring salads and food to
in Elmira to start their own block parties. He said he knows of four new families who have moved in since the last block party, and that’s just in the immediate area. “We really encourage new people because we think once you’ve broken the ice. ‌ It’s a really good time.â€? Smith and his wife Barb moved to the area 28 years ago to start their family. He laughs and says they’re the “old peopleâ€? now and it’s exciting to see new young families settling there. “It has great value just in itself. Everything about it is positive. It causes the community to look at itself and say this is why we live here.â€?
The event is laidback and people are free to come and go as they please, but 5 p.m. is typically when the most neighbours show up. “The night before we’re all meeting here to make up desserts, and we’re going to have a ball,� Smith said. “And I don’t know what’s better than that.� Smith says there’s no real goal to the event other than meeting your neighbours and forging a community. Since he’s formerly from Toronto, Smith says having a connected community hits strong for him. “After all’s said and done, you’re looking out at the backyard on Saturday night and you see these kids engrossed in a film and go ‘gee, this is a nice day.’�
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New and familiar faces will be gathering for the 13th annual Hampton Street Block Party in Elmira this Saturday for a community event aimed at welcoming newcomers and catching up with old friends. Randy Smith, one of the organizers, said it’ll be the same format as usual with neighbours on the street meeting at 32 and 34 Hampton St. for a backyard barbeque, movie, kids games, and campfire. “We are as usual having people around the block who have been given invitations,� Smith said. “It’s not that we’re exclusive, it’s more that we can only hold so many folks in our two backyards. They also do a 50/50 raffle each year with half of the money going to a local charity. In previous years it’s gone to the Woolwich Youth Centre and Kate’s Kause, but so far they haven’t decided on a recipient this time around. They’ll also be collecting food donations for the food bank. “The purpose of it is of course is to get the neighbours to come, the new
barbecue. When it gets dark they throw a sheet over a clothesline and put on a movie in the backyard for the kids, while the adults can enjoy a campfire. “We have some folks who’ve been here that are 78 years old,� Smith said. “We have senior folks, we have young families coming in that work in hightech industries, we have Mennonite senior folks coming in. It’s a complete mix. The only common link is this hand-delivered thing saying come over to the house.� While the party is open to just the immediate neighbourhood – two backyards can only hold so many people – Smith says he encourages other people
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FAMILY ALBUM BIRTHDAY
Happy 90th Birthday Anne Harvey Wolf
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for Tom Berscht & Justina Koebel Carter Weir, Katelyn Weir, Avery Weir, and Addison O’Connor on their first day of school.
The families of Anne Harvey Wolf would like to announce the celebration of her 90th Birthday. Join us in celebrating with an open house of cake and coffee from 2-4pm on Saturday, September 13th at Anne and Robert’s home in Elmira.
Saturday September 6th Elmira Lions Hall 8pm $10
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Come celebrate their love with friends, food and fun!
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Tessa Martin was all ready for her first day of Grade 2. Madison Heldmann, Zachary Wideman, and Rylee Wideman splashed in the puddles at Riverside PS.
Lackner, Dennis September 10, 2012
Dear Dennis and Dad Two years have passed since you’ve been gone and our lives have continued on. With Laughter, smiles and moments with tears. Days, weeks and months turned into years. It was a gift from God when he gave you life and we were blessed to be Your daughter, sons and wife. We feel your presence and unwavering love as it is sent from you above. We carry you in our hearts and minds. The love we shared forever binds. We Miss You. Love Marilyn, Melanie, Jeremy and Andrew P.S. Also missed by Courtney, Anita, Aidan, Miranda and Sophie
OBITUARY
Richards, Nancy Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Grand River Hospital on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the age of 63 years. Nancy (Lemcke) Richards was the beloved wife of Don Richards of Elmira. Dear mother of Dean Richards of Kitchener, and Sheri and Tinus Clemmer of Floradale. Loved grandmother of Spencer Richards, Taylor and Natalie Clemmer. Loving daughter of Agnes Jeannetta Cole of New Hamburg and one sister Norma Stanley of London. She was predeceased by her father Norman Lemcke, and infant daughter Sara. Visitation took place on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from 2-5 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. A funeral service was held at Floradale Mennonite Church on Monday, September 1, 2014 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. Interment took place in Elmira Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the KW Humane Society or Grand River Hospital Foundation ICU.
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Snyder, Murray Ross Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at the age of 83 years. Murray Snyder was the beloved husband for 51 years of Isabelle (Dahmer) Snyder. Dear father of Bev and her husband Cleason Martin, Cheryl and her husband Rob Martin, Dale Snyder, Sandra and her husband Duane Brubacher. Loved grandpa of seven grandchildren, Tami (Logan), Jake, Brittany, Georgi, Darcie, Tyler, and Katelyn. Brother of Betty and Earl Bauman, and brother-in-law of Betty Snyder. Also remembered by the Dahmer family; Betty and Jim Tolton, Jean and Don Amy, Helen and Bob Reay, John and Maryann Dahmer. Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Roberta (Groff) Snyder, and his brother Lorne. Murray sold trucks for Kirby International for many years and was involved with Transport for Christ. Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. A funeral service was held at Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church, Elmira on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 2 p.m. Interment took place prior to the service in Elmira Union Cemetery at 1 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church Building Fund, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Hospice Wellington.
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Caleb Paquet waited outside for the bell to ring at St. Jacobs PS. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] Thea Elliott and Avery Durrer were all smiles walking to school on Tuesday.
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OBITUARY Beier, Artur Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital, at the age of 82 years. Art Beier of Kitchener, formerly of Elmira, was the beloved husband of the late Marion (Woltmann) Beier (1993). Loved father of Ronald Beier and Christine Voss of Germany, Ralph Beier and Heather Roth of Germany, and Ramona and Bruce Albrecht of Kitchener. Dear grandfather of Jeremy and Colin; Tina (Rob), Kaitlin, Nicole (Jake), Tuscan; Justyne (Robert) and Jakob (Ashley). Brother of Amanda Krebs, Ilse and Maurice Allen, and Dieter and Barb Beier. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Bertha (Machel) Beier, and his brother-in-law and best friend George Krebs (Sept. 2, 2012). Art was a long time member of the mixed and male Concordia Choirs. Visitation took place on Thursday, September 4, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. A funeral service was held at St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. Private family committal of cremated remains will take place at a later date in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira. In Art’s memory, donations to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation or Bankside Terrace Men’s Club would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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GARAGE SALES ANNUAL YARD SALE and Tupperware Inventory Sale. Thurs. Sept. 11th 9 -7; Fri. Sept. 12th 9-7 p.m.; Sat. Sept. 13th 8 noon. Something for everyone!
GARAGE SALES GARAGE MOVING SALE. Sat. Sept. 13. Everything from furniture to cutlery etc, etc, etc. Bargains galore. 13 Centre St., Elmira, 8 a.m. GARAGE SALE. MOVING. Toys, Books, Household Items. 19 Sugar King Drive, Elmira. Saturday September 6, starting at 8 am. HUGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD Sale! Sat. Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 45 & 47 Aspen Cr. Elmira. Something for everyone. ST. CLEMENTS COMMUNITY Wide Garage Sale. Saturday, September 6, 2014 8:00 a.m. For information contact Jen Connolly 519-699-9277 or Melanie Martin 519-699-5116. Find us on Facebook! Search St. Clements Recreation Service Board. ST. JACOBS \CS0 - Fri., Aug 29 to Fri., Sept 5 9am to 2pm daily. 48 Young St. Proceeds to Grand River Cancer Centre. Furniture, linens, metal shelves, older lamps, space bags, halloween and Christmas items and much more.
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LIVING HERE VOLUNTEERISM / LENDING A HAND OUT WEST
Charity begins closer to home Church group learns you don’t have to travel overseas to find those in need as they help with flood cleanup in Alberta WHITNEY NEILSON The cleanup in southern Alberta after last summer’s floods continues a year later, and what was expected to be a year and a half job has now been extended to three years. David Paisley, youth leader at Woodside Bible Fellowship, and a group of young men spent two weeks in High River this summer working on destroyed lawns and basements with Samaritan’s Purse. The charitable organization is one of a number of groups who continue to help rebuild after the first wave of emergency relief teams have long gone. “I thought this was a great opportunity to show people that ministry is not something that just happens in far away lands,” Paisley said. “There’s needs right here in our own country, an opportunity to invest in our own country even as we’re sending
people off to third world nations.” Samaritan’s Purse puts up volunteers from out of town and their meals were covered by a local church, so all it cost them was their flights. When they were there about 30 houses were on the go with various stages of rebuilding. “Each day more or less we’d show up and they’d send us off,” Paisley said. “Sometimes it was a bit of surprise what we’d be up to. That made for an adventure. There was certainly lots of work to be done.” The flooding is recognized as Canada’s costliest disaster at a whopping $1.7 billion in insurable damages. There were 32 states of local emergency called and 100,000 people displaced, many of whom still are. “Any of the wealthier families were able to absorb it and get back to normal fairly quickly,” Paisley said. “But anyone that didn’t have coverage … a
Jedrek Martin, David Paisley, Jordan Shantz, Darrin Brubacher, Tyler Frey and Curtis Versteeg enjoyed hiking and camping during their two week trip to High River, AB, helping repair from last year’s flood.
Jedrek Martin and Jordan Shantz helped repair lawns which were damaged by silt. lot of insurance policies don’t cover water damage. We heard all these stories of people who only got $2,000 for their whole basement or $1,000 for their lawn.” Paisley said it was special for them to work in High River because it’s a close-knit farming community, similar to Elmira. About 90 per cent of the homes in High River had their basements partially or totally damaged from the floods. “If you imagine 90 per cent of the homes in Elmi-
ra having their basements gutted in the span of two days, it makes for quite a bit of work.” The younger guys helped repair lawns that were ruined by all the silt in the floods. Paisley and some of the others worked on drywalling a basement and putting in the studs. They also did odd jobs as they were assigned. “There’s garbage everywhere,” Paisley said. “There was just garbage and debris everywhere so a lot of just picking up piles of garbage. They had
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a temporary dump site at a park.” Families affected by the flooding can contact Samaritan’s Purse to apply for assistance, and they’re then ranked based on need. For many of the volunteers this was their first time out West. Paisley said it was also a good opportunity to bond, as they went camping and hiking on the weekends. He first heard about the project from Tim Martin, an Elmira resident and member of their church.
“Like most people I’d heard about Samaritan’s Purse, mostly through their work and their (Operation) Christmas Child things specifically,” Paisley said. “I wasn’t actually aware until Tim went out to do a co-op with them that they were specifically on that southern Alberta restoration project.” As for what’s left to do, he said there’s plenty of work. Skilled trades people and contractors are in demand for the coming winter. Many High River residents are still living in temporary housing because their foundations or entire houses have been condemned. Houses with condemned foundations will be lifted off the ground and repaired, while condemned homes will be flattened. “I see the Christian faith as an all-encompassing lifestyle; this isn’t about you go do these nice Christian mission trips and then go back to normal life,” Paisley said. “This is about how can we incorporate our Christian faith into everything we do locally, internationally?” Woodside also supports a camp in Ecuador that sponsors kids from the slums to attend camp on the ocean. They have a school in a jungle community too where there’s no access to education. Paisley has visited the country four times, but this was the first large Canadian project he has been part of. “To work alongside other Canadians and for other Canadians, that’s what really drew me to it.”
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THE WOOLWICH COMMUNITY LIONS Club is hosting two events in the Foodland parking lot (Arthur St. Elmira). Drive a Ford event, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come out and take a car for a test drive (one test driver per household). Ford will donate $20 for each test drive up to a maximum of $6,000. Classic car show and shine, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.); $5 entry fee, dashboard plaque for first 25 cars. Classic car registration call Sandy 519-638-2523, Live band (Cowboy Up), food, drinks. All proceeds to Elmira District Community Living van project (for the purchase of a Ford wheelchair van).
SENIORS COMMUNITY DINING AT noon (doors open 11:30 a.m.). Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs. Cost $11. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a hot noonday meal, fellowship and entertainment. Call 519-664-1900 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 7 JOIN US FROM 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Fall Mom -toMom sale. Moms will be selling their gently used baby and kids items. Find deals on everything from gently used baby equipment, gently used kids clothing and maternity wear, toys, books and much more! Breslau Community Centre, 100 Andover Dr., Breslau. Admission $2. All proceeds from the sale go to the Breslau Recreational Association to benefit community events like Winterfest and Family Fun Day!
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SEPTEMBER 11 ELECTRONIC BINGO, ELMIRA LIONS Hall presented by LIONS CLUB of ELMIRA. Call Rod for details 519-500-1434. SENIORS LUNCH CLUB AT noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.). Breslau Community Centre, 100 Andover Dr., Breslau. Cost $6. Join us for a noonday light lunch and fellowship. Call Community Care Concepts at 519-664-1900 or toll free: 1-855-664-1900 for more information. FREE COMMUNITY BBQ, HOSTED by Christ Lutheran Church at 455 Anndale Rd., Waterloo. Come and meet your neighbours and community organizations. Food, live music, and bouncy castle; 5-8:30 p.m. For more details call 519-885-4050. NEW HORIZONS AT 10 a.m. Maryhill Community Centre. Guest speaker John Nederend, Let’s Talk Farming. New Horizons meet once a month from Sept. to May on the second Thursday of each month. All zoomers, boomers and seniors are welcome; $2. admission fee. Refreshments are served.
WOODSIDE EVERGREEN FELLOWSHIP FOR Seniors. 10:30 a.m. (coffee at 10:15), 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. Speaker: Derek Frey, topic: Destinations Hockey - Mongolia; $7/person - includes hot lunch. Contact Reta Malloy 519-669-8752.
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SEPTEMBER 12 COMMUNITY CAN DINE - 6-7:30 p.m. Trinity United Church, Elmira. Pulled pork, salad, dessert, pay what you can.
SEPTEMBER 14 HOT HAM SUPPER BEING held at St. Clements Community Centre - 1 Green St., St. Clements from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults’ children 5-12 $6 and 4 and under are free. All proceeds are going to the hall retrofit. There will be a raffle prize table. For tickets please call Wayne or Marilyn Curry at 519-669-8747.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.
Got a favourite smell? It might be one of a trillion that you’re able to differentiate WEIRD NOTES
Q. Are you 18 or older?
Do you vote? Do you golf? Can you cite other distinctive characteristics of the number 18?
A. In our culture, 18
represents the minimum voting age, number of holes on a complete golf course, wheels on a trailer truck, say Alfred Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann in “Mathematical Curiosities.� And consider these two 18-letter words: “conversationalists� and “conservationalists,� the longest pair of anagrams in English, excluding scientific words.
Plus, 18 signals some interesting mathematics. For example, 18 is the only number that is twice the sum of its digits (18 = 9 + 9) and its reversal of 81 is the square of the sum of its digits (81 = 9 x 9). Extending the oddities further, 198 = 99 + 99; and 891 = 9 x 99. More fun awaits. Begin by taking any three digit number whose digits are all different and arrange them in order to form their largest number and then their smallest number. Next, subtract the smaller one from the larger, and you’ll discover the answer to be a number whose digits add up to 18. Now, let’s try this with the number 584. First write the smallest number as 458 and the largest number as 854.
Subtracting 854 - 458, you get 396, and the sum of these digits (3 + 9 + 6) is 18! As the authors say, “This makes a great impression at any dinner party you attend.� Q. What happens when a “fount of knowledge� becomes a “font of knowledge�?
A. When sixth-grader
Suvir Mirchandani at Dorseyville Middle School in Pittsburgh noticed that teachers were handing out homework in a wide array of printing fonts, he wondered if the school could save money by opting for less ink-hungry varieties, reports “Science� magazine. After collecting a week’s sampling of printed handouts, the savvy 14-year-old ran a
model through ink coverage software. “He found that switching to the svelte Garamond font would save the school district nearly $21,000 per year,� surprising both his school science coach and the district business manager. Later, when Mirchandani submitted his findings to the “Journal of Emerging Investigators,� its Harvard University Graduate School editors suggested he scale his study up to the federal government. After analyzing public documents, he estimated that an across-the-board switch to Garamond could save roughly $234 million a year. (The now-high-school student hopes to pursue a career in computer or environmental science.)
Q. Humans can discrim-
inate several million different colors and almost half a million different sound tones. What about odors?
A. For nearly a century, it
was believed that the average person could discriminate only 10,000 different odors, reports “Science� magazine. But Rockefeller University researcher Caroline Bushdid and her colleagues conducted a clever set of experiments to test the idea: Drawing from a “library� of 128 odorous molecules, they mixed the molecules together, then grouped the mixtures in pairs, some pairs with a 90% overlap of molecules, others 60%, and so on, down to no overlap at all. Then 28 subjects were
presented with three odor vials—two containing the same mixture and the third containing a different mixture—and were asked to identify the vial with the unique odor. Careful analysis of the results showed that “the human olfactory system, with its hundreds of different olfactory receptors, far outperforms the other senses in the number of physically different stimuli it can discriminate.� That number is more than a trillion (1,000,000,000,000)!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you “Strange But True.� Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com.
OBSERVER CROSSWORD PUZZLER ACROSS 1. Pair 5. Automaton 10. New moon, e.g. 15. Hello 16. Boozehound 18. Narc’s find, perhaps 19. Go over 20. “___ fallen ...� 22. “It’s no ___!� 24. Exist 25. Perform 26. “And I Love ___� 27. “What’s ___?� 28. “Scream� star Campbell 30. Mozart’s “L’___ del Cairo� 32. Used to express surprise 33. Length x width, for a rectangle 35. Course 37. Call to a mate 39. To be 40. Inch 41. ___ seul (dance solo)
43. Refusal 44. Knolls or hills 46. Arrangement holder 47. Therefore 48. Morning 49. Cheat, slangily 52. Down with something 53. Sixth festival hosted by Phish 54. Elder, e.g. 55. Indicates maiden name 56. Angler’s hope 57. Associate in Nursing 58. Breezy 59. Base on balls 60. Car accessory 61. Weightlifting maneuver 62. Bondman 63. Slang for mother 65. Conclusion of some games 66. Source 67. 3.14 68. “Fantasy Island� prop 70. In the heart
72. ___ Fjord DOWN 1. “Disappeared into ___� 2. Legendary winged creature with a dragon’s head 3. Equals 4. Proper ___ 6. Good 7. Chest protector 8. Promise, for one 9. In the direction of 10. Ace 11. Man 12. Hurting 13. Ed.’s request 14. Read-only memory 17. ___ fly 21. “Concentration� pronoun 23. “The Three Faces of ___� 25. Republic of Benin 29. Artist Max 31. Inflammation of the nose and throat
32. Don’t believe it 34. Abreast (of) 36. Bossy remark? 38. A reason or cause 42. “Shoot!� 45. Navigational aid 46. Dietary supplement 50. “To thine own ___ be true� 51. “Omigod!� 52. “My dear man� 53. Holiday ___ 54. ___-tac-toe 56. “Monty Python� airer 57. To the same degree 58. Expressing a point in time 59. Plural of “I� 64. Against 65. Depart 66. Big sheet 69. Lt.’s inferior, in the Navy 71. “__ guy�
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