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Farmers’ market reopens just days after devastating fire Mercedes Corp. plans to rebuild main facility completely destroyed in blaze; alternatives found in the meantime WILL SLOAN
STEVE KANNON Citing safety concerns, Woolwich has agreed to a request from Conestoga Meat Packers to prohibit stopping on a stretch of Lonsdale Road adjacent to the company’s Breslau plant. The spot outside the pork-processing operation has been the site of vigils by Guelph Pig Save, an animal rights organization. Small groups of protesters have occasionally gathered near the gates where pigs are delivered to the slaughterhouse, with their vehicles presenting something of an obstacle course to the livestock trucks. The bylaw changes approved September 3 by township council prohibit stopping on both sides of Lonsdale Road for 200 metres (650 feet) south of Menno Street. “That would suffice to keep things safe,” said Steve Keczem, Conestoga Meat Packers’ (CMP) director of finance, in addressing councillors Tuesday night. “We want to make sure everybody stays safe ... make sure nobody gets hurt,” company president Arnold PARKING | 6
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne got a taste of the local produce while visiting the reopened St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market on Thursday morning. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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The fire that ripped through the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market early Monday morning destroyed more than the main building, it struck down what is perhaps Woolwich’s most visible symbol. “Niagara has Niagara Falls. Toronto has the CN Tower. What we have that’s iconic in Woolwich, and Waterloo Region, is the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market,” said the David Brenneman, the township’s chief administrative officer. That explains the public outpouring and widespread media coverage that followed news the main market building had been reduced to ash by a fire that quickly engulfed the structure in the wee hours of Labour Day. The impact of the fire goes well beyond the damage pegged at as much as $4 million and 60 vendors displaced. A huge tourist draw and a staple for local
food aficionados, especially now at harvest time, the market plays an important role in the community. That’s why there was a big scramble to ensure some 300 vendors would be back on Thursday, the next regular market day. Most of the vendors operate outdoors anyway, and market owners Mercedes Corp. acted quickly to move some of those displaced by the fire into the flea market building or into outdoor stalls if applicable. “The market is going to be open for business, and while we do that, we are going to be making plans for what might come in place of the building that burnt down,” said Jenny Shantz of Mercedes Corp. “Every culture has a marketplace,” she continued. “I think when people come to a market, they feel at home, no matter where they’re from. If they’re new Canadians, or new to our
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Concerned that meeting neighbourhood’s request would open the flood gates, Woolwich says maintenance falls to homeowners STEVE KANNON Worried about setting a precedent, Woolwich will do nothing about a weedcovered stretch of township property on Samuel and Ann streets in Elmira. The boulevards and parts of homeowners’ lawns were re-sodded following reconstruction of the road in 2010. Since then, large areas of the grass have died, to be overrun by weeds. Art Bolduc, whose mother-inlaw lives on Samuel Street, has been the most vocal of the neighbours unhappy with the situation, calling on the township to restore the grass to the way it was before the construction work. Having paid little heed to those calls, council this week opted to do nothing, fearing that dealing with the dead grass would open the door to other residents demanding similar action after the fact. “It’s more complicated than seeding one boulevard,” said Coun. Mark Bauman in voting against taking action, citing con-
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cerns about the precedent. Coun. Allan Poffenroth, who brought forward a motion to repair the grass, was the sole member of council to vote in favour of it at Tuesday night’s meeting. “It’s our land. It’s unsightly,” he said, noting the sod didn’t take the first time around. “I think it would be a gesture to keep our land looking nice.” Though the die-off didn’t begin until after the contractor’s warranty period for the sod work, he argued that deficiencies can occur later on. And, while the township expects homeowners to water and tend to new grass on adjacent township property, some people aren’t able to care for the boulevards, leaving the township ultimately responsible for its own land. For director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley, the cost of fixing the problem in this instance is trivial compared to the precedent. He noted the sod work passed muster in the final inspection, WEEDS | 7
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The Wellesley-North Easthope Fall Fair is celebrating its 160th year, although we’d swear it doesn’t look a day over 159. The annual gathering has become such a durable and beloved part of the township that this year’s theme – “160 Years of Tradition: Make it Yours!” – speaks to the deep truth that everyone has a personal connection to the end-of-summer event. “Everyone has their stories,” said Mary LichtyNeeb, one of the organizers of the event. “For some families, people move away and find an education, but then find their way back to Wellesley. Sometimes it’s their first time at the fair.” She continued, “We have a lady who is in her 90s, and she used to show at FAIR | 6
Autumn Fest fundraiser for Community Care Concepts set for September 20 WILL SLOAN Tim McGraw, the Dixie Chicks, Miranda Lambert, and Faith Hill – that’s a lineup with enough bigname talent to satisfy any country fan. And while Community Care Concepts’ Autumn Fest charity event won’t have the genuine articles, it will have a lineup of tribute artists to fool the ears and get the toes tapping.
“We had originally had Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform at our volunteer recognition event back in the spring that we held in Wellesley, and it was very well-received,” said Cathy Harrington, executive director of Community Care Concepts. “The couple who were the tribute artists are involved with a variety of other artists, and when we approached them about
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services, maintenance, and visiting. “This event was one way we felt we could not only share with the community the work that we do, but also raise funds for the people who need our services,” noted Harrington. “The demand for our services in terms of more individuals requiring services, as well as individuals requiring higher levels of service, has placed a strain
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region, it’s a place where people feel at home.” The company vows to rebuild, and has received vocal support from the township. Brenneman said Woolwich is doing everything it can to promote the market as a tourist attraction. “It’s a draw that not just supports the vendors and businesses that run out of it,” he said, “but also, indirectly, all of the other types of businesses. When people come here, they
Lonnie Schubert of the Ontario Fire Marshal's office. also visit the village, the outlet mall, and other parts of the region. That’s what it means.” Ontario Premier Kath-
leen Wynne was on hand at Thursday’s reopening to visit with vendors and offer supportive words. “It’s good for people to know the market is open. I’m here wearing my hat as Minister of Agriculture and Food as well – I really believe in farmers' markets,” she told media. When asked if the province would help in rebuilding, Wynne responded, “I think that conversation is premature. The investigation has just been done, and we want to be as supportive as we can, but I just
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think in terms of specifics it’s just too early.” One of the many businesses returning is “Cupcakes! Cupcakes! Cupcakes!” run by student Tiia Planert. “It just feels like a loss of a member of the family,” said Angela Arenberg, Planert’s mother and business assistant. “We have wonderful relations with the other vendors, we have lots of customers that were very kind and supportive.” Peter Barker, owner of St. Jacobs Tea, is optimistic about the future. “I do believe that things will go forward again, and I will believe that the people who were there before will be there again,” he said. “I think it’s in the interest not just of us who were there,
Firefighters from four stations fought the early-morning blaze, with many remaining on scene through the day to deal with hot spots. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER] but also of the region.” Brenneman agrees. “The best thing that [consumers] can do is continue to support the market,” he said. “Especially as we head into this important fall season, the harvest season, come out and buy produce. “The rebuild will take some time, but when it comes to tourism, we’re coordinating very quickly
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messages and promotions with the market, and getting the message out through social media and advertising that the outdoor market is going to be up and operating.” While Mercedes works to keep the market operating, investigators continue to search for the cause of the blaze. Firefighters from four township stations were notified of the fire at 1:45 a.m. on September 2, and within minutes the building was engulfed in flames. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s onsite investigation of potential ignition sources concluded on Wednesday, when items from the wreckage were taken for forensic investigation. With the help of security video, officials hope to pinpoint where the fire started and what caused it, though there’s no timeline for a conclusive report.
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A couple embraces as market visitors take in the rubble and leave flowers at the site of the fire. [ELENE MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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Bridge inspection contract awarded Woolwich will spend $20,000 inspecting its bridges and culverts this year, awarding the contract for the work to the engineering firm of D.M. Willis Associates. Provincial legislation mandates that inspections be carried out every two years under guidelines established in the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual. The township received 11 bids in response to its request for proposals, director of engineering and planning
Dan Kennaley told councillors meeting Tuesday night. There are 48 bridges and culverts to be evaluated. The last report in 2011 determined that 20 of the structures required work within one to five years, 20 needed work within six to 10 years, while eight needed no maintenance within 10 years.
them greater control over gravel pits. To that end, Woolwich councillors this week agreed the township should send a letter to all three party leaders at Queen’s Park urging them to make reform a priority. A review of the ARA was approved in the Ontario Legislature in March 2012. The review, including public consultation, was subsequently carried out, but the report has yet to be released.
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Having recently discussed the review with the Minister of Natural Resources,
Woolwich officials hope the report isn’t simply shelved, prompting this week’s decision to draft a letter. Woolwich is expecting a onetime windfall from the sale of the former Waterloo North Hydro headquarters on Northfield Drive in Waterloo. The amount is not known at this point, but Mayor Todd Cowan’s plan to spend it by supporting drives for a skate park in Elmira and splash pad in Breslau failed to win over his council colleagues this week. Both councillors Allan Poffenroth and Julie-Anne Herteis noted there are a variety of projects that could use financial support, while councillors
Mark Bauman and Bonnie Bryant argued the money should be left in a reserve fund while the township goes through the budget process for 2014. Poffenroth argued the windfall should be applied to the current financial obligations first, rather than looking elsewhere to spend it. “This is for everyone, not just speciality groups,” added Bauman.
Elmira block party Saturday Elmira is known as a friendly place, but the area around Hampton Street will be a little extra sociable today
(Saturday) as residents gather for the 12th annual Hampton Street Block Party. The gathering at 32 and 34 Hampton St. welcomes all people in the area, young or old, to come out and meet their neighbours. The event kicks off at about 5 p.m. and includes a BBQ, a 50/50 draw – proceeds from which are donated to the Skate Elmira project – and movies for the kids in the evening. Organizer Randy Smith said people are asked to bring some non-perishable food items that they later donate to a food bank. New this year is a swap meet of items neighbours bring to the event, and a corn roast.
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More than 40 firefighters from four Woolwich Fire Department stations arrived at the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market before 2 a.m. on Monday morning to find the main building fully engulfed by flames. With nothing to be done to save the structure, efforts were concentrated on preventing the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Damage has been estimated at as much as $4 million. [JOE MERLIHAN / THE OBSERVER]
Wiarton man dies after trucks collide in Mapleton Twp A two-vehicle accident on August 27 in Mapleton Township claimed the life of a 24-year-old Wiarton man, Wellington County OPP report. Marshall McCartney was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident involving a tractor trailer and a tanker truck on Wellington Road 7 near Rothsay. Wellington County OPP responded to the scene, along with Guelph-Wellington Emergency Services (EMS) and Mapleton
Township Fire and Rescue, at around 9:14 a.m. OPP report a southbound 2007 Mack tractor trailer collided with a 2014 Volvo tanker truck that was making a left turn on to Wellington Road 7 from a private driveway. The tanker truck rolled over and the tractor trailer burst into flames on impact. OPP said there was dense fog in the area at the time of the accident. Wellington County OPP
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As classes resume, educators look to boost falling math scores ELENA MAYSTRUK Teaching staff are getting some new information on student performance just in time for the start of the school year. Elementary pupils continue to improve in literacy, but math skills are on the decline according to recent findings from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). “We have five-year trending data that suggests that students aren’t doing as well in 2013 as they were
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Drung said in an interview the following day. While the protesters haven’t really impeded traffic to and from the facility, there is an increased risk due to issues with visibility if parked cars make the route narrower even as people are milling about on foot. The vigils have been sporadic, he said, with “two or three or a handful of people” showing up every couple of weeks. There doesn’t appear to be any intentional blocking of trucks, but the actions of the activists do present a safety concern, added Drung.
Guelph Pig Save is a group that advocates for the rights of pigs and other animals, encouraging a vegan diet. “Conestoga Meat Packers is the largest slaughterhouse in the region. We focus on the massive slaughterhouses, but we educate people about compassion for all animals, and promote veganism,” reads the group’s website. Even as the “sporadic” protests occur, CMP is in the midst of an expansion. Construction now underway will add another 25,000 square feet to the facility, increasing the plant’s size by 20 per cent. Another 100 employees
will join the staff. Keczem told councillors the company has already hired about 70 people, with 40 now on the job. The new addition is expected to be put into operation by mid-November. Drung said the exterior of the additions has been largely completed, with work now switching to the interior, starting with mechanical and refrigeration units. The expansion boosts the output capacity of the plant. CMP, in operation since 1982, is a vertically integrated processor of pork. The company is a co-operative, owned and supplied by 150 southern Ontario family farmers.
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a fair in eastern Ontario. When she moved to Kitchener to be closer to her family, her granddaughter said, ‘Well, I know Wellesley has a great fall fair – do you want to enter some stuff in it?’ So grandma, who is in her 90s still enters, and now her greatgrandchildren are also entering into the fair. “Even though greatgrandma didn’t always enter our fair, she was always at a fall fair. Now, two more generations are entering into the fair and enjoying it.” A lot can change in 160 years, and an intriguing aspect of this year’s event is how it engages with the fair’s long history. “I was at an art college a couple of weeks ago, and there they had fair books back to 1922. I’ve actually had some of them photocopied that we will have at the fair,” said Lichty-Neeb. “They didn’t start collecting donations until the
early ‘30s… ladies directors didn’t actually get to have a vote at the fair until into the ‘50s, so that’s definitely changed, because we have plenty of talented men and ladies working on our fair board now. The major focus on the old fair books were on livestock, horses, chickens, pigs, dairy, with a very small portion on ladies’ work. There was nothing for schoolchildren at that point, and that has definitely changed.” Still, in other ways the fair has remained remarkably consistent across the decades, she observed. “I think it’s about community. It’s one of the things that signals that fall is coming. Whether you’re one of those people who exhibit a lot of things, or you come to see the midway, or you come to visit friends, it’s all part of living in a small town community.” This year’s fair will feature a wide array of events both time-honoured and new. Tuesday begins with
the fair ambassador competition, the Wellesley ABC Idol semi-finals, and a quilt show. Wednesday will include a baby show, pet show, horse show, horseshoe contest, dairy education, tug-of-war, a parade, and various attractions for the kids. Everything will be presided over by the ambassador picked on the opening night, though Lichty-Neeb won’t hazard a guess about who’ll end up with the crown. “Well, there are three very talented young ladies there, and I’m very glad I’m not one of the judges. “But to be truthful, I can tell you who the winner is: they’re all winners for stepping up to doing it,” she added, a fair-enough reply. The Wellesley-North Easthope Fall Fair opens at 7 p.m. on September 10 and continues the next day at the Wellesley Community Centre (1000 Maple Leaf St.). Cost of entry is $6, or free for schoolchildren.
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Most of the gains going to the top fifth of earners, which creates stress, particularly in the middle class ELENA MAYSTRUK A growing income gap in Waterloo Region may be affecting our health and our ability to come together when hard times hit, according to a recent report. The region’s Public Health department is in the process of providing officials with solutions to the growing issue after research published in July showed the wealthiest fifth of local families owning the largest income share while others got poorer. “Public Health is particularly interested in the determinants of health, things like income and housing, access to food,” explained Sharlene Sedgwick, the department’s director of healthy living. “We know that when there are differences in income distribution all levels of the population are affected. There’s always that comparison between what I have versus what you have, and that can impact individuals and populations in terms of how they interact and talk about social cohesion. In a neigbourhood, when there isn’t a coming-together of a group of people, when times are difficult there’s no social support, that cohesion isn’t
there to hold the community together.” Jumping on the wave of nationwide income gap reports, staff hopes to start a public dialogue on the issue of financial inequality as it relates to health following their own findings this summer. Using Statistics Canada data for Waterloo Region, the study found that while average yearly after-tax household incomes increased from $46,481 in 1995 to $74,628 in 2010 (Waterloo Region’s living wage is about $14 per hour according to Opportunities Waterloo Region), the largest gains have benefitted the already rich, with majority income shares held by the top fifth of the region’s population. In 2010, the wealthiest families earned 7.1 times more than the poorest households, rising from 5.9 times since 1995. Middleclass households are continuing to lose shares, the report states. “The folks that are increasing the amount they currently have, [the increase] is coming at the expense of that middle-income group. So, there’s less money at the middle income level and more money at the higher income level. It’s coming from one group to the other,” Sedg-
wick said this week. Current research into income gap issues shows that there is a correlation between income and health, as individuals can become stressed by social comparisons (such as personal finances and wealth) with others. The report does not delve into specific reasons for the widened gap, but Sedgwick suggests it may be due to job availability and the ease/difficulty with which newcomers to the region are able to find skilled employment. “Our intent behind writing the report was to start the discussion. There’s a lot of work happening within the region to look at poverty and this is another piece of information that can be used in program planning. Our hope is that by starting the dialogue we’ll be taking a look at what issues residents of the community are facing from a slightly different perspective,” she said. The report was presented to the regional community services committee on August 13. Researchers were asked to report back in six months to see if the report has generated a response from the public and community groups. “We hope that some conversation has started,” Sedgwick said.
Woolwich councillor Mark Bauman was surprised August 22 with a handmade bench commemorating his nine-year term as chair of the Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC). The bench, now situated in St. Jacobs’ Schaner Park, was handcrafted by Inga Rinne, chair of Woolwich Healthy Communities, and her husband, Matt Cowan. [SUBMITTED]
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so there’s no going back to the contractor. Similar complaints elsewhere have been dealt with inside the warranty period, whereas three years have passed since the reconstruction of Herbert/Samuel/Ann streets. Dealing with that spot now would open the door to many similar requests, he said, adding the issue boils down to asking all the taxpayers to cover the cost of a neighbourhood problem. Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis said fixing the boulevards now raises the spectre of compensation for those homeowners that have already fixed the grass at their own expense. “Do we pay them back?” Disappointed by the decision, Bolduc said
Wednesday he would continue to press the township to “do the right thing. “I haven’t given up. I know that I’m not the only one that has had trouble trying to deal with something that is bad that ... the township should be looking after.” Bolduc said he’s received supportive comments from
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Citizens losing confidence in governments FRESH OFF A REFUSAL to look after an unkempt stretch of its property on Samuel and Ann streets in Elmira, Woolwich should keep an eye on something interesting brewing in Winnipeg. A resident there is challenging a city edict that he mow the grass on a boulevard adjacent to his home. Richard Hykawy has taken the legal challenge to heart, saying his goal is to “free the citizens from slavery.” He says the onus is on the city to look after its own property. “What cities do is they enslave people to work for them. That’s against the law,” he told the media. Hykawy has already appeared in court on several occasions, battling the city over costs imposed on him after he refused to cut the grass. He hopes to launch a legal challenge under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Some will undoubtedly see his actions as a way of shirking civic duties, but there’s a principle at stake here. It’s also an indication of our growing isolation in a system of governance that is increasingly undemocratic and does less and less for citizens. Politicians, bureaucrats and public-sector workers at every level are seen as more intent on their own salaries, perks and entitlements than actually serving the public. Civic spirit is supposed to be a two-way street, and when that falls apart, it’s easier to see where people like Hykawy are coming from. In Woolwich, the decision to fob off responsibility for the poor condition of sod laid after a reconstruction project is sure to rankle some residents. In essence, the township has washed it hands of the issue, saying it’s the responsibility of adjacent homeowners to maintain municipal property. Again, this would be less likely to become an issue if citizens felt that they were getting good value for their everincreasing taxes. Instead, just the opposite is true. Blame for the faltering legitimacy of government can be laid squarely on the shoulders of politicians and bureaucrats everywhere, from the autocrats looking to squash the uprising of the Arab spring to the entitlement mentality of those operating inside the bureaucratic bubble. When it comes to local and regional government, many of us can’t be bothered to vote – typically, fewer than a third of us even show up – but that doesn’t mean we don’t notice that service levels suffer even as taxes increase and growth reduces the quality of life as it pads the municipal coffers ... and wallets of those who are supposed to be working for the public, rather than the other way around. Which brings us to something as visible as weedy and overgrown municipal properties. Unkempt boulevards, roadsides and parks are a very visible reminder that the kind of work that used to be done is now not, even as we pay more and more to those who are supposed to keep our communities in good repair. Ignoring the basics got the regional government into trouble earlier this year, when public pressure forced council to reverse a decision to reduce weed cutting and maintenance on regional roads. It was a clear example of ever-more tax increases being used to pad the payroll and fund questionable projects at the expense of what’s really important to residents. At the heart of the matter, ignoring the basics – cutting the grass, picking up litter and keeping facilities clean – makes for bad optics, reinforcing the notion that officials have their priorities wrong, attuned more to their convenience than public service. That leads to the grumbling about looking after property that belongs to a municipality that doesn’t look after its citizens. And a growing disconnect, ideally leading to citizens hitting the reset button.
Despite neighbourhood complaints, the township seems fine with letting its property go to pot ... perhaps taking a cue from Toronto's mayor. WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER
Big data is getting bigger all the time, and leaks will occur WORLD AFFAIRS Over the past few weeks we have seen the following computer system crashes: A three-hour network shutdown on August 22 that paralyzed the NASDAQ stock exchange, crippled others, and caused a one-third drop in the daily total of shares traded on American exchanges; Also on August 22, a blackout of Apple’s iCloud that lasted for 11 hours for some customers; A trading glitch in the Goldman Sachs computer on August 20 that resulted in a large number of erroneous stock and options trades and cost the firm up to $100 million; A shutdown of Amazon’s North American retail site on August 19 that lasted almost an hour and resulted in an estimated $2 million in lost sales; On August 16, a fourminute global outage of Google’s services, including email, YouTube and its core search engine, that
led to a 40 per cent drop in global internet traffic; And last month, in another part of the forest, we had the director of the U.S. National Security Agency, General Keith Alexander, admitting that he still did not know exactly which files whistleblower Edward Snowden had downloaded and taken with him when he fled the country two months before. Well, General Alexander didn’t exactly admit it; he just declined to say whether he knew, but that comes to the same thing. Two months after Snowden flew the coop, the NSA still doesn’t know how many more of their embarrassing secrets are out there waiting to be revealed. This may explain something quite puzzling that happened late last month. A Brazilian citizen, David Miranda was changing planes in London when he was stopped by British police under the Terrorism Act, questioned for nine hours, and then released – but the police kept his computer, two pen drives, an external hard drive, and various other electronic items.
Miranda is the partner of Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald, who has been working on Snowden’s documents, but the police wouldn’t have gone to all that trouble just to harass him, particularly since their actions were probably illegal: all their questions were about Snowden and the NSA files, not about terrorism. And why would they even bother to confiscate Miranda’s electronics? Don’t they realize there are bound to be copies elsewhere? It’s less puzzling if you assume that the NSA asked for the operation (of course it did), and that its goal was actually to find out just how much Snowden knows, and can prove. Maybe it found out, maybe it didn’t – but what it tells the rest of us is that the NSA is not really in control of its own data. If Snowden can take it away with him, so can others. There are 850,000 potential “others” – Americans with top secret clearance and access to the data – and some of them will not have the same high motives as Snowden for stealing the data. In fact,
the NSA even catches an average of one employee a year who has been using the system to track a lover or spouse they suspect is straying. God knows how many it doesn’t catch – but if its inability to figure out what Snowden took is any guide, probably a lot. What the NSA has built is a system that is too big to monitor properly, let alone fully control. The system’s official purposes are bad enough, but it cannot even know the full range of illegitimate private actions that it permits. And this is not a design flaw. It is inherent in the very size of the system and the number of people who have access to it. Which brings us back to NASDAQ, Apple, Goldman Sachs et. al. If it can be done, it will be done. Algorithms will be written for automated trading at speeds measured in fractions of a microsecond, and the competition will have to follow suit. It will become possible to store immense amounts of data in a virtual “cloud,” and the cloud will take shape. It will become theoretiDYER | 10
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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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"What the NSA has built is a system that is too big to monitor properly, let alone fully control." Gwynne Dyer | page 8 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON
Skills gap means jobs without people and more people without jobs EDITOR'S NOTES Students returning to school this week face a growing consensus about their futures: Don’t follow your bliss, follow the money. Canada, we’re all told, faces a skills gap. Even as the ranks of the unemployed and underemployed grow, a variety of jobs go unfilled due to the fact those without jobs aren’t qualified to fill the vacancies. It’s a problem that’s only going to get worse, particularly as the baby boomers retire (assuming their economic circumstances allow them to do so). In Ontario alone, the skills gap costs the economy up to $24.3 billion in foregone GDP, the result of too many Ontarians not obtaining enough education to find employment in today’s economy. Skills gaps are projected to worsen if action is not taken to address them, and fears about a future of “jobs without people” and “people without jobs” are widespread, according to a
recent study by the Conference Board of Canada. Much of the discussion has centered on postsecondary education, where courses on offer don’t always lead to good job prospects. Students still continue to enter arts faculties even though the days of gaining a degree – any degree – and walking into a good job are long gone. Instead, many students are graduating with record amounts of debt only to find there’s no demand in their chosen field. Worse still, finding any kind of job is an uphill battle, let alone one that will allow them to start paying down the aforementioned massive debts. Much of the public dialogue about the gap suggests that Canadian labour markets suffer from a shortage of workers in certain industries – the Alberta oil patch, for instance – coupled with mismatched skills among the available labour supply. These circumstances, the argument goes, are exaggerated by the difficulty of moving workers from low-growth to high-growth provinces and industries, along with inadequacies in
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but it is no longer a sufficient condition,” says CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal. “Narrowing employment and earning premiums for higher education mean that, on average, Canada is experiencing an excess supply of post-secondary graduates. “And despite the overwhelming evidence that one’s field of study is the most important factor determining labour market outcomes, today’s students have not gravitated to more financially advantageous fields in a way that reflects the changing reality of the labour market.” The CIBC report notes that the proportion of adults in Canada with a post-secondary education is the highest among all OECD countries, even though the cost of that education is roughly double the OECD average. Yet, more and more of those degree holders fall behind in the earnings scale with the share of Canadian university graduates who make less than half the national median income. the largest among all OECD countries. So, more graduates than
most, but that hasn’t translated into good jobs and good wages. The CIBC economists found that this is largely the result of the programs Canadians have chosen to study. They examined various reports that have attempted to compute an annualized average “return on investment” on education and found stark divergences depending on the field of study. “Across subjects, the biggest bang for buck comes from specialized and professional fields such as medicine, law and engineering,” says Tal. “A look at the dispersion of earnings across fields of study shows that there is a much greater risk of falling into a lowerincome category for graduates of humanities and social sciences, with a limited risk for students of health, engineering or business. “Those underperforming sectors comprise just under half of all recent graduates. In other words, Canadian students are continuing to pursue fields where upon graduation, they aren’t getting a relative edge in terms of income prospects.”
He notes that the relative divergence in outcomes across fields of study is really no secret: “Most Canadians are aware that on average, your odds to earn more are better with a degree in engineering than a degree in medieval history.” The field-of-study premium isn’t just a Canadian phenomenon – it’s been observed in other industrial nations. But it’s not clear that students, armed with that knowledge, have been making the most profitable decisions. With the exception of commerce, in the last 10 years there hasn’t been a meaningful influx of students into degrees with more advantageous earnings outcomes, the report finds. With studies suggesting today’s young people will have a tougher go of it than any other generation in the postwar period, there’s an added incentive to find the right course of study. For the kids returning to high school this week, the day of reckoning is not so far off that decisions can wait too long. Yes, the relaxing days of summer are certainly over. No more bliss, it’s all about the money now.
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how schools develop skills and connect learners with employers. The key, it seems, is finding the right mix of university, college, trade school and apprenticeship programs. And, more difficult still, coaxing kids to follow that route into what are – for today, at any rate – deemed higher-demand careers. That list includes the likes of science, engineering and technology, business and finance, and health-related fields. While there’s been some badmouthing of the postsecondary system, particularly of universities, those analyzing the skills gap argue higher education is still essential, even if the payoffs today aren’t what they used to be. Completing post-secondary education is still the best route to a well paying, quality job in Canada but the premium is dropping as too few students are graduating from programs that are in high demand, finds a new report from CIBC World Markets. “A higher education may be a necessary condition for a good job in Canada,
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Approximately two-thirds (68%) of Canadians are concerned about the loss of green space in their community. With a loss of these spaces potentially on the horizon, Canadians indicate that they, themselves, and their community could take a more proactive role in improving their community. In fact, 73% agree that they can personally do more, while 85% believe that the community should take on more responsibility to green their communities.
“The shutdown by Prime Minister Stephen Harper until October of this year, past prorogations by Harper and prime minister Chretien and some premiers, and the recent shutdowns of provincial legislatures by B.C. Premier Christy Clark, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale, and former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty make it clear that new rules are needed across Canada to ensure fairness and democratic accountability in the opening and shutting down of legislatures.”
A portion of Bristow Park in Elmira was to be sold to neighbouring businesses, following a council meeting Sept. 3. Councillors approved the sale of 1.2 acres of land fronting on First Street to the Elmira Legion, Elmira Bowl and Brubacher Plumbing for a total of $44,600.
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cally possible to listen in on every conversation in the world, and the surveillance systems to do it will be built. Every step onward increases the scale and complexity of the systems, until they are too big and complex for any one person to understand. They will run without supervision, for the most part, and when they fail (as they must from time to time) the failure will also be hard to understand. And if you give hundreds of thousands of
people access to the system, your secrets will not stay secret for long. The volume of date moving on the internet and private networks is expanding very fast at the moment – from 6 gigabytes for each person on the planet this year to 16 gigabytes per person per year by 2017 – and system design is just not keeping up. Given time, it may be possible to catch up on that front, if the rate of expansion eventually slows. But it will be much harder, maybe impossible, to build leak-proof surveillance systems.
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Players from outside the area find a warm welcome in their new homes away from home ELENA MAYSTRUK Nothing compares to a warm meal and a comfortable bed after a hard game of hockey and if your own mom happens to be miles away, well, maybe a temporary foster mom can help. Billet families have been an important part of Junior hockey, and that’s certainly the case for a number of Sugar Kings who will soon be spending a lot of time away from home. This season will see more local families offer their hospitality to the young players, providing them a home away from home. “The billets are really critical to the success of the Sugar Kings. At the end of the day we would not be nearly as successful if we didn’t have families that took in out-of-region players,” said Sugar Kings general manager Paul Jennings this week. The Kings saw a smaller turnover last season, he said, and this time around a younger roster caused the club to reach out to six families willing to extend a warm and long-term welcome. The club’s list of those willing to accommodate players from outside of the region includes families who have created strong ties to players in the past. For two weeks now, Cindy Uhrig and her husband Don have been hosting David Savery of Barrie at their Bloomingdale-area home,
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Billet families often treat visiting players like one of their own. Sugar King David Savery has been welcomed this hockey season to the Bloomingdale home of Cindy and Don Uhrig and their kids Stephanie, Michael, Mathew and Justin. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] where the Sugar King was The Uhrigs are a hockey a student at Wilfrid Laurier their home before headmade to feel welcome with family, she explained. University, has stayed with ing to Maine this year on the couple’s four children. Billeting is a way to show throughout his hockey an NCAA scholarship. He “This is our third bilsupport for the local team career. plans to visit the family let. He’s just fit in beautiand provide the kids with “It was pretty easy to again at Christmas. fully; he’s a wonderful kid good role models. Two of move in because they are “We treat them as family. ...” said Cindy Uhrig this her sons help out as volunso welcoming. They made This will always be their week. teers for the Sugar Kings me feel like I was part of home,” Uhrig said. “David actually got them and Savery is a role model the family,” Savery said. Watching the boys they reading again. He took on and off the ice for the The family has hosted take in play their game is them to the library, got boys. He even helps out for the Kings twice before always a joy, she added. them reading – he’s just a with the dishes, and assists and still keeps in close “We feel proud. It’s like nice guy all around. He just the kids with projects and contact with the playour own kids we’re watchfits in with everybody – it’s activities. ers. This summer, they ing out there.” nice to see that he feels The Uhrigs are the went camping with Brady BILLET | 12 comfortable,” she said. fourth billet family Savery, Campbell, who stayed at
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Now a September tradition, Terry Fox Run set to go in Elmira ELENA MAYSTRUK The holiday weekend is followed by the kids returning to school, the unofficial end of summer. On the second Sunday after Labour Day, another September tradition arrives in the form of the annual Terry Fox Run. It’s been 33 years since Fox set out to run across Canada during his Marathon of Hope to raise awareness and money for cancer research. It’s that act that’s been commemorated since the first Terry Fox Run in 1981. On September 15, there’ll be runs all over the country and around the world, including in Elmira. Local volunteers and participants will be welcomed with open arms. “We’re always looking for more help. We’re always looking for more people to come out – we’d love to have everybody in the community come out, we really would. We’d love to have new ideas, have
lots of people come,” said coordinator of the local run, Kathy Bowman. Last year Elmira’s Terry Fox Run raised $12,024 for cancer research. “We’d like to meet that and maybe go beyond,” Bowman said. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, cancer will kill more than 75,000 people in Canada this year. The annual run helps to raise funds for research at various Ontario university and hospital facilities such as Brock University, Princess Margaret Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Kids and McMaster University, among many others. More than 20,000 Canadians participate each year in the world’s largest one-day cancer research fundraiser, which to date has raised in excess of $600 million for cancer research worldwide in Fox’s name. Fox, a Vancouver native, had bone cancer that led to the amputation of
his right leg at age 18. The youth then started a movement when he attempted to run across Canada in his Marathon of Hope. He ran about 42 kilometres a day with a prosthetic and made his way from St. John’s, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 to Thunder Bay, where lung cancer complications forced him to stop on September 1. Before Fox’s death on June 28, 1981 at age 22, Isadore Sharp, CEO of Four Seasons Hotels, committed to organize a fundraising run that would be held every year in Fox’s name. Now in its 24th year, Elmira’s Terry Fox Run takes place on September 15 at 49 Industrial Dr. on the front lawn of the Programmed Insurance Brokers building. Registration begins at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. start. Runs will also be held in New Hamburg, Kitchener and Waterloo. For more information visit www.terryfox.org or e-mail Kathy Bowman at kathline@sympatico.ca.
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Shaking off the first-day-of-school blues, prospects for the Major Atom AA Rep team had some ice time at the WMC in Elmira on Sept. 3. Woolwich Minor Hockey Association tryouts are running until September 22. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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too small to clear the slot size – or just an eighth of an inch. A fishing line’s natural state is tangled – around you. The biggest fish will always escape through the hole in the net you never knew existed. The only time you’ll ever forget your fishing license at home is the day they are checking. You’ll only remember that your boat plug is in the
car when you are halfway across the lake. You’ll only figure out that your gas line was unplugged after you have rowed for an hour to get back to the landing. An anchor rope will only be tied at one end. Try to flag down help and 400 boats will ignore you, but catch just one nice bass ... The new angler will always catch the most fish. The new angler will always catch the biggest fish.
The new angler will always “accidentally” go for a swim. Fishing with kids is like trying to arm wrestle an octopus. The only time a beaver will get close is to splash you. Your camera will malfunction the minute you catch a personal best. The only time you’ll ever tangle a fly line is when someone tells their kid, “Watch this, it’s an art.” Two fly lines simultane-
ously up in the air will immediately find each other. The only thing you’ll drop in the water will either be electronic or irreplaceable. Every fish grows daily ’til the memory dims. The one that got away is always huge. No matter where it is, the hole in your waders will always make you look incontinent. You’ll only discover the pebble in your waders after you’ve snugged the wading
belt up. Trailer lights will stop signaling correctly when a policeman is following. No one ever picks up a latched tackle box. Twenty square kilometres and the heron chooses your boat to crap on. You’ll always forget the third piece of a four-piece rod. If you gently put a rod down so it doesn’t get caught in the car door, someone will run it over. Nature only calls when
your waders are on. A thunderstorm will start the minute you stand in the river and start waving a graphite rod. The distance to the tree behind you is always three feet shorter than your backcast. When another angler asks you if you had any luck, it’s because they did. These, then, are the Universal of Laws of Angling. Enjoy – and let me know when you’re selling your boat.
Kings looking for consistency as season set to open GM says it’s still too early to know what to fully expect from squad that split the preseason series WILL SLOAN After six preseason games that brought mixed results, it’s full steam ahead for the Elmira Sugar Kings. The Junior B team has finalized its starting roster, with a mix of new blood and seasoned veterans hitting the ice this weekend for the first official games of the season. The embryonic lineup played its final two preseason games on August 31, winning the first against the St. Thomas Stars (5-2) before losing to the St. Catharines Falcons (6-4). Previously, they had similar results facing the Kitchener Dutchmen and the Guelph Hurricanes, splitting a pair of Jaden Goetz
games against both Midwestern Conference rivals. General manager Paul Jennings hopes to refine the team’s technique as the year gets started. “I think we’re just looking for a level of consistency from our players all year long,” said Jennings. “We were 3-3 in the preseason, so we just want to get a more consistent effort out of our group. That being said, we didn’t have our full team for the full six games. We got to look at some prospects for next year and solidify our final starting roster.” When asked to
evaluate the team’s progress, Jennings said the strengths and weaknesses are not yet in focus. “It’s hard to tell,” he said. “We had players in and out of the lineup because of some injuries, and because we were looking at different prospects. But our goaltending was where we expected it to be, and our back-end we were really impressed with. Up front, we just need to be more consistent and get some more scoring depth.” Of the lineup, Jennings was quick to praise several new recruits. “We were looking for a certain type of player – a hard-working guy – and a guy like Jaden Goetz comes in, and he fought and won a spot on the hockey club. He pretty much outworked certain guys,” said Jennings.
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They’re taking the “taste local” message to heart with craft beer Four longtime friends and beer aficionados go into business with Block Three Brewing in St. Jacobs WILL SLOAN It was noted statesman Homer Simpson who, after helping end a brief prohibition in Springfield, stood atop a pile of kegs and delivered the immortal toast: “To beer – the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” From Homer to Bob and Doug McKenzie, all of western civilization’s great thinkers and philosophers have been known to enjoy the amber brew. The cream of the foam … the tang of the lager … the icy sensuality of a perfectly refrigerated 568mL glass … it’s enough to inspire a poet to write a sonnet. Or, in the case of four local entrepreneurs, it’s enough to inspire a new microbrewery in the heart of St. Jacobs. “It’s by locals, for locals,” said Phil Hipkiss, one of the operators of Block Three Brewing, which opened its doors to the public over Labour Day weekend. “All four partners are young guys who have been in town, some of us for our whole lives. We love St. Jacobs, we love Kitchener-Waterloo, and we love beer.” Hipkiss handles market-
ing, while Graham Spence is the beer connoisseur, Bryan Maher is the brewmaster, and Derek Lebert is the self-described “numbers guy.” These longtime friends were members of the same beer club when, while discovering the art and craft of a fine lager, they decided to get into the business themselves. “It started with three or four of us, and we got it up to about 10, 12 people, just trying beers from all over the world,” said Lebert. “We decided to start trying to make our own beer, and one thing led to another and we decided we were pretty good at it.” Added Hipkiss, “We said, ‘Hey, this is something we know there’s a demand for with the locals. We want it, they want it.’ We really want to give the locals something they can be proud of.” While the craft beer market has exploded in recent years, with some popular establishments for quality ale in KitchenerWaterloo and Guelph, St. Jacobs turned out to be not only a vibrant market, but an underserved one. “We thought, a tourist town like St. Jacobs has a lot of foot traffic, and
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Derek Lebert and Phil Hipkiss (above), along with Bryan Maher (inset) and Graham Spence were beer club members before launching their new business, Block Three Brewing Co.. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER] would be close to the market and all the things St. Jacobs stands for – craftsmanship and artisanship and handmade goods. That really fits well with the craft food industry and what we want to do here,” said Lebert.
Two beers – the King Street Saison and the Sugar Bush Brown Ale – are currently on tap at their new venue, with more on the way. “We’re trying to use local products wherever possible,” said Lebert. “With the Sugar Bush, we’re
using maple syrup from just north of Elmira. We’re hoping to do local malts eventually.” “With a lot of our brews, you’re going to find we’re still perfecting recipes, so
As an export-intensive country for agriculture, we need to constantly be tuned into global developments that influence what happens inside our own borders. Usually, in Canada, that means focusing on what’s going on in the U.S., our biggest trading partner by a country mile. But today, join me for a trek through the backroads of Argentina. This country is currently hosting the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists’ annual congress, a global group of journalists and professional communicators from 33 countries, of which I’m the vice-president. Argentina is relatively new to the federation – and in fact, its guild is the only one from Latin America that’s a member. The federation has never met here before and had its collective eyes opened earlier this week when it did. The agricultural economy in Argentina has traditionally been driven by the likes of succulent grass-fed beef and lusciously rich malbec wine. And while they’re still a focus, it’s soybeans that have come on like
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gangbusters over the past decade or so. Soybeans are the centre of attention when the talk turns to agriculture, and rightly so: with encouragement from the export-cash strapped Argentinean government, farmers here have increased their soybean production fourfold practically overnight. They grow them with great zeal, in this land where horizons never seem to end. Their efforts have made Argentina a dominant player on the very active world market, where soybeans are doing very well. On global markets, they bring money into the country and bolster the fragile and volatile Argentinean economy. Under many scenarios, that export activity would be
cause to celebrate (except in beef circles, where soybean farming on historic pasture land has driven cattle production north, to less favourable pastures). But the government is not handling this situation well, burning the candle at both ends. It turns out that while it’s promoting soybean production on one hand, it’s simultaneously taxing farmers heavily with what it calls an “export fee” – a whopping 35 per cent. That’s said to be sucking $40 billion from the farm sector. And understandably, it’s ticked off a lot of farmers, who have a history of revolution. The intervention doesn’t stop at soybeans, however. To a lesser degree, the government also dips its fingers into the export sales of other commodities too, with surpris-
ing disregard for potential ramifications. However, the proverbial chickens may be coming home to roost. Some farmers are rallying behind seasoned populist Geronimo “Momo” Venegas, a congressional candidate in the country’s upcoming elections. Venegas has a lot of credibility with struggling farmers, having come from poor rural roots himself. And now, with voters heading to the polls in some areas of the country next month, he’s stumping everywhere – at a lunch stop for the 200 international agricultural journalists at the congress, for example – damning the government for killing farmers’ incentive. “The government has taken on the rural sector as an enemy,” he told me through an interpreter. His
appeal, and his platform, is spreading – it’s hard for him to get more than a bite off his plate without someone stopping to congratulate him for defending rural Argentineans. Who knows if he could actually influence the export tax, even if he was elected. But imagine the scenarios. Would farmer-led action in a huge soybean-producing country lead to greater prosperity for producers there, or would it scare the export market? Could it significantly influence the world price of soybeans? That would ultimately affect Canadian farmers – including those in our area who have turned soybeans into Ontario’s biggest crop. Whether on the next concession or the next continent, it pays to know what’s going on.
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every single brew is not going to be perfectly the same,” said Hipkiss. The way that we like to say it is, we’re kinda rough around the edges. We’re not going to be that perfect, exact pint every time, because there’s nothing perfect about microbreweries.” Though originally slated to open on Canada Day, it took the brewers an additional two months to secure their liquor license and make the necessary renovations. With doors now open, there are plans afoot to keep the venue novel. “We always want to be doing community things,” said Hipkiss. “Our brewer has already started to think of a type of beer and a recipe [for when we] hold ‘Blocktoberfest,’ and have an event here one of the weekends of Oktoberfest. During the day, because everybody’s out partying at night. “It would just be causal – stop in, we’ll have some live music or some dancers, and just have a good time.” Yes, wherever there is a frosty pint, good times are
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ing the mass-produced brand names available at your local Beer Store? “Oh yeah!” laughed Lebert. “Some beers are very good – I mean, I love my Guinness beer still. But once you learn the craft a little bit and know all the intricacies – as Bryan, our brewer, does – it’s really neat trying all these differ-
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Her message resonates through the years Back to her ska roots, Pauline Black still has plenty to say as The Selecter reunites for North American tour WILL SLOAN When Pauline Black came to prominence on the British music scene in 1979, decked out in her instantly iconic wardrobe (all fedoras, blazers, checkeredshirts and ties), her very presence was almost historic. As leader of the seminal ska band The Selecter, she was a black female star in a musical genre where black women were few and far between. Since breaking up in 1982, The Selecter has reunited occasionally, but now Black, Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson, and several new members are embarking on the band’s most sustained regrouping since the Thatcher era with a North American tour (including a stop at Waterloo’s Starlight Social Club). The Selecter’s debut album, Too Much Pressure (released in 1980), spoke strongly to the racial angst and political frustrations of its young audience. Now that Black is more than 30 years older – having long since transitioned from enfant terrible to living legend, does she have a new perspective on the music? “Well, I hope that I’ve matured a bit,” laughs Black from her home in the U.K. “Believe me, over the ensuing years, you build up a head of steam in terms of things you might find too much pressure. There’s probably more now than there was then, so it isn’t a question of not being able to relate to those things anymore.
More than 30 years after her breakout success, and one year after her bestselling autobiography, British ska legend Pauline Black will reunite with The Selecter at Waterloo’s Starlight Social Club for a concert September 18. [SUBMITTED]
“You see things over the passage of time,” she continues. “In the U.K., it was a recession within the country. Now we don’t have recessions in countries – we have global recessions that affect everybody. We are that much more interconnected, much more so than we were thirty-odd years ago. We still sing about those things, and I feel those things haven’t gone away.” This interconnectedness is something that Black and The Selecter are exploring with their newest album, String Theory – the title of which has a double mean-
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See us at our new location!
Naturopathic Doctor
Raza Shah BSc, ND Naturopathic Doctor
Tricia Brubacher RMT Massage Therapist
1-9 Parkside Drive, St Jacobs 519.664.1050 Call for a 15 minute Free Consultation
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Taylor’s Bridal requires a mature part-time sales associate
WE SPECIALIZE IN GETTING THE WORD OUT!
(15-20 hrs per week)
Some evenings and Saturdays required. Drop your resumé at Taylor’s Bridal or email to linda@taylorsbridal.com
A wide range of jobs? Welding? Millwrighting? Assembly? Blueprint reading? Inside work? Outside work? Responsibility?
Then you should be working for us. WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Fitter Welder Come Grow With Us! Wallenstein Feed & Supply Ltd. prides itself on being a leader in customer service for the livestock feed industry. Our biggest asset is our dedicated staff. Full time employees are entitled to a full benefit package (health, dental and RRSP contribution).
Customer Service, Wallenstein ($44,000+)
This position requires someone with a great attitude, strong communication and excellent computer skills. Attention to detail and good math skills are mandatory. A college diploma or university degree is recommended. Work involves dealing with customers, production staff and sales staff.
If you are a team player and are looking for opportunities to grow with us, send in your resume via mail to P.O. Box 22, 7307 Hwy 86, Wallenstein ON N0B 2S0 or via email to recruiting@wfs.ca by September 18, 2013, stating what position you are applying for.
(minimum 3 years experience) (must be able to pass CWB welding test, G.M.A.W. F.C.A.W.)
Mig Welder
(must be able to pass CWB welding test, G.M.A.W. F.C.A.W.) Are you capable of: • Layout of plate and sheet metal from blueprints • Able to work with minimum supervision • High quality workmanship • Regular and punctual attendance WE OFFER: • Competitive wages • Company uniforms • Pension plan • Company benefits Apply in person between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. OR fax or e-mail resume to:
SUPERVISOR
M&G MILLWRIGHTS LIMITED
As a fast growing business and market leader in post-consumer plastic recycling, EFS-plastics Inc. (located in Listowel), is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Supervisor to join our Production Team. Your tasks as an ambitious individual will include production planning, quality and control, Health and Safety, employee training, shift scheduling, conflict management etc. You will be reporting directly to Management and assisting the Management Team in making decisions related to the daily production. REQUIREMENTS: • 5 years Supervisor Experience • Conflict Management • Trouble shooting capabilities • Production experience in a fast-paced environment • Decision Making skills • Ability to take responsibility • MS-Office applications
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their resume to: jobs@efs-plastics.ca
HOW TO REACH US
R.R.#1 Reg. Rd. 19
(1540 Floradale Rd.) Elmira, ON
519-669-5105
fax: 519-669-1450 email: bob@mgmill.com
HELP WANTED ARE YOU PASSIONATE about Agriculture? Do you want to work in the growing agribusiness sector? There are new and exciting jobs opportunities waiting for you in all sectors of agribusiness. Visit www.agristaffing.com to see these exciting opportunities.
HELP WANTED TRUCK-DRIVER - DELIVERY Person required to make deliveries to our local construction projects. Heavy lifting required. Standard G Licence with good driving record. Forward resume to gerry@decortile.com
CARPENTERS NEEDED. AN established and fast growing construction company requires conscientious, energetic and highly motivated individuals who are also team players. These individuals will be joining our Construction Crew. Core responsibilities include constructing dairy and other agricultural buildings. These candidates will provide our customers with work and service that meets or exceeds our company’s standards in a professional manner that properly represents the values of our company. Experience in the construction field is a must. Experience in agricultural construction is a definite asset! Please email resume to tess@hfhinc.ca or mail at HFH Inc., 5833 Baseline Road, RR#5, Guelph, ON, N1H 6J2. Check out our website at www.hfhinc.ca GENERAL LABOUR WANTED for apple orchard near Elmira for approximately 2 months. Ability to operate equipment and asset, but not required. 519-590-1297 or shuhfarm@ golden.net
MATTRESS AND BOX Spring, new, never used, still in sealed bag. Sacrifice $195. Delivery available. Temperpedic Memory Foam Mattress, new, never used, in sealed bag. Like sleeping on a cloud. No pressure points. Bankruptcy sale $595, box spring $200 extra. Delivery available. 519-635-8737.
AUCTIONS WED. SEPT 11 at 7:00 PM Property auction of a 50 acre horse or hobby farm with a spacious 2 bedroom bungalow; 80ft x 48ft barn; indoor riding arena or drive shed; 60ft round fenced training ring to be held at 6455 Line 46 RR 1 Bornholm for Heike and Burkhard Bluemke. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
WED. SEPT. 11 at 10:00 A.M. Clearing auction sale of furniture; household effects; antiques; tools; collectables and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com SAT. SEPT 7 at 11:00 AM Clearing auction sale of antiques; Waterloo County furniture; collectables; household effects; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s exclusively for Wendy and the late Cameron Bolt. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com CONTINUED ON PG. 21
AUCTION LISTINGS Police Cars | Trucks | Snow Plows/Dumps | Const & Turf
42 Annual Fall Public Municipal
AUCTION
CHILD CARE LOOKING FOR A student to come to our home in Elmira from 4:40-5:10, 8 days of the month to look after 2 children and help with any homework. Please call Kate at 519-210-0231.
AUCTIONS
#1 IN THE REGION
for Regions of Waterloo & Peel, County of Wellington Various Townships & Others to be held at
Breslau Airport Road Auction Complex
5100 Fountain St., North, Breslau (Kitchener)
Sat. Sept 14th 9:00 a.m.
FULL & PART time positions available. Structured program, healthy meals & snacks. Lots of outdoor time. Please call Carey at 519-2100080. References available. LICENSED BEFORE AND after school care in Conestogo. School drop off/pick up, healthy snacks provided. Call 226-750-6265.
FOR SALE GLIDER ROCKER, COFFEE table, end tables (solid wood). Sofa bed, excellent condition. Set of Corelle dishes, 6 p/c set glasses & serving dishes. Stainless steel cutlery (service of 6). Call 519-669-1048. HOT WATER OIL furnace with boiler, including fuel tank. Fully assembled. In working order. Call 519-699-5248.
3 - 2006 IHC 7600 TA U-Dump, Sander, Plow Wing’s 2003 Sterling LT9500 Dump Sander Plow, Wing 2004 Sterling LT9500 Tractor • GRADALL G660-E 2 - 01/02 IHC 4700 Crew Service Trks 2003 Johnson 605 Sweeper Vac 5 - 01/05 LODEKING “B-Train” Hopper Grain Trailers 2000 Stoughton 53’ TA Van Trailer 2011 Chev Impala LT 2010 Chev Tahoe 6-07/10 Charger’s 2009 Grand Caravan 4-05/07 Chev 1500 Ext P/ups 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 2008 Saturn Vue SUV 2008 Montana SV6 2007 Ford E350 Diesel Van 2008 Mazda CX7 2007 Chrysler 300 T 2005 Chev Z71 4x4 Crew 2 - 2007 Chev Impala’s 2005 Chev 1500 Ext P/up 2005 Ford E450 Handi-Bus 2 - 2006 Chev Malibu’s 2006 Chev Uplander 2004 Caravan Handi-Van 2006 Smart Diesel 2005 Ford Focus Wgn 4x4 ATV • Snow Plows • Trimmers • Chainsaws • Diesel Compressor • Generators • Frame Straightener Shop Tools • Dual-TA Equip Trailer • Chipper/Shredder 14” Wood Bandsaw • Power Tools
www.mrjutzi.ca - Check Website for Daily Updates No Buyer’s Premium or Penalty! VIEWING: Friday September 13th 2013, 1 pm to 5 pm TERMS: $500.00 Cash Deposit on Each Vehicle or as announced list subject to - additions and deletions
M.R. Jutzi & Co
PROFESSIONALS IN THE ORDERLY LIQUIDATION AND APPRAISALS OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, CONSTRUCTION, MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES 5100 FOUNTAIN ST. NORTH, BRESLAU, ONTARIO, N0B 1M0
www.mrjutzi.ca
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TIRE
WHERE TIRES
Complete Collision Service
SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE. 101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2
519.669.8330
Farm • Auto • Truck Industrial On-The-Farm Service
FAX: 519.669.3210
35 Howard Ave., Elmira
AFTER HOURS
519-669-3232
THOMPSON’S
519.669.8917
Providing the latest technology to repair your vehicle with accuracy and confidence.
30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA www.thompsonsauto.ca
SAT SEPT 14 at 10:00 AM Large antique and collectable auction of pottery; redware; jugs; old jars; milk bottles; and other collectables to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s exclusively for Gloria and the late Wayne Bowman of Listowel. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com FRI. SEPT 20 at 7:00 PM Property auction of a 5000 sq ft building of offices; conference rooms; multi purpose rooms; vault; etc; (formerly the Mapleton Municipal Buildings) situated on approx 1.5 acres; to be held at 3 Hillwood Drive in Moorefield for Alma Poultry Ltd. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com AUCTION SALE OF Household effects, antiques, antique snowmobiles, and miscellaneous items, to be held at 441 Albert St. (near Philip), in Waterloo (parking on site), for Fred Pfisterer, on Saturday, September 21st @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451. WED. SEPT 25 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; collectables; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
AUCTION SALE OF Farmall 200, 4 wheeler, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 1510 Line 33 Perth East Twp. 2 miles southwest of New Hamburg or 4 miles northeast of Tavistock, (off Perth Oxford Rd.) for Dan & Audrey Wagler, on Saturday, September 28th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451. AUCTION SALE OF Quilts, comforters, and crafts, to be held on Queen’s Bush Rd. in Wellesley, for the Apple Butter & Cheese Festival (in case if rain this will be held in the Wellesley Community Centre), on Saturday, September 28th @ 12:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519699-4451. SAT. SEPT 28 at 3:00 PM - Property auction of a 3 bedroom 2 storey house situated in a desirable area of Kitchener to be held at 441 Franklin St. north in Kitchener for Donald Kaufman. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com SAT. SEPT. 28 at 9:30 AM Clearing auction sale of 3 bedroom redbrick home; household effects’ furniture; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 78 Pinehurst Cres in Kitchener off McGarry Dr for the estate of the late Leonard Hinschberger. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
FARM EQUIPMENT 7�X41’ TRANSPORT AUGER $1400. Manure bucket & round bale tine - fits a 245 JD loader $400. Call 519-8611651.
100% LOCAL
RUDOW’S
1-800-CARSTAR 519-669-3373
CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE
Call Us At 519-669-3373
519-669-7652
33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
OBSERVER PUZZLE SOLUTIONS RENTALS 3 BEDROOM MAIN floor apartment in Elmira. Available October 1st. Central A/C, in unit laundry, parking incl. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. $1050 + utilities. Please call 519998-2220 or 519-998-0463. NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bedroom basement walkout apartment in Elmira. Available Oct. 1st. In unit laundry, parking incl. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. $850 + utilities. Please call 519-998-2220 or 519-998-0463. RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR Rent. Approx. 600 sq feet available for rent, main street Conestogo. Phone Greg @ 519-501-9789 or 519664-0040.
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FRI. SEPT 13 at 4:30 PM Clearing auction sale of household effects; antiques; collectables; tools; lawn and garden; and miscellaneous items to be held at 17 Evergreen Cres in Kitchener off Westmount and near Greenbrook for Tom Drake. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
Accredited Test & Repair Facility
BODY MAINTENANCE AT:
21 Industrial Dr. Elmira
24 Hour Accident Assistance
CROSSWORD PUZZLER
AUCTION SALE OF Antiques, household effects, and miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 miles south of Wellesley or 2 miles north of Philipsburg, on Friday, September 13th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519699-4451.
FRI. SEPT 27 at 4:30 PM Auction sale of approx 300 toys including farm; precision; air plane collection; cars; banks; and other collectables to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for an area collector with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
AUTO CLINIC
CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE
519-669-4400
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FISHING UP SOME FUN AT WELLESLEY POND
REAL ESTATE FARM FOR SALE By Tender. Just north of Mount Forest (West Grey). 104 acres with approx. 75 workable and 16 acres of hardwood bush, located on highway 6 for easy access all year long. Double brick house, barn and out buildings. Spring fed pond and creek. To arrange inspection of property, please contact Rick Pinder at 519-323-4147. For information contact Lori Solomon at 519-664-3039. Tenders must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2013. For tender package please contact: Richard Lemaich, Deverell & Lemaich LLP, 166 Main St., Mount Forest, On. Ph: 519-323-1600; Fx: 519-3233877.
GARAGE SALES ST. CLEMENTS COMMUNITY Wide Garage Sale & BBQ Saturday September 7, 2013, 8:00am - 1:00pm For information contact Jen Connolly 519-699-9277 or Melanie Martin 519-699-5116 Find us on Facebook! Search St. Clements Recreation Service Board YARD SALE ST. Clements. Sept. 7, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3199 Herrgott, Staffordshire figurine c1870, Glass-top sink unit, homeschool materials, microwave, books, sports equipment, manual lawn mower, bicycles.
Joshua, Bruce Hammer, and Silas and Elias Boronka catch some whoppers at the Wellesley and District Lions Club’s annual fishing derby, held at the Wellesley Pond on Labour Day. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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CONSTRUCTION INC. (519) 569-0772
WE SPECIALIZE IN GETTING THE WORD OUT! CONTACT DONNA DRUDY@WOOLWICHOBSERVER.COM TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR SERVICE DIRECTORY
trappconstruction@bell.blackberry.net
• Commercial & Industrial General Contracting • Specializing in Concrete Work & Excavation • Retaining Walls
The Sharp Shop | 112-D Bonnie Cres., Elmira
519.669.5313
• • • •
Stamped Coloured Concrete Demolition Bin Service Machine Bases
Concrete Breaking & Removal
GENERAL SERVICES
MARTINS CUSTOM WOODWORK INC.
CNC ROUTER MACHINING
World’s Largest & Most Trusted Carpet, Upholstery and Fine Rug Cleaners For Over 30 yrs
WE CAN DO SOLID WOOD, PLYWOOD OR PLASTIC MACHINING.
NOW ACCEPTING
4725 HERRGOTT ROAD BOX 56, WALLENSTEIN, ONT
• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning on Location
• Janitorial
NEW CLIENTS
• Area Rug Cleaning Drop-off / Pick up Service • Carpet Repair & Re-Installation • Bleached out Carpet Spot Repair
PHONE: 519 669-0111
• Pet deodorization • Floor Stripping
www.completecarpetcare.ca
FAX: 519 669-0087
www.martinscustomwoodwork.com martinscustomwoodwork@bellnet.ca
ROB McNALL 519-669-7607 LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-866-669-7607
$139 FREE Gift Offer Learn More Online At...
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669-3332
ORTLIEB CRANE & Equipment Ltd. • 14 ton BoomTruck • 40 ton Mobile Crane
519-664-9999 ST. JACOBS
24 Hour Service (Emergencies only) 7 Days A Week
GENERAL SERVICES PC TUNE UPS | REPAIRS : IN-HOME | ON SITE OR FREE PICK UP / DELIVERY ELMIRA AREA
MUSIC-LOVER GIFT ALERT!
COMPUTER RUNNING SLOW? From
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Speedy Service!
Call Us For Pickup / Delivery ELMIRA & AREA
Cell: (519) 574-9705 24/7 MESSAGING (519) 669-0755
ROCK
MUSIC TRANSFERS FROM LPs, 45s, 78s, CASSETTES TO CD Your favourite albums get a whole new life on CD after we clean up the clicks, pops and surface noise.
MORE INFO | 519.669.0541 EMAIL: vinylp2cd@gmail.com
Various sizes & rates
CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call
Boat Covers | Air Conditioner Covers | Small Tarps Storage Covers | BBQ Covers | Awnings & Canopies Replacement Gazebo Tops | Golf Cart Enclosures & Covers •Ratches, Hooks, Straps, Webbing etc. •Canvas, Vinyl, Polyester, Acrylic Fabrics
519-669-4964
General Repairs
519.595.4830 6376 Perth Rd. 121 Poole, ON
100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA
GENERAL SERVICES
MarTarp
CUSTOM TARPS & COVERS
Sew Special
BAUMAN PIANO
SERVICES
Custom Sewing for Your Home
TUNING & REPAIRS
CUSTOM SEWING AND REPAIRS
Custom Drapery
Gravity Box, Mesh Tarps, Shelters, Tent Repair etc.
Free Estimates
ivan@aaronmartin.com
(519) 698-2754
4445 Posey Line Wallenstein ON.
BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC ON STAFF
Buy your bike from us and get a FREE annual inspection!
Custom Blinds
In Home Consultations Over 20 Years Experience
JAMES BAUMAN Craftsman Member O.G.P.T. Inc
519-880-9165
TROPHIES | CUPS | PLAQUES | MEDALLIONS RIBBONS | NAME TAGS | NAME PLATES DOOR PLATES | CUSTOM ENGRAVING
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Lois Weber 519-669-3985
NEW PHONE NUMBER
RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EFFORT!
22 Church St. W., Elmira
Tel:519-669-5537
Elmira
STORE HOURS: M-W: 8-6, TH-F 8-8, SAT, 8-6, SUN 12-5
QUICK LOCAL SERVICE | 245 Labrador Dr., Waterloo
www.UniTwin.com | 519.886.2102
HOME IMPROVEMENTS SERVICES
OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
HENRY’S pAINTING
Steve Co.
Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.
Ltd.
RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL
Quality Work at
Affordable Prices!
128 SCOTT ST. WATERLOO, ON
Phone:
Cell:
(519) 746-7953 (519) 502-5683
Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Decorative/Stamped and coloured concrete www.marwilconcrete.ca
519-638-2699
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
For all your Plumbing Needs. 24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi
ELMIRA
519-669-3652
www.RobertBrown.com
John Schaefer Painting FREE ESTIMATES Interior/exterior Painting, Wallpapering & Plaster | drywall Repairs
NOW ACCEPTING VISA OR MASTERCARD
519-669-2251 36 Hampton St., Elmira
Frameless Showers & Railings
Table and shelf glass Ask for a quote… we install
519-664-1435
1411 King Street, St. Jacobs
www.RobertBrown.com info@robertbrown.com
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FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS
Call Brian at 519-746-3498 www.BudgetBlinds.com/Waterloo
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READ’S DECORATING
• Residential • Commercial • Industrial
SINCE 1961
R O O F I N G
Specializing in Paint & Wall coverings
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BLINDS, SHADES, SHUTTERS, DRAPES
• Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches
Randy Weber
A Family owned and operated business serving KW, Elmira and surrounding area for over 35 years.
ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
519.669.1462 Fax: 519.669.9970
FOR ALL YOUR HOME DECORATING NEEDS.
Tel:
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CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE.
519.501.2405 | 519.698.2114
27 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
519.669.3658
18 Kingfisher Dr., Elmira
In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured
HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
IRA HOME COMFORT M L E (519) 669-4600
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
ST. JACOBS GLASS SYSTEMS INC.
APPLIANCES – FURNACES – FIREPLACES AIR CONDITIONERS – WATER HEATERS SPRING SPECIAL ON AIR CONDITIONING TUNE UP $99, INSTALLED FROM $1999 FURNACES INSTALLED FROM $2499 FRIDGES $499, STOVES $399, WASHERS $399, DRYERS $369, FREEZERS $199 Come visit our show room FREE QUOTES
1600 King St. N., Bldg A17 St. Jacobs, Ontario N0B 2N0
Home Improvements
FREE ESTIMATES
• Store Fronts • Thermopanes • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Replacement Windows • Shower Enclosures • Sash Repair
1 Union Street, Elmira
TEL:
ehc@hotmail.ca (519)-669-4600
519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104 FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service
General Construction | 12 Years Experience
WINDOWS & DOORS
Residential & Agricultural • Barns / Shops Decks & Railings • Poured Concrete • Driveways & Sidewalks Siding, Fascials, Soffits • Interior Renovations
ROOFING | SIDING | SOFFIT & FACIA DRYWALL INSTALLATION
Call Lawrence Metzger
MURRAY MARTIN | 519.638.0772
(226) 789-7301
7302 Sideroad 19 RR#2., Alma, ON, N0B 1A0
HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES 100% SUPERIOR QUALITY CUSTOM WOODWORKING
WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI
KENJI ORITA
Concrete Foundations Limited
$225.00/OUT (1800 Gallon Residential)
www.fergusfireplace.com
YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!
CONESTOGO
6982 Millbank Main St., Millbank 519-595-2053 • 519-664-2914
1871 Sawmill Road
519-664-3800 877-664-3802
• Custom Kitchens • Custom Furniture • Libraries • Exotic Woods
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519-843-4845 888-871-4592
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519-648-3004
or
TEL: +1 (519) 574-6734 oritakenji@gmail.com
800-232-6396
20B ARTHUR ST. N., ELMIRA
www.biobobs.com
OUTDOOR SERVICES No job too small.
Since
1998 •Final grading •Lawn repair & complete seeding •Well equipped for large stoney areas •Spike Aerator/Overseeding •Site prep for Garden sheds, sidewalks etc. •Natural & Interlocking Stone •Retaining Walls, Walks & Patios •Help for Top Water & Drainage issues •Rain Water collection systems
Murray & Daniel Shantz
ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427
CFB
Mini Excavator Available
Outdoor
BACKHOE SERVICES • Specializing in farm drainage repair/installation • Footing / cellar / eavestrough / drains • Stump removal FOR RENT
•Tamper (Jumping Jack) •Power Drain Cleaner (Electric Snake)
6656 Sideroad 19 | RR#2 Wallenstein ON N0B 2S0
Call Clare at 519-669-1752
Services
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Lawn Maintenance Programs | Spring Clean-up Flower Bed Maintenance Programs Leaf Clean-up and Removal | Soil & Mulch Delivery & Installation | Snow Clearing & Removal | Ice Control 27 Brookemead, St, Elmira P: 519-669-1188 | F: 519-669-9369
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KEVIN DETWEILER
OWNER-OPERATOR
WE’RE AT YOUR SERVICE. We specialize in getting the word out. Advertise your business services here. Get weekly exposure with fantastic results. Call us at 519.669.5790.
OUTDOOR SERVICES
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
YOUR SOURCE FOR YEAR-ROUND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Lawn Mowing Packages • Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping • Top Dressing/Overseeding • Mulch Delivery & Installation • Commercial & Residential Full Flower Bed Maintenance • Snow Plowing & Ice Control • Tractor Snowblowing
Call Jeff Basler, Owner/Operator, today 519.669.9081 mobile: 519.505.0985 fax: 519.669.9819 | ever-green@sympatico.ca
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION
OFFERING A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO RECLAIM UNUSED LAND
Got long grass? Our tracked skid steer equipped with a forestry brush mower can handle ANY long grass!
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Make Your Next Home Your Dream Home! NEW PRICE THIS WEEKS OPEN HOUSE Sun. Sept. $349,900 COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST! 8th, 2-4pm 31 BONNIEWOOD DR. DRAYTON
Drayton - Seniors dream come true, Don’t wait! Sizeable bungalow on mature lot backing onto green space, open concept kit & FR featuring walkout to 11x24 partially covered deck. Sep DR & LR allows entertaining without being crowded. MF also boasts laundry & mudrm plus master w/ens. Out of town family & friends will enjoy this Basement equip’d w/kit, lg bdrm, full bath, fin RR & exercise rm. MLS 1334266 Call Alli or Paul direct.
THIS WEEKS OPEN HOUSE Sun. Sept. 8th, 1-3pm 63 ADELAIDE ST. LINWOOD
$469,000 EDGE OF TOWN Linwood - Located beside farmland at the Edge of Linwood this 2400sqft home is the great spot for you and your family. The large kitchen overlooks the sunken in living room with gas fireplace. Walk out to large deck overlooking yard and green space. Convenient Side and garage entrance to mudroom/main floor laundry. The Separate dining room is overlooking sunken living room. A great entertaining spot for dinner parties or family gatherings. The sprawling basement is equipped with large hobby room and Huge 24ft x 22ft workshop with access to garage. MLS 1334761 Call Alli or Paul Direct.
$500.00
THIS WEEKS OPEN HOUSE $459,000 Sun. Sept. POOL! th 8 , 2-4pm Alli Bauman
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Waterloo - Crisp kitchen featuring island & breakfast bar, walk-out to relaxing deck overlooking in-ground heated kidney shaped pool w/stamped concrete patio. Vaulted ceiling in family room w/gas fireplace. Master bedroom w/double walk-in closets & sunk-in ensuite complete w/whirlpool tub and separate shower. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & Main floor laundry. Finished rec room w/separate entrance. Close to schools, Conestoga Mall & expressway. MLS 1325108 Call Paul or Alli direct.
$314,900
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Elmira - Don’t miss this beautiful bungalow townhouse. Complete with partly finished basement and large country style kitchen this open concept home is spacious and elegant. Attractive master suite Featuring walk-in closet and 3 pc. ensuite bath. Second bedroom in basement. Bright open living room area or use as an at home office. 1 1/2 car garage with door to back yard. MLS 1334841 Call Alli or Paul direct.
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$369,000
$699,000
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HIDDEN TREASURE RESTORED TO FORMER BEAUTY
Harriston - This beautiful open concept cathedral ceiling bungalow is ideal for family to visit & boasts a partially wooded lot nestled in a small community only 2 min from Harriston. Main floor master bedrm is complete with ensuite. The basement is equipped with a finished recroom, & additional bedrm and bathrm are framed & waiting to be finished to your taste. Come and see this BEAUTY! MLS 1334961 Call Paul or Alli direct.
Elmira - This Unique Elmira home is fully restored and updated. Gardens featuring: Court yard, peaceful sitting areas, waterfall and pond, walkways of stone and brick, stunning landscaping throughout. Expect the unexpected in this beautiful century home. Kitchen with island and the conservatory bring a modern touch to the old world charm of the fabulous home. MLS 1334983 Call Alli or Paul direct.
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
$409,000 LOCATION! LOCATION! Elmira - Sought after quiet Southfield subdivision located on the edge of town and backing onto park. This 4 bdrm, 2100sqft family home is complete with spacious bright kitchen, separate dining room open to living room with gas f/p, convenient main floor laundry, side and garage entrance into mudroom, and upper family room. Large foyer with ceramic tile and 12x10ft deck overlooking attractive landscaped yard. Master ensuite equipped with whirlpool bath. MLS 1334004 Call Paul or Alli direct.
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Palmerston Perfect for Starting out or Retiring! Tidy 3 bedroom brick bungalow has beautiful hardwood flooring in the open concept kitchen / living room. The basement has lots of room for rec room or more bedrooms. Side deck, attached garage, country views from the back yard.
Mapleton Beautiful 10 ac. ppty with 4 br. brick bungalow and 20’ x 60’ det. steel shop. Great location 30 min. from K-W, Guelph, Fergus. House has open concept construction, featuring large kitchen, hardwood floors, strategically placed French pocket doors, patio doors to deck, master ensuite. Grounds are divided between 5 acres cleared and 5 acres bush with small spring-fed pond. Detached shop has cement floor and 100 amp service. This property has all the “I wants”. Moorefield Meet in the country! Opportunity awaits – family-oriented restaurant available for purchase. Building (includes apartment) and business for sale in charming village of Moorefield. Chattel list available from listing office. Call today for price and further details.
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OPEN HOUSE | 150 Brookmead St., Elmira Saturday 12-2pm & Wednesday 5-7pm
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PARADIGM BUILT BUNGALOW! $346,000. ELMIRA Immediate possession avail! 4 stainless steel appl included. Custom cherry kitchen (antique stain), hardwood, ceramic flrs, gas f/p, master ensuite. MLS
OPEN HOUSE | 63 Second St., Elmira Saturday September 7 | 12-2pm
BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED!! $339,000. Absolutely gorgeous bungalow and
private setting. Many updates include a modernized kitchen, paint, trim, doors, windows, rec. room, roof, furnace + more, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private front patio, large side yard with plenty of space for a future shop/shed, property is bordered by hedging. MLS
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Gorrie Commercial Building on Large Lot Approx. 5500 square foot building, suitable for commercial enterprise / fabrication / manufacture (usage by-law available at Howick Township). Site includes 1 outbuilding (small garage.) 200 amp hydro with 3 phase a the road. Large lot (132’x 132’) is zoned VC1. Building has front office, lunch room and 2 piece washroom. Lots of parking, shared well with agreement.
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Make your dream of home ownership come true with this spacious end unit link home in desirable Elmira. Carpet free main floor within walking distance to schools & downtown. Garage & side entrance into backyard. Walkout patio. Lrg ensuite in master bedroom. Walk in closet, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, single garage, 3 car driveway, large front porch! MLS#134929
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ROOM FOR YOUR TOYS $349,000 A country property with room for toys! This century home with an addition sits on .75 acres over-looking farm field. The original house features a master bedroom loft & living area. The addition features an eat-in kitchen and wood cabinetry, island and walk-out as well as a basement that awaits your finishing touches. The home is equipped with a fully automatic stand-by generator and water treatment system. A custom chicken coop and 4 car garage complete this gem. MLS 1334622
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Great newly renovated 3 bedroom cottge with over 960 sq. ft. on the main floor and a finished w-out basmt making 1400 sq. ft of usable space. Large eat-in kitchen. Also 150 ft. of concrete into the water for boat launching. MLS # 1331370. Call Len Frey. ***Also available MLS 1334927 - Lot 637- $274,900 Call Len Frey.
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1 ACRE COUNTRY! $319,000. 3 + 1 bedroom sidesplit on a park-like treed setting a few minutes from Drayton on a paved road. This is a desired location. Roof was done in 2010. MLS. Call Dale.
MUST SEE! $444,900. Drayton. Stunning custom bungalow with numerous features;
Lot 239 - $299,900 & Lot 637 - $274,900 COMMERCIAL LOT
vaulted and boxed ceilings, 3 gas fireplaces, arches and pillars, speakers wired for most rooms, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, hardwoods and ceramics, amazing ensuite, large fenced lot. Call Dale. MLS 1331348
6 MAPLE ST., ELMIRA. 78ft frontage with 0.38 acre in Elmira behind the Twp office. Near downtown. Will allow for approx 1200 sq. ft. building back end of the property & front for parking during the day. Presently being used as Saturday Farmers Market Vendors. MLS1231556 Call Mildred Frey.
NEW PRICE! $450,000. Drayton. Custom built all stone exterior. Extensively landscaped
with walkways, deck, gazebo. patio. larger trees, and a relaxing front porch for those warm summer evenings. Hanover custom kitchen cabinets on both levels. 2 gas fireplaces. Walkdown from oversized garage. Exceptional value! Call Dale. MLS 1327519
OWNER RETIRING | GREAT OPPORTUNITY | BRUSSELS
SOLD
$215,000. This purpose built 8 plex boasts a $37,000 net profit. Do the math. Most of the baths have been redone, some kitchens and windows have been replaced. Has a good rental history. Appliances and coin laundry included. Separate hydro meters installed 6 years ago. Roof 2 yrs old. Worth a look. Call Dale. MLS 1321715
FAMILY RETREAT | BRUCE PENINSULA $1,250,000. 2000 Ft waterfront on quiet Gilles Lake about 1 hr north of
Wiarton. Set on 25 acres of bush, this property boasts 2 cottages and 2 bunkies, SAND BEACH, panoramic views out 3 sides, amazing sunsets, quality fishing, star filled night skies, campfire outings. This property has only been owned by 2 families since 1917. Make your own memories. Call Dale. MLS 1327059
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Price $269,900 Thinking of Buying or Selling call or email today! Free, no obligation, Opinions of value
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LOADED WITH CHARACTER! Backs to a wooded area. Lovely hdwd. floors. Spacious dining room PLUS eat-in kitchen. Main floor den. Fireplace in living room. W/O from fam. rm. to elevated deck. 2 bathrms. Gas furnace (2011). Appliances incl. Lots of living space. Walkout basement. MLS
$289,900
$419,900
Hawkesvillle Business Opportunity
Operate your own business & live in the spacious, well maintained, 3 bdrm. dwelling. Presently a catering business (seats 54) but this property has endless opportunities! 1400 sq.ft. of commercial space. Single garage + lots of pkg. A unique opportunity. MLS
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Open House | 2477 Kressler Rd., Heidelberg | Sun., Sept. 8th, from 2-4
BRICK BUNGALOW Brick Bungalow with walk out basement to patio. Family kitchen with walkout to large deck. 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Backs onto farm land. Call Edith McArthur for more information 519-741-6791 MLS 1327795
$249,000 Great 2 bedroom updated home, new windows, floors, roof, inside trim, doors and kitchen cupboards. Very well kept with nice size yard with mature trees, and oversized garden shed. MLS
GREAT VIEW
$76,500 Don't miss this
chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Within 40 minutes KW, or Guelph. High speed internet is available with fibre optic.
$319,000
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday Sept 8 1-3 pm | 410 JANE STREET, PALMERSTON
$339,900 Unique older home, with
log cabin feel is located on 1/2 acre and features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, mainfloor laundry, pine wood floors throughout, newer vinyl windows 2012. Small, detached 2 storey barn/shop. All of this 10 minutes N/W of Waterloo. For more info on this rural property please call Wendy Taylor-Broker/Manager-MLS
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OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Sept 7 1-3 pm | 17 ROBB STREET, MOOREFIELD
$559,900 Custom built home on 1/3
acre features 2700 sq. ft., with 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 baths, mainfloor familyroom and laundry, eat-in kitchen, separate formal diningroom, pool sized fenced rear yard, double car garage, professionally finished recroom, and much more. For more details, please call Wendy Taylor-Broker Manager MLS
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CENTRAL LOCATION – Close to schools, downtown & WMC. Spacious LR/DR. Eat-in kitchen. Main flr. washroom. 3 good sized bdrms. Walkup attic. Newer furnace. Metal roof. Lots of potential in unfin. bsmt. Single garage. MLS
59 Wood Street, Drayton
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LOCATION!! Spacious home nestled in the trees. Hardwood & ceramics. Gas fireplace in LR w/16’ ceiling. Main flr. fam.rm. open to 26’ kitchen. Large dining rm. FOUR bdrms.master suite w/ensuite. Upper level family room. Fin. bsmt. w/lge. windows & separate entry. A must see! MLS
701-24 MARILYN DR., GUELPH Gorgeous 3 bedroom spacious end condo unit overlooking park. Great view. Large kitchen & insuite laundry. Well maintained building with underground parking, library, sauna, exercise room, party room w/ kitchen and personal storage bin. Close to all amenities. MLS1325447 Call Mildred Frey.
BRAD MARTIN
519-669-2772
1,310 sqft @$7.00 FOR LEASE
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17 Church St. W., Elmira
45 Arthur St. S., Elmira Office:
BIRDLAND PLAZA ELMIRA 1,310 sqft @ $7.00 FOR LEASE located in strip mall in the middle of Birdland. Well known variety store, pizza, hairdressing salon, pet grooming & Laundry, plus more. Zoning is neighborhood commercial, or office is a possibility. MLS 1231111 Call Mildred Frey.
building site, 500 apple tree orchard with 4000 sq ft store front and cold storage, cider press, implement shed, dry storage building big enough to hold up to 25 cars/vehicles for extra income. Good solid brick house. Lots of potential. 13 acres cultivated. Market gardening? Call Dale. MLS 1327067
Independently Owned and Operated
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$689,900
Price $199,900
$424,900. 19 acre parcel backing onto Maitland river with beautiful
$215,000. Drayton bungalow. MLS 1327520
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Immaculate home w/ att. Garage, backs onto walking trail and over looks farm land. 3 bdrms, 3 ½ baths, diningroom, main floor family room w/ walkout to deck, main floor laundry. Many great features. Call Edith McArthur for more information 519-741-6791 MLS 13310321
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65th Wedding Anniversary
th Birthday Happy Heather!
Aden & Martha Weber September 11, 2013
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Thank you
Congratulations!
A HUGE thank you to the person or persons who found my dog when she ran away on August 22nd. Your care & concern is greatly appreciated and I have been reunited with her.
Sept 8, 2013
It is nice to know that there are such good people in our community. Lila Frey
Thank You We are very grateful to have been able to celebrate our 60th anniversary with our family and so many of our friends.
Thank-you mom & dad for your example of faithfulness and love. We pray God’s blessing on you. Love, Don, Mary, Stewart, Joyce, Maynard, David, Linda and spouses; Along with your 15 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren
All the cards and warm wishes are very much appreciated.
Nick Grimaldi and Katie Brown
are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
Where were you in May 1991?
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DEATH NOTICES BAUMAN, LOVINA (MRS. AMZIE) | Peacefully, at her home,
Family Fun Fest!
Thank you
in support of
The family of the late Anthony (Tony) Furlong would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the many people who offered support, thoughts and prayers after the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.Thank you to the Elmira Legion branch 469 for the memorial service. Thanks also to the Legion ladies for preparing the lunch and to St Teresa of Avila CWL for serving the lunch.
Gord and Verna Walz
Sydney Martin & Jonathan Bosman
on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at the age of 97 years. GEISEL, SANDRA JOY |
Thanks to all family, friends and neighbors for cards, flowers, food and memorial donations. Thanks also to Father Ray Reitzel CR for his support and kind words and to all those who contributed in so many ways to make the funeral service a memorable event. The family also want to thank the many doctors, nurses and support people who over the past few years have contributed to Tony’s care.
Sat., Sept. 7th, 4pm | Woodside Bible Fellowship 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira
A very special thank you to Grace and Monte of Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira for their compassion and kindness.
BBQ Dinner at 5:30pm Dessert Auction to follow
KEITH, GWENITH JANE |
Passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the age of 78 years.
1957 - 2013 Passed away suddenly at home on August 27, 2013, at the age of 56.
KUHN, MILTON FREDERICK | Passed away peacefully after a
JACOBS, FLORENCE M. |
long struggle with Parkinson’s disease on Friday, August 30, 2013 at St. Mary’s General Hospital, in his 88th year.
Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Nithview Home in New Hamburg. Local relatives are her daughters Elaine Gerber and her husband Larry, Sue Hammer and her husband Dave and her son John Jacobs and his wife Bev, all of Wellesley.
VRAGOVICH, THERESA |
Peacefully passed away at Grand River Hospital on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the age of 87 years, of Elmira.
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Market fire more than a business loss For longtime vendor, the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market has been part of his life since he was a child ELENA MAYSTRUK More than just a business loss, the fire that destroyed the main building at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market also took a piece of Tony Labrutto’s family history. His father started Charles Quality Meats in 1978, and he remembers going to the market as a young child while his dad was still getting the business established. Today, he co-owns the company with his brothers Sam and Peter. Labrutto may not be able to remember just how long they’d been coming to the market, but one thing he does know is that the location has deep roots for his family. As the business moves through its second generation, some of his most treasured memories are of bringing the market tradition to his kids and letting them experience a piece of his own childhood. “I was raised going to the market as a child. Bringing my kids there, that really makes me feel good – they see what their parents do for a living. I have fond memories with my father starting the business. My eyes are welling up. I’m glad they were able to see it, that original building. It’s kind of bittersweet.” As with many of the others with operations there, the loss of the market space also comes with a financial impact on the business, one of the longest-running vendors. “Financially it’s a good
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Charles Lobrutto, founder of Charles Quality Meats, and his sons Sam, Peter and Tony are longtime vendors at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. The fire that destroyed the main building had an impact on more than just their company’s operations. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] chunk of our business, but more so, it’s pretty hard to see. I was there this morning and it was pretty hard to look at it. As a family business we’ve been there for a long time, we spent a lot of time there. In the summer I spend more time there than I do in my own home,” Lobrutto said on Tuesday. Fortunately for the brothers, their longstanding involvement with the market helped them acquire a temporary spot in the undamaged flea market area – known as
Peddler’s Village – when the market reopened Thursday. Many of the vendors still displaced by the blaze, which caused some $4 million in damage, require preparation space and proper refrigeration not available in the outdoor area of the market, also open to the public this week, making the temporary indoor space essential. Space has long been at a premium at the hugely popular farmers’ market – getting a spot is half the battle in doing business there, he said.
“Thousands of people go through there, and for people to have an attraction like that in their own neighbourhood … it’s that special.” For locals who visit their favourite vendors, the market is a part of their weekly ritual, a tradition that has developed over the years, Labrutto added. The market may only run for three days out of a week but it can make up a large portion of a vendor’s bottom line. Along with tourists visiting from all over Ontario – and beyond, as the
market has an international reputation – St. Jacobs is favourite destination for foodies and fans of local produce. The popularity has made the market a prime spot for Labrutto’s business. “It’s a definite loss. We have other locations at the Kitchener market and here in St. Agatha, but the [St. Jacobs] market is a large part of our business. Percentage-wise, it’s half of our business.” What happens next is
It’s that time of year again: summer is over and the kids are back to school. This week we wanted to give you some recipes that will be really fun for the kids, and the adults too. Recently, we got to try out our Mac & Cheese Sundae food station at a wedding we catered. All the guests had a great time trying out all of the different toppings like lobster, fried hot dogs and bacon, to name a few. This would be a lot of fun to do at home as a family too. You can create as many interesting toppings and combinations as you desire. We also included our delicious homemade chicken fingers and zucchini fries, either of which would make an excellent side or addition to the mac & cheese. Hope you all enjoyed your first week back at school – good luck this year.
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SEPTEMBER 7 WOOLWICH COMMUNITY LIONS CLUB is hosting two events in the Foodland parking lot (Arthur St., Elmira) on from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Drive a Ford event: come out and take a car for a test drive (one test drive per household). Ford will donate $20 to Woolwich Lions for each test drive up to a maximum of $6,000. Classic car show and shine: from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $5 entry fee/dashboard plaque for the first 50 cars. BBQ, children’s games, prizes. Family fun day. Classic car registration, call Sandy 519 638-2523. Live band: Cowboy Up. All proceeds to Elmira District Community Living van project (for the purchase of a Ford wheelchair van).
SEPTEMBER 8 HUNGRYMAN BREAKFAST WITH MINOR peewee hockey. Elmira Legion, 11 First St. E.; 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., $6. All you can eat.
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SEPTEMBER 11 SENIORS COMMUNITY DINING AT noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs. Cost: $11. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a hot noonday meal, fellowship and entertainment. Call 519-664-1900 for more information.
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BACK AND NECK SPARING Class – Wednesdays Sept 11 & 18, Oct 9 & 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. This interactive four-session class will explore ways to become more aware of your posture, identify movements that aggravate your back and neck and ways to modify your activities to reduce strain. For more information, call 519-664-3794.
noonday light lunch and fellowship. Call Community Care Concepts at 519-664-1900 for more information.
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TIPS AND TOOLS TO Control your High Blood Pressure; 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Join this class with registered dietitian Tiffany Krahn and explore how salt intake, portion size, and weight management can impact your blood pressure. For more information call 519-664-3794, ext. 0.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT – 1ST Thursday of the month (September to June) 10-11 a.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. An informal group of caregivers who are acquainted with the struggles you experience. Come and talk or just listen while enjoying a cup of tea. For more information, call Lorraine at 519-664-3794, ext. 229. THE LIONS CLUB OF Elmira Bingo – 7 p.m. at Elmira Lions Hall, 40 South St., Elmira. All proceeds go to support the many projects of the Lions Club of Elmira. For more information call 519-572-2669.
SEPTEMBER 13 H.U.G.S. PROGRAM – 9:15-11:15 a.m. Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: Kidsability will talk about the range of programs and services available.
SEPTEMBER 16 SENIORS LUNCH CLUB AT noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.), Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira (community room). Cost $6. Join us for a
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ELECTRONIC BINGO UPSTAIRS AT the St. Clements Community Centre, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Paradise & District Lions Club. For further information, contact Joe Brick 519-699-4022.
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SEPTEMBER 19 NEW HORIZONS WELCOMES ALL zoomers, boomers and seniors. Enjoy coffee or tea and a delicious snack. Speaker: Bruce Kurtz and Catherine Wilson from Steel and Ferraro Insurance Brokers on risk management. Be inspired and socialize. $2 per person; 10-11:30 a.m. at the Maryhill Community Centre. For more information call Joan Haid at 519-648-2742 or email at jehaid@explorenet.ca.
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SENIORS LUNCH CLUB AT noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St., Wellesley. 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.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.
Attacked by a shark? Unlikely, though sharks fall victim to us all the time WEIRD NOTES
Q. You might not be
quite ready “to befriend a shark,� as “Mental Floss� magazine puts it, but what are some good reasons to reconsider your view of the creatures?
A. Even if the movie “Jaws� runs in your nightmares, you’re a lot less appetizing to sharks than you think, reassures the magazine. The number of U.S. fatalities from sharks from 19902006 was 11 (compared with 16 U.S. fatalities from collapsing sand holes), with the chances of your dying in a shark attack about 1 in 3,750,000, or about 1/10th
that of dying in a fireworks accident. Actually, in the year 2012, there were 80 totally unprovoked shark attacks around the world, compared to an estimated 30,000,000 sharks killed each year by people! Even if a shark decides to chomp you, you can fight back, the magazine continues. “Forget that old saw about punching it in the nose. The International Shark Attack File recommends borrowing a page from a pro-wrestling villain and gouging its eyes or clawing at its gills, which are more sensitive than its nose.� Or you could try befriending some dolphins, which have been known on at least two occasions to come to the aid of swimmers by
forming defensive rings around these would-be shark victims. “Just like in your favorite documentary, “Flipper!� Q. How might you assess the true cost of your health habits? Exercise? Alcohol consumption? Cigarette smoking? Eating fruits and vegetables? Being a couch potato?
A. By checking their ef-
fect on your longevity, as measured in “microlives,� a term coined by Professor David Spiegelhalter of the University of Cambridge, where 1 microlife, or onemillionth of a person’s life expectancy, equals a time interval of roughly 30 minutes, says Mark Fischetti in “Scientific American.� Based on Spiegelhalter’s analysis of health tables for
a variety of behaviors, he determined that, statistically speaking, smoking two cigarettes subtracts 1 microlife (30 minutes) from your life, while one serving of fruits and vegetables adds about 1 microlife. Alcohol consumption is a mixed bag: The first drink (10 grams of alcohol) of the day benefits the boozer by 1 microlife, but each two additional drinks subtracts 1. From this perspective, the benefits of exercise are intriguing: The first 20 minutes of moderate exercise (brisk walking or bicycling) adds 2 microlives (60 minutes). But the next 40 minutes adds only 1 microlife (30 minutes), a net loss in that more time is spent exercising than is gained in life expectancy. For all you
couch potatoes, though, it’s unambiguous: two hours of sitting without activity subtracts 1 microlife. Q. In life’s “what if� category, how was another “giant leap for mankind� almost lost by a man’s near misstep?
A. NASA astronaut Leroy
Chiao flew four space missions over a 15-year career, including serving as commander of the International Space Station, as he told “Mental Floss� magazine. He spent nearly 230 days in space and performed six spacewalks. Yet these have nothing to do with Chiao’s “most horrifying and exhilarating near-death experience.� Only days after realizing his boyhood dream of being chosen as a NASA astro-
naut, he stood on a busy San Francisco street corner when the light turned green and a WALK signal lit up. As Chiao described it, “I sensed that something wasn’t right and paused for just a moment. As I started to look to the left, a double Muni bus passed by ... in a blur, and the mirror missed my head by mere inches. Had I taken even a half-step off the curb, the mirror would have struck me, and it would have been fatal. Selected to be an astronaut and then hit by a bus. How ironic would that have been?�
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. Whose afraid of Virginia 6. Postage 12. Cookbook abbr. 16. Contents of Pandora’s box 17. Cry of triumph 18. “Tosca� tune 19. Part-time athlete 22. Excursion 23. Short intervals, many times 24. Potters clay 25. “___ to Billie Joe� 26. Marienbad, for one 27. Fly catcher 30. Perfume 31. UK division up north 35. Pistol, slangily 36. Burned up 37. Certain surgeon’s “patient� 40. Fix firmly 43. Appropriate 44. Court ploy 46. 30-day mo. 47. Control own fate 51. “Fantasy Island� prop 52. Deviation
53. Carbonium, e.g. 54. Crowded 55. “Empedocles on ___� (Matthew Arnold poem) 57. Scattered, as seed 59. Literally born 60. Help (2wrds) 66. Close-knit group
68. Do-it-yourselfer’s purchase 69. Bar order 70. “Go team!� 71. Second largest continent 73. Common Market inits. 74. Ladies bag 75. Nashville music (3wrds) 80. No verdict 81. Teach horsemanship 82. Propelled a boat 83. The “E� of B.P.O.E. 84. Tony Hawk 85. Foxily DOWN 1. Local breadmaker 2. Cook too long
3. More lime 4. Gymnast’s feat 5. Clairvoyance, e.g. 6. Musical horn made from ram 7. bunch of hair 8. “___ we there yet?â€? 9. “___ Doubtfireâ€? 10. ___ de deux 11. __ LaBeouf 12. Straight line that touches a curve 13. Loss of intellectuals (2wrds) 14. 1929 US operatic, Beverly __ 15. Out of fashion 20. Caught, in a way 21. Boat in “Jawsâ€? 26. Poorly made 27. Frostiest 28. .0000001 joule 29. German capital 32. Not kosher 33. Back of the neck 34. Capital of RhĂ´ne 38. Homer’s Illiad 39. Coastal raptor 40. “Cast Awayâ€? setting
41. Convene 42. Hammered (2wrds) 43. On the job 45. Good-for-nothing 48. “___ of Eden�
49. 60’s UK subculture 50. Freshman, probably 56. Widespread discussions 58. Chinese dynasty from 220-265 59. Bridget Fonda, to Jane 61. The Amish, e.g. 62. BBQ implement 63. Angioplasty target 64. Duo to Hardy 65. Rumpus 66. Secret store 67. In conflict with, with “of� 72. Kind of dealer 73. Halftime lead, e.g. 74. And others (abr) 76. Talk, talk, talk 77. “___ Ng� (They Might Be Giants song) 78. After expenses 79. “Help!�
FRANCE Debra Cowal and George Connell of Elmira took their Observer with them on a recent trip to France. One stop was at Amboise Castle located in the Loire Valley. The castle has been around since the 15th century, and has been extensively rebuilt. It was a favoured residence of the countries’s royals.
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CHEF’S TABLE: All hands on deck to man the breading station cent; Add roux to pot and slowly start adding milk, whisking until all lumps are gone; Add cheese and stir until melted and blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add elbow noodles and stir until coated; Serve immediately alongside toppings of choice.
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Mac & Cheese 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp oil Half an onion, diced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups milk 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded Salt & pepper to taste 4 cups of elbow noodles, cooked
With the flour and oil, make a roux. In a pan at medium heat, add the oil and flour, stirring until blended. Should be a paste-like consistency. Set aside; In a large pot at medium heat, add 1 tsp of oil, onions and garlic and sauté until onions are translu-
Create your breading station: in a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, corn flakes, and seasonings. In another bowl, add the flour. In a third bowl, scramble the eggs; Coat the chicken strips in the flour, eggs and then breading; Place onto a non-stick baking sheet and cook at 400F for 15-20 minutes, flipping the pieces half way through; Serve with dipping sauces of choice.
Chicken Fingers 1 cup panko 1 cup crushed corn flakes 2 eggs 1 cup of flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion power 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 x 5-oz chicken breast, cut into strips
Zucchini Fries 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1-1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp table salt 3/4 cup panko 2 medium uncooked zucchini
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Preheat oven to 425ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; In a small bowl, mix together Italian seasoning, flour and salt. Place bread crumbs in another small bowl; Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and then each half into 2 pieces widthwise. Next, slice each zucchini chunk into 4 fries. Dredge a zucchini fry in flour mixture and then dip into egg whites; dredge in bread crumbs. Place coated zucchini on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining ingredients; liberally coat with cooking spray; Roast, turning once, until desired crispness, about 12 minutes. Yields about 8 fries per serving.
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WELLESLEY’S OFF TO THE RACES WITH ANNUAL SOAPBOX DERBY
Wellesley youth were off to the races before heading back to school, as the Wellesley and District Board of Trade’s annual soapbox derby brought the “days of thunder” to the Labour Day festivities. The winners, ages 8-10: Kyle Grasby (first place), Eric Bullock (second) and Carson Lichty (third). Ages 11-13: Trevor Grasby (first), Cole Foster (second) and Jack Weber (third). Ages 18 and over: Jonathan Sauder (first), Emily MacDougall (second) and Pete Weber (third). [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
Wellesley North Easthope 160th Annual Fall Fair Tuesday, September 10th starting at 5 p.m. All day Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 at the
Wellesley Community Centre and Arena Complex Admission: Tues. night and Wed. from 10am - 4pm $6.00 for adults (includes highschool students) Each paid admission will receive an arm band which will give admission to the fair for length of the event. Elementary students free
Tuesday Sept. 10 Evening Gates Open at 5:00 p.m. 7:00 pm
• Opening ceremonies in the Arena • Quilt & Antique Display • Ambassador competition • Wellesley Idol Semi Finals • Quilt Raffle Draw
Wednesday Sept. 11 - Gates Open at 10:00 a.m. 11:00 am 11:15-11:30 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm Dusk
160 Years Of Tradition: Make It Yours
Horse Show Registration for Baby Show in Arena Fun Baby Show in Arena Parade Begins at the School Horseshoe Pitching Competition Face Painting - Arena Sheep Shearing - By Arena Children’s Entertainment - Arena Paul Behnke Livestock and Horse Show (Ball Diamond) Sheep Shearing - By Arena Pet Show - Arena Exhibits removed from community centre and arena Dog Agility Demonstration Tug-o-war Fireworks - Ball Diamond
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