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> Northside drainage work a go Residents of Northside Drive in St. Jacobs can look forward to drier rear yards next year, as work to improve drainage is set to get underway next month, with final leveling expected in the spring. Meeting this week, Woolwich council awarded a $50,000 contract to A.G. Hayer Contracting to undertake what’s known as the Northside Drive municipal drain project. Ward 2 Coun. Mark Bauman welcomed the decision, noting the work will solve a problem that’s been ongoing for several years. As is the case with such projects, the cost will be billed back to the benefitting property owners once the job is completed.
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hile the kids are busy with costumes for Halloween, one Elmira adult is definitely having every bit as much fun. For the 12th year, DJ Carroll will be transforming his home into a haunted house for All Hallow’s Eve. And again this year he and his EDSS drama students will be putting a scare into visitors at the Great Pumpkin Party. On the home front, this year’s theme is a zombie apocalypse, which means the front yard of 16 Sunset Place will be populated with the dead rising from the ground while military personnel guide attendees past
the flesh-eating zombies and ghouls. “All the guides at my house will be dressed in army gear and they will be helping guide the visitors through the zombie apocalypse making sure no one is attacked and bitten,” laughed Carroll. “The guides interact with the kids as the characters so that adds another dimension to the whole thing.” Carroll is also supervising the haunted house planned for the Great Pumpkin Party to be held at EDSS today (Saturday). This year Carroll has left his co-op students Brett Schinkman and Christine Brown to set up and run the event.
“We are completely organizing the haunted house event and working as production assistants doing more of the backstage stuff, getting costumes ready, make up and fixing some sets and for the haunted house,” said Brown. The two students will receive credits working alongside Carroll on the event and working this year’s school play. “This is a great chance for me. I am usually acting and this lets me see more of the backstage workings,” said Schinkman. The theme of this year’s Great Pumpkin Party haunted house will be a haunted Harry Potter.
“We are making it as if Hogwarts is haunted by some very scary monsters and our tour guides will be Hogwarts students and teachers trying to get rid of all the ghosts and ghouls,” explained Carroll. The school’s haunted house will have characters that pop out and scare visitors rather than grabbing someone in the dark. It will be set up with different areas including a blacked out area where the kids will have to find their way through the darkness while another area will have a black light effect or even squeeze through small
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verybody loves a party. That includes Woolwich councillors, who this week quickly approved a couple of measures clearing the way for a celebration marking the 130th anniversary of the West Montrose covered bridge. Organized by the BridgeKeepers – aka the West Mon-
trose Residents’ Association – the event is set for Nov. 5. Event co-chair Barbara Dowling, addressing council Tuesday night, said the gala marks the importance of the bridge, an icon not only in Woolwich Township but in Waterloo Region. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event to celebrate,” she said of the 130-year history. Built in 1881 by John and
Benjamin Bear, and know as the Kissing Bridge, it’s the only remaining historical covered bridge in Ontario. At one time a provincial responsibility, the 198-foot span is now owned by the Region of Waterloo, and remains one of Woolwich’s premier tourist sites. The bridge is recognized as a historic site by Ontario’s Archeological & His-
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Neighbourhood concerns about parking on a narrow section of Spring Street in St. Jacobs prompted action from Woolwich councillors this week. A new bylaw prohibits parking at any time on the north side of the street from the railway line to 70 metres east of that point. The issue arose when older signs stating no parking at any time gradually went missing over the years, eventually replaced with signs that follow the township’s usual protocol of no parking between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The changes approved Tuesday night officially return the parking zone to its previous status.
> New truck for Breslau fire station In other fire news, Woolwich will spend $356,000 for a new combination pumper-tanker fire truck to serve in Breslau. Meeting last week, councillors awarded the tender to Dependable Emergency Vehicle of Brampton. The new truck will replace a 1990 pumper currently in use at the Breslau fire station, which opened Aug. 2. The vehicle, to be delivered within 300 days of the order, comes at a heftier price tag due to a custom cab design needed to meet new safety regulations. The combination use also add to the cost, as did other features deemed necessary because when a new permanent station is built in Breslau, it will have only two trucks instead of the usual three, township fire chief Rick Pedersen explained.
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Oktoberfest R.I.D.E. blitz sees drop in impaired charges October 13 >>10:00 AM | A theft occurred at the Home Hardware on Church Street in Elmira. An employee saw a man steal a saw and leave the building only to return to try and steal a flashlight. When the employee confronted the man he fled the scene in a beige Pontiac Sunfire with three male passengers. The man is described as white, 18-22 years of age, heavy build, clean shaven, wearing a baseball cap, black jacket and green camouflage shorts. Police are continuing to investigate.
October 14 >>8:00 AM | A 23-year-old
Gowanstown man driving a 2006 Toyota along Line 86 near Herrgott Road passed a farm tractor driven by a 17-yearold Elmira man when he had to brake suddenly for a school bus on the opposite side of the road. The tractor then hit and drove over the Toyota, which suffered severe damage. No charges were laid. The driver of the Toyota was taken to Listowel
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uring the Oktoberfest season, from Oct. 1-16, Waterloo Regional Police ran 24 R.I.D.E. programs, checking 11,564 vehicles and laying four ‘over 80mg’ charges, one ‘impaired driving’ charge, one seven-day suspension and 15 three-day suspensions. In addition, some 73 other charges, including 57 Highway Traffic Act violations and seven criminal code violations, were laid.
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October 15 >>7:10 AM | A 17-year-old
Elmira man driving a 2009 black Pontiac G6 struck a downed tree across New Jerusalem Road near in Woolwich Township. The driver suffered a minor head injury and was taken to hospital. His 12-year-old passenger also suffered minor injuries. Severe damage occurred to the car. No
The number of ‘impaired’ and ‘over 80’ charges was down slightly from 2010, which saw three and five respectively. Beyond the results of the R.I.D.E. program, regional police laid 16 ‘impaired driving’ charges, 14 ‘over 80mg’ charges and eight three-day suspensions. Included in those charges were nine collisions involving impaired driving over the same period of time from Oct.1-16.
a hoodie and driving a white Chrysler Crossfire pumped $94.91 into his tank and drove off without paying. The incident was recorded on video but the license plates used on the car were reported stolen. The investigation continues.
October 16 >>2:20 AM | A 23-year-old Wellesley man driving a 2000
Buick ran off the road and hit the guard rail at the bend in Crosshill. The vehicle was destroyed and the man left the scene. When police arrived they found a 22-year-old Nithburg woman in the vehicle with a possible broken leg. She was taken to the Stratford hospital. The driver turned himself into police the next day. During the investigation police discovered
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farmer reported a possible break-in at his barn after finding footprints on the barn door. The farmer was awakened earlier in the morning by his dogs barking at the barn but when he investigated he found no one on his property.
calls about multiple thefts at a few single-family residences under construction on Beaverdale Road. Thieves stole electrical wire in the basements adding to $120 worth of copper wire but managed to cause $5,500 in damages to the homes.
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unclaimed bikes at the Elmira station, including a bronze and black Kranked men’s mountain bike, a yellow and black Menace men’s mountain bike and a black hand-painted girl’s mountain bike with whitewall tires. Bikes can be claimed by their rightful during regular hours at the detachment.
>>2:46 PM | A theft occurred at the Pioneer gas bar on Victoria Street North and Shantz Station Road. A male wearing
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Wellesley’s firefighters part of a rich history R
esidents of Wellesley had the unique opportunity to learn about the rich history of their volunteer fire department during an hour-long lecture by one of the most respected men in their community on Tuesday night. Former fire chief Ron Futher, a past Wellesley Citizen of the Year and a member of the township fire department for 42 years before his retirement in 1999, provided a retrospective look at the evolution of firefighting in Wellesley. His talk spanned from 1894 when the first fire insurance map of the village was produced, to the acquisition of the department’s new aerial ladder truck earlier this year. The talk included many tidbits of trivia that most residents likely had no idea of, such as that the first fire engine – if you can call it that – was purchased in 1910. Futher said that they have no idea what the device actually looked like, but historical records suggest it was a hand-operated pump
with a 40-gallon tank purchased from a company near Peterborough. After a large fire in 1914 required the Baden fire brigade to be called in to assist, the township decided to get serious about its fire prevention, Futher told the crowd of about 50 people at the Wellesley Community Centre. In December of 1914 William Dingwall was named the township’s first fire chief for a salary of about $6 per year – just over $125 today – and he served in that position until 1919. In 1925 a series of fire extinguishers were placed in various points around the village, and it wasn’t until 1931 when the township bought its first fire truck. They paid $2,100 for a used 1926 Dodge fire truck built in St. Catharines. In 1950 they bought their first brand new pumper truck – a truck they still have to this day and which makes an appearance at the annual Wellesley Christmas parade. But for Futher, who was Wellesley fire chief from 1989 to 1999, one
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APPRECIATING THE PAST Heather De Jong (left) and her of the biggest advancements in firefighting in the township came in April of 1963 when bylaw #1582 was passed, authorizing the fire department to participate in the new mutual aid program. “Mutual Aid Association made it easier for area fire departments to work together,” he said. “It was as simple as making sure the hose threads were the same so hoses could be shared, and uniformity in breathing apparatus, and the standardization of other fire retardants.” That uniformity, he said, made it possible
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about our roots, and there were; there are pictures of my grandfather and uncle here. “And there are a lot of people here that I know that I’ve had a chance to catch up with.” The lecture was given in partnership with the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society, and the group’s chairman Ron Hackett sent the crowd away with a few memorable words. “Firefighters don’t do it for the money. They don’t do it for the glory. They do it for heart,” he said.
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mother Arlean Robarts (centre) made the drive from Seaforth, while Robart’s son Mark Margetts (right) came from Guelph to listen to the fire history talk given by former fire chief Ron Futher (back).
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Medicals: Township will monitor what impact new process has on safety > CONTINUED FROM COVER the software, our current tiered response agreement with the Region of Waterloo EMS will not be compatible,” said Lillico adding a new agreement will have to be negotiated. Last month Lillico along with the fire advisory committee met with Anne Menzie, manager of the Cambridge Ambulance Communications Centre, to discuss and review the
new dispatch priority card index (DPCI), the system in which call codes are generated, and determine a call notification structure that would be a benefit to the township residents and where the fire departments’ attendance will provide basic life support or emergency first aid. Currently the fire department responds to calls where extrication or rescue is required as well as calls involving
structural hazards, environmental hazards, and any situation that the fire service would normally attend. “We have recommended an additional 15 notification calls and believe that fire attendance at the scene will make a difference. Getting fire on the scene prior to six minutes you can significantly increase the chance of survival and can get patients to hospitals faster,” said Lillico. “It
takes more than one person to help during these calls, firefighters can administer oxygen, help inserting air ways and can assist with defibrillation and frees up paramedics to administer drugs to patients.” Under the pilot project the fire department will now be notified with calls of breathing problems, chest pains with shortness of breath, convulsions, near drowning, stroke, childbirth, choking,
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cardiac arrest, environmental exposure and a trauma either wound or assault. “We will be more of a pre-hospital care team and a lot of work that would be done in the hospital will be done in the living rooms of pa-
tients that call,” he said. The fire department anticipates a small increase in call volume, but under the pilot project the calls will be monitored and after six months adjustments or other recommendations will be made.
Trees: Taking action to increase coverage of Woolwich Township > CONTINUED FROM COVER the recreation centre. Then around 2 p.m. the group gathered at Gore Park in Elmira to unveil their first official tree – fittingly enough, a sugar maple – along with a plaque identifying it as tree 1 of 23,000. Trees for Woolwich was formed about four months ago when members of TWEEC decided t h a t t h e y needed to p i ck u p their t r e e planting efforts, Rinne said. “We decided that the forest cover in Woolwich was substantially less than ideal in terms of percentage,” she said, citing an Environment Canada statistic that suggests forest cover of 30 per cent was “environmentally ideal.” The coverage in Woolwich? A paltry 14 per cent, according to the Grand River Conservation Authority, prompting the move to plant more trees in the coming years. Waterloo Region and the Waterloo Stewardship Network have provided some startup funds for the initial round of planting that will take them through this fall and into next spring, said Rinne, but after that they will have to do some serious fundraising. Seedlings can go for as little as $1, but larger trees that are 6 or 8-feet tall are much costlier, she added. The group encour-
ages private landowners to look for space on their property where trees could be planted, and are also working with farmers to emphasize the importance of trees as natural windbreaks to limit erosion and soil runoff to help boost crop yields. Trees also provide numerous benefits for the rest of the population, from s h a d e in the s u m mer to boosting air quality. “They are the lungs of our world,” she said. For now the group is trying to find more planting sites throughout the township, and is working to recruit a roster of volunteers willing to help. Rinne also plans to unveil a fundraising tree at the township hall later next month that will be used to track their progression towards 23,000 trees. Anyone interested in volunteering or offering some space on their property for planting, contact Trees for Woolwich at treesforwoolwich@gmail.com or call Ann Roberts (519) 669-6027. “There has always been the feeling that Canada has lots of trees, an endless amount of forest,” said Rinne of the trend throughout the past century to transform forested lands in farm fields. “But I think the realization has come that we need a little better balance.”
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
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New rec. director expected to hit the ground running Finances top list of township’s priorities as Karen Makela starts work Thursday Steve Kannon
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here’ll be no leisurely introduction to the job for Woolwich’s new director of recreation and facilities. Karen Makela, who started Thursday, inherits a department with financial woes just as the township starts work on its 2012 budget. The township’s chief administrative officer says he’s got some lofty goals for his new hire, who fills the spot left when Larry Devitt retired last month after 28 years with the municipality. Makela will be expected to bring costs under control, find new revenue opportunities and build strong ties with recreation groups and the wider community, David Brenneman said Wednesday. Last year, the recreation department recorded more than $550,000 in overspending, most of it at the Woolwich Memorial Centre, where costs were much higher than expected prior to the opening of the $23-million facility in September 2009. With some juggling, the budget has been stabilized through 2011, but more will need to be done, said Brenneman. Added Mayor Todd Cowan in an interview Wednesday: “She
“Even if you’re looking to make changes, it’s still important to do that in a smooth transition.” For her part, Makela said Thursday she’s hitting the ground running, as the 2012 budget process is already underway. “The main focus is going to be looking at the budget and looking for any efficiencies and revenue ideas, and developing a [framework] to look at the department structure.” Makela comes to the township with 28 years of experience in the parks and recreation sector, having held senior management positions with both the former Town of Walden (now part of the City of Greater Sudbury) and most recently with the City of Elliot Lake. She also brings a solid background in key areas: fiscal management, organizational change, customer service, community engagement and relationship building, said Brenneman. “We felt Karen had the best experience in all of those areas.” The township got some 75 applicants for the job. The list was whittled down to seven candidates for the first round of interviews, then three for the next round.
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Elmira’s Trinity United celebrates 40 years on Sunday James Jackson
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arishioners young or old and from near or far will convene at Trinity United Church in Elmira tomorrow (Sunday) to celebrate 40 years as a congregation. It is an event being billed as more of a homecoming celebration rather than just an ordinary anniversary. “When people talk about anniversaries sometimes you might think about a bunch of old people sitting around and reminiscing over tea or something,” laughed Barb Taylor, one of the organizers of the anniversary.
“We’re trying to make it a little more upbeat with the homecoming idea.” The day will include a special trumpet musical celebration accompanying the regular choir, along with a potluck luncheon and social time following the regular 10:30 a.m. service. Trinity Church was formed back in 1971 when the former Evangelical United Brethren and the Wesley United Church were amalgamated. Taylor was a member of the Wesley congregation at that time, and said the decision was made to move the congregation to the for-
HOMECOMING The pews will likely be full Sunday for Trinity United Church’s 40th anniversary, where Rev. Dave Jagger will lead the celebration service along with two former ministers. mer Evangelical church Watson, who now lives because it offered more in Mississauga, and space and was still fair- Doug Kellough, who ly new, having only been still lives in Elmira and built seven years earlier. served as the reverend A highlight of the re- at Trinity from 1989 to union on Sunday will 2001 before retiring in be the return of two for- 2008. mer reverends: David Kellough says the church has continued to grow and flourish over the years because of the people who attend every week. “One of the most important things in any congregation is the people,” he said. “They really are the church, beyond the building and
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whatever amenities the building has to offer.” The current reverend, Dave Jagger, has served for the past nine years and agreed with Kellough, adding that the people have also become a key component of the community at large. “This congregation is very much rooted in the community,” said Jagger. “A lot of the people who are part of this church are also part of many other community groups, so the church doesn’t see itself as separate from the community but very much a part of it.” Like most churches, however, Trinity has had to continue to adapt in order to survive. The church moved its Sunday services start time from 10:55 a.m. to 10:30 last fall to try and attract families with other responsibilities such as sports. They also installed new audio and visu-
al equipment which continues to keep the church on the cutting edge of technology, and just this past summer the congregation of about 120 people opted to mount a new 10kW solar panel system on the roof. “There’s a real commitment amongst most of the congregation to be environmentally aware and active,” said Jagger. The celebration continues beyond this Sunday, however, as the church has scheduled a talent auction for Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. with auctioneer Evan Woods, where parishioners can buy anything from services such as babysitting to freshly-cooked dishes like homemade lasagna. They are also having a special Cantata presentation on Nov. 20 during their regular Sunday Service entitled “The Church’s One Foundation.”
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
9 NEWS
Can’t stop aging, but we can control some of its impacts James Jackson
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veryone ages, there’s no getting around that fact. But how we age and the factors that we can control in the aging process will be central topics at the Woolwich Seniors Association health fair taking place Tuesday (Oct. 25) at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Featuring cooking classes and a motivational talk by a leading fitness expert, the fair is aimed at helping seniors live more healthful lives and to stay active and fit.
“We’re trying to make sure they’re not just sitting around and doing nothing,” said Mary Jordan, coordinator of the seniors association in Elmira. “I hope they’ll become more active and stay active, and by doing that their health will be a lot better, they can stay in their homes a lot longer, and Alzheimer and some dementia can be reduced.” This is the first time the association has held a health fair like this, and Jordan hopes to fill the void left by the cancellation of the an-
nual St. Jacobs health fair that had been running for more than two decades. The fair includes a cooking demonstration by chef Ryan Terry, as well as a keynote speech from health and fitness expert Kary Odiatu. Her talk, entitled “Keep Your Edge at Any Age,” will discuss the importance of diet and exercise in the longterm health of seniors. “We are all aging, there’s not a magic pill or a cream to stop this,” said Odiatu. “But current research shows that your diet and your
Bridge: Gala event set for Nov. 5 > CONTINUED FROM PG. 03 people on the bridge, which has a threetonne load limit. He suggested that having some 40 people could easily tax the structure. “It would be a shame to lose the bridge when you’re celebrating an event like this,” he joked. The gala will be held in a 2,600 square-foot heated and decorated party tent on the parking lot of the Olde Bridge Place Inn. It will feature live musical entertainment, a
disc jockey, dance floor, hot hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening, and a cash bar. Attendees will be encouraged to stroll through the bridge and community, and to have souvenir pictures taken in a Mennonite buggy that will be position at the entrance to the bridge. A similar event was held on New Year’s Eve in 1999 to celebrate the millennium, Dowling reminded councillors, noting that it went off without a hitch. “Anyone who attend-
ed that party can tell you that it was a classy gala, and an event they will remember for years.” The event will run from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $75 per person, and are available by emailing events@bridgekeepers. ca or by calling 6693356 or 669-8911. Dress is “dressy casual.” Proceeds are in support of BridgeKeepers’ efforts to preserve the covered bridge, and the ambience and tranquility of the surrounding community.
exercise and your lifestyle – which also encompasses stress and sleep – influence how you age.” Odiatu, 41, is a registered nutritional councillor, certified personal trainer, author, and a former Ms. Fitness Universe champion. For seniors she emphasizes the importance of regular exercise, and she said that studies have shown moderate exercise – even a brisk walk just three times per week – significantly improves the functionality of the grey matter of the brain, leading to improved memory and cognitive skills. She also said regular exercise helps improve energy levels and is the ultimate anti-aging remedy, as exercise helps revive aging mitochondria, which are the energy centers of the cell.
“Everybody complains about not having enough energy, and seniors between 60 and 85 with regular to moderate exercise three times a week, they’ve shown you’ll have more of them (mitochondria) and the ones that have turned off will turn back on. “That’s anti-aging at its finest right there.” She also said diet was just as important, and stressed that a Mediterranean-style diet heavy on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fish rather than red meat and heavily processed foods helps improve brain function and overall health. Finally, she stressed that it was never too early to start an exercise program, citing the example of Sauja Singh, the 100-year-old marathon runner who recently competed in the Toronto Waterfront
Marathon and finished in just over eight hours. “He didn’t start running until he was in his 80s, and that was very interesting because people always say ‘I’m too old to get started,’” said Odiatu of the new Guinness World Record holder for oldest runner to complete a marathon. So while the only two certainties in life are death and taxes, it is comforting to know that there are ways we can help ward off the former through a few simple changes in the way we live our lives. The health fair runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woolwich Memorial Centre this Tuesday. There is no charge to attend, and lunch is available for up to 125 attendees for a cost of $8.50. For more information contact the Woolwich Seniors Association at (519) 669-5044.
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Halloween: Pumpkin party today > CONTINUED FROM PG. 03 spaces. “It is a mix of different scary things,” said Carroll. The zombie apocalypse at Carroll’s house will be a little gorier, with blood, brains and flesh, but both haunted houses will have a safe version and a scary version. A safe version for younger kids means the lights will be on and fun music like the theme to Ghostbusters will be played while the monsters dance while in the scary version the lights go down the scary music is pumped up and it’s no holds barred. “We do get people who won’t go in. We get people who will chicken out halfway through, and we have people that just loved it and go totally for it and
might even go in two or three times,” said Carroll. Staging two haunted houses in the span of a week is a lot of work, said Carroll, and it has been easier having two students take over the one at the school. Halloween has been Carroll’s favourite time of year since his own trick-or-treating days. “For me it is the dress up: I love dress up. I am a theatre person, I love costumes, dressing up and acting,” said Carroll. “I have noticed that for the last several years Halloween has changed. People have stopped having fun. I think it is a great night, where people get to dress up in a costume and good out and have fun.” Carroll said he appreciates the student volunteers that come
out for the events. “I have close to 60 teenagers giving up their Friday and Saturday to come put on a community event, and at my house I will have another 15 teenagers giving up their Monday night to come and entertain kids – it is just great to see.” This year the Kin Club of Woolwich will be participating in the Great Pumpkin Party providing glow-in-thedark bowling and a kid’s monster mash dance with skeletons. The haunted house at EDSS will open at 2 p.m. and finishes at 4 p.m. with donations or canned food for the food bank are being accepted. On Halloween, Carroll’s zombies will be unearthing themselves at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Carroll is holding another canned food drive.
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Most of the militants are ready to quit now: they haven’t killed anybody for more than two years. Gwynne Dyer column on page 11
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e are told that this proposed free trade deal with the EU will be good for us. That’s as true as the argument that rising incomes for the wealthy will help the economy. Rising incomes for the wealthy makes them richer; freer trade makes some companies more profitable and costs the rest of us jobs and good wages. End of story.
> Larry Brown, national secretary-treasurer of the National Union of Public and General Employees, gives his take on the ongoing Canada-EU trade talks
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he number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits increased by 35,200 (+6.6%) to 568,600 in August, following a decline of similar magnitude in July. The number of beneficiaries rose in every province.
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Event promotes the benefits of paying-it-forward
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uddy, can you spare a dime?” Instead of ignoring the plea, looking right through the questioner – who, frankly, will be looking for much more than a dime these days – maybe you could offer to buy him a coffee. If that’s not your cup of tea, perhaps you could offer some homemade muffins to a neighbour. Something that exhibits a bit of kindness to the people around you. On Nov. 4, the organizers of Waterloo Region’s fourth annual Random Act of Kindness Day would like you to pick something, anything, that shows a little recognition to the people around you. Even the basic courtesy of holding a door open for someone would be a good start. Initiated by The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation, the day aims to encourage us all to take note that we live in a community shared with others, where simple
pleasantries would make life much more enjoyable. Based on the pay-itforward principle, the day promotes the idea that little acts of kindness ripple through the community, paying big dividends. “It’s a very simple concept, with a very, very powerful message,” the foundation’s Kathy Durst said Tuesday night to Woolwich council, which has embraced the concept since it began in 2008. The township has, in fact, been a “hotbed of kindess,” with high participation levels, she added. To help get the word out, the foundation is circulating 150,000 cards promoting the concept. The cards will encourage the cardholder to perform a simple act of kindness for someone – a neighbour, a friend, a coworker, or someone they don’t even know – and hand the card over to that person, in turn encouraging him/her
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the television or, increasingly, in front of the computer, where online “social” networking has displaced real human interactions. Without strong social connections, we’re more likely to be rude to each other. It’s into this environment that the foundation is casting out a challenge to be nicer. Some of the organization’s suggestions are easily carried out: a thank-you to the person serving up your morning coffee or a greeting to colleagues and coworkers is a fairly easy task. We tend, anyway, to be nicer to those people we know. If the sentiment behind Random Act of Kindness Day is to propagate, we have to extend goodwill to strangers. The foundation’s challenge should make each of us think about our own public courtesies, or lack thereof. A more pleasant public face would be welcomed by all. What goes around, comes around.
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
11 OPINION
Peace more likely in Basque country as grievances wane
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either the Spanish government nor the ETA terrorists were there, but a conference in the northern Spanish city of San Sebastian last weekend will probably lead to the end of ETA’s long and violent campaign for Basque independence. “We believe it is time to end, and it is possible to end, the last armed confrontation in Europe,” said former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern after the conference. Among the other guests was Gerry Adams, once the spokesman of Sinn Fein, the political wing of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, which fought its own 28-year war for the separation of Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom. Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan was also there, together with a number of other luminaries. The aim was to give ETA an excuse to come in from the cold. When ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna – Basque Homeland and Liberty) began its campaign in 1959, Spain was ruled by a dictator, Francisco Franco, and the Basques were an oppressed people. Half a century and 850 killings later, Spain is a democracy and the Basques are free and prosperous. That wasn’t ETA’s doing at all, but it’s hard for ETA’s militants to admit that all the killings and all their sacrifices were unnecessary and irrelevant. Most of the militants are ready to quit now: they haven’t killed anybody for more than two years. But in the past there were always some ETA members who were determined to carry on the war. ETA has declared 10 ceasefires in the past 30 years, and broken nine of them with terrorist attacks. Why should the one it de-
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International Affairs GWYNNE DYER clared last January be any different? The Spanish government, wary of being fooled again, greeted this year’s offer with deep suspicion, but some important things have changed. Popular support for Herri Batasuna, ETA’s political wing, had dwindled to around 10 per cent of the vote before the party was finally banned as a terrorist front in 2002. Moreover, the Basque-speaking provinces on the other side of the frontier, in south-western France, are no longer a safe haven for ETA’s militants. France used to leave them alone in order to avoid attacks on French territory, but for more than a decade now Paris has cooperated closely with Madrid in hunting them down. The results have been startlingly successful. ETA is on its sixth leader in three years, the previous five having been arrested one after another by the Spanish or French police. The organization is obviously riddled with informants, and it is clearly time to give up the fight. But ETA’s members still have their pride, and so every ceasefire offer they make is hedged with demands for face-saving concessions. For example, the most recent ceasefire declaration proposed that a “permanent and general ceasefire” should be verified by international observers – an obvious attempt to internationalize what has always until now been
an internal matter for Spain. So how do you get these proud and desperate individuals to give up the fight? It’s all about symbolism, which is why so many international leaders and ex-leaders came to San Sebastian last weekend to appeal to ETA to make a public declaration of the “definitive cessation of all armed action.” If all those important international figures beg it to stop, maybe it can graciously concede at last. That was the theory behind the conference, which was also attended by many local politicians, including radical Basque nationalists. ETA has probably already agreed in private to respond favourably to their plea – these events are generally choreographed in advance. Its declaration of a definitive and unconditional ceasefire may come as soon as this week. It will then be up to Basque nationalists to continue their struggle for a separate state by non-violent means, and they are likely to find that hard. Only about half the population of Spain’s four Basque provinces is actually descended from ethnic Basques (the rest are Spanish incomers and their descendants), and less than a quarter of the population can actually speak Basque. Nor do they have much to complain about. The Basque provinces have the highest per capita income of any region of Spain, and more autonomy than any other region. Indeed, provided that they remained part of the European Union (which the nationalists swear that they would), then full “independence” would not really give them much more freedom of action
THE VOICE
How soon is too soon for Christmas decorations to be in stores?
"It doesn’t really matter to me when they go up, I don’t buy many anyway." > Murray Toman
"Any time after November is good for them to go up." > David Ogle
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"Any time before Halloween is too soon." > Terri Ormson
Looking to deal with some budget issues, Woolwich officials set the tone for the new director of recreation and facilities as she starts this week.
"Probably around September or October is too soon. A lot of stores start putting Christmas things out while Halloween things are still in stores." > Derek Wilken
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Love-hate relationship with unions is much more the latter
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ou can thank the labour movement, and unions in particular, for many of the employee benefits we enjoy today, including a five-day workweek, holidays, vacation time, benefits, pension, and safety measures. But that was then, and this is now, when unions have outlived their usefulness … at least according to conventional (aka barstool) wisdom. There’s nothing like talk of a public sector strike to cause a jump in the collective blood pressure, as witnessed by the goings-on at Air Canada (though technically a private corporation) and, earlier this year, at Canada Post. While we owe much to the early days of organized labour, today unions are often seen as a stumbling block – see the auto industry – or a drain on taxpayers – see any and all government employees. Reading through some comments about the history of unions, I came across this posting (anonymous, of course): “Labor unions have no place in 21st century. High school dropout rednecks don’t deserve jobs that pay $25 an hour with health, dental and pensions.” In essence, many of us are unhappy that people of less talent and worth – a completely subjective measure – are making more money than we are – a verifiable fact, as wage levels are published, sometimes with relish as in the case of Ontario’s sunshine list. We’d happily see unions disbanded, wages slashed, benefits eliminated and employees let go. That goes double, triple or a hundred times in the case of government workers. The problem is, we’ve already
From the Editor Steve Kannon seen where this beggar-thy-neighbour philosophy leads: a race to the bottom fueled by corporations that have exported jobs to overseas hellholes such as China, outsourcing and other tricks in the globalization playbook. Although the Occupy Wall Street and related movements are affixing the blame where it belongs, antiunion sentiment runs strong in many circles. As rates of unionism fall, especially in the private sector, expect more of us to forget the roots of the labour movement, fuelling even more antagonism. There are two polarized views about unions and their impact on the economy. On the one hand, some argue the postwar boom was going to happen no matter what, and that increasingly greedy union demands eventually smothered the North American economy and forced manufacturing offshore. The other side sees unions leading to fair wages and a growing middle class, fueling the well-documented postwar expansion. As corporatism and right-wing politics attacked workers and the middle class, only then did the economy founder. The unions can certainly shoulder some of the blame for the poor public image, however, says a University of Waterloo economics professor who specializes in labour issues. Instead of benefitting those
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fascist repression and the 850 dead, of course). Few Quebec francophones love the Canadian federal government, but it doesn’t do them any harm. They run their own show, they are prosperous, and who knows what problems independence might bring? So in two referendums 15 years apart (1980 and 1995), they voted no to independence. Spain should probably allow a referendum, but the war will end soon whether Madrid promises that or not. So it almost certainly won’t.
than they have now. The Basques are an ancient people with a language almost nobody else understands, and it is a pity that European history did not give them a separate state. But it didn’t, and it is very unlikely that a majority of the population in the Basque provinces would now vote for independence if there were a referendum on the subject. It’s rather like the situation of the French-speaking majority in Quebec (apart from the history of
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workers with the lowest wages and poorest working conditions, today unions focus on professionals who already have good jobs. That’s especially true in the public sector, says Mikal Skuterud. “Historically they organized the lowest-paid people in the workplace, driving up wages. Today, they’re organizing the people who are already relatively affluent.” The likes of autoworkers, Air Canada employees and government workers enjoy higher-than-average wages, along with benefits and pensions increasingly rare in the private sector, which leaves other workers with grievances of their own whenever there’s news of labour unrest among those who should be satisfied with their lot. “It’s kind of hard to be sympathetic,” says Skuterud. “It’s pretty clear why those [anti-union] sentiments have been developing.” Massive job losses in the manufacturing sector, the largest victim of globalization, have taken a toll on private-sector unions in North America. From representing more than a third of workers in the U.S. during the 1950s, unions now include less than eight per cent of private sector employees today. In Canada, the decline has been less pronounced, falling to about 30 per cent by 2005, from almost 40 per cent two decades earlier. Blue collar workers experienced the largest declines in union membership, consistent with falling numbers in the goods-producing and distribution sectors, Statistics Canada reports. When it comes to unionization, age plays a big role. Younger workers, particularly those under 35, experienced more pronounced declines in union membership than older workers.
The movement has responded by concentrating on professional services, especially the public sector. That necessarily excludes the growing part of the service sector, the so-called McJobs in the retail, childcare and hospitality industries. These are the people who would most benefit from unionization, says Skuterud, but they’re precisely the ones being ignored. That’s mostly a pragmatic issue, he adds, noting it’s very difficult and expensive to organize in those sectors. In the heyday of unions, employers were large and workers were easy to organize in one drive. Today, those big manufacturers are fewer and farther between. Unions require a greater effort to approach multiple small workplaces. And the sectors that could use the most help tend to have higher turnovers, making it more difficult to organize. It’s no surprise then, he notes, that Walmart has been a target in the retail industry: it’s big and has attracted a fair bit of attention for its employment practices. It has, however, been very successful at avoiding unionization, in some cases closing stores to avoid dealing with unions (see the case of Jonquière, Quebec, for instance). So, what does the future hold for unions? Not much, despite stabilizing numbers since dramatic drops in the 1980s and ‘90s. Other factors – immigration, education polices, outsourcing, trade agreements – now have a much larger impact on the labour market than do unions. “Almost certainly what has happened is that there’s been an internationalization in the labour market that has undermined unions. “Looking to the horizon, nothing’s improving for the union movement.”
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
13 BUSINESS
BUSINESS
No fad, organic farming makes dollars and sense Having jumped in early, Mapleton Organics is vindicated by new levels of investment, public interest
FARMING AT ITS ROOTS Martin de Groot and his daughter Arwa own and operate Mapleton Organics, where farming is about growing food, not producing commodities. Colin Dewar
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he government of Canada last week announced an investment of nearly $4 million for the University of Guelph to study and develop on-farm tools to help farmers mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. The university plans to use the investment to conduct a project that will focus on livestock and cropping production systems, and will examine new and refined beneficial management practices that will enhance the dairy sector through improved feeding strategies, resulting in better economic returns. At Mapleton Organics, owner Martin de Groot has been implementing cleaner and organic strategies for the last 22 years on his farm. Located at 8548 Wellington Road in Moorefield, the organic farm looks like a small quaint farm from the roadside but one should never judge a book by its cover. When de Groot made the switch from conventional to organic farming more than two decades ago, he realized that he was not a commodity producer but a food producer. “We as farmers are partly responsible for the health of our population,” said de Groot. “As a farmer I believe if you start at the bottom with healthy soils that will produce healthy feed, which produces healthy animals, which makes healthy food for people.” De Groot became con-
cerned about the impact of conventional farming and how it affected his family’s health, the environment, the community, the welfare of the animals, and the health of his consumers. “The bottom line is that in conventional agriculture we are still putting more energy into the system than comes
soy beans, potatoes and corn. All the animals and products, including organic ice cream, are raised and made on the farm. That includes 70 milking cows, pigs and chickens for meat, which are sold at the farm’s store. All the feed for the animals is grown on the farm, which means de Groot does not
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Concerned about the impact of conventional farming on his family’s health and the environment, de Groot changed his practices to organic farming.
out in the amount of food,” he said. “Anywhere from three to 10 calories goes into the food system production and only one calorie of food coming out. That has worked for the last 50 years because energy was extremely cheap. But we are slowly running out of fossil fuels and this system of putting more energy into production of food is totally unsustainable.” The farm has 600 acres where they grow all the food for the animals and grow some crops for human consumption, including spelt,
have to buy any extra feed – in essence, he’s created a selfsustaining system. In that vein, since all the animals produce manure he simply composts it and puts it back into the fields. The farm uses a seven-year crop rotation to maintain the fertility of the fields: only once in seven years does the same crop come back to the same field, which helps with disease control. “In conventional agriculture, Mother Nature is seen as our biggest enemy that we have to compete with. I don’t
believe that. We are all apart of nature and we need it to feed us and nourish us,” said de Groot. Organic farming is 35 to 45 per cent more efficient as it uses less energy per calorie of food produced than conventional farming, he explained. “We use fossil fuels to make fertilizers and chemicals, and this causes greenhouse gases and contributes to global warming. I am not claiming that the organic movement has all the answers but we are definitely trying to address those issues by creating a more sustainable food system. Part of that is energy consumption because we do not use an artificial fertilizers or chemicals, especially the nitrogen fertilizers that take so much energy. Every kilogram of nitrogen is equivalent of one litre of diesel fuel.” When de Groot started organic farming he was ridiculed, as people thought it was a fad and it would simply disappear in time. He was told by experts in the government and at the University of Guelph it would not last. Now those same people are singing a different tune as they see organic becoming the fastest-growing sector in both retail and in farming, growing every year by 20 per cent. “We are here to stay,” said de Groot. “A good per cent of the population wants to know where their food is produced, how it is produced and by whom because they
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don’t trust the system. For a lot of people that come here I am farmer Martin that people trust to produce good food for them and they can put a face to the food they eat.” A few years ago de Groot’s daughter Arwa joined the farm as the special events director, organizing school tours to teach the young kids where the food really comes from, how it is produced and what is involved. “It is shocking to see how far people in the cities are removed from the food system, for them there is nothing behind the supermarket,” said de Groot. The farm also uses solar panels to supply the farm with hot water, which is used in abundance to clean the milk lines and equipment. They have also planted switch grass for fuel-pellets to replace the oil that is now used to feed the furnace in the greenhouse, as well as canola for bio-diesel to run the tractors. “Eventually we would like to make this farm totally independent of outside energy and put up a wind turbine and more solar panels for electricity and become a net exporter of energy instead of an importer,” he said. To coincide with National Organic Week, the farm is taking part today (Saturday) in the Take a Bite Out of Climate Change Bus Tour hosted by the Canadian Organic Growers to highlight the climate change mitigating potential of local organic food and farming.
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Let’s talk about a solution for global hunger
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alking isn’t the first thing that comes to most people’s minds as a key ingredient for solving world hunger. But to University of Guelph Prof. Evan Fraser, it’s the first step towards creating a society that supports multi-pronged approaches to existing and looming food supply problems. Fraser, who holds a Canada Research Chair in Global Human Security, practices what he preaches. In the past year or so, he’s lectured or been interviewed at least 100 times about his view on the world’s food dilemma. The complexity of the food problem requires such dialogue, he says, to reduce the silos that have historically sprung up around other attempts to feed the hungry world. These aren’t new problems, or even unique to modern society. Fraser cites problems that arose in the time of the Vikings, as well as more recent disasters such as the Irish potato famine and the
Food For Thought Owen Roberts Dust Bowl. They shared similar characteristics leading up to them. Typically, the environment’s importance had been discounted by society. Agriculture mainly supported an affluent urban population, marginalizing rural people. And the most infamous droughts, diseases or famines were preceded by superb growing periods. Comparing then and now, Fraser is convinced history is repeating itself and that we’re in a food
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
15 LIVING HERE
» JAMES JACKSON
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Elmira native Nan Forler is busy promoting her latest book, Winterberries and Apple Blossoms, illustrated by Waterloobased acrylic painter Peter Etril Snyder, seen here in his Waterloo studio. The book of poetry and recipes is a look into the life of a young Old Order Mennonite girl told over the course of a year.
A slice of Mennonite life
Nan Forler’s latest book, illustrated by Peter Etril Snyder, shows the world through a young girl’s eyes James Jackson Naomi is a young girl who has been raised in the Old Order Mennonite community. Faithfully abiding by the rules of her church, she lives a simple life with very few modern conveniences and worldly possessions.
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o begins the book Winterberries and Apple Blossoms, the latest by Elmiranative Nan Forler. Released earlier this year by Tundra Books, it is a unique comingof-age look at a year in the life of a young Mennonite girl. The story is a combination of poetry and recipes divided by month, and it is illustrated by renowned acrylic painter Peter Etril Snyder, a Waterloo-based painter who has spent the past 45 years painting Mennonite scenes.
“It started off with one poem and then as the seasons changed it just sort of evolved eventually into a story about a little girl and following her life through the year,” said Forler of how the book came to be. Forler now lives in Waterloo, but is back in Elmira regularly to visit her parents. She notes the drive through Conestogo and along New Jerusalem Road played a big role in influencing her book, which was more than two years in the making. “You really see the change of seasons there, so in the spring the sap buckets are hanging at the sugar bush, and you pass the little school and the kids are playing baseball one time of the year and skating another time of the year.”
Throughout the story we see the main character, Naomi, placed in various situations of Mennonite life. From helping to tap the trees in the sugar bush in March, to struggling to hit a baseball in July, readers are offered a glimpse into a year of Mennonite life. Naomi wasn’t inspired by one particular person, Forler said, but by the author’s experiences growing up in Elmira and as a teacher in Kitchener. “I think the little girl is kind of universal in the way she thinks and feels,” Forler said. “The fact she can’t play baseball very well would be my experience,” she added with a laugh. The story also has a universal feel as anyone can pick it up and recognize the
trials and tribulations of youth struggling to maneuver this world, whether they are Mennonite or not. The recipes, meanwhile, offer a glimpse into Mennonite cooking and were inspired by Forler’s passion for food. Her favourite scene in the book comes when Naomi falls in love with a beautiful piece of fabric covered in images of lilacs at the general store, but her mother buys the plain navy blue instead. “Even girls who aren’t Mennonite can identify with wanting to be a little older and be able to drive the buggy and wanting the fancy fabric that her mother doesn’t want,” she said. Snyder agreed, saying if someone from England
were to pick up the book without any knowledge of who the Mennonites were, they could still take something important away from the book because of its universal message. “They would enjoy what Nan has written because it’s about a childhood experience. It’s a coming-of-age, very universal story,” he said. It took Snyder about a year to complete all of the paintings for the book, and according to both the author and the artist, the project was an ideal match. They both shared the same desire to respect the culture and history of the Mennonite people, while at the same time helping to shed some light on who they are. Forler said she even had an
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Healthier cake options for that more-than-occasional sweet tooth
e are not going to badmouth cakes made with good old- fashioned butter, but as chefs we do try to practice some degree of moderation as well as experimentation. When you are celebrating a birthday, say yes to a delicious piece of decadent cake, even throw some ice cream on for good measure. However, if your sweet tooth strikes
Citrus-thyme Olive Oil Cake Yields 12 individual cakes or one 9-inch round cake >>1 lemon (juice and zest) >>1/3-cup extra virgin olive >>2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme >>4 eggs >>1/2- tsp kosher salt >>1 cup sugar >>1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour >>1 tbsp baking powder
From The Chef's Table Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody O'Malley on a regular basis, try this light, freezable, go-with-anything, healthy cake. Because it is made with olive oil, a mono-unsaturated fat, it is high in antioxidants. Olive oil controls LDL (bad cholesterol) and helps to raise HDL (the good stuff). To keep it nice and healthy, enjoy it with lightly sweetened Greekstyle yogurt (our favourite is Liberty Greek Style 0% yogurt). If you would like to indulge a little bit, go for the crème fraiche or ice cream. A few notes on preparing the cake: Make sure that you mix the egg mixture until light pale and foamy, along with the baking soda, the foaming of the egg provide the finished cake to be light and airy. Brush your pan or muffin tins with olive oil and dust with flour (tapping out the excess) to ensure that your cake does not stick Pre-heat the oven to 350F. Oil a
9-inch round cake pan or 12-cup muffin tin; Using a fine grater, zest and juice the lemon. Finely chop the thyme. In a bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, olive oil and thyme. Set aside; Using an electric stand mixer or a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the eggs and salt until foamy (about 5 minutes). Slowly add the sugar and continue to beat until pale yellow about 5 minutes longer; Sift the flour and baking soda together, and gradually beat into the egg mixture. Fold in the citrus-
oil mixture (1/3 at a time) just until incorporated; Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 20 minutes for muffin tins or 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool to room temperature.
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Book: Life in words and images GETTING IT JUST RIGHT
It took Snyder more than a year to illustrate the book, using photos of Forler’s daughter Maia to help ensure the main character had a sense of continuity. Included is the painting from October, entitled Roadside Stand, August (The Buggy, also included on the cover), and September (The Apple Orchard).
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> CONTINUED FROM PG. 15 Old Order Mennonite woman look over the poems and recipes to make sure they were accurate and in keeping with the culture. “What people sometimes fail to realize is that Mennonites are just people. Some fat ones, some thin ones, some nice ones, some nasty ones; they’re people,” said Snyder. “That is what she (Forler) showed in the manuscript. You can relate to the girl – I thought it was fantastic.” The pair had never worked together before and had never even met before their editor suggested to Forler that Snyder was the right illustrator for the job. Forler’s family also played an intricate role in helping to complete the book. Since they could not take photographs of any Old Order Mennonites to help Snyder with his paintings, they did the next best thing – photographed Forler’s family. Her husband, Kevin, makes an appearance in the December painting about Christmas morning, her neice Laura Jane Weber is included in the January quilting bee painting, her
13-year-old son also appears in the book and her 10-year-old daughter, Maia, was photographed to be the main character. “It really made my job a lot easier,” said Snyder of why the photos were so helpful. “Without that it would have been difficult to have a consistency of look and continuity.” For now the pair have their schedules quite booked with appearances at book signings and on television and radio programs to promote the book, and they are trying to schedule a signing at the Robins Nest Café in Elmira on Dec. 1. Above all, Forler is amazed by the simplicity of the Mennonite life, and hopes her book can convey that to the readers. “I’m always struck by the incredible faith and self-discipline that the Mennonites have to be able to maintain that lifestyle,” she said when discussing the scene of Naomi’s mother choosing the plain navy blue material over the colourful one that Naomi wants. “Kids these days are always texting, and it is just pure and wholesome.”
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Streak ends at Mitchell celebrates after teammate Josh Timpano scores his first of two goals in the first period Oct. 16 to help hand the Kings their first loss of the season and end their 14-game winning streak.
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Kings take first loss of the season
IT HAD TO HAPPEN The Winter Hawks’ Dale
» JAMES JACKSON
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veryone knew the first loss of the season would eventually come, but it still stings all the same. The Elmira Sugar Kings saw their record-setting 14game winning streak end on Sunday evening in a 5-3 loss to the Cambridge Winter Hawks in front of about 670 spectators at the Dan Snyder Arena. The Winter Hawks potted three unanswered goals in the first period, which proved too much for the Kings to overcome. “Our best players were not our best players. Hands down,” said Kings head coach Dean DeSilva after the game. “Full credit to Cambridge, they came in and played a great game. Their penalty killers blocked a lot of shots,
their goaltender made the big save when he needed to, and we didn’t.” For the Hawks, the opportunity to hand the Sugar Kings their first loss of the season was about as sweet as it comes. “Of course, there is no question when you have an opportunity to end a team’s undefeated start, you want to be the first team to do it and there is a little extra motivation in that,” said Cambridge head coach Peter Crosby, whose team ran its own winning streak to three games on Sunday. “(Every game) we look for certain areas that we feel we can expose on the other team, and Elmira is no different.” It was the Kings’ undisciplined play that Cambridge exposed on Sunday, as Elmira accumulated 38 minutes of
penalties on 12 infractions and Cambridge made them pay, going 4-for-12 with the extra man. Even more disconcerting for the Kings’ management were the types of penalties their players were charged with, many of which were lazy or the result of unchecked emotions. Forward Scott Nagy received a 10-minute misconduct for head-checking at 12:34 of the first and newcomer Michael Hasson was booked for unsportsmanlike conduct for arguing the call against Nagy. The Winter Hawks’ Josh Timpano scored on that 5-on3 powerplay at 13:08 on a screened wrist shot from the slot to give Cambridge a 1-0 lead. “Tonight was a lesson in humility. Referees aren’t go-
ing to listen to kids squawk and they’re not going to put up with it. They’ve got to learn from it,” said DeSilva. The real backbreaker came just over 90 seconds later when Elmira’s normally surehanded goaltender Nick Horrigan – fresh off his GOJHL player of the month award in September – let in a 150-foot shot from Scott Mitchell at the opposite end of the rink to put his team down 2-0. All Horrigan could do was hang in head in confusion while his defence fished the puck from the back of the net. “Yeah, I don’t know what happened,” Horrigan said after the game. “I’d love to give you a great answer, but I don’t know. I screwed up.” Instead of rallying around their goaltender, however, the Kings continued their undisciplined play. With Bro-
die Whitehead already in the box for high sticking, Lukas Baleshta took a holding penalty with just 24 seconds left on the clock in the first period. Timpano would score his second of the period just nine seconds later on a whist shot at a tough angle over Horrigan’s glove to put his team up 3-0. In the second period, Baleshta atoned for his earlier penalty when he fired his own wrist shot top corner on goaltender Lucas Michalski at 6:35 to put the Kings on the board 3-1 from Brennon Pearce and Will Cook, but he took a roughing penalty just over two minutes later and Cambridge tallied another powerplay goal at 9:31 to take a 4-1 lead. That goal chased Horrigan
> SEE KINGS ON PG. 20
Lancers’ field hockey season comes to an end in quarterfinals Colin Dewar
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he EDSS field hockey team saw its season come to an end Tuesday in a quarterfinal match against the Waterloo Collegiate Institute Vikings at Budd Park in Kitchener. The Lancers lost 3-2, finishing the season tied for fifth place in the standings with an 8-4-4 record. Down 2-1 by halftime, the
Lancers came out strong and scored in the opening minutes of the second half. Elmira dominated Waterloo for the rest of the game, but Viking forward Kelly Nancekivell managed to get a breakaway and scored on rookie goal tender Cassidy Bauman. “The season went really well. We just kept getting better and better and the kids got stronger; play-
ing more like a team, they seemed to bond more over the season,” said head coach Laurie Murray. EDSS had a slow start to the season, not winning a match until late September. “We played some really hard teams at the beginning of the season. It wasn’t anything we did wrong particularly it was all about who you meet during the season and in what order,” said
coach Janice Harper. This is the third year in a row that the team made it to the playoffs only to be knocked out in the quarterfinal round. The team is made up of an even balance of girls from Grades 9 to 12, which bodes well for next year. “This has been one of our strongest teams in the sense that we have equal numbers, which is good for our future:
we will not be losing the whole team next year,” said Harper. “A lot of these kids we are going to keep playing so we will have a strong team for next year and are looking forward to that.” Relying on veterans like Cassandra Hahn and Kaitlin Doering, the team captain, helped pull the squad together on the field.
> SEE LANCERS ON PG. 20
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
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Finding the perfect place where tree’s company
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Not-So-Great Outdoorsman Steve Galea is particularly important if you decide to hunt after Mexican food night. Some hunters I know will not get off the ground for love nor money. They say there is too much risk involved and that things can go wrong real fast. Not me – I truly enjoy sitting in a perch 15 to 20 feet off the ground and watching the world go by. You see all sorts of interesting and unusual things. Once, I watched a grouse fly by me at treetop level and, as it was passing me, it looked over at me in surprise and then crashed head first into the next tree – which did not budge in the least. While this is
not a commonly practiced method of bird hunting, it provided me with dinner that night. And there wasn’t a shotgun pellet to worry about either. Another time, I was hunting on a secluded patch of private property just south of here, when a teenaged couple decided to trespass and hike down the quiet trail beneath my stand. Not wanting to startle them, I said nothing, hoping that they would continue on and perhaps move a deer my way. But they had different ideas. They decided that this was the best spot in the world to make out. So, before things got too awkward, I spoke up. I believe, I said, “Don’t do that. I am watching over you.” To this day, I don’t believe they knew where that admonishing voice came from – you see my stand was concealed in the shadowy recesses of a cedar grove. The only
thing they knew for certain was that a deep voice boomed down from the sky above. I’m no expert on romance, but I suspect this kills the moment. On the plus side, I suspect it was also be good for local church recruitment. In any case, this is the kind of risk, you take when you decide to spend a day sitting high up in a tree watching the birds and the bees. Or trespass during hunting season. In all my time hunting, that’s really the only truly awkward situation, I’ve ever been in while perched in a tree. I still shudder when I think of it. I mean, all those raging hormones could have ruined a perfectly good hunt. So is hunting from a tree stand risky? Well, I suppose. That would never have happened had I been sitting on the ground after Mexican food night.
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» JAMES JACKSON
esterday, for the first time this season, I pulled my tree stand out of storage and made sure it was safe and sound for use in the field. OK, the truth of the matter is I had this childhood urge to climb a tree again. Either way, it works for me. For those of you who don’t know, a commercial tree stand is a small metal platform with an accompanying seat. You attach this to the trunk of a sturdy tree, usually anywhere from eight feet and up off the ground, depending on the model and style. Then, when it is affixed, you climb up into it, sit down and strap yourself in and sit down in the coolest perch ever. Aside from giving you a better understanding of what an owl must feel like, tree stands give the hunter a very good vantage point of the surrounding woods. And, even more importantly, it keeps human scent off the ground – which
NOT THIS TIME The Jacks’ Connor McLeod is stopped at point-blank range by Tanner Armstrong of the Dukes in the third period of last Saturday's 5-1 loss in Wellesley.
St. George the only blemish on Jacks’ season thus far Wellesley’s only two losses have come against the Dukes; rivalry brewing between the squads James Jackson
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hey may be only seven games into the regular season, but the Wellesley Applejacks have developed quite a rivalry with the St. George Dukes. Playing in front of their home crowd last Saturday night, the Jacks dropped their second straight decision to the Dukes, a 5-1 loss in a penalty-filled affair at the Wellesley Arena. It was the second time in a week that St. George (4-1-1) has bested the Jacks, following a 3-2 loss in St. George on Oct. 8. This latest setback drops the Jacks’ record to 5-2. The Dukes managed to capitalize on a slow start by Wellesley when St. George’s Chris Vasile blew past flatfooted defenceman Derick Lebold and fired a quick
snap-shot past the blocker of goaltender Josh Heer. “I felt we were flat from the get-go,” noted head coach Kevin Fitzpatrick of his team’s early performance. “Give them (St. George) credit, they’re a big team and they’re a good team, but we definitely didn’t play nearly as well as we did through the first month of the season.” The Jacks also struggled to find any consistency on offence as they had trouble completing many clean passes out of their zone and in the middle of the ice, and the team didn’t even get a quality shot on goal until nearly the 8-minute mark. “We took a lot of shots from the outside, a lot of shots that he (Dukes goaltender Tanner Armstrong) could see, and when we did get a quality shot he came up and made some good saves.”
Following that quality chance, however, the Dukes transitioned quickly up the ice and after three straight Jacks giveaways in their own zone, St. George made them pay by scoring to make it 2-0 at 7:59. The Dukes speed was again a factor in their third goal, this one at 12:48 when Andrew Swaniga beat defender James Mildon to the outside before he cut to the net and managed to squeeze the puck past Heer’s left pad and the far post from a nearly impossible angle. With the score 3-0, however, the Jacks continued to get their chances and some undisciplined play by the Dukes opened the door for Wellesley as they went to work on a 5-on-3 powerplay for the last minute of the period. Despite some strong pres-
sure by Wellesley to close out the frame, St. George’s keeper shut the door. The Jacks started the second period with a lot more jump and managed to cut the deficit to 3-1 on a quick snapshot by Connor McLeod from the hash marks in the middle of the ice after a nice breakout feed from Mildon at 5:19. Any momentum gained from that goal, however, was quashed by five straight Wellesley penalties. “We made it 3-1 and then we take five straight penalties and that’s it,” said Fitzpatrick. “When you’re struggling you’ve got to work hard, you can’t make those kinds of mental mistakes, and we made a lot of mental mistakes that game.” St. George put the game away with a pair of unanswered goals to close out the second period, and played a
tight defensive game in the third, limiting the Jacks to seven shots while only managing two of their own, to skate away with the 5-1 win. The final shot tally was 3329 in favour of St. George, with Heer shouldering the loss while surrendering all five Dukes goals. Heer had been outstanding heading into Saturday’s match, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.33 GAA and 0.965 save percentage to start the year. “He was a sitting duck out there for two periods,” said Fitzpatrick in support of his keeper. “We didn’t give him any defensive help at all.” Fortunately there was some good news to come out of Saturday’s game. It was the team’s annual Breast Cancer research fundraising night and a total of $200
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Kings: Loss having brought them back to earth, players get right back at it > CONTINUED FROM PG. 18
from the net as DeSilva opted to pull his starter and go with Nick Coone the rest of the way. The move seemed to give a boost to the Kings as they carried much of the play for the rest of the period. Brett Priestap fired home his 7th goal of the year at 17:24 of the second to make it 4-2, but that was about as close as the Kings would come, and penalties continued to be a factor in the third. Captain Colton Wolfe-Sabo
was handed a game misconduct for checking from behind at 5:14, and Baleshta picked up an abuse of official penalty and 10-minute misconduct at 9:25 after Cambridge scored to make it 5-2. Will Cook brought the Kings to within two at 15:09 with his 9th goal of the season, but it wasn’t enough and the team saw their 14-game streak finally come to an end. “We’re down a little bit but we knew we weren’t going to go 51-0 and that a loss was going to come at some time,” said Priestap after the game.
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Lancers: Future looks good
“We just didn’t work hard enough.” Although this is only loss number one on the season for the Kings, DeSilva said some of his players began to develop some bad tendencies over the course of the streak, and that he was only happy with the team’s full 60-minute effort on one occasion. “It was very hard to keep them grounded,” said the coach of his player’s during the streak. “They got away with cheating, they got away with not sticking to the system, and when that happens normally you’re going to lose, but we got lucky and won
some games and got some bounces. “We got exactly what we deserved tonight.” Despite the coaches and players displeasure with the loss, their 14-game winning streak has put them in some pretty exclusive company. The team was just three wins short of matching the all-time consecutive wins record set by the Waterloo Siskins from Nov. 30, 2009 to Jan. 15, 2010, and the Kings broke their own team record for consecutive wins, which was 11 set in back in 1997-98. They also established a new Greater Ontario Junior Hock-
Here are some interesting statistics related to the Elmira Sugar Kings 14-game winning streak: 168 Days between losses. Their last defeat came May 1 in Niagara Falls, 6-5 in overtime in the second game of the Sutherland Cup finals.
26 Points by Kings leading scorer Andrew Smith, third in the league (16 goals, 10 assists) 17 GOJHL record for consecutive
66 Goals for during the streak 31 Goals against 28 Points, tops in the Greater
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Kings, a team record and GOJHL record for wins to start a season
Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL)
IN TOUGH EDSS field hockey captain Kaitlin Doering (left) battles the WCI
Vikings’ Mandolin Bartling during a quarterfinal match held Tuesday in Kitchener. The Lancers would end their season with a 3-2 loss. them on the field to make > CONTINUED FROM PG. 18 it work best,” said Murray. “We have a naturally tal- “We were happy to have a ented group it is just a mat- new goalie, (Bauman) who is ter of figuring it out, the in Grade 9 and she is doing younger ones have to learn really well and hopefully she how to play and we have to will be around for the next figure out where we want three years.”
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was donated to the Canadian Cancer Society through the sale of game programs and other memorabilia. Players also taped their sticks pink and wore pink skate laces to commemorate the evening.
“The Jacks thank all of the fans for their support of this very worthy cause,” said Rick Grebinski, a member of the team’s executive. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for the Jacks this weekend, though, as they will have to play three straight road games as they
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SCORECARD TWIN CENTRE ATOM LL - GIRLS OCT. 15
Twin Centre 10, Kitchener 0 Goals: Tyana Bruns x2, Blythe Bender x2, Jordyn Torti x2, Nikki Beam, Olivia Bolender, Caitlin Livingston, Emily Whitney (Nikki Beam x3, Tyana Buns x2, Blythe Bender, Emily Whitney) Shutout: Kylee Zacharczuk WOOLWICH ATOM LL - GIRLS OCT. 15
Woolwich 5, Kitchener 1 Goals: Liette Fife x2, Maggie Sargent, Holly Faries, Brooke Richardson (Brigitte Dyksterhuis, Melyssa MacDonald, Liette Fife, Olivia Martin, Katherine Carter) WOOLWICH ATOM B - GIRLS OCT. 11
Wilmot 6, Woolwich 1 Goals: Mya Brubacher (Sydney Dettweiller, Hannah Carr) OCT. 15
North Halton 5, Woolwich 3 Goals: Mya Brubacher x2, Caylee Gallant (Mya Brubacher, Delaney Douglas)
TWIN CENTRE PEEWEE LL - GIRLS OCT. 12
Twin Centre 9, Cambridge 1 Goals: Emma Banbury x3, Kate Seip x3, Julia Dakin, Meghan Schnarr, Grace Kalbfleisch (Janesssa Pretorius x2, Sadie Richmond x2, Emma Banbury x2, Libby Henderson, Julia Dakin) OCT. 17
Twin Centre 8, Grand River 1 Goals: Emma Banbury x4, Ashley Yost x2, Julia Dakin, Kate Seip (Emma Banbury, Sadie Richmond, Libby Henderson) WOOLWICH BANTAM B - GIRLS OCT. 15
Woolwich 0, Mitchell 0 Shutout: Autumn Campbell OCT. 16
Woolwich 2, Waterloo 2 Goals: Marlowe Schott, Megan Thoman (Lindsay Glofcheskie, Brooke Mulder, Emily Schuurmans, Erika Morrison) WOOLWICH BANTAM BB – GIRLS OCT. 15
Woolwich 1, London 0 Goals: Rachel Weber (Amber Macpherson) OCT. 16
Woolwich 3, Windsor 1 Goals: Michelle Bauman, Claire Hanley, Megan Lair (Maddie Wang, Kendra Harold, Meghan Martin)
TWIN CENTRE NOVICE LL #1 - BOYS OCT. 14
Twin Centre 8, Tavistock 4 Goals: Connor Doerbecker x4, Cory Martin x2, Blake Wolf, Ben Belcourt (Noah Bailey, Christian Economides, Hayden Foster, Mathew Gedke, Blake Wolf) WOOLWICH NOVICE LL#1 - BOYS OCT. 15
Woolwich 7, Ayr 2 Goals: Mac Benham x5, Benjamin Fretz x2 (Logan Beard, Colton Benham, Nolan Bridge, James McCormick, Zachary McMurray, Ben Moyer, Liam Moyer, Ethan Murr, Corbin Schmidt, Nolan Williamson, Caiden Ziolkoski) WOOLWICH NOVICE LL #4 - BOYS OCT. 15
Ayr 6, Woolwich 2 Goals: Simon Shantz, Jordan Wang (Daniel Kelly, Nolan Karger, Simon Shantz) WOOLWICH NOVICE AE - BOYS OCT. 15
Acton 4, Woolwich 1 Goals: Connor Waters (Cameron Leonard)
Goals: Jack Wolf, Conall Gillett (Jack Wolf, Will Edwards, Conall Gillett) WOOLWICH ATOM LL #1 - BOYS OCT. 15
Woolwich 7, New Hamburg 1 Goals: Ryan Parrot x3, Blake Richardson x2, Connor Kroetsch, Andrew Kieswetter (Matthew Brubacher x2, Ryan Parrot, Kyle Deyell, Blake Richardson, Nathan Curtis) OCT. 17
Woolwich 10, Paris 0 Goals: Ryan Parrott x4, Blake Richardson x2, Matthew Brubacher x2, Nathan Curtis, Daniel Bullock (Matthew Brubacher x3, Liam Hanley, Cole Campbell, Connor Kroetsch, Blake Richardson, Matthew Deyell) Shutout: Cal Schell WOOLWICH ATOM LL #2 - BOYS OCT. 16
Woolwich 8, Beverly Goals: CJ Sider x4, Matthew Fleischmann x3, Matthew Radler (Brannon Slade x3, CJ Sider, Tyson Kraemer, Adam Anstett) WOOLWICH ATOM LL #4 - BOYS OCT. 15
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Woolwich 6, Acton 2 Goals: Gavin Wilson x2, Cameron Leonard, Andrew Weber, Connor Waters, Danny Soehner (Andrew Weber x2, Nathan Snyder x2, Braxten Breen, Connor Waters, Danny Soehner, Ethan Birmingham, Kolin Weigel) WOOLWICH MAJOR NOVICE A - BOYS OCT. 4
Woolwich 6, New Hamburg 2 Goals: Cole Slade, Jake McDonald, Tyler Martin, Nolan Steringa, Owen Lee, Kyler Austin (Colton Schmitt x2, Owen Lee, AJ Mitchell, Tyler Martin) OCT. 8
Woolwich 5, Caldedon 2 Goals: Cole Slade x3, Kyler Austin x2 (Weston Bradley x2, Alex Hutton, Brett Moser, Owen Lee) OCT. 9
Woolwich 3, Ayr 1 Goals: Jesse Martin x2, Jordan Dickieson
TWIN CENTRE ATOM AE - BOYS JACK TOLHURST MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT OCT. 15
Ridgetown 5, Twin Centre 1 Goals: Brock Krulicki (Blair Bender, Jack Koebel) OCT. 15
West Lincoln 6, Twin Centre 1 Goals: William Weber (Dylan Hehn, Alex Kaufman) OCT. 16
Twin Centre 2, Dunnville 1 (OT) Goals: Brock Krulicki, Curtis Butler (William Weber, Devon Lee) Curtis Butler OT winner
WOOLWICH ATOM MINOR AA - BOYS OCT. 16
Woolwich 14, Brampton 0 Goals: Cole Slade x4, Kyler Austin x4, Tyler Austin x3, Owen Lee x2, Jake McDonald (Jake McDonald x5, Spencer Young x2, Brett Moser x2, Tyler Martin x2, Colton Schmitt, Owen Lee, AJ Mitchell, Alex Hutton, Nolan Steringa) Shutout: Quinn Brown
Woolwich 4, Brampton 1 Goals: Colin Merlihan, Isiah Katsube, Blake Roemer, Dawson Good (Isiah Katsube x2, Brett Allen, Keaton McLaughlin, Trevor Feretti, Colin Merlihan)
TWIN CENTRE ATOM LL #2 - BOYS
Woolwich 3, St. Catharines 0 Goals: Jacob Code x2, Brody Waters (Austin Cousineau x2, Eli Baldin x2,
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Woolwich 3, Guelph 1 Goals: Nolan McLaughlin, Bradley Hale, Jordan Lee (Kyle Bruder, Riley Runstedler, Daniel Carr) OCT. 17
Woolwich 1, Milton 0 Goals: Liam Hartman (Chase Mooder) Shutout: Ethan Wilkie TWIN CENTRE PEEWEE REP - BOYS OCT. 13
Twin Centre 2, Ayr 1 Goals: Troy Hemmerich x2 (Derek Wagner, Will Martin, Erik Holmes, Brett Kraemer)
WOOLWICH PEEWEE MAJOR A - BOYS OCT. 15
Woolwich 2, Opponent 2 Goals: Cameron Brown, Isaac Frey (Jonah Boehm, Keegan Saunders, Jacob Uridil, Mitch Waters) OCT. 16
Woolwich 6, Dundas 2 Goals: Jonah Boehm x2 , Jacob Uridil x2, Tyson Bender, Issac Frey (Jacob Uridil x3 , Keegan Saunders x2 , Sheldon Metzger, Jonah Boehm) WOOLWICH BANTAM LL #1 - BOYS OCT. 15
New Hamburg 5, Woolwich 3 Goals: Jared Beacom, Alex Taylor, Jacob Cornwall (Bradley Mathieson, Nick Berlet, Jacob Cornwall, Vincent Dally, Connor Bauman)
WOOLWICH BANTAM MINOR A - BOYS SEPT. 25
Elmira 7, Hespeler 3 Goals: Tyler Townsend x2, Mathieu Fife, Colby Bond, Tyler Moser, Garrett Schultz, Connor Goss (Ryley Cribbin, Danyal Rennie, Garrett Schultz x2, Tyler Townsend, Connor Goss, Brant McLaughlin) SEPT. 26
Centre Wellington 3, Woolwich 0 OCT. 14
Woolwich 4, Georgetown 3 Goals: Greg Huber, Ryley Cribbin, Tyler Townsend, Connor Runstedler (Tyler Townsend x2, Garrrett Schultz x2, Connor Runstedler, Greg Huber, Jayden Hipel)
WOOLWICH BANTAM MAJOR A - BOYS MYHOCKEY TOURNAMENT – HOLLAND, MICHIGAN OCT. 14
Woolwich 4, Grand Rapids 1
OCT. 15
Woolwich 10, Macomb 1 Goals: Alex Uttley x3, Josh Kueneman x2, Jason Gamble, Matthew Leger, Grant Kernick, Connor Peirson, Scott Martin (Alex Uttley x3, Liam Gangl, Harrison Clifford, Jason Gamble, Cole Conlin) OCT. 15
Woolwich 1, Wallaceburg 1 Goals: Connor Peirson (Liam Gangl) OCT. 16 (CHAMPIONSHIP GAME)
Woolwich 5, Wallaceburg 0 Goals: Grant Kernick x2, Harrison Clifford, Alex Uttley, Jason Gamble (Grant Kernick, Matthew Leger, Alex Uttley x2) Shutout: Thomas Vickers WOOLWICH MIDGET LL #1 - BOYS OCT. 14
New Hamburg 3, Woolwich 2 Goals: Alex David x2 (Sean Wilton) WOOLWICH MIDGET MINOR A - BOYS OCT. 16
Woolwich 6, Georgetown 2 Goals: Tyler Seguin x3, Wes Martin x2, Alex White (Timmy Shuh x2, Alex White x2, Alex MacLean, Matt Lair, Johnny Clifford, Wes Martin) OCT. 14
Caledon 8, Woolwich 4 Goals: Jordan King x2, Owen Griffiths, Johnny Clifford (Alex MacLean x2 Owen Griffiths x2 Jasper Bender, Jason Joostema) OCT. 18
Woolwich 2, Brampton 1 Goals: Wes Martin, Matt Lair (Alex White, Alex MacLean, Bo Uridil) WOOLWICH MIDGET MAJOR AA BOYS OCT. 15
Woolwich 4, New Hamburg 2 Goals: McKinley Ceaser, Wes Martin, Nathan Playford, Ryan Ament (Nathan Playford x2, Ryan Ament x2, Matthew Townsend, Matthew Schieck) WOOLWICH TYKE SELECT - BOYS OCT. 15
Woolwich 3, Guelph 0 Goals: Reid Burkholder, Carter Rollins, Ian Speiran (Mitchell Hartman, Sebastian Garrett) Shutout: Colin Bray
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WOOLWICH PEEWEE MINOR A - BOYS
Goals: Matthew Leger, Cole Lenaers, Alex Uttley, Josh Kueneman (Nathan Schlupp x2, Alex Uttley, Harrison Clifford, Grant Kernick, Matthew Leger, Troy Nechanicky)
Weather can't dampen fundraising BBQ
BIG WIN
The Twin Centre Atom AE team won the Division D title at the Jack Tolhurst Memorial Tournament in St. George Oct. 14-16, taking the final game 2-1 in OT against Dunnville. Back row: Peter Holmes, Cameron Hoy, Jack Koebel, Caleb Wellman, Devon Lee, William Weber, Dylan Hehn. Middle row: Curtis Butler, Alex Kaufman, Josh Hubert, Ben Hayden, Brock Krulicki, Blair Bender. Front: Blair Gowing, Liam Robertson.
Sam Davidson, Griffen Rollins) Shutout: Riley Demers
Members of the Woolwich Bantam A hockey team braved the cold and the rain to hold a fundraising barbecue Oct. 15 outside of Foodland in Elmira. Players included Colby Bond, Blake Doerbecker, Evan Courtis, Tyler Moser, Kelby Martin, Greg Huber, Garrett Schultz and Brant McLaughlin.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Where eccentricity, not shopping, rules the day M
aybe it’s the small-town general store that will seem familiar to a Wellesley audience. Or maybe it’s the collection of crazy characters that gather there. Whichever you identify with, there’ll be plenty of laughs in The Hitchin’ Post. The play, written by Pat Cook, is the latest offering from Theatre Wellesley, with performances set for Nov. 1719. The story and all the action centers on Hurley Squonk’s “Hitchin’ Post” general store in Flat Rock, Texas. Run by Hurley himself, who is always behind the counter, this sort of ‘everything store’ not only carries a wide variety of items but also attracts some mighty strange folks. And it’s those odd characters who make the story a hoot, as there’s a whole lot more eccentric behaviour than shopping going on there, notes Rhonda Caldwell, who plays one of those odd ducks. “There isn’t really that much shopping going on,” laughs Caldwell, who plays Mrs. Bastrop, a feisty woman more intent on finding bargains than actually purchasing anything. “The story is about all of the
crazy characters that pop into the store.” There’s Pinch Burdett, who spends all his time hawking his wife’s jams and making up stories; Mrs. Bastrop, whose past includes getting thrown out of the town’s softball tournament; and Gloria (everybody calls her “Glow Worm”) Pinkham, a romantic teen who camps out at Hurley’s magazine stand. The normal, laid-back pace at the general store changes when a young couple from out of town enters: Lyge Daugerfield, something of a mamma’s boy, and his fiancée Purdy MacKendrick, have picked today to elope and are in a bit of a hurry. Hot on their heels is his overbearing mother and her meek secretary, who’ve enlisted bumbling Sheriff Bumgarden in an attempt to stop the wedding. Things get crazier still when two siblings, Pearl and Earl, burst in to hold up the store … only they’re not really equipped for the job. It’s all played for maximum laughs, which is typically the goal of Theatre Wellesley’s annual production. “People want something light and entertaining,” said Caldwell. “If they’re going out for a night, they want a laugh.
All Welcome CHATEAU GARDENS
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General store the center of all the hijinks as Theatre Wellesley presents The Hitchin’ Post
PLAYING IT FOR LAUGHS Gavin Tessier and Alexandra Urlando are young lovers planning to elope, portraying two of the characters who make their way to the general store known as The Hitchin' Post, the latest production by Theatre Wellesley. community theatre, as the Along with some regulars, the They want comedy.” pace keeps it fun. One of two theatre company is joined by The Hitchin’ Post fit the bill. “We liked it because we who’ve been there from the three newcomers this time out. The Theatre Wellesley prothought it would appeal to this start, Caldwell knows the imcommunity because of the portance of keeping the par- duction of The Hitchin’ Post runs Nov. 17-19, 8 p.m. nightly ticipants engaged. small general store.” “We really are open to new with a 2 p.m. matinee SaturThe group, which has been staging one major perfor- people. We’re open to people day, at the Wellesley Commumance every November since learning on and off the stage, nity Centre. Tickets are $15 ($10 for the matinee), available 1997, is no stranger to Cook’s to do new things.” at Pym’s Village Market or by This year’s production, with work, having last year procalling 519-897-1737. More ina cast of 11 and roles for all duced Altar Ego. Comedies as work well with age groups, fit right in with formation can be found online the local actors involved in that philosophy, she explained. at www.theatrewellesley.ca.
Proceeds to Mennonite Central Committee
Seniors Building
AUXILIARY ANNUAL HARVEST TEA
Thursday, October 27th 2:00-4:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m. CRAFT VENDORS, BAKE SALE, DRAW TABLES, QUILT RAFFLE Pie and Ice Cream will be served in the
Tea Room LARGE GARAGE SALE AREA OPEN FROM 12 noon-8:00 p.m. Use entrance at either 8 Snyder Ave. or 11 Herbert St., Elmira
Call 519-669-4111
ONE DAY ONLY, Thursday, October 27 9:30a.m. to 8p.m. BIDDING ENDS AT 8PM SHARP. Over 200 vintage and collectible books including local history, fiction, children’s, art, Beatles and more...For a complete list ask at the shop or go to: http://thrift.mcc.org/shops/elmira-mcc-thrift-shop/events
Senior Citizens Building on Church St., Elmira
Coming January 2012
PURCHASES NO TAX ON Save even more at MCC!
59 CHURCH ST. W. | 519-669-8475 STOREE HOURS: HOURS Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 to 5:00, Thursday: 9:30 to 8:00
Friday: 9:30 to 5:00, Saturday: 9:30 to 4:00
Brand new rental apartment for people 55+. Incl. all appliances and washer dryer. Elevator wheelchair accessible handicap unit available. 1 Bedroom $1150 00
2 Bedroom 00 $
1350
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 519-588-6840 OR 519-588-6877
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
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CLASSIFIEDS COMPUTERS
HELP WANTED
Residential 20-Word Ad $7.50 (Extra Words 20¢/word) Commercial 20-Word Ad $12.00 (Extra Words 30¢/word)
AUCTION
AUCTION Stolen, Recovered, Lost & Found
Annual Fall
Police AUCTION For
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE to be held at
For a more detailed description contact Craig @ 519-664-3701 ext#25 or craig@cribit.com. HELP WANTED
SNOWPLOW OPERATORS NEEDED Local snowplow company is looking to fill the following seasonal positions immediately: · TRACTOR DRIVER · SKID STEER DRIVER · SIDEWALK SHOVELLER Must have own transportation. Competitive wages offered. Only experienced need apply. Must be available to work on-call 24-7 throughout the months of November-April.
Fax resume to (519) 669-9819 TRAINING & LESSONS
>>Advanced theory lessons available in Elmira! Get private lessons in harmony, history, counterpoint & analysis from Mildred, Master’s in Music Theory. 519-6699925. mfrieder@rogers. com. HEALTH CARE
FOR SALE
>>3 Piece Chesterfield suite, beige with rust trim; oak rocking chair with stool, burgundy cushions - mint condition! Phone 519-6698078. >>Above
Ground 900 Litre furnace oil tank, new in 2007. Call 519-669-8499. Asking $4000.
>>Try Bowen Therapy for treatment of pain and numerous health conditions. Daytime hours now available! Contact Kevin Bartley, Certified Bowenwork Practitioner. 519-669-0112, Elmira.
>>Book Sale Oct 24, 9am-3pm & 6pm-9pm. Oct 25 6pm-9pm. Oct 26 6pm9pm at Salema Martin, 15 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira 519669-3941. Large variety of books for all ages, cards, games and discounted items.
The #1 weekly in
>>Dunlop Snow Tires (2), 225x16, tread measures 12x30 seconds. $200 for the pair. 519-669-4001.
the region.
>>Hilltop Fabrics Fall Sale, Oct. 24 - 29. Open every day that week. 10% off storewide. Refreshments provided. 4785 Perth Line 67, Milverton, Ontario >>Maple Kitchen Table
with four chairs; studio style couch - mint condition! Phone 519-669-8078.
>>Mattress/Boxspring, new, never used, still in sealed bag. Sacrifice $195. Delivery available. 519-6358737. >>Storage Shed, 9’ x 12’, white aluminum, non insulated. $500 o.b.o. 519664-2263, ask for Mark or Keith. >>White
Sewing Machine. Model 710 in like new cabinet with drawer. $200. Please call 519-669-1423.
RENTALS
>>1200 sq ft Main floor of bungalow. 2 bedrooms, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, garage, parking included. $1050 plus utilities. Available Dec. 14. Phone 519-741-6548. >>St. Jacobs - Large 1
Bedroom apartment for rent. Available Dec. 1. Non smoking, no pets. $1000/ mth plus utilities. Call 519664-1358
>>Wanted
in Bamberg, St. Jacobs, St. Clements area. 1/2 to 1 acre of land to rent on a long term lease to put up storage building. 519-505-2845.
REAL ESTATE
>>2600+ Family Home,
Sat Oct 29 9:00am Tool, Electronics & Jewelry => Starts at 10am 4 - Guitars * 3 Guitar Amps * electronics, Amps & Speakers Jewelry * tV’s * Playstation * dyson Vacuum * table Saw 35+ neW Windows * Hockey & Golf * Scooters trimmers * laser * locksmith & Hand tools Makita, Milwaukee, deWalt & Bosch Power tools
Two Auction Rings!!! INSIDE --- RAIN or SHINE No Buyer’s Premium!! VIEWING & REGISTRATION: Fri Oct 28th, 2011, 1 to 4pm, Sat 8am to sale TERMS: CASH & CARRY => Cash, Interac, Master Card & Visa
M.R. Jutzi & Co
PROFeSSIOnAl In tHe ORdeRlY lIquIdAtIOn And APPRAISAlS OF COMMeRCIAl, InduStRIAl, COnStRuCtIOn, MunICIPAl equIPMent & VeHICleS
www.mrjutzi.ca
519-648-2111
We get you Results. PLACES OF FAITH
Gale
Worship 10:30a.m. Minister: Rev. Dr. Linda Bell
Presbyterian www.galepresbyterian.com Church 2 Cross St., Elmira • 519-669-2852
Office Hours: M-TH 9-Noon & 1-3 • E galepresbychurch@golden.net
large lot, 4 bdrms, 3 bths, frml dining, games room, hot tub, must see, Linwood. 519-897-2452.
FARM SERVICES
>>Horse & Livestock Trucking. Regular runs to OLEX. Also will do flatbed and 1 ton truck service. 519-822-7376. PETS
>>MEGAMUTTS
Dog Training, Fall Classes group session or private, starting October 25, 4 weeks - $100.00. www.megamutts. com. or 519-669-8167.
>>Purebred Standard & Miniture Poodles and Boxer Puppies. Beautiful Bichon and Poodle crosses. Vet Checked, de-wormed. Health guarantee. Phone 519-595-7933. AUTOMOTIVE
>>1998 GMC Safari Van,
“E” tested. Teal green with grey interior, no rust, runs great. $1,700. 519-2762423. See it in St. Jacobs.
>>2000 Neon, “E’Tested.
Black with grey interior, clean, runs great. $2375.00 cert. 519-276-2423, St. Jacobs.
519-699-6084 AUCTIONEERS: GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC., HARRISTON
519-338-3722
HEARING ASSISTED
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
NURSERY PROVIDED
SUNDAY SCHOOL
St. Teresa Catholic Church
No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope! Celebrate Eucharist with us Mass times are:
Sat. 5pm, Sun. 9am and 11:15am
19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira • 519-669-3387
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School during Worship Minister: Rev. Dave Jagger
rm A Wlcaome We all! to
www.execulink.com/~unitedchurch/index.html Visit us at: www.wondercafe.ca 21 Arthur St. N., Church office 519-669-5560
>>Deep Muscle Therapy
and Cranosacral Therapy for children and adults at 33 Mill St., Elmira. Call 519669-9929 or 519-404-9926.
Zion Mennonite Fellowship - The Junction -
Sunday School - 9:30am Worship Service - 10:45am
GARAGE SALES
Finding The Way Together
>>Chateau
47 Arthur St., S. Elmira • 519-669-3153
Gardens Auxiliary Annual Harvest Tea Garage Sale. Sale area open noon to 8pm, Thursday, October 27th. Use entrance at either 8 Snyder Ave. N. or 11 Herbert St., Elmira.
www.thejunctionelmira.com
Oct. 23 at 11AM
>>Chateau Gardens Elmira Large Indoor Garage Sale. Thursday, October 27, 12 noon 8:00 p.m. 8 Snyder Ave. N., Elmira.
Discovering God Together
Ron Seabrooke “The Work of an Elder” - Peter 5:1-4
519-669-2319 | www.wbconline.ca 4522 Herrgott Road, Wallenstein
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
>>Huge Moving/Craft/ Yardsale. Sat. Oct. 22 8am-4pm, Sun. Oct. 23 9am-3pm. Items include 7 pce colonial bedroom suite, 7 pce patio set and deck box, snowblower, antiques, various household/lawn & garden items.
>>Black and white, 8 1/2 X 11 flyers designed and printed for as low as 6¢. Professionally designed, quick turnaround, local service. Delivery, folding and colour work also available. Call 519.669.5790 ext 107 for details.
OWNER: K & K Liquidation and Auction Ltd.
“Our mission is to love, learn & live by Christ’s teachings”
TRADES & SERVICES
Printing & Copying Services
MONDAY OCTOBER 24, AT 5:30 P.M.
Trinity United Church, Elmira
FARM EQUIPMENT
>>John Deere 50, two cylinder, 3ph, hydraulics, pulley, power steering, live PTO w/JD 3-14 drag plow, ace bottom, spoked wheels. $5,500. 1060 Nuffield diesel, tractor, 3ph, 42,200. Dan Seifried, Harriston. 519-338-2688.
AT K & K LIQUIDATION AND AUCTION LTD.
SALE CONSISTS OF: Ass’t Furniture Items; Mattress; Bikes; Ass't Electronics; Watches; Swar; Houswares; Kid's & Adult Clothing; Toys; Linens; Hardware Items; Books; Candy; Consumer Goods; Plus a Large Selection of Misc. Items. LUNCH BOOTH TERMS: Cash, Interac, Visa, M.C. NOTE: Clothes will be sold in large lots, list subject to additions & deletions. Viewing from 4:00 P.M. day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Any announcement given verbally day of sale take precedence over written ads.
9am => Ring#1 200 + Bikes - Mountain, Racing, Hybrid
FOR SALE
OF CONSUMER GOODS
1011 INDRUSTRIAL CRES. UNIT # 3, ST. CLEMENTS
th
Wintermar Farms/Cribit Seeds is seeking a candidate to fill the listed role. Responsibilities include shipping and receiving of packaged seed, seed packaging, seed treater operation, sample collection and submission. Candidates should show an attention to detail, be comfortable working with computer systems and have the physical ability to handle 25kg packages.
AUCTION SALE
BRESLAU AIRPORT ROAD AUCTION COMPLEX 5100 FOUNTAIN ST, North, BRESLAU
Seed Warehousing and Packaging Lead
PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD | Classified ads can be obtained in person, by phone (519-669-5790), fax or email from Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5pm or Friday 8:30am-4pm. All classified ads are prepaid. Deadline is WEDNESDAYS by 4pm.
9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Worship Service Pastor: Richard A. Frey www.stpaulselmira.ca
27 Mill St., Elmira • 519-669-2593
40 Days of Community Oct. 23 Why We Need Each Other casual dress | contemporary music | christian church
SUNDAYS AYS @ 10:30AM Services at John Mahood Public School A
5 First St., Elmira • 519-669-1459 www.elmiracommunity.org
Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:15 & 11:00 AM
Series: Real Life, Real Faith “#3 - Real Temptation” 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 Check out our website www.woodsidechurch.ca
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ACCESSIBILITY UPDATE FORWOOLWICH RESIDENTS American Sign Language Interpreters for Public Meetings: Township of Woolwich staff will book an ASL Interpreter for a Committee of the Whole or Council meeting at no cost to users of the service if an interpreter is available. The Council and Committee meeting schedule is on-line at www.woolwich.ca. Information about upcoming issues are published in this Community Page. Meeting agendas are available on the Township’s website on Friday’s after 2:00 p.m. How to submit your request: • Send an e-mail to vhummel@woolwich.ca; • Fax a letter to (519) 669-1820; • Call (519) 669-6005 and use Bell’s Relay Service to make the request; • Submit a letter to the second floor Reception Counter at the Administration Office located at 24 Church Street West in Elmira. • All requests should include the name and contact information of the person making the request. Large Print Fall/Winter Recreation Brochure Now Available: Large-print editions of the Fall/Winter Edition of the Woolwich Recreation Guide to Programs and Services is available for review at libraries, and a large-print copy is also available on the Accessibility page of the Township’s website. Copies can be mailed out upon request. Send your request to vhummel@woolwich or call (519) 669-6005 if you would like a large-print Guide mailed to you and to get your name on the twice yearly distribution list. Personal Attendant for Leisure Cards (PAL Cards): Persons with a disability that need to bring a Support Person with them to access facilities or programs run by the Township of Woolwich should be aware of the Township’s PAL Card Program. If there is an admission fee to a Township facility or program, the holder of a PAL Card pays the regular admission fee but their Support Person is allowed to enter the facility or program at no charge. Events held by a rental group within a Township facility, and access to movie theatres, are not covered under this program. Examples of users of this service are people who must bring someone with them to help them get ready to use the swimming pool at the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira. Card applications are available at www.woolwich.ca and can be submitted by fax to (519) 669-1820 or by mail addressed to the Township’s Council and Information Services Division. PAL Cards are free for applicants that meet the requirements of the program and can be issued on a permanent or temporary basis. Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee: This 15-member volunteer committee provides advice and recommendations to the Councils of the Townships of Woolwich, Wellesley and North Dumfries, the Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, and the Region of Waterloo. Meetings are held on the third Thursday afternoon of each month at the City of Kitchener. Recruitment for volunteers is now underway until October 28th and members are needed to fill 8 three-year terms starting in January. Information is available at www. graac.ca or call (519) 669-6005 if you have any questions. BrowseAloud Now Enabled at www.woolwich.ca: The Township’s website is now equipped to handle the free BrowseAloud software available at www.browsealoud.com. With this software, users can hear an audio read-out of website content. Questions? If you have any questions or require more information about Township of Woolwich accessibility initiatives, please call Val Hummel at (519) 669-6005 or contact her at vhummel@woolwich.ca.
WOOLWICH MEMORIAL CENTRE FAMILY SHINNY
NEW TIME - Sundays, 7:30 am - $6.70 / person *All shinny participants MUST wear CSA approved equipment (including head & facial protection) * All children MUST be accompanied ON THE ICE by an adult For More Info: 519.669.1647 ext. 7001 or customerservice@woolwich.ca
» Saturday, October 22, 2011
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOW RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS FORTHE GRAND RIVER ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (GRAAC) Are you interested in finding out how you can improve accessibility for people with disabilities to municipal programs and services in your community and across the Region of Waterloo? The Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee is a 15-member volunteer committee made up of dedicated individuals who provide input and advice into accessibility planning for the Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley and Woolwich and the Region of Waterloo. Members are appointed for 3-year terms. Membership for 2012 is now open for up to 8 new members who will start in January. Eligible applicants are individuals with disabilities, parents or caregivers of a person with a disability, or citizens at large who are interested in disability issues. Members must be able to contribute 15-20 volunteer hours per month. Members are selected for their life experience with a disability and/or their knowledge of disability issues. Each member will represent the disability community broadly and not only the concerns of one disability or geographic area. Meetings are generally held from 1:30 to 4:00 on the third Thursday afternoon of each month at Kitchener City Hall located at 200 King Street West in Kitchener in an accessible meeting room. An American Sign Language interpreter Team attends each meeting. For more information about GRAAC, visit the website at www.graac.ca. Applications are being received until Friday, October 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, please contact your local municipal staff representative: Val Hummel, Township of Woolwich, (519) 669-6005 or vhummel@woolwich.ca.
You can make a difference – Apply now!
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS 2010 Audited Financial Statements Please take notice that copies of the Township’s 2010 Audited Financial Statements are available at the Finance Department, Main Floor, 24 Church Street West, Elmira, or for viewing and download on the Township’s website, at www.woolwich.ca. The statements may be found on the website by following the links from “Township Services” to “Finance” to “Budgeting & Reporting”. These statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles set for Canadian municipalities through the Public Sector Accounting Board. 2011 Tax Rate Information Please take notice that the Township’s 2011 tax rate information is available for viewing at the Finance Department. Tax rate information can be viewed on the Township’s website by following the links from “Township Services” to “Finance” to “Taxes”. Richard Petherick CMA Director of Finance & Treasurer
Coming this FALL... Birthday Parties at the
WMC!
Crafty Creations Extravaganza For Children 4+, includes 75 minutes of supervised games and crafts & 45 minutes for food, cake and presents. Each party comes with your own PARTY HOST! $130 + HST/PARTY
CHILLIN’ Zone Party
For kids 8 and older. CHECK OUT the totally awesome YOUTH CENTRE! Guests will enjoy 2 hours of Wii, X-Box, Rock Band, Pool and Air Hockey. Each party comes with your own PARTY HOST! $150 + HST/PARTY
WET & WILD Pool Parties
Enjoy 1 hour of exclusive use of the pool and one hour of a Party Room rental for up to 50 people! $205.68 + HST/PARTY For more information contact 519.669.6048
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting will be held - Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 24 Church Street West, Elmira
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
TOWNSHIP OFWOOLWICH LEAF DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES – NATURAL CHOICES Mulching and composting are the most economical and environmentally beneficial ways to deal with your leaves. •Instead of disposing of your leaves, save them, mulch them with your lawnmower and gradually add them to your home composter. They will break down into a useful organic material that can be added to flower and vegetable gardens. •Rather than raking your leaves, why not mulch them on your lawn or into your garden? When the leaves are dry, mow your lawn more frequently. The mulched leaves will soon disappear into your lawn or garden as fertilizer. CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM BAGGED LEAF COLLECTION • • •
Bag leaves using only paper yard waste bags or returnable containers marked with a brightly coloured ribbon. Place out with yard waste materials on yard waste collection days separately from your garbage containers. For more information call the Region of Waterloo at 519-883-5100.
Tip: Mulching your leaves with a lawn mower or other mulching device prior to bagging can reduce leaf volumes. (10 bags of loose leaves = 1 bag of mulched leaves) If you have too many leaves for your composter to handle, you may bring your leaves to either the Regional Landfill Site or Elmira Transfer Station (see location information below). Regional Landfill Site Gate 2, 925 Erb Street West, Waterloo Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Elmira Transfer Station End of Howard Avenue., Elmira Tuesday to Friday 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Saturday 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Please do not rake your leaves onto the road, as there is no pick up for this and they end up clogging the sewer drains! There is a fine of $125 for depositing any debris or refuse on Township Roads. M&T Business Card Ad:Layout 1 04/03/09 10:22 AM Page 1
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TOWNSHIP OFWOOLWICH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2011-24
for Development of the Design,Layout, Design Guidelines and Production Specifications for a Community Guide Woolwich is a unique growing, proactive, community-oriented, and forward-thinking municipality in Waterloo Region. With our legacy of sustainable and innovative agricultural businesses, a diverse economic base, unique and established small towns and villages, a high level of community volunteerism and local pride, Woolwich is known as a place where you can live a healthy lifestyle. Are you a creative designer and innovative thinker? The Township is seeking the services of a firm to develop the design, layout, guidelines, and production specifications for a new and innovative project - the Woolwich Community Guide. This product will provide information for residents and visitors, and communicate Woolwich’s forward-thinking, current, and connected attitude and approach to building a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. The successful firm will possess the requisite creative and technical skills to deal with the project, and will be required to work closely with Township staff. The firm(s), in addition to technical qualifications, must exhibit such skills as: meeting tight deadlines; creativity; strong communication abilities (written and verbal); and, a good understanding of the municipal culture. SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Director of Finance & Treasurer at the Finance Department, Main Floor, 24 Church Street West, Elmira, Ontario, N3B 2Z6, until 3:00 P.M. local time on Friday November 11, 2011. Requirements and proposal forms may be obtained from the Township of Woolwich, 24 Church Street West, Elmira, Ontario, N3B 2Z6, Fax 519-669-9348 or Email rpetherick@woolwich.ca. The Township of Woolwich reserves the right to, at any time during the selection process, reject any or all proposals, either in whole or in part. Richard Petherick Director of Finance & Treasurer
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
Couple doing their part in the fight against cancer MOBILE MESSAGE
Rick Esbaugh, one of the owners of Tri City Readymix and Tri City Materials, painted a pink dump truck in support of breast cancer three years ago and recently painted two ready mix concrete trucks in support of prostate cancer.
Colin Dewar A pink dump truck is bound to draw some attention as it travels along the road ways of the Waterloo Region. That was exactly the point for Rick Esbaugh ,one of the owners of Tri City Readymix and Tri City Materials, who painted the truck three years ago in order to raise awareness of breast cancer, after his wife Barb was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. Since then the company has painted a new dump truck pink and that has been featured in a number of local parades, including those of St. Agatha, St. Clements and New Hamburg. Adding to the line up of trucks the Esbaugh’s have painted two readymix concrete trucks for prostate cancer awareness and for the Ride with Dad event. In 2010 the company held its first annual golf tournament and raised $18,400 for the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and in the second year of the tournament they managed to raise more than $27,000 for the centre.
The family has supported cancer research for years, with Barb participating three times in the Walk for Breast Cancer in Toronto (a 60-kilometre walk in two days) and this year walking in the CIBC Run for the Cure in Kitchener. “You really have to train hard for
the Toronto walk because it is such a distance, but the one held in Kitchener was just great. It felt like home and everyone was wearing pink and I could do it with my family,” said Barb. One of the reasons Barb decided to participate in this years run, held two weeks ago, was the fact that her chil-
dren wanted to be part of the journey and have been unable to walk with her in Toronto because of an age limit. “They asked me to walk with them, and how could I say no? It supports the local cause and it was a great time with my family. It is quite a bit shorter than the walk in Toronto as we were done in just three hours,” said Barb. At the local event the Esbaughs brought their now famous pink truck, which was well accepted by the community. “People really enjoyed seeing it and thought it was such a clever idea,” said Barb. “What a great event to attend.” Barb is currently in remission and hopes to be healthy for many years to come. She stresses the importance of early detection, encouraging women to see their doctors on an annual basis and conduct self examinations. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women and according to the Canadian Cancer Society in 2011 23,400 women and 190 men will be diagnosed with the disease.
FAMILY ALBUM STAG & DOE
ENGAGEMENT / STAG & DOE
MARRIAGE
Halloween Stag & Doe
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Eric Emmanuel Birch
for Olivia Vaughan &
Adam Thoman
Saturday, October 29, 2011 8:30p.m.-1a.m. St. Jacobs Community Centre Costumes Encouraged Tickets $10 at the door DOOR PRIZES, DJ, LUNCH
IN MEMORIAM
DECHERT, Shawn Del Jan. 30, 1965 – Oct. 26, 2009
Janet Cornwall and Trish & Bert Golding are excited and happy to announce the engagement of their children Shelby Cornwall and Brad Golding. There will be a Stag and Doe on Oct. 22, 2011 at the Lions Hall in Elmira. The wedding will take place in Cuba on Nov. 2, 2011.
Congratulations
Shelby & Brad!
IN MEMORIAM
Miles Price Hamilton July 25, 1992 – October 22, 2010
Jeff Poolton & Jennifer Foreman
will be joined together in holy matrimony on October 29, 2011 at All Saints Anglican Church, Waterloo. God's richest blessings and all of our love from Mom & Dad Poolton, Paul, Lisa, Charlotte and Aaron Poolton.
IN MEMORIAM
Miles Price Hamilton July 25, 1992 – October 22, 2010
Oren and Christine Birch are excited to announce the birth of their son, Eric Emmanuel, born on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, weighing 7 lbs 2 oz. Eric is proudly welcomed by his big sister Emily and many other family and friends. OBITUARY
BRONSON, Ross
Ross Bronson, 84, deceased October 7th, 2011. After a lenthy illness, in Brampton. Formerly of Drayton. Local relative Mary Zink (sister).
Sadly the leaves of memories still fall Gently we gather and treasure them all It’s been two years without your call We miss you dearly as memories we recall
This month comes with sad regret, Brings back a day we will never forget, The blow was great, the shock severe, We little thought the end was near. And only those who have lost can tell, The pain of parting without farewell. Our hearts still ache with sadness, And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you No one will ever know. You left so suddenly, your thoughts unknown, But you left us memories, we are proud to own.
Mom, Dad & Pamela
Loving you forever and remembering you always, Dad and Kathie
TRAVEL WITH THE Tragically killed in a car crash one year ago today. Life will never be the same without you. We miss your sweet cheerful way, your generous loving spirit, that incredibly beautiful smile.
Take your Observer on all your travels, take a picture with it and then send it in to us.
Forever and always...we are loving you. Mom (Brenda) & Dale Chloe, Kalen, Ruben and Avery
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REAL ESTATE FEATURE PROPERTY
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated | 180 Weber St. S., Waterloo
OFFICE 519-888-7110
Paul Martin SALES REPRESENTATIVE
$624,000 FEATURE PROPERTY NEW LISTING!
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$209,000
$359,900
$269,900
currently being built by Huron Homes in mature area. Close to downtown, walking distance to restaurants & banks. Complete w/deck, MF laundry, spacious master w/lg closet & 4 pc ensuite. Double garage (17.5 x 20 ft) perfect for storage & still easily have parking for 3 vehicles. Convenient separate side entrance.
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Elmira - This quality built semi detached home is
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currantly being built by Huron Homes in mature area. Close to downtown, walking distance to restaurants & banks. Complete w/deck, MF laundry, spacious master w/lg closet & 4 pc ensuite. Double garage (17.5 x 20 ft) perfect for storage & still easily have parking for 3 vehicles. Convenient separate side entrance.
$303,000
$359,900
$615,000
This uniquely designed, one owner home, is a rare find! Beaming with lots of natural light, you will love the bright open concept layout, making entertaining a pleasure. Walk up your spiral staircase to your very private loft style master bedroom and spa ensuite bathroom featuring a three-way fireplace and a whirlpool tub. Enjoy your beautifully landscaped yard with fish pond while relaxing in the quiet court location. MLS Please call Bill or Alli direct.
$539,900
Elmira - Come and see this attractive 1810 sq ft raised 3+1 bdrm. with inlaw setup. bungalow on approx 1 acre w/ beautifully manicured gardens. Newer roof and mostly newer flooring. Oriented to seniors with main floor bedroom and laundry. Wood Fireplace. w/o Basement. Backs on Greenbelt, Separate Dining Rm. Rec Room. Family Room. Detached Workshop. MLS Call Paul direct.
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Elmira - Meet “Olivia”, another fabulous home by Verdone. 2216sqft plus fin'd bsmnt. Many quality finishes some incl: Ceramic, Hrdwd, oversized trim & mf crown moulding. MF lndy, spacious LR, Dinette walk out to covered 16.4 x 9.4ft deck. Fabulous must see kit built for convienience, French drs to mf den. Lg master w/crown moulding, 2 walk ins, lg beautiful ens w/free standing tub & oversized glass shower. MLS Call Paul Direct
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Elmira - Lot, Location and price! Located on quiet street, only a 2 min walk to park. This bungalow features: newer carpet in living room dinette and hall. Handsome newer oak kitchen cupboards. Nice, private 71ft x 122ft yard with wonderful perennial gardens, large vegetable garden and deck. MLS Call Paul direct.
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Elmira - Huge, beautiful, corner, treed lot full of perennials offers potential for pool or addition. Cathedral ceilings throughout main floor. Bright, open kit w/breakfast bar. Hardwood floors in airy living room. Whirlpool bath, Gas fp in Rec room, laundry rm walk out, Lg 19x24ft storage rm. MLS Call Paul direct.
INDUSTRIAL LOT Exceptional corner lot. Great exposure. Industrial 0.95 acre lot on the corner of Union and Donway, Elmira. MLS Call Paul direct.
ELMIRA OASIS
NEW VERDONE HOME
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SPACIOUS RAISED BUNGALOW
CHARMING
Elmira - with inlaw suite including w/2 bdrms, full kit, bath, & lndry. Grand 87 x 250 ft lot overlooking farm land just steps to golf course. 3car garage & detached 4car garage/workshop Perfect for car buff or hobbyist. A must see home! MLS Call Paul direct.
$849,000
Exceptionally maintained bungalow located in a great family oriented neighbourhood & short walk to downtown Elmira. Excellent retirement location for those looking to downsize, or a starter home w/ample opportunities in the unspoiled basement. The O/C basement is partially finished and features gas FP & cold room. Nicely landscaped, mature lot w/beautiful gazebo. All appliances included, recent renovations, A/C, main floor laundry. MLS Please call Bill or Alli direct.
3 plus bedrooms. Large sunken family room addition features gas fireplace, skylight and walk-out to a huge deck with hot tub and gazebo. Lots of updates through-out including furnace, a/c, windows, flooring and much more. Finished basement with workshop. MLS Call Alli or Bill direct.
EXECUTIVE HOME
Bill Norris
Very nice and well kept 3 bedroom home in Drayton. Very impressive with open concept. Spacious kitchen with an island. The great room with cathedral ceiling has a walkout to a fenced and treed backyard with a private deck for entertaining. Finished basement with large L shaped rec room and roughed in for future bathroom. Double garage and driveway. MLS Please call Bill or Alli direct.
OPEN HOUSE - 77 Centre St., Elmira | Sunday, Oct. 23rd, 2-4pm SPACIOUS & COZY BUNGALOW
Elmira - This open concept, raised bungalow is
Alli Bauman
FLORADALE SIDESPLIT Beautiful home in excellent condition in quiet, peaceful village of Floradale. Your ideal family sized home with four spacious levels. Walk-out from your country kitchen to deck and enjoy the exceptional flower beds and gardens. Central air, central vac, some updates, wood stove. MLS Please call Bill or Alli direct.
MOVE RIGHT IN!
Linwood - Very well kept home, truly a rare
QUALITY BUILT SEMI DETACHED
NEW LISTING!
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OPEN HOUSE - 25 Maple St., Drayton | Sunday, Oct. 23rd, 2-4pm
find. Charming original wood details like trim, railings & built-ins add to the personality of this home. Equip’d w/3 lg bdrms, very lg bath, MF lndry & a DR so big it will fit any lifestyle. Many updates. Situated on a lg private lot backing onto stream. MLS Call Paul direct
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IMPRESSIVE HOME
West Montrose - On picturesque setting. Only 20 min to Waterloo. Spacious grand foyer w/curved oak staircase & french drs leading you to through this exceptional home. Complete w/sep DR, MF laundry, LR, FR& fin'd basement. Master w/FP, walk in closet & captivating ensuite complete w/stand up shower & corner whirlpool bath. Sit back & enjoy the lg deck overlooking inground kidney shaped pool w/brick privacy wall & country setting. MLS Call Paul direct.
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» Saturday, October 22, 2011
ELMIRA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage 519-669-3192 90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4
BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record
Elmira@royallepage.ca | www.royallepage.ca/elmira
BROKERAGE
R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
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JULIE HECKENDORN
TRACEY WILLIAMS
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BRAD MARTIN
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$499,900. Wonderful 1/2 acre property, completely fenced private backyard, in ground pool w/new heater, detached 22'x36' workshop. Brick bungalow w/in law suite, hardwood, walkout to huge deck, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, main floor family rm + much more. MLS
$414,900. Drayton's hidden gem backing onto beautiful treed green belt and views of the Conestogo River. Lovely features throughout this home, maple hardwood flrs, gas fireplace, open living rm and separate dining room, bright eat-in kitchen w/walkout to deck, finished walkout basement. MLS
ELMIRA ELEGANCE
$464,900. Spectacular design complete with stunning décor! Offering 4 Bedrooms, lavish ensuite with clawfoot tub, open concept mainfloor, includes chef’s grand sized kitchen, family room and formal dining w/2 storey ceiling and open oak staircase. Beautiful upgrades. NEW MLS
CRESCENT location. Affordable, one owner semi detached. Ceramic in entry & kitchen. Laminate in bedrooms. Fin. rec. rm. & 2pc. Updated furnace, central air, windows & drs. siding & insulation. Covered patio and several mature trees. Deep driveway & shed. MLS $235,900.
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ELMIRA’S GRAND LOCATION
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$239,990 Many models to choose from Learn More About Sunlight Heritage Homes and Our fine communities by Visiting us Today! Alyssa Henry Lisa Hansen Tribble Sales Representative
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CONESTOGO! $589,900 Custom built home on quiet crescent only 5 minutes
from Waterloo offers an estate lot with professional landscaping, numerous trees, shrubs & perennials, open floor concept living space w/3 sided fireplace separating the eat -in kitchen & spacious family room. Custom Olympia cabinetry w/pullouts in kitchen, bathrooms & laundry room. The private master features a sitting room with a 5 piece ensuite w/Jacuzzi. Fully finished basement with large rec room, 2 extra bedrooms, a bathroom, large storage area & a walk-up to the garage. Two walkouts to the incredible wrap-around porch w/cedar deck & gazebo. The home also offers two fireplaces, 4 bathrooms & 6 appliances. MLS. Call Bert to view.
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$284,900
$284,900. Charming Century home updates are many, located in the village backing to farmland. Pine plank flooring, updated kitchen, 1 ½ baths, double carport plus detached garage/shop with hydro. NEW MLS
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$2,500,000. Groomed park-like property, with workable acreage, 4000 sq ft Shop + lower level. 3500 sq ft Ranch Styled Bungalow with 4 Bedrooms, 4 Season Sunroom. Spring fed pond, the list is endless. Call for further information. MLS
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REDUCED $599,000. Looking for a gorgeous lot with mature trees and over ½ acre? Don’t miss out on this beautiful Traditional styled 4 Bedroom home with many renovations already completed. Natural hardwood flooring. Generous sized rooms for family and finished basement for added space. MLS
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$299,900. Two storey home backing onto green space/creek, dbl drive, 1.5 car garage, open concept main floor, bright kitchen and dinette, sunken living rm w/corner gas fireplace and walkout to fenced yd., master ensuite, finished rec. room with 4th bathroom! MLS
The Edge Semi-detached homes from
LAURIE LANGDON Sales Representative
Sales Rep.
CONESTOGO Custom built home boasts character throughout -hand laid hdwd. floors, solid oak doors & trim, hand carved staircase. French drs. to covered patio. 3 bdrms. + nursery/hobby room. .78 acre w/ mature trees. Insul. workshop. Brick driveway. MLS $629,900.
NICE OLDER HOME on the edge of town. Natural staircase, pocket doors. Oak kitchen & spacious dining area overlooking the deep yard. Family room and living room. 2 bathrooms. Some replacement windows. Detached garage. MLS $249,900.
SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.
Adorable 1930 brick home with character inside and out. Original woodwork, hardwoods, built-in window seats, woodburning fireplace, front porch...all rare to find. Three bedrooms, two baths, separate living room and family room complete this home. Updates include a steel roof ‘05, all new windows ’05, electrical and plumbing. Walk to shopping, parks, schools and new community centre. Visit my website for 21 photos and virtual tour. MLS 1195353.
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$788,500
$559,900 Spectacular custom built log home. Stunning open concept design. Great room with soaring ceiling, maple flooring and handcrafted fieldstone fireplace. .86 acre of land. Fully insulted and gas heated attached double garage. You will be in awe of this "elegant country" home only minutes from KW.
Close to St. Clements and the Farmer's Market. 22 minutes from Kitchener city hall, this AAA lifestyle property features a quality built estate home on 16+ acres of bush. Barzotti kitchen with travertine backsplash and new granite countertops. Bathrooms feature Kohler Portrait series fixtures, gleaming hardwood floors were milled from trees on this property. 3 bedrooms. Showings by appointment only.
Call Gayle at Team Realty to discuss your real estate goals, plans and dreams!
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Modern Thinking - Traditional Values!
PROPERTY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 29, 1:00-3:00 - 3 Erb Street, Elmira Retirement home. 14 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Property Auction. Saturday November 12 at 11:00a.m. Call Ron Finch, Broker 519-292-9540 or Doug Gilmore, Broker 519-292-9270 519-292-9270. MLS 1041352.
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Keep a dictionary handy to avoid the fate of Mrs. Malaprop Q.
The Greeks were enthralled by what they called “perfect” numbers. What are these?
Strange But True
A.
Consider the number 6, whose divisors 1, 2 and 3 add together to equal 6 again, says Alex Bellos in Here’s Looking at Euclid. A perfect number is any number equal to the sum of its divisors. (Strictly speaking, 6 is also a divisor but generally only lesser ones are included.) The next perfect number after 6 is 28, with divisors 1, 2, 4, 7 and 14 equaling 28. Not just the Greeks but also Jews and Christians attached cosmological significance to such numerical perfection. Wrote the ninth-century Benedictine theologian Rabanus Maurus, “Six is not perfect because God has created the world in 6 days; rather, God has perfected the world in 6 days because the number was perfect.”
Q. A.
Who’s been “feeding the allegories” lately?
You and all the rest of us who mistakenly follow the fictional Mrs. Malaprop -- her name inspired by the French “mal a propos” for “inappropriate” -- in
Bill & Rich Sones
unloosing countless malapropisms, says Mark Davidson in Right, Wrong, and Risky. These are errors of substituting “similar sounding words for the intended one.” In her most memorable word blunder, the pompous Mrs. Malaprop of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 1775 play “The Rivals” referred to someone “as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile.” She meant, of course, an “alligator.” Comedians especially commit malapropisms for laughs. But if you don’t want people laughing behind your back, never add a word to your vocabulary without first looking it up, advises Davidson.
Q.
Ever heard of that old “baseball-versus-bullet business,” as it’s been called? If not, you’re in for a real shocker.
A.
In terms of pure knockdown power, a baseball hit straight back at the
pitcher at 130 miles per hour and a 30caliber bullet moving at 1,875 mph deliver an equally hard impact, says astronomer Bob Berman in The Sun’s Heartbeat. If bullets didn’t break the skin (creating a one-third-inch-wide, foot-long bleeding tunnel), the bullet and ball would be equally injurious. When you’re hit by a moving object, the transfer of momentum can “push” you over, says James D. Walker, PhD, of the Southwest Research Institute. For body armor designers, the challenge is to convert a bullet’s impact to the equivalent of the baseball’s blunt blow (spreading out the force to prevent penetration). Body armor needs enough material to deform the bullet to the point where it impacts baseball-like, leaving only bruises and perhaps a broken rib.
Q.
Can we have your undivided attention, please? Or if not that, can we have at least a fraction of it?
A.
In today’s Type A or “accelerated” culture, the “rat race” is no longer merely fast-paced but “amphetamine-paced” or even “meth-paced,” with “multitaskers” everywhere, says Paul McFedries in IEEE Spectrum magazine.
It really does feel like we’re doing several things at the same time when we listen to music as we check for e-mails or tweets and work on a multipage memo (critic Raymond Tallis’s “e-ttenuation” of work and relationships). There’s a verb for this -- “to background,” as in ringing up a client or colleague and getting only an occasional “Hmmmm” response: You’ve just been “backgrounded.” Though we believe we’re paragons of “polyattentiveness,” more likely we’re just getting good at quick-shifting our “continuous partial attention,” as we rush from one thing to the next while exerting minimum effort to complete each. That our attention has become such a precious commodity is no surprise in today’s “attention economy,” where the competition for our eyeballs and “earballs” (listening to music, podcasts, radio and so on) is so intense that some companies are into full-blown “attention warfare.” One solution that McFedries himself employs is to practice deliberate “disattention” to such things as celebrity gossip and Balloon Boy-type stunts.
>> Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at strangetrue@cs.com
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DEATH NOTICES
>>BANKS,
Carol - Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Freeport Health Centre at the age of 66, Resident of Elmira.
>>DARROCH, Robin Lynn (nee Eagle)- After 33 years of suffering many debilitating physical infirmities, Robin has been called home to Heaven on Saturday, October 15, 2011, during her 50th year. She was a long time resident of Heritage House in St. Jacobs. >>DRAPER, Douglas Roy - Gone home to be with his Lord
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on October 17, 2011 at Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre, Kitchener, in his 93rd year. Local relatives are his son Roy (Barb) Draper of Elmira.
>>GINGRICH, Esther – On Monday, October 17, 2011, at
Home: 519.747.4388
her home, in her 42nd year, of RR2 Drayton.
>>LANGDON, Mary (Ellis)- Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, in her 75th year. Local raltives are her son Bob Ellis and his wife sue of Elmira. >>MARTIN, Lucinda (Weber) – Passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 14, 2011, at her home, RR1 Wallenstein, in her 75th year.
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>>The Great Pumpkin Party – 2-4 p.m. at EDSS in Elmira. Come dressed for the occasion and don’t forget to bring carving tools – pumpkins are supplied free of charge by Elmira Foodland. Get scared silly by the EDSS Drama Department, bigger than ever, haunted house and watch things glow in the Woolwich Kin Club, Harry Potter Kingym. Refreshments for all and treat bags for the kids. The event is free of charge. Donations to the EDSS Drama Department are appreciated but not expected. OCTOBER 23
>>Hungryman’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Riverside Public School Fundraiser. Elmira Legion, First St. Elmira. Adults $6; children 6-10 yrs $3; children under 5 free. OCTOBER 24
>>Get Ready For Breastfeeding Success! 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn from Registered Dietitian, Robin Hicken, how to make enough milk, how to breastfeed comfortably, and where to find help and support when you need it. Call 519-664-3794 for more information about this class being held at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr. St. Jacobs. >>Health Fair, 9 – 4 p.m. at Woolwich Memorial Centre. Stay Active-Be Fit-Live Well is our theme. Featured speaker is Kary Odiatu, a lifelong athlete, certified trainer and author of Fit for the Love Of It & The miracle of Health. There will be cooking classes and several exhibits too. Lunch available for $8. Sponsored by Woolwich Seniors Association. For more information call 519-669-5044 or woolwichseniors@ yahoo.ca >>Living with Stroke – An 8 week interactive
group course that will focus on building skills, sharing experiences and lending support to fellow stroke survivors and their caregivers. This program will allow you to develop new skills, make new friends, and gain confidence in your ability to control your life. Dates: Tuesdays, October 25 – December 13, 10:00-12:00 noon. Where: Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs. For information call 519-664-3794.
>>Woolwich Community Lions Club welcomes new members. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Lions Hall. If interested in attending a meeting to see what we are all about; or for more information, please contact Lion Chief Elaine Racey at 519 6694469 or email @ ohelaine@bell.net. OCTOBER 26-28
NANCY KOEBEL
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OCTOBER 25
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>>KW Little Theatre 2nd Annual Haunted House. Oct 26-28 from 7-11 p.m. Kid friendly from 7-9 p.m. each night. Located at 9 Princess St. East, Waterloo. Donations for KWLT accepted. OCTOBER 28
>>Weekend Get Away For Married Couples,
Make a good marriage better, Hope for marriages in stress. Fri. Oct. 28, 7 p.m. – Sun. Oct. 30 at Jericho House, Wainfleet, new Port Colburne. www.marriageencounterec. com or 519-669-8667. Endorsed by the Mennonite and Brethren Churches.
woolwichkin.com OCTOBER 28
>>H.U.G.S. Program – 9:15-11:15 a.m. Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: street safety, stranger danger! No registration required. Held at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs. Call Heidi at 519-6643794, ext. 237 for more information.
New to the Community? Do you have a new Baby? It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon Hostess. Elmira & Surrounding Area
OCTOBER 29
>>38th Annual Elmira Charity Quilt Auction and Country Market. Country Market and Silent Auction opens at 8 a.m. General Auction open s at 9 am., quilt auction starts at 1 p.m. Riverdale Poultry Express, 6811 Church St. W. (Line 86) Elmira. Proceeds raised from the Elmira Charity Quilt Auction will got to Elmira District Community Living to augment service supports and purchase of specialized equipment, not otherwise provided by public government funding. For more information, Diane 519-6693205, ext. 221.
SHARON GINGRICH 519.291.6763 psgingrich@hotmail.ca
NOVEMBER 1
>>Caregiver Coffee Hour – 10-11:15 a.m. Are you caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease? Join Caregiver Coffee Hour at Chateau Gardens, Elmira on from 10-11:30. Call Cara at the Alzheimer Society KW 519-742-1422 for information.
21 INDUSTRIAL DR. ELMIRA
519-669-2884
NOVEMBER 2
>>Meet Author Linda Bailey and Illustrator Bill Slavin 9:30-10:30am at Linwood Branch Library. Recommended for families with children ages 3 to 8. Meet the author and illustrator of The Farm Team. The 2011 Let’s Read book selection. For mor information contact the Linwood Branch at 519-698-2700 or e-mail linwdlib@ regionofwaterloo.ca. NOVEMBER 3
>>Living with celiac disease and wheat
sensitivity; 10:15-11:15 a.m. This Health Education Session will be presented by Dr. Sue Fisher, naturopath/pharmacologist and Shirley Hartung, cookbook author at the Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr. St. Jacobs. No registration required.
NOVEMBER 5
>>The Renaissance Singers present “Celtic Voices� at 8 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. Come hear choral settings influenced by music from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Maritimes! The singers will be joined by the Celtic band Kettle’s On. Tickets – adults $20; Seniors $15; students $10 ($5 with I.D.), and are available at the door. NOVEMBER 6
>>St. Teresa of Avila Church, 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira is hosting a “Fall Into Winter� Fashion Show beginning at 2 p.m. with a catered lunch. Doors open a t 1:15 p.m. Proceeds for kitchen renovations. Tickets on sale after Oct. 12. Tickets are $35 each or a table of 8 for $30 each. Sponsors FB & Me Fashions, Elmira, Guys & Dolls, Elmira and Floral Fusion, Floradale. Free draws, draw table and vendors. For more information please contact Parish Office at 519-669-3387.
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