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Worry about legal fees sees Woolwich defer planning budget Some councillors push for “more realistic” figures given upcoming OMB battles over gravel pits

ELENA MAYSTRUK So, cold enough for you? There was only one topic of conversation for anyone who stepped outside this week.

If you found the plummeting temperatures and biting wind came as a shock to the system, you’re not alone.

Environment Canada’s Dave Phillips says the cold can be rather shocking after last year’s non-winter and thawing temperatures we experienced through most of January.

“It really is cold. Normally we should see high of minus-4 in the afternoon and minus-12 in the morning. Yesterday morning it was minus-21,” he said on Thursday.

“We were seduced into thinking we wouldn’t have any cold air again. Last year was one of the warmest [winters] on record. Winter cancelled last year: you had just barely half of your normal snowfall.”

But the cold start to the week is hardly breaking any records. On Jan. 23, 1948 temperatures plummeted to minus-26.7. On the same day in 1976 the thermometer hit an icy

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Not everyone is afraid of the frigid cold. Brandon Gerling, 6, and sister Taylor, 9, welcome Wednesday afternoon’s frost with some skating on the rink in the back yard of their Elmira home. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

It was a case of once bitten, twice shy as Woolwich councillors turned down an engineering and planning budget with too little money set aside for legal expenses.

With legal costs having been well over budget last year, councillors are not prepared to take any chances this time around.

Driven largely by gravel pit battles at the Ontario Municipal Board, Woolwich spent more than $361,000 on legal fees in 2012, far more than the $25,000 in the engineering and planning services budget.

While the extra expenses were covered from supplementary revenue, including unexpected money from Waterloo North, last week’s budget discussion was an “I told you so” mo-

ment for Coun. Mark Bauman, who last year warned the money set aside for legal fees was inadequate.

In this year’s budget, that line item was bumped to $110,000, with staff admitting that number, too, is likely just a placeholder.

“That placeholder fell well short,” said Bauman of last year’s budget, noting the township had to rely on unanticipated revenue to cover the difference.

“Our windfall went to lawyers,” he lamented.

Bauman pushed for a doubling of the $110,000 – “the placeholder ... is not a fair picture of where we’re going in the next year” – saying he couldn’t support the department budget in the form presented.

“I want to see a realistic number there.”

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STEVE KANNON A profit of $42,000 and a host of reduced expenditures, led by lowered utility bills, helped put the Woolwich Memorial Centre on healthier footing last year.

The entire recreation and facility services budget was in much better shape by extension.

Having concentrated on costs in 2012, the department will focus on boosting revenues this year, director Karen Makela told councillors meeting in a special budget session January 17.

Overall, expenditures in the department are expected to rise by 4.6 per cent to $4.02 million from $3.8 million in last year’s budget. On the revenue side, the $2.1 million approved last week is actually down from the $2.15 pencilled in for 2012, a drop of about 2.2 per cent.

Outside of the WMC, Makela expects her department to focus on a number of facilities, including major upgrades at the park in Conestogo. For the longerterm, planning will get un-

derway with the recreation association with a new community centre in mind.

Similar work is expected in Heidelberg.

In the meantime, the roof of the existing building in Conestogo, home to the Children’s Place Nursery School, will be replaced.

Given long-term plans to replace the building, Coun.

Mark Bauman was hesitant about the roof project.

“I’m questioning how much we want to invest in that facility,” he said, noting a new roof would be expected to last well beyond the 2018 timeframe for a new building.

That date, said Makela, acts as a placeholder in the capital budget, with an actual replacement schedule to be determined with community input, as residents would be expected to foot a third of the cost.

The existing structure is otherwise fairly sound, the result of work done in the past few years, she noted.

“There are still years left on that centre.”

A new roof with allow for

continued use. The nursery school, for instance, pays $2,300 a year in rent for the space, with the money going to the recreation association.

At the community centre in Breslau, meanwhile, an architect will look at upgrades to the former Empire Communities sales pavilion required before it can be used as a public building.

The building was turned over to the township last summer, well ahead of the original 2017 timeframe, forcing the rec. department to do some scrambling to put the facility into service.

Thus far there has been poor response to its request for public input, though the consensus seems to be for multi-purpose recreation space, Makela explained.

She’s also speaking to the region about the possibility of introducing library services there.

Other projects on the books include a skateboard park in Elmira, introducing an off-leash dog park and upgrades at the library in Elmira.

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and planning Dan Kennaley argued the placeholder was adequate, adding there are issues with putting too much money aside and then not having to use it.

Finding the money would mean taking it from elsewhere or increasing taxes, even if the anticipated legal challenges – more aggregate-related OMB hearings – don’t come to pass.

That failed to sway Bauman, however: “Next year I hope you can look across the table and say ‘I told you so,’” he said to Kennaley.

On the topic of finding more money for legal costs, Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis

suggested the funds be found within the current budget, perhaps by freezing wages or lowering salaries and benefits. Having employees pay more for their benefits would save the township some money, for instance.

Mayor Todd Cowan immediately dismissed that idea, while chief administrative officer David Brenneman warned that wage freezes and salary adjustments could put Woolwich at a disadvantage in comparison to other municipalities. That, in turn, could lead to a higher turnover in staff and difficulty in hiring others.

Brenneman pointed to

contingency reserves – rainy day funds – as the logical place to find money if expenses are higher than budgeted for.

Council remained unconvinced, with Herteis and Coun. Allan Poffenroth siding with Bauman’s call for a deferral pending the inclusion of a “more realistic” number in the budget.

Cowan, who didn’t vote as he was chairing the meeting, was dismissive of Bauman’s motion, saying councillors have had the budget numbers for weeks and could have brought up the issue earlier.

“We’re talking about the budget tonight,” Bauman reminded him.

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minus-31.1 degrees.

“Minus-21 feels like a heat wave compared to that, and yet we thought we were done in,” Phillips said.

Arctic air is dense and has come down from the north, plunging down into the United States, he explained.

Thursday and Friday’s temperatures were also

colder than the average, but Phillips said the weekend will bring chilly but normal temperatures while Monday looks to bring another thaw. Don’t get too comfortable, however, because Jack Frost is not done yet, as temperatures will fall by the middle of the week. Phillips predicts this time we might be a little bit better prepared.

“We were not conditioned for it, we were not acclimatized to it. We hadn’t been winterized yet and all of the sudden we see this cold air.

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New school for St. Jacobs proposed as part of review WRDSB looking at closing Three Bridges PS, adjusting boundaries for Floradale and Linwood ELENA MAYSTRUK A new building to replace St. Jacobs Public School and the closure of Three Bridges PS are under consideration as the school board reacts to shifting demographics.

The changes, part of a regular accommodation review of Woolwich and Wellesley townships, could also involve the catchment

areas of schools in Floradale and Linwood.

In St. Jacobs, the size and age of the current school has the Waterloo Region District School Board looking at a new building on the existing site. Future repairs and the ability of the structure to accommodate full-day kindergarten are part of the evaluation process, senior planner Nathan Hercanuck said

this week.

“There could be a case made for the rebuilding of St. Jacobs Public School.

Based on all of these things that the committee feels need to be addressed in St. Jacobs it might make sense to build a whole new school,” he said.

Built in the late-1920s the original schoolhouse has been added onto over the years, and its heritage

status may pose problems if the board chooses to demolish it.

The need for a new school may also be tied to a proposal to close Three Bridges PS due to its small size: it accommodates just 85 Mennonite students.

The argument is that the board is financing two schools in the same school boundary and the old building is too expensive to

Cancer Society seeking co-chair for Elmira daffodil campaign WILL SLOAN The first weekend of April marks the return of the Canadian Cancer Society’s daffodil fundraiser, but if the Elmira campaign can’t find more volunteers, the charity may lose some of its reach.

“We’re really, really desperate for help,” said Sue Dean Martin, chair of the daffodil campaign in Elmira.

“If we’re going to expand or even stay at the level that we are, we really will need more Elmira or Woolwich people to step up.”

Entering its 75th year in Waterloo Region, the daffodil campaign is scheduled for April 5, 6 and 7 – coinciding with Saturday’s Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. So far, booths with daffodil flowers and pins are scheduled to open outside Elmira’s No Frills and Foodland – flowers will be on sale for $7 per bunch, with smaller donations earning a pin. But with volunteers dwindling in recent years, Martin has found the responsibility of mounting the campaign heavy on her shoulders.

“I have to go pick up the daffodils; I have to bundle them all for the presales, deliver them to all the businesses that have ordered presales,” Martin Said.

“Then, you have to set up

Sue Dean Martin, Elmira chair of the Canadian Cancer Society’s daffodil campaign, says fundraising will decline if more volunteers don’t surface.

[WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER] I have to do it. So, it just your booths at the grocery becomes way too much for stores; you have to find volone person to handle over a unteers to man them; you weekend.” have to collect the money; Karen Griffiths, unit manyou have to deliver the flowager of the Cancer Society ers … in Waterloo Region, said the “And plus, when I don’t venerable campaign holds have enough volunteers,

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special significance. “It’s a signature event of the Canadian Cancer Society, because the daffodil signifies hope,” she said.

Volunteers of any stripe are welcome, but in particular, the Cancer Society hopes that someone will step forward to join Martin as a co-chair – a commitment limited to April 3-7.

“You need to do site coordination to make sure all the sites have flowers and have enough pins,” said Griffiths.

“Make sure everybody has what they need, and make sure each volunteer shift changes.”

Martin has found that members of Elmira’s service clubs are tied up with the Maple Syrup Festival.

Now, she welcomes anyone from the surrounding areas – Breslau, St. Jacobs, or anywhere else in the region – to come pitch in. While she has hopes of expanding the campaign to surrounding areas in the years to come, Martin said that more volunteers are an essential factor.

“I really feel that if somebody doesn’t step up to the plate, I’ll probably have to step back, and instead of Woolwich growing and expanding in this area, we probably will do the opposite.”

maintain.

Should Three Bridges be closed, the schoolhouse built in 1872 would be kept as a surplus property and likely sold.

The board has heard displeasure from the Mennonite community, which is satisfied with the school and would like to keep the property as is. Should the school be closed the WRDSB will likely lose

many students to the parochial school system, Hercanuck speculated, as the community made it clear they were unlikely to send Three Bridges students to school at St. Jacobs PS. Mennonite community members did let the board know that they may be willing to look at Floradale as an alternative.

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Kiwanis hopes EDSS students embrace concept of new Key Club WILL SLOAN It saw modest attendance at its Wednesday night information meeting, but the Elmira Kiwanis Club hopes the half dozen students who came will be the rock on which an Elmira Key Club could be built.

“I hoped there would be more. Maybe there will be more. The good news is, you’ve got very good odds of winning a Subway voucher,” said James Schwindt, division lieutenant governor of Elmira Kiwanis before the meeting.

Key Club International is a student-led subdivision of Kiwanis International, intended to bring leadership experience to high school students through charitable endeavors. Founded in 1925, it is the oldest service club for high school-aged students in North America.

Wednesday’s meeting marked the first formal attempt to start momentum for a club in Elmira.

Grade 10 student Lars Chen and Grade 11 student Annu Puri, from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute’s Key Club in Kitchen-

er, made their pitch for the student club at the Woolwich Community Centre, which would provide a venue for the proposed club.

“It’s a student-led organization,” said Chen. “That means, we create our own projects, and we run them.

Anyone in our Key Club can make their own project if they have an idea for their own project.”

“You make a lot of new friends,” said Puri. “The thing is, Key Club gives you that opportunity to network with so many different people, and build your own skills. You grow as a person, and keep growing.”

“It looks great on a job application – if you’re applying for universities, it’s great,” Puri added.

The Cameron Heights Club, which was founded three years ago, currently boasts 160 members – the largest enrolment in eastern Canada. So far, momentum has been slower in Elmira.

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New WCS program packs some crunch in lunch Valentine’s fundraiser to ELENA MAYSTRUK out with a request of $3,200 help community group to fund Lunch Crunch for Families feeling the a year. Union Local 13691 fund its gravel pit fight crunch of rising food president John Douglas reprices as they send their kids off to school each day now have somewhere to turn in the form of Woolwich Community Services’ new Lunch Crunch program.

Its goal is to help lowincome families provide students with two healthy snacks per school day.

In regular food hampers, which have been a focus for the organization, children’s lunch foods were limited to five boxes of juice and five snacks per hamper, which did not even begin to meet the demand of two daily nutrition breaks at schools, said director of community support Kellie Christie.

For those families, those extra food demands come with a steep price tag, she said, noting many parents don’t have the option of sending their children home for lunch.

Launched last week, the program got financial support from United Steel Workers Local 13691, representing Trylon TSF and Chemtura in Elmira, after WCS sent out a request for donations.

Christie initially reached

viewed the request, coming back with an offer to donate a third of the amount, roughly $1,067, and encouraged affiliate companies to match that cost. Trylon went on to donate the same amount, both sums paid directly to the Woolwich Food Bank. Current funds will keep the program running until the end of June, coinciding with the end of the school year. Christie hopes to again reach out for donations for the following fall.

“I think the initial focus came from the union and the guys on the floor. They wanted to do something for the community that has been good to them,” said Terry Clarke, chief financial officer at Trylon.

Lunch Crunch is run by four volunteers who use the money to shop for lunch-friendly groceries each week. Families can come Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon on a drop-in basis and choose enough ingredients for every student in their household.

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WCS’s Kellie Christie hold up some healthy lunch items with Trylon Manufacturing’s Lisa Edwards and Terry Clarke and United Steel Workers Local 13691 president John Douglas. Trylon and the union have donated more than $2,000 to keep the new lunch program running until June.

[ELENA MAYSTRUK/ THE OBSERVER] and two or three cans of Those interested in donatcanned meats. The Lunch ing can still give lunch food Crunch hampers follow the items, like 100 per cent Canadian Food Guide and juice boxes and peanut-free include meat alternatives if snacks, such as fruit cups. needed.

Cash donations will go toFamilies eligible must be wards the purchase of fresh low-income and reside in produce.

Woolwich Township or the Christie is optimistic northern part of Wellesley, about fundraising efforts. which includes Heidelberg, She said small, frequent St. Clements and Linwood donations would help a lot, areas. and even a donation worth The public is also being one day of eating out “is all encouraged to make cash it will take” to keep the prodonations to the program. gram afloat.

It may be a Valentine’s Day event, but it’s not love that’s driving organizers.

The goal of the Conestogo Winterbourne Residents Association’s gala is to raise money for its fight against a proposed gravel pit.

Money raised will go into the group’s legal fund for an upcoming battle at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

CWRA was formed in 2007 in opposition to a gravel pit proposed by Hunder Developments, which hopes to gain an aggregate licence for some 150 acres of land on two farm properties located at 128 Katherine St. S. and 1081 Hunsberger Rd. Funds are funneled into legal bills and for payment to experts reviewing all of the reports Hunder is putting forward. Legal representation allows the group party status with the OMB. “Basically, funding our fight against the pit, our ability to be represented at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing,” said as-

sociation president Keri Martin Vrbanac of the legal account So far the group has raised $172,000, about 75 per cent of the overall goal needed to cover various costs. Martin Vrbanac estimates the additional sum to be raised at approximately $42,000. The money should be enough, she said, to carry the group through the OMB hearing.

“The goal is to fight this to the end,” she added.

The event, a dinner and dance, is scheduled for February 9. Visitors will enjoy dinner, a live band, silent auction, live auction and raffles. This isn’t the first time the CWRA has reached out to the community: the 15 CWRA committee members have had many fundraising efforts in the past five years.

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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013

Record passenger traffic at YKF The Region of Waterloo International Airport set a new record for passenger traffic in 2012. A total of 120,828 passengers travelled through the air terminal building, a 19.5 per cent increase over 2011.

Passengers can travel non-stop daily to Calgary, Chicago and Ottawa with one-stop service available to more than 250 destinations in over 40 countries. In addition, Sunwing Airlines provides seasonal winter weekly service to Punta Cana,

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Airports are measured in two ways: total passengers, and aircraft movements (a landing or a takeoff.)

In addition passenger increases, the airport also recorded 103,326 aircraft movements, an increase of 6.7 per cent over the previous year, and the highest number in 10 years.

MP passes out CIIF grants in townships Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht this week announced $574,975

in funding for recreation projects in Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich townships under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

Wellesley will get $59,940 for improvements to the Wellesley Community Centre and Arena and $48,285 towards the upgrading of the Hawkesville Community Centre.

Woolwich gets $96,250 for retrofitting of the lighting at Snider Park, while Wilmot is the recipient of $256,500 for improvements to the New Hamburg Arena and $114,000 for the town’s community centre.

“These investments will help create

jobs and growth and will support the quality of life in Waterloo Region for years to come,” said Albrecht.

Deep freeze allows for ice fishing: GRCA Too cold to go outside? Not if you enjoy ice fishing, as the deep freeze has caused some popular lakes to ice over, allowing anglers to get out.

The Grand River Conservation Authority’s Belwood Lake park opened its doors Friday.

Belwood Lake is about three

kilometres east of Fergus on Belsyde Road (Wellington County Road 18). The park is one of three where the GRCA offers ice-fishing. The ice is not yet thick enough at the other two parks: Shade’s Mills in Cambridge and Pinehurst Lake near Paris.

Those two parks, plus Laurel Creek in Waterloo, are still waiting for enough snow to support other winter activities including snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing.

Up-to-date information on winter activities is available on the GRCA website, www.grandriver.ca.

Cashing in on slots for $531K The Township of Centre Wellington is another $531,367 richer thanks to its five per cent share of the third-quarter (October to December 2012) revenues for hosting OLG Slots at Grand River Raceway.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation last week issued third-quarter payments of $17,863,632 to 23 municipalities for hosting OLG facilities.

In 2012-2013, the province will allocate $120 million in gaming revenue to support charities through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

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warrants were executed throughout southern Ontario. The raids were the result of a four-month investigation by Waterloo Regional Police Service Drug Branch in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau.

Fourteen of the people charged are from Kitchener, three from Cambridge and one from Waterloo. Police say the people charged are not members of any specific gang or group.

The accused are scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kitchener.

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4:57 PM | A male driving a pickup truck was struck by a car on Arthur Street in Elmira. The pickup, travelling southbound, had stopped momentarily and was struck from behind by a car also travelling southbound. The driver was charged with careless driving. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

10:14 AM | Police responded to an attempted break-in on Reitzel Place in Woolwich Township. Attempts had been made to cut a lock and gain entry onto the premises.

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12:00 PM | A Nissan travelling westbound on Lobsinger Line in Wellesley Township struck a horse-drawn buggy at the intersection of Durst Road as the buggy travelled southbound. There were no injuries to the vehicle occupants or the horse. No charges were laid.

1:30 PM | A 19-year-old Listowel man hit a snowdrift and collided with a guardrail on Hutchison Road at Deborah Glaister Line in Wellesley Township. There were no injuries and no charges were laid.

There were white-out conditions due to blowing snow at the time.

3:15 PM | A vehicle slid off the roadway on Hutchison Road near Deborah Glaiser Line in Wellesley Township. The accident was due to slippery road conditions and poor visibility. There were no injuries.

6:10 PM | A vehicle slid off the roadway on Gerber Road near Sandhills Road in Wilmot Township due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions.

There were no injuries as a result.

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and register,” said Shelley DeCoates, the Key Club advisor from Kiwanis.

“You could continue to meet, but you wouldn’t be a recognized Key Club. You wouldn’t be covered by insurance. If you were out doing services, you’d have to do them under the auspices of the Kiwanis Club of Elmira. They have the liability.”

She continued, “The main reason you want to be a club is to gain the coverage of Key Club International.”

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“We will have more of these meetings to get people interested,” said DeCoates. “Social media is another way that maybe the Elmira Key Club could reach out."

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“Majority said they would be more comfortable at Floradale Public School as it has a more rural character than St. Jacobs,” Hercanuck said.

As a result, a look at boundaries between Floradale and St. Jacobs public schools is also on the list of possible changes.

The board will look at modifications to school boundaries in Floradale and Linwood, as some parents have expressed concern about long commutes

for students.

Currently the review is in its second stage following a 30-day waiting period after the official announcement, with the passing of a fourth public meeting Thursday night. The third stage will involve the accommodation review committee presenting the finished report to the trustees, who will vote following a 60-day waiting period.

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This year she hopes the event will explode and provide even more much-needed denim to the region’s locals who are in need.

“Last year I came up with the idea near the end of the campaign and the Sugar Kings jumped on it and they were so great. We did a night with the Sugar Kings where we told the fans that were coming to the game, ‘bring jeans,’” Zajac said.

The campaign started six years ago when clothing brand Aeropostale, Zajac’s employer, partnered with DoSomething.org, a non-profit geared towards helping teens. Aeropostale’s Teens for Jeans campaign asks customers to drop off their unwanted pairs at various store locations so they may be donated to local charities.

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people to contribute. This is sort of a way to ask people to contribute but make it fun. It was a way to bring the community together and enjoy an evening together being as we are all in this to fight a common cause.”

An ongoing process, the next step in the legal battle is an OMB pre-hearing scheduled for January 29.

There, the parties will stake out their positions and plot a direction for the official hearing down the line.

The upcoming fundraising is another step in fighting the good fight, she said.

“Our goal is to have that money secured so that we can just move ahead.”

The gala will be held at Conestoga Country Club, located at 400 Golf Course Rd. in Conestogo. Check out the CWRA website for more information at www.conestogo-winterbourne.com.

Nancy Zajac (centre), co-workers and volunteers for the Teens for Jeans Campaign are reaching out for support from hockey teams in Elmira, Waterloo and Kitchener. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] store in Conestoga Mall, collected more than 800 pairs of jeans but the numbers dropped significantly last year and that’s when Wajac decided to reach out to the local hockey team in her home town. She approached Sugar Kings GM Paul Jennings with the idea and was surprised by his excitement to jump on board.

Zajac and volunteers asked the Kings to spread the word and stood outside the doors of the Dan Snyder Arena as fans came in to watch the Kings play the Waterloo Siskins, collecting bags of denim. The team was also a big contributor, too.

“The teams brought in their jeans from players, their families and members of the league. They were so supportive and they were so proud to walk up to us and give us bags of jeans,” Zajac said.

More than 300 pairs were collected that night, said Elmira’s Emily Jordan, Zajac’s co-worker and a volunteer with the project.

The Kings also reached out to their on-ice rivals the Siskins, who agreed to host the denim-collecting volunteers in Waterloo.

The Teens for Jeans campaign got two collections out of the effort last year, collecting a total of 1,001 pairs over the entire campaign, an all-time high, Zajac said. This year they have seven games to go to and hope to collect a total of 1,200 pairs. Teens for Jeans representatives will be at two home games in Elmira starting this Sunday at the Dan Snyder Arena and will be back in Elmira on February 3. They will also set up at two home games each for the Waterloo Siskins and the Kitchener Dutchmen, who have joined the ranks

this year.

Zajac said the outpouring of support does not surprise her given what she describes as the Elmira community’s inclination towards supporting good causes.

“It’s the community feel, especially in Elmira. We help each other out. The charities that we are giving to, they’ve helped even me: I’ve been in a situation where I’ve been there and they helped me out which is very nice to give back to them in a way,” said volunteer and Elmira resident Rebecca Wiersma.

Woolwich Community Services are on the top of the list for charities that will receive the donated denim this year. Other charities that have received donations over the years include ROOF, Mary’s Place and the House of Friendship in Kitchener.

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Time for council to take wage issue into its own hands HAVING BROACHED THE ISSUE of evergrowing staff costs, Woolwich council should be encouraged to go beyond wage freezes – a given – to assessing staff levels and over-inflated salaries.

Staff will resist, of course, but they’re clearly in a conflict position and any comments contrary to the necessary direction should be disregarded.

In that light, it’s no surprise chief administrative officer David Brenneman was none too eager to embrace wage freezes and cuts to salaries and benefits as a way of bringing Woolwich’s budget under control when the subject was raised at last week’s budget meeting. Bureaucracies always look for more even when it’s not needed or contrary to the public interest.

Councillors are on the right track, however, and should push ahead with those kinds of cuts, even if the Mayor and bureaucrats argue otherwise.

The first step is to separate wage agreements for unionized and non-unionized workers. There’s a clear conflict when senior staff receives the same increases they negotiate with the unionized workers. Councillors’ pay should again be a separate matter. Each should be debated in the open, making the spending of public money truly transparent no matter how uncomfortable that makes public employees.

This is the way the process should work. However, we’ve seen a disturbing trend in some municipalities toward automatic annual increases, sometimes tied to increases negotiated with municipal staffers. Throw in a propensity for closed meetings and residents are not seeing any accountability for what is surely the most conflictridden part of a councillor’s duties.

Each of the municipal employee groups – unionized workers, staff and council – should be handled separately in negotiations about compensation.

While negotiations with the union are typically confidential, it falls to council to set the tone early and in public. In this case, given recessionary times and the growing gap between over-inflated public sector wages and the incomes of those in the real, productive part of the economy, freezes are appropriate. A line must be drawn, and council cannot depend on management to do that.

Last year’s budget is an indication of what happens if staff leads the process. Directed by council to find five per cent in efficiencies – i.e. cuts – staff came back with a few token spending reductions and a raft of fee increases. To its discredit, council went along with that.

Likewise, when wage freezes and rollbacks are discussed, staff’s default assumption is that services will be cut, rather than doing away with unneeded managerial positions. Front line services are what residents are overtaxed to pay. Bureaucratic bloat is what management encourages to make its life easier and to pad the payroll.

When it comes to choosing between the two, councillors have an easy decision.

The idea is to identify the most essential of services offered to residents, then to begin trimming away at everything else.

As with governments of all stripes, program bloat and internal entitlements become entrenched. In budget deliberations, there is a rationale for every spending request.

Taken in isolation, each may make sense, but it’s the role of elected officials to see the big picture, and to nip in the bud empire-building and incremental growth.

Like kids left to their own devices, some groups would make decisions that aren't in the best interest of anyone, including those paying the bills.

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

Little Englanders win big in Cameron's EU speech WORLD AFFAIRS The real problem is continental drift: Brussels, the capital of the European Union, is getting further and further away from England. Or at least that is British Prime Minister David Cameron’s line.

Cameron made his longawaited speech promising a referendum on continued British membership in the European Union on January 23, and he placed the blame squarely on plate tectonics: “People are increasingly frustrated that decisions taken further and further away from them mean their living standards are slashed through enforced austerity or their taxes are used to bail out governments on the other side of the continent.”

The “frustrated” people in question are English, of course. Hostility to the European Union is mainly an English thing, but that matters a lot in the United Kingdom, where 55 million of the kingdom’s 65

million people live in England.

The Scottish nationalists seeking separation from England in their own referendum take the opposite tack. They promise the Scottish electorate that leaving the UK would not mean leaving the European Union (although in fact Scotland would probably have to re-apply for membership). Scottish politicians have to promise to stay in the EU, because otherwise very few Scottish voters would say “yes” to independence. But England is different.

The “Little Englander” glories in the notion of England being unencumbered by foreign ties and commitments. It’s the kind of nationalism that Americans call “isolationism,” and the phrase is now used to describe strongly nationalist, even xenophobic people on the right of English politics. Those people, always present in significant numbers within Cameron’s Conservative Party, have now won the internal party debate.

Every Conservative leader has had to deal with these people. They al-

ways managed to contain them in the past, because the European Union is Britain’s biggest trading partner, and it is obviously in Britain’s interest to belong to the organization that makes the rules for Europe’s “single market.”

What has changed is that the long recession and relatively high immigration of recent years have increased the popularity of the extreme right in England.

That doesn’t mean that populist demagogues and neo-fascists are about to win power in the United Kingdom. Far from it: they’d be lucky to get 10 per cent of the vote. But it does mean that the Conservatives are losing their more right-wing supporters to the anti-EU, anti-immigration United Kingdom Independence Party.

UKIP could never win an election in Britain, but it could easily steal enough votes from the Conservatives to make them lose the next election. So there has been mounting panic in the Conservative Party, and not just among its instinctively anti-EU members.

Cameron’s promise of a

referendum on EU membership is first and foremost an attempt to steal UKIP’s thunder and win back the defecting Conservative voters. He doesn’t really want to leave the EU, but he really does want to win the election that is due in 2015.

His reluctance to be the man who took Britain out of the EU was evident in the way he hedged around his referendum promise.

The referendum would not take place until after the next election, and only if the Conservative Party won enough seats in 2015 to form a government on its own. (Its current coalition partner, the Liberal Democratic Party, opposes the whole idea).

Cameron says he will spend the next two years renegotiating the terms of Britain’s EU membership to “repatriate” many powers from Brussels to London, and to make various changes in the way the EU is run. Then, if he is satisfied with the outcome, he will support EU membership in the election and in the subsequent referenDYER | 10

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How do you beat the winter blues?

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Removing power from PM and premiers would give a boost to democracy EDITOR'S NOTES The Ontario government has shuttered the legislature since midOctober for two reasons: it’s besieged by scandals and doesn’t want to answer questions, and because it can.

Solving the first issue – politicians and wasteful spending seem inseparable – is a mighty task.

The second, however, is easily remedied: establish written rules about how and when sessions of parliament can be opened and closed.

Putting restrictions on the prime minister and provincial premiers would eliminate the kinds of prorogation incidents associated with the Harper government in Ottawa, and what we’re seeing with the McGuinty Liberals. Such measures are especially useful where there are minority governments, recently the case on Parliament Hill and currently the

situation in both Ontario and Quebec, the country’s two largest provinces.

Without rules, politicians will continue to abuse the system to their advantage, argues the national educational foundation Your Canada, Your Constitution (YCYC), noting Canadians want to see real democratic reforms.

“Canadians realize this is a very crazy situation,” says Duff Conacher, the organization’s coordinator.

A new survey released this week backs up the group’s contention that we want to curtail politicians’ power for the sake of accountability.

The poll addressed 2,013 Canadians on the question of restricting the powers of the prime minister and provincial premiers with clear written rules that can be enforced. The results show that a very large majority of Canadians – 84 per cent – want this change made, while only nine per cent do not want the change.

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“It’s helped with their governance very much.”

Australia followed New Zealand’s lead when it had a minority government, as did the U.K. when its current minority situation arose.

“These rules make it fair.

It was all cleared up with writing down the rules,” says Conacher of the value of clear regulations versus the unwritten rules and conventions we have here, rules that even parliamentary scholars can’t agree on.

For the past decade, arbitrary opening and shutting down of parliament by the prime minister and premiers, snap elections, omnibus budget bills, questionable votes of confidence, and questionable pre- and post-election moves by various political party leaders across Canada, have caused huge controversies that have been left unresolved, with constitutional experts arguing about whether the unwritten constitutional conventions were followed or violated.

“Will the prime minister

and premiers, and party leaders across Canada, respond to this national consensus and finally write down these key democratic government rules, as most countries in the world already have, to ensure that everyone knows the rules and can be clearly held accountable if they violate them?” he asks.

In Ontario, rules set out in other Westminster parliaments would have prevented Dalton McGuinty from proroguing the legislature. If the NDP and Tories had pushed for clear rules – say, a two-thirds vote on prorogation or a two-week limit, for instance – the Legislature would not have been shuttered since October 15.

Minority governments are an ideal time to push for such changes, and the opposition parties should be taking the lead, he says.

“They should be pushing for these changes, or they will continue to be abused by the premiers.”

The benefits are clear – “Why wouldn’t you do

something that nine out of 10 voters want to see?”

– but why haven’t politicians, especially those in minority situations, pushed for changes? The cynical – and likely – answer is that they want to be able to manipulate the system when they get their hands on the levers.

Politicians talk a great deal about accountability, but seldom deliver on any of it.

“They all seem to want power without accountability. But the public doesn’t want to give them power without that accountability,” says Conacher, noting politicians tend to write rules that let themselves off the hook.

With the YCYC’s latest push, it remains to be seen just how many politicians will be embarrassed enough by their inactivity to actually make what amounts to a simple but effective boost to democracy.

“Given the survey results, any political leader who takes steps to write down the rules will be applauded by almost every Canadian.”

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or disagreed with writing down the currently unwritten constitutional “conventions” that cover decisions such as: when the prime minister and premiers can open and close parliament; what measures can be included in bills such as budgets; whether a government has lost a vote that should cause an election; whether an election should be called just because a prime minister or premier wants an election, and; which political party, or parties, will be the government after an election.

New rules would eliminate the manipulation of parliament for political purposes, says Conacher, pointing to changes made in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

Fifteen years ago, when the Kiwis shifted to proportional representation they knew there would be minority governments, increasing the chances of the kinds of parliamentary tricks we see here. All parties met and agreed to a set of rules that ended the exploitation of the system

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The Norwegian government owns 80% of petroleum production, and retains roughly 85% of the net revenues mainly through a 78% company tax and through direct access mechanisms.

In Alberta and Canada, foreign and domestic private interests have taken the lion’s share of the petroleum wealth. Alberta has averaged just 9% of the economic rent from the oil sands over the last 15 years. The federal government, 7%.

“If the councillors in this chamber haven’t got the backbone to stand up on their own two feet and make their own decisions, unpressured by unions and unpressured by special interest groups, then they shouldn’t be here. Find another line of work.”

In a story now familiar to Elmira residents, a public meeting to discuss extending sidewalk snow-clearing services to the entire town found residents out in force to complain about the existing service, then aimed at keeping main school routes cleared.

»»The Petro-Path Not Taken: Comparing Norway with Canada and Alberta’s

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dum, which will be held by 2017. But he had no satisfactory answer to the hard questions that followed his speech.

What if the 26 other EU members choose not to waste months in talks on changing Britain’s relationship with the EU? What if they do negotiate but refuse to tie themselves up in knots just to ease Cameron’s local political problems? Would he support continued EU membership in the promised referendum if he didn’t have a “new deal” to offer the voters. He simply wouldn’t answer those questions.

There is much that could be done to improve the accountability and efficiency of the European Union, but it is not helpful to open a negotiation with 26 other governments by standing at the exit door and threatening to leave

if you do not get your way.

The time may well come when Cameron has to answer those questions, and he probably does not know himself which way he would jump.

So for the next four years, all those foreign companies that have been using the United Kingdom as a convenient, Englishspeaking centre to produce goods and services for the European market will be re-thinking their investment strategies. If the United Kingdom may leave the EU by 2017, is this really the right place to put their money? It will probably be a long dry season for the British economy.

How did an allegedly grown-up country talk itself into this position?

It’s an attitude that was summed up in an apocryphal English newspaper headline of the 1930s: “Fog in (the English) Channel; Continent Cut Off.”

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Pair of losses makes it five in a row Missing some key players due to injury, the Elmira Sugar Kings take consolation in keeping things close WILL SLOAN With several of their key players recovering from injuries, the Sugar Kings continued to struggle last weekend, losing a pair of games by narrow margins.

On January 18, the Elmira team fell to the Caledonia Corvairs, 4-3, and on Sunday, they lost to the Cambridge Winter Hawks, 3-2.

While top scorer Brady Campbell recovered from a cheek injury, and players Justin Cooke and James Mildon were also out of action, the Kings had to make due with an abridged lineup. Head coach Dean DeSilva said the team has struggled to fill the gaps.

“We’ve got a band-aid and a bubblegum lineup together, so our players battled hard and we were within one shot of tying the game up,” said DeSilva after Sunday’s game.

Last weekend’s losses come on top of three previous defeats, but head coach Dean DeSilva called the streak a temporary setback.

“All we can do is make it all very, very simple, and keep shooting pucks on net,” said DeSilva. “We can’t cheat, we’ve got to take a lot more pride in some of our play away from the puck, but it’s tough when players are playing in situations they’re not used to playing.

“But they’ll learn from it, and we’re going to be better in the playoffs because of

it, because these guys will know what it’s like.”

Last Friday’s game in Caledonia started poorly for the Kings, with the Corvairs scoring three goals in the first period, at 3:34, 12:23 and 16:57. The Corvairs then added a fourth goal at 4:43 in the second, extending their lead to a daunting 4-0.

But at 10:33, the Kings showed signs of life, with Jake Weidner landing the first goal. In the third period, Rob Kohli scored at 6:45 and Brandon Stewart sank the puck at 14:17. It wasn’t enough to erase the Corvairs’ lead, but the Kings managed to narrow the gap to 4-3.

“I thought we played well enough to get a point in Caledonia Friday night, but we were down very early in the game,” said DeSilva.

“We hit four goal posts. But the guys stuck with it, and this adversity is going to make us better.”

On Sunday’s home game, Elmira scored the first goal, with Mitch Wright assisted

by Craig Johnson and Patrick McKelvie at 2:53.

But Cambridge dominated the rest of the first period, with goals at 7:33 and 13:23.

Cambridge made it 3-1 in the second period, landing the period’s only goal at 9:26.

Elmira managed a small bounce back in the third period, with Zac Coulter KINGS | 12

Jacks drop final two games of the season Team now facing off against the Delhi Travellers in the first round of SOJHL playoffs WILL SLOAN

Steven Jakiela (front) and Adam Dauda lead the Elmira Sugar Kings’ “band-aid and bubblegum” lineup during Sunday night’s game against the Cambridge Winter Hawks. With some key players missing from action, the Kings lost 3-2.

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Any hope of heading into the playoffs with momentum on their side was extinguished last weekend as the Wellesley Applejacks dropped the final two games of the regular season. The team posted backto-back losses on home ice against the Hagersville Hawks (6-4 on January 18) and the Ayr Centennials (8-1 the following day).

“We just have to play a lot better than we did,” said coach Kevin Fitzpatrick, as he considered the team’s prospects in the upcoming playoffs. “The biggest thing for this team is to come play 60 minutes of hockey.”

In the January 18 game against Hagersville, the visiting team was strong out of the gate with goals at 2:56 and 4:57. Wellesley countered with two goals of their own in the first period – from Blake Hetherington at 11:09 (assists from Reid Denstedt and Tyler Eckert) and Steven Tait at 16:01 (assisted by Corey Way) JACKS | 13

Kings’ Brady Campbell drafted by Maine of the NCAA WILL SLOAN The Elmira Sugar Kings are set to lose one of the gems in their crown next season. Brady Campbell, the Kings’ rightwinger and top scorer, has been drafted to join the University of Maine’s Black Bears. Campbell, age 20, has scored a prestigious hockey scholarship with the Hockey East Confer-

ence, a New England division of the NCAA. At a press conference following the Kings’ Sunday night game against the Cambridge Winter Hawks, Kings general manager Paul Jennings was excited about Campbell’s prospects.

“Maine actually puts more players into pro hockey than any other hockey program in the NCAA,”

said Jennings. “Sixty players have gone from the Black Bear program to the National Hockey League, so we know that there are some really fantastic opportunities out there for him.”

At the press conference, Campbell was presented with a Maine Black Bears jersey, while head coach Dean DeSilva praised the departing player.

“When you talk to Brady about this, he’ll tell you that a lot of this has to do with his teammates,” said DeSilva. “He passes recognition onto them, because that’s the kind of player that Brady Campbell is. He won’t tell you how hard he worked over the summer to prepare for this year to reach his goals.”

Campbell, who is enrolled in the University of

Guelph, will be finishing up his third season with the Sugar Kings, having joined in 2010. Since then, he has racked up 91 goals and 79 assists in regularseason games, and has been ranked by the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League as its Midwestern Conference Player of the Month six times (including twice this season).

This season alone,

Campbell has already scored 38 goals and 29 assists, for 67 points in 35 games. He currently ranks fourth on the team’s list of all-time top scorers.

To Campbell, the transition is bittersweet. “It’s different for sure,” said Campbell. “But this is my last year of Junior eligibility anyway, so either way I CAMPBELL | 13

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THE SCORE | MINOR SPORT RESULTS WOOLWICH WILDCATS

Tyke: SELECT Jan. 19 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 4 Georgetown: 3 Goals: Sam Hacock Joey Martin Dustin Good x2 Assists: Austin Schnarr x2, Cade Beacom, Will Lavigne Jan. 20 vs. Guelph Woolwich: 0

Guelph: 2

Novice: MAJOR A Jan. 20 vs. Owen Sound Woolwich: 5 Owen Sound: 7 Goals: Sebastian Garrett, Tyler Brezynskie, Ian Speiran, Zack Bender, Brett Moser Assists: Nolan Bridge x3, Ian Speiran, Liam Eveleigh, Andrew Gear, Sam Goebel, Sebastian Garrett, Tyler Brezynskie

Novice: AE Jan. 20 vs. Hespeler Woolwich: 2 Hespeler: 0 Goals: Lucas Carson, Sam Siopiolosz Assists: Owen Brown, Aiden Von Kannen Shutout: Simon Bauman, Jordan Wang

Atom: MAJOR AA Jan. 19 vs. St. Catharine’s Woolwich: 2 St. Catharine’s: 0 Goals: Ryan Elliott, Brett Allen Assists: Keaton McLaughlin, Nathan Taylor, Isiah Katsube, Lucas Huber Shutout: Zach Verwey Jan. 20 vs. Stoney Creek Woolwich: 2 Stoney Creek: 1 Goals: Ben Witmer, Lucas Huber Assists: Brett Allen

PeeWee: MAJOR A Jan. 14 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 6 Georgetown: 5 Goals: Cole Altman, Austin Flaherty x2, Riley Runstedler, Evan Gowing, Nolan McLaughlin Assists: Jordan Lee, Evan Gowing, Austin Flaherty, Riley Runstedler Jan. 19 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 2 New Hamburg: 4 Goals: Brady MacDonald, Cole Altman Assists: Garrett Reitzel, Jordan Lee, Riley Runstedler Jan. 20 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 2 Georgetown: 1 Goals: Evan Gowing, Cole Altman Assists: Sammy Huber, Brad Hale, Austin Flaherty

PeeWee: MINOR AA

Jan. 19 vs. Paris Woolwich: 9 Paris: 4 Goals: Jonathon Dingelstad x3, Simon Shantz x3, Patrick Perry, Tyson Kraemer x2 Assists: Patrick Perry x2, Lucas Weber, Matthew Yorke x2, Cole Brubacher, Tyson Kraemer, Simon Shantz

Jan. 16 vs. Oakville Woolwich: 3 Oakville: 2 Goals: Austin Cousineau, Eli Baldin, Brody Waters Assists: Griffen Rollins, Sam Davidson, Austin Cousineau x2 Jan. 20 vs. Oakville Woolwich: 5 Oakville: 2 Goals: Jake Code x3, Brody Waters x2 Assists: Griffen Rollins, Nolan Hislop, Jake Code, Bart Sherrer x3, Sam Davidson, Kurtis Hoover, Brody Waters

Atom: LL #3

PeeWee: LL #1

Jan. 21 vs. Twin Centre Woolwich: 4 Twin Center: 0 Goals: Cameron Martin x3, Nate Curtis Assists: Nate Curtis, Sam Nitsche Shutout: Ryan Martin

Jan. 19 vs. St. George Woolwich: 3 St. George: 2 Goals: Matthew MacDonald, Simon Zenker x2 Assists: Hayden Fretz, Ryan Moser, Hanna Petrosino x2, Liam Hanley

PeeWee: AE

PeeWee: LL #2

Jan. 12 vs. New Hamburg

Jan. 19 vs. Plattsville

Atom: LL #2

NOVICE LL2 WINS CUP TOURNAMENT

Woolwich: 6 New Hamburg: 2 Goals: Devin Williams, Owen Lucier, Kyle Bruder, John Wang, Cade Schaus x2 Assists: Cade Schaus x2, Ben Lenaers x2, Matthew MacDonald x2, Justin Uhrig, Kyle Deyell x2, Tim Mayberry x2, Devin Williams Jan. 13 vs. Owen Sound Woolwich: 8 Owen Sound: 0 Goals: Cade Schaus, Ben Lenaers, Austin Whittom x3, Devin Williams, Kyle Bruder x2 Assists: Devin Williams, Noah Scurry, Kyle Bruder x2, Owen Lucier x3, Cade Schaus, Ben Lenaers, Matthew MacDonald x2, Owen Lucier x2, John Wang Shutout: Cal Schell

The Woolwich Novice Local League 2 team won the Novice Cup Tournament held in Elmira last weekend. They defeted Woolwich LL3 by a score of 4-1. Team members are Parker Alles, Tristan Kraemer, Daniel Kelly, Tanis Uhrig, Evan Catton, Cale Waechter, Adrian Kocan, Ryan Brubacher, Jonathan Staken, Nolan Karger, Riley Snider, Thomas Hill-Ring and John Kilgour. Coaches are Chris Kelly, Rob Alles, Greg Brubacher and Andrew Karger. [submitted] Woolwich: 1 Plattsville: 3 Goals: Blake Richardson Assists: Jacob Wiseman Jan. 20 vs. Paris Woolwich: 7 Paris: 4 Goals: Cole Bauman, Ryan Belanger, Matt Dunn x2, Nate Maier, Sullivan Keen, Blake Richardson Assists: Nate Maier, Brannon Slade, Sullivan Keen, Ryan Belanger, Cole Bauman, Cole Campbell, Blake Richardson

Bantam: MINOR A Jan. 17 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 2 Georgetown: 0 Goals: Jonah Boehm, Mitchell Newson Assists: Isaac Frey, Mitch Waters Shutout: Evan Martin Jan. 19 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 3 New Hamburg: 4 Goals: Owen Read x2, Ryan Shantz Assists: Mitch Waters, Jordan Gamble Jan. 20 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 1 Georgetown: 0 Goals: Connor Martin Assists: Jacob Uridil, Sheldon Metzger Shutout: Evan Martin

Bantam: LL #1 Jan. 19 vs. Woolwich LL #2 LL1: 2

LL2: 1 Goals: Ryan Diemert, Joe Hanley Assists: Noah Rawlinson x2, Jordan Luis

Bantam: LL #2 Jan. 18 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 0

New Hamburg: 2 Jan. 19 vs. LL #1 LL2: 1

LL1: 2 Goals: Liam Catton Assists: Connor Atkinson, Jonathan Martin Jan. 20 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 3 Beverly: 1 Goals: Dylan Smith x2, Connor Atkinson Assists: Matthew Greene x2, Quinn Young x2, Liam Catton, Trent Brunkard

Woolwich: 4 Brampton: 5 Goals: Alex Uttley x2, Nicholas Pavanel, Eddie Huber Assists: Matthew Leger x2, Alex Uttley, Ryley Cribbin, Eddie Huber, Cole Lenaers, Nicholas Pavanel Jan. 20 vs. Georgetown Woolwich: 5 Georgetown: 2 Goals: Matthew Leger x2, Nicholas Pavanel, Alex Uttley, Josh Kueneman Assists: Cole Lenaers x2, Matthew Leger, Cole Conlin Jan. 22 vs. Burlington Woolwich: 3 Burlington: 4 Goals: Alex Uttley x2, Ryley Cribbin Assists: Cole Lenaers x2, Jason Dunbar

Midget: MAJOR A

Juvenile: OVER 17

Jan. 12 vs. Hespeler Woolwich: 4 Hespeler: 1 Goals: McKinley Ceaser x2, Bo Uridil, Tyler Seguin Assists: Matt Townsend, Adrian Gilles x2, Tim Shuh Jan. 19 vs. Brampton Woolwich: 3 Brampton: 2 Goals: Bo Uridil, McKinley Ceaser, Tyler Seguin Assists: Tyler Seguin, Tim Shuh, Matt Townsend, Sebastian Huber x2, McKinley Ceaser

Jan. 13 vs. Glanbrook Woolwich: 4 Glanbrook: 4 Goals: Andrew Moore x2, Alex Albrecht, Dalton Taylor Assists: Tommy Bearinger, Justin Schlupp, Ryan Ament, Clinton Dechert Jan. 16 vs. Beverly Woolwich: 4 Beverly: 3 Goals: Clinton Dechert, Brandon Brubacher x2, Josh Wade Assists: Andrew Moore, Jordan Moore, Josh Wade, Brent Kron, Justin VanElswyk Jan. 19 vs. Caledonia

Midget: MINOR A Jan. 16 vs. Brampton

Woolwich: 4 Caledonia: 2 Goals: Justin Schlupp, Justin VanElswyk, Alex Albrecht, Ryan Ament Assists: Ryan Ament, Clinton Dechert, Andrew Moore, Dalton Taylor, Justin VanElswyk

HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS

Novice: LL #2

Novice Cup Tournament Woolwich, ON – Jan. 19-20 Game 1 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 2 New Hamburg: 2 Goals: Nolan Karger x2 Assists: Ryan Brubacher Game 2 vs. Woolwich LL #3 LL2: 4

LL3: 1 Goals: Thomas Hill-Ring x2, Ryan Brubacher, Nolan Karger Assists: Riley Snider, Thomas Hill-Ring Game 3 vs. Woolwich LL #4 LL2: 9

LL4: 0 Goals: Ryan Brubacher x3, Nolan Karger x4, Thomas Hill-Ring, Parker Alles Assists: Tristan Kraemer, Daniel Kelly, Tanis Uhrig, Cale Waechter, Adrian Kocan, Jonathan Staken, Riley Snider, Evan Catton Shutout: John Kilgour

Novice: LL #3

Novice Cup Tournament Woolwich, ON – Jan. 19-20

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scoring at 3:38, but despite a hard-fought late-rally (during which the Kings’ goalie was pulled for the last 30 seconds), Elmira was unable to overcome Cambridge’s early lead.

“We dug ourselves into a hole being down early in the game, but full credit to our

guys for battling back,” said DeSilva. “The good thing about it is, we’re not getting blown out. We may be down early, but we’re in every game, and it’s one shot away, and that’s going to turn around for us.

“I can’t say anything right at this point to make them

feel any better, but we will be better when the playoffs come along.”

At a post-game press conference announcing team member Brady Campbell’s scholarship with the University of Maine, Campbell’s father Brad Campbell addressed the team’s recent track record.

“Keep it up, boys – this is going to be a good year. You’re going through a little adversity now, but it’ll right.”

After facing Guelph on Thursday, the Kings return to the Woolwich Community Centre to face the Waterloo Siskins on Sunday afternoon.

Game time is 2 p.m.

Game 1 vs. Noble King Woolwich: 4 Noble King: 0 Goals: Coleton Benham x2, Corbin Schmidt x2 Assists: Michael Gear, Corbin Schmidt Shutout: Connor Dingelstad Game 2 vs. Woolwich LL #4 LL3: 7

LL4: 3 Goals: Michael Gear, David Taylor, Turner Duldhardt, Coleton Benham x3, Corbin Schmidt Assists: Corbin Schmidt, Ben Moyer, Ryan Buehler, Andrew Buehler Game 3 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 6 New Hamburg: 1 Goals: Turner Duldhardt, Colten Benham x3, Corbin Scmidt x2, David Taylor Assists: Michael Gear, Turner Duldhardt Game 4 vs. Woolwich LL #2 LL3: 1 LL2: 4 Goals: Turner Duldhardt

WOOLWICH WILD

Novice: LL #1 Jan. 20 vs. Kitchener Woolwich: 1 Kitchener: 1 Goals: Annie Sargent Assists: Claire Jacklin

Novice: LL #2 Jan. 19 vs. Waterloo Woolwich: 6 Waterloo: 1 Goals: Makenna McLaughlin x2, Braelyn Mac Pherson x2, Alison Martin, Gwyneth Martin Assists: Karli Gingrich, Tia Zettel, Braelyn MacPherson Jan. 21 vs. Waterloo Woolwich: 4 Waterloo: 0 Goals: Braelyn MacPherson x2, Gwyneth Martin x2 Assists: Payton Karn x2, Eadyn Meier, Faith Katsube, Alison Martin Shutout: Lauren Gerth

Atom: B Jan. 18 vs. Kitchener Woolwich: 3 Kitchener: 0 Goals: Delaney, Maddy, Alana Assists: Delaney, Sydney, Ali

Bantam: B Jan. 19 vs. Zorra Woolwich: 2 Zorra: 0 Goals: Jaycee Kaufman, Caitlin Pickard Assists: Nicole Merlihan

Bantam: BB Jan. 16 vs. Cambridge Woolwich: 1 Cambridge: 1 Goals: Emily Willms Assists: Erika Morrison Jan. 18 vs. Ayr Woolwich: 1 Ayr: 0 Goals: Megan Chapman Assists: Rachel Weber, Sydney Meunier Jan. 20 vs. London Woolwich: 3 London: 1 Goals: Sydney Meunier, Megan Chapman, Jennifer McDonald Assists: Rachel Weber, Michelle Wang

Midget: B Jan. 14 vs. Mitchell Woolwich: 2 Mitchell: 0 Goals: Kendra Harold x2 Assists: Lea Olsthoorn Shutout: Lauren Lesage Jan. 20 vs. Milverton Woolwich: 2 Milverton: 0 Goals: Sarah Church, Claire Hanley Assists: Lindsay Bauman Shutout: Lauren Lesage

TWIN CENTRE STARS

Novice: LL #1 Jan. 17 vs. Tavistock Twin Centre: 5

Tavistock: 2 Goals: Noah Strauss x2, Andrew Rouble x2, Charlie Birrell Assists: Hayden Foster x2, Cameron Butler x2

Novice: LL #2 Jan. 13 vs. Beverly Twin Centre: 2

Beverly: 2 Goals: Jaxsen Lubbers, Thomas Eggert Assists: Braydon Skipper, Owen Vanderspeigel

Atom: LL #1 Jan. 5 vs. Woolwich Twin Centre: 6

Woolwich: 3 Goals: Reid Henderson x2, Stirling Grubb, Isaiah Siewert, Connall Gillett, Ben Bauer Assists: Connall Gillett, Christopher Jones, Josh Carere, Noah Bailey, Jaden Palermo Jan. 6 vs. Beverly Twin Centre: 2

Beverly: 2 Goals: Connall Gillett x2 Assists: Ben Bauer, Dawson Stevenson, Reid Henderson, Colby VanBargen

TWIN CENTRE HERICANES

Atom: REP Jan. 21 vs. Woolwich Twin Centre: 4

Woolwich: 0 Goals: Jordyn Torti, Emily Krueger, Abby Wolf, Lauren Skanes Assists: Emily Krueger, Kara Dietrich Shutout: Kara Mark, Lylee Zacharczuk

PeeWee: LL Jan. 19 vs. Grand River Twin Centre: 1

Grand River: 1 Goals: Kate Seip Bantam: LL Jan. 19 vs. Stratford Twin Centre: 3

Stratford: 1 Goals: Melanie Barnard, Leah Sebben, Haley Burton Assists: Hannah Charlton x2

Midget: REP Jan. 21 vs. Mitchell Twin Centre: 2

Mitchell: 2 Goals: Mackenzie VanBargen, Autumn Hergott Assists: Cassidy Pearce, Autumn Hergott

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NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA

Finding cold comfort as the temperatures plunge well below the freezing point OPEN COUNTRY I woke up this morning, checked the outside thermometer and noted that, around here at least, we were in the middle of a veritable heat wave.

“Have you seen my shorts?” I asked. “It’s minus-24!”

I won’t publicize Jenn’s response, but suffice it to say that she wasn’t looking too hard for them.

I suspect this was because she knew I would immediately attempt to

pair them up with sandals, white knee socks and a Hawaiian shirt.

But it could have also had something to do with the incident two days ago when, in a rare attempt to be a gentleman I went out at 8 a.m. to scrape off her car. The temperature was 36 below that morning, with a wind chill that would make a polar bear start planning a vacation in Florida.

It was not the kind of morning that a person should step into without a good pair of gloves. But I did.

The truth is I rarely wear gloves – I find them too

constraining and clumsy for most of the things I like to do. Instead I prefer to rely on that technological advancement called pockets. But this time it was a mistake. It’s hard to scrape off a windshield with your hands in your pockets.

Though I only spent 10 minutes scraping, I came dangerously close to getting frostbite. In fact, two days later, one of my fingers is still raw and a bit swollen. The only good part is that it is my middle finger, so at least I get to giggle immaturely every time I show this to someone.

I should have known better. I’ve hunted and fished

in colder temperatures.

But this time, I figured I was so close to the warmth and safety of the house that precautions weren’t required.

Luckily, no permanent damage was done.

That’s a good thing too.

Outdoorsmen, more than most, need middle fingers.

Without them, we’d lose at least half of our ability to communicate with fishing and hunting buddies. Lose that finger and what would we hit with a rock when pounding in tent pegs?

With that in mind, I figure I’ll spend my day off (which begins right after I turn in this column) tying

flies. I’ll have a springer spaniel at my feet, a cat curled out in the big plastic bowl that sits on the table and a Labrador retriever gnawing on a beef bone in the corner of the room.

The furnace will be set to a comfortable level too and every now and then, I’ll sip on a hot coffee.

It’s not Florida, but it’s not bad either.

Besides, I’ve been meaning to tie a dozen or so Carey Specials to tempt our local rainbow trout when the lakes finally open up.

After that, I might reload a box of .222 Remingtons so I’ll have something to shoot at the range next time I

visit.

I like both of these activities, especially when winter temperatures get to the point of unbearable.

Each one allows me to daydream about what spring holds. The flies get me thinking of this little lake I know where, when you fish deep and lochstyle, the rainbows like to cooperate. The .222 rounds get me thinking of open fields and long range shooting at varmints with my friend Jerry who I don’t see nearly as much as I should.

All that’s cold comfort for a day spent inside. But at least I don’t have to wear gloves here.

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– but Hagersville pushed their lead to 4-2 at 18:19.

Wellesley scored first in the second period at 2:30, courtesy of Eckert and an assist from Devon Wagner and Michael Pollice, followed by two goals from Hagersville at 10:04 and 10:52. Wagner scored one for Wellesley at 17:30, but

with the Jacks unable to tie things up in the third period, Hagersville made its victory decisive with one last goal at 19:02.

But the Jacks collapsed on Saturday’s home game against Ayr, suffering a tough 8-1 defeat. Until the final minutes, Ayr totally dominated the game, scoring three goals in the first period (at 5:34, 6:44 and

12:18), two goals in the second (at 2:26 and 11:25), and three in the third (at 3:26, 5:42 and 14:53).

Finally, at 15:35, Josh Herd scored the Jacks’ sole goal, with an assist from Derek Lebold. Other statistics are not much cheerier: the Jacks managed only 17 shots on net compared to Ayr’s 42.

“I didn’t expect us to play

as bad as we played Saturday,” admitted Fitzpatrick.

“We just didn’t come ready.

There isn’t one player that had a good game.

“At the end of the day,” he continued, “it was a nothing hockey game. My only disappointment is we had a good crowd, and we should have showed better as a team.”

The losses saw the team

finish the season with a record of 23-13-2, the 48 points placing them third in the McConnell Conference.

The Jacks had a few days to regroup before entering the first round of the SOJHL playoffs Wednesday night against the Delhi Travellers. Fitzpatrick said his team’s play will have to improve to contend with

what he expects to be a tough opponent.

“They had a rough first half but they’ve had a very good second half,” said Fitzpatrick of the rival team. “They made a coaching change, he’s an excellent coach. It’s going to be a tough round.”

Wellesley won Game 1 Wednesday night, defeating Delhi 5-4 in overtime.

CAMPBELL: Maine a strong NHL-feeder school

Top-scorer Brady Campbell will finish his season with the Elmira Sugar Kings after recovering from a broken cheekbone. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER] some warm words for the FROM | 11 Sugar Kings. “I would have to believe, not knowing was going to have to move what goes on in other Juon after this season, but nior B centres, this has to I’m happy I still get to finbe the envy of the rest of ish this out in Elmira.” the Junior B league,” he Cambell’s father, Brad said. “[For] 42 years, this Campbell, finished the community-run program press conference with

has continued to put success on the ice.”

“It’s a tremendous honour for both Brady, the entire team, the entire organization and for our league,” added DeSilva. “Because it’s very, very important that others recognize the hard work that these boys put in to show how well our league does develop players for that next level.”

When he joins the Black Bears later this year, the Kings’ most celebrated player already anticipates facing a new array of challenges.

“Playing against bigger guys, that’s for sure,” said Campbell. “And at the next level, everybody will be just that much smarter and that much faster, so it will take some time to adjust.”

But before that, Campbell will finish off his season with the Kings. In recent weeks, he has been off the ice recovering from a broken cheekbone, but following the press conference, DeSilva predicted he will be back in the next few weeks. “The injury came at a tough time for him and for the team, but he’s going to be healthy in a couple of weeks and is going to be back well before the playoffs start,” said DeSilva.

Applejacks forward Troy Williams tries to hold off the Hagersville Hawks on January 18. The 6-4 score was the first of two losses for Wellesley last weekend [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]

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VENTURE FOOD FOR THOUGHT/ OWEN ROBERTS

NEW BUSINESS / ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Creative solutions can help solve big problems

Keeping it simple, by design In creating work for his Silverado Signs business, Randy Boisvenue likes clean, crisp signage WILL SLOAN Randy Boisvenue, who creates custom signage at his Silverado Signs business in Heidelberg, does not hesitate when asked what makes him wince in his industry.

“Bad layout,” said Boisvenue. “Absolutely hate when people who have no experience do a bad layout.

Your eye ... you’re trying to follow it all over the place, and it doesn’t make sense.”

In his brightly-coloured, rigorously symmetrical work, Boisvenue prefers simplicity. “I hate busyness. No need for that.

Keep it simple,” he said.

“Layout is crucial to any sign, and I think I gained a lot of experience at the commercial advertising course I took years ago.

Many people today, they just buy a computer and jump into the sign business. Don’t have a clue.”

“I’m not the greatest at it,” he continued. “But there is a flow – there are rules for layout, and very few people know them.”

Of course, Boisvenue is being modest. Silverado Signs, which opened last April, is named for the vintage western movies and TV shows Boisenvue grew up with (his house is stocked with Gunsmoke and Have Gun, Will Travel memorabilia). Much of his work mimics the genre’s 1880-by-way-of-1950 retrochic: his signs outside the Olde Heidelberg Restaurant and Motel (3006 Lobsinger Line) suggest the décor of an Old West saloon, filtered through a pop art sensibility.

In addition to large-scale signage (hand-painted or vinyl cut), Silverado Signs offers designs for business cards, letterhead, logo design, and truck and mailbox lettering.

Boisvenue took an indirect route to a commercial art career.

“I started out life as an auto mechanic,” he said.

“In 1970 I was in a car accident and I banged myself up real bad, but I went back

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Randy Boisvenue, owner of Silverado Signs, at work in his home studio. His business produces hand-painted signage, plus business cards, letterhead and mailbox lettering.

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to the trade. And in 1980 I got in another accident – flukey accident – and they said, ‘You’re retired from the automotive trade.’”

With his auto career on hold, Boisvenue decided to

enroll in a commercial art program at Mohawk College, earning his diploma in 1983. The following summer, he refined his craft at an eight-week night-school course in sign painting,

Boisvenue’s handiwork includes vintage company logos, including the likes of Indian Motorcycles. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]

and fell in love with the discipline.

In the ‘80s, he paid his dues working for the nowdefunct Randall Advertising in Kitchener. “We weren’t allowed any ideas,” he laughed. “We were the grunt people. They came out with the work and said, ‘Here, you’re gonna do this.’ There was no freedom whatsoever.” In his spare time, he satisfied his creative itch with freelance gigs and his own personal art.

Now, Boisvenue is his own boss, and that’s not the only difference. Today, the majority of his designs are composed by computer, with the aid of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. Still, he prefers the art and craft of hand-lettered signs. “Handlettering will last probably three or four times longer than vinyl,” he said. “I have two known signs in existence that have been up over 20 years. In the industry, that’s quite amazing.”

Still, the computer layout offers artistic satisfaction of its own. “I love doing business cards,” he

said. “Someone comes in with a start-up business, they’ll have two trucks, you’ll letter the truck, then you’ll say, ‘Okay, now you need business cards.’ So you carry the artwork over to the business cards.”

His business cards possess the same clean layout and retro/multicolour aesthetic of his large-scale signs. “Business cards today are not expensive to do. You can put all the colour into it that you want, and it’s not going to cost the customer a fortune anymore, so why not?”

As for just where his interest in art came from, Boisvenue is uncertain.

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VENTURE PROFILE BUSINESS: Silverado Signs LOCATION: 2886 Lobsinger Ln. PHONE: 519-699-0415 OWNER: Randy Boisvenue

One night, in a dream (unfortunately), Eric Clapton and I were onstage somewhere, jamming 12bar blues, Chicago-style.

Of course, he was playing lead guitar. After a bit, he gave me the head nod universally understood by musicians to mean “your turn.” So off I ventured into an improvised solo, playing a few bars, then sending the spotlight back to where it belonged. Graciously, he again nodded, this time with his approval of my solo. That’s one way I knew it was a dream.

Switch to real life, on a Sunday night in St. Louis. I was out for a business dinner with colleagues, and being in the hometown of Chuck Berry, we wanted to hear some music. We asked the cab driver to take us to any blues bar he could find, and ended up someplace we weren’t very welcomed wearing ties and sports jackets. But the bar did indeed have a great blues trio, Little Jimmy, whose band leader cautiously visited us during a break.

He found out I was also a guitarist, invited me up to play lead on a few improvised bars of “Who Do You Love?” with his band, and the nasty looks from our fellow patrons turned to handshakes and pats on the back. It was the most localized and welcomed example of music’s healing power that I’d ever experienced.

Flash forward again, this time to Kitchener earlier this week. There, the first of a province-wide series of discussions took place about the value of university research and innovation, its significant ROBERTS | 15

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influence on society and how it will shape the future – specifically, the year 2030. Among the featured speakers was University of Guelph Prof. Ajay Heble, a fine jazz improvisation musician, who took the stage to talk not about scales, notes and other aspects of music, as you might expect. Instead, he spoke of hope.

To him, musical improvisation offers a foundation for hoping and dreaming of different and better days ahead. Sharing the spotlight speaks to a scenario where people get along through flexibility, trust and mutual respect.

Those principles can lead to dialogue, and a future where activists don’t need to shout to be heard, and to policy creation where artists are as involved as bureaucrats.

At the Kitchener gathering, Heble cited cultural studies scholar Ien Ang’s position on the future. She says one of the most urgent predicaments of our time can be described in deceptively simple terms: that is, how are we to live together

in this new century? Indeed, before we figure out how we’ll exist in the next century, we’d better figure out how we’ll get through this one.

The early part of this century, the part we’re in right now, is pivotal for the future. Perhaps most notable is that we face the pending need to not only feed an estimated two billion more people in 40-ish years from now, but just as pressing, we must figure out how to do so. By 2030, the year chosen as a focus for Wednesday’s discussion, it won’t be good enough to simply have plans in place. We’ll need to be actively working on

them too.

This doesn’t mean everyone involved in policy formation and food production must suddenly agree on everything. But more voices must be heard. The Idle No More movement shows what happens when people are ignored. They too are part of the future.

They deserve the chance to shape it.

Heble’s approach has as much relevance in rural Canada as urban Canada, onstage or off, in municipal councils or boardrooms.

Musicians take risks when they improvise, and for the most part the results are new and fresh. To Heble, that’s the way to the future.

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Silverado Signs gets its name from the western movies and TV shows Boisvenue grew up watching. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]

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Like a slapshot, it’s all about timing Elmira playwright Mike Grant’s new award-winning comedy, Shorthanded, is the latest production from ETC WILL SLOAN Entire library shelves have been devoted to the delicate art of creating comedy. Conventional wisdom says that comedy is the most nerve-wracking of the dramatic arts, and the one with the highest potential for failure. Michael Grant, writer/director of the new Elmira Theatre Company production Shorthanded, sees it differently.

“I find it hard writing drama,” said Grant. “I tried several years ago to do a ‘30-Hour Theatre-a-thon’ where we had one night to write a script – a short, one-act script, a 20-minute play – and I challenged myself to write a drama, and I found it so difficult.”

But of course, Grant knows firsthand that comedy is fragile.

“There’s a rhythm to it, and the punchline doesn’t work when that rhythm gets broken,” said Grant.

“It’s almost like a symphony. And all of a sudden there’s a line, either I’ve written it incorrect, or the actor is slow delivering it, it’s like the needle went across the record.”

Milton Berle once described the rhythm of a joke as, “Dit-dit-dit-dot,

The cast of Shorthanded laces up for the premiere of Mike Grant’s new play, to be staged by the Elmira Theatre Company. The show opens February 8. dit-dit-dit-dot, dit-dit-ditjoke” (seriously, put anything in Jay Leno’s monologue against this rubric), and Grant sees the craft in similarly mathematical terms.

“I love the process of the setup of the joke then the payoff,” Grant said.

“At times when writing comedy it’s almost, ‘setupsetup-setup, there’s your payoff / setup-setup-setup, your next payoff.’ So it’s just a series of setups and

payoffs.”

Grant will now bring his comic instincts to some sober topics. Shorthanded, which opens February 8, takes place in the dressing room of a hockey rink, where eight middleaged men are each going through their own midlife crisis. Grant teased, “It’s about lost dreams, second chances; friendship, and how far a person would go for a friend; and the trials and tribulations an aver-

age middle-aged man goes through, such as divorce, or alcoholism, or drug abuse, or dealing with kids.”

Grant said he drew on the people around him to create something true to life. “In this case, I based the characters on my coworkers at my day job. I took elements of them and just blew them out of proportion and exploited them. So, by the end of it, there’s no connection to

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them, but that’s where it started from.

“I just in general try to find the humour in stuff, which is ironic, because when I first started out as an actor, I was told I played everything too serious, and I had to lighten up. So maybe it’s something I did subconsciously where the pendulum swung far into the other end.”

Grant wrote two earlier plays with the Elmira Theatre Company – Hamish in

2007, and Bare Bear Bones in 2012. His new play won the New Comedy Award from the Playwrights Guild of Canada, but February 8 will mark its debut performance.

Grant said that working with the Elmira Theatre Company’s cast – including John Bigelow, Joe Brenner, Bill Calder, Andrew Frey and Brandon Maxwell – has further sharpened the award-winning script. “You have your script, but then as you go through the rehearsal process, it almost becomes more of a workshop. Changes are made on the fly, going, ‘Well, okay, this doesn’t work, what I intended on the page here isn’t transferring well onto the stage.’”

The Elmira Theatre Company production of Shorthanded opens at 8 p.m. on February 8, at 76 Howard Ave. The 8 p.m. shows will continue on Saturday and Sunday, then February 14-16. Matinees at 2:30 p.m. will be performed on February 10 and 17.

Tickets are $18, available at the Centre in the Square box office in Kitchener by calling 578-1570 or 1-800265-8977, online at www. centre-square.com. More information can be found at www.elmiratheatre.com.

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Snowmobilers greet the return of wintry weather of the Golden Triangle Snowmobile Association, are finally hopeful they can salvage a last chance to ride on local trails, which have so far been closed this season.

Elmira club president Darrell Sauder and other local enthusiasts spent most of last season as well as this one hitching their sleds to trucks and setting off to the north in search of the white stuff.

“Because of the situation they need to trailer and drive three, four, sometimes five hours to find the

ELENA MAYSTRUK You may have been among the majority grumbling about this week’s freezing temperatures and snow flurries, but at least some people have a sparkle in their eyes just now: local snowmobilers are perking up at this winter’s first real sign that snow might be here to stay.

After soaring temperatures did away with the post-Christmas snowfall, members of the Elmira Snowmobile Club, part

snow these past two seasons, which is obviously a little disappointing.”

But with colder temperatures and more snow on the ground hope still looms that the season is salvageable for this area, part of district 5, the southernmost district within the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.

So far, the Elmira club’s snowmobilers are heading an hour out of their way to trails in Dundalk, north of Arthur, which is a significant improvement. As the snow accumulates here,

there is hope that Elmira’s trails may soon follow suit, though the area is not ready to invite its locals back just yet, he noted.

Even in places like Dundalk, club members are still worried about potential hazards and are mindful of protruding rocks or thawing creek banks that may present a danger to riders.

It may be worth the risk, however, especially for those who invest a hefty fee in the sport every year.

Used snowmobiles can run riders a few thousand dol-

lars while new or gently used vehicles can go for as high as $10-12,000. In addition riders must have insurance and pay for permits, fuel expenses and trucks and trailers for travelling.

Sauder said there are discounts for riders that purchase trail permits from the club before December 1 but drier, bare winters may cause riders to wait longer to purchase. This not only hikes up the cost, but also affects the revenues going into the club, as its 20 active members still have to maintain the trails and

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conduct various repairs. As far as locals who buy trail permits go, the numbers range into the hundreds.

There are extensive trails in the region. During a good season Sauder has ridden out from his backyard in Elmira to as far as Listowel and Conestogo Lake before looping around (about a half-hour drive by car). Unlike others, he’ll be happy to see plenty of snow, putting mild weather behind us.

“I’m very optimistic and I hope we will never see winters like this again,” he said.

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The Twin Centre Atoms were finalists in the Minto Mad Dog Tournament in Harriston on Jan. 19, where they won a pair of games. Front row: Michael Proper, Isiah Siewert, Sterling Grubb, Ben Bauer, Matt Gedke, Jonathan Gervais, Dawson Stevenson, Reid Henderson, Christopher Jones and Will Edwards. Second row: Noah Bailey, Josh Carere, Colby VanBargen, Jack Wolf, Conall Gillett. Coaches: Tom Carere, Mike Edwards, Brian Bauer, Brent Wolf. Missing: Tyler Rose, Jaden Palmermo.

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The Woolwich Wild Atom C girls’ team won silver in the Woodstock Tournament Jan. 4-6. Coaches: Paul Musselman, Steve Hebbourn, Matt Roth, Trainers: Sharon Keen, Kristine Hebbourn. Third row: Delaney Keen, Larissa Musselman, Liette Fife, Maddy Cruickshank, Maggie Sargent, Avery Durrer. Second row: Delaney Jacklin, Charlise Roth, Karissa Schouppe, Lexi Runstedler, Jillian McIntyre. Front: Bethany Hebbourn. [SUBMITTED]

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Notice of Public Information Centre

PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO West Montrose Water Supply SIGN BY-LAW Class Environmental Assessment The Region of Waterloo will be holding a public information centre to introduce a draft

Notice of Completion

Regional By-law respecting signs on Regional roads. The proposed Sign By-law addresses all types of unofficial signs on Regional roads including election signs, business accessory signs, farm accessory signs, mailbox accessory signs, open house signs and poster signs.

Background The proposed Sign By-law establishes requirements for unofficial signs including:

Water services in the community of West Montrose Location and placement; are•• provided to its citizens through coordination Size, shape, construction and content; between the to Township of Woolwich (Township), • Impacts the function of the road; being responsible for distribution, and the Regionand • Number of signs and timing of placement; Sign removal. of •Waterloo (Region), being responsible for supply.

The West Montrose groundwater supply system hasTourism and Essential Services Staff are also proposing an amendment to the Region’s faced operational challenges that have impacted Signing Policy to allow tourism signage on Regional roads for agri-toursim activities. the optimum use of the17, existing When: Tuesday, June 2008, sources. drop in 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place:

Regional Administration Headquarters (lobby)

Class EA 150Study Frederick Street, Kitchener

The Region conducted this Class Environmental As-

This public information centre is being held for the purpose of providing information and sessmentcomments (Class EA) study to identify and evaluate receiving from the public.

A copy of the draft By-law is available for review in potential supply of sources for2nd theflcommunity the Clerk’s water Office, Region Waterloo, oor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener or on the of West website Montrose, Region’s at: and to recommend a preferred

water supplywww.region.waterloo.on.ca alternative solution with consideration - tab Newsroom, tab Public Notices for environmental, cultural, social, natural, technical Ifandyou have questions concerning thedeveloped By-law, please contact Nancy Button, economic factors. This study was as Manager, at 519-575-4520 or by email at a ScheduleTransportation “B” Municipal Engineering Class Environmental Asbnancy@region.waterloo.on.ca sessment (Class EA) under Ontario’s Environmental IfAssessment you require Act. accessible services to participate in this meeting, please contact the above noted person by Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this Recommendations project are being collected to assist the Regionthrough of Waterloo in making a decision.

Underwas the Municipal The preferred alternative identified the evaluation process to use surplus Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be water capacity frombecomes the Conestogo Plainsrecord.

Water Supplyregarding System.theThe Region of Waterloo included in a submission part of the public Questions collection of this information should be a referred to theClass personEA indicated will be initiating detailed studyabove. on the Conestogo Plains Water Supply System

in earlyButton 2013 to further support the preferred alternative identified in this study.

Nancy Manager, Transportation Engineering Region Waterloo ProjectofFile Report 150 Frederick Street,has 7thbeen Floorprepared to document the planning process followed, A Project File Report Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3

including conclusions and recommendations, and how public input was received and considered. The Report will be available for public review for a period of 30-calendar days, starting on January 24, 2013 and ending on February 25, 2013. The Report will be available online at www.region.waterloo.on.ca/water and at the following locations during regular business hours: Township of Woolwich Region of Waterloo Clerk’s Office Clerk’s Office 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor 24 Church Street West Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 Phone: 519-669-1647 Phone: 519-575-4420 Comments Interested parties are encouraged to review the Report and provide written comments.

Written comments should be addressed to one of the following team members within the 30-day review period: Ms. Pam Law, P.Eng. Project Manager, Water Services Region of Waterloo 150 Frederick Street, 7th Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 Tel: 519-575-4095 Fax: 519-575-4452 Email: plaw@regionofwaterloo.ca

Ms. Patty Quackenbush, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager AECOM 50 Sportsworld Crossing Road, Suite 290 Kitchener, ON N2P 0A4 Tel: 519-650-8691 Fax: 519-650-3424 Email: patty.quackenbush@aecom.com

During the public review period, anyone who has any outstanding concerns with the project that cannot be resolved in discussion with the Region may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (commonly referred to as a Part II Order or “bump up” request). The Minister must receive requests for Part II Orders, at the address below (and a copy sent to Ms. Pam Law and Ms. Patty Quackenbush) by February 25, 2013:

The Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of the Environment, Ministry of the Environment, 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Ferguson Block, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2T5

Notice of Public Information Centre

PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO Bridge West Montrose Covered SIGN BY-LAW Management Project The Region of Waterloo will be holding a public information centre to introduce a draft Regional By-law respecting signs on Regional roads. The proposed Sign By-law addresses The Region of Waterloo is hosting a Public Information Centre (PIC) on the proposed all types of unofficial signs on Regional roads including election signs, business accessory bridge improvement work under consideration for the West Montrose Covered Bridge. signs, farm accessory signs, mailbox accessory signs, open house signs and poster signs.

The proposed Sign By-law establishes requirements for unofficial signs including:

Tuesday February, 12, 2013 • Location and placement; Township -and content; •Woolwich Size, shape, construction • Impacts to Chambers the function of the road; Council • Number of St. signs and timing of placement; and 24 Church W., Elmira • Sign removal.

Staff are also proposing an amendment to the Region’s Tourism and Essential Services Drop-in from Signing Policy to allow tourism signage on Regional roads for agri-toursim activities.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

When: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, Presentation at 6:30 p.m.drop in 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Regional Administration Headquarters (lobby) 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener

The Region of Waterloo, in colThis public information centre is being laboration with the Township of held for the purpose of providing information and receiving comments from the public. A copy of the draft By-law is available for review in Woolwich and local residents, is the Clerk’s Office, Region of Waterloo, 2nd floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener or on the committed to maintaining the West Montrose Covered Bridge as a viable open bridge Region’s website at: with the appropriate limitations to ensure that the heritage integrity of the structure is conserved. www.region.waterloo.on.ca - tab Newsroom, tab Public Notices If you have questions concerning the By-law, please contact Nancy Button,

Manager, Transportation Engineering at 519-575-4520 or by This PIC is an opportunity for the community to learn more about and email provideatinput on bnancy@region.waterloo.on.ca options being considered for limiting access through speed, height and load restrictions and enforcement, fire protection, and ongoing bridge maintenance.

If you require accessible services to participate in this meeting, please contact the above noted person by Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

IfAllyou are unable to attend thisfrom meeting, please visit our website at regionofwaterloo.ca/ comments and information received individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this heritage review thetopublic meeting provide your input. project are to being collected assist the Region ofmaterials Waterloo in and making a decision.

Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this This event forindicated people with disabilities. If you require information shouldisbeaccessible referred to the person above.

assistance Nancy Buttonto attend or participate in these meeting, or to access information in alternate formats, please contact us at 519-575-4094, Manager, Transportation Engineering Region of Waterloo or khagerman@regionofwaterloo.ca at least five TTY 519-575-4608, 150 Frederick Street, 7th Floor days prior the4J3meeting.

Kitchener, ONto N2G MUNICIPAL | REGIONAL PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting will be held

Monday, January 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

(Please note new time!)

Presentation by Bob Masterson, Vice President Chemistry Industry Association of Canada in Council Chambers 24 Church Street West, Elmira

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If no Part II Order requests are received, the Region may proceed with design and construction of the recommended works as presented in the Project File Report. Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

This notification and any future documentation for the project will be publicized in Woolwich Observer and Elmira Independent (newspaper), through direct mail and posted on the Region’s website at www.region.waterloo.on.ca/water.

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OBSERVER FAMILY ALBUM BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Happy 1st Birthday Logan Shantz!

Happy 6th Birthday Allison!

Happy 85th Birthday

January 27 1928-January 27, 2013

Leonard Freeman Celebrates 85 Years!

Thanks for your unconditional love and support always. God’s Blessings to you for many, many more years of good health and happiness!! All Our Love. Gary & Jocelyn, Richard & Doris, David & Jeanette, Susan & Earl and the rest of your family xo

Please join the family for an Open House.

Sunday, February 3rd, 2-4p.m. at Crystalview Mennonite Church, Floradale ON. Best wishes only please.

January 20, 2013. Wishing you another year full of fun adventures! Love Mommy, Daddy, Big Bro Sully and Finley.

Love Daddy, Taylor. Grampy, Grandma and Uncles Mike, Ian & Donnie

Mom (Betty Schaefer)!!

BIRTHDAY

MEMORIAM

Tony Furlong

March 15, 1965-January 25, 2012

Celebrates 90 Years

In Memory of Brad Shantz,

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES.

a loving husband and father.

The Broken Chain I little knew that morning. God was going to call your name, In life I loved you dearly, in death I do the same. It broke my heart to loose you; you did not go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home.

COME ON! WE KNOW YOU HAVE GREAT FAMILY PHOTOS, WHY NOT SHOW THEM OFF IN THE OBSERVER.

You left me beautiful memories your love is still my guide, and though we cannot see you, you’re always at my side.

On Sunday January 27th, 1-4p.m. please join the family for an Open House at the Elmira Legion 11 First St. E., Elmira, Ontario. Best Wishes only

DEATH NOTICES

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Ron Tranmer

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OBITUARY

100% LOCAL OBITUARY

AXT, HELMER | Peacefully passed away on Wednesday,

January 16, 2013 at Leisureworld Care Centre, Elmira at the age of 94 years.

GOOD, GAIL E. (NEE REITZEL) | Peacefully at Twin Oaks of

Maryhill on Saturday January 19, 2013, at the age of 67.

MARTIN, MARY YVONNE (NEE SNIDER) | Passed away peace-

fully with family by her side at Hospice Wellington, Guelph, on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the age of 65.

WAYLAND, LLOYD | At Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Lloyd Earl Wayland of Mount Forest, in his 75th year. Local relatives are his son Lee Wayland and wife Lori of Elmira.

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Morden, Edwin

Pollard, Kenneth George

Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospice, Guelph on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the age of 84 years. Ed Morden was the beloved husband of Joyce Morden (nee Hall) of Elmira. Loved father of Anne Tims (Trevor) of Innerkip, and father-in-law of Denise Morden of Mississauga. Loving grandfather of Jason Morden (Amy), Lauren and Erin Tims, and great-grandfather of Lindsay Morden. Dear brother of John Morden (Donna) of Brampton. Predeceased by his son Garry Morden (2008), grandson Shawn Morden (2010), sister Glenna Clunas, and brothers Russell and George Morden. Ed was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Glenrose Lodge No. 628 A.F. & A.M., and Trinity United Church, all in Elmira. He was raised in the Shelburne area where he and Joyce farmed for many years. He was a long-standing and dedicated supporter of the Ontario Farmers Union. A memorial service to celebrate Ed’s life will be conducted at Trinity United Church, Elmira on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to World Vision or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, Kitchener. Edwin and his family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Hentschel and the sixth floor nursing staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, and Dr. Ward and the homecare nurses. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

Passed away at his residence in Elmira on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Ken Pollard was the beloved husband of Marion (Kaippel) Pollard. Dear father of Kareen Pollard (Stephen), Brent (Sarah), and Grant (Sherry). Loved grandfather of Austin, Jessica, Natalie, and Julie Pollard. Dear brother of Yvonne Irvine (John), Doug, Brian (June), and Brenda Fizell-Quehl (Jim). Brother-in-law of Elizabeth Leuthold (Werner). Also lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents George and Annie (Craig) Pollard, stepfather Ken Wight, brother-in-law Gary Fizell, and niece Michelle White. Memorial visitation for relatives and friends took place at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and would be appreciated by the family.

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REMEMBER LOVED ONES HERE

OBITUARY Logel, Margaret Peacefully passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, in her 96th year. Margaret was the loving sister of Kathleen “Kay” Logel of Elmira and sister-in-law of Mary Logel of Peterborough.

She is fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents George and Christine (Schiebel) Logel, her brothers Charlie, Alf, Oscar, Frank, Bill, Jerome and Edward, and her sisters Stella, Laura, Mary and Helen.

Margaret was a member of the Carmel of St. Joseph Guild and the Catholic Women’s League for over 50 years. She was a faithful member of St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church.

She was a hardworking volunteer for the Elmira and District Horticultural Society as well as Chateau Gardens Auxiliary for over 25 years. The family received relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers were offered at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8:45 p.m. Visitation took place on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, Elmira from 10 a.m. until the time of mass at 11 a.m. with Father David Lewis officiating. Interment followed at St. Teresa’s R.C. Cemetery, RR 1, Elmira. In Margaret’s memory, donations to St. Teresa’s Building Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to all the staff at Heritage House for the loving care you gave to Margaret over the last year.

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LIVING HERE CHARITABLE ACTS / HELPING HAITI

A place where even the smallest contribution makes a difference

Although an aid worker used to poor conditions, Sharon Leis found Haiti an eye-opening experience ELENA MAYSTRUK Long before before the devastating 2010 earthquake, Haiti was in dire straits. Even by comparison to the neighbouring Dominican Republic, the country was in desperate need. A volunteer in the DR, Hawkesville’s Sharon Leis was in for an eyeopening experience when she made her first trip to Haiti.

Leis and her husband Wayne, who do work with the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) orphanage in the Dominican Republic, first met a Haitian named Pierre a few years before the earthquake.

Having met Leis on a fluke, he wanted her help with efforts to build a free school in Haiti, a country long ravaged by the elements, a destitute economy, and perhaps most tragically in this case, the targeting of children for the sex trade.

Back in 2007, Leis knew little of the efforts brewing outside of a small village about two hours from Port au Prince. But four years of Pierre’s persistence piqued her interest and she contacted the organizers in 2011 to arrange a trip.

“I started being in contact with them by e-mail and then last year in February my friend and I went. It was my first experience of being in Haiti. It’s very hard to describe – it’s hellish,” she said.

Though conditions in

the country were deplorable, she was soon touched by the perseverance of the people in a small village located in the Cayes Jacmel municipality, where the school was to be built.

A group of locals started the efforts for Jakdesa Community School in 2006. This was an attempt to stop con artists from the city from coming in to take young children from the village. Parents who couldn’t afford school fees were promised that their children would go to school and receive lodging and food.

“They found out that what was happening was the children were being put in the sex trade. This has been going on for years – since before the earthquake,” Leis said.

The group of educated locals – mostly in their twenties and thirties – were tired of seeing children disappear and had been working on building a free school.

They had the teachers, but had no means of paying their salaries, Leis explained.

Leis warned that she did not have the money to build a school, suggesting instead that the group use available structures. A roof and four posts were being used as a classroom for the youngest children and she suggested that the structure be turned into a closed building. Two weeks later HAITI | 27

CHEF’S TABLE/ RYAN TERRY, FLOW CATERING

A great time to expand your list of comfort foods RECIPE NOTES With this cold weather snap we are experiencing, I have been naturally making a lot of hearty dishes at the café and at home. Those classic, stick-to-your-tummy dishes are what I’m referring to. Now, I’m sure each and every one of you has that go-to recipe that you make when you’re feeling that winter chill. In fact, you may have quite a few up your sleeve already. As much as I love those classics, I also like to step out of the box every now and then by trying different ethnic versions of comfort food.

This week I invite you to try a Greek comfort classic called moussaka.

The great thing about this dish is that you can be as creative as you wish with it. You can make it vegetarian-friendly or you can use really any variety of minced meat that you desire. There are three basic ingredients to any moussaka: eggplant, béchamel sauce and minced meat or lentils. I know that many of you may shy away from a vegetable like eggplant, but this recipe is a perfect way to try it if you are not familiar with it already.

This dish also features a ton of warm and cozy spic-

Sharon Leis holds up a picture of a young student now attending Jakdesa Community School in Haiti.

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JANUARY 26 SPAGHETTI DINNER & SALAD Bar. Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira. Two sittings – 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets purchased by calling 519-669-2932.

Adults $10; children 5-10 yrs.;$4; under 5 yrs $2.

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JANUARY 31 WCS YOUTH CENTRE IS watching nature videos after school! In the evening, we are playing Cranium and then going outside for snow sprints. Today is also the day our Youth Council elections start. For more information, contact Catherine or Anna at (519) 6693539.

JANUARY 28 NEEDLE SISTERS QUILTERS GUILD meets at 7 p.m. on the 4th Monday of the month at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. Guests welcome $5.

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WCS YOUTH CENTRE IS going on a trail walk. We are leaving the YC at 3:30 and a permission form is required. For more information, contact Catherine or Anna at (519) 669-3539.

WCS YOUTH CENTRE HAS an art project planned after school, origami art specifically. At 7p.m. we are going to the EDSS gym for badminton. In the evening, we are making a snack with Anna. For more information, contact Catherine or Anna at (519) 669-3539.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.

In dodging all those bullets, James Bond really is stretching credulity

Q. From a North Rid-

geville reader: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you explain why so many people describing a near death experience (NDE) are in a long tunnel with bright lights at the end and dead family members urging them forward? Dreams? Coincidence?â&#x20AC;?

A. As of 2006, there were

65 research studies of more than 3,500 NDErs from North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, says University of North Texas professor of counseling Janice Holden, editor of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journal of Near-Death

landscape, others encounter a boundary that, if crossed, will not permit them to return to their body. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Less than a quarter report entering a light that is an all-knowing and loving being, having a life review, and seeing scenes of the future.â&#x20AC;?

Not surprisingly, typical aftereffects are increased altruism and decreased materialism, a connectedness to something â&#x20AC;&#x153;higher,â&#x20AC;? and career changes to more serviceoriented work.

Analysis has shown that NDEs are different from dreams and hallucinations.

Sums up Holden: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Researchers of every hospital-based study have concluded that physicalbased explanations are not sufficient to explain NDEs.â&#x20AC;?

Q. Why would anyone be

interested in cubing the number zero? As you know, cubing signifies multiplying a number by itself 2 times, such as 0 x 0 x 0 = zero cubed. Why then?

The great mathematician G.H. Hardy, near the end of his life (1940), talked about the seriousness of any mathematical result, such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the fact that there are only four numbers (after 1) which are the sum of the cubes of their digits, viz.: 153 = 1 cubed + 5 cubed + 3 cubed = 1 + 125 + 27 370 = 3 cubed + 7 cubed + 0 cubed = 27 + 343 + 0 371 = 3 cubed + 7 cubed + 1 cubed = 27 + 343 + 1 407 = 4 cubed + 0 cubed + 7 cubed = 64 + 0 + 343â&#x20AC;?

Obviously, even though the cube of 0 is just 0 and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change any of the sums, the 0 factor must be included

A.

Eagle-eyed Bond fan Gordon Stanger of the Solomon Islands, responding to a reader request in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine, counted all the bullets fired in the 22 official Bond movies for a total of 4,662, a staggering improbability. (For the record, Stanger further estimated that Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous agent 007 killed 198 of

his enemies.)

Greatly complicating the survival calculation is the filmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ambiguity over who the shots were aimed at. Still, as Stanger figured it, a dead-on, well-aimed shot would have proved fatal, so he assumed all the 4,662 shots were â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the runâ&#x20AC;? with a fatality estimate of about 5% per shot. This means the chance of a single shot missing Bond is 95%; hence, the chances of ALL of the shots missing can be stated as 0.95 to the 4,662 power, or 1.4 times 10 to the -104 power. Concludes Stanger: This computes to a number â&#x20AC;&#x153;so close to zero as makes no difference.â&#x20AC;?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strange But True.â&#x20AC;? Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com.

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A.

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in proving this â&#x20AC;&#x153;curious and cuteâ&#x20AC;? 4-part statement (from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mathematics for the Frightenedâ&#x20AC;? by Colin Pask).

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37. To the rear

SOLUTION: on page 19

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About one in five surviving a close brush with death report an NDE, which might perhaps best be described as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;equal opportunity transpersonal experienceâ&#x20AC;? -- transpersonal meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;transcending the usual personal limits of space and/or time.â&#x20AC;? Why some people have one and others donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t is unclear. Most of those undergoing such an experience report feelings of peace, joy, and love; only a minority recount feelings of fear or profound isolation.

As for the contents of the experience itself, most NDErs report a transcendent light; many view the world from outside the body, seeing or moving through a tunnel and encountering deceased loved ones or spiritual entities. Some see an incredibly beautiful

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es alongside lentils, which are a wonderful source of fiber and protein, so give it a try – you won’t be disappointed.

Vegetarian Moussaka

Béchamel Sauce 4 tbsp butter 3 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1 egg yolk 1 pinch garlic powder

1 large eggplant, cut into 1-cm (1/2-inch slices)

1 pinch salt

2/3 cup olive oil

Moussaka: Add sliced potatoes to pot with cold water and pinch of salt, bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Strain potatoes and set aside; In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly salt then brown the eggplant, several slices at a time, using 125 ml (1/2 cup) of the oil. Set aside on a plate with paper towel to remove excess oil; In the same skillet in the remaining oil, brown onion with the garlic (and meat) with spices and lentils, season with salt and pepper.

Add the tomatoes, oregano

2 cups canned lentils, drained & rinsed (or 1.5 lbs extra lean minced meat) 6-8 medium sized yellow flesh potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced and par cooked 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground ginger 1 can diced tomatoes (14oz) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp of dried) Salt and pepper

1 pinch pepper

and red wine vinegar; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.

Béchamel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Dust with the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk and bring to a boil while stirring add salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg, adjust the seasoning. Set aside; With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Assembly: Butter or oil a baking dish about 18 x 28cm (7 x 11-inch) in size. Lay the eggplant slices on the bottom. Top with the lentil (or meat) mixture then layer with tomatoes and sliced par cooked potatoes. Spread the béchamel over the top.

Bake until the béchamel turns golden in colour, about 30 minutes.

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Last February Leis travelled two hours from Port au Prince to meet with the organizers of the school. She’s planning a trip back next month.

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she was sent an e-mail which read that the building had been completed.

“They found a way to do it. That’s one of the reasons I’m really anxious to help this group: they have the drive. It’s just they can’t afford to pay the teachers,” she said.

Because Leis does not have charitable status in Canada, she cannot raise money for the group just yet. Instead she and her husband are paying the school’s seven teachers $50 per month out of pocket.

A friend and NPH employee who grew up in Haiti makes an unannounced trip to the orphanage once a month and reports on progress and makes sure the teachers are being paid.

Last year Leis sent the school 500 pounds of school supplies and later backpacks for the kids, filled with a homemade blanket and enough school supplies to last for a year.

Leis is working with her church, Eastwood Christian Fellowship, to take the school on as a mission project. She still gets emo-

tional when speaking of the children and the efforts of the Haitian group.

“They desperately care about their children and they will do anything they can for them. That’s one of the reasons why, even though it’s physically and financially and mentally and spiritually exhausting to do this, it’s just worth it, because of what these people are willing to do for their children.”

Leis plans to return to Jakdesa Community School next month to help build a swing set for the students.

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2012 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE 2 CANADA’S #1 SELLING CROSSOVER^

19,995

38

•

$

MPG HWY

7.5 L/100 KM HWY¤

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH, FREIGHT, AIR TAX, TIRE LEVY AND OMVIC FEE. TAXES EXCLUDED. OTHER RETAILER CHARGES MAY APPLY.+ *

115

$

OR CHOOSE BI-WEEKLY FINANCING†

@

4.49

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

STEP UP TO THE 2012 DODGE JOURNEY SXT • 3.6 L PentastarTM VVT V6 with 283 HP • One-touch up/down front windows • Dual bright exhaust tips ¤ • Highway: 7.8 L/100 KM (36 MPG)

24

$

2012 Dodge Journey SXT shown.§

MORE BI-WEEKLY (INCLUDES $3,000 TOTAL DISCOUNTS *)

+Your local retailer may charge additional fees for administration/pre-delivery that can range from $0 to $1,098 and anti-theft/safety products that can range from $0 to $1,298. Charges may vary by retailer.

LESS FUEL. MORE POWER. GREAT VALUE. 10 VEHICLES WITH 40 MPG HWY OR BETTER.

ChryslerCanada.ca/Offers Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2013/2012 and the 2012/2011 Chrysler Canada product lineups as applicable. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2012/2013 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption estimates. Government of Canada test methods used.

Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. See retailer for additional EnerGuide details. ¤2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2013 Chrysler 200 LX 2.4 L 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 6.7 L/100 km (42 MPG) and City: 9.9 L/100 km (29 MPG). 2012 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package & SE Plus 2.4 L 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.5 L/100 km and City: 10.8 L/100 km. 2012 Dodge Journey SXT 3.6 L 6-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.8 L/100 km and City: 12.6 L/100 km.

Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ∞, †, § The First Big Deal Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after January 8, 2013. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,400–$1,595), air tax (if applicable), tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. •$19,995 Purchase Price applies to the new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E) and includes $8,100 Consumer Cash Discount. $16,995 Purchase Price applies to the new 2013 Chrysler 200 LX (24H) only and includes $3,600 Consumer Cash Discount. $19,995 Purchase Price applies to the 2012 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (22F) only and includes $2,000 Consumer Cash Discount. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2012/2013 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ∞Bonus Cash of up to $1,000 is available on the following new 2013 models: Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Journey SXT/Crew/R/T (excludes CVP/SE Plus), Dodge Grand Caravan (excludes CVP). Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your retailer for complete details. †4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E)/2013 Chrysler 200 LX (24H)/2012 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (22F) models to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. See your retailer for complete details. Examples: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E)/2013 Chrysler 200 LX (24H)/2012 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (22F) with a Purchase Price of $19,995/$16,995/$19,995 (including Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $115/$97/$115 with a cost of borrowing of $3,843/$3,266/$3,843 and a total obligation of $23,837.61/$20,261.08/$23,837.61. §2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount and Bonus Cash: $27,940. 2013 Chrysler 200 Limited shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $24,890. 2012 Dodge Journey SXT shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $25,530. ■Based on Ward’s 2013 Small Van Segmentation. Excludes other Chrysler Group LLC designed and/or manufactured vehicles. ±Based on 2012 Ward’s upper middle sedan segmentation. ^Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. May 2008 to August 2012 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Chrysler Crossover Segments. Start date based on the marketing launch commencing May 2008. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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