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Harris Back to Work Winning by a Sizable Margin, MPP Mike Harris Picks Up Where He Left Off WRITTEN BY: Todd Cowan
Now that the election dust has settled and most of the candidate signs have been removed, I caught up with re-elected Kitchener Conestoga MPP Mike Harris. Last week Harris was re-elected by over 4,000 votes. Speaking with Harris, he said their polling was looking strong, but you can never take anything for granted. His team continued to work hard from doorto-door canvassing at the beginning of the election, until Election Day when the focus was getting out the votes. Harris was relieved that the message from the voters was clear that the Government is on the right path, “unlike last year’s Federal election that had virtually no change after the elections.” Ridings in Waterloo Region that had potential change in representation, like Cambridge and Kitchener South Hespeler, had the same blue results. In provincial campaigns, unlike municipal campaigns, when dissecting the votes, a good portion of the number is due to the leader of the Party. There was a fair bit of criticism of Premier Doug Ford prior to the election, but clearly the Premier played a major role in the election of virtually unknown candidates in Cambridge and Kitchener South Hespeler. The last four years have
been busy for Harris. Clearly, he had not been sitting on his hands waiting for this election. Since MPP Belinda Karahalios (Cambridge) had left the PC party two years ago and MPP Amy Fee (Kitchener South Hespeler) had been on light duty due to personal family issues, Harris carried the weight of Waterloo Region for Government representation. Harris had delivered big provincial dollars for projects ranging from health care, homelessness, youth at risk and recreation across the Region. The standout project here in the rural townships would be the over $16 million dollars to the Township of Wellesley for their new recreation project. The $64 question I asked Harris is how can he top that? He acknowledged that he has been successful in the last four years representing not just his riding of Kitchener Conestoga but also Waterloo Region. Harris said there will continue to be community priorities, and that he will not be losing sight of the longer projects announced, such as the hospital funding. Harris raised the issue of Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph. He said “many previous Governments had announced this project, it has been on again/off again
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Letter From Mayor Joe Nowak To strike a critical balance: It is said that an increase of both residential and employment lands is essential as we work to build complete communities in Rural Ontario. The concept of a “Complete Community” aims to “meet the basic needs of all residents, regardless of income, culture or political ideologies through integrated land-use planning, transportation planning and community design”. This is a lofty goal and one that presents significant challenges in Rural Ontario. Investing in economic expansion and social infrastructure like health care and recreation facilities is just as essential in rural communities as it is in urban centers. On one arm of the balance scale, we have advocates for environmental protection who promote preserving all farmlands from urban sprawl. The legitimacy of their concerns cannot be overstated. Farmland is a priceless commodity, the loss of which has been well documented over the years. As the catastrophic effects of climate change become more evident, it is vital that all of us advocate for our environment and
do what we can to mitigate these consequences while recognizing that, at times, a strong social conscience can be challenged by the need to be fiscally responsible. On the other arm of the scale are developers who rely on an allocation of land to build the “Complete Communities” that will provide the amenities needed and to address the shortfall in housing supply, which is one reason attributed to the inflated prices of detached residential units. To their credit, we often see a significant environmental lens in the design of proposed subdivisions. Supply and Demand is a basic microeconomic theory that suggests an increased supply of units may stabilize the pricing because of the competitive nature of the market, but increasing supply alone may not entirely solve the affordability crisis. Sounds simple enough, but with Waterloo Region’s population expected to grow by 40% by 2051 to 923 000 and a Provincial commitment to build 1.5 million new homes, this fact prompts the question, where will these new homes go? There are options. Smaller-sized lots, more compact, higher-density, mixed-use development
| GARDENING could lead to a broader mix and range of housing choices that are better suited to changing demographics such as aging population and could include what is known as the “missing middle” of the housing market more apartment units. This is an overly simplified review of an extremely complex issue. With the Region of Waterloo formulating their Official Plan Review and a fi nal decision on where and how our Rural Townships will grow over the next 30 years to be made later this summer, it is essential to understand the challenges at hand. This is a balancing act that will invite criticism no matter what direction is chosen. It will be critical to strike a balance that will protect our environment and farmlands while providing for a sustainable future.
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Step into a World of Whimsical Fantasy Local Artist Profile: Dan Holt WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Sprach Art provides an opportunity to step into another world and sink into a story created within the artist’s own mind. Elmira artist Dan Holt invites the viewer into his
imagination, a world of whimsical fantasy, that one would think would only exist in a child’s imagination. “What I want people to see when they see my
stuff, is to find that image in their mind’s eye and have a fantasy,” said Holt. “Let the picture take them to their own place and inspire their own imagination.”
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June 9, 2022 Hinting at the existence of a place where the frogs play in an ensemble or symphony beneath the grasses that lay amongst our feet, “some of the frogs playing in the ensemble are in the symphony,” said Holt. Many of his pieces feature frogs and when asked where his interest in frogs came from, he said he used to live on Bullfrog Road, and it was across the street from Bullfrog Valley Pond which had bullfrogs in it. His passion for music can be found in several pieces of his art as well. “I like musical instruments,” he said. “I play saxophone and my wife Colleen plays the flute.” One piece often inspires another and hints of each other can be found within the images for the keen observer to find. He often works with pencil, felt tip pen, watercolour, and acrylic paints, and is not fond of oil paints because they are messy, and they smell. He only sells reproductions of his art but the size and material they are printed on is fully customizable so any piece will fit any space. All the images are also available as greeting cards and are 12 cards for $25. Holt’s art is the ideal conversation piece or a way to keep patients entertained while in the waiting room.
The intricacy leaves viewers discovering details with a childlike excitement, providing Easter egg-like rewards. The longer someone looks, the more details they discover, leaving the viewer with the feeling that something was overlooked and wanting more. The focus might be a woman on a swing only to lead you deeper to discover the band of dwarves playing her favourite song. Nothing is as it appears upon your first
glance with the intricate works of Dan Holt. Holt doodled for as long as he can remember and often got in trouble at school for the hobby. The doodling kept him focused. It drew his attention away from all the external distractions like the feeling of the fabric of his shirt, or the noises many people tune out. He was hyperaware of his surroundings and doodling quieted external
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...Fantasy, cont’d distractions, allowing him to turn his attention where he needed to - he would often be seen doodling away through a seminar. In his 20’s he tried to start up a sign business with cartoons on plywood with customizable bubbles for any occasion, such as birthdays or ba-
by’s birth announcement. Although it never really took off for him, some of the signs are over 30 years old and can still be found around his home. “The paint is really old and you can see it’s starting to peel, but it’s from 1989 and it’s still holding up,” said Holt. “They’re fun to make.” He also created two
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books which can be found on his website. The book June Concert is an illustrated poem written by his cousin from Oklahoma and is an excellent children’s story. The other is Cartoon Thinking, a nine lesson plan on how to draw cartoons for kids aged nine and up. He created the book based on a class he used to teach for gifted children. He would run a competition each year and have all the kids in the class draw a character of him. One boy submitted a picture of just a circle. When he asked the student what it was supposed to be, the student replied it was him, from the top. He laughs at the memory while saying “he won the competition.” Dan Holt Art www.danholtart.com Are you a local artist in Waterloo Region? We would love to profile you and your art, give us a shout: news@wrruralpost.com
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MPP Mike Schreiner had the largest margin in the province of 18,610 or 54.46% of the votes in Guelph. John Yakabuski secured the PC’s largest margin of 17,691 in the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. The NDP’s largest margin of victory goes to Joel Harden in the riding of Ottawa Centre with a margin of 17,576. John Fraser of the Liberals had their largest margin in Ottawa South of 8,663. The tightest race in the province was in the riding of Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte. PC candidate Doug Downey Both NDP Andrea Hor- edged out Liberal candiwath and Liberal Steven date Jeff Lehman by 609 Del Duca stepped down votes. on election night. New Black MPP The last NDP leaderRecord was Set ship race was in March 2009 to replace former We now have a more leader, Howard Hamp- diverse representation ton. The Liberals held a in the Provincial Parleadership race March of liament, with a record 5 2020 to replace Kathleen female black MPP’s electWynne. Premier Doug ed. The PC’s have electFord was elected as lead- ed their fi rst black female er March 2018. So, March MPPs: Patrice Barnes 2023 could be a busy in Ajax, and Charmaine leadership race month. Williams in Brampton Centre. Liberal Mitzie Highest Margins Hunter was re-elected in The highest Margin Scarborough-Guildwood, of Victories goes to one NDP Laura Mae Lindo Mike, two John’s and a in Kitchener Centre, and NDP Jill Andrew in ToJoel. Green Party leader ronto-St.Paul’s.
Provincial Election Musings A Number of “Firsts” WRITTEN BY: Todd Cowan Now that the ballots have been counted, here a few interesting trivial bits for our political junkies:
A Larger Majority After a Majority Only five premiers in Ontario history have won majority governments, then followed it up by winning an even bigger majority next time out: Oliver Mowat (1879), James P. Whitney (1908), Howard Ferguson (1929), Leslie Frost (1955), and now Ford, who won 76 seats four years ago and 83 last week.
First-Past-the-Post Results Here in Canada, we have fi rst-past-the-post elections vs proportional representation, which can sometimes produce some odd outcomes. This election, the Ontario Liberals received a total of 1,100,339 votes (23.76%) across the province and secured 8 seats. The NDP’s received a total of 1,098.646 votes (23.73%) and secured 31 seats.
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath
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North, a Liberal stronghold since 1995, was lost (by 800 votes) to the NDP in a tight race with the PC’s. Gravelle did not seek re-election due to health reasons. The Liberals are shut out of all of Northern Ontario. The PC’s had made substantial gains in the north by winning both Timmins and Thunder Bay-Atikokan. NDP Member Gilles Bisson had held the riding of Timmins (and previous riding re-distribution changes) since 1990. He lost handily by PC candidate George Pirie by 5155 votes.
Lowest Voter Turnout in Ontario’s History No one is exactly sure what distractions kept voters home this election, but only 43% of eligible voters marked their ballots. Only 4.6 million voted out of just under 11 million eligible voters. In the last election in 2018, 5.8 million showed up to the polls, so that is a 1.2 million decrease.
The Liberals Gained Two Seats As mentioned earlier, the Liberals lost Thunder Bay-Superior North to the NDP’s, but he Liberals did pick up two new seats: Beaches-East York and Kingston and the Islands.
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I believe this is the fi rst time in Ontario political Former MPP Michael history that we had two Gravelle’s riding of party leaders resigning Thunder Bay-Superior the night of the election.
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MPP Belinda Karahalios of Cambridge (New Blue Party) only garnered 11% of the votes (4,374) and MPP Rick Nicholls (Ontario Party) of Chatham-Kent-Leamington fi nished with almost 15% of the votes.
MPP and Leader of the Ontario Green Party, Mike Schreiner, was easily re-elected in his Guelph riding. As mentioned, he garnered the largest winning margin in the province with 18,610 votes more than second place PC candidate, Peter McSherry. The Green party missed the mark in electing other members in the province. The riding that we watched was Parry Sound-Muskoka, where the PC candidate and Bracebridge Mayor, Graydon Smith, beat the Green candidate, Matt Richer, by just over 2100 votes. Green Party Leader Schreiner will need to take his winning formula used in Guelph to the rest of Ontario in 2026.
New Independent Elected Bobbi Ann Brady, former executive assistant to retiring PC MPP Toby Barrett (Haldimand-Norfolk), had planned on running in the nomination for the PC party, but the PC’s central party had directly appointed Haldimand County Mayor, Ken Hewitt, as the candidate. Brady decided she would run as an independent candidate and secured the seat, winning by just over 2000 votes. She is the fi rst independent MPP elected in decades. The last time an independent was elected was in 1995, with the election of Peter North in the riding of Elgin. North had been elected under the NDP banner in 1990. Brady had never been elected before. Former MPP Toby Barrett had endorsed Brady and worked hard on her election.
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LIFESTYLE Living in the townships and tips on just plain living
Spoil Dad with BBQ Ribs for Father’s Day Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. If you’re like most households, you’ll gather and share a meal in honor of dear old Dad. While it can be difficult to decide what gifts to get him, you can’t go wrong serving him barbeque. Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are always a crowd pleaser. There are dozens of ways to prepare ribs, and each cook has their personal preference. Here’s mine: I simmer them, then finish on
the grill. I find it’s the easiest, quickest and most goof-proof method to prepare killer ribs, every time. There are three main cuts of ribs: spareribs, baby back ribs and St. Louis-style ribs: Spareribs are the largest of the three, cut from the bottom portion of the ribs. It’s prepared with the rib tips attached and is wider than the other cuts. They have less meat-to-bone ratio, but are more flavorful because of a
better mix of meat, bone and fat. Baby back ribs are cut from the upper portion of the rib cage and are meatier, but also smaller and more expensive. St. Louis-style ribs are spareribs that have been trimmed of the rib tips and are closer in width to baby backs. The great price point makes St. Louis-style ribs my cut of choice. In all cuts of ribs there will likely be a silvery membrane on the bone side that should be removed. It cooks up tough and is nearly impossible to chew, so it must go. Starting at one end, use a knife to loosen the end of the membrane, then use a paper towel to help hold the slippery membrane as you peel it off completely. In the recipe below, we simmer the ribs before finishing on the grill. I recommend this for two reasons: tenderness and time. Simmering the ribs allows all the connective tissue to soften into juicy, melt-
in-your-mouth goodness in a fraction of the time it would take to bake, smoke or grill alone. On average, it takes six hours to completely cook ribs using a low and slow method. That’s great if you have the time and inclination. Simmering ribs takes less than two hours from start to table.
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‘Sorry, I’m Canadian’ Returns to Drayton Festival Canadian Comedy Starring Neil Aitchison Launches 2022 Season WRITTEN BY: Drayton Theatre Audiences will be doubled over in laughter as Sorry, I’m Canadian 2 launches the much-anticipated 2022 Season at the Drayton Festival Theatre after a two-year hiatus at the historic summer venue. This Drayton Entertainment original production will amuse and delight theatregoers from June 1 to June 18. Designed as a showcase for the homespun charm of the irrepressible Neil Aitchison as his lovable Mountie alter-ego, the production features a winning combination of side-splitting humour, razor-sharp political satire, and memorable musical selections that celebrate all things Canadian. Sorry, I’m Canadian 2 is a brand-new show similar to other productions in the popular ‘Canadian’ series – crowd-pleasing favourites like Canada 151: Better Late Than Sorry, Canadian Legends, the original Sorry … I’m Canadian production, and more. “We are delighted to finally be opening the Drayton Festival Theatre with a show that will have people tapping their toes and laughing out loud.“ says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, who also directs the production. “We’re having a blast in rehearsal and we already know this show is going to be incredibly funny with amazing music – audiences are in for a real treat.”
The Mountie in question, of course, refers to Aitchison who takes to the stage as RCMP Constable Archibald F. Inkster. Through Constable Inkster’s hilarious musings, no political party, pop star, or public figure is left unscathed. “We basically spend two hours poking fun at everything uniquely Canadian, and audiences can’t get enough! But they ultimately leave the theatre completely uplifted, taking great pride in the tremendous accomplishments we have achieved as a nation,” explains Mustakas. Part of that pride is derived from Canada’s rich musical heritage, which is displayed in full force. A talented five-piece band including Al Braatz, Earl Filsinger, Duff MacDonald, Alex Panneton, and Leo Stock will wow theatregoers with their versatility as they present lively and heartfelt renditions of memorable music from the Great Canadian Songbook. Multiple genres are covered, from pop and country to bluegrass and jazz including hits like “Alberta Bound,” “Fox On The Run,” “Black Fly,” “Song of the Mira,” “I’se the B’ye,” “Sonny’s Dream,” “Farewell to Nova Scotia,” and many, many more. In addition to singing and playing fiddle, 17-year-old Stock, who is from Stratford, is also featured as a step dancer in the production. In 2021, he was the Open
Stepdance Winner and The Gilles Roy Trophy recipient at the Ontario Open Fiddle and Step Dance Contest. As previously mentioned, Mustakas directs the production. He is joined by Music Director Nicole Guse, Costume Designer Nicole Del Cul, and Lighting Designer Jeff JohnstonCollins. Amber Archbell is the Stage Manager with Kirstyn Keeble as the Assistant Stage Manager. Sorry…I’m Canadian 2 is on stage from June 1 to June 18 at the Drayton Festival Theatre. In order to accommodate patrons of all comfort levels, performances are offered at various capacity limits and with differing vaccination requirements; some performances are full capacity with no vaccination requirement, some performances are limited capacity with no vaccination requirement, and some performances are limited capacity with vaccinations required. Patrons should choose the performance that best suits their comfort level. Regular performance tickets are $53 for adults, $32 for youth under 20 years of age and $43 for groups of 20 or more and select Discount Dates. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (3729866), or online instantly at www.draytonentertainment.com
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Sunny Dog Mango Quinoa Salad Ellie
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LIFE ADVICE From Ellie & Dutch
Prep: 10-15 minutes
plating
Cook: 15 minutes
Directions:
Serves: 6-8 1.5 cups quinoa 2-1/4 cups water 2 limes, juice of ½ Jalapeno, stemmed and seeded finely diced ¾ tsp cumin ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
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I write to you today out of great concern for a fellow feline inmate in the home I’m held captive. As of late, they have been displaying behaviour of what I can only assume is a very serious and debilitating addiction to catnip. While normal for a cat to nap, my companion far exceeds the standard 16 hours of sleep. And when they are awake, they only ever seem to eat - I cannot even remember the last time they groomed themself! What can I do to bring them back from their catnip daze? – A Frazzled Kitty
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
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1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
Hmmm… well it would seem to me that the best way to get your friend out of their catnip craze is to just take away the catnip and then they can’t get into it anymore! Simple as that.
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Ellie, you are clearly unaware of just how powerful a catnip addiction can be. I, myself, was once victim to such a struggle. It was purrhaps the darkest period of all my nine lives. The best thing you can do for your fellow captive right now is let them know you are there as a support for them, and not there to judge. Once they are ready to admit they need help, knowing they have you will be instrumental toward them getting the help they need for a catnip-free life.
1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 mango, peeled and pitted and thinly sliced
2 green onions, finely chopped 1 avocado, halved and pitted then sliced 1 cup Sunny Dog Cheddar, diced and some grated for
Toast quinoa in a large saucepan over mediumhigh heat, stirring often, until quinoa is very fragrant and makes continuous popping sound - 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water and ½ tsp of salt and bring to simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until most of the water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender - about 15 minutes.
and cilantro; continue to process until smooth and emulsified, about 20 seconds. Stir in cheese, bell pepper, mango, beans, green onions and limejalapeño dressing into the cooled quinoa. Toss to combine. Season to taste. Serve, topping individual servings with avocado. Chef D’s tip: Add avocado just before you serve to avoid browning.
Spread quinoa on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
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Process lime juice, jalapeño, cumin, and 1 tsp salt in blender until jalapeño is finely chopped, about 15 seconds. With blender running, add oil
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This may be a repeat recipe for some regular readers; however, I chose to share it again since it is so good! I recently started making it again after a long winter season without fresh basil. I was pleasantly surprised that once again this super simple recipe met each and every one of my expectations. One, it is healthy. Two, it really is easy. And, three, it is delicious! A traditional Caprese salad involves making a balsamic vinegar reduction on the stovetop and once thickened, allowed to cool. Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves are layered onto a platter. Balsamic reduction is drizzled over platter. Guests serve themselves to a large and somewhat awkward serving. All in all, this really isn’t that difficult. But what if there was a way to
make it even easier? Enter my recipe…no vinegar on the stove, no fancy layering on a platter, no cutting salad on your plate, just a big bowl of bite-sized deliciousness!
EASY CAPRESE RECIPE 2 containers cherry tomatoes, halved 1 container mini bocconcini cheese balls, drained of extra liquid 1 tbsp rich, high quality balsamic vinegar (hint: if you live in Elmira, this should be easy to find) ¼ - ½ c Fresh basil, chopped Dash of sea salt
Note: If you don’t care for bocconcini cheese, or have trouble finding it, there are great substitutes. Traditionally, this salad is made with Italian buffalo mozzarella cheese. It is delicious, but will require a trip to an Italian grocery store. If you have the time and want a little adventure, I highly recommend the trip into town. While you are there, pick up some focaccia, olives and cannoli. If you want to keep this recipe easy, cubed old cheddar is a great option.
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Combine tomatoes, cheese, basil & sea salt into a serving bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar just before serving. Voilà – easy prep, easy serving and everyone is raving about the fantastic salad you made.
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AGRI-FOOD Celebrating food and the families that produce it V4-V5 stage, while corn planted during the week of May 9 to 15 is generally around V2-V3. Some early sidedress nitrogen applications are just starting and are expected to get underway in earnest in some areas the end of this week and into next. Uniform plant emergence and development is an important foundation for high yields. Early vegetative stages are an excellent time to investigate corn stands for missing or late emerging plants to troubleshoot for any issues that may have led to these (Figure 1). SOYBEANS
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Some sporadic rains have occurred across the province this last week. In areas where planting is mostly complete, these rains have generally been well received. Temperature swings between stretches of very warm and cooler weather has continued this spring, though crop heat unit (CHU) accumulation is similar to slightly ahead of normal.
Emergence of winter wheat heads is slowly occurring across the province. In the longest season areas and in fields planted early, heads have emerged, and fusarium head blight (FHB) fungicide applications (T3) have just started. Applications are expected to start in earnest this weekend and progress over the next week or two as winter wheat approaches the ideal growth stage
(anthers emerging from the middle of the wheat head) across the province. To help time your fungicide applications, Day 0 occurs when 75% of heads on main stems are fully emerged. Day 2 is typically when anthers have just started to emerge from the middle of heads (start of anthesis) and has traditionally been the optimum timing for fungicide efficacy against FHB. Fungicide applications can
still reduce DON levels as late as days 6 to 8. CORN Except for corn to be planted after first cut hay, corn planting is nearly complete. Some of the remaining corn to be planted on heavier soils has or is close to wrapping up. In most cases, emergence and stands are reported to look excellent. Some of the earliest planted corn may be approaching
Soybean planting continues this week. Progress is highly variable depending on area, soil type and rainfall, but may be about 75% complete overall. Planting is now in full swing in many of the heavier textured soils and is expected to near completion this weekend. Depending on tillage and planting depth, dry soil has been a concern for some. Planting deeper has been required to find moisture, especially in rougher or drier seedbeds. In general, planting 1.5” is ideal for soybeans, while planting deeper than 2” on tougher or heavier textured soils can be a challenge for emergence.
While most have reported excellent stands for beans that are emerging, rain has or will be welcome to complete germination and emergence. FORAGES First cut alfalfa for dairy-quality hay has just started this week, especially on operations where more than 3 cuts are made each year. Alfalfa appears to be slightly delayed (e.g. some fields still not in bud as of late last week), likely due to the cool start this spring. Grasses have been heading out, so cuts should be made on grass hay if targeting quality. Insects should be monitored now in forage crops. Alfalfa weevil has been reported at high levels in some areas. Harvesting is typically the recommendation for populations approaching thresholds. If populations are high but harvest is more than 7-10 days away, control may be warranted, though crop protectant products can also negatively impact beneficial insects. Given recent weather fronts and thunderstorms in some areas, potato leaf hopper scouting should also begin. Details on scouting and thresholds for alfalfa insect pests are available on FieldCropNews.com.
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BUSINESS Local business news, views and highlights
By Michael Kerr
What’s New in Waterloo Region Rural Real Estate
We Are All in This Together
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WRITTEN BY: Michael Kerr We just finished the “Battle of Alberta!” in my province and no, I’m not talking about politics, but of course, the NHL hockey playoffs. There’s an interesting phenomenon related to how fans communicate about “their” team, that I think applies rather well to the workplace. When someone’s team wins a game, avid sports fans of that team tend to say, “We won!” Ah...but when their team loses, they tend to say, “They lost.” The language you use in the workplace reflects and shapes your culture. Words matter - even simple pronouns. Leaders who use “we” more than “I” are more inclusive and less egocentric. And a study from the Journal of Language and Social Psychology, cited in a Harvard Business Review article by David Burkus, found that people who use “we” more often tend to be considered higher-status and have more of an “others orientation.” Now, before I’m accused of dragging the puck, let me skate back to my initial goal centered on using “we” vs “they” in our workplace language. Do employees on your team sometimes take credit for the wins but then blame-storm others for the losses? Do
me of a ritual one of my clients holds June 1 - September 30 called “Fishbowl Fridays.” Everyone’s name goes into a fishbowl and each week they draw the name of someone who gets released one hour early from the “office fishbowl.” If a person can’t leave early, then MIKE’S FUN they can defer their AT WORK TIP early release. So, I guess this isn’t so much a fun June 2nd was official at work tip as much as it “Leave the Office Ear- is a fun way to get out of ly Day” which reminds work? :)
you give credit where credit is due? Do you share your workplace victories with everyone on your team and give everyone their proper due? And do you take a “we’re all in this together” approach when setbacks happen?
The busiest months in real estate typically tend to be March, April and May. This year, of course things have been a little different. January and February were the extremely early start to the spring market. Then came interest rate hikes in March and a general cooling of the market. March and April as a result, witnessed listings lasting longer on the market and home prices falling. The volume of new
listings increased again in May. Many other things increased as well. The average number of days that a listing stayed on the market increased from 10 to 14. The average list price increased by about 15% and most notably, the average selling price of Waterloo rural real estate increased by 4% in May over April. It seems that home buyers just couldn’t stay away from some of the excellent real estate
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that Waterloo Region has to offer. Buyers are showing less fatigue and more caution than they did during the wintertime and the market is sending out mixed signals to where it might be going next. Most local Realtors, myself included, think Waterloo Region home prices will stabilize over the early summer and then continue a slow rise north. So, as we see inventory levels increasing as they typically do at this time of year, buyers have some really great options to choose from. When we reach the end of June, we will be half way through the year. The price gains made during the wintertime will have been taken back during the corrections in the spring. Normally, the real estate market goes into a bit of a summer slumber. But who knows if that will happen this year? Demand for homes remains high. It is still a seller’s market. The number of homes sold has increased every month this year. Although things are improving for home buyers, we still have a supply/demand imbalance that will take a long time to correct. Brought to you by KitchenerWaterloo Real Estate News
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FAITH Faith in something greater than yourself is free, but priceless
| Inhibitors to Experiencing Intimacy needs. Your personalities aren’t the same. Your relationship with money isn’t the same. Will you reject those differences in each other or will you celebrate them? To improve intimacy, celebrate the unique aspects of your spouse and, above all else, respect each other. Never be harsh or negative about the ways you are different. Distraction. Other than your relationship with God, marriage has to be your first priority. It has to come before your children. It has to come before your work or career. It has to come before your hobbies. You can’t be intimate
with a person who is not focused on you above everything else. Stress and busyness also cause distraction—and can lead to one member of the marriage turning their heart away from the other. That’s how affairs begin. Instead, choose faithfulness. Be more faithful to your spouse than to anything else, including your work. Unresolved conflict. Intimacy is an act of good will, and won’t occur until you’ve dealt with any issues in your relationship. Often, because conflict is uncomfortable, a husband or wife will keep quiet about something that
this phrase before. It’s a common saying because it’s a self-evident truth. For example, if you sow corn, you reap corn; if you sow wheat, you reap wheat; and if, as Paul suggests, you sow money, you reap money. It’s a law that was established at the creation of the world, which we read in Genesis 1:11–12: Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth”; and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to its kind, and the tree that yields fruit, whose seed is in itself according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. However, as glaringly obvious as this principle sounds, you’d Week 19 – Three Seed Principles be surprised how many times I’ve observed peoWRITTEN BY: Pastor Robert Morris ple expecting things to There are three funda- you about. work some other way in mental principles relating 1. You reap what you their case. Can you imagto seed that I want to tell sow. I’m sure you’ve heard ine a farmer standing in a
field in which he has sown wheat seeds and being frustrated because corn is not appearing? That would be foolishness. But that is precisely what so many believers do. They expect a harvest of something they’ve never planted. Let me emphasize once again, this is not a holy get-rich-quick scheme. We don’t sow for the purpose of getting more money; however, financial growth is a by-product of bountiful sowing.
Dear Friend, People often use the word intimacy as a synonym for sex, as in “We were intimate.” But they’re not precisely the same thing. You can have sex without intimacy. Intimacy is a part of sex, but true intimacy happens from the inside out. Early in our marriage, Karen and I experienced the outward aspect of sex but we had no intimacy. We didn’t “connect” at all. Here are five factors that inhibit intimacy in a marriage. Lack of spiritual dependence. This describes the unrealistic expectations that set a marriage
up for failure. People enter marriage hoping their husband or wife will make them happy or meet their needs, but the truth is that your spouse cannot meet your deepest needs. Humans need acceptance, identity, security, and purpose, but those needs can only be met by God. To improve intimacy, replace unhealthy codependence on your spouse with faith in God. Rejection of differences. Compatibility in marriage is based on a husband and wife who share core values. However, you can be compatible but still be very different people. You don’t have the same
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2. You reap after you sow. This is the second principle you need to know. Once again, I know that seems mind-numbingly simple but you cannot believe how many people say things like, “Someday, when I have more money, I’m going to be a giver.” It will never happen. You can’t reap before you sow. Once again, this is a principle God has woven into the natural order of things. Jesus affirms this in today’s Scripture when He says, “The king-
has frustrated or angered them. They bury it. That’s when it begins to fester. A wound that festers is far less healthy than a wound that is treated immediately. Instead, be honest with each other. Don’t go to bed on your anger. Don’t bury your hurts or frustrations. Talk them out. Communicate. Refuse to hide, because good things happen in the light. Bad things happen in darkness. Selfishness. The worst marriage in the world is one made of two selfish people. The secret of fulfillment in marriage is a couple who is committed to serving one another in love. It’s an attitude that
says, “I’m not happy until you’re happy.” God created us to love and serve one another. That’s who we are. A marriage marked by intimacy is one in which a husband and wife are so integrated into each other’s lives that they are almost indistinguishable. Is your marriage marked by true intimacy, from the inside out? Are any of these factors inhibiting your intimacy? Examine your relationship, talk about these issues with each other, and pursue marriage God’s way. When you do it His way, your marriage has a 100 percent chance of success.
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dom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow.” Imagine the same foolish farmer I mentioned earlier now standing in the field waiting for a crop to come in when he has never planted a seed. “Once this crop comes up, I’m going to do some serious sowing,” he says confidently. “I’ll be a bigtime sower if I ever get this crop to come in.” Of course, this is absurd. Yet I have heard many believers say pretty much the same thing, such as, “If God will help me close this major business deal, I’m really going to start giving to the church.” It’s the one who is faithful with little who will receive much. You have to start where you are. 3. You reap more than you sow. The essence of this principle can be found in Psalm 126:5–6, which says, “Those who sow in tears shall reap in
joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” As this passage implies, the principle of harvest increase is so powerful that, even if you’re crying as you scatter your little bag of precious seed, your tears will turn to rejoicing as you begin bringing in your sheaves of harvest. Think about it—just a few kernels of planted corn will produce a stalk with several ears. And each ear will contain hundreds of seed kernels (approximately 400 kernels). That’s a pretty good return, isn’t it? You always get more when you sow God’s way, but it’s up to us to take the first step. That starts with being faithful in planting the first seed. It may be difficult to take the first step, but once you do, you’ll be rewarded with much more than you ever expected.
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The Good Shepherd The Most Beloved Psalm WRITTEN BY: Pastor Robert Morris Psalm 23 is one of the most famous and quoted Psalms in the Bible. It’s also one of the most widely memorized and beloved passages of Scripture. If you haven’t memorized it yet, I encourage you to do so over the next 31 days. With just six verses, it’s easy to memorize and will bring comfort and peace to you every time you say it. I also want you to read it through each day, verse by verse and phrase by phrase, and allow the
Holy Spirit to speak to you through His Word and reveal how wonderful our Good Shepherd really is and how much He wants to know you and give you an abundant life. As you read this Psalm, you’ll notice three important things the Good Shepherd does. The first thing He does is provide. Psalm 23:1 says, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” The word “want” here means “lack.” In other words,
because our Shepherd, Jesus, provides everything we need, we lack nothing! And although we may not get everything we want, He does give us everything we need. It’s easy to feel like you need to do more, work harder, and sacrifice all you can to make things better for yourself and your family. However, the Lord is showing us that He wants us to look to Him for provision. He can open doors and bring
THE WATERLOO REGION RURAL POST | opportunities your way when you trust Him and ask Him to provide. Psalm 23 demonstrates how our Good Shepherd provides for us: He provides contentment and peace. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters (verse 2). The green pastures refer to the rich Word of God, and the still waters refer to His peace. In other words, as you feed on His Word and abide in the Lord, He will fill you with contentment and lead you in peace. He provides restoration. He restores my soul; ... (verse 3). We all experience things in life that are devastating to our mind, will, and emotions. This is why our souls need to be restored. Your Good Shepherd not only wants to restore your soul to the way it was before that devastating thing happened, but He also wants to refresh your soul to an even better place! He provides guidance. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake (verse 3). Righteousness means to be in right standing with God. Because of God’s grace and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, God views you through the lens of His Son when you receive Him as your Savior and Lord—you are brought into right standing with God. And
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Put your hope in God, days recovering in our for I will yet praise him. room. My mood became as overcast as the sky. Psalm 42:5 When I finally ventured During an October va- out to enjoy sightseeing cation, another battle at a nearby lighthouse with chronic pain forced with my husband, gray me to spend the first few clouds blocked much of
you continue to walk in righteousness when you allow Jesus to lead you through life in such a way that even your thoughts, words, and actions are pleasing to Him. By letting your Good Shepherd lead you, you’re able to remain in close relationship with Him and you will lack for nothing. The second thing our Good Shepherd does is protect. Psalm 23:4 tells us that even in the valley of the shadow of death, we should not fear because God is there with us. For most of us, death is our greatest fear. A friend once told me he didn’t fear death, but he did fear snakes. The truth is he feared getting bitten by a snake and dying. In the same way, when someone says they’re afraid of heights, they’re afraid of falling and dying. Death is what brings us the most fear. But Jesus annihilated death when He conquered it on the cross! The Lord wants us to rest in the assurance that He’s our protector and provider. The third thing our Good Shepherd does is promise. The final verse of Psalm 23 says, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” The word “surely” means “certainly.” It is certain; it’s a fact. You not only get provision and protection, but you also get goodness, mercy, our view. Still, I snapped a few photos of the shadowy mountains and dull horizon. Later, disappointed because a downpour tucked us in for the night, I skimmed through our digital pictures. Gasping, I handed my husband the camera. “A rainbow!” Focused on the gloominess earlier, I’d missed out on God refreshing my weary spirit with the unexpected glimpse of hope (Genesis 9:13–16). Physical or emotional suffering can often drag us down into the depths of despair. Desperate for refreshment, we thirst for reminders of God’s constant presence and infinite power (Psalm 42:1–3). As we recall the
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and eternal life. If I were to sum up Psalm 23, it would be, “You get all of this and eternity in heaven with your Savior!” Isn’t that amazing?! One of my favorite verses in the Old Testament is Ezekiel 34:12: “As a shepherd seeks out his flock on the day he is among his scattered sheep, so will I seek out My sheep and deliver them from all the places where they were scattered on a cloudy and dark day.” In this verse, God is saying, “Listen, I’m coming. I’m going to come and deliver all my sheep that have been scattered from everything that has held them in bondage. And you’ll know when I do it because it will be a cloudy and dark day.” This is what Jesus did for us because He is our Good Shepherd. He gave His life for His sheep on a dark, cloudy day so we could be delivered from stress, anxiety, worry, fear, and even death. He promises to protect and provide for you. You simply have to learn to recognize His voice and follow Him. Today, no matter what you’re experiencing in your life, you can be blessed knowing the Lord promises to protect and provide for you. That’s who our Good Shepherd is, and it’s why this is the most beloved Psalm! countless times God has come through for us and for others in the past, we can trust that our hope is secured in Him no matter how downcast we feel in the moment (vv. 4–6). When bad attitudes or difficult circumstances dim our vision, God invites us to call on Him, read the Bible, and trust His faithfulness (vv. 7–11). As we seek God, we can rely on Him to help us spot rainbows of hope arched over the darkest days. When have bad attitudes negatively affected your vision? How can you make sure your hope is centered on God?
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“We are going to make sure we keep every single promise,” Premier Ford said after winning a second majority in Ontario. So what exactly are these promises, and are they good for Waterloo Region and the townships? In late April, the government tabled the 2022 budget and then immediately adjourned the legislature for the election campaign. The budget was not even debated let alone passed, but Ford said the PCs would, if re-elected, table the budget without any significant changes. Whether this promise will be kept is up in the air, as less than two weeks after tabling the budget the PCs boosted Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates by five per cent, a $450 million promise that they had neglected to put in the budget. The Ford government promised to drop the fuel
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