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12 | 01 | 2012VOLUME 17 | ISSUE 51

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STEVE KANNON

Saying that Woolwich residents have had enough of unsustainable tax in-creases, Coun. Bonnie Bryant this week led a charge that would see the 2013 tax hike limited to 2 per cent, down from the 4.3 per cent proposed last month.

Instead of a 1.8 per cent general tax in-crease and a 2.5 per cent special levy for infrastructure, those numbers are now set at 1.5 and 0.5 respectively.

“They are finding it very difficult to keep up with tax increases. They’ve reached the breaking point,” said Bryant, relaying the comments she’s heard from the public.

Her proposal at Tuesday night’s council meeting was treated dismissively by Mayor Todd Cowan, but quickly found support from councillors Julie-Anne Herteis and Allan Poffenroth, allowing for Bryant’s motion to pass. Coun. Mark Bauman said he was “not prepared to give in on 2.5 per

Woolwich council shifts tax target to a2% increaseReduction in keeping with delegate’s plea for township to get its spending under control, rein in staff costs

Kings rack up pair of victories

TAXES | 4The Elmira Sugar Kings banked four points with a pair of wins last weekend, including a 3-1 decision over the Brampton Bombers on home ice Sunday. Top, Jake Weidner battles for the puck. Above left, Matt Harding beats a Bomber to the puck. Above right,: Kings James Mildon and Craig Johnson close in on a Brampton puck-carrier. See the story on page 14. [CELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

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To nobody’s surprise, the scenic Winterbourne Valley will be turned into an industrial site, as the Ontario Municipal Board this week gave the go-ahead to the Jigs Hollow gravel pit.

Board member Mary-Anne Sills rendered her decision just moments after Monday’s hearing in which residents made a last-ditch plea to keep the valley intact. They knew it was an uphill battle after the township abandoned the residents, signing off on a deal approving the ap-plication by Kuntz Topsoil, Sand and Gravel.

Relying only on expert evidence presented by the applicant, Sills determined “there’s not a problem with this application,” arguing the plan is in con-formity with provincial, regional and township regulations. The residents offered up no evidence that would allow the board to deny the appeal brought by Kuntz, supported by Preston Sand and Gravel, she said.

Her declaration that council’s mediated settle-ment was in the best inter-est of the township found no traction with some 70 residents who packed Woolwich council cham-bers Monday morning. Applauding the presenta-tions of fellow residents and scoffing at the claims of the applicant’s lawyers and planners, the audience made its feeling known and had to be reminded by Sills on more than one occasion that the proceedings were a quasi-judicial hearing, not a public meeting.

In the end, however, the residents were not surprised by the outcome, given the OMB’s long his-tory of siding with devel-opers rather than with the public interest. Jan Huis-soon, one of five residents given participant status at the hearing, said allowing residents to speak essen-tially amounted to so much window dressing.

“Nobody was really ex-pecting anything different. We had to try.”

As with the many pre-sentations to Woolwich council, the participants who testified before the OMB maintained that the gravel pit would have a detrimental impact on both the environment and the quality of life of those living in nearby Winter-bourne and Conestogo.

“Noise carries right across this hollow. It’s going to go from natural sounds to commercial noise,” said Golf Course

Road resident William Norrish, arguing the noise-attenuation measures pro-posed by Kuntz would be ineffective.

He also questioned the inclusion of asphalt and concrete recycling in the settlement after township council expressly voted against allowing that in-dustrial use at the site.

West Montrose resident Lynn Hare picked up on the recycling aspect, argu-ing the noise levels, poten-tial contamination of the nearby Grand River and dust-suppressant measures had all been inadequately addressed.

Sills, however, did not agree with any of concerns raised by the residents.

“The applicant has really bent over to try to alleviate the concerns of the public,” she said, adding the parties had been gracious in allow-ing residents to say their piece in the first place.

Her decision clears the

Jigs Hollow gravel pit cleared to proceedOMB sides with applicant’s plan to mine aggregate in Winterbourne Valley

STEVE KANNON way for Kuntz, in partner-ship with Preston Sand and Gravel, to extract up to 150,000 tonnes of gravel each year from an 89-acre site at 125 Peel St. The company may also import up to 30,000 tonnes of asphalt and con-crete for recycling, as well as topsoil for screening and resale.

Although the township opted out of a battle to protect the public in the Jigs Hollow case, there are two larger gravel pit fights on the horizon. Hunder Developments, the group behind plans for a pit im-mediately east of Cones-togo, has appealed to the OMB Woolwich’s denial of its bid for a pit on some 150 acres of land on two farm properties located at 128 Katherine St. S. and 1081 Hunsberger Rd. Also up in the air is Capital Paving’s bid for a large pit near the West Montrose covered bridge.

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This month the troop begins its sharing-themed month in time for Christ-

The Wellesley Lions Club is looking to build a leash-free dog park in the Village of Wellesley.

A delegation headed by club member Richard Franzke addressed coun-cillors meeting Tuesday, pitching the park proposal.

“We recognize there is

Wellesley Lions propose dog park for villageService club, seeing need for off-leash facility, willing to organize development expected to cost $100K

COLIN DEWAR an outstanding need in Wellesley for more parks and recreation space,” said Franzke. “There are a high proportion of dog owners within the village and the township overall so a new recreational park with a lease-free park would be a welcomed addition to the community.”

The new park, which

would be called Lions Park, would also offer safe walk-ing trails as well as the fenced in area where dogs could run freely.

Franzke told council that 25 per cent of households in the village own a dog and that number increases to 34 per cent taking the whole township into ac-count.

Dog owners are cur-rently using parks that are not designated for dogs, including Albert Erb Park, the ball diamonds and soccer fields in the village, said Franzke.

“We would like to de-velop a leash-free dog park within the village limits of Wellesley and we are willing to purchase the

required land to build this park.”

The club will be part-nering with the Wellesley Trail Association to fully develop the land located at the corner of Nafziger Road and Gerber Road near the hydro substation in Welles-ley. The property is owned by Ken Lazenby and Bill Melnik, who have agreed

to sell the land to the Lions Club, said Franzke.

The Lions will handle the development of the dog park, while Wellesley Trail Association will look after trail development.

In the proposal, the dog park will have a small park-ing area with up to 10 spots

DOG PARK | 4

Claire Barrel wanted to do something special for those who help out in Wellesley. Just in time for the holidays, the village resi-dent and mother wants to start a holiday tradition and fundraising effort for the Wilmot Resource Centre, which organizes a popular drop-in centre in Wellesley.

“I was trying to think of raising a little bit of money for the Wilmot Resource Centre in New Hamburg. They are Wilmot Township of course but they do come to Wellesley to do a drop-in centre for the small chil-dren in the neigbourhood and it’s used quite a bit by the moms in the area; there are a lot of kids in Wellesley now,” she explained.

Having lived in Wellesley for six years, Barrel saw an opportunity to showcase the township’s beauty come yuletide by organiz-ing a house-decorating contest, with proceeds from registration fees go-ing to the WRC.

“I just though it’s so pretty to see the houses all lit up for Christmas and I was thinking about Na-tional Lampoon and how some people go absolutely crazy,” she said of the Christmas movie starring Chevy Chase, now a holi-

Wellesley house-decorating contest a Christmas fundraiser

ELENA MAYSTRUK day staple “I started think-ing about maybe having a friendly competition in the neighbourhood to see who could dress their house the nicest. Then people would be able to vote.”

First she approached Mothers of Wellesley; a tight-knit group, some of whom use the services of the Wilm-ot Resource Centre. After receiving good reviews on the idea, Barrel plunged into the organization of it all.

Wellesley’s decorating en-thusiasts register their house with Barrel and start decorat-ing. The goal is to have maps of the township handed out to its residents, with each house represented by a star.

Local families can take a stroll or a drive to locations around the township and vote on their favorite house decorations. Flip to the back of the map and you can find a list of registered houses next to a checkbox. Viewers can check a box and drop off their vote at 1101 Henry St. in Wellesley Village.

The registration fee is $10, with all of the funds going to the organization. From December 1-6, those interested in participating can drop of an address, their theme and the reg-istration fee at the same

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Community groups pitch in with seasonal help for WCS

COLIN DEWAR mas. As a bridging activity the leaders of the group asked all 12 Beaver mem-bers and five Cubs to bring in non-perishable food items to meetings as part of a food drive for the Wool-wich Community Services (WCS).

“We thought we could tie in learning about food and sharing by asking the kids and their families to canvas their cupboards and bring

in items for the food bank,” said Janet Cox, co-leader of the 1st Maryhill Beavers.

Taking the challenge to heart, the children went beyond what the leaders expected to see from them and brought in 202 items to fill seven cardboard boxes.

“The kids completely rose to the challenge. We pictured them coming in with a can of tuna and box of Kraft Dinner and instead

week after week they were bring in bags and boxes of food,’ said Cox.

At a troop meeting held November 26 at Breslau Public School, WCS execu-tive director Don Harloff was a special guest as the children presented him with their collection of food.

“There are some people

WCS | 6

Members of the 1st Maryhill Beavers and Cubs stack some of the cans of food they collected over the month of November as part of a food drive for Woolwich Community Services. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]


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If you are interested in Regional services you may wish to attend.Final budget approval for user rates (water and wastewater) is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and final budget approval for all other Regional services is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.Notice of these meetings is being given in accordance with the Municipal Act, as amended and the Region’s notice policy.Please visit our website (www.regionofwaterloo.ca) for more information on the Regional Budget or pick up a budget package at the Council & Administrative Services Office, 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener. To speak to a Finance Department staff person on the budget, please call Allan Wong at 519-575-4705.You are welcome to attend any of the scheduled budget meetings or the Council meetings. For a copy of the budget schedule please visit our website. You will only be allowed to register as a delegation at the public input meeting on December 5, 2012. Please call the Council & Administrative Services Office by 12 Noon on Thursday, November 29th at 519-575-4420 to register to speak.Kris FletcherRegional Clerk

CHANGE IN COUNCIL MEETING TIMEPlease be advised the Regular Council meeting for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 2012 will start at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Regional Administration Building, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener.For more information or to register as a delegation, please contact Council & Administrative Services Office at 519-575-4420.

All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in 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 information should be referred to the Council & Administrative Services office.

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Each term Regional Council appoints an advisory committee to review Council compensation and any other matters referred to it for the next term of Council (2014-2018). You live in the Region of Waterloo and should be prepared to commit to up to four meetings to conduct the review and prepare the final report to Council. It is expected that the work of the Committee will conclude by June 30, 2013.Please submit a letter of interest and resume no later than Friday, December 21, 2012 to: Kris FletcherRegional Clerk and Director, Council & Administrative ServicesRegional Municipality of Waterloo2nd Floor, 150 Frederick StreetKitchener ON N2G 4J3Email: [email protected]: 519-575-4481For further information please call Council & Administrative Services, 519-575-4420.

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cent” as the amount for the special levy earmarked for repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges and water pipes.

Councillors were unani-mous, however, in voting to freeze their own wages for 2013, with most arguing in favour of similar mea-sures for township staff.

For chief administrative officer David Brenneman, the prospect of a wage freeze presents a dilemma heading into negotiations with unionized workers.

In maintaining that posi-tion, he said, the township would almost certainly be taken to arbitration by the Canadian Union of Public Employees. That would likely result in a settlement akin to Wellesley Town-ship’s recent three-year deal offering outside work-ers increases of 1.5, 1.5 and 1.75 per cent over the term of the agreement.

Picking up on Poffen-roth’s suggestion of an overall increase of zero, Bauman suggested a wage cap similar to a sports team, whereby the size of

the pie would be capped, with the individual slices divvied up to remain within the budget, perhaps through less overtime or reduced hours of work. That would also require a freeze on hiring.

Poffenroth also sug-gested the township look at eliminating “redundant” positions, those that pro-vide no benefit to the pub-lic, as part of an effort to reduce overall spending.

The debate was music to the ears of Breslau resident Peter Durksen, who earlier had made a presentation

TAXES: Presentation from resident highlights the perils of large year-over-year tax increasesFROM | COVER to council calling for mea-

sures to reel-in out-of-control spending and tax increases.

Retired and living on a pension, he noted that over the last three years his in-come has increased an av-erage of 1.48 per cent, less than the average inflation rate of 1.75 to 2 per cent and well below the average tax increase of 5.78 per cent.

“Thus my property taxes have increased almost four times as much as my income, and about three times as much as the rate of inflation,” he said.

Durksen added he’s not alone in his evaluation of the property tax situa-tion, presenting a petition signed by 21 of his neigh-

bours and calling on coun-cil to hold tax increases to the rate of inflation at most, to tell staff cost over-runs are unacceptable, and to reduce the overall per-centage of revenues spent on wages and benefits.

In making his case, Durk-sen said he’s aware that the Woolwich portion of tax bills amounts to 23 per cent, while 56 per cent goes to Waterloo Region and 21 per cent to the school boards. Other items such as rising assessment rates and arbitrated wage settle-ments are also outside of township control.

“Still, our concern is about the bottom line – the final tax bill.”

Attempting to counter

Durksen’s points, Cowan dismissed the percentages, saying the average tax in-crease last year amounted to $40.

“I’m sure your pension went up more than $40.”

Cowan’s remark, how-ever, failed to take into consideration the com-pounding effect of large year-over-year increases, with Durksen noting his taxes rose to $4,435 this year, from $3,747 in 2009. He also noted the dollar figures quoted by the town-ship apply to a regional average ($254,000) that falls well below the as-sessed value of most homes in the township, meaning the actual increases are much larger.

for vehicles, as well as dog waste disposal unit, bio-degradable bag dispensers and will be fenced in with a gated transfer area.

“We are very conscious of the neighbours and the residents of Wellesley and we don’t want to disturb them. We have chosen the location that we believe will have the least impact on the neighbours,” said Franzke. “If we build it, they will come.”

The Lions conducted a survey between November 23 and 27, determining that 54 residents are interested in the idea of a dog park and are willing to use it five to 10 times a month.

The cost of the park is projected to be $74,000 including the purchase of the property. An estimated

$32,000 will be needed to develop the trails through the land and build a bridge across the creek that runs along the northeast section of the property, bringing the total of the proposed park to $106,000.

The Lions are willing to spearhead the funding for the park and will be approaching funding agen-cies for support.

The club is willing to buy the land, develop the park and then donate it to the township, which means the township would be liable under its existing insur-ance policy.

“This has a lot of positives to it, including developing a piece of land that is just sitting there. However, there are a lot of things that can put the brakes on this proj-ect. If this land turns out to be a brown field there is no

way the township is going to take liability for that,” said Coun. Jim Olender, worried about potential contamina-tion issues.

“That is why we want to work in partnership with the township and look at what might be obstacles and move forward,” said Franzke.

Mayor Ross Kelterborn had reservations as to who would operate the park, who could use the park and who patrols the park if an incident occurred involv-ing a dog.

Further discussions will need to take place with the Lions Club and township staff and management group as to what the next step will be in developing the off-leash dog park.

The goal of the club is open the park by late sum-mer 2013.

DOG PARK: Service club will take the lead on raising funds, trails group would maintain itFROM | 3

MAKING THE ROUNDS TO ROUND UP FOOD

Boxes of non-perishable food items filled the Elmira Kiwanis Club house as volunteers hauled in the goods on Saturday morning. Volunteer Wojtek Monkiewicz unloads his car. Inset: Savannah Cassel, 12, and Haylee Gribbons, 13, team up to unload a flatbed full of food. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]


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9:10 AM | A 20-year-old Wellesley woman was charged with failing to stop when she drove her 2006 Pontiac through a stop sign on Weimar Line and Hutchin-son Road, causing her vehicle to enter a field and become stuck.

11:30 AM | A break-and-enter occurred on Townsend Drive near East Tree Drive in Breslau. When the owners arrived home, they discovered their front door was pried open and missing from the home was a Mac laptop, a man’ s wedding ring, two watches and money. Witnesses said there was a suspicious person around the house, described as six feet tall, thin with short to medium length hair wearing a black jacket and jeans and possibly driving a

Police are remind-ing motorists to check weather conditions regu-larly along intended routes and make adjustments when necessary. Always allow extra time to reach your destination as poor conditions may mean slow-er travel and a higher risk of delays.

Leave adequate space between vehicles and look well ahead for potential hazards. A sudden drop in temperature following rainfall can lead to a flash freeze and icy patches – use extra caution.

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black Honda Civic. A crowbar was found at the scene. The police are continuing to investigate.

5:50 PM | A 37-year-old Listowel man driving a 2007 GMC pickup rear-ended a 52-year-old Alma man operating a 2011 GMC on Arthur Street near Wyatt Street in Elmira. Moderate damage occurred to both vehicles. No charges were laid and no injuries were reported.

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10:00 PM | Police were called to the Woolwich Memorial Centre about a fight that occurred outside the dressing rooms of the arenas. A 17-year-old Ayr male was charged with assault after he punched the assistant coach of an Elmira team who was trying to

break up the fight. The Ayr player had been ejected from a hockey game earlier in the evening. Police are requesting the man not return to the rink.

11:15 PM | A 62-year-old Kitchener man driving a 2005 Chevy lost control of the vehicle on Arthur Street near Union Street in Elmira and crossed the median

into a ditch. His vehicle sustained moderate damage. No charges were laid, and no injuries reported.

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2:30 AM | A 2003 Silverado Chevy pickup driven by a 25-year-old Brussels woman on Church Street in Elmira crossed the median and hit a parked 2011 Dodge. Dam-age to the vehicles was described

as moderate. No injuries were reported. No charges were laid.

6:30 AM | A 59-year-old Fergus man lost control of his 1999 GMC on Arthur Street near Floradale Road and slid into a ditch. The vehicle was destroyed. No injuries were reported. No charges were laid.

9:00 AM | An 18-year-old Linwood woman driving a 2003 Ford lost control of the vehicle on Ament Line near Hawkesville Road and rolled the car. There were no injuries and no charges laid.

9:30 AM | A boy’s blue bike was found on Elmira’s Flamingo Road near the church. The rightful owner can claim the bike at the Elmira detachment.

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7:40 PM | A mailbox was destroyed by vandals on Florapine Road near Floradale Road. The investigation is ongoing.

11:45 PM | A 62-year-old Woolwich man was operating a horse-drawn buggy on Apple Grove Road near Weber Street in St. Jacobs when the horse bucked, causing him to drop the reins. The man tried to stop the buggy using hydraulic brakes but was unsuccessful and fell off the buggy, which then ran over him. The man was taken the Grand River Hospital with fractured ribs. The horse was caught and returned to its owner.

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5:55 AM | A 27-year-old Port Colborne man was travelling northbound on Arthur Street North when he lost control of his Jeep on the icy roads and crossed over into southbound traffic before being struck by a Toyota driven by a 38-year-old Palmerston man. Two other vehicles, a Dodge van being driven by a 28-year-old Rothsay man and a Toyota driven by a 28-year-old Moorefield woman, were travelling southbound when

A collision involving four vehicles occurred on Arthur Street North November 26. Police closed the road for several hours as they investigated the incident. Two drivers were taken to the Grand River Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries only to be transported to Hamilton General when it was realized their injuries were much more severe. Police continue to investigate. [JOE MERLIHAN / THE OBSERVER]

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Woolwich opposes Kitchener-Conestoga changes

Woolwich council will press for the Kitchener-Conestoga federal riding to remain tied to Waterloo Region rather than having it torn apart, with communities linked to others with no obvious shared interests.

Meeting this week, councillors endorsed having Mayor Todd Cowan

send a letter to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission protesting the planned changes.

Currently, the commission plans to eliminate the Kitchener-Conestoga riding, a move that would see Wellesley and Wilmot township joined to Perth County to form the Perth-Wellesley-Wilmot federal riding, while Woolwich would join a new Woolwich-Wellington electoral district.

“I just see it as a very odd-shaped map,” said Coun. Mark Bauman of the proposed Woolwich-Wellington riding, adding he’d sooner see Woolwich lumped in with a Waterloo riding.

The federal commission had considered adding a fifth riding into Waterloo Region as part of plan to add new seats in Ontario, but the opted to allocate that seat in the Milton area, requiring changes to Kitchener-Conestoga. Others, including MP Harold Albrecht, also oppose the plan.

Rental fee waived for horticultural society meeting

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Society’s work – maintaining flower-beds and a host of other beautification projects in the township – are more than enough reason to waive a WMC room rental fee, Woolwich council decided this week.

When the organization hosts a district meeting Apr. 13, 2013, there’ll be no $216 charge for use of the community room.

A request for the fee reduction from Mary Austin was quickly endorsed by Coun. Allan Poffenroth, who recognized the value of the work done by the 223 members of the horticultural society.

Mitchell awarded Woolwich parking lot contract

Mitchell Property Maintenance will clear snow from municipal parking lots in Woolwich for another three years, after council this week awarded them the contract.

Mitchell is the same company that earlier this year won the tender to clear sidewalks in Elmira.

Though not the outright lowest of the four bids received, the company

has larger equipment that allows for efficiencies, lowering the cost in the long run, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley told councillors meeting Nov. 27.

As well, the lowest bid was submitted by the company that previously had the sidewalk-clearing contract, resulting in poor service and many complaints, he added, noting that when the same company used to clear municipal parking lots, there were also problems.

The township has budgeted $61,000 for snow and ice removal from its parking lots.


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8:00 AM | A Skil power drill fell off the back of a truck travelling along Arthur Street. The rightful owner of the black and red drill can claim their property at the Elmira detachment.

9:30 AM | Police were contacted about the theft of some scrap metal from TMT Inc. on Shantz Station Road in Woolwich Town-ship. The suspect crossed the golf course and entered the business' yard from the east side. They broke several locks to release the metal.

The investigation continues.

8:55 PM | A 74-year-old Heidelberg man operating a 1999 GMC was charged with fail to stop when he drove through the stop sign at Kressler Road and Hessen Strasse in Wellesley Township, hitting a 68-year-old Heidelberg woman driving a 2004 Hyundai. No injuries were reported. Moderate to significant damage occurred to the vehicles.

November 27

1:15 AM | A 21-year-old Heidelberg man lost control of his white Honda pickup truck on Lobsinger Line, rolled the vehicle and hit a hydro pole that pinned him inside the vehicle. Police closed the road as hydro workers repaired the pole. The man was charged with careless driving and suffered minor injuries.

1:40 PM | A 22-carat gold ring with a purple gemstone was turned over to the Elmira police de-tachment. The ring was discovered in the parking lot of the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market. The rightful owner can claim their property by contacting the Elmira police.

in the community that don’t have supper because they don’t have food in their house because they don’t have the money to go out and buy food. That could be because they were sick or had other difficulties in their lives,” said Harloff as he explained to the chil-dren the need for a food bank.

“You have all collected this food I am going to make sure that all this food goes to people in this com-munity that don’t have food so they can eat,” he told them. “It is an amazing amount of food collected by such a small group.”

The shelves at the WCS are still well stocked from the Thanksgiving Day food drive, said Harloff but it doesn’t hurt to have more.

“The food we have should last us through until Christ-mas. I think we will be look-ing for food in February and March, that is when the shelves usually start to be-come bare,” he said.

Along with the Scout-ing food drive, the Kiwanis Club of Elmira held their annual door-to-door food drive which also helped to replenish any food that was used over the Thanksgiving holiday.

“From what I understand the door-to-door food drive was quite successful again this year,” said Harloff.

For their part, the Elmira Sugar Kings held a hats and mitten toss at last week’s game against the Brampton Bombers, with all the dona-tions going to WCS. The hat

and mitt toss replaced the annual teddy bear toss.

“That was an unbeliev-able event and we received so much from the com-munity. It was such a great idea changing the teddy bear toss into the hats and mittens toss. Teddy bears are wonderful, don’t get me wrong everybody loves a teddy bear, but when it’s cold you can’t wear a teddy bear. It was a tremendous effort put on by everyone involved,” said Harloff.

The WCS is still looking for toys and anyone inter-ested in donating a new toy has until December 14 to drop them off.

After that date the WCS will be busy working to put together 180 hampers for those in need for the Christ-mas holiday.

WCS: Various groups pitching in to collect items for those in needFROM | 3

After their first goal at Sunday’s game, the Sugar Kings helped minor hockey players collect items thrown onto the ice during the hat and mitt toss for WCS. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

WCS director Don Harloff, left, was a guest at the weekly 1st Maryhill Beaver meeting as the troop presented him with their donations. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

BLOTTER: Wintry weather brings slew of traffic accidentsFROM | 5

Emergency crew workers are at the scene of a four-vehicle collision on Arthur Street North on Monday. [JOE MERLIHAN / THE OBSERVER]


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Delegates from the Lunor Group and Woolwich Township were on hand for a sod-turning ceremony at 90 Church St. W. in Elmira on Nov. 22. The site will be home to some 1,500 homes. Taking part were Steve Menich, Donna Haid, Shawn McGuire, Danny Finoro, Peter Finoro, Sam Scicluna, Mayor Todd Cowan and Dan Kennaley. Grading has begun on the site and will continue through the winter as long as weather permits. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

It’s that time of year again when the jolly man in red pays a visit to an ea-ger group of St. Jacobs kid-dies at the annual Optimist Breakfast with Santa. But the fun and games are not just for the children, says Optimist member Robyn Gromeder, this year’s orga-nizer of the event’s silent auction.

“I think the members enjoy it as much as the kids. They enjoy seeing the kids up there. It’s the first event we ever did as a club and it’s going strong,” she said, adding that there will be plenty of diversions for adults as well.

Now in its eighth year, the event has undergone many transformations. The members have added a face-painting station and perfected a hearty breakfast menu to include popular favorites that keep enthusiasts coming back every year.

“We use pretty much every table and chair in the place,” Gromeder said of the event in past years.

The club is used to full attendance from mem-bers at the event, with most if not all showing up to spread the holiday

It’s almost time for breakfast with Santa courtesy of St. Jacobs Optimists

St. Nick and Mrs. Claus heading to St. Jacobs

ELENA MAYSTRUK cheer. Optimist Club members will be on loca-tion as early as 7 a.m. to set up for the event. They will then participate in the various activities and serve a schmorgesborg breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eggs, hash browns and beans before getting down to the ac-tivities at hand.

A penny auction for the kids will allow them to purchase an arms-length of tickets, place one half of each ticket into a container next to an item they wish to purchase. Then names get drawn for prizes such as toys and children’s ac-cessories.

The silent auction for adults is the main event that raises money for next year’s festivities. Gromeder said that dur-ing Wednesday’s meeting the Optimist Club learned more about the items that will be auctioned off at the silent auction. Items usually include various pieces of jewelry and art-work donated by local in-dividuals and businesses. Last year’s proceeds from the auction brought in $1,246.

Increasing the number

location and slip it into the locked drop box in front of the house. The votes will be tallied on December 15, the day after Wellesley’s Christmas parade, and a winner will receive a tro-phy with a “V” for victory. Participants are free to be as creative or minimalistic as they wish, and crazy themes are welcome.

“I’m happy to organize it again next year and see if we get more people out and may-be next year it’ll be a different charity that gets the money I don’t know but I think for now Wilmot Resource Centre does support Wellesley Town-ship so I though it was a nice way to give back,” she said.

FUNDRAISER: Looking at making it an annual yuletide eventFROM | 3

Over the Christmas holidays, co-organizers of the Best Dressed House fundraiser in Wellesley Claire Barrel (right) and Becky Hill hope to bring out the inner festive decorators in the township’s citizens. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

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Jolly old Saint Nick will once again be visiting the streets of Elmira dur-ing the annual Santa Claus parade.

This year marks the 19th year for the parade and organizers are hoping to present a bigger and better event.

Organized by the Elmira Kiwanis Club, this year’s parade, to be held today (Saturday), should prove to the best yet with nine bands and 25 floats confirmed, the most to date for the event proving to the popularity of the annual event.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. sharp in front of Riverside Public School on William Street before it starts along Arthur Street through downtown Elmira and finishing at the Elmira Legion on First Street. It usually takes about an hour and half to complete but since the parade has increased in size that time could run over by 10 or 15 minutes this year.

“We have lots of different people participating this year and have more bands than ever before,” said Lyndon Ziegler, who has organized the event for the

of event goers each year, the club hopes to keep the magic alive and the kids calling for Santa as he sits on stage with Mrs. Claus, taking requests for pres-ents and presiding over the

WELLESLEY HOSTS ZUMBATHON FOR DIABETES RESEARCH

The Wellesley Community Centre was home to a Zumbathon Nov. 24. The event was a fundraiser for diabetes research. Top, Shelby Cook, 3, bounces on mom Martha’s hip. Above left, Celeste Goring, diagnosed with diabetes last June, and friends show off their nails painted blue for diabetes. Above right, Debbie Goring in a crowd of other zumba enthusiasts . [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

Santa rolls into Elmira Saturday for parade in his honour

COLIN DEWAR last 15 years.The first Elmira Santa

Claus parade started when Ziegler and other members of the now-defunct Jaycees service club decided that instead of sending children and parents to the Kitch-ener-Waterloo Santa Claus parade they would orga-nize one for the town.

When the Jaycees dis-banded eight years ago, Ziegler joined the Kiwanis Club and brought the pa-rade with him.

“It’s a great event that supports the local com-munity,” he said. “There is no need to rush off to the Kitchener-Waterloo pa-rade we have a great event planned this year.”

It’s not just local people participating in the parade, as Ziegler has lined up bands from Burlington and volunteers and floats from Fergus, Elora and Kitchen-er-Waterloo.

“We have a lot of people coming from all over the place to help make the pa-rade come to life.”

There will be many vol-unteers walking the parade route handing out candy and will be followed by the man himself – Santa Claus as he greets all the children of Elmira.

BREAKFAST: Local kids have chance to meet up with Santa

event. The breakfast will be

held on December from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the St. Jacobs Community Centre at 31 Parkside Dr. Admis-sion for breakfast and the event costs $4 per person at the door.

FROM | 7


NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRESt. Jacobs – Elmira Wastewater Treatment Master Plan

The Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Region) is undertaking a Wastewater Treatment Master Plan for the communities of St. Jacobs and Elmira in the Township of Woolwich (Township). The wastewater systems in both communities are operated as a 2-tier system with the Township responsible for wastewater collection and general pumping, and the Region responsible for wastewater treatment and biosolids management.

A Region-wide Wastewater Treatment Master Plan (WWTMP) was completed in 2007, and identified the need to develop a Master Plan for St. Jacobs and Elmira which specifically examined the treatment requirements for these two communities.

This Master Plan is reviewing wastewater treatment servicing for these two and will recommend servicing requirements to meet growth in St. Jacobs and Elmira for the next 30 years.

The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements for Master Plans under the Municipal Class EA (Municipal Engineers Association, June 2000, as amended in 2007 and 2011). The Master Plan is following Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EA.

A Public Information Centre (PIC) has been scheduled to receive input and comments from interested members of the public. The PIC will provide information on the project, including population and flow projections, the identification and evaluation of potential servicing alternatives, the evaluation of a short-list of feasible options, and the recommended preferred alterna-tive for servicing St. Jacobs and Elmira. The PIC will be held as follows:

Tuesday, December 4, 20125:00 PM to 7:00 PM

St. Jacobs Community Centre, 31 Parkside DriveSt. Jacobs, Ontario

Information on the St. Jacobs – Elmira Wastewater Treatment Master Plan study is posted on the Region’s web site at: www.regionofwaterloo.ca. The information presented at this PIC will be available on this web site after December 4, 2012.

Please contact either of the following project team members if you have any questions or comments, wish to obtain more information on the study, or if you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive future study notifications:

All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in 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 information should be referred to Pam Law (as above).

Accessibility: This event is accessible for people with disabilities. Accessible Parking is available. If you require assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, or to access information in alternative formats, please contact Pam Law (as above).

This notice was first issued on November 16, 2012.

Notice of Public Information Centre PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO

SIGN BY-LAW

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 all types of unoffi cial signs on Regional roads including election signs, business accessory signs, farm accessory signs, mailbox accessory signs, open house signs and poster signs. The proposed Sign By-law establishes requirements for unoffi cial signs including:

• Location and placement; • Size, shape, construction and content; • Impacts to the function of the road; • Number of signs and timing of placement; and • Sign removal.

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

When: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, drop in 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.Place: Regional Administration Headquarters (lobby) 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener

This public information centre is being 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 the Clerk’s Offi ce, Region of Waterloo, 2nd fl oor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener or on the Region’s website at:

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 email at [email protected]

If you require 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 project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in 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 information should be referred to the person indicated above.

Nancy ButtonManager, Transportation EngineeringRegion of Waterloo150 Frederick Street, 7th FloorKitchener, ON N2G 4J3

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The West Montrose Kissing Bridge is still closed for repairs and will likely stay that way throughout the holidays. But members of the Elmira Kiwanis Club are refusing to let that put a cramp in their style.

Every year the service club hosts a carol sing, with residents gathering on the bridge to belt out the fa-vorite songs of the season, but this Christmas the flo-rescent warning signs and blockages are anything but festive.

“The engineers are studying the weight-bear-ing ability of the bridge. So we figured that rather than trying to get back in there with 75 or 100 people on the bridge we were won-dering if there was a way to move the carol sing for this year,” Kiwanis member Tony Dowling explained.

Carolers have found the answer in a covered bridge float used in Santa Claus parades in previous years by the BridgeKeepers, the West Montrose Residents Association.

This year instead of join-ing a multitude of other floats on Arthur Street dur-ing the parade, the 50-foot-wide and 12-feet tall make-shift covered bridge will provide a fitting backdrop for the carol sing.

“So we still have a cov-ered bridge for the covered

Club scales back bridge, not carol singWith the real thing closed for repairs, Kiwanis Club comes up with a backup plan for West Montrose holiday event

ELENA MAYSTRUK bridge carol sing,” Dowling said.

Club members will move the mobile bridge float to West Montrose United Church on Covered Bridge Drive before covering it with bright lights for the annual event, placing two decorated Christmas trees atop platforms on either side of the float.

Weather permitting, some 75 to 150 carolers are expected to participate in the long-time Kiwanis Club Christmas tradition of singing the festive favorites that welcome the holidays each year.

This year carolers have a “backup plan for the back-up plan,” Dowling said. With unpredictable, likely cold weather in store for the night, the host church will be opening their doors should the event need to be taken inside. The church will also provide a cozy getaway for visitors from the chilly weather, complete with hot apple cider and other festive re-freshments.

The Kiwanis carol sing will take place on the eve-ning of December 10 start-ing at 7 p.m. at the West Montrose United Church, located on 42 Covered Bridge Drive.

Dowling advises every-one to dress for the weather and bring a non-perishable food or cash donation for the Kiwanis Christmas goodwill food drive.

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WOOLWICH COUNCIL TOOK A step in the right direction Tuesday night, opting to re-duce to 2 per cent a planned tax hike for 2013, down from 4.3 per cent.

A motion from Coun. Bonnie Bryant, who said taxpay-ers have reached the breaking point, was quickly en-dorsed by councillors Julie-Anne Herteis and Allan Pof-fenroth, while Mayor Todd Cowan continued to dismiss any attempts to reel in tax hikes and township spending.

“We have to start looking at ability to pay,” she argued, an indication that the compounding effect of large tax increases year over year – basic math typically ignored by bureaucrats and politicians – means property taxes are growing at an unsustainable rate.

Prior to discussing the 2013 budget, councillors got a crash course in just such mathematics courtesy of Bre-slau resident Peter Durksen, who showed them in black in white just what happens when tax increases outstrip both inflation and the little, if any, growth in people’s in-comes. In case, as a pension he’s seen his income rise by 1.48 per cent a year over the last three years, while taxes have gone up an average of 5.78 per cent annually at a time when inflation has been running at less than 2 per cent a year.

At that rate of increase, it would take a little more than 12 years for property taxes to double. Residents would be paying much more and receiving no more for their money.

Durksen also pointed out an obvious solution: stop doling out increases in wages and salaries, all the while adding new staff. Woolwich has certainly been suffering from bureaucratic bloat, particularly in the last five years, with most of the new positions adding no value to the residents of the township.

It’s telling that in discussing the ramifications of a lowered tax hike, there was talk of service cuts, not reduc-tions in staff numbers at the management level, where several positions could easily be eliminated to save $300,000 to $400,000 a year, far in excess of the extra revenues that would be raised by the proposed tax hikes. Only Poffenroth suggested the township look at reducing unnecessary staff members.

In 2012, the number of full-time staff members rose to 63, up from 56 five years ago. In that time, total staff costs, including part-timers such as firefighters (304 people, up from 272 in 2008) increased by 26.4 per cent, to $6.05 million from $4.8 million.

In budget talks last month, there were hints staff will be looking to increase those numbers next year.

There were some long faces on the staff side of the council chambers as councillors discussed wage and hir-ing freezes as a way to taming expenditures en route to lowering tax increases, in part because it will fall to them to deal with the new targets: a 1.5 per cent general tax in-crease (below the 1.8 forecast as 2013’s inflation rate), and a 0.5 per cent levy for a special infrastructure fund.

As noted, however, easy cuts with no impact on resi-dents will provide plenty of extra revenue that can be applied to the township’s infrastructure deficit. Reduced spending on the operating side will allow the municipal-ity to focus on the priorities, hard services essential to the community, while stripping away the bureaucratic bloat and runaway salaries that steal away money from the pro-ductive part of the local economy.

If it adopts that focus, council will be doing its job and actually representing the public good.

Cut bureaucracy to fund needed capital projects

“There is no middle ground, no dialogue before (Egyptian President Mo-hammed Morsi) rescinds this declaration,” said pro-democracy advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammed ElBaradei. “There is no room for dia-logue when a dictator im-poses the most oppressive, abhorrent measures and then says ‘let us split the difference.’”

Morsi won last June’s presidential election fair and square, but many Egyp-tians really are frightened that his decree of November 22 sweeps aside the demo-cratic gains of last year’s revolution. The decree gives him absolute power, al-though he swears it is only for a limited time.

Morsi was already gov-erning by decree pending a new parliamentary elec-tion, since the courts had dissolved the lower house of parliament because the election was flawed. His lat-est decree declares that the courts cannot challenge any

Egypt in for rough ride on road to Islamist ruleof his edicts until that new election takes place.

The decree also states that he can take any steps necessary to defeat un-defined “threats to the revolution” – and nobody can ask the courts to de-cide whether those steps are legal and justifiable. In theory, at least, Morsi has given himself greater pow-ers than the former dicta-tor, Hosni Mubarak, ever possessed.

This is as puzzling as it is alarming, since nothing in Morsi’s previous history suggests that he wants to be Egypt’s next dictator. He is a prominent member of the Muslim Brotherhood and shares its conservative social and religious values, but that organisation, the mainstay of opposition to Egypt’s military dictators during half a century of tyranny, has moved a long way from its radical and sometimes violent origins.

So was Morsi a wolf in sheep’s clothing, just waiting for the chance to impose Islamic rule on everybody, including liber-als, Christians, and secular Egyptians? How else can you explain what he has just done? The answer

matters, because if Egypt, by far the most populous Arab country (90 million people), succumbs to a new tyranny, then the whole “Arab Spring” was just a brief illusion.

Morsi’s actions are wrong, but he is not actual-ly aiming at a dictatorship. He just wants to thwart the Supreme Judicial Council, made up of judges who almost all date from the Mubarak era, which had already dismissed the first body charged with writing a new constitution. There were indications that it might be about to dissolve the second one on the same grounds.

The grounds were legally sound, for the first assem-bly chosen by parliament included a large number of MPs who belonged to the Islamic parties, although the law said that members of parliament could not themselves sit in the Con-stituent Assembly. A sec-ond Constituent Assembly, chosen in June, once again included members of par-liament in clear defiance of the law, which is why it is facing further court chal-lenges.

In the last month or

so, the prospect that this new body will produce a constitution based mainly on Islamic law led most of the secular and Christian elements to withdraw. That deprived it of a voting quorum, but the remaining members, including many MPs linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, carried on regardless, so there was a growing probability that a new court ruling would dismiss this assembly too.

Morsi moved swiftly, not only giving himself supreme powers beyond the ability of the courts to challenge, but specifically forbidding the Supreme Judicial Council to dismiss the second Constituent Assembly. He also gave that assembly an extra two months to finish writ-ing the constitution, after which it would have to be approved by referendum.

Only then (perhaps next May) would a new lower house of parliament be elected – and once the con-stitution is in place and the subsequent election is past, Morsi promised, he will re-linquish his extraordinary powers. But by then Egypt

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With the 2013 budget under discussion, Woolwich residents can brace themselves to hear a pitch for even more unnecessary hiring.

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

OMB decision reinforces belief officials have no desire to protect public interest

Woolwich council, with the exception of Bonnie Bryant, is taking the heat for this week’s OMB decision that clears the way for the Jigs Hollow gravel pit. Residents feel the township sold them down the river, abandoning the fight and agreeing to a settlement that doomed what today is a scenic val-ley.

Councillors maintain the battle was unwinnable: they settled to avoid a costly and fruitless legal process. That’s probably true, as the OMB has a history of siding with de-velopers over the wishes of municipalities and their residents. Councillors are guilty, however, of failing to adequately assess blame, as this is another mess that can be laid squarely at the feet of the provincial gov-ernment, which has creat-ed a process that bypasses the public interest.

With the Ontario Mu-nicipal Board, and indeed

almost every other bureau-cratic process, the prov-ince has set up a system whereby it can distance itself from unpopular deci-sions, essentially creating a third party that can force through poor policies.

Of course, this is done to allow the few to benefit at the expense of the many, the overriding reason for our political and economic system.

In the case of gravel pits and other unpopular de-velopments, the argument is made that the process is necessary to prevent NIM-BYism: if every decision sided with the public, noth-ing would ever get done, including some things that are necessary. This attitude says the need for gravel overrides the health, safety and quality of life consid-erations of those who live near pits.

Councillors could have made these arguments, calling out the province for its poor policies and showing more solidarity with the citizens. That they didn’t is a political failure to recognize the long game: using public opinion to shame upper levels of gov-

ernment into changing the processes that undermine democracy.

There’s also a very prac-tical reason for the town-ship to turn down gravel pit applications: the costs are higher than the revenues Woolwich receives. The municipal share of aggre-gate profits are miniscule, not enough to cover the direct costs associated with road repairs and safety measures, let alone the health and well-being of residents. Again, no men-tion of that in council’s defense of its deal.

On the horizon is an-other OMB hearing, this time over the Hunder De-velopments project near Conestogo. Council turned down the application, prompting the applicant to appeal that decision. Now residents wait to see if the township will stay on course. And whether all efforts to block the devel-opment are simply over-turned by an agency with no accountability to the public, let alone those who would be directly affected by the proposed extraction operation.

As with Jigs Hollow and

other applications in the works, councillors will have to weigh the likelihood of their denial being im-mediately appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, which has a track record of ignoring local decisions in favour of developers.

The poor provincial record of respecting local wishes is magnified in the case of gravel pits, where the Aggregate Resources Act is practically a cudgel, and the Ministry of Natu-ral Resources seen as a defender of operators, not Ontarians.

Of course, we do need gravel, and it does have to come from somewhere. Because of its geography, this stretch of the province is rife with aggregate, as witnessed by the numerous pits already in operation. If every application for an extraction licence was turned down, we’d have to find alternative sources for an essential material.

Clearly, then, we need to find a balance point.

Currently, provincial policies favour develop-ers, putting far too much power in the hands of the OMB. Opponents such as

Gravel Watch Ontario say the same is true of the ag-gregate policies. They also lament the actions of the MNR in enforcing what feeble rules do exist. Fixing those inadequacies would go a long way in reducing the disputes over gravel pit applications.

High on the priority list is the enacting of sunset clauses on gravel licences: hard and intractable time-lines for the decommis-sioning of pits. As it stands today, operators can con-tinue to work an “active” site for years, a favourite tactic for avoiding the re-mediation now required of pit owners. Such a move would assure nearby resi-dents that the health and safety risks would exist for a fixed time only, an impor-tant step.

Today, however, even where municipalities have tried to impose sunset clauses, the MNR has simply

stepped in and voided them.Equally pressing are

rules to assure quick and full rehabilitation of pits, returning them to the identical state seen before excavation began. Here, too, the record has been abysmal. Changes haven’t been forthcoming.

In that environment, res-idents are right to be skep-tical about assurances that any violations at the newly-approved pit – excessive noise or dust, pollution of the groundwater, unaccept-able visual impacts – will be dealt with in a timely manner. That’s usually not the case. Rarer still are orders to cease operation. Permanent closures are beyond the pale.

We’ll have to see those kind of measures, moves that protect citizens, before anyone believes that the parties, the township in-cluded, are working in the public interest.

What do you welcome about the change to wintry weather?

I like the seasons. I’d like winter to be winter. It’s better than rain.

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All of the music, the displays, the atmosphere.

» Beata Hutyra

Christmas and the snow. It’s the nice thing about being Canadian; the seasons and the lights.

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The snow

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would have an Islamic constitution, and almost certainly a lower house of parliament dominated by the Islamic parties.

What is happening now, therefore, is not the rise of a new dictatorship but rather a ruthless political manoeuvre aimed at cre-ating a democratic but Islamic Egypt. Naturally, it frightens a large proportion of the 49 per cent of Egyp-tians who voted against Morsi in the presidential election earlier this year, and it absolutely terrifies the country’s eight million Christians.

Morsi’s edict has been met with impassioned protest in the streets, and the formation of a National Salvation Front aimed at uniting all non-Islamist groups to force Morsi to rescind his edicts. Its lead-ers include three of the

candidates who ran against Morsi in the election earlier this year. But that may not be enough.

The truth is that the elections produced a par-liamentary majority and a president who want to impose Islamic law, and that its opponents are using various legal devices in an attempt to stop the process. Moreover, a new constitu-tion imposing Islamic law would almost certainly get a “yes” in a referendum.

But the other truth is that majorities in a democracy should not try to impose their religious and social views on large minorities who do not share them. Morsi is already showing signs of wanting to com-promise – but, as ElBaradei pointed out, he cannot take these extreme measures and then offer to “split the difference.” Egypt is in for a rough ride.

In the mid-1970s, the top 60 Canadian-based firms accounted for 15% of all equity market capitalization and 30% of all corporate profit. More recently, the top 60 made up 67% of all equity market capitalization and 60% of all corporate profit. In the mid-1970s, an average firm within the top 60 was three times larger than an average firm listed on the TSX. In 2008, it was 23 times larger.

» Winterbourne resident Jan Huissoon addresses the OMB hearing in a fruitless effort to block the Jigs Hollow gravel pit, which will go ahead in an area close to homes in two Woolwich communities.

“It’s currently an unspoiled area. A gravel and recycling operation will put an end to that.”

» From the Nov. 28, 2009 edition of the Observer.

Woolwich avoided a legal battle over its new rules governing gravel pit applications, formally known as Official Plan amendment (OPA) 13, by agreeing to some compromises before an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. The amendment came as the township faced a slew of new applications for aggregate operations.

We don’t need a casino in Woolwich

To the Editor,I was intrigued with your Nov. 24, 2012 cover-age of the public meeting in Woolwich specific to the question of a Casino for Woolwich. While you laid out well the OLG position you failed to pay much attention to many of the key presentations against bringing a casino to Wool-wich. Dr. David Wolkoff, M.D., the psychiatrist who lives with his family in Breslau, made a power-ful presentation coming out of his experience as former head of addictions at Homewood in Guelph. He noted many instances of the negative impacts of gambling on patients there.

Then there was the very thorough presentation of Rob Simpson, now retired from his position of being execu-tive director of the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre who made many

How about a casino for Jigs Hollow?

To the Editor,I sincerely hope that when considering the mer-its of allowing gambling in Woolwich Township that council and staff use the same good planning sense that was apparent in their decision to approve the Jigs Hollow gravel pit in the beautiful Winterbourne Valley.

points about the negative consequences of gambling on individuals and communi-ties. He especially empha-sized the little financial re-turn to the communities for the millions of dollars sucked out of their communities.

What about the young couple where she spoke so well about the alternatives that have been introduced into Woolwich when the Ag-riculture Society pulled out and went to Centre Welling-ton? All of which are family friendly and have enhanced our community. Then there was the fellow who really questioned the whole issue of “private sector involvement” asking the pertinent question who these people might be. Are they big USA operators of gambling casinos? We don’t have a clue, but you can bet your bottom dollar (if you’re a betting person) they will have a major grab.

While, as I said at the pub-lic meeting, this all seems like a “big joke” that here we are after 10 years deal-ing with a question we dealt with then. There is no doubt many forms of gambling

Come to think of it, the valley might also be consid-ered an ideal location for a casino. There’s lots of room for parking and it is close to both Conestogo and Win-terbourne, providing easy access (and an outlet) for the many the residents of these communities who can no longer enjoy their proper-ties due to the dust, noise and unsightly views of the gravel pit. The neon lights shouldn’t be a problem either, since the township should be able to find an expert that will state there will be no “unacceptable impact.”

Perhaps the revenue gen-erated from gambling would offset the lost revenue the township faces from the de-crease in tourism and prop-erty values. Kudos to Coun. Bonnie Bryant for having the integrity to be a woman of her word. The mayor might want to takes notes. Now, when is the next election?

LAURIE BREED, WINTERBOURNE

It’s clear who’s to blame for gravel pit fiasco

To the Editor,Who is to blame for al-lowing a gravel pit to go ahead in the Winterbourne Valley? Is it the mayor, who was elected largely on a platform of “no gravel pits” but ultimately voted in favour of the Jigs Hollow Pit? Is it our elected council members, who, with the exception of Coun. Bonnie Bryant, seemed unable or unwilling to understand just what is at stake here? Or is it the planning staff, who failed to ask for a cul-tural heritage impact study as required by OPA 13?

For those folks unfa-miliar with OPA 13, it is an amendment to the Official Plan that was supposed to “clarify the requirements and expectations” for gravel pit applications. Now, the township spent a great deal of time and money on OPA

are here to stay and we are bombarded with it all. How-ever, we do not need, nor do many of us want to see a casino, with slots and gam-bling tables located here in Woolwich. We are much too caring a community and health conscious to tap into this kind of venue as a source to pay our bills. Let’s continue to build our com-munities and the township on values and activities that strengthen us equally.

T ROHR, ST. JACOBS

13, but for some reason that the residents don’t quite understand, the mayor, most of the councillors and the planning staff chose to ignore it in this case. OPA 13 requires “an identifica-tion of all cultural heritage resources” and a quick trip to tourism section on the township’s own website reveals the existence of a historical driving tour, the Grand Valley Trail, a heri-tage bridge, a heritage river, and uninterrupted views over the Winterbourne Val-ley, which are all considered cultural heritage resources. They must have forgotten to look at their own website.

No, clearly the blame for the ruination of the Winterbourne Valley must be borne by the residents. Despite years of trying, we failed to convince the town-ship that perhaps it’s bad planning to locate a noisy, dusty, ugly gravel pit and as-phalt recycling facility in a

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valley that is scenic, rich in heritage resources and over-looked by two communities. Ultimately, we have failed in our duty to look out for the residents’ best interests. No, wait a minute, I’m getting confused: wasn’t that the township’s job?

ISABEL PRICE, WINTERBOURNE

Council failed to protect the public interest

To the Editor,Re: Jigs Hollow gravel pit approval.

I teach my children by example to exercise their right to vote, and that their vote will make a difference. However, this week they learned a lesson in futil-ity, and that in order to be elected, politicians can make promises, but are not required to keep them.

The residents of Win-terbourne, Conestogo and area surrounding this gravel pit location, made their position clear at the last election and voted in a new mayor and council that promised to work on behalf of the residents and fight the multiple gravel pit applications in our community.

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This gravel pit location does not offer one benefit for Woolwich residents, which is why I find it dif-ficult to understand how our mayor and council could vote in favour of the application.

It appears that Bonnie Bryant was the only coun-cillor truly working on our behalf and in our best interest. I feel cheated, and consequently now am forced to endure 12 hours a day – for an undetermined number of years – of noise, dust, excessive truck traf-fic, pollution and an un-sightly view.

I am disappointed with the OMB’s decision, especially after the testi-mony of residents at the final OMB hearing. The residents brought for-ward many discrepancies and inconsistencies in information and studies submitted on behalf of the applicant. These discrep-ancies were brushed aside simply because the resi-dents were not so-called experts. One does not need a formal degree in a spe-cific field to use common sense.

The process and approv-al of this gravel pit gives me no confidence that any of the so-called guidelines or limitations put on this pit will be enforced. How

will the residents really know what goes on, me-tres from our homes and schools? Who will monitor the outside topsoil, asphalt and concrete recycling brought into this pit to ensure that it is not con-taminated? I am surprised that GRCA and MNR have

signed off on this appli-cation, when the Grand River, a water source for over half-a-million people downstream, is in close proximity, and it is known that a drainage ditch from this aggregate pit will run into it.

Our peaceful valley will be replaced with tailgates slamming, backup beep-ers, power shovels, crush-ing machinery, engine and other noises generated from the pit. Surely there will be an impact from the exhaust of crushing machinery and trucks, not to mention unknown con-taminants in the dust.

Our pristine view of the Grand River and sur-rounding fields will be replaced with artificial berms and a few trees that, in my opinion, won’t hide the stockpiles of ag-gregate, machinery and gaping holes, especially when Winterbourne is well above the elevation of this pit, possibly as much as 40 feet.

Residents and visitors to our area will be less in-clined to walk, run, bike, and even drive on Peel Street past the bridge.

Perhaps residents in the area should apply for an MPAC reassessment, since I doubt property values will be increasing

as much as estimated over the (undetermined length of) time this pit will be in operation. So perhaps there is a plus side, and my property taxes will be lowered? And, perhaps elephants will fly.

Trucks loaded with gravel do not mix well with horse-drawn buggies or young Mennonite children walking to their school. There are no sidewalks to buffer these children from heavy trucks. Throw in a foggy or dark morn-ing and the risk of harm becomes even greater. The intersection of Jigs Hol-low Road and Northfield Drive is already a hazard. What about the impact of increased truck traffic in Conestogo?

As residents, I do not be-lieve we should have had to make it our job to fight

gravel pit applications. It’s my understanding that is why we vote in our mayor and councillors, to work on our behalf and in our best interest.

I commend those citi-zens (and Coun. Bonnie Bryant) who have fought this application on behalf of the residents. For many years, and espe-cially at the OMB hearing, they have done an out-standing job. Maybe they should run in the next election.

Perhaps a casino on this site would have been a better option, with no environmental concerns. The township would have received a sizeable ben-efit in revenue. For resi-dents, it would be less of a gamble.

MARG MINSTER, WINTERBOURNE

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There were a couple of zeros on the board last week as the Applejacks took on Burford and Nor-folk. Happily for Wellesley fans, the goose eggs ap-plied to the opponents, with the Bulldogs falling 3-0 Saturday and the Reb-els going down by a score of 6-0 the following day.

If that wasn’t enough of an accomplishment, the Jacks were playing with a skeleton of a lineup, dressing only 12 players due to injuries. The under-manned success is pleas-ing to the coaches, who feel the Jacks are making great strides as a team.

“Our power play is im-proving, our penalty calls improved. Our work ethic is the main thing: our work ethic has really improved,” said head coach Kevin Fitzpatrick.

Holding second place in the McConnell Confer-ence, the Burford Bulldogs didn’t make it easy and played a skilled game, despite their loss on Satur-day, Fitzpatrick said.

The visitors kept goalie Josh Heer busy defending

The boys in green had a good weekend on the ice, coming away with four points after wins over Lis-towel and Brampton.

A new addition to the Sugar Kings team had a chance to show his stuff, as well, getting his first goal for Elmira Nov. 23 against the Cyclones. Steven Jakie-la was acquired in a trade for defenceman Clayton Greer.

“That’s probably one of the toughest build-ings to play in. We were real pleased with how we played. Hayden Neuman played net for us and he made saves when we need-ed him to. Our power play was very, very good Friday night,” said Sugar Kings head coach Dean DeSilva.

The coach was proud of the tough 3-2 win against Listowel, where the Kings opened the scoring mid-way through the first frame when Craig Johnson and Jake Weidner set up Brady Campbell.

Listowel evened things up with a goal of their own at 17:34, but the second period would see Elmira start to dominate the game when Jake Weidner potted one at 11:12.

The two teams were jostling for goals with the Kings receiving nine of the 16 penalties awarded in the game, racking up a total of 24 minutes.

The visitors secured a two-goal lead 16 minutes into the third frame when Jakiela scored his first as a King. The 6’2”, 220-pound forward was acquired No-

vember 21 from the Kitch-ener Dutchmen.

Listowel would make it a one-goal final by potting a goal at 19:09, but it went into the books as a road win.

Back at home for Sun-day’s game; the Kings were

ready for the Brampton Bombers.

“They work very hard, we knew that coming in. We’d beaten them pretty good early in the year but they’ve improved a lot. They’re one of the more physical teams in our

league we had to be pre-pared for that,” DeSilva said of the competition, which ended 3-1.

Frey made it rain hats and mitts as onlookers tossed donations onto the ice for Woolwich Com-munity Services, signaling

Elmira’s first goal of the night just 4:46 in.

The night’s win would depend on Mackenzie Blackwood’s goaltending, as he kept pucks out of the Kings’ net while both

Sugar Kings Zac Coulter and Mitch Wright try to corral the puck during Sunday’s game against the Brampton Bombers at the WMC. Elmira skated to a 3-1 victory, the second of two over the weekend. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

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THE SCOREWOOLWICH WILDCATS

Novice: LL #1Nov. 24 vs. AyrWoolwich: 2 Ayr: 2Goals: Mitchell Brubacher x2 Nov. 25 vs. BeverlyWoolwich: 1 Beverley: 4

Novice: LL #2Nov. 24 vs. St. GeorgeWoolwich: 2 St. George: 2Goals: Nolan Karger, Thomas Hill-Ring Assists: Ryan BrubacherNovice: LL# 3Nov. 24 vs. ParisWoolwich: 8 Paris: 2Goals: Turner Duldhardt Coleton Benham x4, Michael Gear Corbin Schmidt x2Assists: Ethan Murr

Novice: LL# 4Nov. 24 vs. ParisWoolwich: 0 Paris: 1Nov. 25 vs. Twin CentreWoolwich: 2 Twin Centre: 6 Goals: Ryan Curtis x2

Novice: AE Nov. 21 vs. Centre WellingtonCentre Wellington: 4 Woolwich: 1Goals: Carter Cousineau Assists: Adam Pauls, Aiden Von Kannen

Novice: MAJOR A Nov. 26 vs. GuelphWoolwich: 2 Guelph: 2Goals: Carter Rollins, Ian Speiran Assists: Sebastian Garrett

Atom: LL #1Nov. 24 vs. PlattsvilleWoolwich: 2 Plattsville: 2Goals: Matthew Brubacher, Mac Benham Assists: Ben Fretz, Braxten Breen

Atom: LL# 2Nov. 24 vs. New Hamburg Woolwich: 4 New Hamburg: 2Goals: Jonathon Dingelstad x3, Matthew Yorke Assists: Lucas Weber, Simon Shantz, Patrick Perry, Cole Brubacher

Atom: LL #3Nov. 25 vs. EmbroLL#3: 3 Embro: 3Goals: Cole Seabrook Cameron Martin Jordan Dickieson Assists: Nate Curtis, Max Nitsche

Atom: B Nov. 24 vs. Grand RiverWoolwich: 0 Grand River: 2

Atom: MINOR AA Nov. 23 vs. BramptonWoolwich: 5 Brampton: 4Goals: Owen Lee, Alex Hutton, Colton Schmitt x2, Cole Slade Assists: AJ Mitchell x2, Alex Hutton, Owen Lee, Cameron Leonard, Ethan Birmingham, Colton Schmitt, Tyler MartinNov. 25 vs. OrangevilleWoolwich: 1 Orangeville: 2 Goals: Kyler Austin Assists: Kolin Weigel

Atom: MAJOR AA Nov. 20 vs. AncasterWoolwich: 9 Ancaster: 0Goals: Ryan Elliott x3, Brett Allen, Nathan Taylor, Conner Bradley, Jesse Martin, Isiah Katsube, Ben Witmer Assists: Blake Roemer x3, Nathan Taylor x2, Isiah Katsube x2, Ryan Elliott, Brett Allen, Trevor Ferretti, Lucas Huber, Matt Fleischmann, Conner Bradley, Gavin RoemerShutout: Simon Huber Nov. 17 vs. OakvilleWoolwich: 1 Oakville: 1Goals: Blake Roemer Assists: Ryan Elliott, Nathan TaylorNov. 18 vs. Centre WellingtonWoolwich: 3 Centre Wellington: 3Goals: Brett Allen x2, Ryan Elliott Assists: Isiah Katsube x2, Trevor Ferretti, Conner BradleyNov. 24 vs. CaledonWoolwich: 3 Caledon: 2Goals: Blake Roemer, Jake Clemmer, Isiah Katsube Assists: Gavin Roemer, Brett Allen, Ryan ElliottNov. 25 vs. BramptonWoolwich: 6 Brampton: 1Goals: Conner Bradley x2, Keaton McLaughlin, Blake Roemer, Isiah Katsube, Ryan Elliott Assists: Isiah Katsube x2, Ryan Elliott x2, Blake Roemer

x2, Brett Allen, Lucas Huber, Keaton McLaughlin, Gavin Roemer, Trevor Ferretti

Atom: MINOR AA Nov.16 vs. GuelphWoolwich: 5 Guelph: 1 Goals: Owen Lee x2, Alex Hutton x2, Kyler Austin, Assists: Cameron Leonard x4, Owen Lee x2, Alex Hutton x2Nov. 18 vs. BurlingtonWoolwich: 2 Burlington: 6Goals: Kyler Austin, Tyler Martin Assists: Ethan Birmingham, Tyler Martin, Kyler AustinNov. 26 vs. FlamboroughWoolwich: 1 Flamborough: 2Goals: Tyler Martin

PeeWee: LL# 1Nov. 24 vs. Twin CentreWoolwich: 1 Twin Centre: 0Goals: Noah Bauman Assists: Kyle Gingrich, Jake GoodShutout: Liam O’Brien

PeeWee: LL# 2Nov. 24 vs. TavistockWoolwich: 3 Tavistock: 1Goals: Corbin Kaufman, Tim Brunkard, Ryan BelangerAssists: Corbin Kaufman x2, Ryan Belanger

PeeWee: MINOR AA Jan. 10 vs. GeorgetownWoolwich: 2 Georgetown: 2Goals: Nolan Hislop, Josh Martin Assists: Josh Martin, Sam Davidson, Austin Cousineau, Owen Harnock

PeeWee: MAJOR A Nov. 7 vs. GuelphGuelph: 3 Woolwich: 1Goals: Riley Runstedler Assists: Brad HaleNov. 24 vs. GeorgetownWoolwich: 5 Georgetown: 1Goals: Jordan Lee, Chase Mooder, Garrett Reitzel, Nick Ravelle x2 Assists: Jordan Lee, Daniel Carr x 2, Chase Mooder, Riley RunstedlerNov. 25 vs. BramptonWoolwich: 1 Brampton: 1Goals: Kyle Bruder

Bantam: MINOR A Nov. 18Woolwich: 1

Hespeler: 1Goals: Jacob Uridil Assists: Owen Read

Bantam: MAJOR A Nov. 23 vs. GeorgetownWoowich: 4 Georgetown: 2Goals: Daniel Kauth x2, Ryley Cribbin x2 Assists: Tyler Martin, Kelby Martin

Midget: LL #3Oct. 12 vs. LL#2LL#3: 8LL#2: 3Goals: Spencer Anderson x2, Brent Fay x3, Sean Wilton, Spencer Inglis x2Assists: Josh Totzke x2,Spencer Inglis x2, Joseph Fife, Joe Dube, Brad Talbot x2, Brad Thomas x3, Jasper Bender x2, Drew Hoffer, Mike Sololowski x2Oct. 19 vs. EmbroWoolwich: 4 Embro: 4Goals: Blake Cabeldu, Alex Bean x2, Brent FayAssists: Brad Talbot x2, Joe Dubue, Blake Cabeldu, Brent Fay, Sean WiltonOct. 20 vs. TavistockWoolwich: 13Tavistock: 4Goals: Joseph Fife x2, Brad Thomas x1, Spencer Inglis x4, Sean Wilton x2, Joe Dube x2, Josh Totzke, Brad Talbot Assists:Joseph Fife x2, Spencer Inglis x1, Alex Bean, Brad Thomas x3,Joe Dube x2, Josh Totzke x3, Brent Fay x2Oct. 26 vs. BeverlyWoolwich: 6 Beverly: 6

Goals: Spencer Inglis x2, Blake Cabeldu x3, Jacob BruderAssists: Brent Fay x2, Brad Talbot x2Nov. 8 vs. St. ClementsWoolwich: 6St. Clements: 1Goals: Jasper Bender, Mike Sokolowski x2, Brent Fay, Joseph Fife, Jacob BruderAssists: Kyle Arsenault x2, Blake Cabeldu x2, Spencer Inglis,Brent Fay, Joseph Fife, Jacob BruderNov. 10 vs. Embro Woolwich: 11 Embro: 3Goals: Brad Talbot x2, Brad Thomas, Spencer Inglis, Blake Cabeldu x3, Mike Sokolowski x2, Drew Hoffer, Joseph FifeAssists: Blake Cabeldu x2, Brent Fay, Joe Dubue x3, Alex Bean, Jasper Bender

Juvenile: A 13Nov. 23 vs. CaledoniaWoolwich: 6 Caledonia: 3Goals: RJ Good, Clinton Dechert, Tommy Bearinger x2, Alex Albrecht, Brent Kron, Assists: Clinton Dechert, Justin Van Elswyk, Brandon Brubacher, RJ Good x2

Juvenile: A 62Nov 25 vs. Port ColborneWoolwich: 14 Port Colborne: 0Goals: Clinton Dechert x3, Alex Albrecht x2, Ryan Ament, Andrew Moore, RJ Good, Justin Schlupp, Logan white x2,

Brandon Brubacher, Justin Van ElswykAssists: Jordan Moore x4, Dalton Taylor x3, Andrew Moore, Logan White x4, Brandon Brubacher, Ryan Ament x2, Alex Albrecht, Justin Van ElswykShutout: Blake Ziegler

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Novice: AEDan Pulham Memorial Tourna-

ment London, ON |Nov.23-25Game 1 vs. Milton Woolwich: 1 Milton: 4Goals: Sam Siopiolosz Assists: Mitchell Hartman, Owen BrownGame 2 vs. North London Woolwich: 3 North London: 4Goals: Oscar Fitch, Shelby Rempel, Sam Siopiolosz Assists: Mitchell Hartman x 2, Adam Pauls, Lucas Radler, Owen Brown, Logan BeardGame 3 vs. OakridgeWoolwich: 7 Oakridge: 1Goals: Lucas Carson x 2, Sam Siopiolosz, Adam Pauls, Carter Cousineau, Logan Beard, Lucas RadlerAssists: Logan Beard, Mitchell Hartman, Shelby Rempel, Lucas Carson, Adam Pauls, Jocelyn Pickard, Aiden Von Kannen

Novice: MAJOR AGuelph Powerplay Tourna-

mentGuelph, ON |Nov. 23-26

Game 1 vs. BramptonWoolwich: 2 Brampton: 2Goals: Ian Speiran, Sebastian Garrett Assists: Andrew Gear x2Game 2 vs. New HamburgWoolwich: 1 New Hamburg: 3Goals: Brett Moser Assists: Ian Speiran, Zack BenderGame 3 vs. GuelphWoolwich: 4 Guelph: 3Goals: Ian Speiran x3, Sebastian Garrett Assists: Brett Moser, Zack Bender, Sebastian GarrettGame 4 vs. NepeanWoolwich: 3 Nepean: 2Goals: Ian Speiran x3 Assists: Nolan Bridge, Tyler BrezynskieGame 5 vs. New HamburgWoolwich: 1 New Hamburg: 4Goals: Brett Moser Assists: Andrew Gear

Atom: LL #3Aaron Yeck Memorial Tourna-

ment Embro, ON |Nov.24Game 1 vs. EmbroWoolwich: 1 Embro: 2Game 2 vs. BradfordWoolwich: 7 Bradford: 1Game 3 vs. IldertonWoolwich: 9 Ilderton: 1

Juvenile: AGreg Dietz Memorial Tourna-

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PeeWee: MINOR ALondon Tournament

London, ON |Nov.23-25Game 1 vs. OakvilleWoolwich: 2 Oakville: 1Goals: Jackson Hale, Kieffer Beard Assists: Tyler Horst, Seth Morrison, Travis WeberGame 2 vs. KitchenerWoolwich: 2 Kitchener: 1Goals: Zac Pickard, Ben Weigel Assists: Kieffer Beard, Ethan Young, CJ SiderGame 3 vs. StratfordStratford: 2 Woolwich: 1Goals: Kayden Zacharczuk Assists: Jackson HaleGame 4 vs. Richmond HillWoolwich: 3 Richmond Hill: 0Goals: Kieffer Beard, Ethan Young, Tyler HorstAssists: Zac Pickard x 2, Seth Morrison, CJ Sider, Ben WeigelShutout: Bryce DettweilerGame 5 vs. KitchenerKitchener: 2 Woolwich: 1Goals: Jackson Hale

Midget: MAJOR A2012 Toronto Wolverines CAA

CupToronto, ON |Nov.23-25Game 1 vs. Erindale Woolwich: 2 Erindale: 2Goals: Grant Kernick, Bo Uridil

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NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA

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It’s the time of year when bucks roll out their cheesy deer pick-up lines

As I write this column, there are four deer milling in the woods just behind my office window – the most distant is within 20 yards of my desk. Every one is a doe that is eli-gible, good looking and of age. In short, they are what the bucks in this area would refer to as fine.

I only mention this because the second white-tail rut is fast approach-ing – it follows the first by 28 days, I’m told.

For those who are not familiar with the term rut, it describes the period when the does come into heat and the bucks vie to breed them. Having once been a young single buck myself, rut seems to me to be a very good word to de-scribe this. You see, when I was younger, every time I suggested similar activi-ties to the young women I knew, they flatly denied my request and often laughed uncontrollably. Therefore, in those dark days, when characterizing my love life, my buddies would tell everyone who would listen that I was in a rut.

Getting back to the deer

– in the second rut, all those does that were not bred in the first rut will, theoretically at least, be receptive to the awkward advances of young and old bucks alike. And may-be, it’s just me projecting, but I’d like to think that even the short, middle-aged, balding bucks stand half a chance.

As with all species, dur-ing this critical period, the males will do incred-ibly reckless and stupid things to impress their potential suitors. They smash antlers with each other to establish domi-nance; they throw caution to the wind, blindly fol-lowing the scent of a doe

in heat and, in keeping with males of all species, they do things that they think will impress the op-posite sex but that prob-ably don’t.

Bucks, for instance, will paw up the leaves and uri-nate in the bare earth that they have scraped up in an effort to attract does. For some reason, they be-lieve this is very attractive to females of their spe-cies. I can only go by one experience, but if it was any indication, believe me, they don’t.

Still, in one of the true miracles of nature, the bucks and does finally do pair up, mate and cre-ate offspring. I’m no

biologist, but I can only assume it is because the bucks have perfected a few great pick-up lines.

I’m not talking about crass one-liners like, “Hey it looks like I’m not the only one with a nice rack” or “Who has four cloven hooves and is hung like an elk? This guy.”

No, I suspect the suc-cessful bucks show a little more respect and creativ-ity.

Perhaps something like “Are you from the Tennes-see sub-species? Because you are the only ten I see.” Or the ever popular, “You know, hunters aren’t the only ones who’d like to get close to you.”

I suspect there are more.

And, unless I am com-pletely off-base, some-time within the next week or two, the bucks around here will be using pick up lines just like this to woo the ladies in their lives. Or, if my past experiences is any indication, at least to make them shake their heads in utter disbelief.

Either way, the rut will continue as it always has and, come spring, many does will be dropping fawns created in these brief encounters.

Many bucks, on the oth-er hand, will be left won-dering why they laughed uncontrollably.

the net, keeping the puck firmly in the Jacks’ terri-tory for much of the game.

Heer had an outstand-ing weekend as he kept everything he faced out of the net.

With Heer holding the fort, teammate Devon Wagner was able to get the Jacks’ offense rolling, potting one at 4:19 of the first to put the home team up 1-0.

Despite being back on the heels for much of the second, the Jacks again providing the only offense of the period. This time it was Taylor Doering doing the honours at 14:12.

Troy Williams would make the lead 3-0 with the game’s final goal at 7:09 of the third, even as Heer continued to work hard in defence of his first of two shutouts.

He would earn his sec-ond on the road against Norfolk the next day, as Wellesley dominated the Rebels 6-0.

Devon Wagner, Derek Lebold and Williams each scored twice, with Wagner getting on the scoreboard first at 2:26 in the first frame and Lebold follow-ing just seconds after to put the Jacks up 2-0 in

teams went on the of-fence in a back-and-forth attempt to score, with 36 shots for Elmira and 32 for Brampton.

Kings launched an at-tack first as the boys at-tempted three consecutive shots on net. Brampton

short order.Despite the final score

on the board, Norfolk held its own at times, posting 41 shots on Heer, who re-mained unbeatable, versus Wellesley’s total of 48.

Norfolk’s efforts weren’t enough to keep Jacks at bay, as Williams got two more in a row at 10:25 and 17:34. In the final 20 min-utes, Lebold and Wagner would cement the win with two more consecu-tive goals, Lebold’s at 16:22 with assists from Doering and Steve Tait, and Wag-ner’s just 18 seconds later.

The wins were sweeter still given the short bench. In two previous games against Hagersville and Burford, coaches were able to pull players from Wellesley’s Midget affili-ate to fill in. Last weekend, due to a tournament the Jacks won the victory on their own. The injured players should be back on the ice in the next couple of weeks.

The week finishes on a busy stretch for the Apple-jacks, who return home Friday night to face Delhi after a game in Ayr the night before. Norfolk is in Wellesley Saturday night looking for revenge. The puck drops at 7:30 for both home games.

got the puck out of their end and tried to score on a breakaway but were un-successful.

In the second it was Bomber Erik Angeli’s time to sweat as a constant on-slaught on the goalie’s net earned the Kings a second goal at 5:13, this time off of Campbell’s stick.

Brampton brought the game to the Kings in their own attack, but Blackwood held his own again until Cass Frey turned the ac-tion back the other way, scoring glove-side on a breakaway at 15:21.

It was an emotional con-test at times, as the team took penalties to the tune

of 29 calls and 64 minutes, 50 of which the Kings spent in the bin.

“I think there was a few questionable calls. The penalties were not as obvi-ous as some of the calls that were made. By no means do I think that a lot of those penalties were deserved,” DeSilva said.

The Kings’ defences would be tested in third, when the Bombers re-newed their effort, allow-ing Josh Villaflor to score for his team four minutes into the frame, but that was as close as they’d get before the buzzer.

On Monday, forward Cass Frey was handed a

one-game suspension for a check-from-behind penal-ty doled out in the game’s dying minutes.

In Caledonia Friday night to take on the con-ference-leading Corvairs, the Kings return home to face Guelph on Sunday night at the WMC. Game time is 7 p.m.

JACKS: No time to rest on laurels as Wellesley finishes this week with three games in three nights

KINGS: Elmira faces the conference’s best and worst this weekend, lose Cass Frey for one game

FROM | 14

FROM | 14

With barely enough bodies on the roster, the Jacks dominated last weekend’s competition, including a 3-0 win over the Burford Bulldogs at home Saturday night. Top left, Devon Wagner takes control of the puck. Top right, Steve Tait chases down a Bulldog. Above, Mark Detzler prevents the opposition from getting a scoring chance. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

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Assists: Tyler Seguin, Tim ShuhGame 2 vs. TorontoWoolwich: 7 Toronto: 0Goals: Adrian Gilles, Sebastian Huber x3, Grant Kernick, McKinlay Ceaser x2 Assists: Alex Uttley, Evan Yantha, McKinley Ceaser, Matt Townsend, Grant KernickShutout: Travis BaumanGame 3 vs. MississaugaWoolwich: 6 Mississauga: 1Goals: Tyler Seguin x2 Grant Kernick Cameron Mohle Sebastian Huber McKinley Ceaser Assists: Tim Shuh x2 Alex Uttley x2 Cameron Mohle Matt Townsend McKinley Ceaser Adrian Gilles Game 4 vs. MissisaugaWoolwich: 5 Mississauga: 1Goals: Bo Uridil, Tyler Seguin, Cameron Mohle x2, Evan Yantha Assists: Adrian Gilles, Tim Shuh, Eric Hanley x2, Evan Yantha x2, Tyler Seguin, Matt LairGame 5 vs. ErindaleWoolwich: 2 Erindale: 1Goals: Grant Kernick, Matt Townsend Assists: Evan Yantha, Cameron Mohle, McKinley Ceaser, Grant Kernick

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Novice: LL# 7108Nov. 24 vs. WilmontWoolwich: 3

Wilmot: 2Goals: Ayla Brubacher x3Assists: Sophia Hanley, Madison Martin, Taya Diefenbacher x2

Bantam: LL Nov. 21 vs. KitchenerWoolwich: 4 Kitchener: 3Goals: Rosemarie Hartman x3, Amanda Fleischmann x1 Assists: Amanda Fleischmann x1, Karli Keen x1, Lauren Windfield-Ward x1, Jessica Schoop x1, Alyssa Winfield-Ward x1

Midget: B Nov. 27 vs. MitchellWoolwich: 1 Mitchell: 0Goals: Claire Hanley Shutout: Lauren Lesage

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Novice: LL# 2Nov. 25 vs. Twin CentreTwin Centre: 6 Woolwich: 2Goals: Thomas Eggert x5, Noah Gedcke Assists: Nolan Straus x 2, Jacob Monk x2, Alan Duckworth x2, Michael Boller, Alex Lavallee

PeeWee: REP Nov. 22 vs. IngersollTwin Centre: 3 Ingersoll: 0Goals: Mitch Esbaugh, Tyson Bolender, Cole Bender Assists: Josh Monk, Nick Zyta, Cole Bender, Tyson BolenderShutout: Nathan Belcourt

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PeeWee: LL Nov. 25 vs. CambridgeTwin Center: 1 Cambridge: 4Goals: Grace Kalbfleisch

Intermediate: LL Nov. 23 vs. CambridgeTwin Centre: 1 Cambridge: 0Goals: Holly Lorentz Shutout: Lindsay Dietrich

HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS

Atom: REPStratford Acres Tournament

Stratford, ON |Nov.23-25 Game 1 vs. StratfordTwin Centre: 0 Stratford: 2 Game 2 vs. BrantfordTwin Centre: 3 Brantford: 1Goals: Blythe Bender, Avery Bender, Megan JantziGame 3 vs. WilmontTwin Centre: 1 Wilmont: 1Goals: Blythe Bender Assists: Emily WhitneyGame 4 vs. WilmontTwin Centre: 1 Wilmot: 2 Goals: Blythe Bender Assists: Kara Dietrich

LANCERS VICTORIOUS OVER ST. DAVID’S

The EDSS boys’ hockey team defeated the visiting St. David’s Celtics 4-3 at the Dan Snyder Arena on Nov. 27. Elmira’s Jordan Moore potted two goals, with teammates Spencer Brick and Matt Bannon adding to the tally. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

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That’s the question agri-cultural economist Jayson Lusk of Oklahoma State University asked the crowd gathered Wednesday night at the University of Guelph for the annual F.W. Presant Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare and supported by the Alum-ni Foundation of the Ontar-io Agricultural College.

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Culinary Studio plays host to Soup Sisters’ monthly event that provides food staple to local shelters

SOUP SISTERS | 21

Nothing fights the oncoming frosty weather like a warm bowl of hearty soup. Nobody knows that better than the Soup Sisters of Waterloo and the owners of The Culinary Studio in Kitchener.

Jody O’Malley of St. Jacobs and business part-ner Kirstie Herbstreit of Waterloo are the owners of the culinary school who’ve been helping the Sisters with their mandate to deliver warm, homemade soups to charities and shel-

ters in Kitchener-Waterloo. Three Waterloo women

started the local branch of the national non-profit last September, inviting resi-dents of the region to visit The Culinary Studio for an aromatic evening of cook-ing and socializing while providing a service to the community.

“They come in and use our space to create a hun-dred litres of soup to do-nate to charity,” O’Malley explained.

By last October the soup-making event started by Norma Weiner, Sandi

McCrory and Jan Uffle-man – which invites some 20 people to register and participate each month – was completely booked for a year in advance. The demand continues to grow, with people signing up for classes in September 2013.

“The community really has embraced it and we’ve been fortunate because the community has supported us so well,” Weiner said.

The Culinary Studio is a recreational cooking school that accommodates corporate events and farm-ers dinners while promot-

ing local foods. But one Tuesday night per month they host the Soup Sisters event where Herbstreit and O’Malley demonstrate safe knife techniques to visitors before they get down to cooking for a good cause.

The $50 registration fee for the monthly event goes towards covering the ex-penses of using the venue and the products needed to make the soups.

“It’s a break-even situ-ation – no money for the Culinary Studio, no money for Soup Sisters – it just keeps the wheel in opera-

tion,” Weiner explained. One Tuesday each

month, starting at 6 p.m., the Soup Sisters and a number of volunteers commandeer five sta-tions at which 20 visitors make five different soups. The event’s participants choose from more than 50 recipes collected by the Soup Sisters organization, sent to local chapters on DVD. Classes have also made soups from recipes developed by the Culinary Studio.

ELENA MAYSTRUK

Jan Uffleman and Norma Weiner of the Soup Sisters found a good fit with the Culinary Studio’s Kirstie Herbstreit and Jody O’Malley, whose facility hosts monthly events where volunteers make soup for local shelters. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

FIELDNOTES

VENTURE | 21THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012

vision, experts would gather to determine how much certain animal welfare practices were worth. Ulti-mately, these would become accepted industry wide.

(Assigning these values would be quite a task, but agriculture has climbed big-ger mountains before.)

Then once these values were determined, farmers practicing them would be rewarded with credits they could use to both promote their own operations and sell to those who support

“We make sure we have at least one vegetarian so that people here if they are vegetarian can enjoy [some] soup, but also at the shelters if anybody’s veg-etarian,” said Weiner.

The Sisters keep favor-ites in mind and make sure those popular choices like hamburger soup and chick-en noodle are made on a regular basis, along with soups that accommodate possible dietary needs. All in all, the evening yields close to 100 litres of soup, with their creators re-warded with a bowl of their own, complete with a glass of wine and fresh-baked bread, before the night’s products are ladled into containers for delivery the next day.

Though many of the par-ticipants come from clubs and organizations, many are there to celebrate an-niversaries and personal

an elevated level of animal welfare.

To Lusk’s way of thinking, among those who might buy these credits are veg-ans and vegetarians who, although not meat eaters themselves, accept that ani-mal agriculture exists and want livestock to have the best life possible.

He says others who might buy into the system include those who support small and large farmers dedicated to raising animals “the old fashioned way,” however they define it. That may

al college students who are destined to become farmers themselves. “Should we be setting up our farms with advanced animal welfare in mind?” one asked?

Good question. The reality is that con-

sumers, in some way, already pay for animal wel-fare, and farmers know it. Overwhelmingly, farmers look after their livestock, the beef, pork and chicken destined to end up on our plates. If they don’t, the val-ue declines. Conceptually, it’s not unlike a car. Look

events by participating in a one-of-a-kind evening.

“They come, they min-gle, they laugh, they have fun; we get a demonstra-tion on how to cut without cutting off our fingers with really sharp knives and they make soup – it’s a mixed affair. We’ve had more women than men but it’s wonderful,” O’Malley said.

The local Soup Sisters chapter started with deliv-ering to two local shelters last year. Merillac Place, a organization and three-story shelter for young mothers in Kitchener, and ROOF (Reaching Our Out-door Friends), a Kitchener-based organization that reaches out to youth and the homeless. Last month the Sisters were proud to bring The Women’s Crisis Service of Waterloo Re-gion’s Anselma House into their fold as well.

As a national charity

mean giving the animals free rein to roam within lesser confined spaces than their modern-raised coun-terparts, which seems to be one of the biggest gripes about today’s livestock pro-duction.

Lusk’s approach has a long ways to go before it sees the light of day, but it underlines one of the main roles of a university in so-ciety – that is, to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Among those gath-ered to hear him Wednes-day were several agricultur-

after it, and when it’s time to sell it, it’s worth some-thing. Treat it poorly, and it’s trash. No one wants it.

The same goes for animal agriculture. Well-treated animals are productive ani-mals, appreciating assets in fact. Animals treated poorly aren’t valuable. They may have some value, but it’s not nearly what it could be.

And considering that farming is a business, why then, for purely economic reasons, would farmers not treat their animals well?

I think consumers already

expect farmers to practice the highest possible levels of animal welfare. It’s a matter of food safety, qual-ity and economics. But moreover, it’s a matter of integrity.

Society holds farmers in the highest esteem. That wouldn’t be the case if peo-ple thought farmers abused animals. Expectations exist on both sides of the farm gate about quality, and only time will tell whether ani-mal welfare credits will take those expectations to an even higher level.

organization, Soup Sis-ters has a dozen branches throughout Canada. Other Ontario locations include Toronto, London and Ot-tawa.

The Culinary Studio has been with Waterloo’s Soup Sisters from the start, O’Malley said. The orga-nization held an event at the studio when they first started and fell in love with the central location known to many local residents as the former Vincenzo’s loca-tion at 740 Belmont Ave. W.

“It’s a wonderful experi-ence. A good time is had by all. It’s a beautiful venue and they are well equipped to accommodate what amounts to 20 partici-pants,” Weiner said.

Herbstreit and O’Malley have renovated the former food store (and one-time Beer Store) beyond recog-nition to include cozy, fully stocked cooking studio with all the trimmings,

including a demonstration area and high-end cook-ing equipment perfect for events like the Soup Sisters’ monthly get-to-gethers.

“They are a new organi-zation as well,” Weiner said

of the Culinary Studio. “This was a way of them

doing something as well in the community. We get 20 new faces each month so it’s a great opportunity for the Culinary Studio to show who they are as well.

People are at least familiar with the physical site. They come in and see what the Culinary Studio has to of-fer.”

For more information about the Soup Sisters, visit www.soupsisters.org.

ROBERTS: Credit system proposed as a way to help farmers cover the costs of higher standards

SOUP SISTERS: Venue an ideal spot for volunteers to learn new recipes while helping others

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My Health. My Way.11 Arthur St. N., Elmira 519-669-1653(corner of Church St.) www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

Shoppers Drug Mart® has been meeting the health care needsof Canadians since its foundation as a small drug store in Toronto50 years ago. Today, the Shoppers Drug Mart® organization has1,100 affiliated stores nation-wide.

Shoppers Drug Mart® has been serving the Elmira area since1998, and opened their new format store on October 1, 2008.

The Elmira store features exclusive LIFE Brand products—aselection of premium quality private label products that cost less.Other store features include boutique style cosmetics & fragrancesdepartment, an Informed Magazines & Books section, GreetingCards, Healthy Living section, Lotto Centre products, plus Foodsand Beverages galore.

Digital photo prints are made fast, easy and convenient withShoppersphoto.ca online photo upload and print pick-up in Elmira.A Connected Kiosk is available for instant prints, enlargements andmore. Passport photos are available, too.

The Shoppers Drug Mart® HealthWATCH System® keeps arecord of prescription and patient information to help preventcomplications from occurring before you combine prescriptions.Whether it’s fulfilling your health care needs, or providing guidanceon over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies, yourHealthWATCH® pharmacists, Christin, Ann, and owner StefanGudmundson, have the training and knowledge to help you makethe right choices. You can also get HealthWATCH Easy Refills™ byTelephone or Online. The Elmira store provides Free LocalPrescription Delivery. Ask about their on-premises Flu Clinics.

You get valuable reward points every time you use your freeShoppers Optimum™ card at Shoppers Drug Mart®. They are opendaily until 10pm.

120 OrioleParkway(Birdland

Plaza)Elmira

519-669-1115

Whether it’s choosing from a large selection of gift items for thegarden and home, or high quality supplies for attracting birds to youryard, Martha’s Mixes Wild Bird Store should be your destination.

Many have found backyard bird feeding to be an enjoyable hobbyby bringing nature close to home. When it comes to the bestbirdfeeding products, specially formulated seed blends and greatadvice, Martha’s Mixes has all your needs under one roof.

Martha’s Mixes Wild Bird Store offers a wide array of birdfeeders including many that are squirrel proof, nyjer seed feeders,eco friendly feeders, peanut feeders, suet and nectar feeders, etc.They also stock mounting hardware, pole augers, hooks and pestbaffles. Martha’s Mixes carries respected brands such as DrollYankees, Duncraft, Stokes Select, Perky-Pet, and Brome SquirrelBuster. They also offer reference books and field guides galore.

Transform a plain yard into a serene and tranquil birdscape that isa favourite for family and guests alike. Placing nest boxes (birdhouses) in your yard is a great way to attract more birds, includingsome species that typically do not come to feeders. Adding watersources such as a bird bath will draw many varieties, especiallyduring those hot summer days.

Martha’s Mixes Wild Bird Store was founded at 10 Maple Streetin 1998, and then moved to The Shops of Roxton at 1 Union Streetin August 2009. On October 6th 2012, they re-opened at theirpresent site in the Birdland Plaza. It is a family owned and operatedbusiness, overseen by Martha & Don Jewitt who are assisted bydaughter/store manager Amanda Jewitt and staff member DanMartin. These specialists have the product knowledge andexperience to help you find the perfect Holiday Season gifts! Stopin soon and visit them online at www.marthasmixes.com.

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Village—Main Level519-669-4374

Many people are trying to eat healthy all-natural, organic andholistic foods because we know it’s the best for the body and theenvironment. So, why don’t we do the same for our pets? There’sno reason to feed our animal companions dyes, by-products,chemicals and preservatives found in some commercial pet foodproducts. At Village Pet Food Shoppe they offer manyalternatives.

This conveniently located 3,000 square foot store featuresnumerous lines of all-natural, preservative-free, organic and holisticpet food lines. It’s all about helping your pet live a long and healthylife, and minimizing the chance of food related problems such asallergies, intolerance, digestive upset, etc.

Choose from such pet food brands as Blue Buffalo, Taste of TheWild, Felidae/Canidae, Natural Balance, Nutram, Holistic Blend,Royal Canin, Science Diet, Harvest Blend, Go!, Now, Merrick,Tripett, Techni-Cal, Maxim, Oven-Baked, and Wellness. Ask aboutFrequent Buyer Rewards on most pet food lines!

Village Pet Food Shoppe was founded in May 1991, and islocally owned & managed by Steve Thur.

This store has treats and pet toys galore for most pets, trainingaids, grooming supplies, travel cages, pet beds, dog coats,sweaters and boots for the colder weather, litter, plus health careproducts, magazines and books. They also have supplies forrabbits, small animals, reptiles, fish, domestic and wild bird feed,aquariums and fish tank accessories.

Stop in soon to Village Pet Food Shoppe to say hello and pickup great gift ideas and stocking stuffers for this Holiday Season!

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45 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-669-5484When it comes to buying insurance or renewing a policy,

consulting the right broker can make all the difference in service,price, and value.

Price is always an important factor when shopping for auto andhome insurance. However, the lowest price won’t necessarily meanthat you’ll get good service, too. To get the best value for yourmoney, the level of claims service offered by an insurance companyis also important. Elmira Insurance Brokers Limited has builttheir reputation for reliability by choosing to deal with insurancecompanies that are known for competitive premiums and prompt,fair claims settlement to ensure your losses are repaired or replacedquickly.

Celebrating 85 years in business, Elmira Insurance BrokersLimited is locally owned & operated. Licensed insurance brokersWil Lichty, Mark King, Lee Clemens, Kerry Mullen, CAIB,Brittany Hahn and Lori Moser can search the market on yourbehalf, and help you to choose an insurance policy that has the rightprovisions without being in excess of your needs. They will alsodetermine your eligibility for the best available discounts.

Look to Elmira Insurance Brokers Limited to meet yourinsurance needs, whether it’s home, auto, commercial, home-basedbusiness, farm or travel insurance, plus insurance for yourrecreation products—RVs, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.

Saving you money without sacrificing service is why many of yourneighbours are already insured with Elmira Insurance BrokersLimited.

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(Regional Rd. 17 & Hwy 86)

519-664-2400Home of the Canadian peanut, Picard’s Peanuts is a pioneer in

agri-diversity, from farm production to retail sales. Picard’s familybusiness has been producing peanuts in Ontario for over 3decades.

Best known for great taste and superior flavour, Farm FreshOntario Grown Peanuts and other specialty products fromPicard’s have become a favourite among local residents andvisitors to the area. Picard’s now retails four types of peanuts fromthe Ontario Valencia, Jumbo Cocktail, Extra Fancy Redskin to Old-time Spanish peanuts. Roasted Cocktail are available in16 differentflavoured peanut styles from Salt & Vinegar to Ranch to the newest“Cheddar & Bacon”.

Picard’s has introduced unique creations such as Chipnuts-whichare jumbo cocktail nuts coated with a crispy potato chip coveringagain in over 12 flavours, all sampled daily to the curious customer.

The store also processes and sells jumbo cashews, pistachios,sunflower seeds, toasted corn, trail mix & other mixes. Sweettemptations include milk chocolate covered nuts and dried fruits likealmonds and pecans to blueberries and cranberries, peanut brittle,sponge toffee, and over 16 types of fudge. If you love Swiss StyleMilk Chocolate, Dark or White Chocolate, try Picard’s almond orblueberry bark, caramel & pecan clusters, pretzel Q’s, pluschocolate covered ginger. There’s also yogurt covered peanuts andraisins. Popcorn lovers can find various caramel corns like maplesyrup covered, milk and white chocolate covered and almond &pecan varieties

Other store offerings include local jams, honey, maple syrup anddried apple slices. Other specialty confections like fresh toastedcoconut marshmallows, chocolate covered marshmallows andPicard’s very own hand-scooped ice cream.

Coming this fall, their new Extreme Kettle Chips will be available in6 varieties each in larger 220g packages or the quick nibble 50g bags.

Watch for information about “THE BREWERY FARM” where theyare starting to brew their own line of RAMBLIN’ ROAD PremiumBeers!

This Holiday Season, think of Picard’s for gift boxes and baskets,plus tasty foods and treats for your family and guests.

Complete Automotive Maintenance & Repair20 Oriole Pkwy. E., Elmira 519-669-1082

www.leroysautocare.netSome motorists with newer vehicles and used vehicles still under

warranty may be misinformed, thinking their vehicle must bemaintained at its original place of sale or dealership of origin to keepthe warranty valid. The truth is that independent service centressuch as Leroy’s Auto Care are legally authorized to meet thefactory scheduled maintenance requirements of your family’svehicles. Owner Leroy Martin and his team of technicians installhigh quality CARQUEST Auto Parts that meet the specifications ofthe manufacturer—which is still obligated to honour any validwarranty issues that may arise.

Leroy’s Auto Care is a member of the TECH-NET ProfessionalAuto Service association, offering a North American warranty onmost labour and parts for 12 months or 20,000 kilometres.

From newer vehicles needing scheduled maintenance to highmileage vehicles that you want to keep running economically andreliably, Leroy’s Auto Care services them all at this 8,500 squarefoot facility.

Whether it’s lube-oil-filter service, new tires, wiper blades or a newbattery, or expert troubleshooting, diagnostics and expert repairs,they can do it. They can also provide tune-ups (gas & diesel),brakes, exhausts, suspension, wheel alignments, air conditioning,transmission maintenance, pre-purchase inspections or MotorVehicle Safety Inspections.

Leroy’s Auto Care holds 8 vehicles and has 18 foot tall ceilingsin the main shop, and 5 hoists including a big one for heavier trucks.

Experience the trust and reliable workmanship that has keptcustomers coming back to Leroy’s Auto Care since 2006. Call toarrange your appointment.

HometownComputerExperts

Since 2003

112 Bonnie Cres., Elmira 519-669-5551920 St. David St. N., Fergus 519-787-0006

www.realitybytescomputers.comChoosing a computer is simplified by consulting with your

hometown computer professionals at Reality Bytes Computers.They are proof that you can get big box pricing and personalcustomer service.

Owner Troy Witter and the team at Reality Bytes Computerswill ask the right questions to be sure you are getting the rightcomputer to handle your usage requirements within your budget.Additionally, they can provide networking solutions for access to theInternet or sharing files. If you want to discuss plans for backing upyour data or keep your system free of malware such as Viruses,Spyware, Intrusions and Spam, just ask.

Reality Bytes Computers first specialized in buying off-leasefrom corporations and selling them to other wholesalers andcomputer stores. Today, they have two retail operations offeringdesktop, tower and laptop computers, workstations and/or servers,and monitors from IBM/Lenovo, HP, Compaq, Dell, LG, plus all theneeded accessories.

If you want to upgrade your existing system, Reality Bytes canrecommend quality components from respected brands. They arealso your source for monitors, printers, wireless products, mediastorage devices, OS/software and networking.

If you have a computer problem that needs professional attention,let the qualified technicians at Reality Bytes fix it, including slowrunning computers and dealing with virus removal or pesky adwarepop-ups.

Give the gift of information and power with Holiday Season giftideas and stocking stuffers from Reality Bytes.

FreshProducts,

GreatValue

2065 Floradale Rd., RR 1, Elmira 519-669-2300If consumers simply wanted a meat supply for the family, they

could go to a self-serve refrigerated counter located in a grocery orbig box store and purchase pre-packaged meats. However, manyare discovering Earlidale Meats as a meat processing companythat offers you more at their retail store. Custom cutting is availablefor the amount of meat you require for your family. Their productshave characteristic flavours unique to their prepared meats andmade-on-the-premises sausages. The entire plant is Gluten-Free.

Earlidale Meats offers many carefully trimmed beef cuts—roasts, steaks, ribs, plus ground beef and more. Delicious porkproducts include hams, roasts, tenderloin, ribs, bacon, chops, pigtails, sausage and pepperettes. Turkey is also available. If you likesausages, try their plain, smoked, garlic, cheese, and maplecranberry styles. For deli meats, you can find salami, bologna,summer sausage, and various rolls—honey, pizza, bacon & cheese,all beef, and turkey. The retail store also sells farm fresh eggs,maple syrup, Pine River Cheese, and custom gift baskets forpersonal or corporate gift giving.

With their home freezer service, Earlidale Meats will cut, wrapand quick-freeze a large meat order at better prices so you don’thave to buy from meal to meal. If you have a small freezer, trysplitting an order with a friend or family member.

Owners Andrew & Esther Martin invite you to visit EarlidaleMeats and be assured of quality meats--value priced.

An Upscale Casual Restaurant Showcasing Local Products

1193 Queen’s Bush Rd., Wellesley 519-656-9057(at Nafziger Rd.) www.nithchophouse.com

Upon your visit to Nith River Chop House and you notice therustic décor, wooden tables & booths with cowhide seating, you’llimmediately realize that you are in for a unique dining experience.Look around and take in the barnboard walls and beams, eclecticlighting fixtures, and collection of antique farm tools, yokes, saws,snowshoes, toboggans, and sliding barn-type door that doubles asthe men’s bathroom entry. Country music is always in thebackground.

The creative chefs and kitchen team at Nith River Chop Houseuse only the finest ingredients, showcasing local products grown& raised in the area for the best taste and peace of mind.

Start with tasty appetizers, soups and salads at Nith River ChopHouse, then try their Sandwiches, Chicken Fingers, SauteedGinger Beef & Vegetable, and signature ABC Burger. Entreesinclude heavily-aged Steaks, Meat Loaf, Liver & Onions, Baby BeefPork Ribs, Chicken Supreme, Slow Roasted Beef Dip, Shepherd’sPie, Smoked Pork Kessler, Fettuccine and Cannelloni pasta, andthe "Farmer’s Platter". Seafood lovers will find Pan-seared AtlanticSalmon, PEI Mussels, Ale Battered White Bass & Chips, plusHaddock & Chips. There is also a Children’s menu, and a SundayBrunch.

Nith River Chop House opened in June 2010, and is overseenby General Manager Mate Wyles. It is part of the EggerHospitality Group, which also brings you the Fergus BreadalbaneInn, Drayton Chop House, and Grand River Chop House in GrandValley.

Nith River Chop House is wheelchair accessible and fullylicensed with bar area and outdoor patio. They offer Catering, andcan accommodate Group Parties.

www.picardpeanuts.ca

THE ARTS | 23THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012

THE ARTSLIVE MUSIC / THERE AND BACK AGAIN

Picking up right where they left offReunited Major Hoople’s Boarding House set to offer up some classics during Sunday’s concert at the Commercial Tavern

STEVE KANNON

The recentlyreunited Major Hoople’s Boarding House, a local mainstay from the late 1960s through mid-’80s, takes to the stage at the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill on Sunday afternoon. [SUBMITTED]

You really can go home again, picking up right where you left off even af-ter a 25-year hiatus.

Just ask Ed Miller.A long-time member of

Major Hoople’s Boarding House, a group with roots that go back to the 1960s, Miller headed out west when the band broke up in the early ’80s. In 2010, back in Kitchener, he met up again with some of his bandmates: a reunion seemed like just the thing.

“At that first rehearsal af-ter 25 years, everything fell into place – it came togeth-er fairly quickly,” Miller said this week in advance of Sunday afternoon’s concert the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill. “After the first song, we were all together and I thought ‘Oh my god, this doesn’t sound too bad after 25 years.’”

It sounded so good, in fact, that the band began writing new music, record-ing a single and working on a new album due to be released in February or March.

Today, Miller is enjoying the music as much as he ever did back in the hey-day. Not, of course, that it’s been a smooth ride.

Major Hoople’s Board-ing House began circa 1967 in Cambridge the Shan-de-leers, featuring Rocky Howell, Peter Padalino, Gail Selkirk, Dave Lodge and Rick Riddell. This group recorded the singles “Lady” and “Face on the Wind” for the Polydor la-bel.

In the early 1970s, Peter

For the next couple of de-cades, those involved with Major Hoople’s Boarding House (the name comes for a comic strip that began in the 1920s) continued to play music in a variety of capacities, eventually drift-ing back to their roots. In 2008, a new band, under the name The Fossilz, was formed featuring original Hooples members Beacock and Keith Stahlbaum, as well as former Gaslight lead guitarist Brian Tozer, former Trollie/Beothuck drummer John Rankin, and former Eddie & The Edsels drummer/vocalist Ron Duke.

In 2010, Gooding and Miller returned, prompt-

ing the band to go back to the name Major Hooples.

They were joined by Stahlbaum’s

brother Brad on keyboards. Today’s

band includes Keith and Brad Stahl-

baum, Brian Tozer, Dave Gooding and Ed

Miller.When they take the

stage at the Commercial Tavern tomorrow (Sun-

day), they’ll be featuring the classic songs of the

band’s heyday, but they’re not just reliving the past, so there’ll be new Hooples music on tap, said Miller.

Major Hoople’s Board-ing House performs at the Commercial Tavern Sun-day (December 2) at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the venue, 1303 Maryhill Rd., or by calling 519-648-3644. For more informa-tion, visit www.commer-cialtavern.ca.

(Moss) Beacock – originally from Gaslight – replaced Selkirk on keyboards, and Miller replaced Riddell on drums.

In 1975, the band was signed to Axe Records. Founding member Dave Lodge then left the band, moving into the songwrit-ing/production/manage-ment side of the business, and he was replaced by vocalist/bassist Keith (Chippy) Stahlbaum. Padalino left the band just as they released their first and biggest hit in August 1975, “I’m Running After You,” which reached num-

ber 16 on Canada’s top record chart and is still played on many Top 40 and oldies stations to this day.

As the single climbed the charts, they added David Gregg (trombone) and Da-vid Gooding (saxophone/flute) and lost no time in capitalizing on their new radio success with a cross-country tour and a second hit single “You Girl.” This was followed by “Got You on my Mind” and “Some-one.” These songs were all included on The Hooples Album.

The classic ’70s lineup

of How-ell, Stahlbaum, Beacock, Gooding and Miller travelled the country throughout the decade.

The group changed its lineup again with the loss of Rocky Howell, and the addition of James Leroy (formerly of James Leroy & Denim) and the departure of Gregg and Gooding (who joined the Lulu’s Road-house Band).

In 1985 after the release of the ‘New Adventures Of Hooples’ album, the group made the Top 10 on the

Adult Contempo-rary charts in Canada with the song “Late Night Invitation” on the Major Records label.

By the mid-‘80s, how-ever, all that touring was taking its toll, said Miller.

“We’d been on the road forever and ever. It just got to be too much. ... But it was a friendly parting of the ways,” he said of the decision to break up the band.

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PERKS COFFEE HOUSE Elmira. Seeking P/T employee with full availability. Shifts include - early mornings/afternoons/evenings and weekends. Experience associated with the food industry and customer service preferred. Please drop off your resume to 25 Industrial Dr. or email [email protected]

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ATTENTION LADIES AGES 15 - 60. I need help with my kids on Tuesdays and Wednes-days. Kids attend John Mahood Public. Please call Jen at 519-669-9630 or email [email protected]

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TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH based company is looking to fill a full-time position with an experienced AZ/Float Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator. Job entails some out town work and manual labour and equipment maintenance. Please email resume with references to t a k e t h e p r e s s u r e o f f @ sympatico.ca

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Breslau Airport Road Auction Complex5100 Fountain St., North, Breslau (Kitchener)

VIEWING: Friday Dec. 7th, 2012, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pmTERMS: $500.00 Deposit on Each Vehicle or as announced

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2011 Ford Fusion SE7+ 07/10 Crown Victoria’s2009 Dodge Charger SE6- 07/08 Chev Impala’s2007 Dodge Magnum2- 07 Dodge Charger’s

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan3- 05/08 Chev Uplander’s

2006 Chev Malibu LT2005 Chev Impala

2005 Toyota Sienna LE2006 Chev Optra5

2003 Ford Expedition4- Ford 8N / Ferguson / IHC Tractors

PROPERTY: LOT 56’ Frontage X 115’ Deep with 1040 Sq.Ft. House & 360 Sq.Ft. Garage. Alum. Siding on House, Vinyl Siding on Garage. New 30 Yr. Shingles in ‘11. House Consists of 3 Bedrooms, 3Pce. Bath, Kitchen w/ oak cabinets & Living Room. Basement Partially Finished, 2 Pce. Bath. Frigidaire Stacking Washer/Dryer; Frigidaire Bottom Freezer Fridge; Frigidaire Stove, As New H.E. Gas Furnace w/Air Conditioner 75,000 BTU, Water Heater. 100 Amp Service. Cement Double Car Driveway; 10’x8’ Wooden Shed in Backyard. House Built in 1959. This Home is in very good condition. Property selling with reserve bid. House selling @ 1:00 pm from Gray’s Auction CentreTERMS OF PROPERTY: $5,000.00 Down day of sale, Balance in 30 Days or Sooner.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Kenmore Upright Freezer; Microwave; RCA TV; Kenmore Upright Vac; Double Bed; Chest of Drawers; Dresser & Mirror; (2) Recliner Chairs; (2) Bookcases; Chrome Table & Chairs; Wooden Ext. Table; Captains Chair; Oval Back Wooden Chairs; Trunk; 2 Door Wardrobe; Glass Top China Cabinet; End Tables; Double & Single Ped. Wooden Desks; Wooden Steno Chair; Shelf Unit; Card Table & Chairs; Gingerbread Clock; Pocket Watches;1965 White Rose Zippo Lighter; Harriston Shell Oil Cuff Links; 1928 &29 Ideal Supply Toy Trucks; 1941 Ford Toy Truck; Model A Matchbox Truck; 1931 Model A Ford Toy Truck; 1928 Studebaker Toy Car; Adlake Kero CNR Lantern; Memories of Dreams Maple Leaf Gardens 1998 & 1999 Tickets for Games; Can. Rail Express Book; Old Pictures of Towns; Oval Picture Frame w/Painting on Glass; Royal Family Collector Plates; Royal Airforce Plates; Carnival Glass Basket; Spoon Collection; Pcs. Silver; Large Lot of Pictures; Radio; (2) Dehumidifiers; Elec. Organ; Christmas Decorations; Plus Many Other Items too Numerous to mention.

TERMS: Cash, Debit, Visa, M/C day of sale . Owners or auctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sale. Any verbal announcements day of sale take precedence over written ads.

For Viewing. other than open house: Call Kim 519-338-3306 or Mark 519-338-2641

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Skills and Requirements:• Must be computer savvy, parts system knowledge an asset.•• Knowledge of Agriculture/Construction equipment an asset.• Must be customer oriented, with a positive attitude. Please forward resume to the Human Resources Department at: [email protected]

Position: Sales ConsultantLocation: ElmiraEssential Duties:• Market, demonstrate and sell new and used Ag and Turf whole goods products.• Promote any products and services that Premier offers.• Profile new and existing customers while ensuring existing customer satisfaction.• Attend training seminars, product intros and trade shows.

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3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-5426

Heidelberg - Bungalow with lg Workshop. This home is complete with 4 Bedrooms, plus office, living room, family room and finished basement. The bright living room is open to dinning room and kitchen. Unfinished walk up attic. Located on large lot featuring detached 17ft x 18ft, insulated, heated workshop, fantastic gazebo and 10ft x 20ft shed. MLS 1234999. Call Alli or Paul direct.

GREAT VALUE!$279,000 $255,000

$299,900$299,900

Elmira - Brand new semi detached raised bungalow. Complete with main floor laundry, 4 piece ensuite, open concept eat-in kitchen and living room with French door walk out to deck. All the conveniences on one floor. The large garage is perfect for storage and have room for a vehicle. Located close to downtown, walking distance to library, restaurants and banks. MLS 1234444. Call Alli or Paul direct.

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Elmira - 3 bdrm, 2baths birdland bungalow backing onto farmland on a family oriented st. From the welcoming eat-in kit, to the oversized LR, to the gorgeous master w/walkout , this home is bright & spacious. Add in the huge unfinished basement, beautiful covered patio & well-kept yrd complete w/shed, this home is everything you are looking for! MLS 1231378. Call Alli or Paul direct!

$399,900$399,900IMPRESSIVE

$495,900$495,900

Elmira - Attractive upgrades and finishing touches through-out this 4 bedroom home. Convenience at its best with main floor laundry/mudroom, walk-in pantry and completely finished basement with gas fireplace. 9ft ceilings thoughout main floor. Bright eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, cupboards to the ceiling and island. Large living room with wood floors, gas fireplace and French door walk-out to yard. MLS 1241535. Call Alli or Paul direct

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$359,900$359,900

Elmira - Backing onto farmland! Open welcoming front entrance to this, like new, open concept home. The main floor is bright and airy featuring: large breakfast bar, powder room, main floor laundry and is carpet free. The second floor is carpet free, master bedroom complete with walk in closet and spa like ensuite. Appliances are included. MLS 1241487. Call Alli or Paul direct.

PRIME LOCATION!

Elmira - A perfect family home located on a mature treed lot complete with shed and detached garage. This 2 storey, 3 bedroom home features a finished rec room, separate dining room, and main floor family room with sliders to large wrap around deck. New main floor and rec room windows excluding living room. All appliances included with the exception of freezer. MLS 1237778. Call Alli or Paul direct.

RARE FIND!!$249,000$249,000

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$234,900$234,900

Elmira - Bright Home Backing onto farmland and directly across the road from Ann Street Park. Carpet free with Hardwood and ceramic through out main floor. Family room with cozy wood stove, large windows and walk out to fenced yard. This home is complete with mudroom and very large dining room. 24 x 20ft double garage. MLS 1244010. Call Alli or Paul direct.

GREAT STARTER!!

Elmira - This semi is only steps to downtown! Fantastic hardwood floors, high ceilings, original built in cupboards and trim provide charm and character. Bright spacious kitchen with walkout to sun porch. Featuring; large front porch, carpet free, 3 bedrooms, living room, family room and lots of parking. MLS 1237444. Call Alli or Paul direct.

VERY AFFORDABLE!

$345,000$345,000

Elmira - Fantastic Layout in this bright home! Modern colours & décor throughout. Hardwood floors in the lg open living room & master bedrm. Eat-in kitchen w/slider to deck overlooking green space. Convenient upper floor laundry w/lg window. Finished basement w/slider walkout to back yard. Large 1.75 garage (18x20ft). MLS 1241698. Call Alli or Paul direct.

IN BY CHRISTMAS

$219,900$219,900

Floradale - 1866 sq.ft. home in Floradale with a large lot backing onto green belt. This century home is one of Floradale's originals. This home is priced right for a young family and has great potential . Close to Floradale School and the park. 20 min to K-W. MLS 1241726. Call Alli or Bill direct.

SPACIOUS TWO STOREY

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$354,900$354,900

Elmira - Century home boasting original woodwork and hardwood throughout, 9ft ceilings, and pocket doors. spacious main bath and bedrooms with bonus room off master. Fully finished attic with skylights and gas fireplace. Within walking distance to all amenities. Detached workshop. MLS 1241191 Call Alli or Paul direct.

CHARMING AND UNIQUE!

Elmira - Don’t miss this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom semi. Convenient upper floor laundry, carpet free except stairs, finished basement with large bathroom including corner whirlpool bath and separate shower. Bright eat-in kitchen with French door walk out to nice sized fenced yard. 20ft x 13ft patio and 10ft x10ft shed. Large 4 car driveway. MLS 1244577 Call Alli or Paul direct.

HOME SWEET HOME!

$500,000$500,000St. Clements - A great opportu-nity to purchase a 18.2 acre lot only minutes from K-W. Future development potential. Located on Park St. St. Clements across for the Soccer field. MLS 1244345 Call Bill Direct.

18.2 ACRE LOT

SOLD$218,500$218,500

$264,900$264,900

Kitchener - Fantastic bungalow close to expressway, amenities, bus routes and in quiet neighbourhood. The carpet free main floor is complete with 3 bedrooms, living room and eat-in kitchen. Large finished rec room with gas fireplace. Both bathrooms recently renovated. Convenient second garage door to fenced backyard featuring patio and large 10x16ft cedar shed. MLS 1241620. Call Alli or Bill direct.

LOCATION, LOCATION!

$239,900$239,900

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD


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BRAD MARTINBroker of Record,

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TRACEY WILLIAMS

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IMPRESSIVE cathedral ceiling & lots of windows in the addition. Oversized dining area w/hrdwd. floor.. Main flr. laundry, bathrm & master bdrm. Huge rec. rm. w/high ceiling. Gas heatstove. Newer doors, windows, furnace & deck. Short walk to downtown. Long Driveway. MLS

$255,000

$389,900 ST. JACOBS - Lovely updated bungalow on a large lot (85‘x170’). Oak kitchen w/island. Main flr. family rm. (could be a master suite w/ensuite). Main floor laundry. Hardwood & ceramic floors. Fin. rec. room & 4th bdrm in lower level. Updated bathrms, windows, and furnace. MLS REDUCED

$679,900 SOUTH PARKWOOD - Spacious custom built home backing to farmland. 4+ bdrms, 3 baths. Hardwood & ceramics thorughout. Lots of kitch. cupboards - open to dining area & fam. room. High ceilings & oversized windows. Gas fireplace. Finished basmt. with lots of living space & seperate entry. MLS

$254,900 CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN - 5 appliances included. Lots of counterspace in the oak kitchen. Open concept from D.A. to liv. rm. Main flr. 2pc. Ensuite privilege. Central air (2012). Walkout to fenced backyard. Finished rec. room & 3pc. bathroom in lower level. Early possess. available. MLS

$324,900 FLORADALE - One owner bungalow with walkout basement. 200’ deep lot. Overlooks GRCA and walking trails. Elevated deck. Gas furnace (2004). Steel roof. Fireplace in rec. room. Oversized garage. MLS

PRIVATE SALE | ELMIRA

ELMIRA | 3 Bedroom Bungalow in Birdland. Central air/vac. New kitchen, 2 new bathrooms (2pc & 3pc). Gas fireplace, finished rec room, car port. $280,000

For more information call: 519-669-1268

BUILD TO SUIT

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Within 40 minutes of KW or Guelph. High speed internet is available with fibre optic. MLS

COUNTRY LOT .5 ACRE | $73,500

This 1 ½ story, 5 bedroom home is situated on a 1 acre lot backing onto greenbelt and flowing creek complete with apple trees and a 38’x50’ hobby barn just minutes from Elmira. MLS

PERFECT STARTER IN QUAINT VILLAGE! | $349,000

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENTNOTICE OF HEARING

On December 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. the Committee will meet to consider the following applications. All persons interested in the applications may attend and may contact Nancy Thompson regarding meeting details or visit the Township Webpage – News and Events – Current Public Notices.

The Committee will also consider submissions for or against the applications if submitted to the Township of Woolwich no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 11, 2012. Submissions can be forwarded to Jeremy Vink at the address noted at the top of this page, by email [email protected] or by fax 519-669-4669.

Minor Variance Application A13/2012 – Kevin and Monique McVicar, 408 Country Squire RoadThe applicant is requesting permission to amend the definition of a duplex to allow a second dwelling unit on the property by means of a vertical separation. The property is zoned Settlement Residential (R-1) and contains a single detached dwelling, detached garage and accessory buildings.

Minor Variance Applications A14/2012, A15/2012, A16/2012 and Consent Applications B22/2012 to B27/2012 (inclusive) C3 Group and Township of Woolwich, 320 and 350 Woolwich Street South, vacant lot Woolwich Street South and Woolwich Street Road Allowance, BreslauThe Township of Woolwich declared surplus a portion of the Woolwich Street South road allowance which is to be purchased by and conveyed to three adjacent property owners. To facilitate this transaction the following variance and consent approvals are required:

• Applications A14, 15 and 16 – reduce the required lot width from 23 metres to approximately 5 metres for each of the properties at 320 and 350 Woolwich Street South , and to approximately 8 metres for the vacant lot on Woolwich Street South;• Application B22 – sever a strip of land being approximately 0.03 ha in area to be conveyed as a lot addition to 320 Woolwich Street South;• Application B23 – sever an irregular piece of land being approximately 0.04 ha in area to be conveyed as a lot addition to 350 Woolwich Street South;• Application B24 – sever an irregular piece of land being approximately 0.36 ha in area to be conveyed as a lot addition to the vacant lot on Woolwich Street South; and• Applications B25, B26 and B27 are proposed to facilitate a shared right-of-way over the current road allowance for each of the three properties and in favour of each property.

The proposed new configuration provides all three properties with a small amount of lot frontage and access to Woolwich Street South and the proposed conveyance of the larger portion will provide for a more versatile vacant lot for future development.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Woolwich intends to discuss the 2013 Draft Water and Wastewater Budgets and changes to the water and wastewater rates at the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 11, 2012 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 24 Church Street West, Elmira.

ALSO TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Woolwich intends to discuss a by-law to amend fees or charges for planning, fire, and general services on December 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers situated at 24 Church Street West in Elmira.

Richard Petherick, CMADirector of Finance & Treasurer

CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED

FOR SALE

ACORN SUPERGLIDE STAIR-LIFT. Fits right side of stairs, length is 12ft 22” or 12 standard steps. 2 years old, $1500 o.b.o. Bruno Curbside Lift fits in back of pick up truck or vans to lift in scooter for handicap people. 2 years old, $1500 o.b.o. Heat Surge electric fireplace in handmade Amish oak frame $200 o.b.o. For more information call 519-669-5388.

GET IN SHAPE or Give as a Gift! Bowflex Sport (Blaze), Excellent condition, acces-sories incl. $395.00. Wii Fit Game Consoled, controllers, balance board, excellent condition $175.00. Phone 519-669-4360.

HILLCREST HOME BAKING 519-669-1381. CHRISTMAS SALE Dec. 1-29. Closed Sun & mon. Open Dec. 24 till 4:00 p.m. Free coffee & dough-nuts Dec. 13 & 14, open late on Dec. 14 till 9:00 p.m. 5% off groceries excluding baking, dairy & eggs. 10% off candy. 10% off all fabrics; 50% selected fabrics. 10% off throughout rest of store excluding mens and ladies coats. 20% off in stock china ware sets. 10% china ware sets ordered in December. Check out our NEW line of Walther-Glas dishes. Holiday hours: Closed Dec. 25, 26, 30, 31, Jan. 1,2,3.

USED INTERIOR DOORS. White 32x80, 26x80. Two sets of double closet doors 24x80. Doors with bevelled glass: two 26x80, one 36x80. Hardware included. Phone 519-664-2992.

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $65.00/face cord. 4-ft Wallenstein wood splitter for rent. Isaac Martin, 851 Sandyhills Dr. 519-669-9332.

SEASONED FIREWOOD ALL Hardwood cut & split $70.00 a face cord, picked up, no deliveries. 519-580-2607. Quantity discounts.

COMING EVENTS

COME OUT TO Jordan Ruppert and Jacquie Stuarts Stag and doe! Friday December 7th, from 7pm-1am. Located at Elmira’s Lions Hall, 40 South St West. Admission is $10 at the door!

ONE STOP CHRISTMAS Shop craft and gift show. Decem-ber 8th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lions Hall, 40 South St. W, Elmira. 40 unique vendors - gifts, crafts, jewellery, baby apparel, candles, baked goods, and tone more! Get you Christmas shopping done early! Free admission. Door prizes.

PETS

FREE CATS & Kittens for the farm. 519-698-2785.

RENTALS

WINTER CAR STORAGE. $150.00 until May 1st. 519-669-3740.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE - 100’x100’ serviced building lot Moorefield. Please call 519-654-2695 for more infor-mation.

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NEW ITEMS ADDED DAILY! Visit our 2nd floor clearance centre for mega deals on hand tools, small applianc-es, artwork, home-decor, lighting, paint sundries, and so much more. All at least 35-50% off retail prices. Elmira Home Hardware. OPEN Mon Fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun noon - 5 p.m.

AUCTIONS

SAT. DEC 8 at 10:00 AM - Property auction of a 4 bedroom 2 storey brick house located in a highly sought after area of town to be held at 399 Dunvegan Dr. in Waterloo off Lexing-ton for Bill Tregunna and Arlene Zimmerman. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

SAT. DEC 1 at 11:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of property on almost half acres; household effects; antiques; and miscellaneous items to be held at 14 Menno St. in Breslau for the estate of the late Jean Cober. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

WED. DEC 12 at 10:00 AM -Auction sale of antiques; collectables; household effects; tools; and miscel-laneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo estate with addi-tions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantzi-auctions.com

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE - 1.5 Acres ser-viced lot, currently zoned C2, quanzant shed 100’x22’ located on property with 40’x22’ off the shed being insulated, oil fired furnace, 10’ insulated roll up door. For more information please call 519-654-2695.

COMM/INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT

ELMIRA STORE 1560 sq. ft. plus unfinished base-ment with shelving - front & rear entrances, move in condition. $1175.00/mth plus utilities and taxes. Suitable for retail or office. Phone Allan 519-669-8074 or Paul 519-669-8582. Email [email protected]

FOR SALE OR Rent - 2500 sq’ Industrial Shop, 400 sq’ office, 3 phase hydro, gas burner in-floor heat, 16’ & 14’ insulated overhead doors, 2 washrooms, kitchenette, storage mezzanine, located in Moorefield. Please call 519-654-2695 for more information.

GARAGE SALES

HUGE INDOOR GARAGE Sale! Christmas, toys, clothes, books, collectibles, house-hold & much more. Enter at The Sharp Shop, 112-D Bonnie Cres. Elmira. Fri. Nov. 30, noon to 6 p.m.; Sat. Dec. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. Dec. 2, noon to 3 p.m.

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OBITUARY

Seifried, Jennifer Lynn (Quill) July 2, 1972 - November 28, 2012

Passed away at K.W. Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Beloved wife of Mike Sei-fried for 14 years. Loving mother of Breyer, Kate and Madi, all of Elmira. Precious first born daughter of Katherine and Harold Watson. Daughter-in-law of John and Her-mine Seifried. Dear sister of Karen and Brian Button, Derek and Sarah Quill. Fun-loving aunt of Tyler, Sarah and Nathan Button. A memorial visitation for fam-ily and friends will take place at the Dreis-inger Funeral Home, Elmira on Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Jen’s life will be held at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira on Monday, De-cember 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. In Jen’s memory, donations to a Trust Fund for Breyer, Kate and Madi may be made as expressions of sympathy and can be obtained at the Dreis-inger Funeral Home, Elmira 519-669-2207.

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It’s a boy....again!!!!NATHAN CHRISTOPHER PFANNER

PFANNER/LALIBERTE Paul, Kim and big brothers Michael and Nicholas are thrilled to announce the arrival of Nathan Christopher. Born October 29, 2012 at Grand River Hospital. Proud grandparents are George and Betty Pfanner of Elmira, Gord Pringle and Linda Laliberte of Hawkesville and Clare and Loraine Laliberte of Chatham. Another nephew for Deana and Scott Pfanner/Groves and cousin for Emily and Natalie.

Thank You!Thank you to everyone who came to my Birthday Celebration; with best wishes, flowers, gifts & cards.

It was so wonderful to see so many of my family, friends, previous co-workers and the class of ‘58.

A very special thank you to my children and their families, who worked so hard to make the celebration a beautiful memory for me!

Love to all, Betty Ertel

After 44 Years Its Time to Relax

Happy Retirement Roger Ritchie!

Love, Your Family

Landyn Richard MartinAugust 14, 2006 - November 29, 2006

Truly Missed

Always Missed, Forever Loved. Mommy, Daddy, Cameryn & Liam, our extended families xoxo.

Martin, Robert L.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Lloyd Martin, age 80 years, at Heritage House in St. Jacobs on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 with his loving wife of 60 years by his side. Robert is sur-vived by his wife Alice (Wideman); children Brenda Martin (Lloyd), Chester (Sharon), Rob (Marilyn), Gwen Narimalla (Vidya), and Brad (Leigh); 13 grandchildren and sev-en great-grandchildren. Robert is also sur-vived by his siblings Elmeda Martin Baker, Ibra Martin, Florence Martin, Erla Buehler and Wilbert Martin. Robert is predeceased by his father Eli B., mother Hannah (Bear-inger), infant son Rodney (1960), infant grandson (1990), brothers-in-law Sam Martin and Mel Buehler. Robert and Alice farmed in Alma for 32 years before retiring to Elmira in 1988. Relatives and friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, November 30th from 7-9 p.m., Saturday, December 1st from 2-4 p.m. and at Bethel Mennonite Church, RR 1, Elora on Sunday, December 2nd from 1:30-2:10 p.m. followed by interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Robert’s life will follow at Bethel Mennonite Church at 2:30 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at Derbecker’s Heritage House in St. Jacobs for the excellent care which they provided. Donations in memo-ry of Robert’s life may be made to MCC On-tario or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Frey, Hilda

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Chateau Gardens, El-mira at the age of 89 years. Hilda (Arnold) Frey, of Elmira, was the beloved wife of the late Albert “Abbie” Frey (1999). Dear moth-er of the late John (2010), Kenneth and El-len of Stratford, Richard and Tracey of El-mira, Pat Fisher and the late Wayne Fisher (1997) of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jamie (Julie), Tracey (Barry), Kenneth (Melanie), Adam (Joc-elyn), and by her great-grandchildren Kyle, Kelton, Kaleesha, Kaya, Addison, Brody, Logan and Ashley. Hilda is fondly remem-bered by Linda Frey. Sister of Josephine McKay, Delta and Dalton Brooks, Coleman and Norma Arnold, Mary and Bruce Mar-shall, Anne and Gary Watson. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Cal-vary United Church, St. Jacobs on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. followed by in-terment in Calvary United Cemetery. In Hilda’s memory, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Chateau Gardens Auxiliary would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to all the staff at Chateau Gardens for the tender loving care given to our mother.

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BAUMAN, OWAN | At McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Grandson of Earl and Almeda Bauman of St. Jacob’s and Alvin and Carol Martin of Floradale and great-grandson of Alvin and Anna Bauman of St. Jacob’s and Vera Wideman of Elmira.

BUNYAN, FRANCIS XAVIER | At Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday, November 26, 2012. Frank Bunyan of Mount Forest passed away one week prior to his 94th birthday. Local relatives are his daughter s Elaine O’Donnell and husband Pat of Maryhill and Cheryl Speiran and husband Scott of Elmira.

EYDT, ALMA DOROTHY | Peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at her residence Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. Alma was born 93 years ago in Wellesley Township.

SCHMITT, FREDERICK CLARENCE | Passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, in his 83rd year. Local relatives are his daughter Nancy Bester and husband Patrick of Elmira.

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LIVING HEREFOR THE CAUSE / GETTING CREATIVE

She thinks the tractor’s sexy

Nothing says thought-ful like a handmade gift. Although I chose to cook for a living, one of my fa-vourite things has always been creating gifts for others. These ideas with our label on the jar have been a source of satisfac-tion for many years. That’s where the inspiration for our Never Enough Thyme storefront was born.

The gift of food provides a unique personality that is yours only. Of course, books, pinterest and the web are a great source for ideas but your personal touch and attention to detail will make it spe-cial. We make things like spice rubs, preserves, teas, cocoa-dipped marshmal-low and candy just for fun. One of our favourites is our signature cookies. This year we are making “Kookies for Kate” again to raise money for the sen-sory wall at the park. One dollar for every dozen sold will go to this wonderful inspiring park in our com-munity. Developing your own signature cookie can be as simple as starting with a recipe. Whimsical cupcakes, handmade soup, felted soaps or savoury biscottini are also appreci-ated by friends, family as well as our favourite teach-ers.

Shopping local and handmade is a sure way to provide a unique gift for those special people in

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CHEF’S TABLE | 34CALENDAR | 34

ELENA MAYSTRUK

A tractor is usually just a useful piece of farm equipment, but make it an antique, throw in a uninhibited model, some mood lighting and a pho-tographer with a charitable vision and you’ve got the making of something that goes well beyond simply utilitarian.

Craig Sitter, a Hagers-ville accountant, has long been proud of his collec-tion of antique tractors. Proud enough to create the Sitter’s Massey Memories Museum around the con-cept of his many collect-ibles and antiques. Little did he know that hiring a cataloguer and Waterloo-based artist Karen Zander-sons would lead to the first Classic Tractor Beauties calendar in support of breast cancer research.

“We were working one day and we just ended up developing an idea on see-ing if we could get women and tractors together for a calendar,” Zandersons explained.

The calendars are now back from the printers and ready to be distributed. Each page features a Zan-dersons photo of a model, some tastefully nude, next to one of Sitter’s antique tractors.

What started out as an idea for an eye-catching calendar soon morphed into a cause Zandersons is eager to contribute to. Hav-ing been diagnosed with stage-3 breast cancer her-self in May 2009, the artist and photographer went

Calendar featuring models with antique tractors aims to raise funds for breast cancer research

through many difficult rounds of chemotherapy and surgery on both her breasts.

After many difficult bat-tles Zandersons is healthy, going in for regular check-ups with a physician, and growing out a long head of blond hair.

“We found it totally by accident,” she said of the

cancer. “I felt lucky enough to live in this part of the world that has treatments available and I took full advantage of that.”

On the back of the cal-endar she chose to place a paragraph explaining the reason for the calendar and a black-and-white photo-graph of a smiling Zander-sons with shorter hair and

a mastectomy scar. While the back of the cal-

endar shows how the team of creators came to the idea, the inside is the prod-uct of months of work and the dedication of skilled volunteers who flocked to participate.

Derek Potma of Elmira volunteered to look after the graphics and layout

of the calendar, while two stylists and a makeup art-ist made the girls look their best for the shoot.

Zandersons said she wanted a diverse group of women to model and represent a variety of body types, keeping the shoots natural and earthy, so styl-ists were instructed to keep

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Sat. 5pm & Sun. 9am & 11:15am

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Trinity United Church, Elmira“Our mission is to love, learn & live by Christ’s teachings”

Sunday Worship: 10:30 amSunday School during WorshipMinister: Rev. Dave Jagger

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Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

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Minister: Rev. Dave Jagger

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Finding The Way Together

Zion Mennonite Fellowship-The Junction-

Sunday School 9:30amWorship Service 10:45am

REACH WITH LOVE. TEACH THE TRUTH. SEND IN POWER. Rev. Paul Snow

Service at 10:30am

Sunday School at 9:30am

www.ElmiraAssembly.com (Across from Tim Horton’s)290 Arthur St. South, Elmira • 519-669-3973

www.woodsidechurch.ca200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296

Speaker: Randy Baker

9:15 & 11:00 AM

Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 2012

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RIB DINNER - $8. Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. Elmira; 6 p.m. Take-outs available. Call 519-669-2932 to place order for pick up Friday.

GET INTO THE SPIRIT of Christmas. Three community churches of the village of St. Jacobs are putting together a production of Charles Dickens’ inspiring Christmas Carol. This year’s readers are Mark Bauman, our local councilor, Ken Seiling, Chair of Waterloo Region, and Jack Annis, Kristin Dippel and Jocelyn Lubert, three young community members. 7 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 1407 King St. N. St. Jacobs. Tickets $15 for adults ($7.50 for children over 12 and $30 for a family) available at Home Hardware Store, the Mennonite Story and at local churches. Proceeds will support Elmira District Community Living. For more information call Martin Giebel, Pastor 519-664-2511.

WCS YOUTH CENTRE IS going on a shopping trip to prepare for winter. We will leave the YC at 6:00 p.m., make sure to have your permission form and some spending money. For more information contact Catherine or Anna at (519) 669-3539.

DECEMBER 1

PARADISE & DISTRICT LIONS Club 5th Annual Tree of Light at 6 p.m. beside the library in St. Clements. Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive at 5:45. Come enjoy apple cider, carolling a cookies. Bulbs $5 each, $50/strand, $100 for a Star light. For more information contact Annette Kuhn 519-699-5917.

BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICHOLAS 8-9:30 a.m. Trinity

United Church, 21 Arthur St. N. $5 (kids 3 and under are free). Pancakes and sausage. Come have breakfast with St. Nick before the Christmas parade!

DECEMBER 4

BINGO AT THE ST. Clements Community Centre sponsored by the Paradise & District Lion Club. 7 p.m. For more information contact Joe Brick, 519-699-4022.

THE CAREGIVER COFFEE HOUR group will meet at The Crossroads for a social time of sharing while enjoying breakfast together 9:15-10:30 a.m. This is an opportunity for those caregivers supporting people with dementia to meet with others who share similar concerns. For more information please call Lorraine at WCHC 519-664-3794 or Cara at Alzheimer’s Society K-W 519-742-1422.

DECEMBER 6

ELMIRA LIONS CLUB WEEKLY Bingo 7 p.m. at Elmira Lions Hall, 40 South St., Elmira. All proceeds go to support the many projects of the Lions Club of Elmira. For more information call 519-500-1434.

DECEMBER 7

ST. TERESA’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS Dinner will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Dr. Elmira. Meal begins at 5p.m. Those who purchase take out tickets can pick their meals up at 5:30 p.m. Limited number of tickets which can be ordered through the Parish Office Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or by calling 519-669-3387. Tickets: adults $15; children 6-12 years $7.50 and children under 5 free. There will be door prizes. Last chance for tickets is Dec. 5. All

are welcome.

DECEMBER 8

8TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH Santa & Silent Auction. 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Kids – come out and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at St. Jacobs Community Centre. Breakfast served 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive at 9:30. Entertainment by Klazz Klown, free coffee. Breakfast $4 per person at the door – pancakes, sausage, eggs, hash browns, baked beans & drink. Proudly sponsored by the St. Jacobs Optimist Club.

DECEMBER 9

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT, “AN Ancient Yuletide Story,” presented by Elmira area churches at Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Rd. Free-will offering in support of Woolwich Counselling Centre. Everyone welcome.

DECEMBER 10

WELLESLEY AND DISTRICT OPTIMIST Club Information Night; 7-9 p.m., Millstream Restaurant, Wellesley. Come out and mingle with Optimist members, enjoy finger foods and learn how you can enhance the lives of children in Wellesley and surrounding areas. For more information contact Wayne Kneisel 519-505-2138.

DECEMBER 11

BINGO AT THE ST. Clements Community Centre sponsored by the Paradise & District Lion Club. 7 p.m. For more information contact Joe Brick, 519-699-4022.

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

WEIRDNOTES

Disasters at sea may not be as chivalrous as we commonly think they are

Q. Which row of numbers stands out here? 1st: 1 6 3 4 9 2 2nd: 9 3 1 2 6 4 3rd: 9 6 4 3 2 1 4th: 1 2 3 4 9 6A. No pattern seems appar-ent until you start looking for a “monotonic” sequence, with all the numbers in in-creasing or decreasing order. Which makes the 3rd row the standout here. (From “ScienceIllustrated.Com” magazine)

Q. In the past, the study of the dead was integral to the education of young physicians. So why has the number of autopsies

plummeted from nearly 50% before 1950 to around 6% today?A. The word “autopsy” is from the Greek “to see for one’s self,” says pathologist Darin L. Wolfe in “Ameri-can Scientist” magazine, who developed his early understanding of malignant tumors from the procedure. During one autopsy of a cancer victim, “I felt hon-ored to be the only one to lay eyes and hands on the very substance of the disease that had brought this woman to her death.” Autopsy remains the gold standard for assess-ing causes of diseases and traumas and for evaluating the accuracy of diagnoses. This wealth of information has been prized by medical schools, so much so that years ago bodies became scarce, driving up prices and leading to body snatching

from graves. In fact, says Wolfe, perhaps the key reason for the decrease of autopsies is financial: Much time and paperwork are re-quired, and reimbursement is lacking. Only the future can answer “if the autopsy again becomes a central tool of modern medicine or is allowed to become a relic of medical history’s storied past.”

Q. “Women and children first,” ordered the captain in evacuating the sinking Titanic. Ultimately, 70% of the women and chil-dren were saved but only 20% of the men. Is such “chivalry at sea” typical of maritime disasters?A. Actually, the Titanic was more the exception than the rule, according to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The expression “women and children first” was coined in connection with the 1852 shipwreck of the HMS Birkenhead and only became widely known after the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. While longstanding mari-time conventions have held that it is the duty of the crew -- particularly the captain -- to conduct a ship’s safe evacuation, findings by Swedish researchers Mikael Elinder and Oscar Erixson suggest such chivalry may be more myth than fact: Of the 16 ship sinkings they studied from 1852 through 2011 (excluding the Titanic and Lusitania), average sur-vival rates were 61% for the crew, 44% for the captain, 37% for male passengers, 28% for females, 16% for children. Naturally, many factors influence survival rates:

weather and sea conditions, the availability of life-pre-serving equipment, how fast the ship sinks, etc. Perhaps the high survival rate for the crew comes from their training and familiarity with the ship, while the high male rate reflects their greater physical strength on board and as swimmers. Conclude Elinder and Erix-son: In other words, “what happened on the Titanic may have spurred miscon-ceptions about human behavior in disasters.”

Q. Food for thought: What’s one of the more satisfying ways of satisfy-ing your body’s “thirst” for water? A. Eat hearty, folks! “All foods contain water, even those that seem very dry,” says “ScienceIllustrated.Com” magazine.

For example, cucumbers are 95% water, potatoes 80%, bananas 75%. A bowl of dry corn flakes is 4% water, and salted peanuts, one of the truly arid foods, has a bare 1%. Where much of these “wet” foods go is into hu-man bodies that are largely water from head to foot, with young men at 60% body weight vs. 55% for young women, who typically have more fatty tissue with a lower water content. Even our brains are about 70% water. Surprisingly, while we can generally survive a month without food, seven days is about our limit with no water.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill a journalist, Rich holds a doc-torate in physics. Together the brothers bring you “Strange But True.” Send your questions to [email protected]

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellesley will hold a PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION on the 3rd day of December, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4805 William Hastings Line, Crosshill, Ontario, to consider an Of�cial Plan Amendment (OPA 02/11) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 05/11) for the property known as PT LOT 2, CON 12, EAST SEC, Wellesley Township.

The Township of Wellesley held a public meeting for the above-noted applications on Dec. 20, 2011 to ful�ll the requirements for public participation as per the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The Township is holding a PUBLIC INFOR-MATION SESSION to allow for further public discussion and input based on newly available information.

The purpose of Applications OPA 02/11 and ZBA 05/11 is to permit dry industrial uses on a lot designated and zoned for agricultural uses.

A report was submitted by the Applicant dated Septem-ber 2012 to provide further information. The report is available at the Township of Wellesley of�ce for public inspection during regular business hours. Any persons may attend the public meeting and make written and/or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment.

i. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Wellesley before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Wellesley to the Ontario Municipal Board.

ii. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Wellesley before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Additional information relating to the proposed application is available for

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A different take on some classic fairy tale characters

COLIN DEWAR

Have you ever won-dered how your favorite childhood fairy tale would have played out having the villain win?

That is exactly what the EDSS drama students will be exploring during this year’s school produc-tion called A Not So Fairy Tales, an original story written by drama teacher DJ Carroll.

The story is a twist on fairy tales, with the vil-lains having a chance to re-write their stories and take control. In the play there are story tellers who guard the stories and are tasked with having to stop the villains with the help of some unlikely heroes, including a baker, wood cutter and ogre. Of course along the way some clas-sical fairy tale characters appear to help the trio, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and Rapunzel.

This is an adaptation play, said Carroll, who took stories that friends of his have written, his own

thoughts on fairy tales and classic fairy tales and mixed them all into one cohesive story.

“At first it is a band of unlikely heroes that have to stop the evil queen, wicked stepmother and Grothel the witch from destroying all the stories. Eventually they free more fairy tale characters and build an army that goes up against the bad guys,” said Carroll. “It’s a fun twist on all those stories.”

During the play charac-ters come across a magical singing sword and when any character touches it a song is played leading the characters into a well cho-reographed dance number or fight routine. Through out the play there are 20 different occasions when this occurs, he explained.

“We have disco wolves that come out and do this fantastic disco dance and we have an amazing rou-tine where we have the giant exploding apple, which is set to the Harlem Globe Trotters’ [theme]. It’s just fun, fun, fun.”

The cast is close to some

60 students and during the big dance numbers all of them will be on stage which has been quite the undertaking for the stu-dents and Carroll.

“It can be pretty hectic at times out on the stage but the students have worked hard and it looks great.”

The students have been rehearsing since the end of September and are ea-ger to show off their hard work.

Laura Martin, who plays Grothel the Witch, said it was difficult at first play-ing an evil character.

“Once you find out who the character is it feels re-ally good and becomes a lot of fun. The evil charac-ters are more interesting than the good guys, who are always so happy,” she said.

Co-star Kira Buckley, who plays a wicked step-mother, agrees, saying she emulates some villains she has seen in the movies and television to help her get into the mindset of being evil.

“It’s really great playing

a character that is evil, because it’s not that com-mon and there are quirks like cackling. You basically get to play something that is completely different than who you actually are.”

There are a lot of charac-ters that the audience will recognize and they will probably know most of the story or at least some of it and be able to identify re-ally quickly, said Carroll.

“This story stays very true to the fairy tale char-acters. It’s just looking at them from a different point of view.”

The curtain opens on A Not So Fairy Tales on December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the EDSS gymnasium, followed by an evening show on December 7 and two shows on December, 8 including a 2 p.m. matinee family show, with tickets priced at $15 per family. The night shows are $10 for general admission, $7 for students and seniors and $5 for children under the age of 12. Contact the school for tickets at 519-669-5414.

EDSS drama department’s latest production has a whole lot of fun putting a new twist on the treatment of good and evil we usually find in classic stories

EDSS drama students will be tackling classic fairy tale characters with a twist in this year’s school production of A Not So Fairy Tales, an original story written by their teacher DJ Carroll. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

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