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TRACING THE MARATHON OF HOPE Jacob Nafziger, left, Erika Morrison, Jessica Bowman, Cameron Brown, Sarah Rose Grainger, Evan Seip and Lucas harrison hold a map of Canada showing how far Riverside public School collectively 

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Wellesley seeks public training with defi brillators 

Lifesaving devices deployed in arenas and community centres; goal to make residents able to use them 

MARC MIQUEL HELSEN 

Automated external defi brillators 

(AEDs) hang in four of 

Wellesley’s public facilities; 

now, the township wants members 

of the public to learn how 

to use them. 

To that end, staff is looking 

for people to take part in an 

information session scheduled 

for Nov. 15 at the Linwood 

Community Centre. 

“Every minute you can save 

by getting these pieces of 

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equipment in use can really 

up the chance of saving a life,” 

said recreation director Brad 

Voisin after Tuesday night’s 

council meeting. 

The free, 90-minute session 

encompasses both knowledge 

and practical components and 

will touch upon several issues 

including: how to care for a 

conscious choking victim; the 

use of CPR and AEDs; legalities 

associated with the units; 

and potentially lifesaving 

fi rst-aid procedures (control 

of bleeding and the use of epi- 

pens). 

Upon completion of the session, 

participants will have 

the basic knowledge to react 

to an emergency situation. 

While the program does not 

provide certifi cation, participants 

will receive a discount 

coupon that can be applied to 

full training. 

“It’s an awareness program 

so that people, hopefully, 

aren’t afraid [to] maybe go for 

further training,” said Voisin. 

“The big thing is making 

people aware that these things 

are in our facilities, and 

they’re going to become more 

and more common.” 

Such units are increasingly 

common in public areas, from 

arenas to airports. 

Wellesley currently has defi - 

brillators at the St. Clements 

and Wellesley arenas, as well 

as at the Hawkesville and Linwood 

community centres. In 

the near future, it hopes to 

obtain units, which cost about 

$2,600 each, for the Wellesley 

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units distributed among its 

three stations. 

The township obtained its 

four AEDs free of cost this 

summer through a joint program 

by the Heart and Stroke 

Foundation, the Frank Cowan 

Foundation, the province and 

the Region of Waterloo. 

The upcoming information 

event in Linwood is among a 

series of sessions funded by 

the region and is part of its 

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“A lot of the stuff, making it on your own makes it a lot more special.” 

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THE RIGHT SETTING Elmira’s Yo Wang has been busy for weeks turning his family’s new home – the former Bristow’s Inn on Arthur Street – into a haunted house for halloween. 

Home, spooky home 


In 148 years Bristow’s Inn on Arthur 

Street in Elmira has served as a stately 

home, an apartment building and, 

most recently, a bed-and-breakfast. 

Now it’s a single-family home, albeit 

a family with nine kids – the space is 

certainly welcomed. 

On Halloween, the heritage building, 

bought recently by the Wang family, 

adds another use to its storied history: 

scare factory for local trick-or-treaters. 

The sinister master of ceremonies? 

Sixteen-year-old EDSS student Yo 

Wang. 

“I remember when I was eight or nine 

we were like, ‘oh, we have to go to this 

house, it looks so scary, so, we would 

probably end up trick-or-treating with 

half an hour of going to the scarier 

houses,” said a reminiscent Wang, 

surrounded by zombies, tombstones, 

and jack-o-lanterns strewn across his 

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Having recently moved into the former Bristow Inn, Elmira family enters into the spirit of Halloween 

Arthur Street home. 

Intrigued by those Halloween experiences 

as a youngster, five years ago 

Wang started creating his own – to the 

pleasure of his neighbours. 

“Where we lived in Kitchener, kids 

came from all over the neighbourhood 

to come see this display,” said Wang’s 

mom, Jodie. 

For the past five years, Wang, who on 

Halloween night enlists the services 

of his siblings, family and friends, 

has been converting his yard into an 

interactive display. With all that practice, 

this year’s venture – which will 

include plenty of props, ambient music, 

animation, fog, floodlights and an 

interactive haunted house – looks to be 

the best so far. 

“It’s something that you try to grow 

as you go, but also it’s fun trying to 

make things out of nothing. A lot of 

the stuff, making it on your own makes 

it a lot more special,” said Wang, who 

has spent many hours adding to and 

improving his annual project. 

“Too many,” quipped his dad, David, 

noting that his son has already punched 

in anywhere from 40 to 50 hours. 

“As soon as it was October, he was on 

the go.” 

This year, Wang will have the added 

bonus of building his display on a property 

that, of itself, creates a special ambience. 

“For Halloween it’ll definitely have 

that haunted house look to it,” said 

Jodie, noting that the high, second floor 

balconies and windows are also part of 

the stage. 

“Having that Victorian-style house 

definitely enhances the mood of it.” 

Built in 1860, the property on which 

the home was built first belonged to Edward 

Bristow, the town’s first settler. 

The house was built by the following 

owner and in the 1960s was “chopped 

up” and converted into a series of small 

apartments. By 1989, a new owner had 

gutted the inside of the building and 

restored its “Victorian-era grandeur” 

converting it into a bed and breakfast, 

said Jodie. 

In 1998, the home was bought by new 

owners and it continued in the same 

vein. 

It wasn’t until last August, when David 

and Jodie Wang bought the place, 

that it reassumed its initial role. 

Having moved into the new home last 

summer, the Wangs are more than excited 

about the abode, and not just for 

Halloween. For a family that includes 

nine children ages four to 16, the large 

building offers ample space. It’s also 

close to the arena, where the kids play 

hockey and enjoy watching the Sugar 

Kings. 

“It’s just perfect; there’s nothing that 

we need to renovate … there’s nothing 

to fix,” said Jodie of the cherished Elmira 

landmark. 

“We feel in one way the house is ours, 

but in a way the house isn’t ours – in a 

way, the house belongs to everyone in 

Elmira because I do believe it’s the longest 

standing house. It’s really part of 

history.” 

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What you do to others comes back in kind 

“Buddy, can you 

spare a dime?” 

Instead of ignoring 

the plea, looking 

right through the 

questioner – who, 

frankly, will be looking 

for much more 

than a dime these 

days – maybe you 

could offer to buy him a coffee. If 

that’s not your cup of tea, perhaps you 

could offer some homemade muffi ns to 

a neighbour. Something that exhibits 

a bit of kindness to the people around 

you. 

On Nov. 14, the organizers of Waterloo 

Region’s fi rst annual Random Act 

of Kindness Day would like you to pick 

something, anything, that shows a little 

recognition to the people around 

you. Even the basic courtesy of holding 

a door open for someone would be 

a good start. 

Initiated by The Kitchener and Waterloo 

Community Foundation, the day 

aims to encourage us all to take note 

that we live in a community shared 

with others, where simple pleasantries 

would make life much more enjoyable. 

“It’s a day to promote some kindness 

in our community, says the foundation’s 

Tracy Van Kalsbeek. “People 

are so busy these days, too busy to acknowledge 

others – it’s a time to slow 

down, take it easy and do something 

kind.” 

Maybe you buy a coffee for someone 

standing in line at Tim Hortons on the 

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cause of peace. We honour their sacrifice and the sacrifices of our soldiers 

today, who serve so we may live in peace. 

Local Remembrance Day Ceremonies 

Kitchener Cenotaph: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 11:00 am 

New Hamburg Old Arena: : Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 11:00 am 

New Dundee Park: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, 11:00 am 

Elmira Cenotaph: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, 3:00 pm 

Linwood Cenotaph: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, 1:15 pm 

Friday morning in question. That person 

responds by letting someone into 

the line of traffi c during the commute 

to work. With a smile and a wave, the 

recipient of that little bit of consideration 

shares a kind word with a coworker 

… 

It’s the pay-it-forward concept, she 

says, referring to the Kevin Spacey 

movie of the same name. Call it good 

karma, if you will. 

“What you put out into the universe 

comes back tenfold. There’s all kinds 

of negativity in the world right now – 

the economy, the stock market – so it’s 

a good time for something positive.” 

To help get the word out, the foundation 

is circulating 100,000 cards promoting 

the concept. The cards will 

encourage the cardholder to perform 

a simple act of kindness for someone 

– a neighbour, a friend, a co-worker, or 

someone they don’t even know – and 

hand the card over to that person, in 

turn encouraging him/her to do the 

same. 

I’m curious to see what kind of impact 

this idea will have here. It might 

be a bit optimistic to visit Starbucks 

awaiting someone’s offer to pay for my 

decaf grande non-fat, no foam latte, 

but perhaps a more subtle response 

will ensue. The fact that it’s Friday 

should help with the general mood of 

the day, of course. 

Doing something kind for a neighbour, 

friend or colleague is all well and 

good, but the real test will be extending 

that sentiment to a stranger. There are 

social norms about interacting with 

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unknown people in public – there are 

unwritten rules that see us do our best 

to ignore the fact we’re surrounded by 

strangers; the bigger the city, the stronger 

the need for this ersatz privacy. 

You can easily test that theory by attempting 

to strike up a conversation 

with strangers out in public. Most often, 

they’ll be taken aback, and wary 

of your intentions. Even in the case of 

a shared experience – waiting in the 

same line, for instance – the personal 

boundaries are intact. 

Most of us are very particular about 

our personal space. It’s interesting to 

watch how people attempt to distance 

themselves as much as possible from 

others in places such as waiting rooms 

or on public transit. We try to keep 

the maximum distance from everyone 

else – it’s a well-studied mathematical 

certainty. Want to rock the boat? 

Try sitting right next to someone in a 

sparsely occupied bus. Good manners 

may lead the other person to do no 

more than shoot you a dirty look, but 

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ALI BRUBACHER 

Employee and volunteer, Chateau Gardens 

How long have you been with Chateau 

Gardens? 

I started working here in 1974. I was in nursing 

for 10 years and then I was housekeeping supervisor 

until ‘91 when I took ill with a chronic 

illness. I came back part time when the assisted 

living centre was opened up in 2002. But I’d 

started doing a little bit of volunteer work here 

at the nursing home before that. 

What do you like best about working/volunteering 

here? 

Having been ill for years, I’m so grateful for 

what I can do again. I feel like I can relate a lot 

better with them since I had my chronic illness. 

The residents here are like my family. 


there will be an uncomfortable feeling 

in the air. 

That thought led me to the discussions 

about extending bus service to 

St. Jacobs and Elmira, and why public 

transit has a stigma in North America. 

Certainly the car is king, and it’s 

a symbol of independence and social 

status, but there’s a well-researched 

reluctance to share personal space 

with others, unavoidable when using 

transit. It’s one reason we try to avoid 

using it if at all possible. 

If you’re keen to take on the noble 

challenge of Random Act of Kindness 

Day, then, you’re best advised to choose 

wisely unless you’re not overly prone 

to bouts of public self-consciousness. 

That’s not to downplay the The Kitchener 

and Waterloo Community Foundation’s 

attempt. If nothing else, it 

should make each of us think about 

our own public courtesies, or lack 

thereof. A more pleasant public face 

would be welcomed by all. What goes 

around, comes around. 

What do you do here? 

I do everything and anything. I help with the 

monthly outing to the mall, special events, the 

newsletter. I just walk in and I see stuff that 

needs to be done and I do it. 

If you won a million dollars, what would 

you do with it? 

I was going to say invest, but I’m not sure it’s 

good to invest right now. I certainly would 

save for my own personal needs, but I would 

also give to my special charities. And I would 

think of a few friends. 

Have you started Christmas shopping yet? 

Matter of fact, I did one. 

Are you a last-minute shopper? 

No, I don’t like doing that. I hate shopping, let’s 

put it that way.


6 months jail 

time for racing 

for Elmira man 

An Elmira man was sentenced 

oct. 29 to six months in jail for 

crashing into another car while 

racing on the Conestoga parkway. 

Kyle Klooster, 21, was 19 at the 

time of the incident in october 

2006. he and his friend Brian Martin 

of Kitchener were racing each 

other through traffic at speeds of 

up to 180 km/h around 6 p.m. when 

he hit the back of another car, sending 

it spinning across the highway 

and into a concrete barrier. 

the women in the other car 

– Sara pauls, 28, and Krysten 

Cameron, 29, read victim impact 

statements detailing how severe 

whiplash and emotional trauma 

have changed their lives. 

Crown prosecutor Mark poland 

asked for a tough term of house 

arrest, with the condition Klooster 

speak to others about the dangers 

of street racing, in light of his 

age, clean record, and willingness 

to face up to his crime. 

But Justice James Ramsay questioned 

the sincerity of Klooster’s 

remorse, handing down a tougher 

sentence than the Crown asked for. 

Ramsay said the speed involved and 

the lasting impact of the crash on 

the other two women outweighed 

factors in Klooster’s favour. 

Klooster was also prohibited 

from driving for three and a half 

years on two counts of dangerous 

driving causing bodily harm. 

GRCA to 

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the Grand River Conservation 

Authority will receive $524,000 

from the province’s Water and 

Erosion Control Infrastructure program, 

Kitchener-Conestoga Mpp 

Leeanna pendergast announced 

tuesday. 

“this investment will help the 

conservation authority and the 

local municipalities in the watershed 

carry out important studies 

and repair projects to help maintain 

existing dams and flood control 

channels,” she said. 

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WICC set to move into recently 

renovated building this month 

Renovations in the final stages at former St. Aidan’s Church; move set for Nov. 20 


The people behind the 

Woolwich Counselling 

Centre (WICC) have 

come a long way since 

first launching a fundraising 

campaign more 

than a year ago to move 

to a new facility. 

Since proposing a move 

from its home-base of 30 

years at St. James Lutheran 

Church to the former 

St. Aidan’s Church 

on Memorial Avenue, 

WICC has collected approximately 

$350,000 

toward the $700,000 venture. 

Half of the total 

price tag, which will cover 

the purchase of the 

property, renovations, 

and operating costs, was 

cobbled together though 

private donations, fundraisers 

and government 

grants. 

The move-in date is set 

for Nov. 20, but much 

work still remains to be 

done. 

“We still need to do a 

lot of fundraising,” said 

executive director Gerlinde 

Petz. 

Indeed, half of the project’s 

overall funding is 

JONI MILTENBURG 

Allison Howorth, a 

Heidelberg resident and 

music student, has been 

selected as the recipient 

of the 2008 Abner Martin 

music scholarship. 

The scholarship, worth 

$2,000, goes to a music 

student affiliated with 

the Mennonite Church 

Eastern Canada. 

Lewis Brubacher, a 

still outstanding. 

WICC last year found 

three anonymous interim 

lenders that agreed to 

front money to cover the 

cost of the building. 

In December 2007, a 

group of anonymous 

lenders came forward to 

finance the purchase of 

the former St. Aidan’s 

Church in Elmira. The 

conditional offer for the 

property was firmed 

up and the deal closed 

in December 2007 after 

$300,000 in loans became 

available. 

A fundraising letter 

was sent to households 

in both Woolwich and 

Wellesley townships that 

same month, garnering 

$50,000 in individual 

donations. A variety of 

other fundraising activities 

– including concerts, 

pancake dinners and 

silent auctions – raised ALMOST THERE Kelly McLarnon-Sinclair, a marriage and family therapist, will be running a parent group meeting 

another $50,000. 

at WICC Nov. 27, shortly after the organization completes its move to the former St. Aidan’s Church in Elmira. 

A number of local ser- to hit the $8,500 mark. and some $150,000 was the Woolwich Commuvice 

groups stepped in The Woolwich Lions, obtained through nunity Foundation. 

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WLU student recognized for her contributions with Abner Martin scholarship 

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member of the scholarship 

committee, said 

there are three criteria 

for the award: academic 

excellence, involvement 

in music in their home 

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in music in the community. 

“She was high in all 

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often as she can, including 

some solo work. She 

has also sung in choirs 

at Conrad Grebel University 

College in Waterloo 

and taken part in several 

productions staged 

by The Singer’s Theatre. 

Most recently she played 

Rebecca in the musical 

Rags, and in January 

she’ll be playing Jo in 

the company’s production 

of Little Women. 

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Brubacher said he attended 

a performance 

of Rags and thought it 

was very well done, not 

knowing one of the lead 

players had applied for 

the scholarship. 

Gord Davis, former drama 

teacher at EDSS who 

directed her in Rags, 

said she’s an easy performer 

to work with. 

“She’s not a diva. There 

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Davis has worked with 

Howorth during the 

theatre’s intensive summer 

workshops for five 

or six years. He’s enjoyed 

watching her develop 

as a performer and 

strengthen the acting 

side of her work. 

“She listens, she’s always 

willing to learn,” 

he said. “Wonderful talent 

and a lovely, lovely 

person.” 

Howorth graduated 

from Rockway Mennonite 

Collegiate in 2006, 

and enrolled in the University 

of Waterloo. Last 

year she took part in a 

music theatre workshop 

in New York at NYU 

Steinhardt School. This 

fall, after two years of 

non-musical studies, she 

enrolled in first year at 

Wilfrid Laurier University’s 

music program. 

The Abner Martin 

music scholarship was 

established in 1981, to 

honour its namesake. 

Abner Martin founded 

the Menno Singers in 

1955 and largely directed 

the group until illness 

forced him to give it up 

in 1979. 

Martin was actively 

involved in both the 

church and the community, 

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“He has really high stature 

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Response to Emergencies 

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a partnership between 

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The CARE program has 

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The Linwood session 

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Getting ready for the Royal treatment 

Local exhibitors preparing for next week’s opening of the Royal Winter Fair, an agricultural staple 


The first time Melissa 

Albrecht showed a calf 

at the Royal Winter Fair 

in Toronto, she and her 

calf both had butterflies 

in their stomachs. 

“I was very nervous, 

the first time I went. The 

calves were all nervous 

too,” she said. “It’s such 

a big arena, with lots 

of people and distractions.” 

The Wellesley Township 

teen had shown at 

county competitions before, 

but that experience 

didn’t help her much. 

“[They’re] not nearly 

as nerve-wracking,” she 

laughed. 

Now a veteran in her 

third year of showing at 

the Royal, she’s learned 

the key is to get lots of 

sleep. She’ll head to Toronto 

with the Waterloo 

Region 4-H group next 

Saturday. All the calves 

have to be fed, washed 

and clipped before the 

showmanship competition 

Sunday evening. 

Then it’s up again at 2 

a.m. the next day to feed, 

wash and prep all over 

again for the conformation 

competition. 

“It’s definitely a lot of 

work.” 

The Royal Agricultural 

Winter Fair runs from 

Nov. 7 to 16 at Exhibition 

Place in Toronto. 

This year Albrecht will 

be leading Babe (her father’s 

choice of name, 

not hers, she noted) 

around the ring, hoping 

she’s one of the top seven 

picked out of each group 

of 30 parading past. 

Albrecht has never 

been picked out of the 

hundreds of competitors 

to advance past the 

first round. But last year 

Waterloo Region beat out 

dozens of counties from 

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best overall exhibit. 

“I just feel honoured to 

be representing Waterloo 

Region, showing at 

the Royal Winter Fair.” 

Lewis Weber agrees 

that getting an animal 

ready for showing is a 

lot of work. He’ll be a 

first-time exhibitor at 

the Royal in the red and 

white dairy class. 

Last December he and 

two partners bought 

Winterfield Adv Dharma 

Red in Michigan when 

she was just a few weeks 

old. He’s been busy the 

past few weeks training 

her for the show. 

The heifer finished 

second in the red and 

white summer show at 

Carson’s Sales Barn in 

Listowel. Weber said it 

would be nice to finish in 

the top five at the Royal. 

But the competition will 

be a lot tougher at a fair 

that draws exhibitors 

from across the country. 

Stephanie Snyder, 

dairy entries clerk, said 

there are already 115 entries 

in the red and white 

class alone. 

Entries in the fair are 

up 20 per cent across the 

board. Snyder said a lot 

of that increase is in the 

beef shows, where three 

new categories have 

been added. 

There will also be 

American cattle exhibitors 

at this year’s fair, 

for the first time since 

the border was closed to 

live cattle after the BSE 

scare of 2002. 

“It’s very exciting to 

have them returning,” 

Snyder said. 

Overall, there are more 

than 1,000 dairy cattle entered 

and another 1,000 

beef cattle. The youth 

competition, where Albrecht 

will be competing, 

has more than 1,500 

entries. 

Wellesley pond to be drained for dam repairs 


The Grand River Conservation 

Authority will be 

drawing down the water 

level in the Wellesley Pond 

next week in preparation 

for repairs to the dam. 

GRCA spokesman Dave 

Schultz said staff will 

make minor repairs to 

the concrete around the 

dam’s gate structure 

“The concrete’s just 

getting a little worn.” 

The GRCA will start 

draining the water from 

the ponds on Nov. 3. The 

drawdown will be done 

gradually to minimize 

the amount of silt that 

is washed downstream 

and to give fish in the 

ponds time to swim to 

other parts of the creek. 

GRCA staff will be prepared 

to move any fish 

that become stranded. 

Schultz said the pond 

will be an interesting 

sight while the work is 

being carried out. The 

water level will drop between 

2.5 and three metres, 

leaving large mud 

flats exposed. Water flow 

will be reduced to the 

old creek channel on the 


floor of the pond. 

The work is expected to 

last a few weeks, depending 

on the weather. When 

the repairs are complete, 

the pond will be refilled 

for the winter. 

The GRCA has owned 

the dam since 1957. It’s 

believed to have been 

built early in the 1900s 

and was improved in the 

1950s. 

Turning those 

fines into food 

Bette Cummings from the Elmira 

Branch of the Region of Waterloo 

Library poses next to a stack of 

non-perishables destined for the 

food bank. the food items were 

collected through the Library’s 

annual Food for Fines program, 

whereby late fines are forgiven 

in lieu of food donations. this 

year, the Elmira branch received 

638 foodbank items wiping out 

$800.20 worth of fines. the St. 

Jacobs branch collected 52 items, 

forgiving $54.09; Bloomingdale 

amassed 112 items, forgiving 

$156.35. the drive took place from 

october 21-25. 

FINAL PREPARATIONS Lewis Weber has some grooming to do on Winterfield 

Adv Dharma Red before she’s ready for showing at the Royal Agricultural 

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Wellesley man has been watchful for two decades 

For 20 years, Richard 

Cook has kept the Wellesley 

Dam from being damaged 

by heavy rainfall 

and spring runoff. 

Cook is the only volunteer 

small dam operator 

along the Grand River 

watershed. He monitors 

the water level in 

the pond and opens the 

floodgate when the water 

rises too high. 

On Oct. 30, Cook was 

recognized by the Grand 

River Conservation Authority 

with a Watershed 

Award. The awards have 

been handed out by the 

GRCA since 1976, in appreciation 

of groups and 

individuals who have 

undertaken projects to 

improve the watershed. 

Cook is well situated 

to monitor the dam; his 

home is Wellesley overlooks 

pond, and he can 

see the levels from his 

window. In a way, he inherited 

the position; his 

father-in-law was the 

previous volunteer dam 

operator. Cook was a volunteer 

firefighter for 22 

years, so he has the safety 

training necessary for 


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it sees some 1,000 clients. 

In addition to its regular 

counseling services, 

the centre also offers 

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the job. 

Before the new electric 

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15 minutes of intensive 

pumping to open the 

gate. The old gate also 

froze shut in winter, 

sending Cook out with 

pails of hot water in the 

middle of the night. 

Move: Organization continues 

to work on fundraising drive 

meeting is on tap for 

Nov. 27. 

“This program is excellent. 

I think that any parent 

could benefit from 

learning what there is to 

learn and also from talking 

with other parents,” 

said Petz. 

The meetings offer peer 

support and a chance for 

parents to talk about the 

challenges they face today. 

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Firella Creek, where 

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Proceeds down from last year due to lower attendance 

STEVE KANNON 

The Elmira and District 

Association for Community 

Living has an additional 

$58,000 in its coffers 

this week following 

its 35th annual quilt auction, 

held Oct. 25 at Riverdale 

Poultry Express 

in Elmira. 

That’s down from last 

year, however, due to 

a lower-than-expected 

turnout. 

Gross revenues of 

about $75,000 should 

net perhaps as much as 

$60,000 after expenses, 

as proceeds continue to 

come in. Last year, those 

numbers were $85,000 

and $68,000 respectively. 

“We didn’t have the 

attendance this year. 

There were a couple of 

competing events, and 

that may have drawn 

people away,” said EDA- 

CL finance officer Gail 

Bartlett. 

The event is the notfor-profit 

organization’s 

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year, backing its efforts 

to support people with 

developmental disabilities. 

It helps more than 

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Its fundraising efforts 

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items that the 

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she explained. 

That includes such 

things as the EDACL 

and ARC Industries 

vans, for instance. Even 

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»LAW & oRDER 

Stolen car totaled in Elmira-area collision 

» OctOber 23 

10:22 AM | A 15-speed mountain 

bike was found by a 

township worker in Gibson 

Park in Elmira. It may be 

claimed by its rightful owner 

at Division 3A. 

1:51 PM | A license plate bearing 

the marker 3141 HY was 

reported missing. 

7:43 PM | A routine police 

check resulted in the arrest 

of a 30-year-old man. Police 

determined that the suspect 

vehicle had been reported 

stolen. Consequently, the individual 

was charged with 

a number of charges including: 

‘possession of stolen 

property under $5,000,’ ‘using 

unauthorized plates,’ 

‘driving without insurance,’ 

‘driving without a license,’ 

and ‘removing plates without 

proper authorization.’ The 

driver must appear in court 

in December. 

» OctOber 24 

12:45 AM | Police stopped a 

driver on Arthur Street South 

for speeding. Due to excessive 

speeds, the driver was 

charged with stunt driving 

and had their license suspended. 

1:45 AM | An Elmira man was 

charged with speeding and issued 

a 12-hour driver’s license 

suspension. The vehicle was 

towed from the roadway, Arthur 

Street South. 

9:38 AM | A trailer plate bearing 

the marker D5417T was 

reported lost somewhere in 

the Grand Bend area. 

11:56 AM Another trailer plate 

was reported as lost. This 

time however, it was located 

and returned a few hours 

later. 

5:43 PM | Police received a 

report of a stolen motorcycle. 

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reported stolen crashed near Elmira oct. 27. the driver fled on 

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A late-model Honda Civic reported stolen 

Monday was involved in a single-vehicle 

collision that brought police to the area of 

Middlebrook Road in Elmira later that day. 

Police were told by a witness that an occupant 

of the vehicle was seen fleeing the 

scene on foot and is still at large. The car had 

been travelling northbound on Middlebrook 

at a high rate of speed when it crossed into 

the lane of oncoming traffic and veered to 

avoid a collision, subsequently flipping over 

several times. The investigation continues. 

A brand new 2008 Harley Davidson 

was taken from a residence 

near West Montrose. 

There are no suspects but the 

investigation continues. 

7:08 PM | A two-vehicle collision 

occurred at Benjamin 

and Kressler roads, near 

Waterloo. It appears that icy 

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8:34 AM | A St. Jacobs business 

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gained access through a rear 

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that some electronic 

items were taken from a trailer 

on that property. Investigators 

estimated that some 

$1,000 worth of damage was 

caused. 

12:24 PM | A van crashed and 

flipped onto its side at the 

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. 

The vehicle also struck the 

building. Minor injuries were 

reported. The investigation 

continues. 

5:57 PM | A bike was reported 

stolen in Elmira. The blue, 

18-speed mountain bike was 

taken from the rear of an 

apartment complex. 

» OctOber 26 

1:52 PM | Police received a 

report of a stolen pickup 

truck taken from the area of 

Katherine Street South and 

Hunsberger Road, east of 

Conestogo. The vehicle was 

found abandoned the following 

day; it was returned to 

its owner. The investigation 

continues. 

» OctOber 27 

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Now’s the time for cutting back 

Regional Coun. Tom Galloway is in the 

right track when he talks about cutting 

expenditures in the 2009 budget, now under 

discussion. 

Galloway chairs council’s finance committee; 

he’s well placed to take the lead 

on austerity measures. Currently talking 

about a 3.84-per-cent jump in the base 

budget, he and his fellow councillors 

should be looking to get that closer to 

zero. That would show the region is serious 

about the economic downturn that is 

hitting ratepayers, who are in no position 

to watch governments of any level add 

to their expenses simply because we’re 

forced to pay taxes. 

Yes, the region is facing increased costs, 

especially on the energy front, but that’s 

true of everybody. Belts will be worn 

tighter this year, and governments should 

lead by example. That will mean cutting 

some programs, delaying some purchases 

and pushing back capital projects wherever 

possible. 

The same measures must be undertaken 

in Woolwich and Wellesley as the townships 

begin the process of planning their 

own 2009 budgets. 

“I think it’s going to be a busy, busy winter. The shelter numbers are very 

high for this time of year.” 

Anne Tinker of The Bridges homeless shelter on the economic downturn 

The municipal situation is even worse 

this year thanks to the skewed system of 

property assessment we’re saddled with. 

With both the federal and provincial governments 

facing deficits, neither is likely 

to have any new cash to help municipalities. 

Increases of any kind are generally unwanted. 

Increases above inflation demand 

some explanation, especially given that 

many ratepayers aren’t seeing commensurate 

pay increases – at the end of the 

day, factoring in all the government taxes, 

fees and charges, most of us are going to 

have less in our wallets. 

In some ways, however, we’re our own 

worst enemies. We’re placing an ever-increasing 

demand for services on our governments, 

particularly frontline governments 

at the township and regional levels. 

We can’t have it both ways: more services, 

lower taxes. It’s one or the other. 

Some will argue that they don’t want 

more services and that they are, in fact, 

getting precious little bang for their buck 

as it now stands. For these people, tax increases 

of any kind are particularly galling. 

If population growth is driving new 

expenditures – for roads and sewers, for 

instance – then let the new arrivals foot 

the bill, some will argue. 

That reasoning leads us to the slippery 

slope of user fees, the favourite route of 

governments too cowardly to raise taxes 

or cut services. This is precisely the option 

being explored at the provincial 

level as the McGuinty government looks 

to tackle the deficit without breaking its 

promise to freeze taxes. 

However, those revenues come from one 

source: us. Whether income tax goes up 

by $10 or you pay an extra $10 when you 

renew your driver’s licence, you’re still 

out $10. Of course, if you don’t drive – 

that is, you’re not a “user” – then you’re 

ahead of the game … until you’re faced 

with a fee for something else. And you 

will be. 

In the face of growing expectations – we 

always want more – at some point our 

elected officials have to draw a line, to 

decide what’s essential and what’s not. 

There will never be enough money to meet 

every demand; it’s better to start applying 

the brakes slowly rather than jam them 

on when the inevitable wall appears. 

A national poll this week revealed 90% of Canadians say they would be 

proud if their province took the lead in reducing poverty; 88% want Canada 

to be a leader in poverty reduction; and 77% say a recession is all the more 

reason to act now. 

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»HARD TALK | RAFE MAIR 

Notes on privilege, luck and how nations pull apart 

This is, I warn you, 

a rambler done 

on board a cruise 

ship. As I take in 

the evening from 

our neat, little veranda, 

I ask myself, 

what the hell am I 

doing here? Literally 

billions in the 

world unable to feed themselves and 

I’m sitting beside the love of my life 

complaining because it’s a formal 

night and I have to wear a tux. 

At dinner, I get into a discussion 

about affirmative action and am 

forced to admit that no one got more 

out of affirmative action than I. 

Born into a well-off family, partially 

educated in a private school, permitted 

to get away with failing second 

year arts due to a preference for golf, 

bridge and women – not necessarily 

in that order – then out into a workplace 

in which my father knew everyone 

who was worth knowing. 

That I abandoned my “class” and 

the “establishment” (other than 

membership in the Vancouver Club) 

and that I earned my living fighting 

it, doesn’t derogate from the fact that 

my very future was due to the affirmative 

action and helpful network 

my birth gave me. 

While I’m not about to take a vow of 

poverty complete with sackcloth and 

ashes, I must ask who the hell am 

I, or any other fortunate people, to 

criticize universities and other en- 

»INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | GWYNNE DYER 

Perfidious Albion continues to stymie Chagos Islanders 

For arrogance, hypocrisy 

and sheer 

nastiness, few organizations 

in the 

world rival the British 

Foreign Office. 

Exhibit A in the 

case against it, for 

the past decade, has 

been its marathon 

legal struggle to deny the former inhabitants 

of the Chagos Islands their 

rights. Last week, it cheated them 

again. 

The Chagos Islands, a group of seven 

atolls in the middle of the Indian 

Ocean, were settled in the late 18th 

century by slaves who were brought 

there by the French to work in copra 

plantations. Britain took the islands 

from France in 1814, but little changed 

for the descendants of the original 

African and South Indian settlers, 

by now a blended, French-speaking 

population, until 1967 – when Britain 

suddenly expelled them. All of them. 

The islands now have no permanent 

population. 

The islands have many thousands 

of temporary residents, though, all 

of them working for the U.S. armed 

forces except for a few British service 

personnel. The Chagossians were deported 

from their homeland to make 

room for a giant base from which the 

U.S. Air Force could dominate the 

entire Indian Ocean, and part of the 

deal was that there should be no local 

inhabitants to complicate matters. 

Most of the Chagossians were sim- 

tities who make placements or jobs 

available to those industrious people 

focused on bettering themselves 

but who were not born as lucky as I 

was? 

As I worked out on my daily dose 

of the hated treadmill, I marveled 

at how healthy I am, considering the 

fact that my Amex card, in all probability, 

has a better expiry date than 

I do. This made me remember that I 

was doubly lucky because I always 

was, and still am, able to work, flat 

out, doing what I like the best: broadcasting 

and writing. 

In fact, for almost my entire lifetime, 

I have always looked forward 

to Monday. Not many can say that. 

A couple of months ago, I was told 

that I should retire, or at least take it 

a bit easier, and join a group which 

regularly meets for coffee at a local 

Starbucks, to solve the problems of 

the world. I found myself almost 

screaming no, no! That’s for old men! 

Next thing, I’ll be playing checkers 

in the mall! 

I can’t pass that Starbucks now 

without quickening my pace lest an 

arm reach out and yank me aboard. 

I finished an interesting book today 

called Four Nations by Frank Welsh. 

It’s the political history of England, 

Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Not a 

bad book, but too short to do the job 

properly. Somehow, I was struck by 

the fact that if Pitt the Younger did 

not have an older brother, Pitt the elder, 

alive when his father, the great 

ply dumped in Mauritius, where 

they lived in poverty and squalor, 

but some eventually made their way 

to England. As they got some education, 

they started demanding to be 

sent home, but the British government 

stonewalled. So the long struggle 

in the British courts began – and 

it ended in the House of Lords last 

week with a triumph for injustice, 

cynicism and realpolitik. 

Nobody in Britain now defends 

what was done to the Chagossians, 

not even Foreign Secretary David 

Milliband. “It is appropriate on this 

day,” he said, “that I should repeat 

the government’s regret at the way 

the resettlement of the Chagossians 

was carried out in the 1960s and 

1970s and at the hardship that followed 

for some of them. We do not 

seek to justify those actions and do 

not seek to excuse the conduct of an 

earlier generation.” Unfortunately, 

he does not seek to make restitution 

for it, either. 

On the contrary, the Foreign Office 

has waged a bitter struggle through 

the British courts to deny the Chagossians 

the right to go home. It lost 

the first round when the British High 

Court ruled in 2000 that they could 

return to the islands although not 

to the specific atoll, Diego Garcia, 

on which the Americans had their 

air base, and that ruling might have 

been allowed to stand if 9/11 hadn’t 

happened. 

It did happen, however, and the subsequent 

mania about security made 

Earl of Chatham, died he would 

have been in the House of Lords 

and thus very unlikely to have been 

prime minister during the critical 

early years of Napoleon. Likewise, 

if the Duke of Marlborough had not 

married Consuela Vanderbilt, who 

was forced into the match, and who 

presented him with a son, Winston 

Churchill would have become the 

duke and for all practical purposes 

denied the leadership which saved 

the world from Hitler and the Nazis. 

How often it is that upon such trivialities 

our salvation rests. 

As I read about how Southern Ireland 

slowly gained its independence 

from the UK, I thought of Quebec. 

It’s true that, the FLQ excepted, 

there has been little violence in Quebec, 

whereas it was endemic to Irish 

politics. But the part that interested 

me most was the negotiation process 

after World War I where England’s 

commitment was to grant more and 

more home rule to Ireland which 

would still be ruled by the British 

king. Here’s where it gets eerie. As 

matters progress, England begrudgingly 

yields power to Dublin which, 

after a short period, demands more. 

This continues to where Ireland is 

essentially independent, except it 

stays in the empire and owes its allegiance 

to George V. 

Sort of like “sovereignty-association.” 

These negotiations, led for the Irish 

by Arthur Griffith and Michael Col- 

the British and American authorities 

determined to keep the islands 

uninhabited. So in 2004 the British 

government issued “Orders in Council” 

– essentially an exercise of the 

royal prerogative that sets aside 

court judgments – renewing the ban 

on anybody returning to the Chagos 

islands. 

The Chagossians went back to 

court, and in 2007 seven judges of the 

Court of Appeal unanimously ruled 

that the use of Orders in Council 

was invalid. This meant that the islanders 

could rely on the 2000 High 

Court judgment and demand to be returned 

to their homeland, so the Foreign 

Office appealed once again, this 

time to the highest court of all. And 

last week the House of Lords Appeal 

Committee decided, by a three-to-two 

majority, that the government did indeed 

have the right to ignore the islanders’ 

wishes. 

Lord Hoffman, who wrote the majority 

opinion, said that there were 

wider interests to be considered than 

those of the islanders, and that “Her 

Majesty in Council is therefore entitled 

to legislate for a colony in the 

interests of the United Kingdom.” 

He also said that the government 

was entitled to take into account the 

interest of its ally, the United States 

– which brings us to the heart of the 

matter. 

The U.S.-UK agreement that created 

the Diego Garcia base in 1966 gave 

each party a veto on who is allowed 

on the islands, and it is the United 

lins, and settled on the basis that 

Ireland would remain in the empire 

and nominally under the king, were 

rejected by Sinn Fein and Eamon De 

Valera who wanted a complete break 

or nothing. Collins and Griffith 

knew that with independence, even 

with the king as nominally head of 

state, the road to complete independence 

was now past the point of no 

return. They knew that soon the issue 

of the king wouldn’t matter anymore 

and Ireland would become a republic, 

just as fruit, sooner or later, 

falls from the tree. 

And so it proved. 

I argue that Premier Jean Charest is 

the patient Michael Collins of Quebec 

and the Bloc and Parti Quebecois 

represent the De Valera impatience. 

Think on this, for it’s a little unsettling 

to look at what’s happening in 

Quebec: 

A national assembly rather than a 

legislature. 

Their own flag which, when flown 

by the Quebec government, takes 

precedence over the Canadian flag, 

and is flown exclusively over Quebec 

offices overseas. 

Status as a “nation” in international 

organizations. 

A continuous appeal for not only 

more money, but more powers leading 

to what Joe Clark so accurately 

calls “asymmetrical federalism,” the 

new phrase for the sovereignty association 

Rene Levesque wanted. 

See MAIR »14 

States which has been exercising its 

veto behind the scenes throughout 

this whole ugly episode. Indeed, one 

of the dissenting judges, Lord Bingham, 

referred to “highly imaginative 

letters written by American officials” 

that had been placed before 

the court, although he personally 

doubted that Osama bin Laden was 

planning any attacks in the middle 

of the Indian Ocean. 

The French used to refer to Britain 

as “Perfidious Albion,” and the British 

Foreign Office is indeed steeped 

in perfidy. But of late it has also 

learned servility, and it is the latter 

attribute that is driving its current 

behaviour. Diego Garcia is an 

American base, and it is really the 

U.S. State Department that is denying 

the Chagossians the right to go 

home. 

The Chagossians can appeal to the 

European Court of Human Rights in 

Strasbourg, but no American administration 

would pay any attention to 

its rulings. They can wait for the 

U.S.-UK agreement to expire in 2016 

(but it is renewable for another 20 

years). So what can they do? 

The best hope for the Chagossians 

is a braver British foreign secretary 

than David Milliband, because 

the United States is hiding behind 

Britain in this affair. Washington 

would never use its veto against the 

Chagossians openly, and it probably 

wouldn’t punish Britain severely for 

defying it either. All it would take is 

some guts in London.

14 | OPINION 

»LETTER TO THE EDITOR 

Mair: The powerful 

can wreak havoc 


Doesn’t the present 

policy guarantee that 

sooner or later we’ll 

see that about all Quebec 

and Canada have 

in common is the sovereign? 

And that after 

a little while, that will, 

like the ripe fruit, drop 

to the ground? 

On another note, it’s 

so sad to visit so many 

beautiful islands in the 

Caribbean where the 

tourist industry has 

moved with all the usual 

tacky trimmings. These 

islands, once occupied 

by Indians, became 

home of white planters, 

with black slaves 

from Africa, to produce 

the bananas and sugar. 

When these islands 

were set free, the sugar 

and banana industries 

came into the hands 

of large international 

companies who moved 

them into a couple of 

larger islands where 

the companies not only 

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If you had a vote, who would you choose in next week’s U.S. election? 

“Obama … definitely. It’s time 

for a change. Definitely; we 

don’t need the other guy at all 

and neither do they need him – 

he’s old fashioned. They need 

somebody with a spark in 

their walk, and that’s Obama. 

He’s young, has got new ideas 

– that’s what we need.” 

» Lynn Howald 

“That’s a very good toss-up. 

Overall I know that Obama’s 

going to get it. Is he going to be 

the best for them? That could be 

another story.” 

“John McCain. Because I think 

he is one of the most qualified 

people to ever run for president.” 

» Rick Hazen 

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… in my opinion it’s the wave 

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Ban foreign crap to help manufacturers, but no handouts 

Nothin’ gets my blood boiling like 

people lookin’ for handouts from 

the government – though when 

you get to my age, it’s a good sign 

that you’ve still got it in you. 

Anyways, it’s not just the layabouts 

out east these days; seems 

like the banks want more of our 

money than they already steal 

and, this week, the auto industry. 

While I don’t hold with folks buyin’ foreign and 

makin’ things hard for proper carmakers, I ain’t one 

to support corporate welfare any more than I like to 

see lazy folks on the dole. 

If the government wants to help out the auto industry, 

it should slap tariffs on the foreign models, especially 

those that aren’t European. Better yet, just stop 

‘em from coming into the country – it ain’t like those 

parts of the world let us sell our cars over there. 

Sure, folks here are changin’ how they buy cars on 

account of the cost of gas, but that don’t mean us 

taxpayers ought to be footin’ the bill for helping the 

companies make a change. 

The thing with handouts when times are tough is 

that you don’t see anyone offering up more money to 

the public coffers when they’re makin’ good profits. 

Turnabout is fair play. 

U.S. needs a real 

man at the helm 

On the topic of the economy, looks like there’s a 

whole lot ridin’ on the Yanks and their election Nov. 

4. If they’re smart, all this Obama nonsense is just so 

much talk, and they’ll vote for a strong hand on the 

tiller, which is what you’ll get with John McCain. 

While Obama’s going on about airy-fairy stuff, Mc- 

Cain knows the world is full of scum and that the 

U.S. will have to wipe out the lot of ‘em before they 

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ilk. The lefties would have us all on our knees, kowtowin’ 

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John McCain, however, knows a thing or two about 

patriotism and honour, havin’ served his country 

and givin’ his freedom and health to help keep decent 

people free. That’s the kind of man you want runnin’ 

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Taking a low-salt diet on the road 

Like many of us, the region wants to reduce its sodium intake as snow and ice season approaches 


Waterloo Region’s plan 

to reduce road salt and 

its negative impact on 

groundwater is expected 

to bear fruit moving into 

this winter season. 

Introduced earlier this 

year, the Smart About Salt 

initiative aims to educate 

businesses and organizations 

about the harmful 

effects of excess road salt 

on natural ecosystems 

and water sources. It also 

helps them implement alternatives. 

While municipalities 

throughout the region 

have, over the years, 

worked together to reduce 

the amount of salt 

used for de-icing without 

diminishing road safety, 

the new program targets 

other salt users, especially 

contractors and facility 

owners in charge of keeping 

parking lots and sidewalks 

clear of snow and 

ice. The region estimates 

40 per cent of salt applications 

come from parking 

lots and sidewalks. 

The first step of the 

program requires registration, 

collection of 

information relevant to 

that site or operation, followed 

by an information 

session. Participants also 

receive worksheets and 

tools that will help them 

reduce their salt usage. 

Once they can indicate 

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READY TO ROLL Woolwich’s Kieran Kelly and the other members of the works department are preparing for another season, readying the township’s 

eight salt trucks. This winter, the salters will use a salt-sand mix that contains six to 20 per cent salt. 

that self assessments 

have been made, staff 

has been trained and that 

they are properly tracking 

salt usage, they may 

they obtain certification. 

Since the program’s 

launch in January, five 

contractors have completed 

their certification. 

Elmira’s Chemtura Co. 

is currently working toward 

that objective. 

The Smart About Salt 

program is also receiving 

crucial support from 

the insurance sector. 

Since fear of liability 

is a driving force for the 

over-usage of road salt, 

bringing insurance companies 

on board is particularly 

relevant, say 

organizers. 

“Through our discussions 

with the insurance 

companies, they’ve 

come to understand that 

[overuse of salt] isn’t 

necessarily the best way 

to deal with those safety 

hazards,” said Leanne 

Lobe, supervisor of the 

source water protection 

program at the region. 

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Indeed, some of those 

companies are promoting 

the program; they 

might even make it a requirement 

someday, Lobe 

suggested. 

Though Smart About 

Salt targets area businesses, 

that’s not to say that 

municipalities – which in 

many cases are already in 

regular contact with the 

region concerning salt 

reduction – are excluded 

from the program. 

In fact, municipalities 

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Waterloo 1-Dec-08 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sir John A. MacDonald High School (cafeteria) 

65 Laurelwood Dr., Waterloo 

Waterloo 5-Jan-09 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Region of Waterloo Public Health - Waterloo - Rm 508 99 Regina St. S., 5th floor, Waterloo 

Cambridge 6-Jan-09 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Region of Waterloo Public Health - Cambridge - Board Rm 170 150 Main St., Cambridge, 

Getting the influenza vaccine can help you 

and your family stay healthy! 

For more information: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/ph 

specific sites belonging to 

their own departments. 

As corporate entities, 

municipalities can certify 

individual sites, as is 

the case with the regional 

landfill; social housing is 

also looking to change its 

tender process to incorporate 

sounder salt practices, 

said Lobe. 

“Social housing … they 

have used the Smart About 

Salt registration as one of 

the criteria to evaluate 

proposals to maintain the 

sites,” she said, noting 

that the program works 

on a site-by-site basis. 

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ESTABLISHED 1925 

Though just new, the 

Smart About Salt program 

is already gaining 

interest beyond the region’s 

limits; within the 

next year it will likely 

be licensed to other associations 

throughout the 

province. 

“It’s filling a void; there 

are no other programs 

currently out there for 

this sector within Canada,” 

said Lobe. 

Although road salt is an 

effective de-icing material 

that is used across 

the country, the effects of 

too much sodium on the 

environment are severe: 

burning trees, suffocating 

vegetation, contaminating 

soil and water 

bodies. 

In 2001, the federal government 

suggested that 

road salt be placed on a 

schedule of toxic substances 

under the Canadian 

Environmental 

Protection Act. But harsh 

winters, like the one visited 

upon the region last 

year, require that roads be 

cleared for safe driving; 

while a number of alternative 

de-icing chemicals 

exist, the cost of road salt 

makes it the most popular 

such material across 

much of North America. 

Some five million tonnes 

are dumped on Canadian 

roads every year. Ontario 

accounts for some two 

million tonnes of that to- 

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There’s a tool for that. 

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www.woolwichrentals.com 

Whether it’s meeting the needs of industry, contractors, farmers 

and builders or supplying do-it-yourself equipment for that home 

renovation or emergency repair, Woolwich Rentals and Sales has 

become the logical choice for their selection and prices. 

Renting from Woolwich Rentals and Sales is less expensive than 

purchasing. You have no capital expenditure when you rent. Plus, 

you aren’t stuck with obsolete equipment as site conditions change. 

Woolwich Rentals and Sales assures quick in stock delivery to 

keep your downtime to a minimum, giving you access to the most upto-date 

equipment in the industry. You get the advantage of lower 

operation and maintenance costs. There is also no hassles 

surrounding storage and disposal of old equipment. 

Woolwich Rentals and Sales has a large inventory of lawn and 

garden products: chipper/shredders, wood splitters, rototillers, 

mowers, rollers, aerators, clippers, stump grinders, blowers, etc. 

They also have generators, welders, lighting, wall and flooring 

tools/aids, hydraulic and pneumatic products. Other offerings 

include saws, drills, breakers, sewer snakes and plumbing tools, 

fans, compressors, pumps, hoses, scaffolding, pressure washers, 

sprayers, trailers, plus concrete, excavation and compaction 

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They are a Sales Centre for ECHO Power equipment such as 

chainsaws, blowers and trimmers, plus Star Diamond cutting blades. 

The team at Woolwich Rentals and Sales has the experience to 

help you choose the right piece of equipment for the job and make 

sure you know how to use it. Call manager Peter Reist and the staff 

to save you time and money for solutions that work. 

“Feet are Your 

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11 Church St. E., Elmira 519-669-3030 

(at Memorial) www.footfoundation.ca 

When you consider that the average person takes between 8,000 

to 10,000 steps each day, it’s no wonder that problem feet are a 

source of discomfort and pain for a growing number of adults and 

children. Many muscular strains, bio-mechanical malfunctions and 

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Foot Foundation. Founder/Certified Orthopedic Footwear 

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and correction of many treatable conditions: callouses, bunions, 

metatarsalgia (pain or burning sensation in the ball of the foot), pes 

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One of the many specialty services at Foot Foundation is the onpremises 

manufacturing of custom made orthotics (arch supports) 

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Foot Foundation is also becoming known for a selection of great 

looking shoes that can be worn with orthotics. If you are hard to fit 

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When it comes to something truly specialized, look to their team to 

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Call Foot Foundation today to arrange your appointment to 

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35 Howard Ave., Elmira 519-669-3232 

If you have been getting by each winter on all-season tires without 

bouncing off of a curb, landing in a ditch or dinged up in a fender 

bender, count yourself as lucky. Research has shown that on icy and 

snowy surfaces at highway speeds a car with winter tires skidded 15 

car lengths, while the car with all season radials slid 19 car lengths 

from the point of braking. Cornering and acceleration from a 

standing stop are also vastly improved with winter tires. 

Today’s winter tires available at OK Tire Store (Elmira), with their 

special rubber compounds and unique tread patterns, bring renewed 

confidence to drivers and enhance your family’s safety. If you are 

trying to save money by driving on all-season tires, just think how 

much your insurance collision deductible is, and how much your 

insurance rates could go up if you make a claim because you lost 

control or couldn’t stop in time. 

OK Tire Store (Elmira) is your local O.K. Tire centre with the best 

brands in all-season, performance and winter tires, plus winter rims 

and cool custom wheels. Choose from Bridgestone, Firestone, 

Kumho, Continental, General, Pirelli, Toyo Tires, and others. Every 

passenger tire purchase is backed by Tire Protection Plans and 

warranty protection that is hard to beat. 

Formed in 1953, O.K. Tire Stores has grown to become Canada’s 

largest independent chain of tire retailers with the buying power of 

over 260 locations. Owner Rob Bowman and the staff at OK Tire 

Store (Elmira) ensure that exceptional service is provided for every 

vehicle entering the shop. 

With 4 service bays including 1 tall bay, the staff can get you back 

on the road quickly. A road service is available for disabled vehicles, 

plus an on-farm service. 

The Place For Complete Car Care 

21 Howard Ave., Elmira 519-669-4400 

(Unit 7, east off Arthur St. S.) 

Diagnosing problems in modern vehicles has become more 

challenging as many problems are intermittent, making them difficult 

to pinpoint. This is where the experienced and knowledgeable 

technicians at Thompson’s Auto Tech Inc. make use of the latest 

diagnostic tools and on-going training. Owner Chris Thompson and 

the staff can troubleshoot and correct problems on your specific 

model. They can also provide routine inspections and factory 

scheduled maintenance to help your vehicle to last longer and meet 

its warranty requirements. 

Over the past 11 years, all of their work at Thompson’s Auto Tech 

has been done “as necessary”. Each repair is evaluated as to the 

nature and extent of damage. You will be presented with as many 

options as possible to resolve any problem that you may have. 

Thompson’s Auto Tech uses parts that meet or exceed your 

vehicle’s original performance specifications, supporting the 

warranty requirements of newer vehicles. 

Whether it’s domestic or import, Thompson’s Auto Tech can 

provide tune-ups and diagnostics, fuel injection work, shocks and 

struts, expert service for brakes, exhaust, air conditioning, starting 

and charging system work, CASTROL lube-oil-filter, and M.T.O. 

safety inspections. Ask about the Motorvac Carbonclean Service 

designed to reduce emissions and increase performance. 

They are also an accredited Ontario Drive Clean Test & Repair 

facility. Should your vehicle not meet the required emissions 

standards, the team at Thompson’s Auto Tech will be happy to 

provide honest, reliable advice. Call soon for your appointment. 

A Refreshing Change from the Ordinary 

112 Oriole Pkwy., Elmira 519-669-8234 

(at Flamingo Dr., in the Birdland Plaza) 

Whether your experience with them is all about hair care for the 

whole family, pampering spa services in a carefree atmosphere, or 

ways to retain a healthy, more youthful appearance and finding 

solutions to problem skin, Guys & Dolls Salon & Spa has given 

customers many good reasons to keep coming back. 

Probably one of the most important elements of any day spa is the 

people performing the services. That’s why Guys & Dolls Salon & 

Spa has brought together an experienced, well-trained staff that is 

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Let owner Lori Weber and the staff explain the benefits of their 

services or help you choose the ideal spa package or gift card for 

your wedding party, personal or corporate needs. 

Among the many services available are invigorating facials, 

soothing manicures and pedicures, plus massage (including hot 

stone and reflexology) designed to make the new you feel complete. 

Other services include laser hair removal and waxing, makeup 

application and lessons, gel nails, eyelash and eyebrow tinting. 

To meet your hair care needs, Guys & Dolls Salon & Spa can 

provide precision cutting and styling for men and women, plus expert 

colouring, highlights, texture changes, and updos. 

Your stylist can guide your choice of professional hair care 

products from such brands as Matrix, American Crew for men, and 

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Call Guys & Dolls Salon & Spa for Holiday Season gift 

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Buying insurance for the first time or renewing a policy brings many 

important decisions. The most important may be your choice of an 

insurance provider. When you deal with the people at Elmira 

Insurance Brokers Limited you get all the advantages of a locally 

owned company that is dedicated to customer service, value, and 

on-going support. 

Unlike an agent or direct insurance provider who are limited to the 

offerings of only one insurance company, the independent brokers at 

Elmira Insurance Brokers Limited maintain relationships with a 

variety of insurance companies. They can carefully assess your 

insurance needs, then search the market for the product that ideally 

meets your requirements. They can comparison shop on your behalf 

to ensure that you receive the most extensive coverage possible for 

the premium paid. You can rest easy knowing that they will inform 

you of any available discounts and will truly look after your interests. 

The brokers at Elmira Insurance Brokers Limited are also 

committed to service after the sale. Should a loss occur, they will 

help you through the claims process with personal care and 

understanding during what can be a stressful and emotional time. 

Their insurance coverage can include homeowner’s, condo, 

cottage and tenant’s insurance, commercial liability & property 

insurance, commercial & personal automobile, marine, RV, plus farm 

insurance. 

Elmira Insurance Brokers Limited has a history dating back to 

1927, and is overseen by Wil Lichty who is assisted by Mark King, 

Lee Clemens, Ruth Norris, and Kerry Mullen. 

Get the unbiased advice that you need, plus a wide choice of 

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Whether it’s health and beauty aids, vitamins and herbal remedies, 

diabetes supplies, medications or home health care supplies, 

Martin’s Pharmacy covers all your family’s health care needs under 

one roof. 

Their goal at Martin’s Pharmacy is to provide a pleasant, hasslefree 

shopping experience and personalized customer service second 

to none. 

Martin’s Pharmacy offers blood glucose monitor training, free 

blood pressure testing, and free delivery. 

At Martin’s Pharmacy, you have access to experienced 

pharmacists who have an extensive knowledge of medications and 

their interactions with each other, food, alcohol, disease and lifestyle, 

as well as their effects on the human body. They keep a computer 

record of all your prescription medications dispensed by them and 

check your prescription with your patient profile to make sure the 

drug and dose will not result in contraindications or interactions that 

can occur when using more than one medication. 

An eFill prescription reminder service is available for patients with 

ongoing medication needs. Compliance packaging is available in a 

weekly format to make taking regular prescription medications easier 

and safer. 

Since 2001, Martin’s Pharmacy has been a committed and caring 

member of the Woolwich health care team. Owner/pharmacist Alan 

S. Martin and the team of dedicated, friendly staff members always 

make themselves available to help guide your choices or answer any 

questions you may have. Make them your Destination Pharmacy. 

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If you want to save money on home energy costs and keep your 

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Whether it’s a new home or upgrade, Total Home Energy 

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An affordable way to help maximize efficiency and ensure safe 

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For improved indoor air quality, Total Home Energy Systems has 

products designed to clean, ventilate, monitor or humidify your air. 

Heat & Glo and Vermont Castings natural gas fireplaces from Total 

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Other offerings include boilers, oil furnaces, water heaters, and unit 

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Founded in 1993, Total Home Energy Systems is locally owned 

by Phil & Scott Kuchma. Qualified experienced technicians trained 

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Call today to arrange your service appointment or free in-home 

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Elmira Home Hardware is a locally owned store affiliated with 

over 1,000 other Home Hardware Stores across Canada. At HOME 

you get neighborhood service and national buying power. Local 

dealer/owner Krista McBay and the staff serve the needs of 

contractors, homeowners, renovators and cottagers every day. 

Whether it’s guiding a customer in selecting the right products for 

their home repair or renovation project, supplying your home 

entertainment and consumer electronics products, Frigidaire 

appliances, farm supplies, or gifts for the holiday season, friendly 

service and expert advice is what you will find at HOME. 

Elmira Home Hardware has a retail showroom featuring many of 

the products you will need to complete that project whether it is 

plumbing, electrical fitting or a fresh coat of Beauti-tone paint for your 

walls. 

They offer housewares, hand and power tools, sporting goods, 

hunting-camping-fishing supplies, plus automotive supplies. This 

store also features giftware, toys, lawn and garden supplies, gas 

barbecues, appliance parts, bulk bins of nails, Culligan bottled water, 

work wear, V-belts and pulleys. They have also added a 1,100 

square foot Frigidaire Appliance Gallery on the Mezzanine. 

A 2,000 square foot farm supply department was added to better 

serve you. 

Elmira Home Hardware is a Sales Centre for The Source by 

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»FOOD FOR THOUGHT | OWEN ROBERTS 

Obama takes page from Willie Nelson farm plan 

Americans vote in 

a general election 

Tuesday, and barring 

a last-minute scandal 

or some other 

such calamity, they’ll 

make Illinois Senator 

Barack Obama their 

next president. 

And that means 

American agriculture is in for one of the 

biggest showdowns it’s ever seen. 

Obama is convinced U.S. farming has 

become too corporate, governed by big 

business. He’s unwittingly borrowed 

“outlaw country” musician and familyfarm 

activist Willie Nelson’s guide to 

rural America survival, by supporting 

small farms. 

Nelson, famous for starting the annual 

Farm Aid benefi t concerts that highlight 

family farmers’ struggles, has lately taken 

to promoting green energy, another of 

Obama’s platforms (Nelson even has his 

own brand of premium biodiesel, called 

BioWillie). 

Likewise, Obama spits at big farm business. 

He’s going to make sure that if 

American agriculture grows, it won’t be 

because of excessive government payments 

from him, that potentially make 

big farms even bigger. 

These payments have given the U.S. a 

black eye internationally. Billions of dollars 

of public money is regularly doled 

out to U.S. farmers to help them stay 

afl oat. These subsidies make it possible 

for U.S. farmers to sell their harvests internationally 

for artifi cially low prices. 

And because Americans are the biggest 

commodity exporters on the world stage, 

This is your chance! 

Come have a say! 

The Region of Waterloo is developing a new Regional Official Plan (ROP) to address the social 

and economic changes which have occurred since the approval of the existing Plan in 1995. 

The new ROP will also help implement the Regional Growth Management Strategy adopted by 

Regional Council in 2003 and reflect the significant recent changes in Provincial legislation and 

policy. Creating a new ROP is a collaborative process and your input is vital. 

The Region of Waterloo released the first draft of the 

new Regional Official Plan (ROP) 

You may also obtain a copy of the first 

draft of the ROP at any of our upcoming 

public consultation centres (see below) 

where you can learn more about the first 

draft and provide us with your feedback. 

Thursday, October 30 

3-8 p.m. 

North Dumfries Township Offices 

Slater Hall 

1171 Greenfield Road, North Dumfries 

Tuesday, November 4 

3-8 p.m. 

Region of Waterloo – 

Cambridge Public Health and 

Social Services Building 

Room 170 

150 Main Street, Cambridge 

Thursday, November 6 

3-8 p.m. 

Woolwich Township Offices 

Council Chambers 

24 Church Street, Elmira 

Thursday, November 20 

3-8 p.m. 

St.Clements Community Centre 

1 Green Street, St.Clements 

Publication: Woolwich Observer 

Size: 1/4 page (5.0375” x 6.9”) 

for public consultation on September 26, 2008 at 

www.region.waterloo.on.ca/newrop 

everyone else has to follow the price 

down too, in order to compete. 

Such payments are popularly blamed 

for agriculture’s chronic multi-decade 

depression, which just started to ease 

over the past year or so when biofuels 

sparked renewed interest in common 

crops such as corn and wheat. 

But Obama thinks there’s too much of a 

connection between fl agging small farms 

and powerful U.S. agribusiness, which 

typically supports Republican candidates 

and values. He believes corporate seed, 

feed and agri-chemical giants such as Archer 

Daniels Midland, a regular target of 

his vile (and headquartered in his home 

state), are overly compensated with federal 

money meant for farmers. He thinks 

that evil corporate empire is feeding the 

growth of sprawling mega-farms, which 

are much more likely to have corporate 

ownership than small farms. 

So here’s his risky plan. He’s going to 

limit single-farm subsidy payments to 

$250,000 per farm. Obama says those 

subsidies must be capped “so that we 

don’t have continued concentration of 

agriculture in the hands of a few large 

agribusiness interests.” Besides keeping 

farms small, Obama says this move will 

save the federal treasury $1 billion over 

10 years. 

Then, he’ll take this booty and another 

$300 million a year and plow it into conservation 

and what he calls “renewable 

energy advancements.” That means wind 

power, biodiesel and ethanol production, 

carried out in rural America and not by 

corporations. 

Another part of his plan calls for increased 

funding to help farmers comply 

Further, you may obtain a copy of the first draft 

and/or learn more about the ROP by contacting 

any of the following Regional staff: 

Kevin Curtis 

cukevin@region.waterloo.on.ca 

519-575-4794 

Cushla Matthews 

mcushla@region.waterloo.on.ca 


John Lubczynski 

lujohn@region.waterloo.on.ca 

519-575-4532 

Bridget Coady 

cbridget@region.waterloo.on.ca 

519-575-4500 x.3112 

Or write to us at: 

Region of Waterloo 

Planning, Housing and Community Services 

150 Frederick Street, 8th Floor 

Kitchener ON N2G 4J3 

www.region.waterloo.on.ca/newrop 

with a national organic certifi cation 

program. It can take several years for 

conventionally tilled land to be rid of 

commercially produced fertilizers, for 

example, during which time farmers get 

no income from it. Enter Obama, chequebook 

open. 

And fi nally, he wants to police feedlots 

or “concentrated animal feeding operations” 

as he calls them, which produce 

40 per cent of all U.S. livestock. He’ll send 

in the Environmental Protection Agency 

to limit the nitrogen, phosphorus, hydrogen 

sulfi de and ammonia they produce . 

Canadian farmers should beware. 

Notice under the Navigable 

Waters Protection Act 

Notice for approval 

of work on Firella Creek 

The Grand River Conservation Authority hereby gives notice that an application has 

been made to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities pursuant to 

the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the work described herein and its 

site and plans. Pursuant to section 9 of the said Act, the Grand River Conservation 

Authority has deposited with the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, 

and in the office of the District Registrar of the Land Registry District of the 

Regional Municipality of Waterloo at 30 Duke Street West, Kitchener, Ontario under 

deposit number 1583319. A description of the following work, its site and plans: a 

safety boom and an existing dam (Wellesley Dam) across Firella Creek, located off 

David Street in the Town of Wellesley. 

Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation may be 

directed to: 

Manager 

Navigable Waters Protection Program 

Transport Canada 

100 Front Street South 

Sarnia, Ontario 

N7T 2M4. 

However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing and are received not 

later than 30 days after the date of this notice. Although all comments conforming to 

the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. 

Signed at Grand River Conservation Authority, Head Office, Cambridge, Ontario this 

27th day of October, 2008. 

Grand River Conservation Authority 

400 Clyde Road, 

Cambridge, Ont. 

(519) 621-2761 

If Obama levels these stipulations on 

homegrown farmers, he’ll impose them 

on imports, too. The U.S. farm lobby will 

demand it in exchange for any modicum 

of support, and use it as a non-tariff barrier 

to reduce competition. Obama, who 

is cool on free trade to begin with, will go 

along, under the guise of fairness and environmentalism. 

This won’t happen for a while. There’ll 

be so much infi ghting in U.S. farm circles 

that they’ll forget about Canada and everyone 

else momentarily. 

But let’s not have a false sense of security. 

Things are going to change. 

Salt: Environmental protection 


tal. 

Rural areas such as Wellesley Township 

typically get away with using a 

much smaller amount of salt, even 

proportionately; in such areas where 

gravel roads are prevalent a sand-salt 

mix is the preferred de-icer. 

Last winter, for example, the municipality 

spread some 4,500 tonnes of sand 

and 1,059 tonnes of salt (compared to 

fi gures for 2006 of 2,500 tonnes of sand 

and 710 tones of salt). In addition to 

the emergence of new road salt alternatives 

that are less harmful to the 

environment, though perhaps more 

costly, are other measures that can be 

applied to make the administration 

of salt more effi cient. These include 

the application of wet salt (which 

isn’t carried off road tops as easily), 

and the implementation of automatic 

spreader controls on salt trucks. 

This season Wellesley is looking at 

employing a new salt mix that contains 

a wetting agent. 

“That allows it to stick to the road 

better and doesn’t bounce off into the 

ditch when the salter goes buy and it 

actually works quicker, reacts quicker 

and starts melting quicker than just 

plain rock salt,” said public works director 

Will McLaughlin. 

In parking lots and in other areas, effective 

measures might also include 

reducing or eliminating the sources 

creating ice, including leaky eavestroughs, 

or water draining onto walkways. 

“We’re not reducing the safety; in fact, 

we may be making them more safe because 

we’re eliminating the hazard in 

the fi rst place instead of just having to 

treat the hazard,” said Lobe.

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Checklist 

The weather during the winter months can 

make driving conditions unpredictable. You 

have to be prepared for anything Mother Nature 

throws at you. Most people wait until the 

fi rst snowfall to get out that ice scraper, but 

by then, it’s usually too late. 

Here is a list of items you should keep in your 

car during the colder months: 

• Cell phone and a charged spare battery 

• Phone list of friends, family, doctors, neighbours and towing 

companies 

• Ice scraper and brush 

• Collapsible shovel 

• Sand, salt or kitty litter 

• Tow rope or chain 

• Booster cables or a portable charger pack 

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»THE NOT-SO-GREAT OUTDOORSMAN | STEVE GALEA 

Eventually, every hunter has to make a stand 

Over the eons, some 

primates have lost 

the need to climb 

trees. Others, like 

me, have taken up 

bowhunting. I’ve 

always thought that 

someone should do 

a study on this. 

In its simplest 

terms, bow hunting consists of a 

hunter finding a place where deer, 

moose, or bear frequent. Once there, 

the hunter sets up downwind and 

high in a tree. He or she then waits 

for those animals so that he can arrow 

them. 

It sounds easy, perhaps even clever. 

After all, being in a stand high up provides 

a vantage point, gets the hunter 

out of the animal’s line of sight, and 

disperses his or her scent so that the 

animal does not notice the intrusion. 

It also provides the hunter with a 


from another team, but decided 

to go to Elora. 

Lobsinger said he made 

the decision as soon as he 

learned his assistant coach, 

Cam Crawford, could come 

with him. 

“Cam’s not just an assistant 

coach, Cam is a good 

friend … When Cam gave 

me the thumbs up, I phoned 

them and said, ‘we’ll be 

there Wednesday night for 

practice.’” 

 

 

 

 

 

Crawford won’t be the 

only familiar face in Elora; 

former Jacks’ captain Wes 

Hauck is now playing for 

the Rocks, and Lobsinger 

has coached three other 

players on the team. There 

is also a handful of former 

Elmira Sugar Kings. 

“Although some of these 

guys have never met me before, 

at least they know who 

I am,” Lobsinger said. “It 

makes it a little bit easier 

for them for me to be the 

coach, and a little bit easier 

for me because we kind of 

know about each other already.” 

Being asked to take over 

the Rocks’ coaching job 

eased some of the sting of 

being fired by the Jacks’ executive, 

Lobsinger said. 

“I wasn’t overly happy 

with the way things ended 

in Wellesley. Leaving 

Wellesley wasn’t my choice, 

so this makes it a little bit 

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newfound fear of gravity. 

In fact, if you have ever wondered 

why bowhunters seem so happy at 

the coffee shop after a hunt, it is because 

they are back on solid ground. 

And they got there of their own free 

will. 

Most of us try to place our tree 

stands at least 14 feet above the 

ground – higher, if the ground is softer. 

That doesn’t sound like a lot until 

you are up there, sitting on a chair no 

larger than a phone book with your 

big bulky boots confined to a platform 

that is hardly the size of a patio 

slab. Then, just to make things interesting, 

the wind picks up – it always 

picks up – and starts rocking the tree 

you are in. 

Okay, maybe rocking is too gentle a 

word. Last night I was up in my tree 

stand and it felt like King Kong had 

decided to play a little game of shake 

the hunter out of the tree. At times 

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like this, even being strapped in by 

a safety harness doesn’t really make 

you feel much better. It just assures 

you that when you finally fall out you 

will get a wedgie of biblical proportions. 

There comes a time, especially when 

the wind is really howling, when I 

wonder what I’m doing up in a tree 

that is swaying like an evangelical 

choir. After all, even if a deer did 

come along and stand perfectly still 

beneath me, I’m no good with moving 

targets. 

I once hunted with a fellow who 

made several homemade treestands 

– each some 30 to 40 feet up. The 

best part was his choice of trees. He 

seemed to like those on the verge of 

death, and, in hindsight, I guess that 

was appropriate. 

The first time he took me to the 

stand he had designated for me, I 

looked around for the hidden cam- 

Lobsinger: Not idle long when Rocks came calling 

[coaching].” 

Despite being fired, Lobsinger 

said he has only 

good wishes for the players 

and general manager Dave 

Litt. 

“There are 23 kids out 

there that I would do anything 

for. I get fired and I’m 

watching on the Internet to 

see how they do the following 

weekend … I don’t have 

any ill will [for] Dave or 

any player on that hockey 

team.” 

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eras. I figured Allen Funt would be 

stepping out from behind a rock at 

any moment. 

“Only a complete idiot would go up 

there,” I protested. 

“Okay, but a nice buck comes out in 

that field right there.” 

My ascent to the summit is something 

better handled by a movie of 

the week, what with the frostbite, 

precarious base camps, nose bleeds, 

me getting lost, and the times when I 

was hanging over bottomless chasms 

by the fingertips. I did make it to the 

stand, however. The last part – I kid 

you not – actually required me to do 

a chin up to get onto the platform. 

Once there, I promptly loosened several 

teeth with the ensuing chattering. 

But, 15 minutes later, I shot that 

buck. 

When I was younger, I would have 

told you it was worth it. Now I believe 

it was the height of idiocy. 

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6-0 record good for jump to A division 

EDSS junior football team has excelled this season, coming together in short order to top the standings 


The junior boys’ football 

squad at EDSS has 

gone from farm team 

to serious playoff contender 

this season. 

There’s a high turnover 

in the junior squad 

because many of them 

sign up in Grade 10, 

learn the skills of the 

game, and then move 

on to play senior. 

“I never go in with too 

high expectations, because 

junior changes so 

fast from year to year,” 

said coach John Swatridge. 

The team’s performance 

this season exceeded 

every expectation 

Swatridge had; 

the juniors kicked off 

against Preston High in 

the quarter-fi nals Oct. 

30 with a 6-0 record. 

This junior team has 

tackled the steep learning 

curve with the 

same determination 

they tackle opponents 

on the fi eld. Their playbook 

has expanded 

from eight or 10 offensive 

plays and two or 

three defensive plays at 

the start of the season 

to 15 different defensive 

plays and 30 or 35 plays 

on offense. 

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even know the names 

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said. 

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team ready for a game. 

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been a big part of the 

team’s success, improving 

immensely over last 

year. He also had high 

praise for Teddy Sebben, 

Emeka Agada and 

the rest of the offensive 

line, calling them “awe- 

and eventually make a 

junior team (ages 12 to 

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On defence, Swatridge 

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Patrick Stewart and 

Billy Miller and safety 

Brandon Seip, who 

makes almost half of 

the team’s tackles. 

The team has been 

playing strong, but the 

going will be tougher 

from this point on. The 

team’s record during 

the regular season was 

good enough to move 

them from the “B” division 

up to “A” for the 

playoffs. 

Swatridge said the 

coaching staff can’t do 

much to prepare the 

squad for the tougher 

teams they’ll face, except 

“try to stir a little 

fear into them.” 

The squad has handled 

a jump like this before; 

last year’s 5-0 showing 

moved them from “C” 

division up to “B”. 

“I think they’re going 

to be shocked at fi rst 

and then I hope they’re 

going to rise to the occasion,” 

Swatridge said. 

“If they play the way 

they can, they’ve got every 

chance of winning 

in A too. 

“Cameron Heights is 

probably the team to 

beat in junior. But we 

can’t worry about them; 

we have to worry about 

Preston fi rst.” 

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»SUGAR KINGS HOCKEY 

ANATOMY OF A WIN At left, forward Josh Ranalli watches the puck sail past Listowel’s Josh Leis late in the third period of last Sunday’s battle against the Cyclones. The goal, courtesy of Kyle McNeil, turned out to 

be the game-winner as the Kings won 4-3. Right, forward Brent Freeman stormed through two defencemen to get to the Listowel net on this play, late in the game. Inset: Elmira defenceman Trent Brown steamrolls 

Listowel’s Tory Fisher. 

Kings more confi dent after weekend split 

Bouncing back from loss in Waterloo, Elmira’s hard work pays off at home against Listowel 


It was a weekend of mixed 

results for the embattled 

Sugar Kings, but one that 

ended on a high note. After 

losing 6-3 to Waterloo 

Oct. 24, the Sugar Kings 

came home on Sunday 

to face the Listowel Cyclones 

in a nail-biter of a 

match that ended in a 4-3 

win. 

It was the Kings’ sixth 

win of the season and 

one that couldn’t have 

come at a better time for 

a squad still struggling to 

fi nd itself in this year’s 

campaign. 

“I thought it was by far 

our most complete effort 

of the season,” said coach 

Geoff Haddaway after 

Sunday’s game. 

“We were really close 

to having a lot of guys 

wondering if we were 

ever going to get a win 

despite us playing well, 

and that’s a dangerous 

thing. As coaches, we 

were certainly preaching 

patience to the players 

… as a coaching staff we 

were 100 per cent behind 

these guys and believing 

in them, and it was nice 

to see them rewarded for 

their hard work.” 

The win places the Kings 

(6-10-2) in seventh place in 

the conference. 

From the drop of the 

puck, the Kings got off 

to a hurried start – it was 

evident they were hungry 

for a win. 

It took them no time at 

all to send the message 

they meant business. 

Josh Ranalli might have 

set a club, if not a league 

record, by potting a quick 

goal at the 10-second mark 

of the fi rst frame. Newcomer 

Kyle McNeil and 

Trent Brown picked up 

the assists. 

The Cyclones retaliated 

shortly after, as Brett 

Catto, from Tory Fisher 

and Joel Bowman, evened 

things up after only 1:19 

had ticked away on the 

score clock. 

Throughout the entire 

game the Kings exhibited 

stoic discipline, racking 

up just fi ve penalties. 

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In the second and third 

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outplayed its opponents 

in both ends but was particularly 

effective in the 

neutral zone. Elmira’s 

forechecking forwards 

and its defence made sure 

the Cyclones had no room 

or time to move in noman’s 

land. 

“I like to think we practice 

all three zones equally. 

The neutral zone’s the one 

that often gets left out, but 

we have been preaching 

a lot of neutral zone defence 

over the last couple 

weeks and I thought that 

we did a pretty good job 

there,” said Haddaway, 

noting that getting the 

puck in deep, whether to 

create an offensive rush 

or to make a line change 

was key. 

“There was a much 

greater effort on committing 

to that part of the 

game plan last night than 

there probably has been 

all year.” 

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middle frame and at 5:17, 

Braedon Rigney (Catto, 

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a slim 2-1 lead. But 

the Kings answered back 

shortly thereafter. And 

while they scored just 

one goal in the period, 

courtesy of Kyle Blaney 

(Ranalli, Patrick Shantz), 

the second was dominated 

by the home side. 

The Kings mustered just 

two more shots (13) than 

Listowel, but kept their 

end air-tight: netminder 

Brandon Wysman made 

10 saves but his defenders 

were quick to close 

in on the rebounds, depriving 

Listowel of any 

second chances. 

The teams went back to 

their dressing rooms tied 

2-2. 

In the third, it was the 

Kings who broke the 

deadlock. Michael Therrien 

buried one on the 

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Realizing that they 

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a solid game, the Kings 

battled for the remainder 

of the game. Finally, at 

17:17, McNeil picked up 

his second point of the 

night, and gave his team 

the one-goal advantage 

after converting on a setup 

from Brent Freeman 

and Brown. 

The Cyclones then made 

a big push as the game 

was winding down, eventually 

pulling their goalie 

with about a minute left. 

With just 40 seconds to 

go the Kings took a risk 

and dumped the puck in 

an attempt to bank an 

empty-netter. Instead, the 

puck slid by the posts and 

prompted an icing call. 

After a face-off in Elmira’s 

end, the Cyclones 

showered the Elmira net 

with a deluge of desperate 

shots. But dropping 

repeatedly to block shots, 

the Kings weathered the 

storm. 

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The Kings’ latest acquisition, 

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»SOJHL JUNIOR HOCKEY 


After a busy weekend 

for the Wellesley Applejacks, 

it seems that the 

squad has finally turned 

the corner on its bad 

luck. Having lost seven 

straight games to start 

the season, the Jacks 

earned four consecutive 

wins, three of which 

came in three days last 

weekend. 

The wins (6-5 in Exeter 

on Oct. 24, 6-4 against 

Lambeth on Saturday, 

and 5-3 in Burford Sunday) 

put the Jacks in 

second-last place (4-7-0) 

in the league, four points 

ahead of Burford. 

The series of wins 

comes following the 

firing of coach Kevin 

Lobsinger, let go after 

earning the team’s first 

triumph. 

General manager Dave 

Litt and assistant coach 

John Tsai have stepped 

in behind the bench to 

fill the void until a replacement 

is found. 

“We’re talking to some 

people but it worked 

pretty well the way it 

was: if it isn’t broke 

don’t fix it,” said Litt, after 

the game. 

The weekend’s success 


When the EDSS senior 

girls’ basketball team 

tipped off against visiting 

Huron Heights Oct. 

28, it looked like the opposition 

had sent out 

their junior squad by 

mistake. Not only did 

EDSS tower over them 

– the squad’s height has 

been giving rivals trouble 

all season – but they 

outplayed them on the 

court, winning 57-24. 

To be fair, Huron 

Heights is a new school 

and has only had a senior 

team for two years. But 

EDSS has been rolling 

over tougher opponents 

too; the team is third in 

the standings and has a 

10-1 record heading into 

the playoffs. That record 

earned them a bye in the 

first round, so their first 

playoff game will be on 

home court Nov. 6. 

Coach Brian Carter 

said he wasn’t expecting 

such a strong season, 

but he’s not really surprised. 


Jacks extend winning streak to four 

After slow start to the season, Wellesley appears back on track, taking three games in as many nights 

WINNING WAYS Wellesley netminder Kent Stoltz redirects the puck after making a save in the Oct. 25 

match against Lambeth. The Jacks won 6-4. 

can be attributed to a 

simplified game plan, he 

explained. 

On Oct. 25, the Jacks 

treated their home fans 

to a fast-paced energetic 

show, defeating the Lambeth 

Lancers 6-4. After 

going down 2-1 in the 

first period Wellesley 

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“We knew we were going 

to have a competitive 

team. We had all five of 

our starters back from 

last year, and the junior 

team last year was very 

strong, so we knew we 

were going to have three 

or four very good juniors 

coming up as well.” 

Captain Katie Martin 

anchors the team, and 

twins Kristen and Steph 

Stypa – who have alternated 

the MVP title the 

past three years – are 

both forces under the 

net, with the fast hands 

and height to make rebounds 

and shots. 

Carter also has help 

from a quarter he wasn’t 

counting on; Lydia Frey 

agreed to forgo her second 

year of junior play 

to join the senior squad. 

Frey is one of the team’s 

scoring leaders, despite 

the fact she’s only in 

Grade 10. 

But it’s not just the 

starters who shine; Carter 

also pointed to players 

such as Amanda Poole, 

crediting her work ethic 

and hustle with helping 

eventually came back 

in the second, evening 

things out at 3-3 before 

the second intermission. 

In the third period, 

the Jacks pummeled 

the Lancers, increasing 

their lead to 6-4 as Dan 

Berwick, Scott Litt and 

Brett VanGerwen scored 

the team to success. 

Traditionally it’s the 

junior squad that’s had 

success, while the seniors 

have struggled. 

Carter said EDSS’ senior 

girls tend to lag behind 

girls from the bigger 

schools, who also play 

club basketball and are 

on the court five or six 

months of the year. 

“We’re a smaller school, 

so the basketball team is 

also the volleyball team, 

which is also the other 

teams. The girls can’t 

concentrate on basketball.” 

Last year the team posted 

a .500 record and won 

their first-round playoff 

game. But in the quarterfinals 

they came up 

against the top team in 

the league and lost. 

Carter said that playoff 

victory was a confidencebuilder 

for the team. 

“In past years, Elmira’s 

senior team’s always 

struggled in the playoffs. 

Winning a playoff game 

last year was actually a 

big first step in our rebuilding 

process.” 

three successive goals. 

After an exasperatingly 

unlucky start to 

the season that saw the 

Jacks bang more pucks 

off the metalwork than 

the mesh of the net, 

Saturday’s high-scoring 

affair came as a boon. 

It looked as though the 

The squad has a good 

chance of advancing to 

CWOSSAA this year. 

EDSS is a triple-A school 

– one of the smaller 

schools – and the top two 

triple-A schools move on 

to CWOSSAA. 

“If we make it to the 

semi-finals, there’s a 

good chance that we’ll 

go on to CWOSSAA,” 

Carter said. 

At this point in the season, 

the team is working 

on fine-tuning their 

game. Carter would like 

to see them turn the 

ball over less and clean 

up their shots. Mostly 

he’s focused on making 

sure they don’t develop 

bad habits when playing 

against weaker teams. 

Carter said there’s no 

need to push his team 

harder now that they’re 

heading into the playoffs. 

“They’ve been working 

together for so long that 

they know what they 

have to do. If they just 

go and play their game, 

they’ll be very successful.” 

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Jacks had finally broken 

their hex, scoring 

six times on 40 shots. 

The count could have 

been even higher, Litt 

noted. 

“We hit four goalposts 

Saturday night. If luck 

had changed we could 

have blown them away. 

You can only make your 

breaks.” 

The Jacks rode that 

high into Sunday’s 

game against Burford, 

where they downed the 

home-side 5-3. 

Apparently unaffected 

by the rigorous schedule 

of three games in 

there nights, Wellesley 

opened the scoring on 

the power play. Berwick, 

from Chris Armstrong 

and VanGerwen 

made it 1-0 at 5:09. 

Matt Snyder put the 

Jacks up 2-0 at 11:36 on 

an unassisted goal. 

The Bulldogs got on 

the board just 10 seconds 

from the first-period 

buzzer when Kyle 

Mahon buried the rubber 

on a feed from Justin 

Zylstra. 

The Bulldogs continued 

in good form in the 

second period, tying 

things up at 1:49 courtesy 

of an Alex Maksynchuk 

tally; Zylstra 

picked up the assist. 

At 15:06 of the second 

frame, however, Ben 

Jefferies, from Berwick 

and Litt, made it a 3-2 

game. 

The Bulldogs evened 

the score at 5:50 of the 

third frame; Zylstra, 

from Maksynchuk and 

Dan Mitchell made it 

3-3. 

But the Jacks battled 

hard to earn their win, 

and at 8:56 Scott Hanley 

sealed the deal, scoring 

the game-winner (4- 

3) off a pass from Rob 

Bolger. With three seconds 

to go on the clock, 

Pat Doyle added insult 

to injury by adding an 

empty-netter. 

“We had our highs and 

lows, we made some 

mistakes; we’re trying 

to correct our mistakes 

but work ethic was 

there,” said Litt. 

It appears the Jacks 

are finally starting to 

click. 

“They responded to 

a coaching change and 

that’s first and foremost 

the thing they have to 

worry about,” said Litt, 

adding that there is a 

positive atmosphere 

within the ranks. 

“It’s good. Of course it 

will be good: they won.” 

OFF TO CWOSSAA Mel Blake dribbles up the court as the EDSS senior 

girls’ basketball squad took on Huron Heights Oct. 28. EDSS won the 

match 57-24, earning a bye in first round of the playoffs.


SCORECARD » 

WOOLWICH NOVICE LL #4 

Oct. 18 

Woolwich 9 Wellesley 0 

Goals: John Wang x3, Josh Martin x2, 

Mitchell Lee, Ben Lenaers x2, Joseph Boehm 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 3 Tavistock 1 

Goals: Ryan Belanger, Chad Hoffer, Joseph 

Boehm (Joseph Boehm, Ben Lenaers, Kurtis 

Hoover) 

WOOLWICH GIRLS ATOM HOUSE LEAGUE 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 2 Cambridge 2 

Goals: Hannah Weber x2 (Nicole Merlihan) 

WOOLWICH PEEWEE LL #3 ST. JACOBS LI- 

ONS 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 6 Beverly 5 

Goals: Nick Berlet, Tanner Horst x2, Austin 

Horst x2, Colin Hartwick (Nick Berlet, Carson 

Kyte) 

Oct. 26 

Plattsville 7 Woolwich 4 

Goals: Tanner Horst x2, Carson Kyte, Austin 

Horst (Austin Horst x2, Colin Hartwick 

x2, Kyle Arsenault x2, Tanner Horst) 

WOOLWICH PEEWEE LL #2 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 3 St. George 1 

Goals: Zach Goetz, Nathan Dowdall, Zeke 

Schneider (Mackenzie Turchan, Matthew 

Jessop, Zeke Schneider) 

WOOLWICH BANTAM LL #2 

Oct. 26 

Woolwich 4 Ayr 4 

Goals: Cole Martin, Brad Talbot, Lucas 

Nosal, Dan Faries (Brad Talbot, Lucas 

Nosal, Luke Yaeger) 

WOOLWICH MIDGET LL #1 

Oct. 24 

St. George 6 Woolwich 1 

Goals: Zach Bauman 

GRAND RIVER MIDGET LL WOOLWICH #1 

Oct. 17 

Woolwich 4, Plattsville 1 

Goals: Brett Shantz x2, Riley Doering, Zach 

Bauman (Zach Bauman x2, Nolan Beatty 

x2, Devin Church, Joey Primeau) 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 4 Ayr 4 

Goals: Devin Church, Justin Weber, Jessie 

Summers, Brett Shantz (Darrin Brubacher, 

Brett Shantz, Oliver Beatty, Devin Church, 

Zach Bauman, Justin Martin) 

Produce 

Maple Syrup | Local Honey 

Sauerkraut | Squash 

Tomatoes | Dried Flowers 

Carrots | Apple Butter 

Bakery 

Variety of Muffins and Breads 

Chelsea and Cinnamon Buns 

Hotdog & Hamburger Buns 

Rolls | Pies | Cookies 

Meat Counter 

Pork Sausages | Bacon 

Chops | Cold Cuts | Ribs 

Liver Wurst| Head Cheese 

Ham Ham | Black Angus Angus Beef 

Right from our farm. Most cuts available 

WOOLWICH BOYS MIDGET A/E 

Grimsby Tournament Oct. 24-26 

Game 1 

Welland 2, Woolwich 0 

Game 2 

Woolwich 1 Grimsby 1 

Goal: Mark Fackoury (Nick Pope, RJ 

Good) 

Game 3 

Woolwich 4 Barrie 2 

Goals: Matt Dumart x2, Andrew Moore, 

Nick Pope (Brant Kron x3, Kyle Uttley) 

Semi-Final 

St. Catharines 3 Woolwich 2 

Goals: Dylon Price, Brandon Brubacher 

(Mark Fackoury, Nick Pope) 

WOOLWICH PEEWEE LL #1 

Woolwich 5 New Hamburg 3 

Goals: Matt Lalonde x3, Jeremy Hanley, 

Jake Bruder (Dylan Arndt, Matt Lalonde, 

Jake Bruder) 

WOOLWICH MAJOR BANTAM A 

St. Thomas Tournament 

Game 1 – Oct. 24 

Hespeler 3 Woolwich 1 

Goal: Clinton Dechert (Justin Neeb, 

Weston Morlock) 


N. London 4 Woolwich 3 

Goals: Ryan Ament x2, Logan White 

(Weston Morlock x2, Dalton Taylor, Stephen 

Kardasz) 

Game 3 

Woolwich 3 Riverside 3 

Goals: Weston Morlock, Ryan Ament, Justin 

Neeb (Brayden Stevens, Jake Kernick, 

Alex David) 

WOOLWICH RUSSELL ATOM AE 

Oct. 25 

Arthur 6 Woolwich 3 

Goals: Nathan Schwarz, Alex Taylor, Colby 

Bond (Gareth Rowland, Colby Bond, Nathan 

Schwarz, Cameron Rose) 

Oct. 26 


Goals: Nathan Schwarz x2, Gareth Rowland 

(Brent McLaughlin) 

WOOLWICH NOVICE LL #2 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 18, Platsville 0 

Goals: Matt MacDonald x2, Bryce Sellars 

x2, Austin Cousineau x7, Keiffer Beard, 

Travis Weber, Hunter Schmitt x3, Luke 

Haugerud, Devin Williams (Hunter Schmitt 

x2, Isiah Katsube x4, Kieffer Beard x2, 

Order your 

Christmas Fruit 

cakes, gift baskets 

and Christmas 

cookies! 

Hours: 

St. 

Mon.-Fri. | 9 - 6pm 

Saturdays |9 - 5pm 

Sundays | CLOSED Katherine 

Winterbourne 

221 Katherine St. N., Winterbourne | 519.664.0556 

Lundy Rd. 

Matt Macdonald, Luke Haugerud, Austin 

Cousineau x2) 

Oct. 27 

Brantford 2 Woolwich 1 

Goals: Alicia Koebel (Shoena Hinsperger, 

Jennifer Norris) 

NOVICE LL #3 

Oct. 26 

Woolwich 5 Plattsville 2 

Goals: Zac Pickard x2, Emmett Bartley, 

Nolan McLaughlin, Justin Taylor (Emmett 

Bartley, Nolan McLaughlin, Kyle Martin, 

Emma Pogue, Mackenzie Willms) 

WOOLWICH MINOR ATOM A 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 6 Guelph 4 

Goals: Jacob Uridil x3, Mitch Waters, 

Noah Zeller, Cameron Brown (Conner 

Martin x2, Noah Zeller x2, Jacob Uridil, 

Keegan Saunders, Mitchell Rempel, Daniel 

Gallant) 

Oct. 26 

Woolwich 6 Burlington 2 

Goals: Noah Zeller x3, Mitch Waters, Ryan 

Shantz, Mitchell Rempel (Isaac Frey x2, 

Owen Read, Cameron Brown x2, Connor 

Martin, Mitch Waters, Jacob Uridil, Ryan 

Shantz, Jordan Gamble) 

WOOLWICH MAJOR ATOM A 

St. Thomas Tournament 


Woolwich 2 Oakridge 1 

Goals: Liam Dickson, Connor Goss (Greg 

Huber, Connor Goss) 


Burlington 4 Woolwich 1 

Goals: Greg Huber 

Game 3 

Woolwich 2 Kingsville 1 

Goals: Greg Huber x2 (Connor Runstedler, 

Kelby Martin, Jayden Hipel) 

Semi-Final – Oct. 26 

Woolwich 5 London 4 

Goals: Connor Goss, Greg Huber, Connor 

Bauman, Kelby Martin, Garrett Schultz 

(Connor Runstedler, Garrett Schultz x2, 

Blake Doerbecker, Mathieu Fife, Tyler Moser, 

Kelby Martin, Greg Huber) 

Final: 

Kingsville 2 Woolwich 0 

WOOLWICH MAJOR PEEWEE 

Oct. 25 

Acton 4 Woolwich 1 

Goals: Brady Erb (Johnny Clifford, Adam 

Cook) 

Oct. 26 

Woolwich 4 Centre Wellington 4 

St. Jacobs Naturopathic Clinic 

Woolwich Community’s Complementary Health Care Facility 

Tricia Brubacher 

Registered Massage Therapist 

Raza Shah 

Naturopathic Doctor 

Goals: Johnny Clifford x3, Cody Petrosino 

(Adrian Gilles, Alex MacLean, Adam Cook) 

Oct. 28 

Woolwich 8 Acton 1 

Goals: Johnny Clifford x3, Bo Uridil x2, 

Timmy Shuh, Alex MacLean, Wes Martin 

(Wes Martin x3, Alex MacLean x2, Matt 

Lair x2, Adrian Gilles x2, Tristen White, 

Cody Petrosino, Jasper Bender) 

BEECHEY JUVENILE 

Oct. 25 

Glanbrook 7 Woolwich 5 

Goals: Brian Kron, Cody Bates x2, Shawn 

Reinhart, Nick Densmore (Zack Holle, 

Trevor Thompson, Shawn Reinhart, Trevor 

Brunkard x2, John Fackoury, Cody Bates, 

Scott Snyder) 

Oct. 26 


Goals: Brian Kron, Nick Densmore (Zack 

Holle, Brian Martin, Blaire MacKenzie) 

Shutout: Andrew Grant 

WOOLWICH MINOR BANTAM A 

Oct. 24 


Goals: Evan Buehler, McKinley Ceasar, 

Matt Schieck (Matt Schieck, Matt 

Townsend, Matt Bannon, Evan Buehler, 

Kaitlin Doering) 

Oct. 26 

Woolwich 7 Hespeler 2 

Goals: Kyle Bauman x2, Mitch Kernick, 

McKinley Ceasar, Kaitlin Doering, Jake 

Moggy, Matt Townsend (Kaitlin Doering, 

Evan Buehler x2, Eric VanGerwen, Jake 

Moggy, Eric Hanley, Kyle Bauman, Adam 

Brubacher, Mitch Kernick, Matt Schieck, 

Eric Hanley) 

Reason to celebrate 

Gwyn Robinson 

Certified Nutritional Practitioner 

INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH CARE 

FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 

Call for a 15 minute Free Consult. 

1 - 9 PARKSIDE DRIVE, ST. JACOBS (Beside the Harvest Moon Restaurant) 

CALL 519.664.1050 

RUSSELL PEEWEE AE 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 5 Milton 3 

Goals: Spencer Inglis x4, Bailey Nickel 

(Drew Hoffer, Joseph Dubue, Owen 

Griffiths, Andrew Stoltz, Jordan Shantz, 

Bradley Mathieson) 

Oct. 26 

Woolwich 5 Flamborough 3 

Goals: Spencer Inglis x2, Owen Griffiths 

x2, Calvin Cressman (Joseph Dubue x2, 

Bradley Mathieson x2, Andrew Stoltz, 

Alex White, Drew Hoffer, Bailey Nickel, 

Nigel Baldin) 

Oct. 28 


Goals: Jordan Shantz x2, Bailey Nickel 

(Calvin Cressman x2, Bradley Mathieson) 

RUSSELL PEEWEE AE 

Oct. 5 

Woolwich 8 Dundas 5 

Goals: Ryan Schinker x3), Jordan Shantz, 

Calvin Cressman, Joseph Dubue, Nigel 

Baldin, Owen Griffiths (Alex White, 

Spencer Inglis, Drew Hoffer, Joseph 

Dubue, Cameron Ferrante, Ryan Schinker) 

Oct. 7 


Goals: Joseph Dubue, Spencer Inglis, 

Alex White, Owen Griffith (Alex 

White, Calvin Cressman x2, Bradley Mathieson) 

WOOLWICH MAJOR NOVICE 

Oct. 25 


Goals: Sam Davidson, Cade Schaus, 

Discount 

RATES 

without discount 

SERVICE. 

PO50067CN 02/05 

It’s no accident more people trust 

State Farm to insure their cars. 

Call today. 

Jeff Watkin, Agent 

151 Frobisher Drive 

Waterloo, ON N2V 2C9 

Bus: 519-886-4470 

www.jeffwatkin.com 

jeff@jeffwatkin.com 

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company 

Canadian Head Office: Aurora, Ontario 

Keanan Stewart x2, Daniel Carr, Matthew 

MacDonald (Riley Runstedler x2, 

Cole Altman, Tyler McBay x2, Liam Hartman, 

Cade Schaus x2, Daniel Carr) 

Shutout: Mathew Turkalj 

Oct. 26 


Goals: Keanan Stewart, Cade Schaus 

(Matthew MacDonald) 

TWIN CENTRE GIRLS ATOM C HERI- 

CANES 

Oct. 25 

Grand River 4 Twin Centre 2 

Goals: Erika Lebold, Lauren Quehl (Jessica 

Harnack, Erika Lebold) 

WOOLWICH BOYS LL #2 

Oct. 19 


Goals: Jonathon Martin, Liam Catton, 

Chase Mooder, Tyler Martin, Jared Beacom, 

Nathon Horst (Chase Mooder, Jared 

Beacom) 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 7 Paris 0 

Goals: Nathon Horst x2, Luke Charter, 

Alex Turchan, Tyler Martin x2, Jonathon 

Martin (Luke Charter x3, Max Bender, 

Nathon Horst 

Oct. 26 

New Hamburg 2 Woolwich 1 

Goals: Ryan Diemart (Dylan Smith, Nathon 

Horst) 

WOOLWICH MINOR NOVICE LL #1 

Oct. 25 

Woolwich 4 St. George 3 

Goals: Brody Waters x3, Jacob Code (Ryan 

Elliott, Seth Morrison, Jacob Code) 

SILVER SUNDAY The Woolwich 

Major Atom A team were finalists 

in a tournament in St. Thomas 

Oct. 26. Members of the team 

are Connor Duench, Evan Courtis, 

Blake Doerbecker, Danyal 

Rennie, Liam Dickson, Garrett 

Schultz, Mathieu Fife, Tyler Moser, 

Mason Buehler, Kelby Martin, 

Greg Huber, Connor Goss, Connor 

Bauman, Connor Runstedler 

and Jayden Hipel. Coaching staff 

are Darrell Martin, Kevin Schultz, 

Kevin Moser, Steve Dickson and 

Ross Courtis.

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PHOTO 

 

 

519-669-FILM (3456) 

The Olde 

Heidelberg Restaurant 

Brew Pub & Motel 

Serving Good Hospitality 

Since 1860 

519-699-4413 

Elmira Insurance 

45 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-669-5484 

9 Mill St. 519-669-5161 

C.H. 

Established 1925 

SOEHNER INSURANCE LIMITED 

F 

 

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www.soehnerinsurance.com 

“BE SURE - INSURE ” 

519-669-5537 

SANYO CANADIAN 

MACHINE WORKS 

INCORPORATED 

33 Industrial Dr. 519-669-1591 

Schnurr’s 

Grocery 

Serving Linwood & surrounding Communities since 1858. 

5168 Ament Ln., Linwood 519-698-2370 

HANEY, HANEY & KENDALL 

JOHN KENDALL 

Barrister & Solicitor 

41 Erb St. E., P.O. Box 185, Waterloo ON 

TEL: 519-747-1010 FAX: 519-747-9323 EMAIL: jkendall@haneylaw.com 

Direct: 519-747-1256 Ex 209 

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Rememberance Day 

LINWOOD PARADE 

Sunday November 9th, 

1:15 PM - Cenotaph 

ELMIRA PARADE 

Sunday November 9th, 

3PM - Cenotaph 

LEST WE FORGET ~ NOVEMBER 11TH 

Elmira Service Centre Ltd. 

16 Church St. E. 519-669-8502 

Bonnie’s 

Chick Hatchery Ltd. 

Broilers 

Turkeys 

 

19 Arthur St. N. 519-669-2561 

Read’s 

SINCE 1961 

Decorating 

Specializing in Paint & Wallcoverings 

519-669-3658 

23B First Street East, 

STORE HOURS: 

ELMIRA 

Mon.-Fri. 8-9; Sat. 8-8pm; Sun 10-6 

519-669-5136 519-669-5403 

 

 

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PO Box 130, Elmira 519-669-5171 

Harold Albrecht 

Member of Parliament 

Take up our quarrel with the foe: 

To you from failing hands we throw 

The torch; be yours to hold it high. 

If ye break faith with us who die 

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow 

In Flanders fields. 

Kitchener—Conestoga 

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519.578.3777

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HELP WANTED TRAINING 

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Part-time Restaurant Supervisor 

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Full-time Supervisor in Training 

Needed immediately at the Meats and 

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HELP WANTED 

RIEPERT SALT 

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MONITORS 

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WORK WANTED FOR SALE 

» Experienced MIG and 

TIG welder to work in 

Elmira area. Also willing 

to work in fab and general 

laborer. 519-669-8102. 

» New Mattress Sets! 

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C a l l a b o u t o u r f r e e 

sheet offer. Footwear, 

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2008 

HELP WANTED 

» Gas Attendant - P T 

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Nearly New Centre, Linwood, 

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» Lucrative Catering 

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SALES & SERVICE 

2007 TOYOTA YARIS Auto, Air conditioning, 53,052KM, 

Finished in silver. $12,500, fmr daily rental. 

2006 FORD RANGER 2WD Auto, Air conditioning, 

66,500KM, Finished in grey. $12,900. 

2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2WD Auto, Air conditioning, 

24,000KM, Finished in grey. $15,500. 

2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Auto, Air conditioning, pwr 

CHILD CARE 

REQUIRED 

» Looking for someone 

in our home in Moorefield 

for two girls 3 & 6, days. 

FIREWOOD 

» Seasoned Fire Wood. 

Call now for your winters 

supply of wood. 

519-698-2781. 

lock & win., Finished in purple. 59,000KM. $10,500. 

2005 FORD FOCUS WAGON Auto, Air conditioning, 

67,000KM, Finished in black. $10,900. 

2005 E250 EXTENDED CARGO VAN Auto, Air 

conditioning, 120,500KM, Finished in white. $13,900. 

2003 TOYOTA CAMRY Auto, Air conditioning, pwr lock 

Live in accommodations 

available. 519-577-8678. 

PETS 

& win., Finished in green. 128,000KM. $11,500. 

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» FOUND IN FLORA- 

DALE - White, female 

Persian. Call 

47 Northside Dr., St. Jacobs, ON 

519-664-2281 

» FREE RETAIL space 519-669-2054. 

to present your ARTS & 

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AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE 

519-590-4110. 

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» Book Sale - Nov. 6, 

6 p.m.- 9 p.m., Nov. 7, 

10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Nov. 

10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

at Salema Martin’s, 15 

Snyder Ave. S., Elmira. 

519-669-3941. Large variety 

of books for all ages. 

New - Christian Aid; Rod 

and Staff; and more! King 

James Life application 

study bible. 

» Furniture For Sale: 

Coffee table and two end 

tables “Broyhill”, pine, 

honey colour $200.00. 

Two tall, oak book shelves 

- $60.00/each. Smaller 

bookshelf, (ideal for videos) 

$40.00. Assortment 

of wall hangings and pictures. 

Please call 

519-669-1068 evenings. 

» Table, Pedestal. Solid 

oak, 5 ft., no extension. 5 

wicker-back chairs with 

padded seats, very good 

condition. $175 o.b.o. 

519-669-8217. 

» Serger, 4 thread, white 

Electronic 2000. Excellent 

condition. Recently serviced 

and cleaned. $500 

» Buying Century Old 

Brick farmhouses, 

schools, churches, etc. 

for wrecking and brick 

salvage. Ross Lumley 

(519)383-2024; wrecking 

people’s homes (38 

last year) all over Southwestern 

Ontario since 

1969. 

AUTOMOTIVE 

» 1998 Ford F150 STX - 

red, 2 door, towing package, 

17” aluminum rims, 

cruise, PW, PL, $4000. 

(You safety - you save). 

Call 519-669-4708. 

» 2000 S-10 SIDESTEP - 

2.2 - 4 cyl., auto, cruise, 

pw, pdl, heated mirrors, 

keyless entry. 104,000 

kms. excellent condition. 

Asking $7500.00 

o.b.o. Call 

519-669-8046. 

» 2006 Dodge Gr. Caravan 

SXT - 3.8L V6, auto, 

Stow N Go, fully loaded 

including rear heat/air, 

pwr. driver seat, Pwr. 

sliding doors, alum. road 

wheels. Finished in inferno 

red. Only 46,345 kms. 

$17,700. Voisin Chrysler 

» 2002 Oldsmobile Sil- » 2004 Jeep Gr. Chero- 

houette - V6 ext. 4 capkee Laredo 4X4 - 4.0L 

tains chairs, seats 7, 6 cyl., auto, fully load- 

leather interior, DVD, ed including alum. road 

towing package, dual wheels, finished in sil- 

sliding doors, 47 Northside power Dr., ver. St. Jacobs, Only 88,000 ON kms. 

seats. $4500. 519-664-2281 


519-669-4708. 

519-669-2831. 

» 2005 Dodge Gr. Cara- » 2005 Chev Uplandvan 

SE - 3.3L V6, auto, er. Extended van. Pow- 

fully loaded including er seat & door. Excel- 

rear heat/air, quad seatlent condition. Only 

ing, pwr. driver seat, 46,000 km. E-tested 

alum. road wheels, DVD and certified. $11,900. 

entertainment system. 519-669-8582. 

Finished in black, only » 2006 Dodge Gr. Cara- 

74,250 kms. $12,900. van SE - 3.3L V6, auto, 

Voisin Chrysler 

Stow N Go, fully load- 

519-669-2831. 

ed including rear air/ 

» 2006 Dodge Gr. Caraheat, 

pwr. driver seat, 

van SXT - 3.8L V6, auto, 

a l u m . r o a d w h e e l s , 

Stow N Go, fully loaded 

5yr/100,000 kms, gold 

plan plus service con- 

including rear heat/air, 

tract, finished in magne- 

pwr. driver seat, Pwr. 

sium. Only 61,702 kms. 

sliding doors, alum. road 


wheels. Finished in infer- 

519-669-2831. 

no red. Only 46,345 kms. 

$17,700. Voisin Chrysler » 2008 Dodge Caliber 

519-669-2831. 

SXT - 24E sport pkg. 

2.0L, CVT Trans, air, 

tilt, cruise, pw. pdl, AM/ 

FM CD radio, alum. road 

wheels. Finished in silver. 

Only 22,600 kms. 

$17,900. 

o.b.o. 519-669-2346. 519-669-2831. 

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THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH 

"Proudly remembering our past; 

confidently embracing our future." 

On Monday, November 17, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. the Committee 

will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal 

Offices, 24 Church Street West, Elmira to consider the 

following applications. All persons interested in the applications 

may attend and may contact Nancy Thompson 

at 519-669-8706 (ext. 241) regarding meeting details. 

Email: nthompson@woolwich.ca. 

You may make written submissions in favour of or opposition 

to any application by mailing your comments 

to: Township of Woolwich, Attn: Jeremy Vink, P.O. Box 

158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 or Fax 519-669-4669 or Email 

jvink@woolwich.ca. 

MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A14/08 

(Thomasfield Homes Limited) 

PROPERTY: Ravenswood Road, Breslau, GCT Parts Lots 

107 and 108, Draft Plan of Subdivision Plan 30T-98701 

PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting permission to 

reduce the side yard setback from 1.2 metres to 0.6 

metres for lots 38, 39, 40, 53, 54, 55 and 56 in Stage 3A 

of their draft plan of subdivision. The side yard reduction 

will allow each lot to have a larger building envelope 

however a minimum 1.8 metres between dwellings will 

be maintained. The property is zoned Residential Mixed 

High Density (R-5) with site-specific provisions. 

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township 

of Woolwich passed By-law Number 70-2008, on the 20th 

day of October, 2008, under Section 17 of the Planning Act, 

R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, to adopt Township of Woolwich Official 

Plan Amendment No. 13. Official Plan Amendment No. 13 has 

now been forwarded to the Clerk of the Regional Municipality 

of Waterloo for approval. 

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or public body is entitled 

to receive notice of the proposed decision of the approval 

authority by filing a written request to receive notice of the 

proposed decision of the approval authority with the Clerk 

of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, at the address set 

out below: 

Ms. Kris Fletcher, Director of Council 

and Administrative Services/Regional Clerk, 

Regional Municipality of Waterloo, 

150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, 

Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 

An explanation of the purpose and effect of the Amendment 

and describing the lands to which the By-law applies is attached. 

The complete Amendment is available for inspection in the 

Engineering and Planning Services office of the Township of 

P.O. BOX 158, 69 ARTHUR ST. S. 

ELMIRA, ONTARIO N3B 2Z6 

WEBSITE: www.woolwich.ca 

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 

NOTICE OF HEARING 

November 17, 2008 

CONSENT APPLICATIONS B30/08, B31/08 and B32/08 

(2144183 Ontario Limited) 

PROPERTY: 43 Howard Avenue, Elmira, Plan 1330 Lot 102, Part 

Lot 103 

PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting permission to sever three 

vacant industrial lots as follows: 

 

frontage of approximately 90 metres on Union Street; 

 

frontage of approximately 135 metres on Oriole Parkway; and 

 

frontage of approximately 75 metres on Howard Avenue and 

containing a 10 metre wide storm water easement (to be conveyed 

to the Township) along the west property line. 

The proposed retained lands (approximately 3.5 hectares) contain 

a building used as an industrial mall. The proposed severed 

and retained lands are zoned General Industrial – Urban (M-2). 

Further information about the applications may be obtained from 

Engineering and Planning Services at 519-669-8706 or 519-664- 

2613 (Ext. 246). 

DATED this 1st day of November, 2008. 

Jeremy Vink, RPP, MCIP 

Senior Planner 

Engineering & Planning Services 

Woolwich, 69 Arthur Street South, Elmira, during regular office 

hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). A copy of all written submission 

and comments is also available for review at the Regional 

Planning office located at 150 Frederick Street in Kitchener. 

DATED at the Township of Woolwich this 1st day of November, 

2008. 

Val Hummel 

Deputy Clerk 

Council and Information Services 

Township of Woolwich 

EXPLANATORY NOTE 

Official Plan Amendment No. 13 

Study Requirements For Mineral Aggregate 

Extraction Applications 

On October 20, 2008, Woolwich Council passed By-law 70- 

2008 to adopt Official Plan Amendment (OPA) No. 13 to the 

Township of Woolwich’s Official Plan affecting all properties 

within the Township of Woolwich. 

The purpose and effect of OPA No. 13 is to add policies to 

the Township of Woolwich Official Plan that will clarify the 

requirements and expectations for studies for applications 

TEL: 519-669-1647 or 519-664-2613 

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»WORD-UP | Created Exclusively for The Observer. ©2008 »STRANGE BUT TRUE | BILL & RICH SONES 

ACROSS 

1. Flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as 

an antifreeze 

9. Bad spots? 

13. Come together 

16. Crack 

17. Canaanite deity 

18. Australian runner 

19. Swabs 

20. Capital of India 

22. Common Market inits. 

23. Trick taker, often 

24. Fizzy drink 

25. Batman and Robin, e.g. 

26. Mr., abroad 

27. Bundle 

30. The sound of sheep 

33. Stores use this to bring in business 

34. Messy dresser 

37. “If the ___ is concealed, it succeeds”: Ovid 

38. Washington locale, with “the” 

40. Order by letter 

45. Countercurrent 

46. ___ bit 

47. Leafless East Indian vine 

48. “___ say!” 

49. A stupid person 

51. Hold sacred 

56. ___ Day 

57. Jollity 

58. Bleat 

59. Way, way off 

61. Bottom of hierarchy 

65. Arm bone 

66. Mozart’s “L’___ del Cairo” 

67. ___ podrida 

68. Indicating person responsible for creative 

authorship 

69. Pummel 

72. Put in 

76. Astern 

78. “___ the fields we go” 

79. Craving 

83. Altar avowal 

84. Do it yourself 

85. Rising to a higher point 

87. Attack 

88. Clairvoyance, e.g. 

89. Atlantic City attraction 

90. Advice 

92. “___ Cried” (1962 hit) 

93. Thailand, once 

94. Purposefully arranged but lacking any 

uniformity 

DOWN 

1. ___ boy 

2. Age 

3. Crow’s home 

4. “48___” 

5. Expresses position 

6. Women in habits 

7. Sundae topper, perhaps 

8. Bawdy 

9. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really 

Trying” librettist Burrows 

10. Volcano that collapses into a depression 

11. Uto-Aztecan language 

12. “Four Quartets” poet 

13. Orders to plow horses 

14. Beryl variety 

15. In a clear manner 

21. Apply gently 

28. Bat wood 

29. Conspicuous display 

31. Anita Brookner’s “Hotel du ___” 

32. Refine, as metal 

35. “O” in old radio lingo 

36. Area around the altar 

39. Improvises 

40. Carpentry tool 

41. Romanian monetary unit 

42. Scribe 

43. Bit 

44. Verb to be 

48. “...but I didn’t ___” 

50. Fort Knox unit 

51. “Dear” one 

52. “Giovanna d’___” (Verdi opera) 

53. “___ be a cold day in hell ...” 

54. Dumfries denial 

55. Neon, e.g. 

57. Objective form of “I” 

59. Open air concert in the morning 

60. Angling method 

61. Danger for sailors 

62. Egg-shaped instrument 

63. Functioned as 

64. “Casablanca” pianist 

70. Tarsal joint 

71. Airline’s home base 

73. Discrete unit of living matter 

74. Bring out 

75. Was sweet (on) 

77. Sort 

80. Baltic capital 

81. Lions’ prey 

82. Auspices: Var. 

86. Delivery person? 

87. Keep out 

91. Bride and groom say “I __” 

There’s a place in heaven 

for our canine friends too 

» Q. For longevity 

in your love relationship, 

you and 

your partner would 

be well-advised 

to... a) have each 

other write down 

25 times, “I will remain 

faithful” b) go 

out drinking together 

more often c) make love an extra time 

each week d) sit down together and write 

parallel essays recounting times you made 

love e) write parallel essays detailing a few 

memorable romantic moments. 

A. Best to choose e). New research is crediting 

love with a truly amazing power: the ability to 

resist temptation, says University of California- 

Los Angeles writer Meg Sullivan. UCLA researchers 

and the online relationship service eHarmony 

asked coeds to reflect on the love they felt for 

their boyfriends or girlfriends after being presented 

with photos of strangers from “Hot or 

Not.” They were specifically asked to write an 

essay recounting the time they felt most affection 

for their current partner or the time they felt 

the most physical desire. Those who reflected on 

their past affection were SIX TIMES LESS LIKE- 

LY than a control group and FOUR TIMES LESS 

LIKELY than those writing about physical desire 

to dwell on a highly attractive stranger. In fact, 

the affection-reflectors even had trouble recalling 

attractive aspects of the stranger. “It’s almost 

like love puts blinders on people,” says UCLA’s 

Martie Haselton. In other words, simply mentally 

reliving loving moments with a partner can help 

keep those moments coming ... a lovely idea! 

» Q. When you arrive at work one Monday 

morning, your boss asks you to talk into a 

computer microphone before starting on the 

job. What’s she want to know about you? 

patterns, says John Bohannon in Science magazine. 

A team of linguists at the University of 

Cincinnati recorded people giving directions 

after a good night’s sleep and after 34-58 hours 

of sleep deprivation. By analyzing phonetic 

features of their speech -- pauses and dropped 

syllables -- a computer was able to spot a pattern 

associated with drowsiness. Said University 

of Cambridge linguist Sarah Hawkins, 

“This is exciting work. It promises not only to 

help with practical applications such as detecting 

when machine operators like airline pilots 

are tired but also to give us greater insight into 

how speech is produced.” 

» Q. Are there dogs in heaven? Who might 

say so? 

A. Certainly any place where dogs were 

banned wouldn’t be worthy of the term “paradise,” 

says psychologist and dog-lover Stanley 

Coren in What Do Dogs Know?” Declared author 

Robert Louis Stevenson, “I tell you they 

will be there before any of us.” English writer 

George Eliot put it this way, “Shall we, because 

we walk on our hind feet and wag our tongues 

and not our tails, assume to ourselves the privilege 

of imperishability?” And when a child 

asked Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant 

church, whether her dog would be allowed in 

heaven, he gently patted the dog’s head and 

said, “Be comforted, little dog. Thou too in the 

resurrection shall have a tail of gold.” 

Coren himself had a dream shortly after the 

death of his old cairn terrier Flint, in which the 

dog was lying beside the gates of heaven when 

an angel came out and asked why he didn’t 

come in. In the telepathic speech common to 

celestial beings, Flint answered, “Can’t I just 

stay out here a while? You see, I’m waiting for 

A. Whether you’re alert enough to do your someone I miss very much. If I went in alone, 

work well. Just as a slumped posture and it wouldn’t be heaven for me.” Says Coren, 

bloodshot eyes are dead giveaways of ex- “I woke from that dream to find tears on my 

treme lack of sleep, so too are certain speech face.” 

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through 9 only once. 

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. 

You already have a few numbers to get you 

started. 

REMEMBER: you must not repeat the 

numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, 

column or 3x3 box. 

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page 38. 

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wallpapering & Plaster|Drywall repairs 

519-669-2251 

36 Hampton St., Elmira 

PLUMBING 

YOUR 

PLUMBING 

& HEATING 

SPECIALISTS! 

C.J. 

BRUBACHER LTD. 

19 First St. E., Elmira 

519-669-3362 

SEPTIC 

OUTHERN NTARIO EPTIC 

Septic Pumping 

Septic and holding tanks * Competitive pricing 

TOLL FREE: 1-866-622-3422 

PLUMBING 

Steve 

Co. 

Steve Plumbing 

Co. 

Septic Tank Cleaning 

Inspections for Real Estate 

Septic System Repairs & Restoration 

Catch Basin Cleaning 

Waterloo Region • Wellington County 

519-648-3004 or 519-896-7700 

www.biobobs.com 

TOWING 

and 

Maintenance 

Inc. 

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL 

For all your 

Plumbing Needs. 

24 HOUR SERVICE 

Steve Jacobi ELMIRA 

519-669-3652 

TOWING AND 

RECOVERY 

CASH PAID 

FOR YOUR UNWANTED 

SCRAP VEHICLES 

CARS, TRUCKS OR VANS 

WE PAY CASH WITH 

FREE TOWING 

PLEASE CALL 

519-568-8666 

SHARPENING 

ELMIRA’S SHARPENING 

HEADQUARTERS 

Have your skates 

sharpened with us 

four times, and the 

fifth one’s FREE! 

Knife and Scissor Sharpening 

SERVICE PROS 

TRUCK REPAIR 

See store for details. 

THIS SPACE 

FOR RENT 


22 Church St. W., Elmira 

Tel: 519-669-5537 

STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5 

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Qualified Licensed Mechanics Ready to Serve Your Needs. 

OPEN 

Monday-Fridays 

6am-6pm 

Saturday 

6am-2pm 

270 Arthur St. N., 

Elmira, ON 

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 

Mobile Services | CAT and Cummins Diagnostics 

Government Emissions Testing | Air Conditioning 

Aluminum and Steel Welding | Hydraulics 

Government Safety Inspections 

CALL KIRBY, Service Manager | 519.669.8420 

After Hours Cell: 519.577.1459 

PLACES 

OF FAITH LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY 

Sunday, November 2, 2008 

9:15am & 11:00am 

Series: Where Are You God? 

“#1 - When Things Don’t Make Sense” 

519-669-1296 

Check out our website www.woodsidechurch.ca 

Trinity United Church 

Sunday School 

During Worship 

ELMIRA 

Minister: 

Rev. Dave Jagger 

Sunday Worship: 10:55am 

Visit our new website on: www.wondercafe.ca 

 

 

building relationships with God, 

one another and the world 

SUNDAYS, 8:30 & 11:00AM 

WEDNESDAYS, 7:00PM 

(with Childrens’ Programs) 

IMPACT YOUTH: Fridays, 7:30pm 

TWENTY20: Sundays, 7:00pm 

(2nd & 4th Sundays monthly) 

Pastors Steve & Beth Fleming 

850 Sawmill Rd, Bloomingdale 744-7447 www.kcf.org 

519-669-3973 

www.ElmiraAssembly.com (Across from Tim Horton’s) 

JOIN US 

SUNDAYS 

AT 

10:30AM & 6:30PM 

invites you to... 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2008 

“Love Speaks The Truth” 

Sundays @ 10:30am 

John Mahood 

Public School 

519-669-1459 Services at 

John Mahood 

www.elmiracommunity.org Public School 

Bloomingdale 

Mennonite Church 

Pastor: Mary Mae Schwartzentruber 

Sundays - 9:45 am Family Worship Service 

11:00 am Sunday School for all ages 

519-745-2411 

www.bloomingdalemennonite.com 

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SIGNAGE | VINYL & DIGITAL 

Signs & Banners 

Vehicle Lettering 

Logos & Graphics 

Large format printing 

Decals & Safety Stickers 

FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE AT COMPETITIVE PRICES! 

WINDOW COVERINGS 

graphx ltd. 

www.remingtongraphfix.com 

Custom Draperies & Blinds • Curtain Hardware 

40 Memorial Ave, Elmira 

519-669-8309 

HEARING 

ASSISTED 

NURSERY 

PROVIDED 

Welcome to 

CALVARY UNITED 

St. Jacobs 

519-664-2311 

“Making Faith 

Live” 

Sunday Worship 

9:15 am - 10:15am 

Faithsteps 10:30am - 11:50am 

519-669-5030 

BILL SCHENKEL 

519-664-1809 

1600 King St. N., 

Unit #18 

ST.JACOBS 

WHEELCHAIR 

ACCESSIBLE 

SUNDAY 

SCHOOL 

Upbeat Family 

Worship & 

Sunday School 

10:00 am 

 

St. Teresa 

Catholic Church 

No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope! 

Celebrate Eucharist with us 

Mass times are: 

Sat. 5pm, Sun. 9am and 11:15am 

519-669-3387 

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ELMIRA 519-669-3192 

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 

REAL ESTATE 90 Earl Martin Dr., 

45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA 

Unit 1, Elmira 

Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage SERVICES 

N3B 3L4 

BROKERAGE 519-669-2772 

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage 

Independently Owned and Operated 

WEBSITE: www.remaxsolidgold.biz 

EMAIL: paul@remaxsolidgold.biz 

BONNIE 

BRUBACHER 

Broker of Record 

SHANNA 

ROZEMA 

Broker. 

TWIN CITY REALTY INC. 

BROKERAGE 

ENERGY STAR QUALITY! 

$650,000 | ELMIRA, Custom 

built all brick on a premium lot. 

Finished top to bottom. Excellent 

floor plan with No Waste 

of Space! Ceramic & hardwood 

throughout the home w/extra 

wide solid wood staircases. A 

Chef’s dream kitchen w/two 

double sinks & two dishwashers! 

Super size bedrooms, master w/ 

dressing room. Upper floor laumdry, 

second flr family room, gorgeous 

landscaping. IMPRESSIVE! 

DARREN 

ROMKEY 

Sales Rep. 

LAURIE 

LANGDON 

Sales Rep. 

DALE 

KELLER 

Sales Rep. 

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES 

DENNIS MEHRAVAR 

SALES REPRESENTATIVE 

OPEN HOUSE | Sunday, Nov 2 | 2:00-4:00pm 

13 South Parkwood Blvd., ELMIRA 

Office: 519-579-4110 

Cell: 519-498-1229 

www.soldbuydennis.com 

MONIQUE 

BRUBACHER 

Sales Rep. 

Further Information: WEBSITE: www.royallepage.ca 

EMAIL: Elmira@royallepage.ca 

Barry Kurtz 


Tel: 519-763-4500 

Fax: 519-837-1442 

490 Woolwhich St., Guelph, ON N1H 3X5 

$234,900 

OPEN HOUSE - SAT, NOV 1 | 2-4PM 

ELMIRA RACEWAY ESTATES 

42 ROBERTA ST. ELMIRA 

$320,000 Base price for the 1360 sq ft open 

concept bungalow. This home offers all the 

conveniences on the main floor and huge 

potential in the basement. Visit our model 

or call for your appointment. 

OPEN HOUSE - 

SAT, NOV 1 & SUN, NOV 2 | 2-4 PM 

3 BRISTOW CREEK DRIVE, ELMIRA 

$239,900 | Beautiful 1561 Sq. ft. semi detached 

home, large kitchen with breakfast bar & 

appliances included, bright dinette with 

walkout to deck w/canopy, fenced yd and 

garden shed, living rm. offers a gas fireplace & 

california shutters, 3 bdrms, 3 baths including 

ensuite, all bdrms have walk-in closets. MLS. 

ELMIRA 

$304,900 ELMIRA | Mature street, spacious 

5 level side split, family room with 

wood burning fireplace, formal rooms, 

great potential for recroom. MLS. 

BIRDLAND ELMIRA 

BACKSPLIT 

$324,900 ELMIRA | Looking for space, 

3+ bedroom, 3 bath, formal rooms, 

plus family room and finished 4th level. 

Located beside community park. MLS. 

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! 

$289,900 DRAYTON | This grand custom 

home features 2nd floor great room, tons of 

closet space, hardwood and ceramic flooring, 

an amazing open concept kitchen with stainless 

steel appliances and tons of upgrades. MLS. 

ELMIRA RANCH BUNGALOW 

$549,900 ELMIRA | Desirable mature cul 

de sac location. 1883 sq. ft. ranch bungalow, 

plus finished basement. Triple interlock 

drive and 26 x 23.8 heat garage. 

MLS. 

Delightful 3 bedroom back 

split, bright oversized eat-in 

kitchen, rec room with 

walk-up, numerous updates 

include: heating and air conditioning 

system, bathrooms, 

laminate fl ooring, some 

windows. Backing on to park. 

Available for quick closing. 

Open House - Sunday Nov 2, 2-4PM 

12 Aspen Cres. Elmira 

BRAD MARTIN 


MVA Residential 

Res: 519-669-1068 

159 William St., Palmerston 

(Across from Home Hardware) 

Coach House Realty 

Inc. Brokerage 

OFFICE PHONE: 519.343.2124 

*SALES REPRESENTATIVES: 

Edith McArthur * 519.638.2509 

Marg Sorensen * 519.343.4489 

Kathy Robinson * 519.343.4816 

OPEN HOUSE 

Saturday Nov 1, 1:00-3:00PM 

$155,900 

JULIE 

HECKENDORN 

Broker 

Res: 519-669-8629 

ALLI 

NORRIS 

Sales Rep. 

Cell: 519-577-6248 

BILL 

NORRIS 

Sales Rep. 

Cell: 519-588-1348 

OPEN HOUSE 

SUN. NOV 2, 2-4 PM 

30 Mockingbird Dr. Elmira 

BACKS TO GREEN SPACE. Tranquil 

backyard (fenced) w/patio & pond. 

Spacious 3 bdrm home (could be a 5 

bdrm). Remodelled kitchen open to DA 

and LR w/laminate floors. 2 updated 

bathrooms. Rec. rm w/ gas stove. c/a & 

furnace (2005). Immediate possession. 

MLS REDUCED. $259,900. 

NEW HOME (to be built) by quality 

builder. 1521 sq.ft. Open concept 

main flr., incl. kitchen, dinette and 

great rm. w/cathedral ceiling. 2-pce 

powder rm. 3 spacious bedrooms, 

incl. huge master with double 

closets. MLS. $269,900. 

CENTURY HOME - ELMIRA | On 

large private lot! Completely 

renovated with custom cherry 

kitchen, restored original woodwork, 

flooring and pocket doors. 4 bdrms, 

3 bthrms, Recrm with f/p. New roof 

(07), most windows replaced, Dble 

garage. MLS $349,900. 

EXISTING CHURCH! Seating capacity 

175+, Major addition at rear in 1986, 

incl. full basement. Ideal for office, lofts, 

etc. C-1 Zoning. MLS. $649,000. 

33 MAIN ST. W., DRAYTON 

TRACEY 

WILLIAMS 

Sales Rep. 

Cell: 519-505-0627 

SUN. NOV 2, 2-4 PM 

126 Killdeer Rd. Elmira 

BETTER THAN NEW!! ELMIRA | Only 

3 years old, Master ensuite and walkin 

closet. Ceramic and hardwood on the 

main floor. Eat-in kitchen -walkout 

to a huge deck and fenced yard. 

Combination LR/DR with gas F.P. 

Finished rec room and play room. C/ 

Air. MLS REDUCED. $284,900. 

INVESTMENT PROPERTY - ELMIRA well 

maintained 5 plex, always fully occupied! 

Laundry in each unit. One 3 bdrm. unit. 

Original character. New roof in 2005. 

Lots of parking. Yearly inspections. 

Shows a good return on your investment! 

NEW MLS. $509,000. 

WELL MAINTAINED - ELMIRA 

One owner home! Roomy side 

split, with 3 bdrms, 2 bths, 

sunroom addition, kitchen with 

island, finished rec. rm with gas 

stove; workshop in basement, 

tons of storage; beautiful, large 

lot. NEW MLS. $253,500. 

INDUSTRIAL LOT - .49 Acre Lot - 

Dimension: 107' x 196'. Zoned M1-Dry 

Industrial. Located on Floradale Road 

(west end of Elmira). MLS. $87,900 

OPPORTUNITY IN DRAYTON! 

3 Bedrm home w/attached garage on deep treed lot 57x190. Exceptional 

deck on front of house, family kitchen, livingrm, main floor laundry, bathrm. 

This won’t last! MLS 0841928. Call Edith McArthur 519-638-2509 

Custom built, 

'Model Home' 

by Verdone Homes. Quality construction 

throughout. Main oor master bedroom 

with luxurious ensuite, ceramic and 

hardwood ooring, 10' ceilings, open 

kitchen with island, pantry and 

breakfast bar. Great room oers 4 

walkouts, backs onto greenspace. 

Immediate possession. MLS. 

AAA builders home with 

many custom features 

backing onto new track and eld. 

Beautiful Barzotti kitchen, Swedish 

walnut maple cabinets and ceramic. 

Hardwood oors, luxurious ensuite with 

glass shower, nished rec. room with 

built in cabinets, and separate oce 

area, fruit cellar. A beautiful home. Close 

to schools. MLS. 

Helping to support the Community, 

ONE SEAT AT A TIME. 

ADDRESS: 180 Weber St. S., Waterloo 

DIRECT................519-503-9533 

HOME .................519-669-3074 

OFFICE ................519-888-7110 

OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, Nov 2, 2-4pm 

$509,900 | 40 Second St., Elmira 

$359,900 


A portion of my commision from 

the sale of every home is donated 

to the new Dan Snyder Arena. 

LEON MARTIN 

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage | Independently Owned and Operated 

MILVERTON BIG TWO STORY HOUSE 

on a double corner lot. 4 bedroom, 

dining room, kitchen, 2 baths, mostly 

repainted. .39 acre $154,900 MLS 

LOTS FOR SALE Country Lots with high 

speed internet access, 40 to 45 minutes 

from K/W or Guelph. They are located in 

the small hamlet of Carthage. Individual 

well and septic. Great opportunity 

to build your own house or get us to 

customize a home for you. For more 

information please call leon Excl. 

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO BUILD YOUR 

OWN ESTATE on 36 acres of land, will 

make a great horse or hobby farm, only 

35 min to Waterloo. Creek runs through 

property, surrounded by trees. Building 

permits available. MLS 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Here is your chance to turn your love 

for dogs into a profi table part time business. $70,000 MLS 

200 ACRE FARM With municipal drain running through property. 

There are barns for sheep, and hay storage. 150 acres cleared. 

THIS SPACE 

FOR RENT 

ADDRESS: 4-B Arthur St. S., ELMIRA • EMAIL: leonmartin@remax.net 

DIRECT: 519-503-2753 • OFFICE: 519-669-5426 


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(Two) 3 Acre 

Estate Lots Available 

ID# 117888 

$299,900 

Hawkesville, ON 

(519) 575-6314 

RCR Realty, Brokerage 


Sherry Waite 

Sales Representative 

519-846-0660 

Your local Mapleton 

Country Realtor 

A Snowmobilers Paradise - Ideal 25 x 40 ft. attached garage/workshop for the 

snowmobilers. Drive the sleds in the back overhead door, and drive out the front 

overhead door! When you're done on the trails, cozy up to the woodstove! 

$349,000 

Like New, 4 year old brick 2 storey stunnning home. 3 bedrooms, 

3 bathrooms, ceramic tile, hardwood floors, open concept, huge 

kitchen, loft all on 1.29 acres! 

OPEN HOUSE 

8242 Concession 12, Drayton - Saturday, Nov. 8th, 1-2:30 


BROKERAGE 

519-579-4110 

OFFICE 

sold@clickthathouse.com 


Brokerage 

Warren McNeil Melanie McNeil 

Sales 519-579-4110 

Representative Sales Representative 

Office 

sold@clickthathouse.com 

$349,000 

Drayton 

$199,800 

Drayton 

Laurence Wiens 


UNBELIEVABLE VALUE!! 

ALL Custom BRICK built exec. BUNGALOW 

3+1 b/r, 4 bath 

ELMIRA-$232,900 

home wity trip. garage. Features 

Cute & gleaming cozy 2 bedroom h/w floors, on huge formal ravine lot. dinrm, New furnace, 

electrical & roof in 2006. Features include natural 

woodwork kitchen throughout, w/ island, hardwood breakfast floors, bar, open 

concept b/i kitchen appl. with Lux island, ensuite, attached m/f garage laundry, with new 

opener, 2 gas fenced fireplaces, yard. Dining finished room could walkout be used as 

3rd bedroom. Walk-up attic access for storage. 

Located basement on picturesque, with quiet inlaw street steps or to home school 

and walking business trails. Shows potential. well!! MLS. A great 

opportunity to own a beautiful 

home SUPER priced STARTER well INunder 

DRAYTON-$199,800 

replacement value! 

Surprisingly spacious! You’re off to a great start with 

this well maintained 3 bedroom solid home on beau- 

tiful deep lot. Features SUPER include STARTER mostly newer windows, 

refinished hardwood floors, updated bathroom, new 

berber Surprisingly upstairs, newer spacious! central vac., You’re main floor off laun- to 

dry/office a and great bonus start cedar panelled with den this with hot well tub. 

Huge maintained detached garage 3 bedroom & workshop. solid Long home driveway. on 

Perfect for a growing family. Shows great!! MLS. 

beautiful deep lot. Features include 

TOTALLY mostly newer RENOVATED 

windows, refinished 

CAMBRIDGE-$194,900 

hardwood floors, updated bathroom, 

Super new starter! berber 1 1/2 upstairs, storey in newer East Galt. central Newer 

furnace vac., and main central floor air, laundry/office all newer flooring, and 

updated bonus bathroom, cedar panelled nicely decorated. den with Features hot 

include tub. main Huge floor laundry, detached huge garage workshop, & 

main workshop. floor den or office Long could driveway. be used Perfect as a 3rd 

bedroom, for growing eat-in family. kitchen. Shows great! amazing!! 

You will be impressed! MLS. 

MODEL HOME! 

51 

RIDGEVIEW DR., DRAYTON 

OPEN HOUSE: SAT & SUN 1-4 PM 

$429,900 

Peri Moyer 

Client Care Manager 

LARGE LOTS 

30 MINUTES FROM 

WATERLOO 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRICES STARTING AT 

$299,900 

Montgomery 

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4B Arthur St. S. Elmira www.remaxsolidgold.biz 

OFFICE: 519-669-5426 

DIRECT: 519-572-2669 

EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz 

$245,000 - 74 Duke St. Elmira 

REDUCED 

Aaron 

Poffenroth 

$129,500 

$255,000 



OFFICE: 

519-578-7300 

apoffenroth@royallepage.ca 

OPEN HOUSE 

Sunday, November 2, 2-4pm 

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THE REAL DEAL 

WOLLE REALTY, 

BROKERAGE 

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED 

13 Riverside E., Elmira 

REDUCED - $189,000 

4 bedroom, 1 ½ story Elmira home 

backing onto parkland, with fenced 

rear yard and 3 year old above ground 

pool. New vinyl siding and insulation 

on main section of house in 2007, 

newer windows throughout, and 5 

year old hi efficiency furnace! MLS 

BERT MARTIN, 

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY 2:00-4:00 PM 

BUNGALOW! Many recent renovations in this 

home include, rec room, basement bedroom, two 

washrooms, walkout to new deck and garden shed 

in fenced yard, roof and hi/e gas furnace. MLS. 

NEW PRICE! Good opportunity for rst time buyers, 

located in a small rural community with municipal 

water & sewage, this home oers a family room 

addition, Hi/E gas furnace, new bathroom xtures. 

MLS. 

COMMERCIAL! 2,000 s/f for lease. Current use is 

oce and warehouse. Zoning allows numerous 

uses. Located in a busy plaza with lots of parking. 

Only 10 minutes to Waterloo. MLS. 

Your referrals are 

appreciated! 

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IN DEPTH. 

BROKER 

RURAL BUNGALOW! Good home on large lot 

with mature trees in small community oers 

country kitchen with custom cabinets, rec room, 

family room, detached garage/ workshop and 

paved double drive. MLS. 

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FAMILY 

ALBUM 

STAG & DOE 

STAG & DOE 

FOR 

SHAWN PORTER & STEPHANIE HAYES 

Saturday, November 8th 

8:00 PM - 1:00 AM 

St. Jacobs Community Centre 

Buffet • DJ • Raffl e Prizes 

$10 per person - tickets at door 

BIRTH NOTICE 

Jay and Heike Martin proudly announce 

the arrival of their son, Zakary Blake, 

on September 19th, 2008 at Grand 

River Hospital. Proud grandparents are 

Rick and Cheryl Chamberlain of Elora 

and Randy and Lori Martin of Elmira. 

Thank you to family and friends for all 

your love and support! 

FAMILY ALBUM 

Tell 

someone 

that you 

care 

...for a little as $15 

ANNIVERSARY 

The family of 

Phares Phares and and Eileen Eileen Martin Martin 

wish wish to to invite invite you you to to aa 

Come Come and and Go Go Open Open House House 

on on Sunday, Sunday, October October 26th 26th 

from from 2:00 2:00 to 4:30 4:30 pm pm 

at Listowel Listowel Mennonite Mennonite Church. Church. 

Best Best wishes wishes only only please. please. 

STAG & DOE 

Halloween Stag & Doe 

Krysta From & Brad Cronin 

Friday Oct. 24, 2008 

@ the Elmira Lions Hall - 8:00pm 

Prize for the best costume! 

Cash bar • $10/person • Cold buffet 


AUTOMOTIVE 

» Will pick up your unwanted 

or scrap car or truck. I will 

pay you up to $150 for your 

full-size scrapper. Call Brad 

@ 519-572-0987 for quick 

and free removal. 

» Save $$ at the pumps 

- 2005 Honda Civic, standard, 

low kms (70,600), silver, 

certifi ed, $10,500, with 

plates, call 519-669-7699. 

RENTALS 

» Living accommodations 

in Elmira for mature, 

single, christian girl. Nonsmoker, 

no pets. Shared 

kitchen, private bath, recroom. 

519-669-3996 after 

5p.m. 

» One Bedroom Apartment 

- close to downtown, 

private entrance, partially or 

completely furnished, parking, 

available Nov. 1. Call 

519-669-1263. 

WOOLWICH 

MEMORIAL CENTRE 

ICE TIME 

Call Recreation Office 

519-669-1647 ext. 259 to 

request ice at the NEW 

COMPLEX starting in September 

2009. 

AUCTIONS 

Police, Government, Bankruptcy, Repo, Fleets & Others 

PUBLIC 

AUCTION 

to be held at 

Breslau Airport Road Auction Complex 

5100 Fountain St., N. Breslau (Kitchener) 

Sat. Nov 8 th 10am 

8 - 05/06 Crown Victoria’s 

5 - 03/05 Impala’s 

2 - 03/04 Crown Victoria’s - Det 

04 Blazer SLT 4x4 

03 KIA Sedona LX Wgn 

03 Chev 3500 Express Van 

2 - 02 Intrepid SE’s 

3-02 Impala-Det’s 

01 Grand Marquis LS 

00 Malibu LS (058kms) 

00 Intrepid SE 4dr 

00 Ford F150 XLT P/U 

98 GMC 3500 Diesel Truck 

RENTALS 

» Unique Top Quality 

one bedroom unit available 

in new 6-plex. This 

building has mature, quiet 

tenants and is centrally 

located. Available Dec. 1, 

08. $630/mth + utilities. 

Call 519-669-2212. 

REAL ESTATE 

» $385,000 - Elmira - 

Large century home with 

endless charm. 3+ bedroom 

seamlessly blending 

old and new. Original 

trim, oak kitchen, living/ 

diningroom. Main floor 

offi ce, laundryroom, fi nished 

rec room with wet 

bar, two car garage, deck 

with hot tub, central vac. 

Private 519-569-1187. 

Open House Sun. 1-5. 91 

Arthur St. S. 

COMING EVENTS 

» Join Us to Celebrate 

Emmanuel Evangelical 

Missionary Church’s 40th 

anniversary on Sunday, 

Nov. 2, 10:15 a.m. Music 

by His Season, potluck 

to follow. 519-669-5030. 

Corner of First and Arthur 

St. Elmira. 

No Buyer’s Premium!! 

VIEWING: Friday, November 7th, 2008 - 1pm to 5pm 

TERMS: $500.00 Cash Deposit on Each Vehicle, or as announced 

M.R. Jutzi & Co 

www.mrjutzi.ca 519-648-2111 

AUCTIONS 

AUCTION SALE 

OF CONSUMER GOODS 

AT K & K LIQUIDATION AND AUCTION LTD. 

1011 INDRUSTRIAL CRES. UNIT # 3, ST. CLEMENTS 

MONDAY NOVEMBER 3, AT 5:30 P.M. 

SALE CONSISTS OF: Ass’t Furniture Items; Ass’t. 

Electronics; Trampoline; Lawn Mowers; Watches; 

Swar; House wares; Kid's & Adult Clothing; 

Toys; Linens; Outdoor Items; Hardware Items; 

Vaccumes; Books; Candy; Consumer Goods; 

Plus a Large Selection of Other Misc. Items. 

LUNCH BOOTH 

TERMS; Cash, Interac, Visa, M.C. NOTE: 

Clothes will be sold in large lots, list subject 

to additions & deletions. Viewing from 4:00 

P.M. day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not 

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DEATH NOTICES 

BRUBACHER, Aden SCHNARR, Darlene 

– Passed away, peaceful- “D’Arcy” May 

ly, at ST. Mary’s Hospital, - Of Chesley, passed 

Since 1987 - DentureTech 

Kitchener, on Wednesday, away at South Bruce 

Since 1995 - Denturist 

October 29, 2008, at age Grey Health Centre, 

DENTURE 

87. 

Chesley, on Sunday, Oc- 

Local relative is brother, tober 26, 2008, in her 

Home 

Allen Morrison, Orvie Brubacher of Flo- 66th year. 

Auto 

Agent/Owner radale. 

Local relatives are son 

Allen Morrison 

Life 

Paul Schnarr and his 

Insurance Inc. MARTIN, David M. wife Tracy of Wellesley. 

Investments 25 Industrial Drive, 

Elmira, ON N3B 3K3 – Peacefully passed, into 

Group 

Bus.:519.669.2632 the presence of his Lord UHRIG, Jean Mary Anne 

Business 

Fax: 519.669.4282 

(nee Kutz) 

on Saturday, October 25, 

FREE CONSULTATION 

After Hours Emergency 

Farm 

Services: 1-800-465-2667 2008 at Heritage House, – Passed away peace- 

Travel • Total Denture Care Email: St. Jacobs, in his 90th fully, at St. Mary’s Hos- 

allen_morrison@cooperators.ca 

Disability • Same Day Service 

year. 

pital in Kitchener, on Fri- 

www.cooperators.ca 

day, October 24, 2008, 

on Repairs and Relines 

MARTIN, Elvina (Mrs. age 82 years. 

Onias G.) 

NOVEMBER 1 

• Metal Partial - Soft Relines 

Local relatives are son 

- Peacefully went home Ron Uhrig and his wife 

» St. Clements 

THIS 

Craft Show and Sale – 30+ vendors, no two the same; crafts, baking, 

SPACE 

• Implants 

Since 1987 - DentureTech 

to be with the Lord, on Darlene of Elmira. 

food & refreshments available. Door prizes, raffl e table; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Clements • Since DENTURE 1995 - Denturist SPECIALIST 

THIS SPACE 

Friday, October 24, 2008, 

Community Centre. Admission $1, all proceeds to St. Clements Rec. Services Board. 

DENTURE 

Vinolea 

at Seaforth Manor. Elvina WEBER, Kathleen Marion 

FOR THIS SPACE RENT For information call Brenda at 519-699-5746. 

Jahandari DD 

(nee Woods) 

(Martin) Martin in her 97th 

FOR RENT 

• ELMIRA Total Denture Care 

year, formerly of Elmira. – Of Elora, passed away 

NOVEMBER 2 

• 519.669.1535 

Same day service on 

on October 27, 2008 in 

Call Call Donna at at ext ext 104 104 » Glad Tidings Quartet concert of sacred and gospel favourites celebrating 50 years; 15 repairs Memorial and relines Ave., Since 1987 - DentureTech MARTIN, Rebecca (Mrs. her 77th year, with part- 

7 p.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church. A free-will offering will be taken for the Ontario • Elmira Metal Partial - Soft Relines 1995 - Denturist Noah W.) 

ner, Russell Giles by her 

• (Behind DENTURE Bank SPECIALIST 

of Montreal) 

Mennonite Youth trip to the 

FOR 

2009 Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay. For 

RENT 

– Peacefully, on Tuesday, side. 

KITCHENER 

more information, contact Gord Davis 519-669-5895, or Ray Martin 519-669-5714. 

October 28, 2008 at her 

519.744.9770 

FREE CONSULTATION 

Local relatives are 

» Wellesley and District Lions Club present the Annual Lions Roast Beef Dinner; 4-7 

home. Rebecca (Martin) daughter Karen Brunk- 

• Total ELMIRA Denture Care KITCHENER 

519.669.5790 | 1.888.966.5942 p.m. at the Wellesley Community Centre. Adutls $14 in advance, $16 at the door, 

Martin, in her 93rd year of 


519-669-1535 

• Same Day Service 

519-744-9770 

ard and her husband 

children under 12 $6. Proceeds of the dinner will be used to improve the community 15 Memorial Ave., Elmira (behind Bank of Montreal) RR2, Elmira. 

Lee of Elmira. 

519.669.5790 | 1.888.966.5942 

on Repairs and Relines 

in which we live. For information call Chris Larochelle 519-656-2716. 


• Metal Partial - Soft Relines 

REID, Frances Isobel 

MATERIAL NOVEMBER 4 

• 

Elze’s 

Implants 

– Passed away October 

HANDLING & » Come hear Anne Campbell, a breast cancer survivor, tell the story of her journey • DENTURE SPECIALIST 

24, 2008 at the age of 81. 

Wonderful Wines 

PROCESSING with breast cancer, how her faith and a sense of humour helped her through it. Ev- 

She resided at Heritage 

Vinolea 

Jahandari DD 

SYSTEMS eryone welcome, refreshments will be served after. Gale Presbyterian Church, 2 Cross 

House in St. Jacobs. 

ELMIRA 

St., Elmira, 7 p.m. 

519.669.1535 Wonderful Wines 

15 Memorial Ave., 

EASY 

• Design 

NOVEMBER 5 

Elmira 

• Installation 

(Behind Bank of Montreal) 

» Preventing a PC Disaster – Region of Waterloo Library and Wilfrid Laurier Student 

 

• Custom 

KITCHENER A Fine Wine 

Connections; 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Fabrication 

Call 

No experience required. Includes 

Donna 

demonstration and 

519.744.9770 Establishment 

at ext 

»SUDOKU 

104 

 

 

workbook, $4 and pre-registration required. Elmira Branch Library, 65 Arthur St. S., 

 

MILLWRIGHTS LTD. Elmira, 519-669-5477. 

SOLUTIONS 

29 Church St. W., Elmira 

NOVEMBER 8 

 

519.669.5105 

 

» Gingerbread House Bazaar & Tea – Leisureworld Elmira. Craft and gift vendors, 

P.O. BOX 247, ROUTE 1, ELMIRA 

519.669.0799 

 

puzzle books, candles, penny table, cookbooks, tea room and bake table; 1-4 p.m. 

 

Help support our residents and family councils. Call 519-669-5777 for more informa- 

24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 

TOTAL 

HOME ENERGY SYSTEMS 

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 

YOUR OIL, PROPANE, 

NATURAL GAS AND 

AIR CONDITIONING EXPERTS 

tion. 

» Annual Remembrance Day Tea & Bake Sale – 11 First St. E., Elmira. The festivities 

will be held from 1-3 p.m. There will be a bake and deli table, penny table, grocery 

hamper draw and a raffl e. Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 469 of the Royal 

Canadian Legion. 

» Sing Joy, new Christmas CD release concert by Muriel Clemmer, Maryiln Reist and 

Steve Barabash – 7 p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. 

Free admission, light refreshments. Bring a friend. 

» Christmas Bazaar – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Linwood; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

New to the Community? 

Do you have a new Baby? 

It’s time to call your 

Welcome Wagon Hostess. 

Elmira & Surrounding Area 

If you’re not long 

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you are welcome 

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Door prizes, product displays from Living Books and Epicure products. Everyone 

welcome. 

NOVEMBER 14 

» Euchre Card Party – 7:30 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Dr., 

Elmira. Admission $5. Cash prizes, door prizes and lunch served. Everyone welcome! 

to a visit. 

SHARON GINGRICH 519.291.6763 

elmirawelcomewagon@sympatico.ca T.M.I. 

Sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League. 

NOVEMBER 15 

» Annual Poinsettia Bazaar & Tea; 1-4 p.m., at Twin Oaks of Maryhill (nursing 

home), 1360 Maryhill Rd., Maryhill. Major raffl e: queen size quilt, money tree, baby 

TOO MUCH INFORMATION 

is sometimes a bad thing. 

blue spruce tree, afghan and more. Tea room, crafts, bake table, penny table and 

more. Everyone welcome! All proceeds benefi t the residents of our home. Hosted by 519.669.2884 

SANYO CANADIAN 

519.669.2884 Breaking down the 

the Ladies Auxiliary of Twin Oaks of Maryhill. 

MACHINE WORKS INCORPORATED 

Make Summer information overload 

» Winterbourne Wonderland Christmas Tea & Marketplace; 10 a.m to 3 p.m., Foundation 

Christian School, 28 Katherine St., Winterbourne. Tea room with homemade 

Work Easy! 

soups, scones, pies and cookies. Bake table with homemade Christmas goodies. 

WITH 

Handmade crafts, jewelry and Christmas items. 

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NOVEMBER 16 

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» Woolwich Trails Group Hike at 2 p.m. on the Mill Race Trail in St. Jacobs. Trail 

CALDER 

rating: easy walking stone dust trail; baby buggies and dogs on leashes are welcome. 

Call Paul Miller at 519-664-3643 to confi rm meeting times and locations. 

» Health 

RETAIL STORE NOVEMBER 18 

NANCY 

» Parenting 

 


» Lunch At Gale Presbyterian Church, 2 Cross St., Elmira; 519-669-2852. Ham, scalloped 

potatoes, salad, roll, beverage and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert, $9 per 

 

KOEBEL 

person. Soup and roll to go, $3. Wheelchair accessible, everyone welcome. 

 

Bus: 519.895.2044 ext. 217 » » Politics & much more... 

Home: 519.747.4388 

» Ladies Night Out hosted by Waterloo Rural Women. Wellesley Library at the corner 

of William and Henry Streets, Wellesley. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join us in our effort to 

 

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Brake, Power Steering, 

Windshield Washer, 

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LEROY’S 

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Be road ready before the snow hits the ground. 

Wiper 

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THIS WINTER. 

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