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28 | CLASSIFIEDS | SERVICES | REAL ESTATE | FAMILY ALBUM »STRANGE BUT TRUE | BILL & RICH SONES Catchers have tried a few odd, and painful, stunts Q. From how high up might a dropped baseball be caught by someone down below? A. In 1908, a couple of major league catchers nabbed baseballs tossed from atop the 555-foot Washington Monument, says Jearl Walker in The Flying Circus of Physics. Thirty years later, Cleveland Indians catchers Frankie Pytlak and Hank Helf waited beneath Cleveland’s Terminal Tower as balls were dropped from 700 feet up (213 meters). They wore steel helmets for protection as the balls reached an estimated 140 mph (225 km/h). Helf caught the first ball, claiming there was nothing to it, but the next five for Pytlak went astray. One bounded up to the 13th floor and was fielded by a police sergeant after its third bounce. “On the sixth try, Pytlak made his catch and shared the record.” In 1939 Joe Sprinz of the San Francisco Baseball Club tried to catch a ball AUTOMOTIVE Body Maintenance at RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE Call Us At 519-669-3373 33 First Street, East Elmira, ON AUTOMOTIVE TIRE WHERE TIRES ARE A SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE. 35 Howard Ave., Elmira 519-669-3232 THE OBSERVER | Saturday, January 10, 2009 SERVICE PROS » EXPERT ADVICE | QUALITY SERVICES LOOK UP A PROFESSIONAL. 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What bizarre sight might a climber see from atop a high mountain? A. Serious mountain climbers have long known that thin air and reduced oxygen to the brain can bring on acute mountain sickness at altitudes above 2,500 metres (8,000 feet), say Sandra Aamodt, PhD, and Sam Wang, PhD, in Welcome to Your Brain. At these heights, “mountaineers report perceiving unseen companions, seeing HOCKEY ELMIRA’S HOCKEY HEADQUARTERS 48 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-8799 Mon-Wed. 9-6, Thurs, Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. Closed SELF STORAGE Various sizes & rates CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call 519-669-4964 100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA TOwING 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 TRUCKS JOHNS TRANSIT! IT! VEHICLES PHONE 519.503.0888 light emanating from themselves or others, seeing a second body like their own, and suddenly feeling emotions like fear.” Neural structures in and near the temporal and parietal lobes of the cortex can be affected, triggering seizures that elicit intense religious experiences, such as feeling that one is in heaven or in the presence of a Supreme Being. Generally, such visions are associated not only with mountains -- Moses encountering a voice from a burning bush on Mount Sinai -- but with other remote areas such as deserts where environmental conditions and stresses are extreme. Q. There are 56 known species, including browns and blacks of various shades, their teeth growing 4-6 inches per year -- at least they would if not constantly worn down from gnawing on pipes, cement, brick, wood, bones for dinner. A female can mate 500 times in a six-hour period, and a pair of browns could produce 2,000 descendants in a year if unchecked. 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Absent these, its own feces will do in a pinch for nutritional value. Killing one or many was popular sport for man and dog in 19th-century London, with one 13-pound bull terrier doing in 100 in 5 1/2 minutes. “Drats” has nothing to do with them, being a short form of “od rat,” a euphemism for “God rot,” a sort of profanity. Owing to their skill at stowing away on ships, they enjoy a nearly worldwide distribution. Haven’t you already guessed this anagram and palindrome for “star”? A. Oh, rats! (Liza Lentini and David Mouzon of Discover magazine.) (Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at strangetrue@compuserve.com) PLUMBING YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALISTS! C.J. BRUBACHER LTD. 19 First St. E., Elmira 519-669-3362 SHARPENING ELMIRA’S SHARPENING HEADQUARTERS Have your skates sharpened with us four times, and the fifth one’s FREE! Knife and Scissor Sharpening See store for details. wINDOw COVERINGS PLUMBING Steve Co. Steve Plumbing Co. and Maintenance Inc. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL For all your Plumbing Needs. 24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi ELMIRA 519-669-3652 22 Church St. W., Elmira Tel: 519-669-5537 STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5 Custom Draperies & Blinds • Curtain Hardware 40 Memorial Ave, Elmira 519-669-8309
» THE OBSERVER | Saturday, January 10, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS | SERVICES | REAL ESTATE | FAMILY ALBUM | 29 Coach House Realty Inc. Brokerage OFFICE PHONE: 519.343.2124 Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage *SALES REPRESENTATIVES: Independently Owned and Operated 159 William St., Palmerston Edith McArthur * 519.638.2509 4B Arthur St. S. Elmira www.remaxsolidgold.biz (Across from Home Hardware) Kathy Robinson * 519.343.4816 OFFICE: 519-669-5426 HOME HUNTERS ELMIRA REAL ESTATE Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage SERVICES BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record SHANNA ROZEMA Broker. DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep. LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep. 519-669-3192 90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4 DALE KELLER Sales Rep. THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep. OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM 42 ROBERTA STREET, ELMIRA PARADIGM MODEL HOME $320,000 | Base price. Attractive open concept plan with all main floor conveniences. Full ensuite, stunning kitchen. Also other plans to choose from. Excl. OPEN HOUSE | SUN 2-4 P.M. 14 ROBERTA STREET, ELMIRA $337,000 | Wow, almost new, this attractive home offers a multitude of upgraded features that will please any buyer, including 6 newer appliances, and almost finished basement. NEW MLS. OPEN HOUSE | SAT 2-4 P.M. 49 BRISTOW CREEK DR. ELMIRA $367,900 | Impressive 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with many extras & upgrades, large kitchen, seperate dining room, family rm w/gas fireplace, hardwood & ceramic flrs, huge finished basement, lavish master ensuite. ++++MLS ELORA STREET 1.9 ACRE BUILDING LOT $74,900 | ELORA | Located between Alma and Teviotdale just East of Rothsay, natural gas available. MLS. MOBILE HOME MARTIN GROVE VILLAGE $96,000 | 2 Bedrooms, next to the new Wal-Mart and Farmers Market, soon to be bus service. Shows very well with many, many updates. MLS. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! $249,900 | DRAYTON | A gorgeous home on a large lot; main floor laundry; patio/deck; backyard play set included; central air and vac; seperate dining room; loads of family space; 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. MLS. NOT TO BE MISSED! $299,900 | ELMIRA | beautiful lot in a great location. Spacious 5 level split home requires some updating. MLS. PARADIGM HOMES 2020 SQ FT $349,900 | ELMIRA | 4 Bedroom family home, 2nd floor family with gas fireplace, huge country kitchen, sitting room and mud room. New construction with a March closing. NEW MLS. SPRAWLING ELMIRA BUNGALOW $549,900 | ELMIRA | Desirable wooded court location, 1883 sq ft, plus finished basement. Triple interlock drive with oversized double garage. MLS. COUNTRY PROPERTY WITH SHOP $209,900 | Affordable country living not far from Arthur. This spacious bungalow offers 3 bdrms, oak kitchen, mainflr laundr and detached shop with hydro! Some updates completed. Needs some TLC. MLS. Further Information: WEBSITE: www.royallepage.ca EMAIL: Elmira@royallepage.ca DIRECT: 519-572-2669 EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz $239,000 $127,000 $1,450,000 BERT MARTIN, BROKER COUNTRY BUNGALOW! Good home on large lot with mature trees oers three bedrooms, country kitchen with custom cabinets, family room, recroom, detached garage/ workshop and paved double drive. MLS. GREAT STARTER! Great home in small community oers main oor family room, three bedrooms, formal dining and living rooms, renovated bathroom, some new windows, hi/e gas furnace. MLS. FARM! Square 100 acres, 90 workable, cash crop and hog operation with nishing and nursery barns, drive shed, older livestock barn, 1500 s/f 3 bedroom bungalow with new kitchen and attached double garage. MLS. Call Bert to View. LEASE SPACE! Approximately 2,000 s/f of commercial with oce and warehouse. Zoning allows many uses. Located in a busy plaza with lots of parking. Only 10 minutes to Waterloo. MLS. Call for details. Your referrals are appreciated! LEON MARTIN Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage | Independently Owned and Operated 16 stall horse barn and 80 foot by 180 foot arena on 36 acres. A shed and house are also allowed to be built. It is located within 35 min of Waterloo. The Barn and Riding arena are to be built. 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. Minto Twp Country bungalow only 13 years old on an acre of property. Three large bedrooms, good sized kitchen and dining area, open concept. $254,900. MLS. ADDRESS: 4-B Arthur St. S., ELMIRA • EMAIL: leonmartin@remax.net DIRECT: 519-503-2753 • OFFICE: 519-669-5426 Call your realtor now! OPEN HOUSE Sun. Jan 11,- 2-4 pm Paul Bowman owner/operator Work: 519-669-2282 Cell: 519-895-6958 “Quality Built Right In!” 11 Coral Gables Cres. Elmira Huron Homes quality built 1670 sq. ft. bungalow. Well appointed rooms accented with arches and unique ceiling details. Detailed kitchen with solid maple cabinetry and large pantry, ensuite boasting soaker tub and walk-in tiled shower, fi replace, upgraded faucets and lighting throughout. #8252 CONC 12, MARYBOROUGH, MAPLETON - NEAR DRAYTON) OPEN HOUSE SAT JAN, 10 1-3PM BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record MVA Residential Res: 519-669-1068 DRAYTON BROKERAGE JULIE HECKENDORN Broker Res: 519-669-8629 ALLI NORRIS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-577-6248 OPEN HOUSE DRAYTON - SPACIOUS 4-level back split. Oversized kitchen -walkout to covered deck & deep lot. 3+1 bedrooms, 2 baths, dble garage. MLS. $234,900. COMMERCIAL Bldg. approx. 3450 sq. ft. (2 storey addition - 1987) Retail & office space. Gas heat & air cond. MLS. $289,900. “NEIGHBOURING LOTS ALSO FOR SALE FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT” NEW HOME (nearing completion) 1521 sq.ft. Open concept main floor -kitchen, dinette and great rm. w/cathedral ceiling. HUGE master bdrm! MLS. $269,900. INVESTMENT PROPERTY ELMIRA maintained 5 plex, always fully occupied! Laundry in each unit. One 3 bdrm. unit. Roof (‘05). Lots of parking. Shows a good return on your investment! MLS. $509,000. New brick bungalow 1.29 acres. Choices available from specs. Open concept, 3 bedrms, ensuite bath. Exceptional features including walkup from basement to garage, door to deck from mbedrm, cathedral ceiling, lots of pot lights. Easy commute to KW or Guelph. Call Edith McArthur 519.638.2509 MLS. 0844324 $379,900. Look no further! This is it! Finished from head to toe. 5 bedrm brick bungalow, ready for growing family. Separate diningrm, kit w/ breakfast nook, livingrm w/gas fireplace, central air/vac, finished basement w/gamesrm, bar room, bathrm, bedrms & office. Call Edith or Kathy 519.343.2124 MLS. 0847252 $369,000. R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA 519-669-2772 BILL NORRIS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-588-1348 TRACEY WILLIAMS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-505-0627 SUN. JAN 11 th , 2-4 PM 71 Edward St. S., Drayton GREAT STARTER HOME - eat-in kitchen w/ walk-out to large deck and fenced yard, convenient side entry, finished rec. rm., huge master bdrm, storage shed, 2 bdrms, 2 bths. NEW MLS. $202,900. MOVE IN! New home w/walkout bsmt! 3 baths (ensuite). Large kitchen. Main flr. laundry. Upper level fam. room. Lots of upgrades. MLS. $355,000. EXISTING CHURCH! Seating capacity 175+. Addition in 1986, incl. full basement. Ideal for office, lofts, etc. 1 block from downtown. C-1 Zoning. MLS. $649,000.
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