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Ice jam causes spring-like flooding Some residents of West Montrose forced to scramble early Tuesday morning after sudden thaw causes ice to break up BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

Residents of West Montrose got a rude awakening this week when large boulders of ice and cold river water washed up onto their properties. Ice jams forming in the early hours of Tuesday morning forced the Grand River to spill over its

banks, flooding local roadways and causing water damage to some properties. No major issues were reported, however, and much of the ice debris was washed away when waters began to recede again. Freezing temperatures last month meant there was a fair bit of ice on the river when temperatures spiked past 10 degrees Mon-

day, accompanied by rain. Resident Barbara Dowling said her neighbour had come to their home around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday to warn them about the rising floodwaters. “He said it was really bad,” said Dowling, a resident of Rivers Edge Drive in West Montrose. “So we got out, got our cars moved as best we could. It was very hard.

By then, Dale [Martin] the fire chief, was here directing us out of the driveway around the ice flows. The water was up to my knees. “So it was just a mess, and it broke about 5:15, so then the ice broke and then the water just came down,” she said. “And then they were clearing the road by 6:15, 6:30, because there were

ice flows all across the road. You couldn’t drive across the road.” A flood watch was issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) Monday afternoon, warning municipal flood coordinators of the possibility of flooding due to ice jams along several sections of the Grand River, including West Montrose. ICE JAM | 06

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Wellesley approves 2.8% tax hike in passing new budget Wellesley residents will seen a tax increase of 2.8 per cent this year, as council this week formally adopted the 2019 budget. The increase amounts to an extra $37 per year, based for an average home with an assessed value of $336,000. That figure is applicable to the township's portion of the tax bill, with the bulk of the much higher claim on your wallet coming from the Region of Waterloo, which has yet to finalize its budget, and associated tax increase, for 2019. Given that the region accounts for more than half of the take, and generally goes for larger increases, the final bill is likely to be much higher. This week's meeting saw council deal with the budget within its control. “To put things in perspective, we researched taxes charged in municipalities of a similar size to our own.” said township treasurer Theresa Bisch in a presentation to councillors Tuesday night. “As you can see, Wellesley taxes are just a bit lower than the overall average taxes charged in municipalities with a population of 15,000 or less.” The tax increase, along with growth in property values in the township, is expected to raise an additional $178,000 for the township’s coffers in 2019, bringing the total tax revenues up to $4.8 million. Those revenues will

Township of Wellesley budget – By the Numbers

2.8%

is the Township of Wellesley’s estimated property tax increase for residents.

OPERATING BUDGET 2019

FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL GRANTS

$7.9 Million Taxes Levied ............... $4.8 Million Township Revenues .... $2.2 Million The Operating Budget for the township was set at $7.9 Million for 2019, a 2% increase over last year. The operating budget covers the day to day expenses of running the township, and is funded through a combination of property taxes, government grants, and revenues collected by the township for services.

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$990

CAPITAL BUDGET 2019/20

For an average residential property valued at $336,000 the township’s portion of the property tax is estimated at $990* *Not included in that amount are the property taxes for the Region of Waterloo, the police board or the schools.

Where Does the Money Come From? Operating Budget $7.9M – Revenue Sources

$5.9 Million

Grants

The Capital Budget for the township was set at $3 Million for 2019,and $2.9 Million for 2020. This budget is set for major infrastructure projects and expenditures in the township, and is funded through the township’s reserve funds and government grants.

Township Revenues

10%

GRANTS

61%

PROPERTY TAX

29%

REVENUES 12% - General 7% - Recreation

Property Taxes

6% - Building 2% - Public Works

Contributions to Capital Reserves

2% - Other

OPERATING BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019 Public Works

Public Works

$362

Recreation

CAPITAL BUDGET BREAKDOWN 2019/20

$210

Recreation Admin, Finanace & IT

$145

Fire Services Building Department

Wages + Benefits

2020

Contributions to Reserves All Other

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be put towards the township’s operating budget, which saw a similar increase over last year of 2.8 per cent, bringing the total up to $7.9 million for 2019. More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of that amount will go towards actual operating costs for the township, while 23 per cent will be set aside in the township’s reserve

funds for future expenditures. A final one per cent of the $7.9 million budget will be used to pay down the township’s long-term debts. “As you can see, our debt costs are very low compared to our overall operating expenses. The transfer to reserves are what is used to fund the capital projects, both in the current year and the

future years,” said Bisch. “There are a few lines of thought on the debt,” she added. “When the township borrows money for a large purchase, such as we did for the new parkland, the cost of that purchase is spread over the life of the debt. This means that taxpayers will be paying for the purchase when they are WELLESLEY BUDGET | 04

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SOURCE: The Township of Wellesley All data is from the Township of Wellesley 2019 Draft Budget, available at www.wellesley.ca.

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Sprucelawn seeks council help to counter delays in building new addition BY STEVE KANNON skannon@woolwichobserver.com

Concerned about delays, a group of seniors wants the township to help speed up the process to expand their St. Jacobs apartment complex. Sprucelawn Apartments for Seniors Inc. has applied for an amendment to Woolwich’s official plan as well as a zone change needed to add 28 units to the existing building. The move would essentially double the size of the complex at 33 Front St., which is currently home to 30 units. The organization has purchased a neighbouring property for $550,000 to make room for an addition, bought a strip of surplus land from the township and then spent $130,000 to clean up contaminants underneath it, and has spent some $340,000 on land, legal costs and design work. All told, Sprucelawn has invested about a million dollars over the last few years, yet still has no assurances the project can go ahead, board member Laverne Brubacher told township councillors meeting Tuesday night.

In the latest setback, the corporation needs to remediate some salt-contaminated soil under its parking to obtain what’s known as a record of site. That’s expected to cost $28,000, and the bill could grow to $200,000 if the problem is larger than expected. On top of that, development is on hold pending the resolution of a drainage issue involving the neighbouring millrace. An outlet on the water course needs to be repaired or replaced, raising questions about who’ll pay for the project. It’s likely to involve a cost-sharing arrangement between the township and adjacent property owners, including planned redevelopment for the nearby former Jakobstettel Inn site at 16 Isabella St. Each new issue has come at a cost in terms of time and money, Brubacher noted, asking whether some of the work could continue even as the problems get resolved. “Could the mill race problem not be resolved while we’re building?” he asked, adding there’s no timeline for solutions SPRUCELAWN | 28

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There were 307 residential sales in January through the Multiple Listing System (MLS) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors (KWAR), an increase of 14.6 per cent compared to January 2018. The average sale price of all residential properties sold in January increased 5.3 per cent to $484,076. Detached homes sold for an average price of $564,718 an increase of 1.9 per cent compared to January of last year.

Recent tests have prompted Woolwich to change the load limits on two of its bridges, part of an ongoing assessment of the township’s road and bridge inventory. An analysis of the Peel Street Bridge in Winterbourne reveals its load capacity should be dropped to three metric tonnes rather than 10, severely reducing the types of vehicles that can cross it. It was a different story for the Middlebrook Place Bridge, where the load limit is set to increase to four. From the Feb. 5, 2011 edition of The Observer

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New region-wide emergency response system makes debut in Woolwich Township for testing BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

If you're a Woolwich resident who receives an alert message on your cell phone in the next few weeks, it’s because the township is the first municipality to try out the region's new emergency notification system. Staff at the township are encouraging residents to sign up online for the new Alert Waterloo Region program to receive public safety messages as quickly as possible. Alerts would be sent out in the event of a power outage, severe weather warning, or a fire/ explosion. “Let’s say we have a flood emergency, we would send a template flood warning to let citizens know to take care and be careful at rivers, have your emergency kit ready, and we’ll redirect them to the website as well as the grandriver.ca website,” said Sandy Van Solm, manager of emergency management at the Region of Waterloo. It is replacing the Community Alert Network previously used in the township, and using Waterloo North Hydro customer data from the previous system to

send out notifications. While cell phone numbers may still be in the system, staff are advising the public to sign up through several channels, such as e-mail, in case of an emergency. “We’re actually recommending that you sign up for multiple methods; the reasoning behind that is that technology behind the scene can get overwhelmed in an emergency,” said Avril Tanner, emergency management coordinator at the Township of Woolwich. “So, for example, the cell phone towers can get overwhelmed; so you may only be to receive an email or a text message based on what’s happening in the area at the time as well.” Residents can register up to two separate addresses in Alert Waterloo Region. Signing up by email allows staff to send out additional details about the emergency to help residents understand what exactly the alert means. Staff maintained that the website is user-friendly. “It’s really easy to subscribe,” said Van Solm. “There’s just an online form – you fill in whatever information you want, with

at least one contact information. Your address will be geo-coded right away. Accept the terms of use, then subscribe.” After the month-long test period in Woolwich, the system will be implemented region-wide to be used by all municipalities in March, including Wellesley, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Wilmot, and North Dumfries. This differs from the previous alert system, which was used individually by each municipality. This month-long testing period was chosen specifically for Woolwich because residents already had an emergency notification alert system in place, so it is not unusual for residents to receive this kind of notification. “For many years, Woolwich had its own emergency notification system, but we have championed the need for a region-wide system,” said Woolwich CAO David Brenneman in a release. “We are so proud to be partnering with the region, cities, townships and the Waterloo Regional Police Service on this new region-wide state-of-the-art system.” Tanner added that it

While a January 31 special budget meeting was expected to be the last, councillors plan another round of deliberations next week. Led by Coun. Patrick Merlihan’s in-depth review of the budget that he said

showed up to $157,000 in savings, councillors agreed there were likely savings to be found in the $17.1-million operating budget. Meanwhile, much of the focus in last week’s session was on the $15.7-million capital budget.

Sandy Van Solm, manager of emergency management at the Region of Waterloo, and Avril Tanner, community emergency management coordinator at Woolwich Township. are encouraging people to sign up on multiple channels [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER] for Alert Waterloo Region.

would not affect their current siren and shelter program within the township, and encouraged residents

to sign up for multiple notifications, including Environment Canada and provincial alerts.

Much of that budget is taken up with road and bridge projects. For instance, the township is allocating $2.3 million and $1.9 million for the reconstruction of William Street and Listowel Road in Elmira, respectively. Bridge

work, including environmental assessments involving the old street structures on Glasgow Street and Middlebrook Road, is slated to cost $1.7 million, while paving projects will take up $1.6 million. Though tackling is-

“This is an enhanced service for our community members really to ensure that they receive that message,” said Tanner. “Our existing community alert network has tied in with the sirens we have in Elmira, St. Jacobs and Breslau. And those programs are not changing. So just because we’re changing our community alert network and that system behind the scenes, we’re still continuing to use the siren and shelter program in conjunction with the alert system.” The new alert system has been a work-in-progress since approximately 2017. The Region of Waterloo and Waterloo Regional Police investigated several different systems before deciding on one that was rebranded to Alert Waterloo Region. In addition to the alerts, the website provides information as to what to do in the case of each specific emergency. For example, it gives tips about access to safe drinking water and what to do in the event of a power outage. Subscriptions can be accessed at www.alertwr.ca/ subscribe, and additional information is available at www.alertwr.ca.

Belt-tightening discussion delays Woolwich budget BY STEVE KANNON skannon@woolwichobserver.com

Closer to finalizing its 2019 budget, Woolwich council is still looking to reduce expenses as the tax hit currently stands at 3.53 per cent.

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capital budget. Much of the discussion revolved around finding more savings on the operating sides, with Merlihan suggesting there was too much padding for contingencies in some of the line items. “A thousand dollars here, a thousand there, it all adds up,” he said. He noted that a review of past budgets showed that a number of lines weren’t being fully spent year after year, yet the requested amount increased. That was particularly the case with the engineering de-

partment. Fellow Ward 1 councillor Scott McMillan agreed that some of the department’s budget was “soft,” adding the contingencies issue needs to be addressed. But Dan Kennaley, director of engineering and planning, countered that some of the differences between what’s budgeted and what’s spent are due to simply to a lack of time and staff resources to get the work completed. “We should find ways to spend that budget, because it’s work that needs to be done,” he said.

Acknowledging that, Coun. Larry Shantz suggested council should look at monies that aren’t being used year over year – “we should tighten that up.” Merlihan pointed out that township spends considerably more on staffing today, though doesn’t have more boots on the ground to show for all the hiring and payroll increases. “Why are we ramping up the budget if we don’t have the people to do the work?” he said, suggesting council should go through the budget more thoroughly. “If there isn’t any appe-

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tite for tightening belts, I’m a little saddened by that.” His stance met with some resistance, with Coun. Murray Martin saying he wanted to avoid any cuts to programs and, particularly, infrastructure spending. But Merlihan countered that any search for savings should not come at the expense of residents, but rather from internal reductions that don’t have an impact on the public. In that vein, he recommended the township not fill a pending vacancy when the economic development officer goes on maternity leave in the next month or two. Questioned by Martin, he added the need for the position itself should be reviewed. “This isn’t a service for the residents,” said Merlihan, noting both the internal position and the $50,000 a year on mem-

said of his proposed savings. “You can’t dismiss all of them. I won’t accept that.” One place the township is likely to find savings is in another round of upgrades at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Staff is currently looking at a partnership with Waterloo North Hydro in a $1.2-million project to replace the refrigeration plant at the arenas. The deal would be similar to a co-generation plan that will see the utility pay for the upfront work, with the township paying the money back over 20 years via the energy cost savings. Director of recreation and facilities Ann McArthur said the ice plant project would more than pay for itself. “I think we’re going to save twice what we pay them,” she said of the reduced hydro and maintenance costs.

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bership in the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation do not pay for themselves. The Woolwich position currently accounts for some $115,000 in spending. Mayor Sandy Shantz cautioned against removing that amount from the budget this year only to have to reinstate it in 2020, but later suggested if the position was to remain vacant that the money be earmarked for the operating contingency reserve fund. Those savings would come on top of some $150,000 Merlihan said he’d like to see reviewed with the support of other councillors. “I’d like us to do a really deep dive,” he said of looking at the budget, despite some resistance. “I’m struggling a little bit with the push-back at this point. “I’m not going to accept that none of this is valid,” he

using it in the future.” The operating budget, which sets out the dayto-day costs of running the township, is funded primarily through taxes generated by the township (61 per cent), as well as revenues raised for township services (29 per cent), and provincial government grants (10 per cent). However, the provincial government’s main contribution to the township’s operating budget, the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund

(OMPF), has not been set yet for 2019, noted Bisch. “The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund, more commonly referred to as OMPF, has increased over the past few years. The 2017 grant was $684,200 and the 2018 grant was $780,900. This grant is the only unconditional grant that the Township of Wellesley receives,” she said. “I know there's been some questions about the OMPF grant this year – we have not heard the funding yet. I was hoping we might hear it today [Tues-

day], but no such luck.” The capital budget, meanwhile, which covers big expenditures and is funded primarily through the township’s reserve funds as well as government grants, was set for $5.9 million for the next two years. About half of that is pegged for public works projects in the township, with $2.7 million allotted for roadwork. With the budget having already gone through deliberations and public meetings, councillors voted Tuesday night to approve the final version.

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Catholic board to renovate St. Clements school With money in hand, complete replacement is preferred option however no clearance granted from Ford government that’s a quite an odd setup in the fact that they’re walking through a parking lot to physically get to a playground that has septic issues. “If you looked outside on [Tuesday], you would see that the students are all on the blacktop because it becomes almost a lake. It’s quite expansive, the amount of water that accumulates in the septic area. It’s quite a large area, and it virtually becomes unusable.” “Another key thing to remember is that it’s aging,

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Preferring to replace its aging school in St. Clements, the Catholic board will instead renovate the building this summer. Though it has the money for a new facility, the board hasn’t got approval from the province to spend it. Instead, some much needed upgrades will have to do. The Waterloo Catholic District School Board has $7 million to replace St. Clement Catholic Elementary School, but has yet to receive clearance from the Ford government that’s been in place since last summer. “We haven’t got permission to use the money that we actually have,” said John Shewchuk, WCDSB chief managing officer. “We’re not even asking the government ‘can you please give us millions and millions of dollars to do that?’ We have it at our disposal right now – it’s earmarked for this.” The two-storey school was constructed in 1958, then an addition was added in 1970. Today, 209 students attend St. Clement. While it has been maintained, the newest part of the building was constructed almost 50 years ago, he notes. There are substantial struggles that the school faces, including uneven heating, excess staircases throughout the structure making it inaccessible to wheelchairs and a barrier to students with mobility or medical needs. The classrooms are connected and have temporary, paper-thin walls. “If I’m in the back classroom, I have to walk through one other class-

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room to get a drink, to go to the library, to go to the gym, so that constant disruption is a big issue,” said Andrea Dafoe, principal of St. Clement. “So the renovation will get a walkway between the two.”

While it has been maintained, the newest part of the building was constructed almost 50 years ago, he notes. Efforts to replace the school have been ongoing for years. The previous Liberal government rejected a request for funding back in 2017. Following that, the board banked $7 million to replace the school by selling other properties, but can’t use the money. Deciding improvements

need to be made sooner rather than later, the board is carrying on with efforts to renovate, allocating $2 million for the work. “One of the other things with the renovations they’re going to look at is an HVAC system because currently, the temperatures within the school vary quite drastically between classrooms,” said Dafoe. “There are stairs all over the place in the whole thing – it’s not compliant with accessibility legislation,” added Shewchuk. “So you’ve got to put in an elevator in to make sure people can get around the building.” Along with the heating system and elevator, the improvements will include new ceiling tiles, repainted walls, installation of more

permanent to replace the paper-thin walls, potentially new offices, and refinishing of floors.

“Another key thing to remember is that it’s aging, but it’s not falling apart,” said Shewchuk. “The walls aren’t crumbling down; the roof isn’t blowing off in a storm or anything like that. The bones are okay." The renovations don’t truly get to the root of the problem, however, staff maintained. “Even after doing the renovations things like the playground need to be addressed,” said Dafoe. “We still have a playground

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Wellesley approves zone change to permit expansion at Bio-Ag Consultants BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

A Wellesley agricultural business will be expanding its space to meet increased demand, its path cleared this week when township council approved a needed zoning change. Councillors quickly voted in favour of the request from family-owned Bio-Ag Consultants & Distributors, located at 1400 Greenwood Hill Rd. The property con-

but it’s not falling apart,” said Shewchuk. “The walls aren’t crumbling down; the roof isn’t blowing off in a storm or anything like that. The bones are okay. It’s more the core issues and the functionality inside the school. “All things considered, we’re grateful that we have the money to be able to do it. It would ideal if the whole school could be redone to make it a fully functioning school, but that’s not the way it appears that it will happen.”

tains a farmhouse that will be converted into an office space, a newly constructed house, a barn, a warehouse, and a workshop. They will also be increasing the size of one of their spaces considerably, to 3,250 square metres from 930 sq. m. “Bio-Ag has grown, they’re looking to expand, so they’ve come in for the zoning bylaw amendment application,” explained director of planning Geoff

Vanderbaaren. Other agencies, including the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Region of Waterloo, had no concerns about the proposed zoning change. “What we do is make natural nutrition products for farmers,” explained Bio-Ag president Parry Bast. “We do some manufacturing, more so blending, and we also produce supplements that benefit healthy gut bacteria, in terms of the

microbiome in animals and how to benefit it, and minimize antibiotic use.” “We’re seeing an increase in demand in those products, so our actual warehouse or floor space is pretty tight right now. It’s restricting us a bit – we’re having trouble following best practices in warehouse and logistics, and simple things like that.” The decision was made with zero contention from councillors.

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Reep highlights its energy and water auditing solutions BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

Working on a shoestring budget of its own, a local environmental charity offers energy and water audits to residents concerned about their own wallets. Representatives of Reep Green Solutions brought their environmentally friendly message to Wellesley council Tuesday night, discussing their own budget situation and the outreach work the group does. Pointing to the latest

annual report, communications manager Donnique Williams noted the charity had overall revenue clocked in at $783,506, but expenses reached just over $800,000 year. While there was a deficit of $21,534, the group completed 341 home energy efficient upgrades and saved 598 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in that timeframe. “Wellesley Township residents may also be interested in knowing that we also deliver water audits on behalf of the Region of Wa-

terloo free of charge,” said Williams. “During these audits, eligible homeowners receive installed measures like toilet flappers and shower heads, and that actually starts reducing their consumption of water immediately.” Reep Green installed 115 shower heads and 33 toilet flappers throughout the timeframe of the annual report.

The organization also offers an online calculator called Project Neutral that determines the size of your carbon footprint. Users answers a series of questions regarding their household and driving habits to calculate the final result. “It breaks it down, goes beyond home energy efficiency to covers waste, water, transportation, all of those kinds of choices in our lives and helps us see

where is our biggest carbon emissions and what can we do about that,” explained Mary Jane Patterson, executive director at Reep Green Solutions. “Whichever area appears to be big or any area you’re curious about, you can dig deeper.” Wellesley councillors mused on their experience with the organization, particularly with the water audits. “We’ve been to Reep a

couple of times,” said Ward 3 Coun. Peter van der Maas of the organization’s demonstration home in Kitchener. “It’s a good program and it’s easy to do. It’s easy to cut your consumption.” “I had a neighbour down the road that did the same thing,” added Mayor Joe Nowak. “He was amazed at the difference in his consumption. I think they found something technical wrong with his waterline.

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By the following morning, GRCA systems detected an ice jam forming along the river. “At about 4:35 this morning (Tuesday), GRCA staff were alerted through our gauge network, and we have alarms on our gauges, that an ice jam was rapidly forming along the Grand River through West Montrose,” said Cam Linwood, a spokesperson for the agency. At 4:40 a.m., GRCA officials alerted Martin of the flooding. “When I got there, then

there was a complete ice jam in the river and water was running over the roads and ice was on the roads. It was starting to flood pretty bad,” said Martin, township fire chief and municipal flood co-ordinator for the area. “Fortunately, it didn’t enter the houses as it did in the June [2017] flood that we had. A couple of basements had water in it, but nothing compared to the bigger floods we’ve had,” said Martin, noting the severity of ice deposits. “There was ice where we haven’t seen ice for a long

time, it was a pretty big jam,” he said. “Residents ... had ice on their property where they’ve never had ice.” Martin says the jam broke up around 5:30 a.m., taking large parts of the ice with it, after which municipal staff worked to clear the roadways and help homeowners with flood damage to their basements. “The water got up high enough that it washed the ice out. Once that happened, the water level went down and within ten minutes it was down within the riverbanks again. Then

we just got a snowplough in and they pushed the ice off to the side of the road, so we got the roads open as soon as we could,” he said. “We spent the rest of the day monitoring the river, making sure that another ice jam wouldn’t be forming,” said Martin, adding that those near the rivers should still exercise caution. “Spring is still a long ways away. If it gets cold enough, for anybody near the water’s edge has to be careful,” he said. “Anytime you’re close to the water, you have to be careful.”

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A red Ford sedan slid off the road Monday afternoon after encountering slippery conditions on Yatton Side Road.

GPS technology in stolen vehicle allowed police to track thieves during a spree Wellington County OPP last week responded to the theft of two motor vehicles from a garden centre on in the hamlet of Eramosa, eventually employing GPS technology to track movements across the county. It was reported that sometime between 10 p.m. January 27 and 7 a.m. January 28, two pickup trucks, a white Ford F350 and a white Chevrolet Silverado, were stolen. It

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was also reported that the complainant had a global positioning system (GPS) device in the Silverado. OPP were able to track the Silverado to a field near Damascus in Wellington North where two suspects were found with just one of the trucks. Police also found a trailer with two snow machines hitched to the truck. The trailer and snow machines were discovered

to have been stolen from a self-storage depot in Fergus earlier in the day. Search of the two individuals revealed a set of keys for the stolen F350 pickup truck, a small quantity of crystal meth and sports equipment that was stolen during a vehicle entry at residence on Highway 7 overnight. Further investigation led police to the stolen F350 that had been abandoned

east of Guelph. As result, a 43-year-old man and 35-year-old woman, both of Guelph, were each charged with one count of ‘possession of stolen property over $5,000’ and two counts of ‘possessing stolen property under $5,000.’ They have also been charged with ‘possession of methamphetamine’ and ‘breaching conditions of release.’ Both were held for bail.

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■■9:25 AM | Police responded to the a report of a theft from an unlocked vehicle on Maplelawn Drive in St. Jacobs. Police note that the suspect(s) target unlocked vehicles and steal items of value left inside, generally through the latenight hours. Police remind residents to check that their vehicles are locked when left unattended and do not leave valuables inside the vehicle. If suspicious persons or activity is observed call Police immediately, at 519-570-9777 or 911 if a crime is in progress. If you have been a victim of a theft from your motor vehicle you can make a police report online through www.wrps.on.ca. ■■3:15 PM | Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of Kressler Road in the Township of Woolwich for a head-on collision involving a SUV and pickup truck. The investigation revealed that the SUV crossed over the center line and collided with the pickup. The driver, a 68-year-old Waterloo man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A 71-year-old male driver from Woolwich Township sustained minor injuries and was not sent to hospital. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending. The highway was closed for several hours during the investigation.

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JANUARY 31 ■■6:50 AM | Waterloo Regional Police responded to Arthur Street South near St. Jacobs for a collision involving four vehicles. No one was injured, but the road was closed for several hours while traffic services conducted an investigation. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777, ext. 8856. ■■9:01 AM | Police respond-

ed to the a report of a theft from an unlocked vehicle on Water Street in St. Jacobs. As with a similar incident the day before, police warn residents to secure their vehicles. ■■3:29 PM | A 22-year-old man from Shakespeare was driving a grey Honda on Gerber Road, approaching the intersection at Nafziger Road, when he failed to stopped for a stop sign and was struck by a black Cadillac SUV travelling south on Nafziger Road. The driver of the Honda was treat-

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FEBRUARY 3 ■■9:06 AM | Police received a report of a theft from a vehicle parked at an address on Townsend Drive in Breslau, subsequently reiterating warnings about locking vehicles and reporting suspicious behaviour.

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“The FAO’s labour market commentary shows that increasing Ontario’s minimum wage to $14 an hour meant higher wages and more full-time jobs. Women in particular benefited from last year’s wage increase as women’s wage gains outpaced men’s wage gains, chipping two cents off the gender pay gap.”

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Stop tinkering and make real changes to poor spending habits

the money would have to go back into the budget next year following the incumbent’s return, there was also a suggestion the dollars be earmarked for the operating contingency fund, the better to strip out some of the padding elsewhere in the budget. If, as is likely, the one-year hiatus from the services reveals the function isn’t a good value proposition for the residents of Woolwich, then council will have some useful data to begin eliminating the position, an overdue review of the township’s unsupported and unjustified expansion in management staff size and costs Moreover, the finagling should serve as an eye-opening experience about both the long history of weak justifications for spending choices and the fact that the

ome tinkering at the margins aside, there’s been very little talk of saving money, and even less about value for taxpayers and doing right by residents as Woolwich councillors went through four weeks of special budget meetings. There was, however, some movement in that direction last week, with council putting off a final vote on the 2019 budget pending some adjustments. Not, of course, that there will be a wholesale review of how spending got out of hand in the last decade or so. One useful suggestion involves leaving vacant the economic development job while the incumbent is on maternity leave, with a potential savings of some $115,000 – equivalent to a one per cent tax hike. For those councillors worried that G LO B A L O U T LO O K

go-to move is to recommend cuts that hurt the public, not the ever-bloating bureaucracy. There were hints of the standard refrain that any changes to the budget – itself presented as if from Mount Sinai – would require cuts to frontline service; ideally, councillors intent on doing jobs pay no heed to that. There’s plenty of room to cut percentages out of the budget without any effect on actual services to the public and zero impact on infrastructure projects. Woolwich Township is a small organization. If the senior management can’t easily identify the unneeded, unwanted and unworthy, council has a pretty good idea where to start with changes. Changes can’t be made willy-nilly, but the township’s business just isn’t that complicated. Certainly not as complicated

at the budget process tries to make it, both for councillors and the public. The convoluted process is intentional, with the goal of forcing councillors to simply trust that what staff has prepared is both suitable and efficient. Not everyone on council is hoodwinked, but there is perhaps too much Kool-Aid on the menu. Fighting on the side of what’s right – i.e. the public interest and the long-term health of the township – mindful councillors know what they’re up against and where changes have to be made in order to make local government more responsive to those who really matter. Woolwich has certainly been suffering from bureaucratic bloat, particularly in the last decade, with most of the new positions adding no value to the

residents of the township. Directing staff to make cuts rather than simply going back to the tax well would set a good precedent, forcing them to look at needless spending. Likewise, Woolwich needs to reel in its increasing expenditures – up 92 per cent in the last decade – which have continued to climb as the township helped itself to the assessment growth and other financial windfalls, taking and not giving anything back to the residents who suffer from the many negatives of growth. Easy cuts with no impact on residents will provide plenty of extra revenue that can applied to the township’s infrastructure deficit. Reduced spending on the operating side will allow the municipality to focus on the priorities, hard services essential to the community.

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The Great Dying, the little ice age

he Black Death killed about 30 per cent of the European population in a few years in the middle of the 14th century. A century and a half later the native people of the Americas were hit by half a dozen plagues as bad as the Black Death, one after another, and 95 per cent of them died. The plagues of the ‘Great Dying’ had much less terrifying names like measles, influenza, diphtheria and smallpox, but they were just as efficient at killing. When the tens of millions of native Americans died, the forests grew back on the land they used to farm. All those forests absorbed so much carbon dioxide that the average global temperature dropped,

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and what would otherwise have been a minor cyclical cooling became the Little Ice Age. It got so cold that lots of Europeans starved to death – so maybe there is such a thing as ‘climate justice’ after all. The lead researcher of the team at University College London who joined up all these dots is doctoral candidate Alexander Koch. (He hasn’t even got his PhD yet.) He borrowed the phrase ‘The Great Dying’

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Rethinking an ever-more perilous relationship with China

aught up in a dispute with China, Canada has plenty of reasons to re-evaluate the costs, most of them negative, of doing business with the authoritarian regime. That said, the time for the West to have avoided getting entangled with China would have been some 20 years ago, before the massive influx of cheap plastic crap and the technology boom that really enabled widespread spying and theft. The spat touched off by the arrest of Hauwei’s Meng Wanzhou on behalf of the U.S., who have some damning legal grounds for indicting the executive and the company, shines a light on what is a most unhealthy relationship. Leaving aside the trade imbalances – a big part of the U.S. rift with China just now – there remains a long list of concerns, including using the diaspora (including students) as spies, persistent cyber attacks, intellectual property theft, espionage, lobbying, currency manipulation, attempts to buy up foreign assets and related fraud. Not to mention the moral issues of dealing with an authoritarian regime willing to inflict its ill intentions on everybody, including its own people. Of course, all of that is tempered by the desire for profit, which is what drives the likes of Walmart to outsource jobs there – some 400,000 between 2001 and 2013 alone – and to invest billions of dollars. Governments and corporations see the prospect of a huge market and instantly lose the ability to discern right from wrong – an affliction that goes well beyond China, of course. Some companies are realizing that doing business in China has meant intellectual property theft, mandatory transfer of proprietary technology (subsequently stolen) and foreign ownership restrictions that are seldom matched back on home soil. The U.S. cites the value of intellectual property theft alone at US$225 billion to $600 billion annually. But much like the hand-wringing over Saudi Arabia, though on a larger scale, profits and pervasive lobbying (i.e. spying and graft) are still holding sway.

Still, there is some growing realization of the threats. “China remains the most active strategic competitor responsible for cyber espionage against the U.S. government, corporations, and allies. It is improving its cyber attack capabilities and altering information online, shaping Chinese views and potentially the views of U.S. citizens,” reads a recent U.S. intelligence report. Though Donald Trump is no longer talking as tough as he once was – China’s efforts to flatter him have paid off – the U.S. president has made hay with his criticisms of Chinese trade policies – it’s a position that resonates with many of us. If you gathered up all of the Chinese-made products in your home, dragged them out to the backyard and had a giant bonfire, chances are your house would seem much emptier. It’s also a pretty good guess your home would be safer. On the downside, the fire would release huge amounts of toxins into the environment, and earn you a

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not-so-friendly visit from the fire department and other officials. There has been plenty of talk about offshore job losses as many companies set up shop in China. Add to that the environmental concerns due to that country’s lack of controls and the issue of buying items manufactured there becomes more than just the price tag. The question, then, is how much are willing to pay to buy from other sources? Those of you who’ve been around long enough will remember when the label “Made in Japan” was both common and the sign of some low-cost, low-quality goods. Later, Taiwan was a frequent source. Today, of course, “Made in China” appears on a wide variety of products.

With a frequency that wasn’t seen from past imports, those Chinese-made goods are the subjects of health scares and product recalls. There’s a long list of unsafe toys (lead paint and other toxins, swallowing hazards) and even more dangerous foods (melamine, heavy metals, toxins). There have been scares involving toothpaste, pet food and unsafe tires. Lax environmental standards and business practices in China have consumers increasingly worried. Consumer groups have long advocated for governments to take a closer look at the rules governing the importation of Chinese-made goods. Right now, there are few real assurances that goods are safe. The government often depends on the manufacturers to provide test data on their products, which is fine for reputable companies, but consumers don’t know who to trust. What’s more, federal officials have no power to order goods off the shelves, relying on the companies to issue

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the recalls. While the government is unlikely to place a ban on Chinese-made products, or even the most risky categories of goods, Canadians can vote for change with their wallets. Stop buying Chinese products and maybe they’ll change the way they do things. That’s easier said than done, of course. We’re happy with the low prices that come from China’s lack of labour, environmental and safety regulations, even if manufacturers and retailers aren’t passing on the full savings they enjoy by doing business there. Worse still, finding alternatives can be difficult. Certainly, much of the cheap plastic stuff you can find in dollar stores isn’t available from other sources. But even with larger items such as household goods, the Madein-China label is hard to avoid. It’s a conundrum even for those looking at the larger implications of trade with a country known for its poor human rights record, woeful environmental laws and unfair labour practices even as the now-slowing economy boomed. There’s no question that Chinese economic growth is causing the Chinese to pollute their environment, but supporters of yet more trade hope that a richer economy will stir calls for better controls. Likewise, social inequality could be less pronounced as standards rise. Still, it’s too early to tell which direction the Chinese will follow, whether it may someday follow the model of Asian neighbours South Korea, or the more egalitarian Japanese example. Perhaps the economy could end up more like Brazil’s, featuring a wealthy elite, a small middle class and a larger underclass – not a desirable outcome. Equally unknown is how China’s military aspirations will play into its future, including its economic relationship with trading partners such as Canada. Getting off the ride now will be more difficult than if money-grubbing companies hadn’t opened Pandora’s Box in the first place. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.

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■■ Woodside takes ■■ Local councils in walkers made shortTo the Editor, sighted decision While curling was on at on cannabis the Woolwich Memorial Centre, local walkers could not use the track; Woodside stepped up and allowed us to use their gym from 9 to 12 nearly every day. We could also enjoy coffee and a visit after our walks. Our community is blessed with this church. Pat Robbins, Elmira

To the Editor, We are writing to express our deep concern with councils’ recent decisions to permit the establishment of retail cannabis stores in local communities. As dedicated healthcare providers in Wellesley

Township, we would hope our local governments would help us to support a healthy lifestyle in our community. We provide medical care to more than 4,500 patients in our rural clinic, and are challenged daily by the devastating experiment in the use and misuse of cannabis. As healthcare providers, we rely on evidence-based scientific proof of the benefits and harms of medical treatments, including cannabis. We refer to the Cana-

dian Medical Association (CMA) submission to Bill C-45: The Cannabis Act, which stated: “The CMA has longstanding concerns about the health risks associated with consuming cannabis, particularly in its smoked form. Children and youth are especially at risk for cannabis-related harms, given their brains are undergoing rapid and extensive development. Since current scientific evidence indicates that brain development is not

completed until 25 years of age, this would be the ideal minimum age for legal cannabis use.” In addition, the Canadian Paediatric Society, in an article entitled “Cannabis and Canada’s Children and Youth (May 3, 2017), concluded that “Youth should not use cannabis recreationally because its many potentially harmful effects are serious. These effects are present in the entire population, however the developing brain is

especially sensitive to the negative consequences of cannabis use. Canadian youth are at significant risk for developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and, possibly, for doubling their risk of having a psychotic illness. Driving under the influence of cannabis increases the risk for motor-vehicle accidents. Where cannabis has been legalized in the USA, children required emergent medical care at greater SEE LETTER | 10

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from the paleontologists, who use it to describe the mass extinction event at the end of the Permian era 252 million years ago, the worst of them all. It works just as well for human beings. When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Caribbean in 1492, there were about 60 million people living in the Americas, and 99 per cent of them were already farmers. Eurasian civilizations had a bit of a head-start on them – iron tools, ocean-going ships, even gunpowder – but their numbers and their economies were very similar: there were 70 or 80 million Europeans, and most of them were farmers too. A century later there

were only six million native Americans left: a 90 per cent fatality rate. Yet at that time, there were still only about a quarter-million Europeans in the Americas. They clearly couldn’t have killed the other 54 million natives – but their diseases did. Even now journalists reporting on this story go on referring to the European ‘genocide’ of the native peoples, but that’s nonsense. The Europeans killed some tens of thousands of Incas, Aztecs and others in various battles, and they took slaves to work their mines and grow their sugar, but why would they cause a genocide? The problem was that the native Americans had absolutely no inherited

the invaders because they didn’t keep large herds of animals. The tragedy was inevitable from first contact. If the only Eurasians to reach the Americas had been peace-loving Spanish nuns – or peace-loving Chinese monks, for that matter – the Great Dying would have happened anyway. And the farms of those who died would still have been abandoned. What really interests Alexander Koch and his colleagues is that this caused the largest abandonment of farmland in all history. The six million survivors didn’t need all those farms, so the forests came back quickly. As they grew they absorbed huge amounts of carbon diox-

ide, cutting the amount in the global atmosphere by about ten parts per million (10 ppm). That dropped the average global temperature, which was already a little lower than usual because of cyclical changes in the Earth’s orbit. The Little Ice Age lasted for more than 200 years and probably caused a couple of million extra deaths in local famines in Eurasia, so at least a little bit of the misery travelled the other way. But our impact on the environment has now grown so large that a ten ppm cut in our emissions is almost meaningless. We are currently adding around ten ppm of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere

every four years. On the other hand, if we were to reforest all the land that was cleared around the world in the past 150 years but is not prime agricultural land, we could sequester 50 ppm of carbon dioxide. That might win us the time we need to get our carbon emissions down without triggering runaway warming. Instead, the Brazilians elect Jair Bolsonaro to clear-cut the Amazon, and the United States elects Donald Trump to outsource U.S. climate policy to the fossil fuel industry. We know a great deal more than the native Americans did about the elements that would decide their fate, but we may be no better than they were at avoiding it.

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resistance to the quick-killer Eurasian diseases that the Europeans brought with them. Those diseases had emerged in the densely populated countries of Europe and East Asia one at a time over thousands of years, passing from the herds and flocks of domesticated animals to their human owners, who now also lived in herd-like conditions. Each one of these new diseases killed millions before the survivors developed some resistance, but the Asian, European and African populations had time to recover before the next one emerged. The native Americans got all the plagues at once, and they had no comparable plagues of their own to give back to

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rates due to unintentional ingestion.” Unfortunately, our federal government did not follow the CMA recommendations to protect our young adults age 25 years and younger, and legalized cannabis for purchase at a much younger age. Wellesley councillors, and perhaps other councillors, did

seek the advice of Waterloo Regional Police chief Bryan Larkin, but failed to seek the advice of medical providers about the harmful health effects of cannabis. A number of municipalities in Ontario have opted not to allow cannabis retail outlets in their communities, including Mississauga, Markham and the Town of Erin. Local township coun-

cillors had the opportunity to opt out of the province’s new plan for stores, but made the short-sighted decision to move ahead with this experiment. Will the $10,000 of taxpayers’ money from the Ministry of Finance be made available to deal with the increase in social and medical/mental health problems created by the availability of cannabis

in our community? As family doctors in Wellesley, we encourage councillors to be more mindful of the health and wellbeing of children and youth and to reconsider their decisions to opt in to cannabis retailing. Dr. Brian Finn Dr. Kim Moore Dr. Jennifer Jones Wellesley

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Elmira curling competition puts a name to Team Ontario Homan takes women’s, while McDonald wins men’s crown at provincial championships BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

Team Ontario has a name, and that name is Team Homan and Team McDonald. Following competition on the ice at the Woolwich Memorial Centre last weekend, Homan and McDonald claimed the the women’s Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts championship and men’s Ontario Tankard, respectively, earning the right to represent Ontario at upcoming national events. The women’s games culminated Saturday in a matchup between Team Homan and Team Tippin. Team Homan – Canada’s Olympic team at the 2018 winter games, featuring skip Rachel Homan, third Emma Miskew, second Joanne Courtney and lead Lisa Weagle – pulled through with the win over Tippin in a 6-4 decision. The win earns Homan a clear berth to the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Nova Scotia later this month, where the Ottawa skip will be hoping to pick up her fourth national title. On Sunday, it was the mens’ turn to settle it, and with the games stacked with some of the heavyweights of the world stage, the competition proved suspenseful. Amongst the competitors were the likes of Glenn Howard, a four time world champion and winner of 10 of the past 14

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John Epping (left), the 2018 provincial curling champion, was defeated in the men’s finals Sunday at the Woolwich Memorial Centre by Team McDonald. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER]

Ontario Tankards. Howard was last the provincial champion in 2017, but was unseated by John Epping the following year in 2018. This year however, it was not the Howard or Epping contingents that took the title, but the members of the Kingston-based Team McDonald. Featuring skip Scott McDonald, third Jonathan Beuk, second Wes-

ley Forget and lead Scott Chadwick, the team won their first provincial championship, setting them on a straight course for the national Brier championship early next month in Manitoba. The team played a perfect game all week, winning everything the other players could throw at them. For the comparatively lesser

known team – at least next to the likes of Howard, Epping and Homan – the win was joyful and weighty. “It feels pretty amazing. Yeah, it's surreal. I don't think it’s set in yet,” said team lead Chadwick, right after the Sunday’s win. “It's just insane. Like you grow up watching curling, you grow up watching the Brier CURLING | 13

ately, I have been doing a lot of research on shooting slingshots. And, I’m proud to say, no self-inflicted injuries have yet occurred. If I am remembering my childhood correctly, self-inflicted injury was the main occupational hazard of shooting a slingshot. This did not stop us, however. After all, self-inflicted injury was also the main occupational hazard of youth. The truth is slingshots were actually quite popular when I was a young fellow. Most young boys had one and most were homemade, too. If you had any experience with a slingshot at all, you had a special ability to recognize fellow slingshot enthusiasts. It was subtle, but if you knew what to look for you would notice, they either wore an eye patch or a splint on their thumbs. The eye patch came from an elastic band that was not attached properly at the forks. The thumb splint came from placing your thumb in the line of fire at the moment of release. Typically, this happened because your buddy would say something like, “Ready to shoot?” Which would prompt you to give him a thumbs up. This was so prevalent that I now believe there might be a correlation between this and the demise of hitchhiking. In my youth, a good shot with a slingshot was the scourge of every pop can

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that roamed free in the wilderness. Conversely, a bad shot with a slingshot was just a scourge. In many ways though, a slingshot was a perfect kid’s toy. They were exciting to use. They provided a use for your marble collection. Best of all, you could make one in no time at all using only a pen knife and an axe you “borrowed” from dad, provided you found natural materials like the perfect fork in a tree and an elastic found hanging on the clothesline. The only problem with those slingshots, if I recall correctly, is that they had a short lifespan. The typical life of a slingshot went something like this: Day one: Your slingshot is made from nothing more than the elastics from dad’s pajama pants and a forked stick removed from dad’s favourite apple tree. Day two: Dad wonders who chopped down his favourite apple tree. He is angry too. It is at this point you decide that you are not, and will never be, George Washington. Day three: Dad swears he will never answer the door in his pajamas again. On the plus side, he bought GALEA | 13

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The road proves welcoming as Kings post three straight wins A busy weekend sees Elmira shutout Stratford (2-0) and Cambridge (1-0) before besting Waterloo by a score of 5-2 BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

The Elmira Sugar Kings were bona fide road warriors last weekend, winning three games in three cities in as many days. Two of those victories were over teams ahead of them in standings – Waterloo and Stratford – while the other came at Cambridge’s expense. Their winning ways landed the Kings in fourth place in the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference. "We'll take three wins," said head coach Rob Collins. "I don't know if we did anything differently – we just did what we've been working on a little better than we have in the past. There wasn't a whole lot of different strategy of game-play or strategy other than just go outwork them. The team stepped up and played very, very well." Last Friday's game in Stratford got off to a relatively quiet start save for a few penalties dished out on both sides, with no scoring from either team. The second stanza proved to be a little more eventful, with Jonah Burley getting Elmira on the board while taking advantage of a power play five minutes in. Anthony Azzano and Hunter Dubecki picked up assists. This would be the only goal of the frame, giving the Kings the advantage heading into the third. While there was a lit-

The Sugar Kings took out the Waterloo Siskins by a score of 5-2 Sunday afternoon at the Waterloo arena. The team swept all three games over the weekend, knocking out Stratford and Cambridge in shutout victories. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER]

tle roughhousing, the scoreboard remained unchanged throughout the majority of the period. Feeling the pressure of the final minutes winding down without any goals, the Warriors decided to pull their goalie for an extra attacker. This strategy backfired, however, making the empty net easy pickings for Jakson Kirk (Mason McMahon) at 17:24. The final score was 2-0 Kings, as Mat Woroniuk

posted a shutout in stopping all 24 shots on net. The win gave Elmira some momentum headed into their second matchup against Redhawks the following day in Cambridge. Despite 62 combined shots on net split between both teams, just one goal was scored throughout the 60 minutes. It came in the third period off the stick of Jeremey Goodwin at 2:57, with Damien Figueira and Jacob Black picking up

assists. "It was nice for Jeremey Goodwin to get back on the score sheet," said Collins. "If he keeps going offensively, that's only going to help us." The goal stood for a 1-0 Elmira win. This time, the shutout went to Rhett Kimmel. Cambridge did give a solid effort, outshooting the Kings 34-28. Sunday’s match in Waterloo saw the most action. McMahon wasted no time

getting on the board, taking advantage of a power play at 2:30. Harrison Toms and Goodwin picked up assists. Waterloo wasn't going down without a fight, however, responding at 14:08 to tie the game as the teams went back to their rooms for intermission. Dubecki scored another early goal for the Kings at 1:40, with Toms and Goodwin grabbing assists. That secured a lead for the Kings that they never relin-

quished. "Hunter Dubecki has been very consistent for us," said Collins. "His work ethic is phenomenal. He's a very valuable piece to the formula of winning for us, for sure." Goodwin (Dubecki, Azzano) scored another goal for good measure at 12:26 on a power play, before Waterloo responded on a power play in the final moments of the frame at 19:51. "In the second period, they definitely elevated their play," said Collins. "And then we got a good win out of that one." McMahon (Kurtis Goodwin, Kirk) potted another goal in the third at 6:23. The last went to Ivan Brewer at 15:37, who managed to step in front of a pass, chip it out to himself, beat the tender to the puck and circle around for a shorthanded, unassisted goal. It wrapped up the game with a 5-2 win. "For all the fans that are looking for an exciting brand of hockey, I think that's what the teams are putting forth right now," said Collins. "So if you want to come down and enjoy a hockey game at your local arena please do. We think you'll be pleased with the performance you see." Kings fans can check out the next home game Sunday (February 10) at the WMC where the team will be facing off against Brantford. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

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Applejacks kick off playoffs with a win in game one Wellesley surges late to post a 4-2 victory, with action resuming Thursday night in Ayr BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

The regular season now behind them, the Jacks broke fresh ground over the weekend with their very first matchup of the playoffs. Playing to a home crowd on Saturday, Wellesley skated to a 4-2 win over the Ayr Centennials. The best-of-seven series resumes tonight (Thursday) in Ayr. Wellesley may have taken the victory, but it was Ayr who found the back of the net first in game one. Coming in at 9:15, the Centennials held the 1-0 lead for much of the period, until, with 30 seconds left on the clock, Wellesley’s Shaun Pickering (Matt Caskanette, Alex Uttley) knotted things up. Starting the second on even footing, Wellesley pushed into the lead courtesy of on unassisted marker off the stick of Uttley, who was recognized last week as the South Doherty Division’s MVP and top scorer of the of the season. Uttley set division’s record for the all-time highest number of points at 98 in the regular season, breaking the previous record of 95, as well as tying for most goals scored (45). Uttley put the Jacks in the lead for the first time in this match, but Ayr remained on their heels. Nine minutes into the second, the visitors made it an even 2-2, setting the stage for a climatic showdown in the third. The stalemate would persist well into the final frame, with neither side able to break the deadlock until past the halfway

and you never think you're going to make it, so yeah, it hasn't set in yet.” The players entered as Team McDonald, but by the end were being called Team Ontario instead. But to play for Ontario is to represent a massive population on the global stage, something team skip Scott McDonald reflected on. “When you win Ontario, the expectation is that you do well at the Brier. And to have that weight on our shoulders is not lost on us. We're looking forward to representing the province in Brandon,” said McDonald. For event organizers, the games proved to go off without a hitch, though perhaps with just one mi-

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lots of Girl Guide cookies to show his apology was sincere. Day four: You learn that your slingshot does indeed have the range to hit that window beyond the pop can target. As you run off, you can’t help but feel a little proud. Day five: Your friend asks you if you “Are ready to shoot?” Seconds later, hitchhiking is no longer an option. Day six: You ask your mom if you can get a peg leg and hook on your hand to match the eye patch you

now need to wear for the next few days. Day seven: You can’t find your slingshot. Later that day, dad learns that your slingshot does indeed have the range to hit that window beyond the pop can target he set up. As he runs off, you can’t help but feel a little proud. Day eight: As you are roasting marshmallows over an applewood fire dad has made in the yard, you wonder two things. First, will you ever see your slingshot again? Second, where is that burnt rubber elastic smell coming from?

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mark. The game-winning shot came from Warren Gorman (Daniel Tsiampas) at the 13-minute mark, putting the Jacks back on top, where they’d stay for the duration. The Centennials pulled their goalie in the dying minutes of the game, hoping to force overtime, but were instead put one further into the hole when Ethan Hebel scored unassisted at exactly the 60-minute mark of the game. It was a close match,

with the two teams staying in lockstep until late into the final frame. In power plays, both teams were evenly matched, with Wellesley getting six man-advantages and Ayr eight, but with neither team able to get past the other’s penalty kill. For the Jacks, this match was all about volume, as the home team outshot their opponents 36-23 to secure the win. Four wins are needed to move up to the next round of the playoffs, and

the odds are definitely in Wellesley’s favour. The Jacks have beaten Ayr at every opportunity this season, though not always with ease, and the Centennials have often dominated the first 20 minutes in their matches. A victory in hand, the Jacks be playing in North Dumfries tonight in a 7:30 p.m. matchup before returning to the Wellesley arena for their third outing, a 7:30 p.m. start Saturday night. Game four is scheduled for February 14 in Ayr.

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nor caveat. “Oh, we were ecstatic about the number of people coming,” said Susan Martin, chair of the game’s organizing committee in the township. Less exciting, however, was the vicious snowfall near the start of the week. “I wish I would have had control of the weather.” Another wrinkle emerged from the championships this week, when Rachel Homan took to social media to speak about an “incident” during the provincial championships. In a post yesterday (Wednesday) on her personal Twitter account titled “Let’s Be Better Than Yesterday,” Homan accused a group of bullying during

the championships, though without giving further details, and said: “we are simply seeking an apology.” “A day after Bell Let’s Talk day, an incident occurred during the Ontario Scotties that was disappointing. It was hurtful and disrespectful to all of those involved. On a positive note, many have come forward to apologize and take responsibility for their participation,” reads the post, signed Rachel Homan. “To those still attempting to hide and take no responsibility, it is a shame. We are simply seeking an apology. To personally tear someone down for reasons we may never know, is not a part of curling. There is no

place for bullying in or out of sport.” Initial media reports from the Canadian Press suggest the incident was over a spat between the players on Team Homan’s eligibility in the Ontario championship, despite some team members not primarily residing in the province. The Observer could not confirm the reports. Homan’s Twitter post also drew attention to mental health awareness, and stated that Team Homan will be making a donation towards an anti-bullying campaign in Ottawa, Can’t Dim My Light. Event organizer Susan Martin said she was not aware of the incident.

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Applejacks’ Alex Uttley breaks division record Beats all-time points record at 98, ties for most goals with 45 in his final year of junior hockey BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

It was a performance to end a season on, and indeed a career, as long-time Applejacks’ forward Alex Uttley completed his fifth and final year with the team on a high note. A veteran of the Jacks’ lineup, Uttley passed the division record for most points, and tied for highest goals scored at just over one a game. With his 21st birthday fast approaching, Uttley’s record-breaking season was also his last with the Junior

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C team, making it a perfect cap to his time in Wellesley. “It was kind of fitting I guess that it ended on the very last game of the year, and the last game in Wellesley too,” said Uttley. “And I guess, my last season game

ever too, because this is my last year.” It was by all measures an impressive season for the forward, who practically doubled his goal count from the year before, potting 45 in 40 games, while posting an impressive 53 assists. The player is quick to commend his teammates for the boost, as well as the Jacks’ depth this year, with every line contributing to the scoreboard. “I don't know what it was this year. I've definitely considered myself more of a passer, but this year the pucks were just going in

the net for me,” said Uttley. “The big thing I think was, over all the years we've had some strong teams, but this was the strongest team we've had. We have scoring threats on all of our lines this year, which was nice because it's hard for teams to match up against us. “So we're not always playing against the other team's best line, because they just can't play their best line the whole game. So I've gotten some better match ups, and just pucks have been going in, it's been nice.” The season saw Uttley win the South Doherty di-

vision’s MVP award for the 2018-19 season, as well as the lead scorer award. Team member Zach Ribeiro was also selected this year for the sportsmanship award, while both Uttley and Jacks’ defenseman James Ranson were selected for the 201819 all-star team. “It was a really exciting year for Wellesley,” he said. With awards won and records broken, Uttley is certainly going out with a bang. But the star shooter can’t rest on his laurels just yet, however, as the team is in the midst of the first round of the playoffs. Play-

ing their first match on Saturday, the Jacks were on the right side of a 4-2 decision against the Ayr Centennials, with Uttley personally putting up an unassisted goal in the first 20 seconds of the middle frame, and picking up an assist. “It's been amazing. I always say to everyone that Wellesley's become like a second home for me,” said Uttley. “Just sharing a full five years with the staff and then to be able to finish my career that way. Well, my regular season career anyways, there's still the playoffs. But it was pretty special.”

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Grant Rintoul, Aiden Acheson, Carter Crummer

Novice: Major A

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GOALS: Addison Bettke,

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Feb 02 vs New Hamburg Huskies 4 HOME: 6 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Oliver Horn (2), Grant Rintoul (3), Matthew Wilkie ASSISTS: Aiden Acheson, Grant Rintoul, Carter Crummer

Addison Fitzgerald ASSISTS: Michaela Blanchet, Ava Weber

Feb 01 vs Huron Heat HOME: 5 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Madison Gofton (3), Taylor Rayfield, Cam Holland ASSISTS: Aurora Dobson, Kyle Nelson, Haylee Turcott, Keira Walsh

ASSISTS: Bryce McFadden,

Kitson Bakker, Jack Wood, Nathan Seller, Carter Crane, Owen Porter Novice: Major A

Feb 02 vs Kitchener Rangers HOME: 8 VISITOR: 1 GOALS: Cody Paquet (2), Kitson Bakker (2), Jackson Gillies, Bryce McFadden, Carter Crane, Carson Kellough ASSISTS: Arabelle Weiss (3),

Cody Paquet (2), Jackson Gillies (2), Owen Porter, Carter Crane, Kitson Bakker

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Novice: B

Andy Palmer (2), Adam Pauls (2), Owen Hackert, Tristan Kraemer (2), Will McDougall, Nate Whittom

Feb 01 vs South Huron HOME: 2 VISITOR: 1 GOALS: Lauryn Kidd, Emily Brubacher ASSISTS: Audrey English, Rachel Heckendorn, Elle Schwindt

Bantam: Minor Bantam AE

ASSISTS: Declan Martin

Atom: Major A

Feb 03 vs Owen Sound Attack HOME: 1 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Mitchell Krasovec ASSISTS: MacIvor Zettel Atom: Minor A

Jan 29 vs Brampton 45s HOME: 2 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Nolan Martin, Zach Wiseman ASSISTS: Thomas McCarthy, Zach Wiseman Shutouts: Cohen Hamburger Atom: LL#2

Jan 30 vs New Hamburg Huskies 3 HOME: 3 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Grant Rintoul (2), Oliver Horn ASSISTS: Matthew Wilkie,

PeeWee: Major A

Jan 30 vs Brampton 45's HOME: 3 VISITOR: 2 GOALS: Nate Martin, Tyson Roth, Isaiah Shantz ASSISTS: Evan Woods, Owen Weber

(4), Maddox Medeiros (3), Madden Habermehl

Novice: LL2

SHUTOUTS: Noah Gibson

Feb 01 vs Barrie Dark Knights HOME: 8 VISITOR: 3 GOALS: Braun Draper (5), Madden Habermehl (2), Nicholas Shardlow

Novice: LL2

ASSISTS: Aiden Basler (3),

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PeeWee: Minor A

Novice: LL2

Feb 02 vs Metcalfe Jets HOME: 14 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Braun Draper (3), Bentley Wideman (3), Aiden Basler (2), Madden Habermehl (2), Nichalos Shardlow, Maddox Medeiros, Logan Goodfellow, Dexter Mannhardt

Bantam: Minor A

Bantam: Minor Bantam AE

ASSISTS: Logan Goodfellow

Jan 31 vs Milton Winterhawks HOME: 6 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Tucker Armstrong, Mason Spark, Parker Collingwood, David Taylor, Owen Brown x (2)

(3), Bentley Wideman (3), Parker Bigwood (2), Braun Draper (2), Nicholas Shardlow, Madden Habermehl SHUTOUTS: Noah Gibson

SHUTOUTS: Michael Charbonneau

ASSISTS: Bentley Wideman

TOURNAMENTS

Feb 01 vs Burlington Eagles HOME: 2 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Josh Carson (2) ASSISTS: Carson Staken (2), Hunter Bender Feb 03 vs Centre Wellington HOME: 1 VISITOR: 1 GOALS: Joey Martin

Feb 02 vs Ayr Rockets HOME: 2 VISITOR: 3 GOALS: Madison Gofton (2)

Novice: LL2

Feb 03 vs Guelph Gryphons HOME: 1 VISITOR: 2 GOALS: Evan Lucier ASSISTS: Nathan Lipp, David Taylor

Atom: Major A

PeeWee: C

Feb 02 vs Nepean Aces HOME: 7 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Bentley Wideman (3), Madden Habermehl (2), Maddox Medeiros, Dexter Mannhardt

PeeWee: Minor AE

Feb 03 vs Barrie Green Machines HOME: 5 VISITOR: 4 GOALS: Aiden Basler (2), Braun Draper, Bentley Wideman, Nicholas Shardlow

Bantam: LL2

Novice: B

Feb 02 vs Warkworth Bulldogs HOME: 2 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Owen Hackert, Seb Garrett ASSISTS: Liam Hunter, Seb Garrett, Will McDougall, Adam Pauls

Feb 01 vs Oakville Hornets HOME: 8 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Ellie Clemmer (2), Lauryn Kidd (2), Sage Balog, Isla McCoubrey, Chloe Futher (2). ASSISTS: Megan Nixon

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ASSISTS: Aiden Basler (2),

Bantam: LL2

Novice: B

Braun Draper (2), Nicholas Shardlow

Feb 03 vs Newmarket Redmen HOME: 4 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Lucas Radler, Seb Garrett, Liam Hunter (2) ASSISTS: Will McDougall (2), Andy Palmer, Owen Hackert, Seb Garrett

Feb 02 vs Clearview Ice Cats HOME: 6 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Lauryn Kidd (3), Isla McCoubrey, Kara Grant, Emily Brubacher

SHUTOUTS: Colin Bray

Novice: B

Bantam: LL2

Feb 03 vs South Huron HOME: 1 VISITOR: 2 GOALS: Elle Schwindt ASSISTS: McKenzie Rank

Bantam: LL2

Feb 01 vs Newmarket Redmen HOME: 5 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Lucas Radler (3), Will McDougall, Liam Hunter ASSISTS: Will McDougall, Adrian Kocan, Andy Palmer (2), Seb Garrett (2) SHUTOUTS: Colin Bray

Bantam: LL2

Feb 01 vs Nepean Raiders HOME: 10 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Tristan Kraemer (3), Nate Whittom, Lucas Radler (3), James McCormick, Owen Hackert, Andy Palmer

Feb 03 vs Rayside-Balfour Wildcats HOME: 2 VISITOR: 1 GOALS: Lucas Radler, Seb Garrett

WOOLWICH WILD Atom: LL

Feb 01 vs Guelph Jr.

Novice: LL#1

Feb 03 vs Twin Centre HOME: 1 VISITOR: 2 GOALS: Victoria Kilgour ASSISTS: Maddie Maguire

Lucier, Jonathan Enns

Feb 02 vs Caledon HOME: 1 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Tyler Gingrich ASSISTS: Brandon Fishman

SHUTOUTS: Haylee Turcott

Feb 02 vs London Devilettes Red HOME: 0 VISITOR: 1

ASSISTS: Evan Gruhl, Evan

Novice: AE

Jan 29 vs Ancaster Avalanche HOME: 5 VISITOR: 3 GOALS: Spencer Hume (2), Caleb Paquet, Adam Bloch, Bryce Brubacher

ASSISTS: Madison Gofton

TOURNAMENTS

Feb 03 vs CW Fusion HOME: 2 VISITOR: 1 GOALS: Nolan Cruickshank, Jerome Taylor ASSISTS: Luca Abate, James Eckensweiler, Boston Esbaugh, Drew Snyder

PeeWee: Minor AE

HOME: 2 VISITOR: 7

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Arnold Drung, the president of Breslau-based Conestoga Meat Packers, was last week chosen as the new chair of the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC). He replaces outgoing chair Gerry Remers, who has led the Waterloo EDC board of directors since its inception and played a key role in the creation of the organization.

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Firing up the tandoor in a first for Elmira SOMETHING NEW

Expanding on Fergus success, owner knows what to expect with new location BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

Diversity comes in a variety of flavours, literally in the case of Elmira’s newest restaurant, which offers authentic Indian cuisine. The first of its kind in town, the Tandoori Grill on Arthur Street offers patrons a cozy ambiance along with a variety of lunch and dinner options, including seafood, chicken, vegetarian and lamb and beef dishes. The venture is nothing new to owner Mohammed Haque, having operated another Tandoori Grill in Fergus for the past 15 years. “We know the same kind of demographic, wanting the same kind of food,” said Haque, of the choice of Elmira for the latest location. “There’s a strong demand for fine Indian cuisine.” The restaurant officially opened in the late fall, and has transitioned seamlessly into Elmira over the past few months. Haque says it was a thought-out decision based on his experience with the original location, noting his strong passion for the industry. “It’s not out of a whim that we are opening a restaurant,” said Haque. “It’s not something like that. It’s a truly Indian culinary presentation in a commercial manner.” One of their popular menu items is the butter chicken – boneless chicken marinated in yogurt

UoG FoodTalk will be celebrating Canadian Agriculture Day February 12 on the University of Guelph campus, bringing together “agvocates” from the Ontario Agricultural College to display the many aspects of Canadian agriculture. Visitors are encouraged to come through the University Centre to learn about and celebrate Canadian food.

Mohammed Haque has expanded into Elmira with his Tandoori Grill on Arthur Street.

and spices, barbecued in a tandoor (a traditional clay oven) and cooked with creamy tomato gravy and butter. “All the ingredients are supplied from Toronto. It’s very quality, A-grade supplier meat,” said Haque. “We use local vegetables and try to involve the local people and the economy.” Another unique menu item is the flavourful, oven-baked naan flatbread,

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a popular dish in Asian, Indian and Caribbean cuisine. Tandoori’s is made of milk, sugar, Canadian flour and salt and topped with a brush of butter. “It’s a very unique way of making bread,” said Haque. “It’s all hand-crafted. We don’t use any dough-making, no additives whatsoever. What’s unique about this restaurant is that we don’t use any razor for this bread. You’ll find that is ex-

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ceptional; it makes it dense and fluffy, and easy to handle and cook. It creates a thicker, denser bread. You can easily tell it apart from any other places.” Other features include hot beverages and desserts both in traditional and Indian style. There is masala chai, for instance, a traditional Indian tea made with milk, cardamom and cinnamon. TANDOORI | 16

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annabis users and curious first-timers are shaking their heads about the projected long-term shortage of legal cannabis in Canada. But consumer frustration and production shortfalls might open doors for farmers and for alternative small-scale production that can fill the gap, says a major supplier. Maor Shayit, chief marketing officer for Toronto-based Weed Me, says craft, micro and boutique growers could get licenses to help address the shortfall that is plaguing legal cannabis channels now and further, is predicted to last for years. Shayit anticipates the government will use additional licensing as a way to try filling the vacuum, particularly for recreational cannabis. It’s a lucrative market – recent sales figures show $54 million of cannabis was sold in Canada in November, the first full month of its legal availability. An unaddressed shortage leaves much tax revenue on the table, let alone opening the door for more underground activity. “Common sense dictates that it’s better to have the market demand filled by skilled professionals such as greenhouse producers or conventional farmers who already know how to grow horticultural plants,” says Shayit. “It’s one thing to talk about the agricultural angle of cannabis

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production when it’s not a legitimate business, but now it’s no longer just in the hands of home producers and the illegal market.” The changing market includes a drive towards better genetics and growth facilities, which have likewise been an underground pursuit. Now, well-established researchers and labs at institutions such as the University of Guelph are engaged in improving cannabis production. In fact, a $20-million fundraising effort is underway now for the Guelph Centre for Cannabis Research. The prospect of a new state-of-the-art facility licensed to address the full scope of issues related to medical and recreational cannabis, from policy to horticulture, is considered an exciting development at home and abroad. In addition to breeding, the University of Guelph program proposes to address the fine tuning of controlled environment “recipes” for cannabis. The goal is to standardize the profile of medical compounds in specific strains. One of the world’s most established cannabis companies – located in Amsterdam, one of the world’s ROBERTS | 16

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MIXED MEDIA Canadian artist Jessica Gorlicky (JESSGO) brings her urban chic style and live, colorful creations to the KWS stage for Pops and Paints on February 22 and 23 at 8 pm at Centre In The Square. Led by conductor Lucas Waldin, the concert features a unique blend of art and music as speed painter JESSGO creates three unique works of art live onstage while the orchestra plays. Featured music includes hits by David Bowie, George Gershwin, John Williams and The Beatles. More details at www.kwsymphony.ca

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Jazzing things up in the midst of the February blahs This weekend’s fourth annual Winter Jazz Festival sees shows on tap for the Jazz Room, Registry Theatre and First United BY STEVE KANNON skannon@woolwichobserver.com

We’ve already had the seasonal part in spades, but this weekend the musical portion of the Winter Jazz Festival gets underway. The combo offers up six acts across three venues. The shows set for February 7-10 mark the fourth annual festival, which this year expands beyond the Jazz Room and The Registry Theatre to include First United Church in Waterloo, itself a longtime purveyor of musical offerings. From its opening with the Steve McDade Sextet to the final notes of the Sir John A. Macdonald High School Jazz Band, the festival offers up a cross-section of jazz talent, says Stephen Preece, founder and president of the Grand River Jazz Society, which in turn launched the Jazz Room in Waterloo. The six shows, the most to date, indicate a burgeoning jazz scene in the area, he says. “It’s a real testament to our community that we can put on a festival of this magnitude,” said Preece, noting the region has plenty of talent who’ve blossomed onto larger stages, nationally and beyond. “We’ve really got an expanded stock of amazing bands and players for a community our size.” A combination of people who appreciate the music, more venues and more musicians taking advantage of the opportunities has ramped up the jazz scene here. The opening of

a club by members of the jazz society really helped to bring it into focus, Preech suggested. “I think the Jazz Room has really galvanized a local scene,” he said, noting the King Street, Waterloo venue was a long time in the works. “It had a long percolation – we were talking about it for 10 years before we actually opened,” he laughed. Working with The Registry Theatre, which for years has been offering a jazz series, is a good fit, he added. Even when offering shows on the same night, the relationship is “symbiotic,” not competitive. “The festival helps us cumulatively get the word out, to make a bigger splash,” said Preece, noting that more venues provide more outlets for musicians and audiences. “I think there’s room for even more things for people to do.” For the Winter Jazz Festival, things get going February 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Jazz Room with the Steve McDade Sextet. Considered one of the country’s great trumpet players, McDade has a long résumé that includes working with the likes of Manteca, Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass and the Stratford Festival Orchestra. He’ll be joined by a who’s who of Canadian jazz musicians: Mark Eisenman (piano), Kelly Jefferson (sax), Rob Stone (trombone), Pat Collins (bass) and Terry Clarke (drums). The following night, the Jazz Room welcomes Glenn Buhr and Margaret Sweat-

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man with Penderecki String Quartet at 8:30 p.m. An internationally known composer, Buhr is also a jazz pianist and a singer/ songwriter. He has also developed a reputation as creator and performer of unique remixes of classic rock and popular songs, giving them all his own peculiar compositional voice. Margaret Sweatman is an award winning novelist, playwright, lyricist, librettist, and singer whose work with Buhr includes their Broken Songs project. They are joined at The Jazz Room by the world renowned Penderecki String Quartet featuring Jerzy Kaplanek and Jeremy Bell (violins),

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nists. Originally from Hungary, he came to Canada in 1998 as a refugee, eventually meeting, and becoming friends with his keyboard idol Oscar Peterson. A virtuoso in his own right, he learned to play piano on his own, with no formal training. He’ll be joined by Mike Downes (bass) and Larnell Lewis (drums) for an 8:30 p.m. show. Back in Kitchener, Mary-Catherine Pazzano sings Bernstein at 100 in a performance that gets underway at 8 p.m. With her classically trained voice, Pazzano projects the full gamut of emotions, which makes her the ideal choice to celebrate the Leonard

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FOR SALE AIR BEDS ALL SIZES, Kerri coffee makers, child bike carriers, toaster ovens, toasters, drip coffee makers, slow

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SPRING SALE AT COUNTRY Lane Fabrics. Feb. 11-23. 10% less on all fabrics, quilt batts, hosiery, gloves, boxed cards, table flex, rubber stamps and accessories. Selected items 1/2 price. 519-664-0701.

Ruth Steinmann, Wellesley & an Elmira area collector, on Saturday, Feb 9th @ 9:30 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 698-0138

WED. FEB 13 AT 9:45 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; collectibles; tools; household AUCTIONS effects and miscellaneous items to be held at the TOY AUCTION OF 65 St. Jacobs Lions Hall (29 precision pieces (farm Parkside Dr) in St. Jacobs & construction), pedal for an area estate with tractors, local tractor additions. Jantzi Auctions trailers, tractors, MATTRESS AND BOX Ltd. 519 656 3555 machinery, Nascar, coin Spring, new, never used, banks, train sets, literature www.jantziauctions.com still in sealed bag. Sacrifice and other interesting $195. Delivery available AUCTION SALE OF items, to be held at the $35. 519-635-8737. Antiques, stamps, household K.W. Khaki club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 miles south goods & miscellaneous items, to be held at the of Wellesley, for Bruce &

K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 miles south of Wellesley, for the Earl Stieler Estate, Waterloo & additions, on Saturday, February 16th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 698-0138 MON FEB 18 AT 12:00 noon - Toy auction of approx 350 toys including tractor trailers; farm machinery; tractors; banks; literature; cars; precision; and much more at the St. Jacobs Community Centre 29 Parkside Dr. St. Jacobs for area collectors. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com

FARM SERVICES BAGGED PINE SHAVINGS Agricultural Spray Lime, 22.5kg. bag; feed grade lime, 25kg. Delivered. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045. FERTILIZER AND SEED GRAIN - at competitive pricing. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141. ICE SALT & ICE MELT - ICE salt comes in 20 & 40kg's, Ice melt comes in 20kg bags. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

KILN DRIED CORN & CORN SCREENING Delivered by Einwechter. Minimum 15 ton lots. Call George Haffner Trucking 519-5744141 or 519-669-2045. ORGANIC FERTILIZER FOR sale. Sulfur 90 and Sulfate Potash. Call George Haffner Trucking at 519574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

HORSES WANTED TO BUY Crossbred 15 hand horse. Broke to drive and ride. Must be traffic proof. Phone 519-222-9999.

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Police, Municipal, Repo, Fleets & Others

Monthly PUBLIC Vehicle

AUCTION to be held at

BRESLAU AIRPORT ROAD AUCTION COMPLEX

AUCTION

38th ANNUAL HEIFER SALE To be held at CARSON AUCTION FACILITIES, LISTOWEL, ON. (Approximately 100 or more heifers sell)

Friday, February 15th,2019 at 11:00 a.m.

2015 Charger Hemi-Awd 2015 ExplorerAWD Interceptor 3 - 2014 Charger Hemi-Awdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 - 13/14 Charger Enforcerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 - 2014 Taurus AWD Interceptorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3- 11/13 Tarus AWDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Chev 3500 Handi-Bus 2011 Honda Odyssey 2011 Expedition XLT AWD 2011 Mini Cooper S 2009 Hyundai SANTA FE 2008 Toyota TACOMA P/U 2008 Pontiac TORRENT 2008 Chec MALIBU LT 2007 Dodge CARAVAN SXT

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Sat Feb 9 9:30am

Check Website for Daily Updates Inside Heated Auction Arena!!!

No Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premium or Penalty!!! VIEWING: Friday Feb 8th, 2019, 1 pm to 5 pm TERMS: $500 Cash Deposit on Each Vehicle, or as announced.

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5100 FOUNTAIN ST. North, BRESLAU, Ontario, N0B1M0

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519-648-2111

AUCTION

PROPERTY AUCTION

Of Antiques, stamps, household goods & miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 miles south of Wellesley, for the Earl Stieler Estate, Waterloo & additions, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH @ 10:00 A.M.

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES: Hoosier type

kitchen cupboard. Jam cupboard. Ornate china cabinet. Corner curio cabinet. Victorian settee. Matching dresser & chest. Pedestal table & 4 balloon back chairs. Pail stand. Early Waterloo County school desk. 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arborite table & 4 metal chairs. Bowmanville rocker. Parlour tables. Shaving mirror. Wolfes Head oil sign. En-ar-co, Kendall, Texeco, Tidex, Viceroy, B-A, Canadian Tire & other oil cans (many unopened). Brading Brewing Co. sign (Ottawa). Yama-Mai 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store mirror (22 X 32in.). Signed Chandler. Beswick horse. Royal Doultons. J. Hill decoys (signed). Porcelain Wavecrest letter box. Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catalogues & toy trucks. Car Quest vehicles in original boxes. Old toys. 2 large stained glass windows. Beer trays & collectibles. Bird jug (no name). Redware & other pottery pieces. 10 wooden decoys from Kingston/Belleville area. 18 various butter molds. 8 carvings (human & animal). Munro wooden hockey game with original box. 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmers Advocates and Family Heralds. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books. Cast iron bulldog door stop. Sleigh bells. Wooden buckets & pails. Wooden & metal candle holders. Brass cooking pot. 2 painted buoys from Peggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove. Mantle clock & gingerbread clock. Quilts. Hooked rug. Popeye lunch box with thermos. Victorian calling cards and post cards. Meccano Sets & instruction manuals. 3 wooden board games. Hay Trolleys. Traveler measuring wheel. Local calendars. Prints & paintings. Rose patterned set of china. Assorted china & glass. Household including Malcolm 5pc. double bedroom suite in good condition, Filter Queen vacuum, etc. STAMPS: Large quantity of stamps (Canada, GB, BC, Worldwide, etc.). Includes albums, first day covers, stock books, USA FDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, in 27 thematic binders. Stamps to sell at 11:00 a.m.

NOTE - See www.gerberauctions.net for

photos, complete list and terms. 10% buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium.

AUCTIONEERS:

Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 698-0138

2827 Hutchison Rd., RR#1 Millbank (Crosshill)

To be held at the St. Jacobs Community Centre in St. Jacobs (29 Parkside drive) for an area estate with additions on: Wednesday February 13 at 9:45 AM

(A SALE OF THE ONTARIO MENNONITE RELIEF SALE INC.)

5100 FOUNTAIN ST, North, BRESLAU (Kitchener)

AUCTION SALE

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS AND antiques: 4 piece pine bedroom suite (4 poster queen bed, dresser with wing mirror; chest of drawers; night table); LG 50â&#x20AC;? flat screen TV; 3 section pine bookshelf; Aquos 42â&#x20AC;? flat screen TV; Woods upright fridge; Danby upright freezer; water cooler dispenser; dehumidifier; Xbox games; Xbox; PlayStation; Nintendo and other games; Oster complete food processor; hall table; desk and chair; pedestal plant stand; hall table; Âž bed; dough board and box; wrought iron table and chairs; brass double bed; side table with drawer; press back rocker; parlour table; French Bombay music chest; hand painted cupboard; Spanish table; blanket box; hand painted chests; carpenters table; eastern European cart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rare; Pequanot Canadian Time wall clock; waffle iron; chamber set; wrought iron bistro table and chairs; statue; harp; musical instruments; selection of quilts; quilt tops; vintage bedding; old books; 6 matching chairs; glass top table;Â variety of Persian and Persian like area rugs and runners; old light fixtures; copper boiler; foot stool; silverware and chest; pine tables; 2 small chests; ships box; old chairs; rocking chairs; French table; small pine cupboard; variety of old artwork; wall hangings; Royal Daultonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; globe; elephant candle holder; brassware; kitchenware; crocks; jugs; oil lamps; magazine stand; variety of occasional tables; older tools; wrenches; large section of older glassware including a huge collection of cornflower; stemware; plates etc; crystal; cookware; and other items too numerous to list.

DYMENTHOLM JORDY APPLEPIE a July â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18 Red daughter by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jordy Redâ&#x20AC;? sells out of a Red VG-89-3yr with 3yr 305 10566 475 4.5 338 3.2 224 272 227 BCA 2nd dam EX-92-3yr RDC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gold Chipâ&#x20AC;? out of KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET EX-96-4E-Dom-23*Âˇnext 6 direct maternal dams are all multiple EX dams. BOSDALE HC LUSTRE a March â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18 â&#x20AC;&#x153;High Octaneâ&#x20AC;? from Lustre family sells out of a VG-2yr â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aftershockâ&#x20AC;? with 2-3 227d 10299 403 3.9 299 3.1 235 246 230 BCA 2nd dam of the heifer selling is an EX full sister to the All Canadian Gold Lustre EX-95 HC Lustre has PA LPI 2541 Conf 11 BRENLAND DENVER KYLA a April â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Denverâ&#x20AC;? from a 3rd generation EX dam with 4-7 355 13184 503 3.8 428 3.3 237 239 239 BCA 1st Mature Cow at Perth-Waterloo County Holstein Show 2018 Kyla has Dec â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18 GPA IPI 2561 conf 15 FRADON HIGH OCTANE DEZ a May â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18 â&#x20AC;&#x153;High Octaneâ&#x20AC;? Dezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dam is GP-83-2yr â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jacobyâ&#x20AC;? 2nd dam is EX-91-3yr nominated All American R&W 2012 Next 4 dams EX-96-4E EX-92-3E EX-2E EX FRADON BEEMER ALEXIA a Dec â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beemerâ&#x20AC;? out of Fradon Talent Annie EX-93-3E-3* with 04-07 365 14320 474 3.3 417 2.9 243 218 220 BCA Alexia is out of a 6th generation EX and is the dam of 2 EX & 4 VG daughters FRADON ARMY SASHA a May â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Armyâ&#x20AC;? from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Splendorâ&#x20AC;? family sells The dam of the calf selling is a R&W VG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sequenceâ&#x20AC;? next dam is a R&W VG-87-2* Shaqville Next dam is R&W VG-89-ll* â&#x20AC;&#x153;September Stormâ&#x20AC;? from an EX-91-3E-21* â&#x20AC;&#x153;Igniterâ&#x20AC;? out of Splendor TRINAL APPLECRISP TRISH a Sept â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Applecrispâ&#x20AC;? out of a VG 2yr with 01-10250 8155 334 4.1 246 3.0 223 246. 209 BCA 2nd dam EX with 03-05 365 14674 612 4 .2 380 3.0 287 321 259 BCA 7 generation VG or EX HYDEN LMF LISTERINE a Sept â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Light My Fireâ&#x20AC;? out of an EX â&#x20AC;&#x153;Windbrookâ&#x20AC;? with 4-10 290 10925 548 5.0 381 3.5 207 277 228 BCA 6 generations VG or EX out of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laurie Sheikâ&#x20AC;? family SEMEN â&#x20AC;˘ 5 units Seabiscuit {sexed) 550H14140 â&#x20AC;˘ 5 units Kingpin 7H12228 â&#x20AC;˘ 10 units Comestar Lineman â&#x20AC;˘ 5 units Brabantdale Angler â&#x20AC;˘ 10 units Claynook Tonka â&#x20AC;˘ 5 units Brabantdale Angler â&#x20AC;˘ 20 units Contender â&#x20AC;˘ 5 units Mogual â&#x20AC;˘ 5 units Duke â&#x20AC;˘ 6 units Walnutlawn Solomon â&#x20AC;˘ 5 units Kingpin CARVINGS, Etc

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: ladders; wheel barrow; lawn mower; dehumidifier; lawn and garden tools; hand and power tools.

â&#x20AC;˘ Crokinole Board Holstein Canada Colours & Logo - Willard Martin â&#x20AC;˘ Holstein True Type Cow hand carved & painted - Harold Erb

NOTE:

A great selection of items from Waterloo Region.Â An interesting auction. Â 10% buyers premium, cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard, and debit.

NOTE - of the 100 or so head selling many have full pedigrees & have above average production. Some out of multiple VG, EX Star Brood Dams. Some have been leucosis tested & approximately 35 are bred heifers checked pregnant. The sires represented are Light My Fire, McBeemer, Anny, Demsey, Applecrisp, Jordy-Red, Doorman, Denver, Gold Chip, Mogual, High Octane, Uno, Brewmaster, Epic, Silver, Bookem, Chelios, Control & other popular sires. Also several Red & White Heifers & Jerseys. All money raised at the Heifer Sale is forwarded to Mennonite Central Committee (www.mcco.ca) for relief work around the world. We encourage business corporations & others to come to the sale, buy a heifer & re-donate her to enhance sale proceeds.

AUCTIONEER:

Jantzi Auctions Ltd. Wellesley | 519-656-3555

This is an excellent opportunity to help those in greatest need. We are counting on you. Cash donations payable to Ontario Mennonite Relief Sale Inc are also accepted.

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TERMS: Cash or cheques day of sale.

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WED. FEBRUARY 13TH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 A.M. Dairy

Sale. Offering registered and grade, fresh and springing young Holstein cows and heifers. Open & Bred heifers will start at 11:30 A.M. prior to the Dairy Sale. Consignments Welcome!

SAT. FEBRUARY 23RD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 P.M. 10th Annual Herd Builder Speckle Park Bull & Female Sale Followed by 28 Blk Angus X 1st calf Heifers. Speckle Park Sale offers yearling, mature and young prospect bulls with select females. Viewing will take place from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. with a Hospitality social from 12-2:00 PM Followed by sale. For more information on Speckle Sale contact Jordon Underhill at 519-760-0892. Selling immediately after is a group of 28 Black Angus X Simm X Limo 1st calf Bred Heifers.

RON'S DRYWALL AND Renovations. Over 35 years experience. Please call 519-496-7539 or email ron.spncr@gmail.com

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“PROUDLY REMEMBERING OUR PAST; CONFIDENTLY EMBRACING OUR FUTURE.”

Community Information Page NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE / OPEN HOUSE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Glasgow Street South Bridge # 320144 The Township of Woolwich is hosting a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) to review and discuss a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Glasgow Street South including the Millennium Boulevard intersection and the two span steel truss bridge located 200 metres south of Sawmill Road in Conestogo. The purpose of the study is to determine a strategy to address potential load limit exceedances on the Glasgow Street South steel truss bridge, to identify the short and long term plan for the bridge, as well as noncompliance of allowable turning movements at the intersection of Glasgow Street South and Millennium Boulevard (see key map). The Municipal Class EA study will examine these issues in greater detail, evaluate potential options and impacts associated with each option, and identify the preferred solution to address the short and long term needs of the bridge. Several alternatives will be considered for the bridge as part of the study. The preliminary alternatives for the steel truss bridge include: rehabilitation, replacement, conversion to a pedestrian only bridge, permanent closure, removal including construction of cul-dusacs and a “do nothing” alternative, which would eventually result in one of the other alternatives. The preliminary alternatives for the Glasgow Street South and Millennium Boulevard intersection may include: disconnecting Glasgow Street South from Millennium Boulevard, installing a raised median, removing the median and a “do nothing” alternative. An integral component of this study will be consultation with directly affected stakeholders, agencies and the general public. The PCC will be an open house drop-in format with staff from the Township of Woolwich and GM BluePlan Engineering available to provide information related to the project and address any questions or concerns that you may have. Display boards of the Municipal Class EA information, along with information packages and comment forms, will be available for your review. Place: Council Chambers, Township of Woolwich Municipal Office, 24 Church Street West, Elmira Date: Wednesday February 20, 2019 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

If you have any questions or comments about this study, or would like to be contacted about future public events associated with this study, please contact:

Ryan Tucker, P. Eng.

Jack Turner, P. Eng.

Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6048 E-mail: rtucker@woolwich.ca

Consultant Project Manager GM BluePlan Engineering Limited 650 Woodlawn Road West, Block C, Unit 2 Guelph, ON N1K 1B8 Tel: 519-824-8150 Email: jack.turner@gmblueplan.ca

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, please note all comments will become part of the public record. This Notice first issued January 22, 2019.

P.O. Box 158

24 Church St. W. Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z6

Phone:

519-669-1647 or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820

After Hours Emergency:

519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca

Township of Woolwich – Animal Control Services Update The Township of Woolwich has contracted the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society to provide animal control, dog licensing, shelter services and by-law enforcement for the municipality.

Call the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society for Animal Protection Services Residents of the Township should call the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society at 519-745-5615 for the following: • to report by-law violations (except barking dogs – see below) • to report stray animals • to report a lost pet • to report a found pet • to report injured animals • to report a dog bite • to report a dead domestic animal • to report dead wildlife (dead wildlife on public property is collected at no charge)

Call the Township of Woolwich for Barking Dogs Barking dogs are considered a noise violation and are handled by Township By-law Enforcement Services or the police.If you are experiencing a disturbance in the Township of Woolwich and are looking to report a noise complaint, please call 519-669-6009. Please note that all complaints are made confidentially, and that the Township is unable to investigate complaints where the location of the dog is unknown.

Reminder - 2019 Dog Tags Now Due – Fees Increase March 1st Dog tags must be purchased annuallyor within 21 days of moving into the Township. The fees for dog tags are $26 neutered/spayed or $37 non-neutered/spayed which increases by $15.00 after March 1st and expire December 31st. Renewing your dog tags annually keeps your contact information and address up-to-date so your pet can be returned should they ever be lost.

You can buy tags by cash or cheque at the following locations: • Creature Comfort Pet Emporium (1553 King Street N., St. Jacobs) • Eldale Vet Clinic (150 Church Street W, Elmira) • Pet Valu (315 Arthur Street S., Elmira) • Breslau Animal Hospital (2057 Victoria Street N., Breslau)

You can buy tags by cash, cheque or debit at the following Township buildings: • Administration Office (24 Church Street W., Elmira) • Breslau Community Centre (100 Andover Drive, Breslau) • Woolwich Memorial Centre (24 Snyder Avenue S., Elmira) • Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener)

For more information about the Woolwich Dog Tag Program please contact the Township of Woolwich at 519-669-6009.

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The Woolwich Bantam LL2 Wildcats travelled to Bradford last weekend to participate in the Bradford Blue and Gold tournament, winning all five games on route to picking up their third tournament championship of the season in double overtime. The team went undefeated in tournaments this season with a record of 13-0. Front row: Colin Bray, Michael Charbonneau. Second row: Zach McMurray, Tristan Kraemer, Adrian Kocan, Andy Palmer. Third row: Michael Palmer, James McCormick, Liam Hunter, Nate Whittom, Lucas Radler, Owen Hackert, Will McDougall, Adam Pauls, Seb Garrett, Dan Pauls, Chris Garrett, Terry Kraemer. [SUBMITTED]

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The Woolwich Novice LL2 were the undisputed champs at the Bradford Blue and Gold Tournament over the weekend. Front: goalie Noah Gibson;.Second row: Aiden Basler, Maddox Medeiros, Nicholas Shardlow, Braun Draper. Third row: Dexter Mannhardt, Madden Habermehl, Logan Goodfellow, Parker Bigwood, Bentley Wideman. Back row: coaches Ryan Burkholder, Kevin Basler, Ryan Draper and Steve Gibson. [SUBMITTED]

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O B S E R V E R F A M I LY A L B U M N O T I C E S BIRTHDAY

IN MEMORIAM

Happy 92nd Birthday John Moser

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Walter Kieffer Feb 11, 2007

DAD No one knows how much I miss you. I have suffered since I lost you. Life has never been the same. In my heart your memory lingers Sweety tendy fond and true. There is not a day dear father That I do not think of you.

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The Family of Betty Bauman would like to express our thanks to friends and family for the many cards, flowers, food and phone messages we received following the death of our Mother. It is such a comfort to know that she has touched so many lives. Your support helped us to cope at this sad time. We all appreciate these condolence messages more than we can say. DEATH NOTICES

KIERS, AL - Of Elmira, Ontario (formerly of Moorefield and Listowel) passed away peacefully in Kitchener on January 24, 2019 in his 89th year. MCCLANAHAN, JEAN RUTH - Peacefully at the Chartwell Elmira Long Term Care on Monday, January 29, 2019, in her 89th year. MCINTYRE, EILEEN SALOME (BECKER) Entered the presence of her Lord peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the age of 98 at Barnswallow Place, Elmira.

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WILKEN, Shirley Marie (nee Stephenson) Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at her home in Elmira, at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken Wilken (2009) for 54 years. Loving mother to Deb and Hans Nuys, Dawn and Dave Koebel, all of Elmira, Brad and Janice Wilken of Guelph. Grandma Shirl to Tina Henhoeffer (Mike), Dawn-Nicole Wilken, Stephanie Koebel (Mike), Shannon Frey (Brad), Tara Wilken and Connor Wilken. GreatGrandma (“GG”) to Aidan, Eddie, Cora, Ruby, Zachary, Brooklyn, soon to be born baby boy Frey, Owen, Braydon, Kyla and Anthony. Sister of Liz Sholdice (Ken) of Brussels. Also remembered by her special extended family, the Vervoorts, and family of her brother-in-law Jim Wilken. Predeceased by her parents Frederick and Margaret (Riley) Stephenson, four brothers, three sisters and a great grandchild. Shirley was an employee of Canada Trust for many years, a John Mahood P.S. volunteer, avid bingo fan, and lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 469 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed participating in ladies darts, cribbage and euchre leagues, and never turned down a trip to Seneca or Grand River Raceway. Shirley enjoyed many years of travelling with Ken and friends to S.C. and the Caribbean. At Shirley’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, with a Legion Ladies Auxiliary service at 6:45 p.m. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at St. James Lutheran Church, 60 Arthur St. S. Elmira, with Pastor Hans Borch officiating. In Shirley’s memory, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Breast Cancer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

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Weppler, Lorne William Harold Lorne passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, in his 94th year, at Chartwell Elmira Long Term Care Residence. Beloved husband of Madeline Marie Weppler, the love of his life for 68 years. Loving father of Susan (Harold) Kenyon, Anne Weppler-Lowe, Margaret (Basil) Zafiriou, Roger Weppler and Richard Weppler. Grandpa to Laura (Jeremy) Holmes, Andrew Lowe, Stamatia Zafiriou, John Zafiriou, Arete Zafiriou, Elizabeth Kenyon and Matthew Kenyon. Great-grandpa to Colton and Charlotte Holmes. Predeceased by his parents, Otto and Rose Weppler, sister Alice Sanders, brother-in-law Norm Sanders, daughter-in-law Marie ‘Ernie’ Weppler, and Winston Rampersad. Lorne was born in Neustadt, on April 9, 1925. He moved to Elmira with his family in 1929, where his father operated a 5-cent-to-a-dollar store. Lorne took over the Selrites Store in 1960, after Otto’s passing. He resided in Elmira for most of his life, and married Marie in 1950. Lorne’s family will receive relatives and friends for visitation later this month, from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Trinity United Church, 21 Arthur St. N., Elmira. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Many thanks to the staff at Chartwell for their care of Lorne over the last six years. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation (Cardiac Care Unit). Arrangements entrusted to Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

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Bauman, William B. Peacefully passed away at Palmerston Hospital on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of Elsie (Martin) Bauman for 66 years. Loving father of Erla and Richard Weber of West Montrose, Agnes and Murray Bauman of Drayton, Doris and Elmer Frey of Drayton, and Fern and Stephen Martin of Elmira. Fondly remembered by 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, and brotherin-law Melvin Cook. Predeceased by his parents Angus and Leah (Bauman) Bauman, a great-grandson, siblings Ephraim Bauman, Rebecca and Aden Martin, Andrew and Sarah Bauman, Philip Bauman, Rufus and Magdalena Bauman, and Elizabeth Cook. The family received relatives and friends on Monday, February 4, 2019 from 6-8:30 p.m., and Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 2-6 p.m. at Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A private family service was held at his home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 9 a.m., then to Goshen Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service.

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International Development Week runs February 3-9, and the Mennonite Central Committee is partnering with Canadian Foodgrains Bank and more than 50 other humanitarian organizations to make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the world. This year's theme is Together for Gender Equality, as women are often more affected by hunger and shoulder a disproportionate responsibility for growing food for their families in many developing countries.

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New project lets gardeners pay it forward You can now “borrow” seeds from the Region of Waterloo Library, returning the heartiest back to the fold BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

We’ve all heard the arguments for local food before – it’s greener, cleaner and supports local farmers – but what about local seeds? It turns out that just as your fruits and vegetables can come from the soil beneath your feet or on a tanker across the ocean, there’s a tremendous amount packed into the provenance of a little seed – and a lot of benefits to going the local route. To help with the process, the Region of Waterloo Library has launched a new seed sharing service in the townships that will let the growers and gardeners alike “borrow” seeds from their local library, and then share in the eventual fruits of their labours. Or rather, the eventual seeds of the fruits of their labours, as once the plants bloom, growers will be

able to collect the seeds from their hardiest and tastiest plants, and donate them back to the library for use the following season. “Instead of composting those seeds, keep them,” says Bob Wildfong, a horticulturalist and executive director of the Seeds of Diversity not-for-profit. “Just rinse them off a little bit, keep them dry and plant them again.” Wildfong was in Wellesley Township for the launch of the seed library, offering expert tips and tricks to select and save the best seeds from your garden to grow year after year. “You can take the seeds from the best plant,” says Wildfong. “If you find a pepper and you think, wow, this pepper is just right: it's just the right level of heat, or it's just the right level of sweetness or it looks really good or something like that. Well,

you slice that pepper up and you eat it, but you left the seeds next to it.” While seeds can be purchased easily enough at the store, getting your hands on those local species can be a challenge. Most conventional seed products on the market are bred for a global market, says Wildfong, with many varieties coming from the U.S., as well as South America and Asia. “We have lots and lots of varieties of vegetables in particular that grow really well in Canada,” he explains. “They were developed by Canadian plant breeders, but we can't get those seeds because they're not part of that big wholesale system. Canada is a small market within the whole world. And so we have some Canadian seed companies that are popping up that are producing Canadian varieties, SEEDS 25

The Region of Waterloo Library last month launched its seed library program at the Wellesley branch. Brandi Gillett, adult program coordinator for RWL, holds packets of the seeds now available. She was joined by Wellesley Mayor Joe Nowak [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER] (left) and Bob Wildfong, horticulturalist and executive director of Seeds of Diversity.

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A touch of maple makes for a great BBQ sandwich

ebruary has arrived, and with it the first anniversary of our little outreach project at the Northfield Racquet Club in Waterloo – NEThyme Public Kitchen. This week, we’ve been celebrating that milestone with some giveaways and, of course, some cake. It’s been a lot of fun there, particularly getting to enjoy working with other local suppliers such as Block3, EcoCafe, Kellsons,

Wellesley Gourmet, KW Cider and Innocente. It's certainly clear that we’ve got an abundance of tasty options right in our own backyard. To mark the anniversary, I’m sharing one of the favourite sandwiches at the club, this example featuring barbecued chicken and roasted apple on naan bread – it is so flavourful and comforting. Stop by our little spot and see what we’ve been up to.

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BBQ Chicken Sandwich on Naan 1 apple, sliced 1/4 red onion

2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed Salt and pepper to season 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced 1/2 cup maple chipotle BBQ sauce 8 Slices maple smoked cheddar 4 naan bread Place pan on medium heat. Add olive oil then the apples, onions, thyme leaves, salt and pepper.

Sauté until tender and golden remove to cool to handle. In pan add sliced chicken breast, and BBQ sauce. Warm through. Place the warm chicken on one half of each piece of the naan bread (you won’t need all the BBQ sauce), layer the roasted apples and then smoked cheddar. Fold the naan in half. Brush with olive oil and place on parchment-lined pan. Place another pan on top of the

sandwich and bake in the oven for 12 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!

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and they grow better here than the usual kind.” Canadian-bred seeds are naturally better acclimatized to our environment, contends Wildfong. But beyond that, proponents of locally sourced food have every reason to support and share local seeds as well. “We want local food, we want to eat food that's produced locally because, one, there's less transportation and that's good for the environment. Two, they're fresher, so they're more nutritious. And local food means that we're supporting local farmers, which is good for the economy. These are all reasons why we want local food,” says Wildfong. “And so the idea of having local seeds – seeds that are produced locally – and those are used to make the food. That's all part of the package, that's not a separate thing at all. All the arguments that make local

food sensible also apply to the seeds. So we say local food, local seeds.” Township of Wellesley Mayor Joe Nowak, who was at the seed library launch, pointed to the strong synergy of the program other initiatives in the township. “We have a lot of green initiatives in this community right now,” says Nowak, pointing to the township’s recent designation as a bee-friendly city, as well as pond naturalization in the village of Wellesley and the township’s community garden. “So when you get a program like this, it really aligns very well with the direction a big part of this community is going.” The seed library is being offered out of four branches in the townships: Wellesley village, Elmira, New Hamburg and Ayr. The service is completely free for library patrons, and a library card is not required to borrow seeds.

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FEBRUARY 18 FAMILY FUN DAY AT FLORADALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring two shows by children's entertainer Barry O (ll a.m. and 1 p.m.) Bouncy castle, games, magic shows and cookie decorating.

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ELMIRA & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: Andria Fromanger "Rare and Unusual Houseplants." at Trinity United Church, Elmira 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members free; $2 for non-members.

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WOOLWICH SENIORS' ASSOCIATION BOOK CLUB AT Woolwich Community Centre, 10 a.m. Our book selection is "Blindness" by author Jose Saramago. Come on out and join the conversation. Limited number of copies available for lone. Call 519-669-2643. SENIORS' LUNCH CLUB AT WELLESLEY COMMUNITY Centre at noon. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a light lunch and fellowship. $7. Please call 519664-1900 by Feb. 15 to sign up.

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EVERGREEN SENIORS' FELLOWSHIP. "MUSIC AND DRAMA" with David and Nancy Seiling. Ventriloquists. "Valentine Memories" Evergreen show and tell. Join us at Woodside Church, Elmira at 10:30 a.m. $7 donation includes hot lunch.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB MAKE YOUR OWN LAVENDER scented hand salve with Louisa. Please call 226-7898904 or email s.mar@sympatico.ca to reserve. Space is limited. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Clements Community Centre.

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It's many generations, but we can trace our origins to LUCA Q. Perhaps youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;phantom limbâ&#x20AC;? syndrome, where someone who has lost a limb feels like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still there. But what is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;alien limbâ&#x20AC;? syndrome? And what might it suggest about the concept of free will? A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Individuals with this condition report that one of their extremities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; often a hand â&#x20AC;&#x201D; seems to act of its own volition, says Bahar Gholipour in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scientific Americanâ&#x20AC;? magazine. One hand might unbutton a shirt that the other hand is buttoning, and nothing controls the action except perhaps grabbing or even sitting on the wayward hand.

Lesions in the brain brought on by a stroke may trigger the alien limb syndrome, but despite patients exhibiting the same strange symptoms, their lesions do not occur at the same place. Neurologist Ryan Darby compared locations against a template of brain networks and found that lesions associated with the syndrome â&#x20AC;&#x153;all mapped onto a network of areas connecting to the precuneus, a region previously linked to self-awareness and agency.â&#x20AC;? As to the idea of free will, the study suggests that some of its components â&#x20AC;&#x201D; volition and agency of movements â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rely on a network of regions, so that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the perception of

will may break down with disruption to any part of that network.â&#x20AC;? Q. Word lovers: You probably know the meaning of â&#x20AC;&#x153;rurban,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;palimony,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;guesstimate,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;squiggleâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;contraption.â&#x20AC;? But did you know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all part of the family of â&#x20AC;&#x153;portmanteauxâ&#x20AC;?? Can you see the pattern here? A. Each word blends two or more other words,â&#x20AC;? says Anu Garg on his â&#x20AC;&#x153;A.Word.A. Dayâ&#x20AC;? website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rurban,â&#x20AC;? for example, blends â&#x20AC;&#x153;ruralâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;urbanâ&#x20AC;? to denote having characteristics of both country and city life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Palimony,â&#x20AC;? combining â&#x20AC;&#x153;palâ&#x20AC;?

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and â&#x20AC;&#x153;alimonyâ&#x20AC;? (from Latin â&#x20AC;&#x153;alimoniaâ&#x20AC;? for â&#x20AC;&#x153;sustenanceâ&#x20AC;?), is â&#x20AC;&#x153;financial support given by one member of an unmarried couple to another after separation.â&#x20AC;? And â&#x20AC;&#x153;guesstimate,â&#x20AC;? joining â&#x20AC;&#x153;guessâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;estimate,â&#x20AC;? means â&#x20AC;&#x153;an estimate based on guesswork.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Squiggleâ&#x20AC;? blends â&#x20AC;&#x153;squirmâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;wiggle,â&#x20AC;? giving us â&#x20AC;&#x153;an irregularly curling or looping line, string, etc.â&#x20AC;? The final

portmanteau, â&#x20AC;&#x153;contraption,â&#x20AC;? is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a device that appears to be strange, makeshift or complicated,â&#x20AC;? perhaps a combination of â&#x20AC;&#x153;contriveâ&#x20AC;? + â&#x20AC;&#x153;trapâ&#x20AC;? + â&#x20AC;&#x153;invention.â&#x20AC;? And now we can all â&#x20AC;&#x153;chillaxâ&#x20AC;? (â&#x20AC;&#x153;chillâ&#x20AC;? + â&#x20AC;&#x153;relaxâ&#x20AC;?) on that subject. Q. All life on Earth is believed to have evolved from a single microbial creature, dubbed the last universal common ancestor (LUCA). How long ago did LUCA live and what was it like? A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The earliest known chemical traces of life appear to date from 4.1 billion years ago,â&#x20AC;? writes Michael Marshall

in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine. And recent analyses of genetic data from a diverse sampling of living species suggest LUCA lived at least 3.9 billion years ago (bya). To put this in perspective, Earth itself only coalesced from rocks and dust about 4.5 bya. The genetic analyses also suggest that LUCA lived somewhere hot, â&#x20AC;&#x153;breathedâ&#x20AC;? carbon dioxide, and was unable to synthesize the building blocks of proteins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;LUCA, it seems, was a complex organism, but still missing some key abilities.â&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strange But True.â&#x20AC;? Send STRANGE questions to sbtcolumn@gmail.com

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■■SPRUCELAWN: Non-profit's board frustrated by string

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to any of the issues. “Is it months or years?” Sprucelawn’s plight met with sympathy from Coun. Murray Martin, who agreed the millrace repairs could be resolved concurrently with some progress at the housing project. Likewise, the remaining soil remediation could be done at the time of construction, rather the beforehand, he argued. “You finish one thing, and another roadblock shows up.” But senior township planner Jeremy Vink pointed out that the Region of Waterloo is demanding that the parking lot's record of site – land on which the addition is to be built – before a zone change can be granted. In response to Coun. Larry Shantz’s inquiry about

a holding provision, Vink said the township could do that, but it would not satisfy the region such that construction could go ahead.

Sprucelawn has invested about a million dollars, yet still has no assurances the project can go ahead, board member Laverne Brubacher told township councillors meeting Tuesday night. “We’re caught up in a process,” he said, adding the group may need to find an alternative with the region. In a similar vein, the millrace drainage problem involves many stakeholders, and the township has to consult them on any potential solutions. For Brubacher, the goal right now is to clear the

way for some progress to be made, perhaps by getting the zoning in place that would allow Sprucelawn to pursue funding and move ahead with planning and design. Actual construction is likely at least a year away. The planning application looks to rezone the property from residential medium density (R-3) to residential multiple with design guidelines (R-7A). The site-specific provisions for the 1.5-acre property include reducing the required lot frontage from 36.5 metres to approximately 33.5 metres; reducing the required northerly side yard setback from 7.5 metres to approximately 4.0 metres; and retaining the existing reduced parking of 11 spaces. Construction is expected to cost $6.5 to $7 million.

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