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Rezoned Conestogo mill property back on the market Leah Gerber Observer Staff
THE OLD MILL SITE IN Conestogo, which could be redeveloped into an event space, is now up for sale or lease. After a multi-year process to change the zoning to allow for a commercial space, the owners have now put the properties at 1795 and 1805 Sawmill Rd. back on the market. The planning report submitted to the township outlines a plan to operate the site as an event venue, but the owners say they never intended to operate the venue themselves. “The mill is a unique property that we believed if converted to commercial use would benefit the core in Conestogo. The vision was to preserve the unique characteristics of the property, renovate the mill itself, and then partner with folks with a vision for its eventual use,” said Chris Waters, one of the properties’ owners, in an email to The Observer. “It was never our intention to run the venue ourselves,” he said. “The pandemic did not change
this. It did cause delays, but we are still on course,” he said. The two properties are being sold together with an asking price of nearly $3.5 million as listed on realtor.ca. Included on the two properties of some 3.5 acres is a 19th century, 3,200 squarefoot, three-storey-house, which was last used as an office space, two metal silos, a 13,000-sq.-ft. multi-storey building with a 2,200-sq.ft. below-grade usable space and multiple outbuildings. The owners’ report submitted to the municipality includes the possibility of two separate event centres, the potential for a distillery in the future, a plan to use the house as an office building, and to convert one of the outbuildings into a chapel, among other features. There were also provisions for storage and parking. Jeremy Vink, the manager of planning for the township, confirmed the properties are now zoned with site-specific ‘settlement commercial’ (C-3) zoning. He wrote the staff report → MILL 5
The new core urban design study for downtown Elmira will be discussed by Woolwich council Aug. 22.
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New plan, new design goals for downtown Elmira Bill Atwood Observer Staff
AN OVERHAUL OF ELMIRA’S DOWNTOWN has taken another small step forward. The final report of Elmira’s core urban design study was released last week ahead of a council discussion later this month. The plan developed by
Toronto-based consultants The Planning Partnership encompasses the area of Elmira from approximately Centre Street to Dunke Street and from Riverside Drive to South Street. While this is a long term-plan, there’s no firm timeline for implementing the suggestions, which was intentional, says Woolwich’s director
of development services, Deanne Friess. “The Arthur Street reconstruction that the region is working on next year will be the first thing that we’ll focus on for this plan so that we can time it at the same time as the road is going to be torn up. Then we can also do improvements to that area aligned with this plan.
Other than that, we will introduce different budget elements each year to the council and see what council wants to support doing depending on that year,” Friess explained. “It will take time to implement all these suggestions, but you have to have a plan in place in order to start somewhere. → DOWNTOWN 5
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There’ll be a race in Woolwich’s Ward 1, with the entry of Dan Holt and Nathan Cadeau into the fray, joining Evan Burgess in pursuit of the two seats available. There are now candidates for all positions in Woolwich. In Wellesley, however, there are candidates for only two slots, with incumbent Mayor Joe Nowak running, along with Ward 1 councillor Shelley Wagner. The nomination deadline is Aug. 19.
The former Varnicolor Chemical property in Elmira is back on the provincial radar, as officials worry the site may once again be home to hazardous waste. An MOE investigator visited the Oriole Parkway East property Wednesday, after receiving a complaint about the materials stored at the site, which has a history of contamination issues. From the Aug. 13, 2005 edition of The Observer
Burn ban remains in effect despite recent rainfall Leah Gerber Observer Staff
THE WATERLOO REGION’S RURAL TOWNSHIPS still have open fire bans in effect despite the rain received over the last week. The consideration is that brush, grass and wheat field stubble remain dry, and that grass fires could start up. The ban is in place for Woolwich, Wilmot, Wellesley and North Dumfries townships. It does not include barbecues or small campfires measuring up to two-bytwo feet. It was imposed July 28 and will stay in place until further notice. Craig Eveson, deputy fire chief for Woolwich, says for moisture to saturate the ground and alleviate dry conditions, long periods of rain are needed, rather than focusing on how much rain falls at once. “So I can’t say three inches (as a measurement of rainfall needed to lift the burn ban), because if three inches falls in one hour, that’s not going to soak into the ground,
and a little bit of heat, a little bit of a breeze, that ground cover is going to dry right up,” he said. “The senior staff or fire chiefs have a discussion. And we base it on the weather we’ve had, and the weather that’s predicted to come. So we take into account the past couple of days as well as what’s projected for the days to come. And based on that, we just make a decision. What we feel would be best for our communities in terms of the fire ban.” Eveson said it has been a dry year, but he hasn’t seen enough of an uptick in calls to be worried. “I don’t believe it’s anything concerning, especially since we have the burn ban in place – that’s to negate that problem before it becomes out of hand,” he said. The township’s bylaws define an open air fire as, “The burning of materials such as wood, cardboard, tree limbs, brush and or garden waste where the flame is not wholly contained and includes campfires, brush fires, → BURN BAN 4
Hannah Ehrlich (middle) performs with the Ice Ignite synchronized skating team.
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Local figure skater among recipients of KSA scholarships Bill Atwood Observer Staff
A NEW EDSS GRADUATE HAS been named one of eight recipients of the Kitchener Sports Association (KSA) scholarship for 2022. Figure Skater Hanna Ehrlich was presented the $1,000 award last Sunday.
“[They] called me on my way home from skating. And then he just told me that I was going to be one of the recipients of the award – it was a really happy drive the rest of the way home,” said Ehrlich. She has been skating most of her life and has several recognitions for
her ability, including the STARSkate gold skills test and STAR 4 elements. “I’ve been figure skating since I was like three. My mom signed me up for Canskate and then I just fell in love with it from there,” explained Ehrlich. The KSA has been awarding the scholarship since 1996. Bob Fedy,
chair of the KSA scholarship committee, says the recipients are selected based on more than just athletic ability. “A student that’s awarded the scholarship... is a well-rounded student athlete. Someone who displays reasonably good academics and → KSA 4
Woolwich backs decreased land allocation as region moves on needs assessment Steve Kannon Observer Staff
HIGHER DENSITIES AND LESS LAND designated for development are targets in the latest version of Waterloo Region’s growth forecast for the next 30 years. In Woolwich, where
councillors this week endorsed the revisions, that means the allocation of some 560 acres of land for development of residential, commercial and industrial projects instead of the 1,165 acres earmarked in the draft from just two months ago. The region’s land needs
assessment (LNA) is part of the latest review of the Regional Official Plan (ROP), the overarching document that guides growth in the municipality. In the version of the LNA endorsed Monday night by Woolwich council, the township would
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see about 128 acres allocated to what’s referred to as the “community area” – residential and related commercial space – and 432 designated for the “employment area.” Most of the intensified development is slated for built-up areas in Elmira, St. Jacobs and Breslau,
where employment land is concentrated. The township would also be aiming at the region’s “15-minute community” target, in which residents would be within that timeframe for walking or cycling to access day-to-day services.
That’s a region-wide goal, Rod Regier, commissioner of planning, development and legislative services, told township councillors. “It’s a design idea that we think is really important,” he said, pointing to the ability of residents to → GROWTH 4
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BURN BAN: Risk still persists → FROM 3
burn drums, and outdoor fire container.” Consequences for not following the ban will include a fine, said Eveson. The amount of the fine will depend on how many resources are required to put out the fire, he said. June and July were unusually dry months in Waterloo Region. The Canadian Drought Monitor, by Agriculture Canada currently classifies most of southwestern Ontario as “abnormally dry,”
which is a one-in-threeyear event. According to Environment Canada, Waterloo Region saw approximately 67.3 mm of precipitation total between June and July. According to the Grand River Conservation Authority, the average amount of rainfall between mid-June and mid-July for this area is 90 mm. “Don’t have an open air burn, and use good judgment when you’re having a campfire or recreational fire,” Eveson cautioned.
KSA: Award recognizes more than athletic prowess, say organizers → FROM 3
they’ve contributed to the school environment in some way – that’s usually involved through some sort of club. They’ve contributed to the sport or sports that they play now. [Including at] least some involvement sort of beyond the sport itself, whether it be helping out the coach, timekeeping or refereeing,” he explained. “[They are] a wellrounded individual, that person that we would say is a good community-minded citizen, as well as an athlete, as well as academically proficient,” Fedy said. Ehrlich was a strong applicant for the scholarship, Fedy said. “She had demonstrated that she had achieved a high-level standing in sport figure skating… Her school marks were very good. Her letters of recommendation from her teacher and her coach were very good, identifying her as a person of strong character, a person who is willing to put the time in training a person who is willing to help others,” he said. Reaching the level she’s at obviously took effort, Fedy said. “I’m not going to discredit any other sports, but that’s an example where you have to put the time in if you’re going to become proficient in figure skating.” Ehrlich is currently a member of the Ilderton-based Ice Ignite
synchronized team, which she explained is more difficult than individual figure skating. “I find that the singles is completely different than synchro because a major part of synchro is making shapes on the ice and doing everything at the same time and everybody being responsible for doing their own part,” she said. “Coaches point out how pair skating is hard enough to get two people to do the same thing at the same time but with synchro there’s 16 people on the ice and you have to get every person to do the same thing at the same time.” Ehrlich gave credit to her
The Waterloo 4-H Sheep Club held its achievement day Aug. 6 in Floradale.
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No reason to be sheepish about their accomplishments 4-H Club members put their work with lambs on display at achievement day in Floradale Bill Atwood Observer Staff
MONTHS OF HARD WORK AND dedication have paid off for members of Waterloo 4-H Sheep Club. Last Saturday saw members gathering at a farm in Floradale for their achievement day to show off the lambs they have worked with over the last 16 weeks. “Over those four months, we were all at home and working on our lambs or farmers from around here volunteered lambs. So kids would go to their houses, and just to get them used to walking and stuff,” said club participant Iris Perriman.
While the leaders provided support over that time, getting hands-on experience is what 4-H is about, said volunteer Susan Martin. “Our motto is ‘learn to do by doing.’ These kids have done a wonderful job of learning by doing, they help each other. Our job as leaders in this club is to generate friendship, teach leadership, and for them to learn and take ownership in what they’re doing,” said Martin. It takes dedication from everyone involved, she added. “Not only for the kids, the leaders, but the parents, because the parents have to get those
kids to those lambs. That means driving to a farm if you’re borrowing a lamb. So that’s dedication by the parents as well.” The club members gained a new appreciation for farming while taking care of their lambs, Perriman said. “We meet a lot of farmers, and they tell it like it is. Farming is hard. And so you gain a new appreciation for how much work goes into it,” she said. While the participants and animals were judged on different categories including showmanship and the conformation of the lamb itself, much of it depends on the lamb and is out of the control
of the participant, Martin explained “I tell the kids before they go in the ring; you do the best you can do. And that’s all we expect. “Some breeds are easier to train than others. You have to connect with your lamb. [However] you might have a lamb that just like people just wants to be miserable. And if that’s today, it’s today, so you just smile, and you go, ‘Oh, well’ and you just keep on smiling,” she said. Allison Pepper, who judged the event, agreed. “There was a girl in the showmanship class and her lamb wouldn’t want to walk. But she had every → 4-H 24
GROWTH: Region continues to tweak allocations as part of ROP process → FROM 3
coaches, highlighting KW Skating coach Rebecca Babb, who encouraged her to try out for the synchronized team. “The last year that I was on the [KW] team, they weren’t sure if they were going to have an intermediate team the next year, so she was one that encouraged me to go and try to be on the junior team,” Ehrlirch said. Ehrlich will be studying Kinesiology at Western University in September in hopes of eventually going to medical school, all while she pursues skating as far as she can.
walk or cycle to work, to pick up groceries or to a dental appointment. “We see it applying right across the region.” The policy also calls for direct access to public transit beyond the 15-minute distances. That’s not a situation that today applies to most of Woolwich outside of Elmira, noted Deanne Friess, the township’s director of development services. New land-use policies come in a framework that sees the addition of more than 300,000 people to the region by 2051. Of that, 22,500 are expected
in Woolwich, bringing the population to 51,200 from 28,700. The region is estimating that 17,800 new jobs would be created in Woolwich, bringing the total to 35,100 in 30 years’ time from 17,300. The Breslau area has long been slated for employment lands. In response to a question from Mayor Sandy Shantz as to why Conestoga Meat Packers, an agricultural-industry operation, will be included in the redrawn Breslau urban area, Regier said the land around Menno and Fountain streets has been deemed an “employment area” with industrial
development beyond the meat-packing plant. Future development will make use of an extension of municipal services. What won’t be included is the 27-acre property at 1700 Kramp Rd. owned by Lion’s Mane Ministry, which has been looking into development potential, including a future GO Transit station. Organization president Kunle Oluwojure said the organization had been looking into options for the past five years, the idea of including the land having first been considered by the region but then reversed at the end of June.
He argued the site made sense given that the area’s largest landowner and developer, Thomasfield Homes, has said it’s no longer interested in the project after Metrolinx changed the financial model to one where the developer would pay for the GO station. There is no timeline for the station, however, with the region estimating the project is at least a decade away. “There were other, higher-priority sites for inclusion of new employment areas in the township,” said Regier of the decision to exclude the Lion’s Mane property.
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MILL: New zoning provides additional options at site → FROM 1
about this property, which said in its conclusion, “It is staff’s opinion that the proposed development conforms to the provincial policies and guidelines, regional official plan and the township official plan and is an appropriate and compatible use for the subject property.” The list of allowed uses at the site include an art gallery, assembly hall, banquet hall, or private club among other uses. The house is allowed to be used
as a residence or office. A microbrewery, winery or distillery would require additional permissions. “We believe that in the right hands with the right operators this could be a destination property that benefits the downtown core of Conestogo that the town would be very proud of. The mill is a very unique property that we would like to see repurposed for everyone to enjoy,” said Waters. During the public consultation period,
neighbours expressed concerns about parking, privacy and traffic, especially because both laneways to the property require slow driving to safely use due to grade or sightlines. One neighbour expressed concerns about traffic congestion and safety issues with oncoming vehicles, buggies or bicycles on Sawmill Road. The location was previously home to W-S Feed and Supplies, which had operated at the site starting in 1967.
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Police charge driver in fatal collision with buggy Waterloo Regional Police this week charged a 20-year-old man in connection to a fatal collision that occurred last fall. The charges come as a result of an investigation into the Oct. 24, 2021 collision involving a car and a horse-drawn buggy on Line 86 and Sideroad 16 in Woolwich Township. A Honda Civic, operated by the accused, was travelling east on Line 86
AUGUST 3 8:46 AM | Sometime over-
The design plan suggests a raft of changes, from sidewalks and greenery to parking.
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DOWNTOWN: Plan is meant to evolve over time → FROM 1
So even if it changes and evolves over time, this gives us something to work towards,” she said. Most of the area in the plan is zoned for commercial use, however the study suggest having a mix of residential and commercial buildings in the downtown core, including buildings that would include both. “The township should consider a more comprehensive commitment to establishing the core area as a fully mixed-use district. Permission for a range of residential dwellings in townhouse and apartment built forms should be considered. The promotion of mixed-use and live-work buildings should be considered,” the plan states. There is not one specific type of business the township is looking to attract, however, Friess noted. “We’re hoping for some additional commercial buildings to establish and fill any spots where there is a potential to build. So there’s nothing specific just allowing a broad range of users in that service area,” she said. The plan identified a number of potential properties for development including the former site of Riverside Public School, the Beer Store site on Wyatt Street and various sites on Arthur Street near Gore Park, as well as various locations on Church Street. There were also several buildings
that could receive heritage status, including St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Elmira library, the Elmira Felt Company where Lanxess Chemical Facility is currently located and the Great West Felt Company building, the current site of Walco Equipment. “Obviously, heritage is very important in the township and we want to make sure that it’s protected and that new development enhances and is compatible with existing heritage structures,” Friess said. One key focus of the plan is the idea of making the core more pedestrian-friendly which could include adding a downtown walking circuit, a heritage walk and a river walk that would link Bolender Park and Victoria Glen Park. The study also suggests developing a new town square of approximately 800 square metres, including a new urban park, on township land near the administration building. Where both the plan and Region of Waterloo policies call for a greater focus on cycling, for instance, the township isn’t looking at curtailing parking. “We recognize that a lot of people still drive to the area. On-street parking will be maintained but it will be a flexible space so that in summer those areas booked up, or some
of the spaces along Arthur Street could be converted to patio space,” she said. The plan also suggests making preemptive changes to zoning bylaws to allow residential buildings in the core area including apartment buildings, group/multiple housing developments and live/work buildings. The plan also suggests bylaw changes to allow apartment buildings to cover 60 per cent of lots, up from 50, and change the maximum height of main buildings from 10.5 metres to 30 metres, or 8 storeys. “If we waited and allowed individuals to come in and say that they wanted to do a specific type of use and we didn’t have it already permitted in our zoning bylaw, then it would be a long planning process for them to go through a zoning change and a public process for them to go through that zoning change,” Friess said of efforts to speed up the process. While Friess said there wasn’t anything about the plan that particularly stands out to her it is about having a plan in place going forward. “It’s a great step moving forward that provides some clear direction, and can help us actually implement something that looks really good in the long run.” The report is slated to be discussed at Woolwich council August 22.
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night, an unknown suspect attended a property on Union Street in Elmira and stole property. Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-5709777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous reports can be submitted online at www. waterloocrimestoppers. com.
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Regional Police responded to a collision on Hutchison Road in Wellesley Township. The driver of a tractor was travelling south on Hutchison Road and attempted to turn left on to Weimar Line. A vehicle travelling directly behind the tractor attempted to turn left at the same time and struck the tractor. The driver of the vehicle, an 84-year-old woman, was charged with ‘turn not in safety.’
when it collided with the buggy. The two occupants in the buggy, a 76-yearold man and 79-year-old woman from Waterloo Region, were ejected. Both occupants were transported to a Guelph hospital. The 76-year-old man died as a result of his injuries. The woman was later transported via Ornge Air to Hamilton General Hospital in critical condition.
The driver and passenger in the Honda were uninjured, as was the horse. The car’s driver is now charged with two counts of ‘dangerous driving - causing death,’ two counts of ‘operation causing death’ and ‘operation while impaired - blooddrug concentration.’ He is scheduled to appear in court on August 19.
1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
tion continues and we are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-3101122.
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Waterloo Regional Police received a report of a vehicle colliding with a deer on Cober Road and New Germany Lane near Breslau.
AUGUST 7 6:30 PM | Wellington County OPP responded to a serious collision on Highway 7 at the Woolwich - Guelph Townline. Initial reports indicated that a motorcycle and a sedan had collided and that the rider of the motorcycle was seriously injured. Emergency crews responded to the scene. A 61-year-old driver from Guelph was transported to a trauma centre with life-altering injuries. The driver of the sedan and two passengers were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investiga-
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Regional Police continue to investigate a single-vehicle collision that occurred on Northfield Drive East and New Jerusalem Road in Woolwich Township. The driver of a vehicle was travelling on Northfield Drive East when they lost control, left the roadway and struck a hydro pole. The driver then fled the scene of the collision on foot. Officers arrived in the area and arrested the driver a short distance away. The driver was transported to a local hospital by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services with non-life-threatening injuries. As a result of the investigation, a 36-yearold Woolwich Township man was charged with ‘dangerous operation’ and ‘fail to remain.’
AUGUST 5 5:29 AM | Police received
a report of a break and enter at a business on Weber Street North in Woolwich Township. An unknown suspect gained entry into a fenced area of the business. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. Anonymous reports can be submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
AUGUST 6 3:49 AM | Police received
a report of a break-in on Union Street in New Hamburg. Sometime during the overnight hours, an unknown suspect stole a generator from the property. Anyone with information, or video surveillance footage, is encouraged to contact police at 519-5709777 or Crime Stoppers at
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Having a plan is the easy part of downtown revitalization
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he recently released Elmira core urban design study has plenty of useful ideas. The issue will be implementing them, and not just those destined to be non-starters (parking is always a sore spot). The downtown could clearly benefit from better sidewalks, more greenery and park space. Such things are already in the plans for the upcoming reconstruction of Arthur Street, though it helps to have some kind of coordinated design plan. The bigger problems are ones that can’t be addressed via landscaping and pedestrian-friendly tweaks, however. Establishing a bypass route that would make Arthur Street a local road, not a highway, is a key move. And one very large hurdle that will take years and money from the region and senior governments to make happen. The along-one-strip aspect of the same Arthur Street is also an impediment to creating the feeling of a real core area. There also needs to be more reasons for people to be downtown, though admittedly improving the aesthetics would help. What’s missing is the kind of retail/commercial development that makes the core more vibrant, something unique that makes the place a draw. The changing nature of shopping, both the online and big-box kind, means the downtowns of every community faces new challenges, ones that can’t be met headto-head. Creating a mixed-use core – residential, work spaces and unique retail, for instance – is an established goal, but one that isn’t always easy to achieve. The overall goal is admirable. Compact, mixed-use communities modelled on the best of European examples would be ideal outcomes, countering the North American suburban expanse that’s been the norm for several decades. There’s a big if, however, as that remains something of a long shot. And it will involve investment that hasn’t been forthcoming as of yet. While the retail component in downtown Elmira has suffered over the years, the core’s prospects have improved with additional apartment-style housing in the area. The subdivisions on the west side also increase the number of people within easy reach of the downtown. A number of apartment buildings have boosted the mix in the downtown, which is an advantage and an opportunity. It’s easy to imagine a range of retail and services that would cater to those living in those buildings, making a downtown location even more convenient and user-friendly. Thus far, there’s been little movement to capitalize on the growing population adjacent to the core. Any hope of revitalizing the downtown ultimately depends on people making investments in the kind of businesses that entice people to come downtown and then to linger. As discussed again this week at Woolwich council in relation to Waterloo region’s latest official plan review, walkability is another key, ideally with the likes of medical services, restaurants and groceries within easy access. The so-called “15-minute community” – having daily amenities within that reach on foot or by bike – is still largely utopian, especially in every township settlement area not named Elmira, but a pedestrian focus is certainly ideal for core areas, though that’s easier said than done. Having more people living downtown would set off a chain reaction, one certain to be welcomed by retailers and service providers. A number of studies over the years have mapped out some ideal changes, but the township isn’t in the business of acquiring real estate or helping to launch new ventures, unlike some larger municipalities (often with mixed or poor results). Ideally, there would be the development of a cohesive vision for the core, a strategy to provide what the public wants in order to attract people downtown. That could include longer hours and marketing expertise to make stores more in line with the expectations of today’s customers. In the bigger picture, that would mean attracting the kinds of businesses that bring people in and entice them to linger, such as outdoor cafés to play up the downtown’s advantages in the better weather.
ANALYSIS OF CURRENT WORLD EVENTS
Nancy Pelosi’s last hurrah in Taiwan
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ancy Pelosi’s brief visit to Taiwan last week caused great if somewhat confected anger in Beijing, but the Chinese Communist regime was not her main target. The Speaker of the House of Representatives has long supported Taiwan, and she will be aware that both the government and the people are in need of some reassurance at the moment. The likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is rising, and the prospect of direct US military support in that event is falling. Both trends are driven by the shifting strategic balance in the Western Pacific, where China is approaching the status of ‘near-peer adversary,’ able to challenge US naval and air operations around Taiwan with some prospect of success. Pelosi is not a military strategist, but she cannot have failed to notice the changing tone of the military briefings she gets on the subject from the US Navy and Air Force. They can no longer guarantee that they would prevail in a war fought 12,000 km from home to thwart a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The official US strategy remains ‘strategic ambiguity’: it won’t say whether or not it would actually fight China to protect Taiwan. This used to be just a device to get around the awkward
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contradiction between recognizing the Communist regime in Beijing and protecting the separate existence of the island state of Taiwan – but everybody assumed that the US would fight for that if necessary. Now strategic ambiguity is mostly a way to disguise the fact that Washington would probably not intervene directly to stop a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. China has accumulated so many ballistic and cruise missiles along its east coast that the US Navy is reluctant to risk its carriers in those waters in wartime, and only one air base within range of Taiwan is available for USAF strike aircraft. Beyond these tactical and operational considerations, there is the immense strategic fact that neither China nor the United States wants to risk a nuclear war. However, China might be able to conquer Taiwan without resorting to nuclear weapons. Hence China’s growing confidence, and Taiwan’s belated anxiety (an $8 billion boost to defence spending last January), and President Joe Biden’s attempts to reassure
Taiwan by making impromptu declarations that the US would indeed fight for Taiwan (which are promptly walked back by Biden’s staff). But the reality is clear from Biden’s ultra-cautious response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine – slow and selective arms deliveries, no NATO troops on the ground, not even a ‘no-fly’ zone over Ukraine. He’s being very careful and measured because he doesn’t want a nuclear war. So if he’s that cautious with Russia, how careful would he be if Taiwan is invaded by China, a country with 10 times Russia’s population and 20 times its wealth? Well, if the Taiwanese are still standing after three weeks, and the Chinese military turn out to be another paper tiger, maybe then he’d send help. The long-standing American policy of ‘strategic ambiguity’ has lost credibility as a deterrent, and Taiwan is really on its own now. This doesn’t mean that it is doomed, but its free ride is over. Taiwan is an island 180 km from China, which means that it could theoretically defend itself from anything except Chinese nuclear weapons. (Beijing is unlikely to use nukes on fellow Chinese people.) →DYER 8
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Culture war is only beginning to heat up, with spillover impact here
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he reversal by the US Supreme Court of abortion rights seemingly bolstered like-minded militants in this country. In the US, there’s a fear an activist court – stacked with dubious candidates by the dubious former president – will take aim at other freedoms. Any such move is likely to spill over here, too. Abortion rights. Legalized marijuana. Gay marriage. Endless apologies for past sins and grievances, no matter how slight. Canada is no slouch on the progressive front – or at least what passes for trendy progressiveness that ignores the underlying anti-democratic oligarchic trend. Still, there’s no avoiding the culture wars that grow more virulent on a daily basis, most notably to the south of us. We’ve not seen anything like the paralysis in the US, where partisanship and irrational tribalism have all but destroyed the notion of a civil society, but we could end up following suit. Canada usually trails the curve when it comes to such things. That’s certainly true of the lessening tolerance for change and the (in some cases justified) scapegoating of “elites” and immigrants, among other targets of growing anger. As with dog-whistle politics and resentment elsewhere, we’ve reduced some large, systemic problems to often ill-informed screeds about the likes of abortion, gender rights, immigration, sexuality, race and even governance itself. The very mention of words such as “refugees,” “climate change” or “CBC” are now codes for a subtext that takes valid discussions into the worse forms of us-versus-them identity politics. Much of the degen-
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eration of civility is intentional, a divide-andconquer distraction from the real crimes against our collective humanity. We’ve fallen into the trap here, though Canada hasn’t gone as public with its extremism. In the US, Europe and elsewhere, the political victories of more extreme elements have prompted those even more removed from mainstream thought and civility to become more outspoken about their views. The rise of such politicians comes from an underlying resentment and anger, some of it related to race, immigration and rapid, visible change. You can say these people are wrong – people are people, why can’t we all just get along? – but
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coupled with a lack of competition, led to his re-election this year. Right now, the populist lens is focused on federal Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre, who appears to be drawing on the US playbook. We’re not afflicted with the Republican-led political disease, but we’re certainly a long way from the civil discourse of elections past. Deliberation long ago gave way to sound bites and kneejerk reactions. Anger and divisiveness are nothing new, chipping away at decency over many years. The actions of our politicians follows a general decline in society, not just civility. In the course of a couple of generations, we’ve undone centuries of efforts to create a society based on the common good. Much of the we’reall-in-this-together ideals that came out of the Great
Depression and the Second World War, for instance, has been replaced by relentless individualism. Rapid urbanization whereby we no longer rely on family, friends and the broader community – indeed, we may not even know our neighbours – makes us forget just how interdependent we really are. A consumer-based society, pushed by marketing, focuses on individual pleasure. This comes at a cost to the collective ‘us,’ especially when it discussing matters of financing the common good: taxes are seen as taking money away from ‘my’ enjoyment. Increasingly, we’re encouraged to give rein to our natural tendency to look after number one. Couple that with an individual’s capacity to seek immediate gratification, and long-term planning for our collective future becomes even more difficult.
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that doesn’t make the issue go away. Instead, we’ve seen the rise of the likes of Donald Trump, Marine Le Pen in France, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Turkey and Viktor Orbán in Hungary. Closer to home, Stephen Harper employed the dog whistle in the 2015 election, a model adopted by Jason Kenney, in Alberta, and the people that brought Doug Ford to the head of the Ontario PC party and the premier’s seat. In Ontario, an uptick in the culture wars came early and often under Ford, who was overt about it on the short-lived show he and his late brother Rob did on the late and unlamented Sun News channel. Ford’s populist appeal got him elected in 2018, though he later toned down some of the law-and-order rhetoric and anti-elite rants. That,
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There’s nothing wrong with looking out for personal interests, but we’re in danger of forgetting that most of the middle-class gains of the postwar years stem from socially-driven ideas. In purely economic terms, the collective efforts are the rising tide that lifted all boats – some more so than others, certainly. Today, however, there’s an element that seems hell-bent on undoing precisely the conditions that allowed for the great prosperity now under attack. And it’s so-called populists – the ones who prove you can fool many of the people all of the time – who are aiding and abetting the decline. In being duped, we’re on a downward trajectory. It’s clear identity politics have replaced the big-tent approach when it comes to seeking political power. This is nothing new, creeping in for decades, but certainly much more central – and visible – in our narcissistic , selfie-obsessed day. Today, the political calculation is overt – tactics based on whether there are more votes to be won or lost by any particular stance. From gender issues to ongoing racial discrimination – real issues that affect real people – the concerns about identity politics take on more gravitas when all we get is symbolism and not any real change to our failing democracy. Such is the navel gazing on the left, driven into a 24/7 frenzy following the election of Donald Trump, who relied on dog-whistle politics, longstanding divides and anti-elitism to put him in power. Here, we can colour ourselves as more progressive, what with our sensi→KANNON 8
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Mastering the competition of bows and errors
I More Ontario municipalities run ‘At Large’ rather than ‘Ward’ representation for politicians. A small percentage use both systems. Women entering politics has been a growing trend since 2014 with almost half of candidates being female in the last election. The last municipal election in 2018 had 6,645 people on ballots. 28% were incumbents. 67% were not sitting members of a Council. 477 of candidates were elected by acclamation. ↆ LAST WEEK: Truth: As early as 373 BC it was noted that rats, weasles, snakes and centipedes left their homes for safety several days before a destructive earthquake. Anecdotal evidence has suggested strange behaviours from the animal kingdom from weeks to seconds before an earthquake. Truth: Shallow crevices can form during an earthquake, but faults do not open up. Two blocks of earth’s crust slide past one another creating friction on the fault. If the fault could open, no earthquake would occur. Lie: No. California will remain on top of the earth’s crust where it spans two tectonic plates. The plates are moving 46mm per year. There is no where to fall, however Los Angeles and San Francisco will one day be adjacent to one another. You can play online by reading any online post at www.observerxtra. com. Vote for the lie and be notified if you are correct immediately.
KANNON: Identity politics will help widen an already gaping divide → FROM 7
tive PM at the helm – he’s divisive in his own right, of course, just not to the extent we seen in the US (that’s probably not possible here or anywhere else). The causes themselves are, for the most part, worthy of fighting for. There’s peril, however, in breaking into small groups each with an agenda that excludes all others – it’s
our way or the highway. It’s an offshoot of the me-first attitude, one in which we put so much stock in an assumed identity to the exclusion of all else, including reason in some cases. This version of politics, harnessed effectively by the right, is a problem on the left, where there’s a risk of a united-we-stand-divided-we-fall outcome.
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spent this morning, and pretty well every morning for the last two weeks, shooting my recurve and longbows. This is something I always do this time of year to prepare myself for the upcoming hunting seasons. I will not hunt with a traditional bow if I have not practiced diligently. That’s because to shoot a traditional bow well, you need to develop good, consistent form – and rock-solid confidence. Also, traditional archery, and all archery for that matter, requires an incredible amount of mental focus to make the most of each shot. If your mental process is distracted by the slightest thing, your shot won’t go where it should. That’s why I liken shooting a traditional bow to yoga. It’s all about form and mental focus – but, thankfully for all those who have seen me shoot, this happens without the yoga pants.
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That thought actually crossed my mind this morning and luckily I was between shots when it did. In hindsight, I think I was onto something. You see, I have never been much for archery contests – partly because I am not as good at dealing with distraction as most of the people competing in them. I can focus just fine, if I am alone on my home range or in the woods during a hunt. But put a bunch of shooters and spectators around me and I have the focus of a springer spaniel puppy standing between three mud puddles. This has been the primary reason I have avoided even informal competition, even though that sort of pressure is generally considered good for a shooter. I believe that
has never marketed to my demographic for good reason. Of course, all that might change after I win a few tournaments. Because, if that happens, it is very likely the fiercest male competitors in the sport, will probably start wearing yoga pants too. Those guys will do anything to win. Fortunately, by the time that happens, I will have won several tournaments and perhaps even left an indelible psychological scar upon those I competed against. Partly because I will insist upon walking ahead of the group when it comes time to collect arrows from the targets. And, if the competition does get tough, I can always consider wearing one size too small. I honestly think wearing yoga pants will even the playing field and give me a much better chance at winning. OK, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch…
DYER: Taiwan will need to be more self-sufficient on the defence front → FROM 6
Getting Chinese troops onto the island in sufficient numbers by seaborne landings and air-drops would be a military operation fraught with risk, and fully prepared Taiwanese armed forces could conceivably defeat it. However, they are not remotely prepared for that now. Taiwan’s defence-re-
lated spending has fallen gradually from a peak of more than seven per cent of GDP in the late 1970s to only 1.9 per cent last year, and obligatory military service has been cut to only four months. As cold reality dawned in Taiwan in the past year, that long decline has gone into reverse, but it would take half a dozen years of defence spending at five or six per
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too. But I also believe, if you are always losing, it isn’t good for your confidence. And confidence is key. Now that I have made the connection between archery and yoga, however, I think I have found a way to make the most of this conundrum. Next time I am invited to shoot in an archery tournament, I will arrive wearing yoga pants. Visual benefits aside, this will introduce two new things to the tournament. First, it will cause many competitors to leave the field immediately, especially if they just consumed a meal. Next, it will provide a significant distraction to those who remain. Why you ask? Well, first off, I suspect I will not look good in yoga pants. In fact, I will probably present one of those visual images a person cannot unsee. After all, I am a 60-yearold man and lululemon
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cent of GDP to acquire the weapons and capabilities that might enable the country to defend itself without help. It’s unlikely that this is the message Nancy Pelosi brought to Taiwan; she just wants to show solidarity with their struggle to remain free. Biden even thought her visit was poorly timed, given Xi’s impending coronation as dictator-for-life at
the October congress of the Chinese Communist Party. It wouldn’t do to spoil his party. But other American officials have doubtless been breaking the bad news to the Taiwanese government as gently as possible. The next five years will be very tricky even if President Tsai Ing-wen’s administration goes into overdrive on defence.
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The newly amalgamated Waterloo Region Association of Realtors last week appointed Megan Bell as president, Christal Moura as president-elect, and Val Brooks as immediate past president as officers of the new entity. WRAR is an amalgamation of the Cambridge Association of Realtors and Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors.
Woolwich council this week awarded a $2.3-million contract to Cimco to replace the refrigeration plant serving the arenas at the WMC in Elmira. Maintenance costs have been soaring, with the existing equipment proving problematic almost immediately after the facility opened in 2009.
Betting on agriculture, research to battle inflation and climate change
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Lisa Bauman is the production manager at the MCC Thrift store in Elmira.
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WITH NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY taking place across the country next week, two Elmira thrift stores are hoping to bring awareness to the key role that their operations play in the community. “To us, it is a special day that just thrift is being recognized for the work that they do and contributing to helping
the environment by selling used clothing. It’s a day that actually recognizes what we do, whereas we don’t always get recognition for the hard work that we put in here,” said Lisa Bauman, the production manager for MCC Thrift’s Elmira location. MCC Thrift helps Mennonite Central Committee fund their charitable acts in Canada and abroad, Bauman said. “We definitely have an impact not just on the
environment by keeping things out of the landfill, but also by using the money that we raise to help people in poverty as well,” she said. Woolwich Community Services’ thrift store is a key part of their fundraising effort, said executive director Kelly Christie. “The profits from the store [are]part of our budget each year to help us run our program so it helps us with funding for the food bank or the family
violence prevention program or our community support programs – all the different programs that we do here,” Christie said. Christie explained that the WCS thrift shop accepts a wide variety of donations, including houseware items, books, toys, clothing, shoes, purses, knickknacks, paintings and other artwork. “We are unable to take → THRIFTY 11
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even more impetus for change, here’s one: a new agricultural outlook report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization says a 28 per cent increase in productivity is needed to eliminate hunger by 2030. Productivity is often fingered as a culprit when agriculture and climate change are discussed. Farmers became more productive as populations grew. Climate change was not an issue then. But now, an exceptionally long view on support for agriculture is needed. And given the complexity of the challenges, it’s time once more to reiterate the need for research support. That goes beyond bricks and mortar. Last week, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) – the biggest agri-food lender in the country – announced it would match institutional and retail capital for something called The 51 Food and Ag Tech Fund, which focuses on supporting underrepresented founders of earlystage companies. “The continued success of the Canadian agriculture and food industry relies on its ability to → ROBERTS 13
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Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Regarding Zone Change Application 7/2022 1484865 Ontario Limited – 6455 Reid Woods Drive Please note this will be a virtual meeting only and public attendance at the Township offices will not be permitted. Below is information on how you can submit comments, view or participate in the meeting. You may also contact Development Services staff by sending an email to planning@woolwich.ca or by phone at 519-669-6040 if you have any questions. Take Notice that in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Township of Woolwich has received a complete application for the proposed zoning amendment application more specifically described below. This notice summarizes the details of this application and includes a location map of the subject lands. Please be advised that Notice of a Complete Application does not indicate whether the municipality is in support of, or in opposition to the proposal. That determination will be made at a later date. The Township of Woolwich will hold a Public Meeting, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, to consider the following Zone Change application. No decisions will be made at this meeting; its purpose is to provide additional information to the public and agencies and to receive comments and information from them.
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SUBMITTING COMMENTS AND REQUESTING NOTIFICATION You can express your concerns/ comments about the proposed changes in writing to the Township of Woolwich. Any comments received on or before Wednesday, August 31, 2022 (Note that this date is before the public meeting) will be included in a report prepared by Development Services and presented at the Public Meeting. Any comments received after the Public Meeting, but prior to Council making a decision on the applications, will be considered. The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. This information is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public at the Committee of the Whole and Council meetings. Please note that while the Committee of the Whole and Council may redact some personal information such as email addresses and phone numbers, your submissions will otherwise be made public in their entirety. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 519-669-1647 or 1-877-969-0094 ext. 6005. Should you wish to be notified of future meetings and reports regarding the Zone Change application please: • submit a written request, noting that you wish to be kept informed, to the Township of Woolwich, Development Services, 24 Church Street West, Box 158, Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z6, or • email your request noting that you wish to be kept informed to: planning@woolwich.ca If Council approves the change, a notice will be mailed to you explaining the By-law.
MORE INFORMATION Additional information related to these applications can be viewed or obtained as follows: Schedule an appointment to view the documents at the Township Administration building located at 24 Church Street West, Elmira weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. To schedule an appointment please call 519-669-6040 or email planning@woolwich.ca Dated at the Township of Woolwich this 11th day of August 2022.
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large furniture because we just don’t have the store space to take it and, of course, no beds or couches or that type of thing,” Christie said. According to MCC Elmira general manager Debbie Siertsema, inflation has led to an increase of shopping at the store. “We really see that people are looking around for other options for shopping and not just where they used to go shopping before, so they’re looking for new places to find their items,” Siertsema said. The current economic
climate has had an impact on the purchases people are making, Bauman said. “We’re thankful that we are able to provide here more affordable products for people who might not be able to afford to go out and buy the brand new pair of shoes that they need. You can come here and you can get a nice pair of running shoes for $6, $8 or $10,” she said. Bauman explained she is trying to change the minds of those who might think negatively of shopping at thrift stores. “You’re not paying the prices that you would
in [other] stores. And you can find some really unique things, whether it’s vintage items or things that are from years gone by that you wouldn’t be able to pick up in a store now. So I think people need to kind of get out of the idea that thrift is just meant for the people who can’t afford new,” she said. Thrift shops are for everyone, Christie added. “No matter what your income level is, [thrift shopping] is a great idea. So we would like to encourage thrift shopping.” National Thrift Shop Day is August 17.
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adopt technology, attract a skilled and diverse labour force, and embrace sustainability, all of which supports profitability and productivity in this vital sector of our economy,” said Rebbecca Clarke, vice-president of FCC venture capital. Diversity is a key to looking at challenges and opportunities in a new light, she said. Research has already taken us a long way. At the Cattlemen’s College in Houston, participants were told about eye-opening advances in cattle production thanks to research. These include slick-coated
cattle that can better withstand heat, as well as naturally polled cattle, born without horns that need to be removed in production. Gene editing, a relatively simple process compared to technologies from the past, make this and much more possible. Superpowers will take the lead in major investments. But as research at universities in Canada, the US and elsewhere have shown, support doesn’t need to be massive to be effective. However, it does need to be consistent, reliable and part of an overall culture for researchers to make gains.
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An ode to Molière
A museum pops up
Artistic director Antoni Cimolino directs Colm Feore in the title role of Molière’s satire, The Miser, last week began previews at the Stratford Festival. The production comes in the year of Molière’s 400th birthday. In The Miser, Ranjit Bolt’s modernization of Molière’s L’Avare, we're introduced to paranoid old skinflint Harper and his two grown children.
There’ll be a pop-up museum Aug. 12 at Abraham Erb’s Gristmill in Waterloo Park. The replica of Abraham Erb’s Grist Mill will see historian Peggy Pellet share stories about Black History connections to the early days of what became Waterloo. www.waterlooheritage.com
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Adding some performances into the art Three Sisters Cultural Centre in St. Jacobs will be filled with the sound of music during Lunarfest Aug. 13 Leah Gerber Observer Staff
YOU CAN HOWL AT THE moon all you like on August 13. That’s when The Three Sisters Cultural Centre staff are hosting their second annual Lunarfest in St. Jacobs. “It’s really about supporting local music,” said Adrienne Carter, the executive director of the organization. The event, which starts at 2 p.m. and goes until 11 p.m., features musicians such as Lacey Hill, a singer/songwriter from Six Nations, Jamaican-Canadian artist Joni Nehrita, singer, songwriter and poet Scott Wicken, based in Waterloo, 18-year-old, award-winning songwriter Amanda Braam, Kitchener-based artist Steve Haase with the SJR trio and features local favourite Douglas Watson Blues Band as the closing act. Food will be available from the Hemlock Barn food truck, and the event will also have a bar. Guests can also participate in a community art project which is a look back at surviving COVID as a community, said Carter. Last year the centre held its first Lunarfest outside in the parking lot. “It poured rain,” said Carter. “And it drenched everybody, they were all soaked. All the audience were bailing, literally bailing, with shovels to keep the water out from the floor. And I thought, ‘Oh my God, this is a horrible way to start this.’ And one of the audience members at the very end said, ‘This is such a great first annual
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also has a kitchen and event space available to be rented out. The Three Sisters Cultural Centre reached full occupancy of their site this June, said Carter. She says within a matter of weeks, they sold all the studio spaces they needed to sell, with many of the artists signing on for a year’s lease. “It filled up really quickly, faster than we expected. We were going to do this big marketing campaign to try and
attract artists for the studios. We don’t need that anymore. So our next focus now is activities, events, workshops.” Carter and her two other sisters who run the centre have big plans. She says they aim to host 50 workshops before the end of March. Tickets for Lunarfest are $30 online and $35 at the door. All proceeds will go back to the Three Sisters Cultural Centre, which is a registered not-for-profit corporation.
event, way to go.’ OK, so that’s our first annual, so I guess we’re doing it again next year. So here we are. This time we get to be inside,” she said. The Three Sisters Cultural Centre is a space for artists and events for the arts. It’s an idea Carter had been working on with her two sisters. “My one sister who is a fibre arts artist, her name is Jax Rula. And, so she has been in the artist scene in Waterloo Region for many years. And so she really
had a good handle on what artists need in this region in terms of infrastructure support, events support, just general help for them to get their work out in front of people who will buy it. “What my sister Jax always found was that if you were in your studio making, you weren’t selling. And if you were out selling, you weren’t making. And the biggest problem artists now face – well, when we were having events – is that they would have their
beautiful art propped up on the grass, in the rain, in horrible conditions. And we wanted to be able to provide artists with a space that was environmentally friendly, it wasn’t onerous in expense, and they could really showcase their work in a really nice environment.” In addition to offering studio space rentals to artists, the centre is accessible to the public six days a week, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The former tire shop, now renovated,
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AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN AND AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER We offer a good work atmosphere, company benefits and competitive wages. Wages would be based on experience.
Century home awaiting personal touches. Country kitchen, living room w/ hardwood & main flr den or dining room also w/hardwood. 3 bdrms upstairs. Master bedroom w/walk-in closet. Unfinished cellar. Replacement gas furnace. Detached insulated & heated double garage – ideal for the hobbyist. MLS 17 Maple St., Drayton
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Meticulously maintained 2-storey in a family friendly subdivision. 1838 sq. ft. Original owner has updated the home since new with quartz counter tops, flooring, furnace & air, roof shingles, garage doors, painting & decorating. Eatin kitchen w/island, formal dining room & great rm with cathedral ceiling. 3 bdrms. Master suite w/walk-in closet & 4 pc. ensuite. Mn flr 2 pc. Unspoiled basement. Sauna. Concrete driveway. Beautiful park like landscaping! MLS 22 Meadowlark Rd., Elmira
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Crossing Guards make a difference in our community by assisting in the safe movement of school children, and the general public, in crossing roadways at designated intersections and ensuring traffic remains stopped until all pedestrians have safely crossed the intersection.
All brick bungalow w/4 bdrms on the main flr. Central location to schools & park. 1655 sq. ft. Main flr laundry. Updated bathrooms. Country style eat-in kitchen. Large finished rec rm w/gas F.P. Potential of finishing more bsmt space. 3 pce bathroom downstairs. Replacement windows/furnace & C/Air. Private yard with stamped concrete patio at rear. Garden doors from master bdrm to patio area. MLS 12 Park Ave. W., Elmira
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Corporate Services is seeking part time and casual Crossing Guards for the 2022-2023 School Year at our Breslau, Conestogo, Elmira, Maryhill, and St. Jacobs locations. Hours of work are 8:00 am - 8:30 am and 2:50 pm - 3:20 pm. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old, community-minded, and have reliable transportation or the ability to walk to the school crossing for each shift. On-the-job training and equipment provided. Please review the full job posing at www.woolwich.ca/careers. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume prior to 4:00pm on August 26, 2022 to hr@woolwich.ca. Please quote job posting 2022-35.
Incredible detail inside & outside on this beautiful century home! Approx 2,200 sq. ft. “Black Ash” natural trim, pocket doors, stained glass windows & intricate woodwork are features in this home. Mn flr laundry & 2 piece. Formal LR/DR & eat-in kitchen. Grand entry. 4 bdrms upstairs & walk-up attic. Mn flr addition includes a family room w/gas F.P. & large garage. The lot - 57’ x 142’ runs through to the street behind where there is a double asphalt driveway. MLS
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$1,299,000 $739,900 ELMIRA - This recently built (2015) semi-detached home is located right across from the Riverside Public School and has so much appeal for both a first time home buyer to a larger family. With 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this tastefully finished home offers a bright open concept main floor with updated powder room, large closets for storage and large sliding glass doors out to your deck. Enjoy a view of the open field behind while sipping coffee on your large deck. The upstairs offers two bedrooms and an oversized primary suite complete with walk in closet and ensuite bathroom. Head down to the finished basement (2018) and enjoy many of the custom finishes! You will find luxury vinyl plank floors, powder room with laundry, additional pantry/storage and a little nook under the stairs. No detail was missed in this home! With convenient access to Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph come make this beautiful property your home
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For Sale STORM DOOR LIKE NEW FOR $150.00 OR best offer. Paid $675.00 from Southfield Windows & Doors. White 34" x 82.5" 3/4. Venting, hidden vent screen, glass 3/4 venting, left hand handle and lock and all the hardware. Please call 519-669-5253
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TREES & SHRUBS FOR SALE. SHADE TREES; apple, pear, peach, plum, cherry, apricot, nectarines; blueberries, aroniaberry, grapes, rhubarb, raspberries, etc; blue spruce, white spruce, Norway spruce & lots of nice cedars to make green fence hedges & windbreaks. Range 1-6 feet tall. Now is a good time to plant! Excellent quality plants. Stop in Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Martin's Nursery, c/o Emanuel E.M. Martin, 42661 Orangehill Rd., Wroxeter Ont. N0G 2X0. (1 km north of Wroxeter on Belmore Line).
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MOOREFIELD - This private 50 acre property is located on a quiet street near Teviotdale. Follow along the winding laneway through a picturesque cedar rail fence surrounded by greenery to acres of open space including a spring fed pond. You will be greeted by a bungalow and a small barn to house any animals you have or may wish to have. This property so much more to offer a with green house/shed and a detached 30 x 40 heated and insulated shop (built in 2009) surrounded by fruit trees. The 1459 square foot bungalow has a retreat like master bedroom (added in 2008) with vaulted ceilings, in suite laundry, a propane fireplace and walk-out to the deck and hot tub! The kitchen is open to the dining room and living room, with a fireplace and loads of natural light with sliding glass doors to the front and back deck. The walk out basement has a 3 piece bathroom, rec room and office space which could be easily transformed into an in-law suite. The deck wraps around the house to the master bedroom and connects the outdoor bar with bar fridge, hot tub (2017) and on ground pool (2019). Be prepared for all of your friends and family longing to hang out here! Hop on your off road vehicle and explore the back 40 acres of your own private bush where you will find wildlife and a mix of trees. This serine setting could be just what you have been dreaming of!
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MILLBANK - Looking to escape the big city for small town living? This charming recently updated, 3-bedroom 2-bathroom bungalow is exactly that and more. Located in the quaint town of Millbank, only 30 minutes from all the big city amenities that Waterloo or Stratford have to offer. You are welcomed through the front door into a bright living room that flows into the dining and kitchen area. From the dining area, slip out through the large sliding doors to your back deck, (complete with propane hook-up), relax and enjoy your large .3 acre corner lot with mature trees, ideal for family gatherings and summer BBQ’s. Or head out to the covered front porch, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or an evening beverage. Upstairs you will find three updated bedrooms and a newly refinished bathroom. The basement with a double door walkout and large windows provides an abundance of natural light, giving a main floor feel. The basement offers just as much as the main floor, rec room, workshop, 2 piece bathroom, laundry room, large cold room, bonus (play) room, loads of space for your family and guests to enjoy. You could easily convert this space into an in-law suite. Updates include, new LVT flooring , drywall, potlights, bathrooms, most windows, all trim and interior doors all done in 2022 as well as Furnace & A/C (2021), this house is move in ready! With an insulated garage, (new door on order), oversized shed, and ample parking, you will have tons of space to store your “toys” or entertain.
$849,000 ELMIRA - Check out this 5 Bedroom Bungalow in Birdland! This unique opportunity gives you the option of multi-generational living or a single-family dwelling...you choose! The main floor has 3 bedrooms, a fair-sized kitchen, a dining room, a living room with big bright windows overlooking the covered front porch, 4 piece bathroom, and a main floor laundry room. Walk out from the dining room to a shaded deck and relax in the yard with the view of mature trees. The open concept basement has 2 bedrooms, its own kitchen and laundry room, 4-piece bathroom, dinette area, 2 living room spaces, and lots of storage. You will be impressed with the overall open feel of this home. The doublewide, concrete driveway provides parking for 2 and the oversized single garage is perfect for the car enthusiast and is equipped with a hoist. Come and see this nicely finished and well-kept home that is sure to impress!
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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. KILN DRIED CORN & CORN SCREENING Delivered by Einwechter. Minimum 15 ton lots. Call George Haffner Trucking 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045. OAT & PEAS FOR F O R AG E C OV E R CROPS - Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.
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39 Arthur St N Elmira, ON Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage | Independently Owned and Operated
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM AS A US CROSS BORDER OWNER OPERATOR OR COMPANY DRIVER Requirements • Valid AZ License • Clean Driver Abstracts • Currently able to cross the US Border • A desire to grow and develop within a positive team culture We provide a safe and reputable work environment with a competitive wage package.
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Lot 66 Middlebrook Road, West Monrose 10 beau�ful acres backing onto the Grand River!!!!
10 beau�ful acres, with gentle rolling hills backing onto the Grand River, (approximately 1214 � of shoreline) prefect place to build your dream home. Wishing to escape the city, and own your own piece of paradise? 2 acres clear with 2 acres of bush and 6 workable. Ideal spot for a hobby farm! Book your appointment today! MLS# 40301824
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Adam Paul Reed of Kitchener, formerly of Elmira, on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the age of 47. Adam is survived by his mother Heather (Kevin) Quinn (nee Moore) of Elmira, grandfathers Andrew Moore of Kitchener, formerly of Heidelberg, and Rev. Frederick (Hazel) Reed of Toronto, formerly of Elmira, aunt Holly Dale (nee Moore) of Kitchener, uncles Mark Reed and James Reed of Toronto, and cousins Joshua (Lisa) Dale of Bali and Jordan Dale of Waterloo. The three amigos will never be the same!! Adam was predeceased by his father, Paul John Reed, grandmothers Violet Moore (nee Kappes), formerly of Heidelberg, and Joan Dart; and aunt Gloria Rau (nee Reed) of Waterloo. Adam thoroughly enjoyed music and dreamt one day that he would be a part of the creative process, whether it be the song itself or the graphics. He enjoyed drawing and would often get lost in his own world when he was expressing himself on paper. Adam also enjoyed the outdoors; he would hop on his bicycle to get around town. Adam was a wonderful man, and gave his family a great deal of joy. Though he struggled and was lost in the wasteland of addiction at times, he was making his way back to us. That is what makes this loss so terribly tragic. Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. at Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A family graveside service will take place at St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary’s Hospital Cardiac Care Unit would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. ❖ www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com
Joyce passed peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 94 years young. She loved her family more than anything. Joyce is predeceased by her husband of over 60 years Edwin Morden (2013), son Garry (2008), grandson Shawn (2010) and her beloved Yorkie, Sukkie. Joyce was born in Orangeville to Peggy Hall (nee Ferrier) and Bill Hall on March 5, 1928. Predeceased by sisters, Joan McFarlane, Shirley Mohun. Joyce and her husband Ed started married life on a farm in Riverview and later moved to Elmira in 1962. They raised their family in Elmira and were active members of the community. Warm, social and attentive to detail, Joyce spent many years working as an assistant in local pharmacies. Joyce and Edwin faithfully attended the Trinity United Church in Elmira. Joyce had an affinity for nature. She enjoyed growing bountiful harvests of vegetables, colourful flowers, and listening to the birds sing. Joyce and Ed enjoyed trips across Canada, through the U.S.A., to Switzerland, and frequently to Jamaica. In her later years, Joyce thoroughly enjoyed the activities at the Senior’s Centre in Elmira and cherished the many friendships she made there. She liked to watch the Toronto Blue Jays…so long as they were winning! Always ready to host and entertain, her family will dearly miss her quick wit, warm smile, and the sometimes mischievous twinkle in her eye. Joyce lives on in her daughter, Anne (Trevor) Tims, daughter-in-law Denise Morden, grandchildren and their families Jason (Amy), Lauren (Josh), Erin (Shaquille), great-granddaughter Lindsay and sister Jean Thedorf. Joyce was blessed with a very loving extended family (Morden, Hall and Ferrier) including many dearly loved nieces and nephews. We feel so privileged to have known and loved her. Visitation will take place at Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road, Floradale on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Shelburne Cemetery, 156035 Hwy 10, Shelburne. Donations to the KW Humane Society or Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated, and may be made through the funeral home. ❖ www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com
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The region last week confirmed the first local case of the monkeypox virus. The victim was a male in his 30s. Monkeypox is a rare viral illness that is spread through close contact with body fluids, respiratory droplets, or lesions of an infected person or animal, or through contaminated materials such as clothing and bedding. Health officials say the risk to the general public is low.
It was just like old times Five decades after graduation, a group of former St. Clement school students gather for a reunion
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: About six months ago, a large, white dent appeared on my left buttock. I went to a dermatologist who performed a biopsy. I was diagnosed with morphea and prescribed methotrexate. The doctor said the condition is not systemic, but that the drug could prevent future skin lesions and possibly cure the morphea. Can you share more about the condition, and the risks and benefits of the treatment?
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DAN STRAUS SAID WHEN HE saw Carlo Perrotta, his former Grade 7 teacher, walking toward him at the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club in St. Jacobs last Saturday, he had a flashback of school days long past. He and 21 of his classmates from St. Clement school gathered for a unique reunion at the club last weekend. They originally planned to hold the reunion two years ago, but the pandemic put it on hold. The upside is that 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of their Grade 8 graduation. They even invited their former teacher to join them. “We thought it was going to be kind of strange, hooking up with people that we haven’t talked to since Grade 8 – that’s 50 years for some of these people. “But it was like, how do I put it? Like we have never been apart. We picked up, had awesome conversation. A lot of comfort in getting together and enjoying the experiences that we had in those days. Lots of memories. We would start sharing stories and you go, ‘I don’t remember that,’ and as the story progresses, you go, ‘Oh, yeah, I remember that!’ Yeah, a lot of good
Diagnosing, treating a rare skin disorder known as morphea
A special class reunion was held at the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club on Saturday, featuring a group of people who went to St. Clement school together from kindergarten to Grade 8. They gathered on the 50th anniversary of their Grade 8 graduation. Carlo Perrotta, was the class’ Grade 7 teacher, came with his wife Margo for the event. Inset: Perrotta outside the school in 1971. Submitted
laughs,” he said. Straus said 22 of their 38 classmates were able to make it to the reunion. He says most of his former classmates still live relatively close by. The person who travelled farthest was Joe Bergman, who came from Alberta. Another of their classmates, Michael Grubb, had passed away from COVID in January. Straus said he and the other organizers found most of their classmates
using Facebook and word of mouth. They started a Facebook group for their 1972 graduating class. Perrotta was excited to attend. “When I got that phone call from Jerome Voisin inviting me, I mean, I just sat here and for a minute I thought, is this for real?” Then when he attended, they all had to take stock of their ages after 50 years apart. “Well, they looked at me, the kids were like, ‘You’re what? 84! You’re kidding!’ I said, ‘Well, what did you expect?’”
That class was the only one Perrotta had taught at St. Clement. He was there for one year before moving on to another school, but he remembers his year with them fondly. “As the months went by, I got to know pretty well all of them… I got to know the kids. They were not afraid to talk to me, they were not afraid to give me an awful lot of insight into their personalities.” Perrotta remembers making a make-shift running track for the kids to practice on before → REUNION 23
ANSWER: Morphea, which is a rare skin disorder, causes painless hardening and discoloration of the skin. In many cases, morphea affects only a few areas on the body. The condition usually goes away on its own within several years. In the meantime, treatment often can keep symptoms in check. When morphea first develops, most people have just one or two lesions, usually on the abdomen, chest or back. The lesions tend to be round areas of whitened and hardened skin, sometimes surrounded by a faint lilac-colored border. Over time, the lesions fade away, but they may leave behind patches of discolored or darkened skin. Depending on where it occurs, morphea can affect mobility, particularly if it forms on the arms or legs. In some cases, morphea can cause affected skin to atrophy, leading to depressions in the skin. The specific cause of morphea isn't known. It
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is thought to be a type of autoimmune disorder, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation and leading to symptoms. Possible triggers for morphea can include radiation, skin trauma or a recent infection. Morphea itself is not an infectious disease, and it is not contagious. Morphea affects only the skin. It doesn't involve other organs. When a health care provider suspects morphea, a blood test is performed to rule out scleroderma, a related and more serious autoimmune disorder. Scleroderma causes hardening of the skin and the body's connective tissues, and it can damage internal organs. A biopsy may be performed to rule out other concerns. Although morphea eventually goes away on its own over time, treatment usually is recommended to decrease symptoms. Treatment works best when the condition is in its early stages, so the sooner a lesion is treated, the better. The first step in treatment for morphea in a case like yours, where the condition is confined to one area, usually involves using a topical cream on affected skin. The cream may include medications such as corticosteroids, → MAYO CLINIC 23
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calcineurin inhibitors or calcipotriene to reduce the inflammation that's causing symptoms. When morphea is extensive, if it does not respond to topical treatment, or if it involves deeper tissue, then systemic treatment, such as methotrexate, may be the next step. Methotrexate is a drug that suppresses the immune system. It often is prescribed in pill form for morphea, and it can reduce symptoms effectively. In dermatology, the medication typically is used in low doses. Because of the smaller dose, more
severe side effects, such as extensive hair loss, which can be associated with methotrexate in other situations, are not usually a problem. Other treatment options for morphea beyond methotrexate also are available. For example, phototherapy, which uses ultraviolet light, can improve the appearance of skin affected by morphea. A class of medications known as tetracyclines also can help. If you are not comfortable with methotrexate or are interested in an alternative to treat morphea, talk to your health care provider about
Morphea causes painless hardening and discoloration Submitted of the skin.
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attending a track and field meet at Seagrams Stadium in Waterloo. “I never forgot those kids in St. Clements, because they tried so hard,” he said. “The kids that came out for track and field. Not everybody came out, unfortunately, but that didn’t matter. The point is that the ones that did come out, you know, they really, really worked hard because we established goals for ourselves right
from the beginning. You know, and by the time that we were ready to go to the big meet, they were ready, even though they were scared, but they were ready.” He said he is thankful for the time they had together. “But it seems to me that by the way that things were going in our conversations, they are OK. They did well, and I’m pretty proud of them.” “They taught me patience. There was just so much that I learned
because I’d only been teaching five years at the time. And I was still sort of learning, you know, but I did learn. I learned from them. That’s because as I taught them, they taught me.” Will there be another reunion? Straus said a lot of people who attended said they wanted to get together again soon. So, after the dust settles, he’ll ask the group on Facebook how long they want to wait until the next gathering.
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THE OBSERVER | Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Cost recovery is key as Woolwich continues vetting on-farm businesses Steve Kannon Observer Staff
CONCERNED ABOUT RECOVERING COSTS OF the program, Woolwich is nonetheless pressing ahead with an effort to bring problematic on-farm business into legal compliance. Township planning staff began contacting farm operators two years ago, seeking out non-compliant operations and trying to bring them back into conformity with zoning bylaws and the building code. The process began in the north end of the township and is moving south, manager of planning Jeremy Vink told councillors meeting Monday night. The agricultural enforcement program has now covered about a third of the township. At the current pace, he expects it would take another six years to get to all the operations. He recommended turning to an outside consultant to take over the program, which has proven to be time-consuming for staff, but councillors put off a decision pending more information about cost-recovery options. While planning department fees typically cover the cost involved in each incident of non-compliance, that’s not always the case, said Vink.
Coun. Scott McMillan pushed to ensure costs be covered by the non-compliant farm operations themselves rather than drawing from general tax revenues. He also favoured keeping the process in-house. “I’d rather go slow and manage staff time rather than outsource,” he said. “I would rather push out the timeframe.” Vink said fees could be adjusted to cover costs, however the remaining work is carried out. The bigger stumbling block, he noted, has been the cost of bringing buildings into compliance, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars. The township allows farm owners to operate businesses on their properties as long as the ventures are secondary to the agricultural operation and the operation conforms to all the legal obligations of any other business. A number of legal issues have been identified over the years, including zoning issues, with Vink noting the largest issue has been building code compliance: many of the structures housing the businesses have been found noncompliant with the likes of electrical, safety and fire-suppression issues. The costs have seen some farm owners balk. The township has been working with them, but some cases may have to be referred to
bylaw enforcement and subsequent legal action. Even when operators are cooperative, it’s a time-consuming exercise, he stressed. The target is to bring non-conforming business into legal standing in six months, though some take longer. Some 50 on-farm businesses have been legalized, with others still in the works. “No solution is easy, and no solution is fast.” Vink said he expects there will be 150 to 200 on-farm businesses with which to deal. “There are a large number of uses that need to and can be brought into compliance, and a large number of uses that are not compliant and may not be able to be brought into compliance or may need additional planning and building approvals. Each case is unique and takes time to review. There is a significant amount of staff follow up to get the compliance, regardless of how ‘simple’ things may be,” he said in his report. Unable to attend the meeting, Coun. Patrick Merlihan sent comments calling for the township to fast-track the process. Coun. Murray Martin, on the other hand, called for leniency, noting he has “a soft spot in my heart” for the farmers looking to supplement their incomes.
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other piece of the showmanship puzzle, like her lamb would stand there, and it would set up and she looked good. And she knew what she was doing. And she knew where I was. Her lamb just wouldn’t walk today. “It’s hard because then you’re there and you’re, like, ‘wow, people are going to think that I didn’t work with my animal’ and that sort of thing. And then you just stress yourself out a little bit more, but it’s always a different day.”
Perriman explained why it is important for kids to be involved with organizations such as 4-H “I think kids today don’t go out as much – everybody’s online – but stuff like this gets you outside. You meet new people – these are people from like Kitchener, London, and I’m from Ayr. And you make acquaintances. Some of these people I’m going to know for the rest of my life – that’s just the way it is. Everybody learns new stuff from 4-H,” she said.
Pepper agreed. “These [kids] are the future. Where I am now, that’s where they’re going to be soon.” Winners from the event included grand champion in senior showmanship class Madison Bartlett, while the reserve grand champion was Brock Bartlett. In the junior showmanship class, the grand champion was Albert Reinhart and the reserve grand champion was Cameron Schill. The overall show grand champion was Madison Bartlett.
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