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GRCA sees the possibility of increased flood risk due to bigger ice jams

BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

In minutes, the Wellesley home was reduced to rubble after a fire tore through it on Feb. 15. The family of six renting the home was away at the time of incident, and no injuries have been reported.

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Fire levels home in Wellesley

No insurance for home or tenants prompts fundraising effort for family displaced from fire

BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

Damage was pegged at $500,000 after a fire levelled a Wellesley home last Friday. There were no injuries, however, as no one was home at the time.

Firefighters from all three Wellesley Township stations responded to the property at the

intersection of Greenwood Hill Road and Weimar Line when the call came in about 3:30 p.m.

“When we got there it was completely engulfed – the house was completely engulfed in fire,” said Paul Redman, township fire chief. “All three of our stations went to that. And about 10 minutes into the fire, the whole house collapsed, so it had been

burning for a while. The occupants were out, they had been out doing some errands.”

By the time firefighters arrived at the scene the home was already beyond saving, however, with firefighters focussing their efforts on preventing the flames from spreading and putting out hot spots.

“It was just defensive for us;

we didn’t go in or anything like that. It’d been going for a while before we got there. All the calls that came in were people driving past.”

The property was being rented by a family of six: two adults and four young children, all under the age of seven, who lost almost everything they had in the fire.

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Much like the weather, predicting what kind of flooding the area might see as winter winds down is something of a guessing game. The Grand River watershed has already seen some flooding due to ice jams, and the up-and-down temperatures make likely a repeat of that situation, says the agency that monitors water levels.

The Grand River Conservation Authority last week hosted a meeting of local emergency coordinators to discuss pending risks and emphasize preparedness.

Just earlier this month, water and ice chunks from the Grand River washed up on properties in West Montrose, and similar incidents are likely.

“Looking at the forecast and that [weather] variability that exists – where we see those extreme highs and extreme lows, paired with the storm systems that move in – we are indicating that there is a moderate-to-high flood risk associated with snowmelt and rainstorm flooding for the spring,” said Cam Linwood, a GRCA spokesperson.

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By the following day, however, fundraising and relief efforts, led by Waterloo Region resident Andrew Foster, were already underway for the family, with donations of funds, clothing, furniture and even toys for the children being given.

“I have spoken with the family today,” said Foster in a social media post on Facebook Saturday. “They are aware of this page and amazed at the overall support from the community.

The family is sincerely appreciative of your kind donations.”

The family has since found new lodgings in Crosshill, according to Foster, and began moving in this week.

The cause of the fire was not immediately clear, said Redman, suggesting the most likely culprit to be a heater that had cut out during a power outage, but had then switched back when the family was away.

“We don’t know. At this point now it’s undetermined. Because of the collapse, it’s not safe to go in and start investigating,” said Redman.

“Had there been some

other criteria, like had there been an injury or a death, then we would have brought the OFM (Office of the Fire Marshal), and they send forensic investigators and they would pick apart,” he said. “But for this, the renters weren’t insured, the owner wasn’t insured, so there’s no insurance company looking for a report from us.

“They were out at the time. The power had been out and the wife had been doing some baking, so the appliances would’ve come back on when they weren’t home. There’s a stove in the kitchen that they’d left, and it was all knob-and-tube-wiring. So just those alone are big indicators of a possible cause for fire. So we don’t know for sure which one it was, but there’s some pretty obvious suspects of how it started, we just don’t know

Firefighters were putting out hot spots throughout the day, on scene until about midnight.

for sure.”

The property’s owner, Sidney Sherk, who lives across the street and was

away at the time of the fire, said he was currently not planning on rebuilding the home.

“It’s a loss for me, but no lives were lost, that’s the main thing,” said Sherk.

“Because we didn’t know where the people were when the fire started. He didn’t have a phone, so it took a couple hours before they showed up. We didn’t know. It was just – it wasn’t very nice ... you just didn’t know if someone was in the house or not.”

A Facebook page called “Waterloo Region Helps: Wellesley” was created by Foster to provide updates on the family’s status as well as a running list of items needed. Donations of cash may also be made on the GoFundMe fundraising website, through a page started by Foster called “Waterloo Region Helps: Wellesley House Fire.”

With the first few days, the effort was more than halfway to the fundraising goal of $10,000.

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Fifty-eight municipalities have been granted funding from the federal government, through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to supplement the salary of a new or existing municipal employee who will work on initiatives to improve adaptation to local climate change impacts or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Among the latest recipients under the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program is the County of Wellington, which received $125,000.

FROM THE ARCHIVES The burden of replacing the oldest water pipes in Woolwich got a little easier this week, as the federal government agreed to kick in up to $600,000. That represents a third of the estimated $1.8 million price tag for the reconstruction of Riverside Drive West in Elmira.

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$1.3-million for new St. Clements fire station township’s coffers and a $400,000 debenture, payable over the next ten years.

The contract for the work, which includes the demolition and replacement of the aging station at 2671 Herrgott Rd. with a new facility, was awarded to the Hawkesville-based Frey Building Contractors for just over $1 million.

The new station will feature several improvement

BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

The Township of Wellesley will be getting a brand new fire station in St. Clements – and a $1.3 million bill to boot. Giving the project a final go-ahead Tuesday evening, councillors supported the plan to replace the current structure through a combination of reserve funding from the WELLESLEY COUNCIL

requested by township fire officials, including an SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) fill station and additional storage space to keep supplies previously stored at the township offices onsite instead. The building will also feature “the addition of a large room at the front of the structure that serves as a showroom/fire museum paying homage to

decades and generations of firefighting in the Township of Wellesley.

“The room is designed to be mostly glass and big enough to house the township’s antique fire pumper, antique fire handcart and display historical items collected and saved throughout all 3 stations,” said township staff in a report to council.

The addition of the showroom adds another $45,000

to the bill, the equivalent of another four per cent.

Frey Contractors expect the work to be completed by the fall of 2019. During the build phase, township staff are proposing to house the station’s fire apparatus in the St. Clements arena when the ice is removed for the season.

Councillors unanimously backed the proposal for the new station.

The township had previously considered renovating the station instead, but found a marginal difference in replacing versus rehabilitating the existing less-than-adequate structure. The current station in St. Clements, built in 1979, would’ve needed extensive work to meet modern building standards, according to a feasibility study conducted by engineering firm AECOM.

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Supporting kids to camp Citing community good, Wellesley council waives rental fees for St. Clements centre used by Lions’ summer camp

BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

The Township of Wellesley is waiving rental fees for the Paradise and District Lions Club at the St. Clements Community Centre, despite the organization not technically meeting the township’s criteria.

Councillors meeting this week opted to forego the township’s typical policy on fees for the Lions annual summer camp, reasoning that the program served a public good within the township.

The decision made Tuesday evening will see the organization spared the full $7,500 in rental fees for the community centre over a 15-day period this summer.

Under the township’s current policy, the Lions were only eligible for a

30 per cent discount on their fees. A full waiver of the $7,500 would require that the summer camp be free for participants, but in 2018 the program was priced at $150 per week.

The Lions Club, however, noted that their program is run on a cost-recovery model, and since starting up in 2015 had produced a net loss for the community group of $4,700.

“The Lions Club usually ends up having to help support this. It’s usually we’re running at a loss,” Lions member Mark Koenig told councillors. The group also provided support to those unable to afford the camp fees, adding to its losses.

“We also do this in regards to families in need within our community, for children who can’t afford to go to camp, and we will

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spring weather are likely to be at the root of any potential flooding. Jams are more likely as protracted deep freezes create more ice, sudden thaws weaken it and another round of freezing starts the cycle again.

“Because we have seen ice-jam flooding that has occurred this winter already, there are locations where there are still ice jams in the river system, and there’s still a high potential for ice to form because we’re still seeing some of those cold tem-

peratures,” said Linwood.

In response, the GRCA notes it’s ready to send out flood messages should the situation occur, with residents to be notified through their municipal flood coordinators. Along with making public real-time monitoring of the river system and posting alerts, the GRCA also reaches out through various media.

Geographic information systems, including a version used by Waterloo Region Alert, are being used for the first time this year to help pinpoint at-risk

areas.

“Preparedness is key, especially for those residents that do live within a floodplain or in those areas that are at a higher risk for spring flooding ,” said Linwood. “If you have any of those important items in your basements, you [should] have them out and out of the way.

“Certainly look at things like a 72-hour emergency kit – making sure you have one of those prepared.

Listen and be proactive.

Being aware of your surroundings and aware of what the river is doing.”

Such an emergency kit contains the likes of water, food, a flashlight, and a first-aid kit.

As part of the mitigation efforts, and partly in response to flash flooding that occurred in the summer of 2017, the GRCA keeps a close eye on water levels in its reservoirs.

The idea is to have space behind its dams to take on any increased flows due to melting.

“So this time of year, our reservoirs are at a lower holding level,” said Linwood. “And what that does is it allows for some

level of capacity to store that runoff. And then we’re able to release it following the event.”

Flood risk is not just a local issue but continues to be more widespread throughout the watershed.

Around this time last year, a state of emergency was declared in Brantford due to flooding, and thousands of people were forced to evacuate.

“If we move downstream to Lake Erie, Lake Erie’s level right now is actually about 0.6 metres above the long-term average,” said Linwood. “So what that

means for the southern part of their watershed, that would result in the potential for the higher risk of flooding right now.

So the risk for the Lake Erie shoreline is high this year.”

The GRCA is part of the Provincial Flood Warning System. The agency monitors river flows, reservoir levels and weather in an attempt to stay on top of shifting flood conditions.

Its website, grandriver.ca, provides up-to-the-minute information important in forecasting floods and issuing flood warnings.

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Police reported this week they’ve seen decreases in all categories of fatalities on provincial roads, waterways and trails in 2018 by comparison to the previous year.

There were 296 fatal road collisions last year in which 333 people lost their lives. By comparison, there were 304 fatal crashes and 343 deaths in 2017, the OPP report.

While fatal crashes were slightly down, personal injury and property damage collisions drove numbers up. In total, the OPP responded to 72,060 collisions last year, compared to 68,782 in 2017.

Road deaths in all but one of the “big four” categories were down last year.

The big four – inattention-related, speed-related, seatbelt use, alcohol/drugs – account for the majority of deaths on Ontario roads.

Last year marked the lowest number of inattentive-related road deaths in almost 10 years.

There were 7,674 collisions involving transport trucks in 2018, marking a four-year high. Fifty-five of the crashes were fatal and 1,142 of them resulted in personal injuries. In 2017, there were 7,287 transport

truck collisions, 79 fatal incidents and 1,253 personal injury crashes.

Transport truck drivers were reported as being atfault in just over half of the collisions over the two-year period, with improper lane changes and following too closely being the top contributing factors.

Thirty-six people died in motorcycle collisions last year, with speed and losing control topping the list of contributing factors.

By comparison, there were 48 fatalities in 2017 with improper turning and alcohol impairment as the lead factors.

Nineteen people died in off-road vehicle incidents in 2018, compared to 22 the previous year. More than half (10) of the riders who died were not wearing a helmet and alcohol was a factor in almost half (eight) of the fatalities. Over the past ten years, alcohol has been a factor in 42 per cent of off-road vehicle fatalities.

Twenty-four people lost their lives in boating incidents last year, down from 31 deaths in 2017. All but two (22) of the deceased were not wearing a personal floatation device (PFD).

Over the past ten years, 85

per cent of those who died in boating incidents were not wearing a PFD or life jacket. Falling overboard and capsized vessels continue to be the top two primary causes in boating deaths.

There were 13 people killed in snowmobile incidents during the 2017/18 season, compared to 27 in 2016/17. Over the past ten years, 37 per cent of snowmobile fatalities have occurred on frozen waterways. Over the same tenyear period, the primary “driver action” associated with the fatalities was driving too fast for the conditions.

In 2018, OPP officers laid a total of 381,714 traffic-related charges under the Highway Traffic Act and Criminal Code. There were 375,965 such charges laid in 2017.

“While we are pleased to see positive results, our traffic data should not be viewed as mere numbers.

They represent people, passengers, safe drivers, innocent human beings of all ages whose lives were ended because of drivers who were careless and took unnecessary risks. Safe, defensive driving is the only way to prevent more

lives from being lost. Every driver owes this to the citizens of Ontario, said deputy commissioner Brad Blair in a release.

FEBRUARY 15 ■■2:50 PM | Members of the Perth County OPP were investigating an attempted theft of a motor vehicle in the area of Gads Hill when officers located a suspicious vehicle near Millbank and initiated a traffic stop. The driver fled the scene on foot and a passenger was arrested. Emergency Response Team (ERT) and (K9) assisted in a search for the driver. Perth County OPP are looking to identify the driver. A 30-year-old North Perth woman was arrested and charged with ‘theft of a motor vehicle.’

She is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Stratford ■■3:25 PM | Waterloo Regional Police and other emergency responders were dispatched to a residence on Greenwood Hill Road in Wellesley following a report of a fire. The fire caused significant damage to the residence. There were no physical injuries reported as a result of the incident. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. Damage was estimated at $500,000.

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Heritage group looks to save local history one page at a time Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society makes available digital versions of a trove of old documents

BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

Hundred-year-old documents will give readers a glimpse into life in the post-World War I era, with the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society publishing on its website handwritten ledgers and minutes from that time period.

In particular, writings from 1919-2008 show the early beginnings of the Women’s Institute in the Wellesley area. The Women’s Institute was founded

by Adelaide Hoodless in

1897 to provide rural women with an education, similar to the Farmers’ Institute geared towards men. Their early experiences of their village life, local conditions, issues and needs are described in detail within the digitized texts.

“They ran these short courses – some in cooking, some garment sewing, food safety and things like that,” said Nancy Maitland,

A sample of the scans now available on the WTHHS website.

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cover those costs,” added Koenig. “We’ve had four such instances since we’ve been running [the camp]; the Lions just cover those costs for kids. To give them something to do, to belong to a camp, to be able to go to school and say, ‘I went to camp too. I was part of the group.’”

Koenig noted that the program gave children in the township an outlet during the summer months, while also creating

employment opportunities for the community’s youth.

“The other neat side of it is that it was also designed to help make employment opportunity within the community for teenagers to be able to have a job within their community,” he said.

The cost to the taxpayer, meanwhile, to open the community centre to the Lions camp free of charge were minimal, suggested township staff.

“There’d be a little more

hydro use each day than if the hall was sitting empty, but that would be the economic impacts of it,” said Danny Roth, the township’s director of recreation.

Councillors were keen not to create a precedent, but said exceptions could be made depending on the circumstances.

“Sometimes we have to look at the whole picture, and we can sometimes look at the exceptions to the rule,” said Coun. Herb Ne-

her, who was supportive of the Lions’ efforts. “And this is a community function, and do we want to make an exception in this case because it does service our community.”

“I don’t think it really sets a precedent,” added Mayor Joe Nowak. “Because we deal with these things on an individual basis. Although it does open the door for similar types of requests, but I guess that door is always open isn’t it?”

the historical society’s curator. “Some of the younger girls in the village who may or may not have been members – they were trying to educate women about safety and good practices in the home. So after this course, the girls would get a certificate and they would be able to know how to garden, canning, all sorts of things like that.”

The Wellesley WI focused on four themes: education, fundraising, good works and social activities. The organization is still going strong to this day with 8,000 members in 672 branches across Canada.

Other records include an even broader 145-year span, beginning in 1853 to 2008, covering all facets of the community. The likes of Wellesley police village minutes, board of health committee minutes, Light and Power Commission minutes, and Bamberg School minutes, Wellesley PS documents and telephone system minutes all make up the published works that the heritage groups has gathered over the years.

“They were donated to the historical society quite a long time before I joined

the organization,” said Maitland. “And that was minutes up to the 1900s and then the last secretary before the branch ceased operation got in touch with me and gave me that last volume going up to 2008.

“The very earliest minutes have been lost, so we can only assume they were just as busy in the later volumes.”

The move is in celebration of Heritage Week from February 18 to 23, five days dedicated to “to celebrate heritage in all its forms (cultural and natural, architectural, archaeological and collections), its diverse traditions and cultural expressions.” Continuing to celebrate is a heritage-day themed event on February 23. The Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society will host a display about Wellesley’s mills at Wilmot’s Heritage Day Celebration at the New Dundee Community Centre. The WTHHS Historical Room will be open for visitors on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1137 Henry St., in Wellesley village The documents can also be found on the group’s website, www.wellesleyhistory.org.

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They also buy off politicians and bureaucrats – nothing new there – to kill off any democratic regulatory leanings, such as attempts to scrap net neutrality rules.

As net neutrality advocates note, cable companies are famous for high prices and poor service, with several ranking as the most hated companies in the country.

It’s those companies that have lobbied to end net neutrality.

Their goal is simple: they want the power to slow sites down so they can bully any site into paying millions to escape the slow lane. They’ll essentially be gatekeepers for the Internet, extorting money from providers and customers alike.

espite becoming integrated into our lives, the Internet is still something of a Wild West experiment.

The Internet has long been touted as a great equalizer, providing everyone with a voice on a global network. From democratic voices in opposition to dictators to web-based stores in opposition to the online presence of conglomerates, the net put everyone on the same footing.

An enduring part of Internet mythology, equality we now know – or should know – is a nice hypothetical. The reality is much different. The power imbalance means dictators block access to communications – see Putin’s attempts to put Russia on the even-more-miserable footings of China, North Korea et. al. – and kill dissidents, G LO B A L O U T LO O K

Much of the Internet is dominated by large corporations – from Microsoft to Google – that have no interest in democracy or rights. It’s your money and your privacy they want.

That reality may be dawning on more of us, but we’re still eager to trade away our rights and privacy. Willingly through the use of dubious sites such as Facebook, and unwillingly thanks to our failure to hold accountable the unethical practices of tech companies and the government departments that are supposed to oversee them on the public’s behalf.

A report released this week by the non-profit Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) reveals both the good and the bad.

For instance, some 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed are

concerned that fake news could impact the outcome of the next federal election. We recognize so-called fake news – 75 per cent say they’ve come across it – but 57 per cent of us have been taken in by such fake reports.

The concern is a good thing, as are similar issues about privacy, as CIRA reports 87 per cent of us are concerned that businesses with access to customers' personal data willingly share it with third parties without consent. On the downside, 72 per cent of Canadians are willing to disclose some or a little personal information in exchange for a convenient service. We’re much to blasé about letting so-called convenience or peer pressure (i.e. the rationale for much social media use) trump our very real, though much-toodownplayed, concerns about

the use and abuse of our private information.

For those of us paying attention, much more needs to be done to reel in both the power and the abuses of social media companies and of governments intent on doing nothing or, more often the case, drafting rules that help the abusers, the companies who constitute some of the biggest campaign donors and lobbyists.

The new survey reveals that 75 per cent of Canadians admit they only know a little or hardly anything about the topic of global control and regulation of the Internet, though 66 per cent support the principles of net neutrality, even as corporate gatekeepers attempt to strangle access, strip of us privacy and increase profits at the expense of everybody else.

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Trump panders as the promise-keeper

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onald Trump is a man of his word, and he promised his ‘base’ to build a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico to stop an “invasion of gangs, invasion of drugs, invasion of people.” It turns out that Mexico isn’t willing to pay for it after all, but a promise is a promise. So he has declared a fake ‘national emergency’ to get his hands on the money he needs.

It’s fake because the days when huge numbers of illegal immigrants were trying to come in across that 3,200 km border are long past. Fifteen years ago it was more than a million and a half people a year. It had fallen to 400,000 by the middle of Barack Obama’s first term in 2010, and has not exceeded that number since.

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Half of those 400,000 people are caught while crossing, so let’s just focus on the 200,000, more or less, who currently sneak through the border far from any legal crossing point, and whom a wall might stop.

Let’s imagine that it could stop them all.

The predicted cost of the wall is $23 billion, so how much would the United States be spending for each of these would-be border-crossers? Around SEE DYER | 07

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Plenty of good reasons for public's failing trust in governments

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he SNC-Lavalin scandal has more than a waft of corruption, the first such stench emanating from Ottawa ... or Queen’s Park ... or points closer to home, where the stakes might be lower but the judgment and competence of those in charge are no less suspect.

Corruption is the stock in trade of all governments, some more than others, of course.

Whether it’s something as commonplace as finding a job for family and friends – in that vein, Doug Ford’s penchant for doling out plums to loyalists is the latest in a long history of finding soft landings for failed candidates, hacks and bagmen – or outright bribery and embezzlement, one doesn’t have to dig deep to see corruption in action.

Canada fares better than most in reviews of political and corporate criminality/corruption, as noted in reports by the likes of Transparency International.

Its Corruption Perceptions Index 2018 ranks Canada ninth of 180 with a score of 81.

The index, which ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and businesspeople, uses a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean. More than two-thirds of countries score below 50 on the most recent index, with an average score of just 43.

The organization’s work reveals that the continued failure of most countries to significantly control corruption is contributing to a crisis in democracy around the world. While there are exceptions, the data shows that despite some progress, most countries are failing to make serious inroads against corruption.

Canada is ninth, wedged in between the Netherlands at eighth with 82 points and Luxembourg, which was tied with 81 points.

Canada’s points total is down by one from 2017 and two since the 2015 rankings. The rest of the top ten is led by Denmark (88), New

Zealand (87), Finland (85), Singapore (85), Sweden (85), Switzerland (85) and Norway (84).

Since 2006, 113 countries have seen a decline in their democracy scores. That includes the United States, particularly under the current resident of the White House. With a score of 71, the United States lost four points since 2017, dropping out of the top 20 countries on the corruption index for the first time since 2011, making the most recent list at 22nd. The low score comes at a time when the U.S. is experiencing threats to its system of checks and balances as well as an erosion of ethical norms at the highest levels of power.

Down at the bottom of the list are North Korea (14), Yemen (14), South Sudan (13), Syria (13) and Somalia, rounding things out at 180th with a score of 10.

We don’t see the kind of outright bribery that greases

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the wheels in other parts of the world – the cash slipped to bureaucrats to move the paperwork to the top of the pile, the cop who pulls you over just to shake you down – as corruption is much less overt here. That’s not to say money doesn’t change hand in small quantities, but on the whole the corruption is more involved and less blatant, as lobbying efforts and corporate sales tactics, aided by self-serving bureaucrats and politicians, aim to funnel away tax dollars.

The Transparency International ratings are based on per-

ceptions of corruption, using a wide array of indicators, because actual numbers are difficult to come by: in every instance, the actions are illegal and, thus, out of sight except for those rare instances when they come to light.

Cases like Mulroney’s brown envelopes, Adscam, the in-and-out scandal, G8/G20 wrongdoings, robocalls, ORNGE and the like are typically just the tip of the iceberg.

Corruption also extends to the selling out of the public interest to corporations, most notably in the abdication of oversight and regulation that led to the global financial crisis. The resultant meltdown and tough economic times creates an ideal climate for yet more corruption of all sorts.

Thus we see more skepticism about governments, corporations and other organizations, as quantified in the likes of the newly released 2019 Edelman

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Trust Barometer.

The study reveals a pessimistic population increasingly divided on how much to trust the key institutions of media, government, business and NGOs. Among the general population, trust in all four institutions is up compared to 2018 results, however the gap between the informed public (college-educated, higher income, regular consumers of business and public policy news) and the mass population has never been wider.

The trust index of the informed public jumped to 74 per cent, up 12 points from 2018, and is a full 20 points above the mass population trust index, which is at 54 per cent. Canada’s trust inequality between the mass population and informed public is the second highest of all 27 markets studied, the study reveals.

The barometer finds concerns growing among both employees and customers about the trustworthiness of companies, a global phenomenon that touches on reputation – i.e. the much-vaunted branding issue – and the image those dealing with corporations wish to present and preserve.

Such findings are in keeping with a 2017 Gallup survey that found 68 per cent of adults worldwide believed corruption was widespread among businesses in their country. Worldwide, that figure has changed little over the past decade.

Residents of more economically developed regions are generally less likely to say corruption is widespread in business; nonetheless, 60 per cent of adults in the U.S. responded this way, as did 52 per cent in Western Europe overall.

We are perhaps not surprised when governments sink into scandal or corporations seek to undermine democracy and threaten the environment, for instance, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be more attentive and ready to punish those who would undermine the public good.

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$11,000 per person, and very, very few of those people are gang members or drug-smugglers; they are just looking for work and a better life. The United States is fully entitled to turn them all away, but this is ridiculous.

The wall is largely symbolic, but it is a very important symbol for Trump. It was one of the key promises he made to the true believers in his ‘base’, and it was striking how angry they got at him when it looked like he would be thwarted by Congress. As Ann Coulter said: “The only national emergency is that our president is an idiot.”

But the ‘national emergency’ will probably do the trick for Trump. It will face all sorts of legal challenges, but the rules for declaring national emergencies are so vague and the precedents so numerous that he will probably win in the courts in the end.

In the meantime, he will have around $8 billion to play with, mostly taken from the military and disaster-relief budgets. It’s only a third of what it would take to build a full border wall, but it will let Trump look busy and persuade the ‘base’ that he is making progress.

So there’s one promise kept, more or less. The other

two that really count are his promise to “bring the jobs back” and his commitment to outlaw abortion.

He can’t bring the jobs back because they never left. The vast majority (around 85 per cent) of American manufacturing jobs lost since the turn of the century were killed by automation, not by free trade.

But the fantasy statistics about near-full employment pumped out by the government may suffice to keep his base quiet, even if jobs are strangely scarce or low-paying around where they live.

What Trump does need to deliver on is banning abortion. He cannot do that himself, of course, but he

promised to appoint ‘prolife’ justices to the Supreme Court during the 2016 election campaign. He has probably managed to create an anti-abortion majority on the Court by now (although you can never tell with judges). But there is a problem for him and the Republican Party if he delivers on that promise.

Some 47 per cent of white women voted for Donald Trump in 2016, but around half of them were not part of his base. They were just traditional Republicans who voted as they always did, some of them perhaps holding their noses this time.

If the Supreme Court reversed its historic 1973 Roe

vs Wade decision that made abortion legal throughout the United States, a lot of these women would be very cross with Trump and the Republican Party. Given that Trump only won by a hair’s breadth in 2016, he cannot afford to lose their votes.

Therefore he definitely doesn’t need a big win on Roe vs Wade in 2019 if he wants to be re-elected in 2020. Does he know this?

It’s his own future at stake here, and he’s usually very alert to developments that might threaten it.

He can’t really control what the court might decide, but he will be hoping that they just nibble at the

fringes of the issue, not reverse Roe vs Wade outright.

And the court is quite likely to do just that, because senior judges hate to overthrow decisions of long standing that enjoy wide acceptance in the society.

(Two-thirds of Americans support the current law.)

Trump doesn’t care about the outcome on most issues, probably including this one.

He just wants a ‘win,’ and he can conjure it up out of the most unpromising material.

If the judges make a few minor changes to the law, he will portray it as a triumph and drop the subject.

The real secret of dealing with Trump? Throw him a fish, and he will go away.

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Jacks move on to second round with sweep of Ayr Game-four victory over Centennials sees Wellesley advance to face New Hamburg

BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

The Jacks completed a sweep of the Centennials with a win against the home team Feb. 14 in Ayr. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER]

the Jacks on the right side of a 3-1 difference.

But the two-point lead was cut in half before time ran out in the first, with Ayr making it 3-2 going into the first intermission.

The Jacks quickly found their lead evaporate as they stepped back onto the ice for period number two.

The Ayr Centennials fired just four shots on net in the middle frame (27 overall), but that was all that was needed to tie things up. Just 14 seconds in, the Centennials potted their third goal of the match, making it a dead-even 3-3.

Wellesley was now on the attack, firing off 15 shots on net in the second

(for a total of 47 over the game) in a bid to regain the lead.

The tie-breaker ultimately came from Wellesley’s end, with Ribeiro (Kyle Soper, Lyons) scoring the game-winning goal just three minutes into the second.

That was it for scoring in the match, with the Jacks only just holding onto their lead over the remaining 37 minutes of play as Ayr struggled to find their mark a fourth time. The loss came with a serving of elimination from the playoffs.

Tensions mounted, with both teams breaking out into multiple skirmishes

and fisticuffs. Penalty minutes were 30 for Wellesley on 11 infractions, and 24 minutes for Ayr on 12. Power play opportunities were ripe for the taking, but the penalty killers were full value. Wellesley scored just once on eight chances, while Ayr failed to capitalize on any of their six power plays.

With the win, the Jacks move on to face the New Hamburg Firebirds, who beat out Woodstock in six games.

Elsewhere in the South Doherty Division, the Tavistock Braves swept through the Delhi Travellers to take on the Paris Mounties in round two.

Hungry like the wolf, except we have more kale in our diets

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think the one thing almost every outdoorsman can agree upon is that the further a wolf howl is away, the better it sounds. If you ask me, the best kind is the one that can be drowned out by a gentle breeze.

I have nothing against wolves. On the other hand, the kind of howl that is close enough to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up was left out of the “These are a few of my favourite things” song for a reason.

Right or wrong, wolves have made mankind nervous ever since we realized that the only thing they enjoy playing fetch with is your shinbone.

We have other good reasons to be nervous around wolves too. I mean, when you think about it, wolves are all descendants of the dogs we could not train. And there is nothing scarier than that – especially if you have wall-to-wall carpeting, as I’m guessing our cave-dwelling ancestors did.

Make no mistake, these were the dogs that didn’t mind eating your slippers while you were wearing it.

Despite all this, I bet we started with the best intentions. We probably wanted a nice pack of wolves for our kids to play with so that they could one day learn to be responsible adults just like us.

Unfortunately, a lot of things probably went wrong during this initial familiarization stage.

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For instance, I bet our ancestors eventually came to the conclusion that it was far more difficult to poopand-scoop after an entire pack than they previously thought. Also, their domesticated sheep kept going missing.

I bet the ancient dog-owner soon realized that if he ever wanted to sit on the couch again, he would need to cut down on the pack size. And let’s not discount the complaints he would have to deal with from the neighbours, especially if they liked to go to bed early on nights with full moons. Or had cats.

From there, I suspect things only got worse.

The folks who tried to domesticate wolves probably realized that local deer herds diminished in size whenever they were around and that, despite their dog-like appearance, they didn’t like to cuddle or wear sunglasses and a scarf when posing for pictograms.

This is evidenced by the fact that archaeologists have never discovered a single pictogram of a wolf wearing sunglasses and a scarf.

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Playing in a close game last week in Ayr, the Wellesley Applejacks narrowly edged out their opponents in a 4-3 decision to win their opening series of the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs.

The victory completed a four-game sweep and sent the Jacks on to the second round of the playoffs.

As with the previous match, it was no cakewalk, with one point being the final margin when the buzzer went. Ayr erased a two-goal deficit in the second period to make a game of it.

Though the Jacks were the ultimate victors, it was Ayr that got things rolling February 14. A little over four minutes into the opening frame, the Centennials put the visitors on notice as they fought to keep their season going.

But the Jacks were quick to respond, potting the next three goals before the Centennials had a chance to regroup. Shaun Pickering (Matt Caskanette, Keegan Saunders) found the back of the net at 11:03, knotting the teams 1-1.

Zach Ribeiro made it 2-1 less than two minutes later, courtesy of an assist from Danny Ranson and Zachary Lyons. And Pickering (James Ranson, Alex Uttley) soon returned for a power play marker just 37 seconds after that, putting

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Kings take half of the points up for grabs in busy weekend With just three games left, Elmira now looking for home ice in first-round series against the Kitchener Dutchmen

BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

It was a case of win, lose or draw – or, rather, all three – for the Elmira Sugar Kings last weekend.

It started off last Friday with a tie versus the Brampton Bombers, followed by a win over the Kitchener Dutchmen and a loss to the Cambridge Redhawks on Monday.

The split gave the Kings (26-14-2-3) three of the six points available and left them tied with Kitchener (26-15-1-4) at 57 points.

The two teams are battling it out for fourth and fifth in the Midwestern Conference, essentially jockeying for home ice in the playoffs as the season winds down.

Neither can reach the top three teams – Stratford (68 points), Waterloo (67) and Listowel (66) – who are locked in their own battle for seeding position.

The Kings missed out on a point in what has typically been a sure pair when facing Brampton. In the case of the game February 15, the Bombers actually drew first blood on home ice, adding a second late in the first to take a lead into intermission.

Down 2-0, Elmira managed to step up their game in the second stanza. Ty Biles finally put the Kings on the board at 5:02, with Isaac Taylor and Carson Gabauer picking up assists.

The next goal that managed to tie things up came

Jacob Black keeps his eye on the prize during Sunday’s home game against the Kitchener Dutchmen. Elmira had the edge in a 3-2 finish. [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER]

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Elmira was unable to keep that momentum going the next day at the WMC, however, and ended up on the losing end of a 5-1 outcome against Cambridge.

The Redhawks were quick to get on the board, taking advantage of a power play at 5:02 in the first frame. Elmira only got the chance to respond in the second stanza, with Tyson Hillier (Taylor, Karson Massey) potting the lone Elmira goal of the match.

Cambridge responded with a power play goal at 10:30, giving the visitors a lead they would never relinquish. The puck managed to find its way to the back of the Kings net again at 12:44, followed by one more shorthanded at 14:45, giving the Redhawks a significant 4-1 advantage heading into the third.

There was no comeback to be had, however, with Cambridge scoring the final goal of the match quickly just 52 seconds in. The score was still 5-1 when the final buzzer went, the shots on goal much closer than the score, at 30-26.

This weekend, a busy one, marks the end to the Kings’ regular season. On the road Friday night in Listowel and Saturday in Cambridge, they’ll wrap things up on home ice Saturday night against the conference-leading Stratford Warriors Sunday night. Game time is 7 p.m.

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match into an overtime showdown.

While there was a bit of roughhousing, neither team managed to score in the extra time allotted.

That led to a second overtime, which yielded similar

results. The game finished up at a 3-3 tie, though Elmira significantly outshot Brampton 49-18.

They had better luck in the next game, Sunday's matchup against Kitchener at the WMC. Dubecki got the Kings on the board on a power play at 7:19, with Jeremey Goodwin and Jacob Black picking up assists. Kitchener responded, also on a power play, at 14:18, leading to a close match going into second.

The rivalry also saw tempers flare, with both teams racking up nine penalties in the first period alone.

It would be Elmira who dominated the second frame, with Zack Cameron (Black, Jonah Burley) potting one at 15:57. Kitchener did not have a chance to respond until the third period.

Jeremey Goodwin (Dubecki) took advantage of an early power play, scoring at 4:02. Kitchener was determined to hang on however, retaliating quickly at 7:43. With moments left to try to take back the game, an Elmira delay-ofgame penalty opened the door for a Kitchener penalty shot, which could have allowed the Dutchmen the overtime they needed.

They did not manage to capitalize however, giving the Kings a narrow 3-2 win.

Given that the teams are likely to face each other in the first round, the game had something of a playoff feel to it.

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Conestogo PS girls’ basketball team holds court The school may be small in size, but the Conestogo Public School girls’ basketball team packs quite a punch, remaining undefeated against any other team in the region for the past four years.

The team, a mix of newer and rep players, has also won the championship for the past three years, and is looking to keep that perfect record intact.

“We played against the top A and B teams for the past two years and beat them pretty handily this year as well,” said assistant coach Aidan McLellan. “So I’d say we’re probably the best team in the region.

Unfortunately, because of the school size, they won’t let us go higher than AA in the playoffs.”

McLellan began coaching the team to help out his little sister, Caela. It grew into a passion and he continued coaching for several years, noting the increased

The Conestogo PS girls' basketball team has defeated all comers in the past four years. Front row: Caela McLennan, Jessica Schmitt, Emily Ferguson, Niya Garan, Lottie Martin, Keturah Martin, Abby Schill. Back row: Serena Hoag, Eadyn Meier, [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER] Gwyneth Martin, Macy Weber, Emma Cote, Brooke Rempel, Delaney Cortes.

skill progression in the players over time.

“We’ve had three rep players – my sister in Grade 5, and two other girls in Grade 5 – who all complement each other very nicely; they’ve really grown, and they’ve been the anchoring force,” said

McLellan. “But what’s really cool is watching the other girls who haven’t played basketball before pick it up and grow with them. It’s not just the three of them, it’s everyone else who’s helping them too.”

“We’re top-heavy, but have a deep defence. It’s

great to see all the girls come together and not have any egos – I haven’t seen any drama the past couple years or anything, it’s very cool The girls practice on average twice a week, save for weeks that they play other public school basketball

teams across the region.

“We have kids who bring out the best in each other,” added assistant coach Laura McMillan. “We try to focus on the team, and capitalize on their knowledge of other sports – a lot of them are hockey players.

We have several basketball players, but a lot of them play hockey, ringette or soccer. And they understand the concept of defence…

And then [head coach] Jamie takes those concepts of defence and applies them to basketball.”

Rounding out the coaching staff of the team is Conestogo PS phys-ed teacher Jamie Robertson.

Caela McLennan, Jessica Schmitt, Emily Ferguson, Niya Garan, Lottie Martin, Keturah Martin, Abby Schill, Serena Hoag, Eadyn Meier, Gwyneth Martin, Macy Weber, Emma Cote, Brooke Rempel, Delaney Cortes make up the winning combination.

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man decided to part ways – which would have been fine if not for our mutual interest in eating the same sheep, deer and moose.

If you think that I am overstating this, imagine what a different relationship this would be if wolves decided to focus all their predatory energy on raiding your wife’s garden and eating all the kale. I’m pretty sure we’d be best friends right now.

Sadly, that is not the case.

Instead, we compete for the same resources and all we get out of the deal is a few sport team names.

These days, hunters view the wolf with respect and sometimes hatred, depending on how their deer or moose season went. Wolves, of course, couldn’t care less.

If anything, they view us with suspicion and know enough to be cautious when we are near.

Sure, they have teeth and fangs, but we eat kale.

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Liam MacGregor, Wyatt Garland, Jerome Taylor

Feb 13 vs Centre Wellington Fusion HOME: 1 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Nathan Seller ASSISTS: Ethan Straus

Feb 15 vs Centre Wellington Fusion HOME: 2 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Jackson Gillies, Ethan Straus ASSISTS: Cody Paquet, Bryce McFadden, Sullivan Shantz

Feb 16 vs Woolwich Novice LL1 HOME: 5 VISITOR: 2 GOALS: Braun Draper (2), Aiden Basler, Nicholas Shardlow, Bentley Wideman ASSISTS: Aiden Basler

(2), Braun Draper, Dexter Mannhardt, Logan Goodfellow Novice: AE

Feb 15 vs Milton Winterhawks HOME: 3 VISITOR: 4

Feb 16 vs Owen Sound HOME: 3 VISITOR: 4 GOALS: Ethan Martin, Jordan Chang, Emmett Weisenboeck

(2), Carter Weir (2), Caleb Paquet, Alex Veitch, MacIvor Zettel, Avery Collingwood, Mitchell Krasovec

Feb 17 vs Milton Winterhawks HOME: 6 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: James Eckensweiler, Jackson Wolfe, Liam MacGregor (2), Boston Esbaugh, Nolan Cruickshank

Feb 16 vs Woolwich Wildcats LL#3 HOME: 8 VISITOR: 4 GOALS: Cooper Jones (2), Zion Shadd (4), Jonah Schmidt, Emmet Schell

Cruickshank, Drew Snyder, Blake Briscoe, Brody Schaap (2), Grayson Kelly, James Eckensweiler Shutouts: Blake Briscoe

Feb 16 vs Woolwich LL#1 HOME: 4 VISITOR: 8 GOALS: Sebastian Abate, Cohen Clemmer, Braun Draper, Jackson Kellough

ASSISTS: Jonah Schmidt (2),

Caleb Antonello (2), Emmet Schell (3), Evan Reger, Carson Zinger Atom: LL#1

Feb 09 vs St George Generals HOME: 3 VISITOR: 3 GOALS: Zion Shadd, Jonah Schmidt, Bryden Schaefer ASSISTS: Emmet Schell, Caleb Antonello, Jonah Schmidt Atom: LL#1

Sebastian Abate, Jackson Kellough

Feb 02 vs Hespler Shamrocks 1 HOME: 2 VISITOR: 3 GOALS: Emmet Schell, Zion Shadd ASSISTS: Evan Reger, Austin Thompson, Cooper Jones

Feb 09 vs Owen Sound Attack HOME: 5 VISITOR: 6 GOALS: Mitchell Krasovec (2), Carter Weir, Caleb Paquet, Bryce Brubacher ASSISTS: Sutton Meier,

Mitchell Krasovec, Adam Bloch, Logan Cluthe Atom: Major A

Feb 16 vs Halton Hills Thunder HOME: 5 VISITOR: 4 GOALS: Mitchell Krasovec (2), Adam Bloch, Caleb

Atom: LL#1

ASSISTS: Eric Hutton, Drew

Atom: LL#2

Birmingham, Ethan Martin, Denver Martin

Feb 16 vs Ayr Flames 1 HOME: 5 VISITOR: 1 GOALS: Grant Rintoul (3), Oliver Horn (2) ASSISTS: Matthew Wilkie, Logan McLachlan, Grant Rintoul, Oliver Horn, Carter Crummer

Feb 15 vs Guelph Gryphons HOME: 6 VISITOR: 4 GOALS: Riley Snider, Tucker Armstrong x (2), Nathan Lipp, Mason Spark, Jonathan Enns

Bantam: Minor AE

ASSISTS: Mason Spark,

PeeWee: Minor AE

ASSISTS: Braun Draper (2),

Atom: Major A Novice: LL2

Bantam: Minor A

Feb 16 vs Brampton 45s HOME: 1 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Mason Gear ASSISTS: Rhys Taylor, Cruz Balog Shutouts: Cohen Patterson

Atom: LL#1

Atom: LL#3 Novice: Major A

Atom: Minor A

ASSISTS: Declan Martin

Novice: AE

ASSISTS: Nolan

Novice: Major A

Paquet, Sutton Meier

Feb 08 vs Flamborough HOME: 3 VISITOR: 3 GOALS: Brandon Fishman (2), Brooks Lehtonen ASSISTS: Patrick McCarthy (2), Ben Hibbert (2), Nate Dyck, Blake Dueck PeeWee: Minor A

Feb 16 vs Milton Winterhawks white HOME: 7 VISITOR: 6 GOALS: Josh Carson (2), Riley Dettweiler, Connor Goebel, Evan Woods (3) ASSISTS: Carson Staken,

Connor Goebel, Thomas Ferguson, Blake Mayer, Karsten Smith, Danny Schaefer, Josh Carson

Feb 03 vs Hespler Shamrocks 1 HOME: 8 VISITOR: 3 GOALS: Austin Thompson (2), Jonah Schmidt (2), Zion Shadd (2), Emmet Schell, Cooper Jones

Feb 15 vs Embro Edge 3 HOME: 5 VISITOR: 2 GOALS: Owen Hackert (2), Will McDougall (2), Nate Whittom

ASSISTS: Emmet Schell,

ASSISTS: Lucas Radler (2),

Carson Zinger, Austin Thompson

Nate Whittom, Adam Pauls, Seb Garrett

Bantam: LL2

Josh Uhrig, Jonathan Enns, Tucker Armstrong, Ben Wilkie, Evan Gruhl Bantam: LL#1

Feb 15 vs New Hamburg HOME: 2 VISITOR: 5 GOALS: Gabe Hicknell, Jackson Smith ASSISTS: Corbin Schmidt, Jonathan Thiessen, Josh Moore Bantam: LL#1

Feb 17 vs Embro HOME: 2 VISITOR: 2 GOALS: Gabe Hicknell, Josh Moore ASSISTS: Sam Goebel, Corbin Schmidt, Josh Moore, Oscar Fitch

WOOLWICH WILD

Isla McCoubrey, Brinley Fitzgerald.

Shutouts: Elle English Novice: LL#1

Feb 16 vs Waterloo Ravens #3 HOME: 3 VISITOR: 6 GOALS: Taylor Rayfield, Kynlee Nelson, Madison Gofton

PeeWee: BB

Feb 10 vs Brampton HOME: 3 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Sara Forwell (2), Sophia Payne ASSISTS: Olivia Straus (2), Brie Brezynksie (2), Avery Grundy, Keira Lavallee Shutouts: Makenna Kroetsch

ASSISTS: Kynlee Nelson (2),

PeeWee: BB

Emily Wright

Feb 15 vs Brampton HOME: 4 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Avery Grundy, Olivia Straus, Kayla Sargent, Sara Forwell

Novice: LL#1

Feb 17 vs Cambridge Roadrunners 2 HOME: 0 VISITOR: 1 Novice: LL#2

ASSISTS: Charlotte

Mcmillan, Reese Talbot, Keira Lavallee, Olivia Straus

Feb 12 vs Twin Centre Hericanes HOME: 2 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Tatianna Kocan, Bronwyn Rozema ASSISTS: Ava Weber, Eden Ropp, Tatianna Kocan, Hannah Kellough

Feb 13 vs Wilmot Wolverines HOME: 4 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Marlee Fraser, Katie Lee, Emma Wiseman, Maggie Sabean

Shutouts: Alanna Pickett

ASSISTS: Marlee Fraser

Novice: LL#2

(2), Brooke Rempel, Kaitlyn Hyatt

Feb 16 vs Guelph Gryphons White HOME: 5 VISITOR: 2 GOALS: Kailey Hardman, Tatianna Kocan (2), Bronwyn Rpzema, Ava Weber ASSISTS: Ava Weber (2),

Maddy Burkholder, Bronwyn Rozema, Tatianna Kocan

Shutouts: Makenna Kroetsch Bantam: B

Shutouts: Gwyneth Martin Bantam: B

Feb 16 vs Kitchener Lady Rangers HOME: 1 VISITOR: 1 GOALS: Marlee Fraser ASSISTS: Kaitlyn Hyatt

WOOLWICH THRASHERS

Novice: B

PeeWee: BB

Open Non-Contact

Feb 17 vs Twin Centre Hericanes HOME: 3 VISITOR: 0 GOALS: Isla McCoubrey, Megan Nixon, Lauryn Kidd ASSISTS: Ellie Clemmer (2), Sage Balog, Chloe Futher,

Feb 09 vs Kitchener HOME: 1 VISITOR: 3 GOALS: Avery Grundy ASSISTS: Reese Talbot, Keira Lavallee

Feb 16 vs London Blizzard HOME: 4 VISITOR: 1 GOALS: Gideon Chamberlain (3), Hunter Karn ASSISTS: Brandon Lalonde, Lucas Harrison, Dustin Hoag, Josh Chambers

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IN DEVELOPMENT

BUSINESS VENTURES

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Difference Capital Financial Inc. this week announced it made a $2.1-million investment in Wekerloo Development Inc., the parent company of the Waterloo Innovation Network Group of Companies. WDI consists of six buildings and two empty lots representing an aggregate of approximately 335,000 square feet of rentable commercial space. The majority of the properties are situated across the street from the University of Waterloo.

DINING OUT Sales in the food services and drinking places subsector increased 0.9% to $6.2 billion in December. Higher sales were reported in full-service restaurants (+1.3%), limited-service restaurants (+1%) and drinking places (+2.7%). Higher sales were reported in every province except Manitoba, which decreased 1.0% in December.

The highest gains were in Ontario (+0.9%), Quebec (+1.4%) and Alberta (+0.9%).

Job bids: there's an app for that C O N ST R U C T I N G T E C H N O LO GY

LINKED2BUILD developed in Waterloo to serve the new Ontario Construction Alliance Association

BY VERONICA REINER vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

Add the construction industry’s process for biding on public contracts to the growing list of digitized, online services.

Waterloo-based eSolutionsGroup has developed a web-based application that centralizes public tenders available in Ontario.

Meant to be a one-stop shopping option for contractors, LINK2BUILD Ontario was developed for the newly formed Ontario Construction Alliance Association (OCAA), a coalition of seven regional builders’ groups, including the Grand Valley Construction Association that covers Waterloo Region and surrounding area.

While bid listings are also available on municipal websites, for instance, nearly 10,000 construction tenders, representing millions of dollars in projects each year will be tracked, collected and posted in one place.

The convenience is a boon for those in the trade such as Adam Hicks, who welcomed the new option that in effect expands on existing computer-based

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Construction companies will benefit from the app that will display all bids and tenders across Ontario with the click of a button. [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER]

bidding platforms.

“There’s Biddingo, there’s Merx, for example,” he said. “If a contractor decides they want to join this, they’re already informed on this type of work, and it would just give them a broader point of access to the information – maybe more simplified. That would be my assumption, is that it’s

going to centralize all of this information instead of using these three or four different platforms.”

The majority of the province’s construction stakeholders will be represented, including Windsor Construction Association, London and District Construction Association, Grand Valley Construction Association, Niagara

Construction Association, Ottawa Construction Association, Kingston Construction Association, Northeastern Ontario Construction Association.

LINK2BUILD Ontario will integrate with eSolutions' bids&tenders digital bidding platform. More than 200 buyers post billions of dollars of bid opportunities exclusively on

the platform.

“One of our three pillars of service is to build business and advance opportunities for members throughout Ontario,” said Martha George, president of the Grand Valley Construction Association.

“The integration with the bids&tenders e-bidding platform is going to really elevate our ability to deliver on our promise.”

Users must pay to subscribe to the bids&tenders platform annually, but it also makes it easier to find bids that match their specific interest categories to optimize their sales effort, as well as providing tools for estimating.

It also gives users access to hundreds of daily bid postings across North America and allows users to review and register for bids at any time.

“The bids&tenders platform grows each year, not only in users but in capabilities as well. The constant evolution of our product is one reason why we have never lost a client in over 15 years,” said Alison Carden, principal at eSolutionsGroup.

“Our platform makes it easy for buyers to post,

manage and award bids.

For bidders, it provides one clear, consistent process that guides them along the way, ensuring only compliant bids can be submitted. There’s also nothing to print, bind, and deliver by courier.

And when you’re a busy construction company, saving time on admin work means more billable hours.”

Despite opening up the geographical reach of the market for subscribers, Hicks was not concerned that it would make the process any more competitive.

“There probably would be [more bidders], but at the same time it’s only certain types of contractors that go after that type of work that’s on those registries,” said Hicks. “So, yes, it would be available to everybody, but it might not necessarily help a contractor that doesn’t currently use it. Because of a lot of that information is already out there through other forms.”

Currently, the process is usually done through computers; a web-based application for bidding APP | 12

Look for truth, skip the hype in food marketing

ealth Canada is trying to do its part to curb obesity and other food-related maladies in our country by taking strong positions in the revised Canada Food Guide, released earlier this year.

However, it missed the

boat by suggesting Canadians limit dairy and beef, giving no acknowledgement of the sectors’ attributes or perspective on the intake of their products.

That approach has created all kinds of controversy.

And beyond that brouhaha, it turns out the food

OWEN ROBERTS FOOD FOR THOUGHT

guide has resorted to oldschool thinking when it comes to food marketing.

Here’s what’s happened.

On the food guide website, Health Canada says food marketing “is advertising that promotes the sale of certain food or food products. Many foods and

drinks that are marketed can contribute too much sodium, sugars or saturated fat to our eating patterns.”

In other words, Health Canada wants us to cut back on the likes of sodas, deep fried foods and candy. It’s particularly

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concerned about advertising aimed at kids. “Teach those who may be more vulnerable to food marketing, like young children and teens, about marketing techniques,” it says.

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But let’s not assume everyone marketing food is unscrupulous.

And let’s acknowledge that food marketing to modern consumers is sophisticated and goes well beyond advertising.

Marketing can take the form of knowledge mobilization, thought leadership and information sharing.

The best marketing is evidence-based and contains a value proposition. It can actually be helpful in determining what’s true and what isn’t, and a valuable tool for helping consumers make smart choices for themselves.

Ultimately, marketing will make a product, a service or a company look good. But first, it better show consumers that it’s there to help, who it is, why it cares and how it’s going to genuinely make life better.

As the American Marketing Association says, marketing efforts need to show value for customers, clients, partners and society at large. Advertising will provide the sizzle; marketing will provide the substance to support it.

Benefits, not features.

That’s marketing.

“At its heart, marketing is communication, albeit with a specific position or viewpoint,” says Guelph agri-marketer Len Kahn of Kahntact, a full-service marketing communications firm. “Yes, consumers have to do their homework before making choices, but marketing plays a vital role in helping all of us make informed decisions about the food and beverages we consume.”

Marketing is also an academic field. At the University of Guelph, the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies educates students to be what it calls “active and engaged citizens,” achieved from a balanced curriculum that provides them with an understanding of the world they will work and live in. Students, it says, gain knowledge in “creating, communicating, and delivering product offerings to create value to stakeholders in a global and connected economy.” They also work with faculty members, exploring the likes of consumer protection and the relationship between marketing and regulation and government policy.

It’s a meaningful time to

be a marketer in the agrifood sector. People want answers about where their food comes from and how it was produced. If they have a negative opinion about it, they likely won’t buy it. The sector needs marketers who think like consumers and can address those questions before they even get asked, or before self-interest groups mangle the truth.

So, by all means, let’s be aware of marketing that promotes poor health. But let’s also be open to ethical marketing that helps us sort out the good from the bad – and not assume that everything is bad.

APP: One-click convenience FROM 11

and tendering is entirely unique.

“Commercial, institutional, small industrial,” said Hicks of the type of tenders its members bid on. “Right now, it’s predominantly used by townships and public entities - people that report to the public usually use it.”

The launch of the LINK2BUILD Ontario application is expected in June.

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IN PRODUCTION

DIVERSIONS Drayton Entertainment presents a mini Cirque du Soleil at the March Break Solo Circus Mar. 11 and 12 at its Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. The interactive show stars internationally-renowned magician and juggler Michael DuBois, who has performed his circus act at more than 500 colleges, cruise ships, theatres and resorts all over the world. He has also appeared on The Jay Leno Show and The Late Show with David Letterman.

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JM Drama Alumni, working in partnership with the Waterloo Crime Prevention Council, is producing a community play to start a dialogue about sex trafficking via Chelsea’s Story, which runs Feb. 21-24, coinciding with Human Trafficking Awareness Day, at The Registry Theatre in Kitchener. www.registrytheatre.com

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A M U LT I M E D I A E X P E R I E N C E

There’s nothing static about these still photos Waterloo Moves artistic show blends the sights provided by photographers with the sounds of local musicians

BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

Presenting a city in constant motion through stills and sounds is the goal, and the challenge, of local artists at an upcoming performance of Waterloo Moves. Dubbed a performance-based photography event, it will feature a fusion of art styles, as the city’s photographers are paired with its musicians to create portrait of a living, breathing city, in real time.

The show hopes to turn conventions on their heads, creating new and exciting ways to showcase to the public the talents of the region’s many artists.

“The idea behind it is that it's taking a traditional art event and turning it around to have a unique twist and to also work with another art form which will basically be translating the visual art,” explains Cathy Farwell, founder of Art$Pay, a local not-for-profit created to support and promote the value of artistic work in the community.

Rather than host a traditional photo gallery, which can be cost prohibitive for the public and artists alike to take part in, Waterloo Moves takes a modern approach that respects the time, and pocketbooks, of all those involved.

“I tend to try not to repeat traditional formats because that's sort of the definition of insanity, doing the same thing and expecting you’re going to have a different outcome,” says Farwell of

Works by artists Brian Douglas (top), Liz Dietrich (above left) and Raegan Little (above right) will be included in the Waterloo Moves show. [SUBMITTED]

the performance’s unique take. “At this event, I really looked at what I was trying to accomplish, which was to provide the artists with an opportunity to exhibit their work without an outlay of cash, in terms of framing

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[the photos]. To move away from a traditional show.”

The photography of eight artists will be presented in a series of slides to audience members, accompanied by specially created music, with each photographer

being paired to a musician.

The theme for the event is Waterloo Moves, and photographers were tasked to bring this broad idea to life through their images.

Whether by capturing the physical act of movement

and motion itself through the lens of a camera, or by exploring the idea of Waterloo as a changing, evolving and growing city, photographers have a wide latitude to interpret the theme as they see it.

“And the theme can have an historical sense in the traditional way, about change or developments in any aspect of the city,” explains Farwell. “It could be changes in culture, in architecture, in the way we do business, in the way we earn our living, the way we recreate. It could be about contemporary movement: it could be about dance, it could be about wind.”

But the visuals are only half the story here. Because once photographers have completed a set of 20 to 30 photos, they are secretly paired with a musician, or more broadly an accompanist, who then in turn provides their own interpretation of the visuals through their chosen medium.

“With [the photographers’] submission, they indicate to us which genre of an accompanist would really be a good match for their work,” says Farwell. “And we use the word accompanist because in addition to musicians, a spoken word poet might be the accompanist, or a DJ, an indigenous drummer, who is obviously a musician as well – but just to indicate that any range of sound.”

The anonymity between the photographers providing the visuals, and the accompanist creating the audio, is what adds to the dynamism of the performance. A photographer can narrow in on a subset of sounds they think would fit, but it’s up the to the accompanist from there to MOVES | 24

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Please call Donna for a quote.

SAT. FEBRUARY 23RD – 2:00 P.M. – 10th

RECREATION & FACILITIES DEPARTMENT

Customer Service – part-time This position reports to the Customer Service Co-ordinator and works primarily at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.

The position works up to (24) hours per week and involves primarily evening and weekend shifts.

For additional information and to view the full job posting, please visit our website: www.woolwich.ca Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume by 4:30 pm,February 27, 2019, to: Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Email: skan@woolwich.ca Resumes can also be delivered to the Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S. Elmira, to the attention of Jodi Young.

The Township is committed to meeting the needs of applicants during all phases of the hiring process. If you require special accommodation please let us know. All applicants are thanked for their interest in these positions however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

Floradale Feed Mill Limited is an independent, family owned and operated feed company serving livestock and poultry producers in Ontario.

We currently have an opening for:

Truck Driver (DZ)

This fulltime position will involve safe operation of a bag unit or bulk hopper bottom unit week days (Monday to Friday) and rotating Saturday’s.

The successful applicant will have • A valid commercial driver’s license • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to develop effective work relationships with co-workers, and

Elmira Golf Club is looking for Full and Part Time staff to join the Turf Maintenance Team for the 2019 season. Ideal candidates will have a landscaping background, be physically fit and take pride in the quality of their work.

Rotating weekend morning shifts required.

Please send resume to: ben.bell@elmiragolfclub.on.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, yet we will only contact those selected for an interview

LOOKING FOR LOCAL WORK? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE. HELP WANTED

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.

SAT. MARCH 2ND – 11:00 A.M. – Beef Cow

& Calf Sale. Featuring a Registered Charolais Dispersal for Langstaff Charolais. Followed by cows, breeder bulls, and cow/calf pairs.

Cull cows at 11A.M. followed by Stocker sale. Consignments Accepted!

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We offer a competitive wage, pension plan and group insurance benefits.

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We appreciate all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BAGGED PINE SHAVINGS AGRICULTURAL Spray Lime, 22.5kg. bag; feed grade lime, 25kg.

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SNOW TECH WE'RE HIRING A FULL-TIME Landscape Lead Hand and Landscape Labourer.

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P.O. Box 158

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

Notice of Public Meeting Township of Woolwich Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting Phone: 519-669-1647 or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820 After Hours Emergency: 519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca

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Grandpa: Emergency blood transfusion. Sunday 11:00am

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Friday, March 1st, 2019 from 4 pm - 8 pm at Linwood Community Centre 5279 Ament Line, Linwood, ON N0B 2A0

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Administration Building, 24 Church Street West, Elmira

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Downtown Elmira BIA Community Improvement Plan

Public Open House

Date: Monday March 4, 2019 The Downtown Elmira BIA is hosting a

community open house for property owners, business owners, members of the public Location: Second-oor Council or other interested stakeholders to provide Chambers of the Township input towards the development of a strategic Ofces at 24 Church Street document to guide and stimulate future West, Elmira beautification efforts and economic growth in the Downtown Elmira Business Improvement Area. The evening will be facilitated by Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. All welcome.

Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

All interested parties or members of the public can provide their comments in-person at the meeting or submit feedback in writing to elmirabia@gmail.com.

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F A M I LY A L B U M OBITUARY

DEATH NOTICES

Wideman, Glenn Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 66 years. Glenn Wideman, of Elmira, was the beloved husband of Lorene (Weber) Wideman. Loving father of Darren (Michelle), Dale (Lindsey), Dennis (Lindsay), and Tracy (Matt) Martin. Loved grandfather of Blake, Landon, Abby, Mylah, and Graham; Ryder and Ronan; Emmett, Charlotte, and Beau; Madison, Kenzie, and Hayden. Dear brother of Marie (Clarence) Weber, Ella (Howard) Brubacher, Vera (Allen) Gingrich, and David Wideman, and brother-in-law of Erma Wideman and Eva Wideman.

Predeceased by his parents Menno and Salema (Gingrich) Wideman, siblings Earl, Lorne, and Fern (Orvie) Brubacher.

Glenn was formerly a partner in W-S Feed & Supplies Ltd. Visitation took place on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Rd., Floradale. Interment followed on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Floradale Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service followed at 11 a.m. at Floradale Mennonite Church.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to The Lung Association, OFAH Fish and Wildlife Fund, or St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Mary’s General Hospital for their great care over the past years.

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Parsons, David Mr. David Parsons, resident of Elmira, Ontario, formerly of Worthing, Sussex, Great Britain, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 86 years.

Dave came to Canada in 1979, when he left his job as Chief Inspector of Police in Bermuda, with his wife Lilian. They bought a home in Elmira where David became the “distinguished” by-law enforcement officer. He was affectionately known as “Mr. Whiskers” by the little ones he safely saw across the road. His passion, besides policing, was playing and watching soccer. This love of “the game” was manifested with him becoming a FIFA referee, and refereeing many international games. “I don’t get mad, I get even,” was one of Dave’s mantras, which gives us all a little concern as to what might be taking place on the other side!

This character of our family will be sadly missed. David was predeceased by his wife Lilian, his mother and father, and his sister Margaret. Survived by his children Andrew (Ann), Nigel (Sue), Fiona, and Lois. Also survived by his grandchildren Philip, Elizabeth, Adam, Nigel, Justin, Jacob, Erica, Carly, Matt, Simon, Rachel, Cory, Nikki, Kami, JJ, and special friend Barry. A celebration of his life was held at the Elmira Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira, on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 with a memorial service starting at 1:45 p.m. and a reception from 2-5 p.m. At Dave’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Br 469 Poppy Fund would be appreciated.

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MARTIN, THOMAS VINCENT "Tom" Passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Listowel Memorial Hospital, at the age of 75 years, of Linwood.

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Woods, Evan Joseph

Brubacher, Reta

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the age of 76 years.

Melvin Weber of Elmira was the beloved husband of Ruth (Bauman) Weber for 55 years. Dear father of Linda (Derek) Martin of London, Rod (Cindy) Weber of West Montrose, and Brenda (Trevor) Stich of North Vancouver. Loved grandfather of Rachel, Caelan, Victoria, Micah, Abby, and Sarah. Lovingly remembered by the Bauman family. Survived by siblings Aden (Aleda) of St. Jacobs, Almeda (Alson) Frey of Elmira, and Eileen (Don) Weins of Elmira. Predeceased by his parents Sidney and Melvina (Brubacher) Weber. Melvin had a love and passion for his family, his church family (LifeSpring Christian Fellowship) and his community. He lived and worked on the family farm in the West Montrose area for all of his life. He was also a bus driver and a community driver for his Old Order friends. His quick humour and smile will be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation took place on Friday, February 15, 2019 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Interment in Elmira Union Cemetery took place on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. A reception followed. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Ray of Hope, International Teams Canada, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Grand River Hospital, at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Brenda (Linton) Woods for 55 years. Dear father of John (Tina) of Elmira, Sandra (Richard) Adamson of Delta, BC, and Nancy Woods of Tofino, BC. Devoted grandpa of Lyric and Willow; Elan and Nathan Adamson; Celeste and Keane Woods-Pimm. Brother of Arthur (Carole) Woods of Elmira. Evan is lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews and their families, as well as his sisters and brothers-in-law and their families.

Predeceased by his parents Harvey and Vera (Wollis) Woods, sisters Hazel (in infancy), Lorna Miller, and Verna Woods, and in-laws Cecil and Etha Linton. Evan was an auctioneer for OLEX and many other auction barns. He sold for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale for 35 years, as well as many other charitable auctions. After retirement, his hobby was repairing and selling farm antiques. Evan was a lifelong member of West Montrose United Church, as well as a member of Elmira Legion Branch No. 469. At Evan’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation was held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A memorial service took place on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, followed by a reception. In Evan’s memory, donations to West Montrose United Church or St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation Cardiac Care would be appreciated by the family.

Went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Chartwell Elmira LTC Residence, at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Enos K. Brubacher (2000). Loved mother of Paul and Cathy of RR 2, Gads Hill, Marvin and Darlene of St. Jacobs, Dean and Charlotte of Heidelberg, and Ann and Brian Martin of St. Jacobs.

Lovingly remembered by her 12 grandchildren, April (Ryan) Ische, Beverly (Jeremy) Brenneman, Rodney (Jessica), Dan (Amanda), Bethany, Darrin, Brandon, Rachel, Matthew, Brian Jr. (Amy) Martin, Giselle (Adam) Bauman, and Michael Martin, and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Elsie and Clarence Weber of Alma, Margaret (the late Elmer) Freeman of Alma, Earl and Alice Martin of Waterloo, Laverne and Adele Martin of St. Thomas, and sister-in-law of Anna Kraemer of Rainy River District.

Predeceased by her parents Cleason and Elizabeth (Brubacher) Martin, brother Harvey (Minerva), and brothers-in-law David Kraemer, Joseph (Eleanora) Brubacher, and Seranus (Viola) Brubacher. Visitation took place on Monday, February 18, 2019 from 4-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Crystal View Mennonite Church, Floradale. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to MCC would be appreciated.

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If you are considering new flooring the first step is to discuss your desires with the people at Scholten Flooring Inc. They are knowledgeable in their profession and will ensure you make a purchase of value. Owner, John Scholten and his team of knowledgeable experts, design– savvy flooring consultants and passionate craftsmen tackle the most demanding flooring projects and unique decors.

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Whether you are in the market for a new car, or searching for a service center you can rely on, Forbes Waterloo Toyota is your go-to dealership in Waterloo.

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Forbes Waterloo Toyota invites you to stop by and testdrive the newest Toyota models known for their legendary resale value. They feature quality cars, SUV’s, vans and dependable Toyota pickup trucks.

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The people at Futher-Franklin Funeral Home Ltd. care about the many families they serve in our region. The funeral directors on staff have the training and experience to assist you during one of life’s most difficult times--the loss of a loved one. They can help by taking care of the many details that must be handled after a death. They will also work to accommodate a special request that you may have, that would add meaning to the funeral service.

The staff at Futher-Franklin Funeral Home Ltd. consider their funeral pre-arrangement service to be one of the most rewarding aspects of the business, as it provides peace of mind to you and your family at a very stressful time.

Numerous people obtain life insurance, make out a will, as well as seek financial planning in order to prepare for the future. Those who truly plan for the future will also look into pre-arrangement of their funeral. Pre-arranging can outline practical requests for the funeral service, but most important of all, it negates the necessity for your family to undergo additional anxiety at a time of need. Pre-paid arrangements assures you that the service will be provided as planned, regardless of inflation, with all funds placed in trust and protected by provincial law. We suggest that you contact Futher-Franklin Funeral Home Ltd. to pre-arrange your funeral.

The helpful staff at Futher-Franklin Funeral Home Ltd. would be pleased to address the questions and concerns specific to each family at their time of need or when planning ahead.

Futher-Franklin Funeral Home Ltd. is a local family owned funeral home guided by Christopher W. Franklin Funeral Director, who is assisted by a professional, caring staff. Futher-Franklin Funeral Home Ltd. has an arrangement office, along with a selection room providing funeral plans, caskets, (wood & metal), burial vaults and cremation urns.

Simply call for an appointment at their office or in the comfort of your own home. Additional information can be discovered online at their website www.futherfranklinfuneralhome.com along with upcoming services, and obituaries.

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Pet Valu stores serve the needs of people who love their pet and wish to provide them with top-quality nutrition. Pet Valu offers all-natural and organic formulas that are packed with supplements and minerals necessary for maximum absorption of nutrients.

Whether it’s a grain-free diet, a single source protein diet or a raw diet, their goal is to help your pet live a long and healthy life. Pet Valu is known for providing outstanding customer service and quality products, including industryleading premium, super premium holistic and private label brands developed by in-house nutritionists.

Pet Valu retail numerous lines of pet food made locally including Nutram, Performatrin, Ultra, Go!, Now Fresh, Lifetime, Royal Canin and others.

Pet Valu stores provide one of Canada’s largest selections of pet toys, treats and accessories. Choose from bowls, colourful collars and leads, pet sweaters, training aids, flea and odour control products, cozy pet beds, eco-friendly litter, travel cages and soft sided carriers, pet barriers for vans and SUVs, and supplies for birds, fish and small animals. At Pet Valu, they are truly passionate about pets.

Pet Valu the Canadian-founded leader in pet specialty retail, opened its first store in 1976. Pet Valu now has over 900 locations in North America.

The Pet Valu franchised store in Elmira a communityminded business, is locally owned and operated by Melanie and Steven Robbins, who are assisted by a helpful, friendly staff.

Pet Valu takes pride in finding products and solutions for all of your pet needs.

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Today consumers’ demand value for their money, and they receive it when they purchase from Longhaul Trailer Sales in Listowel. This company provides customers with a range of trailer options, be it new and used camper and utility trailers, RV trailers, motorhomes, dump and flatdeck trailers, car and equipment trailers, and enclosed cargos, with 100’s of models in stock.

The knowledgeable staff at Longhaul Trailer Sales will take the time to help assess your trailer needs, and have you set up with a unit that you will be happy with, for years to come.

Longhaul Trailer Sales is an authorized dealer for Weberlane and Cargo Stream contractor and utility trailers, and trailers & motorhomes from ProLite, Gulf Stream, Coachman and Prime Time, which includes the Sanibel, Crusader, LaCrosse, Tracer and Avenger trailers, plus Conquest motorhomes. The New 2019 models are now arriving! Stop in soon and see what’s new. RV rentals and trailer rentals are also available.

If a new trailer is not in the cards this year, Longhaul Trailer Sales is your source for the finest in quality preowned trailers- at money saving prices!

Longhaul Trailer Sales’ experienced, highly trained technicians can handle RV repairs, and their parts centre has everything you’ll require. They are also a certified warranty and service center for Forest River products, Prolite and Weberlane trailers.

Family owned and operated, Longhaul Trailer Sales was founded as a dealership and service center in 2007. However, their history in the trailer business goes back to 1990, when the Weberlane Trailers started to be manufactured in the Listowel area.

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Come view the new Prolite Travel Trailers at the Big Toronto Camping & RV Show and Sale, Feb. 28 to March 3rd at the International Centre 6900 Airport Road, in Mississauga. They will be at Booth 201A, and they look forward to meeting you.

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Patients in Waterloo Region and Guelph Wellington experiencing chronic pain now have better care options and support through a specialized service Grand River Hospital, which officially opened its new pain management centre at the Freeport Campus.

The specialized service offers consultations for and treatment of adults who are living with chronic pain, which is constant or intermittent and has lasted for three months after the initial onset.

Concerned about animal overpopulation, the Stratford Perth Humane Society is offering a spay and neuter clinic on March 5. The public and rescue groups are welcome, regardless of geography or income level.

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Helping others to warm up on the Coldest Night WCS fundraiser Saturday night in Elmira looks to raise money and awareness to counter homelessness and hunger

BY FAISAL ALI fali@woolwichobserver.com

There are seldom clear and vivid examples of homelessness and hardship out in the country as there are in the cities, while in communities as tight-knit and giving as Woolwich, it can seem hard to imagine anyone going hungry and hurting. But the same challenges that affect those in the larger cities are prevalent in the rural communities as well.

Lending their support to those in need, residents of the Township of Woolwich will be out walking in numbers this Saturday for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. Held in over 100 communities across the country, the walk will raise money for those most vulnerable to those cold, Canadian nights.

“The Coldest Night of the Year walk is a family-friendly winter fundraising walk. In this location it will support Woolwich Community Services (WCS), more specifically those who are homeless, hungry or hurting,” said Leigh-Anne Quinn, community resource coordinator for WCS. “The proceeds in Elmira are going to go to Woolwich Community Services.

So it will be directed to various programs,” explained Quinn. “So one of them will be our food bank; another one would be our family violence prevention program; another one would be towards our individual support pro-

Woolwich Community Services’ Leigh-Anne Quinn and Tina Reed will be out walking for the Coldest Night of Year event on Saturday..

gram, which helps provide individual support on a one-on-one basis, based on a current circumstance a person may be having in their life.”

The walk kicks off this weekend at Woodside Bible Fellowship, and will lead participants on a winter walk through Elmira.

Anyone may participate in the event, with registration for the Coldest Night beginning at the church

at 4 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at 5, and the start of the walk at 5:15 p.m.

To date, 23 teams featuring 187 walkers have pledged to raise funds for the event, including the Woodside Walkers, Woolwich Roaring Lions and the minor peewee AE Woolwich Wildcats team, and by Tuesday of this week have already brought in over $60,000 – almost

double the WCS’s goal of $35,000.

“It's the boys hockey team, so we just thought it would be a great thing for them to do, a way to give back to the community,” said Kirby Gingrich, coach for the minor peewee AE team. “I've done the walk a couple of times before with my family in Kitchener, and so we signed the team up.

“We have a game that

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day, so they're going to be coming literally straight from a game to that event,” he noted, adding they’ll be sure to sport their jerseys over their winter coats.

Three routes are available for walkers all starting and ending at the church.

A two-kilometre route will take walkers on short trek up Barnswallow Drive and along First Street before returning to Woodside.

The 5k walk will follow a

circuit along First Street, down Arthur Street South, and back along Whippoorwill Drive to the church. A second round of the route will see walkers complete a 10k option.

Along all routes, volunteers will be on hand to guide walkers on the correct path back to the Woodside Bible Fellowship, where there will be food and drink donated by local businesses.

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FEBRUARY 25 SENIORS' LUNCH CLUB AT WOOLWICH MEMORIAL Centre, Elmira at noon. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a light lunch and fellowship. $7. Please call 519-664-1900 by noon Feb 22 to sign up.

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COMMUNICATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION. LEARN TIPS for clarifying your goals in a dispute and how to generate win-win solutions, especially in situations in which mental health concerns may be involved. Join us 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs

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FEBRUARY 26 SEEING CHANGES IN AN OLDER ADULT. COULD IT BE medication side effects, early signs of dementia, delirium, stress or depression? Join us 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs.

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FEBRUARY 27 SENIORS' COMMUNITY DINING AT LINWOOD COMMUNITY Centre, Linwood at noon. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for lunch, fellowship and entertainment. $12.

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MARCH 6 YOUNG AT HEART CLUB. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR cards, games and friendship at St. Clements Community Centre from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

MARCH 13 SENIORS' COMMUNITY DINING AT CALVARY UNITED Church, St. Jacobs. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for lunch, fellowship and entertainment, $12.

Please call 519-664-1900 by noon March 11 to sign up.

MARCH 14 EVERGREEN SENIORS' FELLOWSHIP AT WOODSIDE Church, Elmira at 10:30 a.m. "Images and Stories From Nature" with Merri-Lee Metzger, photographer. Spiritual encouragement with Pastor Paul Westerholm. Music: Emily Schlueter. $7 donation includes hot lunch.

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MARCH 1 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE IN ELMIRA WILL BE held at 7 p.m. at the Elmira Mennonite Church.

Refreshments will follow the inter-denominational service.

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MARCH 4 FIRST FOODS FOR BABIES. LED BY A REGISTERED Dietitian. You will learn how to make and store your own baby food, how to introduce solids, which foods are best for your baby's age and stage. Join us from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs.

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Their zippy jellies and drinks are great for entertaining and daily culinary adventures – we’ve been enjoying their products on cheese boards, glazing cakes and lots of canapés!

As an entrepreneur it is great to see others passionately thinking outside of the usual, constantly reinventing marketing and product development while keeping engaged with their clients, visiting regularly and checking up on their product.

This commitment is impressive but shows passion and belief in their product. Locally made maple drinks and spiced jellies are also available. This recipe for Crabapple-glazed Chicken Breasts comes courtesy of the Appleflats team.

Sweet and simple, this recipe would make a great accompaniment to chicken, salmon or pork.

Happy cooking!

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Crabapple-glazed Chicken Breasts 4 chicken breasts 1/2 cup Appleflats crabapple jelly 2 Tbsp. dark soya sauce 2 Tbsp. Nith Valley Apiaries honey 1. In a small baking dish, season chicken skin side up.

2. In a bowl, stir Appleflats Crabapple Jelly, honey and soya sauce. Then layer the mixture over the chicken generously or until desired.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discoverâ&#x20AC;? magazine. Chocolate arrived in Europe in the 16th century as a warm drink made with â&#x20AC;&#x153;chocolate liquor,â&#x20AC;? todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baking chocolate. The transition to eaten chocolate occurred in the mid-19th century, â&#x20AC;&#x153;when European confectioners added sugar and extra cocoa butter to chocolate liquor, creating whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as dark chocolate.â&#x20AC;? Milk chocolate followed in the 1870s, with milk powder added to the mix; white chocolate, a 20th-century product, is technically not chocolate at all since it contains no cocoa solids.

As to chocolate being a â&#x20AC;&#x153;feel-goodâ&#x20AC;? food, research doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bear this out. But,

A. Please pass the chocolate, though it will bear no resemblance to the Mesoamerican chocolate beverage made from â&#x20AC;&#x153;a paste of ground cocoa beans mixed with combinations of water, corn, fruit, chili peppers or honey,â&#x20AC;? says Gemma Tarlach in

chocoholics, â&#x20AC;&#x153;take heart,â&#x20AC;? says Tarlach: higher chocolate consumption is linked â&#x20AC;&#x153;with a lowered risk for coronary heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular troubles."

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when playing, the young of prey animals (monkeys, lambs, squirrels) prefer to be chased while the young of predators (wolves, lions) prefer to be the chasers. As Gray explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When an animal is running from a real predator, the motivating force is fear. When an animal is practicing, in play, how to get away from a play predator, the motivating force is joy.â&#x20AC;? Humans playing the game of â&#x20AC;&#x153;tagâ&#x20AC;? want to be chased, not the chaser (â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;?), suggesting an evolutionary heritage more of prey than predator. Indeed, Gray argues that even our major sports â&#x20AC;&#x201C; football, soccer,

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baseball, basketball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are better understood as games of chase than of war.

Concludes Gray, â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś your dog likes to play at chasing cars (big prey), balls (small prey), and all sorts of other moving objects. â&#x20AC;Ś in its ancestry, skill at running down game was more crucial to survival than was skill at fleeing, dodging, and hiding.â&#x20AC;?

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From guns and houses to prosthetic limbs and vehicle parts, if you can think it, you can print it, â&#x20AC;Ś as long as it is inanimate matter,â&#x20AC;? says â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine. Can human organs be made with a 3D printer?

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Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill. The challenges are many: Not only does the team have to print an organâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cells but these have to mimic the high densities of living tissue, replicating an organâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many bodily functions and then putting the organ into the body without it being rejected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still decades away,â&#x20AC;? Lewis says.

Currently, the team is pursuing more immediate goals, such as aiding the pharmaceutical industry when it brings a new drug to market. While about $1 billion is spent doing that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;20 per cent of all drugs fail clinical trials because they are toxic to the kidney.â&#x20AC;?

Hence, the ability to print kidney tissue would provide â&#x20AC;&#x153;physiologically authentic models of human tissue to test drugs on.â&#x20AC;?

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