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Crafting up a $50 million idea for Waterloo Region Region seeking public input on youth-focused bid to win $50-million Smart Cities Challenge FAISAL ALI

FIRST LEGO leagues from the region gathered at EDSS on Saturday for a practice tournament featuring autonomous robots made using Lego Mindstorm. Among the teams that attended were the Elmira Space Chickens, St. Clements Wild Goats and St. Jacobs Super Stingers. Pictured is the Elmira team: Lily Hopper, Jarod Wight, Hayley Brown, Emily Tettman, Duncan Sproule and Jamie Meissner.

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Local youngsters enjoying a hands-on introduction to building robots VERONICA REINER PLAYING WITH LEGO IS literally a moving experience for a group of young tinkerers making a foray into robotics. Local members of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League took part in a practice tournament last weekend in preparation for an official competition on December 1.

The Elmira Space Chick-

ens, St. Clements Wild Goats and St. Jacobs Super Stingers got to show off their autonomous robots entirely constructed by Lego Mindstorm technology. Teams had two-anda-half minutes to program their robot to complete as many tasks as possible on a table-top playing field.

“They also have a project where they are given a real-world problem and are challenged to find a solution themselves,” ex-

plained Heidi Wight, an organizer for the Elmira team. “It’s what FIRST calls core values, which are mostly centred around sportsmanship. They help each other out which makes for a really fun environment.”

The real-world problem typically deals with challenges faced by today’s scientists. Examples of topics include food safety, recycling, and energy. The robotics teams collaborate

and brainstorm solutions.

Then they share this information in the form of a presentation, honing their public speaking skills.

Other core values and skills hoped to build upon for the team include innovation, impact in applying what was learned to improve the world, the discovery of new ideas and skills, inclusion, teamwork and fun. It helps these

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THE REGION OF WATERLOO is considered by some a central hub in the world of technology and innovation, and perhaps with good reason. From the world-renowned University of Waterloo – consider, for instance, the recent Nobel Prize-winning physicist and school professor Donna Strickland – to the tech giants that have made Waterloo their home, and the wealth of start-ups that have pushed the boundaries, Waterloo has done much to be considered the Silicon Valley of the North.

The federal government certainly seems to think so.

Waterloo Region was one of five areas in the country to be shortlisted in June for Ottawa’s Smart Cities Challenge, a country-wide competition that will see the winner take home a $50-million prize.

The region has until March of next year to submit a detailed application

to the federal government, showing how it will use the prize money to create technology-driven solutions to overcome a specific challenge. The Region of Waterloo selected child and youth wellbeing as its focus, and over the next several months will be seeking input from the lower-tier municipalities, looking to generate ideas and insights.

“We are now in a finalist stage to build a full, detailed proposal. If we win, we would win a $50-million grant,” said Matthew Chandy, the Smart Waterloo Region lead. “So we’re competing against four other big cities across Canada for a $50-million grant to help us implement various technology and datafocused solutions to help us make [Waterloo Region] the number one community for children and youth in the country.”

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COUNCIL / WELLESLEY

Wellesley points to cost savings in cutting role of “net movers� at its arenas VERONICA REINER LOOKING TO TRIM ITS recreation budget, Wellesley will reduce the amount of part-time work at its arenas. Specifically, cutting the hours of workers known as “net movers,� the ones responsible for removing the nets from the rink when the ice is being resurfaced and then putting them back in place.

The township expects to save about $12,500 annually by having the work done by the timekeepers at Twin Centre Minor Hockey games.

Tuesday night’s council decision was not without controversy, however, as residents decried the loss of job opportunities for students and young people. “We live in a small town with no public transportation and a limited number of options for young people to work,� said Wellesley resident Jennifer Kays Sommer in an email to council. “I know the budget is important. So beyond safety and employment, fiscal responsibility is commendable. But could we look at other solutions?�

The student job issue was echoed in a letter from township resident Donna Herrgott. “My concern is for the lack of employment in our area for students and/ or people looking for a part-time job, now that the township has decided not to have net movers or have the food booths open.�

For its part, the township officials maintained that it does its best to employ students, but challenged the idea that it was their role to provide youth employment. “One of the things that I heard time and time again, is that it’s the township’s responsibility to provide jobs for the youth,� said

Mayor Joe Nowak. “And I’m not sure whether that is accurate or not, whether it is our responsibility. It’s nice when we can do it. But to say that it’s a part of the way we’re supposed to act is, I think, not quite accurate.� “The township does try to employ students where we can,� added Rik Louwagie, the township’s chief administrative officer. “For example, last summer we hired an individual three to four months that took care of flower watering and grass treatment. That individual was full-time for four months.�

Cost was a significant factor in the decision. On top of wages of $13.37 to $14.24 per hour, which amounted to $11,172 last year, the township was responsible for deductions such as EI and CPP and vacation pay that added another $1,300 to the total.

The township also noted the net movers’ job involves only a few minutes of work during each hour of ice time, though they’re paid for the full hour.

In response, Kays Sommer suggested that other tasks be offered to those doing the job. “Beyond keeping the stands and windows and floors cleaned, if the youth aren’t ‘busy’ on their shift, they could go outside the buildings and pick up litter around the arenas and even as far as the playgrounds – promoting an even cleaner and lovelier Township of Wellesley,� she said.

Officials noted, however, that there are limits on the extra duties that could be assigned to net movers, as full-time staff are available to keep the building in an orderly fashion. That said, the report determined that during high-traffic events, such as Applejacks’ games,

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tournaments and even minor hockey games, there is plenty of more work for a net mover. When there is no net mover present, the facility operator will perform the task instead.

Initially, the township suggested that referees move the nets, as is the practice in other municipalities, but the local referees felt it was not their responsibility. Twin Centre Minor Hockey has agreed to have their timekeepers move nets if the township provided proper safety gear and placed them under the township’s insurance policy as volunteers, to which Wellesley agreed.

Louwagie noted that there is no consensus for how this issue was handled across the province. “I did have Dan (facilities maintenance coordinator Dan Mikel) survey the other recreation departments in the province,� said Louwagie at Tuesday’s council meeting. “He sent it to every recreation director through the ORFA (Ontario Recreation Facilities Association) group.

And got several responses back, and the results were all over the map. Some had referees do it; some had net movers, some just had the facility operator. There was no consistency.�

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ommend more energy efficient options,� he said of an eventual replacement of the lighting.

Councillors agreed to look at replacement costs as part of the upcoming 2019 budget deliberations.

Other details, including the timeframe for removing the suspect poles, were expected to be worked out at budget time as well.

The structures to be taken down include seven at the west ball diamond and six in the east ball diamond in St. Clements, along with six at the lower ball diamond in Wellesley.

The work is to be paid from the township’s recreation facilities reserve fund, which has current balance of about $346,000.

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Alcohol OK, but no permanent bar at St. Clements Arena VERONICA REINER A RECREATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE can serve adult beverages at its weekly games, but there’ll be no permanent bar set up at the St. Clements Arena, township council decided this week.

Richard Brick, coordinator of Rabbit’s Hockey League (RHL), approached the township with the idea to build a bar at the arena for use during their rental period. There were to be

two small keg fridges, storage cupboards and a bar top located in the corner of the former concession booth. All of the costs, material for the construction and operation of the bar would be handled by the recreational league and its volunteers, he suggested.

Recreation staff wasn’t prepared to go along with the suggestion, however, citing concerns about a bar’s impact on the familyfriendly environment at the facility, and potential

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IN IMMINENT DANGER OF collapsing, a raft of light towers at Wellesley ball diamonds will be sent to the showers.

Altogether, some 20 poles that support the lights at ball fields in St. Clements and the village of Wellesley need to be removed as corrosion has weakened many of the structures.

Meeting Tuesday night, township councillors approved spending about $30,000 to tear down the poles.

The move is a pre-emptive one to prevent any injuries or damage should the structures collapse, facilities maintenance coordinator Dan Mikel told council.

After the collapse of a galvanized lattice tower in St. Clements in early September, Mikel and AECOM engineer Adrian Wright conducted an in-depth examination of all of the ball diamond light structures in the township on October 10.

league follows the rules and regulations set in place by the municipal alcohol policy and AGCO. Coun. Carl Smit pointed out that the RHL games take place at around 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., typically after the younger arena users have left.

“My concern is that there are no kids around that time,” said Smit. “We’re going on a user-friendly, family-friendly environment and all that stuff, but by the time the guys on the

ice, all the kids are gone.

There’s nobody around.”

Risk analyst Brian McEnhill gave some recommendations to council as to how they should handle the serving of alcohol on the municipal property.

“One, that we ensure that there is an agreement in place for the rental,” said McEnhill. “We want to ensure that the location of alcohol sales is limited to designated areas. No alcohol to be stored on site – that’s an AGCO require-

ment. Highly recommend all servers are smart-served trained as well. That’s an AGCO requirement. Any endorsements or catering has to be registered with the AGCO.” As a workaround, the parties will look at the logistics of a portable bar for the group’s use.

“As long as there’s room for storage for that type of facility, then it’s probably not a problem,” said chief administrative officer Rik Louwagie.

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conflicts with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regulations on the storage of alcohol.

With that in mind, the staff report to councillors recommended denying the construction of a permanent bar, placement of keg refrigeration and dispensing equipment, as well as storage of alcohol within the St. Clements arena facility.

RHL is permitted to serve drinks during their game times, so long as the

Their inspection showed substantial deterioration of the steel structures. The bases were buried beneath topsoil in the St. Clements area, and therefore could not be examined. While the tower bases were visible at the Wellesley diamond, the footings could not be observed. Following this inspection, AECOM recommended that these structures be removed or replaced to avoid any more damage or potential collapses in the future.

Coun. Carl Smit questioned whether or not the materials from the structures would be salvageable, inquiring about the replacement cost of the poles.

“We can save as much that’s feasible,” said Mikel in response. “We can try to scrap to refurbish what we can. The engineers’ report says that the bases are not adequate.

“It’s up to the council’s decision whether we save it or not, but I would rec-

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Six members of Elmira Scouting earn Queen’s Venturer Awards VERONICA REINER YEARS OF SCOUTING AND countless hours volunteering have paid off for a handful of members of the 1st Elmira Scouts. Members of the Ventures (15-18 years of age) division received the highest Scouting proficiency award last month, the Queen’s Venturer Award.

The requirements for the award are lengthy, including a minimum 50 hours of volunteer service, being certified in a service skill, and demonstrating leadership qualities in a peer environment by being actively involved with a decision-making body.

“I know, personally, I’m really proud of all the Venturers that got this award,” said Max Campbell, one of this year’s recipients. “We did a lot of work to earn it.

I know we’ve been part of this group specifically for four years. It took us four years to get the award.”

“I’m very happy about it,” said Erik Zinke-Spencer, another of the recipients. “I’ve been in this organization since I was about six, since the very first year I could do it. So I suppose it just speaks to

Elmira Venturers Max Campbell (left) and Eric Zinke-Spencer, seen here at the Rover den on Oriole Parkway, were among the recipients of this years’ Queen’s Venturer Awards. [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER] how long I’ve actually been doing this.”

Campbell, ZinkeSpencer, Tyler Elg, Liam Hanley, Cameron McGee, and Callum Knox travelled to Queen’s Park in Toronto October 27 to receive the prestigious award. It was presented to them by the Chief Justice of Ontario, George Strathy.

The group is involved with a variety of communi-

ty volunteer efforts, including the current Christmas tree sales at Gore Park, the Woolwich Community Services food drive this past weekend, the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, and efforts with the Elmira Legion Branch 469.

“I certainly am proud of them,” said Brian Soehner, co-commissioner for the 1st Elmira Scouts. “Another requirement is that they

have to learn a skill that would be helpful to the community. And in this case, that’s first aid. They took their first-aid training two years ago down at the fire hall in St. Jacobs. As leaders, we try to provide them with the opportunity to achieve those items. And these guys have.”

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members build real-world skills – kids in the LEGO league often join the EDSS robotics team in later years.

The Elmira Space Chickens noted that they had learned several skills during their time on the team, including programming and problemsolving skills.

“When it was running at first, it was very wonky,” said Lily Hopper, a member of the Elmira LEGO league. “When we realize something goes wrong, we just have to go back to the computer and fix it.”

The team was also all in agreement that they learned the valuable skill of patience.

“Sometimes when we do this, we program it, so

we think it’s going to do something,” said Jamie Meissner, another member of the league. “And then it goes and does something completely the opposite, and it’s like… ‘really?!’”

This specific robotics team – the FIRST LEGO League – is for kids in Grades 4-8. However, there are options for those in kindergarten up to Grade 12 to join a robotics team.

They are also mentored in programming as well as structuring the robots by members of the EDSS FIRST Robotics team.

Wight noted that she is continually impressed by these high school students who act as mentors.

“Last year was the first year that I coached a team,” explained Wight. “When I

Competitors in the FIRST LEGO League put their creations to the test ahead of a tournament next weekend. asked the mentors, ‘How do I give you credit for your community involvement hours?’ Their response was: ‘Oh, right, I guess this qualifies as community

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forward.”

While the team currently has six members, Wight said that there is a waiting list of about 10 people to join the team. She is en-

couraging other parents to start their own team.

“Basically, we had friends who were coaches in FIRST LEGO League, and we saw how much fun they were having,” said Wight. “So as soon as our son was in Grade 4, we started a team of our own.

And we just invited a few of our sons’ friends to be on the team. And then the EDSS FIRST Robotics team volunteered to be mentors to help us out.”

The team meets up once a week to work together.

The autonomous robot took months of trial-anderror to build. FIRST LEGO League has some 320,000 participants and has a presence in 98 countries.

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groups will play a key role in this process, as the region tries to identify the challenges facing youth in the region, and how these challenges can be tackled with innovative uses of technology. The goal – or “challenge statement” – for Waterloo Region is to become the leading community for youth wellbeing in Canada.

“We will become the benchmark community in Canada for child and youth wellbeing by using early intervention, youth engagement and a connectedcommunity framework to create adaptive, data-driven programs and scalable

learning technologies that improve early child development, mental health and high school graduation rates,” reads the region’s challenge statement.

The official launch of the public consultation phase began this week, and Chandy is encouraging the public to become involved.

“We’re asking all sectors of the community – so we’re asking our tech and social services sector to come together with youth and build solutions that will benefit youth, and we’re also just asking the public to be a part of this,” he said.

Chandy gives an example of what a “technology-driven” solution to a challenge

might look like.

“A technology solution could be an app, for example. So right now, if youth are looking at ways of seeking support for, maybe they’re getting bullied, or maybe they’re experiencing mental health challenges, and they don’t feel like they can comfortably speak to anyone about that,” he said.

“So maybe there is an app that they could find out who they can talk to, or anonymously reach out and seek some assistance.

“That would be a very basic example of how we can connect with youth,” explained Chandy It’s not just phone apps that are being looked at

here, Chandy notes. “Another example would be, we talk about programming. Well how do we have more programming, and how do we teach kids differently? So how do we offer more programming and services outside of just the classroom. How do we continue to support youth with continued education.”

Other challenges to tackle could include getting high speed internet to rural communities, improving high school graduation rates and literacy, and early childhood development.

Crucially, besides creating solutions to existing challenges, the Region of Waterloo will also need to

come up with ways to measure the actual results. To that end, the region is envisioning the creation of a “real-time child and youth wellbeing dashboard,” that will use data collected from multiple organizations across the municipality, and combine it into a single online platform.

The dashboard would essentially give a snapshot of youth wellbeing in the region through a number of statistics.

As an example, Chandy says, the dashboard could have a column for graduations rates in the region – offering a quick, real-time indicator for how well young people are doing in that particular area.

For those interested in taking part in the consultations, and offering their ideas, the first step would be to visit the www.smartwr.ca website, recommends Chandy. Information will be posted on how the public can get involved, as well as the timings and locations of public events.

Competing against Waterloo Region for the $50-million prize are Quebec City, Montreal, Edmonton, Vancouver and Surrey, B.C. The municipalities have until March 5 to submit final proposals, which will then be reviewed by a jury. The final winners will be announced sometime in the spring of 2019.

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Many of the 1st Elmira Scouts noted that it is an award that could aid in future endeavours, such as job résumés, as it demonstrates competencies and skills that will be of considerable use to their community, their company, and themselves.

Another requirement is verification from other sources, such as Scout leaders, that the recipient has the ability and character to be of significant help to the community. Soehner highlighted the importance of keeping track of one’s accomplishments.

“It’s one of those things that requires record-keeping of what they’ve accomplished,” added Soehner.

“I’m sure there is plenty of youth that may deserve it, but they don’t keep track of their achievements so they can’t submit it for approval.”

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Wellesley eyes destination park A new park planned for Wellesley should be a destination, not simply recreational space, say consultants hired by the township.

Councillors heard Tuesday night from representatives of F.J. Galloway Associates, who are developing a master plan for the proposed Wellesley park on Hutchinson Road.

“When we were designing the plan, we realized it shouldn’t just be a collection of sports fields and playgrounds and equipment,” said Brian Roth, a senior

landscape architect at GSP Group. “But rather we should try to create a place, a destination for all the residents of the Township and quite likely beyond as well. That this place should embody the character of what is Wellesley.”

Proposed amenities include a community centre right in the heart of the park, housing a rink with spectator seating, a double gymnasium, community rooms, change rooms and a kitchen.

The plan also detailed three parking lots, with the main parking area with about 230 spaces, an alternative parking lot near the play area with about 76 spaces, and a smaller lot by the trail with around 28 spaces.

The representatives also suggested using additional open space for soccer fields, ball diamonds, dog or skate park, although that has not been decided yet.

The group split the process for the project into three separate phases, with the first set to begin in 2019.

Region among grant recipients

The Region of Waterloo is among the 109 municipalities that will receive $4.5 million under the latest federal grants announced this week.

The region will receive $30,700 towards a feasibility study

related to a wastewater treatment plant. Neighbouring Mapleton Township will get $41,400 to help with an asset management plan.

The grants to communities across the country come from three programs: the Green Municipal Fund (GMF), the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP), and the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP). Each provides funding while allowing local municipalities to decide where to focus green solutions. The goal is to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions and support local priorities such as improving public transit, saving energy and improving waste management.

“Today’s announcement highlights how municipal leaders across Canada are innovating to build more sustainable, resilient and livable communities.

Thanks to our partnership with the government of Canada, our programs support local solutions with national impact, contributing to infrastructure renewal and our transition to a lowcarbon economy, said Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Vicki-May Hamm in a release.

Historical Society of St. Boniface and Maryhill Community was held on Sunday. President George Isley reported that a grant received this year for internet access has been a boon.

“Our members can now connect to the Internet when visiting the Halter House to do additional research. Early this fall we became members of the Archives Association of Ontario. Through this membership, a thorough assessment of our society has been made, at no cost. We expect that assessment report will enable your society to put a plan in place for added security and preservation of both the records and contents of our heritage property.”

Historical society holds its AGM The 41st annual meeting of the

POLICE BLOTTER

RCMP and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection partner to reduce child victimization A BID TO COMBAT child exploitation and reducing youth victimization is the impetus for a partnership between the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P).

The partnership aims to leverage each organization’s expertise in helping Canadians prevent, report and respond to child victimization, police said in a release this week.

C3P offers programs for immediate assistance, and educational materials and specialized training to help inform Canadians and police officers about youth safety. C3P and the RCMP believe that preventing child victimization can only be accomplished in partnership with the community.

RCMP school liaison officers will be distributing copies of C3P’s My First Safety Book. The booklet introduces age-appropriate child safety concepts through discussion guides and visual activities. Parents and educators can find the free guide on C3P’s website.

“The RCMP works with partners at the municipal, provincial and federal levels to prevent child victimization, and to rescue and support victims. We look forward to continuing this partnership with C3P, who is a valuable partner in our efforts to reduce and respond to instances of missing or sexually exploited children in Canada,” said RCMP Deputy Commissioner Kevin Brosseau.

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3:29 PM | A 73-year-old Nepean man was driving a blue Honda eastbound on Farmers Market Road, St. Jacobs, when he lost control of the vehicle as he was attempting to turn into a private laneway, slid across the road and struck a concrete barrier. There were no injuries reported but the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Police report there were icy conditions at the time.

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11:36 PM | Waterloo Regional Police responded to a collision involving a horse-drawn buggy and a pickup truck on Sandy Hills Drive in Woolwich Township. The buggy was travelling south on Arthur Street and attempting a left turn onto Sandy Hills Drive when it was struck by a pickup truck travelling south. Three passengers of the buggy were taken to hospital. Two

passengers suffered minor injuries, and a third passenger suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The horse also suffered minor injuries. The pickup truck was being driven by a 19-year-old Elmira man, who did not suffer any injuries. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

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Ford quietly alters election financing rules in his favour HAVING CAMPAIGNED ON LITTLE beyond not being Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals, Doug Ford and the Conservatives have little in the way of a mandate. The party’s electoral victory was the public’s less-of-two-evils choice to replace a tired, much-despised government.

Much of what Ford has sprung on Ontarians was not mentioned during last summer’s election campaign. Included on that undisclosed list was loosening election financing rules put in place a couple of years ago to stem the tide of influence peddling that had become a Wynne art form.

The changes, approved by all parties in December 2016, followed revelations Wynne’s Liberals had set fundraising quotas and were selling access to the premier and cabinet ministers. Campaign contributions were capped at $1,200 for an individual, with companies and unions no longer permitted to donate to political parties, a large decrease from limits of almost $10,000, plus another $6,700 to constituency offices.

In addition to the direct donations, the Liberal move also restricted third-party donations and spending.

This week, however, the Ford government quietly adopted changes that raised the donation limit to $1,600 and provide a loophole for corporate and union spending. There was apparently no sense of irony sneaking the changes into Bill 57, The Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act. Ford’s rationale for this seems clear: the Tories are taking in more donations than the Liberals and NDP combined, and loosening corporate donations would be a boon to the party. The move also makes it easier for Ford to cut the pervote subsidy each party gets since 2017 as part of Wynne’s financing reform legislation, an issue he did raise when seeking the PC leadership.

Though the Tories are eligible to receive the largest amount due to election results – $5.5 million, compared to $4.6 million for the NDP, $2.6 million for the Liberals and the Green’s $630,000 – their fundraising advantage would grow while the opposition parties would suffer. That’s a win in Ford’s book.

Ford will likely champion the $12 million in annual savings that would come with cutting the subsidies, which would be well and good if the plan wasn’t to return to a freefor-all as far as political vote-buying and lobbying go.

Although Canada isn’t as egregiously unfair as the U.S. in terms of election financing, we can’t get too smug here – the bar hasn’t been set very high in that comparison.

Wynne’s changes didn’t go far enough, which is reason to strengthen election-financing rules, not loosen them. What we really need is an outright ban on donations and thirdparty advertising. Real democratic reform would also end lobbying, as well as the revolving door between government and corporations/lobbyists.

Surveys show that a large majority of Canadians believe governments are driven by wealthy interest groups, especially corporate donors, and that governments regularly act unethically to help their business friends and are not doing enough to stop corruption. Surveys also show that a large majority of Canadians support placing strict limits on the influence of wealthy interests in politics.

When these interests are bankrolling the political process in secret, it is that much harder for other voices to be heard.

Many of citizen groups who lobby for progressive reforms in Canada understand all too well the influence that powerful corporate lobbies can use to halt these reforms.

If nothing else, the Canada Post labour unrest might mean you get a jump on next Christmas.

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

Rohingyas naturally reluctant about repatriation plan WORLD AFFAIRS THE ROHINGYAS ARE AROUND a million Bengalispeaking people who used to live in Rakhine state in Burma – until late last year.

Then the Burmese army attacked them, claiming they were illegal immigrants. Thousands were killed, tens of thousands were raped, their villages were burned – and at least 700,000 of them are now in refugee camps across the border in Bangladesh.

The United Nations has described these Burmese actions as ‘ethnic cleansing,’ ‘crimes against humanity’ and ‘genocide’, but the Burmese army denies any wrongdoing. So does its civilian political partner, ‘Special Counsellor’ Aung San Suu Kyi. (Remember her? She used to be a secular saint.)

Bangladesh doesn’t want all these refugees, most of whom have no ties with the country although they speak Bengali, so last month it made a deal with Burma to send them back.

But Burma doesn’t really want them back either. If it did, why would it have bothered to drive them out in the first place?

The United Nations has no part in this great ‘repatriation,’ nor any of the NGOs either. It was a private deal between Bangladesh and Burma, and the Burmese army knew perfectly well that the refugees would be too terrified to go back. Agreeing to take them back just made the generals who planned the atrocity look a little less vile.

The Bangladeshi authorities fell for it, and chose 2,200 Rohingya refugees to go back in the first contingent. The Rohingyas weren’t fooled, and most of them immediately went into hiding, changing camps or fleeing into the woods.

A loudspeaker truck went around the sprawling Unchiprang camp near Cox’s Bazar last week imploring the ‘approved’ refugees to come out. “We have six buses here. We have trucks. We have food. We want to offer everything to you.” But nobody stepped forward, and the crowd

chanted “We won’t go.”

The Rohingya won’t go back because they are quite understandably afraid for their lives. It wasn’t just the army but their own nonMuslim neighbours who turned on them and took part in the slaughter. If you are recalling images of the massacres and expulsions of Bosnian Muslims by the Bosnian Serbs in the 1990s, you are absolutely right.

It’s happening again, and again nobody is doing anything effective to stop it.

How did it come to this?

All the South-East Asian countries contain minority groups, but Burma takes it to extremes. Bamars (ethnic ‘Burmese’) account for two-thirds of the population, but there are eight other recognized ethnic groups, most with their own language or languages. And there are the Rohingya, who were stripped of their citizenship by Burma’s military dictatorship in 1982.

Why them? They were only two per cent of Burma’s population, they were a minority even in Rakhine state (formerly Arakan) where almost all of them lived, and they never did

any harm to the majority.

They are, however, Muslims, and the Buddhist majority in Burma is paranoid about Muslims.

It goes back a long way.

Buddhism once dominated Asia from the Indian subcontinent to Indonesia, but it has been in retreat for a long time. First Hinduism made a comeback in India, and then Arab conquerors brought Islam to northwestern India.

Islamized Central Asian conquerors spread Islam as far east as Bengal, and finally Malay traders carried it throughout the Indonesian archipelago. The only Buddhist-majority countries left in Asia today are Burma, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

It’s not surprising, therefore, that Burmese Buddhists should feel their faith is jeopardized by the presence of even a million Muslims – especially if rabble-rousing Buddhist monks advance their careers by preaching fear and hatred.

It’s also utterly irrational and reprehensible. The Rohingya are just as Burmese, DYER | 8

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Will you act on the Black Friday sales?

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“No way!”

“No, I’m not worried about it.”

“Nah, I’m not doing anything.”

“No thank-you.”

“I plan on hitting Cyber Monday.”

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Attempting to think of collective good in the face of individualist propaganda EDITOR'S NOTES THE CHRISTMAS SEASON – now upon us, ready or not – brings out our better natures. Maybe it’s years of childhood practice: behaving well lest we end up on Santa’s naughty list. Or maybe once a year we take to heart the message of community and goodwill towards men.

Whatever the case, we certainly find it easier to be generous and considerate when it comes to our fellow man (which, of course, includes women, children and small furry animals, in some cases). Once a year, we take the time to think about others, at least for as long as it takes to share a smile, a greeting and perhaps even a bit of charity.

The rest of the year? Well, not so much.

That dichotomy begs a host of questions, not least of which is what exactly is it that we owe each other as humans, citizens and residents? It’s a question that goes back millennia, and

forms the basis of social contract philosophy, from the ancient Greeks through Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.

The topic flows naturally from a discussion of the impact of creeping fascism and the progressive movements to counter our worst instincts. Such movements challenge the rest of us to think about a political and economic system that in essence encourages us to be selfish and not to take into consideration what we can do for each other as a community – to forego our humanity.

Government policies that run contrary to the public interest – an increasing proportion of its actions – surely are the opposite of what we’d consent to. They benefit the one per cent at the expense of the 99, as the memorable slogan reminds us.

Who is responsible for that? Certainly those who’ve benefited have fostered an unending propaganda campaign that’s been every bit as effective in sweeping aside citizenship as the corporate marketing has been in turning

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bilitating grip of social atomization, low self-esteem and the anxieties produced in landscapes of battered schools, rusting towns and meaningless work, if available,” he says in an opinion piece this week. “The destruction of collective structures capable of resisting the discourse of fascist politics go hand in hand with a culture awash in civic illiteracy and a culture of cruelty. Persistent denigration now leads to unbridled racism, the resurgence of white nationalism and an indifference to rampant criminality at the highest levels of government.”

There’s nothing wrong with looking out for personal interests, but we’re in danger of forgetting that most of the middle-class gains of the postwar years stem from socially-driven ideas. In purely economic terms, the collective efforts are the rising tide that lifted all boats – some more so than others, certainly.

Today, however, there’s an element that seems hellbent on undoing precisely the conditions that allowed for the great prosperity now under attack.

This is happening because society wants it to.

So the question is, why do we tolerate, let alone embrace this sort of behavior?

Is this merely an outlet for the frustration felt by those in dead-end jobs or who don’t have jobs and can’t find them? Is it because the middle-class lifestyle is under attack and disappearing for many? Is this how we share the pain?

Given the evolution of our societies, especially increasingly crowded urban living, we are a collective by default, even as divisive politics play on our basest individualistic instincts.

If we’re part of a society – and there really is no getting around that – then we have to have some societal norms and some mutual respect.

Such a view of civil society is under attack as we see the rise of the worst kind of nationalism, a creeping fascism that has reduced discourse to a whole lot of shouting and sloganeering. The very nature of a shared language needed for civility is disparaged.

Governments with fascist

tendencies, the U.S. being a prime example, make a concerted effort to subvert the exchange of civil ideas, Giroux argues.

“The language of compassion, community and vulnerability is erased from government media sites, as is any reference to climate change. References to compassion, the grammar of ethics, justice and democracy wither as the institutions that enable and promote them are defunded, corporatized or privatized. The language of egoism, self-interest, hyper-masculinity and a vapid individualism erase any reference to social bonds, public commitments, the public good and the commons. Even worse, under the blitz of a rhetoric of bigotry, hatred and dehumanization, the ability to translate private issues into larger systemic and public concerns is diminished,” he writes. “The language of fascism is now reinforced by a culture of immediacy, stupidity, ignorance and civic illiteracy, and as such promotes a KANNON | 8

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us into consumers. We’ve happily abdicated power and responsibility for the comforts of our lives. Excuses about being busy are just that. Still, we’ve opted for the distractions, and can’t even be bothered to show up at the voting booth for five minutes every four years. As a result, we’ve got the government we deserve, one that acts against our interests and against the common good.

We’ve tuned out, bought into consumerism and the ideal of rugged individualism while enjoying the fruits of what years of community-minded spirit and policies brought us.

It’s a trend that has only accelerated in the Trump era, argues Henry Giroux, an American-born academic who is now Chair in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University in Hamilton.

“The bad-faith vocabulary of individual responsibility, self-reliance, and choice eliminates the notions of soul crushing constraints and broader systemic forces, and in so doing produces armies of individuals stuck in the de-

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Canada is expected to spend $33.7 billion on prescribed drugs in 2018, an estimated annual increase of 4.2% for drugs, compared with 4.0% and 3.1% for hospitals and doctors, respectively. In 2018, $14.4 billion (42.7%) of prescribed drug spending is expected to be financed by the public sector, while the remainder will be financed by private insurance and individuals paying out of pocket. Drug spending is just part of the expected $253.5 billion in total health spending this year.

“The era of data stealing and data scraping is over. GDPR will prompt data-driven advertising to be more opt-in and permissionbased, and will render widespread tactics like retargeting and remarketing less invasive and obtrusive. These changes will usher in the next era of digital advertising: people-based marketing, or that which utilizes first-party data instead of third-party data/ ad-serving.”

More than two years after a group of concerned citizens first voiced their opposition to the development of residential homes in Victoria Glen Park in Elmira, the issue was finally laid to rest last week when Woolwich formally completed its purchase of the region-owned parcels of land. The $1 transaction transfers ownership of two plots of land at the intersection of Dunke and Victoria Glen streets to the township.

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in the broader sense, as any of the recognized minorities. The first Bengalispeaking Muslims arrived in Rakhine state in the 15th century as soldiers helping an exiled king regain his throne. The last significant wave of immigration was in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

It’s now the 21st century, and there is no excuse for what the Burmese army has done: to understand all is not to forgive all. Neither is there any excuse for Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. Yes, she was trying to preserve a hard-won

democratic opening that might close if she openly criticized the army. Moreover, the average Burmese heartily approves of what the army has done. (Shades of Serbia again.) But she is condoning and covering up a genocide. Shame on her.

So will they take her Nobel Prize away? Well, no, because it doesn’t matter what she does after she gets it, and she got it in 1991. As Olav Njoelstad, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said last year, the Prize “is awarded for some prize-worthy effort or achievement of the past.” Once you get it, you can commit any crime you want.

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Reality a big part of a trial by fire

Having won the lone game of the week, Elmira finds itself busier this weekend, facing Cambridge and Listowel

OPEN COUNTRY I HAVE BEEN READING and watching a lot of videos about “bushcraft” of late just to see what I’ve been missing since I last studied it many years ago.

As a result, I have come to the conclusion that modern bushcraft, as practiced by a new generation of YouTube hipsters, is the art and science of doing everything in the outdoors the most difficult way you possibly can.

The best example of this is the compulsion to start a fire with every tool known to mankind except matches and a lighter. If the YouTube videos I’m watching are any indication at all, starting a fire the modern way is frowned upon because your matches and lighter could be left at home or rendered unusable by excessive moisture.

This leads me to believe the modern bushcraft world has never heard of Zip-loc bags or waterproof containers.

I get it. Lighters and matches can fail. More importantly, how many hits will you get if you do a YouTube video about starting a fire with either of those tried-and-true things?

Elmira’s Kurtis Goodwin comes close to stealing the puck from Brantford 99ers’ Joshua Houston during game action Sunday night at the WMC. The Kings came out on top by a score of 5-2. [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER]

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The Kings bested the first place team in the league (15-3-0-2) in their first meeting of the season last week, but only just, with a 3-2 decision settled in overtime.

This weekend will give the Kings a chance to prove their chops for a second time against the top dog of the Midwestern Conference.

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The Kings have had a solid record against the Cambridge contingent (formerly the Guelph Hurricanes) this season; however, at their most recent

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roughing infraction, and Brantford one more for the same.

None of that changed the scoreboard, however.

Power plays provided each team with a single point on the man-advantage. Elmira scored once on five chances, while Brantford went 1-9.

Having faced three teams the previous week – Listowel, Brampton and Kitchener – the Kings had a much easier time of it, the single game of the week coming as a bit of a relief.

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THERE ARE SOME WEEKS in the Junior B schedule when the competition is relentless, with the games coming back-to-back or even three in as many days. Then there are those stretches were the team is afforded some downtime between games.

This week fell into the latter category for the Sugar Kings, as the Elmira team faced just one challenger, the Brantford 99ers, in a Sunday night game on home ice.

Despite running into plenty of penalty trouble – 56 minutes on 16 infractions – the Kings had relatively little trouble en route to a comfortable 5-2 victory.

Elmira opened the scoring, with the first goal coming about midway through the first period off of the stick of Jakson Kirk. Kurtis Goodwin and Mason McMahon picked up assists on the play.

It would be the lone point of the frame, but entering into the second, the Kings kept the pressure on.

Tyson Hillier (Brock McKenzie, K. Goodwin) buried the team’s second of the match just three minutes in, and Jonah Burley (Kirk, Anthony Azzano) quickly followed up with a third on the power play.

Brantford responded at

the 15-minute mark, finally getting on the board, and then found their mark for a second time on the power play with two minutes left in the frame.

The game was now a one-point affair, the Kings ahead 3-2 as the final 20 minutes rolled into focus.

Brantford was now uncomfortably close on Elmira’s heels – despite being second-last in the standings with a record of 4-16-1), the 99ers were looking for a win over the fourth-place Kings (12-4-0-3), and on Elmira’s turf, no less.

Perhaps feeling the heat, the Kings locked down the 99ers offense, while burying a few more into the opposing net for good measure. Ty Biles came in for the team’s fourth goal less than three minutes into the third, with Kirk and Hunter Dubecki providing the assists.

The board remained frozen in place at 4-2 until the dying minutes of the game, when the 99ers pulled their netminder for the extra attacker. The traditional gambit backfired, however, as the open net was easy pickings for Elmira’s Zack Cameron (Biles, Harrison Toms), who made it 5-2 at 17:27.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018

THE SCORE WOOLWICH WILDCATS

Novice: LL#1 Nov 17 vs Beverly Bandits Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Edwin Martin (2) Assists: Ronan Doherty (2) , Owen Dally

Novice: LL#1

Novice: MAJOR A Nov 18 vs Riverside Rangers Home: 7 Visitor: 5 Goals: Bryce McFadden (3), Jackson Gillies (2), Owen Porter, Carter Crane Assists: Carter Crane (2), Cody Paquet, Jack Wood, Owen Porter, Carson Kellough, Nathan Seller

Nov 18 vs Twin Centre Stars Home: 6 Visitor: 4 Goals: Edwin Martin (2), Kolton Brubacher (3) , Zev Silverberg Assists: Ronan Doherty (3) , Owen Dally , Ethan Leveck, Nolan Beatty , Edwin Martin

Novice: AE

Novice: LL2

Novice: AE

Nov 10 vs Twin Centre Stars Home: 3 Visitor: 3 Goals: Bentley Wideman (2), Braun Draper Assists: Dexter Mannhardt, Nicholas Shardlow

Novice: LL2 Nov 11 vs New Hamburg Huskies 2 Home: 3 Visitor: 8 Goals: Braun Draper (2), Madden Habermehl Assists: Aiden Basler, Dexter Mannhardt

Novice: LL#1 Nov 10 vs New Hamburg Huskies #3 Home: 1 Visitor: 11 Goals: Kolton Brubacher (1) Novice: LL#1 Nov 03 vs New Hamburg Huskies #3 Home: 1 Visitor: 6 Goals: Edwin Martin

Novice: AE Nov 09 vs Milton Winterhawks Home: 4 Visitor: 5 Goals: Liam MacGregor (2), Grayson Schimus, Jerome Taylor Assists: Boston Esbaugh, Luca Abate, James Eckensweiler, Liam MacGregor

Novice: AE Nov 10 vs Milton Winterhawks Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Hudson Lehtonen, Nolan Cruickshank Assists: Boston Esbaugh, Liam MacGregor

Novice: MAJOR A Nov 18 vs Erie North Shore Storm Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Ethan Straus, Nathan Seller Assists: Sullivan Shantz

Novice: MAJOR A Nov 18 vs Erie North Shore Storm Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Ethan Straus, Nathan Seller Assists: Sullivan Shantz

Novice: MAJOR A Nov 18 vs Riverside Rangers Home: 7 Visitor: 5 Goals: Bryce McFadden (3), Jackson Gillies (2), Owen Porter, Carter Crane Assists: Carter Crane (2), Cody Paquet, Jack Wood, Owen Porter, Carson Kellough, Nathan Seller

Nov 18 vs Milton Winterhawks Home: 3 Visitor: 5 Goals: Nolan Cruikshank (2), Jerome Taylor Assists: Liam MacGregor (2), Boston Esbaugh Nov 15 vs Halton Hills Thunder Home: 3 Visitor: 0 Goals: Liam MacGregor, James Eckensweiler , Jerome Taylor Assists: Nolan Cruikshank, Grayson Kelly, Jerome Taylor , Boston Esbaugh, Shutouts, Blake Briscoe Shutouts: Blake Briscoe

Novice: MAJOR A

Home: 4 Visitor: 3 Goals: Cooper Jones, Zion Shadd (2), Jonah Schmidt Assists: Sean Reger (2), Zion Shadd

Atom: LL#3 Nov 17 vs New Hamburg Huskies #1 Home: 6 Visitor: 7 Goals: Tyler Bauman (2), Cohen Clemmer (2), Ryder Bauman, Johnny Petrone Assists: Ryder Bauman

Atom: MINOR A

Nov 11 vs Beverly Bandits #2 Home: 3 Visitor: 4 Goals: Sebastian Abate, Cohen Clemmer, Jackson Kellough

Atom: MAJOR A Nov 11 vs Milton Winterhawks Home: 3 Visitor: 3 Goals: Spencer Hume (2), Mitchell Krasovec Assists: Bryce Brubacher, Luke Wood

Atom: LL#1 Nov 11 vs Hespler #3 Home: 4 Visitor: 3 Goals: Cooper Jones, Zion Shadd (2), Jonah Schmidt Assists: Evan Reger (2), Zion Shadd

Atom: MINOR A Nov 12 vs Ancaster Avalanche Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goals: Colton Sinclair Assists: Nolan Martin

Atom: LL#1 Nov 11 vs Hespler #3

Nov 11 vs Beverly Bandits 1 Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Goals: Seth Weber Assists: Hayden George

PeeWee: LL3

PeeWee: MAJOR A

Nov 17 vs New Hamburg Huskies Home: 5 Visitor: 3 Goals: Rhys Taylor, Mason Gear, Colton Sinclair (2), Matthew Kochut Assists: Jordan Martin (2), Josh Wraight, Colton Sinclair, Rhys Taylor (4), Matthew Kochut

Nov 12 vs Ancaster Avalanche Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Goals: Tyson Moran Assists: None, Shutouts, Justin Strohoff Shutouts: Justin Strohoff

Atom: MAJOR A

Atom: LL#3

PeeWee: LL#2

Atom: MINOR A

Novice: MAJOR A

Nov 16 vs East Gwillimbury Eagles Home: 4 Visitor: 2 Goals: Cody Paquet (2), Bryce McFadden, Kitson Bakker Assists: Jackson Gillies, Carter Crane, Nathan Seller

Nov 11 vs Beverly Bandits 1 Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Goals: Seth Weber Assists: Hayden George

Nov 11 vs New Hamburg Home: 2 Visitor: 6 Goals: Hudson Habemehl (2) Assists: Brody Downs (2), Lucas Moore

Atom: ATOM LL#2

Novice: MAJOR A

PeeWee: LL#2

Nov 12 vs Ancaster Avalanche Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goals: Colton Sinclair Assists: Nolan Martin

Nov 17 vs Erie North Shore Storm Home: 3 Visitor: 2 Goals: Owen Porter, Nate Seller, Arabelle Weiss Assists: Bryce McFadden, Carter Crane, Jackson Gillies, Cody Paquet Nov 16 vs Claringtin Toro’s Home: 4 Visitor: 0 Goals: Arabelle Weiss, Ethan Straus, Kolten Noot, Cody Paquet Assists: Cody Paquet, Sullivan Shantz, Nathan Seller, Ethan Straus, Shutouts, Mason Gruhl Shutouts: Mason Gruhl

Home: 7 Visitor: 3 Goals: Hayden George (3), Zac Snider (2), Alex Hiller, Dylan Burkholder Assists: Isaac Dineen (2), Dylan Burkholder (2), Zac Snider, Brody Schaefer, Myles Hunter

Nov 17 vs New Hamburg Huskies 3 Home: 6 Visitor: 6 Goals: Carter Crummer (2), Grant Rintoul (4) Assists: Logan McLachlan (2), Oliver Horn (2), Anand Ghali Nov 18 vs Milton Winterhawks Home: 6 Visitor: 2 Goals: Mitchell Krasovec (2), Bryce Brubacher (2), Sutton Meier, Caleb Paquet Assists: Sutton Meier (2), Caleb Paquet, Mitchell Krasovec, Adam Bloch

Atom: MAJOR A Nov 17 vs Hespeler Shamrocks Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Goals: Sutton Meier Assists: Mitchell Krasovec, Shutouts, Reed Snyder Shutouts: Reed Snyder

Atom: LL#2 Nov 18 vs St. George Generals Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Anand Ghali, Matthew Wilkie Assists: Matthew Wilkie, Oliver Horn

PeeWee: MINOR A Nov 17 vs Oakville Minor Oaks Blue Home: 3 Visitor: 0 Goals: Karsten Smith, Carson Staken, Josh Carson Assists: Evan Woods, Josh Carson, Blake Mayer, Connor Goebel, Carter Snider, Shutouts, Ayden Schaap Shutouts: Ayden Schaap

PeeWee: MINOR A Nov 18 vs Burlington Eagles Home: 0 Visitor: 3

PeeWee: MAJOR A Nov 17 vs Owen Sound Attack Home: 2 Visitor: 9 Goals: Isaiah Shantz, Owen Weber Assists: Owen Weber, Kane Kruschat

PeeWee: MINOR AE Nov 16 vs Milton Home: 2 Visitor: 9 Goals: Austin Roth, Nate Dyck Assists: Owen Weppler

PeeWee: MINOR AE Nov 14 vs Flamborough Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Graydon Martin, Owen Weppler Assists: Bryson Rozema (2), Austin Roth, Graydon Martin

Home: 4 Visitor: 6 Goals: Parker Collingwood, Evan Gruhl, Owen Brown, Riley Snider Assists: Jonathan Enns, Sam Hacock, Mason Spark

Bantam: MINOR AE Nov 11 vs Center Wellington Fusion Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Goals: Parker Collingwood Assists: Tucker Armstrong

Bantam: LL#1 Nov 10 vs Embro Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Corbin Schmidt, Gabe Hicknell Assists: Jonathan Thiessen

Bantam: LL1 Nov 11 vs Bantam LL2 Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Oscar Fitch, Corbin Schmidt Assists: Ashton Weber, Oscar Fitch, Sam Goebel

Bantam: MINOR AE

Nov 11 vs Orangeville Home: 1 Visitor: 6 Goals: Sam Krucshut Assists: Nate Dyck

Nov 16 vs Caledon Hawks Home: 3 Visitor: 2 Goals: Mason Sparks, Jonathan Enns, David Taylor Assists: Haiden Idzik, Jett Renon, Owen Brown, Jonathan Enns, Ben Wilkie

Nov 14 vs Centre Wellington Fusion Home: 2 Visitor: 5 Goals: Hunter Bender, Karsten Smith Assists: Danny Schaefer, Connor Goebel, Haiden Wagner

PeeWee: MINOR AE

Bantam: LL2

Nov 09 vs Guelph Home: 1 Visitor: 7 Goals: Patrick McCarthy Assists: Nate Dyck, Drew Snyder

Nov 18 vs Niagara on the Lake Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Lucas Radler, Adam Pauls Assists: Will McDougall

Bantam: LL2

Bantam: LL2

PeeWee: MAJOR AE

Nov 11 vs Bantam LL1 Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Lucas Radler, Owen Hackert Assists: Andy Palmer, James McCormick

Nov 17 vs Welland Home: 6 Visitor: 1 Goals: Lucas Radler (3), James McCormick, Will McDougall, Seb Garrett Assists: Owen Hackert, Liam Hunter. Will McDougall, Adrian Kocan, Nate Whittom

PeeWee: MINOR A

Nov 15 vs Caledon Hawks Home: 2 Visitor: 0 Goals: Josh Uhrig, Preston Hackert Assists: Ethan Adams, Shutouts, Ethan Gilbert Shutouts: Ethan Gilbert

PeeWee: MINOR A Nov 16 vs Caledon Hawks Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Danny Schaefer, Blake Mayer Assists: Carson Staken, Hunter Bender, Connor Goebel, Jakob Noot

PeeWee: MINOR A Nov 16 vs Duffield Devils Home: 4 Visitor: 2 Goals: Evan Woods (2), Connor Goebel, Josh Carson Assists: Carter Snider (2), Carson Staken, Thomas Ferguson

PeeWee: LL3 PEEWEE Nov 17 vs New Hamburg Home: 1 Visitor: 9 Goals: Hudson Habermehl

PeeWee: MAJOR AE Nov 17 vs Peterborough Petes Home: 0 Visitor: 4

PeeWee: MAJOR AE Nov 16 vs Erin Hillsburgh Devils Home: 0 Visitor: 4

PeeWee: MAJOR AE Nov 16 vs Erin Hillsburgh Devils Home: 0 Visitor: 4

PeeWee: MAJOR AE

Nov 10 vs Halton Hills Thunder Home: 1 Visitor: 7 Goals: Preston Hackert Assists: Tyson Bauman

Nov 16 vs Kitchener Jr Rangers Home: 2 Visitor: 4 Goals: Matthew Ramage, Jack Rozema Assists: Hunter Brown (2), Ethan Adams, Matthew Ramage

PeeWee: LL#2

PeeWee: MAJOR A

Nov 10 vs St.George Generals

Nov 18 vs Hespeler Shamrocks

PeeWee: MAJOR AE

Home: 4 Visitor: 3 Goals: Isaiah Shantz, Cale Waechter, Tyson Moran, Mitch Walker Assists: Kane Kruschat (2), Cale Waechter, Seth Shantz, Nate Martin, Hudson Haycock, Owen Weber, Elijah Weiss

PeeWee: MINOR AE

Bantam: MINOR A Nov 09 vs Peterbourgh Petes Home: 4 Visitor: 2 Goals: Ethan Bickerton, Emmett Weissenboeck, Eric Hutton, Ryan Brubacher Assists: Teagan Cadeau, Eric Hutton, Ethan Martin (2)

Bantam: MINOR A Nov 09 vs Riverside Rangers Home: 6 Visitor: 0 Goals: Jordan Chang (2), Joey Martin, Denver Martin, Ryan Brubacher, Parker Alles Assists: Eric Hutton, Parker Alles, Teagan Cadeau, Ryan Brubacher, Jordan Chang, Denver Martin, Ethan Martin, Shutouts, Evan Catton Shutouts: Evan Catton

Bantam: MINOR A Nov 10 vs Barrie Colts Home: 3 Visitor: 0 Goals: Ryan Brubacher, Denver Martin, Jordan Chang Assists: Ethan Martin, Teagan Cadeau, Parker Alles, Ryan Brubacher, Shutouts, Ian Darroch Shutouts: Ian Darroch

Bantam: MINOR A Nov 11 vs Orillia Rama First Nation Home: 3 Visitor: 4 Goals: Ryan Brubacher (2), Ethan Martin Assists: Ethan Martin, Ryan Brubacher, Joey Martin, Jordan Chang (2)

Bantam: MINOR AE Nov 10 vs Center Wellington Fusion

Bantam: LL2 Nov 17 vs Wainfleet Home: 3 Visitor: 0 Goals: Adrian Kocan, Lucas Radler (2) Assists: Will McDougall, Lucas Radler, James McCormick, Tristan Kraemer, Shutouts, Colin Bray Shutouts: Colin Bray

Bantam: LL2 Nov 17 vs Dunnville Mudcats Home: 6 Visitor: 0 Goals: Seb Garrett (2), Lucas Radler (2), Owen Hackert, Will McDougall, Assists: Andy Palmer, Tristan Kraemer, Liam Hunter, Adam Pauls, Owen Hackert, Nate Whittom, Adrian Kocan, Will McDougall, Shutouts, Michael Charbonneau Shutouts: Michael Charbonneau

Bantam: LL2 Nov 16 vs Niagara on the Lake Home: 2 Visitor: 0 Goals: Nate Whittom, Lucas Radler Assists: Liam Hunter, Shutouts, Colin Bray Shutouts: Colin Bray

Midget: LL#1 Nov 03 vs Tavistock Home: 4 Visitor: 4 Goals: Connor Bentley, Sam Nitsche, Matt Fleischmann, Mack Willms Assists: Matt Fleischmann, Andrew Weber (2), Tyson Mifflin, Mack Willms

Midget: LL#1 Nov 10 vs Ayr Home: 4 Visitor: 1 Goals: Matt Fleischmann (2), Sam Nitsche, Sullivan Keen Assists: Mack Willms, Max Nitsche

WOOLWICH WILD

Novice: LL#1 Nov 10 vs Novice LL#2 Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Taylor Rayfield, Kynlee Nelson Assists: Taylor Rayfield, Julia Hallman

Novice: LL#1 Nov 18 vs Guelph Jr Gryphons (White) Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Goals: Taylor Rayfield Assists: Madison Gofton

Novice: LL#1 Nov 10 vs Wild Novice LL#2 Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Taylor Rayfield, Kyle Nelson Assists: Taylor Rayfield, Julia Hallman

Novice: LL#1 Nov 11 vs Kitchener Lady Rangers (Blue) Home: 2 Visitor: 0 Goals: Madison Gofton (2) Assists: Taylor Rayfield, Hailey Frede, Shutouts, Haylee Turcott Shutouts: Haylee Turcott

Novice: LL#2 Nov 10 vs LL#1 Novice Woolwich Wild Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Maria Martin, Brownyn Rozema Assists: Maggie McAdams

Novice: LL#2 WILD Nov 11 vs WATERLOO RAVENS #3 Home: 1 Visitor: 3 Goals: Molly Bauman Assists: Bronwyn Rozema, Eden Ropp

Novice: B Nov 19 vs Twin Centre Home: 5 Visitor: 0 Goals: Isla McCoubrey (3), Ellie Clemmer, Chloe Futher.

Assists: Audrey English, Elle Schwindt, Lauryn Kidd, Addison Gunn., Shutouts, Elle English Shutouts: Elle English

Novice: B Nov 18 vs South Huron Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Lauryn Kidd, Isla McCoubrey.

Assists: Isla McCoubrey, Sage Balog

Novice: B Nov 17 vs Waterloo Ravens Home: 6 Visitor: 1 Goals: Megan Nixon (2), Isla McCoubrey (2), Ellie Clemmer, Emily Brubacher.

Assists: Megan Nixon, Elle Schwindt, Stella Grundy, Emily Brubacher (2), Audrey English (2), Ellie Clemmer, Chloe Futher,

Atom: LL Nov 11 vs Cambridge Roadrunners Home: 8 Visitor: 1 Goals: Addison Fitzgerald (4), Addison Bettke (2), Mia Medeiros (2) Assists: Cayleigh McQuinn (3), Addison Bettke (2), Addison

Fitzgerald (2), Amelia McLeod, Mikaela Blanchet, Macey Robbins, Addison Searth, Alie Moyer

Atom: LL Nov 11 vs Cambridge Roadrunners Home: 8 Visitor: 1 Goals: Addison Fitzgerald (4), Addison Bettke (2), Mia Medeiros (2) Assists: Cayleigh McQuinn (3), Addison Bettke (2), Addison Fitzgerald (2), Amelia McLeod, Mikaela Blanchet, Macey Robbins, Addison Searth, Alie Moyer

Atom: A Nov 08 vs Kitchener Home: 0 Visitor: 0 Shutouts: Riley Nelson

Atom: A Nov 11 vs Huron Heat Home: 1 Visitor: 2 Goals: Emma McCoubrey Assists: Sophia Metzger

Atom: WOOLWICH WILD A Nov 17 vs Stratford Home: 5 Visitor: 2 Goals: Maya Slot (2), Olivia Weiss, Lexie De Jeu, Emma McCoubrey Assists: Sophie, Metzger (2), Maya Slot, Emma McCoubrey, Julia Adams, Lexie De Jeu, Emily Metzger

Atom: WOOLWICH WILD A Nov 16 vs London Devilettes Home: 2 Visitor: 0 Goals: Emma McCoubrey (2) Assists: Emily Metzger, Peyton Gaudet, Shutouts, Riley Nelson (this is the one I called about the score was really (2)-0, I was sent wrong info then got the game sheet) Shutouts: Riley Nelson (this is the one I called about the score was really 2-0, I was sent wrong info then got the game sheet)

Atom: WOOLWICH WILD A Nov 18 vs St Thomas Home: 1 Visitor: 2 Goals: Lexie De Jeu Assists: Brooke Kroetsch, Emma McCoubrey

Atom: WOOLWICH WILD A Nov 18 vs Huron Heat Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Lexie De Jeu, Emma McCoubrey Assists: Emma McCoubrey, Lexie De Je Jeu, Kylie Rayfield

Atom: WOOLWICH WILD A Nov 18 vs Huron Heat Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Lexie De Jeu, Emma McCoubrey Assists: Emma McCoubrey, Lexie De Je Jeu, Kylie Rayfield

Atom: WOOLWICH WILD A Nov 17 vs St Thomas Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goals: Emma McCoubrey Assists: Emma Braun, Katelyn Snider

Atom: A Nov 16 vs Huron Heat Home: 1 Visitor: 2 Goals: Lexie De Jeu Assists: Olivia Weiss, Sophia Metzer

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That’s why I also carry a flint and steel and a magnesium stick in my pack.

They’re fun to use – but honestly, I have never actually had to use them.

Such is the miracle of a good Zip-loc bag.

Another argument YouTube bushcrafters use is “What are you going to do if you forget your lighter or matches at home?”

The answer is not have a fire and go home.

If I truly need one. though, I will employ one of the best outdoor techniques for staying warm that I know of. I will attempt to make and start a fire with a bow drill. Having done this a couple of times when I was young and curious, I can assure you by the time you actually start a fire with a bow drill you won’t actu-

ally need one.

There are hardcore bushcrafters who will tell you they want to start a fire with a bow drill because it is a low technology way of doing things and they want to be proficient at it. I’d buy that if not for the fact that many bushcraft experts on YouTube are using custom bow drill top spindle blocks made of beautiful hardwoods

with ball bearing inserts to help the spindle turn better. They also use the finest paracord on the bow and very expensive modern knives to carve the spindle, notch and board.

I even watched one primitive expert use a moisture meter, which is something I’d probably forget before I forgot my lighter.

I’m also suspect of the authenticity of these folks

because bow drill kits are now being sold on eBay – ironically, for about the price of 12 lighters and a Zip-Loc bag.

It’s also interesting to note these primitive technologists use cotton balls impregnated with petroleum jelly – arguably one of the most ancient of jellies – as tinder. In fact they carry tinderboxes filled with them – which

is smart if you ask me, provided you don’t forget them at home.

But – and hear me out – if you have gone to that amount of trouble to ensure your fire takes hold, why not just use a lighter or matches? Hey, no one needs to know. I mean, in a survival situation, you sometimes have to do what you have to do.

Right?

There’s no place like home as Jacks post pair of wins Wellesley unseats Firebirds from division’s top spot, has a chance to catch Tavistock this weekend VERONICA REINER ONCE AGAIN PROVING THAT they are unstoppable on home ice, the Applejacks dominated both games at the Wellesley arena this past weekend.

First facing off against the Ayr Centennials on Friday, the Jacks came out on top by a final score of 4-2, followed by a 5-2 win on Saturday versus the New Hamburg Firebirds.

Saturday’s win knocked the Firebirds out of first place in the South Doherty Division, which is now claimed by the Tavistock Braves (17-2). While remaining in third place, the Jacks (13-2-1-3) remain within four points of the lead, and just two back of secondplace New Hamburg. They currently have a solid fivepoint lead ahead of the fourth-place Woodstock Navy Vets.

The race could be tighter still after this weekend, in which the Jacks play a home-and-home series against the Braves.

A pair of wins last week-

end set the stage, however.

Their first game against Ayr on November 16 initially got off to a rocky start, with the Centennials drawing first blood early at 1:34. The Jacks returned the favour before the intermission, with a goal by Alex Uttley (Jordan Hoekstra, Shaun Pickering) at 15:33.

This made for an even match going into the second period.

The game appeared to get rougher and rougher, with noticeably more penalties from both sides as each attempted to gain the upper hand. But it was Wellesley that dominated the scoreboard. The team’s second goal came courtesy of Zach Ribeiro (Warren Gorman, Reade McInnes) early on in the second frame. Hoekstra (Uttley) scored another one at 6:14. This gave the Jacks a solid 3-1 lead headed into the final stanza.

Things were even more heated in the third period, with 16 penalties distributed nearly evenly on both sides.

But it was Ayr who scored the first of the frame, with

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Rob Grant potting one unassisted on a power play at 7:35. Wellesley got that back shortly thereafter, however, off the stick of Uttley (Schwindt) at 12:36.

The score remained 4-2 until the buzzer. Shots were 43-35 in favour of Wellesley.

The next day, the Jacks managed to keep the momentum going, facing off against the rival New Hamburg Firebirds. It was Uttley (Pickering, Kyle Soper) who drew first blood this time around at 3:16 of the opening period.

The Firebirds replied just 40 seconds later to tie it, then took the lead four minutes later. But that would be it for New Hamburg’s scoring, however.

Pickering tied it at 2-2 with a goal at 11:50, assisted by Ranson and Uttley.

Wellesley took the lead for good on an unassisted goal

by Zachary Lyons at 16:07, and then rounded out the period at 4-2 when Soper (Gorman) scored at 19:06.

As with the previous game, the officials were busy in the third as they

The Applejack’s Danny Ranson faces off against the New Hamburg Firebirds at Saturday’s game. The Jacks knocked the visitors out of first place with a 5-2 win.

[VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER] handed out penalties when tempers flared. Ultimately, two players from each side were ejected with misconducts as the final seconds ticked down.

Despite all the drama, Wellesley’s Gorman man-

aged to score the only goal of the frame at 17:50, a shorthanded marker into a empty net as his team played shorthanded. That sealed the deal at 5-2.

Shots were 33-31 in favour of Wellesley.

The Jacks look to keep the momentum going as they face Tavistock twice this weekend, first on the road Friday night followed by a return to the Wellesley arena Saturday night. Game time for both is 7:30 p.m.

Woodland high school courting victory at provincials Girls’ basketball and boys’ volleyball to make appearances at OFSAA FAISAL ALI

Memmbers of Schweitzer’s Martial Arts of Heidelberg travelled to Listowel on Nov. 10 to compete at Promar Karate’s November Shiai (small tournament). Tyson Jantzi won 4th in 5-6 Years Novice Boys Chanbara (padded weapons) and 5th in 5-6 Years Novice Boys Belt Sparring. Nate Bulgin placed 2nd in 5-6 Years Novice Boys Chanbara and 4th in 5-6 Years Novice Boys Belt Sparring. Kylee Jantzi took 1st in both 7-8 Years Novice Chanbara and 7-8 Years Novice Girls Belt Sparring. Logan Davidson won 1st in 12-16 Years Novice Chanbara and 3rd in 12-16 Years Novice Belt Sparring. [SUBMITTED]

AFTER A STELLAR SHOWING at last week’s regional games, Woodland Christian High School athletes are heading to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships (OFSAA) this week.

The senior girls’ basketball team and senior boys’ volleyball teams will both be playing at the Ontario championships, which kick off today (November 22).

Woodland played the inhospitable host for the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) volleyball championship games last week, where both the senior and junior home teams emerged victorious.

Competing at the No-

vember 16 regional championship at Woodland, the junior squad clinched the win against the Walkerton District Community School. In the senior division, the Woodland boys had an even better time, winning every one of their games against the three visiting teams.

Beating the Emmanuel Christian High School contingent in the final game of the evening, the boys won the chance to move up to the OFSAA volleyball A’ championships today in Belleville.

“Well, we love going to OFSAA. It’s always a terrific experience,” said senior boys’ volleyball head coach Wayne Harris. “OFSAA puts on a fantastic championship every year, so we’re

always excited to be a part of it when we earn our way there.”

Twenty teams will be competing in pools of five in a set of round-robin matches.

“We like where we’re seeded. We’re seeded ninth overall, and we know the two schools that are seeded above us in our pools, so we’re pretty anxious to get on the court and take a run at them,” said Harris.

Above Woodland in eighth place is Timiskaming High School, followed by the third-place Durham Christian school. “And we feel like we’re quite capable of being competitive with both of them,” said Harris.

The first game of the day for the senior volleyball team will be a 1 p.m. match

against Timiskaming, followed by 4 p.m. matchup against Bayview Glen.

The Woodland senior girls’ basketball played an equally uncompromising game at the CWOSSA basketball championships November 16 in Kincardine.

Going undefeated over the day, the basketball squad stomped Delhi District Secondary School in the finals by a whopping 54-14 margin.

The girls will be battling for the provincial title, starting today at the OFSAA A’ championships in North Bay. First up in championship is an 11 a.m. matchup today against De La Salle.

The OFSAA championships run for both senior teams until Saturday.

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VENTURE EXPANSION / SETTING UP SHOP

Living Waters completes move to new Elmira headquarters Along with offices and warehouse space, renovated building features large retail store that’s now open

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FAISAL ALI ONCE HOME TO A farmequipment dealer, an Elmira site has been transformed into the new headquarters of Living Waters Christian Bookstore.

The newly completed renovations of the former Premier Equipment building west of downtown Elmira allowed the company to move from Linwood.

In addition to offices, the location feature warehouse space and a retail store under one roof.

The facility joins four retail locations that offer books/reading material, indoor and outdoor games, Bibles and religious material, kitchenware and gift items, among others.

The Elmira retail operation opened its doors late last month, just in time for the Christmas season.

“It’s been really good,” says Derek Martin, a shareholder of Living Waters, about the recent move to Elmira. “It went very, very smoothly compared to what could all go wrong, so we’re very thankful and grateful for that.”

With the move to Elmira complete, Martin says that he hopes the new location will allow Living Waters to become even more accessible to a wider range of people, from Kitchener to the south and Guelph to the east, the townships, and as far as Stratford and

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Krista Martin, floor manager at the Living Waters Book and Toy Store, joins her husband and company shareholder Derek Martin at the company’s new Elmira location, the former Premier Equipment site on Church Street West that was renovated to include office, warehouse and retail space.

[FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER] Listowel to the west.

The business was started

by Martin’s parents, Paul and Rose, in 2004 in the village of Linwood. The younger Martin describes his parents’ motivation as a calling, but for the younger Martin, Living Waters became a part of his childhood and adolescent experience. He grew up with the business, he says, and grew into it as he reached adulthood. But that only explains the ‘how’ of it.

“I’m a shareholder now, so that’s great. But really, that doesn’t define – that has nothing to do with why

I’m involved in it,” explains Martin.

“Rather it’s about the message and what we’re trying to portray in this community, both to existing Christians and their walk with the Lord, but also non-Christians,” he says. “And just giving a resource, giving an access point where they can come to and find good morals, good inspirational products, and an atmosphere as well that should fit that, and hopefully even exceed.”

To that end, Living Waters keeps a fine balance

between offering variety while also catering to the specific needs of its customers.

“This is probably what separates us from most Christian bookstores in the market,” says Martin. “The first part here is that we have a large bible section, which there aren’t many other bookstores that have the same. And we don’t carry a large fictional line, and that is probably the biggest category in the Christian market that we see on the shelves.”

Instead, the focus is on the stories that will in-

spire, and help people lead full, good lives.

“A lot of day-to-day inspirational, whether it’s a devotional, whether it’s a daily calendar, and then also new releases.

And then I’d say a good selection of true stories.

Whether it’s miracles from around the world, whether it’s missionaries, whether it’s local events, we put a lot of true stories.”

With literally thousands, if not millions, of books in the religious catalogue, Living Waters makes a

LOCAL FOOD COMES IN all shapes, sizes ... and varieties.

For Indigenous people in northern Ontario, one local food is wild rice.

Traditionally, it’s grown well along the Winnipeg River.

But now, development, altered water level patterns and climate change have created a food desert along a part of the river, and it’s hampering wild rice production by Indigenous harvesters there.

Researchers from engineering and arts at the University of Guelph have teamed up to help better understand the problem and try to come up with a solution.

Profs. Andrea Bradford, School of Engineering, and Brittany Luby, College of Arts, along with graduate student Sam Mehltretter and undergraduate student Emma Stelter are working with Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining Ojibway Nation (OON) in northwestern Ontario, just north of Kenora, where the Winnipeg River flows from Lake of the Woods toward Hudson Bay. The region is home to Luby’s paternal

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ancestors.

OON is looking to Bradford and Luby to analyze flow data, conduct and transcribe Elder interviews about the historical availability of traditional foods, and determine whether indigenous foodstuffs can be revitalized in the district.

“Through this partnership, we hope to mitigate the negative impacts of contemporary water management and co-develop a plan to revitalize Indigenous crops,” says Luby.

“Ontario and Indigenous nations need to find a new way to battle food insecurity in the industrialized drainage basin.”

Luby, a historian, has worked with OON since 2007, analyzing the socio-

cultural effects of Whitedog Falls Generating Station on Anishinaabe families. Bradford specializes in the ecohydrology of streams and wetlands, and mitigating the effects of development on these systems. She has provided expert testimony on the impacts of development on water resources at Ontario Municipal Board and Environmental Joint Tribunal hearings.

Now, the researchers have partnered with OON’s Econoamic Development Committee, which creates growth opportunities on reserve.

Here’s the background.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, members of OON thrived along the Winnipeg River. With its thousands of miles of irreg-

ular shoreline, it provides ideal spawning ground for fish. Lean protein was complemented by complex carbohydrates – specifically wild rice, known by nation members as manomin, Ojibwe for spirit berry.

It grows well in the region. At the height of production, about 500,000 lbs. of manomin was harvested.

But through the 1950s, hydroelectric development, mill expansion and raw sewage pouring directly into the river compromised community health. Food fish populations like sturgeon declined.

By the late 1970s, pollution and food scarcity led to the almost complete abandonment of OON. While the Anishinaabe have reoccupied OON, traditional

foods remain scarce, upsetting the ecosystem. “You got all sorts of bugs … that feed off the wild rice. The birds come in and they eat the insects. So, it’s a chain reaction,” says OON Elder Clarence Henry. Adds Elder Archie Wagamese: “Even now – all our beavers are dying. Muskrats. Ducks.”

Band members associate the construction of the Norman Dam (circa 1900) and Whitedog Falls Generating Station (circa 1955) with food insecurity on reserve. They believe water regulation prevents OON from harvesting manomin, which is extremely sensitive to fluctuating water levels, and from running a food fishery.“Wild rice harvesting is a treaty right,” says Elder Terry Greene,

noting Clause 11 of the Paypom Treaty reads “The Indians will be free as by the past for their … rice harvest.”

Earlier this year, Luby and Mehltretter visited OON to discuss prelimi-

nary research findings with community members. While on site, they participated in traditional manomin processing. They returned to Guelph with wild rice to process with students.

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There are toys, movies, kitchenware, music and a variety of other products available at the store location, as well as online for purchase. But at its heart, Living Waters is still a traditional Christian bookstore, says Martin, with a strong commitment to values and

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While the book and toy store is already open for business, Martin notes that they plan to have an official grand opening on November 29, 30 and December 1. Shoppers and browsers can pass by the store during business hours at 122 Church St. W., or visit the online store at www.lwcb. shop.

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“We’re still alive and well, and loving our new space. It’s quite a beautiful space,” said Diane Martin, a registered early childhood educator hired to supervise the nursery program, of the Riverside Public School location.

The EarlyON Centre, similarly, is not seeing any immediate change, but will likely continue to adapt and grow as the YMCA continues leading the service.

“What’s happening here for families [looks] very similar to what it did when the region was directly operating it,” said Sanguesa. “But the benefit that the Y being the lead agency for the whole system across our region, they can then leverage the partnerships that they already have existing at some of the child and family sites to bring those services and those service providers to this location.”

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LOOK FOR THE K-W YMCA to join in the childcare offerings housed at Elmira’s Riverside Public School, as regional council last week made formal an agreement with the organization.

The November 14 vote was largely a formality, as the region had earlier this year chosen the YMCA to run its EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

Serving as the “lead” for the program, the Y responsible for the day-today operation of EarlyON services through Waterloo Region, including at the Elmira Family Centre, located at Riverside PS. The new sublicense agreement continues the transition of operating the EarlyON Centre at the Elmira location from the Region of Waterloo to the YMCA. “The vision for this space has stayed consistent,” explained Kim Sanguesa, manager of early learning services for

the Region of Waterloo.

“It’s still going to be a hub where community service providers will come in and provide service to children and families, but it will be operated under the EarlyON brand. “[The sublicense] really just finalizes that last agreement piece. The sublicenses were already in place, but it was conditional upon council approval of the sublicense.

The intention to have it as a hub has been there from the beginning, so this was just a bit more of a formality and making it a final approval,” she added.

Councillors also approved a separate sublicense agreement with the Elmira Community Nursery School, allowing it to continue operating a half-day community nursery program at the Elmira centre. The nursery school was also a tenant at the previous location of the Elmira children’s centre.

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THE DO MORE AGRICULTURE Foundation, a not-for-profit championing mental health in agriculture, launched its first awareness campaign this month.

The ‘It Starts With Me’ campaign highlights that changing the narrative around mental health starts with each of us personally, the organization said in a release. The campaign aims to reduce stigmas, understand that each of us plays a role, and inspire those in agriculture to take care of their mental well-being.

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A PARASITE THAT CONTROLS the brain of its host organism and causes its eventual demise? You’d be forgiven if you thought this was the plot of the latest blockbuster horror film.

For farmers, this phenomenon exists outside the movies and has very real impacts.

One of the most widely recognized parasites, organisms that live on or in a host, is Dicrocoelium dendriticum (D. dendriticum), a liver fluke whose infective stages are mainly found in ant abdomens, with one or two invading the ant’s brain. The parasite causes unusual behaviours, such as making the ant cling to vegetation that is eaten by animals, including cattle and sheep.

This can have a devastating impact, as consuming the parasite can cause the livestock animals to develop liver diseases and a host of other issues that are difficult to diagnose and treat, which costs farmers time and money.

While common and well studied, the D. dendriticum parasite’s methods have eluded scientists as they attempted to diagnose how exactly it influenced the ant’s behaviour. This is in part due to the fact that there were no effective ways to inspect the ant.

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change by making small adjustments to our internal and external language.

We often don’t think about how the language we use can impact mental health,” explains Do More Agriculture Foundation co-founder Kim Keller.

“Language is a powerful tool. Positive language creates positive outcomes, improves communication, and increases our confidence. This campaign aims to inspire reflection and encourage people to participate in their own way.”

‘It Starts With Me’ identifies common phrases

heard or spoken within the agriculture community and suggests alternative language. The campaign highlights how a simple statement like ‘just get over it’ can be rephrased to a more supportive statement like ‘It might not be easy, but it’s okay to get help.’ The campaign also highlights internal dialogue and encourages people to be kinder to themselves.

A survey last year of some 1,100 Canadian producers, carried out by Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton of the University of Guelph, found 35 per cent of Ca-

nadian producers could be classified as depressed and 58 per cent of producers meet the criteria for anxiety.

Founded in 2017, Saskatchewan-based Do More Ag is a non-profit organization focusing on mental health in agriculture. Do More Ag are champions for the mental well-being of all Canadian producers; changing the culture of agriculture to one where all producers are encouraged, supported and empowered to take care of their mental well-being.

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Access to healthy, affordable food remains top priority for Canadians New research reveals the public’s desire to know more about food and our food system CANADIANS ARE MOST CONCERNED with the rising cost of food and the affordability of healthy food for the third year in a row, according to the latest research released by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI).

When asked to rate their level of concern on a number of issues ranging from health care, economy and unemployment to climate change and rising energy costs, Canadians indicated they’re most concerned about the rising cost of food (67 per cent). Keeping healthy food affordable was rated second, together with rising energy costs and ris-

ing health care costs, all at 63 per cent. Rounding out the top five concerns for Canadians was the safety of food imported from outside of Canada at 55 per cent.

“The results tell us today’s consumers are not only looking for affordable food options, they are also unsure about many aspects about food and the food system and are looking to know more from credible sources,” said Crystal Mackay, CCFI president, in a relase.

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“Canadians desire balanced, credible information about food so they can feel confident in their decisions for themselves and their families. It’s up to the entire food chain to turn up the volume and efforts to openly share information about food and how it’s produced, processed and packaged with consumers.”

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Douglas Colwell, a research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, was able to see that D. dendriticum was manipulating the ant’s behaviour through a visual scan of the ant’s brain.

“This was a good example of how science should work — discussing ideas with colleagues, following our instincts wherever they take us, and in this instance, making a discov-

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Using modern micro computed tomography (micro-CT) scanning, a non-invasive imaging tool, Dr. Colwell, along with colleagues at the University of Lethbridge and the Natural History Museum in London, England, created virtual three-dimensional (3D) models of the ants infected with D. dendriticum that showed the precise location of the parasite in the ant’s brain. They also

showed that the parasite grabs onto a portion of the nerves that control the ants’ jaw muscles.

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A world of musical options for the holidays The Sultans of String bring their Christmas Caravan to The Registry Theatre for a pair of shows on Sunday STEVE KANNON WHILE THE DAY AFTER Halloween may have been too soon for the Christmas music – early and often works for retailers – we’re probably heading into a more appropriate time, with the big day just a month away.

For Chris McKhool and the rest of the Sultans of String, now really is the time, as they kick off their Christmas Caravan tonight (Thursday) in Owen Sound, arriving in Kitchener Sunday for two shows at The Registry Theatre.

Where the world music aficionados used to throw some carols into the mix as it got closer to Christmas, this marks the second year for a formal holiday tour, coinciding with the release last year of their sixth album, appropriately enough called Christmas Caravan.

They’ll be on the road in Ontario, B.C. and the U.S. northeast right up until the eve of Christmas Eve. Known for their fusion of Celtic reels, flamenco, Gypsy-jazz, Arabic, Cuban, and South Asian rhythms, the Sultans of String have received numerous awards and accolades since being formed 10 years ago. They apply their trademark mix of styles to the Christmas album and the concerts that follow.

Christmas Caravan expands on the notion of holiday music, though there are plenty of traditional numbers you’ll recognize. For Sunday’s shows – the 3 p.m. concert having virtually sold out, a second was added for 7:30 p.m. – there’ll be a mix of

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classics and tunes penned by the band, all in their unique style, notes McKhool.

“We’re making this music our own – this is the style and the vibe that we want to play. We want to share the world music rhythms with people,” he says.

“We wanted to make a real contribution to the Christmas repertoire, and hopefully create some new standards” says McKhool.

“This is a seasonal album,

but approached from the perspective of a worldmusic band. We explored diverse genres, from Quebecois fiddle tunes to collaborating with a traditional Turkish string ensemble, and jump around from the classic sounds of the Andrews Sisters, to a Himalayan sleigh ride, African roots music, Gypsyjazz, rumba flamenco, ska and the grandeur of the symphony.”

The Sultans draw on traditional songs, some of them centuries old.

There’s a tune based on Greensleeves, for instance,

and the band’s take on the Huron Carol (also known as ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) is based on the original version by Jesuit missionary Jean de Brébeuf around 1640 rather than the translation from the last century. But also Jingle Bells in the style of Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.

There’s a big effort to get to the, well, roots of the music they play, making use of world rhythms and jazz foundations.

“We bring the energy and drive of those sounds to the Christmas songs we do,” says McKhool.

“It’s like having a ton of different colours in your

paint box,” he adds of the band’s many influences.

Often an instrumental act, the Sultans are all in good voice for the Christmas shows, which really do call for singing. In addition to McKhool and his violin, the Sultans are Kevin Laliberté (flamenco guitar), Eddie Paton (flamenco guitar), Drew Birston (bass) and Chendy Leon (percussion).

To add to the chorus, they’re joined for this tour

by Rebecca Campbell, with the renowned chanteuse putting her touch on the likes of Hark the Herald Angels and The Little Drummer Boy. In Kitchener, Latina

vocalist Amanda Martinez will also join the festivities – look for her take on The Christmas Song.

In the spirit of the season, the Sultans of String are fundraising partners with UNHCR, the United Nations Agency for Refugees in Canada, which provides shelter, food, water, medical care and other lifesaving assistance to refugees around the world.

The Sultans of String take to the stage at 3 and 7:30 p.m. on November 25 at The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener.

Tickets are $30, available by calling 519-578-1570, online at www.registrytheatre.com or at the door.

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Part Time Truck Loader We are looking for a part time Truck Loader to work with us Fridays 6pm – 12am, and every other Sunday 6pm – 12am. This position loads our feed trucks while maintaining a focus on safety, quality and accuracy. Applicants must be able to safely handle large trucks, be physically capable of repeated lifting and climbing, and be able to work with computers. Attention to detail, good record keeping and strong math skills are important.

If you are interested in a rewarding work life with a competitive compensation, please submit your resume via email to recruiting@wfs.ca no later than December 3, 2018.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.

HOW TO REACH US

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NOW HIRING

Casual Part Time Truck Driver Wanted

We are looking for a casual part time truck driver with “A” license.

This is a very flexible, part time position to fill in when our regular drivers are on vacation or sick days.

Ideal for a retired truck driver who wants to drive for 3-6 weeks per year.

Please contact: Tim Jones at Willow Brae Pallets 519-664-3688

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FULL TIME HELP wanted at Schnurr’s Grocery in Linwood, 4 to 5 days per week. Call 519 698 2370 HELP WANTED IN a welding shop ,manufacturing livestock equipment, welding ,fitting , and assembling.

Welding experience an asset but willing to teach, Farm experience also an asset. Apply in person to E.S.Martin Welding [2016], 5111 Schummer Line R.R.#1 Linwood or call 226 7507506 for an appointment.

HELP WANTED LIVE IN PERSONAL Support worker for elderly female.

Benjamin Rd., Waterloo area. 3 - 5 days per week.

Please call 519-741-4565.

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE day to day management of chicken broilers for barn setup, cleanout, sanitation, housekeeping, operating loader tractor and other necessary tasks. Willingness to work around manure and mortalities. Experience may be considered an asset, but is not necessary. Questions about the position are welcome. 519-835-3372.

AVAILABLE FOR SNOW Blowing driveways in Elmira area. Reasonable rates. Call or text Harold 226-929-0737.

FOR SALE OAK COFFEE TABLE $150.00; 4 drawer refinished chest $40.00; Lge. antique trunk $50.00; 4’ entry table $20.00; Princess Diana Book/Calendar $10.00; 1989 P.E. Snyder Calendar $15.00; collector Barbies $30.00 $60.00; round cheese boxes $10.00 ea.; 36” Porcelain Doll pushing wicker buggy $200.00. 519-638-2359.

TORO SNOW THROWER, 21” 5.5hp gas engine. Electric start. Good condition. $300.00. Call 519-669-0399.

VINYL FARM HOUSE replacement windows. Energy Star rated and certified.

No extra charge for custom sizes. Installation available.

519-698-2059.

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519-648-2111

AUCTIONS AUCTION SALE OF 4 wheeler, 30 guns, tools, trapping related, canoes, collectibles, carnival glass, household goods, etc. To be held at the Linwood Community Centre, 5279 Ament Line, in Linwood, for The Ben & Dorothy Dalton Estates, Waterloo, & addition, on Saturday, November 24th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 519-698-0138

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Repair pallets on your farm.

For more information call Rob at 519-664-3688 or 519-575-5128.

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WED. NOV 28 at 9:45 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; tools; primitives; household effects; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacobs Lions Hall in St Jacobs for an area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com AUCTION SALE OF Antiques, collectibles, coins, stamps and miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd., Wilmot Twp. 2 miles south of Wellesley, on Saturday December, 8th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 698-0138.

AUCTIONS ON-SITE CLEARING AUCTION For Ron and Susan Darroch of Furniture, Appliances, Tools, Trailers, Etc. Saturday December 01 2018 . Sale Starts At 10:00 AM. 4830 Line 83 Carthage, Ontario 13kms north of Milverton on rd. 131 to rd. 83 then 2 miles west or east of Listowel on hwy. 86 to rd. 131 then south to rd. 83. Watch for signs.

Gerald Bowman Auctions 519-638-5708.

FARM SERVICES BAGGED PINE SHAVINGS Agricultural Spray Lime, 22.5kg. bag; feed grade lime, 25kg. Delivered. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

FARM SERVICES FERTILIZER AND SEED GRAIN - at competitive pricing. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141.

ICE SALT & ICE MELT - Ice salt comes in 20 & 40kg’s, Ice melt comes in 20kg bags. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

KILN DRIED CORN & CORN SCREENING Delivered by Einwechter. Minimum 15 ton lots. Call George Haffner Trucking 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

ORGANIC FERTILIZER FOR sale. Sulfur 90 and Sulfate Potash. Call George Haffner Trucking at 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

HORSES

RENTALS

WATERLOO COUNTY HORSE Sale to be held at OLEX Saturday November 24th, 10 a.m. To consign or for more info call 519-595-3307.

WANTED BUYING: ROLEX, OMEGA, Bretling and others: pocket watches, all gold and silver jewellery and diamonds, silver and gold coins, silverware, Group of Seven paintings. Call Terry 519-242-6900 or gallamore@golden.net Fair, honest prices. Elmira.

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2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Elmira. Quiet building, newly renovated, close to downtown. Call 519-669-5798.

COMM/ INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT 580 SQ FT heated rental bay. $6.50 sq ft. Property tax & common fees extra, HST extra. Utilities by tenant. 3 phase electrical connection.

Alarm system present, can be activated by tenant. Man door and overhead door 10’ w x 8.5’ h. 112-C Bonnie Cres., Elmira. Contact Jamie at 226-750-9927.

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K urtz Auctions Inc.

ESTATE AND ANTIQ UE AUCTION DATE: S aturday Dec . 1, 2018 @ 10: 00am LOCATION: 5 4 6 1, H wy 8 6 , 1 km north of G PREVIEW: F riday N ov 3 0, 1: 00- 4 : 00p m and S

uelp h A uto M all ale day 9: 00am Consisting of antiq ue f urniture, tools, snow b lower, snowmob iles & misc .

Furniture / Antiq ues: 8 p c solid oak dining suite c / w ov al tab le, 6 c hairs+ side b oard/ / 7 p c b url walnut b ed suite c / w twin b eds, dresser, v anity & mirrors/ / 4 p anel Chinese room div ider- uniq ue/ / M arb le top authentic F renc h hall way dresser/ / M A H nesting tab les/ / Drop leaf tab les/ / A ntiq ue O ak doub le b ed c / w sp ool inserts/ / O ak wall unit/ / China c ab inets/ / Disp lay c ab inets/ / H all b enc h/ / S ing er sewing mac hine in c ab inet/ / 3 / 4 sp ool b ed/ / O c c asional c hairs/ / V ariety of oc c asional tab les/ / R are round F renc h I nlay O c c asional tab le/ / I nv ac are S ing le H osp ital b ed( elec t & manual) / / R oyal Doulton dishes set and mug s/ /

Collectib le / Antiq ues: A ntiq ue wall p hones/ / O ld style c of f ee g rinder/ / L arg e c ollec tion of old Barb ie Dolls. ( some of them are in b ox ) / / T oy c ollec tion- inc ludes CT C T ruc ks, trains, money b anks/ / O ld g lass top mason j ars- c loc ks- milk c an- tins- b ottles/ / L arg e c ollec tion of oil lamp s/ / lots of uniq ue hard to f ind items f rom an antiq ue store inv entory/ /

Tools, Snow Blower / Misc.: V ariety of N ew

tools( Dewalt- H usky) soc kets tool kits etc / / M ountain Bike/ / 2 b ike rac ks f or v ehic les/ / Cut of f saw/ / 8 H P,26 " M T D S now Blower, elec tric start( like new) / / Pressure washer, 4 H P, 2100PS I g as Dev ilb iss/ / R oto T iller,5 H P, B&S / / W heel b arrow- L awn tools/ / V ariety of sp orts eq uip ments and lif e j ac kets, inc ludes Dog g y j ac ket/ / T eeter H ang U PS inv ersion tab le ( new) / /

Snowmob iles: 2004 S kidoo M X Z 6 00H O ( L ike new) R ev .

Chassis/ / 1996 S ki Doo F ormula I I I / / 1995 S kiDoo M X Z 6 7 0 S now Bear doub le trailer/ / 2004 Y amaha R X 1 W arrior,1000c c f our stroke / / A c c ep ting mac hines until N ov . 29, 2018 watc h web site f or up dates.

NOTE: THIS WILL BE A FULL SALE INCLUDING

THE CONTENTS OF AN ANTIQ UE STORE WITH LOTS OF INTERESTING HARD TO FIND ITEMS. CHECK OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES & LATE ARRIVALS. Terms: Ca sh a nd / or D eb it. W e also ac c ep t cheq ue w ith proper ID .

10% b uyer' s p remium. A ny announc ements day of sale take p rec edenc e ov er ads A uc tioneer, A uc tion c omp any or p rop rietors not resp onsib le f or ac c idents, inj ury, damag e or loss of p rop erty on sale day K urtz Auctions Inc. / Auctioneer:

Email: b rian@

Brian S K urt ( 519) 8 3 6-03 42 kurtz auctionsinc.com Web Site: www.kurtz auctionsinc.ca

at the St. Jacobs Community Centre in St. Jacobs for an area estate with additions on:

Wednesday November 28 at 9:45 AM

NOTE: Furniture to be sold throughout auction starting at 9:45am.

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS & COLLECTABLES:

fainting couch; pine bonnet chest; pine double dry sink; pine single dry sink; Singer Treadle sewing machine; iron plant stand; flat to the wall cupboard; ornate single treadle sewing machine; variety of retro furniture including red leather couch; chrome furniture; arm chairs; tables; plant stands; wrought iron furniture; umbrella stand; oak roll top desk; marble top stand; oak sideboard with small mirror; nesting tables; Duncan Phyfe drop leaf table; smoking end table with secret liquor compartment – rare; Hondrich cedar chest; corner what knot stand; French provincial china cabinet; ornate magazine stand table; telephone table; 5 piece bedroom suite (queen bed, dresser, chest of drawers) electric lift chair; curio cabinets; small side board; vintage electronics including TV; Electrohome floor model radio; Coke memorabilia; oak library desk; steamer trunk; variety of artwork; 3 piece 1940’s bedroom suite (double bed, dresser, chest o drawers); French Provincial couch and 2 wing back chairs; dining room table with 2 leaves and 4 press back chairs; 3 piece 1960’s bedroom suite (double bed, dresser, chest of drawers); vintage foot stools; small cabinet; retro wooden log pulpit; Queen mother and Winston head plaques; retro horse lamp; hall table; granite and enamelware; vintage Christmas decorations; jewelry; costume jewelry; child’s doll stroller; child’s play furniture; vintage linens; quilts; throws; Victorian Christmas candle holder; brass door knocker; flatware and chest; cigar boxes; brass blow torch; many brass pieces; advertising posters and newspapers; old books; sap pails; singer sewing machine; maple coffee and end table; file cabinet; side table; wrought iron park benches; hooked runners; quantity of older glass and china including carnival; milk glass; hobnail; depression; German; Bavaria; Royal Worchester; Mikasa dinner set; quantity of kitchenware; cookware; bedding; linens; towels; etc.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: double ring auction starting at 11:00. Toro gas snow blower; BB guns; Craftsman gas snow blower; Sears radial arm saw; Sears compound mitre saw; router; jig saw; water fountains; grinder; leaf blower; lawn mower; Craftsman 6 speed snow blower; outdoor fire pit; quantity of hand; power; and lawn and garden tools.

NOTE: Come out for some Christmas treats –

We want to thank everyone or your business this past year.

TERMS: 10% buyers premium, cash, cheque, visa, mastercard and debit.

AUCTIONEER:

Jantzi Auctions Ltd. Wellesley | 519-656-3555 www.JantziAuctions.com

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

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DAVID CARSON FARMS & AUCTION SERVICES LTD. SAT. NOVEMBER 24TH – 12:00 P.M. –

Marywood Classic Bull & Female Sale & Herd Reduction for Waydamar Farms.

Offering profit Making Herd Bulls with Simmental & Commercial Females. For more information please contact Josh Wooddisse at 519-362-5373.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 26TH – 1:00

P.M. – Carson’s Stocker Sale. Offering all pre conditioned, bunk adjusted, and age verified calves of various breeds. Call now to Consign!

WED. DECEMBER 5TH – 11:30 A.M. –

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

Consignments Welcome!

SAT. DECEMBER 8TH – 12 Noon. Pre

Christmas Special Beef Sale. Featuring Walkerbrae Farms Selection of Reg. Speckle Park & Commercials of superior Quality.

Also a selection from the top of their Angus Herd. Also a Commercial Speckle Park Herd Dispersal for Keith Reagan of Monkton.

Plus Additions

SAT., DEC. 15 - 9:30 AM - All Breed Horse & Equipment Sale. Tack and equipment will sell at 9:30 A.M. with harness, buggies and horse related equipment. Horses sell at approx.. 12 Noon with all breeds for riding, driving and pleasure. Entries taken right up till sale day.

Carson’s Auction Service R.R.#3 Listowel, ON N4W 3G8

Tel: 519-291-2049 | Fax: 519-291-5065 Website: www.davidcarson.on.ca | Email: info@davidcarson.on.ca

AUCTION

CLEARING AUCTION

for Ron and Susan Darroch

of Furniture, Appliances, Tools, Trailer, Etc. Sale to be held at 4830 Line 83 Carthage, Ontario

13kms north of Milverton on rd. 131 to rd. 83 then 2 miles west or east of Listowel on hwy. 86 to rd. 131 then south to rd. 83. Watch for signs.

SATURDAY DEC 1ST 10:00 AM Appliances 2 - chest freezers; white fridge; white coil top stove; microwave.

Furniture Microwave stand; bookshelves; brown reclining sofa; reclining chairs; TV stand; dining table w/ 6 chairs; china cabinet; 2 - small desks; double size bookcase bed; single captain bed; blue recliner; brown sofa; brown leather chair.

Trailer 2015 5’ x 10’ enclosed single axle trailer (LIKE NEW).

Shop Tools Fibreglass step ladder; floor model tool box w/ top box; bench top drill press; portable electric air compressor; table saw; shop vac; small pressure washer; bench vice; grinders; air hose reel; electric leaf blower; belt sander; Dewalt roto zip; sawsall; brad nailers; lots of good useful hand tools too much to list.

Lawn & Garden Echo string trimmer; 110cc 4 wheeler; Echo chainsaw; lawn roller; Ariens s/p mower; 9hp walk behind snowblower; wheel barrow; shovels; rakes; patio table w/ chairs; etc.

Miscellaneous Bikes; golf clubs; file cabinets; 4 wheel battery scooter; lots of plastic shelving units; household fans; tubs of yarn and craft related items; railroad lantern; oil lamps; 5 gallon crock; cabbage slicer; pots and pans; complete contents of kitchen cupboards.

Notes This is an on-site auction! Delivery available if needed. Preview is Friday from 1:30pm-5:00pm and doors open Saturday at 8:45am.

Terms Cash or cheque w/ proper I.D.

Gerald Bowman Auctions & Appraisal Ltd. RR2, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

Office: 519-638-5708 For full listing & photos visit our website: www.bowmanauctions.ca

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BOTTLE DRIVE NETS KASH FOR KATE’S KAUSE

“PROUDLY REMEMBERING OUR PAS T; CONFIDENTLY EMBRACING OUR FUTURE.”

Community Information Page

P.O. Box 158

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

TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Middlebrook Place Bridges

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE / OPEN HOUSE

Elmira was the scene last Saturday of a community bottle drive fundraiser to support the Kate’s Kause charity. Organizers collected more than 12,000 cans and bottles and raised some $1,200, with plans for another drive in the spring.

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ROTATING STRIKES RETURN TO ELMIRA

Workers at the Elmira post office once again participated in the Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike on Monday morning. The rotating strike action is now in the midst of its fifth week, with workers rejecting Canada Post’s latest offer of a “cooling off” period for the upcoming busy holiday season.

[VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER] PUBLIC NOTICE “PROUDLY REMEMBERING OUR PAS T; CONFIDENTLY EMBRACING OUR FUTURE.”

Community Information Page

P.O. Box 158

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

Apply to Join a Woolwich Township Committee or Board Today!

The Township of Woolwich is looking for engaged citizens who are passionate about supporting our community to join a local committee or board.

Phone: 519-669-1647 or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820 After Hours Emergency: 519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca We need committee members for: • Board of Downtown Elmira Business Improvement Area • Board of St. Jacobs Business Improvement Area • Committee of Adjustment

Phone: 519-669-1647 or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820 After Hours Emergency:

519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca

The Township of Woolwich and the Township of Centre Wellington are hosting a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) to review and discuss a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for The Middlebrook Concrete Bridge (Bridge #170160) and the Middlebrook Truss Bridge (Bridge #180160), located on Middlebrook Place / Weisenberg Road, 300 m and 450 m southeast of Middlebrook Road, respectively (see key map below). Structural inspections have identified the need for permanent closure, repairs or replacement of the Middlebrook Truss Bridge and the Middlebrook Concrete Bridge due to their condition.

The Municipal Class EA study will examine these issues in greater detail, evaluate potential options and impacts associated with each option, and identify the preferred solution to address the short and long term needs of the bridge Several alternatives are being considered for the bridge as part of the study and may include: rehabilitation, replacement, conversion to a pedestrian bridge, permanent closure, removal including construction of cul-du-sacs and a “do nothing” alternative, which would eventually result in one of the other alternatives.

An integral component of this study is consultation with directly affected stakeholders, agencies and the general public.

The PCC will be an open house drop-in format with staff from the Township of Woolwich, Township of Centre Wellington, and GM BluePlan Engineering available to provide information related to the project and address any questions or concerns that you may have. Display boards of the Municipal Class EA information, along with information packages and comment forms, will be available for your review.

Place: Basement Hall, Bethel Mennonite Church, 6772 Eighth Line West, Centre Wellington Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm If you have any questions or comments about this study, or would like to be contacted about future public events associated with this study, please contact: Ryan Tucker, P. Eng. Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6048 E-mail: rtucker@woolwich.ca

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

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

This Notice first issued November 8, 2018. https://www.woolwich.ca/en/township-services/engineering-public-notices.aspx

• Dog Designation Appeal Committee • Property Standards Committee • Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC) • Woolwich Heritage Committee The frequency of meetings and workloads varies from committee or board, for detailed information about the committees and how to apply, please visit the www.woolwich. ca/committees or contact Council and Information Services Office at 519-669-6004.

The application deadline is Friday, November 30, 2018. Appointments to Committees of Council will be approved in January 2019 for a term ending January 31, 2023.

Interested but want more information? Contact Sarah Goldrup, Council and Committee Coordinator, by phone at 519-669-6004 or email at sgoldrup@woolwich.ca.

Notice of Public Meeting Township of Woolwich

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Thursday, November 29, 2018 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting Dodie Hummel Board Room, 2nd Floor Administration Building, 24 Church Street West, Elmira

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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

THOMPSON’S

Auto Tech Inc. Providing the latest technology to repair your vehicle with accuracy and confidence.

Accredited Test & Repair Facility

519-669-4400 30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA www.thompsonsauto.ca

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TIRE

WHERE TIRES ARE A

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Farm • Auto • Truck Industrial On-The-Farm Service

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Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Patios Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Steps Decorative/Stamped and Coloured Concrete

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• Store Fronts • Thermopanes • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Replacement Windows • Shower Enclosures • Sash Repair TEL:

519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104 FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service

CONSTRUCTION INC.

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial

info@trappconstruction.ca www.trappconstruction.ca

(519) 569-0772

Randy Weber

• Commercial & Industrial General Contracting • Specializing in Concrete Work & Excavation • Retaining Walls

ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605

www.rwelectricltd.com 18 Kingfisher Dr., Elmira | 519.669.1462

• • • •

Stamped Coloured Concrete Demolition Bin Service Machine Bases

Concrete Breaking & Removal

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

AMOS INC

R O O F I N G

- Design and build -

AGRICULTURAL | RESIDENTIAL FRAMING • ROOFING RENOVATIONS • EAVESTROUGHS

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• Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches

DESIGN CENTRE

KITCHEN, BATH & WINDOW FASHIONS

Blinds, shades, drapery & more • Custom cabinetry made in Canada Free In-home consultations • Our experienced designer will help you work within your personal taste and budget

Call someone you can trust - your local Home Hardware

A Family owned and operated business serving KW, Elmira and surrounding area for over 35 years.

Popular Brands Available

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CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE.

22 Church St. W., Elmira

519.501.2405 | 519.698.2114

Tel: 519-669-5537 or 1-844-866-5537 STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 10-5

In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured

John Schaefer Painting FREE ESTIMATES Interior/exterior Painting, Wallpapering & Plaster | drywall Repairs

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

Steve Co.

Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.

Visit our website

www.biobobs.com or call today!

519-648-3004

or

800-232-6396

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For all your Plumbing Needs.

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24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi

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519-669-3652

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Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5:30 Sat 9:00 - 3:00

Evenings By Appointment

GENERAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

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INSTALLATION When you buy 3 or more

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APPLIANCES – FURNACES – FIREPLACES AIR CONDITIONERS – WATER HEATERS SPRING SPECIAL ON AIR CONDITIONING TUNE UP $99, INSTALLED FROM $1999 FURNACES INSTALLED FROM $2499 FRIDGES $499, STOVES $399, WASHERS $399, DRYERS $369, FREEZERS $199 Come visit our show room FREE QUOTES 1 Union Street, Elmira

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Residential & Commercial Sales, Service & Installation FURNACES | AIR CONDITIONERS | WATER HEATERS FIREPLACES | AIR FILTRATION | HUMIDIFIERS DUCT WORK | GAS PIPING

CONESTOGO

CALL 519-206-0336

BOOK APPOINTMENTS ONLINE

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Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call

519-669-4964

100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA

•Final grading •Lawn repair & complete seeding well equipped for large stoney areas •Spike Aerator/Overseeding •Natural & Interlocking Stone •Retaining Walls, Walks & Patios •Help for Top Water & Drainage issue

Murray & Daniel Shantz

ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427

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REAL ESTATE

VISIT US AT ELMIRA'S MOONLIGHT MADNESS ON NOVEMBER 29TH NEW PRICE COLOURING CONTEST! See us at Moonlight Madness to participate!

Sue From

$899,900

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE CALL DIRECT

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Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. Office:

519-669-2772

Mapleton - A rare opportunity to own a custom built bungalow in a picturesque country setting only 30 minutes to KW. This meticulously maintained home has an open concept feel and is finished from top to bottom. With the sprawling island, formal living room, family room and main floor laundry, this home has been well thought out. Entertaining is a breeze in this huge rec room, two bedrooms and an office in the basement. In addition to the single garage, the 24X24 ft detached workshop will impress. Call today to visit this property!

519-577-6248

BROKERAGE

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BIRMINGHAM, BEVERLY CAROL - July 18, 1943- November 12, 2018 Beverly Birmingham passed away suddenly, at her residence in Cambridge, on Monday, November 12, 2018, at the age of 75 years.

LINES, PATRICIA DIANNE (nee Albrecht) -Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Stratford General Hospital. Pat Lines of Milverton in her 72nd year.

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THE SCORE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Atom: LL Nov 18 vs Waterloo Ravens # 2 Home: 7 Visitor: 0 Goals: Addison Fitzgerald (3), Mia Medeiros (2), Addison Bettke, Michaela Blanchet Assists: Amelia McLeod (2), Addison Fitzgerald, Michaela Blanchet, Shutouts, Emily Bauman Shutouts: Emily Bauman

PeeWee: BB Nov 11 vs Stratford Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goals: Olivia Straus Assists: Brie Brezynskie, Kayla Sargent Nov 18 vs Carleton Place Home: 0 Visitor: 3

PeeWee: BB

Nov 17 vs Kitchener Lady Rangers - Red Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goals: Addison Fitzgerald

Nov 17 vs Carleton Place Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Keira Lavallee, Claire Catton Assists: Sara Forwell, Avery Grundy

Nov 16 vs London Devilettes Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Emma McCoubrey (2) Assists: Emily Metzger, Peyton Gaudet

PeeWee: B Nov 11 vs Walkerton Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Kayleigh Further, Ella Hicks

PeeWee: BB Nov 17 vs Glouster Home: 0 Visitor: 2

PeeWee: BB Nov 16 vs Peterborough Home: 3 Visitor: 1 Goals: Sara Forwell, Olivia Straus (2) Assists: Avery Grundy, Brie

Atom: MINOR AA

Nov 09 vs Woodstock Wildcats Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Delaney Jacklin, Blythe Bender Assists: Courtney den Hoed, Emma Walker, Olivia Bolender

Nov 18 vs Brantford 99ers Home: 4 Visitor: 0 Goals: Joshua Hicknell, Preston Murray, Colten Taylor, Hunter Martin Assists: Bennett Gall, Joshua Hicknell, Emre Alves, Shutouts, Matthew Bender Shutouts: Matthew Bender

Midget: BB

PeeWee: BB

Atom: LL

Atom: WOOLWICH WILD A

WOODLAND BOYS WIN AT CWOSSA

Assists: Nora Beatty, Emily Martin, Avigail Keagan

Midget: BB

The Woodland senior boys’ volleyball squad were undefeated at the CWOSSA championships, held Nov. 16 at the Breslau high school.

Pictured, the team gets pumped in final match of the championship against Emmanuel Christian High.

[FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER] Brezynskie (2), Sophia Payne (2), Charlotte Mcmillian

PeeWee: BB Nov 16 vs Clarington Home: 4 Visitor: 1 Goals: Claire Catton, Brie Brezynskie, Sara Forwell, Keira Lavallee Assists: Sara Forwell, Avery Grundy (2), Olivia Straus, Reese Talbot (2), Sophia Payne, Kara Macpherson

Bantam: B

Shutouts: Gwyneth Martin

Bantam: B

Nov 17 vs St. Mary’s Rock Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goals: Madi Martin Assists: Gwyneth Martin, Maggie Sabean

Bantam: B

Nov 18 vs St. Mary’s Rock Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Goals: Madison Meincke Assists: Emma Wiseman, Shutouts, Gwyneth Martin Shutouts: Gwyneth Martin

Bantam: B Nov 16 vs Bluewater Hawks Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Goals: Katie Lee Assists: Tia Zettel, Shutouts, Gwyneth Martin

Nov 16 vs Twin Centre Hericanes Home: 6 Visitor: 1 Goals: Kaitlyn Hyatt (2), Maggie Sabean (2), Rachel Christenson , Katie Lee Assists: Marlee Fraser (2), Sophie Beyer , Madison Meincke , Taylor Schmitt , Katie Lee , Olivia Bloemberg

Bantam: B Nov 18 vs Lambeth Lancers Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Tia Zettel, Marlee Fraser Assists: Kaitlyn Hyatt

Nov 11 vs Waterloo Ravens Home: 5 Visitor: 0 Goals: Shae-Lynn Martin, Emma Walker, Alexandra Harnock, Delaney Jacklin, Blythe Bender Assists: Sydney Dettweiler, Shae-Lynn Martin, Emma Walker, Abigail Burkholder (2), Delaney Jacklin, Olivia Bolender, Blythe Bender, Leah LeCourtois (2), Shutouts, Bailey Chapman Shutouts: Bailey Chapman WATERLOO WOLVES

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Bantam

Nov 11 vs London Knights White Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Emre Alves, Colten Taylor Assists: Colten Taylor, Matthew Pudifin, Liam Careberry, Emre Alves

Nov 17 vs Sarnia Ice Hawks Home: 3 Visitor: 2 Goals: Logan Gillingham, Dustin Hoag, Dillon Stuebing Assists: Josh Chambers (2), Gideon Chamberlain, Logan Gillingham

Community Memorial Service Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. | Trinity United Church | 21 Arthur St. N., Elmira

For many people this is a difficult time of year because of a loss – the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of health, an unhealed relationship, or past or present hurts.

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Nov 17 vs London Knights Green Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Goals: Preston Murray Assists: Emre Alves, Brian Nie

TWIN CENTRE HERICANES

Atom: LL Nov 19 vs Burlington Barracudas Home: 2 Visitor: 1

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LIVING HERE CHEF’S TABLE/ DIERRE ACHESON

STARTING YOUNG / GOING INTERNATIONAL

Dancing their way onto the world stage in Portugal Three local friends among those

selected to represent Team Canada at Dance World Cup

VERONICA REINER THREE LOCAL DANCERS WILL be taking their passion for the artform overseas next summer at the Dance World Cup in Europe, representing Team Canada against 50 other nations and 6,000 performers at an international competition in Braga, Portugal.

Eight-year-old Rachel Dyck from Conestogo, 10-year-old Addison Bechtold and 9-year-old Rebecca Faerman of Waterloo comprise this hardworking trio, who spend more than 14 hours a week perfecting their choreography at the Waterloo Star Performance Academy.

“At the studio, they’re training four days a week, minimum,” said Kristin Werner, owner and dance educator at Star Performance Academy. “Plus additional practices. They do dance exams; they do competitions, they go to weekend workshops on top of all of that. So they are busy, busy girls. And they still work hard in school. I know they’re going to do great and have an amazing time. It’s going to be life-changing, for sure.”

Their interest in dance took place at a very early age, starting from ages one to three, and since then they’ve trained in a variety of disciplines, including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical,

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hip-hop, improv, acro and contemporary.

In addition to their countless hours practicing, they also visit Toronto about once a month to practice the choreography for the 2019 competition, along with other perform-

ers on Team Canada.

Training for the event does not stop there, however.

“They’re expected when they come home they have to practice daily, weekly,” explained Paula Fletcher, Addison’s mother. “And when they come back in a month, there has to be an improvement to what there was last time. In ad-

dition to that, coming in about May, they’re going to ramp their practices as they get closer to the date of the competition.”

Despite the intensity of the training, the trio maintains that it is not an overly competitive atmosphere. All three met each other through dance,

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and have become close friends since.

“We get to make new friends every time we go to a competition,” said the girls. “It’ll be really fun to see different parts of the world and meet more people from different countries and

THERE ARE LOTS OF activities happening for you to enjoy, including some Christmas shopping courtesy of Moonlight Madness on November 29.

The Scouts are also selling their Christmas trees downtown. This major fundraiser for the Scouting community is very visible in Gore Park. Our own Cub, Aiden, will be there selling trees. This group of boys and girls has so many fun activities every week thanks to the parents and volunteers who give their talents and time – we’re always in awe of their contributions.

Santa rolls into town on December 1, and here at Never Enough Thyme we’ll be serving up coffee or hot chocolate before Santa comes down Arthur Street.

This is an event that should get you in the festive spirit!

Speaking of Santa, have you started your own naughty or nice list? Our list has grown this year, and our intention is to keep

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MEDITERRANEAN DIET: BENEFITS AND Preparation Tips. Join this health education session with Tiffany Krahn, Registered Dietitian from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs.

SENIORS’ COMMUNITY DINING AT Linwood Community Centre at noon. Community Care concepts invites you to join us for lunch, fellowship and entertainment. $11. Call 519-6641900 by noon November 26 to sign up.

WOOLWICH SENIORS’ ASSOCIATION BOOK Club starting at 10 a.m. at the Woolwich Memorial Centre Seniors Room. December’s book selection is A Spark of Light by author Jodi Picoult. All seniors welcome. Come on out and join the conversation!

PORK CHOP DINNER AT the Elmira Legion, 6 p.m. $10 per person. Pork Chops, Potatoes, Vegetables, Coleslaw, Bread.

NOVEMBER 24 HOMEMADE FOR YOU MARKET. Join us from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woolwich Memorial Centre, Seniors Room. Knitting, quilts treats and more.

NOVEMBER 26 SENIORS’ LUNCH CLUB AT Woolwich Memorial Centre at noon. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a light lunch and fellowship, $6. Please call 519664-1900 by November 22 to sign up.

NOVEMBER 27 H.U.G.S. ARE YOU A parent of a baby, toddler or pre-schooler? Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues at Woolwich Community Health Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Topic: Managing the Emotions of Motherhood.

NOVEMBER 29 ANYTHING BUT MERRY, ELMIRA. We acknowledge the difficulties the holiday season can bring when grieving and share coping strategies can help you through. 7 p.m. at Woolwich Community Services

DECEMBER 5 YOUNG AT HEART CHRISTMAS lunch at the St. Clements Community Centre. Arrive at noon and stay for cards and games after lunch. Space is limited so please register by November 21, s.mar@sympatico.ca or 226-789-8904.

DECEMBER 7 ST. TERESA OF AVILA Christmas Dinner in the church hall. Turkey dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

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DECEMBER 13 NEW HORIZONS FOR ZOOMERS, boomers and seniors. Come see Sandra Bray, sustainable activist. Topic Going Green While Going Grey. Join us, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Maryhill Community Centre. Admission $2/person.

EVERGREEN SENIORS’ FELLOWSHIP AT 10:30 a.m., Woodside Church, Elmira. Come hear the Woodland Christian School Concert Band with director Stephen Zurakowsky. Devotional: Len Neumeister. Suggested donation $7, includes a hot lunch.

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DECEMBER 18 TUESDAY LUNCHEON AT GALE Presbyterian Church.

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DECEMBER 9 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHORAL CELEBRATION featuring Elmira area church choirs. Join us at 7 p.m. at Floradale Mennonite Church. Free-will offering in support of Woolwich Counselling Centre.

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Navy researchers making like an eel and getting slimy in the water WEIRD NOTES

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Day for everything,â&#x20AC;? according to Dan Lewis on his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now I Knowâ&#x20AC;? website.

March 14 is Pi Day; August 4, Chocolate Chip Day; September 19, International Talk Like a Pirate Day, to name a few. â&#x20AC;&#x153;National Doughnut Dayâ&#x20AC;? apparently has two days to indulge: November 5 and the first Friday in June. Which is the official one?

A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The June date has a surprisingly storied history,â&#x20AC;? Lewis explains.

During the first World War, when Salvation Army

members traveled to France to support American troops there, they set up â&#x20AC;&#x153;home-away-fromhomeâ&#x20AC;? canteens near the military encampments, where soldiers could get their clothes mended, buy paper and stamps and have a freshly baked snack. Often, doughnuts were served because, according to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mental Floss,â&#x20AC;? the â&#x20AC;&#x153;battle-tested helmets were perfect for frying up to seven doughnuts at a time.â&#x20AC;?

Later, in the depth of the Great Depression, the Salvation Army, looking for ways to help, held the first ever National Doughnut Day on or around Friday, June 3, 1938, selling doughnuts â&#x20AC;&#x153;both to raise money and to honor the

Doughnut Lassies who went overseas.â&#x20AC;? How November 5 became connected with Doughnut Day is unclear, but as Lewis says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it most likely had to do with the dateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proximity to Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day,â&#x20AC;? also linking the treat to those who served in World War I. But the first Friday in June is the official date.

Q. Many traits once thought to define modern birds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; feathers, wishbones, hollow skeletons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; actually evolved first in their dinosaur forebears. What about colorful eggshells?

A. Molecular paleobiologist Jasmina Wiemann and her colleagues used an innovative spectroscopic technique to analyze well-preserved fossil

article title declares.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the story here?

eggshell fragments from 15 Cretaceous-era dinosaurs and extinct birds, reports John Pickrell in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scienceâ&#x20AC;? online. Measuring the distributions of two pigments that color modern eggshells, they identified many different colors and speckling patterns.

As in modern birds, the tinting probably served as camouflage, while the speckling may have helped parents distinguish their own eggs from cuckoolike nest parasites. As the researchers conclude, colored eggs evolved â&#x20AC;&#x153;deep within the dinosaur tree and long before the spectacular radiation of modern birds,â&#x20AC;? likely more than 150 million years ago.

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;U.S. Navy want to fire slime at boats,â&#x20AC;? the

A. The Navy has its sights on super-expanding slime that can stop boat propellers from turning, says David Hambling in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine. Currently, if the Navy wants to stop, say, a suspected smugglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat, it fires a plastic rope at the boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s propeller, tangling up the mechanism. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to disentangle and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t environmentally friendly.

Enter Justin Jones and his colleagues at Utah State University, now at work designing synthetic slime that could stop small boats before it dissolves.

Inspiration comes from the eel-like hagfish that deters predators by pro-

jecting a jet of slime that clogs the mouth and gills and swells by a factor of several thousand when it comes into contact with water. Previous work with artificial spider silk will help the lab create appropriate proteins for the slime. This wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be easy, though, Jones says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The devil is in the details ...â&#x20AC;?

Concludes Hambling: â&#x20AC;&#x153;As well as smugglers, a slime barrier could stop small boats aimed at larger vessels, as in the terrorist attack on the USS Cole in 2000.â&#x20AC;?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strange But True.â&#x20AC;? Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com.

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16. Chop (off) 18. Directly opposite point on the globe 20. Approac furtively 23. Short Da __ Ron Ron 24. To the same degree 25. Astern 26. Anger 27. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dang!â&#x20AC;?

29. Knuckle hit 31. Happens before noon 32. Beauties 34. Private berth 37. Oh me oh __ oh!

38. Another way of saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Presto!â&#x20AC;?

40. Dead duck

DOWN 1. Perception 42. Ticket info, maybe 2. Evening do 43. Era 3. Addition 45. Deaden 48. Skirting the interruption 4. Pigeon-___ 6. Irish mother 49. Draws over again 7. Conjunction junction 50. Starry-eyed Lion subject 51. Bootstrap code 8.

Winter supplies 52. Hostilities 9. Informal high 53. ___ Verde National 10. Distressing ABBA song Park 11. TV interruption 54. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is that ___?â&#x20AC;?

55. Affixes in a scrapbook, 12. Laser light say 13. Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;so fewâ&#x20AC;?: Abbr.

56. Russian length, just over a km 14. Admittance 57. A little off the end 17. Shipboard accountant 59. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give it ___!â&#x20AC;?

19. Native children (term of endearment) 60. Ado 21. Unlegending 61. Idle 22. Taps 62. x, y or z 28. Irregularly torn scraps 63. Coal site 30. Tinctures of silver 64. Dressing ingredient

31. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Absolutely!â&#x20AC;?

33. Spooks 35. Sitting room?

36. Is this __?!

39. Saccadic sleep 41. Does the regent measure up?

44. ___-en-scène 46. Army cafeteria 47. Floater 48. Afflict 49. Messenger molecules 51. You know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ___, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ___ come on, you know. (MJ) 52. It ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t down.

53. Halftime, myself 58. Divine 59. Loss of muscle coordination 60. Live poetry events

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Ghent, Belgium CAPTION Members of the Elmira Theatre Company on St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridge in Ghent, Belgium while on a Footsteps of John McCrae tour organized by Guelph Museums in memory of the 100th anniversary of John McCraeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death.

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DANCERS: Along with practicing, they’ll be looking to raise funds for the trip overseas FROM | 27

represent Canada. It’s really cool to have that opportunity.”

Qualifying for the Dance World Cup required the trio to audition. The girls auditioned individually back in June in Milton and were each selected through that process. The process differs slightly from country to country; for example, the team representing Ukraine was just selected last week, and the New Zealand team was

chosen around Halloween. There will be about 150 dancers representing Team Canada.

“The girls have a lot of drive,” said Fletcher. “If they didn’t want to be doing this, we certainly wouldn’t be pushing them.

This is something they want to do. We’d rather they pursue their passions, and that is what this is for them.”

World Performers Canada offers dancers from across the province the

opportunity to experience different cultures and take their passion to a world stage.

The competition will be held in Braga, Portugal from June 28 to July 8 in 2019. The trio is looking for donations in order to cover the cost of the training and travel costs, which are estimated at $24,000.

They welcome contributions at their GoFundMe page, www.gofundme. com/waterloo-wpc-dancers.

This trio Addison Bechtold, Rebecca Faerman, and Rachel Dyck has been training relentlessly to prepare for their upcoming Dance World Cup competition in Braga, Portugal.

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CHEF’S TABLE: Some seasonal biscotti to go with your coffee 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs room temperature 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. baking powder 2-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios 1/4 cup white chocolate 1 tsp. corn syrup

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the gifts local and handmade where possible. In that vein, there’s the Riverside Holiday Market happening on November 24.

So many people give their time to make these events happen, creating magical displays right here

in Elmira.

Enjoy the holiday fun right here in our sweet town.

Cranberry White Chocolate Biscotti

Cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until pale yellow.

Best to put in eggs one at a time. Scrape down the sides and bottom and be sure there are no lumps.

In another bowl, combine dry ingredients.

Stir together. Pour into creamed butter mix and combine. Add the cranberries and pistachios – try not to over mix.

Divide dough into two logs. Place on a parch-

ment-lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 40 minutes, until the toothpick comes out clean.

Cool slightly and slice into 1-inch slices.

Place back on the tray and bake at 325 F until dried and slightly golden.

Allow to cool.

Melt white chocolate and corn syrup gently in microwave for 30 seconds and stir then another 15 seconds or until melted.

Drizzle over the biscotti.

Allow to firm up.

Store in airtight container layered with parchment paper, until ready to serve.

Enjoy!

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Local church choirs to sing in support of Woolwich Counselling at annual Community Christmas Choral Celebration VERONICA REINER MANY OF THE AREA’S churches share not only the reason for the season, but will be sharing a stage early next month. Some 100 voices will join together to sing at the Community Christmas Choral Celebration in support of the Woolwich Counselling Centre.

The gathering of Elmiraarea church choirs is set for December 9 at Floradale Mennonite Church. While the event is free of charge, free-will donations will be accepted.

“It’s going to be a great night of celebrating and, most importantly, of course, is raising funds for Woolwich Counselling,” said Eileen Freeman, a fundraiser for the event. “Anyone is invited to sign up.”

Representatives of the Woolwich Counselling Centre (WCC) will also be there to explain their services to the community, as well as help out with ushering people to their seats.

“The ministerial committee has referred to Woolwich Counselling as ‘a natural extension of the churches’ who often provide the necessary initial support and guidance when a community member is in distress,” said Mary Wilhelm, executive director at WCC. “The counselling centre offers affordable professional psychotherapy for individuals of all ages, couples, and families. The centre also provides a variety of mental health and wellbeing workshops.”

Many church members participate in this event.

“We’ve invited indi-

vidual members from any of the churches to join any of the churches that are the mainstay,” said Freeman.

“I know several members from St. James Lutheran that are joining the Elmira Mennonite choir.”

The Choral Celebration is a nearly decade-long tradition, with the concert offered at a different church in the community each year. It’s Floradale Mennonite’s turn for this outing.

“It’s for anybody that wants to come, and it’s just a general celebration of the Christmas season and a general community celebration,” said Freeman. “Every church has taken turns hosting it. Elmira Mennonite has hosted it; Gale Presbyterian hosted it last year, as well as Trinity United and St. Teresa. So it’s a real community event that brings everyone together.”

The group will perform a variety of hymns intermingled throughout the program. Christmas Peace Canon arranged by Jean Anne Shafferman and When Christmas Comes

by Joanna Schwarz are examples of songs on tap for the evening.

“The final selection is sung in four-part harmony by all the choirs; musicians and the congregation join in, which becomes a very majestic and powerful experience,” said Wilhelm.

“It’s quite amazing,” added Freeman. “The group will be practicing in the afternoon on December 9 and then performing at 7 that night.”

The Community Christmas Choral Celebration will take place on December 9 at 22 Florapine Rd., Floradale, starting at 7 p.m.

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