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STEVE KANNON PLANS FOR A SMALL residential development in Bloomingdale will likely undergo some tweaking as the developers look to address concerns raised by government officials and neighbours.

Sawmill Development Corp. and Stevanus Developments Inc. have applied for changes to the township’s official plan and the zoning to allow six residential lots and a commercial/industrial property on a 13.3-acre site across from the community centre. The new subdivision calls for the residential lots to range in size from 1.63 to 1.85 acres, and a commercial property on some three acres.

At a public meeting Tuesday night, councillors heard that township staff, the Grand River Conservation Authority and Bloomingdale residents all have questions and concerns about the development.

Among the township’s issues is the impact drainage from the land will have on adjacent properties and the private wells from which people draw their water, noted director of engineering and DEVELOPMENT | 4

Past ambassadors gathered together at the Wellesley North Easthope Fall Fair to support the crowning of 2018 winner Amanda Lebold (middle). Among those in attendance were Katie Kniesel, Miranda Schultz, Sally Draper, Terri Dietrich and Sharon Runstedler. [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER]

Amanda Lebold named ambassador at Wellesley North Easthope Fall Fair VERONICA REINER AMANDA LEBOLD WAS CROWNED as the 2018 ambassador at the 165th Wellesley North Easthope Fall Fair on Tuesday night. She will be taking over the position of 2017-2018 winner Katie Kniesel, who says she’s confident that the newly minted winner will have nothing but positive things to say about the

ambassadorship.

“My time as an ambassador has been an experience that I can’t seem to find any words for,” said Kniesel, who got emotional during her speech, moved by the experience. “It was just simply indescribable. This year was filled with so many friendships, memories, and learning opportunities and this is something I will cherish forever.”

The 17-year-old Lebold’s’ inspiration to participate in the fair ambassador event was from Kniesel, who recommended she try out. Her goal in participating is to develop her public speaking and communication skills through being an ambassador. She hopes to attend the Conestoga College business program next year after completing high school.

Growing up on a dairy farm,

Lebold also wanted to share her passion for agriculture within the community.

“Family isn’t necessarily about whose blood you have, or who you’re forced to spend the holidays with,” said Lebold in her speech. “Our community right here in the Wellesley Township is an example of a family. To begin, AMBASSADOR | 4

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New fund launched by KWCF invites residents to Grow with Woolwich VERONICA REINER Free ‘Grow with Woolwich’ events are scheduled to begin this fall thanks to a $10,000 grant provided by the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation. The initiative is aimed at fomenting a sense of community. “‘Grow with Woolwich’ is the theme,” explained Ann McArthur, director of rec-

reation at the Township of Woolwich. “It’s to support social inclusion and to create a sense of belonging in our settlements. We want to have little events that bring the community together and where families can work together, so there might be a tree-planting opportunity, there might be small crafts that they can do.

They hope to add a little

extra to well-known events already existing within the community. However, they are open to new ideas and input, as well.

“Some existing events are occurring in some of the settlements already,” said McArthur. “We’re going to partner up with those events. Some of the details still have to be fleshed out in regards to that, but there are some

events in the fall that we’ll tag on to, and then we’re going to invite other partners to be part of those events.”

Making this initiative possible is the KWCF, often described as a charity for charities.

“The Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation is an organization that is really focused on making it easy for people to do

more good in communities across Waterloo Region,” explained the organization’s Lynne Short. “We are partnering with the cities and the townships and asked them to proactively talk about initiatives that were focused on residents within their communities and what might resonate.

“And the Township of Woolwich determined that it would be helpful for us to

support Grow with Woolwich.”

Currently, the foundation holds more than $100 million in total assets under management. In 2017, the organization approved grants of $3.2 million to non-profits and local charities.

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Running for Terry Fox Terry Fox Run takes to the streets of Elmira on Sunday afternoon VERONICA REINER The streets of Elmira will be a fundraising venue Sunday as people walk, run and bike in support of the annual Terry Fox event for cancer research.

Participants will follow in his footstep, albeit on a much smaller scale.

“Terry ran 42 km a day.

So, he ran more than a marathon every day,” explained organizer Kathy Bowman.

“And all we’re asking for is a 10k. Or even 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km. Whatever you can do. And to come out and meet your neighbours.”

The event commemorates the work of Terry Fox, who lost a leg to cancer as a teen and later set out to raise awareness and money for cancer research by running across the country.

His Marathon of Hope started in St. John’s in April 1980 and he covered more than 5,000 kilometres before the disease forced him to stop the journey in Thunder Bay 143 days later.

While he passed away in 1981 at the age of 22, his efforts resulted in a worldwide legacy that has lasted decades. Today, runs are

held around the world to raise money for research, with participants often having a personal experience with the disease as a motivating factor.

“It’s a personal cause to us and to the majority of people that come,” said Bowman. “They all have good reason to go. Everybody has a very good reason to go.”

The amount of Elmira runners varies, generally depending on the weather.

Bowman expects 50-100 to participate in the course.

People from all over the area, including Linwood, St. Jacobs, St. Clements, Heidelberg, and Wallenstein, have attended this event in the past.

Participants have the option to walk, run, bike or even rollerblade at a distance of either 2.5 km, 5 km, or 10 km. The event is free, and completing the course is only half of the fun.

“We have a penny raffle table set up; it goes the whole afternoon,” explained Bowman. “So when people arrive, they can register, then they can buy

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The judges pose with three remaining Wellesley Idol contestants. Back row: Tim Louis, Amy Rola, JP Sunga, John Bailey and Alistair Bradley. Front row: Justine Sharma, Mitchell Roemer and Rachel Regier.

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Narrowing down the field Rachel Regier, Mitchell Roemer and Justine Sharma are Idol hopefuls VERONICA REINER Wellesley Idol made another sharp cut on Tuesday night, narrowing eight contestants down to just three at the 165th Wellesley North Easthope Fall Fair. The remaining singers are Rachel Regier, Mitchell Roemer and Justine Sharma. The winner will be decided at the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival later this month.

“I’m really excited to be moving on to the next round,” said Roemer after

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musical interests include a wide range of instruments, including guitar, ukulele, drums, and piano. His song choice was This is Me

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Fifteen-year-old Regier has been singing with the KW Glee Club for the past eight terms; her life revolves around music. She took second place at the 2016 Wellesley Idol competition, as well as singing for Canada’s 150 celebrations, charitable events, and various music venues. The Story by Dolly Parton was

her song of choice.

Sharma, 17, has a real dedication towards acting and singing, as judge Alistair Bradley remarked on how passionately she threw herself into the performance. She works at the Nith River Chop House and enjoys writing and dance.

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discovering that he made it to the final round. “I’ve actually never been to the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival before. Seems like a great first opportunity to go.”

While there can be only one Wellesley Idol winner, all three finalists can look forward to a cash prize of at least $200. Second place receives $300, while the winner gets $500.

Roemer attends Wellesley Public School and is the youngest contestant at just 10 years of age. His

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performed did not have one specific genre, ranging from Blown Away by Carrie Underwood to The Scientist by Coldplay.

The competition sees participants from all across the Waterloo Region. The 2018 semi-finalists included Tirzah Martin from Waterloo, Eva Geimar from Conestogo, Regier from St. Clements, Roemer from Wellesley, Jorja Smith from New Hamburg, Arianna Riedl from Baden, Marie Behnke from Tavistock, and Sharma from Wellesley.

Although longtime organizer Richardson is set to retire from the event for 2019, the judges guaranteed to keep the 13-year long tradition going for years to come.

Catch the Wellesley Idol Winner at the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival in the Wellesley arena on September 29.

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and surrounding areas. They have previously collaborated with the township.

“We have worked with Woolwich before, and have done some other grants to the community through our Vital Grants initiatives in the past,” said Short.

This Vital Grants program was initiated in 2015 that committed $300,000 over two years to Wellesley, Woolwich, Wilmot,

individual training session opportunity with the judges.

“The mentors give their individual attention to whoever they have at the time,” explained Richardson. “And they’re scheduled for about 45 minutes for each one. They do an excellent training session – it’s entertaining to watch.”

The decision was made after much deliberation from the judges, which include a variety of talented artists in their own right. The panel consists of Bradley, a local recording

artist; Tim Louis, an awardwinning full-time jazz pianist and vocalist; and JP Sunga, a Toronto-born musician whose focus is on pop-centric alternative soul music. There was also John Bailey, operator of The Drive Shed Recording Studios, and Amy Rola, a former Wellesley Idol winner and a graduate of the integrated arts program at Eastwood Collegiate.

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The process of crowning the winner involved a display board – what the organizers call a “me” board – that represents the contestant. A 10-15 minute interview follows this, and then an impromptu question where the participants need to be quick on their feet.

Duties of an ambassador include representing the township of Wellesley at various conventions, including the Canadian National Exhibition Ambassador of Fairs in Toronto.

It is also an opportunity to immerse oneself more deeply into the community. For example, Kniesel is a member of the Wellesley Fall Fair committee.

“Becoming ambassador

allowed me to open my eyes and realize how much effort it takes to put into a fall fair,” said Kniesel. “Getting to travel and see other fairs really made me love our own little fair. Even though the Wellesley fair is small, to bring all the deep roots and new roots of this community together as one in just two days is quite a task.”

Julia Carol-Ann Pilecki was another contestant.

After living in Kitchener for two years, Pilecki realized her sincere appreciation for living in a small town.

She hopes to apply for the Equine Farrier program at Ridgetown College after completing high school and is very interested in agriculture.

Maddi Da Rosa was the third contestant, her second year competing for the title. Da Rosa loved the

experience last year, so she decided to try again. She is bilingual, an honour roll student, a dance teacher, and has performed with Theatre Wellesley and Kitchener-Waterloo Musical Productions.

According to organizer Wendy Richardson, all three contestants brought their own set of unique qualifications to the table.

“One is running for her second time, so you would think maybe she would have an edge,” said Richardson, in an interview before the competition.

“But one is very involved in the fair, and one is very involved in agriculture. So it’s tough for us to figure out who’s going to win.”

The event drew in many former fair ambassadors, including 2002 winner Terri Dietrich and 2015/2016’s winner, Sally Draper.

KWCF: Grow with Woolwich initiative to promote inclusiveness community provide funds to, so we set up endowment funds,” explained Short.

“Annually we distribute money from the investments on those funds out to the community.”

Since the foundation was first created it has provided some $44 million to non-profits and charities throughout the Twin Cities

Kitchener, and Waterloo.

The KWCF challenged local leaders to identify the unique barriers in the way of a sense of belonging in the community, and worked to design a project that responded to the challenges.

McArthur invited the community to contact community develop officer Sarah Hignell if they wished to contribute in any way.

“I think each settlement is unique, and we’d like everyone to participate,” said McArthur. “If the community wants to get involved, if they have an idea, if they want to tag onto an event that she’s working on, her information is available. If the community has some ideas, we’d love to hear from them.”

Hignell can be reached at 519-669-1647, ext. 8002.

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The run starts at 1. If you’re not going to make it for 1 o’clock, that’s fine too. It goes until 4.

“There’s a free barbecue. When everybody has started to come back, that’s when we begin to do the draws for the penny raffle table. And at that point, everyone has left us their

name and phone number so if they’re not there; they’ll get their raffle prizes with a phone call.”

Bowman hopes this outing will help the local group hit a new fundraising milestone.

“This year, we’re going to hit the $300,000 mark, come heck or high water,” said Bowman. “We’re going to do it this year; I’m determined to hit that mark

for all the years that we’ve been in Elmira. With everybody’s help, we’re going to do it. I have faith.”

Their goal is more than possible – the Wilmot Terry Fox group, organized by Nigel and Cheryl Gordijk, raised a record amount last year.

“Last year, we set a new local record, with a total of $26,400,” said Nigel Gordijk. “That’s the first time we

raised at least $1 for each resident in the township.”

The Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $750 million worldwide since its beginning in the 1980s.

The run is set to take place at the Programmed Insurance Brokers, 49 Industrial Dr. in Elmira, from 1-4 p.m. on September 16. For more information about the charity, visit www.terryfox.org.

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Such concerns are shared by neighbours, some of whom attended the meeting in council chambers and/or submitted written questions.

“We have concerns – we live directly downhill from the proposed development, so naturally we have a concern about water,” said Carl Zenger, adding he has questions about the construction and paving of Snyder’s Flats Road, onto which the development fronts.

The new lots, which would be serviced by private wells and septic systems, would also require drainage and stormwater management plans.

Megan Gereghty, GSP Group planner representing the developer, said the company would be addressing the issues raised, noting “more detailed designs are to come.”

She pointed out, for instance, that the goal is to place limits to the light industrial lot to be more compatible with existing residential neighbours, suggesting the land’s use

for residential and employment lands is “pretty ideal.”

The project is tied into longstanding Woolwich plans to pave at least a portion of Snyder’s Flats Road and to rework the parking lot at the community centre to deal with drainage and pavement.

Engineering staff has suggested doing that as part of a $1.3-million upgrade to a 400-metre stretch of the roadway in conjunction with the Region of Waterloo’s plan to reconstruct Sawmill Road in the village.

Kennaley said many details remain to be worked out, adding his planning staff would be responding to the lists of questions and concerns submitted by residents.

This week’s meeting was for information purposes, and councillors did not discuss the proposal. Kennaley noted staff would come back at a later date – likely at least a few months – with a recommendation report based on the applicants’ submission and public input, with council making the ultimate decision about the project.

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St. Jacobs BIA wins rate increase The St. Jacobs BIA’s plans to increase the tax on businesses in the core won approval this week from Woolwich council.

The core-area group wants to expand its role in promoting business activities in the village. To that end, it sought a threefold increase in the special tax levied on some 85 businesses.

To do that, the BIA (business improvement area) reached out to its members to back the plan, or at least not to object, which turned out to be the case: the township received

just two objections, deputy clerk Jeff Smith told councillors meeting Tuesday night. That was well below the third of members opposed needed to scuttle the plan.

The BIA is a creation of the township, and its obligatory levy is applied by Woolwich tax collectors.

The impetus for the sudden 300 per cent increase – which is slated to come into effect next year – is the sale of St. Jacobs-based Mercedes Corp., which looked after marketing, promotion and downtown beautification, among other functions, for some 40 years. The company having been sold, it plans to back away from that role completely by 2019. Mercedes, which owns many

of the retail locations in the village along with the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, St. Jacobs Factory Outlet mall, and surrounding properties, was sold last year to Schlegel Urban Development.

With Mercedes no longer paying a host of business-related expenditures – from garbage pickup to marketing – the current BIA levy doesn’t come close to covering the costs, the organization maintained.

When it was created in 2015, the BIA had an annual levy of $40,000. A two-per-cent annual increase means the group has a maxim take of $41,616 this year. The new plan boosts that to $120,000 for 2019, with inflationary

increases thereafter. Business pay a special tax based on size and assessment, with a minimum annual fee of $300 and maximum of $3,000 set from the start. Under the new plan, those figures would rise to $1,000 and $5,000 respectively.

Home sales both up and down August home sales through the Multiple Listing System (MLS) of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors (KWAR) were down 0.8 per cent compared to last month and up 4.8 per cent compared to August of

last year. A total of 505 residential properties sold in August compared to 482 the same time last year.

Residential sales in August included 301 detached (up 5.2 per cent compared to August 2017), and 129 condominium units (up 25.2 per cent).

Sales also included 35 semi-detached homes (down 30 per cent) and 33 freehold townhouses (no change).

The average sale price of all residential properties sold in August increased 11.5 per cent to $493,358 compared to the same month a year ago. Detached homes sold for an average price of $583,564 an increase of 13 per cent compared to August of last year. During this same period, the

average sale price for an apartment style condominium was $335,827 an increase of 14.1 per cent. Townhomes and semis sold for an average of $350,803 (up 4 per cent) and $401,011 (up 13.6 per cent) respectively.

The median price of all residential properties sold last month was up 10.4 per cent compared to August of last year at $458,000, and the median price of a detached home during the same period increased 18.1 per cent to $543,450.

KWAR listed 670 residential properties in K-W and area last month, up 12.7 per cent compared to August of 2017, and 3.4 per cent above the historical (2007-2016) average of 648.

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INJURIES AFTER TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION

Large increase in charges as police blitz universities, college ALONG WITH A BACK-TOSCHOOL safety blitz, Waterloo Regional Police have stepped up their presence around the region’s university and college campuses in what’s been dubbed Project Safe Semester.

The month-long program, which promotes the safety and well-being of post-secondary students, includes a door knocker event in the neighbourhoods surrounding the universities. This event is done in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo campus police, Conestoga College, City of Waterloo bylaw and fire departments.

As of September 8, a total of 335 charges have been laid. In the first week, a total of 115 charges were laid, representing a 69 per cent increase over the same time period in 2017. This included charg-

es laid under the Liquor Licence Act (22), Highway Traffic Act (79), Trespass to Property Act (3), bylaw (1), other (8), drugs (1) and criminal (1).

During the second week of Project Safe Semester, a total of 219 charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act (128), Highway Traffic Act (81), bylaw (5), other (2) and criminal (3).

These numbers represent a 162 per cent increase in charges laid over the same time period in 2017.

“We have enhanced our police visibility and enforcement in the universities and college areas to not only discourage unlawful behaviour, but to encourage safe and respectable behaviour. We want students to have an enjoyable time, but one that doesn’t cause harm to themselves or others around them,” said Chief Bryan Larkin in a release.

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8:25 AM | A 57-year-old man from Gads Hill was driving a black Chevrolet west on Perth Line when a deer ran across the roadway. The driver was unable to avoid a collision. The Chevrolet had to be towed from the scene with extensive damage, but the driver was uninjured. The condition of the deer was undetermined, as it fled the scene.

9:15 PM | Wellington County OPP received numerous reports of a vehicle travelling northbound on Highway 6 at a high rate of speed as well as all over the road. Police located the brown sedan in Mapleton Township and observed it veer into the oncoming lane. Officers stopped the motor vehicle and while speaking with the male driver police formed the opinion that he was under the influence of alcohol. A roadside screening test was conducted that resulted in a fail. He was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing. The 41-year-old Hamilton man was charged with ‘over 80 mgs.’ His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for week. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on October 5.

1:11 PM | A 25-year-old Waterloo woman was driving a grey Chevrolet east on Hessen Strasse Road, Wellesley when she swerved to avoid a small animal that ran across the roadway. As a result the driver left the roadway and struck a hydro pole, causing significant damage to the pole and the vehicle. The road was closed for several hours as hydro crews carried out repairs. Power was not cut off to homes in the area. The driver was not injured and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Police and firefighters responded to a collision involving a pickup truck and van at the intersection of Wellington Rd. 86 and Wellington Rd. 51 on Sept. 6, with EMS attending to the injuries.

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A motorcyclist collided with a car at the intersection of Herrgott and Hessen Strasse roads Sept. 6 when the car failed to yield at the intersection. The motorcyclist, a 57-year-old Waterloo man, was reportedly thrown from the bike and had to be transported to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the car, a 95-year-old St. Clements woman, was charged with ‘failing to yield to traffic on through highway.’ Both vehicles were towed from the scene. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER]

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Ford uses Charter clause at his peril ... and ours too DOUG FORD, INTENT ON getting back at his former colleagues, arbitrarily cuts in half the size of Toronto council just months before a municipal election. The city, understandably, challenges that decision to in court, where a judge rules in its favour, overturning the socalled Better Local Government Act. Ford, rather than accepting the rule of law or appealing the decision, pledges to invoke the Charter of Right’s notwithstanding clause for the first time in Ontario.

It’s the equivalent of going nuclear over, say, a parking ticket.

Right off the hop, it’s a bad reason for an over-the-top response: the issue just isn’t that important. Or important at all, for that matter. There was simply no reason for Ford’s decision, let alone to rush into changes when candidates were already preparing for the October election. If the changes could be justified as more than spite, then there would be no harm in announcing his intention for the legislation to take effect at the next election, with or without the pretence of public consultations – a usually perfunctory facade perpetrated by many governments to legitimize their (often poor) already-made decisions.

That Ford never mentioned the issue before rolling it out pretty much rules out the idea that he won a mandate for such changes.

What Ford is arguing is that he’s the premier, so he gets to rule essentially by decree, the law be damned.

Critics were quick to point out the unhealthy precedent the move sets in attempting to put the government above the law. That flies in the face of government accountability, in the kind of lip-service accountability would-be populist leaders like to run up the flagpole and salute, saluting and other forms of unwarranted pomp and circumstance being a priority for people of Ford’s ilk.

The move does, however, play to the conservative trope about “activist judges” blocking legislation that seeks, for instance, to promote police-state powers, roll back rights for gays and other minorities or suppress certain classes of voters. Governments more intent on satisfying the base rather than doing what’s best for the public have sometimes found themselves stymied by oh-so-pesky laws. The usual response is to appeal court decisions or to grouse about the situation, but move on.

Now there’s Doug Ford, who appears to be fine with fiat rule – what he says goes, and he’ll invoke the rarely used notwithstanding clause for the most mundane things to see that it does.

That in itself should be worrisome. But even those who support Ford should be mindful that such reckless politicking cuts both ways: his actions open the door to future governments of other stripes who might invoke the clause to wipe out conservative policies and practices they deem incompatible with their philosophies.

It’s all well and good to trample over the rights of those you don’t like, but when the positions are reversed and it’s your neck under the boot, you lose any authority to complain, let alone appeal to the courts for help.

There may be some words of advice/warning that stem from an earlier authoritarian time, something along the lines of “First they came for Toronto council ... Then they came for me – and there was no one left to speak for me.”

The kids back in school, there are a few other welcome aspects to the changing season ... some more welcome than others.

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

Gay rights and the changing global culture WORLD AFFAIRS Is there really such a thing as a global culture?

Consider gay rights.

Last week the Indian Supreme Court decriminalized homosexuality. Last April a court in Trinidad and Tobago found colonialera laws banning gay sex to be unconstitutional. And late last year, Australia became the umpteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage. There is a slow-motion avalanche going on.

Yes, 35 of the 63 Commonwealth countries, mostly in Africa or the West Indies, still make homosexual acts a criminal offence. Yes, some countries, including Nigeria and Uganda, have even tightened their anti-gay laws. And in the ultra-conservative Malaysian state of Terengganu last week, two women were lashed six times with a cane and fined $800 for ‘trying to have sex’ (whatever that means) in a car.

Change was never achieved easily, and it still

isn’t. Section 377, the 19thcentury law that made a same-sex relationship in India an “unnatural offence” punishable by a 10year jail term, was struck down by the Delhi High Court in 2009. The Indian gay community, as big as anywhere else but more oppressed than most, celebrated, and many people came out of the closet, especially in the big cities.

Some of them paid a high price when the Indian Supreme Court then reinstated Section 377 in 2013, saying that only parliament could change the law. This year the very same court reviewed that decision and reversed it. Why did it do that? After all, the Indian constitution hadn’t changed in the meantime.

Nobody on the Indian Supreme Court will admit this in public, but the real reason for the about-face was that the consensus global definition of human rights has expanded far enough to make its previous ruling untenable. No grown-up country that is fully engaged with the rest of the world wants to be embarrassed by laws that make it look medieval.

Conservative religious and political leaders in developing countries often condemn the repeal of anti-gay laws as an unwelcome import from the West, somehow contrary to the local culture, but they should (and often do) know better. It was Western countries that imposed anti-gay laws on their empires in the first place, in the 19th century, and it’s local activists, not foreign gays, that are struggling to get rid of them.

This is not to say that the situation of gays outside the West was good before the rise of the European empires. On the contrary, very few cultures, Western or otherwise, have ever accorded gays the same rights and respect as the rest of the population.

The activists are breaking new ground in the West as much as they are in the developing world.

What we are really seeing here is the halting but probably unstoppable emergence of a global standard on human rights. It has been underway for at least 250 years and it may have another century to go, but gay rights belongs to

the same category of social innovation as the end of slavery, the rise of feminism, and the abolition of the death penalty.

None of these changes are happening because they correspond to some natural law. They are being consciously created by people who want there to be more justice and more equity in the world. The activists are a small minority, but they are making progress because their ideas resonate with a much larger group in every society who share their ideals if not their energy.

This may sound overly optimistic at a time when there is a racist president in the White House, a cynical manipulator in the Kremlin, and a saner version of Chairman Mao running China. All of them trade in gutter nationalism, and none of them gives a damn about justice or equity. Not only that, but they are all quite popular at home.

Never mind. Progress is usually two steps forward, one step back, and we may be in for a slow decade in terms of progress on huDYER | 8

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is your favourite part of the Wellesley Fall Fair?

»»Tanya Roth

»»Emily Roth

»»Donovan Gerber

»»Bridget Roth

“The Ferris Wheel!”

“The prizes! I won a prize by popping three balloons.”

“The Wellesley Idol I just watched was pretty awesome.”

“Probably all of the candy. I like cotton candy.” “I like to be able to see all of the different animals.”

»»Kiara Roth

“The goal is equality of rights, and this decade is turning out to be the decade when the gays get it.” Gwynne Dyer | 6 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON

Precarious work metastasizing through multiple sectors of the economy EDITOR'S NOTES Where crappy, lowpaying work was once the domain of students and those entering the job market, today those McJobs are an increasing part of many people’s working lives. Good jobs are becoming a thing of the past, as even the latest, worsening employment figures indicate.

While such jobs are increasingly hard to come by, the low-wage workforce in Ontario grew by more than 90 per cent over the past 20 years, vastly outstripping the 30 per cent growth in total employment. Precarious work is increasingly the norm, and that doesn’t just apply to the hospitality and retail sectors. More than a fifth of people in professional fields now find themselves working precariously, according to a new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

No Safe Harbour: Precarious Work and Economic

Insecurity Among Skilled Professionals in Canada shows professionals across the country are not immune to the hallmarks of precarious work: no steady income, no pension, no benefits, no sick pay.

“We tend to think of precarious work as something that happens in low-wage, low-skill jobs, but the findings from this national survey suggest that there is no safe harbour. Even highly educated professionals are experiencing economic insecurity and unstable working conditions,” says Ricardo Tranjan, a CCPAOntario senior researcher.

Even full-time work isn’t a buffer: 26 per cent of precarious professionals work full-time, though most go contract-to-contract (37 per cent) or work part-time (34 per cent). The majority (60 per cent) of precarious professionals don’t have a pension plan or RRSP, nor do they get sick pay.

The report found precarious professionals in both the private (40 per cent) and public (30 per cent) sector. Precarious professionals are in all professions, but they’re concen-

HOW TO REACH US

hours.

In fact, unpredictable hours are the norm for most minimum wage workers (six in 10) and for many workers earning between the minimum wage and $15 an hour in 2014 (four in 10). The lower the pay, the more likely an Ontario worker is to forced to take unpaid time off if needed: only 16.8 per cent of minimum wage earners who were absent got paid time off in 2014 and only 24.9 per cent of workers earning $11-$15 got paid time off. In sharp contrast, the majority (56.8 per cent) of Ontario workers earning more than $15 an hour got paid during their absence.

Not only are a growing number of jobs paying less, full-time work is harder to come by. More Ontarians are left to scramble for multiple part-time and contract jobs, none of which provide security. A bigger share of employees in Ontario work less than 40 hours a week today than was the case in 1997: this share grew by 19 per cent, to 50.5 per cent in 2014 from 42.5 per cent in 1997.

In other words, one out

of two workers in Ontario don’t have a 40-hour-aweek job.

The age of workers receiving minimum wage has increased over the last couple of decades.

This dispels the myth that minimum wage earners are teenagers who are working for the latest smart phone or other non-necessity. In reality, 66 per cent of minimum wage workers are older than 20 and only 34 per cent are teens. In other words, two out of every three of such wage earners are adults trying to make ends meet on a minimum wage that keeps a full-time, full-year worker below the poverty line.

Employment growth in trade (retail and wholesale), business services (which includes temporary agencies, cleaning, and security services), and accommodation and food services outpaced overall Ontario employment growth. All of these industries have median wages that are far below the median for all workers.

In short, a rising share of Ontario workers are in lowwage work. These work-

ers are more likely than higher-wage employees to have variable hours where their schedule and pay is unpredictable, the CCPA reports.

There’s also a correlation between declining private sector unionization levels and falling incomes and standards.

Unionization is a divisive issue. Unions have a mostly negative image, even as the numbers of unionized workers continue to drop in the private sector, to 14 per cent in 2014 versus 19 per cent in 1997. Private sector labour disputes of the past are, for the most part, things of the past: the large strikes of many decades ago, and even the regular action in the auto industry, have gone the way of the dodo. That’s partly due to the losses in the traditional large industries, coupled with decades of assault on unions and workers led by proponents of globalization.

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trated in three occupational categories: education (28 per cent), health care (18 per cent), and business, finance and administration (19 per cent). The majority of precarious professionals are women (60 per cent) and there is a higher incidence among professionals aged 55 and up.

Given the encroachment of automation, which first hollowed out factory and resource sector work, on service and professional jobs, we can expect more Canadians to find themselves with precarious employment.

While professional jobs are at risk, as always it is the lower end of the pay scale where people are hurt the most.

Very much indicative of the problem is the increase in the number of workers earning minimum wage.

Not only do these jobs pay poorly – often not enough to cover basic living expenses – those in them are some of the most exploited and vulnerable workers. There are few, if any benefits. No sick days or leave provisions. Lack full-time or even steady

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THE MONITOR

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

The number of hungry people in the world is growing, reaching 821 million in 2017 or one in every nine people. Limited progress is also being made in addressing the multiple forms of malnutrition, ranging from child stunting to adult obesity, putting the health of hundreds of millions of people at risk. The situation is worsening in South America and most regions of Africa, while the decrease in Asia seems to be slowing down significantly.

“There is room for a serious discussion of the notwithstanding clause.

The Premier’s comments fall dramatically short of that. They indicate an intention to rule by fiat and to attack the safeguards built into our system to prevent such rule. Eventually, the Premier will discover that his power is not limitless.”

Work will begin next week on the new subdivision at the former Elmira Raceway lands following the Ontario Municipal Board’s decision striking down an appeal of the project. The decision eliminated the last hurdle for Carlisle, Ont.-based 1562772 Ontario Inc. in its bid to construct 200 new homes on the 42-acre site. The developer is looking to prepare 100 lots, including services and road work on Second Street and Park Avenue, before winter.

»»United Nations

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turning in battle for gay rights

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man rights, or even some back-sliding. But do you really think that people as shallow as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin can turn the clock all the way back? (Xi Jinping may be a longer-term problem, but not for gays. There are no anti-gay laws in China.)

This is long-wave change. The rise of democracy was part of it.

Decolonization was part of it. The struggle against racism is part of it. The goal is equality of rights, and this decade is turning out to be

the decade when the gays get it.

Or rather, it’s the decade when they get in legal terms, although they will have to wait a while longer before sexual orientation becomes a completely neutral attribute like hair colour. Basically, they have to wait until the older generation dies off. Most of the urban young get it already.

Meanwhile, you might like to note that with the change in India, fivesixths of the world’s people now live in countries where homosexuality is not a crime.

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the majority on the hook for the ever-growing tab.

It’s the growing number of workers in crappy jobs that could do with unions fulfilling their roles from the early part of last century. Ironically, those doing just fine in government have thus far shown no inclination to stem the assault on the middle and working classes.

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SPORTS Kings cap preseason with win over rivals Stratford

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Things get real this weekend as team heads to Kitchener on Saturday before home-opener rematch Sunday FAISAL ALI Putting up for their final exhibition game before the season, the Sugar Kings came out swinging at last Sunday’s home game to skate away with a 5-2 victory over the Stratford Warriors.

Taking on their rival team from the Midwestern Conference – which last year edged out the Kings over the regular season – the Kings really gave the fans something to cheer about. The two teams were sharing ice for the first time this season, giving each a chance to measure up their competition for the Cherrey Cup. The Kings had a decided

edge, but it was not until nearly the end of the first period that the goals started coming.

Fourteen minutes in, Elmira potted their first point of the match, with newcomer Tyson Hiller (Kurtis Goodwin, Isaac Taylor) putting one on the board. Riding the momentum, the Kings came in for two more before the frame was out, first from veteran Jeremey Goodwin (Mason McMahon and Brody Waters) at 18:28, followed by Mitt Toten (Jonah Burley, Jakson Kirk) just 20 seconds later.

The game was 3-0 in the Elmira’s favour as the second period opened. That became a four-goal lead when fellow new recruit Brock McKenzie (Kirk, Damien Figueira) send

another on flying into the back of the net, two-and-ahalf-minutes in.

Stratford got their first chance to respond at the four-minute mark, with Cam Shearer potting one unassisted.

Down 4-1, however, the Warriors had a lot of ground to make up, and the gap only widened when K. Goodwin (Taylor, Liam Fayle) put in Elmira’s fifth.

It was now 5-1 when the Warriors got their second, and last, goal of the match – a power play marker at 6:47.

With four goals scored in just over four minutes of game time, the board was looking wildly different than at the start of the frame, but Elmira still clung to their three-point lead, and were riding it to

victory.

The game was starting to get rough and Elmira was losing players to the box.

Despite the loss, the board stayed frozen in place at 5-2 for the remainder of the match.

In the special teams battle, the Kings were 0-3 in power plays, while the Warriors got eight opportunities and scored once.

With a healthy victory to round out the preseason, the Kings will be heading into their first set of regular games this coming weekend. First up on Saturday, Elmira will be facing off against the Dutchmen in Kitchener, a 4:30 p.m. game. They’ll be back home the following day for a matinee, hosting the Brantford 99ers. The puck drops at 2 p.m.

Jacks take two of three in final week of preseason play Wellesley opens the regular season with pair of road games, Saturday in Norwich and Sunday in Delhi FAISAL ALI Two hits and a miss characterized the Applejacks’ weekend, as the team faced down three opponents in under two days.

First up against the North Middlesex Stars in Kincardine for a Saturday matinee, the Jacks played a close game but

ultimately fell 3-1, with a final empty-netter in capping off the match.

Rest was not an option for the team, however, as they were back on ice the same evening for a second match against the home team – the Kincardine Bulldogs. This time, though, the game turned in their favour thanks to some last minute heroics

from the Wellesley lineup, with a 3-2 decision. A final matinee the following day against the visiting Firebirds from neighbouring New Hamburg saw the Jacks post a 4-0 shutout.

The preseason over, the Applejacks will be on the road this coming weekend for their first two matches of the regular season.

Playing first against

North Middlesex, the Jacks fell to the West Yeck Division team, despite a late-game rally.

There was no scoring on either side until the second frame when the Stars potted their first of the match at the 5:30 mark. The opposing team soon doubled down on their lead, pulling ahead 2-0 before the second in-

termission.

Wellesley got their first chance to retaliate halfway through the final frame, with newcomer Warren Gorman (James Ranson) picking up the crucial point.

It was not enough to turn the game around, however, and pulling

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Roboducks and other necessities of life OPEN COUNTRY I visited a big outdoors shop the other week and came back with something that was the very embodiment of the gaping chasm between those who love hunting and those who merely put up with someone who does.

That is to say I returned triumphantly with a roboduck. To those who know what a robo-duck is no further explanation is required. To everyone else, it is essentially a plastic duck decoy whose wings spin when you hit the on button on the remote.

As wonders of technology go, few things can beat it. For one thing, it has a remote that any idiot can operate. Yet there’s more.

Some genius, akin to Einstein I suppose, discovered that if you put spinning wings on a decoy that is set on a pole above the water, it will a) give a very poor impression of a duck in flight, and b) it will somehow attract ducks from a distance and c) it will eventually get shot up so you can make a killing on parts.

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than Einstein.

Clearly, this is an item that every duck hunter ought to have. Yet, and I do not say this to sully her character, Jenn thinks it’s the most ridiculous thing she has ever seen. Keep in mind that this is from someone who has seen my synthetic deer urine collection.

“How much did you pay for that thing?” she asked.

“Wow,” I said, “you sure

look pretty in that light ...”

“How much?”

At times like this, a hunter can’t be too careful. You have to be diplomatic, credible and stand for what you believe in.

Or you can do what I did and faked a bout of narcolepsy.

Unfortunately, when I opened one eye, she was still there with arms crossed.

I couldn’t understand it.

After all, Jenn has been

around duck hunters her whole life, so you think she would know that when it comes to attracting a duck, money is no object. And yet somehow she did not.

Instead, she began talking about all the responsible ways in which I could have spent the money. Not one of which, I can assure you, would get me any closer to a limit of mallards or wood ducks on opening day.

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their netminder for that extra bit of firepower, the Jacks ended up conceding an empty-netter in the last two seconds of the game, making it a 3-1 loss.

Undeterred, the Jacks returned back on the ice just hours later to take on the Kincardine Bulldogs, and this time the game fell their way.

Proving his chops, Gorman opened the scoring 12-minutes in with his second goal of the day, with team veterans Alex Uttley and Kyle Soper picking up the assists.

It was the lone goal of the period, and the only marker on the board until the final frame of the match.

It was Kincardine who came back with a knotting goal just 43 seconds into the third. Wellesley’s Uttley (Brendan Baker,

James Ranson) responded at the 10-minute mark, putting the Jacks again in the lead 2-1. But Kincardine wasn’t going down without a fight, and they tied up the game for a second time with less than five minutes to go.

At 2-2, the game was looking to go into overtime when Soper (Evan Gowing) came in for the deciding goal with only 1:40 to go, ending the game 3-2 in Wellesley’s favour.

Heading home from Kincardine that night, the Jacks had a night to recover before they were again back on the ice, this time at the St. Clements arena. Facing off against the Firebirds, which earlier in the preseason beat Wellesley 3-2, the Jacks this time had the game squarely in their corner.

It was a landslide victory, with Wellesley’s Will Martin (Baker) start-

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And then she uttered the most hurtful words ever.

“How much technology do you need to outsmart a duck?”

Of course, that is a trick question. Ducks cannot be outsmarted.

At best, they can be brought closer by doing stupid things like stepping out of the blind to take a pee. As smart as they are, they also wonder things like, “Why is that

plastic duck spinning its wings and not moving forward?”

Which, if you think about it, is a metaphor for hunters.

Will the robo-duck actually work as advertised and bring in more ducks?

Well, I have hunted over a few and, for me at least, the jury is still out. Some days we got lots of ducks.

Some days we didn’t. But that’s not the point.

You see, it’s not just

a robo-duck. It’s also a gleaming beacon of hope that stands over the cattails. And, if it proves worthless in the marsh, at least you can use it as a very stylish fan when you get home.

This turned out to be a good thing too.

You see just as I was about to put it away, the receipt slipped out of the bag and fell at Jenn’s feet.

And, let’s just say, she needed cooling off.

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ing off the scoring two minutes into the second frame. The Uttley (Pickering, Soper) trio put a second marker on the board minutes later, and Soper came in for the third on an unassisted power play.

Up 3-0 and entering the final round of play, the Jacks capped off the game with a second unassisted goal from Zach Ribeiro.

Wrapping up the preseason with back-to-back wins, the Jacks will be looking to ride that momentum as they head into this weekend’s set of games. On Friday, the Jacks will be in Norwich to take on the Merchants in their first game of the regular season. The following night, the team will be paying a visit to the Delhi Travellers in a second away game.

As always, the Jacks won’t be playing for the home crowd until after the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival. The first home game is scheduled for October 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Tallying up the preseason session, the Jacks posted a record of 3-4 As always, though, the preseason was not being played for keeps, instead giving the new players on the team a chance to gel. Things start getting real, however, when the players hit the ice this weekend.

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Large, often round, bales began edging out small square varieties back in the 1970s, when the size of farming operations began to make the task of manually tossing thousands of 60 pound square bales back and forth between field and barn less than idyllic.

Today large bales are used widely and range from about 800 to 1,500 pounds for the predominant round variety, to between 1,000 to 2,000 pounds for their larger square cousins.

But there are some inherent downsides to these huge bundles. Firstly, their size and weight is unforgiving, ensuring that any improper handling technique could have serious consequences.

Secondly, in the case of round bales, they are unstable. Like a wheel rolling down a hill, the utmost care must be taken when handling round bales to ensure they stay put.

Glen Blahey is the Agricultural Safety and Health Specialist for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. “The majority of injuries occur when bales are being placed onto or removed from transport vehicles, or when an operator is lifting the bales incorrectly, either with improper spearing techniques or lifting the bales beyond their centre of gravity. If a bale falls, it could crush the operator or anyone nearby.

So handlers need to ensure they are lifting correctly and that their operating space is

totally clear of bystanders,” he says.

Bruce Johnson is the Executive Director of the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association (FARSHA).

He points out that when transporting bales, operators should ensure their hauling equipment is capable of handling the load and making sure all bales are secure before transport. “Moving and transporting large bales whether round or square requires specialized equipment, usually things go wrong when proper equipment and procedures are not being used or followed.

It is vital that operators and handlers are made aware by manufacturers and dealers of the equipment required to carry out the work efficiently and safely, and that they have received adequate training,” he says.

There are four main stages of bale transport, each with their own risks: lifting, loading, transport and unloading.

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Lifting: Improper lifting can cause vehicles to rollover or bales to roll or fall off of lifting equipment, putting operators or bystanders at risk.

• Ensure adequate operating space clear of all bystanders.

• When handling bales, the lift capacity on a front end loader or telehandler must be greater than the bale being moved. If not, the vehicle could overturn.

• Always use proper loading systems when lifting with front-end loaders.

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• Never lift beyond the centre of gravity of a bale.

If a bale is lifted too high, it could roll the vehicle or fall off and crush the operator or bystanders.

Loading: Loading too quickly can unsettle already placed loads, creating risks for loaders and bystanders.

• Ensure there are no bystanders near the transport vehicle, especially the opposite side of the vehicle being loaded.

• Stack bales in a tight, pyramidal format to provide support during transport.

• Do not push bales too hard onto the vehicle.

This could cause bales on the opposite side of the vehicle to fall off.

• Secure bales with straps in both directions as per regulations across most of Canada to protect motorists while on the road.

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Twin Oaks of Maryhill to close, with residents moving to Kitchener In an era of ever-growing regulation, small rural homes find themselves facing many hurdles to stay open FAISAL ALI The phrase “aging in place” has taken on more meaning in recent years, and more urgency, in rural communities like Woolwich and Wellesley. Amidst an aging population, growing costs of care and a shortage of smaller housing options in the country-side, it’s an issue that has been on the minds and the agendas of local municipalities.

Highlighting the challenge, the Twin Oaks of Maryhill, a long term care (LTC) facility in the township, will soon be closing down for good. The 31-bed home will see its residents move to a new facility being built in Kitchener.

“We’ve been a family business for over 45 years. As a matter of fact, we’ll be 50 years in 2021 which is only a few years down the road. And we’ve always made it work, up until now,” said Ralph Link, home administrator for the family-run LTC. The home was started

by Link’s father in 1971 in a nearby convent in the village, and then rebuilt from the ground up in 1987 at its current location besides the local Catholic School.

Though the Twin Oaks, like many care facilities, stood for decades since then, the provincial government has become far more involved

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in seniors’ care in recent years.

In 2014, the government put out a new mandate requiring all older homes in the province to redevelop to meet modern building standards – a proposition well into the millions of dollars for the small Maryhill facility.

“In 1998 the government came out with new structural standards, and I mean we had just built it ten years before that,” explained Link.

“But we constructed the building according to the older standards, plus a little bit more. So we are classified as a ‘B’ facility.

The government has come out with a redevelopment program in which they want all nursing homes that were not built according to 1998 standards to rebuild by 2025.”

The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) advocacy group notes changes to the building standards include additions like sprinkler systems in LTC rooms, back-up generators for facilities, as well as more spacious room sizes.

The latter is especially important for residents with dementia, who form about two thirds of LTC residents, and who often have a strong need for personal space.

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Top marks for national food policy report

Punchy and urgent – that’s the impression I get of the national food policy for Canada report. It looks to me like Ottawa listened pretty closely to the 45,000 people who responded to an online survey designed to help inform the policy, and the hundreds who participated in in-person meetings.

Interest in a national food policy has been percolating for years. It took off last year when federal agriculture and agri-food minister Lawrence MacAulay made it a real priority, holding meetings across the country to take the pulse of what such a policy should contain.

Farmers and others in the agri-food sector were urged repeatedly to make their voices heard, to ensure agriculture – the most fundamental element of food, let alone a national food policy – didn’t take a backseat to other concerns.

It’s not all about production. Access, affordability and sustainability count hugely in a food system, to ensure people are fed.

But from my perch, these concerns are mostly accounted for in a summary report of its findings that Ottawa released last week, “What we heard report – A

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Food Policy for Canada.”

It acknowledges that the agriculture, fisheries, and food sectors are vital parts of the Canadian economy. It says they have the potential to make more high-quality food available domestically and internationally, contributing to economic growth and job creation.

That’s great. That’s a direct connection to food sovereignty, something we need more than ever in our increasingly volatile world. I like seeing the world “poten-

tial” there, indicating there’s work to do before we arrive at where we need to be.

It goes on to say that although Canada produces more food than its people can consume, not all Canadians have sufficient access to safe and nutritious food.

“Some groups such as children, Canadians living in poverty, Indigenous peoples, and those in isolated northern communities, remain particularly vulnerable to food insecurity,” it says.

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Food security groups were particularly vocal and methodical, right from the start of this process, about making sure the federal government heard their concerns.

The third point it makes is that while Canadians benefit from one of the best food safety systems in the world, rates of diet-related chronic disease are increasing, with associated health care costs.

“Canadians sometimes face challenges in making nutritious food choices in support of their health,” it says.

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That could have been stronger. Canadians makes these choices every day.

And finally, it says this: “The way food is produced, processed, distributed, and consumed can have implications for soil, water, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity.

While much is being done to protect natural resources in the production of food, to continue to meet growing demand, environmental conservation is a priority.”

True, the environment must be accounted for. So

must farmers’ ability to make a living. Food production will be the most environmentally sound when farmers are making enough money to preserve it. Who else will do it?

I’m anxious to see how this all proceeds. The report identified four priorities for going forward – establishing new governance bodies, policy and program coherence, access to improved data and distinctions-based approaches to Indigenous food policy.

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of the stipulations of the sale, says Link, is that the residents of the Twin Oaks of Maryhill will be able to move to the new facility, once construction is completed in Kitchener. Staff too are being considered on the move.

“I understand where the government comes from,” said Link. “We want nothing but the best for our geriatric population. But then what they need to do, and which they have failed to do in this situation, is help the smaller nursing homes with the funding, because I have always believed that the smaller nursing homes are more quaint.

“So I find that it’s a little frustrating that the government didn’t step up a little more for the smaller homes and say, ‘Hey look, we want to keep you, we really do want smaller, rural homes to exist, because they have a place in our society.’ But they just weren’t going to do that.”

Still, Link looks at the closure of Twin Oaks in a positive light. He notes that while the residents will be leaving behind the scenic village of Maryhill, they will getting quarters in brand new buildings, built to the latest standards and offering the highest levels of care available.

How those, and other, housing opportunities can be brought into the townships, and expanded on for its growing seniors’ population, remains to be seen.

“Nearly half of Ontario’s 630 long-term care homes require significant renovations or to be rebuilt in order to meet current design standards and provide greater comfort and safety.

Many of these homes are found in small and rural communities,” reads an OLTCA report.

The required work, even with the government offer of financial assistance, was still beyond what Twin Oaks could afford. Moreover, with no offspring interested in taking over the business, Link said he planned to retire after the sale.

“Our facility was built in 1987 and we made it work at that time. But we certainly didn’t have the rules and the regulations that the government had back then.

And they didn’t give us any funding back then. So the Ministry of Health with their funding, it just doesn’t add up, so we just decided

to leave the business and sell the license.”

Under the provincial government’s funding subsidy program, eligible LTCs would be able to get a minimum payment of $16.65 per day, per resident bed, for the next 25 years to cover construction costs. That amount could go up as high as $23.03 depending on specific circumstances. But Link says that even if Twin Oaks received the maximum for its 31 beds – or $260,000 a year – it was not nearly enough for the small home to recoup its losses.

In order to break even, they would have to expand the size of the operation for one – but the subsidy specifically cannot be used for land or building purchases.

The licence for the 31 beds has been sold, but Link could not disclose the buyer. The transfer of the license still has to be approved by the government, though, before the next steps can be taken. One

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Music and story telling the traditional way Paul Weber and co. are The Men of Country Music this Sunday afternoon at the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill

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STEVE KANNON Hankering for a little Hank? Jonesing for George? Sticking to the Strait and narrow? You’ll probably find what you’re looking for this weekend at the Commercial Tavern.

Seasoned players, many of whom have firsthand experience on the road with the classics songs and per-

formers of country music, take to the stage in Maryhill September 16 for The Men of Country Music show.

Commercial Tavern owner Paul Weber and his brother Mike will be joined

by Grant Heywood, Fred Lewis, Wayne MacGillivary and Paul Newell for the concert on Sunday afternoon.

“It’ll be the heroes of country music, past and

present – a good crosssection of the male artists of Canadian and American country music,” said Paul Weber.

The musicians have been involved in the scene for years, touring in Canada and internationally, often with many of the very same bright lights of country music. They know how to do music the traditional way.

“They know this music firsthand,” Weber said, noting they all have many tales to tell of that experience.

“It’s going to be a light day of music and stories.”

Most of them will take a turn at the mic, perhaps singing some of their favourite songs by their favourite artists. For Weber, that list includes Hank Williams, Merle Haggard and

George Strait, while MacGillivary will do some Toby Keith and Alan Jackson and Lewis some Dwight Yoakum.

There’ll also be the likes of Ray Price and Garth Brooks.

“We’ll do a good crosssection of many of the artists and the hits.”

They’ll also be opening it up to the audience for requests, as the people will

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undoubtedly have some favourites of their own.

“We can mix it up,” he laughed.

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Drayton rolls out the 2019 season lineup that includes Rocky, Priscilla and Millie STEVE KANNON The current season still rolling along, Drayton Entertainment is already looking ahead to 2019, this week announcing next year’s playbill at its seven theatres.

On tap for next season is the stage adaptation of Rocky: The Musical, based on the popular Sylvester Stallone film. The company will also produce the Canadian professional regional premieres of both

Newsies and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Newsies is the Disney musical based on the true story of the Newsboys’ strike of 1899, and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is the hit disco musical based on the Academy Awardwinning film about three drag queens on a hilarious adventure across the Australian outback.

In addition to Rocky, Newsies and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, other major musical blockbusters

like Annie and Grease are also on the playbill, along with the return of popular musicals like Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Thoroughly Modern Millie.

“The wide selection of shows reflects our commitment to providing quality, affordable entertainment for theatregoers at every stage of life,” said artistic director Alex Mustakas in a release announcing the new season.

The season will also feature the nostalgic

Canadian musical You’ll Get Used To It! – The War Show, which will be on stage at two venues – St. Jacobs in early June and Grand Bend later in the month and into July – in celebration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. In addition to its signature musicals, Drayton Entertainment’s 2019 playbill also includes a list of comedies as well as more serious fare.

The new Canadian play GLORY, based on On-

tario’s Preston Rivulettes women’s hockey team, will be on stage at four Drayton Entertainment venues, including the Drayton Festival Theatre. Set in 1933, this inspiring true story chronicles the lives of four friends who set out to show the nation that Canada’s favourite pastime isn’t just a sport for men.

Building on the success of praised productions like Death of a Salesman and The Rainmaker, the acclaimed plays ART, Twelve

Angry Men and The Miracle Worker will be on stage next season.

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For more information about the 2019 season, see www.draytonentertainment.com.

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Gary and Joanne Stewart Ghent Landscape Works Harald Schneider Law Office Jantzi Plumbing Inc. Johnbear Buick, Chevrolet GMC Jones Feed Mill

Profiles in Art Pym’s Village Market St Jacob’s Home Hardware United Way Waterloo Region Communities Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival Inc. Wellesley Home Centre & Village Home Hardware Linwood

Kindred Credit Union – Milverton & New Hamburg Branches M & G Portables Inc. Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc. Richaven Farms St Jacobs Printery Ltd

Total Farm Services Waterloo Region Dairy Farmers Weitzel Pumps & Water Treatment Wellesley Auto Care Wellesley Brand Apple Products Wellesley Dental Group

Linwood Veterinary Services Liz Schmidt ,Remax Stratford Lowes, Salmon and Gadbois, Law Office Mary Kay – Mary Pfaff Mary Maxim Ltd Mavis Kerr MCC Thrift Store – New Hamburg MPP Mike Harris, Kitchener-Conestoga Murray Leis Construction Inc. My Sister’s Kitchen Nachurs-Alpine Solutions Nancy Cook New Hamburg Independent New Orleans Pizza, St Clements Nith River Chop House OLEX Olivia Roth Clement Orr(Kleinknecht) Insurance Paula Neeb – Tupperware Peter & Anne Brennan Peter & Gayle Draper Family Poole Electric Promark Window Film & Blinds Inc Quehl’s Restaurant Richard and Maxine Cook RBC – Stratford Agricultural Division Richmond Heating Salon W Schmidtsville Restaurant Schmidt’s Bulk Pantry

Schnurr’s Grocery Linwood S.O.S. Physiotherapy South Easthope Mutual Insurance Stratford Farm Equipment St Clements Heart & Home Steed and Evans Stemmler’s Meats Stoney Brook Elevators Inc. T & T Power Group Tavistock Gazette TD Canada Trust -Agri Services Tom & Ruthanne Bender The Best Little Pork Shoppe The Keepers The Poultry Place The Old Country Restaurant The Olde Heidelberg Restaurant & Tavern The Town Barker Tupperware - Paula Neeb Vesey Seeds Vibrant Life Spa Village Flowers & Gifts Walnut Hill Farm Wavelengths (Joyce Cook) Wellesley Woodworks Yantzi Feed & Seed Young Living Essential Oils – Mary Lichty-Neeb Zehr Insurance

FRIENDS OF THE FAIR up to $249 Adolph & Emily Hafemann ADS Canada Aktins Brewer Lumber (Shakespeare) Angie’s Country Kitchen St Agatha Arbonne -Alicia Tracey Avon – Susan Seyler & Sharon Jones Barry Bender Excavating Bio- Ag Consultants Brad Brenneman Brian & Heather Yost Bridge Out Farm Bruce Lindner Bryan Kipfer Excavating B-W Feed Ltd Cavalier Equestrian Inc Christopher Dietz Insurance CIBC Wellesley Creative Hair Works Colonial Brick & Stone Colour Paradise Cook’s Phamacy Country Fair Baking Contest Country Style Meats Daniel Bisch General Contractor David Roth Dr. Brian Finn Dolman Eyecare Centre E & E’s Cloth & Creations Ed Runstedler Eileen Linton

Elinor Cook Ellis Home Hardware Ernie and Jean Faulhafer Erwin Hoffmann Farm Credit Corporation Canada Francis of Tavistock (1982) Limited Frey Brothers Limited General Seed/Murray Schlueter Gerber Acres Gerber Auction Services GGFI LLP, New Hamburg Greenville Liquid Plant Food Guenther’s Bakery Ltd Hank’s Auto Wreckers Harold Albrecht MP Kitchener-Conestoga Healthier Living 4 You Heritage Pet and Garden Centre Imagine Travel Jamberry – Suzanne Flynn John's Nursery & Garden Centre Josslin Insurance Kennedy’s Restaurant & Catering Kraemer Concrete Ltd Kroeger Inc. Krug’s Meat Market Lantz Lawn & Garden Larry Kryski Lebold Farms Len's Mill Stores Libro Credit Union

www.wellesleynehfallfair.ca

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CLASSIFIED HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Part time DZ Driver wanted.

Must have clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract, be physically fit, and be able to drive standard transmission.

Perfect for retired person. Local freight, Toronto, London, Stoney Creek areas

Fax resume to: 519-669-3845 or Email: haffnertrucking@rogers.com

HELP WANTED

Full Time

FRAMING & TRIM CARPENTERS required for a growing construction company based in Hawkesville.

Country Lane Builders is committed to being a leader in the construction industry, always looking for continual improvement, safety, quality products & service. Experience preferred but not required.

If interested please send your resume to

sales@clbuilders.ca Country Lane Builders will provide accommodation during the hiring process. We would like to thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:

WEDNESDAYS BY 10AM

HELP WANTED

Requires

PERMANENT PART-TIME PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS

For our Long Term Care Home in Milverton, ON

We offer: â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensive paid orientation â&#x20AC;˘ Starting wage of $18.21 for those with a PSW Certificate â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensive benefits package (upon completion of probation) including uniform allowance and pension plan for both part-time and full-time employees â&#x20AC;˘ We recognize 12 Stat Holidays â&#x20AC;˘ All shifts are 8 hours in duration (no split shifts) â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible scheduling â&#x20AC;˘ We use Point of Care Documentation System â&#x20AC;˘ Departments work together as a team We require: â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent interpersonal, team building and problem solving skills â&#x20AC;˘ Proof of enrolment or a Current P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institute or proof of enrolment in a current nursing program â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English â&#x20AC;˘ 2-step TB (tuberculosis) skin test is a prerequisite for employment â&#x20AC;˘ Current Vulnerable Sector Check â&#x20AC;˘ Must be willing to work all rotating shifts involving both weekdays alternate weekends. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to work independently within a team environment, organized, self-starter, compassionate and have a positive, pleasant attitude.

Forward resume to: Jackie Yost - DRC 50 William St., Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 519-595-8199 (fax) e-mail jyost@knollcrestlodge.com

HELP WANTED

Requires

PERMANENT PART-TIME RPN For our Long Term Care Home in Milverton, ON We offer: â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensive paid orientation and ongoing skills training â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive wages and shift premiums for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensive benefits package including uniform allowance We require: â&#x20AC;˘ Certificate from the College of Nurses â&#x20AC;˘ Medication Certificate â&#x20AC;˘ Long Term Care experience preferred but not required Forward resume to: Jackie Yost - DRC 50 William St., Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 519-595-8199 (fax) e-mail jyost@knollcrestlodge.com

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING

Millbank Enterprises Inc. has a position available for a full time Furniture

Millbank Family Furniture has a full time position available for a

Experience preferred but willing to train. Job requires spraying finishes & lacquers. Must have an eye for detail, some heavy lifting involved.

Job requires servicing customers, some heavy lifting, general deliveries (G class license), product assembly, etc.

Drop in resume : Millbank Family Furniture Ltd.

Drop in resume : Millbank Family Furniture Ltd.

4082 Waterloo St., Millbank, ON N0K 1L0 Fax: 519-595-7107 Email: mffurn@cyg.net

4082 Waterloo St., Millbank, ON N0K 1L0 Fax: 519-595-7107 Email: mffurn@cyg.net

Only suitable candidates will be interviewed.

Only suitable candidates will be interviewed.

Finisher/Shipper/Receiver

HOW TO REACH US

Delivery Person

We currently have an opening for:

Truck Driver (DZ)

This fulltime position will involve safe operation of a bag unit or bulk hopper bottom unit week days (Monday to Friday) and rotating Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

The successful applicant will have â&#x20AC;˘ A valid commercial driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;˘ Strong oral and written communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to develop effective work relationships with co-workers, and â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to represent the Company positively with customers.

At Floradale Feed Mill Limited we take pride in providing the finest in quality feeds and service to our customers in the livestock and poultry industries. Therefore, a background in agriculture is considered an asset.

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

To apply, forward your resume to: Brian Chamberlain, Operations Manager Floradale Feed Mill Limited 2131 Floradale Road, Floradale, ON N0B 1V0 Or e-mail: brianc@ffmltd.com We appreciate all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LISTINGS

NOW HIRING

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

HELP WANTED

AZ Driver

LEL Farms is a poultry and cash crop farm business between Guelph and Cambridge. We are hiring an AZ truck driver for feed and grain transport primarily between Wallenstein and Guelph.

Must have AZ licence, clean CVOR. Part time (< 24 hours/week), flexible days and hours.

Fax resume and days you are available to: 519-821-2841 or email: farmhelp15@gmail.com

HELP WANTED ELMIRA FURNITURE FINISHING company now hiring for full time day shift position in finishing department.

Please email resumes to sff.elmira@gmail.com or FAX to 519-669-8820 or call 519-669-3143.

NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED seasonal fulltime. Pay rate $14.00/hour. Working hours 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., 6 days per week. Work includes field potting, weeding in field and containers, truck loading, digging etc. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and weekends. No education , no experience required. Own transportation required.

Please send resume to: West Montrose Farms Ltd., 1614 Halm Road, West Montrose, ON. N0B 2V0.

WORK WANTED EXPERIENCED MENNONITE CLEANING lady. In Elmira & Floradale area only. Call Darlene at 519-496-1241.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE - Personal Income Tax Business. For further information call 519-669-1429.

FOR SALE 2 COUCH SETS, 1 Rocking chair. Downsizing. Best offer. 519-669-5378.

CUSTOM LAWN SEEDING + plowing and lawn sweeper rental. Call Garald Gingrich cell 519-503-5641, Home 519-669-2043.

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AUCTION

AUCTION SALE

Of Tractors, machinery, milking equipment, and miscellaneous items, to be held at 6045 Streicher Line, Wellesley Twp. (2 miles southeast of Millbank, or 6 miles northwest of Wellesley, near Chalmers Forrest Rd.), for Clare D. and Janice Wagler, also Alvin & Reta Wagler, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 22ND @ 9:30AM.

MACHINERY:

1997 MF 8160 tractor, 4wd, cab, air, axle duals, new rubber, front weights, 4000 hours, 1 owner, good. White 2-135 diesel tractor, 4wd, cab, bolt on duals, quick tach, 4800 hours, good. Int 574 tractor, 2wd, Reist loader, bucket, manure fork, hydrostatic. MF 175 diesel tractor, multipower. MF 165 diesel tractor, multi-power, new clutch. Waterloo Champion threshing machine on steel (used last season). Mac Don 9000 swather, turbo diesel, 15ft., multi crop head, hyd. reel & auger, cab, air - good.

MacDon 7000 swather, multi-crop special, 15ft., new knives & guards, SCH Pro Drive, twin auger, conditioner, 2500 hours, 1 owner - good. MF 260 forage harvester, 7ft. pickup, new knives and shear bar. Kverneland BB115 - 6 furrow, semi-mount plow, adjustable, spring reset, field ready. CIH 345 – 31ft. disc, “True Tandem”, 3 years old – excellent. CIH 2500 – 7 shank “Ecolo-Til”, MRD shanks, 7in. wing points. Salford 2000 - 6 row 3ph corn cultivator with rotary hoe attachment. CIH DC132 discbine, 13ft., centre pivot, rubber rolls. Kvernland 9071 twin rotor rake. PZ Grasspa 360 rake/tedder. 5 wheel rake. 18ft. flat rack on Horst running gear. NH 16ft. forage box on GMC truck. Knight Protwin Slinger 8030 manure spreader, tandem, 600/50 X 22.5 tires, 600 bushel capacity, 1 owner. NH Whirl-a-Feed 30 forage blower, 1000rpm, stainless liner, cup paddles. Reist heavy duty 9ft. snow blower, double auger, hyd. hood. Salford 30ft. leveling reel.

FOR SALE

Municipal, Police, Repo, Fleets, & Others Annual Fall Equipment & Vehicle

AUCTION to be held at

BRESLAU AIRPORT ROAD AUCTION COMPLEX 5100 FOUNTAIN ST, North, BRESLAU (Kitchener)

Sat Sept 15 9 am th

2 - 12/13 Chev Diesel Amb’s 5 -13/14 Taurus AWD’s 2012 Dodge Ram Crew 4x4 5 - 10/12 Escape XLT’s 2011 Expedition XLT AWD 2012 Toytoa PRIUS Hybrid 2010 Ford F150 Ext 4x4 2010 Mercedes R350 SUV 5 - 08/10 Gr Caravan S&G-C/V’s 3 - 08/10 Ford F250 4x4s/ w plows 5 - 04/06 EXCURSION/Lincoln (72/144)Limo’s 3 - 01/06 Ford E450/F550 Diesel Buses 2001 IHC S2654 TA /w72’Bucket 2003 Freightliner FL70 SA/ w36’ Bucket 2004 Sterling TA DUmp SDR Plow 2011 FOrd F350 DIesel Tow Truck 2006 IHC4300 Diesel Tilt-N-Load 2006 Ford F350 Crew Diesel Stake 2010 Liberty * 2010 Soul *2007 Dakota Crew *2-06/09 Saab’s 2008 Sienna * 2003 Ford F250 * 3 - 03 Murano/MDX/CR-V’s 98 Prowler 24’ Trailer* 10 - 07/09 Crown Vic/Impala’s-Propane Equip Starting @ 9 am => XLO CNC Mill * 24” Radial Drill JLG Manlift *Hardness Tester *2-Cold Cut Saws * Sander Radial Arm & Table Saws *Hand Shear * Air Compressor * Traffic Control Light Set * Dovetailer * Mitre Saws Mowers * Snowblowers * #30 Chain *

Units Arriving Daily!

Check Websites for Updates No Buyer’s Premium or Penalty!!!

VIEWING: Friday Sept 14th, 2018, 1 pm to 5 pm TERMS: Minimum $500 Cash Deposit on Each Vehicle, Balance by Cash, Debit or Bank Draft, in 48 Hours or as announced.

M.R. Jutzi & Co DIVISION 658347 ONTARIO INC.

PROFESSIONALS IN THE ORDERLY LIQUIDATION & APPRAISALS OF

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRLAL, CONSTRUCTION, MUNICLPAL EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES

www.mrjutzi.ca

519-648-2111

MISC. ITEMS: 1990 Chevy 1500 pickup,

2wd, 184,000km, manual, 8ft. box, selling as is. 2002 Chevy Cavalier 220,000km, manual, selling as is. McConnel 3ph backhoe. 24ft. feeder wagon. Round bale feeder. 3ph double belt pulley. MF 260 harvester for parts.

Champion 4 compartment roller mill c/w 60ft. auger. Houle HB-7 stone fork, 7ft. quick tach.

7ft. Quick tach bucket. 3ph quick tach plate.

Spanjer 3ph rubber rollover blade. 4 Farm King harrow sections (24ft. total). Little Giant 27ft. conveyer. 2 - 15ft. silage conveyers with motors. Teamco 24in. hyd. manure pump.

Grain aerators & augers. Cement mixer.

Old root pulper. 15 sheets used steel siding (22ft. lengths). 5 bags grass seed. Blower pipe. Poly hopper. Welder with AC/DC converter. Farm tools. Tires. Rims. Guard rails. Portable water tank. Plastic tile. Table saw. Lumber. Scrap metal, plus wagonloads of farm related items. 4 glass rollover weigh jars. 8 stainless feeders. Milking related – 700 gal. Mueller flat top bulk milk tank.

DeLaval 2in. receiver group. 4 Dairy Master milker units with pulsation. 5hp vac. pump.

Assorted swing 4 parlour stabling.

SELLING FOR ARNOLD JANTZI &

FAMILY: NH 900 forage harvester, 2 row corn head, pickup, Horning “Krop Processer”.

Wideman’s 450 V Shot X2 vertical beater manure spreader, tandem – good. Wilrich 22ft. cultivator, hyd. wings. Int 510 – 16 run seed drill, grass seeder. Dion 1018 – 18ft. forage wagon, rebuilt, left hand. Dion 16ft. forage wagon. 24ft. flat rack wagon. 20ft. wooden bale thrower wagon. 10ft. sprocket packer. 6 sections harrows with pole.

NOTE – Machinery has been well-kept and

maintained. See www.gerberauctions.net for photos. Proprietors and auctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch booth. Terms – Cash or cheque with I.D. Sale order – Wagonloads, miscellaneous items, vehicles, machinery.

PROPRIETORS – Clare & Janice Wagler –

519-595-4364

ARNOLD JANTZI – 519-656-2639 AUCTIONEERS:

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

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

AUCTION

AUCTIONS

WALK IN COOLER WALK IN FREEZER FOR SALE ONLY $2995 each • Boxes FREE Refrigeration Value $7000 each

230 volt -single phase 8.5 Running Amps Freezer: 13'3" x 15' Inside 208 Volt - 3 phase Max amp 22.17 Compressor 16.8 amp Located In Waterloo

CALL 519-654-2554 AUCTION

DAVID CARSON FARMS & AUCTION SERVICES LTD. SAT. SEPT 22ND – 11:00 A.M. – Beef Cow &

Calf Sale. Offering cows, breeder bulls, and cow/calf pairs. Cull cows at 11A.M. followed

by Stocker sale. Consignments Accepted!

WED. SEPT 26TH – 11:30 A.M. – Grade

Holstein Milking Herd Dispersal for Charles & Caroline Regele & Dairy Sale & Holstein Heifer Benefit Auction for the Gospel Express Ministry. Herd dispersal offers approx. 30 head of grade Holstein milk cows and heifers. A Dairy Sale follows with 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!

FRI. SEPT 28TH – 9:30 A.M. – Machinery

Consignment Sale. On offer will be tractors, haying & harvesting, tillage & seeding equipment and misc. items also Hay & Straw.

All items must be in the yard by Tues Sept 25th. Call for advertising by Sept 17th

MONDAY OCTOBER 29TH – 1:00 P.M.

AUCTION 6367 Wellington Road 11 Dorking, Ontario

SAT SEPT 22 2018 SALE STARTS AT 9:30 AM Lawn & Garden: Mini flower bed tiller; LawnBoy push mower; Troy-Bilt 8hp chipper/shredder; Ariens rear-tine tiller; Stihl FS45 string trimmer; Ariens snowblower w/ electric start; Husqvarna riding mower; pull type lawn roller; small generator; electric pressure washer; large steel wheel; park benches; shovels; rakes; etc.

Appliances: Chest freezer; Kenmore top load washer w/ matching electric dryer; white fridge w/ bottom freezer; stainless microwave. All appliances like new!

Furniture: Large 4 door solid oak china cabinet w/ pie shelf (NICE); 2 office desks; cedar chest; 2 door wardrobe; bookshelves; 2 - 4pc. double size bookcase bedroom suites; green sofa and chair set (country style); sewing cabinet; 4 drawer file cabinet; blue reclining chair; wooden rocker; dining table w/ chairs; microwave stand; wooden toy box; arborite drop leaf table; chrome table w/ leaves; folding table; display cabinets; misc. storage cabinets and more.

Miscellaneous: Chauffeur 3 wheel power scooter; lots of Lego; canning jars; toys; wall clock w/ changing face; set of Uncle Arthur bedtime story books; lots of horse and wagon sets; collector plates; cups and saucers; sets of dishes and cutlery; lots of coloured glass; sets of Kingsbury and Beverly Lewis books...lots of them; lots of family history books; painted saw blades by local artists; lots of hand stitched quilts; lots more, far too much to list.

Antiques: Large 2 door flat to wall cupboard; sideboard w/ clock shelf; china cabinet; piano stool; and more.

Notes: 9:30am start time. A very full interesting auction. Lots of unlisted items. Everything sells unreserved to the highest bidder.

Gerald Bowman Auctions & Appraisal Ltd. RR2, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0 Office: 519-638-5708 For full listing & photos visit our website: www.bowmanauctions.ca

– Carson’s Fall Stocker Sale. Book Your Calves NOW!

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

AUCTIONS

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FOR SALE DECOR-REST SOFABED. FIREPLACE unit - maple.

Please call 519-206-0221.

H.D. SPORTSTER - 2003, safetied and ready to go. $5000. 519-699-4461, leave message.

LAWN FERTILIZER AND LAWN SEED - Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

MATTRESS AND BOX Spring, new, never used, still in sealed bag. Sacrifice $195.

Delivery available $35.

519-635-8737.

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

No extra charge for custom sizes. Installation available.

519-698-2059.

AUCTION SALE OF Tractor, skid steer, fork lift, tools, antiques, household goods, and miscellaneous items, to be held at 1840 Line 45, Perth East Twp. approx. 8 miles north west of New Hamburg or 1 mile south of Lisbon (west off Rd. 104), for Ed and Sue Zacharczuk (Ross Hartrick Ltd.), on Saturday, September 15th @ 9:30a.m.

Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR Johnston’s Custom Cabinets of Listowel. Wall to wall entire contents of a well equipped woodworking shop. Saturday September 15, 10:00 a.m. Sale to be held at 535 Maitland Ave. S., Listowel. Gerald Bowman Auctions 519-638-5708.

SAT. SEPT 15 at 10:00 AM -Clearing auction sale of 1 storey brick home with 2 or 3 bedrooms; detached garage; finished family room etc etc; household effects; furniture; collectables; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 178 Moore Ave. south in Waterloo for Elizabeth Maurer. Jantzi Auctions ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com

AUCTION SALE OF Commercial property (butcher shop with large apartment), butcher equipment and related items, to be sold at 3700 Nafziger Rd. in Wellesley, for Country Style Meats (Calvin and Martha Kuepfer), on Monday September 17th @ 4:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

AUCTION SALE OF Tractor, machinery, household furniture, and miscellaneous items, to be held at 92 Etonia Rd., 2 miles southeast Of Princeton (Brant County - between Highway 2 and 403), for David and Liz Martin, on Wednesday, September 19th @ 11:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

AUCTION SALE OF - 20 0 acre farm, pickup truck, machinery, household goods and miscellaneous items, to be held at 5434 Schummer Line, Wellesley Twp. (2 miles southwest of Linwood west off Manser Rd.), for Norman & Wilma Kuepfer, on Friday, September 21st @ 11:00 a.m.

Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519699-4451 or 519-698-0138.

AUCTION SALE OF Tractors, machinery, and miscellaneous items, to be held at 6045 Streicher Line, Wellesley Twp. (2 miles southeast of Millbank, or 6 miles northwest of Wellesley, near Chalmers Forrest Rd.), for Clare D. and Janice Wagler, also Alvin & Reta Wagler, on Saturday, September, 22nd @ 9:30am. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 519-698-0138.

ESTATE AUCTION FOR the estate of Amsey Bowman of appliances, furniture, antiques, riding mower, rear tine tiller. Everything sells wall to wall. Auction to be held at #6367 Wellington Rd. 11 Dorking, approx. 19 km east of Listowel. Saturday September 22 at 9:30 a.m. Gerald Bowman Auctions 519-638-5708.

AUCTION SALE OF brick bungalow, household goods and miscellaneous items, to be held at 4438 Line 72 in Newton, (Perth East Twp.) for The Ruth Wagler Estate, on Tuesday, September 25th @ 6:00pm. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 519-698-0138.

AUCTION SALE OF Soft ice cream makers, display coolers, related store items and fixtures, etc, to be held At 42 Arthur St. South in Elmira, for Lazer Video (Harold Taylor), on Wednesday, September 26th @ 5:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 519-698-0138.

WED. SEPT 26 at 9:45 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; collectibles; tools; household effects and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacobs community center in St. Jacobs for an area estate with additions.

Jantzi Auctions Ltd. Wellesley 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com

AUCTIONS PROPERTY AUCTION OF A raised bungalow backing onto the Wellesley Pond, to be held at 40 David St. (off Queens Bush Rd.), In Wellesley, for Frank and Jean Erb, on Thursday, September 27th @ 7:00 p.m. Gerber auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 519-698-0138.

FRI. SEPT 28 at 5:00 PM- Toy Auction of approx. 400 toys including farm; machinery; trucks; banks; precision; literature; cars; etc. to be held at the St. Jacobs Community Centre in St. Jacobs. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com AUCTION SALE OF Good antiques, household goods and miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 Miles south of Wellesley, for Joan Dahmer, Guelph, and additions, on Saturday, September 29th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 519-698-0138 SAT. SEPT 29 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 46 Riverside Dr. W in Elmira for Alson and Almeda Frey. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com

PRODUCE LARGE AMOUNTS OF sweet corn for sale. Call 519-635-3874.

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.

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

SEED WHEAT AND FERTILIZER competitive pricing.

Rye seed, winter barley.

Hard red wheats, Gallus and Sampson. Soft red wheats CM614, Drew, Marker, Emperor and more.

Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

AUTOMOTIVE 2016 FORD F-150 XLT super crew, black, tow package, 5LV8, 30,500km. Extended Ford warranties transfer to new owner. $31,000 Call/ text 519-208-6588.

RENTALS COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR \cs0 Lease. Modern, clean 1375 sq ft space includes: 4 offices, reception area, washroom, lunch and storage room. Climate controlled with security system and ample parking.

21 Industrial Drive, Elmira.

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

Accredited Test & Repair Facility

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

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

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WITH BRICK BUNGALOW 2 Full Car Garage 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths + 30’x40’ Shop All bush lot with trails throughout + scenic pond Asking $850,000 4830 Line 83, Listowel

519-291-5102 TRADES & SERVICES ALL TERRAIN LIFT Rentals - available for rent. Z54 Genie boom, S45 Genie boom, 27’ scissor lift, 6000lb 36’ telescoping telehandler. Contractor discounts, delivery and pick up. Call Tim 519-502-3553.

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GARAGE SALES

THIS SERVICE IS FOR EVERYONE • FREE for all riders.

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GARAGE SALE SOMETHING for everyone. 7:30 - 12:00, Saturday, September 15th, 9 Brown Thrasher Crt., Elmira.

MOVING SALE - hand & power tools, garden tools, electric snowblower, electric lawnmower, pressure washer, chesterfield & chair, sofa, coffee table & end tables, queen size mattress and box spring, assorted china, 2 RCA 20” tv’s, small freezer. September 15 & 16, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., 114 Ethel Rd., Martin Grove Village. 519-576-0932.

MULTI-FAMILY, MOVING AND Store closing Sale. 3 days Sept. 20, 21, 22. 1338 King St. N. St. Jacobs.

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SATURDAY, SEPT 22, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., clearing woodworking tools, cupboards, stains, handmade hardwood items, humidifier, better books, more. 11 Bludbird Place Elmira.

Remediation Advisory Committee (RAC) Thursday, September 27, 2018 4:00 p.m. Public Meeting Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Administration Building, 24 Church Street West, Elmira

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Check out all of our amazing WMC, Breslau, Maryhill & Heidelberg program “PROUDLY REMEMBERING OUR PASinT;our CONFIDENTLY EMBRACING offerings for the Fall and Winter sessions Community Guide! OUR FUTURE.” NEW programs at the WMC this fall: P.O. Box 158 Teen Triathlon Training • AquaMat classes 24 Church St. W. Elmira, Ontario Tinker Techies • Game Developer • Underwater Robotics N3B 2Z6 Maryhill Recreation Association semi-annual Fish Fry. Saturday September 22 from 12-7pm 1-piece meal $14, 2-piece meal $16 and children under 12 $8 For additional information, contact Sandy Zinger at 519-648-2939.

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A LEGION OF FOLKS OUT FOR A FUN DAY IN ELMIRA

The Elmira Legion, in conjunction with other service clubs, held a community BBQ and fun day on Sunday. Despite overcast skies, the event was well attended.

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TAKING TO THE SKIES OVER ST. JACOBS

Miniaturized wings took to the sky last weekend at the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club in St. Jacobs during the KW Flying Dutchmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scale Rally, which featured a bevy of remote-controlled aircraft, from high-speed jets to historic bi-planes.

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FAMILY ALBUM BIRTHDAY

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Happy Birthday Tracey

Many Thanks

Happy 45 Anniversary

Celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

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They helped a partially blind senior laugh at her predicament and enjoy the rest of her day.

Love Mom & Dad (Ross)

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Henry Gilles 90 Years Young

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DEATH NOTICES GILBANK, JOAN - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital, at the age of 85 years. Local relatives are her daughter Debbie and Ralph Gerber of Elmira.

VOISIN, W. BRADLEY - Suddenly on Monday, September 3, 2018, Brad of St. Clements in his 57th year.

In Loving Memory of a Dear Father who passed away , September 14, 2016.

Please join the family in celebration on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 2-5 pm at Valleyview Manor, 1070 Printery Road St. Jacobs

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

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COMMUNITY / THE PLACES WHERE WE LIVE

A chance to take a peek behind the scenes The doors will be thrown wide Saturday at 34 sites for the 16th annual Doors Open Waterloo Region

Mushrooms, not meat, are the star of these burgers

VERONICA REINER Poking around behind closed doors makes you nosy most days of the year, but Saturday is an exception.

Some 34 sites, including various heritage buildings, architecturally unique structures, and unique sites will be open to the public for the 16th annual Doors Open Waterloo Region.

“There’s a couple of sites in Woolwich this year,” said organizer Karl Kessler. “We always try to have rural, agricultural sites on every year, because so much of our region is agricultural land. We want to make sure we include that.

“And people love to visit farms. Because so many of us live in cities, right? We don’t get a chance – unless we have a farming background – we don’t really have a lot of familiarity with that. So we always try to have one on.”

Woolwich sites that will be represented include Elmira’s Own, a farm dedicated to growing tomatoes. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the greenhouse and learn how the produce is grown yeararound.

“Another one in Woolwich is the Woolwich Township joint fire/EMS station in Breslau,” said Kessler. “It was designed by a local architect, and it combines EMS and fire un-

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ture, urban planning, land use, transportation and overall architectural design. It’s a little bit of how our cities and townships look the way they do. The sites have to do in some way, to tell that story.”

Other structures selected for the event span all across the region including Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. It is designed to be a drop-in, with guests moving around the spaces at their leisure. For specific

Last weekend certainly put a damper on both the summery vibe and any rush to fire up the barbecue. Things are starting to look up as we head into another weekend, however.

While there are plenty of traditional choices when it comes to throwing meat on the grill, there’s an increasing movement for meat alternatives and purely vegetarian options.

If you’re having guests over, there’s more of a chance these days that someone will be looking for something other than hamburgers and hotdogs.

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The new Breslau headquarters of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 804 is one of the buildings available for touring as part of this weekend’s Doors Open Waterloo Region event.

[SUBMITTED] der one roof. It’s interesting because it’s the first one in Woolwich that’s a combined first-responder facility. So people will be able to tour that and see how a facility like that operates.

And what goes into making sure that they’re always ready. And how the design of the building fosters the best use of the space.”

Other local areas include the Stevanus Family Farm in Bloomingdale. The farm grows a variety of produce and explains their community supported agriculture program, where people

subscribe to get certain produce throughout the growing season.

“There’s also the IBEW 804, which is the local electricians’ union,” said Kessler. “They have a brand new building out in Breslau. It’s really cool.

It’s a nice architectural design, but they also have an 8,000-square-foot electrical training workshop where people can tour and try their hand at some basic electrician skills.”

Every building has a unique learning opportunity in itself. Every Doors

Open event has a specific theme – for example, 2017 was centred around science and tech. This years’ theme is Places, Patterns, and Plans.

“What the theme is trying to cover, with all the changes we’ve had; so many physical changes we’ve had to the region in terms of our environment,” explained Kessler.

“It’s a chance to highlight different aspects of those changes. It’s basically our planning, our built environment. So it’s things like public spaces, infrastruc-

Did you know we have two locations in Elmira?

Our main one on Oriole Parkway and an extension on Industrial Drive. It has been close to a year that we have had the extension and we are so grateful for the supportive community that has allowed us to expand. Both shops are connected and can assist you with all your vehicle needs. If you ever have any questions or concerns please call us at 519-669-1082.

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SENIORS’ LUNCH CLUB. BRESLAU Community Centre, 100 Andover Rd, 12 p.m., $6. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a light lunch and fellowship. Call 519-664-1900 by Sept. 10 to sign up.

ELMIRA & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL Society presents: Speaker Kat Granger “Hydrangeas Demystified” at Trinity United Church, Elmira from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members free, non-members $2. New members always welcome.

OPTIMIST CLUB PLUNGER PLOP Tournament from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira. a Game of skill and luck - like horseshoes but with plungers and toilets. For more information go to www.optimistplungerplop.com.

EVERGREEN SENIORS’ FELLOWSHIP AT 10:30 a.m., Woodside Church, Elmira. Madame Clarkowski - piano concert with humour - Louise Clark. Devotional: Les Frey. Suggested donation $7, includes a hot lunch.

NEW HORIZONS FOR ZOOMERS, boomers and seniors.

Come see Joanne Dietrich Muegge, author and inspirational speaker. Topic: Purposeful Living and Creating Legacy. Join us, 10-11:30 a.m. at Maryhill Community Centre. Admission $2/person.

SEPTEMBER 15 ANNUAL CHICKEN & SAUSAGE Dinner at St Jacobs Mennonite Church. Dinner includes: chicken leg, sausage, baked potato, coleslaw, corn, roll, pie and a beverage. For tickets call 519-664-2268, adults $18./ children $10.

WELLESLEY COMMUNITY BBQ, RAIN or shine, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by Wellesley Mennonite Church. Live music: Greenwood Hill Band. Touch-aTruck, children’s activities. Cash donations welcome for Habitat for Humanity.

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SEPTEMBER 23 ELMIRA MENNONITE CHURCH’S 2ND Annual Block Party from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Come out for food and fun. Enjoy lunch at a Food Truck and stay for pony rides, bouncy castle, music, and meeting your neighbours.

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YOUNG AT HEART CLUB - fire safety event, followed by cards and refreshments. Members of St. Clements Fire Department will educate us on safety in the home. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Clements Community Centre. Refreshments will be served

SEPTEMBER 21 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY FUNDRAISER at St. Teresa of Avila Church parking lot, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Four different trucks to tempt your appetite. Eat on site or take home. All welcome.

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SEPTEMBER 24 SENIORS’ LUNCH CLUB. WOOLWICH Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S., $6. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for lunch and fellowship. Call 519-664-1900 by Sept. 21 to sign up.

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FIRST FOODS FOR BABIES. Learn how to make & store your own baby food, how to introduce solids to your baby’s diet, which foods are best for your baby’s age & stage. Join us from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs.

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SEPTEMBER 27 CHILD SLEEP TIPS - Healthy Sleep for Healthy Families. Presented by Heather Young, MSW, RSW, certified child sleep consultant with Good Night Sleep Site Waterloo via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), from 6:30-7:30 pm at Woolwich Community Health Centre,, St. Jacobs, 519-664-3794

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SENIORS’ LUNCH CLUB. WELLESLEY Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for lunch and fellowship, $6. Call 519-664-1900 by Sept. 17 to sign up.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing funny about hitting your ulnar nerve at the wrong angle WEIRD NOTES

Q. On August 21, 1986, Lake Nyos in western Cameroon erupted, killing 1,700 residents settled near its shores.

They had all suffocated.

Can you explain what happened?

A. Called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;limnic eruptionâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;lake overturn,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;the science behind it is a lot like what happens when a shaken can of soda opens suddenly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it explodes, with carbon dioxide (CO2) bubbles rapidly escaping,â&#x20AC;? says Dan Lewis on his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now I Knowâ&#x20AC;? website. Likely volcanic gas from an extinct vol-

cano leaked CO2 into the deeper water, which like the canned soda, is both cold and generally stable until some disruption occurs. For reasons that are unclear, at Lake Nyos â&#x20AC;&#x153;the CO2, which is heavier than air, flooded the surrounding area and crowded out the breathable, oxygenrich air.â&#x20AC;? Some 1,700 people died.

If you live near a lake, do you need to worry? Almost certainly not, Lewis explains, since â&#x20AC;&#x153;the lake would need to have a gas source, be very deep, and also very still. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only true for three lakes in the world â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the aforementioned Nyos and Monoun in Cameroon, and Lake Kivu on the border of the Democratic Republic of

Congo and Rwanda.â&#x20AC;?

Regarding Lake Kivu, scientists have tried to remove a lot of the risk by degassing a lot of the methane gas in the water.

The roughly 2 million people who live near the lake can breathe a little easier.

Q. Ouch! You just hit your funny bone, and the pain is anything but funny. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the cause of it?

A. Blame it on the anatomy of the elbow and the ulnar nerve, a string of sensitive fibers that run from your neck down to your hand, reports â&#x20AC;&#x153;How It Works: Book of Amazing Science.â&#x20AC;? That sharp pain comes not from a bone at all. Layers of bone and muscle mostly protect the

gence (AI) and a machinelearning algorithm developed at the University of Pisa, Italy, that recently predicted nine out of the 14 injuries sustained by an elite football team during a single season, says Alice Klein in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine. During the training season, the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alessio Rossi and his team fitted 26 players in the Barcelona football club with GPS sensors that measured â&#x20AC;&#x153;how far and fast they ran, how often they accelerated and decelerated, and the impact they had with the ground and other players.â&#x20AC;?

By detecting patterns between multiple variables and actual injuries, the algorithm was able to predict about 60% of inju-

nerve, but at the elbow it passes through the cubital tunnel covered only by skin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you hit your arm at just the wrong angle, the nerve is compressed between the skin and a knob of bone called the medial epicondyle, causing it to send a shooting pain down your arm and into your fingers.â&#x20AC;?

As the book explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;funny boneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is thought to derive from the name of the humerus bone in the upper arm.â&#x20AC;?

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, no! The star football/soccer player on your favorite team has just been carried off the field with a game-ending injury.â&#x20AC;? Can anything be done to help predict and prevent such injuries?

A. Enter artificial intelli-

ries, up from the previous forecasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typical rate of less than 5%. Additionally, it reduced the number of false alarm rates, says Rossi.

Last year, Microsoft launched its own learning injury forecaster, now being used by the NFL Seattle Seahawks, US football team Seattle Reign, the Australian cricket team and Spanish football team Real Sociedad. Though the results are largely confidential, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seattle Reign says only one player got injured in the season after the team adopted the technology.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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23. This tail makes a great soup 24. The __ Crowd 25. Caught 26. Language derived from Esperanto 27. Moss, liverwort capsule stalk 29. Appropriate 31. To the same degree 32. Mimic avian 34. Mixed ancestry 37. Logical operator 38. Killer of the annoying 40. Contemptible people 42. Phrasing intent 43. Declaim

45. Seven year ____ 48. Coastal raptors 49. Belief in mind AND spirit, like Descartes 50. In the manner of 51. Chimney channel 52. Plaything of the gods 53. Filthy media 54. Killer of ozone 55. Gauge 56. Cork helmet 57. Two too 59. Order to attack, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;onâ&#x20AC;?

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14. Block 17. Rip off 19. A woman of very great strength, intellect, or importance 21. Learners construct mental models 22. Decorative case 28. Passions 30. Flower guns 31. ___ Spumante 33. Agreeing (with) 35. Freshen

36. Not under, over or in, backwards.

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OPEN DOORS: Woolwich sites among the 34 locations region-wide available for viewing

Floralane Produce and its Elmira’s Own tomato greenhouses (above left), the new joint fire/EMS station in Breslau (top right) and the Stevanus Family Farm in Bloomingdale (above right) are among the Woolwich destinations you can visit during Saturdays Doors Open Waterloo Region event.

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sites, there will be guided tours. Last year saw some 17,000 guests across 50 locations.

“We hope that people will see something new in the region where they live if they’re from Waterloo Region,” said co-coordinator Jane Snyder. “And if they’re visited, we hope they get a sense of what life in the region is about.”

“To think a little more

about how we use our buildings, especially this year with our theme, how we use our spaces around us,” added Kessler, on the aim of Doors Open. “Sometimes it’s to appreciate the beauty of a particular building, of a building that is thoughtfully designed, it’s also about getting the stories about people who use the buildings and what they like about them. And what it means for people

to live and work in certain spaces day in and day out, and how it affects them.

We’re in buildings a lot; they undeniably structure our lives, so it’s good to think about them once in a while.”

Admission is free. Doors Open will take place across various sites from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 15 (Saturday). More details are available at www.regionofwaterloo.ca/doorsopen.

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Portabella Barley Burgers 3 Tbsp. local maple syrup 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. each salt and pepper Portabella mushroom caps 2 eggs 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups cooked barley 3/4 cup shredded kale 6 whole-wheat buns 6 Tbsp. onion dip 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 1-1/2 cups radish or alfalfa sprouts

In medium bowl, combine maple syrup, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.

Toss mushroom caps in marinade.

Place on rimmed baking sheet. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

Coarsely chop mushrooms. In food processor, combine mushrooms, eggs, thyme, breadcrumbs, flour and 1/2 cupof the barley. Pulse to combine. Texture should remain chunky.

In medium bowl, combine mushroom mixture with remaining barley and kale.

Shape into 6 burgers. Chill covered in refrigerator at least 1

hour.

Place burgers on greased grill over medium heat. Grill, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each burger reads 165°F (74°C).

Toast burger buns on grill. Spread each bun bottom with onion dip.

Top with burger, cheese, sprouts and bun top.

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Councils opt to lower the cost of Wellesley’s special event permits FAISAL ALI Special events were once again on the docket at Wellesley council, as the township revised the costs for permits to hold such activities.

At $500 (or three per cent of all the entry fees collected from the event, whichever is higher), the special event permit is required for any large scale events held outdoors, like festivals and gatherings, liable to affect traffic or township infrastructure.

Deciding the cost was too steep, councillors meeting Tuesday night opted to lower the permit to $100, or three per cent of the entry fees collected from the event. The permit fee would also now be waived completely if the event was deemed to have a direct benefit to the township, with all the money raised from the event going to benefit township residents.

Coun. Herb Neher, however, questioned whether the township was, in effect, discouraging events from being held in the township.

“Are we here to promote our area? Is the objective to support, is it to discour-

age events? Is it to make money? What is our objective?” he asked his fellow councillors. Special events, like the upcoming Harvest Half Marathon being run next weekend to support Kenyan Kids Foundation of Canada, brought newcomers and tourism dollars to the township, he reasoned.

Neher also took issue with the alternative three per cent charge on the entry fees collected by events. He questioned what constituted an “entry fee” for an event, suggesting the case was not always clear cut, especially for charitable events.

“I have concerns with the three per cent,” he said. “A lot of these events, even though they may have an entry fee of $40, it’s not an entry fee per se. Maybe that that includes a T-shirt, it includes maybe having a hotdog or a drink ... but we are including that [when] they incorporate that into a fee.

“And by the time they get finished paying for these Tshirts or hotdogs or whatever it may be, their bottom line for a lot of these charities is only about three or five per cent profit. And if we’re chewing at that three

to five per cent profit ... there’s hardly anything left for these charitable donations by the time we get into the three per cent of the profits.”

The decision to lower the permit fees from $500 was prompted after two charities, the Grand River Hospital Foundation and the Kenyan Kids Foundation, had requested councillors to waive the $500 charge for their upcoming fundraisers in the township. Councillors agreed the $500 permit fee was too high, and that the events posed a minimal cost for the townships.

“We have to say, do these events add or subtract to our community. Is it something positive? Because I honestly cannot think of anything negative with some of these [events], especially as I’ve said, the charities,” said Neher.

Coun. Peter van der Maas noted, however, that charities and other event holders could approach council to waive or reduce the special event permit fees.

Ultimately, council decided to stick with the new $100 charge, or three per cent of the event’s entry fees.

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