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Left-turn lanes OK’d for Church/ Arthur street intersection Woolwich backs plan that would eliminate some on-street parking when region rebuilds the roadway STEVE KANNON

Woolwich deputy clerks Jeff Smith and clerk Val Hummel are overseeing the transition to digital voting, encouraging residents to embrace the available options.

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Voting goes paperless for elections in Wellesley, Woolwich townships VERONICA REINER WHEN WOOLWICH AND WELLESLEY voters head to the polls next month, they’ll be doing so without traditional paper ballots. It’s a first for the townships.

With the municipal election voting period opening up in less than two weeks – election day is October 22, but voting

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starts October 9 – the public will be presented with telephone or online voting options.

“We’re finding more and more municipalities doing this across the province,” said Jeff Smith, deputy clerk for the Township of Woolwich, on what prompted the decision to go paperless. “It was almost doubling each year we looked at it. Our estimate this year is about

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200 municipalities are using internet and telephone voting in some way for this election.”

“The inspiration behind changing the voting method in the Township of Wellesley was the ability to provide our residents a more convenient, accessible, flexible opportunity to vote,” added Amy Harron, deputy clerk for the Township

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of Wellesley. “We hope having the ability to cast your ballot anytime during the 14-day voting period will encourage eligible electors to participate in the election.”

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LEFT-TURN LANES SHOULD BE added into the mix when the Region of Waterloo reconstructs the intersection of Arthur and Church streets, Woolwich councillors decided this week. They endorsed a plan that would add new lanes on both the east and west side of Church Street, corresponding to existing turning lanes on Arthur, when the work is carried out in 2020.

The realignment would eliminate the 11 existing parking spaces on the north and south sides of Church Street West.

It’s that change that was opposed by both the Elmira Business Improvement Area (BIA) and, specifically, by some of the merchants at the corner who depend on the on-street parking

options.

“Parking is a really big deal,” said Dr. Jason McDonald, who operates Elmira Chiropractic at 15 Church St. W. Addressing councillors at Tuesday night’s meeting, he called on them to choose a do-nothing option, arguing the intersection is functional as it stands.

“The intersection works – it’s not great, but it does,” he said, noting on-street parking is “essential” for his patients, many with mobility problems, to access his practice.

Like many of his neighbours, the building he’s in doesn’t have any off-street parking of its own.

While sympathetic, Coun. Patrick Merlihan,

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Province unwittingly reanimates spectre of amalgamation in Waterloo Region FAISAL ALI MUNICIPAL POLITICS IS OFTEN thought of as a considerably quieter, more mundane, less bombastic level of government than its provincial and federal counterparts.

But the renewed push from Queen’s Park to slash the size of Toronto city council in half – to 25 seats from 47 – during an ongoing election has threatened to reopen the old debates of amalgamation here in the townships.

Defending the move, Ontario Premier Doug Ford argued that reducing the number of politicians in the city would save taxpayers millions of dollars, as well as cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy. The flipside of this is that for smaller municipalities like Woolwich and Wellesley, smaller council sizes suggests less representation at the regional level of government.

Whether Waterloo Re-

gion and its councils will find itself on the cutting block is far from certain.

“It’s something certainly we’ve talked about and thought about,” said Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz, who sits on both the township and regional councils. “I mean, you can’t really look at what happened in Toronto and not wonder.”

In Canada, provinces have the principal authority to decide how municipal governments operate. They can set such things as the boundaries of municipalities, the number of politicians representing the locality, the size of their wards, and the powers and responsibilities they wield.

“My number-one concern in the long term would be a sort of diluted authority when it comes to some of the planning issues that we’re dealing with,” said Wellesley Mayor Joe Nowak who, like Shantz, occupies a seat at the regional council table as well as at

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Nowak notes that if the province turned Waterloo Region into a single-tier system of government, eliminating local councils in favour of a single, region-wide authority, Wellesley residents would have a smaller say in deciding the course of their township.

“So my concern would be that we can protect the lands that we have – the agricultural lands that we have right now,” said Nowak. “I think we have to make sure that we can protect that at all costs.

And if we have diluted authority, which I think we would have in a one tier system, then that would make it a little

more difficult to protect what I think the people of this township appreciate most.”

To date, the provincial government has not directly indicated that they intend to place Waterloo Region or its lower municipalities on the cutting block. However, the government has said it intends to “review” Ontario’s regional governments for improvements.

“What we are going to do ... is take a long look at regional government across the province – where things have worked and where things haven’t – to figure out what we can do better,” said Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,

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pointing to the two years of discussions and public consultations, said the region’s plans to reconstruct the intersection – and foot the bill – is too good to miss. It could be decades before the intersection is reconstructed again.

“This is an opportunity.

It was a township ask in this case to improve the intersection for the residents,” said Merlihan, noting public input prompted Woolwich to request turning lanes that weren’t part of the region’s original plans. “The donothing approach is not an approach that works for

residents.”

Furthermore, the Ward 1 councillor continued, growth will only make traffic worse, so sooner or later the work will have to be done.

As something of a compromise, Coun.

Murray Martin suggested the township look at allowing on-street parking outside of prime commuter hours, say from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Unconvinced, however, Mayor Sandy Shantz suggested keeping the intersection as is, but adjusting the traffic signals to allow vehicles to advance in just one direction at a time rather than alternating east-west

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then north-south, a process known as split phasing.

Noting that the region opposed that plan, township engineering staff also balked at the idea due to the potential to make traffic worse, especially as growth continues.

“Split phasing would slow the whole intersection down,” said Ryan Tucker, a new engineering project supervisor.

“Regarding the alteration of the Church Street signals to provide an advance green without changing the layout of the intersection, the issue is that adding more time to one direction can only be done at the expense of the other direction (i.e. if

the eastbound direction is advanced, westbound operations will suffer, and vice-versa),” Tucker noted in a written report.

“In some cases where traffic volume is much higher in one direction than the other, this approach can be used successfully. However, at this intersection forecast traffic volume is the same in both the eastbound and westbound directions, so there is no clear choice about which direction to prioritize. The fact that queues will block streets/ laneways on both sides of the intersection, further complicates the decision of which direction to prioritize.”

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yet to become law, after the government’s first attempt was deemed unconstitutional by a Superior Court judge. The PC party responded by invoking the rarely used “notwithstanding” clause of the Constitution, allowing them to bypass the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as any checks from the judiciary.

The province has proposed to increase the size of Toronto’s new wards to match provincial and federal ridings, which each contain 100,000 people.

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Whether that means Waterloo Region may face a similar radical transformation to that in Toronto was a possibility, but Shantz added that the term review shouldn’t necessarily set off alarm bells for local residents.

“Our two-tier system here is working reasonably well. Can it be tweaked? Oh, probably.

Should it be reviewed?

Probably; it’s always good to look at these things.

So I don’t have a problem with a review as long as it’s done collaboratively, and not imposed,” she said.

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Math continues to be the issue in province-wide testing of students VERONICA REINER Ontario students as a whole are holding steady in tests of reading and writing, but continue to struggle with mathematics, the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) show.

Local schools have tended to do somewhat better, reflecting an elevated trend across the

region.

The EQAO’s large-scale assessment measures the academic performance of students in reading, writing and math departments in Grades 3, 6, 9 and 10.

“There aren’t a lot of extreme changes from year to year,” said Norah Marsh, the chief executive officer of the EQAO. “But we did a see some decline this year, in particular, in elementary

math and the OSSLT, the Grade 10 literacy assessment.”

Of the local schools, Elmira District Secondary School performed particularly well, with 82 per cent of Grade 9 students in applied math at or above provincial standards, and 93 per cent in academic math at or above the provincial standard.

Other notable areas

were Grade 6 writing at St. Teresa of Avila, which scored 89 per cent, and Grade 3 writing at Floradale Public School at 87 per cent.

There were some noticeable areas for improvement, such as Floradale PS’ Grade 6 math at 46 per cent or math at John Mahood PS in Grade 6 with a score of 41 per cent.

Particularly lower scoring categories of all ages

followed the provincial trend – issues with math.

However, the majority of the local schools did quite well overall on the EQAO tests.

This assessment is based on the collective results of the entire province of every age and assessment category. Five-year data results are often viewed to get a better sense of an ongoing pattern.

“When we were looking

at the five-year results, we did flag Grade 6 math as well as the gap that continues for students in academic and applied math in Grade 9,” said Marsh.

EQAO staff recommends that school boards use the results of the personalized report to identify strengths as well as note which areas can be improved upon.

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ENVIRONMENT / GREENING ELMIRA

Elmira greening plan approved TWEEC proposal sets the stage for boosting tree coverage township-wide STEVE KANNON No one would mistake Elmira for the glass-andconcrete jungle of Toronto, but the small, rural town lags the sprawling metropolis when it comes to tree cover. Where the city boasts a tree canopy covering some 26.6 per cent of the urban area, Elmira can claim just 16.3 per cent.

To make up ground, Elmira needs a greening strategy to bring that coverage to 30 per cent, says the Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC). Meeting this week, Woolwich councillors agreed.

“We have a long way to go,” said Inga Rinne, chair of Trees for Woolwich, in making a presentation to council Tuesday night.

A study launched in 2016 resulted in the new greening plan that calls on the township to make tree coverage a priority, committing time and resources to the pursuit. In backing the plan, councillors agreed to establish a timeline

for reaching the 30 per cent coverage, along with looking to free up staff resources to coordinate township-wide efforts.

The limited township resources for trees have largely been directed at clearing away dead and dying trees – the result of the emerald ash borer infestation and a series of ice and windstorms – instead of maintaining and nurturing new and existing trees, Rinne noted, adding that with yet more ash trees to be cut down, the low coverage level is likely to get worse before it gets better.

Listing off a long list of benefits – reduce stormwater run-off, mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon, providing shade/shelter to reduce cooling and heating bills, improve air quality – she said trees are an asset, representing “green infrastructure.

“Trees provide real, tangible benefits.”

TWEEC chair Susan Bryant added that storm runoff is an important

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Council approves 24-unit townhouse complex in Wellesley Village FAISAL ALI

A 24-unit townhouse complex in Wellesley village this week won approval from township councillors, who are hoping the development will help meet the demands of seniors and those looking for more affordable housing.

In reality, however, councillors recognized that their hands were tied in how they could influence developers to build homes specifically for seniors, lower-income families, or other specific population groups. The practice, noted township planner Geoff VanderBaaren, might be considered discriminatory.

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seen in the past is that it has to be some justification – some significant justification – to do that,” said VanderBaaren.

“That doesn’t stop a developer from developing something from a marketing perspective that is geared towards seniors, it’s just that, as a municipality, we have to be cautious in terms of trying to manipulate our zoning bylaws so that only one sector of the population can occupy the site.”

Coun. Peter van der Maas pointed out the inherent problem with seniors’ housing being considered discriminatory.

“Now, in a case like this, at least in the ward that I represent, there has been significant requests for housing by people who

have lived in the village for all their lives, and no longer require the larger homes, maybe can’t afford the two-bedroom bungalows with the granite countertops,” he noted.

“And what we’re seeing – what I’m seeing – is that people who have been contributing members to the village for decades, generations, now no longer have a place there.

Is it possible that in trying to serve them, that we could be accused of discriminatory housing practices?”

“That’s very possible,” responded VanderBaaren.

Zoning bylaws do give the township some leeway, however, noted VanderBaaren. The developers are seeking a zone change on the 2.7-

acre site at the corner of Nafziger and Gerber roads.

The zoning would allow the construction of semidetached residences, but not single-family homes, which would keep the cost affordable.

Mayor Joe Nowak was more supportive of the project.

“There’s no reason why these units can’t be designed to accommodate a senior person,” he said.

Even with two storeys, the homes could still be used for affordable seniors’ housing, provided residents didn’t have mobility issues.

Ultimately, approval for the project was granted by council, including the requested zone change, with van der Maas opposing the decision.

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function of tree cover at a time when flooding is becoming more prevalent and damaging.

Noting that volunteers will do most of the heavy lifting, including planting and maintenance, she said they’ll need support, training and central coordination from the township.

Some 23,000 trees will have to be planted in Elmira to meet the goal of 30 per cent coverage. One of the first steps will be identifying suitable areas for planting. The list will include a stretch of Arthur Street in the downtown core where the ash trees have all been removed in the past few years, leaving the area denuded of canopy coverage.

Gaining ground will require the township to boost the priority of trees in its next budget, said Bryant.

Ann McArthur, Woolwich’s director of recreation and facilities, acknowledged her department’s limited resources have been used

primarily for dealing with dying trees, starting with the most dangerous ones, particularly along township trails. The cost of doing more will be looked at in the upcoming 2019 budget talks.

Director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley, whose department looks after some township trees such as those along boulevards, said the committee’s plan poses some “implementation challenges” in coming up with resources and a timeline to deploy them.

He noted there’s a definite link between the two: the greater the resources, the quicker the timeline.

That said, he added that his department is already behind on dealing with existing ash tree issues.

Likening himself to the Lorax of Dr. Seuss fame, Coun. Mark Bauman, long council’s environmental conscience, said the township needs to do better with policies governing, for instance, the health and quantities of soil used in new subdivisions in order to

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help the trees planted there to thrive, with measures to protect the young trees from dangers ranging from overzealous weedwhacking to road salt.

“I’m like the Lorax – I speak for the trees,” he said, noting someone else will have to pick up the mantle when he retires from council later this year.

“I’m looking for the next person to be the Lorax on council.”

He also called for better tree-planting strategies to avoid the practice of randomly planting little stick trees in the middle of nowhere, say alongside a parking lot, adding he’d like to see more space in such lots dedicated to tree cover.

“Trees like friends – they like to be in a group.”

In endorsing the plan, he urged councillors to make the issue a priority in the next budget process.

His enthusiasm for the idea was shared by Coun.

Patrick Merlihan.

“I don’t find it hard to support this plan,” he said.

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resentation, pointing to a lengthy study by the city that found one councillor could not effectively represent a 100,000-constituent riding.

Woolwich, by comparison, with a population of 25,000, has six councillors, while Wellesley has five councillors representing a population of 11,000 people.

Councillors, the judge reasoned, needed time to meet with constitu-

ents and address their concerns. A single city councillor could not do that effectively for an entire provincial riding of 100,000 people, for instance.

Attempts to contact Conservative MPP Mike Harris, who represents the local Kitchener-Conestoga riding of 114,000 constituents, were unsuccessful. Harris was reportedly working through a backlog of meetings at the legislature and, tied up since last week, could

not provide comment on the issue.

However, on Harris’ social media, the MPP republished a post approving the Ford’s government for “standing up for taxpayers and more efficient local government ... in a rare and historic midnight sitting.”

The premier has promised a free vote on the legislature, meaning PC MPPs will be able to vote as they wish, without the usual discipline imposed by the party whip.

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“The aim of EQAO data is to contribute to continuous improvement and accountability in our education system,” said Dave Cooke, chair of EQAO. “School trustees are ultimately responsible for student achievement, and EQAO results are one of the tools they can use to inform improvement planning.”

“We provide a bit of a provincial landscape to inform provincial dialogue,” added Marsh.

“What we recommend for schools and districts is they take our results, and they put it with the data they have locally, more related to student engagement and well-being data so that they can create a composite picture what the experience is for students is within their district or within their school.

“This way, educators can know where they need to focus attention most predominantly, and where they have areas that they can learn from regarding really high success over time.”

For the Waterloo Region District School Board, results mirror the provincial standard. Students did relatively well for all ages in the reading and writing categories, ranging from 63 to 79 per cent at or above the provincial standard while struggling in math. Math results ranged from 41 to 57 per cent for Grades 3 and 6, and Grade 9 applied, with a drastic increase in Grade 9 academic math at 82 per cent.

EQAO has remained relatively the same over time, with the questions appearing on the assessment undergoing an extensive field testing process.

“We take expectations from the curriculum, and then we work with educators in Ontario,” explained Marsh. “They’ll create questions based on those expectations.

Then the first stage of it is a cognitive lab which is just teachers and students working with those test questions and giving us feedback on them.

“If we get positive feedback and people respond well to them, then we put them out on the test as a field test item and see how it plays out across the province. If it plays out well, it will appear on one of our assessments. It’s quite a lengthy process to have a question appear on one of our assessments.”

Questions are then reviewed by a sensitivity committee that ensures the questions are not unintentionally alienating any students.

ELECTION: With a variety of options, residents

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time, 24/7 during that timeframe.

For those without internet access or touchtone phone, there will be election centres open on the last day of voting at the Woolwich administration office, Wellesley administration office, Woolwich Memorial Centre, Breslau Community Centre, and St. Jacobs fire station.

“It’s a reliable and secure voting method – it’s been used for over ten years in Ontario,” explained Smith of the advantages of the new method.

“There are security controls to ensure that each ballot is secret and protected. It’s accessible, so if an elector is away on personal travel, if you’re suffering from an illness, if you work day or nights

and find traditional voting hours inconvenient, or if you are a person with a disability, you can cast your ballot from anywhere with an internet connection or telephone.”

It is also environmentally friendly, saving electors gas money to travel to voting locations and by not using paper. Results of the election will also be tabulated much quicker.

“It is very fast, very convenient,” said Smith.

“We are hoping we will see the results shortly after 8 o’clock. We’re not seeing results any earlier than 8:15, but it should be quite a bit faster than a handcounted set of results.”

Both Townships have taken initiatives to raise awareness of this new voting system through the use of advertisements, social media, notifications on the municipal websites,

and word-of-mouth at various events. Woolwich will also be visiting institutional retirement homes in the area to assist seniors with voting.

Residents of the townships should receive a voter information letter in the mail by October 9 with all of the information needed to cast a vote, including a voter ID and PIN. Electors will also use their birth year to verify their identity and sign off on an oath of declaration.

If voters do not receive the letter, they are encouraged to request a new one at the applicable township administration office. More information can be found at www. woolwich.ca/election or www.wellesley.ca/election.

Alternatively, the voter helpline is 519-669-6049 (Woolwich) or 519-6993968 (Wellesley).

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

PLOP GO THE PLUNGERS AS OPTIMIST CLUBS HOST FUNDRAISING EVENT IN ELMIRA

The Optimist clubs of Elmira and St. Jacobs banded together Saturday to hold the second annual “Plunger Plop” competition at Gale Presbyterian Church in Elmira. Teams competed in a game of precision, lobbing plungers into porcelain toilets set up in the church parking lot. Among the teams participating were the Porcelain Pirates (left) Wayne Brightwell, Craig Leach, Katie Brightwell and Peggy Brightwell. Funds raised from the event will go towards the Optimists’ mission of supporting youth in the community.

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Police to launch seatbelt blitz, warning of dangers THAT 40 PER CENT of fatalities in vehicle collisions involve the small minority – about seven per cent – of Canadians who don’t wear seatbelts is a red flag for police groups.

In Ontario, the OPP have investigated 34 road fatalities so far this year in which the victims were reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. There were 30 such deaths at this time last year (2017), with lack of occupant restraint being linked to 49 deaths by the end of the year, the OPP reported this week.

Gearing up for their fall seatbelt campaign, the OPP is reminding drivers and passengers that air bags do not replace seatbelts and are designed to work with seat belts, not instead of them. When a frontal

collision launches vehicle occupants toward the steering wheel, dashboard or windshield – even at low speeds – without a seatbelt, the outcome can be catastrophic even if the air bag deploys.

“Regardless of technological advances in vehicle safety, a seatbelt remains your first line of defence and your best chance of surviving a collision. While air bags are a second line of defence, they will not restrain you. Only your seatbelt can hold you in place. Whether you are a driver or passenger, don’t let anyone in a vehicle be without their seatbelt properly fastened,” suggested OPP deputy commissioner Brad Blair in a statement.

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collision between a pickup truck and a cyclist on St. Charles Road East, near Maryhill. The female

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cyclist was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Any witnesses are encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

SEPTEMBER 18

8:00 AM | Perth County OPP are investigating a theft of fuel which occurred during the early morning hours. The suspect(s) entered the business address on Perth Road 136 in the Township of Perth East, causing damage to a fuel tank on the property. Approximately $1,000 worth of fuel, a pump and nozzle were removed before departing the area. Police remind all business and residential fuel tank owners to ensure that fuel tanks are locked and turned off nightly to prevent thefts. The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to report it immediately to police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.pc-crimestoppers.ca, where

you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

4:00 PM | Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 28-year-old Kitchener man in connection to reports of break-ins to two car dealerships between September 6 and 18. A King Street, Woolwich location was involved. More than 30 vehicle keys and a total of four vehicles were stolen. As part of the investigation, stolen vehicles, keys and other suspected stolen property were seized. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

SEPTEMBER 20

10:05 AM | Perth County OPP, County Paramedic Services and the Perth East Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Perth Line 34 in the Township of Perth East. One driver was transported to hospital by paramedics with undetermined injuries.

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4:45 PM | Perth County detachment, Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department responded to a collision on Perth Road 131 that sent the driver to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. Anyone with

information is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.pc-crimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Township to seek bids to build a new fire hall in St. Clements FAISAL ALI THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLESLEY will be seeking proposals for the construction of a new fire station to replace the current building on Herrgott Road in St. Clements.

Meeting to vote on the matter Tuesday evening, councillors agreed the township should seek out bids on the construction of an entirely new facility rather than opt for a renovation of the existing structure.

Though no fixed timelines or costs have been set for the construction, township staff said they were hoping for a 2019 start, after the final cost had been approved in the 2019 budget deliberations.

“It’s a big step. It’s something they’ve been waiting for for quite some time,” said Mayor Joe Nowak.

The next step will be to put out a request for proposals for construction on the new fire hall, after

which councillors would have to the approve the cost in next year’s budget.

A feasibility study commissioned by the township and carried out by the engineering firm AECOM, determined that the cost of retrofitting the current fire hall in St. Clements, Wellesley Fire Station No. 2, will cost almost the same as replacing the entire building.

Preliminary estimates by AECOM suggest it would cost $1.9 million to upgrade the fire hall, versus $2

million to simply replace the entire structure and start from scratch.

The current station in St. Clements was reportedly constructed in 1979 following considerably older building standards. The facility would need to be retrofitted to meet modern requirements, including the addition of steel reinforcements to increase the building’s load bearing for “post-disaster” loads, new mechanical and plumbing systems, and improved insulation.

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Greening efforts likely to pay large dividends in time PLANT MORE TREES. That’s the gist of a green infrastructure report presented to council this week by the Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC).

The report looks at Elmira, particularly the downtown core where an infestation of emerald ash borer has wiped out most of the street trees. A strategy for increasing the tree canopy in the core and across the town as a whole follows on recent greening initiatives in the township, including the Trees for Woolwich drive to plant a tree for every resident (the 23,000 goal, the township’s population at the time of launch, was hit last year).

Via a report long on the benefits of tree cover – from beautification to temperature mitigation and managing storm-water runoff – and an inventory of existing stock, the committee makes a case for planting more trees on township property. The intent is to increase tree cover in Elmira to 30 per cent from the current 16.3 per cent. (The township effort would be in conjunction with ongoing encouragement for more planting on private property, too.)

Beyond simply planting trees, the report stresses the importance of ongoing maintenance to ensure the new trees mature and prosper, maximizing the benefits of tree cover.

Plant trees. Nurture them. There won’t be very many objections to such suggestions. Costs come into play, but those can be controlled. While the committee likens tree cover to other forms of hard infrastructure – roads, sewers – there is a difference, as the latter are essential to the day-to-day functioning of the township.

To be sure, we’re all better off with the aesthetic improvements trees bring – especially true in the less-thanstellar built environment – and the longer-term improvements that come with tree cover. Tree planting is one of those climate-change mitigation moves that few people can find fault with.

Things get a little more complicated when it comes to the idea of yet more spending on staff and consultants to essentially micromanage the process. Those kinds of expenditures can’t be justified on any large scale, though the township could certainly find internal cuts to boost spending on greening projects.

Woolwich has a multimillion-dollar deficit when it comes to traditional infrastructure. Money is already hard to come by, and even when there are funds set aside for particular projects – say, a road reconstruction – the township isn’t always able to juggle staff time and budgets was problems arise and other expenditures take precedence.

There is a constant refrain from staff about being stretched for time, not to mention budgetary worries.

Formally adding to budgets for time and resources will only make things worse, particularly for taxpayers.

This week’s report touches on volunteer efforts, the kind that have driven much of the tree-planting work done in the township. That’s a much better option, even if it’s unlikely to have the same formality. Frankly, that’s not necessary. Residents have typically been eager to take part in such efforts, as both donors of time and money to plant trees and beautify the place where they live.

Volunteer-led work is not a viable option for rebuilding a road, for instance, but works very well for the kind of greening initiatives promoted by TWEEC. The township can certainly find some resources to nurture that kind of grassroots work.

Doing the math, things may not add up so well in another few years.

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

The first shots may have been fired in another Gulf war WORLD AFFAIRS The men who carried out Saturday’s attack on the parade in Ahvaz, in Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan, were well trained: four of them killed 25 people and wounded 70 others before they were shot dead. The question is whether they were trained by ‘Islamic State’ or by the backers of the low-profile Ahvaz National Resistance, which also claimed credit for the attack.

‘Islamic State’ is an independent ultra-extremist Sunni Muslim movement that kills Shias (most Iranians are Shia) on principle, so there are no big political implications if it was IS that planned the attack.

If it was the Ahvaz National Resistance, however, then these were the opening shots in the Fourth Gulf War, because the ANR is backed by Saudi Arabia and its smaller Arab allies like the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Iran is convinced that it was the latter. “It is absolutely clear to us who committed this crime ... and whom they are linked to,” said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

“The small [Arab] puppet countries in the region are backed by America, and the U.S. is provoking them and giving them the necessary capabilities.”

There is reason to suspect that this is true. The Arab countries of the Gulf are smaller and weaker than Iran, and have talked themselves into the paranoid conviction that Iran intends to destroy them, perhaps even to replace Sunni with Shia Islam.

They talk of war with Iran as inevitable, and dream of drawing America into such a war to even up the odds.

President Donald Trump is also paranoid about Iran, and openly talks about overthrowing the Iranian regime. Indeed his personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, boasted on Saturday that U.S. sanctions are really hurting Iran: “I don’t know when we’re going to overthrow them. It could be in a few days, months, a couple of years. But it’s

going to happen.”

So this could be a marriage made in heaven (or somewhere else in the supernatural world, perhaps). But first there has to be a spark, some Iranian action that gives both Trump and the Arab Gulf states a pretext for attacking Iran – for they both think in terms of attacking Iran first, not of defending against a (highly improbable) Iranian attack.

Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said last year that “we won’t wait for the battle to be in Saudi Arabia. Instead, we will work so that the battle is for them in Iran.” If they get their war, both leaders expect that most of the heavy lifting will be done by the U.S. Air Force, but something bad has to happen on the ground first.

Iran has to do something stupid.

How do you get it to do something stupid? Well, you could try supporting separatist movements in the various ethnic minority areas that ring the country: Arabs in the southwest, Kurds in the northwest, Turkmen in the

northeast and Baloch in the southeast. With luck, the Iranian regime will overreact and massacre enough of the separatists (and innocent bystanders) to provide the pretext for an Arab-U.S. attack.

After Saturday’s attack in Ahvaz, Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a prominent United Arab Emirates scholar who tends to say what other people don’t dare, tweeted that the attack wasn’t really a terrorist incident at all. He pointed out that “moving the battle to the Iranian side is a declared option,” and predicted that the number of such attacks “will increase during the next phase.”

If that’s the Saudi/American strategy, then sooner or later they will manage to goad the Iranian regime into committing some atrocity in return, and then we’re away to the races.

It would be the fourth Gulf war in less than 40 years. The first was the 1980-88 Iraq-Iran war, in which the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein attacked DYER | 8

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What NHL team are you rooting for this season?

»»Justin Geisel

»»Ethan Young

»»Victor Bauman

“The Boston Bruins.”

“Vegas.”

“I don’t really have a preference. I don’t mind “The Toronto Maple Leafs.”

Montreal.”

»»Blake Martin

»»Colin Bauman “I don’t follow hockey that closely.”

“It would be the fourth Gulf war in less than 40 years.” Gwynne Dyer | 6 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON

Cuts are all well and good, as long as they’re the right kind and in context EDITOR'S NOTES It’s no surprise Ontario’s deficit is much larger than Kathleen Wynne let on, nor that she lied about balancing the budget – the auditor general had spent the last couple of years pointing out the dubious accounting and outright fabrications of the Liberal government.

Nor is it a surprise that Doug Ford is attempting to make political hay out of the $15-billion deficit “discovered” now that the Conservatives are back in power. It’s a standard trick of all new governments, part of the ensuing years’ blame-your-predecessor trick straight out of every political playbook.

What does remain to be seen, however, is how much “austerity” the premier will look to heap on the public, using the cooked books as leverage.

The gravy train mantra is a Ford staple. And he’s already hinted that the union-soothing mutterings

of the election campaign may give way to cuts.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing – as always, the devil is in the details, so where the cuts come matter.

Getting a handle on spending that provides little or no benefit to most Ontarians – from corporate welfare to bloated public sector salaries – is fine; cutting frontline services and benefits is not. Nor are we served if there are rumblings about corporate tax cuts that enrich a few while reducing government revenue precisely as politicians bemoan blossoming deficits. Such poor decisions are the hallmark of ideologues, especially those of Ford’s ilk and purported party allegiance.

There is a debate to be had about taxes and would-be economic fixes.

The topics are the subject of short-term thinking, an affliction that’s permeated all facets of our society.

Adopting the business model that’s taken hold in the last three decades – today’s stock price, shareholder value and this quarter’s profits above

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won’t come due until later, when they’re off living comfortably on gold-plated government pensions.

That kind of thinking is what got us into today’s mess. That the very people who supported tax cuts to corporations even as government largesse filled their coffers are the ones leading the charge for austerity measures – not to themselves, of course – has been lost in the shuffle.

In the course of a couple of generations, we’ve undone centuries of efforts to create a society based on the common good. Much of the we’re-all-in-thistogether ideals that came out of the Great Depression and the Second World War, for instance, has been replaced by relentless individualism.

Rapid urbanization whereby we no longer rely on family, friends and the broader community – indeed, we may not even know our neighbours – makes us forget just how interdependent we really are. A consumerbased society, pushed by marketing, focuses on individual pleasure. This

comes at a cost to the collective ‘us,’ especially when it discussing matters of financing the common good: taxes are seen as taking money away from ‘my’ enjoyment.

Increasingly, we’re encouraged to give rein to our natural tendency to look after number one. Couple that with an individual’s capacity to seek immediate gratification, and longterm planning for our collective future becomes even more difficult.

There’s nothing wrong with looking out for personal interests, but we’re in danger of forgetting that most of the middle-class gains of the postwar years stem from socially-driven ideas.

In purely economic terms, the collective efforts are the rising tide that lifted all boats – some more so than others, certainly.

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

Thanks to decades of concerted effort, many

people have bought into a set of diminished expectations about the role of government and, more troublingly, the possibilities of shaping a better society. We’ve had democracy reduced to the occasional trip to the polls.

We’ve seen government reduced to managerial functions, where debate is constrained to a few wellworn topics. We’ve seen the economy reduced to fiscal policy – deregulation’s the order of the day as the financial services industry sets the agenda. We’ve seen citizenship dumbed down to passive observation, at best.

If we’re going to have a better society we need to think about the future 10, 20, 50 and 100 years down the line. The road we’ve been on for the last three decades, driven by the neoconservative corporate agenda, has diminished our quality of life. We have to look past dubious vote-buying programs, immediate tax cuts and partisanship.

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all else – our political system has been shaped by constant lobbying from those who see society through only the lens of finances. It’s what’s made citizens no more than consumers.

Politicians, of course, have a built-in capacity for short-term thinking: the election cycle. They make promises and float policies designed for immediate impact – spend for votes today. That’s problematic in and of itself, as it gives little regard to the idea that actions taken now will have impacts years, sometimes decades down the road.

Making matters much worse, however, is the equally troubling issue of taxation. The promises they make come with a price, but 30 years of neoliberal lobbying and influence have made taxes a four-letter word, meaning many politicians will try to win votes by promising to spend today while simultaneously pledging to cut taxes. That often means deficits, a situation that’s ideal for politicians intent only on re-election: the bill

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THE MONITOR

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Canadian dairy processors produced 200,891 kilolitres of milk (1%, 2%, standard, chocolate, skim milk, and buttermilk) and 29,996 kilolitres of cream (light, cereal, table, and whipping cream) in July.

Ontario held the largest share of national milk production (37.7%) and cream (48.4%). They produced 42,459 tonnes of cheese and 30,584 tonnes of yogurt in July. Quebec accounted for 52.9% of total cheese production and 76.7% of yogurt production.

“The Trudeau Liberals have shown a clear pattern of breaking the rules that prohibit the PM and cabinet ministers from being involved in fundraising events involving lobbyists, and prohibit lobbyists from assisting with fundraising, and so a comprehensive investigation is needed of all the events in recent years to find all the cabinet ministers and lobbyists who have violated the rules.”

Closed last year for a couple of months due to emergency repairs, the Glasgow Street bridge in Conestogo will be out of commission for another eight weeks or so starting in mid-October. Meeting this week, Woolwich councillors awarded a $267,000 contract to Looby Builders of Dublin, Ont. to carry out the work, expected to get underway Oct. 12

» Statistics Canada

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DYER: Neighbours just itching

NATIONAL VIEW

to get U.S. into a war with Iran

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the new revolutionary regime in Iran with the warm support of the United States. Up to a million people were killed, most of them Iranian, but the only direct U.S. support was to give Saddam’s forces intelligence and targeting information for their attacks.

The second was the 1990-91 war between Iraq and most of its Arab neighbours, plus large numbers of American and other Western troops, after Saddam invaded Kuwait.

The third was in 2003,

when George W. Bush invaded Iraq in the mistaken belief that Saddam had links with the al-Qaeda terrorists who made the 9/11 attacks and/or was working on weapons of mass destruction.

And the fourth, coming soon to a theatre quite a long distance from you, will be the U.S./Gulf Arab attack on Iran.

Of course, the attack in Ahvaz on Saturday could just have been another meaningless spasm of hatred by Islamic State, and not a Saudi/American initiative at all. But if not now, then soon.

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not just for issues such as climate change (another Ford target), though we’re not prepared to tackle even that issue, despite the consequences. No, it’s all about living for today.

But long-term planning is crucial for a host of issues that are clearly part of today’s political reality, encompassing all levels: long-term resource consumption, human

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Our failure to do so has led to rampant consumerism, environmental crises, unchecked immigration, urban sprawl, financial speculation and a host of other ills that plague our economic, political and social systems.

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SPORTS HOCKEY / JUNIOR B

Sugar Kings dominate new challengers from Cambridge The Redhawks receive an un-warm welcome in Elmira, as their hosts skate to an 8-2 win

NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA

How to handle a lucky shot

FAISAL ALI It was a clash of the Waterloo teams this weekend in Elmira, as the Sugar Kings took on challengers from the newly formed Cambridge Redhawks on Sunday.

Setting the tone early in the 2018-19 season, the Kings clipped the wings of their opponents via an 8-2 win, picking up two points in the lone game of the week.

The win puts the Kings at 2-1 just two weeks into the new season.

“I think we have a great blend of players this year,” said head coach Trent Brown. “We’re complementary for skills and also personalities. They seem like a pretty tight-knit group already, so it’s been great to see.”

Opening the shooting gallery Sunday night was the Elmira contingent, potting the first goal of the match 10 minutes in. Luke Israel found the back of the Redhawks’ net, with Brock McKenzie and Jonah Burley picking up assists.

The one-point lead became two points when Isaac Taylor (Tyson Hillier, Anthony Azzano) sent a second puck into the back of the Redhawks’ net at 14:30.

Cambridge quickly responded with their first point, a power play marker, rounding out the scoring for the first 20 minutes.

It was 2-1 when the teams came back on the ice for the second frame, and the Kings quickly widened the gap. Jakson Kirk (Israel) potted Elmira’s third just 37 seconds into the frame.

Hunter Dubecki (Isaac Taylor, Damian Figueira) came next at the 5:40 mark for a fourth, and Kirk (Brody Waters) got his second of the match at 11:39 to make it 5-1.

The Kings took that four-goal cushion into the room for the second intermission.

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There was plenty to celebrate at the Kings’ game Sunday at the WMC versus the Cambridge Redhawks, as the goals kept on coming. Tyson Hillier, Brody Waters, Mason McMahon and Ty Biles are all smiles after a goal en route to an 8-2 win. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER] “Our scouting and management did fantastic job picking up these guys and recruiting them this year,” said Brown. “Guys like Brody Waters, Jakson Kirk, Tyson Hillier, they have a lot of upside even though they are still relatively young and green. But they’re contributing right away, and not necessarily always on the score sheet.”

The final frame saw the Redhawks add one more goal to the board before the game was out, but it was not nearly enough to make things competitive – the Kings retaliated with three more goals. Burley (Hillier, Mason McMahon) came in for another power

play marker at 11 minutes.

McKenzie (Kirk) returned a second volley just seconds later. And rounding out the scoring, Ty Biles (Hillier, Burley) added a final marker on another power play, ending the game at 8-2.

As they did on the scoreboard, the Kings beat out Cambridge with the man advantage, capitalizing on two of six chances, while the visitors were 1-6.

With a decided win, the Kings are set to return to the Cambridge Galt arena this coming Saturday for a rematch at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the Kings will be back on home ice to greet the visiting Brampton Bombers. The puck drops

again at 7 p.m.

After a 4-0 loss to Kitchener on opening night two weeks ago, the Kings won the next two games.

“I think so far, it’s been working pretty well for us,” said Brown of his team’s cohesiveness. “We had one little hiccup there, in our first game, where Kitchener took it to us a little bit. But since then our guys have been quite dedicated in their craft for, not even just games, but dry land and practices have been very high tempo and a lot of energy.”

The Dutchmen are still the team to beat, however, and Brown is hoping to give the rivals a run for

their money at their next meeting on October 7.

“Absolutely,” he said.

“Our outlook is that we can win every game. You know, you’re not going to always have success, you’re not always get two points on the board. But we want to give ourselves the best opportunity to win.”

Formerly the Guelph Hurricanes, the team returned to its roots in Cambridge and rebranded as the Redhawks. The team will be playing out of the Galt Arena Gardens. (Another Cambridge club, the Winter Hawks, dropped out of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League in 2017.)

A lot has been written about the great shots we have accidentally made on game. This week’s column will delve into a little known sub-genre of the accidental great shot – that being how to comport yourself when you have accidentally made a great shot on a distant twig.

A fine example of this occurred on Saturday when my brother and I were shooting my pre-charged pneumatic air rifle, which is ridiculously accurate at ranges up to 50 yards.

We were walking in the woods when I pointed to a twig that clearly stood out against a side hill. We judged it to be 35 yards away. I handed him my rifle and shooting stick and said, “See if you can hit that twig.”

Martin took a shot and, if the puff of dirt to the left was any indication, missed it by an inch. He then handed me the rifle and I lined the twig up, shot, and snapped it cleanly in half.

Many shooters would have let their emotions betray their surprise at that point – after all, the twig was hardly pencil-width and appeared narrow even when magnified in my 12X scope. Those shooters might have gloated about the skill it takes to control their breathing and trigger pull. They might have immediately launched into a lecture on the mental aspect of making a shot like that or how they used the ballistic co-efficient of the pellet and estimated velocity to make a mental calculation of trajectory and holdover required at that range.

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long game.

I looked at my brother and gave him a far more insidious response.

“That’s really embarrassing,” I said, as I shook my head. “I hit a sixteenth of an inch low.”

Then I handed him back the rifle.

For the next bit of our walk, I lamented on this grave error and at one point even threatened to quit shooting altogether if I couldn’t get out of this “slump” I was in. The word slump was intentional since it is one no shooting buddy can resist.

“Slump?” he said.

“Yes,” I said, “the other day I was shooting at a bottle cap at 60 yards and I nicked it three times in a row before hitting it.”

I know. The old school way of thinking dictates that, instead of this, I should have turned the conversation to his spectacular miss to make him feel bad.

Of course, that’s plain wrong. It’s far better to make another shooter feel bad by going on about how a great shot you made wasn’t even remotely up to your usual standards. Yes it’s more subtle, but it’s effective.

This works its way into the other persons mind and makes the next shot chal-

lenge even easier to win.

And, let’s be honest shooting, once you get past the fundamentals, is a mental game.

That’s why I was surprised when we spied a very similar target ten minutes later and my brother pointed to it and said, “Let’s try again.”

“After you,” I said.

This time he nicked the stick. Then he handed me the rifle.

I shot and a puff of dirt showed just to the right.

“You missed,” he said with some satisfaction.

“Yes,” I replied glumly, “I hit that mosquito a little to the left ...”

Jacks split another pair of weekend games OT loss to Tavistock followed by spanking of Burford as Wellesley runs record to 2-2 VERONICA REINER It was another win and a loss for the Wellesley Applejacks, as last weekend mirrored the results of the one before.

After falling 3-2 to the Tavistock Braves on Friday night, the Jacks went into Burford Sunday and tamed the Bulldogs 11-2.

Four games into the new season, the team has a record of 2-2, putting them in fourth place in the South Doherty division standings, just behind the New Hamburg Firebirds. The Paris Mounties are in first place, with the Tavistock Braves in second.

The results of this weekend are also notably similar to that of their two previous games: a close one, but an eventual loss in overtime for their first game (to the Norwich Merchants 5-4 on Sept. 14), and their next game with a sizeable win (against the Delhi Travellers 15-0 on Sept. 15).

It started off on a good note in their first game against Tavistock on September 21, with Tyler Schwindt (Mitchell Booth, Peter Cascagnette) drawing first blood around the 6-minute mark. Tavistock returned the favour with twice the force during the second period, coming

back with two consecutive goals within five minutes of each other.

Wellesley wasn’t going down without a fight, tying up the score at 2-2 with a goal by Warren Gorman (Alex Uttley, James Ranson) on a power play before the end of the second period. The final period remained competitive but quiet, with no goals from either team, leading the game into overtime.

While there was some brief back and forth, it was Tavistock who managed to claim victory 40 seconds into overtime, with an unassisted goal by Zack Otto.

Despite the previous day,

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THE SCORE WOOLWICH WILDCATS

Novice: AE Sep 20 vs Halton Hills Thunder Home: 7 Visitor: 0 Goals: Liam MacGregor (2), Jerome Taylor, James Eckensweiler, Grayson Schimus, Boston Esbaugh, Nolan Cruickshank Assists: Drew Snyder (2), Liam MacGregor, Brody Schaap, James Eckensweiler, Grayson Schimus Shutouts: Blake Briscoe

Goals: Ethan Straus, Carter Crane, Bryce McFadden, Nathan Seller Assists: Kolten Noot, Jackson Gillies, Sullivan Shantz

Atom: AE Sep 22 vs Oakville Rangers Home: 1 Visitor: 3 Goals: Josh Thompson

Atom: MAJOR

Sep 22 vs Orangeville Flyers Home: 1 Visitor: 6 Goals: Liam MacGregor

Sep 22 vs Brampton 45’s Home: 8 Visitor: 1 Goals: Bryce Brubacher (4), Adam Bloch (2), Spencer Hume, Mitchell Krasovec Assists: Logan Cluthe (2), Luke Wood (2), Carter Weir, Bryce Brubacher

Novice: AE

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Novice: AE

Sep 23 vs Brampton Home: 7 Visitor: 5 Goals: Liam MacGregor (2), James Eckensweiler, Grayson Schimus (4) Assists: Jerome Taylor, Drew Snyder, Grayson Schimus, Jackson Wolfe, Boston Esbaugh, Hudson Lehtonen

Novice: MAJOR A Sep 22 vs Ancaster Avalanche Home: 14 Visitor: 2 Goals: Carter Crane (4), Cody Paquet (3), Bryce McFadden (3), Ethan Straus (3), Jackson Gillies Assists: Kolten Noot (3), Jackson Gillies (2), Nathan Seller, Owen Porter, Bryce McFadden, Ethan Straus, Kitson Bakker

Novice: MAJOR A Sep 23 vs Milton Winterhawks Home: 4 Visitor: 3

Sep 23 vs Halton Hills Thunder Home: 4 Visitor: 2 Goals: Carter Weir, Sutton Meier, Mitchell Krasovec, Caleb Paquet Assists: Mitchell Krasovec (2), Alex Veitch, Declan Martin

Atom: AE Sep 21 vs Milton Winterhawks Home: 2 Visitor: 0 Goals: Luke Forbes, Owen MacGregor Assists: Harrison Hartwick Shutouts: Mason Maurice

Atom: MINOR A Sep 22 vs Caledon Hawks Home: 6 Visitor: 0 Goals: Nolan Martin (3), Mason Gear, Matthew Kochut (2) Assists: Mason Gear (2), Nolan Martin, Zach Wiseman, Cameron Fisher, Rhys Taylor, Josh Wraight, Jordan MArtin, Thomas

the next game on Saturday proved to be much more successful for the Applejacks, with two goals being scored in under a minute in their away game against the Burford Bulldogs. Uttley (Reade MacInnes, Cascagnette) and Schwindt (Ranson) managed to gain the upper hand before the Bulldogs came back about five minutes later.

The Applejacks didn’t let this deter them, however, continuously racking up the points throughout the first period with a goal

by MacInnes (Schwindt, Cascagnette) and Brendan Baker (Robert Colton, Ranson), making the score 5-1

McCarthy Shutouts: Cohen Patterson

PeeWee: MINOR AE Sep 21 vs Orangeville Home: 4 Visitor: 3 Goals: Brandon Fishman (2), Tyler Gingrich, Patrick McCarthy Assists: Owen Weppler (2), Blake Dueck, Brandon Fishman, Nate Dyck, Patrick McCarthy

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PeeWee: MAJOR AE

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PeeWee: MAJOR

PeeWee: MAJOR AE

PeeWee: MAJOR

Sep 23 vs Halton Hills Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Owen Weber, Mitchell Walker Assists: Beckett Wadel

Sep 15 vs Orangeville Flyers Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goals: Jamie Ferretti Assists: Hunter Brown

PeeWee: MINOR A

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Sep 19 vs Oakville Rangers Red Home: 3 Visitor: 7 Goals: Connor Goebel (2), Carter Snyder Assists: Carter Snider, Hunter Bender, Karsten Smith, Evan Woods (2)

PeeWee: MINOR A Sep 22 vs Caledon Hawks Home: 3 Visitor: 3 Goals: Riley Dettweiler, Connor Goebel, Josh Carson Assists: Josh Carson, Blake Mayer

PeeWee: MAJOR AE Sep 14 vs Pickering Panthers

PeeWee: MAJOR AE

Sep 23 vs Ancaster Avalanche Home: 3 Visitor: 6 Goals: Josh Uhrig (2), Preston Hackert Assists: Josh Uhrig

Bantam: MINOR A Sep 22 vs halton hills Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Joey Martin, Ryan Brubacher Assists: Denver Martin, Ethan Bickerton, Emmett Weissenboeck (2) Tournaments

Atom: AE Sep 14 vs Flamborough Sabres Home: 5 Visitor: 2 Goals: Sam Houston, Owen Hallman, Fraser Allen, Luke Forbes, Harrison Hartwick Assists: Cam Dawson, Fraser Allen

Atom: AE Sep 14 vs Flamborough Sabres Home: 1 Visitor: 2 Goals: Josh Thompson

Atom: AE

Sep 16 vs Caledon Hawks Home: 0 Visitor: 3

Sep 14 vs Centre Wellington Home: 4 Visitor: 0 Goals: Owen McAdam, Sam Houston, Cam Dawson, Sam Krushchat Assists: Owen McAdam, William Krubally Shutout: Mason Maurice

PeeWee: MAJOR AE

PeeWee: MAJOR AE

Sep 20 vs Guelph Gryphons Home: 4 Visitor: 6 Goals: Hunter Brown (2), Matthew Ramage, Josh Uhrig Assists: Josh Uhrig (2)

Sep 14 vs Pickering Panthers Home: 7 Visitor: 2 Goals: Matthew Ramage (2), Preston Hackert, Hunter Brown, Carter Harrow, Josh Uhrig, Owen Tettman Assists: Preston Hackert (2),

PeeWee: MAJOR AE

by the end of the period.

The Bulldogs managed to get one more goal in at the beginning of the second period before the Applejacks unleashed a scoring frenzy on the team, scoring four more goals by the end of the second period.

Among the scorers were Uttley (Schwindt) at the 9-minute mark, followed

by Will Martin (Colton, Baker) less than a minute later.

Alternating between a goal and assist for the last half were Colton (Baker) and Baker (Colton), bringing the score up to 8-2 by the end of the second intermission. The team

Josh Uhrig, Carter Harrow, Tyson Bauman, Hunter Brown, Keegan Martin, Jamie Ferretti, Tanner Armstrong, Ethan Adams

managed to keep the momentum going for the last period, with Sean Pickering (Cascagnette, MacInnes) scoring, and Pickering (Gorman) again at 12 minutes. The final goal to bring the team up to a dramatic win was by Jordan Hoekstra (Schwindt, Zach Ribeiro).

Hoping to keep up with the dramatic wins, the Applejacks will continue playing away games for the next couple of weeks. Fans can catch the team a little closer to home, however, as their next game September 28 at the Wilmot Arena against the New Hamburg Firebirds.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Schwindt, Audrey English, McKenzie Rank

PeeWee: BB

Sep 14 vs Waterloo Wolves Home: 0 Visitor: 3

Sep 16 vs Stratford Aces Home: 1 Visitor: 2 Goals: Chloe Futher Assists: Stella Grundy

Sep 21 vs Grand River Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Goals: Sara Forwell Assists: Avery Grundy, Charlotte Mcmillan Shutouts: Makenna Kroetsch

PeeWee: MAJOR A

Novice: B

PeeWee: BB

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Assists: Audrey English (2), Isla McCoubrey, Elle Schwindt, Meghan Nixon, Chloe Futher

Sep 21 vs Windsor Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Goals: Sara Forwell Assists: Avery Grundy, Reese Talbot Shutouts: Makenna Kroetsch

PeeWee: MAJOR A

Sep 14 vs Burlington Eagles Home: 2 Visitor: 4 Goals: Hudson Haycock, Eric Kane Assists: Isaiah Shantz, Tyson Roth

PeeWee: MAJOR A Sep 15 vs New Hamburg Huskies Home: 0 Visitor: 1

Novice: B

Novice: B Sep 23 vs Waterloo Ravens Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Goals: Ellie Clemmer

WOOLWICH WILD

Midget: B

Novice: B Sep 13 vs Wilmot Wolverines Home: 6 Visitor: 1 Goals: Isla McCoubrey(3), Ellie Clemmer(2), Chloe Futher Assists: Ellie Clemmer(2), Sage Balog, Chloe Futher, Elle

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PeeWee: BB Sep 22 vs Markham Home: 3 Visitor: 1 Goals: Olivia Straus, Sara Forwell, Claire Catton Assists: Sara Forwell, Tiana Bender, Brie Brezynskie

PeeWee: BB Sep 23 vs Windsor Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Goals: Keira Lavallee Assists: Makenna Kroetsch

KINGS IN ACTION

Sugar King Anthony Azzano dodges traffic during Sunday’s home game against the Cambridge Redhawks. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER]

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LABOUR / KEEPING THE MAIL MOVING

Federal arbitrator orders pay equity for rural postal workers Tensions not over between Canada Post and the union, however, as negotiations remain ongoing FAISAL ALI Rural postal carriers have won pay raises courtesy of an arbitrator’s decision that found discrepancies between what Canada Post paid its urban delivery personnel and those working in other settings.

Government-appointed arbitrator Maureen Flynn last week handed down a decision in favour of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), ordering Canada Post to increase its compensation to all postal carriers working and delivering in rural and suburban areas, the majority of whom are women.

While a win for the public-sector union, which represents some 50,000 workers across the country, the ruling does not resolve the ongoing contract negotiations between CUPW and its employer, Canada Post.

Both parties still have the option to order workstoppages, either through

a lockout in the case of Canada Post, or through strike action in the case of the union. The ruling will impact how both sides decide on a new collective agreement for the country’s postal workers, however.

“The ruling is very important for us,” said Cathy Kennedy, a member of the pay equity committee, which represented the union during the arbitration process.

“We’ve been saying all along that their work is exactly that of a lettercarrier, and they should be compensated the same as a letter-carrier. And that the only reason they’re not is because they’re women.”

The postal workers’ union has argued that Canada Post broke federal labour laws on pay equity, and discriminated against women, by paying its rural and suburban mail carriers (RSMCs) lower wages.

RSMCs are classified separately by Canada Post from

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An arbitrator ruled that rural and suburban mail carriers have been underpaid, ordering increases. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER] urban postal workers, who typically earn higher incomes for what the union has argued is essentially the same work.

RSMCs are also primarily women, which Kennedy suggests is because, historically, the lower pay jobs

attracted a majority-female workforce.

The arbitration will be binding on both parties, and will impact the ongoing contract negotiations between the two sides.

Canada Post also welcomed the decision in a statement

issued September 20.

“This is an incredibly important ruling for our rural and suburban carriers. Pay equity is a basic human right and therefore pay disparity on the basis of POSTAL | 13

Oktoberfest rolls out the digital barrel for 50th anniversary VERONICA REINER Fifty years ago, there was plenty of beer and bratwurst, but no online world to speak of. Today, the food and drink remain, but now Oktoberfest has a decidedly digital footprint.

Marking its golden anniversary this year, K-W Oktoberfest has beefed up its digital Festguide to reflect the times.

“With more people accessing information online, we are pleased to share our official FestGuide in a digital version ahead of the 50th anniversary of the festival,” said Margo Jones, the president of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. “The online official FestGuide features an overview of KitchenerWaterloo Oktoberfest, highlights our full calendar of events, showcases commu-

nity partners, and more.”

The guide details the goings on at the festival, which runs October 5-13.

“We’re using this as another alternative to print because we find more people are looking for information – they’re looking for it currently and instantly, and online is the way to go,” added Alfred Lowrick, executive director of KitchenerWaterloo Oktoberfest. “We look at our demographic – people from out of town don’t necessarily have access to the printed version, so we’ve found other ways of moving information to people. It’s about getting the information to the right people at the right time.”

The organization has released the guide in previous years. However, the writers added new features for 2018, such as a page flip-over.

Farm group says turn up heat on municipal hopefuls

It is in-depth at 68 pages, featuring locations, maximum capacities for venues, short descriptions of the festival, a brief history of the tradition, costs, event listings, and maps. Essentially, everything one needs to know for to map out an Oktoberfest experience, which extends to the townships at locations such as Oberkrainer Haus in Breslau, operated by the Slovenian Association SAVA. “The Oberkrainer Haus is a relatively small hall in comparison to some of the others, but specializes in authentic offerings of particular food,” said Lowrick.

“They have all kinds of unique food. It has a slightly different spin on it because it’s Slovenian. We have Oktoberfest sausage, schnitzel, plus we have other things that are offered. Nice little

hall and easy to get to. It’s getting close to sold out.”

Other more heavily populated venues include the Concordia Club at in Kitchener, with a total capacity of 3,950, and the OktoberfestHaus on Ardelt Place in Kitchener that can host up to 4,500 festival goers.

“We have a German beer for the first time as part of our offerings,” said Lowrick, on new additions this year.

“It is right from the heart of Bavaria.”

They have also introduced new, creative fundraising efforts, including dream car lottery draw on October 13.

Many of the new features are in line with the 50thanniversary theme.

“There was a committee that was formed, 50 projects for 50 years. We have a 50thanniversary book that we

published, a special stamp, a 50th-anniversary coin, and themed pin – you get the idea,” said Lowrick with a laugh. “We have social media that has really dialed up. A special Kitchener Rangers jersey is being developed, and the Rangers will be wearing that next Friday night. Those jerseys will be auctioned off after the game,” he added of the partnership with the hockey club.

Hosted in the twin cities because of its strong German heritage, the KW Oktoberfest is a non-profit organization that aims to celebrate German culture.

The nine-day festival runs every year with the help of eight full-time staff, 450 volunteers and 1,300 service club volunteers.

For more information visit www.oktoberfest.ca.

Municipal candidates started coming by our house almost two months ago, campaigning for the October 22 election that was still far away.

To me, that spoke to the kind of passion that bodes well for an election: they were more concerned about getting a foothold and making their presence known than they were about peaking too soon.

Passion is one trademark of successful politicians. In our current political times in particular, voters shouldn’t be surprised to see passion drive campaigning – passion with substance, hopefully, not just predictable slogans. It’s one thing to pay lip service to the electorate, it’s another to put some meat on the bones and take the time to explain your position, to let your passion show in the way you outline your vision for the way forward.

For example, how do you feel about the people in your constituency being well fed and nourished? How do you feel about them periodically getting out into the country for relaxation, education and culture? How do you think they feel about wildlife preservation?

Those are the kinds of questions the Ontario Federation of Agriculture wants candidates to address as they campaign for the municipal seats they’ll occupy in just a few weeks.

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ROBERTS: Ontario Federation of Agriculture looks to make farming an issue in upcoming election FROM | 12

from international trade talks to provincial and federal government issues. A cascade effect occurs when something major like trade talks falter or tariffs against Canadian products are instituted.

They concern products locally. At some level municipally, people will be affected.

So the federation is imploring its 38,000 farm members to make sure municipal hopefuls know how important the agrifood sector is to the prosperity of local municipalities and rural communities across Ontario.

“It’s critical that everyone running for public office understands the issues that affect our livelihood and our rural communities,” it says.

“Whoever we elect will

be in a position to impact policies and bylaws that determine the way we operate our farm businesses. So let’s make sure they understand what’s important to the agri-food sector.”

To that end, the federation is urging farmers to get involved in all-candidates meetings and other events in their area.

“Make sure all your local candidates know the issues that are important to their constituents,” it says.

To that end, it’s wisely created a document that outlines what it believes are the key issues for the farm sector, called Agriculture Matters – a Guide for Municipal Councillors and Staff.

It’s described as a detailed package of information on four municipal

issues that affect Ontario agriculture – land use planning and economic development, environment and animal welfare, energy, and infrastructure and social services.

That’s a good move. A rural issue may not always be obvious to an urban politician.

So the guide is presented in a format that breaks the four key issue areas into component parts. It outlines what the issue is, why it matters to farmers, how municipal politicians can help and links to additional resources.

That’s a good primer for everyone who cares about where their food comes from, not just urban politicians.

For example, under land use planning and economic development, the guide covers zoning

POSTAL: Tensions still exist as talks continue FROM | 12

gender is wholly unacceptable for Canada Post,” said Jessica McDonald, board chair and interim president and CEO of Canada Post, in a media statement provided to the Observer by the national post service.

McDonald promised to implement the arbitrator’s decision, adding that negotiations for a new contract with CUPW were ongoing.

The arbitration was also welcomed by members of Kitchener-Waterloo branch of the CUPW, Local 560.

“With regards to the pay equity, we obviously here at the local level think that it’s a great decision for the rural and suburban mail carriers. It helps to bring them in line with what the urban carriers are being paid, and they do the exact same work,” said president Steve Hinschberger.

The local represents some 740 postal workers, including approximately 180 RSMCs who would benefit from pay equity decision. Nationally, the number of RSMCs likely to see a pay increase is about

8,000. RSMCs will also receive retroactive pay for their work going back to 2016, when the arbitration process started.

Under the current system, RSMC’s are compensated under a separate contract from urban carriers, with different pay schedules. This in effect decreases their pay, says Hinschberger.

“Because Canada Post doesn’t want to pay out more money. That’s pretty well what it comes down to. They found that it was cheaper for Canada Post to pay the rural and suburban mail carriers that way, which has been that way for quite some time,” he said.

Hinschberger does note, however, that the current Liberal government has signalled a move to improve relations between the Crown corporation and the postal workers’ union.

With the pay equity issues resolved, at least for the time being, still uncertain is the actual contract negotiations, which are still ongoing. Both Canada Post and the CUPW became

eligible to order a lockout or strike, respectively, as of September 25. The CUPW leadership even received authorization from its membership to declare a strike, if needed.

As of midweek, however, neither side has given the 72-hour notice required for either a workers’ strike, in the case of the CUPW, or a company-imposed lockout of workers by Canada Post.

“So it’s kind of like a wait and see now, because neither party has issued any notice. So the mail’s not going to stop at this point in time,” said Hinschberger.

“The history between Canada Post and the union has at times been very tumultuous,” he added.

“Actually lately, it hasn’t been the best. And I know that Prime Minister Trudeau has mentioned that he does want to have labour peace with the unions that the government deals with. And with the new interim CEO in charge of Canada Post, we’re hoping that the days of animosity can be put behind us.”

bylaws, rural economic development, farm property tax and broadband internet.

The section on environment and animal welfare includes information on nutrient management, predators, drainage and water.

school closures.

Individuals can make a huge difference in municipal politics. Expectations are high, and councillors need support. With help from the federation and other sources, decisions about agriculture don’t need to made in a bubble.

Energy covers the need for natural gas and alternative energy opportunities on farm.

And under infrastructure and social services, the guide discusses the need for roads and bridges, emergency services, rural child care and rural

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RURAL CONNECTIONS TECHNOLOGY / COLLECTING DATA

Better food through better data communication VAST AMOUNTS OF DATA are being collected on Canada’s farms through the advent of precision agriculture technology and the Internet of Things (IOT).

Many types of tools, equipment and devices gather data on everything from crop yields to how many steps an animal takes in a day. However, much of that data is underutilized because it’s collected by systems that don’t or can’t communicate with each other.

The need for better decision-making on farms through better data use resulted in Ontario Precision Agri-Food (OPAF), a partnership of agricultural organizations led by Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT) that’s developing an open agri-food innovation platform to connect and share data.

The goal, according to lead director Dr. Karen Hand of Precision Strategic Solutions, is getting data, wherever it exists (both data repositories in industry or government and data generated by countless sensors) so it can be used to help advance important food production issues like food safety, traceability and plant and animal disease surveillance.

For example, information about the prevalence and control of insect pests like cutworms that damage soybean crops lies with

The Ontario Precision Agri-Food (OPAF) initiative aims to integrate systems so that on-farm data can be more useful to producers. many different people and organizations, including university and government researchers, crop advisors, input suppliers and farmers.

“There is no single spot where all of the information about a particular pest can be accessed in a robust, science-based system and used in decision-making and that’s where OPAF’s platform will help,” Hand says.

Pilot projects are underway with Ontario’s grain, dairy and poultry produc-

ers to identify their needs in areas like crop protection, sustainability and food safety and how OPAF can provide data-driven solutions to benefit farmers.

“We sit down with farmers, advisors, associations, government and researchers to find out what data they have, where they exist and if we were able to connect them, what value or benefit that would offer participants – either specific to the commodity they are producing or on larger

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food-related issues such as food safety or impact on trade,” she explains.

And OPAF’s efforts are gaining global recognition.

Earlier this year, Internet of Food and Farm 2020, a large project in the European Union exploring the potential of IOT technologies of European food and farming, recognized OPAF as one of three global projects to collaborate with.

“This is going to be changing the face of data enablement in Canada and

contributing globally,” says Tyler Whale of Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT). “We are creating a platform that is the base of something new, and although we are piloting this in Ontario, it will be available nationwide to those who want to use it.”

OPAF partners include OAFT, University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Niagara College, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Livestock Research Innovation

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TECHNOLOGY / SUSTAINABILITY

Paper labels and automation tech makes Essex County company an international success PRODUCT TRACEABILITY IS CRITICAL for food processors, and an Essex County company specializing in agricultural automation has been helping them sustainably improve for 27 years.

“Automation was almost non-existent in agriculture 30 years ago, but there was obviously a need for it,” says Joe Sleiman, founder and president of Ag-Tronic Control Systems, an automation technology company based near Windsor.

“We started by looking at ways to help local produce growers improve efficiency, and do so in a more sustainable way. Now we have clients throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and we’re in the process of expanding to South America, Europe and Australia,” he says.

Together with his wife Samia, Sleiman started AgTronic Control Systems in 1991 to market and improve his own automation equipment. At the time, that included a height control system for tomato harvesters, tractor guidance equipment, and a plantwatering system.

With these accomplishments, Sleiman was asked by local greenhouse growers to design a better cucumber grading system, and improve a labelling system for tray packed tomatoes.

The market success of those tomatoes, though, created a new challenge: the mislabelling of produce once tomatoes were removed and repackaged.

This caused losses at the retail level, prompting the same growers to request a labelling system that could apply stickers directly to the tomato body instead of the packing box.

With the success of his

new direct-label system, Sleiman created a subcompany called AccuLabel Inc. in 2001.

Under the Accu-Label brand, he developed both an automated label machine and biodegradable, paper stickers. Combined with a recyclable liner – the parchment on which the stickers sit – he started marketing his product as both cost-saving and more sustainable than those using plastic stickers.

“Our goal was to provide better performance with more sustainably,” he says. “Plastic stickers are already used, but no one wants to eat that. People also hate that they can’t be recycled.”

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A more user-friendly labelling machine was unveiled in 2008 that negated potential problems associated with the labeller’s liner removal system.

“We developed a system to print labels on-the-go, including bar and trace codes,” says Sleiman.

“That means marketers can get both traceability and their own brand right on the produce in a safe, efficient way.”

More recently, Sleiman launched a camera attachment that automatically

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“We’re providing this for free to everyone who has our Print & Apply™ brand label machines,” he says.

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THE ARTS BACKSTAGE / TAKING A PEEK

On Saturday, the theatre is the thing, not the play Drayton Festival Theatre hosting free public tours of the building as part of national Culture Days

Saturday’s event isn’t about taking a seat, as visitors will be able to explore parts of the Drayton Festival Theatre building not usually open to the public.

VERONICA REINER You may have taken a seat during one of the many performances at the Drayton Festival Theatre, but this weekend you’ll have a chance to see what goes on behind the scenes.

A first for the location, the tours set for September 29 put a spotlight on part of the theatre normally off limits to the public.

“What’s unique about the Drayton Festival is it is a 1902 opera house,” said Steven Karcher, Drayton Entertainment’s executive director. “It has had many iterations in its storied history. It has served not just as an opera house, but it has served as municipal council chambers, a library, and even county jail. So it’s a great opportunity for us to give the full history of the space as people are working through different facets of the building.”

The event is in collaboration with the Township

of Mapleton and complements the strategic goal of the nationwide Culture Days festivities. Culture Days is a public engagement initiative launched in 2010 dedicated to fostering support for diverse arts and culture community.

“We know that audiences are always interested in the aspects of theatre that happen backstage,” said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment.

“We look forward to welcoming the community and giving people a rare look behind the scenes at the Drayton Festival Theatre.”

“The public will get the unique opportunity to see all of the magic that goes on behind the scenes in order to bring a production to life on stage,” said Karcher.

“That includes everything from what’s happening from an administrative level, with our administrative offices and downstairs to the dressing rooms, the green rooms, and what’s

happening backstage with the theatre itself. Which gives people a different perspective and appreciation for the productions that they enjoy onstage.”

The theatre has hosted these tours at other locations, including at the Hamilton Family Theatre

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in Cambridge and the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

According to Karcher, the event will appeal to the public in general, not solely for those involved in the theatre.

“I think the intent of Culture Days is about accessibility,” explained Karcher.

“It’s an opportunity for us as an organization to showcase what we do to the community at large.

Which does include people who already frequent the theatre and would find it interesting to see the work that goes into producing the productions that they

Built in 1902 as an opera house, the building was home to municipal council, a library and a jail before being transformed into the Drayton Festival Theatre.

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enjoy onstage. It is also an opportunity for people who have never frequented the theatre to come out and see what is involved in producing live theatre.

“So even if someone never comes to see one of our theatre shows, we’re hoping that after the completion of our tours, they’ll at least leave with a greater understanding and appreciation for this 1902 opera house and the role that it plays in servicing a rural community.”

There will not be a rehearsal in session when the public tours the building; their next production is Kings and Queens of Country, which will be presented starting October 3.

The behind-the-scenes tours, lasting about an hour, are free of charge starting at 11 a.m. and running until 2:30 p.m.

Advance sign-up is not required. For more information, visit www.draytonentertainment.com.

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HELP WANTED

Part time DZ Driver wanted.

8596 Road 164, Listowel, ON N4W 3G6

Must have clean driver’s abstract, be physically fit, and be able to drive standard transmission.

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

NOW HIRING Millbank Family Furniture has a full time position available for a

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

Delivery Person

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

HELP WANTED

Drop in resume : Millbank Family Furniture Ltd. 4082 Waterloo St., Millbank, ON N0K 1L0 Fax: 519-595-7107 Email: mffurn@cyg.net Only suitable candidates will be interviewed.

HELP WANTED

We are looking to staff a position in our

SPRAY FINISHING DEPARTMENT The right candidates to be considered will have some background and interest in wood finishing, an eye for detail, and willing to join a hard working team in a fast paced environment.

Staff Accountant

Salary based on experience

Public accounting firm located in Elmira requires a full time Staff Accountant.

Apply with resume: sonny@hsww.ca or call 519-240-0535

Duties will include: • Reporting to the partners while providing services to corporate and personal clients. • Preparation of financial statements and supporting working papers for notice to reader engagements. • Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns. • Completing government forms as required including: T4’s, T5’s, and T5013’s.

Experience and Skills: • 5+ years of experience at a public accounting firm. • Previous experience with farming clients. • Excellent organizational and communication skills. • Adept at project execution and time management. • Experience with Caseware, Excel, Taxprep and Quickbooks will be an asset.

HELP WANTED

Is Hiring Automotive technician or apprentice (all levels will be considered) We are a busy family oriented automotive service shop looking to add to our technical team.

In search of an out going individual to fill automotive service technician or apprentice positions.

We offer full training and benefits after a probation period. Wages will reflect experience.

Submit resumes to julies@accountablellp.ca

HOW TO REACH US

Dynamic Millwrights Inc. is looking to hire experienced and detail oriented licenced Millwrights and Millwright Apprentices to join our road crews as well as Welder Fitters to join our team. Experience in Construction and/or Industrial millwrighting is required.

Applicants must be able to work independently as well as part of a team,hold flexible hours, and meet strict timelines as well as complying with all safety requirements. Previous welding experience is required. Experience interpreting blueprint, schematics and drawings is considered an asset.

Company Benefit and Group RRSP package offered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are a custom woodworking company located in Hawkesville.

HELP WANTED

Millwrights, Apprentices, Welder Fitters Needed

Please forward resume to info@dynamicmillwrights.com

COUNTRY LANE FABRICS Fall Sale. Oct 1 - 20. 10% discount on all fabrics, quilt batts, table flex, hosiery, gloves, rubber stamps. Clearouts at 1/2 price. 519-664-0701.

HELP WANTED

To Apply Apply with resume in person to:

661 Colby Dr. Waterloo or email:

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HELP WANTED ACRYLIC BATHROOM INSTALLER. Person required to help install new tubs, tub liners and acrylic walls. Will train the right person. Must have clean drivers abstract and be bondable. Self motivated, detail oriented person a must. Email resume to bathcrest@rogers.com 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.

PETRO CANADA ELMIRA Looking for part time and full time help. Apply in person to 110 Earl Martin Dr. Ideal for seniors and adults.

WOODWORKERS NEEDED WE have a woodworking shop in Wallenstein. CNC router operators and sanders needed. 519-669-0111 or 519-500-4060.

PLUMBER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Dietrich Plumbing & Pump Ltd. Is hiring a Licensed Plumber or experienced Apprentice. We offer competitive wages & benefits. Email your resume to lindsey_bjd@bellnet.ca. For more information visit dietrichplumbingandpump.ca.

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.

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.

TORO LAWNMOWER 22� self propelled electric start, Toro Snowthrower 21� 5.5 HP, electric start, Stihl lawn trimmer edger gas engine, shrub trimmer electric cord, fertilizer spreader, garden tools. Aluminum ladders 6’ step & 22’ extension, bicycle rack fits trailer hitch.

519-669-0399.

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

No extra charge for custom sizes. Installation available.

519-698-2059.

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.

HORSES CANADIAN DUTCH HARNESS and special driving horse sale to be held at OLEX Sat. Sept. 29. Horses sell at 9 a.m. To consign or for more info call 519-595-3307.

100% LOCAL

WANTED WANTED TO BUY - Hand held cassette recorders with built in mics. 519-669-5981.

ANTIQUES - WE Want: Toys, cast iron, steel, tin; farm: wooden buckets, crates, cupboards, apple ladders etc. Coloured glass, tin ware, crocks, benches, tables, stands, good vinyl (jazz, rock, blues). Iron Bucket, 420 St. Andrew St. W. Fergus. 519787-8287. “We trade money for good stuff�.

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

AUTOMOTIVE 2-2006 CHEVY EXPRESS 15 passenger vans for sale. $5000.00 each or best offer as is. 1-2009 Chevy Express 15 passenger van for sale. $5000.00 or best offer as is. 2007 Honda Odyssey minivan for sale $4500.00 as is. Call 519-498-9538.

AUTO’S FOR SALE - PT Cruisers 2005 4 dr.; 2005 convertible; 2008 4 dr. 1981 Dodge D150 half ton, 1994 Chev Silverado 4 wd; 1990 Chrysler Lebaron convertible. H 519-648-2254 or c - 519-496-3911.

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

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.

CUSTOM APPLE JUICE pressing and juice sales by appointment only. Cedar Ridge Pressing, Wesley Martin, 3175 Northfield Dr., Elmira. 519-669-3541.

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

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GARAGE SALES

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28, Sat. Sept. 29, 8 a.m. 39 Pintail Dr. Elmira. Large and small items, furniture, household and more!

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AUCTIONS 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

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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. SAT. OCTOBER 6TH – 1:00 P.M. – The

Ontario Simmental Solution Sale Followed by a Group of Select Consignments. Simmental Sale Offers a choice selection of Registered Simmental Cattle from top Ontario producers.

For more info contact Dennis Elliott at 519525-7706. A Group of Select Consignments Will follow.

WED OCTOBER 10TH – 11:30 A.M. – 44th

Perth County Club Select Sale & A Select Production sale for Athlone Farms & Dairy Consignment Sale. Offering Fresh Cows & Heifers, Bred & Open Heifers from some of the Top Breeders in Perth County. Followed by a Select Production sale for Athlone Farms of 14 Head of Open, Bred & Fresh.

The Consignment Sale will follow offering Registered and grade, fresh and springing young Holstein cows and heifers. Open & Bred heifers will start at 11:30 A.M. prior to the Club Sale. Consignments Welcome.

SAT. OCT 13TH – 11:00 A.M. – Beef Cow

& Calf Sale. Offering cows, breeder bulls, and cow/calf pairs. Offering a Group of 35 Shorthorn & Shorthorn X Cows with calves and 1 Mature Shorthorn Bull. Cull cows at 11A.M. followed by Stocker sale.

Consignments Accepted!

FRI. & SAT. OCTOBER 19TH & 20TH - Fall Colors Draft Horse Sale. Friday at 9:00 A.M. All Tack & Equipment sell. Followed by all 3 events of the Ontario Futurity Promotion Program. Saturday starting at 9:00 A.M. the Draft Horse Sale offering a good selection of Clydesdales, Belgians, Percherons and good driving horses.

MONDAY OCTOBER 29TH – 1:00 P.M.

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

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

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3 Bedroom Suite

MISC. ITEMS: 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250 motorcycle, 10,415 miles, good running order. Murray 13.5hp 40in. riding lawn mower. Murray 11hp 36in. riding lawn mower. Iron horse 3 speed, 6hp tractor.

5500 watt generator. Ariens 5hp rear tine tiller & Mastercraft riding mower (both need engines). 2 utility trailers. Garden trailer. Gas push mowers & weed trimmers. Small flower bed tiller. Gas engines. Rubber tire child’s wagon. 10 & 24in. band saws. 18in. jig saw.

8in. table saw. Older 10in. jointer. Radial arm saw. Makita 300mm planer. Delta belt/disc sander. Bench model drill press. Portable air compressor. Anvil. Parts washer. Coleman lanterns and large stove. Hand, power & garden tools. Pellet gun. Concrete deer.

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AUCTIONS AUCTION SALE OF Motorcycle, tools, household goods, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 6205 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley Twp. (1/2 mile west of Kingwood, 5 miles northwest of Wellesley off Hutchison Rd.), for Art & Norma Steckly, on, Friday, October 5th @ 11:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 519-698-0138 AUCTION SALE OF Side split home, antiques, Harley memorabilia, tools, household goods and miscellaneous items, to be held at 69 Buttonwood Dr. (Forest Hill Area), Kitchener, (Fischer Hallman Rd., east on Forest Hill Dr., then left on Buttonwood), for Philip R. Weber, on Saturday, October 6th @ 9:30 a.m.

Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519699-4451 or 519-698-0138 WED. OCT. 10 at 6:00 PM Property auction of a beautiful 100 acre farm property; 85 workable; 7 acres bush; stunning redone Victorian farmhouse with gorgeous post and beam family room addition; kitchen; dining; living; 5 pc bath; spacious master suite with ensuite; 3 other bedrooms; family room on 3rd floor.

To be held at 1819 Bean Rd in New Hamburg for Frank and Dianne Beletz. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com

Call or text Richard 519-591-0067 or Rental Consultant Lorrie 519-546-3105

AUCTIONS SAT. OCT 13 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of approx. 400 toys including: pedal tractors; tin toys; farm toys and machinery; precision; CIFES tractors; Coke cooler; 1957 Cadillac Sedan De Ville; and much more at 40733 Thames Rd. East for Eric and Helen Kintz. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com WED. OCT 17 at 6:00 PM - Property auction of a charming 3 bedroom bungalow on an almost half acre lot of 6964 Main St. in Newry for Elwood and Fern Wilson . Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com WED. OCT 17 at 9:45 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; tools; antiques; collectables; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Centre in St. Jacobs for an area estate with additions.

Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com CHAR AND CHAR Cross Herd Dispersal Sale for Phil and Loretta Dammeier. October 6 at Listowel Livestock Ltd. Starts at noon. Cows & calf pairs, bred heifers & pure bred bulls.

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Seth Thomas wall clock.

Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press back rocker. Bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye & other oil lamps. Singer sewing machine heads.

Selection of pieced quilts. Skaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lantern.

Cast iron dog nut cracker. Yard sticks. China & glass (fancy cups & saucers, coloured glass, etc.). List goes on.

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HOUSEHOLD: 2 fridges. Crosley stove.

Chest freezer. Double pedestal table & 6 arrowback chairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nice. Maple ext. table & 7 press back chairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nice. Double bed.

Yamaha Clavinova electric piano. Power tread mill. Arthur Maxwell set of bible storey books. Cookware, bakeware, small appliances, kitchen utensils, plus other household goods & home furnishings.

Grandpa: Emergency blood transfusion. Sunday 11:00am

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Friday, Oct 5th, 2018 from 4 pm - 8 pm at Linwood Community Centre

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5279 Ament Line, Linwood, ON N0B 2A0

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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. 5 1 9 - 6 5 6 -3 5 5 5 www.jantziauctions.com

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH @ 11:00 A.M.

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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

FOR RENT

Of Motorcycle, tools, household goods, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 6205 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley Twp. (1/2 mile west of Kingwood, 5 miles northwest of Wellesley off Hutchison Rd.), for Art & Norma Steckly, on,

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CALL 1-888-2DONATE or VISIT www.blood.ca for more information or to book an appointment.

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

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

Community Information Page Township of Woolwich 2019 Annual Grant Applications Now Available Application forms for the Township of Woolwich’s 2019 Annual Grants are now available online. Non-profit organizations may apply for an operating grant for the delivery of programs and services within Woolwich Township.

Applications must be received by Friday, November 2, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Please find additional details regarding the Township’s annual grants and special assistance programs on the Township’s website, www.woolwich.ca/grants.

Completed applications and questions may be directed to Sarah Goldrup at sgoldrup@ woolwich.ca or 519-669-6004.

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT – NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to the Planning Act and Ontario Regulations 197/96 and 200/96 On October 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. the Committee will meet to consider the following applications. All persons interested in the applications may attend and may contact Nancy Thompson regarding meeting details or visit the Township Webpage – Township Services – Mayor and Council – Agendas and Minutes and select the applicable meeting date.

The Committee will also consider submissions for or against the applications if submitted to the Township of Woolwich no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2018 (Note that this date is before the meeting). Submissions can be forwarded to Jeremy Vink at the address noted at the top of this page, by email jvink@woolwich. ca or by fax 519-669-4669. Any submissions received will be included in a comment package and presented at the meeting. Any submissions received will be included in a comment package and presented at the meeting. This information is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public at the Committee of Adjustment hearing. Please note that while the Committee may redact some personal information such as email addresses and phone numbers, your submissions will otherwise be made public in their entirety.

MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A 23/2018 – Isaiah and Annie Martin, 3969 Steffler Road ZONE / USE: Agricultural (A) / farm dwelling with attached doddy house, beef operation and machine shop PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting relief from Section 7.2.8, Minimum Distance Separations (MDS), of Zoning By-law 55-86 to permit the installation of a new mobile home at reduced setbacks from neighbouring livestock operations as follows: • from 343 metres (being 120% of the calculated MDS of 286 metres) to approximately 320 metres to the adjacent manure storage area, located to the north at 4119 Steffler Road; and • from 185 metres (being 120% of the calculated MDS of 154 metres) to approximately 125 metres to the adjacent livestock facility, located to the west at 3970 Steffler Road.

The mobile home is to be occupied by the applicant’s son-in-law and his family.

The 51 hectare property is an active farm property.

MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A 13/2018 and CONSENT APPLICATIONS B 3/2018 and B 4/2018 - 2306790 Ontario Inc., 16 Isabella Street South, St. Jacobs ZONE / USE: Residential Medium Density (R-3) with site specific provisions / residential building functioning as a residence and guest house accommodations PROPOSAL: These applications were deferred at the April 23, 2018 meeting.

The applicant is proposing to sever the majority of the property and retain the existing residence / guest house and allow greater flexibility in terms of uses for the retained dwelling lands. To accommodate the proposal the following applications have been made:

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A13/2018 - The applicant is requesting: 1. To amend the limits of the site specific zoning, Section 26.1.40, to reflect the boundaries of the severed lands proposed in application B3/2018; and 2. To add permitted uses to allow for more flexibility in the use of the Jakobstettel guest house.

B 3/2018 – The applicant is requesting permission to sever an irregular shaped parcel of land being approximately 1.4 hectares in area, leaving a retained portion of approximately 0.2 hectares (measuring approximately 32 metres by 61 metres).

The severed lands contain storage sheds and a pool house, which are proposed to be demolished, and are subject to other planning applications. The retained lands contain the dwelling unit/guest house and associated grounds.

B 4/2018 – The applicant is requesting permission to convey of a right of way, measuring approximately 7.5 metres by 61.58 metres, over the severed lands in favour of the retained lands, for access to the rear of the retained lands to allow for proposed parking lot access. The proposed right of way is to be part of a future access road into the development on the severed lands.

NOTICE OF THE DECISION: Within 10 days of the meeting, a copy of each decision will be sent to owners, agents, those who submit written comments, and people who sign the register at the meeting. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect to an application, you must submit a written request (to the Secretary-Treasurer – Nancy Thompson ext. 6040) or sign the register at the meeting. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

APPEAL OF MINOR VARIANCE AND CONSENT APPLICATIONS: Anyone in opposition to a decision may appeal the decision to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The Tribunal may dismiss an appeal without holding a hearing if the appellant did not make oral or written submissions to the Committee of Adjustment before a decision was given, or does not provide a reasonable explanation for having failed to make a submission to the Committee.

REC CORNER Community Care Concepts Seniors Dining at the Breslau Community Centre. Thurs. Oct. 11., Lunch and program, $6. Call 519-664-1900 to reserve your spot.

Seniors Pickleball Tournament, Breslau Community Centre Nov. 19th!

Call 519-669-1647 x 7000 or 8000 for more information.

Breslau Recreation Association Annual Hallowe’en Party, Saturday October 27th, 3 pm.

Outdoor rink volunteers needed! Rinks in Breslau, Conestogo and Heidelberg are looking for help. For more info call Sara at 519-6691647 x 8002.

WMC Pool reopens after annual preventative maintenance for regular programming, starting Monday, October 1st. Swimming Lessons begin Saturday, September 29th.

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Mapleton - Drive in the picturesque tree lined circular driveway to this 58 acre hobby farm! Enjoy scenic views from the back deck as well as the covered screened in porch. This stone & brick bungalow offers 4 bedrooms, a large eat in kitchen, sunken living room with newer wood stove, a finished rec room with wet bar and walk out to the yard. There is a separate driveway for the insulated and heated shop, barn and drive shed with concrete floor. With 40 acres of workable land, and 15 acres of bush, this is the perfect place for your business and hobbies or to expand your farm operation.

Elmira - Attractive Location! Fall in love with the finishes chosen in this lovely warm home, from the newer kitchen overlooking a large private fenced yard, to the over-sized cheater ensuite bathroom with claw foot tub and separate shower. Tastefully decorated from top to bottom, it is easy to see yourself cozy by the gas fireplace, entertaining on the back deck, or watching the world go by on your front porch surrounded by mature maples.

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Elmira - You'll fall in love with this gorgeous, custom build 2 bedroom home built by Verdone Homes. Pride of ownership shines throughout, completely move in ready, professionally landscaped & decorated. Enjoy beautiful western skies & sunsets on your back deck overlooking the quaint and quiet farm lands. 1.5 garage. New roof. Come take a look, you'll love it!

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Morris-Turnberry - This beautifully remodelled Country Estate features 5 bedroom, 2 bathrooms boasting 3330 sq. Ft. Plus an additional 880 sq. Ft! 1 bedroom living suite above the Horse barn with 4pc bath and complete kitchen would make a great potential Apartment rental opportunity! This Country estate is a fantastic hobby farm located on a huge 8.63 acres Country estate centrally located just outside of Wingham. The main floor has a vary spacious open layout, main floor laundry, 9 foot ceilings on the main, heated floors in kitchen & bathrooms, updated windows. Large country kitchen with granite, new propane furnace and lighting throughout. The walkout to the backyard includes an above ground pool with great coverage and plenty of mature trees, greenery, circular drive and much more. The purpose built horse barn measures 64' x 30' with oversized double car garage and 12 Ft. ceilings. Call now for a private viewing! MLS® Number: 30683472

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FAMILY ALBUM OBITUARY

OBITUARY

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Meston-Wigzell, Lori

Weber, Enoch

Peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Freeport Health Centre, at the age of 71 years. Lori is lovingly remembered by her husband Patrick, her children Dawn, Michael and his partner Tracy, P.J. and his partner Delia, and her grandchildren. Sister of Mitzy Meston. Lori was always a woman of strength, exemplifying that strength through her challenge with cancer. At Lori’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral visitation or service. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital, with family by his side on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the age of 73 years. Loving husband of Dorothy (Bauman) Weber. Dear father of Sheri and Phil Martin of Parry Sound, Doug and Sharon Weber of Drayton, Joanne and Calvin Weber of Raymond, AB, Janelle and Eric Martin of Listowel, and Ryan and Jolene Weber of Alma. Lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren. Brother of Oscar and Erla Weber, Melinda and Homer Martin, Alice and Earl Martin, Clayton and Anna Weber, Verna Weber, and Paul and Shirley Weber. Predeceased by his parents Alvin and Mary Ann Weber, step-father Manassah Wideman and granddaughter Daina Brooke (2003). The family received relatives and friends from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 and from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Crystal View Mennonite Church, 2167 Floradale Rd., Floradale.

The funeral service took place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Crystal View Mennonite Church. Interment followed in Crystal View Mennonite Cemetery. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the doctors and staff at Grand River Hospital for their excellent care. In his memory, donations to the Kidney Foundation, or Community Living Association would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

OBITUARY

Weber, Enos Peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the age of 90 years. Enos Weber of RR 1, Wallenstein was the husband of the late Hannah Brubacher (2014). Father of Susanna and Onias Frey of RR 2, Mount Forest, Melvin Weber of Dawson City, YT, Abner and Minerva Weber of RR 2, Wallenstein, Levi and Nancy Weber, Amon and Laurene Weber all of RR 1, Wallenstein, Katie Weber of RR 1, St. Jacobs, Annie and Aaron Weber of RR 1, St. Clements, Naomi and Cleason Martin of RR 2, Elmira.

Also survived by 36 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and brother-inlaw Ivan Martin. Predeceased by his parents Alvin C. Weber and Elizabeth E. Martin, stepmother Susannah Martin, four brothers (two in infancy), six sisters (one in infancy), one grandson and two great-grandsons. Friends called at the home of Amon Weber, 6231 Buehler Line on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m., and on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 1-5 p.m. Family service was held at the home on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 9 a.m., then to Weaverland Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

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DEATH NOTICES COWAN, ALLAN NORBURN - Passed away after an honourable struggle with cancer, on Monday, September 24, 2018, at the Freeport Campus of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 74 years.

SCHNEIDER, MYRTLE LOVINA - Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital, at the age of 81 years. Myrtle has been a resident at Elmira District Community Living since 1975.

WEBER, ENOS - Peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the age of 90 years, of RR1, Wallenstein.

ZINGER, CYRIL (PAT) Passed away lovingly surrounded by family on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Twin Oaks of Maryhill at the age of 98.

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Zinger, Cyril (Pat) Passed away lovingly surrounded by family on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 at Twin Oaks of Maryhill at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Laura (nee: Bray) (2002). Loving father of Diane Strickler (Danny), Joanne Lobsinger and Doug Zinger (Sandra) all of Maryhill.

Cherished Grandfather of Bobbi-Jo (Trevor), Phil (Tracey), Tye (Ashley), Joe (Sally), Dwight (Angela) and Greatgrandfather of Codi, Troy and Jackson, Theo, Chase and Melody, Carson and Brinley. Predeceased by his parents Linus and Ottillia (nee: Hummel). Dear brother of the late Harold, Anthony (Doc) and Betty. Survived by sister-in-law Mildred Frank. Lovingly remembered by dear friend Mae DeMartin. He was a farmer for all his life in the Maryhill area, as well as working at the Ontario Livestock Exchange (Stockyards) for 50 years. He was a proud member of the Maryhill Knights of Columbus, St. Boniface Holy Name Society and The Maryhill Historical Society. Pat’s family will receive relatives and friends from 2 - 4 p.m. & 7 -9 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467.

Parish Prayers 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Boniface R.C. Church (1354 Maryhill Rd. Maryhill) on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Fr. Voisin officiating. Interment at St. Boniface Cemetery after Mass. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Boniface R.C Church - Cemetery Fund, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

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LIVING HERE CHEF’S TABLE/ DIERRE ACHESON

COMMUNITY / BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER

Saturday offers up a chance to catch up on your ABCs Wellesley set to welcome a host of visitors for the 43rd annual Apple Butter & Cheese Festival FAISAL ALI THE WELLESLEY APPLE BUTTER and Cheese Festival will be back for its 43rd season this weekend, bringing with it some of the best that Wellesley Township has to offer.

From the fun to the food, the attractions and the parades, the ABC Festival is a celebration of life in the countryside.

The festival kicks off Saturday (September 29) with an early-morning pancake and sausage breakfast, and runs until the late afternoon or early evening hours.

“Small towns need something to add to the community, to bring people together. And I think this is the biggest thing,” said festival chairperson Bob Reid, who’s been volunteering with the festival organizing committee for close to 40 years, and has served many years as chair.

With a team of volunteers, Reid has been keeping the small-town celebration going, year after year.

The festival will feature a host of attractions for Wellesley residents and out-of-towners alike, all with distinctly local features. Festival-goers will be able to sample some of the finest fall-time fare in Wellesley, including apple fritters and cider, schnitzel on a bun and the smorgasbord dinner, which begins early at the community

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Antiques straight off the farm from decades-past will be on display at the Wellesley Home Hardware. Organizing the tractor display and participation in the noontime parade is Tim Leis, pictured with models dating back to the 1950s.

[FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER] Wellesley Idol contestants, and then our store in here gine will also be on display, centre at 10:30 a.m.

Rachel Regier, Mitchell Rowill also be open and full Also on offer are a variety as well as a baler and live emer and Justine Sharma. of meat,” she adds with a sawmill. of attractions from pony The Idol hopefuls will be laugh. The Millbank-based There will be an educarides to the tractor pull (as competing for the coveted farm specializes in selling tional component to the well as a mini-tractor pull title with musical perfororganic meats, and durfestival as well, as people for the tykes). The festival mances, starting 2 p.m. in ing the tour, visitors will will have the opportunity will also feature a variety Wellesley Village. be able to meet with some to tour some of the local of antique cars and tracRounding out the attracof their organically-raised farmlands and agro-busitors, which will join the tions are the market place sheep and chickens. nesses. noontime parade, and then and arts and crafts show Back in the village of For Krista Edwards, coremain on display near the near the Wellesley arena, Wellesley, the festival will owner of Edwards Family Home Hardware in Welleswhile bouncy castles, be coaxing all day to the Organics on 5295 William ley village for the rest of climbing walls and more sounds of live music. PerHastings Line, the tours the day. ensure the kids will be kept formers include children’s are an opportunity to show “There’ll be an antique preoccupied as well. entertainer Erick Traplin, festival-goers some of the road grader maybe there, “So that the kids can be festival mainstay Kyle unique traits of organic a Sawyer-Massey road entertained, so that it’s Geraghty, the pop and rock farming. grader. And then one guy not just dragging the kids sounds of Those Guys, and “It’s basically to edubrings a whole pile of Allisaround from different disthe locally based women’s cate what it’s like to be an Chalmers. But the feature play to different display. barbershop chorus group, is Cockshutt and Oliver this organic farmer, and how They can enjoy that too,” the Chord Spinners. different it is from the year,” said Tim Leis, who said Reid. Keeping the fesPerhaps the most anconventional sense,” noted is organizing the tractor tival accessible, the event ticipated performances, Edwards. display. will be free to attend. however, will be those “We’re also going to have An ancient, yet working, “To me, it’s a family day.” of the three remaining a little market outside, Sawyer-Massey steam en-

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THIS TIME OF YEAR there is no shortage of vegetables and fruits to preserve. I find the practice to be quite relaxing and therapeutic.

In that regard, others might find preserving – or some other pastime – to be useful, as I do notice a lot of people rushing around, perhaps going from one appointment to another.

There’s plenty of impatient drivers behind the wheel who could benefit from slowing down, literally and figuratively.

Given the shop’s location, I know our downtown core is very busy with traffic – transport trucks bouncing through and many cars passing rushing to their destinations, which doesn’t make for a nice shopping experience. A few times in the last year, people walking to work in Elmira – our shop included – have been almost hit or encountered an agitated driver. My little guy also crossing the street at a crosswalk with the lights had a car drive right CHEF’S TABLE | 28

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DRAYTON UNITED CHURCH TURKEY Supper, Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at P.M.D. Community Centre.

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HEART HEALTHY EATING. DO you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or chronic illness? Learn ways to improve your cholesterol level and overall health; 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs.

GETTING THE MOST FROM Your Healthcare Appointments. Learn how to ask the right questions of your health care provider so you understand and feel confident in taking an active role in your own healthcare. Join us from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs.

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YOUNG AT HEART CLUB. Join us for cards, refreshments and friendship at St. Clements Community Centre, upstairs, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No charge.

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR CARING for someone with anxiety. Sid Baxter, MSW, will help you learn in-themoment tips, as well as longer-term strategies; 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs.

OCTOBER 10 SENIORS’ COMMUNITY DINING AT Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs at noon. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for lunch, fellowship and entertainment, $11. Call 519-664-1900 by Oct. 5 to sign up.

OCTOBER 11 EVERGREEN SENIORS’ FELLOWSHIP AT 10:30 a.m., Woodside Church, Elmira. What is Happening at Conestoga Bible Camp with Director Terry Ruegg.

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Come see David Marskell, CEO of The Museum. Topic: Celebrating the Creative Spirit. Join us, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Maryhill Community Centre. Admission $2/person.

SENIORS’ LUNCH CLUB AT Breslau Community Centre at noon. Community Cares Concepts invites you to join us for lunch and fellowship, $6. Please call 519664-1900 by Oct. 9 to sign up.

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

Mind over matter is really a thing, as much of our thinking is unconscious WEIRD NOTES

Q. The unconscious mind is responsible for all sorts of important stuff and is actually more powerful than scientists originally thought. Can you name a few of the activities emanating from this somewhat mysterious entity?

A. Current scientific estimates are that some 95% of brain activity is unconscious, says Emma Young in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine. These include habits and patterns, automatic body function, creativity, emotions, personality, beliefs and values, cognitive biases, and long-term memory. Moreover, up to 40% of

behavior is habitual, taking anywhere from 15 to over 250 days to form a new habit.

With the unconscious such a powerful player, you might wonder if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any way to â&#x20AC;&#x153;gameâ&#x20AC;? it. Yes, Young says.

1. Feeling lonely? Take a hot bath, since recent research suggests that we unconsciously associate physical warmth with social warmth.

2. Trying to cut back on your food intake? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spending just a minute imagining that you are full will help you choose a smaller portion.â&#x20AC;?

3. Needing a little more control in your life? Look around you for signs of visual disorder, since that may trigger bad behavior. Try to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get your house in order,â&#x20AC;? avoiding clutter, â&#x20AC;&#x153;asymmetryâ&#x20AC;? and

â&#x20AC;&#x153;wonky edges.â&#x20AC;?

Q. The following words all

derive from stock characters that â&#x20AC;&#x153;have stepped off the stage and walked into the pages of the dictionary where they lie for posterity.â&#x20AC;? Can you define â&#x20AC;&#x153;alazon,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;eiron,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;punchinelloâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;zanyâ&#x20AC;??

A. The first two characters from ancient Greek comedy are opposites, says Anu Garg on his â&#x20AC;&#x153;A.Word.A.Dayâ&#x20AC;? website. Alazon is arrogant and lacks self-awareness, while Eiron uses self-deprecation and feigned ignorance to triumph over Alazon. These qualities convey their meanings. The Greek â&#x20AC;&#x153;eiron,â&#x20AC;? for dissembler, gave us the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;irony.â&#x20AC;?

From Italian puppet shows comes the short, fat buffoon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Punchinello,â&#x20AC;? whose

name refers to a grotesque or absurd person. It ultimately derives from Latin â&#x20AC;&#x153;pullusâ&#x20AC;? (young chicken), since Punchinelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nose resembles a turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beak.

Finally, you probably know that â&#x20AC;&#x153;zanyâ&#x20AC;? means something â&#x20AC;&#x153;amusingly strange, comical or clownish.â&#x20AC;? It comes from French â&#x20AC;&#x153;zani,â&#x20AC;? from Italian â&#x20AC;&#x153;zanni,â&#x20AC;? a nickname for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giovanni,â&#x20AC;? from the comedy theater popular in 16th- to 18th-century Italy. A form of â&#x20AC;&#x153;John,â&#x20AC;?

Giovanni was â&#x20AC;&#x153;the generic name of the servant, a stock character who tries to mimic his master, himself a clown.â&#x20AC;?

Q. When nanotechnology partners with the natural world, expect to be amazed. For example, are you familiar with â&#x20AC;&#x153;plant nanobionicsâ&#x20AC;??

A. When MIT scientists added carbon nanotubes to spinach plant leaves, the plants emitted infrared light when they were near nitroaromatics, compounds often used in explosives, says Nathaniel Sparping in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discoverâ&#x20AC;? magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strange Science,â&#x20AC;? Fall 2018.

The same team earlier had embedded nanoparticles in plant leaves to detect nitric oxide, a pollution indicator, and had developed polymers that bind to hydrogen peroxide, TNT and the neurotoxin sarin. And because plants are sensitive to minute environmental changes, even impending droughts might be detected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything the plant absorbs cycles through its system,â&#x20AC;? eventually making

its way to the nanotubes in the spinach plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leaves.

(The same technology could work with any plant.) In the presence of nitroaromatics, for example, the nanotubes triggered near-infrared radiation that was recorded by a nearby camera, which in turn activated a computergenerated email alert warning.

Though there are still â&#x20AC;&#x153;a few kinks to work out,â&#x20AC;? MIT chemical engineer Michael Strano, co-author of the study, says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a novel demonstration of how we have overcome the plant/human communication barrier.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.

OBSERVER CROSSWORD PUZZLER ACROSS 1. Buzzing 5. Score 10. To see, boxily 15. Hold your drink, add a â&#x20AC;&#x153;câ&#x20AC;?

16. Computer storage unit, informally 18. Heroes 20. Neutralizes, as in anger 23. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop!

24. A hug and a kiss 25. Ozoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arch nemesis 26. Edible tuber, cousin of wood sorrel 27. Sky box?

29. What Jello, concrete and plaster do 31. No memory 32. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baloney!â&#x20AC;?

34. Early glass capacitor 37. Not under, over or on.

38. Hide the jury!

40. Back to Notredame 42. Advocate

43. Heroic tales of derring do 45. Back talk 48. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My ___!â&#x20AC;?

49. Active ingredients in semiconductors 50. Heap math game 51. Hide well 52. Stamp of General Zod 53. Canceled 54. Smart rats move Mrs. Brisby here 55. Antsy 56. Spring sound 57. Or do not, there is no try 59. Measure of ballistics precision 60. Dated term for reindeer-herding Sami 61. Apple spray 62. Bog 63. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hamletâ&#x20AC;? has five 64. Some beans

DOWN 1. Determine the cause of death 2. Coin 3. Poeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ___ of the peverse 4. Need a bath badly 6. Logical operator 7. Deck (out) 8. Intimate 9. A man, by the power of Grayskull!

10. ___ populi 11. First-person innovators 12. Clobber 13. ___ on the shelf 14. Extinct Italian language 17. Mixed dark and white hairs (archaic) 19. Exact, appropriate word 21. Dress-up fete 22. My son, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a heck of a hat 28. Blight 30. Better

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Hobbitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nemesis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faster!â&#x20AC;?

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Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) may modify, extend or terminate offers for any reason, in whole or in part, at any time, without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. TD Auto Finance is a registered trademark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact GM Canada to verify eligibility. These offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions and limitations apply. Void where prohibited. See Dealer for full program details. ± Requires Double Cab LTZ 2WD or Crew Cab Short Box LTZ 2WD with available 6.2L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. Based on WardsAuto.com 2017 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of printing. Excludes other GM models. < U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).^ Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. + Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and Apple’s terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply.~ Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher and data plan rates apply. 1. The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2018 MY Chevrolet (excluding Bolt EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. 2. Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. 3. Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved. The Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse, Chevrolet Silverado and Chevrolet Malibu received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles in their respective segments in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, based on 36,896 total responses, measuring problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners, surveyed October-December 2017. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com/cars

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Why not give it a try?

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Happy cooking.

Tomato Apple Relish 2 red onions, diced 12 tomato, diced 6 cloves chopped garlic 2 Tbsp. chopped ginger 4 kg of peeled and diced apples 16 oz red wine vinegar 16oz cider vinegar 16 oz white sugar 16oz brown sugar 5 whole peppercorns 1/2 tsp. crushed chilies

Put all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the juices thicken slightly, approximately one hour.

Jar the relish and store in fridge. Or preserve in sealed jars and process in boiling water for 12 minutes.

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