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University of Guelph study looking to quantify issues identified by anecdotal impressions

“In real time, our findings are not looking very positive right now,” said Rob Voisin, the chair of the Friends of the Grand River. “We’re trying to build an action plan on how to make sure the river stays healthy and the water is healthy, but we can’t build an action plan until we know what the root cause is.” Prompted by the survey results, the Friends collaborated with Ryan Prosser, a professor in the environmental science department at the University of Guelph, to formally study the river.Beginning this summer, Prosser and his lab conducted benthic studies of the level of aquatic insect life in the river, as well as algae levels and tempera ture, among other studies. Since benthic (bottom-dwell ing) organisms spend all or most to school!

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ANGLERS WHO SPEND A LOT of time on the Grand River have believed for a few years now, that the Grand River’s health is in decline. And now, prelimi nary findings from the Univer sity of Guelph can confirm some of what the anglers are noticing.Friends of the Grand River is a volunteer organization made up largely of those who regularly fish the river and its tributaries. They help maintain the river and tributaries by planting trees, cleaning up garbage and stocking trout, among other activities.Since2019, the organization has collected river observa tion surveys from its members annually. They receive about 150 responses each year. In the surveys, respondents have indi cated they are noticing fewer full grown trout than previous years, and most feel the angling experience is poor to average. Ten per cent of respondents in 2021 felt the angling was excellent.According to the survey, respondents believe trout predation is up, including Its health a concern, the Grand River is being analyzed

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It was the unofficial end to summer Tuesday as kids headed back to school, including Riverside PS in Elmira. Tamara Côté and her husband Matt drop their son Logan for his first day of senior kindergarten, with two more little ones in tow. Jordan, Rosa, Hailey, Amaya and Emma Wanklyn head into Riverside for the first day of school. Aria Weber, Xaiden Weber and their mother Christine Sealey get ready for the first day back to school. The Brown family is dropping two of their kids off at school on the first day back. The family includes Meg, Jon, Nasa, Chester and baby Cosmo. Leah Gerber increased pressure from anglers. They believe more development and more clear ing by landowners all the way to the river banks is widening the river. They are noticing decreased bug life, and are also worried about pollution from sources like road salt, insecti cides or household chemicals, among other concerns.

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There were 659 homes sold through the MLS system of the Waterloo Region Association of Realtors in August, a decrease of 8.1% compared to August 2021. The average sale price for all residential properties in Waterloo Region was $750,849, a decrease of 0.2% from July. The average price of a detached home was $851,654, down 3% from the previous month. Work crews were busy trying to put the finishing touches on Conestogo Public School as parents and students started to roll in for the first day of class. While the classrooms were ready, there were still a number of items that needed to be tended to before the school’s 8,000sq.ft. expansion is officially complete.

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To mark the occasion, Harris was at the Elliott Coach Lines location in Elmira September 2, joined by regional Chair Karen Redman. The red and amber light system is called the Eight Lamp Amber-Red Warning System, said Rob Murphy, president of School Bus Ontario. “The system uses four amber lights to warn that the bus is about to stop. And then when the bus comes to a full stop, the amber lights turn off, and the red warning lights start to flash. A clear distinction between the advanced warning and the “you must stop” phase of the warning system,” he“Nextsaid. week, 18,000

MPP Mike Harris’ private member’s bill bears fruit as changes made Woolwich girls’ hockey gets books from Ontario Trillium funding

School buses roll out with new lamps

celebrating its 21st season to continue the work it has done over the last two decades, Schmitt added. “It’s a very strong association. We’re very lucky to have the best volunteers that I know of, for a hockey association, involved with our association and the best members that work together. So we’ve come a long way and in 21 years, we’re in excess of 260 players. This year, we’re almost back to pre-pandemic [levels] – before the

Bill Atwood Observer Staff THE WOOLWICH GIRLS’ MINOR HOCKEY Association is celebrating a $47,500 operating grant they received from the province’s Community Building Fund through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.“This is a very big deal,” said association president Kevin Schmitt. The grant was awarded to cover a number of costs, including facility rentals, equipment, website design and virtual meeting ability and personal protective equipment.Schmitthighlighted the contributions of Jacinta Faries and Chris McMillian who worked to secure the grant.“Jacinta and Chris were very instrumental in preparing and working on the grant, so I need to recognize them for all the hard work that they did on it,” he said. The grant allows the organization which is → TRILLIUM FUNDING 4

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Leah Gerber Observer Staff AS THE SCHOOL YEAR GETS underway, kids across the province are climbing onto buses with the familiar four red lamps. New this year, however, are four amber lamps.Last year Mike Harris, Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, had his private member’s bill passed to have these four amber lamps installed on every Ontario school bus built since 2005. The buses were retrofitted this summer, and included about 80,000 lamps changed over on nearly 20,000 buses. The province provided $4 million for the project.

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WGMHA celebrated a $47,500 grant Sunday at the WMC in Elmira. Submitted

Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris (right) was at Elliot Coach Lines in Elmira Sept. 2 to mark the rollout of school buses with the new light patterns called for in his private member’s bill. He was joined by regional Chair Karen Redman and Ron Murphy, president of School Bus Ontario. Leah Gerber

Derek Brick is a landscape technologist with the City of Waterloo. He lives in the town of Wellesley with his wife and two-year-oldson. Leah Gerber

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auction with many items open for bidding including a Peter Etril Snyder print of Hopewell Creek. The day will also double as a celebration of soci ety members who have reached significant mile stones, said Kennedy. “We remember our members who are 80 or more. We give them birth day cards and for anyone who’s had a

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board, and serves as chair. She also served as the secretary treasurer for the Wellesley Township Fall Fair for many years. She decided to run for council this year because she felt she could serve the community now as a retiree.“Ilooked at it, and you know, Peter van der Maas has done a wonderful job for this community and with his (stepping down) I believed that we needed another strong voice. Peter has done such a great job that I thought this was a time that I would be able to step up and do this for my community,” she said. She says she feels the main issues are the rising costs of living and that the township needs to be especially wise with how it spends its money now. “We all are faced with higher costs of everything, so my thing is to make sure as with our own budgets, with the township’s budget, that we’re look ing at things and making good financial use of the resources that we have to make sure that we can still be a very healthy commu nity. Spend our money wisely,” she said. As far as the high cost of housing specifically, she noted “We have to look at infilling to make it affordable for everyone to live in our communities, whether it’s our young people, whether it’s our seniors. We have to look at different ways to create living areas whether it’s making apartments avail able in homes, making legal apartments, things like that. You know, we just have to be resourceful because we have only a limited amount of land to build on. We also have to have our farms to grow food on. It’s a fine balanc ingEachact.”makes a case for residents’ votes on Octo ber“I’ve24. lived in this town my entire life, since I was born,” said Brick. “I’ve grown up invested in the town, from sports groups, to community groups, to just the social aspect. “I’ve got a vested interest in continuing to grow here and making the community better for the next generation as I enjoyed growing up here and want to see those opportunities for others. So I think I provide a different outlook, possi bly, in terms of the young families living in town and what we can do for the future of our children, and the next generation.” For her part, Lichty said, “I have been a resident of Wellesley Township for over 40 years, and I think I have a good grasp of the community, from being a volunteer with the fall fair to being on the committee of adjustment to being on the recreation board. I think I understand the community. I raised my family here… and I want to be able to continue to offer those things to the next generation.” pandemic there were just over 300 players, so we’re doing extremely well.” “I’m extremely pleased to see the Ontario Trillium Fund supporting Woolwich Girls Hockey with an oper ating grant of $47,500,” said MPP Mike Harris in a letter to the association. “Having access to local, high-quality facilities and programs for sports and recreation helps families and communities thrive.” Playing hockey bene fits both the physical and mental well-being of the girls, said Schmitt. “This gives the ability for young girls and young ladies to play with just girls rather than having to play with the boys’ association. Women’s hockey is one of the larger verticals in minor sports right now. With all the successes of the Canadian national team, the U18 team, the Canadian Women’s Olym pic team, women’s sport is in this huge vertical. There’s been such a void for young girls, so this is a big part of that,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to our 21st year after the last few years of the pandemic and the lack of being able to play hockey in what we would know as a regular season. We are definitely coming back to that for this coming year. All plans are for that to happen.”

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getting set to host its annual HERITAGE DAY EVENT and fundraiser. On September 18 resi dents are invited to join the activities, which start with a mass at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Church. That will be followed by a gathering at the Mary Grotto“We’vestatue.added the Mary Grotto that was put up there as a dedication to Mary because Maryhill was named after her,” said society president Linda KennedyTheday will also include a luncheon at the commu nity centre, a car tour of the historic wayside shrines, a 50/50 draw, and a silent

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there’s things that we can do and hopefully oppor tunities to find housing for that missing middle and keep people who have grown up in town if they want to,” he said. This is Brick’s first time running for a council posi tion. This is the right time in his career and family life to be able to do it, he notes. “I want to be an active part of the community,” he said. “I’ve been a part of things like the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival – I’ve done that since I was 15 years old. I’ve seen what community groups can do to help build the town. We have to find funding in different ways. I’m a true believer that as new people move to town, we need to reach out to them and kind of expand our horizons, because the town is built on community. That’s a huge part of what we are, and I really want to see that. As a councillor, I feel that I can help bring a voice to the new members of the community as well as the old members of the community to help make it better.”Thisis also Lichty’s first time running for a council seat, though she spent many years sitting on the Wellesley Town ship committee of adjust ment, which oversees applications for people to do things considered moderately outside the prescribed zoning or permitting of their land. She also spent many years on the township recreation Mary Lichty is recently retired from working at the Libro Credit Union. She lives in the town of Wellesley, and before that lived and worked on a farm with her family outside Kingwood.

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GRAND RIVER: Study is a multi-year project that will help determine human impact on the the river system school buses will hit the roads across the province of Ontario. This new aid light amber system will enhance the safety for all drivers and students when boarding and exit ing a school bus across the province,” Murphy said last week. This is a protocol that is already in place in every other jurisdiction in North America, said Harris. Ontario was likely the last one to enact it. Harris said school buses are often overlooked when it comes to school safety.Thebus companies were ready for this change, said Murphy. Since 2005, every bus in Ontario was built with eight lamps, but they were waiting for the legislation to be in place to change four of them over to amber. Now, that has been done. “The industry was, quite frankly, ready for this change; it just needed political will behind it,” Harris said. Why hadn’t it been done yet? “Quite honestly, I don’t know,” said Harris. “I’m glad we’re finally there and that I’m a part of it. Especially with five kids at home.”

BUSES: New warning system now in place in Ontario, which was among the last to adopt the changes

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Harris said the process to pass the private member’s bill took upwards of two years.“Our bus drivers and operators do a fantastic job, let’s give them the tools they need to keep everyone safe,” said Harris. “So at the end of this year we ended the school year with one warning system and we started the new school with a new warn ing system,” said Murphy. “Now it’s the turn of the general public to improve school bus safety. So this is for everyone else. We’ve done our job to make the message a little clearer, now it’s up to you.”

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Leah Gerber Observer Staff EVERY YEAR THE EAR AND Hearing Clinic in Elmira hosts a contest for the community to nomi nate people to receive free hearing“Oftenaids.these are gifted to individuals who are unable to financially purchase an essential piece of technol ogy that will assist them on their hearing journey,” said Victoria Bauman, executive assistant and communications manager for the Julianaclinic.Schlegel is the audiologist, and owner of the clinic. “We initially started this campaign to show how different we are as a clinic – we’re not like every other clinic out there. Within our commu nity we know there are people in need and we saw that there were people who couldn’t afford good quality hearing aids. This whole thing was created to help the community,” Schlegel said. “I’m from Elmira – I was born and raised here. Having grown up here, and now owning a business in this community, I wanted to be able to give back to the people that helped get me to where I am today. This is something that is very near and dear to my heart.”This year, the award has been renamed in honour of a staff member who passed away suddenly in 2021. Theresa Shillingford had worked at the clinic, mainly as a bookkeeper for the Kitchener location, since 2010. She also shared the bookkeeping work of the Elmira “Theresaclinic.wassuch a lovely soul,” said Bauman. “She had such a calm and collected spirit that encouraged peace in every situation. She always looked for the positive in everything and every person, and was constantly looking for ways to bring about the best in “Whenothers.shelaughed she brought an overwhelming joy to everyone around her. Her smile would light up her entire face and cause her eyes to spar kle. Theresa had such a wonderful gift to ask genu ine questions and make you feel like you were the most important person in the conversation. She was always willing to lend a listening ear and offer help in any way she could.” Shillingford passed away at the family cottage in July at the age of 59. She left behind her husband Clive, her sons David and Brian and Brian’s wife Zoe, as well as her brother Shawn and his wife Wendy and their son Casey. “It was a very unex pected and sudden loss, which is what left such a large void in the Shill ingford family as well as the Ear & Hearing Clinic family,” said Bauman.

The red and amber light system is called the Eight Lamp Amber-Red Warning System. Now, when buses are preparing to stop, the amber lamps will flash. When the bus comes to a full stop, the amber lamps turn off and the red lamps flash.

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Now, the contest will be known as the Theresa Shil lingford Gift of Hearing Award.Thisyear, the award is going to a woman in her late 70s and a five-year-old girl who was born with hearing loss, says Bauman.

The ceremony and event to honour Shilling ford is taking place today (Thursday) at 6 p.m. at the Elmira location of the Ear and Hearing Clinic at 69 Arthur St. S. summer rainfall amounts. No major water increases from the dam due to big rain allows this algae to flourish.”Hehasalso noticed there is increased pressure on the river from other users.“More canoeing, tubers, trail walkers all have taken their time share of the river,” he said, adding “People going outside will never be a bad thing.” Prosser says the plan is for this study to be a multi-year project, and that his group will continue to sample the benthic communities and investigate algal toxins and pesticide and nutrient levels. That’s being done without the help of an official research grant, so financing is tight. The work is being done by undergraduates, gradu ate students and volun teers with the Friends of the Grand River. “The trout are poten tially letting us know that something has changed in the river. It is likely linked to human activity within the watershed, as has been observed in so many other watersheds. We’re trying to gather data that can hopefully be used to make informed conser vation and/or policy decisions to mitigate the impact of human activ ity on the river,” said Prosser.Thisstudy is being conducted at the same time as a socio-economic study also prompted by the Friends of the Grand River. Voisin sees this as a two-pronged approach to simultaneously deter mine the state of the river’s health and also the river’s economic impact on the community. In this way, Voisin and the Friends hope to grab the attention of politicians, levels of govern ment and other funding sources to bring resources to help improve the Grand. “It’s great to have a bunch of volunteers like us plant ing trees and picking up garbage and doing all that sort of stuff. But the reality is, this river probably needs more attention than it’s going to get right now until we can frame it in a way that kind of whets the appetite of potential funding bodies.”

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Conversely, limited exposure and experience with books decreases literacy success for students. Studies show the more exposure to print materials, the higher the success rate. We may know this, but with so many electronic distractions available to kids, it’s hardly surprising that books have fallen by the wayside in some cases. If that’s the case, encouraging kids to take up any kind of reading is a plus – best not to get too fussy about the content. Some parents object to the likes of comic books, graphic novels and pulp fiction on the grounds that there are better books out there. Perhaps, but a great work of literature gathering dust on a shelf does a child no good. Better he or she discovers the joys of reading from any source than not at all.

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ANALYSIS OF CURRENT WORLD EVENTS nications, but the advent of ocean-going ships allowed them to go global by the 17th century. And they were all ruled, in the final analysis, by force.The British, the French and Dutch empires never confused their empires with their own countries, because their colonies were separated from the homelands by thousands of kilometres of ocean. It was trickier with the Russian, Turkish and Austro-Hungarian empires, where all their possessions were connected by land, but the latter two were gone by 1918.That left the Russian empire, which fell into the hands of Bolshevik revolutionaries and was renamed the Soviet Union. But its borders didn’t change except in the far west, where Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland gained their independence.That’swhere the popular confusion in Russia comes from. Because the Communists claimed to be ‘anti-imperialist,’ and even abstained from using Russian nationalist tropes until Stalin’s time, it was easy for Russians to think the Soviet Union was all the same ‘homeland.’ But the subject peoples noticed.When Gorbachev largely abandoned the threat of force as a means of keeping the empire together, the non-Russian nationalities naturally took that as a signal that they could leave. And their departure really wasn’t “the greatest geopolitical disaster of the 20th century” (as Putin claims); it was the final act in the dismantling of the European empires. Of course the subject peoples left. Some of the colonial populations were radically different from the Russians, like the Muslim ‘republics’ of Central Asia. Some seemed quite similar to outsiders – the Ukrainians and the Russians, for example – but their real historical grievances were as deep and irreconcilable as those between the Irish and the English. Siberia and the Far East stayed in Russia, because the conquered populations there had been indigenous people living in small groups. They were greatly outnumbered by Russian settlers as early as the 18th century, and their future at best is like the ‘First Nations’ of Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. That’s how the last European empire was decolonised 30

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f you’re reading this, basic literacy is not an issue. However, for many Canadians that hurdle remains to be cleared. And in a knowledge-based economy, the bar continues to rise. Education, early and often, is the key. It’s no coincidence that literacy is a hot-button item in September as students adjust to life back in the classroom. Today (September 8) is International Literacy Day, a global initiative by UNESCO marked since 1967. This year’s theme involves rethinking the fundamental importance of literacy learning spaces. Given the disruptions in our schools during pandemic, that seemsUNESCOapropos.notes that school closures and interruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis have likely driven learning losses and increased dropout rates, a situation especially true for vulnerableWhilepopulations.Canada fares better than many other countries in terms of measures such as absolute literacy numbers, high school completion and basic numeracy, there’s still plenty of room for improvement.Accordingto ABC Life Literacy Canada, for instance, 48 per cent of adult Canadians have low literacy skills that fall below high school equivalency and affect their ability to function at work and in their personal lives. Some 17 per cent function at the lowest level. Of all Canadian adults aged 25 to 65, 49 per cent were in the lower range for literacy proficiency, 55 per cent were in the lower range for numeracy proficiency, and 43 per cent were in the lower range for both literacy and numeracy, reports Statistics Canada.Literacy is a strong determinant of future success. Given the changing job market and the increasing demands on employees in an information age, we need better skills. Still, almost half of Canadians between the ages of 16 and 65 have low literacy skills. Fewer than 20 per cent of people with the lowest literacy skills are employed, but impoverished adults often do not have the literacy skills required to get into job training programs. They may need literacy skills upgrading before they can succeed in training programs, but only about five to 10 per cent of eligible adults enroll in programs.

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The push to increase literacy rates goes beyond getting a job, of course, but poor literacy and numeracy skills do make it hard to get a job, retain employment and earn advancement. Poor skills hurt individuals, but also come with a societal price both in terms of social supports and lost productivity. Beyond the economy, those with poor literacy skills are more likely to suffer from poor health (and less likely to report concerns), be more socially isolated and be disengaged from societal issues such as political matters. Clearly, the best time to instill reading and comprehension skills is at a young age. That’s where programs that encourage reading come into play. Research indicates that there are positive effects when young children read and explore books for pleasure, as such activities help build the skills and knowledge that are critical to schooling.

Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, on a move to challenge the Ford government’s health legislation. Canadians are in a grumpy mood. Few are happy with the federal government, provincial governments, the economy, or the types of changes happening in Canada. Coverage of world and local events isn’t helping. When Canadians think about stories in the news, 60% feel angry while only 5% feel happy.

Reading for pleasure is facilitated when children have greater access to books. Early exposure, good access and adult support are positive motivators of children’s success with literacy skills.

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With the summer season all but over, so begins the inevitable mad dash to the holiday season.

Students returning to school this week face a growing consensus about the changing labour market. There are worker shortages, not just in low-paying service jobs but in skilled and technology sectors as well. It’s an environment made trickier still by the setbacks created by disrup tions of our school system through the last couple of years.Canada, we’re all told, faces a skills gap. Even prior to the pandemic, a variety of jobs went unfilled due to the fact those without jobs aren’t qualified to fill the vacan cies. It’s a problem that’s only going to get worse, particularly as the baby boomers retire (assuming their economic circum stances allow them to do so).We’re not obtaining enough education to find employment in today’s economy. The unrealized value of skill vacancies in the Canadian economy hit $25 billion in 2020. Measured as a share of the economy, this unrealized value equalled 1.33 per cent of GDP, according to the Conference Board of Canada.Thegap isn’t simply a matter of technical skills, though Canada is increas ingly reliant on workers from outside the country to fill such jobs. (Along with temporary foreign workers for work such as labouring Canadians no longer seem willing to do.) Rather than specific functions, the Conference Board finds the six most highly valued skill vacan cies are active listening, critical thinking, reading comprehension, speaking, monitoring, and coordi nation. Vacancies related to each of these skills currently cost the Cana dian economy $1 billion or more annually in unreal

While there’s been some badmouthing of the post-secondary system, particularly of universities, those analyzing the skills gap argue higher educa tion is still essential, even if the payoffs today aren’t what they used to be. Completing post-sec ondary education is still the best route to a well paying, quality job in Canada but the premium is dropping as too few students are graduating from programs that are in highReportsdemand.note that the proportion of adults in Canada with a post-sec ondary education is the highest among all OECD countries, even though the cost of that education is roughly double the OECD average. Yet, more and more of those degree holders fall behind in the earnings scale with the share of Canadian univer sity graduates who make less than half the national median income the largest among all OECD countries. So, more graduates than most, but that hasn’t trans lated into good jobs and goodStudieswages.have found that this is largely the result of the programs Canadians have chosen to study. They examined various reports that have attempted to compute an annualized average “return on invest ment” on education and found stark divergences depending on the field of study.The biggest bang for buck comes from special ized and professional fields such as medicine, law and engineering. There is a much greater risk of falling into a lower-income category for graduates of humanities and social sciences, with a limited risk for students of health, engineering or business.

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Pandemic-led delays in school system underscore issue of skills gap ized value due to unfilled jobMuchvacancies.ofthe discussion has centered on post-sec ondary education, where courses on offer don’t always lead to good job prospects. Students still continue to enter arts faculties even though the days of gaining a degree –any degree – and walking into a good job are long gone. Instead, many students are graduating with record amounts of debt only to find there’s no demand in their chosen field. Worse still, finding any kind of job is an uphill battle, let alone one that will allow them to start paying down the afore mentioned massive debts. Much of the public dialogue about the gap suggests that Canadian labour markets suffer from a shortage of workers in certain industries – think about the former boom in the Alberta oil patch, for instance – coupled with mismatched skills among the available labour supply. These circumstances, the argument goes, are exag gerated by the difficulty of moving workers from low-growth to high-growth provinces and industries, along with inadequacies in how schools develop skills and connect learners with employers.Thekey,it seems, is finding the right mix of university, college, trade school and apprenticeship programs. And, more diffi cult still, coaxing kids to follow that route into what are – for today, at any rate – deemed higher-demand careers. That list includes the likes of science, engi neering and technology, business and finance, and health-related fields.

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This is not because we are angry at them. Rather, it is because they stay still, are easy on arrows, do not require a licence and have generous limits.

To the Editor, The people of Old Testa ment times did not have any scientific knowledge about how rainbows are formed. To explain this meteorological phenome non, they told the story of Noah and the flood. After an entire year, Noah was told by God to come out of the ark. How could eight people, all the animals and birds have survived on an ark with a length of 300 cubits, breadth of 50 cubits, and height of 30 cubits? Taking the lower value of the cubit, (about 18-22 inches) this gives dimensions in feet of 450 x 75 x Let’s45.be realistic. Over the period of a year all those animals would produce offspring. How would he have housed all the birds? What happened to the land plants and the insects? How did he save the fish and sea creatures? How could Noah store enough food to feed all the animals, and his family –his sons, Shem, Ham , and Japheth, their wives and children?Howwould Noah have dealt with all the manure produced by these animals? How would he collect enough drinking water for the animals and hisAndfamily?ifthe eight people on the ark were the only survivors, how did the Earth get repopulated?

I don’t know many people who stump shoot much anymore. But once, it was very popular. Primarily, because lifelike animalsized archery targets had not been invented yet, while stumps were pretty much all over the place. Even if foam animal targets had been available, The majority of people who read classic novels are intelligent and well-cultured Readingindividuals.books for 6 minutes a day is an amazing activity that is proven to reduce stress. When children have books at home to read, they achieve the equivalent of 3 extra years of schooling.

To the Unfortunately,Editor both Murray Martin and the rest of the Woolwich coun cil missed the point. This is a conflict between what God’s word says and man’s word.The latter is called humanism and is a religion itself, as it fits the definition as given in any dictionary. The latter professes great tolerance for all views. However, such is not the case when a conflicting viewpoint is presented, such as the view that “the Bible is right and you are wrong”. Apparently for humanists, that is the place where all tolerance ends. As Christianity rapidly declines in the West, you will see the continued rise of the religion of human ism, that is “man deter mines truth for himself.” How about a compromise? Would these so-called “tolerant” individuals allow the cross of Christ to go on top of the rainbow or fly that flag above the rainbow flag? You know the answer to that! Unlike God’s word, man’s word is always changing. Truth is old with age immeasur able whereas falsehood has no beard! Look up 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 in your Bible.

2SLGBTQ1+ people who are also God’s children, that is not being a Chris tian. A rainbow crossing is just a symbol of accep tance of these people, no matter what their gender or sexual orientation is. It is also a sign that God loves these people too.

there is no way the betterhalves of that era would have allowed you to fill the yard with them. Mostly because they knew this would lead to the arrowing of a garden gnome or pink flamingo as well. Even in these days of wonderful, almost anatomically correct, foam game animal targets, I still prefer stump shoot ing. To me, it’s like the archer’s version of golf. It entails a nice walk and, if you do it alone, you can still get away with lying about your youTypically,score.however,stumpshootwith a friend. This means you walk through the fields and woods until one of you sees an arrow-friendly inanimate object that vaguely resembles a game animal if you really use your imagination. Then you point it out and you both shoot at it, with the closest arrow winning the round.Forinstance, you and your buddy might be walking down a trail when he or she will point to a distant, punky, rotten log and say, “See that. It’s a moose.”Youwill then nod and say, “That moose doesn’t stand a chance” or some other words of bravado. This is almost always the time when some other person walks over the rise and hears two grownups carrying bows clearly mistaking what is a punky, black rotten log for a moose.They will smile uncom fortably and say, “Sure it is. And, look, that fern is a unicorn!,”Regardless, the idea is for the shooters to chal lenge each other with tricky targets at unknown ranges to simulate the kind of shots you might get in the field. For example, if you wanted to simulate the typical grouse shot, you might have the person you are stump shooting with, shoot an arrow at a leaf hanging directly behind a tree trunk. Stump shooting is as simple as that, but it is good archery practice that can be done almost year-round. It teaches range estimation, short and long-distance shoot ing, shooting up and down slopes and what rocks look like from a distance as well as what they can do to arrows.When all is said and done, stump shooting is an informal way to practice field archery in a pleasant and natural setting. There are no papers, pens, and score sheets either. Nor are statistics or records kept throughout the year. In fact, I have never met a stump shooter who has kept a log.

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To the Editor, With regards to the proposed rainbow side walk, what is Elmira planning to do to support the Black community in our area? Or the women in our area? Or the many other people in our area who deserve recognition andThesupport.support of one years ago, and trying to piece it back together now is as foolish and futile as a British attempt to recon quer Ireland would be. Yes, Russians and Ukrai nians have a lot of shared history. Yes, it’s hard for people who don’t know them well to tell them apart. But no, they will not live happily together. Is this the ‘narcissism of small differences’ that Sigmund Freud talked about? Yes, of course it is. But some sort of shared identity is needed if we are to live together peacefully and productively in the large numbers that have become standard since the rise of the mass civilisa tions, and constructing such common identities is hard work. So two languages, Russian and Ukrainian, that are really no further apart than Glaswegian English and Jamaican group and not the others can definitely be seen as discrimination. Are we really willing to head down that slippery slope?

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Truth: A rainbow has no physical presence; a rainbow is a purely optical phenomenon, and its appearance (shape, arc, width of colour bands) will be slightly different according to the eye of the beholder.

Lie: Folklore depicts leprechauns as mistrustful creatures who detest humans. According to legend, leprechauns found the abandoned gold and buried it again at the end of a rainbow so no human could ever find it.

Before the advent of lifelike, animal-sized archery targets, bow hunters used to practice stump shooting to warm up for the hunting season. Stump shooting basically describes the practice of roving through the woods with bow and arrow in hand and shooting at rotten stumps, decaying logs, leaves, or any other inanimate object that is not rock-like in nature.

Truth: In 2017, students and professors of the Chinese Culture University, located high in the mountains of Taipei, Taiwan, observed a rainbow for 8 hours and 58 minutes, from 6:57 am until 3:55 pm.

how do we explain the major flooding in 2022 in Pakistan, Nigeria, Uganda and Yemen, and in 2021 in the South Sudan? There are flood stories in many cultures in the world. The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest flood stories written about 1,000 years before the Hebrew Bible. There are flood stories in the Hindu and Buddhist religions. The Aztecs, the Greeks, the Norse, the Aborigines, the Chinese, and Native North Amer ican tribes all have flood stories.These stories and legends helped people to understand the phenom ena in the world that they did not understand scien tifically.Everyone has a right to believe what they want to believe. However, if your beliefs are hurtful to the

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English, are erected into a sharp dividing line between different ‘nations’ by Ukrainian nationalists. But they don’t talk about religion, because Ukraini ans are too divided along thatHistory,axis. fake or true, helps too. Russians share a story about an alleged genocide Russian-speakersofin East ern Ukraine in the present; many Ukrainians believe that the famine of the early 1930s (the ‘holomodor’) was deliberately caused by their Russian rulers. There are only so many people whom you can hope to bring into the same identity, which is why there are 52 coun tries in Africa, and seven countries where Yugo slavia used to be. It’s just part of the decolonisation process, but the Russians have not yet grasped that this is what they are going through. FROM 6 DYER: Misguided Putin just hasn’t grasped the reality of decolonisation

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Safely OversizedTransportLoads markers, and other types of infrastructure.Understanding some key points and taking precautions can help you safely get oversized loads from the farmyard to the field and back again. Before You Go Before hitting the road, take the time to perform a pre-operational check of the equipment you will be transporting. Ensure that all lights are working and that any warning signs are in good condition and visible.Remember that it’s challenging to monitor large loads once driving has started, so ensure your load is well-secured before you head out. It’s also crucial to plan the route carefully, particularly if it’s not one that’s familiar. However, planning the route is about

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Food prices might not go a lot higher over the next little while, but the longer-term forecast is gloomy.Lastweek, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced that in August, the world food price index fell for the fifth month in a row. The prospect of grain exports resuming from Ukrainian ports added some relief to the global priceYou’doutlook.think that good news would be greeted withButoptimism.inmaking the announcement, the FAO warned that it’s doubtful the overall price situation will improve significantly. It specifically cited rising on-farm expenses as a huge problem. In a news release, FAO chief economist Maximo Torero noted “many uncertainties remain, including high fertilizer prices that can impact future production prospects and farmers’ livelihoods, a bleak global economic outlook, and currency movements, all of which pose serious strains for global food security.”FAOrecognizes farmers need fertilizer, and it’s costly. A new farm earning forecast for the United States Department of Agriculture says producers’ total fertilizer bill there is expected to hit $45 billion this year, up from $29.5 billion in 2021. Those costs are part of an overall leap in farmers’ production expenses, which are forecast to be up this year by $66.2 billion. That’s almost 18 per cent more than last Settle in for higher food prices this fall year.Canadian figures are expected to be similar. Globally, almost everything costs farmers more – including energy – and those costs are ultimately passed down the line to processors, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.Despite the public’s trust in farmers, fingers are bound to point their way. In its earnings forecast, the USDA estimates that net cash farm income will reach its highest level in a decade, as a result of skyrocketing prices for commodities. Net cash farm income is forecast at $168.5 billion in 2022 – an increase of $22.1 billion over 2021, and appreciably more than the $136 billion the USDA predicted in February.Storieswill surface like they always do when farm income rises, from camps claiming farmers are getting rich. Farmers are easy targets. No one else along the production chain is as present. Think about to whom, for example, at a food company you direct your ire. Some “info@” address on a website? Same with grocery stores. Employees on the floor take it on the chin for decisions made by nameless executives and administrators who seldom if ever come in contact with the public. Farmers, though, are out there. When you drive → ROBERTS 12

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New research from The Conference Board of Canada forecasts Canada’s provinces to continue seeing gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2022 through 2024, despite the overhanging risks of a recession. Saskatchewan (7.6%) and Alberta (4.9%) are projected to lead growth among the provinces. Ontario’s GDP is slated to grow 3.9% in 2022, 1.7% in 2023 and 2.2% in 2024.

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Leah Gerber Observer Staff MANISH RAIZADA, A PLANT RESEARCHER with the University of Guelph, cites multiple reasons the federal government’s plan to decrease fertilizer use by 30 per cent by 2030 is reckless.Criticism of the plan emerged quickly from many sectors, reflecting the pushback seen against similar moves in other countries.Thegovernment has not presented a serious plan for how to achieve its target, says Raizada, adding the discussion document it produced was not farmerwhichgeneric“We’rewell-written.inthissillyFourRsstage,isagain,everyknowstheFour R’s. I mean, give me a break. A first year undergraduate student of mine could have done a better job on this discussion document. It’s Mickey-Mousey. It tells (everyone) they’re not serious,” he said.

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The Four Rs refer to 4R Nutrient Stewardship, four main practices for farmers to follow when applying fertilizer to fields to make the application as efficient as possible. They include the right source at the right rate, at the right time and the right place. “So what I’m really afraid is going on, the government has set this target because they’ve signed those agreements globally. They’ve set the target. They’ve not been serious about it. And I think nothing’s going to happen. And farmers are going to look bad. And nothing’s going to happen, because nothing’s been happening,” Raizada said. For its part, Agriculture Canada emphasizes that the reduction target is to reduce emissions by 30 per cent, not to reduce fertilizer use by 30 per cent. Spokespeople for the ministry say their plan relies on becoming more efficient with fertilizer rather than forcibly reducing“Theit. objective of the national target for fertilizers is to reduce emissions, not to establish a mandatory reduction in fertilizer use. It is intended to be

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Voldock says that the federal government has invested a considerable amount of money toward helping farmers try new methods. That includes $550 million in the last year to support farmers as they make changes to fight climate change, including the Agricul

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This is making farmers across the country angry, frustrated and nervous, and they are walking away from working on climate change, says Raizada.  “The problem is, we need themTheonboard.”government needs to work with farm produc ers to create a viable plan, and to help farmers with the financial risk of trying new methods, he added.

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by their business, a.k.a. their farm, you know it. And so do they. They’re sensitive to being made scapegoats and have the negative-trending mental health results to show it. The farm community needs to get out in front of this potential punch-up. Consumers understand how higher prices in general have affected their lives. They can relate to the cost of exorbitantly priced fertilizer. But they need to hear the full story, and they need to hear it from farmers.

People gathered at the Northfield LRT station in Waterloo Sept. 1 for a 25-kilometre “rural rainbow ride” in support of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and a rainbow crosswalk that sparked a controversy at a Woolwich council last month. The route began at the station, went through Woolwich Township and ended at central station in Kitchener. Leah Gerber

The bucolic scenery masks growing concerns about federal emis sions targets applied to fertilizer use. Leah Gerber

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Fewer emissions may be the goal, but nitrogen is an essential building block of crops, critics note the beginning of March to the end of August this year, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada held an online public consul tation process to guide the approach to fertilizer emissions reduction. The information will be released as a “What we Heard” report in the fall. Raizada said he believes most people don’t under stand how plants actually use nitrogen and how important it is for crops.

“Farmers harvest the sun over hundreds of acres. They are the most sustainable renewable sector in our economy, I could argue. Nitrogen is a building block for chloro phyll to allow that harvest ing.“What many people don’t realize when they look at a plant – they think most of what they’re looking at came from the soil. In fact, most of what they’re looking at came from the air. It came from CO2. Half of the nitrogen that ends up in a leaf makes this one enzyme, the molecular worker of life. There’s just one enzyme that grabs carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and converts it into plant matter. That enzyme absolutely needs nitrogen.“Sonitrogen is part of natural ecosystems. It is a natural element of life. And if you in any way limit it, you’re going to limit crop production, and the renewability of crop production,” he said.

Raizada says a more realistic and achievable emissions target would be a 30 per cent reduction in at least 10 or 15 years, adding the government should have started this process years ago. “They’re asking farmers now to perform magic in seven years,” he said.

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achieved while maintain ing or improving yields,” said James Voldock, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada spokesperson, in an“Theemail  goal is to maxi mize efficiency, optimize fertilizer use, encourage innovation, and to work collaboratively with the agriculture sector, part ners and stakeholders through our reachallowingconsultationsongoinginidentifyopportunitiesthatwillustosuccessfullythistarget.”Voldocksaidthatfrom

The government also announced another billion dollars for the agricultural sector as part of its emissions reduction plan, he said. Mark Ruesser, a vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, says farmers everywhere are facing pressures on all sides, with little relief. “There is a lot of pres sure on agriculture to become more efficient.

In other words, produce more food. There is no more land being made, so we have to feed a growing population on a land base that’s  actually shrinking as it becomes urbanized and changed to other uses,”  he said in an earlier interview.“Onthe other hand, we’re being told to attempt to reduce your emissions and nitrous oxide, though we really need nitrogen to grow more food. So it’s a difficult puzzle to try and figure out. So it’s not simple. Not at all simple. We’re being pushed from both“Thesides.”average farmer, they’ve got their backs up, right?” said Raizada. “You can just see what’s going on right now. What you’re seeing is a lot of chatter amongst farmers and concern about farmers, there’s even a petition out there. This is all wasted energy and time.” For example, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers organization is circulating a petition to say no to the reduction target.Raizada also says the fertilizer industry needs to be prompted by govern ments to speed up the research in technology that will make fertilizer production itself more efficient and emit fewer emissions.

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and able to stand for long periods, with bending and twisting Health benefits available after probationary period 4.5 day work week (half day Friday) Wages dependant on qualifications ($22-$28/hour) Apply in person or via email (tnelson@wkdahms.com) Client & Education Leader, Wellesley, ON If you’re a caring yet driven person, with solid experience and a passion for sales and marketing, enjoy working with seniors and want to be part of a vibrant growing organization, this may be the opportunity for you. Qualifications and experience/skills required:  High school graduate required  Post-secondary education preferred  Excellent phone skills  Demonstrated 3 years sales/marketing/client service experience required  Minimum 2 years of administrative experience with strong independence, organizational and prioritizing skills with high pro�ciency in Microsoft of�ce software and working knowledge of accounting software required  Experience working with seniors preferred  Knowledge of the Mennonite Community an asset You’ll receive:  A compensation structure that includes salary, commission, team bonuses, and group bene�ts. (Commission can range from 5% 50% or more of base salary). Strong efforts result in higher compensation.  Ongoing professional development training  Bene�ts include

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Saturday, September 10 th 1-3pm 6998 Freeborn Street, Millbank OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 10 th 1-3pm 215 William St, Elmira OPEN HOUSE $739,900$739,900

EMAIL: leonmartin@remax.net Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage | Independently Owned and Operated 234 Elma Street E., Listowel This is your opportunity to break into the housing market.. This cute well maintained, 2 bedroom, one bathroom Semi is the perfect first home. Eat in kitchen with Stainless steel Fridge and Stove, walk out to your deep private backyard! The basement has room for you to finish with your own Lot$1,250,000.0066Middlebrook

ELMIRA - Check out this 5 Bedroom Bungalow in Birdland! This unique opportunity gives you the option of multi-generational living or a single-family dwelling...you choose! The main floor has 3 bedrooms, a fair-sized kitchen, a dining room, a living room with big bright windows overlooking the covered front porch, 4 piece bathroom, and a main floor laundry room. Walk out from the dining room to a shaded deck and relax in the yard with the view of mature trees. The open concept basement has 2 bedrooms, its own kitchen and laundry room, 4-piece bathroom, dinette area, 2 living room spaces, and lots of storage. You will be impressed with the overall open feel of this home. The doublewide, concrete driveway provides parking for 2 and the oversized single garage is perfect for the car enthusiast and is equipped with a hoist. Come and see this nicely finished and well-kept home that is sure to impress! $849,000$849,000

MOOREFIELD - This private 50 acre property is located on a quiet street near Teviotdale. Follow along the winding laneway through a picturesque cedar rail fence surrounded by greenery to acres of open space including a spring fed pond. You will be greeted by a bungalow and a small barn to house any animals you have or may wish to have. This property so much more to offer a with green house/shed and a detached 30 x 40 heated and insulated shop (built in 2009) surrounded by fruit trees. The 1459 square foot bungalow has a retreat like master bedroom (added in 2008) with vaulted ceilings, in suite laundry, a propane fireplace and walk-out to the deck and hot tub! The kitchen is open to the dining room and living room, with a fireplace and loads of natural light with sliding glass doors to the front and back deck. The walk out basement has a 3 piece bathroom, rec room and office space which could be easily transformed into an in-law suite. The deck wraps around the house to the master bedroom and connects the outdoor bar with bar fridge, hot tub (2017) and on ground pool (2019). Be prepared for all of your friends and family longing to hang out here! Hop on your off road vehicle and explore the back 40 acres of your own private bush where you will find wildlife and a mix of trees. This serine setting could be just what you have been dreaming of!

September 11 1-3pm 255 Elm Ave N, Listowel OPEN HOUSE

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MILLBANK - Looking to escape the big city for small town living? This charming recently updated, 3-bedroom 2-bathroom bungalow is exactly that and more. Located in the quaint town of Millbank, only 30 minutes from all the big city amenities that Waterloo or Stratford have to offer. You are welcomed through the front door into a bright living room that flows into the dining and kitchen area. From the dining area, slip out through the large sliding doors to your back deck, (complete with propane hook-up), relax and enjoy your large .3 acre corner lot with mature trees, ideal for family gatherings and summer BBQ’s. Or head out to the covered front porch, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or an evening beverage. Upstairs you will find three updated bedrooms and a newly refinished bathroom. The basement with a double door walkout and large windows provides an abundance of natural light, giving a main floor feel. The basement offers just as much as the main floor, rec room, workshop, 2 piece bathroom, laundry room, large cold room, bonus (play) room, loads of space for your family and guests to enjoy. You could easily convert this space into an in-law suite. Updates include, new LVT flooring , drywall, potlights, bathrooms, most windows, all trim and interior doors all done in 2022 as well as Furnace & A/C (2021), this house is move in ready! With an insulated garage, (new door on order), oversized shed, and ample parking, you will have tons of space to store your “toys” or entertain.

$1,100,000$1,100,000NEWPRICENEWPRICE Friday, September 9th 5-7pm Concession 11, Moorefield OPEN HOUSE $500,000$500,000NEWLISTINGNEWLISTING

ELMIRA - This recently built (2015) semi-detached home is located right across from the Riverside Public School and has so much appeal for both a first time home buyer to a larger family. With 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this tastefully finished home offers a bright open concept main floor with updated powder room, large closets for storage and large sliding glass doors out to your deck. Enjoy a view of the open field behind while sipping coffee on your large deck. The upstairs offers two bedrooms and an oversized primary suite complete with walk in closet and ensuite bathroom. Head down to the finished basement (2018) and enjoy many of the custom finishes! You will find luxury vinyl plank floors, powder room with laundry, additional pantry/storage and a little nook under the stairs. No detail was missed in this home! With convenient access to Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph come make this beautiful property your home

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LISTOWEL - Welcome to 255 Elm Ave N, Listowel! This well maintained, 3 Bedroom, all brick bungalow is located on a beautiful tree lined street, walking distance from downtown and all that Listowel has to offer! The main floor with its large windows, offers plenty of natural light with a floorplan that flows easily from room to room -- living room, dinette, and open kitchen. You will also find three bedrooms plus a full bathroom on the main floor. The large basement offers a finished recreation room with fireplace and plenty of storage! The separate access to the basement from the attached garage is a bonus if you are thinking of adding an in-law suite. Step out back and enjoy the large backyard with plenty of green space and a garden. This quaint bungalow has so much to offer –move right in and call it home or add your own personal touches! Listowel is a growing community offering all the big city amenities including a movie theatre, grocery stores and shopping centres! Only a short 30-minute drive to Elmira and 45 minutes to Waterloo! Don’t wait to call this beautiful place home!

20 | CLASSIFIEDS THE OBSERVER | Thursday, September 8, 2022 ↆ R EAL ESATE 5 Thrush Court, Elmira $899,900.00 MLS BROKERAGE BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record, MVA ResidentialR.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. Office: 519-669-2772 Brad Direct: 519-741-6231 Jenna Direct: 519-760-2265 45 Arthur St. S., www.thurrealestate.comElmira JENNA MARTIN Sales Representative 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE YOU CAN RELY ON! CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET EVALUATION 22 Meadowlark Rd., Elmira $874,900.00 MLS 17 Maple St., Drayton $774,900.00 MLS 12 Park Ave. W., Elmira Reduced to $849,900.00 MLS SEPT.HOUSEOPEN10&111–3PM Court location! Very well updated bungalow w/mnflr family room addition, overlooking park-like rear yard. 2 bdrms on the main flr. Carpet free – some in-flr heating. Updated kitchen w/granite counters. Huge rec rm w/brand new flooring, dry bar & gas F.P. 3rdbdrm, 3 pc. bath & storage. Loaded with extras! Interlocking brick driveway – room for 4+ vehicles. Shows AAA. New MLS Meticulously maintained 2-storey in a family friendly subdivision. 1838 sq. ft. Original owner has updated the home since new with quartz counter tops, flooring, furnace & air, roof shingles, garage doors, painting & decorating. Eat-in kitchen w/ island, formal dining room & great rm with cathedral ceiling. 3 bdrms. Master suite w/walk-in closet & 4 pc. ensuite. Mn flr 2 pc. Unspoiled basement. Sauna. Concrete driveway. Beautiful park like landscaping! MLS

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All brick bungalow w/4 bdrms on the main flr. Central location to schools & park. 1655 sq. ft. Main flr laundry. Updated bathrooms. Country style eat-in kitchen. Large finished rec rm w/gas F.P. Potential of finishing more bsmt space. 3 pce bathroom downstairs. Replacement windows/furnace & C/Air. Private yard with stamped concrete patio at rear. Garden doors from master bdrm to patio area. MLS Incredible detail inside & outside on this beautiful century home! Approx 2,200 sq. ft. “Black Ash” natural trim, pocket doors, stained glass windows & intricate woodwork are features in this home. Mn flr laundry & 2 piece. Formal LR/DR & eatin kitchen. Grand entry. 4 bdrms upstairs & walk-up attic. Mn flr addition includes a family room w/gas F.P. & large garage. The lot - 57’ x 142’ runs through to the street behind where there is a double asphalt driveway. MLS 519-503-2753 Road, West Monrose 10 beau�ful acres backing onto the Grand River!!!! 10 beau�ful acres, with gentle rolling hills backing onto the Grand River, (approximately 1214 � of shoreline) prefect place to build your dream home. Wishing to escape the city, and own your own piece of paradise? 2 acres clear with 2 acres of bush and 6 workable. Ideal spot for a hobby farm! Book your appointment today! MLS# 40301824 Sue 226-750-9332From SALES suefrom17@gmail.comREPRESENTATIVE Alli 519-669-5426Bauman ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Emily 519-504-6247Minielly SALES emilyminiellyrealestate@gmail.comREPRESENTATIVE 3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-5426 US FOR FREE MARKET EVALUATION.

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ONLINE PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE

2. Description of the proposed works and changes

The Township of Woolwich has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Breslau East Connector Road. The study area is generally located immediately east of the existing Breslau community, south of new residential lands and the CN Rail corridor and north of Menno Street.

A preferred solution has been identified that connects ‘Old Breslau’ with ‘New Breslau’, between the future intersection of the Dolman Street extension with Fountain Street and Greenhouse Road. Refer to the attached figure that illustrates the EA Study Area.

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The Township of Woolwich asks that motorists:

• Remain stopped until all pedestrians, including the crossing guard, are safely on the Crossingsidewalk.guardsprovide a vital service to the young people and pedestrians of our community. We hope you’ll join us in supporting our crossing guards by being extra careful this September to keep our students safe.

Summer is quickly coming to an end, and students have now returned to school in buses, cars, on bicycles, and on foot. As our roads get a little busier this September and our commuting routines change, it’s important for everyone to give themselves extra time, be patient, and travel with safety in mind.

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4. General construction information

Box 158 24 Church St. W. Elmira, Ontario

• Slow down when approaching a school crossing zone or an intersection near a school.

Denis Viens, Ph.D., P.Eng. (ON) LEED AP DillonAssociateConsulting Limited Phone: 519-571-9833 ext. 3109 E-mail:AssociatedSr.Duanedviens@dillon.caLindner,P.Eng.ProjectManagerEngineering

Notre Dame showing the proposed watermain alignment and ditch layouts

An Environmental Study Report (ESR) documenting the study process and results is available for public review and comments for a minimum period of 30 calendar days, starting on September 9, 2022. Woolwich Council approved the posting of the Notice of Completion on August 22, 2022. The ESR is available for public review for a 30-day period during normal business hours at: 24 Church Street West, Elmira, ON If there are concerns regarding this project, please contact Township Staff listed below prior to October 10, 2022. For further information regarding the study or the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, please contact: Ryan Tucker, P.Eng. Engineering Project Supervisor

• Stop and yield the entire roadway when a crossing guard is displaying a stop sign.

3. Plan and profile drawings showing underground works

Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158 Elmira ON Phone: 519-669-1647 x 6048 Email: Informationrtucker@woolwich.cawillbecollectedinaccordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, please note all comments will become part of the public record. This Notice first issued September 8, https://www.woolwich.ca/en/township-services/engineering-public-notices.aspx2022.

HALTER AVENUE, ISLEY DRIVE AND NOTRE DAME RECONSTRUCTIONAVENUEPROJECT

Subject to Council approval, construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2023 with completion expected in the fall of 2023. Due to COVID-19, a formal in person Public Consultation Centre (PCC) will not be held.

In absence of the formal in person PCC, the Township has prepared an information package detailing general project information and frequently asked questions. In addition to the material contained in the information package, you are invited to an Online Public Consultation Centre (PCC). To view on the proposed reconstruction design and to provide your feedback please visit the Online PCC, available from September 12 to September 30, 2022 at: Documentshttps://sites.google.com/dillon.ca/isleyreconstructionwoolwichpostedontheOnlinePCCinclude:1.PlanviewdrawingsofHalterAvenue,IsleyDrive,and

The Township of Woolwich has retained Dillon Consulting to design the reconstruction of Halter Avenue, Isley Drive, and Notre Dame Avenue in Maryhill. This reconstruction includes the replacement of existing watermain and the reinstatement of ditches along the roadway.

5. Comment Sheet – to be returned by September 30, 2022

The study was undertaken in accordance with a “Schedule C” Municipal Class EA and included public and stakeholder consultation, evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the potential impacts of the proposed alternatives and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.

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

BRESLAU EAST CONNECTOR ROAD MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTSCHEDULE ‘C’

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TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION

If you need assistance with the Online PCC or require an alternative format of the materials presented, please contact a member of the Project Team below: Ian EngineeringVaughanProject Supervisor Township of Woolwich Phone: E-mail:519-669-6031ivaughan@woolwich.ca

Building on the approved 2017 Breslau Secondary Plan, this Municipal Class EA evaluated alternative solutions for the transportation infrastructure that is required to provide connectivity between the existing and new areas of the Breslau community, with a focus on active transportation.

If you have any questions, please visit www.woolwich.ca or call 519-669-6000 for more information.

22 | CLASSIFIEDS THE OBSERVER | Thursday, September 8, 2022 ↆ LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMOSROOFING INC CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. 519.501.2405 | 519.698.2114 In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured • Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches A Family owned and operated business serving KW, Elmira and surrounding area for over 35 years. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED - Design and buildAGRICULTURAL | RESIDENTIAL Wayne Martin | 519-504-2016 darwayconstruction@icloud.com | Alma, ON FRAMING • ROOFING RENOVATIONS • EAVESTROUGHS DESIGN CENTRE KITCHEN, BATH & WINDOW FASHIONS Many In-Stock or Custom Bathroom Vanities, Kitchen Cabinetry, Flooring and Tiles, Blinds, Shades, Fashion Plumbing • Our experienced personell and designer will help you work within your personal taste and budget 22 Church St.W., Elmira Tel: 519-669-5537 or 1-844-866-5537 STORE HOURS: MON-SAT 8-6, SUN 11-4 Find and follow us on FB and Instagram Popular Brands Available Call someone you can trust - your local Home Hardware BLANCO, MAAX, MIROLAN, STEEL QUEEN 519-669-4964 100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call Various sizes & rates 36 Hampton St., Elmira ESTIMATESFREE Interior/exteriorPainting,Wallpapering&Plaster|drywallRepairs 519-669-2251 519-503-6033 (CELL) JohnPaintingSchaefer SepticMarCrestBackhoeInstallations·TileRepairsSmallFootings·SiloFootingsMaynardMartin 2512 Kressler Road RR1 St. Clements, ON N0B 2M0 Tel. 519-699-0507 519-577-0370 www.marwilconcrete.ca Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs Patios • Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Steps • Decorative/Stamped and Coloured Concrete TIRE 35 Howard Ave., Elmira 519-669-3232 WHERE TIRES AR E A NOTSPECIALTY,ASIDELINE. Farm • Auto • On-The-FarmIndustrialTruckService • Residential • Commercial • Industrial ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605 Randy Weber 18 King sher Dr., Elmira | www.rwelectricltd.com519.669.1462 •Final grading •Lawn repair & complete seeding well equipped for large stoney areas •Spike •Help•Retaining•Retaining•NaturalAerator/Overseeding&InterlockingStoneWalls,Walks&PatiosWalls,Walks&PatiosforTopWater&Drainageissue ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427 Murray & Daniel ShantzSince 1998 Evenings By Appointment • FLOORING • Custom KITCHENS • BATHROOM VANITIES • SICO Paint • Custom WINDOW BLINDS www.LetUsFloorYou.ca 1011 Industrial Cres. Unit #2 | TEL: 519.699.5411 Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 & Sat 9:00 - 3:00 ST. JACOBS GLASS SYSTEMS INC. TEL: 519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104 FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL 1553 King St. N., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0 • Store Fronts • Thermopanes•Mirrors • Screen Repair • Replacement Windows • Shower Enclosures • Sash Repair AutoTHOMPSON’STechInc. Providing the latest technology to repair your vehicle with accuracy and confidence. 519-669 -44 00 30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA ↆ GENERAL SERVICES ↆ GENERAL SERVICES ↆ AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES ↆ HOME IMPROVEMENT ↆ HOME IMPROVEMENT ↆ HOME IMPROVEMENT www.woolwichrentals.ca519-669-0524 100 Union St, Elmira, Ontario Visit us online to see our entire rental lineup. 519-669-5557 VAN, MINIBUS & WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS TRANSPORTATION “Specializing in small group charters” Visit our website! countrymilebl.com Elmira, ON TOCALLBOOK!TODAY. (ELMIRA) Martin’s Nursery Hydrangea Shrubs & Trees Shade & Flowering Trees Large selection of fruit trees (fruit bearing age) Hedging & Windbreaks Spruce, Pine, Cedars Shrubs, Grasses & more!much HONEY FOR SALE BEE Supplies Etc. We sell a complete line of Bee Supplies; including Extracting Equipment, jars, pails, Varroa mite treatments and Bees, Nucs, Queens. C/O EMANUEL E.M. MARTIN 42661 Orangehill Road, RR#1, Wroxeter, ON 1 Concession North of Wroxeter on Belmore Line Mon. – Sat. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. ORHBS Select Queens (Weekly) Contact us for all your Custom or Replacement Tarps & Covers! ▪ Bale covers in stock ▪ Patio canopy repairs Irvin Martin trailviewmfg@gmail.com 226-584-0923

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families deserve. ChristopherW Franklin FuneralDirector Marriage Announcement In Memoriam Happy MurrayAnniversary60th&DarleneAberle Congratulations on this special milestone September 15, 1962 With love and best wishes from all your family Anniversary IN-STORE SERVICES • Window & Screen Repairs • Glass & Plexi Cutting • Key Cutting • Knife & Scissor Sharpening • Window & Screen Repairs • Glass & Plexi Cutting • Key Cutting • Knife & Scissor Sharpening • Lawnmower Blade Sharpening • Paint Colour Matching • Interior Design Consultation • Bike Repair • Lawnmower Blade Sharpening • Paint Colour Matching • Interior Design Consultation • Bike Repair Must bring coupon in or use code “repair22” $10 OFF PATIO DOOR REPLACEMENTSCREEN 22 Church St.W., Elmira Tel: 519-669-5537 or 1-844-866-5537 STORE HOURS: MON-SAT 8-6, SUN 11-4 Find and follow us on FB and Instagram peoplelocalReach at the everytimeright week. Advertise beyond.WellesleyWoolwich,servicesprofessionalyourtoand ↆ GENERAL SERVICES ↆ LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Happy LaverneAnniversary50th&MaryBauman Love from Your Family! Anniversary It was a hands-on experience for families last week as the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market hosted a petting zoo. Leah Gerber

Death Notice AMSEY BEARINGER - died peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the age of 98 years. Local relatives Esther and Wesley Weber of St. Jacobs.

You never said I’m leaving, You never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, and only God knew why. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, That no one else could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone. For part of me went with you, The day God called you home. Who passed away ten years ago September 10, 2012 Forever loved and deeply missed by Marilyn 1172 Henry Street, dignity

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Austin and Kaitlyn were married July 25th, 2022 on the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay in scenic Tobermory. Best wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness. Love the Ropp and Mullin families.

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The Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) has announced some $1 million in grants to charitable organizations across Waterloo Region. Recipients include Hospice of Waterloo Region, MennoHomes and Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

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The Nith Valley EcoBoosters are hosting a free webinar on Oct. 4. Speakers include Kevin Eby, former director of community planning for the Region of Waterloo; Tim Van Hinte, director of planning for Wellesley Township; Suzanne Karajaberlian of Environmental Defence Canada; Kevin Thomason, director of Smart Growth Waterloo Region. www.nvecoboosters.com

https://www.leroysautocare.net/customerappreciationphone.|519-669-1082 We hope to see you there! You’re Invited! AT LEROY’S AUTO CARE, YOU’RE THE BEST PART ABOUT WHAT WE DO! As a special thank-you, we’d like to invite you and your family to our FREE APPRECIATIONCUSTOMEREVENT.Saturday,September17th

Friends and family of woman who succumbed to breast cancer looks for good deeds to mark what would have been her 35th birthday

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her resources. She was always doing little things that kind of caused large impacts whether it was just a little thank you note or sending gifts or letters or showing up at someone’s house with a meal if they’re going through a hard time. She was just that kind of really selfless person,” said friend HeatherSchlumpf,Rielly. who would have turned 35 today, had four young children with her husband Remo. A teacher in Milverton, she was diagnosed with the disease in May of 2021, succumbing to it on August 10. “She had this very witty sense of humour and was always laughing and very lighthearted. Her home was just really truly a place that was warm, and full of love and laughter. They really did create a wonderful home life for their children,” said Rielly. Rielly explained the biggest lesson she learned from her friend was that “We can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond to things.“That is something that I think Heidi fully believed. Through her diagnosis she was simply just a pillar of strength as she navigated her diagnosis, I am not sure other people would respond in the same way that she did,” she said. Triple negative metastatic breast cancer is a rare form of the disease that is treatable, but not curable.Following her diagnosis Schlumpf took it upon herself to help change the outcome for others who receive the same diagnosis. Her “Heidi’s Hope Fundraiser” for the London Health Sciences Centre’s Foundation that benefits the science centre where she received treatment has raised more than $122,000. “Thelast year of her life was dedicated to her taking action, and spreading awareness and raising funds to go towards research at the cell level for her type of cancer. call to pay it forward

ANSWER: Pregnancy results in many changes that can increase the workload of the heart. During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by 30% to 50% to nourish your growing baby, your heart pumps more blood each minute and your heart rate increases. Rapid changes occur during labour and delivery that affect the heart, as well, and further increase the workload. After delivery, it will take several weeks for your body to return to the pre-pregnancy state. The increased workload during pregnancy and delivery can cause some complications. However, many women who have heart conditions deliver healthy babies. If you have a heart condition, you'll need special care during pregnancy to reduce the risk of complications to you and your baby. Maternal cardiac disease complications occur in about 1% to 3% of all pregnancies. The risks depend on the nature and severity of your heart condition. Consider these heart conditions:Heartrhythm issues: Minor abnormalities in heart rhythm are common during pregnancy. They're not usually cause for concern. If you need Pregnancy and the heart treatment for an arrhythmia, you may be given medication. If you have a history of heart rhythm abnormalities prior to pregnancy and are taking a medication for that, you will need to discuss appropriate medications to use during pregnancy with your cardiologist. If you already have a pacemaker or a defibrillator, you still can have a healthy pregnancy.Heartvalve issues: Having a heart valve that does not function normally may complicate pregnancy, depending on the severity of the valve dysfunction. Severe narrowing of the opening of the valves, or stenosis, may not be well-tolerated during pregnancy. If you have a heart valve replaced with a mechanical valve, this poses a special problem during pregnancy because of the need for a medication to keep the valve from clotting. The medication taken by mouth to prevent valve clotting in patients with mechanical heart valves can affect the development of the baby and cause bleeding in the baby. In this circumstance, alternative blood thinners that are injected can be used during part of the pregnancy. This requires close follow-up with a specialist throughout pregnancy andCongestivedelivery. heart failure: Congestive heart failure → MAYO CLINIC 27 Tel: (519) 669-1082 www.leroysautocare.net

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1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12- cup muffin tin with paper liners. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, powder,bakingand salt. 3. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth. 4. Add flour mixture and use a rubber spatNight for Male Join us from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, Waterloo. Do you like to sing? The Schneider Male Chorus always has a place for you. If you are a male interested in singing a wide variety of music, and want to be a part of a historically centred, iconic organization come out to a practice or contact us at 519-949-4541.

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▢ Wellesley Township Fall Fair will be presenting a modified version for 169th Annual Fall Fair. A parade will kick-off the event at 5:30pm from the school to the community centre grounds. Food Trucks will be available and the evening program starts at 7 pm inside the community centre. Check out exhibits in the community centre and stay for the evening program with the ambassador competition, presentation of the citizens of the year, quilt raffle draw. check out www.wellesleynehfallfair.ca for details. Contact Mary Lichty-Neeb at mlichty@execulink. com or 519-504-6761.

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→ FROM 24 and made an otherwise really crummy birthday really quite special. And so with her passing away last month we are just determined to continue her legacy and make this movement even bigger than last year,” she said. There is no limit or requirement for what the kind deed is, it should just bring a smile to someone else’s face, she added. “It’s completely whatever you are able to do. It could be something as simple as buying a coffee for somebody or it can be bringing flowers to somebody or, coming to a local school and bringing in some treats. We’ve seen all sorts of things happen. It could be quite literally anything big or small. There’s no rules, it’s whatever you’re able to do.” In asking those that participate to share a photo with the hashtag while tagging the Instagram account, the hope is to save the posts for Schlumpf’s kids to be able to look back on,” Rielly explained.“Sowhen they’re old enough, they can look back on this space where all these kind deeds have been saved for them to see and realize, you know the impact that that their mom had which is the hope.”

And I think that speaks volumes about her character,” Rielly added.  The idea for the kind deed campaign came about last year when Schlumpf found out she would be reallyblowingduringtoupliftingexpected,gottreatment.whileothersdaytreatmentundergoingonherbirth-andshehopedtoseespreadingkindnessshewasundergoingThecampaignabiggerresponsethanRiellysaid.“ItwascompletelyforhertobeablebesittinginLondontreatmentwatch-thismovementkindofupandgoviralanditwasupliftingforher

LIVING HERE | 27Thursday, September 8, 2022 | THE OBSERVER occurs when the heart cannot function efficiently. If the heart cannot function efficiently before pregnancy, it will be difficult for the heart to meet the increased demands of pregnancy, and heart failure can worsen. This can lead to increased swelling, shortness of breath or exercise intolerance. In severe cases, a baby may not grow appropriately, resulting in early delivery. Congenital heart defect: If you were born with a heart problem, or a congenital heart issue, your baby has a greater risk of developing some type of heart defect, too. You also might be at risk for heart problems occurring during pregnancy, and of premature birth, depending on your specific heart defect. Aortic wouldwouldduringmanaginggistwithscheduleconceive,wall.reducecationispregnancyaortamaytionsManagingtheduringtions,tionofmayofsyndrome.syndromecondition,ischildbearingoflargement,aneurysm:En-oraneurysm,theaortainwomenofageusuallyrelatedtoageneticsuchasMarfanorLoeys-DietzIfyouhaveonetheseconditions,youbeatincreasedriskfurtheraorticdilata-oraorticcomplica-suchadissectionpregnancyandinweeksafterdelivery.thesecondi-duringpregnancyrequireimagingoftheatintervalsduringtoseeifthesizechanging,andamedi-mayberequiredtostressontheaorticBeforeyoutrytoyoumaywanttoanappointmentamaternalcardiolo-whoisexperiencedinheartdiseasepregnancy.Thisbeaspecialistwhoworkinconjunction with the health care provider who will handle your pregnancy. A maternal cardiologist will evaluate your current heart condition, discuss the risk of pregnancy specific to you and your condition, and treatmentrecommendationsmakeforchangesprior to pregnancy.Certainheart conditions should be treated before pregnancy to make the pregnancy lower-risk. This can include heart surgery, for example, to treat a heart valve condition such as aortic stenosis. Pregnancy is high risk for women with high lung artery pressures, or pulmonary hypertension, or severely reduced heart function. In these cases, avoidAlso,pregnancy.thespecialist can review any riskstutiondoseproviderstances,Dependingusedheartmedicationsaffectduringmedicationadjustments,medicationascertainyoutakepregnancycanyourbaby.Certainusedtotreatconditionsaren'tduringpregnancy.onthecircum-yourhealthcaremightadjusttheormakeasubsti-andexplaintheinvolved.Oftenthe benefits outweigh the risks, however. If you need medication to control your heart condition, your health care provider can prescribe the safest medication at the most appropriate dose. It is important that throughout your pregnancy you take the medication exactly as prescribed. Don't stop taking the medication or adjust the dose on your own.During pregnancy, you may be referred to an obstetrician who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. This provider is known as a maternal fetal medicine specialist. Depending on the circumstances, you also may be referred to a medical geneticist, a neonatologist and an obstetric anesthesiologist to help manage your pregnancy and delivery. Most women with heart conditions can and should deliver their baby vaginally. Cesarean delivery is reserved for obstetrical reasons and rare cardiac complications.

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Local author and radio host Coral Andrews launches her new book, The Back Door, on January 27. It’s a memoir chronicling the stories of musicians, artists, and personalities who were part of the counterculture that existed deep in Kitch ener’s underground at The Back Door club. As the season rolls on, the series will present reggae legend Errol Black wood in a Black History Month concert (February 17), and Dan Beacock & Local Heroes performing Blow by Blow: Tribute to Jeff Beck (April 1). The One Night Only series will see perfor mances by Barbra Lica with the berSultansclassicsalbumsfromcareer(NovemberChamber-PopTorontoOrchestra18),aunique,spanningconcertacrossherfiveoforiginalsandstandards.;theofString(Novem27);aJudyGarland centennial celebration in An Evening with John Fricke (April 21) and Mary Catherine Pazzano Cele brating The Legend: Judy at 100 (April 22). On May 5, the venue will host the Diana Panton CD release concert, featuring Don Thompson and special guests Penderecki String Quartet.“Asinger that we brought in a few years ago, Diana Panton – we actually brought her in with the great Don Thompson on piano –she’s got a brand new CD that’s coming out in the fall. We’re bringing her in with Don on the piano, but they’re performing along with the Penderecki String Quartet. Don has written original arrangements for string arrangements to go along with that concert. It’s very special,” said McNaught.TheClassics at The Registry series kicks off October 2 with Afternoon Soirée: The Lesche

tizky Concert, featuring all things piano: two hands, four hands, eight hands. It includes a Beethoven symphony written for eight hands on two pianos, featuring renowned pianists Guy Few, Beth Ann DeSousa, Boyd McDonald, Lorin Shalanko and Stephanie Mara.The VOC Silent Film Harmonic series, which features live com.visitthetheFebruaryLarson’salways-popularbeginningrollingthe(MarchPassionUsher,&withmovies,accompanimentmusicaltosilentbeginsOctober27UnChienAndalouLaChutedelaMaisonfollowedbyTheofJoanofArc2)andGamera-GiantMonster(May4).TheJazzSeriesgetsinthewinter,withtheLarryJazzGuyson3.Formoredetailsaboutupcomingshowsandentire2022-23season,www.registrytheatre.

→ FROM 17 This season’s Registry Theatre offerings include Mary Catherine Pazzano, Joni NehRita, the Clefs of Moher and Errol Blackwood. Submitted