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RESIDENTS HAVE REASON TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT PITS

Council approves Dollarama store for Foodland site STEVE KANNON Scratch the expanded supermarket. Delete the Beer Store. Forget about the restaurant. How about a dollar store? Well, maybe.

Sobeys Capital Inc. had some significant development in mind for its Elmira site, home to the Foodland grocery store. Meeting with resistance, it scaled down the proposal, but even that was too much for Woolwich planners, who recommended against allowing a Dollarama store in the long-vacant unit adjacent to the Arthur Street supermarket. Councillors had a different take, approving the dollar store in a split vote Tuesday night.

With two of five councillors absent at this week’s meeting, however, the issue may take on a different flavour when council reviews the decision on Sept. 25.

What will be discussed is a far cry from the plan Sobeys rolled out last year.

Under the original proposal, the Foodland would expand into the vacant portion of the existing building, increasing in size to 47,000 square feet

from the current 34,000.

A 22,000-sq.-ft. addition would be built on to the current structure, some 9,000 sq. ft. for a retail outlet such as a dollar store and 13,000 sq. ft. for a mix of retail, services and offices, perhaps including a wine store. Two separate freestanding buildings would be constructed on the west side of the current parking lot, closer to Arthur Street: a 6,900-sq.-ft. unit to house a restaurant with a drive-thru (Harvey’s being the name attached to the project at the time), and one of 8,000 sq. ft. that could be the new home of the Beer Store.

From the start, Woolwich planners worried about the impact on downtown Elmira if Sobeys received the necessary Official Plan and zoning changes needed to advance the project. A subsequent peer review of the marketimpact study produced by the applicant recommended against the project, calling it detrimental to the commercial core. Even just the Dollarama store would have a negative impact, according

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New focus on numeracy should boost EQAO math results in region ELENA MAYSTRUK

Nate Kara, 17, enjoys a pita at the Taste Local! Taste Fresh! event in St. Jacobs last Sunday.

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Literacy has long been considered a backbone of education in Ontario schools and developing that sector of learning is paying off according to this year’s EQAO assessment of reading writing and mathematics for Grades 3, 6 and 9. Though a decade-long effort to boost literacy is bearing fruit, the report shows a continued lag in students’ mathematics scores.

Though area results are consistent with provincial averages, Waterloo Region District School Board assistant superintendent Elaine Ranney is optimistic.

“That heavier focus is just the beginning. Two years ago only four schools were making mathematics an area of focus. Last year there were 33. This year there are over 55. Now we’re just beginning to shift that focus because we’ve seen so many gains in literacy,” she said of a renewed effort by schools to improve student performance in math.

It’s a similar story at the Catholic board.

“We recognize generally that numeracy is the area we need to re-dedicate our focus this year. We like where we’re going in literacy ... we’re recognizing that Grade 3 and 6 math not only in Waterloo Catholic but across the province is a challenge,” said WCDSB director of education Larry Clifford.

The results for schools in Waterloo Region are fairly consistent with provincial statistics, Ranney said, yet there are still a few variations in the results.

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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

Partnership deal doesn’t change status of Jigs Hollow gravel pit review Applicant enters into deal, leaving residents worried about the implications STEVE KANNON The addition of a new player won’t have an impact on upcoming mediation talks about the proposed Jigs Hollow gravel pit, say Woolwich officials.

The township recently received notice the applicant behind the bid, Kuntz Topsoil, Sand and Gravel, has entered into a business deal with Preston Sand and Gravel. The development has residents worried, but there’s nothing to be concerned about, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley said this week.

A mediation session, part of an Ontario Municipal Board action launched by

the Kuntz, will go ahead as planned starting Monday, he said following a presentation by Winterbourne resident Laurie Breed.

Breed was at the Sept.

18 meeting in council chambers to air residents’ concerns about the development, arguing Preston Sand and Gravel’s involvement could indicate plans to expand on aggregate extraction in the Winterbourne Valley.

The partnership could signal the desire for an expansion of the current application – perhaps going below the water table to find gravel – or plans for applications involving neighbouring farm properties, she suggested.

Breed called on council to deny the Kuntz application to prevent the door being opened to others, urging them to “save the Winterbourne valley from its otherwise inevitable demise.”

Kennaley tried to allay those fears, noting any new applications would have to go through the entire process to be judged on their own merits, regardless of what happens with the Jigs Hollow project.

“You can’t read into it that all those negatives will come through,” he said of Breed’s concerns about the partnership deal, adding such arrangements aren’t uncommon in the industry. “It doesn’t

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Likewise, mediation doesn’t mean the township is accepting the Kuntz pit to go ahead and is only trying to mitigate the impacts – “That’s certainly not the case.”

While the previous council approved the project in principle, many new issues have arisen. Mediation allows both sides to sort out concerns. The dispute may still go to an OMB hearing, but it could be shorter and less costly based on any common ground reached during mediation sessions, said Kennaley.

Any agreements reached in mediation would have to come back to council, where there would be an opportunity for public input, added chief administrative officer David Brenneman.

Kuntz Topsoil, Sand and Gravel hopes to mine gravel from a site at 125 Peel St., close to Winterbourne, Conestogo and West Montrose. The company is seeking to extract some 840,000 tonnes of aggregate, incorporating the recycling of concrete and asphalt – along with screening topsoil – into the operation. In June, council rejected the recycling portion of the operation, citing health and environmental concerns.

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Potential plans for a pet food store occupying 2,000 sq. ft. of the building conform to existing zoning and wouldn’t require any township input.

Given the township’s goal of protecting the core, staff recommended against even the scaled-back version, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley told councillors.

“It’s going to hurt the downtown, we think.”

Representatives for Sobeys Capital, however, disagreed with the assessment, arguing a dollar store would have no impact on the downtown. Instead, a Dollarama operation would “repatriate dollars” Elmira residents now spend at other such outlets, particularly at the King/86 power cent, a market of about $2 million, said Roslyn Houser, a partner in the law firm Goodmans LLP. A Dollarama store of 9,000 to 12,000 square feet is not suitable for the core area, she said, noting the company had looked at options, including construction at the corner of Church Street and Memorial Avenue, but the former Procast site was deemed too off the beaten track for that use.

Given the average visit to Dollarama generate a $7 sale, customers want easy access: parking immediately out front that allows them to

get in and out quickly.

Addressing a question from Mayor Todd Cowan, Houser said there’s room in the market for Dollarama along with similar shops downtown, adding it’s not really council’s role to govern competition between dollar stores.

“People like to comparison shop,” she said, pointing to several locations where Dollarama stores operate near operations such as The Bargain Shop.

Cowan was unconvinced, ultimately voting in favour of staff’s position. He was alone in that position, however.

Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis agreed to the much smaller proposal, saying the project would create new jobs and bring some money back into the township.

With councillors Mark Bauman and Allan Poffenroth absent, it fell to committee-of-the-whole chair Coun. Bonnie Bryant to break the tie. She cast her vote in favour of the project, turning down staff’s recommendation.

As is always the case, the decision of the committee will have to be voted on at the next formal council meeting, where there Bauman and Poffenroth could weigh in on the issue.

Regardless of the decision, there could be some development in that area later this fall, as work is expected to get underway on the neighbouring property, the future home of a Canadian Tire store.

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the matter until after more input from both Maass and township staff.

“Were not here to make decisions. We’re here to hear your side of the story.

You talk to staff and staff comes back to us with a report in regards to your request – either it’s permissible or it’s not permissible.

A delegation is for you to come here if a decision has been made and you disagree with that decision and you want us to change it,” Kelterborn said.

“The report will come back to us and we either approve it or we don’t,” Kelterborn added.

Maass went on to explain that his business has always run out of residential properties, as buying a commercial property did not make sense for given the size of the operation.

Still, if the business is moved to a more fitting location, he will also have to find a new place to live.

Sarah Peck of the township’s planning department informed council that Maass’ business cannot comply with regulations and must either relocate immediately or work out a date by which he can be in compliance by removing all aspects of the business from his residential property.

Maass said he will be able to adhere to the zoning bylaws by November 1 when the seasonal company winds down for the year, hoping that other options will be open to him by next spring.

“I will be in compliance Nov. 1. I’ll be moving the office off the site and everything else. Followed closely with me moving, probably, regrettably.”

ELENA MAYSTRUK COLIN DEWAR Local business looking to become more energy efficient should think about attending the third annual saveONenergy Technology Symposium to be held in Kitchener next week.

With industry experts and product specialists across the Waterloo Region gathering at the event there will be a lot to do, including browsing through more than 60 local vendors offering energy efficient products and services to help improve businesses.

The vendors will represent a wide range of energy efficient equipment and services for businesses of all sizes while helping to inform visitors about lighting, motors, HVAC, air compressors and more.

The event will examine ways local businesses can save energy, reduce demand and manage their electricity load. The conference will also offer discussions on innovative success stories and workshops on energy management solutions.

“The focus is on educating our business customers on technology and ways to save energy. There will be sessions during the day to introduce customers to technology out in the market place that can help them save energy,” said Jeff Quint, manager of conservation and energy management at Waterloo North Hydro (WNH).

Throughout the day there will be educational workshops offered where experts will showcase opportunities to help businesses save.

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Constable Cynthia Martin of the WRPS demonstrates the holding position to a group of student volunteers at the annual school safety patroller program held in Kitchener. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

Grade school students train to be safety patrollers COLIN DEWAR Some 2,000 students from across the region were at Budd Park in Kitchener last week vying for a chance to wear the bright orange or green vest of a safety patroller.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) in partnership with the area fire services, regional EMS, the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board were working together to ensure that safety is a top priority during the school year.

Student volunteers ranging from Grade 5 to 8 were participating in the annual school safety patroller program, which provides training on assisting children to cross streets safely, bus evacuation procedures, as well as instruction in basic first aid.

These training sessions are provided each September to help set a tone around the importance of safety throughout the school year.

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On school buses the patrollers deal with getting students to and from school safely by helping other students’ board and exit the bus. They make sure the aisle is clear and they know some basic first aid like how to deal with nose bleeds and sick kids.

“The bus patrollers are shown how to deal with behavioural issues. Basically they are the bus drivers’ right-hand man so that the bus driver can concentrate driving the bus while the patrollers deal with any issues that may arise,” said Catherine Wilkinson, special events coordinator with regional police.

The fire department was on site to demonstrate to the new patrollers how to evacuate a school bus properly while helping others get out safely if there was an accident or fire on the bus.

“These kids demonstrate good leadership qualities and we encourage them to be polite and courteous to other students and show respect. They are not there

to be bossy. These kids have demonstrated the ability to deal with problems and are good with other kids,” said Wilkinson.

The standing patrollers help their school mates cross the road at each of the crossing points around the schools in the region.

Police officers were on hand to demonstrate to the students how to safely cross the street with other students. The patrollers were taught the holding position, keeping students back from the street and making sure the roads are clear and safe before they allow the students to cross.

The street patrollers are there to assist adult crossing guards who work busy intersections.

Upon completion of the program, the new patrollers will be seen at their posts around school areas wearing their safety vests.

“We tell them that it is important to wear the vests just like a police officer wears their uniform so that other kids can identify them.”

A Heidelberg resident who’s been running a business from his home for the past two years will likely have to move in order to comply with Wellesley Township zoning regulations.

Richard Maass, who owns Peerless Turf Care, was at Wellesley council this week looking for advice after learning he’s been operating in violation of township bylaws since moving to Heidelberg in 2010.

“I misunderstood that I needed a permit in order to run my business out of the house. I looked at one page of your bylaw, which said you could have a home occupancy, but apparently there are second and third and fourth pages that go with it that have all kinds of stipulations,” he explained of his recently discovered noncompliance issue at 2752 Kressler Rd. “Peerless Turf Care’s been around a long time.

My company has been in the region for 25 years now we’ve never had a problem.

We’ve occupied property on the outside of Waterloo.

From Waterloo we moved to Kitchener … and moved out here in 2010,” he told council, adding that he has been an active member of the community and has often received compliments on his business.

“How do we comply with this? I’m asking for your guidance and what to do about this zoning compliance and home occupancy problem,” he said.

In response, Mayor Ross Kelterborn explained council wouldn’t get involved in

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EQAO: Stepping up efforts on numeracy should pay dividends seen in literacy efforts FROM | COVER

results have shown a better run in Grade 3, beating the WRDSB by several percentage points in both literacy and mathematics, while Grade 6 results remain well matched in the school boards, both just below the provincial standard.

In Grade 9 mathematics, the Catholic board academic math students are six per cent behind the WRDSB and provincial averages. But with 78 per cent of Catholic students still achieving the provincial standard, EQAO statistics show that a province-wide gap lies in Grade 9 applied mathematics, where the

provincial average of students achieving at or above the standard is only 44 per cent, a figure consistent with results from local boards.

With literacy going strong across the board however educators hope that with proper resources mathematics results will turn around in the future as they did with literacy.

“It’s been an interesting for us to back up from literacy and swing over and focus on numeracy,” Clifford explained.

“I’m hoping to see improvements when we get scores next year,” he said adding that analyzing the

Grade 9 Mathematics EQAO Results (2011-2012):

Grade 3 EQAO results (2011-2012):

Grade 6 EQAO results (2011-2012):

Percentage of students at or above provincial standard (level 3 or 4)

Percentage of students at or above provincial standard (level 3 or 4)

School Board

Reading Writing Math

School Board

Reading Writing Math

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61

69

62

WRDSB avg.

74

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WCDSB avg.

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78

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WCDSB avg.

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Provincial avg.

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74

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trend data over the years will give educators the true impact of change in mathematics programs.

With more than half of WRDSB schools now making math a primary focus, more resources are continuing to be funneled into math programs yet results, as they did with literacy programs will take time,

Ranney said.

“One of the ways is … a collaborative learning and mathematics initiative, where teachers co-plan co-teach and co-assess students together in the class-

room then de-construct that together in the classroom so that they can see how students are doing and what they need in order to improve,” she explained.

Tactics to improve in-

dividual student performance are also becoming realized. Math intervention programs are being designed by both school boards in Waterloo Region to identify struggling students and give them a chance to catch up with their classmates through the use of various resources.

Thought school boards have been fueling the new efforts for a couple of years; the work is just beginning according to Ranney.

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Grade 9 Mathematics EQAO results (2010-2011)

Percentage of students at or above provincial standard (level 3 or 4) Percentage of students at or above provincial standard (level 3 or 4)

School Board

Applied Academic

School Board

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WRDSB avg.

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84

WRDSB avg.

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84

WCDSB avg.

43

78

WCDSB avg.

39

81

Provincial avg.

44

84

Provincial avg.

42

83

Grade 3 Mathematics from 2010-2012:

Grade 6 Mathematics from 2010-2012:

Percentage of students at or above provincial standard (level 3 or 4) Percentage of students at or above provincial standard (level 3 or 4)

School Board

2010-2011 2011-2012

School Board

2010-2011 2011-2012

WRDSB avg.

65

62

WRDSB avg.

58

55

WCDSB avg.

70

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WCDSB avg.

58

56

Provincial avg.

69

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Provincial avg.

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focused on key technology and key areas that customers have asked for. We understand that we needed to expand the educational component and we have fine tuned the vendors that are active in the market place that have technology that are very effective and met the market needs of our customer segment in the region,” said Quint.

New to the lineup this year will be a keynote speaker: Sybil Taylor from Steam Whistle Brewing will talk about how they operate as a green organization from an operational stand point and have become more energy efficient.

“Businesses need to look beyond their four walls and look at their operations

whether it is a compressed air system or a manufacturing or production system they need to operate more efficiently,” said Quint.

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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

WMC laneway to be named for Bob Waters The laneway running in front of the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira will be known as Bob Waters Way in recognition of the former mayor who passed away in 2010.

Waters served as a councillor and three-term mayor between 1982 and 1994. As well, he was an active volunteer with Woolwich Minor Hockey, the Elmira Sugar Kings Junior B team and one of the founders of the

Friends of Hockey organization that helps make the sport accessible to low-income families. He was a major part of the fundraising team for the WMC project.

Township council approved the naming of the laneway Tuesday night.

Bob Waters Way will run from the southeast corner of Snyder Avenue to the corner of South Street West.

“He definitely deserves the recognition he’s going to be getting,” said Mayor Todd Cowan of the decision. “It’s a great gesture on behalf of council.”

The plan is to hold a dedication ceremony in conjunction with Sports

Day on Sept. 29, tentatively getting underway at 2 p.m.

Woolwich rec. adopts noisemaking policy Having banned the use of compressedair horns last spring, Woolwich now has a formal policy prohibiting excessive noise at its recreation facilities.

The rules take aim at devices such as air horns (which are particularly damaging to hearing), clappers, thunder sticks and the like, though they also

include excessive whistling and yelling.

Rolling out the policy at Woolwich council this week, director of recreation and facilities Karen Makela said the process would be complaint-based, with staff intervening if the decibel levels are deemed harmful. In the case of an incident, a staff member would approach the person responsible. If the problem persists, the culprit could be asked to leave the facility. A third offence might warrant a suspension from the venue, while subsequent violations could lead to a permanent ban from all township recreation facilities, indoors and out.

Region allocates $75K a year for water research Waterloo Regional council this week approved the continued support of funding of $75,000 per year from 2013 to 2017 to support the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Chair in Drinking Water Research at the University of Waterloo.

The region has supported this research for the last 20 years and will continue for another five. During this time a significant amount of

7:00 AM | A 60-year-old Wellesley man driving a 2009 KIA hit a deer on Ament Line. No injuries were reported by the driver.

The vehicle sustained significant damage.

8:30 AM | A 67-year-old Woolwich man was loading a truck at W-S Feed Supplies in Conestogo when he suffered a medical incident and collapsed. The man was taken to hospital.

9:40 AM | A break-andenter occurred at Trailers Canada on Fountain Street in Breslau. Suspects entered through a locked gate and stole a 14’ black enclosed utility trailer and tools from a cube van. Police are continuing to investigate.

10:00 AM | An old 18-speed mountain bike was found on Wyatt Street in Elmira. The rightful owner can claim the bike at the Elmira police detachment.

2:30 PM | A German tourist had his motor home compromised at the Farmers’ Market in St. Jacobs.

A suspect attempted to enter the storage unit compartment in the RV. There was nothing stolen.

5:05 PM | A 27-year-old Kitchener man operating a 1999 Dodge Dakota was charged with ‘careless driving’ when he struck a

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research has been performed that has provided direct benefits to the Region of Waterloo. The region has been able to keep abreast of leading edge research and has benefitted from the association with a world class water researcher and a world class program at the University of Waterloo.

SEPTEMBER 18

1998 Pontiac driven by a 56-year-old Mildmay woman who proceeded to hit an 18-year-old Elmira woman driving a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire in the roundabout at Arthur Street and Sawmill Road. No injuries were reported.

5:55 AM | A fire call brought the Wellesley Fire Department and police to John BM Manufacturing located on Hessen Strasse Line.

The entire business was destroyed in the blaze. The loss to building, equipment and inventory is estimated at $650,000. There were no injuries. The Ontario Fire Marshal has been notified to assist in determining the cause of the fire. Police closed roads in the area to assist firefighters transporting water.

5:50 PM | A 27-year-old Palmerston woman driving a 2004 Oldsmobile was charged with ‘careless driving’ when she struck a 2009 Ford F 150 operated by a 44-year-old Elmira man on Scotch Line Road south of Elmira. No injuries were reported.

6:00 PM | A 2004 Chevy pickup operated by a 19-year-old Wallenstein man hit a hydro pole on Reids Wood Drive near Line 86.

The man lost control on the gravel and struck the pole, causing severe damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

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4:00 AM | A 44-year-old Waterloo man hit a deer on Northfield Drive near New Jerusalem Road. No injuries were sustained by the driver.

The vehicle had minor damage.

11:00 AM | A custom BMX bike was stolen at Elmira District Secondary School. The investigation continues.

12:20 PM | A 36-year-old Kitchener man driving a rented 2012 Toyota Corolla lost control of the vehicle in a parking lot on Benjamin

Firefighters from Wellesley, Linwood and St. Clements battled a blaze at an on-farm business on Hessen Strasse in Wellesley Township early Tuesday morning.

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Fire wipes out welding shop in Wellesley A fire early Tuesday morning completely destroyed an on-farm business in Wellesley Township.

Firefighters from all three township stations – Linwood, St. Clements and

Wellesley – and police were called out to John B.M. Manufacturing, located at 4074 Hessen Strasse, just before 6 a.m.. The entire shop was destroyed in the blaze. The loss to building, equipment and inventory

is estimated at $650,000.

There were no injuries.

The Ontario Fire Marshal has been notified to assist in determining the cause of the fire. Police closed roads in the area to assist firefighters transporting water.

Road in St. Jacobs and hit a pole, causing severe damage to the car. No injuries were reported.

Elmira woman was left running and unattended when the vehicle mysteriously reversed itself and rolled down Snow Goose Crescent and hit a 2007 Chevy parked on the side of the road. No charges were laid.

small amount of marijuana, a grinder and water pipe. The drugs were confiscated. No charges were laid.

3:15 PM | A small amount of marijuana plants were discovered on Lobsinger Line and destroyed by police.

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10:30 AM | A 1970 Buick Skylark owned by a 50-year-old

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12:45 AM | Police checked out a pickup truck with three 19-year-old men inside on Reids Wood Drive near Floradale Road and discovered a

8:30 AM | A new black CCM bike with white front forks was found destroyed at John Mahood Public School in Elmira.

SEPTEMBER 17

10:50 AM | Eight marijuana plants were discovered in a bucket

8:35 AM | A man working at Conestogo Meat Packers on Menno Street in Breslau was hit in the head with a high pressure hose and pipe. The man was bleeding from the head and refused an ambulance. The Ministry of Labour is investigating.

10:00 AM | An boy’s orange Schwinn mountain bike was found on Sawmill Road near Conestogo.

The rightful owner can claim the bike at the Elmira detachment.

SEPTEMBER 19

7:15 AM | A 60-year-old Fergus man driving a 2010 Hyundai was charged with ‘fail to yield right of way’ after he struck a 28-yearold Kitchener man in a 2003 GMC at the intersection of Katherine Street and Sawmill Road. No injuries were reported.

Harris’ accountability bill passes second reading COLIN DEWAR Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris’ private member’s bill aimed at improving government accountability passed second reading last week, moving one step closer to becoming law.

Bill 109: Transparency in Government Bills Act was referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs for further examination.

“Ontarians need and deserve more accountability and transparency from government decision-mak-

ers, especially when new laws will affect their family’s and business’s livelihood,” said Harris during a phone interview in his office at Queen’s Park. “This bill will require the government to provide accessible information online, explaining the financial, economic, social and environmental implications of government bills.”

The bill calls for the government to table a comprehensive report with each government bill that will include a detailed summary of the financial costs the bill will have on the

government, municipalities, individuals and businesses. There will also be an assessment of potential legislative overlap with different levels of government, a review of how new bills will affect Ontario’s competitiveness on a global stage and the environmental and health effects for the people of Ontario.

“Whether it be in our own homes or businesses we always analyze what the costs and benefits of a major decision will have on our family and business and governments should do the same thing. A lot of

the times this already takes place and I am just saying ‘let’s standardize the process here.’”

The report would then be posted on the Legislative Assembly’s website so that all Ontarians would have an opportunity to learn about new government bills.

“A lot of this is already done lets just standardize the process, lets allow Ontarians to see it,” he said.

“This is nothing new, it’s not creating more red tape or a new area of government, they do this already so let’s make it readily

available online and make it easy for Ontarians to see what is going on at Queen’s Park.”

The bill has been tabled to the finance committee with the support of the Conservatives and the NDP and when committees resume it will be called, debated and possibly taken around Ontario for feedback.

“We had mini discussion on the bill with the NDP and they liked the sounds of it and felt they could work with it and even made some good suggestions regarding it like

analyzing the long-term not just short-term costs of legislation. We are always looking for greater transparency especially from our elected officials and government and this was something (the NDP) could support.”

Before the second reading of the bill it had gained local support from the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the New Hamburg Board of Trade, as well as provincial support from the Cement Association of Canada and Canadian Manufactures and Exporters.

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Residents still wary of goings-on related to gravel THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL CLEARLY did no favour to the current group when it gave approval in principal to the Jigs Hollow gravel pit. Almost its last official act, the decision left certain expectations that don’t apply to the other aggregate applications inherited by a reshaped council following the 2010 election.

The current council was elected in part on the public’s concerns about the prospect of a deluge of gravel pit applications. The sentiment is clear: people don’t want gravel mined in close proximity to residential areas.

Councillors are aware of what their constituents want, and have been much more critical of the various applications. Somewhat handcuffed by the actions of their predecessors, they’ve got a little less wiggle room with the bid

by Kuntz Topsoil, Sand and Gravel.

Since being tentatively cleared almost two years ago, the application has come under closer scrutiny: the township has a long list of questions and concerns it wants addressed.

Of course, the issue is out of their hands at the moment, the applicant having taken the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board. A mediation session, expected to last four days, gets underway Monday. The prospect of a negotiated settlement and the recent entry of another company – Preston Sand and Gravel, which has reached a business arrangement with the applicant – into the mix has residents worried, as witnessed by a delegation at the September 18 committee-of-the-whole meeting.

While director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley was quick to allay these fears, the prospect of even one gravel pit, let alone the potential for others, is a valid concern.

This pit is much smaller in scale than two others proposed for the area – the Hunsberger application near Conestogo, also the subject of OMB action, and the Capital Paving bid near West Montrose. Those will prove even more contentious as they play out. It’s with those in mind that residents are uneasy, perhaps seeing the recent developments as opening the floodgates.

The Kuntz pit remains up in the air. If it does go ahead, it behooves the township to provide strict monitoring of the operation – it must be prepared to act quickly to see any violation of the terms is corrected immediately, or follow through with pledges to shut down the pit, permanently if needs be.

It’s on that point, however, that the imbalance of power between municipalities where gravel pits are often imposed on communities and the provincial agencies that ultimately make the rulings without regards to the consequences, and without facing any of the consequences themselves. Municipalities try to block or at least temper gravel pits. The province steamrolls over local rights and concerns, leaving communities to deal with all the negative impacts.

No matter what its decision, council and the township are at the mercy of the province, via the Ontario Municipal Board and the Ministry of Natural Resources. ‘Yes’ or ‘no,’ council’s decision on gravel pits is likely to lead to a hearing before the OMB, which has a track record of ignoring local decisions in favour of developers.

We need gravel, but historically the province has been quick to act in the interests of industry, not its citizens.

Clearly, then, we need to find some balance, which probably doesn’t involve residential areas.

New census information shows a shifting makeup in what constitutes a family ... with some notable exceptions.

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

Muslims act predictably to film reinforcing stereotypes WORLD AFFAIRS One of the first scenes in the ridiculous but thoroughly nasty film “Innocence of Muslims” shows angry Muslims running through the streets smashing things and killing people. So what happens when a clip from the film dubbed into Arabic goes up on the internet? Angry Muslims run through the streets smashing things and killing people.

It’s as simple as that: press the right button, and they’ll do what you want.

Some Christian extremists set out to provoke Muslim extremists into violence that would discredit Islam in the eyes of the West – and it worked, of course. As the U.S. consulate in Benghazi burned and the American dead were carried out, many people in the West thought to themselves: “The Libyans are biting the hand that freed them.”

Wrong conclusion. It wasn’t “the Libyans” who broke into the Benghazi consulate and murdered

the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens; it was a heavily armed band of Islamic extremists. “The Libyans” recently voted in their first real election ever, and they elected a secular government. The film just gave the fanatics an opportunity to undermine that choice.

Maybe the Christian extremists don’t understand that their film serves the purposes of those who want to overthrow the moderate, democratically elected governments, both Islamic and secular, that have come to power in the “Arab spring.” Or maybe they do realize that, and hope that the violence that they are stirring up will bring Muslim extremists to power in those countries. After all, it’s easier to mobilize Western opinion against outright fanatics.

The grownups try to keep the situation under control.

Grand Mufti Sheik AbdelAziz al-Sheik, the highest religious authority in Saudi Arabia, said that Muslims should denounce the film, but without anger: “Muslims should not be dragged by wrath and anger to shift from legitimate to forbid-

den action, (as) by this they will, unknowingly, fulfill some aims of the film.”

Exactly so, but the leaders of the Arab world’s post-revolutionary governments have to walk a fine line, denouncing both the film and the violent protests against it. Moderate Islamic governments like that of Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi have a particularly tricky task, since they are competing with the Muslim extremists who are organizing the protests for the support of the same pious and socially conservative bloc of voters.

“We Egyptians reject any kind of assault or insult against our prophet,” Morsi said last week, “but at the same time we firmly say that this cannot be taken as a justification to assault consulates or embassies and cannot be taken also as a justification for killing innocent people.”

It was not a sufficiently robust condemnation of the violence for U.S. President Barack Obama, who said on the same day: “I don’t think that we would consider (Egypt) an ally, but we don’t consider them an enemy.”

Obama has his own right flank to protect, and cannot afford to acknowledge in public that elected Arab leaders are in competition with Islamic fanatics for popular support, and so must choose their words with care. Most American voters are not sophisticated enough to understand the intricacies of Arab politics, or patient enough to care.

Similarly, most Arab voters do not want to hear about the American constitution, which guarantees free speech and means that the U.S. government cannot just ban crude attacks on Islam by American citizens. The elected Arab leaders will certainly have had this fact explained to them in private by their political advisers, but in public they must demand that the U.S. government suppress the film and punish its makers.

It’s not the United States that has attacked Islam, or even “Hollywood” – just a handful of Americans with a political and religious agenda. It’s not “Egypt” or “Libya” that has attacked American and other WestDYER | 11

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What's your favourite part of the fall season?

»»Kirsten Miller

»»LIsa Pauloff

Would it be fair to say it’s the fall colors in the I just like the colors. I like the change in the Agawa Canyon? Which is where I’m from so it’s seasons and I like the leaves falling. It’s sad beautiful. when it’s over.

»»Sandy Ross

»»Sobhan Murray

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The fall is all about the colors and the cool weather, which isn’t happening today.

The colors of the trees and everything and the It’s the plowing match because we follow the smell in the air, that’s my favorite time. plowing match every year from town to town in Ontario and we get to discover each town.

"This is not a 'turning point' in Western relations with the Arab countries or the broader Muslim world ..." Gwynne Dyer | page 6 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON

Secret trade deals only serve to harm the average Canadian EDITOR'S NOTES How much are you willing to wager what government does in secret will work out to your benefit?

Not much, I’d bet. We don’t trust politicians and bureaucrat to do the right thing, and with good reason. That goes double when they’re deliberately trying to keep us in the dark.

Whether it’s lying about the cost of F-35s, breaking election laws or attempting to steal your civil liberties, Ottawa is working even harder against the public interest the more secretive it’s being.

Canada’s not alone in that regard, of course. It’s worse still in other countries, including many of those involved in the very hush-hush Trans-Pacific Partnership talks. Marginally a free trade agreement, the TPP is the latest attempt to boost the failed policies of globalization at the expense of the majority of us.

Canada, along with Mexico, talked its way into a seat at the table this summer, joining the likes of the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

Ostensibly a trade deal, it’s really another forum for securing investors’ rights and the mobility of capital.

As with the likes of NAFTA, it would create unaccountable quasi-judicial boards with the right to override national policies, regulations and laws in favour of corporate profits. Beyond that, we know little about TPP, as only two of its 26 chapters have been leaked to the public.

So secretive are the talks that even members of the U.S. Congress haven’t been able to get information about what’s on the table, despite the fact some 600 corporate lobbyists and insiders are privy to the negotiations. They are, in fact, framing much of the agenda.

The reason for all the secrecy? Not security or likewise dubious claims.

No, proponents don’t want you to know because they fear the public backlash

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typically result in job losses and the hollowing out of the manufacturing sector.

“This is about scraping the bottom of the barrel for new sources of growth,” says Stuart Trew, who coordinates trade issues for the Council of Canadians, of the latest free trade talks.

“This is about investors.

There’s no focus on jobs – it’s a short-sighted economic strategy.”

CETA and TPP would simply add to the 30 years of growing global inequality that has been the legacy of free trade agreements, he adds.

Of course, calling them trade agreements is rather disingenuous. As Trew notes, the real goal is the ability to move capital with the intent of securely offshoring jobs, intellectual property rights (a big push in the U.S.-led talks), extending pharmaceutical patents to raise the cost of drugs and reduce access.

Language in existing deals such as NAFTA becomes even more pronounced in CETA and TPP allow for end-runs around national governments, essentially constraining

their powers, he argues. In many ways, its continued deregulation by stealth, as governments would be handcuffed. As parties to the negotiations, they do so willingly, attempting to hide from the public the desire to turn more power over to corporations. Once the agreements are in place, any issues raised by the public can simply be third-partied.

“This is a corporatefriendly agenda, to the detriment of other priorities we might have,” says Trew of agreements that turn over the levers of control from public hands to private.

Critics of deals such as the TPP, including those in the U.S., point to changes that would take away even the minimal controls over the financial system that caused the economic meltdown in 2008. Instead of more regulation, we’ll continue down the road that led to the crisis in the first place.

By pursuing these deals, Ottawa is essentially agreeing to policy changes being forced on Canadians, changes that we don’t want and are harmful to most of

us, says Trew.

We’re told the deals will bring prosperity and jobs – as always – but the government offers no proof. Secrecy ensure that we know very little, and the Harper government can argue its hands are tied by the confidentiality of the negotiations. In fact, Canada had to agree to abide by the already-approved clauses of the deal – sight unseen – just to be allowed to join the talks.

They’re saying “trust us” when they hadn’t seen the text, nor has it been shared with the public. Their track record says we shouldn’t trust them in the least.

“The government is full of contradictions,” laughs Trew.

For the Council of Canadians, the government should be focussed on supporting manufacturing in this country, promoting firms that build actual things that people want.

If free trade proponents put as much energy into creating jobs as they do destroying the middleclass economy, there might actually be progress and prosperity.

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U.S. trade representative Ron Kirk, for instance, recently admitted that all the secrecy was necessary because public disclosure purportedly killed another major regional trade pact, the Free Trade Area of the Americas.

While politicians routinely claim free trade deals create jobs and wealth, that’s just not the case. Well, not the jobs part. And the wealth goes to only a few.

But that’s not what proponents will tell you.

Canada is still easing into the TPP talks, but has been focussed on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a proposed free trade and copyright agreement between our country and the European Union. It, too, is rife with downsides, though the government continues to tout it as a job-creation scheme, just as all governments do with trade agreements that

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The net worth of the richest Americans grew by 13 per cent in the past year to $1.7-trillion (U.S.). The average net worth of the 400 wealthiest Americans rose to a record $4.2-billion.

"The point of all this is that Bell is already big, it has clear incentive and opportunity to behave anti-competitively to the detriment of consumers. Given Bell’s demonstrated behaviour with its existing content assets, thwarting the commission’s rules and guidelines every step of the way, why would its self-serving behaviour change if allowed to get bigger and more powerful?”

The 2007 school year took on a little more excitement early on at Floradale PS, as the province announced it was setting aside $4 million to build a new building in the community. With a tiny gym and portables in place, the school welcomed the news with open arms.

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ern diplomatic missions in the Arab world, but small groups of Islamic extremists with a political agenda of their own, supported by a larger number of pious dupes.

Indeed, the film in question passed without notice when it had its single public screening in the Vine Theatre in Los Angeles in June; only a dozen or so people showed up, probably mostly friends of the producer. It attracted little more attention when a shortened version was posted on YouTube at the beginning of July.

It only took off when the religious Egyptian television channel al-Nas

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broadcast scenes from it on Sept. 8, and then posted a clip online with an Arabic translation. That got hundreds of thousands of views in a matter of days, and the violent protests began almost at once. The Christian fanatics and the Muslim extremists are, in the old Marxist phrase, “objective allies.”

This is not a “turning point” in Western relations with the Arab countries or the broader Muslim world (as some excitable commentators have suggested).

The whole thing will blow over after a little while, just like the violent protests against Danish newspaper cartoons about Muhammad did six years ago. It is a tempest in a teacup.

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Win over Hurricanes boosts Kings to 2-1 record

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Father and son team of Wayne and Jeff Moser compete this weekend at NHRA drag race ELENA MAYSTRUK

Hooked on speed for more than a decade and a half, a father-and-son team has been preparing for their next challenge this weekend: a divisional race on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) circuit.

Jeff Moser and his father Wayne Moser are the owners of MoBoyz Racing and have raced everything from snowmobiles to dragsters against the best in Canada and the United States.

“My dad started racing around 16 years ago; he actually started a year before I did. We started racing snowmobiles on the asphalt, on the drag strip,” Jeff Moser explained.

Replacing the back tread of the snowmobile with a slick track and substituting the front skis with wheels, Jeff quickly progressed in the sport while his father took a step back from racing to take care of a growing family business, choosing to instead support his son’s accomplishments.

“It is great to have my parents on the team as my father always wanted to race and my mother is great support and spends countless hours prepping meals for the crew,” said Moser, who became a modified street champion in 2002. In his racing career Moser has also gone to the world bracket finals four

Coach sees a fullgame effort from his young players in 3-0 victory on home ice Sunday ELENA MAYSTRUK

racing family has a new investment. Last weekend at Stemmler’s Meats and Cheese in Heidelberg, Moser and his father showed off a black and green 2011 Phantom Race Cars dragster they have been using for races this past summer with a best run of 6.6 seconds at 204 miles per hour.

A slow start didn’t stop the Elmira Sugar Kings from bagging a 3-0 win over the Guelph Hurricanes on Sunday at the WMC. The win put the team’s record at 2-1 after the second weekend of the young season.

In the first frame the Hurricanes and Kings seemed well matched defensively, with neither team managing to score. Things picked up in the second when Brady Campbell took a feed from Jake Weidner before snapping the puck past Hurricane goalie Lee Doherty to score the first goal of the game at 14:35.

The Kings followed that up with a last-minute goal to end the period, sending them into the room on a high note. It came courtesy of Adam Brubacher, who eyed another chink in Doherty’s armor, scoring glove side just 45 seconds before the buzzer. “[The Hurricane’s] goalie was still in the middle and didn’t slide over to the left

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Wayne Moser (left) and son Jeff of MoBoyz Racing with Kevin Stemmler (right) showcasing their dragster at Stemmler Meats and Cheese in Heidelberg last Saturday.

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times in Norwalk, Ohio.

Over Labour Day weekend the father-and-son duo raced their dragster with Jeff at the wheel in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series out of the Grand Bend Motorplex, placing third overall in the season. They went on to the finals that Sunday after Saturday’s race.

Moser of Waterloo and his team— including his fa-

ther, a resident of Bamberg, and crew chief Jake Moore of Elmira— have created a successful pastime, expanding their reputation and roster of sponsors.

“I progressed racing snowmobiles for three years and from there moved into a Dodge Dakota pickup with a supercharger on it and competed in the modified street class. I did

that for about five years,” Moser explained.

But as his experience grew Moser’s eye began to wander and he set his sights on a dragster. He and his father purchased their first dragster from a fellow racer in Grand Bend.

“Typically a dragster costs anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000,” Moser explained. Now, the

Applejacks defeat Tavistock 3-1 to open the 2012-13 season COLIN DEWAR The Wellesley Applejacks got the new hockey season off on the right foot as they rallied on the road to defeat the Travistock Braves in a 3-1 victory on September 14.

The last time the Jacks played as a full team was in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Ayr Centennials on Mar. 1. Ayr ousted Wellesley in just five games in the first round of the Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs. Over the course of the regular season, the team posted a record of 19-14-2,

the 40 points good for fifth spot in the McConnell Conference.

This season the team will be playing fewer games as the Ontario Hockey Association has combined both C and D leagues. The season has been shortened by 25 days to accommodate the transition.

The Jacks may want to resolve to find the back of the net sooner then they did against the Braves, as they played for almost 25 minutes before potting their first goal. Wellesley controlled the game from the opening whistle, domi-

nating the Braves in the first period with 17 unsuccessful shots on net but came close, hitting the post and crossbar.

It would be the Braves that would draw first blood four minutes into the second period, however, when Jeremy Munro defeated Jacks netminder Josh Heer.

The Jacks quickly recovered and scored 26 seconds later off the stick of Corey Way, with Troy William and Anthony VanHoogen collecting assists.

“We pretty well dominated for the first period and well into the second when

we found ourselves down but the guys managed to pull themselves up to tie the game and then pulled ahead in the third,” said head coach Kevin Fitzpatrick.

With the game tied entering the third frame the Jacks worked hard, controlled the game and scored two more before the final whistle. The team’s second goal came off a play that saw Michael Pollice and Tyler Eckert earning assists when Steve Tait beat Braves’ goaltender Taylor VanBockel at 6:54.

Four minutes later Coleton Madge would pot the third goal for the Jacks, seal-

ing Tavistock’s fate.

Since the pre-season began the team has only played one exhibition game and had one practice but Fitzpatrick is very pleased with what he saw during the game.

“We were behind the eight ball with ice time and training but from what I saw during the game I feel we have a good team this year.

The guys worked hard and there were a lot of positives on the ice. Our transition game and speed have improved over last year,” he said. “We are a lot bigger and a lot faster and it will be

up to the coaches to utilize that speed and strength on the ice. We have four very balanced lines with a lot of fire power up front.”

The Jacks will be playing two more games on the road before their home opener.

In that time Fitzpatrick said he and the rest of the coaching staff still have a lot of work to do with the team but they are excited for the new season.

The Jacks face the Delhi Travellers and the Ayr Centennials before coming home to the Wellesley arena to take on the Braves in the home opener on October 6.

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I’ve decided it’s time for put-upon hunters to take back the F-word OPEN COUNTRY If you keep abreast of popular culture, as I always do, you notice the important trends almost immediately. For instance, the hula hoop is no longer popular among today’s youth, nor is ukulele music or the phrase “tippy canoe and Tyler too!”

That’s the type of thing that just doesn’t get by a guy like me. So, it should come as no surprise that when rap music became all the rage among urban youth earlier this August, I

was right on it.

And, I’ll even go so far as to predict that this is going to really catch on – though I’m still unclear as to why.

One of the many things I noticed about this music – aside from the fact that they “rap” a lot about farming (there are literally dozens of references to hoes) – is that rappers have taken back the Nword. And we’re not talking about noodles.

I’ll admit, it was shocking at first – after all that N-word was originally used to demean black people. I couldn’t help but wonder why would anyone bring it back. But

now I see the genius in what they have done.

In making it part of their everyday culture – being proud of what it means to their heritage and owning it – they have empowered themselves and told the world that you can no longer hurt us with this word. That doesn’t mean anyone outside the culture can use the N-word, however, just those who reside within it.

Otherwise, it’s still quite offensive.

After realizing this, I thought, wow, this rap music chockablock with wholesome messages and groovy beats – and now it has taught the world a

thing or two as well.

That’s why I’m proposing that we hunters take back the F-word.

That’s right; it’s time we reclaim the word Fudd.

Revolutionary? Sure.

Let’s be honest here. For too long, this word has been used by our spouses or bystanders to demean hunters in general and me in specific.

Should my proposal catch on, however, one hunter will be able to walk up to another and proudly exclaim, “What’s up, my Fudd?!” knowing that the word is ours and ours alone.

Then, I envision we will break into a celebratory

and popular street dance like the hokey-pokey and shake hands like gentlemen, with a firm but lively handshake.

Cool? Well, yes.

The point, however, is that we will have reclaimed a word that has been used to demean my people ever since Looney Tunes first brought Elmer Fudd, that incompetent but lovable hunter, to the international stage.

By hunters using the term Fudd on one another, we will finally get over the stigma that comes with that word. It will be great.

No longer will phrases like “Where is that wascally wabbit?” haunt us.

Yes, it’s a great idea whose time has come.

The only issue now is getting us all to use it so that it spreads like wildfire through the hunt camps of North America.

And that’s the reason why I wrote this and mentioned it on a local radio segment last week.

Unfortunately, Rick, my radio personality buddy who I speak to about the outdoors, quickly picked up on what I was getting at and exclaimed, perhaps a little too exuberantly, “What’s up, my Fudd?” at the end of the segment.

Rick doesn’t hunt. It was offensive and I told him so.

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yet and I just saw the opening and tried to hit it,” he said after the game.

The Hurricanes attempted to rebound, inflicting a more intense attack on the Elmira net but to no avail with goalie Hayden Neuman blockading the net from Guelph’s onslaught.

Campbell would go on to score the last goal of the night, five minutes into third period, as a cross-ice pass from Weidner deflected in off of his skate. It was the topper to a fine night for the new recruit, who notched his first two of the season.

“I hadn’t scored yet this year – it was nice to get a couple. Weidner was feed-

ing me the puck so I got a little lucky there, too,” he said of his performance on Sunday.

The Sugar Kings beat out Guelph not only in scores but in offensive tactics with 60 shots on net overall to their 32. Kings head coach Dean DeSilva said the game-changer came in the second period with the Kings holding back a twoman advantage by the Hurricanes: “I think that 5-on-3 penalty kill. When we killed the penalty it just gave a huge momentum shift, took a little bit out of them, and we were able to come back and capitalize on the power play,” he said, adding that the team successfully car-

ried out its game plan. He also praised the penalty killing of forwards Rob Kohlie and Matt Harding.

“We wanted to capitalize off of turnovers and we were able to do that tonight and the specialty teams both did a great job both ends: killing penalties and scoring on the power play,” DeSilva explained after his team scored two power play goals.

The Sugar Kings have responded well to training, according to the coach, with strengthened defensive play paying off. Younger rookie players are seeing the results of heeding the coaches’ advice and becoming confident in the leadership.

“I think these guys are

buying into everything that we are trying to teach, and when they are buying in and they have all the success with it its that much easier for us to teach it and sell it to them.”

The coaches are becoming more confident in the players as well. The progression of younger players on the team is a pleasant surprise for DeSilva, who sees a steady improvement in players who are starting to earn their keep on the team.

“I thought Pat McKelvie and Mitch Atkins and Adam Dauda did great for three young players. It was a great job right from the defense on out, I can’t find fault in any player that we have tonight.”

RACING: Divisionals will see them up against some of the best

Elmira Sugar Kings forward Cash Seraphin battles Hurricane defenceman Daniel Cotroneo during first period last Saturday at the WMC. The Kings won 3-0. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

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After finishing the Quick 32 at the start of the month, the dragster will take Moser to Jeg’s Northern Sports National, a divisional race for Canada and United States.

“It gives us divisional

points to race at national events,” Moser said in an interview last weekend.

“We’ll be racing with some of the best in the U.S.” Thought the costly sport is not often taken on to make profit, Moser says in his family, racing is a labour of love.

Rank second at U.S. golf tourney Elmira’s Garrett Rank came in second at the U.S. Mid-Amateur golf final match on September 13. Rank was defeated by four-time winner Nathan Smith from Pittsburgh when the two went head-to-head in the 36-hole final.

The 25-year-old Rank won the 31st, 32nd and 33rd hole to pull the match even. Both players halved the 34th

hole, but Smith took the lead with a par on the par-three 35th hole and won the match when both players halved the par-five 36th.

By outlasting Rank, Smith became the first golfer to claim four titles in this USGA competition for golfers 25 and over.

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ELENA MAYSTRUK Rick King began working in the retail industry at a young age. Now the owner of stores in Grand Valley and Fergus, he is bringing bargains to Elmira with the opening of Liquidation King, a furniture and appliance store on Arthur Street.

“I’ve been doing this for 18 years. I was a buyer for various companies – I just kind of fell into it really,” he explained in an interview on Wednesday.

In one of his first retail endeavors he was selling clothing and decided to sell some of his own furniture. The product sold so well he decided to continue supplying furniture, so he began visiting auctions and antique sales, looking for furniture he could sell.

“I couldn’t keep up, it was just selling so fast, so then I started hitting up furniture companies and buying all the scratch and dent stuff.”

Scratch and dent, King explains, does not signify damaged furniture. Instead the term refers to ordered products that have been cancelled by customers or extra stock in brand name stores.

Finally farmers can say it: We’re Number 1

Owner Rick King stands among some of his merchandise in the Liquidation King location on Arthur Street in Elmira.

“I’ve been trying to get this store for a number of years, but every time I would get close to a deal something would happen, I just kind of go wherever the deal is,” he explained.

King finally got the opportunity to move into the onetime location of the IGA supermarket. Last Saturday it became home to another branch of King’s business on 6 Arthur St. As customers walk in they can view the dozens of living room sets that cover the floor with other furniture and appliances in the surrounding area.

King began working in retail at age 18 when he received an assistant manager position at Bargain Harold’s, a discount store based in Ontario. He made the decision to leave college in his second year for the position, learning the retail business through experience instead. He worked for four years before taking a job with Consumers Distributing and eventually starting his own business in 1996 after that company closed.

“I just woke up one day and because of what happened at Consumers

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“In this business here, you just have to be savvy and you have to be a smart buyer. You have to be a little cutthroat but not too bad,” he joked. “I learned some of it from my father, but most of it was just trial and error. You get burned enough and you just start standing up for yourself.”

King’s father had also worked in retail and introduced his son to the business.

“He just kind of showed me how to be a bit more aggressive.”

Everyone in agriculture and food has been waiting for someone credible to stand up, be counted and confirm that combined, the sector is the No. 1 industry in Ontario. Since the economic downturn, it’s been suspected that recession-resistant farming and food – whose fortunes held steady through the slowdown – might have moved up the ranks to displace auto, the leading economic sector in Ontario for years.

Now, it’s finally happened.

A new economic analysis study for the Alliance of Ontario Food Processors, a non-profit organization of food and beverage processing companies and industry organizations, says the Big Three has given way to food processing and farming as the province’s top dog.

The study, conducted for the alliance by MNP, one of Canada’s largest chartered accountancy and consulting firms, says food processing (around $40 billion) and farming (around $10 billion) in Ontario generates just over $50 billion a year in revenue.

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According to the alliance’s figures, that compares favourably to $43.6 billion for motor vehicle manufacturing.

Direct employment is even stronger. The 317,000 jobs represented by food processing and farming far outdistance motor vehicle manufacturing, with about a tenth as many jobs.

The report calls food processing “ by far the largest manufacturing employer in the province. With close to 3,000 establishments across the province, in both

rural and urban communities, its impact touches every corner of the province and cannot be overlooked.”

This is the first major public report (that I know of, anyway) to quantify agriculture and food’s lofty standing. And it’s important for at least a couple of reasons.

First, it shows agriculture and food is collectively one tough customer. Alliance president Craig Richardson says through the economic downturn, the food and beverage processing industry not only survived,

but thrived. Since 2005, he says, it’s grown by about eight per cent. And you know what happened to many other manufacturing sectors – they’ve either faltered, stalled or shrunk.

“Ontario has long looked to the automotive industry to fuel the provincial economy,” he says, “but it is clear that food and beverage processing is the economic engine that drives it.”

Second, it gives fodder to those who campaign for support for agriculture and food. Think about it

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That’s the kind of thinking the alliance wants to stimulate. It wants this report to help prompt continued and increased investment in the food processing sector. Indeed, governments have to make tough choices over the next few years as they wrestle with budgets. But investing in (rather than cutting back on) farming and food is a way to anchor and grow the

economy.

Former Ontario minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs Steve Peters, who is now the alliance’s executive director, says support for the food processing sector will show “solid return” on investment for Ontario taxpayers.

“Our industry has a proven track record of investment and growth,” he says. “This industry is far more than a little engine that could…it’s the engine that can and does, and will continue to drive our economy.”

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King has high hopes for his growing company. With a number of store locations already in play he has big dreams for the future and is not afraid of expanding his reach in the industry.

“I want to have more stores. This is just another stepping stone; the goal is to have a nationwide corporation,” he said of his aspirations, adding that for the first time he feels the business is really taking off.

In addition to his ambitions, King also sees a need for his products and a positive response from buyers.

“It’s the right climate because of the financial obstacles out there. Nobody can afford to go spend the kind of money that some of these retailers are asking,

King outside the entrance to the former IGA store. Inset: manager Bill Conway sits on one of the living room couches sold at the new location. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] so I offer an alternative to the high pricing. There’s scratch-and-dent stuff here, there’s brand new

stuff here, there’s all sorts of items.”

The furniture King sells could have come from re-

turns or overstock at the brand name stores he buys them from.

“If the customer orders something and decides that they don’t want it that order gets cancelled but there’s a trickle down effect. Just because they cancel it … doesn’t mean it stops there – it goes right to the manufacturer,” he explained.

Liquidation King offers living room sets, solid wood bedroom furniture as well as both basic and formal dinning sets and various electronics. All products are 30-55 per cent off regular retail prices and customers can choose from a number of brand name products from major retailers.

King said he does what many liquidation stores do not. Every purchase comes with a 90-day warranty, a rare offer in his industry, where most sales are usually final.

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INDOOR INVENTORY SALE 19 Queen Street Drayton 519-638-5194

Fri. Sept. 21 & Sat Sept. 22 11am-4pm New Fabrics from $2.00-$5.00/yard, Ribbons & Fancy Braids, Heirloom lace-runners, doilies, placemats, etc..Wicker baskets, Doll Furniture, Straw Hats for crafts, Patterns $1.00 each, McCall's Needlework Mags from 1955 onward...Dolls (some from the House of Dolls Museum), and more....

Enter from side door to access sale in lower level, please no kids due to space. CASH ONLY.

HELP WANTED

CLEARING AUCTION SALE

Of scooter; appliances; household effects; antiques; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 3 Erb St. (corner of Erb and Duke) in Elmira for Albert Lubberts (former Pilgrims Provident Seniors Home) on:

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 | 10:00 A.M.

CONSISTING OF – Pursuit 4 wheel

scooter 1 yr old; Affinity front load washer; Windsor commercial dryer; large chest freezer; Woods fridge; 6 burner gas stove; commercial stainless steel range hood; stainless steel tables; Danby apartment size fridge; variety of dressers; chest of drawers; corner gas fireplace; old church pew from the Catholic church; wardrobes; electric organ; office chairs; quantity of chairs; old doors; fire doors; lawn furniture; 5 year old high efficiency gas furnace; 2 gas water heaters; antique cast iron floor grates; antique stained glass windows; table and chairs; ceiling fans; circular saw; power tools; electric chain saw; hand tools; lawn and garden tools; pressure washer; gas weed trimmers; large stainless steel container; quantity of doors and shelving units; and other miscellaneous items.

NOTE – Be on time as there is few smaller

items.

AUCTIONEER:

Jantzi Auctions Ltd. Wellesley

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST For full-time employment at Expressions Salon in Elmira.

Apply in person with resumé to: 83c Arthur St. S., Elmira

519-656-3555

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HELP WANTED

FULLTIME POSITION: Enviro-Eze Inc looking to fill a fulltime position on our team in a general machine shop.

Please send resume to enveze@mwpol.ca or drop off at 2407 New Jerusalem Road, Elmira.

Only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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TOWNSHIP OF WELLESLEY GENERAL LABOURER

Qualified applicants will have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid Class “G” Driver’s License. The candidate must be physically fit and reliable.

Experience in the following areas will be a deciding asset:

• Operation of various heavy construction equipment, including tandem trucks, grader, backhoe as well as snow plowing in rural and urban environments.

• Maintenance of tandem trucks and other various heavy equipment.

• Competence in the use of common construction materials such as concrete and asphalt.

• Familiarity with computers and GPS and other related software systems.

• “DZ” license would be considered an asset.

Wage classification – Labourer - hourly rate $19.68 per hour Applications along with a driver abstract will be received until 4:30pm Friday September 28, 2012.

Please submit applications to:

Township of Wellesley

4639 Lobsinger Line, RR# 1 St. Clements, Ontario N0B 2M0

Attention: Kevin Beggs, General Manager of Community Services Email: kbeggs@wellesley.ca We thank all applicants; however please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

CAREGIVING AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL Care, light house keeping, meal preparation, driving for appointments and shopping.

519-206-0225.

HELP WANTED SCRAPBOOKING INSTRUCTOR - daytime for the Woolwich Seniors Centre.

Call 519-669-5044 or email to woolwichseniors@yahoo.ca TRI-GREEN INC., IS a Landscape Design & Build company in K-W looking to increase our services to include woodwork projects.

We are looking for a creative person who can do design and build of fences, gazebos, decks,patio screens etc. Please send your info to shirley@tri-green.com

100% LOCAL

TRAINING & LESSONS BOB WILHELM’S GUITAR Studio is now accepting students. Teaching electric, acoustic, classical and bass lessons. Call 519-669-5371 for more information. Reserve you spot today.

GUITAR LESSONS. LEARN to play the guitar. One on one instruction with experienced teacher. All styles and methods, electric, acoustic and bass. Mike’s Music.

519-669-5885.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE NEW ITEMS ADDED DAILY! Visit our 2nd floor clearance centre for mega deals on hand tools, small appliances, artwork, home-decor, lighting, paint sundries, and so much more. All at least 35-50% off retail prices.

Elmira Home Hardware.

OPEN Mon Fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun noon - 5 p.m.

WOODWORKING/FACTORY EQUIPMENT FOR sale. Homag Beam Saw, Duplicator, Box & Lid maker, Fletcher Edge Bander. Priced to sell.

519-501-5016.

4 - 15” snow tires. 519-669-3527.

CORN SILAGE FOR Sale. Cut, processed and delivered. St. Clements area. Call 519-5750143 or 519-577-2889.

EXCALIBER EXOMAX CROSS Bow for sale. Fully loaded. Call 519-648-3111.

FROCKS AND FABRICS Annual Fall Sale. September 18 - 29.

519-846-9250.

AUCTIONS WED. SEPT 26 at 4:00 PM - Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Kitchener estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 or www.Jantziauctions.com

FRI SEPT 28 at 4:30 PM large toy auction of approx 400 pieces of farm toys; precision; fire trucks; tractor trailers; banks; cars; and other collectables to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for John Buikema of Beamsville with additions. Janzti Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 or www.Jantziauctions.com SAT. SEPT 29 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of scooter; appliances; household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 3 Erb St. (corner of Erb and Duke) in Elmira for Albert Lubberts (former Pilgrims Provident Seniors Home). Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 or www.Jantziauctions.com SAT. OCT 6 at 9:30 AM Clearing auction sale of property zoned commercial/ residential; antique guns; antique automotive parts; woodworking equipment; household effects; antiques; lawn and garden equipment and miscellaneous items to be held at 3233 Erb’s Rd west in Phillipsburg approx 3 kms north of New Hamburg for Fred Leu. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 or www.Jantziauctions.com WED. OCT 10 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; and collectables to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 or www.Jantziauctions.com

WANTED SEEKING RIDES MONDAYFRIDAY from commuters to Elmira (a.m.) returning to Drayton area (evenings), 519669-1456, dvm975@gmail. com. Will share costs.

RENTALS 1 BEDROOM, NO pets, no smoking. Available now.

Located in Elmira. $550/ month. 519-669-4188.

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CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED RENTALS BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, 1-BEDROOM apartment on first floor in quiet building. Ideal for nonsmoking mature tenant.

Close to downtown. Phone 519-669-3423.

BUNGALOW IN ELMIRA. 3 Bedroom with finished basement. Available Nov. 1st. $1500.00 monthly plus utilities. Call Mildred Frey 519669-1544 or cell 519-741-6368.

ELMIRA - UNIQUE & Attractive 1 BR , close to DT Elmira. Separate entrance with parking.

This one of a kind unit will appeal to a working professional or retired individual.

Available Nov. 1. Rent $725.00 + utilities. 519-669-2212.

COMM/ INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT ELMIRA STORE 1560 sq. ft. plus unfinished basement with shelving - front & rear entrances, move in condition. $1175.00/mth plus utilities and taxes.

Suitable for retail or office.

Phone Allan 519-669-8074 or Paul 519-669-8582. Email allanpoffenroth@gmail.com

RENTALS FOR RENT - For Not For Profit Woolwich Township organization or charity.

Older 3 bedroom house about 1300 sq. ft. known as Kiwanis house. Plenty of parking, has central air. Rent will include all utilities and maintenance.

Monthly rent negotiable.

Located near Elmira Memorial Centre (arena & pool) KIWANIS HOUSE could share with other “not for profit� group or charity. Email allanpoffenroth@gmail. com

GARAGE SALES 21 PARK AVE. W. Elmira. Sat. Sept. 22, 8:00 a.m. Household, gardening items, baby crib, change table, toys, infant clothing.

GARAGE SALES 34 DUKE ST., Elmira. Sat Sept 22, 8am-1pm. Hoosier cupboard, small antique safe, goalie pads, 15’ Jayco RV, 1973 Skidoo Olympic $399, pocket watches, other antiques and miscellaneous items.

GARAGE SALES

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GARAGE SALE - Sat. Sept. 22, 8 - 1 p.m. 50 Mockingbird Dr. Elmira. Large wooden desk, small desk, china cabinet, household items, games & more!

GARAGE SALE - Sat. Sept. 22.

20 Bauman St. Elmira. 7 a.m.noon. Halloween costumes, compressor and more!

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STREET SALE. BAUMAN St., Elmira. Saturday, September 22. 7am-12 noon.

SECOND PLACE FOR WOOLWICH U14 WOLFPACK GIRLS VS. STRATFORD

TRADES & SERVICES CUSTOM GARDEN PLOWING. Small tractor so I can get into small gardens. Call Garald Gingrich 519-669-2043 or cell 519-503-5641.

LOST & FOUND LOST CAT - Long hair, orange with white, large adult female named “Molly�. Very friendly, declawed front paws, indoor-only. Call 519-210-0104.

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The Woolwich U14 Wolfpack girls soccer team came in second at the final cup game in Stratford on on September 15. Front row: Michelle Wang, Megan Dalley. Middle row: Sydney Meunier, Autumn Campbell, Meghan Martin, Tesla Hollingsworth, Rachel Martin, Taylor Rempel. Back row: Dave Wang (coach), Rachel Weber, Jaycee Kaufman, Rachael Hamm, Patricia Enrique, Carrie Kaufman (trainer), Dana Colombo, Marlee Kernick, Jessica Stewart, Ryan Muenier (assistant coach).

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

THIS WEEKS FEATURE PROPERTIES! Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Independently Owned and Operated

3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-5426 $500.00 donation will be made to WCS Family Violence Prevention Program with every home bought or sold by Paul, Alli or Bill in Woolwich.

$359,000

EXECUTIVE WILLOWWELLS CONDO!!

Waterloo - within walking distance to Universities,

Waterloo - Bright 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo

RIM and other Tech companies. This home could be an Investment property, residence or both! Just steps away from bus stop. Multiple driveways for parking. Separate entrance. Roof 2012. MLS# is 1237590Please call Bill or Alli direct.

79 Margaret St., Waterloo

FABULOUS BUNGALOW

Waterloo - Surrounded by beautifully landscaped yard. Excellent opportunity for seniors or family. Lg 4 car concrete driveway leading to tandem garage. Lg island in bright kit over looking dr w/walk-out to lg deck featuring retractable awning & view of yard. Rec rm w/wood fp & walk out to patio. Close to all amenities, downtown & expressway. MLS 1234685 Call Alli or Paul direct.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-503-9533 www.homeswithpaul.ca

D L SO

$359,900

STUNNING DECOR!

Alli Bauman SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-577-6248

featuring large living/dining room with built-in sidebar, separate dinette, 2 fireplaces and beautiful sunroom. Large master bedroom with 3 pc ensuite and walk-in closet. Underground parking and membership to Willowells Club included. MLS 1237578. Call Alli or Paul direct.

OPEN HOUSE Sat. Sept. 22 , 2 - 4pm

$369,000

Paul Martin

$299,000

5+ BEDROOM HOME

Elmira - This inviting and impressive, 3 bedroom home features a fully finished basement, carpet free main floor, 2 gas fireplaces, crown moulding, fully fenced yard, A/C, C-Vac, most appliances included. A truly beautiful home!

MLS Please call Alli or Paul direct.

$274,000 MODERN SEMI ONLY 5 YRS OLD Elmira - This Elegant home features Ceramic and

hardwood floors thought out main floor. Double doors leading into the exceptionally large master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite and walk in closet. Walk-out from dinette to fenced yard with pergola over beautiful interlocking patio with large decorative stones. Side entrance at landing to basement. Oversized 20ft x 12ft Garage. MLS 1237386 Call Alli or Paul direct.

$347,000

POTENTIAL DUPLEX

Waterloo - Close to universities and downtown, this

very well kept, cheerful century home boasts original charm with many modern twists! Original hardwood floors, bright airy kitchens and a huge finished walk up attic with closet are just a few. Walkout to fenced yard from back family room. Ample parking, lots of storage, appliances included.

MLS 1234099 Please call Paul or Alli direct

$225,000 EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!

Elmira - This semi is only steps to downtown!

Fantastic hardwood floors, high ceilings, original built in cupboards and trim provide charm and character.

Bright spacious kitchen with walkout to sun porch.

Featuring; large front porch, carpet free, 3 bedrooms, living room, family room and lots of parking. MLS 1237444 Call Alli or Paul direct.

D L SO

$499,900

SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM

Elmira - Prestigious, mature corner lot in desirable birdland. Executive home with main floor living rm. and family rm, separate dining room and fully finished basement. Walkout from eat-in kitchen to deck overlooking pool and beautiful treed yard.

MLS 1231478 Call Alli or Paul Direct!

$269,000 LOVELY 4 BEDROOM HOME

Kitchener - 2.5 storey home close to downtown and farmer's market. Features an enclosed front porch, separate dining room, rec room and a fully finished walk-up attic. Detached garage and large private yard with an upper and lower level.

Appliances included. MLS 1234158 Please call Paul or Alli direct.

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Bill Norris SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-588-1348

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$279,000 LARGE WORKSHOP

Heidelberg - Bungalow with lg Workshop. This

home is complete with 4 Bedrooms, plus office, living room, family room and finished basement. The bright living room is open to dinning room and kitchen.

Unfinished walk up attic. Located on large lot featuring detached 17ft x 18ft, insulated, heated workshop, fantastic gazebo and 10ft x 20ft shed. MLS 1234999 Call Alli or Paul direct.

$539,000 LUXURIOUS

Drayton - Luxurious, custom built home loc’d in quiet

area. 3100sqft + huge fin’d bsmnt. Spacious kit designed w/cooking & entertaining in mind! Unique & exceptional home, spacious but still makes you feel right at home.

Beautiful sun rm w/hot tub overlooking fabulous private yrd w/gazebo, pond & waterfall, beautifully gardens.

Stamped concrete drive & lg patio w/retractable awning.

MLS 1218027 Call Alli or Paul direct.

$299,900 YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Elmira - Brand new semi detached raised bungalow.

Complete with main floor laundry, 4 piece ensuite, open concept eat-in kitchen and living room with French door walk out to deck. All the conveniences on one floor. The large garage is perfect for storage and have room for a vehicle. Located close to downtown, walking distance to library, restaurants and banks. MLS 1234444 Please call Alli or Paul direct.

OUTSTANDING AGENTS. OUTSTANDING RESULTS.

$389,000 $394,000

BACKING ONTO GREEN SPACE! Elmira - Backing onto Green space! This fantastic

home was built with family in mind! Huge kitchen with breakfast bar and walk out to large deck over looking green space. Office just off kitchen with side door to deck. Finished recroom with laminate floors and ample storage space. Large master bedroom complete with 2 walk-in closets and ensuite. MLS 1234126. Call Alli or Paul direct.

$575,000 OUTSTANDING BUNGALOW

Elmira - Only 2 years old! Backing onto greenbelt.

Many upgrades throughout. Open concept mf w/hardwood & ceramic throughout. Gas fireplace in great room w/cathedral ceiling. Lg master w/5pc ens incl corner whirpool bath. MF laundry/mudroom. Finished basement includes: 2 bdrms, 4pc bath & lg rec rm. Sunroom walk-out to deck & interlock patio over-loogin yard & greenspace.MLS 1237430 Call Alli or Paul direct.

$399,900 IMPRESSIVE

ELMIRA - 3bdrm, 2baths birdland bungalow

backing onto farmland on a family oriented st. From the welcoming eat-in kit, to the oversized LR, to the gorgeous master w/walkout , this home is bright & spacious. Add in the huge unfinished basement, beautiful covered patio & well-kept yrd complete w/shed, this home is everything you are looking for!

MLS 1231378 Call Alli or Paul direct!

$319,000 PERFECT FOR A YOUNG FAMILY!

Elmira - Don’t miss this modern home featuring warm, neutral décor throughout and rich ceramic tile. Bright living room, open to dinette with slider to spacious fenced yard. Finished basement could be used for rec room or very large bedroom just off the fabulous 4 piece bathroom complete with corner tub. Appliances included. MLS 1232147 Call Alli or Paul direct.

$769,000 EQUIPPED FOR 2 FAMILIES!!

Elmira - This home is equipped for 2 families! Front and side entrances, separate garages, separate laundry rooms, separate bathrooms, living rooms and 2 huge kitchens.

Fantastic opportunity for large family/families complete with 7 bedrooms. Perfect for the hobbiest 3 car garage & detached 4 car garage/workshop. Large yard 87x250ft over looking farm land just steps to golf course. MLS 1225049 Call Paul or Alli direct.

FOR RENT. WITH REAL INVESTMENT YOU WILL SEE A REAL RETURN. MAKE THIS SPACE YOUR NEW HOME. ADVERTISE WITH US TODAY.

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Bert Martin

dale@kellersellsrealestate.com

®

BROKERAGE

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

Independently Owned and Operated

REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE Broker of Record,

JULIE HECKENDORN

TRACEY WILLIAMS

Res: 519.669.1068

Res: 519.669.8629

Cell: 519.505.0627

BRAD MARTIN

519-669-2772

BROKER

Remax Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

MVA Residential

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Sales Rep.

FEATURED PROPERTY WHY DRIVE TO THE COTTAGE?

DIRECT: 519-572-2669

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

519.500.1865

(Direct)

Dale R. Keller

17 Church St. W., Elmira • 519.669.1544 (Business)

FREE Market Evaluation

Great Family or Starter Home

CLASSIC CAPE COD

$265,000.00 Linwood.

Steps to school, and a large yard for a young family. 3 bedroom and spacious eat-in kitchen, large family room with wood burning fireplace, new bath and more!

MLS.

WELL MAINTAINED - older home w/duplex potential. 2 driveways. 2 baths. Large oak kitchen. 3 season ‘pine’ sunroom. Main flr. laundry.

Carpet free main floor. Tastefully decorated. Newer furnace and roof.

Garage. Private fenced yard. Close to downtown. NEW MLS $314,000.

On 1/4 acre lot with mature perennial gardens. This home offers a "Hanover" kitchen with centre island, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal dining, living room w/wood fireplace, family room w/gas fireplace, nice stone patio & deck with pergola overlooking the rear yard & pool.

MLS. $389,900.

NEW LISTING!

SIDE SPLIT

$329,000 Millbank. Stately Victorian red brick with original gingerbread trim, some stained glass, original woodwork, updated windows, wiring, plumbing, etc.

Finished rec room, walk up attic for potential use as family, games, office, whatever.Large lot backing onto greenspace. Must see! MLS

On a wooded lot offers a custom "Alderwood" kitchen with a walkout to the deck, living room with gas fireplace, family room with a walkout to the patio, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, finished rec room. Newly paved double drive with space for an RV. MLS. $379,900

NEW LISTING!

Wellesley - New Listing INGROUND POOL (32 X 16) - This home shows well - furnace & CAC (2006). Replacement windows.

Hdwd. flr. in L.R. Walkup from bsmt. to rear fenced yard. 4th bdrm. & bathrm. In lower level.

Newer Garage door. Breezeway/ mudroom. NEW MLS $279,900.

MOVE-IN CONDITION! - Renovated bungalow w/open concept kitchen/ LR and din. area. 2 updated bthrms.

Furnace and CAC 2 years old.

Spacious rec rm w/gas fireplace and walkup to double garage. Games rm. Private deck area. Long dble. driveway. MLS $289,000.

Beautifully designed and detailed master bedroom and ensuite is the main feature of this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home situated on a large mature lot backing to green space. The main floor offers large principle rooms with hardwood and crown mouldings. Walkout to large deck, patio and spacious rear yard. MLS. $474,900.

$396,500. Stunning 3 bdrm home with numerous upgrades. Fully fenced and landscaped yard. Finished office with separate entrance on lower level. Must be seen!

MLS.

HUGE PARK-LIKE BACK YARD-

overlooking an open field. Lg D.A. w/walkout to oversized deck. patio area & covered porch. Oak kitchen.

Fireplace in living rm. Hardwood in several rooms. Main flr. office. Private master ‘suite’ and lavish ensuite bath.

Fin. Bsmt. MLS $474,900.

Country All Around

OFFICE SPACE

$528,500. 7280 Wellington Rd 12. Beautifully landscaped with a nice stand of trees. All brick quality construction with a fully finished basement and loads of features.

Bright and spacious would lend itself to a granny suite or a large family.

Walk down from garage. Flexible closing. MLS.

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN - large fam. rm addition w/cathedral ceiling & large windows! Oversized dining area. Main flr. laundry, bathrm. and master bdrm. Huge rec.rm. w/high ceiling. Newer doors, windows, furnace & deck. MLS. $259,900.

For Lease - St. Clements 3200 sq. ft available Lots of parking. High traffic exposure and visibility. Can be divided. Great character building for retail or professional services.

3 Arthur St. S. Elmira

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-- when you can relax on 12 acres overlooking the pond! Backs to farmland. Custom Built and loaded with extras! Gourmet kitchen.

High ceilings. Hdwd. floors. Open concept - great for entertaining!

Finished walkout bsmt. w/ separate entrance. Covered porch.

Triple + garage.! MLS. $899,000.

OFFICE: 519-669-5426

Commercial space for lease in busy plaza only 15 minutes to K-W. Office space from 144 s/f to 2400 s/f. Zoning allows numerous uses. Lots of parking.

MLS.

Your referrals are appreciated!

Contact us by phone

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INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

Len & Mildred Frey

Sales Representative & Broker

519-669-1544 by fax 519-669-5119

Wendy Taylor Broker/Manager

or by e-mail LEN & MILDRED: mildred@thefreyteam.com WENDY: wendy.taylor1@rogers.blackberry.net

Mildred Cell: 519-741-6970 | Len Cell: 519-741-6368

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SPACE

COUNTRY LOT .5 acre don’t miss this chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets.

Within 40 minutes KW, or Guelph. High speed internet is available with fibre optic. $73,500 MLS

ADVERTISE

GREAT CORNER LOT IN BIRDLAND!!!

WITH US

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 storey home is perfect whether you are staring out or looking to downsize.

Features include upper level loft, hardwood and ceramic throughout kitchen and dining room, unspoiled basement and fully fenced yard with shed. Appliances included. $295,000 MLS

This 2-storey home includes a gourmet kitchen with custom maple cupboards and a breakfast bar with 3 stools. The huge dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and opens into a large living room with large stained glass window. This home has lots of old time charm and character. Take the time.

Come to our open house. Wendy Taylor will be your host, or call to view.

YOUR NEW HOME.

TODAY!

Price $399,900 Concession 12-Lot 18 10 acre country lot. Presently in 2 parcels. Build your dream home along with storage shed for the hobbyist . This lot is level and is in good production area for market gardeners. Also on a paved well traveled road. Perfect for a roadside stand to sell your own product. Has an open ditch could possibly be utilized for watering produce or create a pond if permissible.

This is a rare find. Lots are not readily available in the country. Call Mildred Frey now for more information to start your building program for this fall.

MLS1237449

ADDRESS: 3 Arthur St. S., ELMIRA • DIRECT: 519-503-2753 EMAIL: leonmartin@remax.net

WITH A REAL INVESTMNET YOU WILL SEE A REAL RETURN

Price $199,900 Thinking of Buying or Selling call or email today!

Free, no obligation, Opinions of value

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ATTRACTIVE BACKSPLIT

$288,000 | DRAYTON

This 5 year old backsplit offers an open concept layout, cathedral ceilings, spacious kitchen with dinette plus separate dining area, garden door to private patio & yard, bright recreation room, 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms. NEW MLS

Broker

Broker

WOW! AMAZING PROPERTY

$334,000 ST.CLEMENTS

Spacious 5 level backsplit on almost 1/2 acre. Nicely decorated home offers 3 bdrms, 2 baths, bright dinette with walkout to large deck, private yard backing onto green space, detached shop with hydro, oversized garage, extra long double driveway. MLS

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

$383,000 | ELMIRA

Welcoming front porch; oversized double garage with walkdown to finished basement; extended dinette and kitchen with breakfast bar overlooking the family room with a custom feature wall and gas fireplace; rare 127’ deep fenced lot. NEW MLS.

Store for rent in downtown core of St. Jacobs, beside Thoman Tire Ltd. Ideal for retail store or office. Available October 1, 2012. Phone: 519-664-3412 ask for Jack.

OPEN HOUSE EVERY SAT & SUN 1-3 PM | 72 STANLEY CR., ELORA

NEW PRICE $449,000 Shows like new. Well maintained R2000 all brick bungalow built in 2004.

Concrete driveway with double car garage. Features an all seasons sun-room with full basement added in 2006. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Hardwood flooring in all bedrooms and on main floor and living room. Natural gas high efficiency furnace, central air & central vac. Immediate possession. Private Sale.

Call to view (519) 323-4926 See Kijiji Ad ID 393591658 for more details

Rare Find. 2+ bdrm executive bungalow on a protected hardwood forest.

Oversized 2 car garage with walkup from finished basement. Vaulted ceiling in Great Room, bright skylit kitchen. Raised panel oak cupboards. Master with walkout to deck & gorgeous ensuite. Main Floor Laundry. Lower level has a 3 piece bath and huge games room, gas fireplace & Bar area. Fully fenced. Step into your new beginning. $569,000. Call to view (519) 590-6699 http://comfree.com/home-for-sale-elmira-ontario-323562

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOME HERE

MUNICIPAL | REGIONAL PUBLIC NOTICES

BRESLAU FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AND BBQ Sparky says, "Plan your escape today"!

The Township of Woolwich Fire Department, Station #6 - Breslau Fire Department, is proud to announce our second annual Fire Safety Day and BBQ on:

Date: September 29, 2012 Time: 11am - 3pm Place: Breslau Fire Department Address: 51 Beacon Point Court, Breslau • We will be conducting cooking fire demonstrations using the Kitchen Fire Trailer • Fire extinguisher demonstrations, fire safety lessons • Firefighter challenges for children of all ages • Hall tours and have your photos taken with our fire truck and Sparky the fire dog • BBQ is free but donations are appreciated • There are prizes to be won and much more Please come join us. For more information, please contact Fire Prevention Officers, Jeff Myers at 416-846-1461 or Eline Sward at 519-500-9189.

DO YOU EVER WONDER WHAT YOUR PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS ARE SPENT ON? WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE TOWNSHIPS UPCOMING BUDGET PROCESS? The Township of Woolwich invites you to partake in a Pre-Budget Consultation so that you can have your voice heard on the Township’s budget priorities for 2013. There will be TWO Pre-Budget Consultations with residents and business stakeholders as a means of providing input into the upcoming 2013 Budget Process.

MEETING 1 When: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Township Council Chambers 24 Church Street West, Elmira

MEETING 2 When: Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Breslau Community Centre (Former Empire Sales Centre Location) 100 Andover Dr., Breslau This will be an excellent opportunity for the public to directly participate in discussions that will shape the future direction of Woolwich’s 2013 Budget.

It is also a chance to hear about the different challenges and opportunities that municipalities face in balancing fiscal responsibility with service demand pressures.

For More Information on the Pre-Budget Consultations, Please Call 519-669-1647

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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

TIRE

WHERE TIRES

Complete Collision Service

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

FAX: 519.669.3210

35 Howard Ave., Elmira

AFTER HOURS

519-669-3232

THOMPSON’S

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ARE A

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

AUTO CLINIC

RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

21 Industrial Dr. Elmira

24 Hour Accident Assistance Accredited Test & Repair Facility

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Quality Collision Service

1-800-CARSTAR 519-669-3373

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33 First Street, East Elmira, ON

BODY MAINTENANCE AT:

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GENERAL SERVICES

BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC ON STAFF

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ORTLIEB CRANE & Equipment Ltd.

STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5

24 Hour Service (Emergencies only) 7 Days A Week

GENERAL SERVICES

RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EFFORT!

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MUSIC TRANSFERS FROM LPs, 45s, 78s, CASSETTES TO CD

TROPHIES | CUPS | PLAQUES | MEDALLIONS RIBBONS | NAME TAGS | NAME PLATES DOOR PLATES | CUSTOM ENGRAVING

Your favourite albums get a whole new life on CD after we clean up the clicks, pops and surface noise.

QUICK LOCAL SERVICE | 245 Labrador Dr., Waterloo

MORE INFO | 519.669.0541

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EMAIL: vinylp2cd@gmail.com

Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call

Boat Covers | Air Conditioner Covers | Small Tarps Storage Covers | BBQ Covers | Awnings & Canopies Replacement Gazebo Tops | Golf Cart Enclosures & Covers •Ratches, Hooks, Straps, Webbing etc.

•Canvas, Vinyl, Polyester, Acrylic Fabrics

519-669-4964

General Repairs

519.595.4830 6376 Perth Rd. 121 Poole, ON

100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA

GENERAL SERVICES

Reimer Hyperbarics of Canada Established 2000

BAUMAN PIANO

SERVICES

F. David Reimer

TUNING & REPAIRS

UNDER PRESSURE TO HEAL Safe, effective and proven for 13 + UHMS (Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society) Approved indications:

The Sharp Shop | 112-D Bonnie Cres., Elmira

519.669.5313

Mon.-Tues. 3pm-6pm | Wed.-Fri. Noon-6pm Saturday 9-5 | Sunday Noon-3pm

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56 Howard Ave. Unit 2, Elmira, ON, N3B 2E1

Local & Expedited Shipping Cube truck with 15’ box can haul up to 5500lbs

(519) 575-1811 OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY

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519-880-9165

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We specialize in getting the word out. Advertise your business services here. Get weekly exposure with fantastic results. Call us at 519.669.5790.

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

READ’S DECORATING

20 years experience

SINCE 1961

Specializing in Paint & Wall coverings

FOR ALL YOUR HOME DECORATING NEEDS. 27 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

519.669.3658

free estimates interior/exterior painting, wallpapering & Plaster|Drywall repairs

519-669-2251

RA HOME COMF ELMI (519) 669-4600 ORT APPLIANCES – FURNACES – FIREPLACES AIR CONDITIONERS – WATER HEATERS SPRING SPECIAL ON AIR CONDITIONING TUNE UP $99, INSTALLED FROM $1999 FURNACES INSTALLED FROM $2499 FRIDGES $499, STOVES $399, WASHERS $399, DRYERS $369, FREEZERS $199 Come visit our show room FREE QUOTES 1 Union Street, Elmira

36 Hampton St., Elmira

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Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Decorative/Stamped and coloured concrete www.facebook.com/marwilconcrete

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D&H CONCRETE

Specializing in Concrete Driveway, Walkways, Pads, Stairs & More!

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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

AMOS

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

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

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PLUMBING, FURNACE REPAIRS, SERVICE & INSTALLATION, GAS FITTING

• Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches

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519-885-2828

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

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

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI Concrete Foundations Limited

YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!

6982 Millbank Main St., Millbank 519-595-2053 • 519-664-2914

Home Improvements General Construction | 12 Years Experiance Residential & Agricultural • Barns / Shops • Decks & Railings • Poured Concrete • Driveways & Sidewalks • Siding, Fascials, Soffits • Interior Renovations Call Lawrence Metzger (226) 789-7301 Wallenstein, ON

WINDOWS & DOORS

ROOFING | SIDING | SOFFIT & FACIA DRYWALL INSTALLATION

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7302 Sideroad 19 RR#2., Alma, ON, N0B 1A0

FREE ESTIMATES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Sew Special Custom Sewing for Your Home

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial

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519.669.1462 Fax: 519.669.9970 Tel:

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Custom Drapery

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Custom Blinds Free Estimates In Home Consultations

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CONESTOGO 1871 Sawmill Road

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180 St. Andrew St. W.

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Over 20 Years Experience

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100% SUPERIOR QUALITY CUSTOM WOODWORKING

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For all your Plumbing Needs.

Taking Salt to Peoples’ Basements Since 1988

24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi

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OUTDOOR SERVICES •Tree Trimming & Removal • Aerial Bucket Trucks • Stump Grinding • Arborist Evaluations • Fully Insured & Certified • Certified to Work Near Power Lines

FREE ESTIMATES

Outdoor

Services

> Commercial & Residential > Fully Insured > WSIB Clearance > Senior Discount

Lawn Maintenance Programs | Spring Clean-up Flower Bed Maintenance Programs Leaf Clean-up and Removal | Soil & Mulch Delivery & Installation | Snow Clearing & Removal | Ice Control 27 Brookemead, St, Elmira

KEVIN DETWEILER

P: 519-669-1188 | F: 519-669-9369

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OWNER-OPERATOR

Since

1998 •Final grading •Lawn repair & complete seeding •Well equipped for large stoney areas •Spike Aerator/Overseeding •Site prep for Garden sheds, sidewalks etc.

•Natural & Interlocking Stone •Retaining Walls, Walks & Patios •Help for Top Water & Drainage issues •Rain Water collection systems

Murray & Daniel Shantz

ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427

OUTDOOR SERVICES

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

YOUR SOURCE FOR YEAR-ROUND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Lawn Mowing Packages • Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping • Top Dressing/Overseeding • Mulch Delivery & Installation • Commercial & Residential Full Flower Bed Maintenance

Call Jeff Basler, Owner/Operator, today 519.669.9081 mobile: 519.505.0985 fax: 519.669.9819 | ever-green@sympatico.ca

OFFERING A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO RECLAIM UNUSED LAND

Got long grass? Our tracked skid steer equipped with a forestry brush mower can handle ANY long grass!

- Trail Maintenance and Development - Wooded Lot Thinning - Pasture Reclaimation All other - Orchard Maintenance tracked skid - Industrial Lots steer services are available - Real Estate Lots

No job too small.

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Mini Excavator Available

BACKHOE SERVICES • Specializing in farm drainage repair/installation • Footing / cellar / eavestrough / drains • Stump removal FOR RENT

LIKE US. FACEBOOK, A GREAT PLACE TO MAKE FRIENDS. FIND US. LIKE US. FRIEND THE OBSERVER AND STAY INFORMED.

•Tamper (Jumping Jack) •Power Drain Cleaner (Electric Snake)

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Call Clare at 519-669-1752

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FAMILY ALBUM OBITUARY ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

Happy 50th Anniversary Larry & Mary Cressman

Happy 50th Anniversary

Happy 25th Anniversary Jamie & Kathy Neeb

September 15, 1962

September 26th

Metzger, Peter

Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate with us on Sunday, September 30th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Linwood Rod and Gun. Best wishes only, please!

Murray & Isabelle Snyder September 22, 2012 Love and Best Wishes From Your Family

Love & Best Wishes from your families

BIRTH NOTICE

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Emma Jane Forwell

Happy 1st Birthday Lucy!

Happy 3rd Birthday Taylor!

Love Mommy, Daddy, Cohen, Heatley, Bamma, Papa, Uncle Steve, Auntie Pam & Boston.

Love Daddy, Allison, Grandma & Grampy Curry, Mommy and Grammie Coombs

Derrick, Amy, Sara and Zack are happy to announce the arrival of Emma Jane Forwell on August 21st weighing 7lbs 6oz. Proud grandparents are Brian and Julie Heckendorn and Kathy Forwell.

We love you Emma!

BIRTHDAY

THANK YOU

Happy 90th Birthday!

In Memory of Alice Frey Jan. 20, 1943 – Sept. 19, 2002

We would like to say thank you to Krystal Gingrich of ‘Generations Salon’ for the charity cut-a-thon held for Sara.

We would also like to thank those of you that made monetary donations or contributed to the bake sale or raffle table.

Love to our dad and “pops”

Norm R. Weber

On Thursday September 27th it’s his 90th Birthday!

IN MEMORIAM

We are truly grateful for all the support we have received while Sara undergoes treatment once again.

Amy, Derrick, Sara, Zack & Emma Forwell

We little knew that morning God was to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Love – Don & Joanne Keith & Delphine Marvin & Sharon David & Sheri & Families

Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at his home in St. Jacobs, at the age of 74 years. Peter was the beloved husband and best friend of Margaret (Good) Metzger for almost 52 years. Loving father of Tony and Monica Metzger, and Lisa Metzger and Tracy Fleming, all of St. Jacobs.

Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Dylan, Alanna and Annie.

Dear brother of Mary and Art Martin of St. Jacobs, and brother-in-law of Willard and Joyce Good of Elmira. Also remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Angeline (Bowman) Metzger, two brothers in infancy, his brothers and sisters-in-law Lloyd and Gladys Martin, and Howard and Polly Good. Pete was a special friend to many who had the privilege of knowing him.

He worked for just over 50 years at the feed mill in Heidelberg both in the mill and driving truck. He made many friends with both his co-workers and the farmers that he served. He was an active member and custodian of the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. Peter was always present, when able, for all church functions ready and willing to lend a helping hand. His church family was a very important part of his life.

A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and support workers who showed so much compassion and care for Pete and his family. Also, thanks to friends and family that have supported him so much throughout this journey he has been on. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, September 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, September 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Peter’s life and faith will be held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 3 p.m. with Mark Diller Harder and Wendy Janzen officiating, followed by interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In Peter’s memory, donations to St. Jacobs Mennonite Church – Kitchen Renovation Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com DEATH NOTICES WILBURN, MARY ANNE | Peacefully, passed away at

Chateau Gardens, Elmira, on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the age of 82 years.

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES. COME ON! WE KNOW YOU HAVE GREAT FAMILY PHOTOS, WHY NOT SHOW THEM OFF IN THE OBSERVER.

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LIVING HERE VOLUNTEERISM / MAKING COMMUNITY WORK

Answering the call to lend a hand Elmira’s Bob Cummings, a retiree who happily shuttles people to appointments, is one of the Community Care Concepts volunteers to be honoured at an appreciation event next week ELENA MAYSTRUK A longtime volunteer, Bob Cummings has been a driver at Community Care Concepts since retiring from his teaching position at Park Manor Public School in Elmira.

His efforts, and those of many like him, will be recognized later this month at the organization’s volunteer appreciation event.

“I was changing the laundry …and one of the ladies came barreling across the laundry room and asked me if I’d be interested,” he said of a CCC worker who first asked him to join.

His instincts as a teacher are part of the reason he decided to take her up on the offer, he said. A dedicated elementary school educator, Cummings started his teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse teaching 19 students in eight grades. By 1972 he had a job teaching Grade 6,7 and 8 science and art at Park Manor PS, where he remained until his retirement in 1995.

“I guess that’s the nature of a schoolteacher,” he said. “As a school teacher you were helpful – if a kid wanted something you were there. I was in my class by 7:15-7:20 in the morning.”

In addition to his work with Community Care Concepts, Cummings has been a dedicated volunteer with the Elmira Sugar Kings.

“Right now I do education. I work with kids in

CHEF’S TABLE/ DIERRE AND JACQUELINE

Cooler weather, apple season make it a prime time for baking RECIPE NOTES

Bob Cummings and his wife Elva in the car he uses to transport Community Care Concepts clients during his hours of volunteering. He has been a volunteer driver with the organization since 1997. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] EDSS, trying to get them on NCAA (teams), try and get them scholarships in the States,” he explained of his role on the team and his continuing efforts with student athletics.

The CCC tribute to volunteers is usually held in April during volunteer appreciation week, but had to be put on hold while the

organization was moving to its new home on Arthur Street between Elmira and St. Jacobs. This year, the event will coincide with an open house so that visitors may view the new building.

“Bob is one of 160. Some help in various capacities. Some help on call.

Some are called five days

a week. Bob would be one that would get constant calls,” said CCC’s Karla Frey.

As a volunteer driver, Cummings transports clients with health or mobility issues to and from grocery runs and medical appointments, sometimes driving as far as Toronto and London, Frey ex-

plained, adding that the role goes well beyond simple transportation.

“It really is a partnership. A driver is not just a driver, he’s eyes and ears, he’s the visitor, he’s calling the hospital. Some of them (clients) are going for kidney dialysis once VOLUNTEERS | 26

At Never Enough Thyme we spend time creating many tasty lunches, dinners where celebrations are remembered. Donna and I have been inspired by the fall produce and marvelled at the fact that we could have Ontario strawberries at the same time that apples and pears are coming in. Our breakfast trays are brimming with pumpkin muffins, pear cream cheese Danish and vegan apple sauce coffee cakes.

We receive many requests for wheat-free and vegan baking in conjunction with our breakfast catering. This trend has allowed us to experiment and try new recipes that let the ingredients shine. Our dessert buffet for Amanda’s wedding at Lions Hall will include one of my personal favourites, caramel apple spice cake. Although simple in presentation the depth of flavour is enjoyable no matter the weather outside.

So this weekend enjoy one of our region’s beautiful orchards, sip some cider and savour the smells CHEF’S TABLE | 27

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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, SEPTMEBER 22, 2012 “A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME”

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

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learn about what foods are good for your baby’s age and stage, how to choose, make and store baby food, as well as ways to avoid “Picky eating’ and nurture “good eating”. Held at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr. St. Jacobs.

Call 519-664-3794 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 21 SHEPHERDS PIE DINNER SERVED with Garden Salad.

Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira; 6 p.m.; $7.

WOOLWICH SENIORS ASSOCIATION BRIDGE Lessons (Beginner) Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m. for 8 weeks starting Oct. 5. Cost is $40. For age 55 and up. For more information call 519-669-5044.

SEPTEMBER 25 WOOLWICH SENIORS ASSOCIATION – Shuffleboard.

Tuesdays 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m. For ages 55 and up, at the Woolwich Seniors Association. For more information call 519-669-5044.

SEPTEMBER 22 ST. MARY’S, LINWOOD & St. Joseph’s, Macton Beef & Pork Dinner at the Linwood Rec. Complex. Doors open 5 p.m.. Dinner 6 p.m. Door prizes and draws.

Advanced tickets only adults $14. Children $7. Call Gloria 519-698-2577 or Phyllis 519-698-2866.

BINGO, 7 P.M. ST. Clements Community Centre sponsored by the Paradise & District Lions Club. For further information contact President Joe Brick at 519-699-4022.

ST. JACOBS MENNONITE CHURCH Annual Chicken & Sausage BBQ. 4:30-7 p.m. Adults $15, children $7.50.

Tickets available in advance from the church office or pay at the door.

BOOK CLUB FOR A Day - Always wanted to join a book club, but don’t want the commitment? We will meet one time to discuss the 2012 One Book, One Community selection Lakeland by Allan Casey. This is a free event available on a drop-in basis. Everyone is welcome, if even you haven’t read the book!

There are several sessions to choose from: St. Jacobs Branch: September 25 from 3 to 4 p.m., Elmira Branch: September 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. Wellesley Branch: September 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information contact Rebecca Knapp, Coordinator, Library Communications & E-Services at 519-5754590 or RKnapp2@regionofwaterloo.ca.

SEPTEMBER 23 WATCHMEN QUARTET 7 P.M. The Watchmen Quartet sing Southern Gospel and have faithfully shared the greatest news in the world for more than 40 plus years. Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, 400 Northfield Dr. W. 519-888-8780. Free-will offering.

Wheelchair accessible.

SEPTEMBER 24

WCS YOUTH CENTRE IS back to our regular hours!

Located in the Woolwich Memorial Centre, we are open from 3:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m., closing between

MAKING BABY FOOD – Join Robin Hicken R.D. and learn how to make your own baby food. You will

5:30 and 6:00 p.m. for supper. All youth from Grade 6 to 19 years of age are encouraged to come by, check us out and say hi! For more information contact Catherine or Anna at (519) 669-3539.

Check Us Out Online! woolwichkin.com

SEPTEMBER 26 WOOLWICH SENIORS ASSOCIATION – Carpet Bowl.

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for 55 and up at the Woolwich Seniors Association. For more information call 519-669-5044.

SENIORS COMMUNITY DINING AT noon (doors open 11:30). Linwood Community Centre, Ament Line, Linwood. Cost $11. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a hot noon day meal, fellowship and entertainment. Call 519-664-1900, toll free 1-855-664-1900. For more information.

STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 to 5 – at Bloomingdale Branch of the Region of Waterloo Library. A storytime program for children 3 to 5 years old. Join us for stories and other fun activities on Wednesdays 1:30-2:15 p.m. from Sept. 26 to Nov. 14 or Thursdays 1:30-2:15 p.m. from Sept. 27 to Nov. 15. Space is limited. Call or visit the library to register or for more information at 519-745-3151 or email bloomlib@regionofwaterloo.ca.

FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT – 7-8:30 p.m.

This is an opportunity to learn about becoming a Foster Parent and providing a child in need a nurturing home. Hosted by Family and Children’s Services. For more information visit www.

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public. Placement is not guaranteed. Registrations, corporate events, open houses and the like do not qualify in this section.

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St. Teresa Catholic Church No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope!

Celebrate Eucharist with us Mass times are:

Sat. 5pm & Sun. 9am & 11:15am

19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira • 519-669-3387

Trinity United Church, Elmira “Our mission is to love, learn & live by Christ’s teachings”

Sunday am Sunday Worship: Worship: 10:30 10:30 am Sunday School during during Worship Worship Sunday School Minister: Rev.Dave DaveJagger Jagger Minister: Rev.

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Sunday School at 9:30am

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9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship Service Pastor: Richard A. Frey

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Sunday, Sept. 23rd, 2012 9:15 & 11:00 AM

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VOLUNTEERS: Event to coincide with public’s chance to visit open house at new CCC location FROM | 24

a day, some are going for cancer treatments in London and the family is working and they just can’t get there. Instead of hopping on a big commer-

cial ride they can get in the car and talk Bob’s ear off instead,” she said.

Cummings often takes last-minute calls and is known for setting aside personal business to help

out. It’s an opportunity he relishes.

“You make friends, so it’s interesting,” he explained, noting drivers usually develop a crew of regulars who request

them.

“A lot of them, they are just really happy to have this situation they have this opportunity otherwise they have no wheels.

And these people, they

will do anything for you when you do this. I think they are very grateful,” he said of the rewards of volunteering.

With his volunteer time, he fills a need in the community, one that many people eventually have to face.

“I just felt that was something that was need-

ed and looking at the fact that down the road, what would happen if I have to have help and there’s nobody there?”

The appreciation event for Cummings and other volunteers will be held at the new Community Care Concepts location at 929 Arthur St. on Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Notice InformationCENTRE Centre NOTICE of OF Public PUBLIC INFORMATION PROPOSED REGION OF Supply WATERLOO West Montrose Water SIGN BY-LAW Class Enviroment Assesment

The Region of Waterloo will be holding a public information centre to introduce a draft

Background Regional By-law respecting signs on Regional roads. The proposed Sign By-law addresses

Water services in the community of West Montrose are provided to its citizens all types of unofficial signs on Regional roads including election signs, business accessory through coordination between the Township of Woolwich (Township) and the Resigns, farm accessory signs, mailbox accessory open house signs and poster signs. gion of Waterloo (Region). Water is supplied by four infiltration signs, wells and treated The proposed Sign By-law establishes requirements for unoffi at the West Montrose Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The supply is supplemented cial signs including: by water trucked in from the Region’s Integrated Urban System (IUS). The West • Location Montrose groundwaterand supplyplacement; system has faced operational challenges that have • Size, shape, and content; impacted the optimum useconstruction of the existing sources.

• EA Impacts Class Study to the function of the road;

• Number of signs timing of placement; and The Region is conducting this Classand Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to • Sign removal. identify and evaluate potential water supply sources for the community of West Montrose, and to recommend a preferred water supply alternative solution with Staff are also proposingcultural, an amendment to the and Region’s consideration for environmental, social, natural, technical economicTourism and Essential Services Signing Policy to allow tourism signage on Regional roads factors. This study is being developed as a Schedule “B” Municipal Class Envi-for agri-toursim activities. ronmental Assessment (Class EA) under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act. When: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, drop in 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The preferred alternative identified through the preliminary evaluation process Place: Regional Administration Headquarters (lobby) is to use surplus water capacity from the Conestogo Plains Water Supply System.

150 Frederick Street, Kitchener Public Involvement

Public involvement is an important part of the Class EA process. Residents, comThis public information centre is being held for the purpose of providing information and munity organizations and stakeholders are encouraged to participate by attending receiving comments public. input A copy of the draft By-law is available for review in the Public Information Centrefrom (PIC) the and providing for study consideration. thePIC Clerk’s Offitoce, Region of Waterloo, floor,supply 150alternatives Frederickand Street, Kitchener orofon the This is planned present the project background,2nd the water preliminary evaluation alternaRegion’s website at: This PIC is scheduled for: tives and recommendations.

www.region.waterloo.on.ca - tab Newsroom, tab Public Notices

NEW DATE

If you have questions concerning the By-law, please contact Nancy Button, Wednesday September 26, 2012 Manager, Transportation Engineering or by email at 5 pm toat 7 pm519-575-4520 bnancy@region.waterloo.on.ca Conestogo Public School

Cummings is one of the many volunteers coordinated by CCC’s Karla Frey at the organization’s new location at 929 Arthur St. S. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

1948 to Sawmill Road, Conestogo, ON If you require accessible services participate in this meeting, please contact the above noted person by Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

Accessibility: This event is accessible for people with disabilities. Accessible Parking is available. If you require assistance comments and information received frominformation individuals, stakeholder groups andcontact agencies toAllattend or participate in this meeting, or to access in alternative formats, please Pamregarding Law at leastthis project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision.

Under the Municipal five days prior to the meeting.

Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be Comments included in a submission becomes part of the public record.

Questions regarding the collection of this Public consultation is vital to this study. Comments received through the course of this study will be considered in selecting information should be referred to the person indicated above. the preferred water supply alternative. If you cannot attend the PIC, there are other ways you can provide input and/or be kept informed: Nancy Button • Visit the Region’s website for study updates: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/water; or Manager, Transportation Engineering • Contact one of the following team members if you have any questions or comments:

Region of Waterloo 150 Frederick Street, Ms. Pam Law, P.Eng. 7th Floor ProjectON Manager, Kitchener, N2GWater 4J3Services Region of Waterloo 150 Frederick Street, 7th Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 Tel: 519-575-4095 Fax: 519-575-4452 Email: plaw@regionofwaterloo.ca

Ms. Patty Quackenbush, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager AECOM 50 Sportsworld Crossing Road, Suite 290 Kitchener, ON N2P 0A4 Tel: 519-650-8691 Fax: 519-650-3424 Email: patty.quackenbush@aecom.com

POWER OF PRESS. NEWSPAPERS HAVE PROVEN TO SUPPLY TRUSTWORTHY ADS AND SHOPPING RESOURCES. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH A PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED AD IN THE OBSERVER TODAY.

All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to Pam Law, as above.

This notification and any future documentation for the project will be publicized in Woolwich Observer (newspaper), through direct mail and posted on the Region’s website at www.region.waterloo.on.ca/water.

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

Dogs likely have emotions, but nothing like the full range found in humans WEIRD NOTES

Q. What if some off-

beat baseball mogul loaded a big truck with baseballs and had them dropped flatly on the infield of a major league baseball stadium so that they were one layer deep, interlocked like a honeycomb. How many balls would it take to cover the entire infield, and what might be the point anyway?

A. Roughly 200,000

baseballs would do it, covering 8,118.75 square

feet, â&#x20AC;&#x153;just a few square feet more than the space between the bases, which kind of blows my mind a little bit,â&#x20AC;? says Craig Robinson in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flip Flop Fly Ball: An Infographic Baseball Adventure.â&#x20AC;?

And the point of 200,000? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just about the number of baseballs used by major league baseball in a single season.

Q. Nothing impresses

a kid like brandishing a knife and saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut that open and see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside,â&#x20AC;? declared â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wiredâ&#x20AC;? magazine. Try to cite three household objects that are fun and safe to dissect?

A. 1.

A baseball. Using a vice and a hacksaw, cut it in half to reveal a core of cork (formerly of rubber), says the magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Judy Dutton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This made the ball more bouncy, ushering in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;live ball eraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that allowed Babe Ruth to become a legend.â&#x20AC;? To avert a surfeit of home runs, the outer layers consist of deadening yarn.

2. A light stick. Opening one is safe if you cut it with scissors near the end and pour the liquid into a glass jar. Remove the inner glass vial and put that in another container.

When combined chemically, the two fluids (typically hydrogen peroxide

and phenyl oxalate ester) give off energy in the form of light called chemiluminescence.

3. An unhooked speaker. With a utility knife, slice around the cone as you explain to your kids how electricity is turned into sound: When the audio signal goes through the wire coil, the coil turns into an electromagnet that subtly moves the paper cone, pushing air molecules in and out of the speaker and reproducing the strains of your favorite musicmaker. and other human emotions?

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2 red prince or honey crisp apples 1/4 cup caramel sauce 6 tbsp butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1-1/4 cups flour 1.5 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp ground clove 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup caramel sauce 1/2 cup sour cream

In bowl cream together

Vegan Apple Sauce Raisin Muffins 1-1/2 cups apple sauce 3/4 cup brown sugar

6 tbsp vegetable oil 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries

Whisk apple sauce, brown sugar and oil together; Stir together dry ingredients. Add to the apple sauce mix and combine in oats and raisins; Spoon into paper muffin cups and bake at 350 F for approximately 15 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

butter and sugar, beat in eggs one at a time. In another bowl combine all the dry ingredients; Place with the creamed mix and add caramel sauce. Combine together without over mixing add the sour cream; Prepare 9â&#x20AC;? spring form pan by buttering the sides and place circles of parchment paper on the bottom.

Cut apples into eighths, arrange around the pan in a circle, drizzle with caramel sauce and top with batter; Bake in 350 F preheated oven until wooden skewer comes out clean, about 45 minutes; Let cool for about 10 minutes and flip out of pan onto plate to serve.

CHEFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TABLE: Something simple that offers a

of baking that make your kitchen a great place to be.

The smell of cinnamon and vanilla will soon be wafting out of homes everywhere.

dogs attain their full emotional range: joy, fear, anger, disgust, excitement, contentment, distress and even love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A dog does not have, and will never develop, more complex emotions, like guilt, pride, contempt and shame, however.â&#x20AC;?

The feeling of guilt that many owners sense, as when their pet soils the rug, is really basic fear of punishment, a very correct and appropriate thing to be feeling at the time.

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brain structures, hormones and chemical changes that produce our emotional states, answers University of British Columbia behaviorist Stanley Coren in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discoverâ&#x20AC;? magazine. They even have the hormone oxytocin, which is involved with love and affection, so likely they also have emotions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, it is important not to go overboard: The mind of a dog is roughly equivalent to that of a 2 to 2 1/2-yearold child, who clearly has emotions but not all possible ones on the path to adulthood.â&#x20AC;?

By four to six months,

Q. Do dogs feel love

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41. Dumfries denial 42. Charity, often 1. A vigorous blow 44. â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Sanctissima,â&#x20AC;? e.g.

8. Ado 46. Provide a building with 12. Alone a cover 16. An axe used to slaughter 48. photograph produced cattle on a silver plate and developed in mercury vapour 17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cogito ___ sumâ&#x20AC;?

51. Ace 18. Air 53. Bowl over 19. Make sense of 54. Charger 21. Baptism, for one 55. ___ Today 22. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ bad!â&#x20AC;?

56. Back of the neck 23. The Sanskrit word for deity 58. Lying, maybe 24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skip to My ___â&#x20AC;?

59. â&#x20AC;&#x153;... ___ he drove out of sightâ&#x20AC;?

25. Absorbed, as a cost 60. Big loserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nickname?

26. Surpassing any previously established record 61. Arm bone 30. Out 62. A periodic publication containing pictures and 33. #13 34. Freetown currency unit stories 35. Wyle of â&#x20AC;&#x153;ERâ&#x20AC;?

DOWN 36. Drunkards 1. Fast-moving card game 39. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do the Right Thingâ&#x20AC;?

2. Like old recordings pizzeria owner ACROSS

3. A chorus line 4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comprende?â&#x20AC;?

5. Become hard 6. Regard something as probable 7. Of or involving servomechanisms 8. Undertake, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;outâ&#x20AC;?

9. A hat made of felt with a creased crown 10. Refuse to acknowledge 11. Scalawag 12. Thick plank on side of a wooden ship 13. A fee paid for instruction 14. Feelers 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fancy that!â&#x20AC;?

20. Ring bearer, maybe 26. Fix, as leftovers 27. Abandon 28. Lower in value by increasing the base-metal content 29. Turned right 30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go on ...â&#x20AC;?

31. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You stink!â&#x20AC;?

32. Rub with sandpaper 37. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ momentâ&#x20AC;?

38. High spots 40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A jealous mistressâ&#x20AC;?: Emerson 43. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;? problem 45. Unit of money in Moldova 47. Decide to leave, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;outâ&#x20AC;?

49. To a higher intensity 50. Attached to 51. Charlie, for one 52. The queen of Castile (1451-1504) 57. Swelling from accumulation of watery fluid 60. Bottom line SOLUTION: on page 17

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