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COMMENT PAGE 6 Governments continually fail to think ahead www.OBSERVERXTRA.com Woolwich to push region for action on transfer station

STEVE KANNON councillors meeting Tues- day night that the region has The Region of Water- not appeared keen on the loo has thus far taken idea, preferring to simply no action on Woolwich’s close the station, as it’s do- request to maintain service ing in the other townships. at the Elmira waste trans- Brenneman has met with fer station pending a deal regional officials as well as to turn it over to a private two potential private oper- operator. ators, Waste Management The site will be discussed Canada and Plein Disposal at a February 3 planning Inc. Noting that the town- committee meeting, just a ship is prohibited by pro- month before the already vincial legislation from gutted service is scheduled getting into the waste dis- to cease permanently. Flames gutted 105 Jessie Lee Ln. in Martin Grove Village near St. Jacobs during the wee hours of January 16. [scott barber / the observer] posal field, by leasing the Timing is a key issue, transfer station site from as the two private compa- the region, for instance, he nies that have expressed said the best option is for Space heater believed to be cause an interest in taking over the region to declare the the facility have stressed land as surplus and sell it the need to keep the site to a private company. of $200,000 blaze near St. Jacobs in operation during the “The region indicated transition stage, which that privatization of the Scott Barber caused by an electric por- estogo and Elmira sta- said. “The cats were in 103, could take a considerable waste transfer stations was table heater, but we haven’t tions responded to the call the unit that is still stand- amount of time. Along unlikely based on existing The early morning fire been able to determine that around 1:30 a.m. at 103 and ing, and once we knew with the time the region collective bargaining agree- January 16 that consumed yet,” said Dennis Aldous, 105 Jessie Lee Ln. they were in there we did would need to clear the ments stipulating that one home and damaged chief fire prevention of- By then, all of the some looking around and way for something like the the loss of employment or two neighbouring proper- ficer for the Woolwich Fire residents in the affected we found them underneath sale of the land, the new displacement of regional ties in St. Jacobs’ Martin Department. “That is based homes had managed to the bed.” operator would also face employees due to the con- Grove Village was likely on the interview process escape. A 72-year old woman – a regulatory hurdles from tracting out of work was caused by a portable heat- and some of the people we But several cats re- resident of 105 Jenny Lee the provincial Ministry of not permitted. The Region er, according to the Wool- have talked to.” mained inside. Lane where the fire is be- the Environment. indicated an overall lack wich fire officials. Some 40 firefighters “Both units apparently Chief administrative of- blaze | 5 transfer station | 2 “We suspect it was from the St. Jacobs, Con- had cats inside,” Aldous ficer David Brenneman told

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FAMILY LUCK GOOD 2 | NEWS THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, January 24, 2015 Transfer station: Still no action from region Grant will help CPAC FROM | cover waste stream, as there’s a residents. chance a private operator Given the timing – the of interest in continuing would take the material transfer stations, already continue its investigations on in the transfer station elsewhere to avoid the much reduced in terms business, either through region’s high tipping fees of hours of operation, Woolwich council approves $10,000 for group as it sets their own continued opera- at the Erb Street landfill are set to close at the end contribution levels to community organizations tion of the sites or through site. of March – councillors the use of a private opera- That rationale did not fly agreed they need to step STEVE KANNON tor,” he noted in a written with councillors. up lobbying efforts at the tura and the ministry, group for stroke survivors neither of which has been living with aphasia started report. Coun. Mark Bauman region. Funding to CPAC that He explained that the argued the type of materi- “The transfer station is cooperative. by local resident Frank last year raised questions “The polluters should Austin, councillors even- region believes curbside als taken to the transfer on life support, and the about additional contami- pickup, expanded in 2009 station aren’t the kind to region is going to pull the pay,” he said. “We have to tually agreed to provide nants on the Chemtura site admonish the MOE to give the group with $3,000 this to something approximat- be taken to the curb, often plug in March,” said Bau- in Elmira will be extended ing what’s available in the large items as people clean man, insisting that the us some money.” year. in 2015 to allow the watch- In the absence of action After receiving a grant of cities, is a sufficient ser- out their basements or region should keep the dog group to follow up on vice. garages, for instance, with facility on life support until from those responsible, it $5,000 in 2014, Austin had its findings. falls to the township to do asked for $10,000 this time Also, the region doesn’t the transfer station proving a decision about privatiza- A $10,000 payout to the want to jeopardize the much more convenient to tion can be made. something, he added. around, hoping to expand Chemtura Public Advi- “We know under their the group’s reach. Citing sory Committee was part property is a horrible a lack of paperwork and of more than $50,000 in mess,” said Bauman, not- financial information, staff Winter’s Here! $ grants approved last week ing it’s important to know had deemed his applica- 369 as Woolwich council met what might be seeping off tion incomplete. Tractor & Snowblower PER MO. for its second special bud- of Chemtura’s land. In a presentation to For 60 Months get session. Other grants approved councillors, Austin said CLEAR ROADS & DRIVEWAYS FAST! with Approved Credit The CPAC grant is January 15 included the aphasia from his stroke Compact Tractor (at 24 HP) with Snow Blower attachment contingent on the group $10,000 to Woolwich Com- make it difficult for him to • Easy to operate tractor with Hydrostatic Transmission obtaining access to the munity Services and an- stay on top of the paper- • Snow cab also available on this model chemical plant’s land to do other $10,000 to support work. sampling around a drain- WCS’s youth drop-in centre Noting that the group age ditch that flows into at the Woolwich Memorial still had about $1,100 re- the Canagagigue Creek. Centre. Community Care maining from last year’s Following a review of previ- Concepts, which provides grant, Bauman recommend ous data, financed in part a range of services includ- the $3,000 figure. He also by a $10,000 grant in 2014, ing Meals on Wheels and suggested Austin approach there are concerns DDT home-care programs, also other municipalities for and other contaminants received $10,000. The financial support, pointing will be found on that part Woolwich Counselling out that members of the of the property, perhaps Centre’s $8,000 request group come from a wider See our full line of Branson Tractors from 24 to 80 hp leaching into the drain and 7456 4th Line, Wallenstein, Ontario • 519-669-2323 was granted, as was $1,637 area than just Woolwich creek, and ultimately into for the Waterloo Regional (about a dozen of the 35-40 the Grand River system, Police school safety patrol participants are from the said CPAC chairman Dan program. The approval township). Holt. applies to each of the four Still in a giving mood, Given the extent of any years of this council’s term, councillors approved a New Year’s Clear-out possible impact, the group providing for a two per cent request for $1,200 from is also seeking financial annual increase. the Elmira Kiwanis Club to Over 25 quality pre-owned vehicles in stock support from the Region of “I would hope that you support its tree-planting Waterloo. Financing available on all models OAC would see us an essential activities. While the committee service,” said WCS’ Kelly Former councillor Allan has stepped up its efforts Christie in a presentation Poffenroth said the group SALE PRICED SALE PRICED to monitor the site – the to council prior to the bud- spends about $4,000 to source of contaminants in get deliberation. $5,000 a year on tree plant- $15,495 $16,995 the aquifers under Elmira, ONLY 7800 KMS! “We are a very active part ing, having planted about among other environmen- of the community,” she 300 since 2010. Stock# V14313 Stock # V14344 tal issues – its findings and said in outlining the long This year, the club in- concerns have gained no 2013 Jetta Comfortline 2.0L manual 2011 Golf Comfortline 2.5L 6-Speed list of services the group tends to concentrate on Nearly New! This 2013 Jetta Comfortline 2.0L 5 speed is nicely equipped This 2011 Golf Comfortline 2.5L 5 speed is nicely equipped with keyless entry, traction with either the provides and its constant streets adjacent to Elmira with keyless entry, power windows, bluetooth, mdi interface, alloy wheels, 16 inch alloy wheels, power windows, touch screen satellite radio, bluetooth, mdi company or the Ministry cruise control, and heated seats. Low financing available o.a.c interface, power heated mirrors, and heated seats. Low financing available o.a.c attempts to raise funds. District Secondary School. of the Environment. Both “We struggle to meet peo- Director of engineering groups have recently pulled SALE PRICED SALE PRICED ple’s needs.” and planning Dan Ken- $19,995 $2 7,9 9 5 away from meetings. Although a staff report naley said the money could Woolwich council has recommended against a come from his tree-plant- backed CPAC’s call for ac- grant request from the ing budget, as volunteers tion, but there has been no Stock #V14167 Stock # V14346 Expressive Café, a support make the money go farther. response so far. 2013 Tiguan Trendline 2.0T Automatic 2013 Golf Wagon TDI Clean Diesel Highline Coun. Larry Shantz, 6 spd automatic, nicely equipped with keyless entry, 16 inch alloy wheels, power Diesel Fully Loaded! Low KMS! This 2013 Golf Wagon TDI comes fully The race is on windows, power heated mirrors, and heated seats. It is a former daily rental that has equipped with heated leather front seats, navigation with touch screen noting the lack of co-op- been fully inspected and has remaining factory warranty. Low financing available o.a.c. radio, panoramic sunroof and much more. Low financing available o.a.c eration, suggested putting the access condition on the SALE PRICED SALE PRICED grant, pointing out Chem- $29,995 $35,995 tura might refuse testing on its property. Coun. Patrick Merlihan Stock # V15003 Stock # D14367 2013 Passat Highline TDI Clean Diesel 2013 Subaru WRX STI 6-Speed Manual pointed out that the fund- This perfect condition 2014 Volkswagen Passat Highline TDI 6 speed is fully equipped Laugh at the snow! This 2013 Subaru WRX STi can get through anything. It comes ing and resultant expert with keyless access with push start, power sunroof, navigation, bluetooth, mdi interface, well equipped with a 2.5T Boxer engine, DCCD center differential, symmetrical AWD, study last year that found power windows, 18 inch alloys, back up camera, tinted windows, hood and fender and has been tastefully upgraded with a COBB performance air intake, turbo back protection, and power memory leather heated seats. Low financing is available o.a.c exhaust, COBB Access port, and boost gauges. Low financing is available o.a.c. a list of deficiencies has failed to produce action from either the chemical Prices include all applicable dealer fees, options company or the govern- and basic license transfer fee. Just add HST. ment. In that vein, Coun. Mark Bauman argued responsi- The 1st Elmira Cubs held their annual Kub Kar races on January 13 at John Mahood PS. The bility for funding the kind winners were Ethan Brunen-Psutka (3rd place), Josh Morris (2nd) and Corbin Ciaschini of studies CPAC wants to (1st). The “best design” award went to Wade Ogram. Local Cubs will be racing in the North do really rests with Chem- Waterloo Area preliminary races at Conestoga Mall later this month. [submitted] THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, January 24, 2015 NEWS | 3 Winter’s here, but snowmobilers want more of the white stuff Trails remain closed in the township, the Elmira Snowmobile Club as their home club, but sledders don’t have to travel too far is more than welcome to attend their general Whitney Neilson end and said there’s more meetings. They’re every snow even further west. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sub-zero tempera- “There are opportunities Elmira Library. tures seem to be here 20, 30 minutes away,” he “Permits are strong, a to stay, now all we need is said. “There is open trail. little bit more than last a good dumping of fresh Conestoga Lake is showing year,” he said. “The online snow. At least, that’s what open and the western half.” sales pre-November 1 cer- local snowmobilers are He added Woolwich has tainly helps. People can hoping for. great snowmobiling trails save some money.” Jeff Gruneberg says when they’re open. But if For now, they’re asking members of the Elmira you want to be sledding people to be patient and Snowmobile Club are ea- for more than the usual six stay off the closed trails, gerly awaiting enough of weeks you have to venture and the sidewalks. The El- the white stuff, since all further in search of snow. mira club’s driver-trainer of the Woolwich trails are “I’ve been north a couple passed away last year, but closed to snowmobilers times and it’s great,” he the Bridgeport Snowmobile right now, showing dirt and said. “Last year, right here Club is offering courses grass sticking up in places. was great. You didn’t have to new and young riders, “As of Sunday we were to travel. Last year I put on which he recommends. supposed to be getting lots 700 to 800 miles just riding “Stay on the marked of snow this week, so it’s al- from home.” trails. Watch your speed. ways on to the next week,” As of now, they need six Forget the drinking un- Gruneberg said. “And yes to eight inches of heavy til you’ve got your sled there’s some snow in the snow that won’t blow parked,” he said. forecast for next week. So away. The groomers have Lastly, he reminds sled- hopefully we get enough started packing down what ders to respect the land- on there to get opened up they have and making the owners and stay off the around here.” ground a little smoother. trails that are closed. They Last year was an excep- There are lots of heavily need to keep the landown- tionally good season for plowed fields and they ers happy because without snowmobilers in Woolwich, need that much more snow them there would be no but that was the exception to fill them in. snowmobiling. Trail condi- he said. He started sledding tions across the province “This time last year we’d about 10 years ago when can be checked at the On- been open around here be- a friend had an extra ma- tario Federation of Snow- tween two to three weeks. chine for him to use. After mobile Clubs website at It was very shortly after that he was hooked. Being www.ofsc.on.ca. New Years,” he said. part of the snowmobile “There’s still lots of win- Despite this, eager sled- club helps members like ter left. Last year we rode ders can head west or north him feel a part of the trails Local snowmobiler Jeff Gruneberg says they can still hope for a six-week sledding season this year if we get six to eight inches of heavy well into March,” he said. “If to get their fix until trails they’re riding on. snow. Right now, all trails in Woolwich are closed. [whitney neilson / the observer] we get something the next are ready here. Gruneberg “You get a sense of pride there working with a group He says the number of they’re always looking for week or two, snow-wise, took advantage of open riding your own trails. And of people to put something club members that come new members. Anybody we’ll still have a decent six- trails in Listowel last week- it’s fun when you’re out together,” he said. out has grown slightly, but who buys a permit and lists week season potentially.” Benjamin Road repaving to include provision for cyclists

steve kanon faced, there will be 0.65-me- cyclists, noted director of resistance but today is a ing portion of the roadway dards for drive lanes. tre paved shoulders and engineering and planning lauded part of Woolwich. (currently set at 3.35 metres) While councillors were A portion of Benjamin 1.75m wide gravel shoulders. Dan Kennaley. It was much the same with to allow for more buffer generally supportive of the Road slated for repaving Councillors meeting The move was endorsed sidewalks, he added, not- room for those travelling on lanes, they raised concerns this year will have the Tuesday night also looked by Patrick Gleeson of the ing such walkways are au- the shoulder, including cy- about paying for the extra asphalt extended wide at the possibility of full bike Woolwich On Road Cycling tomatically included in any clists, pedestrians and driv- costs. enough to accommodate lanes – 1.2m wide paved Group, who presented new subdivision. ers of horse-drawn buggies. The staff report recom- cyclists, as Woolwich coun- lanes and 0.5m wide recy- petitions with 497 names “Ideas evolve into stan- Such a move would require mending the extra paving cil this week approved add- cled asphalt shoulders – but calling for provisions for dards,” he stressed, adding no extra cost, simply chang- called for 20 per cent of the ing another $147,000 to the balked at the $700,000 in cyclists to be included in that other municipalities are ing where the lines would be additional $147,000 to be project’s cost. The budget additional costs. the repaving plan. making provisions for cy- painted. taken from the township’s for the entire job is pegged With the paved shoul- Gleeson compared in- clists as a matter of course. Kennaley responded that development charges at $1.47 million. ders as approved, the extra cluding bike lanes in town- Supportive of the concept, planners would investigate fund, with the remaining When the portion of the asphalt doesn’t qualify as ship projects to the early Coun. Mark Bauman asked that option, but noted there $117,000 to be financed road between Westmount official bicycle lanes, but days of trails development, Kennaley if it was possible to could be liability issues in paving | 5 and Kressler roads is resur- provides a safer area for which also met with some look at narrowing the driv- relation to provincial stan-

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POLICE BLOTTER Collision involving truck, closes Truck jack-knifes, collides with station wagon stretch of Line 86 near Wallenstein A tractor trailer tained non-life-threatening collided with a Subaru injuries. The truck driver, station wagon on Line 86 a 32-year-old man from just east of Wallenstein just Brampton, was not injured. after 10 a.m. on January 16. The road was closed for The truck was east- several hours due to the bound on Line 86 when a significant quantity of the driver began to lose diesel fuel that was leaked control and the trailer jack- onto the roadway and into knifed, crossing over into the ditch. The Ministry of the westbound lanes. The Environment was notified westbound Subaru struck and a HAZMAT team was the truck on the passenger dispatched to the site. side, causing the truck’s Speed and alcohol were fuel tank to leak. not factors, however road The occupants of the conditions are believed to Subaru, a 56-year-old Cam- be a significant factor in bridge man and a 20-year- this collision. The investi- old Kitchener woman, sus- gation continues. Waterloo Regional Police, paramedics and fire crews responded to a collision on Line 86 just west of Mallott Road on January 16. [Scott Barber / the observer]

JANUARY 13 blaze: Older electrical heaters can be a problem, say Woolwich fire officials 6:00 PM | Police responded to a collision on Floradale Road FROM | cover “(Firefighters) did an exter- type of heater, if they get near the regional water tower at nal attack which means they knocked over sometimes lieved to have originated fought it from the outside,” they may not shut off 1307 Floradale Rd. A 33-year-old – was taken to St. Mary’s Aldous said. “They con- automatically and that’s Drayton woman was driving her General Hospital in Kitch- trolled the exposure, so they an electric element that’s car on Floradale Road when she ener and treated for smoke kept the adjacent buildings touching something.” struck a water truck, operated inhalation, Woolwich cool so that the fire wouldn’t Woolwich fire officials do by a 27-year-old North Dumfries Township fire chief Rick spread any further than it not expect an investigation man, as it backed into the water Pedersen said. She was had when they got there.” to be undertaken by the tower property. The woman was subsequently released. With respect to the cause Ontario Fire Marshal. taken to Grand River Hospital The blaze caused an esti- of the fire, he added, “Older To prevent fire hazards, with minor injuries. The driver mated $200,000 in damages electrical portable heaters the public is urged to en- of the truck was uninjured. The to the homes, Pedersen add- can be a problem. Either sure their portable heating woman was charged with ‘care- ed. Fire crews remained at the heater itself or the cord units are approved by the the scene through the night, might not be heavy enough Underwriter Laboratories less driving.’ battling the flames as well as for the heater requires. of Canada and Canadian Some 40 firefighters from the St. Jacobs, Conestogo and Elmira stations fought the blaze, the bitter winter weather. Or, if it’s a micro-furnace Standards Association. limiting its spread to just two adjacent homes at 103 and 107 Jessie Lee Ln. JANUARY 14 8:00 PM | Police conducted Paving: Extra $147,000 to on the road to show their support a RIDE program on Arthur Street South in Woolwich Township. Some include wider asphalt shoulders 50 vehicles were checked and no 3 2014 budget. infractions were found. FROM | Noting that most of through debt. The funds those who signed the peti- JANUARY 15 would be tacked on to the tions come from elsewhere, 7:00 AM | Police came upon $725,000 Woolwich plans largely Kitchener and Wa- a two-vehicle collision at the to borrow for paving proj- terloo, Coun. Larry Shantz intersection of Cedar Creek and ects this year, explained suggested the region might Trussler roads. A 48-year-old director of finance Richard get involved in the project, Waterloo woman was driving Petherick. especially as it relates to a grey Toyota southbound on Bauman appeared un- work on a cycling network Trussler Road approaching Cedar happy with that option, being touted as a tourist Creek Road. The driver failed saying that would only put draw. When people in the cit- to stop for the stop sign and off the costs onto future generations. ies want to come out to the struck a blue Hyundai driven “I think we need to be rural areas to use the sce- by a 40-year-old Tavistock paying for our costs today.” nic roads, “it becomes our man. Both drivers were taken to Coun. Patrick Merlihan cost,” he said. hospital with minor injuries. The suggested the township Councillors are expected investigation is ongoing. look at alternatives such as to revisit the funding op- drawing on reserve funds tions when the township Two busloads of friends and family trekked down to Buffalo’s First Niagara Center Jan. 15 to watch Elmira’s Garrett Rank officiate his first or earmarking some of the deliberates its capital NHL game between the Sabres and the Wild. The former Sugar King oversaw a 7-0 blowout win by Minnesota, calling nine minor penalties expected surplus from the spending budget for 2015. and two fighting majors. [scott barber / the observer] 6 | COMMENT THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, January 24, 2015

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Our view / editorial The VIEW from here What we’re seeing is another failure to plan ahead Putting aside money for a rainy day is a concept we’re all familiar with, even if not all of us follow that advice. For governments, that philosophy should extend to cut- ting spending and socking away cash when the economy is good, then switching over to draw on those reserves when times get tough, as they inevitably do. That’s rarely the case, however. Instead, what we have is governments spending like the proverbial sailors gifted with shore leave pretty much at all times, often still running deficits in the good times (see the Conservatives in Ottawa and the Liberals at Queen’s Park), then really overheating the credit card when some pump- priming is called for. We’re familiar with the tales of profligacy, incompetence and outright corruption from both levels of senior govern- ment. The provincial gang is intent on stealing from Ontar- ians and giving to their supporters and contributors, particu- larly in the public sector unions. The group in Ottawa never passes up an opportunity to undermine democracy and civil rights, while turning over billions to their corporate support- At budget time, councillors need to be mindful of being led down the yellow brick road to a place filled with smoke and mirrors. ers, particularly in the oil patch. That last connection, largely centered in Harper’s home WORLD view / GWYNNE DYER turf of Alberta, is very much germane right now, given fall- ing oil prices. The province, expecting a multi-billion dollar hit to its revenues, falling employment numbers and a po- Charlie Hebdo fallout has the Pope winding up for a punch tential real estate drop, will bear the brunt of sub-$50 oil. But the federal government’s expected surplus, surely a coinci- last week had it coming. views, either because you the impressionable young dence in an election year, looks to be in peril, with trustwor- “It’s normal,” Francis shouldn’t hurt their feel- men and women who will thy analysts – i.e. people not named Stephen Harper, and WORLD explained. “You cannot ings or just because you’re do the actual killing and Joe Oliver – predicting a deficit this year and perhaps next. provoke, you cannot insult afraid they’ll kill you. dying for them. If Charlie Which brings us back to the whole rainy day thing: The AFFAIRS the faith of others. You can- It’s a great opportunity to Hebdo didn’t exist, they’d federal Conservatives have spent years giving away candy to not make fun of the faith of pontificate about weighty have found something supporters and trying to bribe voters (boutique tax credits, A little bit of Latin others.” He was defending philosophical matters (even else. It probably wouldn’t anyone? Everyone?) and announced a few big ones, includ- always raises the tone of the right of believers of any the Pontiff himself could have been quite as crassly ing income splitting and cheques, cheques, cheques for par- an article, so here is a sen- faith to be exempt from not resist it), but it has al- insulting as “Charlie,” but ents and others as part of Harper’s election strategy. tence that may prove use- harsh criticism, caricature most nothing to do with the it would have served the Bad ideas executed in the name of populism (i.e. vote ful to Pope Francis: “agite and indeed any comment case at hand: the terrorist same purpose. getting) such as the two percentage point cut to the GST tentaque si fortiores vos that hurts their feelings – attacks in Paris and the As a popular slogan on – universally panned by economists – quickly eroded the putatis.” It means “come and also their right to use various Western responses the extremist websites has substantial surplus the Conservatives inherited in 2006. on then, if you think you’re violence against those who to them. Or do you real- it, “media is half of jihad.” Reports show the country was headed for a deficit, possi- hard enough.” transgress. ly think that the attacks High-profile targets that bly structural, even before the Great Recession of 2008, all It’s the manly thing to say I’m exaggerating, of would stop if everybody will upset the Western pub- thanks to a government that drove spending and the size if you have just punched course. Francis didn’t say promised to say only nice lic are what they want, and of government to historic levels while posting the largest somebody, and he looks that he would shoot the things about Islam? nothing gets the Western deficit in Canadian history. For some time, the feds, like like he’s thinking of hitting person who insulted his It is unlikely that Said media’s attention like an their counterparts in Alberta, counted on high commodity you back. Francis has re- mother, or blow him up. and Cherif Kouachi and attack on the media. prices – warnings about being drawers of water and hewers cently expressed the view Just punch him, that’s all. Amedy Coulibaly were reg- For most of a week, that of wood be damned – to keep things going. The good times that “if anyone says a curse (I’m assuming it’s a “him,” ular readers of Charlie Heb- one event in Paris – 17 peo- were never going to end. word against my mother, he since I’m sure the Pope do. The target was picked ple killed by three young Until they did. Just like they always do. can expect a punch.” So he would not punch a wom- for them either directly by fools with guns – virtually And, as has long been the case, there was no contingency should be ready for some an.) But does he think that some operational controller monopolized international plan. And certainly no reserves to fall back on. (Albertans retaliation, and saying that violence is justified in de- in al-Qaeda, ISIS, or some news coverage in the Euro- should weep comparing their pitiful Heritage Fund to Nor- in Latin might deter the fence of the honour of your other Islamist jihadi group pean and North American way’s Petroleum Fund). victim from hitting the Su- mother, or your religion? – or, if they were acting media. But what was so As oil reigned supreme and the loonie soared, the manu- preme Pontiff back. Yes he does. Or if not actu- independently, then indi- surprising about it? That facturing heartland of Ontario and Quebec were hammered, In real life, of course, the ally justified, at least quite rectly by the editor of some you can get Kalashnikovs in already down and out thanks to poor provincial governance Swiss Guard would give the understandable. Islamist website who was Paris? That there are quite and trade deals that benefited the few at the expense of most poor sucker a good kicking At this point in the dis- highlighting that magazine a few foolish, lost young Canadians. Today, when a lower dollar, markedly decreased for attacking the Pope’s cussion, Western journal- as particularly insulting to Muslim men in Paris? oil prices and a recovering U.S. economy should be a boon to knuckles with his face, and ists normally wander off Islam. That some of them will be central Canada, the manufacturing sector has been so hol- then drag him off to jail. into an extended debate in The fanatics who run seduced by Islamist propa- lowed out that we may not be able to take advantage of the But Francis was not really which some defend free- the extremist networks ganda? situation in any meaningful way. talking about himself. He dom of speech at any cost and websites need insults This was a small skirmish All those unemployed Target workers, for instance, might was just saying that the sat- and others insist that you to Islam, threats to Islam, in a long ... I was going to have had a chance not only for a new job, but a better one. irists of Charlie Hebdo who must refrain from mocking attacks on Islam in order DYER | 8 Instead, McJobs are the best our governments can boast of. were massacred in Paris other people’s religious to recruit and motivate THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, January 24, 2015 COMMENT | 7 Their view / question OF THE WEEK It’s Oscar season: What was your favourite movie of 2014?

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“And so you get the ridiculous demonstration of “solidarity” among 40 world leaders that led the march in Paris. ” Gwynne Dyer | 6

HIS view / STEVE KANNON Politicians must side with public in forcing change on self-serving bureaucrats

any item of the agenda will services to the people That’s beyond the pale everything else. ty has to face. Realistically, be in inverse proportion to paying the freight and for bureaucrats. As with governments of the only way to cover the maintain management Given that wages make all stripes, program bloat massive costs for essen- EDITOR'S the sum involved.” By that he means just layers that provide little if up the largest single ex- and internal entitlements tial, hard infrastructure NOTES what we’re seeing today: any value. pense for municipalities, become entrenched. In programs while freezing or some long discussions of Municipal councils all local councils are predis- budget deliberations, even cutting taxes is to cut Very few bureaucrats minor budget items, lead- around the region are posed to pass on those there is a rationale for services. That means there and politicians start out ing at time to easy cutting busy working on their 2015 costs to taxpayers without every spending request. are decisions to be made looking to work the sys- around the edges, but little budgets, as taxpayers wait a second thought. Taken in isolation, each about what to cut and tem. Some are looking for regard for the bigger items, to hear how much more While most of us re- may make sense, but it’s by how much. Of course, an easy ride, others on which are glossed over they’ll be forced to pay alize tax increases are the role of elected officials there may be places where the road to power. Most quickly. this year for no more – and inevitable over the long to see the big picture, and residents are prepared to might want to make a Woolwich council is not probably less – than they term due to the increased to nip in the bud empire- pay massive tax increases difference. In the end, as profligate as the provin- got last year. costs for real, hard goods, building and incremental to keep going as they have they’re simply sucked cial and federal govern- Any talk of reversing not just featherbedding, growth. in the past, but I’m cer- into the black hole that ments. It also has another years of above-inflation the key is to make them This is not a call for tainly not willing to bet is the political system, advantage when it comes tax increases – leaving worthwhile. wholesale hacking and on it. from ineffective school to reducing its size: it has aside poorly rationalized As has been pointed slashing. We need services. Staff here immediately boards through to the fed- no deficits to contend utility fee increases – and out on numerous occa- We have to pay for them. tries to change the chan- eral government and the with, which means its cuts rolling back both staff sions, fees for municipal Where needs shift into nel if such things are even plethora of international will translate into immedi- numbers and payroll services such as water wants, we’ve got more lee- hinted at. That’s also the organizations. ate tax savings rather than is met with the utmost and sewers are rising at way. Where spending does case at the region and, Such is the nature of the going to pay down the resistance. Apologists, rates well above inflation, not directly benefit the more visibly, at the pro- beast, with seemingly no results of past spending both staff and politicians, as is the case with other bulk of the citizenry, the vincial level, though the one working to correct the decisions. quickly resort to saying utilities. The key to help- axe should fall. cash-strapped government situation. There is an inherent any changes would result ing residents cope with Longstanding practices appears ready to cater to its As I’ve noted here before, resistance to downsizing in cuts to frontline ser- those increases is to cut of ignoring the public good unions rather than serving local bureaucracies suffer within bureaucracies. vices, as if that’s the only other spending so that has led to taxpayer fatigue, the public, wasting bil- every bit as much from the When cuts do come, they recourse ... and a truth in the net cost is zero. So, if adding fuel to those who lions of dollars as a matter kind of bloat and useless- typically involve frontline and of itself. It’s not. water costs the average call for wholesale disman- of course. Meanwhile, the ness defined in Parkinson’s staff, not management Citizens, however, resident another $100 a tling of government ser- debt continues to grow by Law. and other entrenched bu- might have other sugges- year, property taxes – i.e. vices. the second. Worse still, as the current reaucrats. Those affected tions rather than such other spending – should It’s something to keep in Indefinite tax freezes budget talks have shown, tend to get lower pay cuts, starting with roll- be cut by a commensurate mind as Woolwich works are not feasible. But now the township is prone while doing the actual backs of council pay and amount. on its budget. In looking would be a good time for to the Law of Triviality, work that is of value to extending to layoffs and The idea is to identify the at a special levy for in- politicians to show our another of Cyril North- the public. In that light, reductions of salaries. A most essential of services frastructure projects, the money is being used wise- cote Parkinson’s dictums cuts don’t save as much multi-year freeze, at any offered to residents, then township has touched on ly. Of late, we’re just not whereby “the time spent on money as they could, hurt rate. to begin trimming away at an issue every municipali- seeing that.

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Canada’s Red Tape Report shows the total cost of regulation to “The people of Lac-Mégantic, and indeed all Canadians, need An Elmira metal fabrication business at the centre of longstanding Canadian businesses has grown to $37.1 billion, up from $31.7 billion assurance that the rail safety measures implemented over the last neighbourhood complaints is packing up shop, taking 40 jobs to its in 2012. In terms of time, businesses spent an average of 842 hours 18 months are sufficient to prevent another such tragedy. They new home in Wellington County. H-Y Manufacturing – in operation a year complying with government rules and paperwork in 2014. need to know that, over time, there will be no backsliding, no for the past 16 years on Mill Street – is in the process of moving to a That figure was up 12 per cent from 2012. watering down or circumvention of Transport Canada’s public new location just outside of Salem. Neighbours expressed relief at safety mandate.” the news.

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National view Dyer: Paris shootings lead to typical overreaction in the West

FROM | 6 for the cameras. “We’re not on our knees. We’re stand- say a long war, but actually ing tall. In fact, look: we’re the strategic objective of bravely walking down the France and all the other streets together.” As if the Western target nations terrorists wanted them on should be to prevent it from their knees. turning into a real war. It’s And so you get the ri- the extremists who want a diculous demonstration war in which the West “at- of “solidarity” among 40 tacks Islam,” because that world leaders that led the is the best and probably the march in Paris. At least Ba- only route that might bring rack Obama had the good them to power in the Mus- sense to dodge that event, lim world. although he was sharply Unfortunately, Western criticized for it by all the media cannot resist turning useful idiots at home who stories like the Paris kill- think a war with Islam is ings into a media circus. To just what the West needs. make matters worse, West- Come to think of it, Pope ern leaders cannot resist Francis didn’t go to Paris the temptation to do little either. Maybe there’s hope pantomimes of defiance for him yet. SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ONLINE: http://observerxtra.com/forms/letters-to-the-editor/

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not so great outdoorsman / STEVE GALEA Learning to master the fine art of waiting

OPEN Hockey / Junior b COUNTRY

As I write this, I am waiting – not for inspira- tion, writing ability or a Win pads Zombie apocalypse that would provide me with a good excuse not to fin- ish this column. No, I am waiting for a shotgun. Kings’ lead This firearm is being sent to me straight from the manufacturer. It will be one of the first of its atop conference kind to arrive in Canada. It’s no big deal, really, and Match against Kitchener an important four-pointer I’ll hardly mention it to any of my buddies at the as teams hit the final stretch before playoffs Welcome Home party or Brendan Schneider celebrates scoring the Kings’ first goal in a thrilling 5-3 victory over the Dutchmen Jan. 18 at the WMC. accompanying parade, nor [Scott Barber / The Observer] on the many FaceBook, Twitter or Instagram posts. SCOTT BARBER netminder Jonathan Rein- starts have been poor. As started the second on fire, maining next month. You see I’m trying to hart – to come away with the game goes on, we start notching a pair of power It was a big win, Flana- keep it low key. My bet- With a decisive 5-3 vic- two points. to pick it up, but we need play markers at 1:13 and gan, typically ho-hum on ter half is helping, too. tory over the second-place “We went into it, and to be ready to go right from 3:57, both assisted by Mitch the team’s successes this That’s why she has already Kitchener Dutchmen last I’m sure Kitchener did the the first puck drop.” Klie and Mac Clutsam. season, conceded; with just vetoed the idea of me plac- Sunday at the WMC, the El- same, as a playoff game,” Kitchener opened the Kitchener scored the next 11 regular season games left ing my “It’s a 12-gauge!” mira Sugar Kings extended Kings head coach Jeff scoring on the power play two, squaring things up before the playoffs, this was sign on the front lawn. I’m their lead in the Midwest- Flanagan said, noting a just 1:25 into the first pe- early in the third. a confidence booster. guessing it’s the balloons ern Conference. loss would have seen the riod. And it remained dead- “As a group, we felt that she disapproves of. It was an intense match- Dutchies climb up into a tie A plethora of infractions locked until the final two this was a message we At times like these, up with playoff seeding for first place in the confer- followed- for both squads- minutes when Mitch Wright needed to send,” he said. all an expectant sports- and home ice advantage at ence. until Brendan Schneider put Elmira in front (Adam “And of course, it gives man can do is wait. You’d stake. But the guys didn’t get jumped out of the penalty Brubacher, Klie). Seraphim ourselves that feeling that think this would be easy The Kings, coming off out the gate strong; a pat- box late in the frame and added an empty netter we are able to beat the top for us since a full 99 per back-to-back losses for tern the coaching staff is burned the Kitchener D (Brubacher), putting the teams and we’re going to cent of hunting and fish- the first time since early working hard to remedy. with his exceptional wheels game on ice and giving the need to do that going into ing is waiting. We wait for October, were able to ride “We didn’t have a great and found the back of the Kings a 3-2 advantage over the playoffs.” the fishing and hunting out a wild first period that start, we thought,” Flanagan net. Cash Seraphim and Zac the Dutchmen in the sea- He continued, “We’ve got seasons to begin. We wait saw 11 penalties combined said. “For some reason dur- Coulter tallied the assists. son series with one game Kings | 13 Galea | 11 – including several runs at ing the last few games, our Kings vet Rob Kohli between the two rivals re- Lacrosse player surprised at NLL top-five draft selection, now suiting up for Minnesota

Whitney Neilson as he was recently drafted hockey. He now plays for combine weekend he was machine dropped on his ning for video. They have a by the Minnesota Swarm. the OHL’s London Knights. rated as a late second round foot, shattering it in seven shoot around on Saturday Shane MacDonald “I started playing around MacDonald had a chance to pick, due to some bad luck places. But since then he’s morning and usually play stands six feet tall, weighs and then my brother came play for the Knights too, but with injuries. been working on getting later that day. just over 200 pounds, about three years after me passed it up for lacrosse. “I’ve been hurt for two healthy and ready for the “It’s hard,” MacDonald shoots left and was chosen and he got one and we grew “We both kind of went years now,” MacDonald draft. He spent last sum- said. “I’m very tired some- fifth overall in the 2014 up together playing in the the opposite way,” MacDon- said. “I’ve been off and on. mer preparing with three times, especially with train- draft for Canada’s national backyard all the time,” Mac- ald said. “I had to choose I’ve been sick, I broke my months of daily training, ing I have to do after work. sport. No, not the one with Donald said. hockey or lacrosse, too, and leg and I almost lost my and losing a lot of weight. I try to work around it the the puck and ice, the actual His mom passed on her I chose lacrosse.” foot. I’ve only played a total Since joining the team, best I can.” national sport: lacrosse. love of the sport to her boys. Being selected so early in of 20 games in the past two his schedule’s been hectic. Sometimes they have The 21-year-old Elora na- Younger brother Owen, who the draft came as a shock and a half years, so that He generally works Monday two games in a weekend so tive grew up with a lacrosse MacDonald assures was to him. Going into the hurt me a lot.” to Thursday, then flies to he’ll play in Minnesota on stick in his hand from the the better lacrosse player, weekend of the National MacDonald works on a Minnesota on Friday morn- Lacrosse | 10 age of three, which paid off gave up the sport to pursue Lacrosse League draft and farm where a 2,800 pound ing and arrives in the eve- 10 | SPORTS THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, January 24, 2015 Lacrosse: Looking to make his presence known in a transition season playing in a new league from | 9 kid, one of the older guys,” with them after. They said Saturday and fly out to New MacDonald said. “But now they really liked the way I England or Vancouver for I’m faced with actual men played and they thought another game on Sunday. and guys who have families. I’d be a good fit but I didn’t “I was really nervous my I can’t push people around think I was going there. It first game but I thought I anymore. I’m usually the was kind of a surprise.” played really well,” Mac- one that’s getting pushed His friends are looking Donald said. “I’m usually a around.” forward to watching him gritty player. So my role is to He played a full season play, as he’ll be playing in open other people up to go with the Excelsiors in 2012, Toronto on February 14 at to the net and score.” earning 98 points on 37 the Air Canada Centre. As He plays left forward and goals and 61 assists. A Min- for his family, they’re look- says his personal goal is to nesota owner approached ing forward to seeing his make his presence known him after a game in Kitch- commitment to the game be this year. Minnesota didn’t ener, thinking he was in his rewarded. fare too well last season, last year of junior. “My mom and my dad finishing with four wins and “He said ‘we really like were very excited for me, 14 losses. The Rochester your style of play, what my dad especially,” Mac- Knighthawks came out on are you thinking about the Donald said. “He’s been top for the third year in a draft? I said ‘I’ve still got there through everything row. Elora’s Shane MacDonald’s fifth overall draft pick by the NLL Minnesota Swarm came as a surprise after two years of recovering from two years left of junior. I’m for me. He’s always been “I’d like to hit around 40 injuries. [Submitted] going to wait until my last there to push me more and points as a rookie, and for fast. It’s a good thing.” by playing with the guys at Swarm has seen him change year to put my name in,’” more and more to be better our team I hope we can go MacDonald said his a higher caliber. His tran- perspective. MacDonald said. at lacrosse.” all the way,” MacDonald smarts in the game and sition from the Junior A “I was always known as He continued, “At the Their next game is in New said. “We’re young but we’re speed have improved just Brampton Excelsiors to the the big kid and the strong combine I had an interview England on January 24.

THE SCORE

Woolwich Jan. 12 vs Burlington Goals: Brett Allen (2), Cole Atoms finalists in woolwich cup Goals: Jack Mayne (4), Josh Frey (2) Jan. 17 vs Newmarket Wildcats Home: 5 Visitor: 1 Chipman (2) Assists: Hunter Lance Home: 2 Visitor: 0 Goals: Stuart Sinclair, Brady Assists: Nathan Taylor, Blake (3), Connor Airdrie, Max Goals: Aaron Logan, Jordan Tyke: Select Martin, Nathan Martin, Pacey Roemer, Trevor Ferretti, Jesse Schwartzentruber, Carter Lipp, Gamble Jan. 17 vs Burlington Camm, Michael Gear Martin, Nathan Curtis, Eric Martin Cruz Renon Assists: Jonah Boehm, Aaron Home: 5 Visitor: 4 Assists: Ian Leech, Sam Ratcliffe, Jan. 16 vs Owen Sound Jan. 17 vs New Hamburg Logan, Connor Martin Goals: Ethan Burkholder (2), Nathan Martin, Eric Kane, Elijah Home: 4 Visitor: 1 Home: 7 Visitor: 2 Shutout: Evan Martin Josh Carson (2), Matthew Weiss, Mitchell Walker, Brady Goals: Matt Fleischmann (2), Goals: Jack Mayne (3), Josh Jan. 18 vs Burlington Darrigan Martin Jarrett Anderson, Cole Chipman Frey (4) Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Assists: Cameron Beisel, Ethan Jan. 18 vs Brampton Assists: Trevor Ferretti (2), Jan. 18 vs Point Edward Goals: Jordan Gamble, Mitchell Burkholder, Connor Goebel (2), Home: 5 Visitor: 0 Keaton McLaughlin (2), Jarrett Home: 4 Visitor: 7 Newson Keaton Kidd, Owen Weppler Anderson (2), Brett Allen Goals: Brady Martin (3), Nathan Goals: Josh Frey (3), Jack Mayne Assists: Earl Schwartz (2), Player of the game: Ethan Martin (2) Jan. 17 vs Owen Sound Assist: Ben Lipp Mitchell Newson, Jonah Boehm Burkholder Assists: Eric Kane (2), Ian Leech Home: 3 Visitor: 1 Jan. 18 vs Ayr Jan. 18 vs Burlington (2), Brady Martin Goals: Matt Fleischmann, Home: 1 Visitor: 8 Woolwich Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Nathan Taylor, Eric Martin Wild Minor Atom: A Goal: Josh Frey Goals: Cameron Beisel, Mitchell Assists: Jarrett Anderson, Brett Jan. 9 vs Milton Assists: Ryan Lashbrook, Connor Roemer Allen, Nathan Curtis, Cameron Novice: LL Home: Visitor: Airdrie Jan. 18 vs Stratford Player of the game: Connor 0 4 Martin, Matt Fleischmann The Woolwich Wildcats Atom LL# 2 squad was the tournament finalist in the 2015 Woolwich Cup, Jan. Jan. 11 vs Owen Sound Home: Visitor: Goebel Jan. 18 vs Guelph 18 in Elmira. Players, left to right: Emmett Weissenboeck, Ryan Wingrove, Ben Wilkie, Jonathan Staken, Atom: LL# 2 0 0 Home: 5 Visitor: 1 Home: Visitor: Tanis Uhrig, Jett Renon, Nathan Lipp, Evan Gruhl, Ethan Martin, Ashton Weber, Josh Sager, Nathan Wong, Woolwich Cup Jan. 16-18 Shutout: Sam Weber Novice: AE 5 1 Goals: Ethan Bickerton, Joey Goals: Jarrett Anderson, Keaton Nicholas Ritchie and Turner Duldhardt. Coaches: Josh Gruhl, Brian Wingrove, Kurt Wilkie, and Kevin Jan. 17 vs Milton Jan. 6 vs Orangeville Martin (2), Isaiah Reitzel, Parker Atom: LL # 7125 McLaughlin, Cameron Martin, Duldhardt. [Submitted] Home: 4 Visitor: 1 Jan. 17 vs Ayr Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Collingwood Brett Allen, Matt Fleischmann Assists: Isaiah Reitzel, Evan Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Tyson Roth, Jack Rozema Assists: Blame Roemer (2), Wild Midget LL takes the silver Woolwich Jan. 10 vs Milton Lucier, Ethan Bickerton, Cade Wildcats Goals: Annie Sargent, Carlee Beacom Jarrett Anderson, Tyler Martin, Mueller Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Brett Allen, Cole Chipman, Jake Jan. 13 vs Oakville Minor Midget: A Assists: Hayley Newton, Annie Goal: Reilly Detweiller Clemmer, Matt Fleischmann International Silver Stick Finals Home: 4 Visitor: 2 Sargent Carter Snider, Hunter Newmarket | Jan 16-18 Assists: Jan. 18 vs Stratford Brown Goals: Isaiah Reitzel, Sam PeeWee: LL# 2 Jan. 16 vs Evolution Hacock, Evan Lucier, Eric Hutton Jan. 17 vs Tavistock Home: 4 Visitor: 1 Jan. 17 vs Milton Home: 10 Visitor: 5 Assists: Joey Martin, Keenan Home: 6 Visitor: 2 Goals: Carlee Mueller (3), Annie Home: 2 Visitor: 4 Goals: Mitch Waters (2), Noah Martin, Eric Hutton, Isaiah Reitzel Goals: Owen Schieck (2), Ryan Sargent Goals: Owen Weber, Seth Shant Zeller (2), Connor Martin Shantz, Tyler Scheick, Ben Fretz, (2), Jonah Boehm, Keegan Assists: Annie Sargent, Karli Assists: Preston Hackert, Cale Atom: AE Blue Patrick Perry Gingrich, Carlee Mueller Waechter Jan. 17 vs Hespeler Saunders, Jordan Gamble, Assists: William Carter (2), Mitchell Newson Jan. 18 vs Centre-Wellington Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Owen Schieck, Tyler Schieck PeeWee: BB Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Goals: Sam Siopoilosz, Ryan Assists: Mitchell Newson (3), Jan. 10 vs Kitchener Jan. 19 vs Paris Aaron Fuller, Keegan Saunders Curtis Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Goals: Cale Waechter (2) Home: 6 Visitor: 3 (2), Matt Uhrig, Tyson Bender Assists: Carter Snider, Seth Shantz Assists: Owen Brown, Ryan Goals: Owen Schieck (2), The Woolwich Wild midget local league hockey team picked up silver medals at the 8th Annual Kyla (2), Aaron Logan, Noah Zeller, Goal: Maddie Goss Brubacher, Sam Siopiolosz Assist: Ella Campbell Novice: LL# 4 Ryan Shantz, Ben Fretz, Cole Kowalik tournament Jan. 9-11. Back row: Patti Schopp (trainer), Gary Bauman (ass’t coach), Jeff Geisel Cameron Brown, Ryan Shantz, Jan. 17 vs Guelph Brubacher, Tyson Kraemer Jordan Gamble (2), Riley Jan. 15 vs St. Clements (ass’t coach), Kevin Reiger (coach). Middle row: Lauren Winfield-Ward, Rosemarie Hartman, Amanda Midget: B Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Assists: Jamie Reichard, Ben Bauman, Karlianna Keen, Tia Kirkey, Emily Schuurmans, Meagan Langer. Front row: Riley Bauman, Runstedler, Earl Schwartz, Mitch Home: 2 Visitor: 5 Jan. 16 vs Waterloo Goal: Tyler Brubacher Fretz (2), Malcolm Sager, Owen Dezarae Kirkey, Kaitlyn Lang, Lindsay Glofcheskie, Alyssa Winfield-Ward, Allyson Bromberg, Jessica Waters Goals: Jack Mayne, Josh Frey Home: 3 Visitor: 0 Assist: Jonathan Dinglestand Schieck Schopp. Absent: Caitlin Pickard, Cassidy Bauman and Marlowe Schott. [Submitted] Jan. 16 vs Clarkson Assists: Ben Lipp Jan. 18 vs Milton Home: 1 Visitor: 7 Goals: Hannah Weber (2), Taylor Minor Bantam: AE Blake Doerbecker, Luke Decort Jan. 15 vs Guelph Duench Jan. 19 vs Twin Centre Home: Visitor: Goal: Scott Chisholm 0 4 Jan. 15 vs Brampton Minor Midget: A Home: 9 Visitor: 4 Jan. 14 vs Hespeler Assists: Nick Campagnolo Home: 4 Visitor: 2 Assist: Jonah Boehm Assists: Jaycee Kaufman (2), Minor PeeWee: AA Home: 5 Visitor: 3 (3), Jordan Luis, Liam Dixon, Erica Morrison (2) Goals: Hunter Lance, Josh Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Riley Brick, Kyle Brohman, Jan. 17 vs Aviator Jan. 15 vs Caledon Goals: Tyler Horst, Blake Connor Runstedler, Luke Decort, Jacob Bruder, Dan Rennie Shutout: Autumn Campbell Frey (4), Karsten Smith, Jack Goals: Noah Zeller, Riley Home: 4 Visitor: 0 Mayne (3) Home: 6 Visitor: 2 Richardson, Ryan Parrott, Mack Matthew Greene Assists: Brant McLaughlin, Kyle Runstedler Goals: Noah Zeller (2), Ryan Assists: Josh Frey, Cruz Renon Goals: Tyler Martin, Colton Willms, Hunter Schmitt Brohman, Tyler martin, Jordan Twin Centre Schmitt, Gavin Roemer, Assists: Aaron Logan (2) Midget: AE Shantz, Riley Runstedler Hericanes (3), Jack Mayne, Ben Lipp, Assists: Blake Richardson, Jake Jan. 11 vs Guelph Shantz, Connor Bauman, Jake Karsten Smith Cameron Leonard (2), Kyler Good, Hunter Schmitt, Jackson Jan. 15 vs Guelph Lewis Assists: Mitch Waters, Earl Austin Home: 2 Visitor: 4 Home: 7 Visitor: 2 Schwartz (2), Jonah Boehm, Hale, Tyler Horst Jan. 17 vs Kitchener Novice: Major A Assists: Evan Roth, Owen Lee, Goals: Griffin Hergott (2) Goals: Jake Lewis (3), Jacob Hockey Riley Runstedler, Aaron Logan Home: 0 Visitor: 0 Jan. 11 vs Brampton Kyler Austin, Owen Troyer, Cole Minor Bantam: AA Assists: Owen Harnock, Nolan Bruder, Jordan Shantz, Dan Tournaments Shutout: Evan Martin Home: 3 Visitor: 2 Slade Jan. 15 vs Guelph Hislop, Bart Sherrer Rennie, Riley Brick Jan. 17 vs Whitby Shutout: Kylee Zacharczuk Home: 1 Visitor: 2 Assists: Eddie Huber, Alex Novice: LL# 4 Jan. 18 vs Orangeville Goals: Ian Leech, Michael Gear (2) Midget: LL# 3 Woolwich Cup | Jan 16-18 Home: 2 Visitor: 4 PeeWee: Major A Taylor, Adam Jokic (2), Jacob Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Assists: Brady Martin, Stuart Goal: Zac Pickard Jan. 11 vs Beverley Jan. 17 vs Lambton Shores Goals: Mitch Waters, Ryan Shantz Jan. 14 vs Guelph Bruder (2), Riley Brick, Jordan Goals: Blythe Bender (2) Sinclair, Pacey Camm (2), Assists: Austin Cousineau, Bart Home: 5 Visitor: 4 Home: 6 Visitor: 3 Assists: Cameron Brown, Aaron Home: 4 Visitor: 2 Sherrer Shantz, Brett Henry, Dan Rennie Mitchell Walker, Isaac Lopers Goals: Connor Runstedler(3), Logan THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, January 24, 2015 SPORTS | 11 Pair of blowouts the tale of Jacks’ weekend After doling out the pain to the Delhi Travellers, Wellesley was on the receiving end the following day vs. Paris Mounties

SCOTT BARBER Despite the challenges flat,” Robb said. “It’s really looming in February, Robb tough, the position they’re It was a roller- is trying to keep the group in and it’s getting tougher coaster weekend for the upbeat. As he and team by the day; knowing that Wellesley Applejacks. Af- general manager Bill Gre- they’re going to end up ter demolishing the Delhi binski have noted numer- in the last playoff spot. Travellers 8-0 on home ous times, this is a transi- They’ve got to keep fight- ice January 17, the Jacks tional season: more focus ing and playing as hard as were walloped 7-0 by the is on long term develop- they can.” Mounties in Paris less than ment than the scoreboard. Off the ice the Jacks 24 hours later. But that doesn’t mean have kept busy as well, And with just five they don’t want to win hosting their annual read- regular season contests or, more importantly, ing event at the Wellesley remaining, it’s now all they don’t hate to lose; Library January 14 and a but certain the squad will and the offensive explo- bottle drive January 17. faceoff against the pow- sion against the Travel- Community involve- erhouse Ayr Centennials lers – still winless though ment is a big part of the when the playoffs get un- 36 games – certainly felt organization, Robb said. derway next month. good. “That’s one thing about “Having lost (against “I think we moved the this team that I love: they Paris), we’re now pretty puck a lot better than we are very good in the com- much set in the eighth have for most of the year,” Jake Wilkinson was robbed from point blank range during the first period of the Jacks’ 8-0 rout of the Delhi Travellers Jan. 17 at the munity and they work spot,” head coach Tim Robb said. “We were less Wellesley arena. [Scott Barber / The Observer] hard. I am really proud of Robb said, acknowledg- selfish; guys were finding open in the second when to make it five zip Jacks high after the game, Robb our guys.” ing the eight point spread the open man. Obviously, Tyler Seguin netted a pow- through two. said. But they weren’t able On the ice, the Jacks between his club and we did a great job putting er play marker from Justin Doering (Matt Ridge), to translate that confi- travelled to Ayr Thursday seventh-place Tavistock. “I the puck in the net.” Plant and Taylor Doering. Stewart (Paul Morra) and dence into production in a evening for a first-round haven’t actually crunched The first period was Sean McEwan (Reid Denst- Willemsen (Cal Jefferies) matinee tilt the next day. matchup preview. the numbers, but it would actually scoreless, though edt, Blake Hetherington), capped off the blowout in “My message before The boys are back home be very tough to move up the home side had a Tysen Willemsen (2) (Alex the third. the game was about the Sunday for a rematch with the standings now. A lot of number of solid scoring Uttley), (Seguin, Uttley) Keaton Weiss picked up importance of moving the Paris. The puck drops at things would have to hap- chances. and Doering (Hayden the shutout with 35 saves. puck quickly to create of- 7:30 p.m. at the Wellesley pen for us.” The floodgates broke Stewart) each added goals The boys were riding fense, but we just came out arena. galea: All the lessons learned while waiting in the field go out the door when expecting a new toy from | 9 a new firearm to arrive is a dedicated to the quick and before getting a fleeting In the meantime, I’ll try cupy those long waiting for our hunting or fishing different story altogether. safe arrival of my little glimpse of the deer he was to apply as much patience hours with diversions like buddies to finally get into It makes all those other bundle of joy. after. to this exercise as I do on watching red squirrels the truck. We wait for the waits pale in comparison. I have not yet sacrificed This is different, though. those days when the fish or grouse putter by. So ducks to decoy, the grouse Don’t get me wrong; a lamb. Although, if it does It’s like Christmas and the are biting and I have to perhaps I’ll try a mental to flush, the dogs to find on the outside I probably not arrive by next week, I opening day of duck sea- attend a wedding or some diversion to make things them, the deer to show, the seem to have the patience will be buying mint jelly. son all rolled up into one. other less important event. easier. sun to rise and set, the fish of Job. After all, I have The point here is this: You see a new shotgun The best way to deal I was thinking of going to bite and for the entire only emailed the manu- I’m not sure I can handle holds promises, however with this is probably to to the corner coffee shop drive to all these places. facturer three times. I only the wait. false, of improved shoot- utilize some of the mental with a good book to while As outdoorsmen and check in with the Post Of- That’s quite an admis- ing and more limits in techniques I use in the away a few hours. women, we wait for virtu- fice twice a day. And every sion from a guy who once the field. And a promise field to make that time If the service wasn’t so ally everything. night there is only one spent two solid weeks of these things is all any pass more quickly. slow, I’d probably do that, Yet, sitting patiently for – OK two – special prayers on the same deer watch hunter needs. When I deer hunt, I oc- too. Proceeds Benefiting Mennonite Central Committee AllAll BlindsBlinds andand ShadesShades AllAll FabricsFabrics

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Food for thought/ Owen Roberts conservation measures / earthly delights Farmers Preserving what would take a otherwise be washed away $1 million GRCA boosting efforts to combat soil erosion, tackling the issue on a number of fronts; some of measure the programs and available incentives to be discussed at workshop scheduled for Linwood Feb. 10 for hunger scott barber

Soil erosion is an oft overlooked environmental FIELD consequence of man’s rap- NOTES id and rabid subjugation of Mother Nature. Since the advent of mod- The ongoing quest – or ern agriculture and con- battle – to feed the planet is struction, soil is eroding not solely a foreign affair. 100 times faster than it did Nor is it a product of war or under natural conditions. natural disaster. With a workshop next Take Ontario, for ex- month at the Linwood ample. In Canada’s larg- Community Centre, Grand est province, more than River Conservation Au- 375,000 people use food thority staff, academics banks every month. and officials from the Min- The underlying causes of istry of the Environment Ontarians’ hunger are differ- will present a variety of ent than those of unfortu- measures farmers can use nate people abroad, but the to mitigate the problem. bottom line is the same: hun- “When farmers lose soil gry people need to be fed. they are losing productive That’s where charity capacity on their fields,” towards our fellow human said Anne Loeffler, a GRCA beings comes in; in this conservation specialist. case, in the form of food “Once the soil hits the wa- banks. ter it brings nutrients with Grand River Conservation Authority conservation specialist Anne Loeffler and photogrammetry analyst Jill Marshall are working to educate the Waterloo agricultural community on the issue of I think their efforts are it that cause water quality soil erosion. [scott barber / the observer] noble and commendable. issues.” But I also know some peo- Depending on a variety gion, and since erosion de- serves upwards of 500,000 planting cover crops dur- events like heavy rainfalls ple hiss at them, accusing of factors including weath- creases soil quality as the people along the river. Re- ing the offseason, as well and droughts; soil health them of being a Band-Aid er, slope, soil character- level of organic material in moving the soil particles as water and sediment con- is mostly about how much that prevents society from istics, crops being grown, the soil drops, its ability to from the water is costly. trol basins. organic matter is in the addressing the true ills that and tillage, between three hold water diminishes; on That’s why the GRCA, “There are a number of soil. One of the best prac- compel people to use them. and 20 tons per acre erode the other side, as the or- the Region of Waterloo things that farmers can tices that we are promoting Such high-level discus- each year. That soil flows ganic material compiles in and the Ministry of Agri- do and we are bringing in is using cover crops. A cov- sions are one thing. But on down the Grand River the Grand River and Lake culture, Food and Rural expert speakers to discuss er crop is a crop that gets the street, and in the field, water system, eventually Erie it can spur the produc- Affairs have teamed up various techniques during started in the fall, say after food must get from those making its way into Lake tion of algae that consume with a grant program that the workshop,” Loeffler the summer wheat crop who have it to those who Erie. oxygen in the water, which gives farmers the funding said. “We want to encour- has come off. A traditional need it. It’s a naturally occurring has a negative effect on the and education they need to age farmers to do what practice would have been Farmers are key here. process, but its current rate other living creatures in- take action against erosion. they can to increase the to leave the ground bare Farmers produce food ev- is problematic. habiting the ecosystem. There are a variety of health of their soil. Soil over winter, but we’re get- ery day. Now their jobs are The dilemma is twofold: It also causes issues for methods they can use, health basically means ting more heavy rainfalls intensifying and their role The soil is critical to agri- the Grand River’s drink- including building up stra- the ability of the soil to soil | 15 Roberts | 15 culture in the Waterloo Re- ing water program, which tegically positioned berms, withstand extreme climate

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Home improvement SERVICES in memoriam Stag and doe 100% SUPERIOR QUALITY CUSTOM WOODWORKING Morden, Edwin John Connolly & KENJI July 31, 1928 - Jan. 22, 2013 Tanya Brooker ORITA AMOS Today is remembered Come out to support the happy and quietly kept; couple as they prepare to tie the knot R O OFING INC • Custom Kitchens No words are needed, • Specializing in residential re-roofs • Custom Furniture we will never forget. • Repairs • Churches • Domestic & Deep in our hearts Exotic Woods A Family owned and operated business serving KW, Elmira and surrounding area for over 35 years. you will always stay, WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED Loved and remembered 226-868-8131 CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. every day. [email protected] 519.501.2405 | 519.698.2114 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a 20B ARTHUR ST. N., ELMIRA In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured treasure. Door prizes/games/late night lunch & more! You are loved beyond DATE: Saturday January 31st 2015 Home improvement SERVICES words TIME: 8pm to 1am and missed beyond PLACE: St. Clements community Centre measure. 1 Green street, St. Clements WINDOW $15 at the door FASHIONS Wife Joyce, Anne, and family Contact [email protected] for details

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22 Church St. W., Elmira Tel: 519-669-5537 STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5 Nelson, Verna Mae (neé Wagner) COLE, Agnes Jeanetta Home improvement SERVICES Outdoor services Peacefully passed away on Wednes- COLE, Agnes Jeanetta peacefully at day, January 14, 2015, at Grand River Nithview Nursing Home, New Ham- Sew Special Hospital, in her 88th year. Verna, of burg early Saturday morning January Elmira, was the beloved wife of the late 17, 2015. Agnes Cole (nee Wooley) Custom Window Stanley John “Alec” Nelson (1995). Dear formerly of Wiarton in her 93rd year. Coverings mother of Keith and Jeanette Nelson Agnes is predeceased by her parents • Residential of Waterloo, Joanne and David Hughes James Wooley and Lena Gertrude (nee • Commercial of Waterloo, Terry and Marilyn Nelson Boyer) of Drayton as well as her only INTRODUCING OUR PIC BUCKET of Ariss, and Grant and Kelly Nelson of brother Jim Wooley of London. Beloved • Industrial Latest Styles wife of the late Norman Lemcke (1961), of For digging through frozen ground! Elmira. Lovingly remembered by her Window Blinds • Trenching grandchildren David and Mary Kathryn Russel Dobson and Carl Cole (1990). Randy Weber and Dear mother of Norma Jeanetta Stanley • Excavating Nelson; Mark Hughes, Kathryn (Mi- ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605 Custom Drapery (nee Lemcke) of London and the late • Back fill compaction plate chael) Gilezan; Shane and Ryan Nelson; At competitive pricing Jackie, Alexis, Caitlyn and Kalie Nelson. Nancy Louise Richards (nee Lemcke), Tel: 519.669.1462 • Laneway sanding available Lois Weber Sister of Myrtle Capling of Courtney, son-in-law Donald Richards of Elmira Fax: 519.669.9970 519-669-3985 Murray & Daniel Shantz BC, Paul and Nancy Wagner of Guelph, and stepson Don MacFarlane of Sault Elmira and sister-in-law of Dorothy Wagner Ste. Marie. Remembered fondly by 18 Kingfisher Dr., Elmira Serving the community for 25 years ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427 and Audrey Melitzer, both of Elmira. grandchildren Jimmy, Greg, Paula, Outdoor services Predeceased by her parents Allan and Danny, Dean and Sheri as well as 9 Edith (Mohr) Wagner, brother John great grandchildren and 5 great great COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Wagner, sisters Mabel Koch and Bea- grandchildren. Agnes lived life to the trice Witzel, brothers-in-law John Ca- fullest and cherished her family very YOUR SOURCE FOR YEAR-ROUND pling, Walter Koch and Verluss Witzel, much. Such a special lady will leave sister-in-law June Marr, mother-in-law a great void in our hearts. Funeral ar- PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Rose Oehring. The family received their rangements entrusted to the GEORGE

• Lawn Mowing Packages e relatives and friends at the Dreisinger FUNERAL HOME, Wiarton. A funeral • Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping service for Agnes will be held in the ent Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira,

• Top Dressing/Overseeding c on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 2-4 spring with interment at Bayview Cem- • Mulch Delivery & Installation and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service was held etery, Wiarton. Expressions of remem- • Commercial & Residential Full Flower at Trinity United Church, 21 Arthur St. brance to the Wiarton Hospital or the Bed Maintenance N., Elmira, on Tuesday, January 20, Salvation Army would be appreciated. pa • Snow Plowing & Ice Control 2015 at 2 p.m. followed by interment Messages of condolence are welcome

• Tractor Snowblowing s in Elmira Union Cemetery. In Verna’s at www.georgefuneralhome.com The

or r memory, donations to Trinity United family would like to express their Call Jeff Basler, Owner/Operator, today 519.669.9081 Church or Canadian Cancer Society sincere appreciation to all the nursing mobile: 519.505.0985 | fax: 519.669.9819 | [email protected] f would be appreciated as expressions of staff at Nithview Nursing Home for sympathy. their loving care of Agnes. A tree will be Outdoor services planted in the Memorial Forest of the www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Agnes by the GEORGE > Commercial & FUNERAL HOME. Residential Death Notices > Fully Insured www.georgefuneralhome.com > WSIB Clearance MURPHY, Jayne Elizabeth LANTZ, Joanne R. | Sud- e | A beautiful star, Jayne denly at the Cambridge Outdoor Services > Senior Discount ent Elizabeth Murphy (nee Memorial Hospital on LOTZ, Doris | Passed away FERGUSON, Marie Edna c Lawn Maintenance Programs | Spring Clean-up Schneider), 51, died Thursday, January 15, on Tuesday, January 20, (nee Zettel) | Peacefully Flower Bed Maintenance Programs suddenly on January 2015, in her 61st year. 2015 at Nithview Com- at Nithview Community, Leaf Clean-up and Removal | Soil & Mulch Delivery & 19, 2015, at the Norfolk Beloved daughter of munity, New Hamburg. New Hamburg on Sat- pa Doris resided in Welles- urday, January 17, 2015. Installation | Snow Clearing & Removal | Ice Control General Hospital in Elmer and Dorothy Lantz Simcoe. Local relatives of Wellesley. ley and was born 80 Marie in her 95th year s was born in Wellesley. or r 27 Brookemead, St, Elmira are her sister Jennifer years ago in Wellesley KEVIN Township. P: 519-669-1188 | F: 519-669-9369 DETWEILER Moran and her husband, f [email protected] OWNER-OPERATOR Rod of Maryhill. THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, January 24, 2015 LIVING HERE | 21 LIVING HERE

where we live / historically speaking Chef’s table/ Donna Gingrich Telling the story of Waterloo Region Jane Orend to speak at event arranged by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society A good Whitney Neilson sandwich Local history buffs, mark your calendars. The makes Wellesley Township Heri- tage and Historical Society all the will be playing host to local author of “This is Waterloo difference Region,” Jane Orend, on January 26. As a freelance writer who’s lived in the region for most of her life, Orend said she thought the book would be a good way to combine those two aspects. RECIPE “I also really enjoy the NOTES full-colour books and I thought I might be able to put an interesting twist on There is something local history with a bright, really satisfying about a full-colour book about Wa- good sandwich. Any time terloo Region,” Orend said. of year, any time of day The 74-page book high- or night, there are times lights the unique parts of when a sandwich is just the each city and township in thing. the region. She says some I have heard people say readers will find learning they don’t like sandwiches about their own area the and I wonder if their school most intriguing, while lunches consisted of bad Jane Orend will speak about her 2014 book This is Waterloo Region at the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society meeting on January 26. [Whitney NEilson / The Observer] others will see the value sandwiches. And I tell in reading about adjacent to use all the photos. The knowledgeable people to a big story. I just like to deeper appreciation of how them they really need to locales. initial idea she had for the consider what parts of local share stories that people much is going on in the try a good sandwich. “Sometimes I find that book was to write a story history she should include. often maybe know about region. I am very fond of hot people know their own and then insert informa- She also brainstormed as to but share the details and “In the book I sort of sandwiches – a rueben township very well and it’s tion about the region along what information she was celebrate certain stories.” have separate chapters on on rye bread with sauer- the information of the dif- the way. But once she fin- after and then went into She also published a self- sports, on arts, on busi- kraut and melted swiss ferent cities and townships, ished that draft it seemed the community to find it. help book in 2006, titled ness and within each of cheese, chicken salad with maybe places they would too busy. So she took out Orend has been writ- “Making Working From those areas, of course there old cheddar made like a want to visit, or interesting the story and kept the ing with the goal of be- Home Work,” which she are extraordinary people grilled-cheese sandwich, facts or a park where they facts, which required some ing published for about said sold a fair number of who have come from the monte cristo sandwiches, would want to go and take reworking. 10 years. She sits on the copies. It’s a work in prog- region,” Orend said. “I re- all kinds of bacon sand- a walk,” Orend said. “De- “The first idea may not Waterloo Region Record’s ress to get her name out ally had a lot of respect wiches, sloppy joes, beef pending on their interest in be that good, but it starts community editorial board there, but the reaction to for what is going on in our dip sandwiches on a crispy local history, the facts may me on the process of writ- and writes for a variety of her newest book has been region before, but I think chewy bun ... or may not be new. I totally ing and brainstorming and outlets. For example, right positive. even more so now that I’ve I was thinking about a respect that the people of something good comes now she’s working on an “People have been ter- had the opportunity to hot sandwich last week Wellesley know where they out of that process,” Orend article for the Canadian rific. They’ve been so help- write the book.” that I haven’t had in a long live very well.” said. Transit Forum. ful,” Orend said. “I’m ex- The meeting where while and I fully intend She says the book took While the work took lon- “It depends which pitch- tremely grateful. It’s been Orend will speak about her to make them soon. The her an unusually long time ger than expected, she said es are accepted,” Orend received well.” latest book starts at 7:30 recipe is called Party Buns, to complete, nearly five she loved putting it to- said. “My goal is definitely As for what she took p.m. in the Historical Room although I’ve never had years. One of the challeng- gether one piece at a time. to share positive stories. away from writing the of the Old School on 1137 chef’s table | 23 es was getting permission This required meeting with I’m not trying to uncover book, she says it gave her a Henry St. in Wellesley.

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“A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME” Skilled craftsmanship. Quality materials. Kleensweep CONSTRUCTION STARTS HERE. 3435 Broadway St. Rugs and Carpet Care Upholstery Hawkesville 519-699-4641 •Mattress Cleaning •Residential KIN KORNER •Commercial www.freybc.com •Personalized Service •Free Estimates COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR E-MAIL: [email protected] Check Us Out West Montrose, ON T. 519.669.2033 JANUARY 26 Wellington County Farm Safety monthly meeting (last FEBRUARY 3 Online! COLLEEN Cell: 519.581.7868 Tuesday of each month) 7 p.m. at Husky Farm Equipment, Seniors Lunch Club at noon (doors open 11:30 Alma. Join us for complimentary pizza. New members Bingo - Every Tuesday, upstairs at the St. Clements woolwichkin.com a.m.). Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S., welcome. Need info call Walter Grose 519-846-5329. Community Centre, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Elmira ( community room), $6. Join us for a noonday Paradise & District Lions Club. All Welcome. For more light lunch and fellowship. Call Community Care JANUARY 28 information contact Joe Brick 519-699-4022. Truck & Concepts at 519-664-1900 for more information. All Trailer are invited and refreshments will be served. Seniors Community Dining at noon (doors open at FEBRUARY 5 Maintenance 11:30 a.m.). Linwood Community Centre, 5279 Ament Line, Linwood. Cost: $11. Community Care Concepts The Lions Club of Elmira Bingo – 7 p.m. at Elmira Come to Wellesley and hear Jane Orend speak Lions Hall, 40 South St., Elmira. All proceeds go to about her recently published book, “This is Waterloo invites you to join us for a hot noonday meal, Cardlock fellowship and entertainment. Call 519-664-1900 or support the many projects of the Lions Club of Elmira. Region,” at our meeting in the WTHHS Historical For more information call 519-572-2669. Fuel Room, upstairs at the library, 1137 Henry St., toll free: 1-855-664-1900 for more information. Management Wellesley at 7:30 p.m. (Sorry the Historical Room is FEBRUARY 10 NOT wheelchair accessible.) JANUARY 29 Community Renewable Energy Waterloo (CREW- Bingo - Every Tuesday, upstairs at the St. Clements Community Centre, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Waterloo Rural Women Mini-Conference, Feb. WR) Energy Sense event - Earth Energy & You. 21 INDUSTRIAL DR. ELMIRA COMMERCIAL 24 6 at Floradale Mennonite Church, Florapine Road, Considering whether a geo-thermal heating and Paradise & District Lions Club. All Welcome. For more HOUR Floradale. The day features guest speaker: Blynis cooling system is a wise choice for you? Kitchener information contact Joe Brick 519-699-4022. 519-669-2884 FUEL DEPOT CARDLOCK Belec, freelance author, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” Public Library Main Branch, 85 Queen St. N. at 7 p.m. and cancer survivor; Jennifer Metzger, DC Hom (displays open at 6:30 p.m.). For more information FEBRUARY 11 Med: How homeopathic remedies can help you; www.crewzone.ca or email [email protected]. Seniors Community Dining at noon (doors open Amanda Brodhagen, social media and agricultural at 11:30). Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd. M&G ambassador and advocate; Romi Schhill, “Modern JANUARY 31 St. Jacobs. Cost $11. Community Care Concepts invites Shepherdess” blog. Registration (by the end of MILLWRIGHTS LTD. Spaghetti Dinner & Salad Bar. Royal Canadian you to join us for a hot noonday meal, fellowship and January) $25 per person, call 519-664-3794, ext. 237. entertainment. Call 519-664-1900 for more information. • Design Childcare will be provided this year, $5 per child. Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira. (Two sittings) 5 and 7 p.m. • Installation Tickets purchased in advance at the Legion call 519-669- FEBRUARY 12 • Custom Fabrication JANUARY 27 2932. Adults $10; children 5 - 10 yrs $4; under 5 yrs $2. CORPORATE WEAR New Horizons welcomes all zoomers, boomers and PROMOTIONAL APPAREL MATERIAL HANDLING Bingo - Every Tuesday, upstairs at the St. Clements Visit the WTHHS Historical Room at the Old seniors. Enjoy coffee or tea and a snack. Speaker: Steve Community Centre, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the WORK & SAFETY WEAR | BAGS & PROCESSING SYSTEMS School, 1137 Henry St., Wellesley between 10 a.m. Martin from Martin’s Family Fruit Farm - Apples to Apples. Paradise & District Lions Club. All Welcome. For more and 3 p.m. Free admission. Your visit will be most Be inspired and socialize, $2 per person; 10–11:30 a.m. at T-SHIRTS | JACKETS | HATS information contact Joe Brick 519-699-4022. welcome. Come and learn about or add to the History the Maryhill Community Centre. For more info call Joan 519.669.5105 of Wellesley Township. We are open on the last Haid at 519-648-2742 or email at [email protected]. 245 Labrador Drive | Waterloo 1540 FLORDALE ROAD Saturday of every month, except December. P.O. BOX 247, ELMIRA 519.886.2102 www.mgmill.com Submit an event The Events Calendar is reserved for Non-profit local community events that are offered free to the www.UniTwin.com public. Placement is not guaranteed. Registrations, corporate events, open houses and the like do not qualify in this section. 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE HOW NANCY TOTAL CAN I KOEBEL HOME ENERGY SYSTEMS New to the Community? Bus: 519.744.5433 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Do you have a new Baby? HELP? Home : 519.747.438 8 YOUR OIL, PROPANE, It’s time to call your PATRICK SANYO CANADIAN NATURAL GAS AND Welcome Wagon Hostess. MACHINE WORKS INCORPORATED Individual life insurance, mortgage insurance, Elmira & Surrounding Area MERLIHAN AIR CONDITIONING EXPERTS business insurance, employee benefits programs, COUNCILLOR | WARD 1 WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP critical illness insurance, disability coverage, VERMONT Castings RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, LIFs and Annuities. 226-266-2432 11 HENRY ST. - UNIT 9, ST. 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9:00 am: Christian Education Zion Mennonite Fellowship Sun., Jan. 25th 10:15 am: Worship -The Junction- 11:00 am St. James Sunday School 9:30am building relationships with God, Lutheran Pastor: Hans J.W. Borch True Religion one another and the world Proclaiming Christ through Worship Service 10:45am Church Love and Service Finding The Way Together Discovering God Together Matt Robinson 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira 47 Arthur St., S. Elmira • 519-669-3153 4522 Herrgott Rd., Wallenstein SUNDAYS - 9:00 & 11:00AM 519-669-5591 www.thejunctionelmira.com www.wbconline.ca • 519-669-2319 WEDNESDAYS - 7:00PM Sunday School at 9:30am 850 Sawmill Rd, Bloomingdale, ON N0B 1K0 (519) 744-7447 | [email protected] | www.kcf.org Service at 10:30am REACH OUT. Rev. Paul Snow KEEP FAITH ALIVE, ADVERTISE HERE. REACH WITH LOVE. TEACH THE TRUTH. SEND IN POWER. www.kcf.org/academy 290 Arthur St. South, Elmira • 519-669-3973 www.ElmiraAssembly.com (Across from Tim Horton’s) www.OBSERVERXTRA.com

Elmira Worship: 9:30am Mennonite Guest: Church Michael Hackbusch, Emmanuel House of Friendship EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH Worship Service Sundays 10:45am Sunday, January 25, 2015 58 Church St. W., Elmira • 519-669-5123 makingfaithlive.com 519.669.5030 9:15 & 11:00 AM Series: Sunday School 9:45am Live Fit Worship Service 11:00am REACH OUT. Hopping Thursdays KEEP FAITH ALIVE, ADVERTISE HERE. SUNDAYS @ 10:30AM @ Park Manor School “Financial Fitness” 7-8:30pm

18 Mockingbird Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1459 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 22 Florapine Rd., Floradale • 519-669-2861 www.elmiracommunity.org www.woodsidechurch.ca www.floramc.org www.OBSERVERXTRA.com THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, January 24, 2015 LIVING HERE | 23 Strange but true / BILL & RICH SONES Ph.D. With music, we’re often in sync with more than just the beat, research shows

rators. in history to at least tenth- Now for an order-four cially if “in a hard seat in NASCAR fans, there’s fre- Researchers using special century Persia and India, of- magic square from the tenth the back of a bus on a poorly quently talk of a 200-mph infrared motion-capture ten involving the numbers century: maintained road.” liftoff speed if the car starts WEIRD cameras have observed 1, 2, 3, 4... up to the number 7 12 1 14 Two things generally to spin,” followed by a spec- NOTES the “contagion of musical of cells in the array, says Ian 2 13 8 11 protect car occupants: the tacular backflip. Look out! movement,” with head bob- Stewart in “Professor Stew- 16 3 10 5 tires and the suspension. “The bottom line is that Q. “Contagion of move- bing evident as it spreads art’s Incredible Numbers.” 9 6 15 4 “No matter how fast you hit in the range of 150-300 ment” may not sound like throughout an audience. “These have no great sig- Here 34 is the magic a speed bump, unless the mph, a typical sedan would much fun, but when can Further monitoring may nificance in mathematics, constant. (There are actu- bump is large enough to hit lift off the ground, tumble it be? also determine whether this but they’re fun.” A classic ally 880 fundamentally the frame of the car, enough and crash... before you even A. Snap your fingers to the musical togetherness re- small square uses the digits different order-four magic of the jolt will be absorbed hit the bump. If you kept the music, tap your foot or bob sults in even our breathing 1 through 9, as follows: squares.) by these two systems so that car from taking off, the force your head in time and soon and heart and sweat rates 4 9 2 Q. How fast can you hit a you probably won’t be hurt.” of the wind at those speeds others around you may be becoming synchronized. It 3 5 7 speed bump and survive? Yet absorbing such shock would strip away the hood, following suit, says Katha- may be that as our move- 8 1 6 A. Speed bumps are de- may well explode the tires side panels and windows. At rine Gammon in “Scientific ments become contagious, As you can see, its magic signed to slow people down, or do other damage. higher speeds, the car itself American” magazine. so do our feelings and sym- “constant” is 15: Since all with a 5 mph hit resulting The typical sedan has would be disassembled and Music is ancient and ex- pathies. nine digits are included, in a gentle bounce, 20 mph a top speed of about 130 might even burn up like a ists in every culture of the Q. “Magic squares” are their total is 1 + 2 + 3... + delivering a sizeable jolt, mph, enough for a typical spacecraft reentering the world, a defining charac- square arrays of numbers 9 = 45, which divided by says former NASA roboticist 3-4 inch bump to cause the atmosphere.” where any row, column or teristic of humanity. Also 3 equals 15. “The square Randall Munroe in “What driver to lose control and diagonal sums up to the defining is how collab- shows other patterns as If? Serious Scientific An- crash. A quite different sce- about the authors same number. So what’s well: The even numbers oc- swers to Absurd Hypotheti- nario involves a car going Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a orative we all are when we the smallest magic square doctorate in physics. Together cupy the four corners. Dia- so fast it starts to generate make music together — and you can think of? cal Questions.” As medical the brothers bring you “Strange how helpful and attractive metrically opposite num- journals attest, people are lift, which can rapidly be- But True.” Send your questions to A. Magic squares go back we tend to find our collabo- bers always add to 10.” occasionally injured, espe- come substantial. “Among [email protected].

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