Local action helps with global problem
Crystal Jedrzejewski is taking a small-town approach to solving big problems half a world away.
She is organizing a pork-roast fundraiser at High Creek Farm in Walton to help raise funds for Salem Orphanage Home in Kisumu, Kenya. It’s an approach to fundraising that just seemed to fit best with the community …Read more
Woolwich adopts encroachment policy
Woolwich’s new get-tough approach to dealing with encroachments on public land now has a written policy. And a number of requests for exemptions.
Earlier this summer, the township identified more than 100 cases where homeowners had taken over use of abutting township property. In about 20 instances, that involved erecting structures such as fences, sheds and gazebos. Other violations included expansion of gardens and walkways …Read more
Maryhill resident launches bid to take Ward 3 seat in fall election
Woolwich will have at least one ward battle in the Oct. 25 municipal election, as Maryhill resident Bonnie Bryant has entered the fray to take on longtime incumbent Murray Martin in Ward 3.
A avid follower of political issues, she said it was time to “throw her hat in the ring” rather than just talking about the issues. Recent debates over gravel pits and grievances in Breslau, including water issues …Read more
Millions needed to bring Woolwich roads up to snuff
Woolwich should set aside millions of dollars to maintain its roads, according to a report released this week.
The road needs study calls for a big increase in preventative maintenance, arguing every dollar spent today saves four or five dollars years down the road. To follow the prescribed course, however, the township would have to commit multiples of what it now spends each year on roadwork …Read more
MCC makes appeal for funds to aid flood-ravaged Pakistan
Pakistan’s worst flooding in 80 years has killed approximately 1,500 people, displaced millions more, and left one-fifth of the country underwater. In response, the Mennonite Central Committee is calling for the public’s help with relief efforts.
In coalition with the Canadian Food Grains Bank, the Christian Reform World Relief Committee, and the …Read more
Arena users asked to swap
Blame it on the popularity of the new twin arenas. Demand for ice time has Woolwich scrambling to meet the needs of user groups. Officials think they have a possible solution in a swap meet of sorts.
Woolwich Minor Ringette requires some additional ice time at the Woolwich Memorial Centre, but the slots available – Saturday evening and early Sunday morning – don’t fit the organization’s schedule. Recreation …Read more
Biogas opponents rally for support
Mike Hicknell found a larger and more receptive audience this week for a presentation of his concerns about a biogas plant in Elmira. Some 70 residents who turned out at the Woolwich Memorial Centre Wednesday evening heard him discuss possible traffic woes associated with trucks visiting the proposed location in the north end of town …Read more
Strong turnout for concert series
Last Sunday was a record-breaking night for Lynn Russwurm, as more than 300 people packed Gore Park to attend his 25th anniversary concert, one of many Sunday night shows which have made up the summer showcase concert series at the bandshell these past few months. Although the show was cut a …Read more
Family fun is key ingredient for annual Koinonia festival
August many be waning, with a new school year on the horizon, but families can enjoy one of the final weekends of summer at the annual Koinonia Family Fest tomorrow (Sunday) at Koinonia Christian Fellowship in Bloomingdale …Read more
Resident grills council over biogas
Woolwich may have no say in the decision, but that’s no reason not to be vocal about the impacts of a biogas plant proposed for Elmira, says a local resident who gave councillors an earful Tuesday night.
Mike Hicknell told township officials they aren’t putting enough pressure on the province to prevent the project from going ahead in Elmira’s north end …Read more
