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Woolwich softens stance on encroachment policy Steve Kannon

oolwich residents who’ve encroached on township land can expect a “kinder and gentler” approach to enforcement. The township adopted a written policy last year for dealing with encroachments – from flowers that creep onto public land to sheds and other structures sitting outside the property line – but the new council appears ready to soften its stance. Two residents who addressed council Apr. 12 got a sympathetic hearing, with councillors ultimately instructing staff to tone down the policy, which Mayor Todd Cowan likened to a witch hunt. The cases discussed Tues-

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UP ON TOP The Elmira Sugar Kings celebrate their Cherrey Cup win Apr. 8 in Listowel. The team

won game six by a score of 3-2 to capture the Midwestern Conference title, and now squares off against Niagara Falls and St. Thomas for the Sutherland Cup.

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eoff Haddaway had a gut feeling the Cherrey Cup series would end at six games. The Elmira Sugar Kings proved their head coach right in game-six against Listowel, defeating the Cyclones 3-2 on Apr. 8 to claim the Midwestern ConferConfer ence crown. With his team up three games to two, Haddaway said he knew the series wouldn’t go to game seven. “I had a really strong sense that it Had was going to be Friday night,” said Haddaway. feel The coach can’t explain the gut feeling, especially because the team had not won a game previously in Listowel, but his prediction seemed true beginning with the first goal. “I think most of our guys felt that and certainly getting off to a great start with Lukas (Baleshta) scoring that first goal

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> Committee to look at sign policy Woolwich’s long-discussed new sign bylaw continues to undergo some tweaking. The latest move, approved this week by council, calls for the formation of a committee to develop a policy. Along with the annoying side of the equation – those little posters, usually tacked up high on telephone poles, advertising junk removal or work-from-home schemes – the township will look at new, uniform signs for entryways into Woolwich and each of its communities. The bylaw is still in the draft stages, but the township is edging closer to final wording, said Christine Broughton, director of council and information services. Most contentious will be the list of prohibited signs, which could include, among others, revolving, flashing and animated signs; inflatable and balloon signs; progressive signs; and most non-accessory signs, signs not on the site occupied by the business itself.

Students rough it to raise awareness of homelessness f you didn’t have a home to sleep in tonight, where would you go and what would you do? These were the types of questions students at Elmira District Secondary School were forced to ask themselves as they spent one night sleeping outside to raise awareness for homelessness Apr. 7. In a project the school’s leadership group called ‘One Night Out’ the students, supervised by teacher David Vandenburg, spent the night sleeping on the lawn of the Elmira Pentecostal Church. Teachers chose the location because it was well-lit and close to facilities open 24 hours. Not allowed to bring tents, the 15 students brought tarps, sleeping bags and all the cardboard they could collect to make a shanty town on Arthur Street. “I wonder how many years it takes you to get good at this,” Vandenburg said as he taped together pieces of cardboard to sleep under. Having run the event two years in a row, Vanden-

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Students at EDSS spent a night as a homeless person would, complete with cardboard shelter, to raise awareness of homelessness. Janel Beatty and Mariah Martin (inset) made their homes for the night.

scared for my own personal safety.” The students weren’t sure they would get much sleep in their makeshift cardboard constructions, but the unexpected upswing in temperatures and the tim-

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burg’s question implied one may never get good at being homeless. For many students, this was their first year participating in the project. Student Mikayla Stroeder, who slept outside last year as well, said she hesitated before joining the group again. “I knew that it’s a really big challenge and it’s a struggle,” she said. “But then you just have to realize so many people go through this every single night.” Student Mariah Martin wanted to make the experience as authentic as possible. “You want to experience a night in the life of a homeless person, so you want to make it as real as you can,” she said. Although the students chose a location close to the road, which put them out in the open to try to catch the attention of passing traffic, they said if they were really without a place to sleep, they would have chosen someplace different. “Warmth and safety would be big concerns,” Stroeder said. “I would be constantly

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ing of the event worked in their favour. “Luckily tomorrow’s a PA day,” Martin said. Unlike the homeless people they represented, the overtired students had the luxury of a day off to rest.

Wellesley PS spends a week studying challenges of the globe James Jackson

ellesley Public School students and teachers who attended the We Day celebrations in Kitchener Feb. 17 were so moved by what they saw and heard, they decided the rest of the student body needed to become more aware of global issues. As a result, the school spent the past week participating in Toronto-based

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accounted for every drop of water used at the school to gain a better sense of how much they use, and Thursday every student wore a bandage on their writing hand to remember how widespread disease and illness is around the world. Friday was spent celebrating their increased awareness throughout the week. But on Tuesday, when the school made a point to

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recognize global exploitation, the students in Grades 5 to 8 experienced one of the most profound aspects of the week: a visit and motivational talk from Michel Chikwanine (Chick-Waa-KneeNay), a former child-soldier in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and refugee before coming to Canada. “As an educator, I believe

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Region of Waterloo Public Health is once again checking up on the immunization records of schoolchildren. The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires students to be immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps and rubella. Records must be provided. With appropriate legal documentation, exemptions based on medical, or conscience reasons are allowed. If students do not provide an immunization record or legal exemption they may face suspension from school for up to 20 days or until documentation is received. The region will be enforcing the legislation on May 17. "Enforcing the provincial legislation ensures that children and our community are protected against vaccine preventable diseases,” said Linda Black of the Public Health department

> Volunteer week in Woolwich Whether you knew it or not, we’ve been marking National Volunteer Week in Woolwich. In place from Apr. 10 to 16, the label was officially applied by township councillors meeting Tuesday night. Many Woolwich organizations rely on volunteers, making those people an essential part of a variety of services, from recreation programs to church groups, states the motion adopted this week.

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Police identify remains found last year near Breslau driving on Maplewood Road in Wellesley Township was found to be driving with a suspended license during a routine traffic stop. The man’s vehicle was seized and he is facing multiple charges.

APRIL 6 >>1:05 PM | A 31-year-old

Woolwich man faces numerous charges after a warrant was served on his Maryhill Road home. Police said garbage bags covered the windows of the home which served as a marijuana grow operation. Undisclosed quantities of cash, marijuana and cannabis resin were seized in the raid. The man has been charged with ‘production of a controlled substance’ and ‘possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking.’

APRIL 8 >>12:27 AM | Three Elmira

youths were reported by residents on Stillwater Street to be causing a disturbance by knocking on doors and running away. The males were also reported to have been spraypainting cars, however police found no damage in the area. The teenagers were warned by police and sent home.

>>5:00 PM | A transport truck

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the truck to make a turn at a stop sign. Police said the truck had the right-of-way. No injuries were reported. The driver of the car was charged with ‘fail to yield on a through highway.’

>>11:44 PM | An Elmira man

reported a cinder block was thrown through his car window and ski equipment was taken from the car while it was parked in a public parking lot on King Street North in St. Jacobs. Police are still investigating.

DEBRIS EVERYWHERE A transport truck collided with a Chevy Cavalier on Listowel Road south of Line 86 early Tuesday morning, causing major damage to both vehicles. Police closed the area for several hours for cleanup and investigation. The driver of the car, a 22-year-old Kitchener man, was transported to Hamilton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. No injuries were reported to the driver of the truck. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

>>4:46 PM | A 77-year-old

Woolwich man was driving a horse-drawn buggy westbound on Lobsinger Line at Martin Creek Road when a 21-yearold Cambridge woman tried to overtake his vehicle. The driver of the buggy turned left in front of the car, which then stuck the buggy and drove into the ditch. Minor damage was reported to the car and the horse. The driver of the buggy was charged with making an

APRIL 9 >>7:27 AM | Ski equipment

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>>5:17 PM | A Waterloo woman received a suspected counterfeit bill in change while attending the Woolwich Memorial Centre garage sale. The $5 bill has been turned over to the WRPS fraud unit, which is investigating.

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>>10:35 PM | A driver lost control of a vehicle on Yatton

Side Road at Floradale Road and hit a hydro pole. The three occupants of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. Waterloo North Hydro responded to the call with Floradale firefighters to fix the pole. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

APRIL 11 >>3:15 PM | The First Elmira Boy Scout troop reported a sevenfoot long stove pipe was stolen from the group’s meeting hall in Elmira sometime between Apr. 8 and 11. The item cost $850 to replace. Police are still investigating.

APRIL 12 >>6:42 AM | A 36-year-old

Alma man driving a tractortrailer entered the roundabout at Arthur Street and Sawmill Road at about the same time as a 45-year-old Elmira man driving a van. The truck’s tires struck the van, causing minimal damage to both vehicles. Police were unable to determine which driver encroached on the other’s lane, but are reminding drivers to stay well behind large vehicles when entering the roundabout as there often isn’t enough space to accommodate both vehicles.

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Police welcome six new members at EDSS badging ceremony Elizabeth Bate

MAKING IT AN OCCASION Chief Matt Torigian and Woolwich Mayor Todd Cowan were on hand to witness the new recruits take their oath of office

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atthew Torigian remembers getting his police badge and it was nothing like recruits who get theirs today. “It was in the doorway of the home of one of the local justices of the peace,” Torigian said. The chief of the Waterloo Regional Police Service was on hand at Elmira District Secondary School Apr. 13 to welcome six new officers to the service. Torigian said when badging ceremonies were started in the region, they were performed in the gym at police headquarters. It wasn’t until the change of command ceremony in 2007, when Torigian was appointed chief, that WRPS started to make the events public. With a positive response, Torigian decided to make the public presentation of the badges permanent and now badges recruits three times a year at schools and other community areas throughout the region.

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MAKING IT OFFICIAL Six new police officers were welcomed to the Waterloo Region Police Service on Apr. 13 in a ceremony held at Elmira District Secondary school. The new Constables are David Cassidy, Jesse Foster, Cory Smith, Stephen Churm, Kelly Donovan and Chad Hall. “The reception is fantastic,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity for members of the community to hear about (officers’) backgrounds and to see that they are a part of the community, with that connection and that bond.” The ceremony featured a police colour guard, speeches and an inspection of the new

officers in addition to the badging. Torigian also took the opportunity to recognize rural north division officer Paul Rabidoux for the work he has done in the Mennonite community. Rabidoux has worked on projects such as one that designed reflective safety vests for children in the Mennonite community to wear

when walking at night. New constable Chad Hall said the experience of finally receiving his badge was surreal. “Growing up, policing was always a thought in the back of my mind,” said Hall. “I’m happy to be able to do what I did.” Hall’s goal is to work with youth, providing a positive role model in

his assigned division of Waterloo North. “It’s very important to build a strong community from the ground up and I don’t think there’s any better way than to connect with youth,” he said.

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Encroachment: Council appears willing to accommodate residents > CONTINUED FROM COVER day night were just a few of more than 100 encroachments identified last year, instances where homeowners had taken over use of abutting township property. In about 20 occurrences, that involved erecting structures such as fences, sheds and gazebos. Other violations included expansion of gardens and walkways, among others. Heidi Wight of 112 Sugar King Dr. and two of her neighbours were cited for plantings

and play area sitting on township property in their rear yards. All three are looking to purchase the land from the township. She and her neighbours have been maintaining the land, mowing the grass and controlling weeds. “We would really like to own the property with those beautiful trees that enhance the value of our properties,” she said, noting the purchase attempts predate the encroachment policy. Clerk Christine Broughton said the township wants items

cleared from its property because the land contains a culvert and a drainage ditch that requires maintenance: work crews have to be able to get into the area with their equipment. Rather than enforcing a cleanup, however, councillors suggested looking at alternatives, including selling the land but maintaining an easement for the township or granting an exemption from the policy. Bert Menkveld of 8 Victoria Glen, who has a shed that spills over his property line onto muni-

cipal land, got an equally friendly reception. The shed, which was constructed in place behind his house and is not movable, was there when he bought the home nine years ago, he said, estimating the structure probably dates back at least 15 years. In order to avoid encroaching on Woolwich land, he would have to tear down the shed. Again, councillors asked staff to look at alternatives, including an encroachment agreement. The two cases represent “soft” and “hard”

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Gravel pit policy puts small operation in a bind Woolwich to enforce stricter regulations as applicant looks to speed up the process

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small operator looking to expand finds itself caught in the line of fire as Woolwich, Waterloo Region and the province square off over gravel pits. D&J Lockhart has the misfortune of being lumped in with much larger gravel pit applications as the township toughens up its controls over aggregate extraction. Councillors this week gave tentative approval to a zone change application for land at 6224 Middlebrook Rd., but the company still has many hurdles to clear. There’s a sizable gap between a list of township requirements, including a sunset clause for the pit, and what the appli-

cant would like to see. Closing that gap is a huge priority, says the company’s planning consultant, as the Lockharts are running out of gravel and can no longer bid on larger jobs. “There’s a lot on the line here,” said Ron Davidson, noting the township has the company “over a barrel.” Although some of the differences may be negotiable, real delays will occur if Woolwich insists on a so-called vertical zoning, which governs extractions below the water table. Typically, those restrictions apply to the aggregate licence from the Ministry of Natural Resources rather than the municipal zoning. Davidson noted that such controls are at the

heart of an Ontario Municipal Board appeal by the province, which is challenging the Region of Waterloo’s proposal to include vertical zoning in its new Official Plan. If Woolwich demands vertical zoning in this application, the process will likely be delayed by another OMB appeal. In defence of the request, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley argued there’s nothing stopping a company seeking an above-the-watertable licence then going back to the ministry to have it changed, with the municipality having no say. “There’s a big difference between the two ... and the impacts on the environment, the

groundwater and surrounding area.” The Lockhart application calls for excavating to remain at least 1.5 metres above the water table. The company is prepared to guarantee it won’t request a change to the licence, said Davidson. It’s also willing to deal with a sunset clause – surrendering the aggregate licence within 20 years – though not happy with the request. “They’re not crazy about it, but they can live with it,” he said, again pointing to the company’s predicament. Davidson took exception to some of the requests, including the restrictions on hours of operation. Instead of just Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the com-

pany would like the option of working on Saturday if necessary. That might be required on occasion, but would involve only hauling, not crushing, likely between 7 a.m. and noon. He also challenged the township’s request for two noise studies a year, especially as the company has never received any noise complaints. “I don’t see the need for that, and it seems to be unfair,” he said, noting those studies cost $4,000 to $5,000 each time. Coun. Mark Bauman, who chaired the comm i t t e e - o f - t h e - wh o l e meeting, suggested Davidson and township staff meet to find some compromises, coming back to council with a shorter list of differ-

ences. If the company wants quick action, it will need to respect the township’s position on aggregate, added Mayor Todd Cowan. “There have to be some concessions on your part.” Of the five gravel pit applications before the township – a sixth is expected shortly – the D&J Lockhart bid is small. The plan calls for a 24-acre expansion of an existing 12-acre operation. Annual extraction is not to exceed 150,000 tonnes, and the area contains an estimated one million tonnes of aggregate. The company expects about eight truck trips per hour (four trucks in and out) during a regular operating day.

Woolwich approves expansion for Woodland Christian school Steve Kannon

planned expansion at Woodland Christian High School will go ahead, as Woolwich council this week approved the necessary zoning changes. The decision clears the way for the purchase of 2.5 acres from a neighbouring 55-acre

parcel of farmland owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. The property, immediately north of the school at 1058 Spitzig Rd., will house the addition of four new classrooms and a second gym. In a report to councillors Tuesday night, director of engineer-

ing and planning Dan Kennaley said the zone change was straightforward. Concerns about the potential for noise issues, light pollution and litter raised at a public meeting in January have been addressed. Questioned by Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis about a near-

by farmer’s concerns about minimum separation distances from his barn, Kennaley noted the expansion would have no impact on the current situation. “The proposed addition will be no closer to the barn than the existing school.” With the expan-

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CELEBRATION TIME Life as a carnival was the theme of this year’s volunteer appreciation event

held by WCS Apr. 13. Left, Doug Hunt, aka Doug The Great, wowed guests from his stilts. Above, Courtney Horst and Alyssa Tomlin performed a comedic magic act; Cathrine Soehner watched while guests tried their hand at games; Don Harloff, executive director for the WCS, was the ringmaster of it all. By pitching in and low-income families ty Services, which proElizabeth Bate vides resources such helping out Harloff with their tax returns. “We can call Iris at hat do volunteers as the food bank in the says the large volunadd to the commu- township, also relies teer base in Woolwich pretty much any time Township does more – she’s just a delightful nity? largely on volunteers. “In a word, everyWCS executive direc- than just help organiza- lady,” said Harloff. Home Hardware head thing,” says Dan tor Don Harloff and tions to function. “Volunteers create a office in St. Jacobs was Driedger, the resource other staff at the WCS development director showed their volun- real sense of the com- also honoured by WCS, for Mennonite Central teers how much they munity as a caring com- who nominated the comCommittee Ontario. were appreciated Apr. munity,” he said. “It re- pany for the business partner The MCC, along 13 at their annual ap- ally starts at that level community with many other com- preciation event, titled of being able to look award at the Volunteer munity organizations, ‘Life is a carnival.’ The at neighbours, friends Impact Awards hosted will be taking time to circus-themed night and family and being by the Volunteer Action remember their volun- held at Lions Hall in able to support them Centre in Kitchener. The business was teers during national Elmira featured games, in a really meaningful volunteer appreciation activities and food for way. It creates the soul nominated in recognimonth this April. all WCS volunteers to of the community to be tion of the volunteer hours staff put in at Driedger said he enjoy in appreciation able to do that.” In addition to hosting various community orcouldn’t separate MCC of their hard work for a carnival for its vol- ganizations, as well as from its volunteers, who the organization. help in every aspect of “We have 148 volun- unteers, WCS chose to the support the busithe organization. teers, that’s a lot of recognize two special ness lends financially “I can’t imagine MCC people helping us out,” supporters of the orga- to community projects. “They do a tremenwithout our volunteer Harloff said. The hours nization this week. Iris base, they so strongly volunteers put in at Brindley was honoured dous amount of work support everything we WCS equal the same as the WCS volunteer in the community for do,” he said. as three full-time po- of the year award for a lot of different orgaJust one of many sitions, or about 6,000 her many hours logged nizations and chariwith the organization, ties, so we were really community groups hours per year. who rely on volunteers “It’s a tremendous including her yearly pleased they won,” Harto make the services comment on the com- involvement assisting loff said. they offer possible, munity as a whole that MCC’s thrift shops and they get involved as events are run entirely they do and help a lot by volunteers. of different agencies in Woolwich Communi- town,” Harloff said.

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Me to We: Kids get to see the big picture > CONTINUED FROM PG. 03

WHO WE ARE Michel Chikwanine (center, crouching) along with the rest of the We Team at Wellesley PS on Tuesday, including Rabea Kraeuter, Lauren Brick, Erin McCrea, Autumn Hergott, Hannah Klassen, Nina Poirier, Emma Martin, Melanie Bamard, Erika Lebold, Laura Weber, Caitlin Leis, Emma Seip, Carmine Chiorello, Zack Bender, Erika Schroth, Laura Hemmerich, Troy Hemmerich, Ms. Walker and Lisa Martin.

in the students and that they can make a difference, so this was a great opportunity for them to start to believe that they could,” said Lisa Martin, a Grade 6 teacher who attended We Day in Kitchener with the Wellesley PS We Team. She helped organize the week’s activities. “His (Chikwanine’s) story moved us very deeply when we attended We Day, and we very much wanted him to come and share his story with the rest of the school.” His story was one of humour, poignancy, but also contained some terrible imagery about his life as a child soldier, and his hardships of living as a refugee before finally coming to Canada in 2004. When he was five years old, he was playing soccer with his best friend Kevin and he disobeyed his father’s rule of “always be home before 6 p.m.” While they were playing, a truck of rebel soldiers took the boys to a remote area of the jungle. When Chikwanine got out of the truck, he landed on a pile of human bones without any skulls. The leader of the group slashed his wrist and covered it with a mixture of gunpowder and cocaine to drive him insane, before blindfolding him, giving him a gun, and ordering him to shoot. After he shot, they removed the blindfold to reveal that he had shot and killed his best friend. “I remember looking at Kevin on the

ground and he wasn’t moving, so I started shaking him and there was blood flowing out of him and he wasn’t saying anything,” said Chikwanine. “I kept asking them to wake Kevin up, and they kept laughing at me." Chikwanine then told the students of how he managed to escape two weeks later by running into the jungle and hiding for three days and three nights before finding a way back to his village. He also described his life as a refugee, talked about his family – in particular his father, who was a human rights activist prior to being murdered by the rebel army in 2001 – and telling the students about the work of Free the Children and its founders, Marc and Craig Kielburger. The students sat in near-silence for the entire talk, riveted by Chikwanine – now 23 – and his story, and many stayed after the assembly was over and gathered around him to ask him questions. Aside from raising awareness within the school, the We Team has also set the goal of collecting 1,000 health kits to be delivered to Free the Children for distribution in Haiti and Kenya. Each kit will have one tube of toothpaste, a toothbrush, a bar of soap, a wash cloth, a hand towel, a comb, and a box of band-aids, all in Ziploc bags. Anyone interested in donating a health kit is welcome to do so, but it must be soon as the kits have to be delivered to Toronto by May 1.

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No timeline for Hwy. 7 construction MTO plans open houses to discuss changes Steve Kannon

hey may be crawling along like traffic on the 401, but plans for a new Hwy. 7 connecting Kitchener and Guelph are moving forward. More public input is being sought as planners refine the route approved four years ago during the environmental assessment phase. The alterations, including changes to plans for Ebycrest, Spitzig and Shantz Station roads in Woolwich Township, were rolled this week in council chambers. Although construction is still years away, the project has moved to the “value engineering stage” where the designs are being modified for efficiencies and cost-

savings, explained Alla Dinerman of the MMM Group, the consultants hired by the Ministry of Transportation to oversee the work. “Value engineering recommendations have performance and cost benefits over the original approves EA (environmental assessment) plan.” Public open houses are scheduled for May 3 in Kitchener and May 5 in Guelph. While construction is not on the province’s fiveyear timeline, engineering and land acquisition are underway, said the MTO’s Robert Bakalarczyk. Some 110 properties have to be purchased, which will take about two and half years. The goal is to get everything in place so construction can begin

as soon as funding is made available, he explained. Total costs for the project are estimated at more than $400 million. The proposed new Hwy. 7 would be a controlled-access, divided highway running just north of the existing roadway, with two lanes in each direction, connecting Kitchener’s Conestoga Parkway in the west to Guelph’s Hanlon Expressway on the east end. The current planning study for the highway began in 1989, with the preferred route in place since 2001. The current design was approved in 2007. Totalling about 18 kilometres, the new highway would include six major interchanges and 34 bridges.

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KATHIE PLEIN What do you like about living in Elmira? It’s a great little community that has everything and we’re close to the city. How long have you been a postal employee? 34 years. About 30 as a letter carrier and four as a postal clerk. What could be improved at the post office?

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The one thing I think is lacking is the hours. We’d like to extend the hours. We’re open until 5:15 p.m. now and we’re lucky we’re open that late, but if you’re driving in from the city, you’re not making it. What do you like about working for the post office? It’s a great job, but rumour has it they’re thinking of opening up a retail postal outlet in Shoppers Drug

Mart. I like working at the post office. If they open a postal outlet in (the drug store) the postal clerks here may lose their jobs or be moved to Guelph or Cambridge. We’d lose jobs and that hurts the community. What do you do when you’re not at the post office? Spend time with my kids and relax. I don’t have a lot of downtime.

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Mr. Harper seems to feel that unethical behavior is a job requirement for the office of Prime Minister of Canada. Elisabeth Daub letter on page 12

VERBATIM r. Harper was in an American debate Tuesday night; Mr. Ignatieff, Mr. Layton and Mr. M Duceppe were in a Canadian debate. I say that because Harper droned on with his avuncular talking points at various times calling any kind of debate 'bickering' no matter its importance.

> Writer Dionne Brand, poet laureate for the city of Toronto, reacts to the federal election debates

THE MONITOR usiness fixed capital spending has deBshare clined notably as a share of GDP and as a of corporate cash flow since the early

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onservatives have no grounds for the petulance on display as the government is called out over the large collection of scandals and wrongdoings under its watch. Stephen Harper promised open and accountable governance. He provided just the opposite. He promised to clean up Ottawa. Instead we have waste and corruption on a grand scale. It’s clearly a case of Harper being hoisted with his own petard. In introducing the public prosecutor model in the 2006 election, he promised a new code of conduct. "Bend the rules, you will be punished; break the law, you will be charged; abuse the public trust, you will go to prison.” No one involved in the many Conservative scandals has been punished, let alone gone to jail. Bev Oda, for instance, didn’t even lose her cabinet post after she altered a document and then lied to Parliament about doing

so. What can we expect in the way of justice in the latest revelations about the G8/G20 boondoggle? Not much. The $1.3 billion wasted on a photo op was insulting. Far worse was the Conservatives’ attack on civil liberties and Canadian values. Now there are revelations from Auditor General Sheila Fraser the government may have used funds earmarked for border infrastructure to spread $50 million around Industry Minister Tony Clement’s Parry Sound-Muskoka riding prior to the G8 summit. Much of the money was spent on projects far removed from the summit, giving every indication of porkbarreling in a closely-contested riding. The list of dubious projects included: $1.1-million for sidewalk and tree upgrades 100 km away from where the leaders met, $274,000 on public toilets 20 km from the summit site, $100,000 on a gazebo an hour's drive away,

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What if the South had won the Civil War?

t’s not much as anniversaries go, but many of us won’t be around in 50 years, so we’ll have to settle for the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War. The groups who re-enact Civil War battles were out in force on Apr. 12, but does it matter to anybody else? Not much, I hear you cry. But it’s still an intriguing question: how different would the world be now if the South had succeeded in seceding from the United States? As it happens, we have a half-million-word answer to that question: the series of 11 “alternate history” books that American novelist Harry Turtledove has written about a world in which the Confederate States of America successfully won its independence in 1863. It ends up in 1945 with death camps in the CSA and nuclear weapons on Philadelphia and Charleston, and it is fully plausible every step of the way. Turtledove’s instincts as an historian are impeccable because he actually is an historian, with a PhD in Byzantine history. Nothing unlikely or inexplicable happens in his books. He just tweaks the outcome of one local conflict in the 1860s – and the whole of modern history unfolds very differently, but entirely credibly. The Confederacy gets its independence in 1863 by winning the Battle of Gettysburg (that could certainly have happened), whereupon Britain and France grant it diplomatic recognition (which probably would have happened). The rest of the former United States, still twice as numerous as the Confederacy, is very bitter about its defeat, but apart for one brief clash in the 1880s, the two successor countries live side by side in peace for 50 years.

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International Affairs GWYNNE DYER It’s the geopolitics that causes the problems. The United States, hostile to Britain and France because their recognition of the Confederacy made the division of the country permanent, aligns itself with the rising new power in Europe, the German empire. As the alliances take shape in the early 20th century, it’s Germany, Austria-Hungary and the USA versus Britain, France, Russia and the CSA. Turtledove has a nice touch with the fine detail of daily life in a changed history. Kaiser Wilhelm-style mustaches are popular in the USA because of the German alliance. The linguistic change that happened after the real American Civil War, when Americans stopped saying “the United States are” and began to say “the United States is,” never happens in the alternate world. American politics is different, too. The Republican Party, blamed as much as the despised Abraham Lincoln himself for losing the war, vanishes. Lincoln ends up in the Socialist Party, which eventually emerges as the main rival to the Democratic Party. But it is the wars that really change. When the First World War finally arrives, it is fought in North America too, with trenches from tidewater Virginia to the Mississippi river, and another set of trenches dividing Canada, part of the British Empire, from the northern U.S. The black former slaves of the Confederacy, freed by President

Robert E. Lee in the 1880s but then left to rot, rise in a Communist-backed revolt in 1915 but are ruthlessly crushed. The U.S. army finally conquers Canada, and in 1917 its new “barrels” (tanks) break through the Confederate trenches in Kentucky and Virginia. A revolution (though not a Communist one) takes Russia out of the war, and the U.S. navy begins to starve Britain, which depends on Atlantic convoys for its food. The USA and Germany win the war. The victorious powers impose harsh peace terms on the losers – territorial losses, “war guilt” reparations, and disarmament – just like they did in the real history. So politics becomes radicalized in the defeated powers, Britain, France and the Confederacy, and fascist parties gain control in all of them. The demagogue who is voted into the presidency in the CSA is rather like Hitler in his rhetoric, though his hatred is aimed not at Jews but at blacks. The Second World War arrives on schedule, and opens with a Confederate blitzkrieg in Ohio that almost cuts the United States in half. The weight of numbers begins to swing the balance the other way after a while, but even as Confederate armies retreat, the death camps run by the Freedom Party to exterminate the South’s blacks continue to run full blast. Both sides are also racing for nuclear weapons, and some are used in the end – but Germany and the USA have more of them than Britain and the CSA, so the victors in the First World War win again. And this time, the Confederacy is fully occupied and formally abolished, though a genuinely

THE VOICE

Who do you think is going to win the Stanley Cup?

"Vancouver, because it’s our game and it’s about time a Canadian team won." > Mike Mohle

"I imagine Vancouver because of [goaltender Roberto] Luongo. With him in net they should pull it off." > Don Leis

> SEE DYER ON PG. 12 BY SCOTT ARNOLD

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“The Chicago Blackhawks. They won it last year, and my Dad will be happy if they win again.” > Danielle Plein

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Is it even possible to discuss taxes rationally?

here’s nothing like tax season – income tax filing, first instalment of property taxes – to bring out your inner libertarian. Probably not enough to boost the party’s fortunes in the upcoming federal election, but the timing lends itself to thinking about why it is we pay taxes. Libertarians would argue taxation is theft. From a certain perspective, it is. You either pay your taxes or risk having your property and your liberty stolen from you by the state. That’s true whether you don’t believe in the state or if you simply object to how some of your money is used (you may abhor the violence carried out by your government, for instance). The big-picture view would take in a debate between the free-market libertarianism of philosopher Robert Nozick, for example, and The Social Contract of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. (Now there’s a topic for a leadership debate, Kim Campbell’s classic fauxpas about elections being no place for discussing ideas notwithstanding.) But I think I’ll contain this to the issues in play in the campaign. Where politics are involved, there are plenty of reasons to be upset about paying taxes: governments of all stripes waste considerable amounts of our money. Incompetence, patronage, graft and outright theft still exist. From RIM Park to eHealth and Adscam, there are no

From the Editor Steve Kannon shortages of examples at all levels of government. This week provided us with what looks like a classic example of porkbarrelling: the G8 spending in Tony Clement’s Muskoka riding. Auditor General Sheila Fraser’s report, a draft copy of which was leaked to the media, finds the Conservatives used some $50 million allocated for the Border Infrastructure Fund to spruce up the area, suggesting the government may have misled Parliament. Of course, that money was just a slice of the $1.3 billion wasted on last summer’s G8/G20 summits, a clear boondoggle which not only left little in the way of tangible benefits, but led to an assault on Canadians’ civil liberties while leaving Toronto residents with a massive bill for cleanup and business with millions in lost revenues and additional costs. In looking at those kinds of expenditures, paying your taxes becomes hard to stomach. That said, the bulk of the tax money collected by governments

goes into providing us with services. From water pipes and roads to health care and education, these are things we opt to pay for collectively. That’s not the kind of thing we hear from politicians, and certainly not in the midst of an election campaign where the goal is one-upmanship. The reality is we need to pay taxes. Even the most extreme libertarians see some kind of state function, typically for policing, the legal system and national defence – all of which require taxation. Taxes allow us to pool our resources so that we can afford to have things that would be impossible if we had to pay as individuals. If only those families with kids currently in school paid for the education system, for instance, the costs would be prohibitive. Multiply that by a host of government services, and it’s clear that we’re better off acting collectively. Too often, however, “tax” is used as a dirty word in political debates. Each of us feels overburdened by taxes, and there’s some merit in that. Each of us can find examples of programs and services we’d rather not fund, making it easy to gripe about wasted tax money. Truth is, we’re generally much better off for what our tax dollars buy us. That’s not to say things can’t be improved. As this week’s revela-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dyer: History could have gone Ethics at the heart of election either way campaign > CONTINUED FROM PG. 11

reunited United States will clearly not come to pass for several generations, if ever. There. Now you know the plot, and I just saved you a month of reading. But the point is this: it could have happened like that. Indeed, it is no more bizarre than what actually did happen. Turtledove has given us a plausible depiction of a world in which the Confederacy became an independent great power, and it is even less attractive than the world we know. So it is an important anniversary after all, you see. Even though back in 1861, it could still have gone either way.

To the Editor,  In his column on Apr. 2 (Ethics need to be front and center in this election campaign), Steve Kannon addressed one of the biggest issues of this campaign, that of ethics and truthfulness of our elected leaders. I have been appalled at the antics of Mr. Harper for years now. He is a control freak, who has a death grip on his caucus and, if he get a majority government, the rest of the nation. The incidents in which he has, to put it mildly, been economical with the truth would fill many letters. For example, he blamed Statis-

tics Canada for wanting to scrap the long form census, and the head of StatsCan resigned because that was a lie. The Bev Oda affair, the in-andout election funding scheme, the Afghan detainees issue (which his government buried in committee) all come to mind as other dishonest issues – and the list goes on. One of my favorites, if you will, is the F35 fighter jets. The decision to buy these jets was made without consultation with Parliament, announced late on a Friday afternoon in July and will cost the taxpayers billions of dollars. The jets have been described as attack planes, slow, not appropriate for use in the North, overpriced, and the entire cost seems to be going up on a monthly basis (basic cost of the plane, plus service contracts). Various officials, including U.S. analysts, all agree that the planes will cost much more than the $16 billion

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tions about the Harper government show, plenty of our money is genuinely wasted and funnelled into the wrong pockets. And politicians must be disabused of the notion that taxpayers are a bottomless well. That’s especially true given the huge infrastructure deficit, the funding for which has been given short shrift in the election. Hundreds of billions will be needed to repair and replace crumbling water systems, bridges, electrical grids and a host of other hard services we take for granted. That means more of our tax dollars will have to be directed that way at a time when an aging population will be demanding ever-more health-care and related services. Tough decisions are coming, the kind we’ll have to keep in mind while reviewing both spending and tax policy. We’re going to need more, not less money. Some programs will have to go. New spending plans may have to be scrapped. And, most importantly, tax giveaways and the shifting of the tax burden to individuals, largely in the middle class, will have to stop. Don’t expect to hear that on the hustings, however. Not until enough of us ask the questions, engaging in a rational debate about taxes. Given the usual knee-jerk reaction to the word, that’s not going to happen any time soon.

Harper insists. So much for fiscal responsibility, which is one of Mr. Harper’s buzzwords. Mr. Harper makes light of his unethical behavior. Has ethical behavior gone from being desirable to being optional? Mr. Harper seems to feel that unethical behavior is a job requirement for the office of Prime Minister of Canada.

> Elisabeth Daub, St. Agatha

Just who is Harper going to help? To the Editor,  A recent photo in a local newspaper shows a lady looking adoringly at Stephen Harper and holding a sign that says “HERE FOR FAMILIES.” That sounds like a true

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Letter: Nothing for the needy > CONTINUED FROM PG. 12 statement, that is, until a thinking person analyzes it. When one asks the question “which families?” one then begins to understand what the Harper government is all about. Consider the recent “family credits” promised by Harper. They sound so caring and logical at first sight. However, to receive the “sports credit” or the promised “arts credit,” a family has first to be able to afford the huge dollars it takes to be involved in these activities. I know that is factual because my sons (who are well able to afford these programs) tell me so. Furthermore, all tax “credits” result in greater tax benefits for those of us who live well above the poverty line. They are representative of a present-day Conservative mindset: more help for the more-fortunate; less help for the less-fortunate. As one who has been involved for over 60 years in advocating for and assisting the less-fortunate of society, I will vote Conservative again if they ever return to showing a modicum of concern for those people.

> Ernest Nullmeyer, St. Jacobs

Judge a leader by his actions To the Editor,  Define excellence in leadership. Most people would probably agree that a good leader would be open, consistent, demonstrate exemplary behaviour, be accessible to those he leads and honest in his dealings with others. One would also expect him to surround himself with people exhibiting like characteristics and use his position to place Canada on the world stage. How, then, does Stephen Harper fare in his bid to become the leader of a majority Conservative government? He demonstrates openness by limiting his campaign to well scripted photo-ops and allowing the national press a grand total of four questions a day. His consistency is confirmed when he demonizes a potential opposition coalition, when in opposition in 2004 he proposed a similar coalition that included the Bloc Quebecois. Exemplary behaviour is shown by co-opting the Kitchener-Conestoga Liberal candidate’s potential websites and directing enquiring citizens to sites carrying attack ads against the Liberal leader. Accessibility is guaranteed through preregistering voters want-

ing to attend Conservative rallies and then phishing their Facebook accounts to identify undesirables and using the RCMP to eject them. Honesty is established by insisting that F35 fighter jets will cost only $75,000,000 each when at least two independent experts have stated that the cost will be at least double that amount. Mr. Harper’s choice of a disbarred lawyer with five fraud convictions as one of his closest advisors indicates his expertise in selecting appropriate staff.

The ‘Fossil of the Year’ award at the United Nations along with the embarrassment of being shunned for a Security Council seat show how diligently Harper’s staff works to showcase Canada and Canadians as world leaders. On the basis of this evidence it should be obvious to any rightminded voter that Mr. Harper’s excellence as a leader makes him the best candidate for prime minister of a majority government.

> Paul Marrow, Winterbourne

Sweet success in mayor's contest BEST OF THE BEST Mary and

Aaron Burkhart were the winners of the first annual Mayor’s maple syrup contest which took place at the 47th annual Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Apr. 2. They received their first-place plaque from Mayor Todd Cowan on Wednesday morning. As the winners, their syrup will be given to visitors and guests to Woolwich throughout the year.

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cott Weber will help customers with their renovation projects or help them fix their do-it-yourself mistakes. The Elmira general contractor opened Mid-West Renovations five weeks ago and has been keeping busy with new projects around the township. “I wanted a chance to run the entire job myself, dealing with the customers and doing the billing and booking end of it as well,” he explained. Weber started working part-time as a plumber at the age of 16 while in high school. He liked it so much he stuck with it and has been a general contractor now for more than 10 years. Weber said contracting gives him a sense of accomplishment. “You can see what’s done at the end of the day and you can see where your hard work has gotten you,” he said. “I’ve always liked that it’s hands-on.”

Not one to get caught up in the same routine, Weber likes not having to see the inside of the same cubicle every day. “I like the change,” he said. “In renovating you’re not doing the same tasks, so you get a new challenge each day.” Weber says he has the know-how to tackle most jobs on his own, but will subcontract larger jobs if he requires extra manpower. “I can do everything from digging the hole in the ground to finishing the trim,” Weber said. “I work with a lot of reliable subtrades.” Looking forward to helping home-owners with their summer 'honey-do lists,' Weber has already had to turn a few oops moments into successful renovation projects. “A husband was trying to do something on his own and ran into some things he didn’t know how to do, so I helped walk him through it,” he said. “I just helped him with the pieces of the job

he couldn’t do himself, so it saved him some money.” With lots of projects on the go, Weber just finished a complete bathroom renovation in Elmira. The construction took four weeks from demolition to trim, striping the old bathroom right down to the studs and building it back up again into a sleek and modern master bath, complete with granite countertops and a glassed in shower. “Luckily they had another bathroom, so it wasn’t a huge rush and we could make sure things were done in the right order,” said Weber. “Sometimes when you get a glassedin shower like that, it can take a week or two.” Although Mid-West Renovations will handle any job from window and door replacements to deck projects, Weber hopes this latest project is an example of what will become his specialty: “remodeling kitchens and bathrooms.”

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Fake a lake or build a school? f you’re in the mood for shopping – and what Canadian isn’t, given our soaring debt levels – consider these items: One engine, Lockheed Martin F-35 jet fighter: $10 million. Fake lake media centre, G20 summit: $1.9 million. School in Nicaragua, built by volunteers: $11,000. See a deal? I do. And it’s one that I hope gets a lot more attention. Of course, I’m referring to the school, but maybe the F-35 jet fighter is a deal, too. I believe we need a strong armed forces, given how crazy the world’s become. I don’t know if we specifically need F-35s, at least not those being proposed through the unclear purchase program brought forward by the federal Conservatives. I was around when F-18 Hornets were being considered some 30 years ago, and it seemed like much more public discussion took place. That said, as ironic as it sounds, we need a well-equipped air command if we are going to maintain democracy here and abroad. So, what about a fake lake? Maybe it’s a deal if you consider Canadian tourism has been in trouble for several years, despite the amazing, natural beauty of our country. But in Canada, why create a fake lake? Prime Minister Stephen Harper approved a $2-million fake lake for the G20 summit in Toronto, mainly to show journalists what the Muskokas were like. For $2 million, though, couldn’t you simply take them there and let them see them for themselves? Perhaps those who covered the G20 will ultimately spread the good word back home that Canada has remarkable features. However, a fake lake is not one of them, and it continues to be a public relations nightmare. Finally, then, consider the price tag of a two-room school in Nicaragua. It’s being built this summer by volunteers for $11,000, raised by a group of inspired University of Guelph students aligned with a non-government organization

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called SchoolBox. Tom Affleck, SchoolBox’s founder and a former agricultural communications student of mine, started the organization in 2006, after a trip to Nicaragua. He gave a young girl there a pencil and a notebook; she was ecstatic. “Now,” her father said to her, “you can go to school.” That was a turning point for Affleck. Realizing how little it takes to hold back a child from school, he launched SchoolBox, which aims to provide school supplies and in some cases, build classrooms and schools, in Nicaragua, one of Central America’s poorest countries. In January, the volunteer-based group built its 20th classroom there. The Guelph student-funded project is bigger – it will see a two-room, dilapidated school rebuilt so it’s structurally sound, able to withstand the wind and hard rain that now flows through the roof and walls. The building itself is considered a hazard, yet it’s the only school around. In January, five University of Guelph students – Beth Deer, Melanie McConnell, Elyse Nobert, Martin Straathof and Mellonie Truong – began looking for a development-oriented educational charity to support, after being inspired by an international development course they took. An Internet search led them to SchoolBox, and despite being swamped with final semester school work, they launched into assorted eventand online fundraising efforts. Earlier this week, they realized their $11,000 goal, just as exams were about to start. When I met them for this column, their non-political selflessness hit me right between the eyes, especially compared to the grandstanding we faced during this week’s federal leaders’ debate. “To us, education lasts forever,” said Truong. “People can learn if they’re not hungry. Give them knowledge, and they can make food.” Give them fake lakes, however, and they learn nothing. I have great faith in our future knowing graduates such as these students, and program founder Affleck, care so deeply about humanity, and for all the right reasons. Good luck to SchoolBox … and, of course, to everyone writing exams.

> CONTINUED FROM PG. 14 Working on another bathroom remodel and starting a basement renovation as well as other projects, Weber doesn’t have a lack of things to do, but he still hopes business will pick up now that temperatures are warmer. “I’m doing whatever I get asked to do right now in the early stages.” Everything including fixing those DIY mistakes. “Sometimes it’s the wife that will phone when the husband isn’t getting the job done,” he laughs. He sees clients that take on projects too big for them to handle get overwhelmed quickly. Weber said the big-

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hen students at St. Jacobs Public School see Mr. Quinney walking down the hall, it’s quickly apparent that he isn’t like the other teachers at the school. Standing 6’1” tall and weighing in at 215 lbs, 24-year-old Peter Quinney is built more like a football player than the average elementary school teacher – and for good reason. For the past year, Quinney has been living a double-life as a Grade 6, 7, and 8 teacher at St. Jacobs, while at the same time trying to fulfill his dream of playing in the Canadian Football League. “My brothers and I are all big – I’m by far the smallest of the three – and we were always wrestling. The Quinneys were a physical bunch,” he laughed while sitting at his desk Wednesday afternoon after class. “Naturally I gravitated towards football, and I started off as a big, blunt instrument that could move a pile.” Quinney developed into much more than a blunt instrument, however. He played high school football at Centen-

nial Secondary School in Belleville and was named athlete of the year five times before moving on to Wilfrid Laurier University to study kinesiology and physical education in 2005. He played slotback, tightend and fullback at Laurier, was a member of the Vanier Cup champion Golden Hawks in 2005, and named team captain in his third year. Throughout his time at university he always had the intention of studying to become a teacher after he was heavily influenced by his teachers and coaches in Belleville. “I thought ‘wow, what a cool job,’ and I know how great of an affect they can have,” he said. Upon finishing his undergrad degree in 2009, Quinney simultaneously filled out his teachers college application and prepared to enter the CFL draft in an effort to keep his football dreams alive. Quinney performed well at the rookie camp that summer and was drafted in the fifth round – 35th overall – by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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ith Easter a week away, it is time to start thinking of some fabulous brunch ideas. This Caramelized Onion and Cheese Tart is a great, make ahead item that can be easily re-heated, or eaten at room temperature. You could make it up to two days ahead of time, refrigerate and let it come to room temperature before eating, or re-heat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. One of the biggest food trends of 2011 is pie – sweet and savoury – and one of the queries we are always asked about is pastry: how to make a good pastry crust. This is a good and easy introduction to a flaky, yet buttery pastry. It will make more than you need, and you can always freeze half for a later use. One of the well-known secrets of a great crust is to keep the ingredi-

ents cold; this is why ice water is used to make the crust. We often pop the butter in the freezer for about 30 minutes so it, too, is really cold. Finally, do not overwork the dough: just keep lightly bringing the ingredients together with your fingers, adding just a little water at a time. A teaspoon too much can really make a difference. This crust can be can be used with

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eternally grateful for. “That was a very stressful couple However, by the end of June he was of weeks,” he admitted. “There were released by the team and told to gain three or four weeks where I was drivanother year of experience as a player. ing to Mississauga for practice then He returned to Laurier to finish his back here for classes.” teaching degree and to play another Just this past week, however, his year of university football, and was road towards becoming a permanent signed by the Toronto Argonauts lat- player in the CFL became a little er that year – a dream come true for murkier. On Monday, Quinney was inthe boy who grew up cheering for the formed by the Argos that they would double blue and not be pursuMike “Pinball” ing his servicClemons. es for the up“When I was a coming season, kid, my dad took which he adme to games, and mits has made I always wanted him a little unto see the Argos certain about play. What a trehis football fumendous honture. our it was to play He knows for them.” that even a Q u i n n e y year or two played in 12 away from the games last seagame could son as a specialspell the end of teams player, his career, but but ended up he has reached being released an understandfrom the team ing that perin September haps his days after NFL cuts of playing proallowed the Arfessionally are go’s to bring in coming to an a little more talend. ent from down “I’m very south. happy that I “It’s devastatwas able to ing, absolutely,” strap on the said Quinney. “I pads and jertasted that besey when I did, fore when I got but if I can’t GOLDEN DAYS Quinney, a standout during anymore, then released from his five years playing for Laurier, was named team Winnipeg, but I maybe that captain in his third year. was used to bestage of my life ing at the top of is over. the food chain, and I had to under“If I had to choose between football stand that ‘wow, I’m not good enough and teaching, I would choose teachto be here right now,’ so that was very ing 100 per cent of the time,” he said. difficult for me.” “Football has a very short shelf-life, As luck would have it, though, and you only have a certain window to the cut didn’t last long. Within a few play, so I’ll keep training and explorweeks, the Argos called upon Quinney ing my options, but I’m certainly comto fill a roster spot for the regular-sea- fortable here as well.” son finale against Montreal on Nov. 7 He says that his time as a professo they could rest some of their start- sional athlete has shaped him into the ing lineup before the start of the play- teacher he is today. He teaches seven offs. classes a day – art, math, science, geHowever, Quinney was also sched- ography, history, and physical educauled to start his first day of teaching tion – and is enjoying every minute at St. Jacobs the next day, filling in for of it. He has even gravitated towards another teacher for the remainder of coaching in the school, a natural fit the year. The school’s administration for the former student-athlete, and he permitted him to play because it would says that athletics and teaching are achave no direct impact on the students, tually quite similar. but when he performed well enough to “The largest subject I teach is math, earn a call-back by the Argos to play and when a group of students are getthe following week against Hamilton ting stressed out and tired and losing in the Eastern quarterfinals, he had a focus, we’ll do an activity,” he said. “I difficult decision to make – and he de- think of myself as a high-energy incided to pursue football. dividual and I try to bring up a laugh, “I actually took two days off three but still remain on-task and getting days into my first teaching gig, but things done.” they couldn’t have been more accomHe also said that if any team was modating here,” said Quinney. willing to let him finish classes in The juggling act ended the next June before joining their roster in week against Montreal in the East- July, he’d never fully discount that ern finals when the Argonauts lost possibility, either. 48-17, and Quinney knows the unique “I’m terrified of living in regret, and situation he put both the team and the I’d like to know that I have explored school board in by pursuing both pas- all my options and left it all out on the sions for that month – something he is field or in the classroom.”

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35. A public promotion of some product or service 37. Used as a greeting 38. The ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle 39. Be identical to; be someone or something 40. In a mistaken manner 44. Clear, as a disk 45. Clemson athlete 46. Grabbers 48. Something of little value 49. Social 50. Contemptuous look 59. Accommodate 60. One-dimensional 61. Someone who provides an index 62. The 9th letter of the Roman alphabet 63. Childrenâ€™s ___ 64. An ancient Iranian language 65. Informal term for a mother 66. Expresses agreement or

acceptance 67. Adorned with, or wearing, a tiara 68. â€œMy ___!â€? 70. The objective case of we, the persons speaking 71. A baby bed with sides and rockers 72. Tell or spread rumours 73. Big name in computers 75. Within reach 77. Elevated open grassland in southern Africa 80. Church song 82. Argus-eyed 85. Deep 87. Halo, e.g. 88. Grab (onto) 89. â€œ___ quam videriâ€? (North Carolinaâ€™s motto) 90. Foot 92. Islet 95. ___ Appia

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Champs: Kings jump right into round-robin play for Sutherland Cup > CONTINUED FROM FRONT COVER was an indication that maybe things were going to go our way,” he said. That goal came just 48 seconds into the period, an unassisted tally that started the game off with a bang. The Kings would hold that 1-0 lead until 11:48 when the Cyclones finally put one behind Kings’ netminder Matthew Smith. “You’re not going to keep a team like Listowel off the board,” Haddaway said, add-

ing both teams performed well during the game. The second frame opened 1-1 and remained that way until 9:16 when Listowel scored to make it 2-1. But that would be it for the Cyclones, though not for lack of trying: they threw 35 shots at the net during the game, just one less than Elmira’s 36. Special teams were the deciding factor through the rest of the match, the Kings notching two powerplay goals and killing off their own penalties.

“Our powerplays weren’t really clicking,” said Haddaway of the previous five games in the series. But the Kings’ Brad Kraus found a way to make them click last Friday, scoring powerplay goals at 12:58 assisted by Brady Campbell and Josh Woolley to even out the scoreboard and then again at 14:31, this time with the help of Campbell and Josh MacDonald. The two goals would bring the team to its winning total, with the uneventful third pe-

riod seeing no goals and only 6 minutes in penalties of the game’s 38 minute penalty total. “This is what you set out for at the beginning of your year, is to win your league,” Haddaway said. “We were very fortunate. I don’t think many people thought we were the team that would win the midwest, but we certainly had a group of believers in our room.” As newly minted Midwestern Conference champs, the Kings now square off

against the winner of the two other conferences in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League: the Niagara Falls Canucks (Golden Horseshoe Conference) and the St. Thomas Stars (Western Ontario Conference). The round-robin format sees each of the teams play each other twice. After opening on the road in Niagara Falls Apr. 15, the Kings are home Wednesday night to take on St. Thomas. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.

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Weather finally starting to cooperate, allowing courses to dry out and golfers to hit the links James Jackson

he sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and the snow is finally gone, which can only mean one thing: break out the clubs because golf season is finally here. With the tremendous finish

at the Masters Golf Tournament last weekend in Augusta – won by a relative unknown golfer from South Africa named Charl Schwartzel – the itch to hit a few tee shots must certainly be bubbling over for many golf enthusiasts. Luckily, the region’s golf courses are either open for

business, or will be in the coming days. “We opened (last) Friday, and we were open for the weekend,” said Brian Jolley, the general manager of Conestoga Country Club. “Sunday was a little slow because of the Masters – which is generally the rule. We had a good

turnout. It was gorgeous, beautiful.” Jolley said that about 220 players made their way through the links for the club’s opening weekend, which was a few weeks behind last year’s opening of Mar. 29. “To get open for Masters

weekend is always your goal. Anything before that is bonus, and anything after that you feel like you’re losing out,” he laughed. Eighteen of the clubs 27 holes are ready to go, he added. At the Elmira Golf Club the

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Wily birds waging a public relations campaign against hunters W

ith turkey season just around the corner, most hunters I know are now scouting rural fields to find birds. This is a fundamental error. They should be scouting manicured front lawns. This was proven to me the other day as I was driving back from a field that is normally filled with birds. While that place was devoid of gobblers, the front lawn I had just passed made me do a double-take. On it was enough hens to hold a baby shower as well as two magnificent gobblers, who were busy strutting their stuff. It was typical of what a hunter, who is trying to do exactly what the book says, can expect in the preseason. I mean we have been essentially told that wild turkeys are exactly that – absolutely wild. We have been told that there isn’t a warier, more suspicious bird around. This is a creature, it is said, that has one foot on the panic button. No uncamouflaged man can get near it.

Not-So-Great Outdoorsman Steve Galea So what is it doing dancing carefree among the garden gnomes and gaudy silhouettes of bent-over gardening ladies? I think this is a valid question. The answer, I suppose probably has something to do with the way a small, walnut-sized brain functions. That’s right; if we had bigger brains – say the size of an avocado pit – we’d probably not try to predict their behaviour. But we do, and so we are constantly disappointed to find that they don’t always want to stand in the middle of fields and display their wares. No, instead they have discovered that front lawns right beside the road are even better places.

It can’t be any front lawn, mind you. No, it is typically the front lawn of a person who you have just met in town and described the legendary wariness of a wild turkey to. That person is often a non-hunter who wonders why any sane person would get dressed up in camouflage and sit in a cold, damp field before the sun is up, only to mess with dreadful sounding calls and rubber birds. In short, it is the lawn of a person who thinks that the wild turkeys you hunt are tame and you are nuts. Without sounding alarmist or paranoid, I think what we are seeing here is a public relations campaign that is being waged by super-intelligent wild turkeys. They know that they have to win the hearts and minds of non-turkey hunters. And they do so by visiting them and putting on heart-warming displays of affection every morning. There, I said it.

So long as these birds continue to visit front lawns in this manner, their reputation for being difficult to hunt is in jeopardy – and we hunters appear silly. And people will not believe us when we tell them that a wild turkey is, in fact, the more difficult and challenging bird to hunt. What can we do about it? Oh sure, the shorter hunters among us can dress up as garden gnomes and terrorize these crafty flocks – but, as I found out, that’s a risky proposition that’s difficult to explain. No, a better way is to drive by and yell, “Happy Thanksgiving!” or some other phrase that strikes sheer terror into the cold heart of a wild turkey. Perhaps then, they’ll know we mean business. In the mean time, go scout your fields. At least, that’s part of the natural order of things. Just do yourself a favour – keep your eyes on the road on the way back.

Kings hire new general manager Paul Jennings making the move to Elmira after stint at the helm of Guelph Hurricanes James Jackson

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he Kings search for a new general manager is over – and they didn’t have to look very far to fill the position. The team announced Wednesday that Paul Jennings, the former GM of the Guelph Hurricanes, has been hired to replace the outgoing Keith Stewart. “I’ve known him for a few years, and he’s got experience recruiting players and a business-like attitude,” said Stewart. “I think he’ll fit in well with the team. He’s from a hockey background.” Jennings, 42, is coming off his only season as general manager and director of hockey operations in Guelph. The team sported a 34-12-5 record, tops in the Midwestern Conference, taking home the Team Administrator Award for the conference, as well.

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THE NEXT CHALLENGE Paul Jennings was named the new general manager of the Elmira Sugar Kings on Wednesday, taking over from Keith Stewart.

In February, the Kings announced that Stewart would be stepping down. When the Hurricanes were eliminated from the GOJHL playoffs in the semi-finals against Listowel on Mar. 25, Jennings resigned as GM and threw his hat into the ring for the position in Elmira. Stewart said Jennings’ resume immediately jumped to the top of the pile once it came in. “We narrowed it down pretty quickly,” he said. “It wasn’t a hard choice for us to make, we had a few meetings here and there and we got it done.” Jennings cites “philosophical differences” with the Hurriances and the direction of the club moving forward as his main reason for leaving, adding he resigned before expressing any interest in the Sugar Kings position. Nevertheless, he does ad-

mit that the position of Sugar King GM – which he likened to the GM position of the Maple Leafs – was one of the best jobs available in the league and the opportunity to apply was one he couldn’t pass up. “Coaching and competing against them for the last couple of years you get a really strong sense of how they run their hockey club and sense the culture and competitiveness that their club has,” Jennings said on Wednesday after the announcement was made. “It’s probably one of the top-run organizations in all of Ontario, and it’s something that was very attractive to me when the position became available.” Prior to joining the Hurricanes, Jennings – who lives in Elora and works in Kitchener – was the head coach

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course isn’t quite ready for play, but should be by Wednesday, according to club director and head golf professional Jeremy Logel. “We’ve always been around the 15th of April. With the late snowstorms we had this year, there was snow on the course a week ago, but we’re looking at a mid-week opening,” he said. “We’re getting some winds to dry things up and warm nights are key to get the conditions right.” Elsewhere in the region, Merry-Hill golf course near Breslau is also gunning for an Apr. 15 start date while the indoor driving range at Max’s Golf Centre near the St. Jacobs market has been very busy ahead of their May out-

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ON COURSE Jeremy Logel, the director of the Elmira Golf Club, says the course

should be open by the middle of next week – welcome news for winter-weary golfers.

Kings to hold prospects camp next month James Jackson

until the first few weeks of November, and both directors are very optimistic about the upcoming season, particularly after the long winter that golfers and non-golfers alike had to endure. “It snowed on Nov. 3 and literally didn’t stop until last week, so I think people are really itching right now and we can feel it here,” said Jolley, a sentiment shared by his counterpart in Elmira. “April is a funny month,” Logel said, adding that temperatures can fluctuate along with the amount of sun. “But I think this will be a good start, because a lot of people have been waiting for winter to end and really want to get outside, so we’re certainly hoping we’ll see a good number this year.”

Jacks launch new fundraising dinner

First outing for event set for May 6 at the Wellesley Community Centre James Jackson

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he Elmira Sugar Kings are the 2010-2011 Cherrey Cup champions, and are currently in the heat of the playoff race for the Sutherland Cup – but that doesn’t mean they’re resting on their laurels. Planning is already underway for next year as the Kings have announced their 2011 spring prospects camp, May 14 and 15 at the Cambridge Ice Park. According to Kings GM Keith Stewart, it should make for a very spirited two days. “Basically we look for the kids who compete, and we tell them ‘you’ve got to stick out this weekend, otherwise your name might be crossed off the list,’” said Stewart. “Don’t just come out for a skate, show us if you’re a goal-scorer, a good defensive player, a good skater – you’ve got that weekend to show us something that’s going to stick out in our minds.” The camp will attract players from across the province, from as near as Kitchener, Waterloo and Elmira, to as far as Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie. Stewart anticipates between 80 or 90 kids at this year’s camp, with about 25 or 30 invited back to the Kings’ main camp in late August. This offseason should prove to be an interesting one for the Kings; they have a good core of players who should be returning but the team will lose three players due to their age – Jarred Parent, Josh Woolley and goalie Matt Smith – and Stewart said that there is always

door season. For the outdoor clubs, the past few weeks have been a busy time preparing the greens and the fairways for the avid golfers. “This is the time of the season when the snow has finally all gone and our greens crews are out there getting ready, doing some tree trimming, clean up, checking all the bridges and pathways and getting ready to hopefully cut the grass later when things dry up,” said Logel, whose club saw about 31,000 rounds of golf played last year. “It’s huge winter cleanup. Debris, downed branches, all that kind of stuff; the clean up is unbelievable,” echoed Jolley. Weather permitting, the season will run all the way

ROOKIE CAMPAIGN Brady Campbell was one of the standout players at last year’s rookie camp and didn’t disappoint, posting a team-high 28 goals. uncertainty surrounding players moving on to college teams or with scholarships. Plus, the Kings make it clear that even though a player may have been on the team this season, they aren’t guaranteed a roster spot come September, either. “I’m not going to give anybody a spot, they’ve got to come out and earn it and the boys know that,” the GM said. “They’re playing at this level for a reason, because they’re competitive and they know that if they’re going to lie around all summer they’re going to be in trouble.” Stewart also said that every spring there are some surprises at camp – he highlighted former standout de-

fenceman Jon Jutzi, and forward Brady Campbell from the current Kings squad as two examples of players who impressed enough to earn a spot right out of the gate. The Kings will also use the weekend as a chance to meet the players in a more personal setting, as well as meet their parents to discuss the Kings mentality and what it takes to play Junior B hockey. “It is a business, so we need their commitment,” Stewart said of the new players trying out. “It’s not minor hockey anymore.” Applications for the camp are available on the Sugar Kings website.

he Wellesley Applejacks are holding their first rolled rib and pig tail festival on May 6 at the Wellesley Community Centre, inviting everyone out to support the team while enjoying some delicious food. All money raised will go towards the operating costs of the Jacks for the upcoming season. “We just wanted to have something that we can do that represents us, and food seems to be the big thing right now and hopefully we can make it so that it is something that we can continue with for many years to come,” explained Verna Metcalfe, a long-time volunteer for the Jacks and one of the organizers of the event. Metcalfe hopes that the festival will replace the Jacks annual dinner theatre that was run for many years as a fundraiser by inviting comedians from Toronto to town to perform. Metcalfe did say that the team plans to have future dinner’s some time in February to coincide with the regular season. Aside from the ribs, there will also be a silent auction at the event and Metcalfe said they are still looking from donations ranging

from sports memorabilia to local shops and stores. Organizers hope to attract anywhere from 300 to 400 people for the dinner, and are even offering a takeout service for those unable to stay for a sit-down meal – although orders must be made ahead of time. The players will be there to help serve food and clean up after, continuing their tradition of community involvement. They were also at the Santa Claus parade, spent time at the children’s nursery playing games, and participated in the annual Kids and Cops charity event which included the teddy bear toss and collected more than 100 bears this season for charity. “We’re trying to get them involved in a lot of things in the community,” said Metcalfe of the players. The dinner will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each, but they must be bought ahead of time and the cutoff to buy tickets is May 2 – no tickets will be available at the door. Anyone ordering for the takeout option must also purchase their tickets before the deadline. For tickets contact Verna at (519) 656-2372, Rick at (519) 656-3111, or Kevin at (519) 656-2970.

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Girls’ hockey season wraps up with provincials T

hree Woolwich rep girls’ hockey teams competed in the OWHA provincial championships last weekend in Brampton and Mississauga, but despite a strong effort from each of them, all three returned empty-handed. The Atom C, Peewee BB and Midget B squads laid it all on the line against the best in Ontario, and each coach was proud of their team’s performance. “We talked a lot about finishing strong and go out strong,” said Brett Barriage, the coach of the Midget B team. “This was the last kick of the can for about seven of the girls and there were a lot of tears before and after the [final] game, but they worked hard and we’re very proud of them.” After the team tied Petrolia 0-0 in the first match, the Midget B girls lost 1-0 to Durham and tied Aurora 3-3, eliminating them from quarterfinal contention. “We outplayed the other team every game, they worked hard and kept their heads up, and we tied our third game but by that time we were pret-

ty much out,” said Barriage, adding that bad bounces – including a bizarre flurry of posts and crossbars in the first two games – spelled their downfall. The finish was a disappointment for the girls and for Barriage, who won bronze last year and hoped to bring home the gold this time around. Half the team’s 14 players will be moving on next year, as will Barriage after 10 years of coaching. “It was a really emotional dressing room after, but not in a sad way. They were sad it’s over but happy for the times they had and realizing that was the last game they’ll play in minor hockey and having to deal with that.” The Peewee BB team suffered a similar fate as the Midget B squad, losing 2-0 in their opening match against Burlington before tying Aurora 0-0 and Whitby 1-1 to eliminate their hopes of a berth in the quarterfinals. “Overall I was very happy with the effort of the girls and I think they left it all out on the ice,” said head coach Karen Martin. “Our goalies played probably the best I’ve seen them play all year, and

Banking on a hometown win

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Employees at the Elmira branch of the Royal Bank donned Sugar Kings jerseys every time the team played during the playoff season to show their support. Seen here at back are Joanne Darrah, Merry Bounpraseuth, Annie Jeles and Darcy Krahn. Front, Ashna Patel and Maranne Angelicci.

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None of three Woolwich teams make it to medal rounds at OWHA finals

A WILD RIDE The Woolwich Wild Atom C team posed for a team photo following their 2-1 win over Milverton. Players and coaches include: Ryan Burkholder (coach), Shawn Brubacher (coach), Chris Harnoch, (coach), Abigail Burkholder, Alyssa Pogson, Nicole Snyder, Alenna Martin, Zoe Peev, Melissa MacDonald, Delaney Douglas, Hannah Carr, Chantal McMurray, Ali Harnock, Sadie Goss, Mya Brubacher, Lisa Douglas (trainer) and Susan Wagler (manager). I’m nothing but proud of the girls.” Much like the Midget B, Martin said there were some tears in the room after the tournament was over, but for the most part there were just 14 tired girls after the three games. “I’d say we had a successful season. You can’t always judge going home with the gold as what makes for a successful season. Although it is the icing on the cake,” she laughed.

The third and final team, the Atom C, enjoyed the most success out of the three and managed to advance to the quarter-final round. After tying Peterborough 0-0 to open the tournament, the girls lost 2-0 to Sault Ste. Marie, but responded by winning 2-1 over Milverton to advance to the quarter-finals against RussellCastor, losing 4-0. “Our team came into the weekend not knowing what to expect having not seen or

New GM: Spectator for now > CONTINUED FROM PG. 23 of the Cambridge Winter Hawks midway through last season. After being promoted from the position of assistant coach, he helped lead the Hawks to a 25-21-5 record – good for third in the conference. He also spent time as the associate coach and assistant GM of the Collinwood Blues Junior hockey club and spent three years as the associate GM and associate

coach of the Fergus Devils OHA Junior C team. Jennings hasn’t had the opportunity to sit down and discuss next season with head coach Geoff Haddaway or Stewart yet, mainly because he is fully aware that the Kings are in the hunt for the Sutherland Cup and doesn’t want to be a distraction. For now he’s content just to stand on the sidelines and cheer – along with the rest of Elmira.

heard of two of the three teams in our pool,” said coach Ryan Burkholder. “We lost to a very strong team who ended up winning the tournament.” So while they returned home without a medal to show for their efforts this season, the coaches know that won’t be the case in the future, and that girls’ hockey is strong in the township. “No gold for Woolwich this year,” lamented Martin, “but there will be sometime.”

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Going to great lengths to avoid Elmira Theatre Company wraps up its season with spinsterhood the blackly comedic The Sugar Bean Sisters Steve Kannon

wo middle-aged sisters live in the swampland of central Florida, outcasts due to the fact their moonshining father was accused of accidently killing 14 participants in the Miss Teen Sugar Bean Beauty Queen contest. Both are looking to escape their fate, one via a returning spaceship. Yes, the latest Elmira Theatre Company production is a comedy. A black one, with some moralizing about the nature of good and evil … wrapped up in a farcical layer. The Sugar Bean Sisters runs Apr. 29 to May 14. “I’m so excited about this play. I’ve been working on it for a year now, and it’s still fun,” said director Ken Harkes of the production that finishes off ETC’s season. Billed as a Southern Gothic comedy of romance, murder and alien abduction, the Sugar Bean Sisters transport us to the swamps of Sugar Bean, Fla., home to Willie Mae Nettles and her sister Faye Clementine.

Both are looking to avoid spinsterhood – Willie Mae by going to Salt Lake and finding a good Mormon husband and Faye by hopping on the spaceship when the “space people” return for another visit. We meet Faye and Willie Mae as they return home to their ramshackle swamp dwelling after a disastrous daytrip to Disney World, where Willie lost her prized Eva Gabor wig on Space Mountain. Having witnessed the landing of an alien space craft some 25 years ago in her daddy's sugarcane field, Faye prepares for the return of her celestial visitors on this night, the very anniversary of that fateful day. A disturbance in the sugarcane field lures the sisters outside to investigate, and Faye recalls how their infamous daddy claimed to have witnessed dead folk walking through Sugar Bean on a similar night many years before. A strange bird-like woman suddenly appears out of the darkness of Buster Swamp, setting in motion a chain of extraordinary

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and evil in each of us.” From their father’s bad batch of hootch that ended arbadly to the imminent ar obrival of aliens – Faye’s ob session making Willie Mae’s fixation on a much-younger alMormon bishop seem al most normal – there’s no moshortage of out-there mo ments in the play, which fires off one-liners like there’s no tomorrow … which just might be the case if Faye’s to be believed. “Their life has been like supermarliving inside a supermar ket tabloid except that, for them, all the headlines are coming true,” said Harkes. The play, first by Nathan Sanders, premiered offBroadway in 1995. More than 75 productions have been staged since that time. The Elmira Theatre Company production of Sugar Bean Sisters runs Apr. 29May1, May 5-8 and May 1214 at 76 Howard Ave. Show times are 8 p.m., except Sun Sundays (2:30 p.m.). Tickets are $18, available at the Centre in the Square box office in Kitchener by calling 5781570 or 1-800-265-8977, online at www.centre-square.com.

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-Local tank truck carrier is accepting applications for AZ drivers to do a mix of local and long distance trips. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age, have 2 years driving experience and be bondable for cross border activities. Preference will be given to applicants with strong work ethic, who are team players and have good communication skills. The company has a great wage, benefit, bonus and profit sharing program. For further details apply to:

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Needed Woolwich Seniorâ€™s Assoc. Exercise Monday 9:30 a.m., Tai Chi - Thurs. or Fri. a.m. Send resume to: woolwichseniors@yahoo. ca or drop them at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.

FOR SALE

>>Bristol Set $60; Upright

freezer, 3 shelf, good working condition, apt. size $50; spoon rack, 60 spoons $25. For more information call 226-3395874 or 519-669-9568.

>>Ford Windstar rear bench folding seat. Excellent condition. Pick up $25. 519635-9482, Elmira. >>Loom 60â€?w x 58â€?hx42â€?d, folds down to approx. 32â€?, plus parts, good condition. Call Mary 519-886-3834. >>Moving Sale - Ikea shelf, travel cooler, side table, wooden clock, Evenflo baby gate, G.I. Joe dolls $25 each. Coffee table, projector screen, bean bag chair, Eureka upright, pequenat replica, quilt frame set, dehumidifier $50 each. Playmoible pirate ship, coffee/2 end tables, bookshelf, 12 piece china, oak side table, $100 each. Woods freezer, couch/chair, double foam mattress/ boxspring $150 each. 519669-3347.

519-669-5551

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>>Oak Kitchen Cabinets, excellent condition, 20 ft. of upper and lower cabinets and a 9 ft. wall unit. Asking $2200. Maytag dishwasher, also excellent $120. 519669-8453. >>Wicker Bedroom Furniture. 5-piece, sold wood frame, patina finish, made in USA by Henry Link: 2 night tables, 6-drawer dresser, lingerie tower, 3-drawer dresser. Excellent condition. $850. 519-664-2992. WANTED

>>Wanted old fashioned type of Glozinia plants and Reiman or craft magazines. Call 519-698-2302. RENTALS

>>Apartment

for Rent. 27 Robb St., Moorefield. 2 bedroom, fridge and stove included. Laundry in building. No pets. $725 + utilities. First & last month. 519-291-2590 or 519-2914453, leave message.

>>Elmira - 1 Bedroom Basement apartment in a house to rent, to a quiet nonsmoking tenant, no pets, $650 a month inclusive. Available May 1. 519-6699976. >>Elmira

- 2 Bedroom townhouse. Please, no smoking, no pets. $876 plus utilities. Suitable for quiet tenants. Call 519-743-7479 . One parking space included.

>>New,

Modern, Unique 1 bedroom. Close to downtown Elmira. Mature individual, no pets preferred. Available June 1. Call 519-669-2212.

RENTALS

>>2 BR Apt, May 1. $775 + util. Memorial Ave., Elmira. Call 519-744-3711. >>Upstairs Office Space - 3 rooms available from $450 per month depending on size. Includes heat & hydro. Main floor in an active real estate office. Call Mildred Frey, 519-669-1544. COMM/INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT

>>1500 sq. ft 12 ft overhead door, gas heat, 600 volt hydro service. Ideal for machine shop/repair shop. 519-271-0733 or 519271-3223. TRADES & SERVICES

>>â€œLimited Time Offerâ€? Relaxing therapy includes muscles, nerves, lymphs, hormones, pain etc. Call Grantâ€™s Hands On Therapy 519-577-3251. Elmira office $50.00, or house calls $57.00. >>CRD Accounting Services - Income Tax (E-File) Services. Small business accounting, payroll & gov/t filings. Chuck Downs, 95 Aspen Cr., Elmira. 519-669-1498, cell 519-569-1744. >>Custom Trucking available anywhere in Ontario. 30 ft. flatbed trailer. Call Dave at 519-801-5653. COMING EVENTS

>>Join Bucket List Travel Adventures Apr. 28th, 7 p.m. at the Elmira Library for a free presentation on our upcoming Safari and Volunteer trip to Kenya. 519210-2111 to RSVP.

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ALL WOOLWICH BUSINESS OWNERS ARE invited to the second annual SALUTE TO WOOLWICH BUSINESS EVENT

an event to support and celebrate the importance and success of local businesses Wednesday May 11, 2011, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Lion’s Hall, 40 South Street West, Elmira - RSVP by May 4 Networking (begins at 4pm)

Network with other Woolwich business representatives, elected officials, and Senior Staff from the Township.

Local Business Tradeshow (begins at 4pm)

Rent a table to showcase your brand, products and services. Cost per table: $50 for Woolwich businesses, $75 for NonWoolwich businesses. Tradeshow tables must be booked by May 6.

Keynote Speaker (5:15pm)

Ron McCarville, Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies, University of Waterloo. Ron McCarville has over 30 years of experience in marketing and consumer behaviour. He will share stories and lessons learned about how to get customer service right in today’s business environment. Ron has recently been nominated as one of Ontario’s top lecturers and he often shares his ideas at conference sessions across North America. Ron will talk about the importance of front line staff, understanding what business we’re in, how to greet clients, and what to do when the client is upset. We will hear about how to ‘get it right’ if we are to delight our customers each and every time.

Local Charity Support We pride ourselves on investing in our community and supporting community ties. Each year, the Mayor of Woolwich chooses a local charity to support through this event. Donations will be collected at the event and given directly to the charity. JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY MAY 11TH to learn about customer service in today’s business environment, expand your network, promote your brand, products & services, and give back to the Woolwich community. This is a FREE event. Registration Required. Refreshments will be provided.

INFORMATION REGISTRATION CONTACT Laurel Davies Snyder Economic Development & Tourism Officer Tel : 519.669.6020 Email: ldaviessnyder@woolwich.ca www.woolwich.ca

TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH TENDER 2011-05 Supply, Delivery and Application of approximately 9,677 Metric Tonnes of Granular “A” Gravel Sealed Tenders clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the undersigned until:

Thursday April 28, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. (local time) Further details and specifications with respect to locations and measurements, Form of Tender, and Information to Bidders, may be obtained as noted below: Finance Department Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Fax (519) 669-9348 Email rpetherick@woolwich.ca Lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

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WOOLWICH MEMORIAL CENTRE SPRING ICE TIME AVAILABLE On the Dan Snyder Pad, Now until April 24th Call 519.669.1647 ext. 7001 or 7025 to book Regular Program including Parent & Tot, Adult, & Afterschool Skates will continue until April 24, 2011.

TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH TENDER 2011-06 Supply and application of approximately 27,544 m² of a single surface treatment to various roads throughout the Township Sealed Tenders clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the undersigned until:

Thursday April 28, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. (local time) Further details and specifications with respect to locations and measurements, Form of Tender, and Information to Bidders, may be obtained as noted below: Finance Department Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Fax (519) 669-9348 Email rpetherick@woolwich.ca Lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

NOTICE OF WATER MAIN FLUSHING / HYDRANT MAINTENANCE OPERATION The Township of Woolwich will be engaging in a water main flushing program from Monday April 18 th, 2011 to Thursday April 21st, 2011 in Elmira/St Jacob’s And again from Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 to Friday, April 29th, 2011 Starting in Conestogo, Breslau, Maryhill, West Montrose and Heidelberg Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Water main flushing is performed at this time of low water usage to minimize its impact on water service. Please refrain from using excessive amounts of water if possible during this time period (i.e. doing laundry, using the dishwasher, etc.) The flushing process may cause discoloured water and a reduction in pressure. It should be noted that both of these conditions are temporary and not harmful. If discolouration occurs, open a cold, hard water tap in the basement until the water runs clear before resuming regular consumption. In some situation this may take 5 to 10 minutes. If, however, either of these conditions persist, please contact Roy Garbotz, Water and Wastewater Supervisor at 519-669-6045 or 519-664-2613 ext. 6045 or Corinne Shuh, Administrative Assistant at 519-669-6041 or 519-664-2613 ext. 6041 The Township of Woolwich appreciates your patience as we work to improve the quality of drinking water throughout the Township.

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The best and worst of times can be exactly the same Q.

What’s become a whale of a problem lately for these massive sea creatures?

Lacking the luxury of reaching for sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun’s unrelenting ultraviolet radiation, whales pay the

price, says Science magazine. In “Proceedings of the Royal Society B,” researchers report numerous cases of sunburned and blistered skin on whales in the wild, sparking concern that the thinned ozone layer may be causing them skin cancer.

Strange But True Bill & Rich Sones

Doing your “best” is one thing, your “worst” is quite another. But then what happens when your best efforts “worst” those of a friend?

By the oddities of language, the two adjectives are opposites yet their verb forms are synonyms, says Anu Garg in The Dord, the Diglot, and an Avocado or Two. When you get the best of others, you outdo them but you’re doing the same when you “worst” them, just as the little-known nuances of the English language have a way of “worsting” many of us. Classic dictionary examples include “seeking to worst his detractors in a court of law...”; “the champion worsted all his opponents”; “he could easily worst his mother in the medium of words.”

SPRING ... Into ACTION! LEARN TO RUN PROGRAM Tues & Thurs, 7 – 8pm April 26 – June 23

Learn to Run in a supportive group environment!

Cremating a human body releases 150 kilograms of carbon dioxide along with other pollutants such as mercury from dental fillings, while traditional burial uses up scarce land. For a more eco-friendly funeral in the future, you might choose to a) have your body burned in a power station fitted with carbon-capture technology b) have yourbody buried deep in a mine where its carbon will remain locked up c) have your body interred in an anoxic swamp to prevent carbon release d) have your body freeze-dried, finely ground up and sprinkled onto crop fields.

$22 Fitness Centre Members $42 Non Members Register at the WMC Customer Service Desk

STUDENT SUMMER MEMBERSHIP! Get 3 months for the price of 4! $132 + HST Valid from May 1 – Sept. 5, 2011 Sign up at the WMC Customer Service Desk 24 Snyder Ave. South, Elmira 519.669.1647 ext. 7001 Valid Student Card must be presented upon purchase

The answer is “d,” says New Scientist magazine. The freeze-drying technique currently being tested in-

PLACES OF FAITH

HEARING ASSISTED

St. Teresa Catholic Church No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope! Celebrate Eucharist with us Mass times are:

Sat. 5pm, Sun. 9am and 11:15am

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

Trinity United Church, Elmira “Our mission is to love, learn & live by Christ’s teachings” Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School during Worship Minister: Rev. Dave Jagger

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www.execulink.com/~unitedchurch/index.html Visit us at: www.wondercafe.ca 21 Arthur St. N., Church office 519-669-5560

SUNDAYS AYS @ 10:30AM Services at John Mahood Public School A www.elmiracommunity.org

Even though heavy ski jumpers accelerate faster downhill and thus achieve greater takeoff speeds, lighter jumpers rise much higher into the air and enjoy longer glides, says ScienceIllustrated.Com magazine. All things considered, light ski jumpers have the advantage. To verify this, researchers at the University of Graz in Austria used computer simulations and windtunnel testing, varying parameters such as downhill and takeoff speeds, angles, air resistance and lift -- all of them affected by a skier’s weight. Their key finding: as much as an extra foot of jump distance can be gained for each pound a skier loses. For this reason, many ski jumpers maintain a dangerously low body mass index (BMI) and the sport has seen several cases of anorexia and bulimia. To counter this, the International Ski Federation has stipulated that athletes with BMIs below a certain point will be penalized by having to use shorter skis, which makes it harder to jump as far. “Still, computer models show that this handicap does not completely negate the benefit gained by lightness.”

>>Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at strangetrue@cs.com

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Finding The Way Together 47 Arthur St., S. Elmira • 519-669-3153 www.thejunctionelmira.com

Bloomingdale Mennonite Church Sundays - 9:45 am Family Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School for all ages

1151 Snyder’s Flat Rd., Bloomingdale • 519-745-2411 www.bloomingdalemennonite.com

9:15 & 11:00 AM

“Because of One Cross” Palm Sunday 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 Check out our website www.woodsidechurch.ca

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Discovering God Together

@ 11:00 am Ron Seabrooke The Easter Experience #5

519-669-2319 | www.wbconline.ca 4522 Herrgott Road, Wallenstein

Gale

Maundy - Thurs. Apr. 21

Communion Worship - 7:30pm

Good Friday - Apr. 22 Worship at 10:00am

Presbyterian Church Easter Sunday - Apr. 24

Minister: Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell

Worship at 10:30am

2 Cross St., Elmira • 669-2852 Office Hours: M-TH 9-Noon & 1-3 • E galepresbychurch@golden.net

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Sunday, April 17, 2011

NURSERY PROVIDED

Sun Apr 17th

Worship Service - 10:30am

a four week series

5 First St., Elmira • 519-669-1459

Do heavier or lighter ski jumpers jump farther?

- The Junction -

Can You Hear Me Now?

How To Recognize God’s Voice

Q. A.

Zion Mennonite Fellowship

Signal strength: 28%

April 17, 2011

volves freezing a body to -195 C using liquid nitrogen. Once brittle, the body is turned into a powder, any metal removed, and the remains dried in a vacuum and sterilized. The powder can then be composted and scattered as a fertilizer. Carbon footprint: 35 kilograms for the vacuum heating plus 15 more for producing and transporting the liquid nitrogen, totaling 50 kilograms (from the United Kingdom’s Carbon Trust).

10:30am Worship Service 9:15am Sunday School Pastor: Richard A. Frey www.stpaulselmira.ca

27 Mill St., Elmira • 519-669-2593

Check the Observer for your local faith listings!

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REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 17th, 2-4pm - 22 Bluejay Rd., Elmira

EXCLUSIVE

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated | 180 Weber St. S., Waterloo

OFFICE 519-888-7110

$319,000

Exclusive Bungalow w/beautiful yard. Family home w/3 bdrms, eat-in kit, sep DR. Basement is fin’d w/rec room, den & bath. LR w/gas FP & lg bay window. Huge 75x165ft treed lot, above ground pool, shed. Deck is equip’d w/sunken hot tub. Many updates. Exclusive listing call Paul direct

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-503-9533 www.homeswithpaul.ca

$449,349

W/picturesque view on 100ft x 237ft lot in Hesson. 2900sqft. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, fabulous LR w/2story windows & vaulted ceiling. Huge kit w/breakfast bar. Lg bright MF lndry & walk-out to clothesline. Huge master w/walkin closet, ens. Lg MB. MLS Call Paul direct.

FABULOUS FAMILY HOME!

Alli Bauman

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

$335,000

519-577-6248

www.elmiraandareahomes.com

“Lilac” by Ivystone Homes. Inspiring 1560sqft home w/fin’d bsmnt. & lg RR! Just move in & enjoy. 3 big bdrms, 4 baths, sep DR, dble garage & stunning foyer. Spacious master w/lg window & vaulted ceiling. Hdwd & ceramic tile throughout main fr. Loc’d in quiet neighbourhood close to downtown. MLS Call Paul direct.

ENCHANTING COUNTRY BUNGALOW

Bill Norris

$325,000

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

3 bdrms, 2 bths. Many updates incl: roof, all windows, furnace, all flooring, doors, trim, new fascia & eves, all since ‘01. Hdwd throughout mn. flr. except bonus rm over garage (could be used as 4th bdrm). Lg fabulous w/o bsmnt. completely renovated incl 3pc bath. 10x20 storage rm under garage. Lg fenced yard w/sizeable deck overlooking farm land. MLS Call Paul direct.

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

BEAUTIFUL HOME

www.elmiraandareahomes.com

3 bdrm, 3bath exceptional home is carpet free w/ceramic & hdwd throughout. Convenience at its best w/ upper flr laundry, 2 walk-in closets, many kit cupboard upgrades. Lovely garden door off dinette leading to lg deck in fenced yrd w/shed. MLS Call Paul direct.

519-588-1348

$379,900

$310,000

PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED!!

$398,500

NEW LISTING

3 bdrm 2 bath. Kit equip’d w/movable island/breakfast bar, custom cupboards & pantry. Big LR w/skylight, lg window & slider walk-out to lg deck w/bench seating. Huge 10ft x 8ft main bath. Master bdrm featuring vaulted ceiling & walk-in closet. Fin’d basement w/spacious RR & laundry rm. MLS Call Paul direct.

$279,900

QUAINT BUNGALOW Loc'd on 'quiet cres. near schools. Excellent opportunity for any senior or young family. Just move in and enjoy all the updates. 3 Bdrms, 2 baths, possible 4th bdrm in basement. Cleaning made easy w/carpet free main floor: hardwood & laminate. Lg private yard 90% fenced. Detached 14x22' garage w/opener. Plenty of parking in driveway. MLS Call Paul direct.

Beautifully maintained backsplit with a gorgeous yard and in-ground pool perfect for family fun and entertaining. This 4 level backsplit is fully finished with updates from top to bottom. MLS Call Alli or Bill direct.

ATTENTION FIRST TIME BUYERS

ELEGANT HOME

Paul Martin

BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT HOME

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 17th, 2-4pm - 23 Eagle Dr., Elmira

$263,000 ICE PR W NE

$419,000 NEW LISTING

$259,900

Don’t miss this great starter home! Very well kept home w/original charm & character. 3 bdrms, sep DR, mudroom, lg 28x12ft detached garage/workshop & many updates incl: flooring, furnace, all wiring. Carpet free, nice lg windows provide lots of natural light. Big bath w/linen closet. Partly fenced yard. Close to downtown. MLS Call Paul direct.

HUGE DRIVE IN SHED/WORKSHOP 24ft x 36ft 2 storey metal shed. Lovely Bungalow on .46 acre lot just outside of Elmira. 3 bdrms, Lg LR & RR, inspiring kit complete w/pantry. Stairway to basement from single garage. 2nd kit in basement. Lg deck over looking farmland. MLS Call Paul direct.

GORGEOUS TOWNHOME

Features ceramics, exceptional eat-in kit w/island, built-in wine rack. 9' ceilings, lg great rm, 2nd floor laundry, tastefully decorated. Double doors to master w/ensuite, walk-in closet. Fabulous lg deck in fenced yard. This beautiful home is spacious throughout & waiting for you. MLS Call Paul direct.

CAPTIVATING 2 STOREY

$274,000 ICE PR W NE

$279,900

Spacious 3+1 bdrms, 2 bath home in Drayton. 1600 sq. ft., Lg sep DR, Charming LR w/fireplace that can be seen from Kit and DR. Carpet free, main flr laundry. Large deck and 10ft x 10ft shed. MLS Call Paul direct.

FULL OF CHARM 1800 sq ft open concept home in lovely Drayton loc'd on quiet st. Extensive cabinets in kit. w/island overlooking sunken oversized FR w/fp w/builtins on either side. Mnflr lndry/mdrm next to garage, stairs to bsmt from gar. 4th bdrm in bsmt. lg rms throughout. MLS Call Paul direct.

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REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD.

® REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE

519.500.1865 (Direct)

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage | Independently Owned and Operated

Gorgeous home, 3 bedroom back split, on a large landscaped lot, with the greatest family room, eat in kitchen, 2 bath, central air, gas fireplace. 244,900 MLS

JULIE HECKENDORN

TRACEY WILLIAMS

Res: 519.669.1068

Res: 519.669.8629

Cell: 519.505.0627

Broker

Sales Rep.

Sales Representative

dale@kellersellsrealestate.com

$434,900 - NEW LISTING Drayton - Huge yard. 82'x180', fully fenced, 3 bedroom bungalow custom built and fully finished top to bottom, inside and out. High ceilings, slate and hardwood flrs., 2 decks with 2 walkouts . Larger trees. MLS

$218,900

LOCATION! Lovely wooded lot. Walkout basement. Newer kitchen. W/O from D.R. to covered deck. Carpet free home. Updated bathroom, windows & doors, furnace. Gas f.pl. in rec. room. Games rm. & 2pc. in lower level. NEW MLS $399,900.

REDUCED! Operate your own business - or great storage bldgs. in FLORADALE. Approx. 4680 sq. ft. in 2 bldgs. Lovely property backing onto GRCA. MLS REDUCED to $174,900.

CUSTOM BUILT - 4 bedroom home backs to greenspace! Great rm w/hdwd & gas f/p. Open concept to DR. Maple kitchen w/large dinette. Garden dr. to cedar deck and fenced yard. You'll be impressed! MLS $489,900.

BUNGALOW - close to downtown. Lge. master bdrm. Main flr. laundry. Large L.R./D.R. area. Eat-in kitchen. Fin. rec. room, office area, bdrm. & 4pc. bath in lower level. CAC. MLS $254,900.

HAMLET OF KINGWOOD - min. north of Wellesley. Ideal hobby shop - 28’ x 42’ (insulated & heated) - OR horse stable. 3 bdrm. century home, in good cond. Eat-in kit. Main flr. fam. rm. + L.R. 1 acre lot. MLS $289,000.

LINWOOD - 4 bdrm. 3 bath family home on 100' x 201' lot, backing to open field. Large kitchen & dinette. Family rm. w/ wood stove. Mn flr laundry. Fin. rec. rm. Geothermal heating sys. Dble. garage. triple + drive. MLS $399,900.

WEST MONTROSE - Min. to K-W & Guelph. Huge lot backing to greenspace. Open concept to large great rm. w/high ceiling. Main flr. master bdrm. (ensuite) & office. Fin. lower level - full walkout.**New shingles in April/11**. MLS $629,900.

GLEN ALLAN - country living on the edge of the Village! Custom built 4+bdrm. with fin. walkout basement. Huge principal rooms. Open concept. Dble. garage + det. garage 24’ x 30’. A MUST SEE. MLS $524,900.

Drayton - Note the price! Great family home, 3+1 bedrooms, in floor heating in finished basement, walk out , nice grounds. MLS

$344,900 Drayton - .69 of an acre, wide open country views. Newer windows, finished basement, work room for the handyman. If you want privacy, this is it. MLS

$172,000 - NEW LISTING

Industrial For Lease. Local heated shop is available. Total square feet is 4400. Lots of parking. $1925.00 per month. MLS

Elmira - Act fast. At this price it won't last. Newer windows already done. New wood stove furnace. Some high ceilings. Large yard. Extra parking. Great starter or investment. MLS

Space for lease. 4000 square feet. Available immediately. Industrial in Waterloo. $2700 per month. MLS

$241,000

ADDRESS: 4-B Arthur St. S., ELMIRA • EMAIL: leonmartin@remax.net DIRECT: 519-503-2753 • OFFICE: 519-669-5426

Fergus - 420 Hill St., Great starter or retirement in excellent location. Numerous upgrades and a beautiful lot. Just move in condition. Gas stove in rec rm. MLS

OPEN HOUSE - 29 Green St. Drayton EVERY SAT & SUN 1-5pm - Homes from $181,000

519-669-2772

MVA Residential

Broker of Record,

Dale R. Keller

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

COUNTRY LOTS

Two storey 3 bed and 3 bath room home on a half acre lot, open concept, high speed fibre optic internet available. $319,900 MLS. Financing available O.A.C.

BRAD MARTIN

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

LEON MARTIN

.5 acre don’t miss this chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Within 40 minutes KW, or Guelph. High speed internet is available with fibre optic. Starting at $68,000 MLS

45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

$12.50 SQ/FT LEASE St. Clements - Lots of exposure and parking. Value plus with all utilities included. Compare and then give me a call on this opportunity to locate your business this close to K-W.

Find local open house locations listed here every week!

$329,990. Nova Model Ready for quick possession. With $55,000.00 of upgrades!

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

What a deal!! Large bungalow features 9ft ceilings, ceramics, hdwd, upgraded cabinets and windows, master bedroom has his and hers closets and a large ensuite with corner tub. Partially finished basement. Many other models available to build.

Independently Owned and Operated

4B Arthur St. S. Elmira • www.remaxsolidgold.biz OFFICE: 519-669-5426

DIRECT: 519-572-2669 EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz

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BERT MARTIN, BROKER

EXQUISITE DECORATING!

fireplace, open concept, 3 bdrms, huge master walk in closet and unspoiled an basement awaiting your creativity. Many other models available to build.

Lisa Hansen Tribble Sales Representative

Alyssa Henry

519.787.0203

Sales Representative

Learn More About Sunlight Heritage Homes and Our fine communities by Visiting us Today! www.sunlighthomes.ca

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY APRIL 17, 2-4PM

View the countryside from the loft in this beautifully decorated home offering hardwood & ceramic flooring, open concept dining area & kitchen with island, three bedrooms, two bathrooms plus ensuite with corner tub, walkouts from dining area and basement, one & one half garage, backs to green space. To view this property call Bert. MLS.

$217,990. Move in now! Fabulous 1500 sq ft Semi features beautiful stone

REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC

Welcome to 6 Dunke St. S., Elmira • Beautifully Updated 3 bedroom/2 bath bungalow on quiet street. • New Roof 2007 • Finished Basement with Recroom and Office • Newly Renovated Kitchen • Carpet PRICE REDUCED! • Within walking distance $263,000 FreeSchools and Downtown MLS 1117011 • Appliances Include • Large Yard • Taxes $2282/yr.

TANYA

$369,900

Your referrals are appreciated!

FEATURES OF THIS HOME

LISETTE GOULD Sales Representative OFFICE:

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35 Howard Ave., Elmira

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ELMIRA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

LARGE LOT 63.08ft x 136.01ft $259,900. WOW, brick bungalow in fantastic location, private and deep back yard, open concept living room & dining room, original hardwood flooring, walkout basement is ready to finish, all windows replaced, patio, landscaping and more! MLS

Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage 519-669-3192 90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4

BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record

Elmira@royallepage.ca | www.royallepage.ca/elmira

SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Representative

MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Representative

DRAYTON BUNGALOW

ELMIRA BEAUTIFUL LOT

$249,900. 2+Bedrooms; Offers new roof 2010, gas Furnace (94). Great opportunity for improvements. MLS

$334,000. Spacious corner lot, fenced w/on ground pool and deck. Open concept, 3 bedrooms, 2+ baths, vaulted ceilings, gas Fireplace. MLS

MATURE TREED LOT

DRAYTON 2 STOREY

$359,900. Excellent opportunity to buy in a preferred Elmira location. Generous sized rooms, 4 levels and great storage. MLS

ELMIRA TOWNHOME $259,900. Exceptionally well maintained contemporary styled 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home. 9’ ceilings on the mainfloor, vaulted great room, 6 appliances, access to backyard from garage. AAA. NEW MLS

25 ACRES MATURE TREES

$729,000. Minutes outside of Elmira amidst a rural farming community. Spacious family home bordering "The Kissing Bridge" trail. Welcoming updates throughout, Muskoka room overlooking your private oasis. Call today. New MLS

$287,000. Custom built home with an intriguing design, spacious foyer, open staircase, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, open kitchen family room +++. MLS

BACKS ONTO RIVER!

5 PICTURESQUE ACRES

VILLAGE SETTING

$449,900. Brand New 2100 sq ft! Finishing allowances for your personal choice. Mainfloor laundry, living, dining, family room and kitchen. Walkout basement. New MLS

$324,000. GLEN ALLAN. Open concept Bungalow, hardwood and ceramics 3+ bedrooms, 3 baths, walkout basement. MLS

$429,900 DRAYTON. Custom built cape cod w/walkout basement, maple hardwood flrs., bright kitchen and dinette overlooks green space and Conestogo River, separate dining area and living rm. w/gas fireplace, main flr laund/mudroom + MORE. SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION! MLS

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Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Decorative/Stamped and coloured concrete

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OBITUARY

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Kleensweep Carpet Care

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Rugs and Upholstery

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(nee Shoemaker)

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the age of 80 years. Verna Bauman, of Elmira, is the beloved wife of Maurice Bauman. Loved mother of Rosemary McVeeters and her husband Jerry of Penticton, BC, Charlie and his wife Linda of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Cameron and his wife Trudy of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Mark of Elmira, Eric and his wife Ann of St. Jacobs, Jeff and his wife Gloria of Elmira, Brad and his wife Rachel of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren. Dear sister of Norma Weber of Cambridge. Predeceased by her parents Irvine and Edna (Bowman) Shoemaker and a sister Myra Brubacher. Mrs. Bauman enjoyed her years operating a bed and breakfast in Floradale and also her time playing with the trio “The Musical Grandmas”. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Floradale Mennonite Church on Friday, April 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 16th at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Mark Preece Family House would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

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DEATH NOTICES

>>FERENCZY, Jozsef “Joe”-Peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Freeport Health Centre . Joe Ferenczy age 78 years of Elmira. >>HOWEY, Barbara (nee Holland)- January 2, 1932 –

April 9, 2011, Barbara Howey of Elmira.

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>>RITSCHEL, Anna Maria - Fomerly of Elmira, passed away peacefully at the Caressant Care Nursing Home, Harriston, on Friday April 8, 2011, in her 87th year. >>STECKLY,

Katherine B.- Suddenly at her home in Wellesley, on Sunday, April 10, 2011 in her 50th year.

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33 Industrial Dr., Elmira 519.669.1591

APRIL 16

>>St. Mary’s, Linwood and St. Joseph’s, Macton Catholic Women’s League is hosting a Spring Into Fashion Show at the Linwood Community Centre Complex, 5279 Ament Line, Linwood from 1-3:30p.m. Fashions by FB and Me. Silent auction, door prizes, and light lunch served. Vendors will be present. $10 per person. For tickets call Donna Vollmer 519-669-3387/519-638-3758 or Laurel Logel 519-698-2398. Everyone welcome! >>Green Living and Tech Fair. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free! Check out the new workshops this year. Learn how to shrink you electricity bill and simple ways to reduce your energy and water use. Buy green products, talk with solar, geothermal and other green energy providers, and much more! Children’s activities too. St. Jacobs Arena, 29 Parkside Dr., Donations welcome. A Woolwich Healthy Communities event. >>Sustainable Living Tours 12 – 3:45 p.m. REEP House: a 90% efficient green century home, featuring super-insulation. R-7 windows, geothermal, etc. Bus departs St. Jacobs Arena, 29 Parkside Dr., at 12, 1 & 2 p.m. No charge for tour, donations welcome. Limited space. A Woolwich Healthy Communities event. APRIL 17

>>The Torchmen Quartet – award winning Southern Gospel. Laugh with their humour, Rejoice in their music. 7 p.m., Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, 400 Northfield Dr., Waterloo. Free will offering. 519-8887870 for more information. >>Birding hike on the Health Valley Trail 2-4 p.m. Join Mark Bauman for birding an hiking on the HVT trail in St. Jacobs. A Woolwich Healthy Communities event. APRIL 18

>>Elmira

& District Horticultural Society presents “Hardscaping” with Lydon Ziegel, of Lyndon’s Landscaping. 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, Arthur St., Elmira. Members free, visitors $2. New members welcome.

>>A Taste Of Woolwich – Taking Local Food to the Next Level. 5-8 p.m. Meet local farmers, restaurateurs & chefs, see cooking & preserving demonstrations, sample savoury local foods, enjoy fun family activities and learn what consumers can do. Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd. St. Jacobs. $2 per adult; children free. A Woolwich Healthy Communities event. APRIL 19

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join us for lunch at Gael Presbyterian Church, 2 Cross St., Elmira. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. A lunch of Baked ham, homemade mustard sauce, scalloped potatoes, cabbage salad, homemade rolls, lemon dessert and tea or coffee all for only $9.00.

APRIL 20

>>Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus will host its annual fish fry at Parkminster United Church, 275 Erb St. Waterloo; 4:30 – 7 p.m. Advance tickets only adults $15; children under 12 $7.50. Tickets available from any chorus members, or telephone 519-208-9326 (leave message).

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APRIL 20

>>Osteoarthritis – If you have osteoarthritis and are interested in learning about this condition and what you can do to lessen its impact on your life, then the Arthritis Society’s education program “Take Charge-Learn to Manage Osteoarthritis” is just for you. This class will be held at Pond View Retirement Community from 1-4 p.m. Call The Arthritis Society at 519743-4141, ext. 1101 for more information. APRIL 21

>>First

Aid/CPR For Seniors, 55+, Woolwich Seniors Centre, Woolwich Memorial Arena. 9:30 a.m. $16. Shortened version of the certified program – choking, splinting, bleeding, CPR. For more information call 519-669-5044.

New to the Community? Do you have a new Baby? It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon Hostess. Elmira & Surrounding Area

SHARON GINGRICH 519.291.6763 psgingrich@hotmail.com

APRIL 26

>>Clean Waterways – Tree Planting. Help protect Woolwich’s creeks and rivers. 2764 Floradale Rd. Contact Barb at 519-6693961; 1-2:30 p.m. A Woolwich Healthy Communities event. >>Fish Fry Dinner 4:30 -7:30 p.m. Calvary

United Church, St. Jacobs. Fish supplied and cooked by Howell’s fish of Wiarton. Advance tickets only by calling 519669-5912, Kingsway Hairstyling 519664-2675 or church office at 519-6642311. Adults $14; children 12 and under $7; preschoolers free. Take out orders available.

APRIL 27

>>The St. Clements Christian Mother’s Society are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Why not make up a table and come out to our spring card party at the St. Clements Arena, 1 Green St., St. Clements. Doors open at 6 p.m. Lunch will be served at 6:30 p.m. There are lots of prizes, a quilt raffle, 50/50. Admission $5. Wheelchair accessible. All proceeds go to our parish hall retrofit fund. >>Clean Waterways – Tree Planting. Help protect Woolwich’s creeks and rivers. 2764 Floradale Rd. Contact Barb at 519669-3961; 10-11:30 a.m.,1-2:30 p.m. A Woolwich Healthy Communities event. APRIL 29

>>Games Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Elmira Branch Library. Join us for a fun evening of board games. Play or watch business and trading games such as Monopoly, Acquire, Beantrader and more. Just drop in for this free event. Chess, checkers and Scrabble also available at the desk. For more information call the Elmira Branch Library at 519-669-5477. >>Ham & Scallop Potato Dinner – Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira. 6 p.m. $7. >>Reading With Ronald – Join Ronald McDonald for an interactive story! Geared towards children 4-7 years old, but all ages are welcome. 7 p.m. at Elmira Branch of the Region of Waterloo Library. Free family event. This learning experience is brought to you by your local Elmira McDonald/s. For more information call 519-669-5477.

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STAG & DOE for

Kandis Walker & Jayson Roe Saturday, April 16th 8 pm - 1 am Lions Hall, Elmira

STAG & DOE

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Stag & Doe

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary

Rachel Jamieson & Andrew Bennett

for Dayna Walton and Scott Weber

Gord and Joyce Bauman on April 17th 2011,

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Saturday, April 23, 2011, 8 pm - 1 am, at the St Jacobs Community Centre Tickets $10 at the door Music, prizes, food and fun!

live band

Moonshine

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Games Raffles Buffet

Tickets available at the door or at Pampered & Polished 16 Arthur St. S., Elmira or call 519-591-5954 Come dressed in your “Daisy Dukes or Luke Boots” we’re having a Dukes of Hazzard Look a Like Contest

BIRTHDAY

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 8pm-1am Elmira Lion's Hall

DJ, Prizes, Late Lunch

$10/Person

With love from your kids, Tony and Laura, Tanya and Chris, Tim and Krista. And with lots of hugs and kisses from your grandchildren, Emily, Madeline, Abbey, Curtis, Erica, Jorja, and Hailey.

Parents Don and Tara Schlupp would like to welcome lil, Grayson Donald Schlupp into the world. Born on Jan 22nd at 12:17am weighing 7lbs 6oz.

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Wise customers read the fine print: ❖, •, *, ††, § The Save the Freight Event offers apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers between April 1, 2011 and May 2, 2011. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating retailers for complete details and conditions. ❖Save the Freight discount offer applies to eligible 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, Crew and all Chrysler Town & Country models offered through Ontario retailers. 3,900 remaining province-wide as of April 1, 2011. Chrysler Canada will waive the $1,400 freight charge. While supplies last. See retailers for details. •$20,995 Purchase Price applies to 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Canada Value Package (29E) only and includes $7,000 Consumer Cash Discount. The Save the Freight offer does not apply to the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Canada Value Package (29E). See participating retailers for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,400), air tax, tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on most new 2010 and select 2011 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-retailer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your retailer for complete details. ††Customer Choice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services and Ally Credit Canada is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on most new 2010 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models (except Grand Caravan Cargo Van and Ram Chassis Cab) and select 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. (Different contract terms apply to Ally Credit Canada offers. See your retailer for complete details.) Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of returning their vehicle through a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges), financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates or paying the residual balance in full. Some conditions apply. Customer Choice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised Customer Choice Financing offers are TD offers. Example: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (29G) with a Purchase Price of $25,495 financed at 4.99% APR over 60 months with payment amortized over 87 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $161 and one final payment of $8,978 for a cost of borrowing of $4,420 and a total obligation of $29,915.18. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage and wear and tear charges, any retailer administration fees and other applicable fees and charges not included. Retailers Retailer may sell for less. See participating retailers for complete details. §2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown has a higher price than the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Canada Value Package and 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT advertised. See your retailer or go to www.dodge.ca for complete details. ■ Based on Ward’ss 2011 Small Van Segmentation. Excludes other othe Chrysler Group LLC designed and/or manufactured vehicles. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under license. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio dio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. Customer Choice Financing is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. LLC

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+Your local retailer may charge additional fees for administration/pre-delivery that can range from $0 to $1,098 and anti-theft/safety products that can range from $0 to $1,298. Charges may vary by retailer.

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