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The John Mahood Public School choir participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival on Apr. 20. The competition saw 125 individual competitors over the course of the week. See results on page 6.
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Voting against provincial budget best course, says MPP JAMES JACKSON Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris says that the province is no further ahead following the budget agreement between the NDP and the Liberal’s ratified by Tuesday’s vote in the Legislature. The New Democrats followed through on a promise not to defeat the minority Liberal government by abstaining from voting on the budget, allowing it to pass 52-37. The PC party had already
said it would vote against the budget after it was unveiled late last month. “We’re in no better shape than we were at any other time, especially moving forward,” Harris said on Wednesday afternoon. The deal between the Liberals and NDP was struck following revisions to the budget by the Liberals to appease some of the NDP’s demands, including an agreement to increase Ontario Works payments by one per cent and to provide $20 million in
funding to help rural and northern hospitals achieve more efficiency. The highlight of the deal between the two parties, however, is a so-called “tax the rich” plan that will charge a surtax of two per cent on Ontarians earning more than $500,000 per year, under the condition that the approximately $500 million annualy that would be collected by the tax would go towards paying down the provincial deficit, and that the tax would have a fixed,
five-year lifespan. Harris said that the deal was further proof that Premier Dalton McGuinty couldn’t be trusted, and that the money raised through the surtax was “chump change” compared to the costcutting suggestions made by the Conservatives, such as a mandatory public-sector wage freeze which would save upwards of $2 billion a year. “The Premier said that he wouldn’t raise taxes, and he broke that promise again,” the
MPP added. “The area he should be focusing on is the expenditure side of the ledger. That is where we feel he has the greatest ability to make an impact, and he failed to do so. We don’t have a revenue problem, but he’s always looking for new streams of revenue because he’s a spendaholic.” Harris also doesn’t believe the Conservatives were left out in the cold when it came to negotiating budget | 6
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Elmira Mennonite Church is one of two churches in Elmira that will be presented with the Green Sacred Spaces Award on May 12 for its contributions towards making a more sustainable environment. [colin dewar / the observer]
Pair of Elmira churches receive green awards COLIN DEWAR Both this year’s winners of Green Sacred Spaces (GSS) awards hail from Elmira. Trinity United Church and Elmira Mennonite Church will be presented the GSS Award on May 12. The award recognizes the contributions the two churches have made towards making a more sustainable environment. Organized by the GSS Network, the awards are
handed out annually two a pair of faith-based communities in Waterloo Region. Committed to the environment, Trinity United Church adopted several conservation methods throughout the church including installing energysaving light fixtures and a low-flow toilet retrofit. The church also composts and has a no pesticides policy. Last summer the organization installed a 10kw solar green | 7
Illusionist Claude Haggerty performed a free show Monday for the students of Riverside PS in Elmira. Haggerty was in town in advance of his Illusion Show at Lions Hall on Wednesday to raise money for the Lions Club and collect perishable food donations the Woolwich food bank. [colin dewar / the observer]
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JAMES JACKSON One competitor from Woolwich has made it through to the second round of the Shining Star vocal talent search held by Kitchener radio station Faith FM. Breslau’s Daniel Gascho is one of 33 singers to make it through to the semi-final round this weekend, which represents almost half of the 60 singers who participated in the preliminary round of competition in late March and early April. “It feels great. I’m not sure what to expect, but I’m just grateful that I’ve made it through to the next round,” said the 16-yearold. The competition, started back in 2007, is an opportunity for undiscovered Christian singing talent in the region to be recognized by the musical community, said Faith FM general manager Dave MacDonald. “Canadian Christian talent hasn’t had much of an outlet in the past because Christian radio is still fairly new to Canada compared to the U.S.,” said MacDonald. “They have literally thousands of radio stations, while we only have few dozen.” The remaining singers will be broken into three groups and the semi-finals will be hosted by three churches in Waterloo Region; the International Gospel Centre in Kitchener on Apr. 27, Koinonia Christian Fellowship in Bloomingdate today (Saturday) and Calvary United Church in St. Jacobs tomorrow (Sunday). Gascho performed in Kitchener. MacDonald said that singers | 7
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the end of Oriole Parkway East. They also have their upcoming group link camp in June held at Everton Cub Camp, and the official birthday bash will be held Aug. 25 in Gore Park which is open to the public from noon to 3 p.m. “Just like anything else, it’s a big undertaking,” said Thuroo, who also helped plan the 95th anniversary five years ago, adding that they are trying to keep the celebrations as low-key as possible. After being involved for nearly 40 years, Thuroo said he has seen many changes in the Scouting world ever since he first enrolled as a Cub. He said
Spring conditions were just the thing last week as the Region of Waterloo hosted a spring walk to school day to promote the importance of children walking to and from school. An active transportation charter was passed last May by both the public and Catholic school boards in the region, with an emphasis on walking to school throughout the year. Many schools have participated in international walk to school week, winter walk and the spring walk. “Spring is a great time for children to get out in their spring clothes. If they have skateboards or bicycles they might want to bring out those pieces of equipment that have been in hibernation since the winter and make sure everything is in proper working condition and enjoy the outdoors,” said Ruth Dyck, public health nurse for the region. Walking is healthy and contributes to the daily physical activity requirements. According to the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, children aged five to 11 years old need a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. “It is a healthy activity and we know that active students are more alert and ready to learn,” she said. “The more daily physical activity students can get the greater health benefits they will have.” Walking to school has
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More than 450 volunteers with the Mennonite Central Committee helped can pork at the Elmira Produce Auction on Wednesday. Some 40,000 pounds of pork were jammed into 21,000 cans as part of the Food for Relief program. Last year, 525,000 cans were distributed to third world countries. Organizers of the event hope to do the same this year. [colin dewar / the observer]
Elmira’s Scouts plan a variety of activities for centennial year JAMES JACKSON Much has changed in Elmira over the past 100 years, yet one of the constants throughout the past century has been the 1st Elmira Scout Troop. What began way back in 1912 with just 14 local youths who met in a clubhouse located above Philip Chrisman’s blacksmith shop has grown into two Beaver colonies (added in 1975), one Cub pack (1935), one Venture company (1968), and one Rover crew (1964), encompassing hundreds of local youth and at one time laying claim to the title of largest Scout troop in Waterloo Region. “I think it’s pretty neat. It’s pretty cool,” said Bill
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Thuroo, chair of the centenary planning committee and who started as a Cub in Elmira, along with his brother Roger, in 1971 at the age of 10. It was their father, Oscar, who got them involved, and he piqued their interest when he explained how much fun they would have exploring the outdoors. “We lived outside of town and we had a cottage and things like that, so it appealed to us. We actually had tried other activities in town – hockey, kung-fu – but we always went back to Scouting.” Scouting Canada is nearly as old as the movement itself. In the spring of 1908, just months after the book “Scouting for
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Youth centre to celebrate 10 years in Woolwich JAMES JACKSON
The Woolwich Youth Centre will mark its tenth anniversary on May 2 with a birthday party hosted by staff and members in the Woolwich Memorial Centre from 5-7 p.m. It’s a landmark achievement for an organization that got its start on the floor of the old Elmira Arena a decade ago, and the woman who was one of the primary forces behind its formation hopes it will be around for decades more to come. “I think it’s amazing that the township has a dedicated youth centre and a space for youth,” said Kelly Christie, the director of community support for Woolwich Community Services. “We’re really pleased and proud that we’ve been able to establish that pro-
gram and that it’s so well established. It will be there forever.” The youth centre provides year-round recreational activities geared to youth from Grade 6 to 19 years of age. It provides a safe, supervised atmosphere for youth to participate in onsite and offsite activities ranging from Internet access and movies to a pool table, gaming systems and a range of books. Yet the centre has humble roots, explained Christie. It began 10 years ago as a summer pilot-project funded through a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. After the success of that initial summer program, Christie sought to maintain the youth centre and received an additional four years of Trillium funding. The youth centre moved from the arena floor to the
community centre above the old arena, but had to share the space with the seniors centre and the Sugar Kings’ Blueline Club, which was less-than-ideal, she said. “Every day we would set up the couches and ping pong tables and foosball table, and every night we’d take it down and push it aside because we were sharing that space.” When designs were submitted for the new arena, the youth centre rallied for a space of their own by making presentations to the council of the day, eventually winning a spot on the main floor of the Woolwich Memorial Centre near the pool. About 130 different youth made use of the youth centre in 20112012, though that number has reached as high as 200 some years, Christie said. “It’s been very well-
The Woolwich Youth Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary on May 2, having come a long way from when it was a summer pilot-project on the floor of the old Elmira arena. [submitted]
respected by the youth that use the centre and we’re thrilled to be in there,” she said. “I can’t believe we’ve almost been there for three years. Time flies.” While it does provide an invaluable service to the community, the youth centre does come at a significant cost – around $55,000 per year to oper-
ate. Yet WCS is dedicated to the space and to the youth that are served by it, meaning they will support it in perpetuity, even if it means running a deficit some years. “The benefits for the youth that come are that it’s a fabulous, safe environment for them to experience growth within
themselves,” said Christie. “The conversations start up and we can have some very open and interesting conversations and they can have their ‘ah-ha’ moments.” The youth centre is open Tuesday to Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. and re-opens from 6 to 10 p.m., with some adjustments made to accommodate summer schedules or March Break. There is also one full-time youth centre coordinator who works about 28 hours a week as well as one part-time staffer who puts in between 12 to 15 hours a week. The 10th birthday celebration is open to anyone who would like to stop by for a free meal and to check out some of the activities that the centre has to offer. Past and current members are also welcome to join. Please RSVP by calling WCS (519) 669-5139.
Woolwich in for a wild challenge for WCS fundraising event JAMES JACKSON It will be “The Amazing Race” with an Elmira twist on May 5 as teams of two come together at the Elmira Legion to participate in the 6th annual Wild Woolwich Challenge, organized by Woolwich Community Services. Participants will navigate Elmira on foot to 10 different community landmarks with the help of cryptic clues. At each location they will have to complete a task or participate in a
challenge to receive their next clue, and racers will meet back at the Legion where those with the best time will receive a range of prizes, including gift certificates and gift baskets. The challenges contestants will face, as well as the landmarks they will travel to, are being kept a secret, but based on previous years the competitors should be in for an entertaining morning. “One of the really fun events that we had last year was at the fire hall,”
said Leigh-Anne Quinn, community resources coordinator for WCS. “The teams dressed up in fire gear and had to drag a hose and had to turn the hose on and spray it at a target and knock it over.” The fundraising goal this year is $8,000, with proceeds going to support the range of resources and support programs offered by WCS throughout the year, including the job board, the Family Violence Prevention Program, the backpack program, the
Woolwich food bank and the youth centre. “The whole theme of the day is just to have fun. Some people are in it to win it and others are just there to have fun and help raise money for a good cause.” The cost to register is $15 per person, and participants will be given a pledge form where a minimum of $100 is required to participate. Pledges over $100 will have their entry fees returned and those with more than $200 in pledges
will receive a ballot to win a refurbished laptop courtesy of Reality Bytes. Those with more than $250 in pledges will receive an extra ballot for the laptop, and there will also be prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall finishers. Participants will also receive a t-shirt, refreshments, snacks and lunch after the event. Last year saw some 14 teams compete for the prize, and Quinn hopes for more this year. “We encourage people
to bring their spouse out, bring their best friend out, bring a sibling out; it’s totally up to you who you might want to race with.” The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Legion where participants are blindfolded and taken to various points throughout town, and the race should take about 2.5 hours to complete. To register a team stop in at the WCS office at 73 Arthur St. S. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Quinn at (519) 669-5139.
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Dry April leads to call for water conservation We had some snow earlier in the week – part of the mixed bag this spring – but April has been short on showers. That being the case, the Grand River Conservation Authority is asking water users to cut consumption by 10 per cent. During the last three months the Grand River watershed has had only about half of normal precipitation and the current month has been
particularly dry. April showers have been only about a quarter of the normal 75 mm. Some locations have had as little as 10 mm of rain. In addition, the light snow pack during the winter resulted in a smaller spring melt. As a result, many rivers and streams are already at mid-summer levels, the agency reports. Water levels in the seven GRCA reservoirs, which are normally rising at this time of year, are level or declining as water is released to maintain minimum flows in the Grand, Speed and Conestogo rivers. That
water is important to the operation of municipal water treatment and sewage treatment plants.
Casino night fundraiser clears $28,000 A casino night at Lions Hall Apr. 13 raised some $28,000 for a trust fund set up to help Michelle Krasovec, a 39-year-old Elmira woman recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The event helped bring the total
raised thus far to more than $40,000. Donations can be made to Krasovec at any TD Canada Trust bank under a trust in her name.
Curling club honours volunteer
Susan Martin was presented with the Outstanding Volunteer Award at the Elmira & District Curling Club year-end banquet held Apr. 14, receiving a plaque from club president Brian Henry. She was recognized for the many hours of service to the club over the years, making it a better place for both members and visitors alike.
More than 15,000 Home Hardware dealers, vendors and corporate staff from across the country came to the Home Hardware spring market held in St. Jacobs this week. The market featured seasonal purchasing, product demonstrations and tours of the St. Jacobs distribution centre. [colin dewar / the observer]
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Police to auction off recovered items Saturday in Breslau Plenty of bicycles that never made it back to their rightful owners, along with a host of other items, will be up for bids Saturday (Apr. 28) at the Waterloo Regional Police Service spring auction, It will be held starting at 9 a.m. at M.R. Jutzi & Co., 5100 Fountain St. N. in Breslau. Viewing will be on Friday from 1-4 p.m. and the day of the auction from 8 a.m. until things get rolling.
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5:40 AM | A 21-year-old Kitchener man operating a green 1996 Pontiac Sunfire was driving along Fountain Street near Middle Block Road south of the airport in Breslau when he rear-ended a silver 2000 Hyundai Accent driven by a 58-year-old Mississauga woman. No charges were laid. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained minimal damage. 5:00 PM | Police charged a 64-year-old Kitchener man with ‘used plates on unauthorized vehicle’ when
4:30 PM | Police responded to a minor fender bender involving two pickup trucks on Ebycrest Road and Bridge Street in Woolwich. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. No charges were laid. Wet road conditions were blamed.
All bidders must register before bidding and are encouraged to pre-register on Apr. 27, from noon to 5 p.m. All items are sold as is. Taxes are added to the purchase. Cash, debit and major charge cards may be used. Police do not have a complete list of items, but information can be found at the auctioneer’s website, www.mrjutzi.ca. The company can be reached at (519) 648-2111.
they pulled over the vehicle on Ebycrest Road. The man was operating a vehicle with dealer plates but was unable to provide ownership of the plate, ownership of the vehicle, insurance or proof of inventory for a car lot. April 20
10:10 AM | Police were called to Sugar King Drive behind the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira as a witness reported four youths drinking in the back parking lot. The boys had broken many bottles; when police arrived they had the boys clean up the glass and
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Emergency crews attend to a Dodge pickup truck that flipped over into a field along Yatton Side Road on Monday. The investigation into the accident is still ongoing. [joe merlihan / the observer]
where then returned to their parents. No charges were laid. 3:00 PM | An Elmira man reported a stolen or lost front license plate to police at the Elmira detachment. Police do not suspect foul play. April 21
2:00 PM | A retired police officer reported some graffiti on the Optimist Club sign outside the St. Clements community centre on Green
Street in Wellesley. Area youth are suspected of painting a swastika on the sign. Photos of the tagging were taken and sent to detectives for further investigation. April 22
3:40 AM | Police received a call about four young men walking along Robb Road near Church Street in Elmira that had stolen a stop sign. When police arrived they could not located the group. The region was
notified and responded right away, replacing the sign. The investigation continues. April 23
8: 10 AM | Floradale firefighters and the OPP responded to a singlevehicle collision on Yatton Side Road. The driver of a brown Dodge pickup truck traveling along the road lost control of the vehicle and flipped his truck, landing on the roof. The investigation into the accident continues.
6:25 AM | A 24-year-old Kitchener man was travelling south along Katherine Street when he drove through the intersection at Line 86 and lost control of his blue 2006 Chevy Cobalt and drove into a ditch. When police arrived they administered a roadside alcohol test. The man was charged with ‘careless driving’ and had his license suspended for three days. 4:00 PM | Police were contacted about an altercation and robbery occurring on Park Street in Elmira. Two 14-year-old boys were approached by two older teen males who demanded several articles of clothing worn by the younger teens and threatened them with a weapon. The younger boys handed over the clothes. After investigating the occurrence police arrested a 16-year-old boy and charged him with robbery, possession of weapons dangerous, assault with a weapon and two counts of breaching YCJA probation.
Woolwich campaign aided by tree-planting blitz COLIN DEWAR A troop of school children from Conestogo Public School trudged down a muddy trail leading to a cluster of small trees waiting to be planted at the dairy farm of Ed Frey in Elmira on Wednesday. The children were there to participate in the Trees for Woolwich spring planting campaign. “We have partnered with schools across the township; the program allows students make a difference one tree at a time,” said Inga Rinne, chair of Trees for Woolwich. “Students will receive a hands-on learning experience, teaching them the environmental benefits of planting and nurturing trees.”
The official launch of the tree-planting season begins Saturday (today) as the organization will be holding its “Church Challenge” and are looking to have over 50 people from several Elmira church congregations get together to plant 235 trees on a bare two acres of township land off South Field Drive. The site will be forested with a variety of native pine, spruce, maple, oak and hackberry. “The organization heavily relies on volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life,” said Rinne, adding the goal is to plant 23,000 trees by 2015 – one for each of the township’s residents. Next weekend a dig is planned at a roadside project on Durant Road between Bloomingdale
and Maryhill, which will see Scouting members get involved. On May 12 the industrial area of Elmira will see much-needed trees sprout up in two areas. Scouts will gather at their new building at the end of Oriole Parkway to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Elmira Scouting. Part of that celebration will involve the planting of 100 trees. Down the road at the corner of Oriole Parkway and Union Street, Woolwich Rentals will partner with Trees for Woolwich to care for 55 trees that will be planted to green an empty corner lot. Members of the Woolwich Community Lions, who have supported Trees trees | 7
Caylee Gallant (left) and Taya Beacom Grade five students from Conestogo Public School helped plant more than 50 trees at a dairy farm east of Elmira on Wednesday. The school children were taking part in the Trees for Woolwich program. [COLIN DEWAR / the observer]
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a new budget by outright refusing to accept it when it was tabled last month. He said his party wasn’t willing to play political games with the Liberals, adding that the province has gone adrift and will only float further off course under the Liberal party. “I want to clear up that misconception that we didn’t even bother to read the document, which is false,” he said. “We had to draw a line in the sand.” Late last week Harris, along with several other PC members across the prov-
ince, submitted their nomination papers for their ridings, a move that the Liberals claimed was a clear sign that they were “gunning for an expensive [and] unnecessary election” but Harris said it was merely a formality and in no way signaled that his party wanted a second election in just seven months. “The last thing folks want or need is an election right now. I’ve heard that clearly from our residents. However, I have heard that we can’t afford to continue down this path, either, or reckless spending.”
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that the focus of the organization has changed to be more multicultural, and that the types of badges that kids can earn these days vary from his days as a Scout. “Now they have computer badges,” he laughed. He also said that the rules and regulations surrounding the organization have increased dramatically, which has made it more difficult for kids to just hop in the car with their leaders and go camping for the weekend. “You can’t do that anymore, now everything has to be checked out,” he said. “Now you have to be a registered leader and police checks are a big thing.” Despite the changes, however, he said that the organization and the traditions inherent in Scouting continue to be passed down from fathers to sons and grandsons, and it makes him happy to see that tradition being carried on.
Lord Baden Powell founded the scouting movement in England in 1908 and quickly caught on. Scouting in Elmira quickly adopted creating the first troop in 1912. Elmira Scouts prepare their centennial celebrations this summer. “The kids that I was in Scouts with, a lot of them still live in town and a lot of them now have kids in Scouts, and even grandchildren. “I don’t want to sound too clichéd, but it passes on and passes down.”
Young musicians shine at Kiwanis Music Festival Some 125 individual competitors participated in the 2012 Elmira and District Kiwanis Music Festival, from Apr. 16-19 at Woodside Bible Chapel, with the final concert on Apr. 21. The competitors were joined by choirs from Park Manor and John Mahood Public School, as well as a band from Emanuel Christian School in Fergus. The winners in each category are as follows: The Myrtle Wilfong Memorial Trophy and $200 Scholarship for Senior Piano: Madeline Weber The Jack Price Memorial Scholarship of $100 for Senior Piano: Will Allen Scholarships of $50 for Senior Piano: Nia Kang, Abigail Hamann, Thomas Chapman, Sonya Martin, Cassia Deering, Danielle Johnson, Noah Steinmann, Ciaran Fast-Sittler The Elmira Kinnettes Trophy and Scholarship for $150 for Junior Piano: Tony Domzella Scholarship of $75 for Junior Piano: Irian Fast-Sittler Scholarships of $50 for Junior Piano: Savannah Weber, Alice Wang, Sam Domzella, Michelle Lin, Mercedes Weber, Jasmine Thuroo, Ryan Woo, Roselynn Metzger, Matthew Beaudoin-Hayes, Cameron Beaudoin-Hayes, Connor Koster, Jaron Bowman Scholarships of $50 for Strings & Flute: Grant Mundell, Shannon Metzger and Aidan Reid Scholarships of $50 for Vocal: Linde Nabrotzky, Jodie Gunn, Jasmine Thuroo Adjudicators: Strings & Wood: Kelly Parkins-Lindstrom Senior Piano: Janet Fothergill Junior Piano: Clayton Scott Voice: Bethany Horst
On Apr. 21 the Kiwanis Music Festival held its final concert performance at Woodside Bible Fellowship in Elmira. (Top) Jasmine Thuroo sings a solo, Grant Mundell and Shannon Metzger play violins, Jodie Gunn sings and Tony Domzella, winner of the Elmira Kinnettes Trophy, plays piano. [colin dewar / the observer]
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some environmental benefits as well, added Dyck, as no emissions are produced, unlike riding in a car. The students will also learn about their local environment while walking to school at the same time building a sense of independence. The walk to school day is an activity of Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRTS), a comprehensive program that promotes safe, walkable communities. The focus behind the pro-
gram is to engage both the schools and communities to work together to make safe walking routes a reality for children. The student led walking school bus is also promoted by ASRTS. “We encourage kids to get out there, it is spring time. We want students to walk with friends and use the walking school bus rather than have parents driving. Kids walking together builds relationships and creates friendships through talking, laughter and the sense of exploring,” said Dyck.
Hundreds of people showed up for the annual fish fry dinner at Calvary United Church in St. Jacobs on Tuesday night Jim Delong, Ken Leach and Bill Schenkel served up a hearty serving of fish, corn and potatoes. [james jackson / the observer]
Nate Vale, 4, was out with family and friends on Apr. 21 to participate in a community clean up at Gibson Park in Elmira as part of Healthy Communities Month. [colin dewar / the observer]
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array, helping to produce energy. The church has also held several environmental community events including the Woolwich Healthy Communities’ environmental movie nights. Last week the church showed the documentary ‘Revenge of the Electric Car”. The film explores the electric car craze and the future of the automobile as a film crew go behind the closed doors of some of the major automakers to chronicle the story of the resurgence of the electric car. Elmira Mennonite Church (EMC) has shown their appreciation for the environment through numerous environmentallythemed worship services and stewardship-themed Sunday school classes. The church underwent an energy upgrade, installing additional insulation, program-
mable thermostats and energy efficient lighting. It has also adopted a rigorous recycling program using green bins and rain barrels. The church has also installed a 7.2kw solar array to the roof of the building to produce energy. “We are trying to meet the standard of being environmentally sound and we have always been a church that focused on being good stewards of the earth while advocating living a simple lifestyle,” said Pastor Steve Janzen of EMC. “We were very glad to learn that we will be receiving the award.” There were three main criteria that had to be met to be eligible for the award which included completing an energy retrofit, mircoFIT or community garden. Involvement in outreach programs in the community; educating other faith communities and engaging in local sustainability and
energy conservation educational events. “These two faith communities were chosen because they both showed very adventurous leadership, both of those churches installed solar panels last year and both hold environmental events and help educate members of their community about environmental issues,” said Jane Snyder of the GSS Network. This year’s local recipients will receive the award at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Kitchener during a event called Powerful Investing: Plug in Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Opportunities in Waterloo Region, where a panel discussion will be held about community power. For more information about the Greening Sacred Spaces Network, go to www.greeningsacredspaces.net/waterloo.
Elmira Kiwanis Club members Jim Stewart, John Kendall, Jim Schwindt, Ernie Robertson, John Craig, Tom Hendrick, Allan Poffenroth, Paul Henderson, Mark Wemp and Hugh Weltz were out planting trees along Riverside Drive on Apr. 21. [colin dewar / the observer]
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for Woolwich financially, will also lend hand with the planting, joining other community members who appreciate the importance of trees in the community. As always the Elmira Kiwanis will continue its annual program to green up the streets of Elmira by
planting another 50 trees on the streets and boulevards. “There is a lot of activity right now and it’s just the beginning,” said Rinne. “The township has only half the tree cover that is considered ideal. These public plantings gives everybody the pleasure of planting a tree as it can be very satisfying but it also
reinforces the importance of planting trees.” Trees will be planted on public and private land over the next few months. One of the group’s main goals is to construct natural windbreaks along roads and between fields. For more information or to volunteer contact the organization at Treesforwoolwich@gmail.com.
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The 2nd Installment of the 2012 Interim Tax Bill Is due:
[colin dewar / the observer]
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those three churches were selected because they have the space to accommodate the competition, and have also been tremendous supporters of the event in the past. “In St. Jacobs the church has always been extraordinarily supportive, as has Koinonia in Bloomingdale,” said MacDonald. “It’s really worked well for us to be outside the main streets of Kitchener and Waterloo.” Following the semi-finals this weekend the field of competitors will be further reduced to between nine and 12 competitors for the finals, to be held on May 12 at Calvary Pentecostal Assembly in Cambridge. The cost to attend the semifinals is free with a good will offering, while the cost to attend the finals will be
$15, with tickets available through TicketWindow or local Christian bookstores. The winner of the competition will receive a prize valued at $20,000 which includes a professional recording session at Revelation Sound in Guelph for a full 10-song album, along with promotional materials and marketing expertise including photography, video, and help in launching their own website. All competitors who advance to the finals will also receive a free performance coaching session and a free vocal lesson as well. MacDonald hopes to see a large crowd this weekend, as well as at the finals, where upwards of 1,000 people have attended in the past. “The crowds get pretty vocal about who they’re coming to support, it’s kind
of neat because everyone brings their own family and friends along and it’s a fun time. Kind of like Canada’s Got Talent on a smaller scale.” The large crowds do not intimidate Gascho either, as he has been performing since he was 11 years old in front of large crowds at church, and he leads the service each week at The Gospel Centre in Breslau where is father is the pastor. “I don’t really have nerves; it’s more about what the judges are going to say. “I think it’s going to be an interesting competition. There are some very good singers.” For the performances this weekend, doors open at 6 p.m. and the competition begins at 7. For more information visit www. faithfm.com.
May 2, 2012
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Another example of unethical acts by Conservatives Just how many violations of ethical guidelines, Parliamentary rules and Canadian laws must a cabinet minister commit before Stephen Harper will call for his or her resignation? Quite a few, apparently. Take International Cooperation Minister Bev Oda, for instance. This week we learned that she yet again indulged in some luxuries at the taxpayers’ expense while attending a conference last June in London. Not satisfied to stay at the five-star hotel where the conference was taking place, she cancelled that booking and took a room at the ritzy Savoy. The room rate jumped from $287 a night to $665, plus a cancellation fee of the first night’s $287. The total bill for her three-night stay, then, jumped to $2,282 from $861. On top of that, she spent almost $1,000 a day for a luxury car and driver to take her from The Savoy to the conference site, the hotel she was supposed to stay at. Discovered this week by a Canadian Press investigation, she hastily paid back the difference and, after at first denying any wrongdoing, later apologized as the political storm began mounting. This was no anomaly, however. She’s been caught doing this kind of thing before, including eschewing a minivan for $6,000 in limo fees while in Halifax to attend the 2006 Juno Awards. There’s been no action taken against her by a government that continues to argue it’s all about integrity and accountability. Beyond living high on the hog at your expense, Oda lied to Parliament in the infamous “not” memo about the church-backed aid group Kairos. Even then, there was no action from the prime minister. Likewise, there have been no repercussions for ethical and legal breaches by, to name a few, Peter MacKay, Vic Toews, John Baird or Tony Clement. Harper himself, along with the Conservative caucus, has been found in contempt of Parliament. Electoral irregularities were the norm (think in-and-out scam), even before the robo-call scandal. Any and all of the misdeeds – from helicopter rides and F-35 lying to misappropriated border funds and patronage appointments – is worthy of a firing, if the minister in question did not have the integrity to resign. Instead, we got nothing. Well, except more of the same ethically-challenged activities. The latest revelations about Oda confirm that she’s not fit for a cabinet position. There’s a pattern here. The same is true of the others mentioned. Conservatives have no grounds for the petulance on display every time the government is called out over the large collection of scandals and wrongdoings under its watch. 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. Accountability? No. Business as usual? Yes.
As retail rates continue to climb despite low demand/high supply — and no service improvements — people find creative ways to reduce their electricity costs. WORLD view / GWYNNE DYER
In France, there’s more to Mr. Normal than meets the eye WORLD AFFAIRS “My true adversary does not have a name, a face or a party,” said Francois Hollande, France’s next president. “He never puts forth his candidacy, but nevertheless he governs. My true adversary is the world of finance.” No other leader of a major power would dare say such a thing. If Hollande, who will be France’s first Socialist president in 17 years, simply defies “the markets,” they will certainly punish him and France severely. However, it remains to be seen how he plays his hand. Hollande still has one hurdle to cross before he is officially president-elect, but he beat the incumbent president, Nicolas Sarkozy, even in the first round of voting last Sunday, when 10 candidates were running. In the run-off vote on May 6, the polls predict that he will trounce Sarkozy by a margin of 14-16 per cent. Hollande is a shoo-in be-
cause in the second round his centre-left party will collect almost all the votes of parties to the left of the Socialists, and also most of the votes of the centrist candidates. Sarkozy leads a centre-right party, but he has to pretend to be much harder right than he is for much the same reasons as Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in the United States. If Sarkozy does not spout anti-immigrant, antiMuslim rhetoric, he will not even win over the 18 per cent of French voters who backed the far-right National Front last Sunday. If he does talk like that, he will lose the swing voters in the centre – and he may still not get the endorsement of National Front leader Marine Le Pen, who reckons that if Sarkozy loses the presidency his party will disintegrate, making her own party the dominant force on the right. So it will be President Hollande, who recently said that “if the markets are worried (by my policies), I will tell them here and now that I will leave them with no space to act.” Tough words, but what
does “no space to act” actually mean? Does it mean anything at all? The markets don’t think so, which is why they did not go into meltdown as soon as Hollande’s election became a certainty. Hollande is certainly tougher and smarter than the “Mr Normal” who he claims to be. His calm, modest manner presents a striking contrast to the hyperactivity, bad temper and sheer bling of Nicolas Sarkozy, but he graduated from France’s most respected postgraduate school for high flyers, the Ecole Nationale d’Administration, and he has been in politics for more than 30 years. For more than a decade he was the leader of the famously fractious Socialist Party, and was nicknamed “Meccano-builder” for his ability to bridge the endless personal and ideological disputes, a process he once likened to picking up dog turds. And he has not promised French voters the moon. What Hollande has actually promised is slightly less austerity than Sarkozy. He will balance the French
budget by 2017, rather than 2016. For symbolism’s sake he will introduce a new 75 per cent income tax band for people who earn more than a million euros, but he understands that bringing the budget deficit under control must be accomplished mainly by cutting spending, not raising taxes. The markets will not have it any other way, and they have France in a corner. In order to cover the interest on its existing debt plus this year’s budget deficit, France must borrow almost one-fifth of its entire Gross Domestic Product this year, and the same again next year. Most of that enormous sum must be borrowed from foreign lenders, so Hollande cannot afford to frighten them by radically changing the austerity policy he inherits from Sarkozy. He says what he must to get elected, but in office Mr Normal is likely to conduct business as usual – or at least, that is what the markets think. It may be too simplistic a view. Hollande doesn’t agree with the current European orthodoxy, DYER | 10
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Their view / question OF THE WEEK
What are you doing for Healthy Communities Month?
»»Lea Olsthoom
»»Barb Gaudette
My environmental science class is putting in I’m recycling more native plants to make the EDSS courtyard more inviting.
»»Charles Arndt
»»Steph Sellers
»»Alex Nicholson
We recycle everything and only put garbage out once a month.
This month my family just started buying local Since the weather has been nice I’ve been produce. walking more. I walk to school and work, that sort of thing.
"... council should at least have the courage of its earlier conviction and pass a motion in support of the BFCC"
Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach | Page 10
HIS view / STEVE KANNON
Green energy experiencing some growing pains, but renewables are the future EDITOR'S NOTES As a provincial policy, green energy has been something of a flop, at least in the short term. With demand down and capacity growing, wholesale prices have fallen, widening the gap between conventional sources and what Ontario is paying for electricity generated by feed-in tariff (FIT) projects. Ontarians are subsidizing the use of higherpriced alternatives. Peak and mid-peak rates are expected to rise by more than eight per cent May 1, courtesy of the Ontario Energy Board. Offpeak rates will rise by 4.8 per cent. “Ontario’s power system is fuelled by consumers to the tune of about $16-billion a year,” says energy expert Tom Adams. “That number is headed for $23-billion or $24-billion soon, by 2016. “By the end of 2013, Ontario is on track to have the highest electricity prices of
any jurisdiction in North America.” That’s hardly music to the ears of the McGuinty government, already being lambasted for its energy policy. A budget that calls for the merger of the Ontario Power Authority and the Independent Electricity Sector Operator, touted by the government as a costsaving measure, is less than a drop in the bucket. The savings amount to 16/100ths of 1% of our total electricity bill, notes the Ontario Clean Air Alliance. The government has also appointed Murray Elston, former president of the Canadian Nuclear Association (nuclear being the source of many of Ontario’s electricity woes), to search for ways to reduce the costs of electricity distribution companies such as Waterloo North Hydro, which are responsible for 11 per cent of our total electricity bill. The producers responsible for more than 80 per cent of the ever-rising electricity costs get a free ride. Consumers and taxpay-
HOW TO REACH US
future. A long-term investment, green energy projects lead to energy security and a thriving economy, he maintains. In the shortterm, there are hurdles. “We have to get over that hump somehow. We have to allow ourselves a transition time.” The big picture aside, CREW also focuses on what individual homeowners can do to reduce their energy use, and the bills that follow. Woolner points to his group’s Power $aving Network (P$N) electricity selfaudit toolkit, which can be borrowed free of charge from libraries in Waterloo Region. Equipped with meters, instructions and charts, the kits provide homeowners the chance to get a comprehensive picture of their electrical use and how to reduce it. The average user finds savings of 25 per cent, he notes, just through eliminating power-wasters he or she didn’t even know about, for instance. “It helps you find things that are wasting your money, and everybody’s money
because overall demand drives ... more spending on things like nuclear plants. “It does make a difference. If we all did that, it would make a huge impact,” he adds of the changes identified by the audit and the subsequent lowering of demand. An all-volunteer, nonprofit group, CREW is essentially the creation of energy-saving enthusiasts, many of them engineers who were early adaptors of technologies that became advocates for conservation and renewable energy sources. Woolner, for instance, has spent years making his Kitchener home a model of efficiency that employs geothermal, solar hot water and photovoltaic systems. He and other CREW members would like nothing more than to see others hop on the energysaving bandwagon. “If you have an interest in doing that, we’re happy to help you.” The more people that get involved, the sooner Ontario – and, indeed, everywhere else – can
put costly non-renewable power options behind them. Instead, we’ll have free energy. Oh, the tools needed to generate that electricity cost something, but the price is falling all the time. That, of course, is the rationale behind the government’s green energy strategy: spend upfront to foster an industry and watch the production costs fall even as more jobs are created. We’re not there yet, but it’s only been a couple of years. Enthusiasts have been applying techniques and technologies for decades, but it’s only recently that we’ve seen a concerted, governmentlevel approach. The benefits won’t be obvious for a while. Perhaps in another decade we’ll look back and wonder what all the fuss was about – and why we didn’t go green sooner. Dalton McGuinty might prefer to see dividends sooner – it’s all about reelection, after all – but the widespread application of what people like Woolner have known for years is still in its infancy.
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ers, as always, will pay the freight. Methods for getting out from some of that burden, at least on a bi-monthly billing basis, will be front and center at the Green Living and Tech Fair on today (Saturday) at the St. Jacobs arena. Part of Woolwich’s Healthy Communities Month, the event focuses on energy-saving tips, from little changes right through to the alternative technologies at play in the province’s muchmaligned Green Energy Act. Among those manning the booths in St. Jacobs will be Glen Woolner, general manager of Community Renewable Energy Waterloo (CREW), an advocate for alternatives and a supporter of Ontario’s support for sustainable energy. “We’re on the right track. We’ve covered so much ground in the past two and half years, it’s phenomenal,” he says of the measures taken thus far, acknowledging there will be growing pains on what he sees as the inevitable path for our energy
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In February, average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees were $886.45, up 0.2% from the previous month. On a year-over-year basis, earnings rose 1.8%. In February, the year-over-year growth in weekly earnings was slowed by a decline in hours worked.
"There would be absolutely no legitimate reason for a political party to knowingly call the supporters of another party to encourage them to vote, or to alert them to a polling location change. Any such call must have another purpose, such as suppression of the opponent's turnout."
Linwood residents celebrated the opening of their new recreation centre and library May 1 and 2, 2004, the culmination of years of fundraising. The first campaign to raise money started in 1992, eventually aided by $460,000 from the province and $240,000 from Ottawa.
»»Statistics Canada
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affidavit that alleges that the misleading robo-calls during the last federal election could not have been accidental.
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because it has put the eurozone (the 17 out of 27 European Union members that use the euro “single currency”) into an economic death-spiral. Germany’s huge and healthy economy gives it the whip-hand in the eurozone. Berlin insists on savage austerity measures by EU member governments to bring their budgets back into balance, but if the austerity is so extreme that it kills economic growth, then the budgets will never balance. Hollande argues that growth, especially in the form of big infrastructure projects, must be stimulated by easier credit even while budgets are still in deficit. Many European leaders agree, as do outside
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Woolwich wise to take economic development path To the Editor, Your editorial and cartoon of Apr. 14, 2012 suggested that the township’s economic development efforts are a waste of time and money. I’d like to offer my two cents. Our small company works with dozens of other small businesses as a landlord in St. Jacobs and at the Farmers’ Market. In general, we find township staff to be committed, competent and enthusiastic. I haven’t met the lazy-minded bureaucrats that are conjured up in your editorial. We’ve worked in Woolwich for well over 30 years and are very, very grateful for the new focus on economic development at the township, for which the CAO and the EDO can take a fair share of credit. They have become great resources for us; great advocates for Woolwich in the wider Region of Waterloo, and have helped
observers like Nobel Prizewinning economist Paul Krugman, who said recently that Europe would “commit suicide” if it did not add reflationary policies to strict budget discipline. Hollande will not start printing money right away, because the euro means he cannot, but he is certainly going to argue for “quantitative easing” (as we now call reflation). Without openly defying Berlin, he is likely to become a rallying point for Europeans (and there are a great many of them) who believe that the eurozone will never solve its crisis without economic growth in other countries besides Germany. “Change in France will allow Europe to shift direction,” he says. He may be right. us connect with other Woolwich businesses in helpful and productive ways. They’ve also helped bring new events to Woolwich by partnering with Foodlink on the Taste Local/Taste Fresh event. (Ironically, another editorial in the same issue of the Observer spoke favourably of local food initiatives and the Foodlink brand, but neglected to mention the significant role that the township has played as a partner in bringing Foodlink events to the township.) Whether we like it or not, municipalities everywhere are now involved in economic development in ways that take them beyond their traditional role of providing roads and sewers. Woolwich needs to invest staff time and money on a variety of fronts, including forging relationships with regional industry groups (such as Communitech and the Chamber of Commerce), and marketing and branding. We also need to participate in wider regional strategies, including Grand River Transit and regional development strategies. If we don’t come
to the table, we won’t eat. Our pattern in Woolwich has simply been to react to new industries or businesses when they are proposed – such as gravel pits, renewable energy, or tourism. Community conflict on these issues is understandable and perhaps unavoidable. But my hope is that an economic development strategy will start a new and more positive conversation in the community: What businesses do we want to encourage and attract to Woolwich? What are our competitive advantages? How do we want our towns and villages to evolve? With all due respect, the Observer has lately acquired a habit of unconstructive criticism. It opposes public transit, the management of the recreation centre, the new township hall, and now the economic development agenda. None of these projects have been executed perfectly, but at least they flow from a long-term vision for
the township. I would love to see the Observer move beyond criticism and actually outline a direction for Woolwich. Please tell us how you think the township should look in 20 years, and the steps we should take to get there.
Marcus Shantz | President, Mercedes Corp.
Council should back biogas fight The recent decision by Woolwich council to not launch an appeal of the Ministry of Environment decision to grant application of the proposed Bio-En digester at the north end of Elmira was frustrating. When a group of citizens opted to take it upon themselves to appeal the MOE decision and asked for support at the Apr. 16 council session, they were denied. That has angered many of us as it is, in effect, a repudiation of council’s professed position of opposition to the proposed location of this
digester and a capitulation to Bio-En. Not appealing and denying support for a group that has no agenda other than to see the digester placed further away from residences and our already congested road casts doubt on council’s commitment on this vital issue. Council’s decision is based on the advice of a single lawyer who believed that the likelihood of successfully appealing the decision was low. The township accepted the implicit argument that the process would be a waste of taxpayers’ money. The Bio-Fuel Citizens’ Committee (BFCC) consulted several other lawyers and formed the opposite opinion. Since when does Woolwich council make decisions on the basis of a single individual based in Toronto? Someone is not doing due diligence here, or was this a convenient excuse to cave in and still save face? The decisions by council matter, as putting a digester,
even an anaerobic one, within Elmira will have an adverse impact on many members of our community. Digesters give off foul odour and supplying one of this capacity will increase truck traffic even more in Elmira’s core – with all the pollution and safety issues these rigs bring. Property values close to the plant site are bound to be affected. If Woolwich cannot bring itself to legally challenge decisions that will harm its citizens, council has abrogated its responsibilities to the community it purports to represent. Since the deadline for an appeal has passed, council should at least have the courage of its earlier conviction and pass a motion in support of the BFCC. Continue remonstrating politically, but also give at least moral support to those that have the will to fight for the long-term interests of Elmira.
Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach |member of Bio-Fuel Citizens’ Committee
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Though young, EDSS girls’ soccer team gets a decent start Coach sees a fair bit of promise as season gets underway without a hitch, unlike last spring’s weather COLIN DEWAR Last season the EDSS girls’ soccer team only played a handful of games because of poor weather. Record-setting levels of precipitation last spring caused delays across the region as games were not permitted on the outdoor fields because the ground was so wet. This year Mother Nature has been kind, allowing the regular season to kick off without a hitch. Unlike last year, the high school team only has a few Grade 12 students and a trio of Grade 11s, but so far the team is off to a reasonably good start. They managed to tie Glenview Park in their first game, 3-3, but a 5-1 loss to Preston High on Tuesday left EDSS with one point so far this season, placing them fifth in the standings. That’s not a bad start to the season seeing as the team has a large number of Grade 9 and 10 players, said coach Jennifer Amos-Harrison. Given the number of young and smaller players on the field, Amos-Harrison is happy with the way her team is performing. “I think we’re doing very well; I think we just have to believe in ourselves a little bit more,” she said. “This year I think we have a chance to do quite well and stand to do even better the following year.” This year the team is playing in the second or blue
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division. The girls tend to play strongly for the first half of the game, but lapses in the second half have left them playing catch-up. Amos-Harrison would like to see them work on their ball control for the remainder of the season, as that is the area where they tend to second-guess themselves. “We have two very strong forwards this year with Grade 11 striker Kristen Wiens and Grade 9 Kacie Martin, as both have proven themselves on the field and are showing good leadership.” Although Martin is playing her first year with the team she does not let her smaller size deter her from taking much larger Grade 12 opponents as she is feisty, has great ball control and playmaking skills, said the coach. Goaltenders Grade 11 Serena Cressman and 13-yearold Michelle Wang replace Yi Wang, Michelle’s sister, who graduated last year. Both netminders have maintained strong performances between the goalposts, showing they are quite aggressive. “They know when to pick the right moments to challenge for the ball; they are both developing quite well. The goals they’ve had against them have been well placed shots,” Amos-HarriEDSS | 15
Woolwich Youth Soccer celebrates 35 years this season
EDSS striker Alana Thoman gains control of the ball during a match with Preston High School on Tuesday. EDSS fell to the visitors by a score of 5-1. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Woolwich Youth Soccer Club. The sport has been in Woolwich for 37 years. The first two years soccer was run by the township’s recreation department, then headed by John Kingsley, who then turned it over to the club that formed a committee in 1978. Fundamentally, the game of soccer has seen few changes over that time: minor tweaks here and there to rules have occurred, but for the most part it is still the same game that children played in the township almost four decades ago. Registration locally has increased tenfold since the first season that saw 110 players enroll. Now the club has more than 1,100 players, both boys and girls, coming out each summer to play the world’s most popular sport. “This is fairly common for most clubs to see an increase like that over a time span of 35 years,” said Clare Cressman, who is in charge of soccer development at the club. “Right across Canada the number of kids playing soccer has grown just like the Woolwich club.” There are many factors that attribute to the growth and success of the game in the township, with cost being the main one. “It is a cheap game to play. When it first started it
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REGION OF WATERLOO PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING NOXIOUS WEEDS 2012 The main purpose of the Weed Control Act is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture. Primarily, this Act applies to agricultural and horticultural lands that generate income or other benefits to agriculture; this excludes lawns, gardens and private areas used for personal enjoyment and leisure. Under the Weed Control Act, you are required to destroy all noxious weeds on your property. The Weed Control Act can be viewed at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca In Urban Areas: The destruction requirements under the Weed Control Act do not apply to noxious weeds or weed seed that are far enough away from any land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes as they do not interfere with that use. However, individual city Property Standards By-laws or Lot Maintenance By-laws may apply to these situations. All properties within the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, including the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich and the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, are required to be in compliance with the Weed Control Act by May 15, 2012 and throughout the season. Designated Noxious Weeds:
Common barberry
European buckthorn
Wild carrot
Colt’s-foot
Dodder spp.
Goat’s beard spp.
Poison hemlock
Johnson grass
Knapweed spp.
Milkweed spp.
Poison ivy
Ragweed spp.
Black-seeded proso millet
Yellow rocket
Sow-thistle (annual & perennial)
Cypress spurge
Leafy spurge
Bull thistle
Canada thistle
Nodding thistle
Russian thistle
Scotch thistle
Tuberous vetchling
Velvetleaf
Giant Hogweed
Noxious weeds may be destroyed by the following methods: a) b) c) d)
Pulling or otherwise removing the plants from the soil; Cutting the roots or stalks of the plants before the seeds has developed sufficiently to open after cutting; Cultivating the soil in which the plants are growing; Treating with herbicide that causes the plants to be destroyed or prevents the growth of the plants or ripening of their seeds.
Except for Giant Hogweed and Poison Ivy, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo strongly encourage the methods of (a), (b), or (c) to control noxious weeds. Property owners should review and comply with the Pesticides Act, 2009.
INFORMATION NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING GIANT HOGWEED AND EUROPEAN BUCKTHORN The main purpose of the Weed Control Act is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture. Primarily, this Act applies to agricultural and horticultural lands that generate income or other benefits to agriculture; this excludes lawns, gardens and private areas used for personal enjoyment and leisure. Under the Weed Control Act, you are required to destroy all noxious weeds on your property. The Weed Control Act can be viewed at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca Giant Hogweed: can cause severe dermatitis and great care should be taken in handling or eradicating it. Contact the Area Inspector (below) or a certified land exterminator / pesticide applicator for advice. More information is available at: http://www.ontarioweeds.com/weed.php?w=hermz European Buckthorn: over the past few years, European Buckthorn has established a strong foothold on agricultural lands in the Region and is spreading rapidly. This plant can grow up to 6 meters or 20 feet in height. It is also referred as the “tree killer.” More information is available at: http://www.treecanada.ca/tree-killers/common-buckthorn.htm
Enforcement of the Weed Control Act in the Townships of North Dumfries, Wilmot, Wellesley and Woolwich will be carried out by the Area Weed Inspector: Larry Martin, Area Weed Inspector Regional Municipality of Waterloo
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Enforcement of the Weed Control Act in the Cities of Cambridge, Waterloo and Kitchener will be carried out by the Municipal Weed Inspectors: Gloria MacNeil Municipal Weed Inspector City of Kitchener 519-741-2330
Anna Marie Cipriani Municipal Weed Inspector City of Waterloo 519-747-8645
Odilio DeVarges or Darryl Oliveira, Municipal Weed Inspector City of Cambridge 519-740-4684, ext. 4271
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NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA
OMG! Please just bear with me while I’m texting, LOL! OPEN COUNTRY I’m not a fan of text messaging. Actually, I believe I stopped being a fan of any kind of personal communication shortly after cell phones became smaller than toaster ovens. The problem, as I see it, is that all this advanced technology pulls people away from their surroundings and sucks them and their souls into a screen no bigger than a cigarette package. The sky could be falling around the average text-messenger and
they wouldn’t know it – unless, of course, the person next to them texted this information. A great example of this lack of awareness came out in a news story last week. A man was so immersed in texting that he actually ran into a bear – a really big black bear. For the record, this is the kind of thing that never happened when young people used semaphore, Morse code or smoke signals to chat. Then again, you’d never start a brush fire or pull out the signal flags just to mention that you had blueberry jam on pumpernickel for brunch … mmmm – which
is the kind of important riveting, social proclamations that people routinely text or tweet about. To recap, the guy was walking along with his head buried in his phone screen, when he walked right into a bear. All I can say is thank goodness our ancestors never had cell phones. After watching the video footage of the incident that a local news helicopter took, it occurred to me that this might become a growing issue right here in Ontario – after all we have cell phones with generous text messaging plans and we have lots of bears, the two major ingredients.
So, as a public service, I present this column. Its intent is to inform you what to do if you run into a bear while text messaging. First, continue texting – there’s no need to panic unless your text plan is too expensive. If you are like the normal texter, you’ll then text something like: Sorry about your toenail. OMG, big black bear! To which your friend will respond: LOL! U at zoo? U really think my toenail will grow back? You’ll respond: Sure, give it a few months. Oh, not at zoo. BBB staring at me! Rude!!!! Seconds later you’ll hear
bloop! This announces a text that says: I hope so – toe looks gross! Hey! Send pic of BBB.” To which you reply: Not now, running 4 life! OMG, your toe nail not that gross. In return you’ll get a reply that says: It is 2 (sad face emoticon). Where BBB now? Here’s where you finally acknowledge the bear: Gnawing on foot. Hey! (Smiley face.) My toe now like yours! LOL! In a second or two you’ll get back a reassuring: Kewl! (Smiley face). Of course at this point you need to get your priorities straight. That means fending the bear off so he doesn’t maim your texting thumbs.
Otherwise, you’re going to need to get a voice activated app to text message and we all know how messed up those can be. Suddenly, this bear has become an issue. Which is when another text message will come in. OMG! Just had blueberry jam and pumpernickel. How’s the toe? LOL! In the mean time, the bear will have had enough of being ignored and walk off so he can interact with a person who is actually acknowledging his or her surroundings. To which you’ll text: BBB gone. Need medical help. (Sad face.) TTYL.
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only cost $5 to sign up and if you compare it to other sports that are played there are not many costs, besides a new pair of boots every couple of years,” said Steve Lillico, vice-president of the club. “The fact that the children playing are receiving fresh air and exercise is also another reason we have seen growth over the years.” Both Cressman and Lillico have been with the club for 33 years, almost as long as the club has existed. Over the years the club has elevated and built the sport locally while developing local players such as Tyler Pasher, who is training with the Toronto FC first team squad.
“If he makes it to the team that will definitely be a feather in our club’s cap and something that local kids could be proud of, as a lot of kids wear Toronto FC jerseys; there is an awareness of that program,” said Lillico. Both men agreed that if Canada where to have more players on the world stage the sport would see an increase in growth both locally and nationally. Canada’s only appearance on the world stage of soccer was in 1986 when it competed in the FIFA World Cup held in Mexico The club did experience some growth after Canada’s appearance and even though Canada has never made it to the final round
since then, the popularity of the sport still increases every year. “If Canada makes it to the World Cup in 2014 I am sure we will see a spike in interest in the sport,” said Cressman. “If Canada had a few big players playing in the English Premier league, for example, I am sure we would have more kids playing as they would have someone to look up to.” Given the increase in registrations and the lack of soccer fields in the township, however, the club may
have to begin limiting enrollment. “At some point the club will reach a number that is the ceiling, but as long as there is growth in the township I suspect growth will continue at our club. The problem we face is that there are not enough parks for us to use,” said Lillico, adding the club could use three or four more pitches for teams to play and practice on. Registration for the club has already begun with many of the younger divi-
sions already filling up. The club is still looking for players 13 years of age and older to fill the more senior teams. There are currently some 90 teams playing under the club’s banner, ranging in age from four to 18. The sport is co-ed up to age six and the oldest house league teams – 16- to 18-year-olds – are also co-ed. The soccer season begins mid May and depending on the league can run through to late September or early October. “There is a good com-
munity feel to this club as we have had a lot of former players become coaches and I don’t think you would get that from a bigger city. There are a lot of families involved in the club as well, which adds to the community feel,” said Lillico. “I know we have kids that play on one team come out to watch other teams and that really adds something to the sport.” For more information about the club visit the website www.woolwichyouthsoccer.com
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son said. “(Wang) is still very small and is up against some
19 year old girls but she is handling it very well.” Despite the zero in the wins column, the girls don’t
criticize or lose their enthusiasm for the game, she added. “It is still very early in the
season and it doesn’t matter, win, lose or draw, the girls are always happy and positive.”
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VENTURE ANNIVERSARY / WOODWORKS
One good turn after another Master Craft Wood Turnings marks 25 years under current ownership, 10 years in Elmira COLIN DEWAR Trends change all the time. Whether it’s fashion, design or woodwork, nothing stays the same. That’s abundantly clear to Peter Hunter, owner of Master Craft Wood Turnings in Elmira, who’s seen many trends come and go over the last two and half decades. Hunter is constantly reinventing his business to accommodate the changes in fashion and product demands. Master Craft’s roots were formed in the 1920s under the name Kitchener Buttons, which would produce intricate wooden buttons for the fashion industry, particularly for suit jackets and overcoats. With the introduction of plastic, the company’s focus turned to producing wooden tuning and volume controls for the radio industry in the 1940s. By the 1960s focus again had changed as the business became the national producer of the famous Yo-Yo. In the 1970s, Master Craft was incorporated to produce wooden knobs, amongst other wooden turnings, using the specialized technology that had been developed over the prior years. Today the company is a supplier of face-grain knobs and specialty products such as rosettes, key tags, and other forms of discs. They are also well known for their wooden cabinet and furniture knobs. Master Craft’s specialty is the production of facegrain turned wood products, offering more than 20 different styles of wooden knobs, from classic to contemporary, in a variety of woods. Face grain means the products come out of the face of the wood, with the grain in a plug to run the same way as a board would, which allow the plugs to be covered up easier. Stair and flooring companies use the product when they need
to hide screw holes and want something to blend in easier. “That is a part of our uniqueness, the fact that we make face-grain products,” said Hunter. The company ships more than 50,000 plugs a month. Master Craft is also a supplier of wooden screw plugs, wooden dowel rods, hardwood dowel rods, and custom wood turnings. They also offer specialty products, such as rosettes, key tags, table legs, chair legs, novelty items and grandfather clock parts. “When Canadiana was in its height in the 1990s, there were a lot of chairs in the country-style that we were making lots of parts for but that trend has changed to square legs and backs. It is just a fashion change and now we do not do as many chair legs as we use to do,” said Hunter. The company uses custom-built equipment that work 10 or 11 hours a day churning out screw knobs and floor plugs. “The largest, most expensive machine in the shop makes the smallest part,” laughs Hunter. The business still uses many of the original machines from the 1920s to fill smaller custom orders. “The old machines are very labour intensive and very slow but the reason we keep them is for little jobs that may require only 40 plugs, it is easier to start this up the old machine than one of the larger machines that we have now. Plus the older machines can actually make larger parts than our CNC machines cannot. The old machines allow us to manufacture up to a threeinch disc.” The business operates with five employees who keep a close eye on the machines in the shop. Each employee is responsible to fill orders for start to end. “I find it works better to have one person complete a whole project because they know exactly what must be done and when it has to be finished,” said
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Peter Hunter has owned Master Craft Wood Turning for 25 years and moved the business to Elmira in 2002. Over the years Hunter has seen many trends change and has had to re-invent his business to keep up with the times. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER] Hunter. One of the main customers for the business is Home Hardware, for whom they fill dowel orders that are all UPC coded and painted for diameter recognition. Master Craft keeps ahead of the dowel orders by about six weeks, which allows them to ship the same day they receive an order. All the dowels are manufactured from soft maple brought in from Quebec and New York. “The nice thing is that is
it white, it is straight and strong; some of our competition does not have those qualities to offer,” said Hunter. The business works with all kinds of lumber, including cherry, oak, ash, walnut, and maple for turning jobs like legs or spindles and knobs. This May 1 the company will be celebrating a couple of anniversaries. It will be 25 years since Hunter bought the company back in 1987 and 10 years of it operating in Elmira.
The company moved from Kitchener to Elmira when its lease was up in 2001 and Hunter decided the business needed more room and a more modern MASTER CRAFT | 19
VENTURE PROFILE BUSINESS: Master Craft Wood Turnings Ltd. LOCATION: 69 Earl Martin Dr.,Elmira PHONE: 519-669-0357 OWNER: Peter Hunter
Wind energy has been called the most divisive issue ever in rural Ontario. I’m not sure that’s true, and it’s hard to quantify. But there’s no doubt wind energy – or more specifically, the turbines that turn wind into energy – have raised hackles with citizens here and elsewhere in rural Canadians, and with farm organizations concerned about health and the environment. As evidence, look at the reaction from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. In January, it issued a missive urging the province to stop approving new wind energy projects. The federation says wind energy pits rural Ontarians against each other. Escalating concerns about industrial wind turbines means the province should suspend further development until farm families and rural residents are assured that their interests are adequately protected, according to the federation. Further, it says it’s worked with government on regulations, cautioned farmer members on the pitfalls of wind leases, and expressed concerns about pricing. “Many issues have not been addressed, causing tremendous tension among rural residents and community neighbours,” says the federation. “We are hearing very clearly from our members that the wind turbine situation is coming to a head – seriously dividing rural communities and even jeopardizing farm succession planning. The onus is on our provincial government to ensure the ROBERTS | 19
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interests of rural Ontarians are protected.” OK, but what about this? The pro-wind energy group, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), said last week Canada is on track for another record year for wind energy development in 2012. Rural Ontario, the home of what the OFA says is a hotbed of wind-energy consternation, will lead the way for new installations. And, says CanWEA, farmers will
continue their pivotal role as land-lease holders in the wind energy system. Indeed, CanWEA predicted last week approximately 1,500 MW of new installed capacity will be added in Canada this year. The country is sixth in the world for new installed wind energy capacity, and how has 5,403 MW of total wind power, enough to service more than 1.2 million homes. Robert Hornung, CanWEA president, says Canada (and in particular
Ontario) has emerged as a highly competitive destination for wind energy investment globally. He says the wind energy industry represents billions of dollars in new investments across the manufacturing and construction sectors. And as Ontario struggles with economic recovery, failing as recently as Wednesday in the eyes of the financial lending sector as it downgraded the province’s credit standing, any glimmer of good news is welcome.
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setting that would create a better flow for his workers. Elmira had the land to be developed and Hunter found the perfect spot in the South Field business park. “We were the very first ones in the business park and have watched it grow over the years. Elmira is a great little community to do business in.” Hunter, who worked as a mechanical engineer, always knew he would own his own business and was eventually offered Master Craft.
“The business was a profitable one and had a strong business plan with many clients and it seemed like the right fit at the time,” he explained. “It was easy to step in and carry on with business.” The company had seen some low times in the early 2000s just after they moved into the new building. “In 2001 we were very busy making knobs and turnings, and then just after 9/11 the bottom seemed to fall out of our market. Trends changed and when that happened we got lost
on the downside, which led to some lean years. It wasn’t until 2008 that we really reinvented ourselves and got the doweling going for our business.” During the recession of 2008 Master Craft started to pick up more and more business as their competitors closed up shop. “We managed to pick up customers from businesses that closed and that helped us through the recession. It was their bad fortune that caused us our good fortune. We had to adapt and change with the trends and found our way.”
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This is big news in rural Ontario. Naysayers can point to a runaway wind energy industry, one that is ignoring their concerns. Farmers who support wind energy, though, can get on board. Farmers, says CanWEA, “play the most vital role in Ontario’s endeavor to create a cleaner, more modern electricity system.” It points to the wind energy benefits farmers derive through land-lease arrangements – the same ones they’re cautioned
The wind energy industry is optimistic because it realized a record year in 2011 with about 1,267 MW of new wind energy capacity, representing an investment of $3.1 billion and creating 13,000 person-years of employment. CanWEA says Ontario leads Canada in installed wind energy capacity, accounting for 1,969.5 MW of wind energy installations. Quebec, with more than 1,000 MW, and Alberta with 891 MW, follow.
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A fitting ode to the Man in Black The unmistakable sound of Johnny Cash will fill the Commercial Tavern in show that also features duets with June Carter STEVE KANNON “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.” Well, Jim Yorifido, actually, but the show will have the look and feel of the real thing when Yorfido and his wife Pam, channeling June Carter, take to the stage next weekend at the Commercial Tavern. Entitled Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom, the touring production covers a good swath of the life of an icon, known to generations as the Man in Black. It’s a role Yorifido has been honing for about seven years, the latest part of a music career that spans more than four decades, since his teenage years growing up in Welland. While he’s always included some Johnny Cash songs in his repertoire –“Folsom Prison Blues” is a favourite – he really got into the swing of things when he joined The Sun Records Story, the official international touring show of the legendary Memphis-based record label that launched the career of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison. Produced by Sam Phillips in the early 1950s, Sun Records was the home base for many of Cash’s best known hits, including “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Get Rhythm.” After the run of that show, the couple decided to keep the act going,
Jim Yorifido and his wife Pam perform as famed musical couple Johnny Cash and June Carter in Johnny Cash: from Memphis to Folsom, the touring show that comes to Maryhill’s Commercial Tavern next weekend. [SUBMITTED] playing across the country. “It gets a great reaction. We’re really lucky that way – we keep working,” he said this week from his home in Fort Erie. Yorfido’s portrayal of Cash, the music icon who died in 2003, has won him plenty of accolades. In fact, it got him the role
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of the Man in Black in a film called Resurrection of a Guitar Hero, currently being shot in the Niagara Region. He also sings the title song. From the makers of the award-winning Under Jakob’s Ladder, the film tells the story of up-andcoming guitarist Jimi Lazer who makes a deal
with a witch to become a superstar. He buys an enchanted guitar that, when played, is supposed to bring him 30 years of fame. When he realizes the price, he tries to back out... only to find out there is no turning back. It’s a brand-new experience for Yorfido, who’s enjoying a behind-the-
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scenes look at filmmaking. Shooting earlier this week and next, he should be wrapped up in advance of his jaunt up to Maryhill. With Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom, you can expect all of the hits –“All the classic Johnny songs and the duets with June Carter.” Yorfido’s voice covers
the same baritone range as the man himself. The look is there, too. “The older I get, the more I look the part,” he laughs. The set list will include “Ring of Fire,” “Boy Named Sue,” “I Walk the Line” and the famous duet with June Carter “Jackson” amongst other classic songs. As well, Pam Yorfido will perform some country song favourites from Tammy Wynette, including the classic “Stand by Your Man.” Also on tap will be some of Cash’s later recordings with producer Rick Rubin, particularly his cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt.” His covers of modern rock offerings exposed Johnny Cash to another generation of music lovers, a fact reflected in the age mix at the shows Yorifido plays. “It’s a real mixed bag out there,” he said of the crowds, noting that’s different from some of the tribute shows he’s been involved with, where there’s definitely a much older audience. The couple is looking forward to returning to the Commercial Tavern, praising the venue for keeping true to authentic country music and its performers. Johnny Cash: From Memphis to Folsom takes to the stage at the Commercial Tavern May 6 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the venue, 1303 Maryhill Rd., or by calling 519-6483644.
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ST. MATTHEW’S LUTHERAN Church in Conestogo is looking for Organist/Music Director to lead our music in our weekly worship service an other services throughout the year. Please forward resume to office@ stmatthewsconestogo.com or mail to 131 Flax Mill Drive, Conestogo, N0B 1N0.
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AUCTIONS PROPERTY AUCTION OF 11 acre hobby farm, to be held at 7031 Sideroad 3 West, Wellington North Twp. (approx. 3 miles south of Mount Forest on highway 6, then west on Sideroad 3), for Enos and Mary Brubacher, on Saturday, April 28th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519699-4451. AUCTION SALE OF Vehicles, Pequegnat clocks, antiques, household effects, and miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd., 2 miles south of Wellesley or 2 miles north of Philipsburg, for Murray and Pearl Wideman, Listowel & additions, on Thursday, May 3rd @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.
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AUCTIONS AUCTION SALE OF 4 storage units to be held at 199 Victoria Rd. South, in Guelph, for Some Place Safe Self Storage, on Friday, May 4th @ 6:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4457. SAT MAY 5 at 9:30 AM -Clearing auction sale of riding lawnmowers; garden tractors; tillers; lawn and garden equipment; tools; shop tools; household effects; doll collection; good glassware; antique furniture; and tons of miscellaneous items to be held at 5847 Sixth Line east in Ariss approx 8 kms north of Guelph off Hiway 86 for David and Dianne Entwistle. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-6563555 www.jantziauctions. com SAT MAY 12 at 10:00 AM Clearing auction sale of tractor; small machinery; antique cars; 4 wheeler; golf cart; antiques; household effects; wood working tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 81 Jacob St. west in Tavistock for Austin and Ardis Herman. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com SAT. MAY 12 at 3:00 PM Property auction of a charming red brick 2 storey house full of character including high ceilings; original banister and stairway; cherry trim; hardwood flooring; double French doors. Beautiful character 4 bedroom home situated on a quiet street close to all amenities to be held at 23 William St. north in Tavistock for Kareen Hill. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www. jantziauctions.com WED. MAY 16 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Kitchener estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com
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DAY 2 OF OUR 10TH ANNUAL LAWN & GARDEN AUCTION Sale to be held AT 7213 LINE 86, WALLENSTEIN Approx. 6 kms west of Elmira. SATURDAY, MAY 5TH AT 10AM
FEATURING: Approx. 100 late model mountain bikes, 40 riding mowers, 30 push mowers and self propelled mowers, front and rear tine rototillers, string trimmers, chainsaws, ATV’s, barbecues, picnic tables, generators, utility trailers, compact tractors and small farm machinery. All equipment will be started and run through auction ring.
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MOOREFIELD ONE bedroom apartment furnished, laundry facilities, parking, electric heat, cable TV, no pets, adult building. References. $695.00 inclusive. First & last. 519-638-3013.
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WANTED CASH FOR COINS Buying older coin collections, silver, gold, paper money. Also gold jewellery, sterling flatware. 519-837-3655 . WANTED - LARGE size chest freezer in working condition. Will pick up. Call 519698-2120. WOOLWICH RUSTY BATS Men’s non-competitive slopitch league has openings for players over 35. Games are Thursday evenings at Lions Park in Elmira. Please call Jim David 519-669-9056 if interested.
RENTALS ELMIRA - 2 Bedroom townhouse. Please, no smoking, no pets. $877 plus utilities. Suitable for quiet tenants. Call 519-743-7479 . One parking space included.
REAL ESTATE THREE BEDROOM, TWO bathroom house with four stall barn, for sale in Woolwich. See Property Guys website #59247. 519-699-5145.
COMM/ INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: $1300.00 Elmira. Full 2nd floor of newer building, South end of town, private offices, board room, reception area, lots of windows. Options available; individual offices, furnished, administrative. Call 519-669-3192.
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Aidan Hickey, 2, pretends to drive a Cub Cadet lawnmower at the Woolwich Home and Garden Show on Apr. 21 at the WMC in Elmira. The event saw close to 2,000 visitors walk through the show over the three days. Vendors included home painters, furniture restorations, florists, landscape architects, hot tubs and a foot clinic. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
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NEW PRICE! 3.74 ACRES Rare Find. 3 bdrm executive bungalow on a protected hardwood forest. Oversized 2 car garage with walkup from finished basement. Vaulted ceiling in Great Room,bright skylit kitchen. Raised panel oak cupboards. Master with walkout to deck & gorgeous ensuite. Front office or dining room. Main Floor Laundry. Lower level has a 3 piece bath and huge games room, gas fireplace & Bar area. Fully fenced. 35 ft x 12 ft Cedar Deck.. Step into your new beginning. $599,000. http://comfree.com/home-for-sale-elmira-ontario-323562 $719,900. Edge of town location, room for the family in this 4 Bedroom home offering beautiful new kitchen with built-in appliances and island. Generous sized family and dining room for entertaining. Spectacular yard with pool, cabana, deck loads of space. Heated shop for the handyman. MLS
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CRESCENT LOCATION - Pride of ownership is evident! Updated windows, furnace, and CAC. Remodelled bathrm. Gas stove in rec. rm. 5 bdrms. 2 baths. Lovely front entry. Hdwd. in L.R. & D.R. MLS $349,900. IMPRESSIVE - Fam. room addition w/
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Hundreds of people attended the annual Taste of Woolwich, held at Breslau Mennonite Church on Apr. 16. Visitors could purchase local eggs courtesy of Loel and Phyllis Penner (top), buy local flowers, or taste local cuisine courtesy of Flow Catering. [JAMES JACKSON/THE OBSERVER]
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OBITUARY Fletcher, Mark Scott Loving father, husband, brother and friend to many, passed away peacefully April 21, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Mark will be sadly missed by his cherished wife Brenda (Heikkila) Fletcher, and beloved sons, Eric and Ben, all of Elmira, step-children, Melissa Savio and her husband Adam, and Robert Heikkila of Bolton. Dear brother of Paul Fletcher and his wife Sandy, and Kris Fletcher and her husband Dan Clemmer. He will also be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Patti, Holly, Craig, Kurt, and their families, and the Crandell family. Mark was predeceased by his parents Jean and Arthur Fletcher and his first wife Irene (Crandell). Mark was the owner operator of Marco 1049, a local computer company. He was active in the Elmira community in many ways: Elmira Theatre Company, Scouts Canada, coaching and refereeing soccer, and his church, St. James Lutheran. Mark’s passion was photography. The family would like to take this time to thank the wonderful supports that Mark had on this last journey; his home care team of nurses, the cancer centre staff, and his cousin Beth Snowden (Fletcher). Cremation has taken place. The family invites relatives and friends to celebrate Mark’s life with a Memorial Service on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira followed by a reception at the Elmira Legion. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Grand River Cancer Centre Chemo Suite. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.
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Music to their ears JAMES JACKSON It takes a village to raise a child, and Elmira’s Rachel Clark hopes her hometown community can help her ongoing work to support a Kenyan orphanage when she holds a benefit concert today (Saturday) at Trinity United Church. The variety show is titled “Until Alone is Over” and will include performances from 50 of Clark’s friends and family, and audiences can expect a show ranging from acoustic duets to solo dance routines. There will also be African jewelry and other items for sale, and all money raised will be sent to Kenya to help ongoing orphanage and community work. Clark first travelled to Kenya back in 2009, but has returned every year since and made a deep connection with her host family and with the children at the Faraja Children’s Home in Ngong – about 40 minutes outside the capital city of Nairobi. “Even before I went I had always had a heart to help and I’ve been overwhelmingly blessed,” she said while sitting in her Elmira home. “I can’t help but have compassion, especially after being there and seeing how they lack the basics. It’s so overwhelming that we can live at such extremes in our world, and it’s not fair.” After her first trip with the Global Volunteer Network, Clark made the trek in 2010 with two of her friends, and last year she brought a group of nine
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Rachel Clark will be hosting a benefit concert today (Saturday) at Trinity United Church in Elmira to help raise funds for her ongoing volunteer work in Kenya. Clark has enlisted the help of some 50 friends and family, and the show will include performances ranging from acoustic duets to solo dance routines. [JAMES JACKSON / THE OBSERVER] other Canadians to volunteer at the orphanage and to tour the Kenyan countryside in conjunction with the Waterloo-based Bucket List Travel Adventures. This year, however, Clark will not be making a return to the country she loves so dearly, for several reasons. The trained dancer and actress has been offered a role in the upcoming stage production of Annie – “I can’t perform forever and once you get your foot in the door at a professional theater you want to keep it there” – but she also hopes the money she saves from
not travelling will be put to better use by the Kenyan people. She is helping her host family build a bigger house so they can accommodate more volunteers from around the world, and she hopes they can convert their existing home into a safe house for street kids or families looking for a fresh start. This will be Clark’s second benefit concert for her ongoing work in Kenya. The first was in 2008 in preparation for her first trip, and the fact she can now speak personally
about the work being done there and show photos of her working with orphans will inspire others to do the same. “It’s an interesting perspective now, having gone three times,” she said. “They’re going to see pictures of me with the kids and it makes it more tangible.” Her travels even inspired her cousin, Heather Clark, to write a novel incorporating Rachel’s stories of Kenya. “Chai Tea Sunday” was published earlier this month and Heather will be at the show to read ex-
cerpts of the story and to sign copies of the book. “We went through my journals and pictures and she videotaped me and interviewed me. We kept in touch while I was in Kenya the last two times, and she wrote a book based on some of my experiences there and characters that I’ve come in contact with. “It’s literally as if she was there. I read the book and thought ‘these are my words’ and it’s still sinking in.” Never one to sit still for KENYA | 31
Pork shoulder is a great cut of meat for this recipe and budget friendly. Pick up your meat from a local butcher or the farmers’ market if this is accessible for you. You can be creative as you wish with sauces from smoky, sweet or spicy. There are plenty of great BBQ sauces available at your local grocery store or use ours. Most of this recipe can be done ahead of time and is a great time-saver or addition to any potluck or family gathering. The key to creating great pulled pork is to braise your meat for 5-6 hours until it becomes fork tender. This can be done in your oven or slow cooker, but you may need to add extra cooking time of 1-2 hours for the slow cooker. To make your pulled pork into a stellar meal, we recommend constructing a sandwich using fresh hoagie buns and top your pulled pork with our Good Ol Granny Slaw served beside your favorite leafy green salad. A delicious and fun BBQstyle meal that can be done indoors and ahead of time that the whole family will enjoy. RECIPE | 31
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APRIL 27 BAKED CHICKEN DINNER $7. Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. W. Elmira, 6 p.m. Take outs available – call Thursday (519-669-2932) to place order to pick up Friday.
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H.U.G.S. PROGRAM – 9:15-11:15 a.m. Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: Tour of EMS Station. See what is in an ambulance and how the paramedics do their work. Meet at 30 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. For more information call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237. PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE CARD PARTY to be held at 7:30 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall, Elmira. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $6. Table will be set aside for those guests who wish to bring their own games to play. Door prizes and light lunch served. Everyone welcome! Sponsored by St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Women’s League. ALICIA SMITH, INTERNATIONAL FASHION model will present “The Perfect Lie,” 7 p.m. From her personal experience, she exposes the lies that the media and culture want us to believe about how women should look and present themselves. All women welcome (including junior & senior high). Free. Donations of toiletries (eg. Shampoo, lotions) for the care closet of the KW Crisis Pregnancy Centre will be received. Held at Woodside Church, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira.
GREEN LIVING AND TECH Fair – 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Donations welcome, St. Jacobs arena, 29 Parkside Dr. Meet local business owners who specialize in green & healthy living, buy green products, attend workshops, drop off old bikes and e-waste! Children’s activities too! A Woolwich Healthy Communities Event. For more information visit www.healthywoolwich.org.
SPRING VEGAS NIGHT. COME out and join the Maryhill Knights at the Bridgeport Rod & Gun, 1227 Beitz Rd., RR1, Breslau. Fun begins at 8 p.m. Food available. Many beautiful quilts & generous prizes to be won at the ‘Big Wheel.’ Other games of chance as well. A light lunch will be served at the end. All proceeds are given to charity. For more information call Mike Runstedler 519-648-3394 or Doug Zinger at 519-648-2939.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING TOURS OF REEP House 11 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Free. Bus departs St. Jacobs Arena at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. REEP House for Sustainable Living is REEP’s super-insulated, water-wise century brick home and education centre that has achieved 86% energy savings. A Woolwich Healthy Communities Event. For more information visit www.healthywoolwich.org.
VISIT THE WTHHS HISTORICAL Room at the Old School, 1137 Henry St., Wellesley between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and enjoy new displays and interesting facts about Wellesley Township. In 2012, we will be open every last Saturday of each month, except December. Free admission.
ST. MARY’S, LINWOOD AND St. Joseph’s, Macton Catholic Women’s League is hosting a Fashions In Bloom Fashion Show at the Linwood Community Centre complex, 5279 Ament Line, Linwood; 1-4 p.m. Fashions by FB and Me at 2 p.m. Silent auctions, door prizes and light lunch served. Vendors will be present; $12/person. For tickets contact Gloria Kittel at 519-698-2577 or gkittel@golden.net or Laura Logel at 519-698-2398 or laurastax@gmail.com. Everyone welcome.
FRIDAYS ARE AWESOME, ESPECIALLY at the WCS Youth Centre. Members will be enjoying an amazing off-site field trip to go watch Suessical at the River
Church, Linwood from 9 a.m. ‘til noon – product displays from Steeped Tea, Epicure, Just Jewellery and Pampered Chef. Drop in for a morning tea. Everyone welcome.
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APRIL 29 BIRD WATCHING HIKE 2-4 p.m. Join Mark Bauman for birding and hiking on the Health Valley Trail in St. Jacobs. A Woolwich Healthy Communities Event. For more information visit www.healthywoolwich. org. TORCHMEN QUARTET 7 P.M. at Waterloo North Presbyterian Church. For over 40 years the Torchmen have been bringing the message of Christ’s love in music. Free-will offering, wheelchair accessible. For more information 519-888-7870.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.
Scientists are getting the poop on the next advances in biofuel research WEIRD NOTES
Q. What’s the latest eco-scoop on poop? A. Since pandas and elephants eat mostly woody plants, their excrement could provide the key to cheap and effective biofuel, says Dashka Slater in “Sierra� magazine. The feces contain gut bacteria that efficiently convert the woody stuff in plants to sugars, possibly producing cellulosic ethanol, say researchers at Mississippi State University and at the Dutch technology SUDOKU HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. SOLUTION: on page 24
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overweight but that doesn’t mean you’re fat, obese, big, plump, paunchy, corpulent, porcine, heavy...What terms might you prefer for yourself? A. At one time “rubenesque� was considered complimentary, but few modern women would like that any more, says Anu
Garg, creator of Wordsmith.Org. Of course, it’s all relative and certainly better than many of the alternatives. The retail industry prefers the term “plus- sized,� while the Yiddish word “zaftig� sounds lovely and also a bit exotic. Or consider ample, cuddly, curvy, rounded, big-boned, full-figured, full-bodied and king- sized/queensized. “Heavyset is also a nice, straightforward term. But my favorite is ‘There’s more of me to love.�
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inside a basketball can produce a constant highpitched tone to signal its location, while a lowerpitched off-and-on beeper on the backboard lets players know where to aim their shots, says Daniel Krieger in “Wired� magazine. Tennis players swing a shortened racket at a Nerf-like ball with a rattle inside. They navigate via thick string taped to the floor of the badmintonsized court. The number of bounces allowed (up to three) depends on the degree of blindness. Blind bowlers use side railings to line themselves up, but
beyond that the game’s the same. Twelve legally blind U.S. bowlers have scored perfect games; the record for a completely blind person is 263. In chess, black and white squares are set at different heights, with black game pieces marked with pins. Players learn to feel the difference between, say, a bishop and a rook. “And that’s how the visually impaired get their game on.�
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you “Strange But True.� Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com
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9. Member of a Mayan people 10. A pint, maybe 11. Constitutional monarchy, French Riviera 12. Foreword, for short 13. Tactile, jaws of a fish 14. Snakes 15. The brightest star in Canis Minor 20. Feline mammal 24. Measure 25. Big mess 26. Setting for TV’s “Newhart� 27. Two-year-old sheep 28. “Walking on Thin Ice� singer 29. Meaning literally ‘born’ 30. Neck ring 31. Sundae topper, perhaps 35. A fencing sword 36. The “p� in m.p.g. 37. Clairvoyance, e.g. 38. Holy text 39. Photo 42. The Kurdish people 44. ___ public 45. Quip, part 3
46. Egg cells 47. Animal house 48. Commingle 49. Competes 50. “... or ___!â€? 54. Definition, part 4 55. Invade 56. (sports) the chief official 57. Hale 58. Altdorf is its capital 59. “Crikey!â€? 60. “___ we having fun yet?â€? 62. Fix 65. “Belling the Catâ€? author 66. Not shy 67. Seat of White Pine County, Nev. 68. Indicating hostility 69. Unit of money in Nigeria 74. Affranchise 75. Bank offering, for short 76. Bluecoat 77. ___ Wednesday 78. Cloak-and-dagger org. 79. “___ fallen ...â€? 80. ViĂąa ___ Mar, Chile
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company DSM. Putrefying ponds of hog excrement are one of the U.S.’s fastest-growing sources of methane, a greenhouse gas 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Recently, Duke University and Duke Energy teamed up to harness pig-poop power, using the methane from a 9,000head hog farm in North Carolina to run an electrical turbine servicing 35 homes. And dried flakes of human waste fuel Thames Water, Britain’s largest water and sewage company. Resembling instant-coffee granules, the flakes come from dehydrated sludge, the “fecal goo� left behind after wastewater is treated.
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Pulled pork recipe: The Pork: 1 (5 to 7 pound) pork roast, preferably shoulder or Boston butt The Rub: 3 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dry mustard 3 tablespoons coarse salt 1 tablespoon of canola oil 2 tablespoons of ketchup The Stock:
1 cup diced onions 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1-2L of beef stock (to fill roasting half way) The Sauce: 1/2 cup of pork shoulder stock reduction 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 cup yellow or brown mustard 1/4 cup molasses 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 garlic cloves, smashed 1/4 tablespoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix all rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Rub the spice blend all over the pork and marinate for as long as you have time for, as little as 1 hour or up to overnight, covered, in the refrigerator; Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F; Put the pork and stock in a roasting pan and bake for about 6 hours, flipping the roast at the half way mark. Roast the pork until fork tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 170 degrees F; To make the barbecue sauce: combine all ingredients in a saucepan over
medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring, for 10 minutes until smooth; Remove the pork roast from the oven and transfer to a large platter. Allow the meat to rest for about 10 minutes. While still warm, take 2 forks and “pull” the meat to form shreds. Using 2 forks, shred the pork by steadying the meat with 1 fork and pulling it away with the other. Put the shredded pork in a bowl. Pour 1/2 of the sauce on the shredded pork and mix well to coat; To serve, spoon the pulled pork mixture onto the bottom 1/2 of the hoagie bun, and top with the slaw.
Serve with your favorite leafy salad.
Good Ol’ Granny Slaw: 1 head green cabbage, finely shredded 2 large carrots, finely shredded 3/4 cup best-quality mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup diced Granny Smith Apples 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon dry mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots and apples in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, dijon, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and then add to the cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine and taste for seasoning; add more salt, pepper, or sugar if desired. A dash of water never hurts.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Chef Ryan Terry owns FLOW Cafe & Catering in Elmira. The Red Seal chef also owns and operates The Pizzeria in Grand Bend. More information can be found at his website, www. flowcatering.ca.
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