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Public feedback supports continuing Elmira bus route hey may be few in number, but those who use Grand River Transit route 21 are really eager to keep the bus service rolling in Woolwich. The township has heard from vocal supporters as it ponders what stance to take on the service. Started in April 2009 as a one-year pilot project, the service has twice been extended. However, after the end of this year, Woolwich will have to begin paying for the service – some $450,000 a year – or it will be cancelled. The expense would require a 2.6-per-cent increase on the Waterloo Region portion of property tax bills, adding $38.23 a year to the average residential property valued at $242,000. To gauge the public’s
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HOMEGROWN OPTIONS Jakob Nafziger gets some air off a jump on University Avenue in Elmira Tuesday morning as part of a skateboarding competition with six other friends, some of whom have been trying to bring a skate park to town. For more photos see page 20.
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appetite for the cost, the township held an open house in June, receiving written and online submissions since then. So far, all of the feedback has been favourable, says the township’s economic development and tourism officer. Laurel Davies Snyder presented a report to council Tuesday night, highlighting some of the preliminary findings. She expects to make a recommendation to councillors on Aug. 30, allowing them to make a decision and provide comments to the region ahead of a Sept. 9 deadline. “Overall, 100 per cent of the feedback received through the process was in full support for keeping public transit, specifically bus route 21 in Woolwich Township,” she reported, adding
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those who use the service want to see it made permanent and even enhanced. Davies Snyder said her findings show the benefits of public transit go beyond transportation, providing economic, social and recreational opportunities. A large number of riders take the bus to get to and from work, an economic benefit that helps people get to their jobs. An on-bus poll of some 400 riders conducted in May by GRT shows a wide demographic among users of the service. The most commonly cited reasons for using the bus were work, school, recreation and shopping, appointments and accessing the farmers’ market, varying by age group. “People are planning
their activities and key lifestyle decisions around the fact that there is public transportation linking Woolwich Township to the rest of the region,” she said. Don Harloff, executive director of Woolwich Community Services, told councillors the bus is a vital link for low-income residents, who face major transportation barriers. “You’d be taking an important step for enhancing the lives of people living with low incomes,” he said of council support for continuing the bus service. Currently, the service has yet to meet it ridership targets, though average ridership per service hour did hit 25 people. “That’s our minimum service target,” Erica Springate, prinrincipal planner (transit) with the region, said in
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nor have there been any budget estimates for those changes. The same is true of Mayor Todd Cowan’s call for extending service along Kitchener’s Victoria Street to serve residents of Breslau. One of the stumbling blocks for a township-wide transit levy is the fact the bus serves only residents of St. Jacobs and Elmira. Ward 3 Coun. Bonnie Bryant has heard from residents of Breslau, Maryhill and Conestogo, for instance, who are opposed to paying for a service that offers them no benefit. Overall, however, councillors appear to be leaning towards recommending the service continue. The final decision rests with their regional counterparts, who are expected to vote on the issue Sept. 27.
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an interview Wednesday. GRT numbers show ridership is growing, but it’s hovering around 22 boardings per service hour so far this year. In 2010, daily ridership was 309, up from 245 in 2009. The goal is to have 510 passengers a day by 2014. Currently, fares cover about 25 per cent of the $507,000 annual cost – lower than the GRT’s route average of 37 per cent – with Woolwich taxpayers expected to cover the rest. That number would climb, however, if the region acted on requests to extend the service. Davies Snyder said public input has shown a desire for a variety of improvements, including extended hours, Sunday service, more routes throughout Elmira and increased frequency. None of those is on the table just now,
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A GUITAR WEEKEND John Woods hopes to capitalize on the success of Kitchener Blues Festival by holding his second annual guitar swap and show tomorrow (Sunday) at Lions Hall in Elmira.
ith the world-famous Kitchener Blues Festival running from Aug. 4-7, Elmira-resident John Woods hopes to capitalize on the fact that thousands of passionate music fans will descend on the region by holding his second guitar swap and show at Lions Hall in Elmira tomorrow (Sunday). “That’s part of the reason why we picked this weekend,” Woods said. “I haven’t advertised that fact, I didn’t
want to hang on their coattails, but you can come and visit our show and still be back in Kitchener by noon on Sunday when the first act takes to the stage.” After the success of his first guitar swap last November, which saw some 500 people crowd into Lions Hall, Woods hopes for much of this same this weekend. The show includes vendors, collectors, hobbyists, music teachers, performers, appraisers and even a promotional agency. Juno-award winners Ted Leonard and Ray Mercey will also be in attendance for instrument demonstrations and to meet and greet with fans and music lovers alike. “We’ve had a tremendous
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Silviu Buta of Kitchener has been ordered to restore the land he owns in Woolwich Township where he illegally dumped fill in the spring of 2010. Buta was instructed to remove the fill, regrade and revegetate the property he owns along Shantz Station Road, west of Maryhill after placing fill in a wetland. Under the Conservation Authorities Act, the Grand River Conservation Authority has the authority to control development activity within 120 metres from a wetland. The purpose of the directive is to protect the flow of water into, from and near wetlands. The GRCA received complaints in the spring of 2010 that fill was being placed on the property and contacted Buta to provide him with information about the regulation and asked him several times to stop. The rehabilitation order requires Buta to remove 20 dump truck loads of fill and then restore the property within 10 days of the fill removal. Buta pleaded guilty in provincial offences court to one count of undertaking development on the property without obtaining a development permit from the GRCA and must also pay a fine for $1,000.
Meeting this week, Woolwich councillors approved noise bylaw exemptions for both Friday night’s BIA movie night in the parking lot behind the Elmira Home Hardware and for the Aug. 20-21 air show in Breslau.
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Not a hotbed of development, Woolwich’s Crowfoot Corners settlement will see an additional building lot created under a plan agreed to this week by township council. The decision allows a 5.4-acre portion of a 22-acre farm parcel to be rezoned to residential (R-1) from agricultural. That section falls within the settlement boundary, while the rest of the land retains its rural land use designation. The property at 5044 Crowsfoot Road contains a single-family home, which will sit on one of the 2.7-acre lots, while the second lot is available for another house. The lots are so big because an analysis of the geology indicated a significant amount of room is needed for the private septic and well systems that will service the two parcels.
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Police seek public’s help in identifying fraud suspects a red and white Renegade Extreme bicycle on Herbert Street. The bike is being held at the Elmira station, where it may be claimed by its rightful owner.
>>10:30 PM | Police were called to a residence on Kossuth Road where a 31-year-old Woolwich man and a 28-year-old woman suspected that the brakes on both their 2002 Ford Focus and 2000 Ford Pickup had been tampered with. Both vehicles had brake failure within hours of each other. Police suspected sabotage and investigated seizing both vehicles to determine if the brakes had in fact been tampered with. The investigation found that no intentional damage had occurred, determining both vehicles had brake lines that had deteriorated over time.
July 29 >>3:30 AM | A 21-year-old
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>>9:20 AM | An enclosed
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The man continues to ask the clerk for more $50 bills in exchange for his smaller $10s and $20s while a second male, described as white, 50 to 60 years of age, grey hair, white shorts, white vest and white shirt allegedly distracts the clerk and as a result of the confusion the store was defrauded of a large amount of money. A similar incident occurred at another store in Waterloo on June 2. As a result of the investigation, police believe that the same men were involved in both incidents. Police are looking to
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July 30 >>8:00 AM | Police received a
call about a ladies pink bike being stolen from an apartment complex in downtown Elmira. The investigation continues.
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olice conducting a fraud investigation related to incidents in Waterloo and Woolwich Township involving two males at local retail stores this week released images from videotapes. One male described as white, 50 to 60 years of age, 6’, 210 pounds, grey hair, clean shaven, wearing a red t-shirt, army green khaki jacket, shorts, hat and running shoes purchased a toy valued at approximately $7 and then asked the clerk to exchange some of his smaller bills into a $50 bill.
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LOOKING FOR TIPS Seeking information, police have released images from videotape of two men suspected of defrauding local retail outlets.
Road business. The trailer is described as black and looks like a cube van with a V-shaped front. A suspect drove onto the property, removed the lock from the hitch and took the trailer. The trailer contained handmade furniture estimated
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Woods, who has 10 guitars in his own collection, started the event last year with the goal of keeping costs low to make it more accessible to musicians in the region.
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response again,” said Woods of this year’s event. “Last year we had several vendors from Toronto and Barrie and London, and we had one as far away as Nova Scotia.” Woods said the idea for the show and swap came to him when he realized just how prohibitive it had become to travel to shows in other cities such as Toronto. “You can pay $20 to park and another $20
to get in, so we’ve kept the costs low to appeal to musicians in the area,” he said. “That was our idea, to keep it small and grassroots and to appeal to the hobbyists as well as the bigger vendors.” He started playing guitar nearly 30 years ago, and his collection has grown to include 10 different guitars, which he will display at the show, with a few for sale as well. “It was something I could practice away
at on my own,” said Woods of why he first picked up the guitar so many years ago. “I had taken piano lessons and played the trombone in high school, and I was just ready for something a little bit different and a little more expressive.” The show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Lions Hall in Elmira. The cost of admission is $5 and parking is free. For more information visit www.ontarioguitarshows.com.
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WHERE THE MONEY IS There were politicians aplenty on hand Wednesday for the announcement of $3.2 million in funding for the
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egional, provincial and federal politicians gathered at the Region of Waterloo International Airport Wednesday morning to officially unveil the airports new combined maintenance and fire hall facility, along with more then $3 million in new funding. Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Denis Lebel announced an investment of $3.2 million in improvements at the airport, including the rehabilitation of pavement on one of the airport’s runways. He also participated in the official ribboncutting ceremony for a new 24,000-square-foot building that will be used as a fire hall and for maintenance and other support services. “I’m happy to be here on behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper to bring good news to Waterloo Region,” Lebel told the crowd of about 100 politicians, airport staff and media. “We recognize that efficient and safe airports are vital to the local economies of smaller communities, which is why we are investing in safety
FEDERAL FUNDING
Harold Albrecht officially introduced Denis Lebel to the audience of nearly 100 politicians, airport staff and media gathered in Breslau on Wednesday morning.
improvement projects at regional and local airports across the country.” The money is part of the government’s $20.9 million investment in 23 airports across the country under the Airports Capital Assistance Program. “We had set out to build an airport that reflects the needs of this community, with input from the community,” said regional Chair Ken Seiling. “We look
at this as not only [supporting] recreational flying but also supporting industry and providing incentive for greater passenger trips throughout the community.” The announcement was made inside the airport’s new multipurpose facility, made possible by the governments of Canada and Ontario, which each committed nearly $2.4 million toward the project through the In-
frastructure Stimulus Fund, while the Regional Municipality of Waterloo contributed the balance of the total, approximately $7.1 million. “This is a great new facility that will mean the Region of Waterloo International Airport can continue to grow and improve transportation services,” said Leeanna Pendergast, MPP for KitchenerConestoga. “Growing will mean more jobs, more opportunities, and most important, the safety of all people that use this airport remains top priority.” The $3.2-million investment comes just weeks after the Greater Toronto Airport Authority released a report to Transport Canada suggesting that by 2023 Pearson International Airport would be overwhelmed by passengers and traffic, requiring nearby airports – such as Waterloo Region’s – to be expanded to handle the overflow. The 289-page report suggested that the Breslau airport would need to handle 6.9 million passengers annually, a significant increase from the 105,000
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Drayton Fair to deliver on it’s “Over the Top” theme this weekend Colin Dewar
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IN BUSINESS As of Wednesday the new fire substation in Breslau, located on Beacon Court Point,
began responding to emergency calls. An offshoot of the Maryhill fire station, it’s staffed by a contingent of 14 volunteer firefighters. The growth of the community and the associated rise in traffic and emergency calls in the area made the new hall a necessity, identified by the township’s fire master plan. When a full station is eventually built sometime over the next four to five years, the substation – which cost upwards of $260,000 to build – will be used as permanent storage for the Township of Woolwich.
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he Drayton Fair has gone ‘Over the Top’ in their 155th year. The Mapleton Madness 1st Annual Pro Am Arm Wrestling Tournament will be held at the fairgrounds this year. The competition will be divided into categories with children, amateur, women and pro classes all competing for the top title in their divisions. There will be prizes for the top three competitors from each weight class, and anyone who wants to take part can sign up on the day of the event. The arm wrestling event will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. with weigh-ins and registra-
tion starting at noon. Another new attraction at this year’s festival will be children’s entertainer, Mike Fisher, aka the Amazing Captain Corbin. Billed as a magical pirate, Corbin’s “Boatloads of Fun” show is a 40-minute performance of pirate hijinks and adventure ending with the pirate’s hidden treasure found and given to the audience. For the most part, the fair will see the return of old favourites like the tractor pull, midway, and animal shows and keeping with this year’s theme – ‘Farming Through the Years,’ the show will have exhibits ranging from hay and grain and roots and vegetables, pickles
and preserves. Gates open Friday at 5 p.m. with the midway and exhibits of crops and culinary arts. There will also be vendors on site selling crafts and jewellery and the popular truck pull is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. The show arena will be busy Saturday, starting with the heavy horse show at 10:30 a.m., followed by the goat show, dairy show, arm wrestling and pet show. Other events outside the ring will be a baby show, garden tractor pull and the day winds up with a tractor show at 6 p.m. Events kick off on Sunday with the min-
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The Region of Waterloo intends to pass an amendment to By-law 11-015 (Establish Fees and Charges). The amendments are with respect to fees for the U-Pass program with the University of Waterloo Federation of Students, University of Waterloo Graduate Student Association, Sir Wilfrid Laurier University Undergraduate Students, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Student Association. The amending by-law will be considered at the Regional Council Meeting scheduled for: Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:00 p.m. Regional Municipality of Waterloo Council Chamber, 2nd Floor Administration Building 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener A copy of the amendment will be available for review starting Friday, August 5, 2011, in the Clerk’s Office, Region of Waterloo, 2nd Floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener. If you have questions concerning the amendments, or require accessible services to participate, please contact the Clerk’s office at 519-575-4420 by Thursday, August 18, 2011. If you wish to speak at the Council meeting, please register as a delegation with the Region’s Council and Administrative Services Division at 519-575-4420 by 12:00 noon on Thursday, August 18, 2011. This notice is in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001.
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How long have you worked here? My wife Marilyn and I have been in this mall since 1995.
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How did you get into the art business? I was in marketing and we got into this by accident. My wife
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Are you an artist yourself? I do paint landscapes with oil and watercolours, but I don’t actively do it right now. What do you do when you’re not at work? We have three kids and seven grandchildren so we spend a lot of time with them.
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Beautification tops list of BIA projects in new budget Council approves $43,500 budget for downtown Elmira merchants’ group Steve Kannon
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long with decorating, the Elmira BIA will be brightening up the downtown core this year, expanding the number of trees lit up at night. The beautification efforts will account for about half of a $43,500 budget approved this week by Woolwich councillors. The organization, a committee of council that represents businesses in downtown Elmira, is expanding the lighting program as one of three new initia-
tives. Acting-treasurer Keith Schelter, who tabled the budget in council chambers Tuesday night, said the goal is to have lights on all of the trees along Arthur and Church streets. The group will continue to build on its new “Life is Sweeter in Elmira” brand, while looking to add a parttime staff person to help BIA become even more effective to its members. “Someone to provide continuity, and a set of hands the community can count on,” he ex-
plained. Roughly $22,000 has been earmarked for beautification efforts, such as $7,000 for hanging flower baskets. Another $19,000 will go towards promotion and advertising, including this weekend’s sidewalk sale, street dance and movie night. The remaining $5,500 covers administrative costs, with $4,000 pencilled in for the parttime staffer. “Usually, from year to year very little changes in terms of what the BIA does, but we’ve got
Consultants to judge fate of crumbling Maryhill fire hall Steve Kannon
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n aging hodgepodge of additions, the Maryhill fire station is in need of a major overhaul, or perhaps even a replacement. To help guide it through the options, the township has hired an architectural firm to evaluate the existing structure. Somfay Masri Architects of Waterloo will be paid $12,000 to do the work under a contract discussed this week by Woolwich council. Originally built in 1966 with two truck bays, the fire hall underwent an expansion in 1977 to allow for three trucks. Another addition in 1986 provided a meeting/training room. Today, the structure is 4,350 square
feet. Much of it is in poor repair, however. An inspection in 2004 identified a number of deficiencies. Since then, little has been done to improve the building, director of recreation and facilities Larry Devitt told councillors Aug. 2. The hall lacks insulation, requires exterior cladding, a roof replacement and washroom upgrades. As well, the slab floor in the meeting/training room is settling and needs to be replaced. In reaction to the list of deficiencies, Coun. Allan Poffenroth inquired about the possibility the building would have to be torn down, perhaps replaced by the same kind of facility as the new fire
three new activities,” said Schelter of the recent initiatives and expanded budget. On the revenue side, the BIA receives $30,000 from a special tax levy on downtown businesses, plus $10,000 in membership dues from King/86 Developments, owners of the power centre in St. Jacobs. Another $1,000 has been pencilled in for 2011 courtesy of a donation from the horticultural society, leaving a projected deficit of $2,500. Chief administra-
tive officer David Brenneman, pointing to the projected shortfall, noted the BIA is required to have a balanced budget. Schelter, however, explained the money would come from a reserve fund. In approving the budget, Mayor Todd Cowan praised the lighting effort, noting he’d often heard about how dark it was downtown in the evenings. He also called on township crews to help spruce up the downtown – including the cutting of weeds –
before this weekend’s sidewalk sale activities. On the lighting issue, BIA chair Krista McBay said the lights will be maintained by the company looking after the trees. The lights will be adjusted as the trees grow, and kept in good working order, with members informed there will be an ongoing cost to the organization to keep the lights in good repair. The BIA already has in place a plan to replace the trees downtown as they become unhealthy.
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> CONTINUED FROM PG. 06 iature horse show, beef show and sheep show. Entertainment for the afternoon will be the demolition derby starting at 2 p.m. with three different classes including four cylinder cars, full size cars and half ton trucks. There will also be a fully licensed beer garden all weekend and coffee and breakfast will be available on the grounds Saturday and Sunday mornings. “It’s going to be a great weekend with a lot of family fun and we are excited about the changes we have made to this year’s line up,” said Eliza Dippel, secretary of the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society. Admission to the fair is $10 for adults and $25 for the entire weekend; children 12 and under are free. There are also midway passes available for $25.
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ack from their summer hiatus, Woolwich councillors had a fairly light schedule this week, but there were shades of issues to come. The township is just weeks away from making recommendation about Grand River Transit Route 21. While the bus route’s fate lies with the region, the upper tier really should follow the lead of the local council – it’s Woolwich residents who will be footing the bill, after all. And at $450,000 a year, the sum is not inconsequential. As noted in a discussion at this week’s meeting, those who use the bus are adamant about keeping it. Only a tiny fraction of the population makes use of the service, and that’s likely to remain the case even if the route is made permanent. There’s no denying the bus is useful for those who use it, as more than 90 per cent of riders do not have access
to a car. Cutting the service would be inconvenient for some, essentially turning back the clock to 2009 when the pilot program was introduced. In principle, most people support the idea of the bus. In assessing the service, councillors have one major consideration: is the bus the best choice for collectively spending $450,000 a year? Could that money be better spent elsewhere? On something with broader benefits to township residents? With each tax increase – 2.6 per cent more on the Waterloo Region portion of property tax bills, or $38.23 a year to the average residential property valued at $242,000 – there’s an opportunity cost. That brings us to another issue raised this week: major capital costs for the Maryhill fire station. Requiring extensive repairs or perhaps even replacement, the facility will need a
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U.S. debt deal puts country, Obama at risk
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obel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman nailed it right away: “Basically the Republicans [said] we’ll blow up the world economy unless you give us exactly what we want, and the president said, OK. That’s what happened.” The fine print of the last-minute deal between U.S. President Barack Obama and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican majority leader John Boehner, hardly matters. There will be cuts in government spending, or rather in the rate at which government spending was projected to rise, but the big thing is: there will be no tax increase. That is pretty bizarre in a country with a huge budget deficit and the lowest tax rate in 50 years. The normal response would be to cut spending and raise taxes. Even the Conservative-led coalition government in the United Kingdom, the poster boy for savage budget-cutting, has done that. But not the United States. True, the deal has averted the imminent prospect of a default on the U.S. government’s debts, which was allegedly going to happen this week unless Congress voted to raise the legal limit on government borrowing (currently $14.3 trillion). On the other hand, the main anticipated penalty for a default, the loss of the U.S. government’s AAA credit rating, may happen anyway, with a consequent rise in the interest rates paid by all Americans. One could go on like this, discussing how the spending cuts will slow the already faltering U.S. recovery from the recession and keep the unemployment rate very high (more than nine per cent), but that is not really the point. It is that the Republicans have discov-
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International Affairs GWYNNE DYER ered a weapon, never envisaged by the constitution, that enables them to force the executive branch to submit on any issue whatever. Just refuse to raise the debt limit. The weapon has been lying around since 1940, when the original law requiring Congressional authorization for any increase in the national debt was passed, but it has never before been used as a weapon. Some clever politicians must have seen its potential in every decade since, but in more responsible times it was seen as illegitimate to employ such a threat to force the executive branch to submit. Indeed, Congress has voted to raise the debt limit 106 times since 1940, without ever trying to use it as a lever to bring the presidency to heel on other issues. But it is an immensely powerful weapon, particularly as the user does not even need to control both Houses of Congress. Since both Houses must approve the legislation, only one can block it. It’s not clear whether the radical Tea Party faction in the Republican Party originally came up with the idea of refusing to raise the debt limit until the White House accepted its terms, but they certainly made the running after the Republican Congressional caucus adopted the strategy. It was the Tea Party that forced John Boehner to drop the idea of agreeing to some tax increases alongside mas-
sive cuts in spending in order to bring the budget deficit under control. He is a fiscal conservative, but a sensible politician who understands that in any negotiation there has to be some give and take. The Tea Partiers just wanted take and no give, and they forced him to shift his position. Then they got greedier, and several times made Boehner demand even more concessions from the White House, presumably in the hope of making the deal so unpalatable that Obama would reject it and allow the country to default. They were certainly ready to accept a default as the lesser evil, since they believed that the immense economic damage it caused would ultimately be blamed on Obama, and cause him to lose the 2012 election. It must be acknowledged that Obama played his hand extraordinarily badly in all this. As one blogger put it, “Just let me get into a no-limits poker game with him. I’ll walk away a millionaire.” It should also be recognised that Boehner was quite happy to let the ideological loonies on the far right of his party serve as an excuse for his obdurate stance in the negotiations with Obama. It worked a treat, and Obama basically gave him what he wanted. Or, to be more precise, everything that the mainstream Republicans wanted, although not everything that the Tea Partiers were demanding. The implications were quite clear in the House vote on the debt limit deal on Monday: 174 Republican voted for the deal, while only 66 (almost all from
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Should GRT Route 21 continue?
“I think we should. It’s great for people who can’t drive and need to get to the mall.” > Cam Krasovec
“I would support it. I ride it all the time.” > Amanda Macinnis
> SEE DYER ON PG. 12 BY SCOTT ARNOLD
“Yes, it is good for the region. It helps the elderly who don’t drive get around and at the same time it gives youth a chance to get around as well.” > Breanna Martin
With summer still in full swing, nobody seems overly eager to deal with political matters ... especially the politicians themselves.
“I would support it. A lot of people don’t drive and it gives them a chance to get out of town when they need it.” > Emily Wright
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s there a better illustration of our infrastructure woes than Montreal? The place is literally falling apart. The latest development saw a 25ton piece of a tunnel along the Ville Marie Expressway collapse onto the road below. Thankfully, there was no traffic at the time or we could have had a repeat of the 2006 overpass collapse in nearby Laval that killed five people. The incident comes as Montreal grapples with a range of similarly dangerous situations, including structural problems with two major bridges that connect the island to suburbs on the south shore, the Mercier and Champlain bridges. When I was in Montreal last month, I was warned about crossing the bridges, something I did pretty much every day for many years while I lived there. Even then the Mercier Bridge was a mess. Today it’s even more of a patchwork structure, all deteriorated concrete, exposed rebar and rusted metal. I did, however, make it safely to the other side of the river. It would be easy to chalk up the situation to poor governance, lack of oversight, corruption (including mob involvement in the construction industry) and a certain amount of “it’s Quebec” eye rolling, but it’s also a clear example of what happens when infrastructure issues are not addressed. That these kind of catastrophic failures seem to happen largely in Quebec is indicative of problems there, but we’re faced with similar issues everywhere: if we made it,
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From the Editor Steve Kannon eventually it will collapse. The key is to fix or replace it before it does. Sounds simple, but it’s a costly undertaking. And one that isn’t particularly sexy to politicians who think only in the short term and prefer ribbon-cutting opportunities to stodgy maintenance work. That’s not to say the issue is being ignored: municipalities have been clamouring about it for years, recognizing they’re going to need massive amounts of money to avoid what’s going on in Montreal. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, which represents some 1,900 members, has been pushing federal and provincial governments to address what it sees as a $123 billion deficit. The current president of the organization, Kitchener councillor Berry Vrbanovic, says this week’s tunnel collapse highlights a nationwide issue. “Recent events in Montreal have put a spotlight on the costs of crumbling infrastructure to Canada’s quality of life and economy, and the need for all orders of government to work toward a lasting solution,” he says. While its symptoms may vary from one community to the next, Canada’s infrastructure deficit is a national problem requiring national
action, the organization argues, noting symptoms of the infrastructure deficit are evident across the country. From aging roads and bridges in Montreal; to commute times in Toronto longer than those in London and Los Angeles; from serious transit problems and housing shortages in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton; to rural and northern communities without basic services to support families or industry. “No community, large or small, is escaping the challenges that come from addressing its infrastructure needs.” There’s been some action on the file, with senior governments sharing gas tax dollars, for instance, but the deficit still remains and municipalities want more help. They should indeed expect a bigger share of the revenues collected at the federal and provincial levels. In the past, looking to fix its fiscal situation, Ottawa downloaded costs to the provinces. In Ontario, particularly during the Harris years, the province in turn passed down the expense of many programs to the municipalities, with an inadequate share of the money to fund them. Over time, that decision put an increasing amount of strain on municipal budgets, and communities were hard-pressed to deal with immediate costs, let alone stockpile reserves for the replacement of aging infrastructure. Big-city mayors are leading the charge for more money. Smaller municipalities, such as Waterloo Region’s townships, feel left out of the debate, and may end up with the
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crumbs if the pie is divvied up for the cities. Small communities such as Woolwich and Wellesley have very little power – a small population means fewer voters, perhaps too few to warrant throwing cash our way. The small population base, however, is spread out over a comparatively large geographical area, making large demands on municipal infrastructure budgets for such things as roads and bridges. Ironically, while Woolwich and Wellesley will receive much less funding, the cost per metre of road maintenance is no less in the townships than it is in neighbouring Kitchener or Waterloo. It costs as much to span the Grand River here as it does in the cities, yet $1 million, for instance, means much more to a township budget than it does in the cities. Certainly larger cities have larger problems: a bigger population demands all kinds of services, and puts increasingly larger strains on municipal infrastructure … and on city coffers. But real needs exist in rural townships. If the goal is to secure more money for municipal infrastructure, then the little guys deserve a break, too. Nobody wants to see the situation deteriorate to anything resembling what’s going on in Montreal. That means cutting back on a host of other lesser priorities to channel money into infrastructure renewal: a basic government service, putting safety ahead of sexy … without additional burden on taxpayers.
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PUTTING THE LOCAL IN FOOD
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Elmira Farmers’ Market organizer Allan Martin and his wife Lorene focus on locallygrown produce and handmade products while creating a quaint environment for customers every Saturday.
Putting the farming into the market experience Elmira Farmers’ Market remains focused on local as customers encouraged to mix with producers long Maple Street, tucked in behind the Home Hardware on the north east side of the parking lot, the Elmira Farmers’ Market sets up every Saturday morning. People come to the market for the locally-grown produce, charming atmosphere and community experience. The majority of the farmers at the market are horseand-buggy vendors, adding to the appeal of the market to visitors from neighbouring regions. The open stands hold a variety of fruits and vegetables in baskets and to find out the prices of each item, you just have to ask the local farmer tending to the stall. It’s a far different experience from the grocery store, one that continues to attract
items are not shipped to the other side of the country or around the world. “Once you try local produce, you will never go back,” said Martin. “The food is fresher, sustainable, safer and just tastes better.” Martin, who sells baked goods, pickles, jellies and jams with his wife Lorene every Saturday, confesses if it were not for the recent thrust of “buy local” the market may not have sustained itself for almost a decade. “Buy local has helped us stay alive and we are seeing more and more people come out Saturday t h a n w e did just
a few years ago,” said Lorene. “We are not a huge market,and we don’t want to become a flea market either.” Originally a one-day event organized by the Elmira Business Improvement Area (BIA) in 2002, the market started running from May to October in the spring of 2003. “ W e fought our
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people to the market. “The produce at the grocer has been shipped in by transport, whereas 95 per cent of the produce found at the Elmira Farmers’ Market can be found on local farms within 10 kilometres of the town,” said organizer Allan Martin. “You may be able to buy it cheaper at the stores, but you don’t know where it comes from or what’s in it.” The market’s slogan of “We Make It, Bake It, Grow It” has been part of the organizers’ philosophy for the last nine years. The market has become part of a weekly practice for people near and far as they have an opportunity to buy fresh while they meet and connect with the farmers and community. Buying locally reduces the food’s carbon footprint, as
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Jockeying begins on both sides of border for farm support W
ith U.S. administrators having cooperated at the eleventh hour to raise the debt ceiling, jockeying has started to decide who and what will be spared from the reported trillions of dollars that will be trimmed from the budget to curb government spending. Waving frantically, trying to get some attention, is agriculture. Of course no one wants their programs cut, and that’s already causing some infighting. For example, in one of our neighbouring states, Michigan, a group organizing under an anti-industrial farming banner is flogging a report that claims farmers’ markets there have tripled over the past decade to 336, mirroring a national trend (there are now about 6,100 farmers markets in the U.S.). They say the growth in farmers’ markets means the federal government should invest some of the $13 billion it spends funding big agriculture on local market support and development instead. It’s great that farmers’ markets are growing. I believe such markets bring farming and the public together in a positive way. And given the funding climate in the U.S., I suppose this us-versus-them attitude is inevitable. Actually, it’s nothing new to farmers. When such labels emerge, a lot of them look in the mirror and say “Who, me? Industrial agriculture?” Any farmer who supplies food in significant quantities even to a
Food For Thought Owen Roberts farmers’ market could be demonized as being industrial, if your definition includes anyone who uses modern technology to produce food. Anyway, U.S. anti-industrial agriculture advocates can tone down their rhetoric for now. Farm subsidy programs are not included in the first round of cuts. But that doesn’t mean agriculture is exempt. Program delivery, discretionary spending and extension services have been getting hammered for years, and more of the same is expected as bean counters tighten the U.S. belt. Agriculture proponents inside the U.S. government are frustrated that they’re not getting credit for cuts they've already made. But even if they do, what’s likely to follow as America trims the fat will be unprecedented if they’re ever expecting to balance their books. The blame game is about to begin in earnest in Ontario, too, with a provincial election due this fall. I don’t know about you, but I’m already dreading the inevitable attack ads that have become so popular – and despicable – in political campaigns. I’m ready to listen to anyone who
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talks about their own policies rather than throwing mud on opponents, which is much easier to do than intelligently explain your position. Too much is at stake to select a government mainly on criticism of the status quo. Green energy development on farms will be one of the targets. Because we’re so distanced from rural Ontario, some politicians will have you think Ontario’s efforts to bring green energy (solar and wind, primarily) to farms has failed. But it hasn’t. In fact, the opposite is happening. If you’re on vacation this summer driving through Ontario farmland, you’ll see an abundance of stand-alone solar panels near barns and in fields. Those are small and medium-sized green energy projects, popping up everywhere, including
on so-called industrial or commercial farms that activists unfairly call wasteful and inefficient. These farms are helping lead Ontario’s economic recovery. Ontario still needs to sort out the pros and cons of wind power. But for solar, a big part of the green energy plan, we’re becoming a leader and the province deserves credit. Farm groups are already gearing up for the election, and vocalizing their concerns. Listen to them, not to some concocted attack ad, to hear the real story on how they perceive rural issues. They’ve long praised the province for its leadership in agricultural insurance, and over the coming weeks we’ll hear much more about their needs and who can meet them, as they strive to keep us fed and the environment protected.
Market: Local focus draws people > CONTINUED FROM PG. 13 few insurance concerns from the owners of the original parking lot we were using, and when Home Hardware heard about that, they offered their lot to us. We have been there ever since.” Appealing to the local farmers who have seasonal produce and products, the market allows the farmers to come and go. “We have farmers in the spring selling strawberries or bedding plants and we have different farmers showing up near the end of summer or early fall to sell apples or squash,” said Lorene. “They appreciate the fact that when their stock is done they can move on and another takes his place.” The market has a large range of pro products, offering not only produce but home baking, flowering plants, trees, handmade items, pork, chicken, and beef. Starting this year for the first time, dairy products including cheese and eggs are available. “Everything at the market is hand-grown and accents what we have on our farms in the area,” said Martin. As the market grows in size so does the number of customers. “We have customers coming from Kitchener, Barrie and Belleville,” said Martin. “They are looking for fresh, clean food and are willing to
travel to get it.” Martin says that although you will never see a crowd at the market there is a steady flow of customers coming and going throughout the morning. This year the long weekends of the summer have been the busiest to date. Martin believes people are coming to the market Saturday morning and stocking up on fresh food for the weekend vacation. suc He attributes the success of the Elmira market to the larger St. Jacobs venue. “That is a very popular market and because of that the crowds are larger. We have had a lot of customers come to us over the last few years that are willing to drive that extra few miles just so they can be shop and be home before they would have if they were fighting the crowds in St. Jacobs. Here they can just walk in and walk out with good quality fresh food.” Martin says he will maintain the local farmer experience of the Elmira market but plans to offer more choices in the coming years and is determined to mar keep the market operated by Ontario farmers. “With more community support we will grow.” In the month of August the market will be offering seasonal sweet corn, apples, tomatoes, squash and peaches as well as the mainstay products. The market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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» JAMES JACKSON “You just wait until the spring comes and we get some rain to wash the salt off the roads so we can get back out in our cars,” said David Holmes, who races vintage MGs and owns seven classic cars, adding it’s horrible having to wait for warmer weather. “It makes you want to live in California where you can drive the thing all year round. It’s very hard putting them away in the wintertime.” The appeal is cross-generational, according to Holmes. Retirees like him want to buy them because they remind them of their youth when gas was cheap and cars were fast, but the draw of classic cars exists even in those not yet old enough to reach the gas pedal. “I’ve driven by schools
anada is in the midst of an obesity epidemic. There has also been a dramatic increase in unhealthy weights in children. Obesity rates in children have almost tripled in the last 25 years, to the point where approximately 26 per cent of Canadian children between the ages of 2 and 17 are currently overweight or obese. Obesity rates continue to increase into adulthood: approximately one-third of normal weight 20 year olds will become overweight within eight years, and a third will become obese within that time span. If this trend continues, in 20 years we can expect 70 per cent of the 35-44 year olds in Canada to be overweight or obese vs. 57 per cent who are currently overweight or obese, according to statistics compiled by the Childhood Obesity Foundation. If this is such a problem why aren’t parents doing more to resolve these issues? Interestingly enough, most parents cannot recognize that their child is overweight, a Deakin University study has revealed, with a majority believing their overweight child is of normal weight. The study
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s Brian Slimmon backs his 1973 Corvette Stingray out of his Elmira garage, the ground trembles and the quiet evening air is filled with the roar of the car’s dual exhaust. The self-professed perfectionist has done all the work on the car himself; from rebuilding the engine to replacing the interior, countless hours of work have gone into restoring and preserving the car he has owned since he was 21 years old. “Today you look at a car and it’s hard to tell a Mazda from a Chevy in design. They’re all basically the same and you really have to look hard at the car to find out what it is,” he says, comparing modern cars to the classic muscle car that sits in his driveway. “But back then, you could tell a Dodge from a Ford
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Classic cars are a summertime staple, attracting fans of all ages from a block away. They were very distinct, whether it was the family car or the muscle car.” Every spring, love is in the air – and for car enthusiasts, that love is for their classic automobile or hot rod that has spent the past six months under cover in their garage, safely stowed away from the salt and the snow that the harsh Canadian winters can produce. But now, deep in the throes of summer, this is the time when the tops come down and the classic cars roll out of their imposed hibernation. Forget barbecues and beers by the lake, for car lovers, summer is the time for Model Ts and hot rods, Corvettes and convertibles. Waterloo Region is a hotspot for these hot cars, in particular. It seems almost every weekend there is a classic car show in the area,
from St. Clements annual Autorama and Linwoods Kruisin’ With the King in the township of Wellesley, to the annual Graffiti Car Show at the St. Jacobs Rod and Gun Club and the upcoming Moparfest in New Hamburg on Aug. 20 and 21. Attendance at these events is routinely in the hundreds, proving annually that classic cars are exactly that – classics. But what is it about the classic car that causes such a stir in enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike? Is it the appreciation of a bygone era when cars weren’t so much built as they were constructed into works of art? Is it the love of a powerful engine and smooth ride? Or is it merely the nostalgia of days gone by? These are questions that, when asked, lead to answers as varied as the cars themselves.
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s a kid, I always looked forward to ‘corn on the cob’ suppers. They only happened a couple times a year, always in August. We would eat cobs and cobs of hot, boiled corn, dripping with butter and salt, and always on hot, hot days. The drive out to Herrles Market (just a small stand back then!) seemed so far away, but it was (and still is!) some of the best corn around locally. This week, we’ve got two fantastic recipes to enjoy this locally abundant crop. Serve the corn salsa with anything from chips to grilled
From The Chef's Table Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody O'Malley chicken or on top of a burger. And the sophisticated corn sauce is fantastic with fresh fish or seafood such as seared scallops or grilled tilapia. It would even be great as part of a mussels sauce. Both sauces keep well, refrigerated, for about a week. Rub the corn and red pepper with
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>>1 clove garlic, minced >>1/2 tsp smoked paprika a little olive oil and salt and pepper; Grill on a medium-high heat grill, or roast in a 400°F oven, either method, for about 15 minutes, turning frequently, until each is a little charred; When vegetables are cooled, slice corn kernels off of cob and dice the red pepper; Finely dice onion and jalapeno and toss with corn and pepper; toss with remaining ingredients; Taste for seasoning and acidity: add more salt, pepper or lime juice if necessary. In a small saucepot melt butter and add shallots with water; cook
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>>Salt and pepper, to taste >>1/2 cup fresh 35% cream >>Finely chopped chives very slowly, as not to brown shallots, until they are meltingly soft, about 5 minutes; Add corn with remaining water, wine and turmeric (if using: the turmeric gives the sauce a nice bright yellow colour); cover, and cook for another 5 minutes with salt and pepper, until corn is tender; Finish sauce by adding cream and reducing by half over a low simmer; add chives and serve.
>>Chefs Kirstie Herbstreit and Jody O’Malley are both Red Seal certified chefs. Together they run The Culinary Studio, which offers classes, demonstrations and private dinners. To contact the chefs, visit their website www.theculinarystudio.ca.
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Fitness: Bad habits start early BEHIND THE WHEEL Brian Slimmon has a passion for muscle cars, and has done all the work
on his 1973 Corvette Stingray himself, from the engine to the exhaust. He says that custom work is a lot easier these days because he can order parts from around the world using his computer.
> CONTINUED FROM PG. 15 and seen young kids all turn around and look at these cars,” he laughed. “I see that all the time, there is just something attractive about them.” For some, the cars become their life and they make a career out of recovering and resurrecting old cars. For others, like Bill Perrin, it’s merely a beloved hobby that started back when he was just a teenager. Perrin started rebuilding cars when he was 13 by hauling old wrecks back to his father’s farm outside of Palmerston. He would fix them up and sell them, but the last time he sold a car that he rebuilt was in 1984. “Once I built them I didn’t want to sell them anymore,” he said. Perrin worked as the distribution manager for Home Hardware for 42 years before retiring a few years ago. Throughout his career he enjoyed going out to his garage at the end of a 50- or 60-hour work week to rebuild classic cars. He owns two Dodge Coronet’s and
two short-box Dodge pickup trucks, including a rare Dodge Lil’ Red Express which were only built in 1978 and 1979. “This is a hobby. I’d come home at night and go to the garage and sometimes you would spend 10 minutes other times you’d work two hours on cars,” he said with a laugh. There likely isn’t just one answer to the question of why classic cars remain a summertime staple and why hundreds – if not thousands – of people make their way to at least one classic car show every summer. As Slimmon suggests, maybe these cars are simply a reminder of how fun it is to get behind the wheel and just drive – something that we’ve all lost sight of in light of demands for fuel efficiency, increased highway safety, and the development of smarter computer technology that can literally park our cars for us. Maybe they’re just a lot more fun. “This car is a rush to drive,” Slimmon said of his 650-horsepower Corvette. “It’s a bit of a thrill.”
> CONTINUED FROM PG. 15 of more than 1,100 families found that 89 per cent of parents of overweight 5-6 year-olds and 63 per cent of parents of overweight 10-12 year-olds were unaware their child was overweight. Parents who themselves were overweight were more likely not to recognize their child’s risk for obesity. Obviously more needs to be done by our government, healthcare providers and school systems to bring attention to this issue. If parents and children are not educated on what a healthy BMI (body mass index) is, we cannot expect them to recognize the dangers and implement changes. We live in a high-tech world that occupies our children with video games, computers and television. Schools have cut back on the activity in gym class and children aren’t getting enough exercise. Should schools take more responsibility in getting our children more active? Well, according to studies of school activity interventions done on 10,000 children in BC comparing BMI before and after the intervention, there was no change in BMI, even in the studies where the activity interventions lasted three years. However, with this being said, significant health benefits were seen, including
reduced blood pressure, increased bone density, improved aerobic capacity, improved range of motion about joints, improved mental concentration, and not to mention improved self esteem. There is no question about the benefits of physical fitness in our children’s lives. And if coupled with healthy eating habits, exercise most definitely can help control weight. Parents with an overweight child need to recognize that the weight itself is less of a problem than is the child’s unhealthy eating lifestyle that might have led to the problem in the first place. Parents need to take inventory of how much sugar their child is getting on a daily basis versus the amount of whole foods prepared at home. The key to helping your child beat obesity is to develop healthier habits for your whole family. Specific areas to focus on include better eating habits and more physical activity, as the only way to lose weight is to reduce the number of calories eaten and to increase physical activity. The government provides a fitness tax credit of $500 for children 16 and under. Why not see if your local gym offers any kid fit programs? These kinds of programs are becoming more popular and are a really fun way to get your kids to love moving their bodies.
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WELCOME TO THE TEAM The Woolwich Gymnastics Club has added three new coaches to their competitive coaching squad for the upcoming gym season, which also happens to be the club’s 25th anniversary. The coaches are Maria Code (left), Carrie Doll and Jasmine Wilton.
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or a quarter century, the Woolwich Gymnastics Club has been training and developing future gymnasts throughout the township and surrounding area. In conjunction with their 25th anniversary, the group has hired a new competitive coaching team for the 2011/2012 season: Carrie Doll, Maria Code and Jasmine Wilton. Doll was born and raised in Elmira and made her way
through the ranks of the Woolwich club, eventually becoming a Level-2 certified coach before leaving to study kinesiology at Brock University, where she graduated this year and has been working on physiotherapy programs in retirement homes throughout Kitchener and Guelph. Code, who hails from Ohio originally, competed nationally for the United States Gymnastics Federation and worked her way to Level 9-10 before earning a full, four-
year athletic scholarship to Western Michigan University, captaining the team in 1997 and earning the Mid-American Conference title of “Gymnast of the Year” in her final year of NCAA gymnastics. Wilton grew up in Shelburne and has experience with both recreational and competitive levels of coaching with both the Shelburne Dynamics and Orangeville Twisters clubs. She has 20 years of experience as a coach and now lives in Kitchener with her husband and
two children. The Woolwich Gymnastics Club has come a long way from their first season which was spent in the gymnasium of Park Manor public school before moving to the small gym of Elmira District Secondary School. The club finally graduated to their own state-of-the-art facility on Earl Martin Drive in 2009. From those humble roots, the club has grown to more than 500 students and 20 coaches. They were also named the top gymnastics
club in the province in 2008 with fewer than 500 students, and in 2009 they captured the national prize as top club with fewer than 500 students, said president Nancy Halstead. “We still remain as a family-oriented facility and our core values have always remained the same, ‘gymnastics for all,’” Halstead said. “We believe gymnastics are a foundation for almost anything.”
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Jacks preparing for first tryout camp of the season With solid core of returning players, Wellesley club is optimistic of the upcoming year James Jackson
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ptimism is high as the Wellesley Applejacks are only two weeks away from their first tryout camp, set for Aug. 20 at the St. Clements Arena. “We’re pretty excited, we’ve had a good recruiting year and we’ve got a number of key guys com-
ing back,” said head coach Kevin Fitzpatrick, adding that the team is looking to add between seven to nine new bodies to their roster – a significant improvement over the 15 players they had to replace before the start of last season. “We’ve got some good leadership and we’re really excited about the core of our
team coming back.” The last time the Jacks touched the ice was on Mar. 3 in a 5-3 loss to the Ayr Centennials, who ousted Wellesley in just five games in the first round of the Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs. Over the course of the regular season, the team posted a record of 17-14-4, the 38 points
good for sixth spot in the McConnell Conference. The team is hoping they can shake the injury bug that decimated the lineup in the second half of last season as well. Only one skater, Matt Aspden, played in all 35 games for the team, while key contributors like captain Rob Hinschberger (29 games played), defenceman
Stephen Lewtas (24 games played), and rookie of the year Michael Forster (25 games played) each missed significant time. “We felt we had a lot better team than we showed last year, but it’s just we were so beat up and injured we couldn’t do much,” the
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GYMNASTICS COACH PROFILES
> Elmira golfer continues to climb up the Rank-ings
Maria Code
The only thing hotter than the summer temperatures these past few months has been Elmira’s Garrett Rank, as the Waterloo Warrior has shot up over 500 spots in the World Amateur Golf rankings and he currently sits at 155 in the world, and fourth among Canadian golfers. Rank has taken top-spot in two tournaments this year, including a qualifying event at the Webster Golf Club near Rochester, New York, by shooting a combined score of two-under par. Only two other players in the field of 60 qualified for the U.S. Amateur, held Aug. 22-28 at the Erin Hills Golf Club in Erin, Wisconsin. He also won the Toronto Star Amateur in July with a 20-foot putt on 18 for the one-stroke victory. Prior to the U.S. Amateur tournament in Wisconsin, Rank will compete in the Canadian Amateur Championship from August 9-14 at the Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He will return to Waterloo next season to finish his undergraduate studies in economics with hopes of repeating as OUA individual champion.
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ON THE RISE Elmira’s Garrett Rank has elevated his
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f National Geographic were to do an underwater documentary of the lakes I frequent, they would discover something quite astonishing: a startling number of bigger fish would have lip piercings. More specifically, they’d be sporting black or olive bead head wooly buggers, which are, coincidentally, my favourite flies. A lot of the anglers I know think that this is because I break off the big ones due to things like poor knots, frayed line, panic or just trying to horse them in. Nothing could be further from the truth. Actually, it’s all part of my “be kind to fellow anglers” program. The idea, you see, is to make each large fish caught by other anglers more special by placing one of my hand-tied flies in it as an additional reward. That’s the kind of considerate fellow I am. It has nothing to do with the fact that I lost the fish fair and square in a one-sided battle of wits, as some ignorant anglers around here believe. Not at all. The last big fish I caught is a good example of how this innovative program works. I was dredging an olive beadhead wooly bugger deep in the water column through a weed bed when a 3-pound smallmouth struck. It’s too bad you didn’t witness the event because, if you had, you would have seen a great angler spring into action – almost immediately after the fish had nearly yanked my fly rod out of the boat. From a distance, you might have
TRICKS OF THE TRADE A group
of local boys shut down a section of University Avenue in Elmira on Tuesday morning to hold their own skateboarding competition. Top left, Sheldon Metzger attempts a trick by flipping his skateboard and landing it. Top right, Aaron Logan grinds the rails. Bottom, Kyle Wilton gets some air on the quarter-pipe outside of his house.
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Not-So-Great Outdoorsman
come to the conclusion that I was asleep when the initial strike happened. But that is not even close to being the case. I was in a reclining posture with both eyes shut in order to lull the fish below into a false sense of security. It’s a tactic I have been using ever since hitting middle age. In this case it worked like a charm too. The fish yanked my rod. I yanked back. The fight was on. Within seconds, it broke water. I responded by breaking wind. This was not, as other anglers suggest, an involuntary response. Instead it was part of the psychological component of the fight – a shot over the bow, so to speak, so that the fish knew I’d give no quarter. Naturally, this caused the fish to run. But I adjusted the drag and let him go. Then, when he paused, I reeled him in some. The next 20 or so seconds involved plenty of head shakes with mouth wide open, gasps for air, and spastic movements – don’t ask me what the fish was doing. In any case, I soon had it tamed and sitting at the side of the boat – my wooly bugger hooked just so in the corner of its mouth. That fish was as good as mine. A lot of less experienced anglers would have then used a net or lipped it. Not me. I grabbed my leader and brought him up. But only because I knew that microscopic burr was there on the outside gunnel of the boat. I won’t go into the inordinate amount of skill that was required to rub the line over it and snap it in one quick pass – that’s the subject of another column. All I know is that I executed the release flawlessly. So, if you are ever in my neck of the woods and you catch that fish, you’re welcome. Those flies work great.
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21 SPORTS
Jacks: Team hopes to avoid the injury bug that plagued it last year
Close game sees action heat up
> CONTINUED FROM PG. 18
IN CLOSE Woolwich Wolfpack midfielder Alice Philipp challenges London Marconi player Erica
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Mack during a game Wednesday night that saw the Wolfpack downed by a score of 2-1. Below, London Marconi player Molly Sippell watches as teammate Sam Szypula challenges Wolfpack goaltender Jessica Petts during a corner kick.
coach said. “But we’re going to be fast and I think we’ve got some great goal scoring and goaltending as well.” The team was bracing to lose Forster – second on the team in scoring with 14 goals and 17 assists last season – because he was scheduled to travel to Australia to work until Christmas, but those plans changed and he should be on the roster for the entire season. In spite of that good news, it appears that the injury bug has already bitten the team, however, with Hinschberger breaking a wrist after falling off a ladder this summer. Nevertheless, the coach is optimistic about what the new season is going to bring. He said that many of the players have been playing ball hockey on Tuesday nights in Wellesley to not only get their timing back but to help with the team bonding. The team also entered a team in the upcoming Don Green Memorial Ball Tournament as well.
Girls' softball team takes bronze at Palmerston tourney
“Guys are just trying to get together and get some
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flection on the core of the kids and we’re pretty excited.” Tryouts start Aug. 20 at St. Clements arena at 2 p.m. The camp will cost $30 and anyone interested in trying out should contact Rick Grebinski at 656-3111. The team is also looking for an assistant trainer for the season, and anyone interested in the position can also contact Grebinski.
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SCORECARD GIRLS 8 & UNDER
ABBIE HICKNELL
3rd 25m Freestyle 4th 25m Breaststroke 4th 25m Butterfly 1st 100m Free Relay MAKAYLA LEMP
6th 25m Backstroke 5th 25m Breaststroke 9th 25m Butterfly 1st 100m Free Relay JORDYN DAVIS
1st 25m Backstroke
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RESULTS FROM AQUADUCKS SEMIFINAL SWIM MEET, ELMIRA, JULY 23, 2011
1st 25m Breaststroke 2nd 25m Butterfly 1st 100m Free Relay
3rd 100m Medley Relay 1st 100m Free Relay
MELYSSA MACDONALD
4th 25m Freestyle 3rd 25m Breaststroke 5th 25m Butterfly 1st 100m Free Relay BOYS 9 & 10
GIRLS 9 & 10
LIA CARBONE
7th 25m Backstroke 8th 25m Breaststroke 3rd 100m Medley Relay 1st 100m Free Relay OLIVIA MARTIN
THOMAS NORCOTT
3rd 25m Backstroke 3rd 25m Breaststroke
11th 50m Freestyle 10th 25m Backstroke 3rd 100m Medley Relay
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10th 50m Freestyle 4th 25m Breaststroke 6th 25m Butterfly 3rd 100m Medley Relay CARMEN READ
1st 100m Individual Medley 4th 25m Backstroke 1st 25m Breaststroke 1st 100m Free Relay BOYS 11 & 12
JACOB DAVIS
2nd 50m Freestyle 1st 50m Backstroke 2nd 50m Breaststroke 1st 100m Medley Relay TYLER CARELESS
1st 100m Individual Medley 1st 100m Freestyle NEW RECORD 3rd 50m Freestyle MATTHEW TENG
1st 50m Freestyle 1st 50m Breaststroke 1st 25m Backstroke GIRLS 11 & 12
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2nd 200m Individual Medley 4th 100m Freestyle 3rd 100m Backstroke 2nd 200m Free Relay JAMIE MACDOUGALL
1st 100m Individual Medley 2nd 50m Freestyle 1st 50m Butterfly 2nd 200m Free Relay
Green keeps adding to his medal tally
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HEADING TO THE NATIONALS St. Clements resident Norm Green claimed the gold
medal at the Canadian Blind Lawn Bowling Championship in Kitchener July 26-30, going undefeated in six games. He’s now making preparations to travel to Nova Scotia for the Canadian Blind Golf Championship from Aug. 13-18.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Festival marks area’s ties to the Underground Railroad
More blues, folk, gospel and bluegrass music on tap as event moves to Drayton Colin Dewar
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or Toronto-born blues singer Diana Braithwaite it was the history of her family and others with similar stories that keeps her inspired to host the annual Underground Railroad Music Festival . “The festival was created to celebrate the lives and contributions and the living history of the area including the Underground Railroad and the early black pioneers that settled in Wellington and Waterloo counties,” said Braithwaite. In the early 1800s, African-Canadian immigrants began to develop the vast unsettled land between Waterloo County and Lake Huron, known as the Queen’s Bush, building farms and homes in the wild. The Queen’s
Bush Settlement includes the western portion of Woolwich Township and the northern half of Wellesley Township, with the majority of the immigrants settling in the southern half of Peel Township in Wellington County. By 1840 the settlement was home to between 1,500 and 2,000 black immigrants. These free and formerly enslaved people had built churches, schools, farms and communities across the region. The settlement was
short-lived, as the government ordered the district surveyed and many of the settlers could not afford to purchase the land they had laboured so hard to clear; by 1850 a mass migration out of Queen’s Bush had begun. “I wanted to do something to acknowledge and celebrate my ancestry, and music is a natural way for me to do that,” explained Braithwaite. “My family on my mother’s side came to Canada through the Underground Railroad and this gives me a personal connection. Being a blues singer I thought I could give back through the music I love.” The music festival will feature a number of different musicians, all performing to honour the Underground Railroad and the pioneers who settled in the region. The festival is the only one of its kind in North America. This year’s line up will include Harrison Kennedy’s take on the blues, Curley Bridges a piano and vocal performer, Kevin Breit, a Juno and Gemini Award win-
ning folk singer and guitarist, Miss Angel known as the Mississippi Delta Queen of the Blues, and Douglas Watson, a Chicago Blues singer, as well as many others, including Braithwaite and her husband Chris Whiteley. “It’s a celebration of all different kinds of music,” she said. “There will be some gospel, some blues, bluegrass, world-class folk and a bit of jazz.” Braithwaite’s inspiration comes from her mother, Aylestock, 87, who is one of the oldest living descendents of the Queen’s Bush pioneers. “My mother has always had a great interest in history and wanted us to know our history,” said Braithwaite. “I am thankful for that as she has passed along a lot of information to her children. We learned about our history from a young age. It’s so important to take pride in where you come from.” This year’s festival has been moved from Glen Allan Park to Drayton, as organizers look to expand the venue to accommodate more visitors. “It has really taken off. Here we are three years later and we have grown – this year’s festival is going to be the best one so far,” said Braithwaite. The festival takes place Aug. 13 between 12 and 7 p.m. at Cenntenial Park in Drayton. On hand will be food vendors, this year offering a mixture of Caribbean and soul food. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets visit the festival’s website at www.braithwaiteandwhiteley.com.
GOING UNDERGROUND Festival organizer Diana Braithwaite (right) and her partner Chris Whiteley will be performing Aug. 13 at the third annual Underground Railroad Music Festival in Drayton.
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Best Wishes, Love your family and friends IN MEMORIAM
Mike, Kirsten & Big Brother Mitch welcomed two beautiful little girls into the Boileau family on Thursday July 7, 2011. Renee and Vanessa were shepparded into the world by the great staff at Grand River Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Potts. We are all very grateful for the warm welcome from family, friends, neighbours and our EGC family. We have been more than doubly blessed, thanks for all the generous offers of assistance and the wonderful gifts.
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METZGER, Florence In loving memory of our precious Mom, Gramma, and Wife who left us for Heaven August 10, 2008. You are the heart of our family and we still ache as we miss you so much. We remember your cheerful smile, laughter, loving care, energy, generosity and kindness. We miss your genuine interest in our lives, as you loved each of us as your best friend. You always enjoyed the times when the whole family was together. We look forward to being with you again in Heaven where your bright smile and unconditional love will greet us. We love you so much! Lorne, Craig, Kelly, Christine, Val, Lori, Luke, Joe, Bryan, David, Abby, Mark, Clay, Tia and Nicolas.
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THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN RECREATION & FACILITIES SERVICES
Part Time Recreation Customer Service Staff to provide excellent customer service in the operation of the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Job description can be viewed on the Township web site www.woolwich.ca under Employment Opportunities.
ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY August 8 – August 14, 2011 is Woolwich Week THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener is currently home to the grossest, most entertaining, and educational exhibit you’ve ever seen. Using imaginative interactive exhibits and animated characters set in a virtual 3D animal world, Animal Grossology is an exciting show that will teach you about all the gross stuff that animals do! See inside the four stomachs of a cow, observe an owl pellet, learn why cats spit up hairballs, and more!
Hours of Operation for THEMUSEUM Monday – Friday 10AM – 4PM Saturday - Sunday 10AM – 5PM
Discounted Admission for THEMUSEUM Admission (ages 3 +) $11.00 Children 2 and under are free
To get the Woolwich Week discounted rate for ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY: 1. Clip this coupon out and bring it to THEMUSEUM during the week of August 8 to August 14, 2011. Coupon is valid for up to six (6) people. Everyone must be present at the time of redemption OR 2. Log onto the www.THEMUSEUM.ca and click on the picture of ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY. Click “Buy Tickets”. Choose your date during the week of August 8 to August 14, 2011. Enter your promo code “WOOLWICHWEEK” and see the rates change to your discounted rate. Choose the number of tickets you would like and continue to complete your purchase.
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REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE - 16 Bitternut, Elmira | Saturday, August 6th, 2-4PM
BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS
OPEN CONCEPT
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated | 180 Weber St. S., Waterloo
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$277,500
Don’t miss this handsome open concept home in Sought after Southfield. Loc’d right beside park backing onto farmland. MF consists of LR, bright kit w/fabulous skylight & dinette w/slider. Upstairs has 3 nice sized bdrms & master walk in & main bath w/tub surround. Downstairs is the lg FR w/gas FP, open to dinette. Fin’d RR w/closet wall perfect for storage. MLS Call Paul direct.
$309,900
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FEATURE PROPERTY IN LOVELY SOUTHFIELD
$252,500
Fantastic well kept semi located in sought after Southfield subdivision directly across from park, first time buyers its what you have been waiting for! Come and be impressed. Completely finished featuring open concept main floor plus eatin kitchen with patio door leading to deck and extensive yard. finished basement with 3 pc. bath, tastefully finished throughout. Side entrance off driveway. MLS Call Paul direct.
$289,000
3bdrm, 2bath home features MF Cathedral ceilings. Loc’d on lg beautiful treed corner lot full of perennials. Potential for pool or double garage. Bright, open kit w/breakfast bar. X-lg slider in DR to 17ftx19ft deck. Airy LR w/hrdwd flrs. Whirlpool bath, RR gas FP, lndy rm walk out, Lg 19x24ft storage rm. MLS Call Paul direct.
$369,900
RAISED BUNGALOW
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$166,900
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$214,900
Come and see this attractive 1810 sq ft raised 3+1 bdrm. bungalow on approx 1 acre w/ beautifully manicured gardens. Newer roof and mostly newer flooring. Oriented to seniors with main floor bedroom and laundry. Wood Fireplace. w/o Basement. Backs on Greenbelt, Separate Dining Rm. Rec Room. Family Room. Detached Workshop. MLS Call Paul direct.
$283,000
Bill Norris SALES REPRESENTATIVE
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$393,500
$379,900
$849,000
$375,000
Exceptional corner lot. Great exposure. Industrial 0.95 acre lot on the corner of Union and Donway. MLS Call Paul direct.
$429,000
3 bdrm, 3bath exceptional home is carpet free w/ceramic & hdwd throughout. Convenience at its best w/ upper flr laundry, 2 walk-in closets, many kit cupboard upgrades. Lovely garden door off dinette leading to lg deck in fenced yrd w/shed. MLS Call Paul direct.
Spectacular home larger than it looks. 4bdrms, 2 full baths, updated eat-in kit w/cupboards to spare, den, lg cold room. Hrdwd flr in LR & DR, gas heating stove in FR. Fantastic home for any hobbyist w/craft rm & workshops. Balcony overlooking stunning perennial gardens, vegetable gardens & fruit trees surrounding this tranquil home loc’d on lg .69 acre lot. MLS Call Paul direct.
On 150ft x 150ft treed lot. Only 30min to Waterloo. Captivating custom built home equip’d w/attractive sunken LR featuring wood burning FP, eat-in kit & sep DR both with walk-outs to wrap around deck. MF lndry & ens. Huge fin’d bsmnt incl RR, FR. MLS Call Paul direct.
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Build your dream home on this 0.48 acre lot. MLS Call Paul direct.
$59,000
Unbelievable value to own your own piece of countryside in a small peaceful village with a beautiful panoramic view of the Conestoga River Valley, right from your front porch. Large 24ft X 40ft detached insulated and heated workshop (220amp service) situated on a .74 acre lot. 3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom. Enjoy the cottage feel right at home! MLS Call Alli or Bill direct.
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INDUSTRIAL LOT $199,500
Fantastic opportunity for car buff or hobbyist, 3 car garage & detached 4 car garage/workshop. Inlaw suite w/2 bdrms, full kit, bath, & lndry. lg 87x250ft lot steps to golf course. 5200 sq. ft. of fin’d living space. Grand yrd over looking farm land. MLS Call Paul direct.
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3 plus bedrooms. Large sunken family room addition features gas fireplace, skylight and walk-out to a huge deck with hot tub and gazebo. Lots of updates through-out including furnace, a/c, windows, flooring and much more. Finished basement with workshop. MLS Call Alli or Bill direct.
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1853sqft luxurious Verdone home. Carpet free MF, Hrdwd & ceramic, mudrm, MF lndy. Bright LR equip’d w/gas fp. Lg kit abundant w/cupboards, under cabinet lights, breakfast bar. Lg master your own private oasis, spacious walk in closet, 2nd closet, fabulous ensuite: lg vanity, 2 sinks, stunning glass dr shower, soaker tubs in both baths. French door walk-out to covered 16x15ft patio. MLS Call Paul direct.
First time home buyers, this is a great starter home with a huge lot backing onto park. The large living room with patio door opens to a spacious deck & very private yard. Features a large country eat in kitchen. Some updates include furnace (2008), laminate flooring, deck, and some newer windows. Lots of potential and very affordable. MLS Please call Bill or Alli direct.
SPACIOUS RAISED BUNGALOW
FIRST TIME BUYERS!
This fantastic semi detached has an extra large lot w/ an extensive 16 x 20 deck & pergola plus 14 x 10 shed. Too many features to list. All that is left to do is move in and enjoy. Professionally finished throughout, new light fixtures & fans, bathrm updated. Drive way refinished. First time buyers this house was meant for you. MLS Call Paul direct.
Raised bungalow in immaculate condition and extremely well maintained. This is a solid brick home with three plus bedrooms located in desirable “Birdland” and is perfect for all ages and ready for immediate occupancy. MLS Call Alli or Bill direct.
0.78 acre lot in the quaint little village of Glen Allan. MLS Call Paul direct.
$79,000
No matter what your style...we’ve got what you’re looking for every week in the Real Estate section of the Observer. IN PRINT | ONLINE | IN PICTURES | IN DEPTH
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REAL ESTATE
ELMIRA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Scott Grainger
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Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage 519-669-3192 90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4
BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record
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OPEN HOUSE - Saturday 2-4pm - 116 Raising Mill Gate, Elmira
SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.
$284,900. This gorgeous home
striking décor. 3 Bedrooms w/oversized cheater bath; includes ceramic/glass shower and whirlpool bath. Carpet free ceramic and hard surface flooring. Open Maple kitchen and walkout to deck and fenced yard. Shows well. MLS.
situated in an ideal family neighbourhood with a park, features a fenced back yard and deck, main floor den, an almost totally finished basement, central air, hot tub and second floor laundry. MLS
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OPEN HOUSE - Saturday 2-4pm - 11 Maple St. Drayton
$329,900. ELMIRA. Crisp and
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ALLAN.
$394,000 ELMIRA. 2400 SQ FT + walk up attic for future development. Love and appreciate the character this amazing home has to offer. Hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, transom windows, wooden banisters and stairs, several covered verandahs. Private patio and fenced garden play area. Great basement w/infloor heat, part finished. MLS
Raised Bungalow with ground level entry and fully finished basement walk out. Beautiful open concept mainfloor with several walkouts to elevated deck. Great kitchen, ceramic and hardwood flooring. 3 Baths, double garage. MLS
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$209,900. DRAYTON. Sidesplit home with nice private yard, terrace garden, 2-tiered deck, 3 bedrooms, finished rec room, lower level playroom/office. CALL TO VIEW. MLS
$264,000. ELMIRA. Semi detached linked
NEW PRICE. $369,900. $369,900 LINWOOD. Spacious
only at the oversized garage with walkout to backyard. Neutral décor, spacious kitchen w/walkout to deck and fenced yard. Great family location with appliances included. MLS
home offering 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms including ensuite, oak kitchen with ample cupboard space, mainfloor laundry room with walkout to beautiful back yard, deck with country view, finished recroom, workshop, ceramic and hardwood floors. Call to view. MLS
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DRAYTON BUNGALOW!
This home located in a private setting offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, one & one half garage and a heated pool on a large lot. MLS. Call Bert to View.
$264,900 Charming older home with lots of character located on a quiet tree lined street offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, many recent renovations including kitchen, bathrooms, windows, doors, trim, flooring, lighting, drywall, paint, soffits & eaves. MLS. Call Bert to view.
$319,900
COUNTRY ACREAGE!
Great property on the edge of town backing to river offers century home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large family room addition, attached single garage, 5 acres of manicured orchard with a mix of fruit trees, 12 acres workable. Three one storey out buildings totaling 10,000 s/f. MLS. Call Bert to View.
$389,900
BUNGALOW!
Mature trees surround this home featuring 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finished basement with fireplace & walk-up, large attached 2 car garage, great deck & patio, backs to green space. Only 10 minutes to Guelph and K-W. MLS. Call Bert to View.
$414,900
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BUNGALOW - close to downtown, on a large lot. Newer carpet and hardwood on the main level. Freshly painted. Granite countertop & newer sink. New shingles in 2009. 24x12’ deck. Dble. driveway. 4th bdrm. & office in lower level. MLS $262,900.
OPEN CONCEPT - bungalow backs to greenspace & close to downtown. 3 sided fireplace in L.R./D.R. W/O to deck from kitch. Ensuite priv. Lovely fin. bsmt. w/lge. windows - huge rec. rm. and games area, 4th bdrm. 3pc. bath. Single + garage, dble. drive. MLS $309,900.
HEIDELBERG - Well maintained family home! Hardwood fooring in D.R. & all bedrooms. Main flr. family room addition w/walkout to deck & patio. Updated windows, shingles and furnace. Extralong concrete driveway. MLS $319,900.
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FARMLAND FOR SALE 6782 Third Line W. Pilkington, ON, N0S 1S0
For Sale by Silent Auction Offers due by Sept 9, 2011 • 95 acres cleared farmland (no buildings)
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63 Sugar King Drive, Elmira - Property ID# 2525
PRICE: $328,800
LOCATION EqUALS CONvENIENCE! This 3 Bedroom Ivystone Home is only 5 years old and could not be more conveniently located to recreational and school amenities in the desirable town of Elmira. 63 Sugar King Drive, originally intended as a builder’s model, features premium finishes, “character” maple hardwood in the livingroom and solid maple cabinetry in the well appointed kitchen. The “Lilac”, includes a master with walk-in closet and ensuite bath, in addition to the main bath on the second floor and a powder room on the main level. Approaching the home you will note a full two car garage and lovely landscaping as you ascend the porch to the front entry. Entering the foyer, your eyes lead you into the kitchen where you will discover beautiful maple cabinetry, flowing towards a spacious dinette. The adjacent livingroom room is blessed with maple hardwood and provides enough room for separate dining space! Upstairs, this home includes a generous master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, palladium window and a 3 piece ensuite. The second and third bedrooms are also located on this level and are large enough in size for your children to share. Closet space is excellent in all three bedrooms. This home has been professionally painted and is well decorated throughout. You will find that the yard is fully enclosed and ready for the kids with a substantial deck and an impressive play house. The basement is unfinished but insulated and ready for drywall, including rough-ins for a downstairs bath. When you do bring the drywall in, you’ll be pleased to discover that the basement windows are oversized and will accommodate a full 4x8 sheet! Central air, a high efficiency furnace and rough-in for central vac complete the technical picture. Call Carson or Joanne at (519) 503-1355 to arrange a viewing or watch for open house announcements on this site!
735 Reid Crescent, Listowel - Property ID# 2511
PRICE: $259,900
COME HOME TO 735 REID CRESCENT! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom gem in Listowel is everything you need. Set at the OP margin of the Listowel Golf & Country YSH T R Club, this home provides all the quiet PE of small town life, with all the convePRO H T nience of a modern family home which WI is defined by natural light and accomOLD S modates the flow of family living. Enter through the foyer, past the powder room to discover an open concept mainfloor. The kitchen, featuring an island/breakfast bar, solid oak cabinetry and stainless appliances, opens to a spacious dining area. A little further along, you will find an expansive sunken living room, graced with oak hardwood and glorious windows opening to the fully fenced backyard, mature trees and the local golf course. Your next stop will be the second floor family room, where natural light also presides. You’ll find the perfect window here for your Christmas tree; this family room may become your favourite room in the house....a place where family naturally gathers. Just a few more steps take you to the bedroom level, featuring a master bedroom with walk-in closet and windows tucked under mature trees. This master gives you that sense of quiet and rest you’re looking for. The four piece cheater ensuite includes a luxurious corner soaker tub with jets...You’re going to love being here because 735 Reid Crescent is home. Priced far below 2008 assessed value, this home is not going to last...Call Sue today to arrange a private showing or attend an open house Sundays between 1 pm and 3pm.
74 Porchlight Drive, Elmira - Property ID# 2518
PRICE: $333,000
KEEP THE PORCHLIGHT ON! This 3 PLUS 1 BEDROOM HOME, backing to beautiful greenspace features open OP concept and convenient living, minutes YSH T from schools and the new Woolwich R E Memorial Centre. Kitchener-Waterloo ROP is less than 15 minutes away. Nicely HP T I decorated throughout,you will find a caDW thedral entry with a clear view through SOL the dining area to patio slider, looking over the two-tier deck, backyard and community walking path. This 7 year old Finoro Home, the “Merchant” is situated on a premium 42’ x 114’ lot. The kitchen provides lots of workspace, inclusive of a moveable kitchen island, breakfast bar, included gas range, over the range microwave (2010) and dishwasher. In this open concept home, cheerful, natural light prevails and the chef is never excluded from family events. Your living room features hardwood flooring installed in 2010. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms are provided, including the master with ensuite and luxurious corner soaker tub! The basement is fully finished with cinnamon maple veneer floors and includes a fourth bedroom, with a cedar closet and an ensuite of it’s own. Natural lighting is excellent in this beautifully finished space with oversized, above grade windows. The basement bedroom ensuite is presently a two piece but is roughed in for a shower which can be finished to your taste (materials included). This would be a great spot for your teenager! The finished basement brings finished square footage in this home to well over 2150 square feet. Mechanically, you have central air, an included water softener (2010), gas dryer, reverse osmosis water treatment (2010) and a gas line for your barbecue. The home is roughed in for central vacuum. The garage is large for homes of this class, with high ceilings. Contact Scott Grainger at (519) 669-1736 to arrange a private viewing or attend an Open House, Saturday or Sunday between 2pm and 4pm.
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Euphemisms abound in money matters
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but instead amplifies my sense of awe.” The travel website TripAdvisor.com once dubbed this the most “unhygienic” tourist attraction in the world. Sure sounded plausible. What was it?
Money is one of our most taboo topics, with people reluctant to talk about how much they earn, own, or owe, says Ralph Keyes in “Euphemania: Our Love Affair with Euphemisms.” In past eras, money wasn’t as rich a source of linguistic evasion. Today, those who don’t have enough money are “financially insecure,” or with “limited means,” or “a little short.” Others are no longer “tapped out” but simply having “cash-flow” problems. As one strapped lady prefers, she’s “under budget restraint.” Writers of annual reports are often master euphemizers: The recession is a “challenging economic environment,” bad loans are “nonperforming assets,” losses are “downward adjustments” or “revenue deficiencies.” Those who used to “go bankrupt” now “file for Chapter 11 or Chapter 13”; they’re not “broke” but “insolvent,” with their ledger books showing “negative net worth.” “Such euphemisms don’t just save face: they hide financial fragility, masking anxieties in a
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verbal fog. Only when an economy collapses do we realize how many euphemisms helped pave the way for dubious transactions.” Even the most mundaneseeming acts of an average day are anything but. Does that include yawning?
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“As I stretch and yawn before sleep, I remember that there are plenty of ideas around to explain why I’m doing this,” marvels Roger Highfield of New Scientist magazine. Is it to cool the brain? Improve dwindling attention by drawing in more oxygen? Synchronize our mood with others and their contagious yawns? Another idea is that the baring of teeth during a yawn evolved as a form of protection from predators intent on ambushing a drowsy foe. No one is sure if any of these -- or some other -- is correct. Yet such mysteries are the mental charm of life. “I close my eyes, satisfied that deeper understanding does not diminish life
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The Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland, where every day thousands of visitors kiss it, purported to give them the gift of eloquent speech, says Sheril Kirshenbaum in The Science of Kissing. To reach it, they must literally bend over backwards and hang on to iron bars; despite this, up to 400,000 people press their lips to its surface each year. No doubt that’s a lot of germs, but calling it the “germiest destination on Earth” may be more blarney than a claim with scientific backing. Runner-up in the TripAdvisor. com ratings was a wall outside a theater in Seattle, Washington, where tens of thousands of tourists stuck their unwanted chewing gum. Oscar Wilde’s tomb in Paris was third, having been covered with lipstick prints. St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy, with its prodigious pigeon poo, placed fourth.
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OBITUARY
“A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME”
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Martin, Donald F
It is with the sorrow of loss, and joy for the memory of a life lived to the fullest that we announce the passing of Donald Frederick Martin, formerly of Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria, B.C., as a result of a stroke on July 26th, 2011 aged 96. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched and inspired. He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Verna Martin (nee Thompson) and by his daughter Robin, was the devoted father of Shannon and her husband Michael Purves-Smith of Elmira, and grandfather of Mike and Rob. He will be sorely missed by his loving partner of the past eight years, Bernice Metzger, and by her family. At the time of his death he was a continuing world-traveller, a gourmet cook, a raconteur, and, as a musician, an active harmonica-playing member of the regularly touring Happy Harmonicas. Driving his own car until three weeks before he died, he retained all of his wonderful mental acumen until the moment of his passing. He lived in the present with great humour and showmanship and he always looked forward to the future with pleasure. There will be a memorial for Don at The Gardens, 11 Dunke St. North, Elmira, Ontario on Thursday, August 11th starting at 6:30 pm. A celebration of his life will begin at 7:00 pm. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Elmira Centre for Community Living would be appreciated by the family. They may be made through the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, by phone at 519-669-2207 or by email at info@dreisingerfuneralhome.com
DEATH NOTICES
>>HEINTZMAN,
Dorothy (nee Vandenberg)- Passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2011 at KW Health Centre, in her 80th year, of Elmira.
T. 519.669.2033
COLLEEN
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MILLWRIGHTS LTD.
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P.O. BOX 247, ROUTE 1, ELMIRA
>>NUHN, Gregory “Greg”- Of Red Bay, peacefully, after a
courageous battle with cancer, at Southampton Care Centre, on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Gregory Alan Nuhn at the age of 39 years.
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AUGUST 5
>>Youth Centre BBQ! Come out for a hamburger or hot dog between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday August 6. The BBQ will take place in the parking lot beside Woolwich Community Services at 73 Arthur St. South. All proceeds to support our local Woolwich Youth Centre. AUGUST 6
>>BBQ & Carwash Fundraiser 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Elmira Foodland Parking Lot. Support the Elmira Midget Boys Softball team as they represent Ontario in the Eastern Canadian Softball Championships in Truro, Nova Scotia. Come out and get your car washed, enjoy our peameal bacon on a bun breakfast with coffee or one our OUTstanding hamburgers or sausage on a bun and pop. >>Morningstar Presents: Kids’ Hope Garden Tour Adventure; 1-5 p.m. Garden passport $10. Three fabulous gardens for your adventure. Garden 1 – Ross & Kathy Little, Bloomingdale, Garden 2 – Dave & Beatriz Gosling, New Hamburg; Garden 3 – Mac & Judy Crummer, St. Agatha. Each garden features different activities and events. Passports can be purchased at Artistic Landscape, Waterloo 519746-2848; Heritage Pet & Garden, New Hamburg 519-662-3684; Meadow Acres, Petersburg 519-634-5479; Morning Star Acres, Baden 519-634-5550 ext. 224. For more information call Katherine Smart 519-634-5550, ext. 224 or email katsmart@morningstarfm.com. AUGUST 7
>>Singpiration and Fellowship – Join Gospel Text Mission 2-4 p.m. at Centennial Park, Wellington St. N. (Cty 11), Drayton. Bring your own lawn chair. Love offering will be taken. For more information, call Ruth Josephs 519-669-3699.
33 Industrial Dr., Elmira 519.669.1591
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>>Free Summer Camp – Aug. 8-12, for children ages K to Grade 6. Campers will enjoy such activities as crafts, music, stories, snacks, outdoor games, and fun times with their small group leaders. All activities will follow the colour theme of the day. Drop off time from 8:30-9 a.m. – Pick up time 11:30-noon. Check out details at www.breslaumennnonitechurch.ca/ node/945. AUGUST 9
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AUGUST 8
SANYO CANADIAN
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>>Wild Wet Weather at the Region of Waterloo Library Tuesday. Join us at the St. Clements, Linwood, St. Jacobs, Bloomingdale, and Wellesley branches for Wild Wet Weather with the Splash! Celebrate Summer TD Summer Reading Club! This free program includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages 6 to 12. Come in and learn about hurricanes, tsunamis and floods. We will make a windsock craft and play Drip, Drip, Splash! For more information, please email libhq@ regionofwaterloo.ca, visit www.rwl4kids. wordpress.com or contact your local branch.
AUGUST 11
>>GRCA Creature Feature: Recommended for ages 5 and u; 10-11 a.m. at St.Clements Branch. A Summer Reading Club special event at Region of Waterloo Libraries. For more information call 519-699-4341. >>Magic Splash Show with Owen Anderson:
Fun for all ages; 4-5 p.m. at St. Jacobs Branch. A Summer Reading Club special event at Region of Waterloo Libraries. For more information call 519-664-3443.
AUGUST 12
New to the Community? Do you have a new Baby? It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon Hostess. Elmira & Surrounding Area
SHARON GINGRICH 519.291.6763 psgingrich@hotmail.ca
>>H.U.G.S. Program – note special time 10 a.m. – Come meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: Bolender Park Day – Meet at Bolender Park, 38 Church St. E. Elmira. Return to Woolwich Community Health Centre in case of rain. Bring your own snack. No childcare today. >>66th
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. August 12-14. Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave, Fergus, Ont. Looking to experience Scotland without the airfare? Highlights will include the Thursday night parade, musical talents of John McDermott and the 48th Highlanders in the Friday night Tattoo as well as author Diana Gabaldon all weekend. For more information visit www. fergusscottishfestival.com or call 1-866871-9442.
21 INDUSTRIAL DR. ELMIRA
519-669-2884
AUGUST 16
>>Shipwrecked! at the Region of Waterloo Library Tuesday. Join us at the St. Clements, Linwood, St. Jacobs, Bloomingdale, Elmira and Wellesley branches for Shipwrecked with the Splash! Celebrate Summer TD Summer Reading Club! This free program includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages 6 to 12. Come in to learn about a few of the most famous shipwrecks, like the Titanic! Today, we will award our contest winners. For more information, please email libhq@regionofwaterloo. ca, visit www.rwl4kids.wordpress.com or contact your local branch. >>Fish in a Fish Bowl at Elmira Branch
Library. 10 – 10:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. A demonstration on how to create an aquarium with Sherry for The Fish Bowl. Free demo for kids ages 7 and up from 1010:30 a.m. and free demo for adults and teens from 7-8 p.m. For more information contact the Elmira Branch at 519-6695477 or elmlib@regionofwaterloo.ca.
AUGUST 18
>>Captain Cam: Recommended for ages 4 to 8; 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Wellelsey Branch. A Summer Reading Club special event at Region of Waterloo Libraries. For more information call 519-656-2001. AUGUST 23
>>Stamp Camp – 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Elmira Branch Library. Join us for stamp collecting for beginners. Free for ages 5-15. Spaces are limited. Event will take place at the library, 65 Arthur St. S., Elmira. For more information call the Elmira Branch at 519-669-5477 or email: elmlib@ regionofwaterloo.ca.
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