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Concerns about noise impacts has the developer of a proposed Elmira subdivision going back to the drawing board. The concerns, in fact, formed the basis of last month’s decision by the Ontario Municipal Board to dismiss Hawk Ridge Homes’ action against Woolwich Township. The developer had brought the legal action because it claimed the township was dragging its feet on a decision about the 44-unit (26 single-family and 18 semidetached dwellings) subdivision planned for 36-68 Union St. In rendering a decision, however, OMB vice-chair J.V. Zuidema declared Hawk Ridge Homes had not satisfactorily addressed some of the township’s concerns, particularly as they relate to noise. The 5.5-acre site, a former apple orchard fronting on Union Street, is located adjacent to a variety of industrial facilities, most notably Sulco Chemicals and Chemtura Co. Truck traffic and a nearby rail spur were noted trouble spots. Zuidema dismissed claims by the developer’s consultants that downplayed the potential impact of noises from the surrounding industrial uses. “In this case, the measurements taken show railway shunting noises occur many evenings each week at random hours. OMB | 4
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Dry weather may bring of ban on open fires ELENA MAYSTRUK If you’re in the mood for toasting some marshmallows, hopefully you got your fill over the long weekend, as Woolwich contemplates a ban on open fires during the prolonged hot, dry spell. The first week of July brought a continued stretch of hot weather, yet residents have thus far been spared from a burn ban.
That state may be shortlived, however, according to deputy fire chief Dale Martin. Though calls to the fire department remain minimal, he noted the drier it gets, the greater the possibility for an increase in grassfires and related incidents. “They’re calling for some extremely hot weather this week, so it’s a good possibility there will be a ban put on for the week,” said Mar-
tin Tuesday afternoon. The hot, hazy and humid weather we saw this week is likely to continue, with Environment Canada senior climatologist Dave Phillips predicting a summer reflective of the weather this week: higher temperatures than normal and increased humidity due to scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms. “This week is no exception to what we’ve had in
June. Temperatures have been well above normal, so it’s a continuation of the pattern of the warmth and humidity we are seeing this week with temperatures that could be up to the mid thirties – 32, 34 degrees in your area, where normally it would be up to 26.” Phillips said periods of scattered showers and increased humidity will also likely continue over the summer, yet that does not
negate fire-related dangers. The unusual spike in temperature this season also increases the number of dry spells for the region, meaning even more precipitation would be needed to prevent grassfires and smog alerts. Though Phillips predicts a warm, dry summer, he adds this week’s weather is hard to sustain and the region will likely get some cooler breaks. “There will be some
Canadian air coming in, which will be rather refreshing and people will be pleased when that comes in because it will be a lot of warm and humid days that we will have to deal with for a good chunk of the summer.” The prospect of grassfires – and subsequent bans on open fires – depends entirely on the amount of rain the region gets, Martin explained.
St. Jacobs Funfest rolls out a second time later this month Family-friendly fundraising event is a way for St. Jacobs Place to show its appreciation for community support ELENA MAYSTRUK Building on its relationship with the nearby fire station, St. Jacobs Place retirement community is preparing for the second annual St. Jacobs Funfest. The free event will be held July 26 at 10 Water St. in St. Jacobs, with all voluntary proceeds once again going to the Woolwich Fire Department. The money will be used almost exclusively to improve safety-training programs. “Were not sure how much they are going to raise yet; there’s always equipment the guys can use, but probably the majority is for fire education for the public,” said Dale Martin, the township’s deputy fire chief. By provincial regulate, fire departments are required to provide signifi-
cant fire safety training. Every year the department is required to purchase some training equipment and a significant amount of educational literature and any funds provided by the impending festival will help to ease the strain on the fire department’s own budget for mandatory public education programs. Last year, Funfest attracted some 500 visitors despite scorching-hot summer temperatures, managing to raise more than $2,000 for the fire department. Organizers are working even harder this year to get the word out, having launched a media blitz. Information is available online and posters will be put up around entrances to the village closer to the date of the event. The festival holds a promise of raffles, horse-
drawn rides, children’s entertainment and live music under circumstances that, this year, are better suited for hot weather. With last year’s disappointment over an early close to the festival, the upcoming event will take into account heightened temperatures and longer periods of entertainment. “Last year it was the hottest day of the summer and people were disappointed that we shut down at, I believe it was 3 o’clock, and they said that if it was later they could bring the family. So we decided this year it would be an evening event” says St. Jacobs Place executive director Marlen Boisvenue. Instead of a daytime event, the festival will take place in the evening, starting 5 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m., with entertainment sheltered from the worst of the heat by tents. There
The second annual St. Jacobs Fun Fest will be held on July 26 with all voluntary proceeds going to the Woolwich Fire Department. Last year the event raised $2,000 for the department. [FILE PHOTO / THE OBSERVER] will be a covered outdoor patio where desserts will be served and chilled water bottles will be available at various stations around the grounds. The fire station, located steps from the festival’s location, will also have its doors open in
order to provide visitors with relief from the heat. “We know that like with any volunteer fire department, financing is always an issue and we just wanted to help out and make their life easier as well,” said Boisvenue of the im-
petus for the event. The Woolwich Fire Department has been generous in helping the retirement community with its fire plan and has made staff available to the community’s needs, she explained.
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Elmira BIA looks for input in seeking new, and more encompassing constitution ELENA MAYSTRUK A significant growth in local businesses within Elmira triggers the formation of a new constitution for the Elmira Business Improvement Area organization (BIA). A bylaw agreement between Woolwich Township and the BIA has always been in place but this is the first attempt at a full constitution outlining in detail the BIA’s responsibilities and goals. In the new constitution the board of management is improving on clauses in order to expand their membership and represent more of Elmira’s entrepreneurs and professionals. Where previously Elmira’s BIA represented downtown retail businesses almost exclusively, the growth in other professional business sectors over the years calls for a change in how the organization represents itself and its professional affiliates. “We have a lot of retail and professional businesses in the BIA area and to better service the businesses in general we need to have more people from different aspects of business.” Says BIA secretary and business owner Freda Walker. While many downtown business locations in other Waterloo Region towns are
retail-heavy, Walker said Elmira’s main locations are growing in other ways as well. Non-retail businesses have sprung up over the past 10 to 15 years and are so far lacking in representation from the organization. The new constitution includes room for a maximum of 12 members, where currently the organization has only six. The BIA hopes to use this change in order to diversify its base of members. BIA chair Jen Patterson explains that all business owners are welcome to join but also that she would like to see a broader representation of Elmira businesses in the organization. “We would love to see some representation on the board from some of these businesses, more of the services side in town. Right now its predominantly retail. We don’t have anyone from the banks in town, we don’t have anyone from the insurance companies in town, and right now all of the representation is on the retail side.” As to when this constitution will be up for approval, there is no exact schedule as of yet, but Patterson predicts a date sometime in July or August. “We are planning to approve it unless we have BIA | 5
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BIA chair Jen Patterson invites all businesses to join the BIA and would like to see more diversity in new members [FILE PHOTO / THE OBSERVER]
Horticultural society’s garden tour set for Saturday ELENA MAYSTRUK It’s garden season and no one knows it better than the Elmira Horticultural Society. A garden tour is set to take place around Elmira and surrounding areas Saturday (July 7). The event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will showcase different styles of gardens in the Conestogo area. Coordinator and board member Barb Smith
predicts recent weather should make this an interesting event. “Its difficult to say what will be growing; the weather has been really dry lately, so it will be interesting to see what is growing. It will be a nice surprise for visitors,” she said. Tickets for the tour can be bought at two locations in Woolwich; Brian’s Photo in Elmira and St. Jacobs Coun-
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try Gardens will be selling tickets at $10s each for the self-guided tour of six garden locations in Conestogo. The lineup consists of various styles of gardens, presenting possible gardening ideas for visitors. The sites are varied, ranging from river rock gardens to assorted berry gardens and raised flower beds. Guests can find interesting ideas for their designs by viewing the original and
up. “The tour will happen in rain or shine and if it rains we won’t complain because we certainly need it.” All proceeds from the tour, Smith said, will be used for the Elmira Horticultural Society’s yearly book donations to the library, beautification of the town, the Junior Garden Club and Elmira’s recent addition, the Kate’s Kause playground in Gibson Park.
Summer can be boring for students who do not have pre-planed activities set up for them. The Youth Centre at the Woolwich Memorial Centre has plenty of activities in store for pre-teens and teenagers. Over the summer months youth will have the chance to take part in many activities in and around the centre and offsite, including trips to a driving range, batting cages and Bingemans in Kitchener where they can enjoy the water park, mini golf or go for a lap around the go-cart track. Daily onsite activities will include pool tournaments, skateboarding events and a jewelry making night. “We always have new plans for the youth in the summer,” said Kelly Christie, director of community support at Woolwich Community Services. “The youth can enjoy swimming or working out with a personal trainer at the gym, they can go rock climbing and even going to the movie theatre.” Joining the Youth Centre is a great way for youth to spend a fun summer meeting friends and trying new things said Christie. Prizes will also be given throughout the summer for participating in various activities. CENTRE | 6
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WNH seeking fee increase for smart meters Utility awaiting provincial clearance to start collecting money to recover the costs it incurred to change over its metering system, with customers to pay COLIN DEWAR Waterloo North Hydro (WNH) customers may soon see an extra fee on their hydro bills, as the local distributor is looking to recoup the cost of installing so-called smart meters. WNH has applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for permission to institute the new user fee. “The (OEB) has directed local distributors to apply for the capital costs for the installation,” said Albert Singh, the utility’s chief financial officer. “The conversion of meters to smart meters was something that the province mandated and we did not get money or funding to do that.” Hydro companies across the province had to spend their own money to upgrade the technology, said Singh. Two years ago the province told all the utility providers in Ontario that they would be charged with installing the new meters. “Eventually, the end-use customer pays for everything,” said Singh. “The idea is that the end-use customers will benefit from the smart meters.” The average Waterloo customer pays around $120 each month for hydro, according to Singh. For Waterloo North Hydro customers, the average increase to cover the cost of the new meters
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This can neither be seen as “infrequent” or “so infrequent,” as claimed by the applicant, he wrote in his report. “After hearing the evidence of the expert noise consultants, the Board determines that the relevant criteria under subsection 51(24) have not been adequately addressed such that I cannot endorse Hawk Ridge’s development proposal.” The noise issues were just part of the objections raised by the township, Waterloo Region, industrial neighbours, environmentalists and homeowners in nearby residential areas. While most of the other concerns were addressed in talks with the developer, said township director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley, the noiseattenuation measures remained the outstanding divide. That hurdle was identified in the OMB report. “The issue of noise was the key area of disagreement between Hawk Ridge and the region including the sources of noise from the industrial neighbours as well as a rail-line used by these industries. “In a nutshell, Hawk Ridge’s and the region’s noise experts did not agree on the appropriate standards to be used.” Those disagreements included the appropriate decibel levels, the height of berms and the maintenance of elements such as sound barriers, Kennaley
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Home sales, prices on the rise During the first half of the year sales of residential properties via the Multiple Listing System of the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors (KWAR) totaled 3,454, a slight increase of 0.1 per cent over last year’s first-half results and consistent with the previous five-year average of residential sales year-to-date. In June, there were 596 residential sales, a 12.2 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year. Sales in the first half of 2012 included 2,278 detached homes (up 0.8 per cent), 267 semi-detached (down 8.9
per cent), 217 townhouses (up 2.4 per cent), and 668 condominium units (up 2.3 per cent). On a year-to-date basis, the average sale price of all residential sales increased 3.4 per cent to $312,661, compared to 2011. Detached homes sold for an average price of $356,596, an increase of 3.5 per cent compared to last year. The average price of condominium units sold during the first half of the year was $209,563, an increase of 1.9 per cent over 2011.
looked to wrap the downtown in red and white, purchasing Canada Day flag banners and placing them throughout the downtown on the lamp poles on Church and Arthur streets. The group also encouraged its members to decorate accordingly, making it a contest. The winners were Brian’s Photo (retail business) and Woolwich Community Services (professional business).
WCDSB seeking Painting the town new trustee red and white The Waterloo Catholic District School Marking Canada Day, the Elmira BIA
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Wellesley and Woolwich. The vacancy was created by the assignment of current trustee Fr. Robert Hétu to a parish in Acton, Ontario. Hétu is currently based at St. Clement parish in St. Clements. Under the Education Act when a trustee vacancy occurs the board of trustees may choose to either call a by-election or appoint a member to serve the remainder of the departing trustee’s term. Based on past precedent, the board of trustees has chosen to employ a candidate interview process and appoint a qualified candidate. Provincial legislation also stipulates any applicant to fill the vacant seat
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Three Bridges Road. When police arrived they found a Volkswagen SUV fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle had been reported stolen from a Kitchener address. The investigation continues.
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Hyperbaric biz move official Woolwich council last week approved a zoning change that makes official an Elmira business’ move to an industrial mall on Howard Avenue. Thomas and David Drake, owners of the eight-unit building at 56 Howard Ave., requested the zone change to accommodate a new tenant, Reimer Hyperbarics. The amendment was needed to permit what is deemed a clinic – high-pressure oxygen treatment – and associated research and development in a location with general industrial (M-2) zoning.
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A cyclist was travelling along South Parkwood Boulevard in Elmira about 12:30 p.m. last Saturday when he crashed into a parked car while texting. The cyclist was looking at his cell phone when he ran into the back of a
7:30 AM | A small car drove into the Stone Crock Restaurant in St. Jacobs. The vehicle damaged the outer wall but did not penetrate into the building. No charges were laid. No injuries were reported.
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12:20 AM | Police were notified about a gray Sunfire driving erratically along Sawmill Road near Conestogo. When police found the vehicle it was travelling along Northfield Drive. Police asked the driver for a roadside breath sample but the man refused. The driver was given a three-day suspension and his vehicle was seized for seven days
parked car, damaging the rear windshield. The man was not wearing a helmet and was taken to Grand River Hospital with minor injuries. He’s being held responsible for damage to the car.
3:30 PM | A 38-year-old Fergus man driving a green Fiat was travelling north on Arthur Street in Elmira when he stopped to turn left onto Whippoorwill Road. As he proceeded through the lights an unattended horsedrawn buggy ran into the front of his car. The car had to be towed from the scene and the horse had a laceration on its leg. Police notified the owners of the horse and buggy. No charges were laid
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10:15 AM | Police were contacted about clothing found on Lerch Road near Chilligo Road in the south end of Woolwich. The clothing was scattered across the roadway. This type of incident has occurred many times over the years and both the regional and Ontario Provincial Police have been trying to find the cause. Anyone with information about this incident or others like it are asked to contact the Elmira detachment. 11:30 PM | Police were contacted about a vehicle on fire along
1:15 PM | A handicap sign was damaged in the parking lot behind the Shoppers Drug Mart at the corner of Arthur and Church streets in Elmira. Police are still investigating.
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1:30 AM | Police are investigating an incident at Schnurr’s Grocery Store in Linwood. A substantial amount of damage occurred to the store. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Elmira detachment.
7:00 AM | While driving along Oriole Parkway a police officer performed a random license plate check on a vehicle driving in front of him. The officer discovered the driver of the vehicle had a disqualified license. The driver had his license taken away and his car impounded for 45 days. The man will be required to appear in court in the near future.
1:50 PM | Police were contacted about a red pickup truck driving around the parking lot near the Foodland store in Elmira. The truck was kicking up dirt, spinning its tires and performing donuts. When police arrived they issued a warning to the driver.
9:30 AM | Police found a green mountain bike on South Parkwood Boulevard in Elmira. The bike can be picked up at the Elmira detachment by its rightful owner.
11:35 AM |Waterloo North Hydro crews were contacted to conduct repairs following a collision involving a dump truck and an electrical pole near the intersection of Shantz Station Road and Menno Street in Breslau. As a result, Shantz Station Road between Rider Road and Vance Road was closed for six hours. Also closed was Menno Street from Fountain Street to Shantz Station Road. The driver of the truck was charged with turn not in safety. No injuries were reported. 2:15 PM | A gravel truck lost its load while driving along Fountain Street in Breslau. The spill spread across the road, covering 100 feet. A Region of Waterloo crew was called in to clean up the gravel. The driver was charged with having an insecure load
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some opposition at our next July meeting,” she noted. The constitution is in its final stages of completion, with defined BIA boundaries as well as lists of affiliates, procedures and sub-committees. Patterson said this effort is necessary because Elmira’s BIA is the only such organization to date without a full constitution. Apart from wider rep-
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Mike Martin (left) and Jason Martin are part of a four-man restoration crew from Country Lane Builders who this week started work on the bandstand in Elmira’s Gore Park. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
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“We are holding a summer Olympic-type event and we will have different challenges for the youth to participate in,” said Christie. “We will have a hockey shootout, a baseball throw, Frisbee golf, air hockey tournaments and even hippie horseshoes.” In order to accommodate all the students taking part over the summer, the Youth Centre has hired a new summer youth worker, Brynna Wasylycia, who will assist with on and offsite activities at the centre. She’ll be working alongside the two other youth workers.
“She will help with the youth when we hold our Fun in the Sun event, and during our walking tours of downtown, trips to Gibson Park and our nature photography walk. All our events are always supervised.” An annual membership to the Youth Centre is $30, and provides youth with a place to access the internet, pool tables, movies, books, gaming systems and a chance to participate in offsite activities. Offsite outings will cost youth an additional fee, ranging from $10 to $15 per activity. “We are very accommodating. Whatever the
youth have shown an interest in we try to make it happen.” The summer program began on July 3 and the centre will remain open Tuesday to Friday from 1 to 10 p.m. The centre is geared for youth aged grade 6 to 19 years old. For more information on Youth Centre activities this summer, stop by the Woolwich Memorial Centre or Woolwich Community Services to get a calendar of events or visit www.woolwichcommunityservices.com for more info or you can visit the Youth Centre’s blog at www.woolwichyouthcentreblogspot.com.
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Allie Slade, 7, of Elmira reacts to the slime she made at the Summer Playground held at the WMC on Thursday. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER] ELENA MAYSTRUK No more sitting on the couch for kids in Woolwich. The Summer Playground program is in full swing, keeping kids aged 5 to 12 busy until Aug. 17. This week marked the beginning of a seven-week summer activities schedule, organized by the township. In her second year as Summer Playground supervisor, Shannon Koebel is excited about the changes to this year’s program. Where last year’s Summer Playground camp was limited to the main Elmira location, the current program is enjoying success at the various locations around Woolwich. Kids’ activities will be taking place all around the township, including locations in Elmira, Breslau, Bloomingdale and Conestogo. Each week Summer
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Mismanagement to remain a Harper hallmark MEET THE NEW TEAM, same as the old team. The resignation of Bev Oda – she of limos and OJ fame – was an ideal impetus for Stephen Harper to make a longawaited cabinet shuffle. Instead, what we got was the announcement the ineffectual Julian Fantino would replace Oda as the minister responsible for doling out international development money. Fantino’s spot as associate minister of National Defence in charge of procurement would be filled by Bernard Valcourt, a former Mulroney-era cabinet member now serving as the minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. That’s it. Oda has been an embarrassment for her lavish spending habits. It brought to light the Conservative’s fiscal mismanagement in a way that resonated with Canadians. She had to go. The mismanagement will remain. Fantino, an ersatz star recruit, was getting flak for the F-35 fiasco and has been moved to a less sensitive portfolio. That there were no others involved in the shuffle tells Canadians two things: Harper is fine with the incompetence of his current crop of ministers and the cupboard is bare when it comes to alternatives on the back benches. Otherwise, we’d be rid of the likes of Tony Clement, Vic Toews, John Baird and Dean Del Mastro, the party’s pitbull who’s at the center of the latest investigation into suspected breaches of the Elections Act. The list of transgressions and suspected misdeeds is long, both in cabinet and throughout caucus. Yet Harper has steadfastly refused to censure anyone, despite a repeated commitment to integrity and accountability. Actions, of course, speak louder than words. No one involved in the many Conservative scandals has been punished, let alone gone to jail. Oda, for instance, didn’t lose her cabinet post after she altered a document and then lied to Parliament about doing so, nor was there any condemnation with each revelation of lavish spending habits. Even with massive wastes of tax money, the G8/G20 boondoggle, for instance, there was nothing but denial coming out of Ottawa. The $1.3 billion wasted on a photo op was insulting. Far worse was the Conservatives’ attack on civil liberties and Canadian values. Revelations the government may have used funds earmarked for border infrastructure to spread $50 million around Clement’s Parry Sound-Muskoka riding prior to the G8 summit were swept under the rug, bringing scorn on the government. Harper’s response? Blame the messenger. Harper has a history of attacking watchdogs, especially those who bring to light his government’s numerous failures. Directly refuting his pledge for openness, Harper cut the budget of Canada’s Information Commissioner after the department began highlighting problems with the country’s access to information process. Robert Marleau’s reports had been embarrassing to a government that maintains it’s all about transparency. Harper’s decision was not surprising, however: his record is clear. Harper fired Environment Commissioner Johanne Gelinas; also sacked was Canadian Wheat Board president Adrian Measner, who challenged government plans to change the way the board operates; his actions led to the resignation of information commissioner John Reid; he squabbled with both Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand and predecessor Jean-Pierre Kingsley; he worked against Commissioner of Official Languages Graham Fraser; Harper locked horns with former ethics commissioner Bernard Shapiro. The head of Statistics Canada quit over plans to scrap the mandatory long-form census, a decision Harper long maintained was supported by the agency. Called out on these failures, Harper is dismissive. And intent on more of the same, as indicated by this week’s “shuffle.”
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Turning the screws on Iranians will make them hurt WORLD AFFAIRS There are cynics among us who would argue that the European Union’s oil sanctions against Iran, which went into full effect on July 1, are a double triumph for Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. If you assume that the real reason for his apparent hysteria over the alleged threat of Iranian nuclear weapons is to divert international attention from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, then his strategy has been a spectacular success. The main reason that Israel’s allies are imposing these sanctions is to head off an Israeli military strike against Iran that would destabilize the entire region – and in the meantime, nobody is talking about the Palestinians. In addition, the wily Netanyahu gets a bonus, for these sanctions really are going to hurt Iran economically. Iran is Israel’s most dangerous and implacable
enemy, and suddenly its oil exports, and with them its hard currency earnings, are going to be cut in half. Not a bad return on an Israeli policy that cost nothing except some threatening rhetoric. To be fair, not everybody is convinced that Netanyahu’s wild talk about attacking Iran is just hot air. A whole parade of senior Israeli military and intelligence officials has gone public to say that there is no imminent threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, and that attacking Iran “pre-emptively” would be deeply stupid. Clearly, they think Netanyahu really is a mad dog – but many others remain unconvinced. In any case, the question of the moment is not Netanyahu’s strategy. It is whether these sanctions will hurt Iran so much that it will have to give up its cherished program for an independent capacity to enrich nuclear fuel in order to make the pain stop. The answer is: probably not, but they’re going to hurt a lot. The European Union normally takes about onefifth of Iran’s exports. If Iran cannot find new markets elsewhere, the loss of those
exports would be serious but not crippling. However, at the same time the United States is imposing punitive measures on countries elsewhere in the world that continue to buy Iranian oil, and Europe has banned its maritime insurance companies from selling cover to ships carrying Iranian oil. European companies still dominate the global market for maritime insurance, so that matters: South Korea, for example, will stop buying Iranian oil this week. And while the most powerful countries outside Europe can safely defy the American threat of punitive measures, knowing that they can negotiate exemptions for themselves, many weaker countries have no choice but to obey the American demands. A week ago (June 27), an Iranian official admitted privately that the country’s oil exports had already fallen 20 to 30 per cent from the normal level of 2.2 million barrels a day. It is estimated that by July 1, the day all the sanctions came formally into effect, lost sales of Iranian oil amounted to more than a million barrels a day – that is to say,
about half of the usual total. This is not a trivial matter for Tehran. Given that the price of oil is also significantly down, and that Iran is now discounting oil sales to its traditional customers heavily to keep them from defecting, its ability to pay for imports is going to be severely constrained – this in a country where the average price of 10 basic foods has already risen 70 per cent in three months. And there is another matter as well. Iran is already storing oil offshore in tankers, but that is clearly only a short-term solution to the problem of what to do with the unsold surplus. It is also cutting back on how much oil it pumps: the latest figures from the Organisation of Petroleum-Exporting Countries say that Iranian production is already down by 720,000 barrels per day. But after a certain point Tehran can no longer deal with the problem by just cutting production at all its wells; it has to start shutting some of them down completely. Re-starting production later can be tricky, and some wells will be DYER | 10
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Their view / question OF THE WEEK
How are you spending your summer?
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»»Pamela Fane
I’m getting used to being a new mom. You We’re boiling from the heat. can’t really plan for anything if you don’t know what is going to happen.
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Enjoying the market and going to the Rock in the Park concert in London.
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This summer I’m working for college, working out with my trainer and spring board diving.
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HIS view / STEVE KANNON
Summertime brings out the classic car enthusiast in all of us EDITOR'S NOTES You don’t have to go far or wait long – almost any night of the week there’s an event somewhere – to check out some kind of gathering of classic cars, from old Model Ts to iconic ‘50s Chevys and ‘70s muscle cars. Summer is full of such events, including the recent Kruisin’ with the King and the annual Autorama. It seems we can’t get enough of the old cars. It would be easy to chalk this up to nostalgia. That undoubtedly plays a part in the appeal: in checking out the cars last week, I had an eye for the muscle cars of my own youth. I’m sure others were doing the same. Still, there were plenty of young people there checking out the vintage models. In my own case, I found plenty of interesting cars that predate my own youth. Part of the appeal lies in the interesting styles. Today’s cars certainly don’t
have the design elements so prevalent in the past – just think about the massive fins found on some of ‘50s classics. New cars are all about aerodynamics, to the point where many models appear indistinguishable. When I attend such car shows, I can’t help but think about American Graffiti, George Lucas’ brilliant early film. Of course, that was all about nostalgia. Released in 1973, it was an ode to a period just a decade earlier – taking place one summer’s night in 1962. The timeframe was no coincidence, predating the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the height of the Vietnam War, the summer of love and Woodstock. It was a time before innocence was lost. Lucas has said the story was semi-autobiographical. Born in 1944 in Modesto, California, he would have been 18 in the summer of ’62. The movie he wrote certainly takes a rosy view of the period. His nostalgia for the time is shared by millions of boomers, but also by those that followed. Events based on the
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film, especially those in Modesto itself, routinely draw hundreds of classic cars and thousands of enthusiasts. The ongoing appeal led Detroit to design retro versions of the classics, including Ford’s Mustang and Thunderbird and Chrysler’s Charger and Challenger, not to mention the recently axed PT Cruiser. The American brands aren’t the only ones jumping on the retro band-
wagon. In fact, it’s likely Volkswagen got things rolling with its new Beetle. The Mini Cooper, a British classic now made by BMW, has been a huge hit. In Europe, the revamped FIAT 500 is the talk of the industry. Nostalgia is not going away, especially when it comes to our love affair with cars and trucks. That’s true even with gas at $1.40 a litre, though the market may shrink – it will be interesting to watch the sales
[colin dewar / the observer]
numbers for the new iterations of the Challenger and Camaro. Each year, there seem to be an ever-expanding selection of styling and design concepts, which reminisce that of the classic cars from the 1930s to the late ‘70s. Many new vehicle designs incorporate parts that bring to mind the appearance of the early hot-rods. There are an abundance of examples of this styling from many
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of the different manufactures, many of which have created mass demand and consumer appeal. In addition to small hints of the past incorporated into new designs, there are new cars created to meet the consumer demand for this type of vehicle. Many of the new vehicle designs share hints of retro styling. These designs bring back memories of earlier cars built in the era of hot rods and early muscle cars. The new Chevrolet Camaro is a good example of this type of design, featuring design elements from ‘70s and ‘80s Camaro, which featured an almost identical shape. While the market for full-retro cars may have peaked – the Thunderbird and PT Cruiser, among others, is no more – the trend seems to be to incorporate elements that provide retro styling into new cars in order to avoid stagnation. For the Detroit 3, hammered hard by the market (we’ve already heard of another round of layoffs), the gamble is that nostalgia for the past will help them survive into the future.
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Percentage of edibles Canadians toss into the garbage every year: 40%. That amounts to $27 billion worth of food that goes into landfill and compost each year.
"OECTA remains at the provincial discussion table with the aim of negotiating a fair and reasonable agreement that protects the interest of our members and strengthens the classroom environment for our students, while recognizing the fiscal realities facing the province."
In what would be the last time he held the seat, Liberal MP Lynn Myers was returned to Ottawa in the June 28, 2004 federal election, that produced a minority government under Paul Martin.
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permanently damaged by the shutdown. The longer the sanctions last, the more difficult it will become for the Iranian regime. Yet there is almost no chance that Iran will back down. You do not have to assume that the regime really wants to build nuclear weapons to explain its defiance. This is a country that has faced a century of exploitation and humiliation at the hands of the West, and even those Iranians who loathe the regime will close ranks in defence of their nation’s right to enrich its own nuclear fuel. On the other side,
President Barack Obama will go on tightening the screws, because he dares not gamble that Netanyahu is only bluffing about attacking Iran at least until he has won re-election this November. There is no sign that other oil-exporting countries are going to show solidarity with Iran, and there is enough oil on the market at the moment that nobody else is going to go short of the stuff because of the embargo. So it is going to be a long confrontation, and a miserable experience for the average Iranian. But for the rest of the world, it will just be a news story.
Your view / letter
An attempt to control pets, or just a money grab? To the Editor, Regarding story, “Unlicensed dog? Expect a knock on the door” (Observer, June 30/12), how about, “unlicensed cat, expect a knock at the door? I have seen more damage done by cats who are allowed to roam freely at night. The excuse of “but this is what cats do, they're nocturnal” is getting worn a little thin. Maybe all pets should
be licensed if the township is looking for more money. Instead of paying people to go door to door collecting money, a better idea is have them go around checking for backyard breeders, i.e. puppy mills. Oh, wait, we couldn't have that because then that would mean fewer dog tags to sell.
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Margaret Moloy of Elora competed in the annual Canada Day lawn bowling held at the Elmira Lawn Bowling Club on July 1.
Some 48 bowlers competed in the tournament as the club celebrates its 85th season in Elmira. an open spot during game day,” said Harold Heimpel, former president of the Elmira Lawn Bowling Club. The maximum number of teams that are capable of competing in the tournament is 24, with two members on a team. The first round of the
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COLIN DEWAR Lawn bowlers from across the region descended on Elmira last weekend. Players from Elmira, Guelph, Elora, Waterloo and Kitchener all competed in the annual Canada Day Elmira Lawn Bowling Club tournament. The club, which has been hosting the event for years, also marked its 85th season. The Elmira club first opened its greens in 1928 and was located downtown before moving to its current location on Mockingbird Drive in 1979. “This is a big tournament for our club and we have a lot of people who want to play. We have never had
some sports,” said Heimpel. “Skill and strategy are the two main factors that are involved and these can be successfully developed over time.” The objective of the sport is to roll biased balls so that they stop close to a smaller ball called a jack. It is played on a flat pitch, normally outdoors on natural grass known as a bowling green which is divided into parallel playing strips called rinks. Competitors usually flip a coin to see who wins the mat and rolls the jack to the other end of the green to serve as a target. Once it has come to rest, the jack is aligned to the centre of the
Not all that long ago, an enterprising outdoors guide in the American Midwest was fined $465 for leading a group of tourists on a weeklong Bigfoot hunt. Let’s break this down shall we? Here’s a guy who has now led several of these hunts. Each takes about 26 people on a hiking and camping excursion through the heart of what they’re told is Bigfoot country. Clients gladly pay a little more than $500 a head for the opportunity too. No Bigfeet are harmed. No clients are harmed. He makes $13,000 an excursion, minus the price of smores and marshmallows. In the end, he gets fined $465 in total. It’s hardly fair – but only because Bigfoot isn’t getting a cut. If it were up to me, I’d hire this guide as our new Minister of Finance. Talk about brilliant. I know there are people who think he’s taking advantage of gullible clients.
tournament is a draw, pairing teams up against one another. Winners of the first round would then precede to play other winners while losers would play losers. The third round would have two-time winners competing against each other with the top teams
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But I don’t feel sorry for them at all. Call me cynical, but I suspect even they have their motives. The story I read never made it clear why there they are hunting Bigfoot in the first place. But let’s give this some serious thought. It certainly can’t be for the meat because anything with feet that big can’t smell very good. And it’s not for the trophy, because no wife in their right mind would allow it. Therefore, the only other answer is fortune and glory. Remember, the country that finally discovers Bigfoot – and right now Canada, the U.S., Russia, China and Nepal are in the running – will, with the right coaching and steroid masking, almost certainly win gold at the World Barefoot Waterskiing Championships. And think of the World Cup soccer advantage any na-
tion would have with old Bigfoot in net. In fact, it doesn’t take a genius to understand that having Bigfoot as your star player would be good for any sport franchise. And managing him could make you rich and famous. That’s why I’m certain that those guided hunts are probably filled with sports scouts, publicists and agents. So I say they deserve what they get. Bigfoot, after all, under the right management team, is a gold mine. The endorsements alone – everything from foot powder and disposable razors to running shoes – would be worth millions. And, in the off season, he could stomp grapes for a local winery. Put that way, $500 seems like a paltry price to pay for a chance at discovering the next big thing in sports and celebrity. But why stop at this? Maybe the food industry could use his foot as a standardized unit of measure
for subs and hotdogs, so we could finally have true foot longs. Perhaps child educators could use his toes to demonstrate the This Little Piggy game to children with poor eyesight. Alright. Perhaps I’m taking this a bit too far. When you actually give it some thought, this is a very sad indictment of humanity’s greed. We’re looking to exploit this poor creature for our own selfish, monetary gain. We don’t even stop to consider that he might be sensitive about his feet, especially if they aren’t indicators of other things. I suggest we ought to stop and think that Bigfoot might be shy for good reason. Maybe his name is Marvin, for instance. And perhaps he doesn’t like the idea of being referred to by his most obvious physical feature. I can’t think of anything worse in fact. I know I hate it when people call me Handsomeface.
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Former Canadian junior champion Kaitlin Ryan sends her ball down the green during the tournament. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
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rink and the players take turns to roll their bowls from the mat towards the jack and build up the head. A bowl may curve outside the rink boundary on its path, but must come to rest within the rink boundary to remain in play. Lawn bowling at the club generally begins during the long weekend of May and runs through until Labour Day weekend in September. Members bowl on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and take pride in the club’s casual and noncompetitive atmosphere. “This is one of the greatest clubs in the region. Everyone here is so friendly and willing to help out and no one makes the sport very competitive,” said Guelph resident Warner Gregg, who was competing
in the tournament. Heimpel said most lawn bowlers either play or played five-pin or 10-pin bowling and this is a natural progression into the sport. It is a popular sport the world over, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The club has members ranging from teenagers to seniors in their late 80s. “It is great to see a large range of ages playing the sport. It just takes some time to learn the skills needed for the game but anyone can be taught that,” said Heimpel. “It is a very social sport and most people play for that aspect of it” The next tournament at the club is the Ray “Tippy” Weber Memorial tournament to be held on Aug. 5.
The Breslau Badgers defeated the visiting AW Millwright Chiefs on Tuesday by a score of 9-2. The win gives the Badgers a record of 3-4 for the season. (Top) Badgers’ Brandon Horn prepares to swing, Jamie Simpson, pitches during the game and Chiefs’ Ben Heinbuch strikes out in the third inning. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
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A value-added proposition Martin’s Family Fruit Farm now building Elmira plant to expand its product line, create new jobs colin dewar The federal government is investing in local apples. To the tune of $1.5 million, as Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga Harold Albrecht announced Wednesday afternoon at the Martin’s Family Fruit Farm southwest of St. Jacobs. The money will help fund a new facility and processing line for apple crisps and cider. Construction has already begun on the 17,000-square-foot appleprocessing facility being built on Donway Court in Elmira’s south field industrial park. The facility is expected to create 30 new full-time positions in the township when the company has the plant in full production by mid-November. The Martins considered locating the new facility on the home-farm on Lobsinger Line, but soon recognized that the project was larger than what the existing site could accommodate. At that point, they started looking around the region for a suitable site. The Martins were encouraged to locate their new facility in Elmira by township officials. Company president Kevin Martin understands the risks that come with their business and the need to anticipate future trends and opportunities.
“To make it in our industry, you also really have to be passionate about what you do,” he said. “Elmira is the perfect spot for this facility. It has the land available, we have a very short timeline and we needed something that was ready to go as far as a fully-serviced property – staying within the region was attractive as we could keep on our good source of employment.” The Martin family has had a passion for apples for more than 40 years when Martin’s father, Leighton, planted 100 apple trees on the farm. Since then the family has been establishing and expanding the fruit business. The operation now has more than 750 acres of orchard in production and a packing plant that handles and markets fruit from some 40 additional growers across Ontario. Keeping the business a family operation is important, as three Martins actively run the company. Steve Martin manages the on-farm retail operations; Ken Martin is the operations manager; and Kevin acts as president. While passion is important, the steady growth of the business has come as a direct result of understanding market trends and making key investments at the right times. “We have been investing in new technology, new plantings and new apple
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Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz was at Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Wednesday afternoon to announce a $1.5-million loan that will help the company build a new facility in Elmira. [colin dewar / the obserer] products.” varieties to help provide VENTURE Over the last decade Ontario with the safest, PROFILE there have been additional healthiest apples in the BUSINESS: Martin’s Family Fruit orchard acquisitions and world,” said Martin. “Our Farm plantings by the farm as new line of apple crisps LOCATION: 1420 Lobsinger Line well as the construction and slices is a demand we of a state-of-the-art cold have found for healthy opPHONE: 519-664-2750 tions and an opportunity to storage facility, upgraded OWNER: Martin family provide extra value to our apples | 15
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When Ontario farmers speak to consumers, they come back time and again to a popular, digestible message: We produce safe, affordable food . But when farmers speak to governments, the message changes. According to a new survey by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the province’s leading general farm organization, the message basically says this: We produce safe, affordable food … but we can’t if we are over-regulated. Indeed, simplifying regulations has emerged as Ontario farmers’ top concern, according to the survey of more than 700 of the federation 37,000 members. It was the first survey of its kind, designed as what the federation calls a “gut check” of members’ concerns. And it showed almost 90 per cent ranked regulations – generally regarded as red tape as the issue they most wanted the federation to speak to governments about. Half of them said they were most concerned with regulations that impose costs to their businesses, as well as the regulatory proRoberts | 15
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cess. Governments have set up advisory groups to help them set policies and priorities, but farmers appear to still want more input, which is where groups such as the federation come in. Many think regulations are urban driven and made in isolation, without considering their impact on food production. The flip side of this is that food production has an impact on the environment, which affects urban Ontario, too. And policies that influence urban Ontario do not normally originate in rural Ontario, despite the impact on both. This is the first such survey
by the federation, so there’s no benchmark to say how the latest concerns compare to previous years. But there’s no question this is a trend. Rural Ontario feels disconnected from the provincial and federal power base. That was obvious in the last provincial election, in the division between political parties who’ve come to dominate rural versus urban Ontario. Now, everyone is fighting for turf. The need to close the rural-urban gap is vital. It was noted again at the recent annual general meeting of the Rural Ontario Institute, where speakers described that as a use-
ful role for the institute. New chair Rob Hannam of Guelph has a direct line to farmers – his family is one of the province’s leading farm families, and he is well positioned to move the institute further in that direction, should that be the decision of the board. The gap isn’t going to fix itself. Issues are emerging daily that require a greater understanding between rural and urban Ontario. For example, a drought in the U.S. Midwest is predicted to cut short the supply of corn and soybeans. What does that mean for food availability, let alone consumer prices? Is this yet another sign of climate
change, or a blip? And on another topic, what about bird flu? It caused global panic a few years ago when it spread from country to country, and even sparked the Hollywood movie Contagion, which dramatized how a seemingly isolated rural problem could suddenly become an international disaster. Well, bird flu has reared its head again this week in Mexico, with news that nearly one million poultry birds have been killed to try to stop a new outbreak of the disease. Health officials say the problem is localized and that the disease doesn’t pose a threat to humans,
but such problems put everyone on high alert. They also underline why urban policy makers think they need to exert authority over rural activities.
And that thinking won’t go away. Greater communications between urban and rural Ontario will help each understand the other better.
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Martin’s Family Fruit Farm president Kevin Martin discusses the expansion plans, accompanied by Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. [colin dewar / the obserer]
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packing lines and a series of plant expansions. The Elmira the plant will be a production line that will slice apples into rings, with the skins left on, then dehydrate and package them without any additives or preservatives. The byproduct from the apple crisp line will be used to produce apple cider. The facility will use less-thanperfect apples while adding to the ability of the farm to use the full crop. The mass production and processing capacity for this type of crisps does not currently exist in the sector, said Martin. “It is because of the government’s support through the Agricultural Innovation Program that we were able to establish our new venture,” he explained, adding the partnership will be creating new opportunities to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Ontario apple industry. The Agricultural Innovation Program is a $50 million initiative announced as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The program boosts the development and commer-
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Ritz, Martin and Albrecht sample some of the apple crisps that will be produced at the company’s new facility. [colin dewar / the obserer] family-run operation and cialization of innovative their success has provided products, technologies and nearly 200 jobs to the comprocesses in the agriculmunity and income to the tural sector. “The Martin Family Fruit farmers who supplement the food supply,” said Farm provides jobs for Ritz. “The Martin line of Waterloo and markets for apple crisps is an excellent Ontario apple producers and is an excellent example example of how Canada’s agriculture sector is innoof powerful and effective vating to meet the growing branding, marketing and demand for healthier, more growing a farm business. natural foods.” Their success lies in their The $1.5-million investcustomer focus and their ment is a loan from the innovative approach in government and the repaybusiness,” said Albrecht. ment schedules will be According to the Canaworked out through the dian produce marketing contribution agreement association Canada’s fresh fruit and vegetables market and based on profitability, added the minister. contributes approximately For more information $5 billion to the economy about the Agricultural and provides direct emInnovation Program and ployment to more than other Agriculture and Agri90,000 Canadians. Food Canada programs, “The Martins exemplify the modern state-of-the-art visit www.agr.gc.ca.
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Songs and stories aplenty on Tapp Country music legend Gordie Tapp performs Sunday afternoon at the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill STEVE KANNON Having worked with George Burns, who was still making people laugh at 100, Canadian icon Gordie Tapp knows the secret to longevity: keep doing what you enjoy. Tapp celebrated birthday number 90 last month and is still active telling jokes and singing songs, as will be the case Sunday afternoon at the Commercial Tavern in Maryhill. He has no plans to slow down, as he’s no fan of the alternative. “Staying active keeps you young. I’m only 90,” he laughs down the line from his home in Burlington. “I’m afraid of retirement. I had a lot of friends who retired and I don’t have them anymore.” Performing has been a part of Tapp’s life since he stepped on stage, harmonica in hand, to sing at a school show at the age of 5. “There’s a Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder,” he said of the Al Jolson song on offer that day. “Funny the things you remember. I remember it clearly, like it was yesterday.” By the time he’d reached double digits, he and his guitar were part of local performances in and around his London-area home. After a stint in uniform with the “Army Show” from 1942-46, he graduated from Lorne Greene’s Radio Arts Academy in Toronto in 1947 and helped launch
The legendary Gordie Tapp’s career spans decades, including time on Country Hoedown (top left, with Tommy Hunter) and as Cousin Clem on Hee Haw (bottom left). He’s amassed plenty of stories in his 90 years, as can be found in his 2007 autobiography, What’s on Tapp? Some of those stories are sure to be part of his performance Sunday afternoon at the Commercial Tavern. radio stations in Niagara able while in Maryhill. an audience, no matter the Listen, for instance, about long-running Hee Haw, Falls and Guelph. From “I tell people all the prosize or location. how the hat once used as which aired from 1969 to that experience, he became 1993. ceeds go to a poor family “I just enjoy making peoa prop by the legendary a founding member of the of which I’m the head,” he ple enjoy themselves.” Jimmy Durante became After so many years in Main Street Jamboree on jokes. Just how successful he’s Cousin Clem’s topper to show business, Tapp has both radio and television, The legendary Gordie this very day. Or how, while been at doing that – as plenty of tales to relate, broadcast from Hamilton. Tapp, joined by the Weber evidenced by his Order of on one of his many trips to which is an ideal situation Tapp later joined Country family, performs at the Canada and Order of Onentertain Canadian troops, from the man comedian Hoedown – the precurCommercial Tavern July tario – is summed up in his he was in Egypt when the Foster Brooks introduced sor to The Tommy Hunter 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20, autobiography, What’s On Six-Day War erupted. to U.S. President Gerald Show – bringing with him available at the venue, 1303 Tapp?, released in 2007. “I’ve entertained ever Ford as “the world’s greatthe character of Cousin Maryhill Rd., or by calling He’s likely to have a few since I was 5 – I’ve got est storyteller.” Clem. Both Tapp and his 519-648-3644. For more copies of the book, along some stories to tell,” he You can bet some of alter-ego would go on to information, visit www. with CDs, DVDs and even laughs, noting the goal has those stories will be part of international fame in the commercialtavern.ca. some old cassettes, availalways been to entertain the mix Sunday afternoon.
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AUCTIONS TUES JULY 10 at 7:30 PM auction sale of 2 standard breed horses and possibly some tack, due to the innkeepers act. To be held at the farm of Amanda Clayfield 1911 Erb’s Rd on the east end of St. Agatha. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com WED. JULY 11 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Kitchener estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com AUCTION SALE OF tractor, machinery, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 6525 Concession 1, Puslinch Twp. (401, south on Townline Rd., east on Con. 1) for Glenn & Yvonne Frosch, on Wednesday, July 18th @ 4:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.
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PETS FREE BARBQ & Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dogs! Sun. July 8, 1-4 p.m. Pawzone Leash Free park 1553 King St. N. St. Jacobs. Creature Comfort Pet Emporium is hosting a FREE “dinner party” for pets. Bring your dog to enjoy a “Taste of Raw” on the BarBQ, Free K9 ice cream for dessert! www.creaturecomfort.ca MEGAMUTTS DOG TRAINING, Summer Classes group session or private, starting July 10, 6 weeks. www.megamutts.com. or 519-669-8167.
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RENTALS APARTMENT FOR RENTDOWNTOWN Elmira. One bedroom, $650/mth + hydro. No smoking, no pets. Responsible individuals only need apply as retail store below is priority. References required. Email billnorris@rogers. com for more information. ELMIRA – NEWER one bedroom. Close to down town Elmira. Ideal for retired person or working individual. No pets, no smokers please. Available Aug. 1. $650/mth + utilities. Call 519-669-2212. COTTAGE FOR RENT on Lake Huron north of Sauble Beach. Great weeks still available. www.rentmycottage.snappages.com ELMIRA - 2 Bedroom apartment for rent Available Sept. 1st, on main floor with attached garage. With in unit laundry, new laminate floors throughout. Washer, dryer, fridge & stove supplied by landlord. $1,200 mthly including utilities. Phone Mildred Frey 519-669-1544. Cell 519741-6970.
COMM/ INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT 1,100 SQ FT of office space for rent in Elmira. 4 separate offices (one large, could be used as a boardroom). One storage room, could be converted to another office. Please contact gary@ thurtransport.com or call 519-669-3991 for details. ELMIRA STORE 1560 sq. ft. plus unfinished basement with shelving - front & rear entrances, move in condition. $1175.00/mth plus utilities and taxes. Suitable for retail or office. Phone Allan 519-669-8074 or Paul 519669-8582. Email allanpoffenroth@gmail.com FOR RENT - For Not For Profit Woolwich Township organization or charity. Older 3 bedroom house about 1300 sq. ft. known as Kiwanis house. Plenty of parking, has central air. Rent will include all utilities and maintenance. Monthly rent negotiable. Located near Elmira Memorial Centre (arena & pool) KIWANIS HOUSE could share with other “not for profit” group or charity. Email allanpoffenroth@gmail.com
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FRESH NEW LOOK!
Elmira - Now professionally painted w/neutral. This
spacious & extremely well kept home is complete, w/mf laundry, master 2pc ens, sep DR, lg bright LR w/hardwood flrs & huge window. Fin’d basement incl: RR w/wood burning FP, 3pc bath, bedrm, den/office or 5th bedrm possibility & lr workshop. Fabulous big yard great for your family or entertaining. MLS 1217714 Call Paul direct.
OPEN HOUSE - Sat July 7 , 2-4 P.M. 38 Ann St., Elmira
$241,900 RETIREMENT AT ITS BEST!
Alli Bauman
Elmira - This well maintained 1 1/2 storey single detached home features main floor bedroom, bathroom & laundry, A/C, all appliances and a 16ft x 24ft detached garage/workshop. Ample space is yours with the main floor addition and added basement. MLS 1224745 Call Bill or Alli direct.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Elmira - Bungalow on spacious corner lot in mature neighbourhood. Central to all schools. This updated bungalow is perfect for a young or retired couple. Featuring: newer kitchen with french door leading to bright living room with fireplace, hardwood throughout. The finished basement is complete with big rec room, office, bathroom and bedroom. MLS 1227545 Call Paul direct.
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$437,500 SOUGHT-AFTER PARK AVE LOCATION!
Century brick home full of original character with modern updates. Features original maple hardwood, separate dining room, wood fireplace in family room, gas fireplace in master bedroom and a fully finished basement, private yard with deck and patio area. Central to schools, ball diamonds, Recreation Complex and downtown. True front porch living at its best!! MLS 1231098 Please call Bill or Alli direct.
NEW PRICE
$159,000
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Elmira - This fixer upper is in need of your TLC Extremely
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BIRDLAND BACKSPLIT WITH POOL!
Elmira - Well-kept 3 bedroom backsplit on a quiet
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$339,000
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Elmira - This must see 3+1 bedroom home is tastefully finished from top to bottom. Separate dining room, maple hardwood, walk-out to private deck overlooking private fenced yard are just a few features this birdland home has to offer. Appliances included, central vac, central air, steel roof, gas fireplace, ample parking. Won’t last long!!! MLS Call Bill or Alli direct.
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$539,000
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Drayton - Luxurious, custom built home loc’d in quiet area.
3100sqft + huge fin’d bsmnt. Spacious kit designed w/cooking & entertaining in mind! Unique & exceptional home, spacious but still makes you feel right at home. Beautiful sun rm w/hot tub overlooking fabulous private yrd w/gazebo, pond & waterfall, beautifully gardens. Stamped concrete drive & lg patio w/retractable awning. MLS 1218027 Call Alli or Paul direct.
$275,500
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Kitchener - Whether you are starting out or ready to retire, this cheerful bungalow has everything you desire. The fresh decor will have you feeling right at home the moment you walk-in the front door. Just steps from Breithaupt Park & trails, schools, public transportation and all amenities. Updates include carpeting in basement (May 2012), Furnace (2004), Roof (2007), all windows replaced, updated electrical - 125 Amp, freshly painted. MLS 1224289Call Bill or Alli direct.
$299,000
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Waterloo - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features
fabulous sunroom, 2 fireplaces, ensuite, and large walk-in closet in master. The big living room/dining room is equipped with a lovely built in sidebar. Bright dinette surrounded by windows. Convenient underground parking. Automatic membership to Willowells Club. MLS 1221386 Call Paul Direct
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$219,000 FORDWICH: 2 storey brick 3 bedrm home. Living rm, dining rm (both with hardwood flrs), E/I kitchen, main flr laundry, storage room, front porch & 1 ½ bathrms. Insulated garage (23’6 x 23’6). Insulated & heated shop (35’ x 47’). Commercial & residential zoning. Great business opportunities or hobby spot for anyone! $219,000.00. Call Keith Gray, Sales Rep. at (519) 338-3541 (H120044)
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OPEN HOUSE - SAT. JULY 7 & SUN. JULY 8, 1-4 P.M. 2368 NORTHFIELD DR. ELMIRA
$369,000. ST. CLEMENTS.
$184,900. DRAYTON.
16 x 24 ‘ workshop with hydro and insulation; large lot overlooking greenspace; huge deck; roof partially replaced in 2010; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. MLS
MATURE CUL-DE-SAC
This semi detached offers new roof, new gas furnace, freshly painted kitchen, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, walkout from dinette to new deck and fenced yard backing onto green space. MLS
Model offered for sale at $365,000 including upgrades & quick possession! Choose from other two storey plans or bungalow plans. Quality features include gas fireplace, ceramic floors, rounded corners, gorgeous kitchens, ensuite baths and much more. Come and see for yourself or call for further details. MLS
Inviting piece of paradise! Located just minutes from Tri-Cities; 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms; natural hardwood flooring throughout main floor; walkout basement; workshop/barn with 2nd floor storage; Must be seen to be appreciated. MLS
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$594,000 ELMIRA.
Open concept living and dining room; family room with gas fireplace; main floor laundry; custom one owner home; patio with room to entertain guests or family; minutes to Kitchener-Waterloo. MLS
$429,900 ELMIRA
Many executive features, hardwood & ceramic flrs, 2 gas f/p’s, attractive kitchen w/island/breakfast bar, walkout to deck & fenced yd, fin basement w/wet bar, ensuite. NEW MLS
$279,000 DRAYTON.
Just move into this lovely raised bungalow on a 140’ lot & enjoy! Many updates include maple kitchen, updated 5 pc bathroom, ceramic flrs, freshly painted. ++++ MLS
OPEN HOUSE
SAT., JULY 7/12 1-3 P.M. 67 CHURCH ST. W., ELMIRA
MOVE-IN CONDITION! - Renovated on both levels. Open concept kit./din. area/ liv. rm. Two remodelled bathrooms. Furnace and CAC 2 yrs. old. Shingles 5 yrs. Lovely rec. rm. w/gas fireplace, games room w/walkup to double garage. Private deck area. New MLS $299,000.
YOU’LL BE IMPRESSED - with this lovely fam. rm addition. Oversized dining area. Main flr. laundry, bathrm. and master bdrm. Huge rec. rm. w/high ceiling. 2 bdrms upstairs. Newer doors, windows, furnace & deck. Long driveway. A short walk to downtown. MLS. $265,900.
BUILDING LOT - in the village of West Montrose. Build your own dream house on .35 acre lot bordered by trees and backing to farmland! Municipal water available. 87’ of frontage. NEW EXCL. $199,900.
COUNTRY RETREAT -on 12 acres overlooking the countryside. Exceptionally well built. Gourmet kitchen, open concept. Covered patio. Enjoy the view of the pond from several rooms! TRIPLE garage. Everything you’d expect and then some! NEW MLS. $899,000.
$369,900 PALMERSTON.
Amazing property surrounded by farmland on paved road. Open concept home with hardwood & ceramic flr, dbl garage + detached shop, partially finished basement. MLS
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$359, 900 ELMIRA. - 4 Level backsplit on quiet crescent in sought-after location. 3+ bedrooms, 2 newly renovated baths, new flooring throughout, large driveway and single car garage. Potential for basement apartment. Please call to view. 519.669.3880
WEST MONTROSE- Only 2 blocks from the covered bridge! Huge lot backs to farmland. Detached dble. garage/workshop. Large kitchen open to den. Main flr laundry. Main flr. master bdrm. Sunroom. 3 bdrms. Gas heat. Unspoiled bsmt. Oversized garage. EXCL. $299,900.
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FAMILY ALBUM BIRTHDAY
BIRTHDAY
Happy 1st Birthday
WOW! Urias Weber’s turning 80!
Jackson Travis Vogel July 7, 2012
MARRIAGE
OBITUARY
Brindley, Lewis S.
It’s been so much fun, we can’t Believe our little all star is turning one. You’re an amazing little boy and brother. Lots of love from Mommy, Daddy and your BIG sister Kaylin. We love you now, always and forever.
Family and friends are invited to an Open House, Sunday July 8th from 2-4pm at 53 Duke St., Elmira. Your presence is his gift. His loving family hopes you’ll come to celebrate 80 wonderful years.
Paul & Darlene Wagler of Millbank, Ontario are happy to announce the marriage of their son Nathan Paul to Brittany Jade, daughter of Dan & Arvada Yoder of Sugarcreek, Ohio on Saturday, July 7, 2012. The wedding is in Ohio but an Open House/Reception is planned in Hawkesville, Ontario on Saturday, July 28, 2012 from 2-5 pm at the Countryside School gym. We welcome friends and relatives to come celebrate with us and bless them in this new journey.
ANNIVERSARY
ANNIVERSARY
DEATH NOTICES
25th
Happy 60th Anniversary
Mom & Dad
Anniversary Party!
Health Centre on Friday, June 29, 2012 in her 89th year.
CURRIE, MARGARET ROSE (JANZEN) | Passed away peacefully at Hilltop Manor in Cambridge, ON, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, ten days after her 99th birthday. Local relative is her sisterin-law Emily Janzen of Breslau.
July 9, 1952
For
BRUBACHER, GLADYS | Passed away peacefully at Freeport
Linda and Bill Rowe
HOLMES, FLORENCE MARGARET | Passed away peacefully in
Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel, on Friday, June 29, 2012, in her 102nd year. Local relatives are her grandson Steve Chapman and his wife Holly of Elmira.
KOMER, RENE | Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July
July 7th, 8pm-1am at the Elmira Legion
Passed away peacefully, at Lisaard House, Cambridge, on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Iris (nee: Bluitt). Loving father of Diana Coupal, Sven Brindley (Nancy), David Brindley, Collette Gaucher, Karen Patterson (Andy), Robert Brindley (Darlene), Laura Dunham (Dave) and Rebecca Moser (Sonny). Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents James and Ada Brindley, his step-mother Helen Keith, his brother Jim and his sister June. Lewis’ family received relatives and friends on Friday, July 6, 2012 from 2-2:45p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519749-8467. A memorial service was held in the chapel of the funeral home immediately following the visitation at 3p.m.
4, 2012 at the KW Health Centre, at the age of 94. Local relatives are her son Kerry Komer and his wife Judy of Elmira.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the CCAC or the Lisaard House would be appreciated by the family.
MILLER, DORIS C. | It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of Doris Miller, of St. Jacobs, on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in her 86th year.
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Lewis’ memorial
WAGLER, LUELLA | Passed away peacefully at Bonnie Brae,
Love Always, Your Children & Grandchildren
Tavistock, on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in her 91st year. Local relatives are her daughter Grace (Len Kuepfer) of Heidelberg.
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Claire Teresa Dow June 27th 2012
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Lynne and Jack Dow are happy to announce the safe arrival of their new daughter Claire Teresa. Claire was born June 27th 2012 at 8:29AM at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener.
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MAKING A SPLASH IN WELLESLEY AS THE MERCURY RISES
Kids were trying to beat the heat this week by playing at the Wellesley water park. From top left, Caden Pitsch, 6, enjoys a bucket of water being dumped on him, Zander Williams, 7, reacts to water overflowing in a tube, Seth Wallace, 6, uses a water gun and Henry Hare, 4, plays on the water piano. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]
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COLCLOUGH, Andrew Miles
WHALE, Marion W.
Passed away peacefully on June 28, 2012, at 9 p.m. after a four year battle with cancer. Andy was born in Colchester, England on December 31, 1948. He is survived by his wife Joy, and son Todd, living at home, and son Stephen and daughter Rebecca of Worthing, UK. He also has a sister, Susan Bradbury in the UK, and a brother, John in France. He will be missed by numerous family and friends. The visitation and memorial service took place on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Wallenstein Bible Chapel, 4522 Herrgott Rd. Visitation was from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. The memorial service began at 2 p.m., followed by a lunch. There was a committal service at Hawkesville Cemetery, at approximately 4:15 p.m., for those who wish to attend. Many thanks go to the doctors and nurses at the Cancer Centre and to the Care Partners nurses who came into our home. No flowers please. Bring or send a donation for Lisaard House, of Cambridge, to whom we remain indebted and grateful for the extraordinary level of care, that he received. You are appreciated.
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener. Marion (Hodge) Whale age 89 years of Elmira, formerly of Drayton was the beloved wife of the late Percy S. Whale (Oct. 6, 2007). Dear mother of Karen and Jim Lindsay of Fergus, Brian of Drayton, Shirley Hill, Ray (Heather) all of Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren, Ron (Ginette) Lindsay, Donna (Steve) Rogers, Linda Rogers; Mike (Lori), Shane (Janis) and Trevor Hill, her 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and by Cory, Melissa and Geoff. Marion was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by her parents Morrison and Ethel (Kirkpatrick) Hodge, her sister Mildred (Stinson) Arbuckle and two brothers William and Eric Hodge. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Sunday July 8th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held with Interment to follow in Bethesda Cemetery. In Marion’s memory, donations to Trinity United Church or the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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Another reason for theatre group to celebrate: mortgage burning Year-end banquet and awards highlighted by putting group in a debt-free situation COLIN DEWAR Everyone that has made a seemingly endless string of monthly mortgage payments looks forward to the time when the last payment is made. Traditionally many people would have a “mortgage burning” party to celebrate the noteworthy accomplishment. That is exactly what the Elmira Theatre Company (ETC) did last weekend. After its annual awards banquet everyone headed outside for the big celebration of the evening. “The Elmira Theatre Company is now debt-free, with the mortgage loans paid in full,” said Chris Grose, the organization’s promotions chair. “It was a very exciting moment and it feels really good to be in a place where we can just focus on doing what we do well and maintaining it.” It only took six years for the theatre company to pay off its debt of $169,400. Over those years the company raised funds from holding productions, which amounted to $51,700 towards the mortgage, and fundraising donations to the tune of $40,100. Along with grants of just over $20,000 and proceeds from regular bingo games held in Kitchener, the organization reached its total. “The biggest fundraiser for us has been bingo. For the last three years we have had volunteers run that for us. Those bingo games
Iris Miltenburg, ETC’s vice-president of productions, throws a copy of the theatre company’s mortgage into the fire as the theatre company celebrated the paying off all of its loans at the annual award banquet held on June 30. raised a big chunk of the money we needed, raising more than $56,000,” said Grose. The company plans to continue holding the bingo nights for a short while and
it will be up to the executive committee to decide whether or not to continue with the fundraiser. As part of the overall plan to pay off the mortgage the theatre increased
their productions from three shows to four over the season. “We did that to generate more income and to help pay off the loans that we had,” said Grose, adding
the company is thinking of returning to three productions a year now that the mortgage has erased. Before the financial papers were burned, members of the organization where treated to 10-minute readings of the 2012-13 season productions at the banquet. “It was a great evening filled with wonderful reflection on the past season and an introduction to the new season. The directors put together some actors to act out some scenes from each play and that gave all of us an idea of what to expect over the next year. The readings went over really well with everyone in attendance.” The four shows in the 2012-2013 playbills are Harvest written by Ken Cameron and directed by Gord Davis, Nunsense written by Dan Goggin, directed by Joe Brenner, Shorthanded written and directed by Michael Grant and The Murder Room written by Jack Sharkey, directed by Michelle Kreitzer. As part of the award banquet three awards were handed out with Sandy Weiler being the recipient of the ECTie award, Allison Bird Brenner receiving the life time achievement award and Sherry Heine was the recipient of the Betty Klinck Memorial Newcomer Award. THEATRE | 27
Use fresh ingredients now in season for this classic Italian salad RECIPE NOTES Another feature you will find locally and in your LOFT box this week are garlic scapes. These lovely items make an incredibly tasty version of pesto and can be used in this week’s Caprese Salad recipe or can be frozen and used in any of your favorite pesto applications at a later time. This pesto is quick and easy to make so there is no need to set aside half of your day for this kitchen experiment. A great tool to have on hand for this recipe is an immersion blender (looks like a magic wand). This tool is one of the best investments you can make to enhance your kitchen appliance inventory if you don’t already own one. It can be used for quickly blending salad dressings and soups, pureeing fresh garlic, or whipping together recipes like pesto, hummus or homemade tapenades. The best part about this tool is that you can blend your recipe within the container that you are storing it in, which means less cleanup. While working in Italy, I remember the tomatoes tasting so rich and flavourCHEF’S TABLE | 27
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Elmira & District Horticultural Society fundraising garden tour. 9 a.m – 2 p.m. Tickets $10. All gardens on the tour are in the town of Conestogo this year. For tickets or more info call Barb at 519-669-8239.
Paddling Puppeteers & Birds of Prey – at St. Clements Branch Library. Join us for The Paddling Puppeteers at 10:30 a.m. Come along with Honest Frankie the Frog as he takes a ride through the history of Ontario’s waterways. This event is free for children of all ages. Space is limited so pick up your complimentary ticket today!
JULY 8 Elmira Legion Hungryman’s Breakfast. Christmas in July with Santa. 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Adults $6; 6-10 $3; 5 & under free.
JULY 13 H.U.G.S. Program – 9:15-11:15 a.m. Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: Children’s Feet and Footwear – What shoe is best? A chiropodist from WCHC will discuss children’s footwear. No registration required. Held at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237 for more information.
JULY 9 Elmira Theatre Company Script Reading Café. 7-9 p.m. at Robin’s Nest Coffee House. Members of the Community are welcome to join Elmira Theatre Company members over a cup of coffee, as a listener or reader of Neil Simon’s play, “Plaza Suite”. For more information contact Kathy Fahey 519-669-1298.
JULY 16 Birds of Prey – at Elmira Branch Library. Join us for the Birds of Prey show from the Canadian Raptor Conservancy at 2 p.m. Enjoy free-flight demonstrations and commentary about the birds. This show is recommended for children 5 and up. Tickets are $3 per person or two for $5; everyone attending the show must have a ticket. To purchase tickets in advance, or for more information, please contact the Elmira Branch Library at 519-669-5477 or elmlib@regionofwaterloo.ca.
JULY 10 Let’s Go on an Epic Adventure Tuesday, July 10 to Friday, July 13 - Join us at the Elmira, St. Clements, Linwood, St. Jacobs Bloomingdale and Wellesley Branches and Let’s Go on an Epic Adventure with the Imagine TD Summer Reading Club! This free program includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages 6-12. Join us as we learn about explorers and discuss everyday adventures by reading fun books and making cool crafts. For more information, please email libhq@regionofwaterloo. ca, or contact your local branch. Limited Space available.
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Imagine music, art, and dance with the Imagine TD Summer Reading Club! This free program includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages 6-12. Join us as we see art, dance, and make music by reading fun books, playing games and making cool crafts. For more information, please email libhq@regionofwaterloo.ca, or contact your local branch. Limited space available.
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JULY 19 Children’s Movie Day – 2-4:15 p.m. at Elmira Branch Library. Join us from 2 to 4:15 p.m. for a Children’s Movie Day! Showing will be Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Tickets are $1 each and every person attending must have a ticket. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission includes popcorn and a drink, please no outside snacks. The event will take place at the library, 65 Arthur St. S in Elmira. For more information call the Elmira Branch Library at 519-669-5477 or elmlib@regionofwaterloo.
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People with physical impairments often dream of themselves without any restrictions WEIRD NOTES
Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my dream, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find my wheelchair but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter, I was walking to the night club anyway, getting ready to go dancing,â&#x20AC;? reported a born paraplegic. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so remarkable about such dreams by people with physical impairments, and what do they say about the classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;continuity hypothesisâ&#x20AC;?? A. The continuity idea holds that dreams are
linked to our waking reality, that they incorporate the thoughts, feelings and events that we experience while awake, says Anil Ananthaswamy in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine. (Obviously there are limits to this, as when people fly in their dreams.) Challenging this dominant idea are studies by Alan Hobson of Harvard Medical School and Ursula Voss of the University of Bonn in Germany, who collected dream reports of paraplegic subjects and of those born deaf and unable to speak. The team was startled to find that 80% of the dream narratives of the deaf gave no indication of the impair-
ment, with many able to speak and others hearing and understanding dream talk. For people born paralyzed, their dreams often had them walking, running or swimming, none of which they had ever done in their waking lives. As Hobson and Voss theorize, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our brain has the genetically determined ability to generate experiences that mimic life.â&#x20AC;? In other words, underscores Ananthaswamy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dreams could be laying the groundwork for real life, and without them our brain may not be prepared for wakng experiences. But, Hobson admits,
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an intuitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that needs to be empirically tested.â&#x20AC;?
Q. Pop-quiz on one of your favorite subjects: your body. Who was Gluteus Maximus? Who has more bones, you or that baby next door? Ever stuck your finger into your nares? Have you used your glossal organ lately? Is your pollex or your hallux more within reach? More embarrassingly, has anyone ever had to ostercog you to a taxi? A. Your ancient Roman-
general-sounding gluteus maximus is actually the largest muscle of your
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;thumbâ&#x20AC;?; â&#x20AC;&#x153;halluxâ&#x20AC;? is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big toe.â&#x20AC;? Finally, â&#x20AC;&#x153;oxterâ&#x20AC;? is from Old English â&#x20AC;&#x153;oxta,â&#x20AC;? for â&#x20AC;&#x153;armpit.â&#x20AC;? While in some locales around England oxter has fallen into disuse, the verb â&#x20AC;&#x153;ostercogâ&#x20AC;? can still be heard in Ireland, meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;to drag somebody along by their armpits.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;People often need to be ostercogged to a taxi after they have had one drink too manyâ&#x20AC;? (Wesley Johnson of N. Ireland).
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body, that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re likely sitting on right now, says Anu Garg in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Another Word a Day.â&#x20AC;? Babies naturally have more bones than you do, starting out with more than 300, but after many fusings end with more like 206 in adulthood. Meanwhile, out of politeness, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stick your finger up your â&#x20AC;&#x153;nares,â&#x20AC;? Latin for â&#x20AC;&#x153;nostrils.â&#x20AC;? Of the same root (nas-) are nose, nuzzle, nostril, nasal and pince-nez. Your â&#x20AC;&#x153;glossalâ&#x20AC;? organ is your tongue, from the Greek â&#x20AC;&#x153;glossa.â&#x20AC;? (Chameleons capture creatures with their huge glossal appendages.) Nearer at hand is your â&#x20AC;&#x153;pollex,â&#x20AC;? Latin for
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CHEF’S TABLE: Making the
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ful and reminded me of fresh summer tomatoes produced here in Ontario. Insalata Caprese is one of the simplest and most delicious of dishes. Although fresh young basil is one of my favorite herbs, I use a garlic scape pesto to marinate the mozzarella cheese in my version of this salad. Traditional Insalata Caprese includes only fresh, local, vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil or pesto and finally the best extra virgin olive oil that you can afford. No vinegar of any kind is used in traditional versions of this salad; however, you may have come across the addition of balsamic vinegar in a restaurant here in Canada. Make this beautiful salad with Floralane tomatoes or using tomatoes and herbs from your garden when the time comes.
Garlic Scape Pesto 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped 1 cup EVOO 1/2 cup basil, chopped 1/4 cupfresh parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup pine nuts, walnuts or pecans or a mix! Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients into a container for blending using immersion
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Insalata Caprese 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 2-3 fresh vine ripened tomatoes, sliced 3-4 tbsp of garlic scape pesto 2-3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil to finish Salt and pepper to garnish
If time allows, you may marinate your cheese with pesto for a few hours before serving. If you are pressed for time, in a mixing bowl, coat your mozzarella with pesto and then arrange slices on serving platter. Add slices of tomatoes on top of cheese slices and drizzle with olive oil. Decorate your platter with a few extra drizzles of olive oil, garnish with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
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The ETC also announced the beginning of regular script reading cafes to be held in the community as they kick off the new season. The idea came for the readings when Grose heard about a company in Kitchener that holds script reading as a fundraiser and thought the idea would work well in Elmira. The first script reading will take place July 9 at 7 p.m. at Robin’s Nest Coffeehouse with a reading of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite. All members of the community are welcome to come and join in with the reading or sit back and enjoy as the entire script will be read. Every other month members of the company will be reading the scripts that may or may not be considered for future productions. “Not all the scripts we will read will be turned into one of our plays and this is a great way for the community to come and hear something different and participate if they want. It will be a lot of fun to take this out to the community, plus it lets people know that there is a theatre here in town and helps to spread the word out about us.”
ETC held its annual award banquet where three major awards were handed out. Back row: Paul Dietrich (president) Gord Grose (past president), Iris Miltenburg (VP productions), Mic Michenfelder (VP administration) and Pam Webb (treasurer). Front row: Michelle Kreitzer (secretary), Sandy Weiler (recipient of the ECTie award), Allison Bird Brenner (recipient of lifetime achievement award). Sherry Heine (not in photo) was the recipient of the Betty Klinck Memorial Newcomer Award. [SUBMITTED]
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Park Manor PS students Daniel Gallant, Jesika Wilson, Sheldon Metzger and Daniella Gough check out some of the books donated by the Kiwanis Club of Elmira. Park Manor, John Mahood, Floradale, Riverside and St. Teresa are all recipients of $600 donated annually for literacy programs. [SUBMITTED]
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THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2012
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IN ELMIRA Canada Day celebrations were held at Gore Park in Elmira last Sunday. The event saw hundreds of residents come out to be entertained by clowns, musical bands and members of the Robin in the Hood troupe. (Top left) Evan Hall, 2, learns to use a fire hose, Hilary Bauman, 11, arm wrestles Ryan Leis, Klazz the Klown entertains children as her partner Tickety-Boo makes balloon animals and hats. Guests enjoyed ice cream and hot dogs served by members of the Optimist Club. [colin dewar / the observer]