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Local workers locked out in postal dispute

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orkers arriving at the Elmira post office Wednesday morning were turned away, locked out by Canada Post. The mail sitting in boxes waiting for carriers to deliver will continue to sit there pending a resolution of a dispute over wages, benefits and working conditions between the corporation and member of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The move by Canada Post followed 12 days of rotating strikes across the country by the union representing some 54,000 postal workers. “We believe that a lockout

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aterloo Region’s urban residents face a tax hike of some 10 per cent over the next seven years to pay for transit, including the light-rail scheme approved Wednesday by regional council. Electric trains on dedicated lines linking Conestoga Mall in Waterloo and Fairview Park mall in Kitchener should be running by 2017. Fast buses will connect the Kitchener mall with the bus terminal in Galt. The plan will cost $818 million in direct costs, $565 million of which will come from the provincial and federal governments, leaving regional taxpayers on the hook for $253 million, plus ancillary costs including road improvements. Tax increases are to be phased in between 2012 and 2018, by which time the average homeowner will be paying an additional $113 a year in property taxes, based on an assessment of $254,000. Councillors voted 9-2 in favour of the project. Only Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran and Cambridge Coun. Claudette Millar voted against the proposal, with four members

HOLDING PATTERN Postal worker Irene Janzen stands outside the Elmira post office on Wednesday after Canada Post locked out its workers following 12 days of rotating strikes. Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt’s office said that the federal government is now considering back-to-work legislation.

is the best way to bring a timely resolution to this impasse and force the union to seriously consider proposals that address the declining mail volumes and the $3.2-billion pension deficit,” Canada Post said in a release. What the corporation wants would create a twotier system, with new workers getting less than what more senior employees get, said John Wastell, president of CUPW Local 560, which represents postal workers in the area, including Elmira. “Canada Post wants to beat us down, take away our

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LRT: Townships not on hook for cost It's Strawberry didn’t make a final decision until Wednesday night’s discussion. Given growth forecasts, transit will eventually become a viable option for residents, he noted, adding the idea of preserving land in the township was a factor in his choice. The plan calls for trains running every 7.5 to 15 minutes in dedicated lanes, with up to 18 stops between the two malls. Covering 19 kilometres each way is expected to take about 40 minutes.

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declaring a conﬂict and abstaining from the process. Woolwich Mayor Todd Cowan and Wellesley’s Ross Kelterborn both supported the move, though taxpayers in the four townships won’t be hit with the costs. Cowan said public response, including a survey on the township website, was more than 85 per cent in favour of transit, with about 68 per cent supporting the

LRT option. “I said I would go with what the public was saying on the issue,” he explained of his vote. For Kelterborn, the decision came down to what he sees as a benefit for the region as a whole, even though there’s no direct impact on Wellesley. “I said I would do what I thought was best for the Region of Waterloo, and the LRT was the best option for the region,” he said Thursday, noting he

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FLAVOURFUL Erin Wetzel enjoys some strawberries during the 33rd annual Bloomingdale Strawberry

social on Wednesday. Proceeds from the event go to maintain the park at the Bloomingdale community centre. Organizers of the event expected 350 people to attend this year.

EMSF hands out $60,000 to 23 community groups

Great weather, big turnout at festival allows organization to make its largest payout to date James Jackson

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ot even game six of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night could delay the annual distribution of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival grants. “This date was set long ago. Before we knew about the game,” joked EMSF chairperson Cheryl Peterson to the more than 50 people crowded into Woolwich council chambers. Every year the festival fields requests for grant money from various charity and not-for-profit groups throughout the region. This year, more than $60,000 was distributed to 23 different organizations, a record for the EMSF. “This festival day was truly incredible, as everyone knows. Not only did we experience record crowds, but we are excited to be able to hand out the most money we’ve ever had,” said Peterson. The chairperson thanked the hundreds of volunteers for their time and effort throughout the year, namely the auxiliary police, town-

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HAPPY RECIPIENTS This year, the EMSF handed out a record $60,000 to 23 different groups. On hand to accept the grants were (back, left) Beth Mason, Barb Taylor, Cheryl Fisher, Kathy Wilson, Kelly Sue Labus, Glenda Hodgson, Shannon Carbone, Albert Martin, Gerry Kraft, Greg Bechard, (middle, left) Sharon Grose, Linda Mark, Sheryl Tilley, Shelley Deyell, Leigh-Anne Quinn, (front, left) Neal Moogk-Soulis, Carole Schwartz, Corinne Shuh, Brenda Poole. ship staff and the sponsors of the festival, before Ken Jessop handed out two framed EMSF posters to the Friends of the Festival. This year they were David Gingrich, owner of Countryside RV who has donated the use of a trailer for the past five years at the festival, and to Six Star Maintenance for their efforts in moving picnic tables through-

out the town for festival day. The first cheque of the evening went to Greg Bechard, executive director of Elmira District Community Living. “As a community we’re starting to give back,” Bechard said of EDCL, which he’s been a part of for 23 years. “We’re not just asking [for money and support], we’re now giving

back to the community and educating the future, and as an organization and through the money we will get from the maple syrup festival, we’re now giving back.” The 2011 EMSF saw some 80,000 visitors make their way through town, one of the best years ever, and more than 14,000 pancakes and 800 litres of maple syrup were served. The

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success of this year’s festival has much to do with the hard work of the 2,000 volunteers who help leading up to the big day, but also to the fact that this year’s festival saw nearly perfect weather, a fact alluded to by Cheryl Fisher from Kiwanis Transit as she accepted her group's EMSF grant money. “I think you have some connections with the big guy upstairs because you had some tremendous weather this year,” said Fisher to Peterson. “I’m a lifetime resident of Elmira and Maple Syrup Festival day is always a special day.” By the end of the evening it was hard for Peterson to keep a smile from her face as each of the 23 groups graciously accepted their money and said a few words about how it would be spent, and graciously thanked the EMSF for their continued support. “We work hard all year long and tonight is just such an exciting night, and to be able to give away so much and to so many organizations, we’re very proud

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DRAWN IN Richard Zajac – an artist for such comic books as G.I. Joe and The Flash – will be leading a six-week seminar at the WMC this summer to teach kids the basic skills of comic book drawing and design.

Summer program lets kids learn about drawing comic books James Jackson

hirty-five-year-old Richard Zajac loves reading comic books. He does more than just read them, though: Zajac is an Elmira-based comic book artist who has spent the past eight years working in the comic book industry and has done work for such wellknown series as The Flash and G.I. Joe. This summer, children throughout the township are invited to the Woolwich Memorial Centre to participate in a unique six-week program with Zajac as he teaches them the basics of comic book design and drawing. “We set up a program to

start off at the basics, and teaching kids not just about comics, but drawing in general,” he said. The classes will run on Tuesday evenings from July 5 to Aug. 9 and will be split into two groups. Classes for children aged 9 to 13 will run for an hour, starting at 6 p.m. and classes for children aged 14 and up will also run for an hour, starting at 7 p.m. The cost is $60 and that includes all the supplies and six one-hour sessions with Zajac. “That’s only $10 a class, which is pretty good,” he said. “There are a ton of sports activities in town and we just wanted to offer something different for the

kids.” Each class will have a different emphasis, starting in week one with learning how to use the specialized tools of a comic book artist – “It’s not just a pencil and an eraser,” Zajac laughed – and each class will build on the skills learned the week before. Students will learn how to draw the human form, the properties of perspective, and how to put the finishing touches on a comic book before it heads off to the printers. At the end of the six weeks, students will also be able to work on a threeto-five-page comic book of their own. Zajac, who trained as an apprentice mechanic then

worked at a hardware store before taking the leap into drawing full-time, admits that of all the work he has done, getting the opportunity to work on the G.I. Joe series of comics has been the highlight of his career thus far. “I was a fan right from the start. I loved the cartoon, the toys and everything and when I got a chance to work on that it was like a dream come true.” Registration is now underway and classes start July 5. For more information or to register either visit the WMC in person, visit their website (www.woolwich.ca/ register) or call recreation program manager Dave Ruetz (519) 669-6047.

St. Teresa students raise funds for a well in Sierra Leone James Jackson

esidents of Elmira may have noticed a group of students walking through downtown June 10 carrying jugs of dirty water in pop bottles and water-cooler containers. They were Grade 7 and 8 students from St. Teresa school and they were walk-

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ing as part of their ongoing efforts to raise money to help dig a well in Sierra Leone through Free the Children. The students walked down First Street, across Arthur through the downtown, before turning up Church Street and making a return to the school via Snyder Road. The total trip was about five kilometres.

“Females do not get an education in Sierra Leone because they are in charge of the water collection, and they have to walk up to six kilometres away to gather water and come back to the village,” said principal Sherry Peeples of the Walk for Water event. “They do it at least three times a day, so as a result they do not get a

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> WRDSB approves balanced budget The Waterloo Region District School Board this week approved a budget of more than $630 million. Citing stable enrolment and previous efforts to avoid a structural deficit, the board also credited provincial funding sufficient to cover wage settlements as the reason for the balanced budget, which will see expenditures of $625 million. Having accumulated a surplus fund over that last couple of years, the board will draw down about half of the $10 million to pay for some new initiatives, including equipment replacement and implementation of Rural Education Services model WRDSB is one of the few boards in the province with a growing number of students each year. The board has approximately 60,000 students and 119 elementary and secondary school locations.

> Event focuses on farm safety issues Every year in Canada an average of 115 people are killed and another 1,500 are hospitalized due to farmrelated incidents, and from 1990 to 2005, 217 children aged 14 or younger killed on Canadian farms. To try and reduce those numbers, on June 25 the Waterloo Rural Women will be hosting their annual Children’s Farm Safety Day at the farm of Terry and Sue Lebold in Wellesley. It will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The day is aimed at children aged 4 to 12, and the cost to attend is only $5 which will include pizza and a treat bag. To register call (519) 664-3784, ext. 237, or visit www.waterlooruralwomen.org. Advanced registration is required.

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Tactical response in Elmira ends without incident accident occurred on Golf Course Road in Conestogo. A 2006 Honda van parked in a driveway came out of gear and rolled across the street, hitting a tree. No injuries were reported. The van sustained minor damage.

June 10 >>10:30 AM | Police received

a call from the Beaverdale Golf Club about two missing golf carts. The suspects broke into a fenced area of the course and stole the carts. The investigation continues.

aterloo Regional Police tactical officers could be seen fanning out in the Flamingo Drive area of Elmira June 11 after a distraught man living in an apartment there threatened to harm himself. Special response officers were called to the scene to attend to the man. Police found the man in the backyard of the apartments and apprehended him without incident.

>>11:26 AM | An abandoned Katherine Street in West camper was reported at a storage facility on Line 86. The 1983 GMC motorhome has been at the storage facility for two years. There are no license plates on the vehicle. Police have determined the vehicle is not stolen. The police are requesting any assistance from the public to help find the owner.

>>3:53 PM | A 13-year-old boy was struck by a car near

Montrose. The teenager sustained a minor cut on his arm. The driver of the car was not charged.

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collision occurred on Manser Road in Wellesley Township. Two people in a car, a woman in her seventies and a man in his fifties, were not injured when the car they were in

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Zinger Place near Maryhill. The fire was set by a group of kids behind a residence. No property damages were reported; officers spoke to the youth involved.

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>>4:25 AM | Police received a call about a suspicious vehicle on Dorst Road near St. Jacobs. A white GMC pickup was seen driving back and forth along the road towing trailers.

his sixties had his foot run over by a tractor-trailer on Henry Street in St. Jacobs. The man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police have determined this was a workrelated incident.

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to a shoplifting incident at the Walmart on Farmers’ Market Road. A 25-year-old Waterloo

>>3:43 PM | A three-vehicle

collision occurred on Bloomingdale Road, south of Bloomingdale. A blue 2006 Toyota struck a 2006 white Dodge van which proceeded to hit a red Nissan 2008 SUV. The driver of the Toyota, a 20-year-old Waterloo woman, was charged with ‘careless driving.’ No injuries were reported.

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leven-year-old Grace Wynen of Conestogo was a young girl determined to make a difference in the world through social activism and by helping others who couldn’t help themselves. She showed that determination by becoming a member of Conestogo Public School’s global issues enrichment program last fall, and the entire community was stunned when she died back in October of her injuries suffered in a car crash involving a drunk driver just over a week before Halloween. Undaunted, her classmates and her community raised $8,500 in her name, which is enough to build a brand-new

school in Sri Lanka. The final tally was unveiled at a school assembly Monday morning. “We are building this school with pride in memory of our friend, Grace,” said global issues enrichment program teacher Kendra Platt, who had taught Grace for the past three years. The money was raised in conjunction with the Toronto-based charity Free the Children, and included bake sales, penny drives and vows of silence to help spread the message of poverty and inequality throughout the world. “A large portion of it was donated in memory of Grace from the Conestogo community, and the outpouring of support is just amazing,”

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Conestogo PS students raise funds for overseas charity in the name of classmate killed last year in traffic accident

LITTLE BY LITTLE Hannah Cornies (left), Caitlin Atkinson, Nicholas Pavanelo, Jacob Drung, Hayden Fretz and Riley Shantz from the global issues enrichment team at Conestogo Public School join John and Julie Wynen on Monday morning to unveil the school’s successful bid of raising $8,500 to build a new school in Sri Lanka. said Platt. “That’s the way this community is and I thank you very, very much for that.” Sri Lanka has witnessed a 26-year civil war destroy the nation’s infrastructure, which was only worsened by the 2004 tsunami that destroyed many of the schools in the south Asian nation. Amber Schuler and Heather Duncanson from Free the Children

were also at the school June 13 to discuss how the money will be used to help build a school through their adopt-avillage program and that the money will also help provide clean drinking water as well as educate children and adults alike to help create more sustainable industry and business. “I know when we talk about people who are changing the world,

people tend to think of grownups like this,” said Schuler as she pointed to an overhead picture of Martin Luther King Jr. and Oprah Winfrey, “but I wanted to tell you today that it’s people like you and people like Grace that are really changing the world and making a difference.” Duncanson, meanwhile, revealed that the school had also been

chosen as one of the recipients of the Big Dreamer’s award worth $2,500, which is provided by the sponsors of Free the Children and is to be used to fund any of the adopt-a-village programs in seven countries around the world. Grace’s parents John and Julie were at the assembly, which was at times very emotional for both of them. Classmates and friends of Grace hugged them, as well as teachers and other members of the community. They were very proud of the community for all the work they had done in their daughter’s name. “When Grace came home early in the fall to tell us about the global issues group, she was so pumped up about the clean water project in Sri Lanka,” said John. “We were so impressed with the kids and that they carried on and could make that dream happen for her. We’re really grateful.”

ednesday afternoon the Township of Wellesley unveiled the latest addition to their firefighting ﬂeet, a 1987 Mack aerial ladder which was purchased from Hanover earlier this month. The purchase price of $20,000 (plus taxes) was approved by Wellesley council on June 6, and the request was made to purchase the ladder after revisions to safety regulations for firefighters in

response to the deaths of two Listowel volunteer firefighters earlier this year. “We’re seeing a lot more lightweight construction in buildings with the change in new construction techniques,” fire chief Andrew Lillico told councillors earlier this month. “Burn times with lightweight construction materials, causing structural collapse, are faster than older techniques.” The township fire crew had no such vehi• Landscape Construction • Armour Stone Placement • Retaining Wall Construction - Design & Build • Snow Removal • Excavating • Haulage • Full Lawn & Flowerbed Maintenance Programs For a FREE written estimate please call us at:

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lico. The aerial truck features a 75-foot extendible ladder and also includes an internal water pipe up the entire length of the ladder, which can be used to help combat fires. The ladder will also serve as a secondary escape route for citizens or firefighters leaving a burning building. It will also aid firefighters in the ventilation of a burning building. The diesel truck has a

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Citing safety concerns, Wellesley acquires ladder truck EXTENDED REACH Wellesley fire crews have a new tool at their disposal thanks to the purchase of a new 75-foot aerial ladder from Hanover earlier this month. The truck cost the township $20,000.

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HAULING WATER

(Above) Joe Hanley (right) and Nathan Schlupp were among the nearly 50 students from St Teresa school who participated in the Walk for Water campaign last Friday as they wound their way through Elmira to raise money for a well in Sierra Leone. (Below) Caitlin Ditner (right) and Claire Hanley led the parade of Grade 7 and 8 students with a sign that read, ‘Honk for clean water in Sierra Leone.’

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the wall in the school. They also had a hot dog day earlier in the year with the proceeds going to Sierra Leone. Fundraising for a humanitarian goal isn’t new for St. Teresa. Last year the school – which only has about 230 students – collected more the $7,000 for relief efforts in the city of Jacmel, Haiti. The school has organized their fundraising efforts through their Spirit Squad and Imagine Committee. In February the school also sent students to We Day in Kitchener, organized by Free the Children to show kids in Canada that they have the power to help kids around the world in developing nations live better lives, and that spearheaded the Drop by Drop campaign and the school’s decision to donate funds to Sierra Leone. “It’s a three-year program with the

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There is also an educational aspect to the program, as children at the school have been taught good water management practices and that in Sierra Leone most families live on just six litres of water per day – as much as a single ﬂush from a low-ﬂow toilet in North America. Other teachers involved in the program are Tammy Starr, Kim DeGasteris and Mary Baldasaro, who has also organized a school play called Riverchild that will be playing at the school on June 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. with all the proceeds going towards the school’s well project.

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Telling the story of Floradale, then and now F

loradale has seen more than a few changes in recent years. Now there’s a publication documenting the transformation. A project of the Floradale Mennonite Church newsletter committee, the 40-page booklet entitled “Floradale Then and Now” was created as a fundraiser for MennoHomes, which this year is building two homes in Elmira to provide affordable housing for low-income families. To date the sale of the booklet has raised $850 for the charity. The project began as the church’s committee was planning the 2010 spring issue of its

newsletter, ‘Focus on Floradale.’ “We were going to feature the new Floradale school in our letter,” said Barb Draper, editor of the booklet. “Then we realized that the community had changed quite a bit in the last five years with the new church, fire hall, Parkview Manors and new businesses, so we decided to do something a little more permanent.” Draper was a little apprehensive about the project at first. It wasn’t until May 2010 when she visited Ruth Burkhart, the village historian, and discovered there was a considerable amount of information collected about Floradale

over the years that she knew the project could be completed. “I got a lot of information from (Burkhart) about the churches, the stores, and when I saw that and she was willing to share it with us then I thought ‘OK, we can do this,’” said Draper. “Most of the words in the booklet come directly from (Burkhart) or clippings from the local newspapers that she had kept.” Along with Burkhart’s research, Draper used Allen D. Martin’s old preserved photographs to show the contrast between the village from the past to the community that is there today. “There are many old and new photos in the

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Booklet documenting changes in the village serves as fundraiser for MennoHomes

HISTORICAL VIEW Barb Draper, editor of "Floradale Then and Now," looks over the booklet at her home in Elmira. Proceeds from the sales of the booklet are going to MennoHomes. booklet that tell the Once the booklets story of how Floradale went on sale the comhas grown and changed mittee soon realized a over the years,” said second printing was reDraper. “I went through quired. town to take the photos “We sold through for the now part.” the first 100 copies in

a month and had another 100 printed and have almost sold out of those so we had another 75 made,” said Draper. Deciding what was to be included in the booklet was a bit of a challenge. “There are a few houses and families featured, but most of the stories are about the churches, the school, the park, and the businesses. There is also a page featuring four paintings of local scenes done by four artists from the village of Floradale.” The books are available for $15 from Hillcrest Bakery, Bonnie Lou’s Café, Floral Fusion or Floradale Mennonite Church.

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Linwood P.S. building themselves a green legacy T

hey say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and that the second-best time is today. Students and teachers at Linwood Public School have taken that saying to heart every spring for the past five years. Thanks to their annual spring plant, the playground at the school has been transformed from dirt and grass into a veritable ecosystem under the guidance of Grade 7 and 8 teacher Ed Piva, and on Wednesday that tradition continued. “There is a difference between fake play, and real play. I’m going to call this real play be-

cause so many kids are disconnected from nature and this is a way for them to reconnect,” said Piva. “The whole point of it is we have an ecosystem here now that wasn’t here before.” To help fund their spring plant, the school raised more $900 at their annual ‘barage’ sale (a combination of a bake sale and garage sale), they received a $2,500 donation from Home and School, and Piva was awarded the $500 Tim Walker Memorial Award for environmental leadership by the school board in April. That $3,900 was used to purchase an additional 10 mature trees, 12 native shrubs and

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Students continue to do their part for the environment

MANY GREEN THUMBS Students from Linwood Public School were out in full-force on Wednesday as they planted 10 mature trees, 12 native shrubs and more than 20 other perennials in their schools nature area adjacent to the playground. Students included: Brady Gerber, Sally Draper, Justine Bowman, Jesse Hickmott, Hope Richmond, Faith Richmond, Alex Ratthe, Shania Robinson, Brittany MacDonald, Leah Gloin, Ryan Lumgair, Tim Fisher and Johnny Griesbrecht. more than 20 other perennials to be planted in the school’s nature area, adjacent to the playground. “I think it’s impor-

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tant to have this place because all the younger kids, when they’re growing up, it makes them understand what we should be doing to help our planet,” said Brady Gerber, a Grade 8 student and a member of the Green Team at Linwood – some 25 students at the school who take the lead in the school’s environmental initiatives. “I think it’s important to leave our legacy on Linwood and I think it’s a great thing that Mr. Piva is doing for the school,” said Sally Drummond, another member of the Green Team. “It’s neat how

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tchin’ like a man on a fuzzy tree for some Elvis? Next weekend’s fourth annual Kruisin’ with the King in Linwood has got you covered. Four years ago event organizer Herb Neher approached the Linwood Rod & Gun Club to see if they would be interested in sprucing up their already existing classic car show by integrating it with some 1950s and ’60’s entertainment. “The idea was that people can have a party and sit outside, listen to some music, look at the cars and really enjoy themselves,” said Neher. This year’s event features a more familyfriendly atmosphere where parents can bring their children to enjoy the show and be entertained with facepainting, a jumping castle and balloon animals. “We want to bring the family into it,” said Neher. “We are really interested in making this a whole community event, for everyone.” For the adults this year will include not only classic cars but tractors as well. The organizing committee has also made a few changes to this year’s lineup of artist,

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Herb Neher, an Elvis impersonator and organizer of Kruising with the King, has re vamped the event to be more family friendly this year. booking Rick Duin as Neher. “Jamie Hoffman Johnny Cash and Doc performs as the G.I. ElJohnston as Roy Orbi- vis and does an excellent job. I do the early son. “[Duin] does an excel- years and the movie lent performance and years but my favorite he normally does not one is the jump suit, come out to these free- the later years, because bie events but he has as you get older you volunteered to help me can’t jump around like out this year,” said Ne- a young man anymore her. “We are also featur- doing the splits. Elvis ing a few regulars like himself didn’t do all Anthony Carbonne, those moves as he aged who is one hell of a he just kept his posture great singer and won on the stage, which is the Collingwood Elvis easier for me to impersonate.” festival last year.” For the past three As for the king, there will be five different art- years the show has had ists performing their to deal with rain. This renditions of Elvis time around organizers are hoping for a sunnithrough out the day. “We have a variety of er outcome. “Once it rains the Elvis performers,” said

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> CONTINUED FROM COVER benefits and pensions we’ve fought for over the years.” The lockout came as a surprise to Irene Janzen, a union steward in Elmira, who discovered the turn of events when she came to work Wednesday morning. “We came into work to deliver mail this morning and we couldn’t deliver – they’d locked us out,” she said from employees’ new perch on sidewalk in front of the Arthur Street post office. There are 22 local staff members affected by the lockout. “Canada Post will not let us do our job. We’re ready, willing and able to deliver mail, but Canada Post won’t let us. There’s lots of mail to be delivered,” said Wastell. Both he and Janzen argued concessions today would mean more tomorrow, and a decline in the number of good-paying jobs in the

community. “I think we’re looking at huge changes if they put this through,” said Janzen. “If you don’t stand up now, they’re just going to take more away.” Canada Post is proposing to start out new employees at $19 an hour, down from $26 today. That would rise to the same $26 an hour maximum as existing employees over seven years. Also on the table are up to six weeks vacation and a fully indexed defined benefit pension by age 60. Among the changes, Wastell noted, is a plan to have workers carry the mail differently to accommodate new automated sorting equipment. The changes to how carriers do their job is unsafe, he said. The day after Wednesday’s lockout, the federal government gave notice it may introduce back-to-work legislation to get the mail moving again.

> Passing grade for literacy test The Waterloo Region District School Board edged out the provincial average by one percentage point, as 84 per cent of Grade 10 students passed the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Results released this week

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Even the most wicked and ruthless rulers must now take world public opinion into account ... Gwynne Dyer

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VERBATIM off the bat, we heard door after door after door, our citizens’ complete opposiRtionight to the light rail transit system. That is the message that many of us heard while campaigning. What has happened to the voice of our citizens?

> Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran, citing public opposition to the

plan, on her decision to vote against the region's LRT project

THE MONITOR if they regularly used transit or inALRT,sked tend to give up their cars in favour of the the number of regional councillors who responded: 3, Woolwich Mayor Todd Cowan, Wellesley’s Ross Kelterborn and Waterloo Coun. Jane Mitchell.

> Observer survey

EDITORIAL

Accountability needed before trains start to roll

o, Waterloo Region residents are to get a shiny new train. Well, residents of Kitchener and Waterloo. Cambridge will get some shiny new buses. The townships aren’t really involved, though Woolwich may continue with its bus service for some of its residents. But that’s a different matter. There’s going to be some squabbling over who pays for the $818-million project. Township residents, who’ll get no benefit, won’t have to contribute with big increases in property taxes. Cambridge residents, who will see only a fraction of the spending, should pay accordingly … but that’s not what regional councillors approved Wednesday night. Also glaringly absent from this week’s decision was solid guarantees the project won’t cost more than what’s budgeted. Nor are there the

kinds of severe penalties that should be levied against politicians and administrators should the project fail to meet its diminishing targets. If there’s anything we’ve learned from a host of mega-project disasters, from RIM Park to myriad Olympic Games, it’s that taxpayers will foot the bill, while those who backed the schemes and those who profited from them will walk away freely. Make no mistake, even as optimistically forecasted, the rapid-transit plan will cost taxpayers, most of whom will never use it, large sums of money every year. There’s every possibility the negatives – cost overruns, traffic snarls, disruption in the downtown cores and operating expenses, to name a few – will outweigh the positives touted by proponents. If that’s the case, what recourse does an unwilling public have? The public deserves more

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redress than simply turfing councillors and perhaps a few symbolic firings (with golden handshakes) that was the case with RIM Park. Of course, there was no talk of that in the debate over transit, just as there’s no talk of that from any government body that routinely wastes tax money. Only when we get to the point where government decisions on speculative projects come with the same kind of repercussions as the private sector – bankruptcy, loss of personal assets – can we reasonably expect decisions in that are really in the public interest. As it stands, proponents are gambling solely with the public’s money. The stakes are high … but only for the taxpayers. There’s every reason to believe the project will not live up to its billing, while costing far more in both direct and ancillary costs. But what’s at stake for those who

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supported it? Not much. Once construction is underway, there’ll be no turning back. We’ll be forced to throw more money at the project if costs balloon. By the time it’s finished and we’ve been able to determine if any of the targets have been met, the politicians who voted for it may have moved on. The administrators will not be taken to task. Neither group will be held financially responsible. That’s precisely the problem with public projects – from eHealth to the G8/ G20 fiasco and fraud, from Vancouver’s Olympic village to Toronto’s Pan Am Games (already experiencing financial issues four years before they start). If regional councillors – and politicians at all levels – really want to be visionary, instituting real accountability for their decisions would be a much better place to start.

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Non-violent revolutions have worked over the last 25 years T International he “Prague Spring” of 1968 was a gallant attempt at a non-violent democratic revolution, but it was crushed by Soviet tanks. Eighteen years later, in the Philippines, the first “people-power” revolution succeeded, and since 1986 non-violent revolutions have driven a great many dictators from power. The most recent was in Egypt, in February – but there never was a guarantee that these revolutions would turn out well. It depends partly on how bad the ethnic and religious cleavages are in a country: Bulgaria and Romania were okay, but Yugoslavia was a bloodbath. It depends to some extent on how poor and illiterate the population is, although even very poor countries have made a successful transition to democracy. And it depends on good leadership and good luck, too. But it is the dominant political phenomenon of our time. The revolution in the Philippines succeeded because by the late ’80s everything was happening in real time on global television. Oppressive regimes that had never had much compunction about killing people who challenged them didn’t feel confident about doing it before a global audience. They no longer felt free to use massive force unless the protesters gave them an excuse by resorting to violence themselves. The Marcos regime that was overthrown in the Philippines in 1986 was a mere kleptocracy with little ideology beyond a vague “anti-communism.” When the infection spread to China in 1989, the outcome was different, because a disciplined communist dictatorship was willing to kill large numbers of its own people in front of the television cameras. It understood

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GWYNNE DYER that if it failed that test, it would not survive. Less ruthless communist dictatorships in Europe, longer in power and ideologically exhausted, did fail the test. The non-violent revolutions that began in East Germany in November 1989 and ended communist rule in the old Soviet Union itself by late 1991 could have been stopped if the local communist regimes had been willing to follow the Chinese example, but none of them had the stomach for killing on that scale. So about 350 million Europeans got their freedom and almost nobody died. At almost exactly the same time, the apartheid regime in South Africa released Nelson Mandela and began the talks that led to majority rule in 1994. A very well-connected African friend of mine told me later what had actually happened. In late 1989, after the East German, Czech and Romanian regimes had fallen with scarcely a shot being fired, the head of the National Intelligence Service, the South African secret police, went to state President F.W. de Klerk and warned him that if the African National Congress put half a million people on the street in Johannesburg, he would only have two options: to kill 10,000 of them, or to surrender power unconditionally. If he didn’t like either of those options, he should start negotiating the transfer of power now. So Mandela

was released, and eventually there was a peaceful transition from apartheid to majority rule. Then there’s a long gap, perhaps partly explained by the fact that the number of dictatorships in the world had already shrunk considerably. An attempted non-violent revolution in Iran in 2009 was mercilessly crushed. People worried that repressive regimes might have finally figured out how to counter non-violent revolution. And then along came the “Arab spring.” So the technique is still alive, and it worked in Tunisia and in Egypt. On the other hand, it has been stamped out in Bahrain, whose fate resembles that of Prague in 1968. And while the revolt in Yemen has probably displaced the old regime, it has been very violent, and the new regime may be no more democratic than the old. Same goes for Syria, and of course for Libya. There are no one-size-fits-all techniques for revolution or for anything else. But the desire for democracy, equality and fairness survives everywhere, and the least bad technique for trying to achieve those things is still non-violence. Even if sometimes the revolution succeeds but the aftermath doesn’t. The original “people power” revolution in the Philippines was followed by two decades of political turbulence. Yugoslavia splintered into half a dozen warring fragments. Russia, though it escaped mass violence, is not exactly a model democracy. On the other hand, South Korea, Indonesia and South Africa are now all democracies. So are Poland, Romania and Taiwan. The aftermath may not be what most people hoped for in Egypt,

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hen it comes to finances, do you feel like you’re treading water? You’re not alone. A growing number of Canadians are feeling the economic crunch, with household debt reaching an all-time high of $1.5 trillion, according to a report releases this week by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada. Fueled by more than our consumer society’s lust for trinkets, the debt load is increasingly tied to everyday purchases as we try to deal with our sinking standard of living. “The report confirms that more than half of indebted Canadians are borrowing just to afford dayto-day living expenses like food, housing and transportation,” says Anthony Ariganello, president and CEO of the association. “For these individuals, there is little hope for improved financial condition.” The survey-based report reveals several alarming trends, as singleparent families, retired Canadians, and those with annual household income of less than $50,000 face a bleak financial situation. This is no accident, however, as the middle class has been under assault for more than three decades. Studies in Canada and the U.S. show parents today are increasingly convinced their children will be less

From the Editor Steve Kannon well off than they were. The figures back up that sentiment, as the great prosperity that flowed out of the postwar years in particular succumbs to constant attack. The majority of us have seen real incomes decline. Studies show the gap between rich and poor is growing, even during the best of economic conditions. The trend that started in earnest 30 years ago has been exacerbated by the recession. Canada’s richest one per cent are taking more of the gains from economic growth than ever before in recorded history, says the report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). “The Rise of Canada’s Richest 1%” looks at income trends over the past 90 years and reveals the 246,000 privileged few who rank among the country’s richest one per cent took almost a third (32 per cent) of all growth in incomes between 1997 and 2007. “That’s a bigger piece of the action than any other generation of

Dyer: Dictators taking note > CONTINUED FROM PG. 13 and it probably won’t be in the case of Syria. But non-violent revolution works often enough, and its results are positive often enough, that it is still the most hopeful political development of the past quarter-century. The glass is half-full, and getting

fuller. Even the most wicked and ruthless rulers must now take world public opinion into account, and we expect them to behave much better than dictators did in the bad old days. They may disappoint our expectations, but that is the standard by which they will be judged, and they know it.

rich Canadians has taken,” says Armine Yalnizyan, CCPA senior economist and the report’s author. “The last time Canada’s elite held so much of the nation’s income in their hands was in the 1920s. Even then, their incomes didn’t soar as fast as they are today. It’s a first in Canadian history and it underscores a dramatic reversal of longterm trends.” Among the report’s findings: from the beginning of the Second World War to 1977, the income share of the richest one per cent dropped from 14 per cent to 7.7 per cent; by 2007 they’d made a comeback, as the richest one per cent held 13.8 per cent of incomes; since the late 1970s, the richest one per cent has almost doubled its share of total income; the richest 0.1 per cent has almost tripled its share of total income; and the richest 0.01 per cent has more than quintupled its share of income. The average earnings of the richest 10 per cent of Canada’s families raising children were 82 times that earned by the poorest 10 per cent of families. That is approaching triple the ratio of 1976, when the ratio was around 31 times. The after-tax income gap has never been this high in at least 30 years, and it has been growing faster than ever since the late 1990s. Essentially, we’re spending more time at work, but 80 per cent of us are getting a smaller share of Canada’s economy, in good times and in bad. Only the richest 20 per cent are experiencing gains, and most of those gains are concentrated in the top 10 per cent. That richest 10 per cent of Canadian families are getting richer. They enjoyed a 30-per-cent earnings increase compared to a generation ago, the only group to experience

such gains. This is creating a new phenomenon in income distribution in Canada: the rich are breaking away from the rest of society, in a way not seen since such information began to be collected 35 years ago. You can expect that trend to continue in earnest, aided by the recession. The wealthy are already recovering nicely, thank you very much, as the financial sector resumes business as usual, as seen by the large increase in the derivatives market – aka speculation. Instead of regulating the industry, eliminating some of the most egregious practices, governments in effect handed a blank cheque to those who caused the meltdown. Now, it will be the average Canadian – those on the hook for the guarantees and loans – who will cover the costs directly through their taxes and loss of services, and indirectly through the coming decreases in our standard of living. As with drops in corporate taxes and shifts to consumer taxes, the goal is to shift the burden to you. This will continue transferring wealth to those already making the biggest gains while contributing to the debt loads of middle-class Canadians trying to maintain their position as real incomes – both preand after-tax – continue to fall. Governments of all stripes have been pushing the same agenda, though watch for it to accelerate over the next four years courtesy of the government in Ottawa. Share your ideas in print. is cheap.

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A creative space With flowers, Pink Poppi in Conestogo an extension of Christina Droumtsekas’ passion for the visual ARTISTIC PURSUITS Graphic designer, photographer and artist Christina Droumtsekas wears many hats these days, and her latest endeavour – a flower shop in Conestogo called Pink Poppi – is simply another extension of her arts training, she says. She plans to focus her business on events such as weddings and parties.

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hristina Droumtsekas considers herself a Jill of all trades. The graphic designer – who is also a photographer, painter and children’s clothing designer – can now add one more title to that list: florist. In April Droumtsekas officially opened Pink Poppi in Conestogo, located at 1857 Sawmill Rd. “I was working from home for the past 10 years, I freelanced, and I had my own company Pink Poppi designs,” she

said while sitting on a white cushioned couch in her brightly-lit shop. “I was tired of working from home and I wanted a [place] where I could move my home studio into.” Droumtsekas brainstormed with some friends of hers and came up with a unique variation of the florist shop – a do-ityourself store where customers can come in, relax, browse through floral books and magazines and design their own personalized patterns and arrangements. “People can walk into the cooler and pick their own flow-

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ers, I’ll have a price list on the wall or in each container, and they can do their own arrangements in a selection of vases at the back,” she said of the concept. “I’m here to help them if they want or they can put together their own.” Originally from Waterloo, Droumtsekas attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with an honours degree in visual arts. From there she moved to Toronto for nine years before making her return to the Waterloo Region a year ago. When she decided to become

a florist she enrolled in the three-week Canadian institute of Floral Design in Toronto and has not looked back since. “I don’t do your run-of-themill florist. I’m not like FTD. I’m more creative. The flowers have become like an extension for me, like a paintbrush,” she said. “It’s not a really hard thing to do, I find. Once you learn some techniques, and if you know colour, things tend to work out.” The store is located at the old location of the mercantile shop, and Droumtsekas said that she still gets cus-

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s the global population grows and questions arise about farmers’ ability to feed everyone, questions are also arising about their moral obligation to do so – particularly in light of new possibilities that are emerging for them to turn their crops into fuel instead of animal feed or food. This really has some people irked on both sides of the table. On one side are those who say farmers should be able to do what they want. After all, it’s their land, their crops and their livestock. If they get an opportunity to sell their corn to a company that is going to turn it into ethanol, and pay them more for it than a processor who is going to turn it into corn flakes, who’s to say they shouldn’t? The government? Society? And if we’re ever going to have relief from Big Oil’s chronic stranglehold, don’t we need alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel? On the other side are those with various arguments about why farmers should stick to tradition. Some wonder how farmers can morally sell their crops to energy producers when

Food For Thought Owen Roberts people are going hungry. Others say environmentally, it’s wrong to use plant material to create energy when it should instead be returned to the earth to replenish the soil. And finally, some economists and critics, inside and outside of agriculture, say that ethanol production caused food prices to spike, and is not economically feasible. You’ve read here in the past about what’s called the right to farm, and this issue is smack dab in the middle of it. What are farmers’ rights versus society’s rights? It’s a full-time question for farmers, and they have to live with society’s answer, just like they’ve had to live with rock-bottom commodity prices for 20 years because of society’s zeal for cheap food. You could also, however, ask why

Flowers: It's all about the colours > CONTINUED FROM PG. 15 lost sight of their primary business – flowers – and become caught up in merchandising other items such as vases, cards and ribbons instead of focusing solely on the flowers. Anyone who was familiar with the old layout of the mercantile shop will not recognize Pink Poppi. The dividing wall down the centre of the room has been removed to create a larger, more open space. The old hardwood floors were regretfully removed because they were in just too rough of shape, Droumtsekas said. A large desk made of reclaimed barn wood and sturdy shelves of the same material dominate the front entrance as well, which is well lit from the two large windows out front. What’s more, unlike many shops you walk in to, everything you see is up for grabs. From the photography on the wall – taken by Droumtsekas herself – to the furniture and the shelves, it’s all for sale she said. There is also the unmistakable addition of the nearly 100-square-foot refrigerator used for storing cut flowers near the front of the shop. There are also stools on the way for sitting at the front – they’ve been delayed for months now – and there is also the option of espresso or water as well.

“I just want to make the place seem comfortable and inviting. I’ve had a couple people say, ‘wow it feels like a spa in here,’” laughed Droumtsekas. She even rented out the adjoining room at the back of the building with the goal of one day providing a gallery space for artists and photographers from throughout the region to hang their work in a public forum. The shop is also dog-friendly and she encourages people walking by with their dogs to pop in and say hello. The store is open 10-6 Wednesday to Friday, and 10-3 on Saturdays. She says the shop is normally only open Sunday to Tuesday by appointment, but that is just to give her time to make trips to her wholesalers and get fresh supplies of flowers for the week. No firm appointments are required on those days, simply call her number and if she is in the area she will gladly come to the shop and help you with whatever you need. “I love flowers, they’re just beautiful and they’re an extension of me,” she said. “I don’t design by flower, I design by colours, and I tend to think of things that most people wouldn’t think of. I always tell people ‘go into your garden’ because you’ll be surprised by what you find and what you can create with it.” For more information visit her website, www.pinkpoppi.ca.

farmers have a moral obligation to feed us, when society doesn’t have the same obligation to pay them enough to make a decent living. The local food movement is changing this a bit – consumers seem more willing to pay equitable prices when they sense their money is going directly into farmers’ hands. However, this part of the food continuum is small. You’ll never see most of the farmers who keep you fed because neither they nor their bounty shows up in a roadside stand or at a farmers’ market. Still, they need to get a fair price for what they grow. Periodically the agriculture sector steps forward with new or additional perspectives on this matter, usually financial. The latest took place Thursday morning in Guelph, when the Grain Farmers of Ontario invited the media to hear results of a study led by industry hall of fame member and former University of Guelph professor Terry

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On January 1, 2013, new measures from Health Canada designed to reduce the exposure of children, pets and wildlife to rat and mouse pesticides (also known as rodenticides) will come into effect. The measures will mean that: • rodenticides sold to consumers will need to be packaged with a tamper–proof bait station; • all rodenticides in areas that are accessible to small children or pets must be placed in tamper–proof bait stations; • certain high–toxicity rodenticides will only be sold to pest control professionals and farmers. Tamper–proof bait stations are designed to keep children and pets away from the small pellet–like

pesticides, which can be mistaken for cereal or pet food. From 2007 to the end of 2010, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency received almost 250 reports of accidental rodenticide poisonings, 20 of which involved humans (all non–

fatal) and 226 involving domestic animals. Pest control manufacturers have until December 31, 2012 to get the new packaging in place. Until then, Health Canada advises Canadian consumers to purchase tamper–free bait stations for use with

rodenticides. Consumers should also read all label instructions carefully before using rodenticides or any other pesticide product. Health Canada has more tips on how to safely prevent and control rodents at www.healthcanada. gc.ca/pmra. - (NC)

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Putting theory into practice T

he future looks bright for Riley Doering. A Grade 12 student at EDSS, Doering will be graduating this year and heading to the University of British Columbia to study engineering physics. But he has to make it through the summer first, having been accepted to the Shad Valley program. Selected from more than 1,000 applicants across Canada, Doering will be attending the four-week summer enrichment program that gives students a chance to spend a month living in a university residence as they learn and work alongside professors, as well as business and industry leaders. “The program itself is a transformational experience designed to unleash the capabilities of exceptional youth,” said Mary Dever, national director of development at Shad Valley. “We focus on innovation, which means a core of science, engineering, math and technology but it is heavily fused with business so that our participants can see how things move from the mind to the market.” The program teaches students the skills in engineering and science that can lead to the design and breakthrough innovation that can change the world, she explained. Doering will be exposed to everything from high level academia to hands-on labs, lectures and workshops, topics that are not regularly feature in the high school curriculum. “We teach them how to be leaders and create positive change from the

immense talent they have,” said Dever. To be considered for the program, Doering had to go through an intensive application process, writing an essay, receiving a reference from his guidance counsellor and building a creative page. Creativity is important for Shad Valley because they need to know that the students can get from the left side of their brains over to their right and then back again as that is how they are challenged during the program. “I had a photograph of myself playing hockey and I made it into a puzzle and all the pieces represented the different parts of my life,” said Doering. “It’s as creative as I could be, and they seemed to like it.” Shad Valley looks for students who have demonstrated initiative, drive, outstanding creativity, and great inter personal skills. “We are looking for someone who is a truly outstanding, well rounded achiever, someone who has what we consider all the hallmarks of an emerging change agent leader,” said Dever.” It is a very unique candidate profile that we are looking for and (Doering) is an outstanding young achiever who well earned his place at Shad Valley in a very competitive field.” Doering will be heading to Memorial University in Newfoundland to complete the program. “It lets you branch out a little bit, takes you out of your comfort zone and allows you to see another part of the country,” said Doering. “I think it’s going to be awesome. I’ve

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never been out east, and it’s a great opportunity to go out there for a month.” Doering is looking forward to the engineering aspect of the program exto get a taste of what he should ex pect at university. “I don’t have a ton of engineering experience so I am hoping to get a kind of sense of what I will be doing next year at school. I don’t want to just have theoretical knowledge, I want to be able to use it and apply it, which the program focuses on.” After being in Newfoundland, Doering will be returning to at-

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tend a five-day quantum cryptography school for young students. The program is run through the Institute for Quantum Computing in conjunction with the University of Waterloo. “It is very exciting for him, and we are very proud of him. He works so hard all the time so it is nice to have these chances to go to new places and experience all the things that they can show him,” said Maura McCarthy, Doering’s mother.

> SEE EDUCATION ON PG. 24

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Mustards are just the thing to spice it up

t’s time to break out the mustard! There are all kinds of fantastic and unique and new mustard-based products out on the market, and we may even be a little apprehensive to stray from the classic ‘yellow’ mustard, but we’ve been doing some experimenting lately, and with great results. Mustard is a condiment consisting naturally of the mustard seed (whether it be yellow, black or brown) simply mixed with vinegar, water, or other liquids and then flavoured with an endless repertoire of herbs, spices and interesting blends. Kozliks, a Canadian company, has come up with some interesting combinations in their product line. I found out from their website that Canada grows more than 90 per cent of the world’s mustard. There are all kinds of interesting mustard facts, too numerous to list

From The Chef's Table

Creole Mustard Shrimp Sandwich

Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody O'Malley here, so check out their website if mustard is your condiment of choice: ww.mustardmaker.com. So while you’re on the go this summer, and need a quick, pregame meal, or want to jazz up a Saturday night barbecued pork chop, experiment with a different type of mustard and break out the flavour. While doing just that, Jody’s husband created this fantastic quick Shrimp Sandwich, using Kozlik’s Creole flavoured mustard. You can find these and a ton of other flavoured mustards at any specialty or grocery store. You can find ‘garlic scapes,’ the curly top to new

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>>Juice of half a lemon >>2 tbsp Creole Mustard (or your favourite whole-grain mustard)

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garlic, at the market now, usually sold in bags for just a few bucks. Heat your oven to 400 degrees; Cut rolls in half, but not all the way through, open them up slightly, butter them and just toast lightly, about 5 minutes; In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and then add onion and garlic scapes; sauté about 4-5 minutes; Add shrimp and cook only 2 minutes per side, until just opaque; stir in mustard and cook for 1 more minute; turn off heat, squeeze lemon juice over the entire dish; Place a little shredded cabbage in each roll, and then stuff 6 shrimp into each roll; serve immediately.

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mester at UBC. Doering is looking forward to starting the next chapter in his education but can hardly wait to tie on a pair of skates and try out for the UBC Thunderbirds hockey team. Standing at an impressive 6â€™6,â€? he is also a physical force to be reckoned with.

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Kings banquet caps off a stellar year T

he best Junior B hockey squad in the entire province recognized their finest players last Sunday night as the Elmira Sugar Kings held their annual awards gala at Lions Hall. The room was packed as hundreds of fans, families, friends and alumni gathered one final time to congratulate the 2010/ 2011 Sutherland Cup champions and to recognize their best and brightest players. “It takes a tremendous effort throughout the whole year to operate a Junior hockey team,” said club president Jeff Seddon. “I think the fan support that you gave the guys and the comments from teams about the support we had for our team was a tribute to everyone in this room.” Appropriately enough, the Barbara Schaefer Memorial Award for fan favourite was handed out first and presented by Gary Schaefer. This is the second year for the award, voted on by fans and given in honour of Gary’s

late wife, who died in 2004. “Our fans are number one and I don’t care where you go – east coast, west coast, anywhere,” he said. This year’s winner was the Kings’ outgoing captain, Josh Woolley, whose roughnosed and grinding style of play epitomized the Sugar Kings all season and made him a fan favourite ever since he arrived from Cambridge part way through last season. Woolley was also named the winner of the Award of Excellence, presented to a player that best combines hockey and academic excellence throughout the season. Lukas Baleshta took home the Elmira Insurance Agency Award for top scorer in regular season and the Sugar Kings Twin City Memorial Trophy for regular season MVP. Baleshta was a star all season for the Kings, racking up 22 goals, 44 assists, four game-winning goals and 11 powerplay goals. He was also selected by the league to play against the touring Russian Red Stars back in January.

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Team distributes awards in celebration of its Sutherland Cup season

DEPARTING GESTURES Departing players Jarred Parent (left) and Josh Woolley accept their framed game-worn jerseys from former head coach Geoff Haddaway to cap off the Kings’ annual awards gala on Sunday night at Lions Hall. Fourth-year player Jarred Parent also took home a pair of trophies: the Don Duke Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and leadership, as well as the Norm Hipel Memorial Trophy given each year to the top defensive forward on the team. It was the second consecutive year the West Montrose native won the top defensive award. The Elmira Sports Tro-

phy for rookie of the year honours went to 18-year-old Brady Campbell, who finished first on the team for regular season goals (28) and third in points (54) while playing in 51 games and logging heavy minutes on the powerplay. He stepped up this season after making the move from Junior C last year when he scored 19 goals and 20 assists in 40 games. He tal-

lied another 28 points in the playoffs as well. Defensive coach Kyle Campbell presented the James Austin Memorial Trophy for top defenceman on the team, and admitted to some difficulty in choosing just one – particularly on a team that prides itself on defence as much as the Kings.

> SEE KINGS ON PG. 27

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» COLIN DEWAR

Breslau Badgers post shutout win over Tavistock in SPMFL action

WINDING UP Breslau Badgers’ pitcher Andrew Phibbs pitches against the Tavistock Juniors during South Perth Men’s Fastball League action at Breslau Memorial Park on Tuesday. Phibbs allowed only three hits and had 19 strikeouts in a 4-0 win

OFF THE BAT AND UP Breslau’s Ben Wideman hits a popup against the Tavistock Juniors during Tuesday’s game, which saw the Badgers even their season's record at 3-3.

AHEAD OF THE THROW The Tavistock Juniors’ Craig Thomson slides into second, beating the tag from Brian Sousa. Though in scoring position, Thomson would be stranded on base as the Badgers paced themselves to a shutout.

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Sex and the single bass

nyone who thinks that all males are chauvinistic doesn’t know a whole lot about smallmouth bass. If they did, they’d think a bit differently. When it comes right down to it, the males of that species are saints. All you need to do is read a bit about the bass spawning ritual to know this much. It goes something like this. The male bass typically arrives at the spawning grounds, chooses a suitable location in a good neighbourhood close to all the amenities and then, with his own bare fins, builds a nest. Typically, it’s a nice nest too. Using only his tail and a bit of creativity he cleans out the rubble in preparation for the first suitor that comes along. Yes, he’s looking for romance – that one special someone who he’ll spend his golden years with. So, when Miss Right does arrive, all googly-eyed and pursing her lips,

Not-So-Great Outdoorsman Steve Galea he’s thrilled to see her. She swims by seductively, examines the nest approvingly and then utters some corny lines like, “What’s your sign?” To which he replies, “Pisces.” Or so I’m guessing. Hey, he comes from some remote backwater; he’s not sophisticated. In any case – and here’s where the kids should probably stop reading – one thing leads to another. She looks at him; he looks at her; their red eyes lock and next thing you know they’re nipping – that’s right nipping, probably heavy nipping too – and rubbing fins and generally making what passes in the bass world as romance. He falls, and falls hard.

Over the next two hours, it gets pretty wild. Into the nest, she drops eggs, in several five-second spurts, and, trusting as he is, he fertilizes them. But only because he truly believes that she means forever – not just until the next crayfish comes along. He’s made the commitment and, he really thinks that she’s The One. Well, let me tell you – he fell for her, hook, line and sinker. That’s when it happens. That’s when she gets to thinking about how this is going to cramp her style. If she had feet, they’d be cold at this point. She just doesn’t like the prospect of trying to make an honest bass out of him. What does she do then? Well, I’ll tell you what. She tells him that she’s going to the corner shoal to pick up some things for the new arrivals – all 10,000 or so. And, you know what? She never comes back. Instead, she swims by some other

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unsuspecting male bass, wiggles her tail and tells him that he’s the only one. Next thing you know, she’s rubbing fins and nipping with someone else. She romances him all over again; they spawn and next thing you know she’s off to the next one – the harlot. Meanwhile, her first conquest is back at the nest, tending to somewhere between 5,000 and 14,000 young fry – with no spousal support. Aside from protecting them, he has to make sure they’re going to school. He’s busy with the small fries. And yet he still hopes that she’ll come back. Oh, he knows that there are plenty of fish in the sea. He knows he should forget about her, but he just can’t. She stole his heart. He thought she was sincere. He thought he meant something to her. But he was wrong. Sure she’s a bass, but she was playing koi.

Heavy Hitters a chance for kids with special needs to play a range of sports James Jackson

IT'S TIME TO PLAY Brandon Lalonde learns to bounce a basketball last

Saturday morning at the Community Christian School in Drayton along with other members of the Heavy Hitters, while his father Todd helps out.

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very Saturday morning in Drayton, a team of between six to eight players gathers at the Community Christian School in town to play baseball, try soccer or even do a little bowling. They may not always know the rules of the game, or run the bases in the right order, but for these players it doesn’t matter. The only thing that counts is having fun. They are the Heavy Hitters, a group of special needs children from the areas of Drayton, Fergus, Elmira and Kitchener-Waterloo formed in 2007 by Heather and Dean Clemmer. The couple formed the group because their son Troy was born with cerebral palsy and they wanted to give him the opportunity to play sports just like every other child in the area. “We just thought we would try to do something. We heard of one they used to have in Guelph so I spoke with them about it, and there seemed to be a need in the area,” said Heather. The team just played Tball their first year – hence the name Heavy Hitters – but since then they have expanded to include floor hockey, bowling, badminton and volleyball, and many more. They typically play in

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the gym of the school or out on the grass, and they adjust each sport to meet the needs of each individual child, whose conditions can range from down syndrome to cerebral palsy. Demand has grown so much that last year they de-

cided to bump their meetings up from every other week to every Saturday. Sessions usually last only an hour before the kids tire themselves out. The group starts up in late May and typically runs until the end of August. They have received funding from the

Drayton and Community Citizens' Association since they started, and this year for the first time the Kinsmen also pitched in some funding as well to help cover some of the costs of the t-shirts and equipment, as well as yearend medals and trophies.

Parents who bring their children every week love the program. “Sometimes it’s harder for children with special needs to partake in sports and I think it’s a really good

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Kings: Time to recognize individual efforts and enjoy the season's glow > CONTINUED FROM PG. 25 “This is a very tough award for us to decide on. We’ve got seven phenomenal defenceman on our team,” he said. In the end, however, the team chose perhaps their best offensive defenceman in the regular season in Wade Pfeffer, who finished with nine goals and 30 assists, was named a secondteam all-star and also played against the Russians in January. He was a steadying presence on the blue line and helped spark the offense with a tremendous first pass out of the zone. Andrew Smith and Nick Horrigan shared the Coaches Cup this season, given annually to the player who best displays dedication and perseverance to the sport of hockey, and it proved a difficult speech for former

head coach Geoff Haddaway as he choked back tears. “Three things in life that are certain for me are that I am going to cry at a wedding, a funeral, and at a Sugar King banquet,” he told the crowd. The Sugar Kings Alumni Award for playoff MVP was shared this year between forward Josh MacDonald and defenceman Shane Smith. MacDonald led the league in scoring at the end of the playoffs and truly took his game to a new level. He scored five goals and 12 assists in the Cherrey Cup round, before adding another six goals and 11 assists in the Sutherland Cup series, finishing with 34 points for the playoffs – two more than he scored in the regular season. Smith was a solid, dependable player throughout the playoffs, was a leader for the defence corps, and

chipped in with three goals and nine assists in the playoffs. Larry Farr presented the Dawn Farr Memorial Trophy to Donna Martin, the club’s volunteer of the year, and Brian Campbell – Brady Campbell’s uncle – presented the entire team and the coaches with plaques of the team roster and the scoring summaries of both the Cherrey and Sutherland Cup wins engraved on it, along with the Kings’ 40th anniversary logo. Finally, in his last act as the head coach of the Kings, Geoff Haddaway presented departing players Jarred Parent and Josh Woolley with gameworn Kings’ jerseys in black frames.

“Usually for the graduating players who have played for more than one year, the Sugar King tradition is that they get a ring,” said Haddaway, pausing, “but this year… we all get rings.” Perhaps no one said it best than when assistant coach Kyle Rank – a member of the Kings when they last won the Sutherland Cup in 2001 – closed out the evening by telling the players that they should cherish this season for the rest of their lives. “I was lucky enough to win one of these and it’s a pretty cool feeling. I know all the hard work and commitment that goes into it, and it sticks with you forever. Just enjoy it.”

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ROOKIE WINS HONOURS Goaltending coach Marc McCallum presents the Elmira Sports Trophy for rookie of the year to Brady Campbell, who led the team in goals with 28 in his first year of Junior B play.

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A DRIVING MOTION Josh Wolley, departing team captain for the Sugar Kings, tees off from the seventh hole at the Elmira Golf Course on Monday. Some 25 foursomes took part in the tournament, an annual fundraiser for the team.

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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF ST. JACOBS, ELMIRA, CONESTOGO PLAINS & MARYHILL The Township of Woolwich is ready to start round 8 of the Community Lead Testing Program regulated by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The Township will be sampling for round 8 until December 15th, 2011. A water operator may be visiting your home within the next few months to request your participation in this program. These operators will provide Township of Woolwich ID and will have an information handout on lead in drinking water available upon request. Having a lead water test done as part of this program allows the homeowner and the Township to determine whether lead service lines or lead pipes are present. There is no cost to you for the sample collection, visit or laboratory service. The program will require a commitment of approximately a half hour of your time. The results of lead analysis will be shared with you within seven days upon receiving the results from the laboratory. Should you wish to participate and prefer to schedule an appointment for the testing of lead in your home, please call 519-669-6041 or 519-664-2613 ext. 6041.

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The 1st Elmira Venturer company, their advisors, a current leader and three past leaders obtained their white water certification for either kayak or canoe during a two-day course near Bancroft. Participants included Keegan Mathers, Keenan Courtis, William Johnson, Lucas Wilkinson, Brodie Altman, Mackenzie Stumpf, Liam Clement, Darryl Bridge, Jim Wilkinson, Brad Altman, John Mathers, David Johnson, and Carole Wilkinson.

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Don & Eva Schell

Doug and Marion Martin

Waters, Bob

June 21, 2010 Sadly missed, lovingly remembered...

June 24, 1961 Congratulations on your long and happy marriage. Love from your family.

ANNIVERSARY

Happy 35th Anniversary!

A year has passed Without you here with us But our memories grow stronger each day We can hear your voice We know the words you would speak The gestures you would make The laugh we would share We feel your spirit with us

LOVE YOUR GIRLS & THEIR FAMILIES.

GRADUATION

IN MEMORIAM

Congratulations Keri Martin

In Memory

Bob Cooke

May 11, 1943 - June 21, 2010

Ron & Linda Taylor

We know you are with us We feel your presence Watching the sunset As it passes just behind the island Your favourite spot You remain in our hearts forever

The family of Keri Martin is pleased to announce her graduation from University of Waterloo on Thursday June 16, 2011 with a degree in Honours Arts and Business. Keri was named to the Deans Honours list.

Love Ryan, David, Alyssa, Brianna, Alex, Brendan, Bubba, Chris, Jolana, Keith

Many memories, much love –

Keri has accepted a position at Fleishman-Hillardin Ottawa as an associate consultant. We are so proud of you Keri and wish you continued success with your future endeavors. With Love and prayers from Mom, Dad, Kyle and Alex

The Waters Family Lulu, Tim & Bev, Madison & Connor, Rob & Dana, Mitch & Brody

Loved & missed by your family.

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HEARING ASSISTED

St. Teresa

Zion Mennonite Fellowship

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

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Murray Martin Welcome To All

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Gale

Worship 10:30am Sunday School during service

Minister: Rev. Dr. Linda Bell

Presbyterian www.galepresbyterian.com Church 2 Cross St., Elmira • 519-669-2852

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Sunday, June 19, 2011 9:15 & 11:00 AM

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

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June 19, 2011 Lend a Hand and Express Your Heart

Your grandchildren – how they miss you at all of their games “Did you see my goal?”, “That GWG is worth at least $5!!” Their #1 fan you remain They celebrate their goals in your honour – pointing up to the sky, Just like you told them to

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» Saturday, June 18, 2011

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$319,900

$398,500

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1853sqft luxurious Verdone home. Carpet free MF, Hrdwd & ceramic, mudrm, MF lndy. Bright LR equip’d w/gas fp. Lg kit abundant w/cupboards, under cabinet lights, breakfast bar. Lg master your own private oasis, spacious walk in closet, 2nd closet, fabulous ensuite: lg vanity, 2 sinks, stunning glass dr shower, soaker tubs in both baths. French door walk-out to covered 16x15ft patio. MLS Call Paul direct.

$465,000

Perfect inlaw set up on 1 acre w/beautiful view of rolling countryside! Spacious 2440 sqft home 5 bdrms, 3-5pc baths, huge kit & dining area. Mf laundry w/clothes line door to backyard. Lg mudroom just off garage. Mf master. Den walk-out to deck. Rec room w/french door walk-out to patio. Inlaw set up. MLS call Paul direct.

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

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

UNIQUE SIDESPLIT!

3bdrm, 2bath home features MF Cathedral ceilings. Loc’d on lg beautiful treed corner lot full of perennials. Potential for pool or double garage. Bright, open kit w/breakfast bar. X-lg slider in DR to 17ftx19ft deck. Airy LR w/hrdwd flrs. Whirlpool bath, RR gas FP, lndy rm walk out, Lg 19x24ft storage rm. MLS Call Paul direct.

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Cute 3 bdrm home equip’d w/MF master & lndry. Recently updated kit, LR addition w/heating stove & slider walkout to huge deck & gazebo overlooking lg yard, beautiful perennial gardens & lg double garage/workshop. Park loc’d right across street. MLS Call Paul direct.

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3 BDRM. BUNGALOW on a large lot. Newer carpet and hardwood on the main level. Freshly painted. Granite countertop & newer sink. New shingles in 2009. 24x12’ deck. Dble. driveway. 4th bdrm. & office in lower level. MLS $262,900.

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Have a question? Email us at: info@sunlighthomes.ca HEIDELBERG - Well maintained family home! Hardwood fooring in D.R. & all bedrooms. Main flr. family room addition w/ walkout to deck & patio. Updated windows, shingles and furnace. Extra-long concrete driveway. MLS REDUCED TO $319,900.

CONESTOGO - secluded bungalow on 1 acre, backing to a wooded ravine. Nearly 6000 sq. ft. of fin. living space. Major renovations in 2008. Finished walkout bsmt. w/separate entrance leads to an inground salt water pool. MLS REDUCED TO $924,900.

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$229,000, DRAYTON. This lovely home on a huge 85x132' Private 100’ x 150’ property with mature trees. Well maintained home with many updates throughout including a spacious Tralee kitchen, family room addition with walkout to deck, newer furnace, a/c, hardwood floors/2011, stainless appliances, 2 fireplaces. Must See. MLS

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$222,500. Updated Bungalow 2+ Bedrooms $699,000. 25 Acres of mature bush and 11 $449,000. Brand New 2100 sq ft. This hardwood flooring on mainfloor,updated bath and kitchen. Total Lot size 118’ x 132’. Buy as one parcel and have a huge lot or purchase as two separate lots with the vacant lot being R-5 zone for single family or duplex building opportunity. MLS

acres cleared. Muskoka like setting. 3800 sq ft 4 bedroom 2 storey beautifully updated including hardwood, cherry/granite kitchen with built-in appliances and 3 baths. 2 storey great room, screened Muskoka Room. Geothermal heating/cooling. MLS

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Spacious 2-storey offering separate dining room, den/office, family room, dinette, oak kitchen w/ample cupboard space, mainfloor laundry room with walkout to beautiful back yard, deck with country view, finished recroom, workshop, master ensuite, ceramic and hardwood floors, walking distance to public school. 20 MINS TO WATERLOO, 15 MINS TO ELMIRA, 35 MINS TO STRATFORD. MLS

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ifty years ago, Elvis and the Roy Orbison rocked the radio stations while classic hotrods and street racers drove up and down the strip of small towns across North America. It was in 1961 that Kitchener’s infamous Highwaymen Car Club was formed, and last Sunday the group celebrated its golden anniversary at the annual Graffiti Car Show at the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club. The event in St. Jacobs was a fundraiser for the Children’s Wish Foundation, an organization dedicated to granting a wish to a child with a life-threatening illness. For some of the members of the club, the past half-century has flown by. “My first car was a 1935 Chevy pickup when I was 15 and working part-time after school to get it running,” said one of the original Highwaymen members, Eddie Lewis. “It was just a different time back then, and the cars just had more style.” More than 300 classic cars ranging from 1920s hot rods to 1970s muscle cars crowded the lawn at the venue. The Beach Boys blared from the radios of some, while AC/DC and Led Zeppelin also tried to compete over the roar of revving engines. The show wasn’t limited to American muscle, either, as a few British MGs and Aston Martins were in the mix as well. The Highwaymen have been in partnership with Children’s Wish for the past 11 years, with more than $25,000 raised for the organization through the Graffiti Car Show, which itself started back in 1976. There was also a 50/50 draw and raffle tickets for sale – and the prize of the day was a barbecue made into the shape of a Chevy motor,

» JAMES JACKSON

Scott Grainger

Classic cars and children’s wishes

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» Saturday, June 18, 2011

CRUISE-READY Keith Schmidt of Stratford with his 1957 Chevrolet Belair during the annual

Graffiti Car Show at the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club last Sunday, organized by the Kitchener Highwaymen.

MUSCLE POWER Wellesley reisdent Bob Heipel puts the final shine on his red 1967 Ford Mustang at last weekend’s show.

with the headers of the engine acting as the exhaust for the smoke. “It’s amazing. It goes directly to granting a child’s wish,” said Anne Boehm who works with the Children’s Wish Foundation. She said that in the region they grant a child’s wish every 10 days or so, and the money raised at the Graffiti Car Show plays a huge role in their success each year. Wishes can range from trips to Disney World to meeting celebrities. “Whatever is in a child’s imagination, we do our best to make it happen.” The club started with 21 members, and while that has grown to more than 50 today, the reality is that classic car

clubs like theirs have had trouble attracting younger members. “There are not as many younger kids interested in it, and as far as membership goes, we’re mostly older,” said club treasurer Clare Pomeroy, a member since 1964. “I would say that there isn’t anyone under 40.” An aging demographic coupled with rising fuel prices has further threatened the longterm prospects of the club lasting another 50 years, as Lewis said that gas was 31 cents per gallon when he started driving, compared to $1.30 per litre now – that’s $5.90 for an imperial gallon. “We still go to shows, but we’re more selec-

tive on where we go,” Lewis said, adding that no matter where they go, people always honk and wave at them. Sunday’s event went off without a hitch, which bodes well for a sizable donation back to the community and gave the club ample opportunity to catch up with other car clubs from across the region and relive their glory days of driving the strip from Kitchener city hall to the A&W in Waterloo. “We’d go downtown to King Street and sometimes there were 30, 40, 50 cars at night and we’d all have the radio turned to the same station,” said Lewis. “It’s just a way of life and a lot of fun.”

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Germaphobic? Thereâ€™s more to fear in a handshake than a kiss Q.

Are you poet enough to compose an â€œOde to Your Spell Checkerâ€??

Strange But True

Hereâ€™s one envisioned by the crafty-spelling staff of the Writing Center of Central Washington University: Eye halve a spelling chequer It came with my pea sea It plainly marques four my revue Miss steaks eye kin knot sea. word

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From a British reader: â€œWhy does having something pushed into my ear make me cough?â€?

Called Arnoldâ€™s ear-cough reflex, this was first described in 1832 by anatomist Friedrich Arnold and is evident in about 2% of people, says Maurice Little of the United Kingdom in New Scientist magazine. The vagus nerve (Latin for â€œwandererâ€?) not only goes to the external ear canal but also the larynx, heart, stomach and intestines. Stimulation of the auricular branch

Whatâ€™s â€œphilematophobia,â€? in â€œPhiladelphiaâ€? (the â€œcity of brotherly loveâ€?) or anywhere for that matter?

of the nerve can produce a cough in susceptible people; a variant is vomiting caused by reflex stimulation of the branch supplying the stomach. In ancient times, wealthy Anglo-Saxons who enjoyed feasting were said to have poured cold water into the ear to produce vomiting, allowing them to indulge further. The Romans supposedly achieved the same result during their orgies by tickling the ear canal with a feather. Such reflexes are generally explained as the â€œconfusionâ€? of one nerve pathway (usually sensory) with another (usually motor), adds Joseph Gennaro of the University of Florida Medical Center. For example, rubbing the skin at the back of the neck causes widening of the pupils, and scratching the inner skin of a manâ€™s thigh can have an unmentionable effect. â€œThis kind of information is used clinically to test a particular neural pathway and can also be used to liven up otherwise dull parties.â€?

Itâ€™s the â€œfear of kissing,â€? or feeling squeamish about puckering up, says Sheril Kirshenbaum in The Science of Kissing. This occurs when people become terrified of lip-on-lip contact, some frightened of bacteria, others of having their tongue bitten off. Most of us, though, want to keep on kissing in spite of the risks; cleanliness can help defeat the germs and also boost the likelihood that any other mouth pressed to yours will be back for more. â€œIn reality, there are generally a greater number of dangerous germs transmitted during a handshake than a kiss.â€?

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ELECTRICAL

READ’S

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ST. JACOBS

DECORATING SINCE 1961

Renovating? Let us do the clean up

RENOVATION CLEAN UPS! Call for Details • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning on Location • Area Rug Cleaning Drop-off and Pick up Service • Bleached out Carpet Spot Repair • Janitorial • Grout Cleaning • Carpet Repair & Re-Installation • Pet deodorization • Floor Stripping www.completecarpetcare.ca

ROB McNALL

519-669-7607

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Reimer Hyperbarics of Canada Established 2000

GLASS SYSTEMS INC.

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial

Specializing in Paint & Wall coverings

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JEREMY MARTIN

PH 519-502-4679 | Fax 519-291-6624

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8632 Concession 3, RR#3 Listowel, ON, N4W 3G8

free estimates interior/exterior painting wallpapering & Plaster|Drywall repairs

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For more information call:

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56 Howard Ave. Unit 2, Elmira, ON, N3B 2E1

PLUMBING

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> Excavating > Trenching > Backfilling > Fine Grading > Overseeding & Top Dressing > Lawn Seeding

Murray & Daniel Shantz ALMA, ONTARIO

PHONE:

519.846.5427 FAX: 519.846.5134

ROOFING

519-669-2251

27 Brookemead, St, Elmira

36 Hampton St., Elmira

kdetweiler@rogers.com

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For all your Plumbing Needs.

BRUBACHER LTD.

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19 First St. E., Elmira

ELMIRA

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• Lawn Mowing Packages • Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping • Top Dressing/Overseeding • Mulch Delivery & Installation • Commercial & Residential Snow Plowing & Ice Control

Call Jeff Basler, Owner/Operator, today 519.669.9081 mobile: 519.505.0985 fax: 519.669.9819 | ever-green@sympatico.ca

SELF STORAGE

Septic Tank Cleaning Inspections for Real Estate Septic System Repairs & Restoration Catch Basin Cleaning

Call or email Mike for your FREE estimate.

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Office: 519.206.4484 | Cell: 519.575.0311

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OFFERING A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO RECLAIM UNUSED LAND

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- Trail Maintenance and Development - Wooded Lot Thinning - Pasture Reclaimation All other - Orchard Maintenance tracked skid steer services - Industrial Lots are available - Real Estate Lots

ROOFING

Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE

Call

519-669-4964

100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA

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Since 19 96

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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

SPECIALISTS!

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Roof Replacement Specialists Cedar Shakes Composite Tiles All Flat Roofing Systems

Lawn Maint Maintenance Main tenance Programs | Spring Clean-up Flower Bed Maintenance Programs Leaf Clean-up and Removal | Soil & Mulch Delivery & Installation | Snow Clearing & Removal | Ice Control

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PAINTING

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18 Kingﬁsher Dr., Elmira

EAVESTROUGH

Home Improvements

1600 King St. N., Bldg A17 St. Jacobs, Ontario N0B 2N0

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MEDICAL TREATMENT

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FREE ESTIMATES

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SERVICE PROS TREE SERVICE

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR “A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME”

•Removal of Trees or Branches of Any Shapes or Sizes in Almost Any location

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•Hedge trimming

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Truck & Trailer Maintenance

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Cardlock Fuel Management

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JUNE 18

MATERIAL HANDLING & PROCESSING SYSTEMS

Tel: 519-669-5537

STORE HOURS: M-F: 7-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5

WOODWORKING Country CraftsmanShip

David Sherk Woodworking CUSTOM SOLID WOOD RAISED PANEL DOORS

EDGE GLUED PANELS, TREADS, TURNING SQUARES ETC.

Specializing in solid wood components TEL: 519-699-9315 | St. Clements, ON sales@davidsherk.com | www.davidsherk.com

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MILLWRIGHTS LTD.

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P.O. BOX 247, ROUTE 1, ELMIRA

the pond in Wellesley for our annual original art exhibition and sale. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information www. artroundthepond.ca.

> Fresh

Ayr Festival – Pancake Breakfast, music, food, art display, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission, parking and shuttle bus free. Victoria Park, Ayr. www.freshayrfestival.com

HOME ENERGY SYSTEMS

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

YOUR OIL, PROPANE, NATURAL GAS AND AIR CONDITIONING EXPERTS

11 HENRY ST. - UNIT 9, ST. JACOBS

519.664.2008

$449

Legion on Father’s Day! Join Woolwich Minor Ringette from 8:30 ‘til 1 p.m. for all you can eat breakfast – just $6. The Legion has perfected the breakfast meal – you won’t leave hungry! The Elmira Legion is located at 11 First St. E. Elmira. JUNE 20

> Elmira

& District Horticultural Society presents Robert Pavlis, Master Gardener, “Creating Aspen Grove Gardens;” 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, Elmira. A virtual tour of an outstanding area garden. Member: free; visitors $2. Rocks, Minerals and More. Free admission; Earth Sciences Museum, 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-888-4567, ext. 32469.

> Tuesday Luncheon, Gale Presbyterian

Church, 2 Cross St., Elmira; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Menu: sweet and sour pork with rice, salad & rolls, fresh Rhubarb Dessert, beverage $9.

8.5x11” Paper, Black & White, One Side

> Bring Dad for breakfast at the Elmira

JUNE 21

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Quartet, 7 p.m. The Watchmen Quartet sing southern gospel – come enjoy a great Father’s Day celebration. Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, 400 Northfield Dr. W. Free-will offering, wheelchair accessible. For more information call 519-888-7870.

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> Alma

Goldstone United Church Strawberry Social, 5-8 p.m. at the new Alma Community Hall. Dinner is served from 5-8 p.m. Adults $13, children $5. For information call Ruth Grose 519846-5329. JUNE 22

> Strawberry Supper - West Montrose Call today to find out how our award-winning design team can help your business.

519-669-5790

NANCY KOEBEL

Bus: 519.895.2044 ext. 217 DEATH NOTICES

> Reitzel,

Amelia Lucille (nee Waechter) 1937 – 2011 Passed away, among her loving family, on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, after a struggle with many illnesses, at the age of 73. She will be fondly remembered by her loving husband of 50 years, Francis Reitzel of St. Clements.

Home: 519.747.4388

JUNE 23

> Art Round the Pond – Join us around >

JUNE 19 22 Church St. W., Elmira

July 23rd

519-699-4641

United Church. Continuous sittings beginning at 4:30 p.m. Adults $12; children (6-12 yrs) $4. For more information call Dorothy Martin 519664-2337.

Community Renewable Energy Waterloo GREEN MOVIE NIGHT, 7 p.m., displays 6:30 p.m. Princess Twin Cinemas, Waterloo - featuring Dr. David Suzuki (award winning environmentalist), Dr. Hermann Scheer (father of the Green Energy Act and Feed-in laws for renewable energy in Germany) and Chris Turner (author of The Geography of Hope). John Wilson, the producer, will introduce the documentary and engage the audience. Energy $aving door prizes. For more information go to www. crewzone.ca or e-mail info@crewzone.ca.

Suite 800, 101 Frederick St., Kitchener

Elmira & Surrounding Area

SHARON GINGRICH 519.291.6763 psgingrich@hotmail.ca

> H.U.G.S.

Program 9:15-11:15 a.m. Come meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: summer food safety; cleanliness is important! Karen Reitzel, registered dietitian and Chris Toffelmire, nurse practitioner, will present. Held at the Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr. St. Jacobs. Call Heidi at 519664-3794, ext. 237 for more information. JUNE 25

21 INDUSTRIAL DR. ELMIRA

519-669-2884

> Waterloo

Rural Women’s Children Farm Safety Day. This year the event will be hosted by Terry and Sue Lebold on their dairy farm located near Wellesley. The day is aimed at students aged 4 to 12. Cost for the day is $5, includes pizza lunch. For more information call 519664-3794 ext. 237 or on line at www. waterlooruralwomen.org

> Maryhill

Knights of Columbus 3rd Annual Car Show & Shine. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Maryhill Community Centre. People’s Choice Awards, BBQ food, door prizes and raffles, live music. Admission $2 per person, $5 for a family. All funds go to local charities. For info: Doug Zinger 519-648-2939, Tery Runstedler 519-6483394.

> K-W

Multicultural Festival – June 25, 26; Part of Tapestry; Celebrations of Diversity, visit www.kwmc.on.ca for details. Victoria Park, Kitchener; 519741-2388. JUNE 26

> Twin

Centre Stars Minor Hockey is taking part in a Drive One Ford fundraising event. For every test drive on the day Ford Canada will donate $20 to our centre. We are holding a BBQ and Car wash as well during the driving event. Held at Parkway Ford, 455 king St. Waterloo; 100% of proceeds go to our centre. For more information please call Katrina Adam 519-656-9993.

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Individual life insurance, mortgage insurance, business insurance, employee benefits programs, critical illness insurance, disability coverage,

RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, LIFs and Annuities.

New to the Community? Do you have a new Baby?

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PRINTING & COPYING SERVICES Black and white, 8 1/2 X 11 flyers designed and printed for as low as 6¢. Professionally designed, quick turnaround, local service. Delivery, folding and colour work also available. Call 519.669.5790 ext 107 for details.

More Power. Less Fuel. Great Value is a comparison between the entire current Chrysler Canada lineup and the entire 2010 Chrysler Canada lineup. Wise customers read the fine print: ❖, •, *, ††, § The Save the Freight Event offers apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers between June 1 and June 30, 2011. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating retailers for complete details and conditions. ❖Save the Freight discount offer applies to eligible 2011 Grand Caravan SXT, Crew and all Town & Country models offered through Ontario retailers. Chrysler Canada will waive the $1,400 freight charge. While supplies last. See retailers for details. •$20,995 Purchase Price applies to 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E) only and includes $7,000 Consumer Cash Discount. The Save the Freight offer does not apply to the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E). See participating retailers for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,400), air tax, tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on most new 2010 and select 2011 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-retailer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your retailer for complete details. ††Customer Choice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services and Ally Credit Canada is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on select new 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. (Different contract terms apply to Ally Credit Canada offers. See your retailer for complete details.) Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of returning their vehicle through a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges), financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates or paying the residual balance in full. Some conditions apply. Customer Choice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised Customer Choice Financing offers are TD offers. Example: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (29G) with a Purchase Price of $23,995 financed at 3.99% APR over 36 months with $4,899 down and payment amortized over 95 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $109 and one final payment of $12,540 for a cost of borrowing of $1,912 and a total obligation of $25,907.12. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage and wear and tear charges, any retailer administration fees and other applicable fees and charges not included. Retailers may sell for less. See participating retailers for complete details. §2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $29,530. Pricing includes freight ($1,400), air tax, tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. See bottom of the ad for range of potential retailer fees. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. ∞Loyalty Bonus Cash is available at participating retailers to eligible retail customers on the purchase/lease by June 30, 2011 of a new 2010/2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram model (with the exception of 2010/2011 Ram 1500 Regular Cab and Ram Cab & Chassis Cab 4x2 and 4x4, 2010/2011 Dodge Caliber SE, 2010 Jeep Compass and Patriot 4x2 and 4x4, 2011 Jeep Compass and Patriot Sport 4x2 and Sport 4x4, 2010/2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport, 2010/2011 Dodge Journey SE, 2010/2011 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP and Cargo Van (C/V) and 2012 FIAT 500) and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include those who had entered into a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram vehicle FinanciaLinx or Gold Key Lease with a maturity date from June 1, 2011 forward. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. ¤Based on 2011 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Canada Value Package – Hwy: 7.9L/100 km and City: 12.2L/100 km. ■ Based on Ward’s 2011 Small Van Segmentation. Excludes other Chrysler Group LLC designed and/or manufactured vehicles. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under license. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. Customer Choice Financing is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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