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Kings are Sutherland Cup champs Team comes up big in game-five to best Niagara Falls on their own turf Colin Dewar

o one would have predicted the Elmira Sugar Kings would be the Sutherland Cup winners at the beginning of the season. No one except head coach Geoff Haddaway. “This is what I envisioned at the end of the year, there was no question. I never said it all year long but this is the outcome I envisioned,” he said following the May 6 win in Niagara Falls that capped a great season for the Junior B hockey club. Many thought this was a rebuilding season for the Kings after losing some of their veteran players last

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year. Haddaway sees it differently, noting they kept a lot of great hockey players. “Look at the great job Josh MacDonald, Brady Campbell and Jonathon Rizzo did, these guys are good hockey players and they just bought in and when you have guys like them buying in you win.” The Kings claimed the provincial Junior B title with a 4-0 victory over the Niagara Falls Canucks. After squeaking by the Canucks 4-3 in Elmira the night before, the Kings headed south to the Gale Centre up three games to one in the best-

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lmira was home to a sea of purple and yellow last week as local Lions hosted the club’s district convention. Last Saturday, however, it was a decidedly black tie affair at Lions Hall for the formal governor’s banquet. The dressy event was part of a convention that members from some 54 clubs in southcentral Ontario in attendance. “We are very happy with the turnout this weekend, as we had 565 registrations,” said Elmira Lion Art Woods, past international director for Lions Club International and convention chair. The convention is held annually to elect

new officers for the club in the coming year, including voting for a new governor. This year Norma J Peterson from Fergus will be replacing Todd Wilson. “We also hold it to renew old friendships make new ones and have some fun and review our programs for the coming year,” said Woods. Four main speakers were scheduled to talk at the convention, including a presentation about the Lions Foundation of Canada, the club’s dog-training program that provides service dogs for people who are blind or visually impaired, and to meet the needs of Canadians with hearing and other medical and

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physical disabilities. A representative from Lake Joe, a camp on Lake Joseph in cottage country where people who are visually impaired can go with their families and have a holiday, also spoke to the conventioneers. “We also had a speaker from Camp Dorset, where someone with kidney disease and is on dialysis can take their family up to the camp for a holiday explain what they have planned for the coming year, as well as Camp Kirk who help with handicapped children and offer then a summer vacation,” said Woods. The official opening ceremonies were held May 6 as everyone gathered to greet one another. During the weekend a musical jam session was held inviting members of the club to show off their musical talents. “It has been a great weekend, we have had no major issues.” Woods said he was very encouraged by the out come of the convention and looks forward to next year’s. This week the Lions Club with help from Maple Leafs Forever, a foundation that assists organizations in by paying half the costs of acquiring trees, will be planting trees along the Kissing Bridge Trail. “We are going to be planting 100 Canadian seed maple leaf trees,” said Woods. “These are not little saplings; these are six- to eightfoot trees. It should be a lot of fun.”

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Woolwich hopes spending $14,000 could help it save more than $100,000. It’s something of a gamble, however, as the money destined for load testing on a small bridge on the dead-end portion of New Jerusalem Road could still show major work is needed. Councillors approved the expenditure this week in conjunction with awarding a contract to K. Smart Associates for an additional $33,000 for engineering design services in relation to the bridge, known as structure #240129. Director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley said the bridge requires work, with just how much being determined by the load testing. The township has budgeted $300,000 for the overhaul, but hopes to save large amounts if the structure is more sound than the current 10-tonne load limit suggests.

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St. Teresa students put their heart into awareness campaign Colin Dewar

sk any kid who they think a hero is and they will probably say Batman, Superman or the increasingly popular Ironman, but Mary Russell, a Grade 4 teacher at St. Teresa Catholic School wants kids to believe they can be heroes. “A hero is someone who makes a difference,” said Russell. “I want the kids to know that one child is capable of making a difference in the world.” Since April, Russell has been travelling around the region to different schools with her skipping demonstration team to promote the Heart and Stroke Jump Rope for Heart. Encouraging students to participate in their school’s jump rope event and raise money for the charity. “We go to schools to in-

spire other children,” said Russell. “When they see our kids doing the tricks, being active, they just want to join in – that’s what it is all about, getting active and raising pledges for the Heart and Stroke foundation.” Russell’s team, made up of 33 students from Grades 4 to 8, perform a variety of tricks to the delight of their audience. The reaction from students at A.R. Kaufman Public School, for instance, was deafening when the skipping troupe began their show May. 6. Starting with a partner trick that saw three skippers and only two ropes the students were memorized by the display of talent in front of them. Combining tricks with partners and long ropes is the key to entertaining students at the schools they visit said Stephanie Richaritsch, a

Grade 6 team member. “We all work hard and try to inspire kids at other schools,” said Richaritsch. “If they see us skipping and having fun they’ll want to do it too.” It takes skill and commitment from the students on the team, said Russell. Every team member has to have a good sense of balance, endurance and skipping ability. “We practice twice a week,” said Julia JajkowskaSherwood, a Grade 6 team member. “First we learn about speed and timing and then we learn the tricks. It takes a while to learn the tricks, but it’s all for fun.” Russell hopes that her “ambassadors” are helping to promote a healthy lifestyle to school-aged children. “It doesn’t matter who you are or how old you are, you can make a change,” Rus-

sell told the students at A.R. Kaufman School. One of the most inspiring moments during the skipping presentation comes in the form of Natalie Bean, a Grade 6 student suffering from a heart condition herself. Bean performs in many of the tricks during the show, never losing a step. “Natalie has had over 25 operations on her heart,” said Russell. “She is a part of our team, and skips with the best of them.” This is the sixth year Russell has coached the skipping team and is still inspired by her students year after year. “I have a great group and we all want to encourage children to be active and be aware that they can make a difference in someone else’s life by raising money for charities like the Heart and Stroke.”

Rising fuel prices mean a big jump in HST revenues from the sale of gasoline and diesel, and Ontario municipalities want a piece of the action, calling on the province to provide a portion of revenues to fund infrastructure projects. Joining the fray, Woolwich council this week backed a motion from the City of Mississauga calling for a new predictable funding mechanism to provide stable funding to maintain and rehabilitate transportation infrastructure.

> Woolwich extends St. Jacobs VIC lease The “yellow house” in St. Jacobs will be the face of tourism services in Woolwich again in 2012, as council this week agreed to another one-year lease on the building, home to the visitor information centre. The St. Jacobs VIC was opened on a trial basis in 2005 and expanded in 2006. The new deal with Mercedes Corp. continues the dollar-a-year arrangement for the refurbished farm home at 844 Weber St. N. adjacent to the farmers’ market. The VIC is open seven days a week from mid-May to mid-October, but staffed only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends. The most-requested information includes driving tours of the area, West Montrose and the covered bridge, Mennonite farms, and St. Jacobs' market and village areas.

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Vehicles on roads must be plated, police remind drivers the Walmart store at 335 Farmers Market Rd about an internal theft. A 40-year-old employee was charged with theft under $1,000.

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call at 335 Farmers Market Road about a theft at the Walmart. A 27 year old female suspect was caught leaving the store with $941 worth of merchandise. Police charged the woman with theft under $1,000.

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Kitchener man died when his motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve while he was southbound on Northfield Drive near Line 86. Paul Summer was initially treated at Grand River Hospital and later airlifted to Hamilton General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. No other vehicles were involved and alcohol is not considered a factor, though speed may have been involved.

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driving at the Arthur Street South and Sawmill Road intersection during a routine traffic stop. responded to an abandoned house on fire at 72 Greenhouse Rd. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The house was known as a hangout for teenagers.

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on St. Boniface Drive in Maryhill. No injuries were reported to the drivers, one of whom was charged with ‘careless driving.’ Both vehicles incurred severe damage.

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to a house fire on Line 86 near Wallenstein. The fire was contained to the attic. The home was safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. Fire officials believe the fire started in the chimney.

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Wallenstein. The car suffered some damage. The deer was killed.

> 9:25 AM | A collision occurred at the intersection of Arthur and First streets in Elmira. Both cars, travelling northbound, were stopped at a red light. When the light turned green the car behind moved quicker than the one in front. The driver of the second car was charged with ‘start from stop position not in safety.’ No injuries were reported.

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BOMBS AWAY More than 20 Elmira Cubs participated in the Central Escarpment Cubboree at Camp Everton near Rockwood May 7. The day-long event of activities, crafts and sport was turned into a weekend campout for the pack including night hikes, campfires and hosts of other activities to enjoy the outdoors. The Elmira Cubs regular meetings will wind down the year at the end of May.

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he old Elmira pool, idle since the opening of the Woolwich Memorial Centre in 2009, will once again be filled with aquatic activities: it’s to be the new home of the Waterloo Regional Synchronized Swimming Club (WRSSC). In a deal that closes May 30, the organization has purchased the building from Woolwich Township for $450,000. It plans to be operating in Elmira by Sept. 1. The facility is more than twice the size of the group’s current location in Waterloo, its home for the past 18 years. Already the largest synchronized swimming club in the province, it continues to grow. “We’re full. We need to expand,” said Leanne McDonnell,

WRSSC’s program coordinator, noting the move is the culmination of two years of searching for a new space. “We had been looking at locations in Waterloo … coming up with nothing. “People started telling us maybe we needed to think about Elmira.” Rather than buying a piece of commercial land – in short supply and often very expensive in Waterloo – and then building from scratch, the club has a ready-made facility in the former public pool. It will need extensive renovations, however. That work is expected to get underway shortly, with contractors already taking stock of the work to be done. Along with new galleries, there are plans for a dry-land training facilities, weight room and offices. The building will be used seven

days a week solely for synchronized swimming, she explained. “We really need the space,” said McDonnell, adding the club has almost 150 members, with teams competing at the local, provincial and national levels. “Our members are very excited about this.” As the largest club in Ontario – and the top one in nine of the last 10 years – WRSSC draws members from a sizeable distance, including the GTA and Guelph to go along with participants from Kitchener, Waterloo and the townships. This sale brings to three the number of larger surplus township properties sold, including a former gravel pit in Maryhill and the old Floradale fire station on Ruggles Road. Director of recreation and facilities Larry De-

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> General fee review, no group favourites Reversing course, Woolwich councillors this week decided there will be no special treatment for Woolwich Minor Hockey as the township reviews rates at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. At the previous week’s meeting, council leaned in favour of helping the organization as it faces an additional $12,000 in ice rental fees this year. The township will continue to review its rates and subsidies for minor sports, but in the context of all user groups, councillors stressed May 10. “I don’t think changing the subsidy for one group is the right way to go,” said Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis. “We need to work with our staff … not kneejerk reactions at council meetings,” added Coun. Mark Bauman, arguing in favour of a level playing field for all groups. In a related discussion, director of recreation and facilities Larry Devitt was asked why soccer groups face double-digit fee increases when the target was three per cent. Pointing to complaints about poor field maintenance, he said the extra fees are needed to improve the quality.

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cratch Alan Marshall from the list of CPAC members. Even before the new committee has met, the outspoken critic of Chemtura Co. has been given the boot, labelled as uncooperative. It’s the second time he’s been removed from the committee. Woolwich councillors made the move this week in response to a series of emails and blog postings in which Marshall bemoaned the lack of action from the Chemtura Public Advisory Committee. The watchdog group has been idle since last fall, and hasn’t even arranged its first meeting under the current term of council. Marshall was one of six members appointed just last month to a revamped committee following new terms of reference and an overhaul promised by Mayor Todd Cowan. After Tuesday night’s

decision, Cowan said he’s been cautioned about re-appointing Marshall to CPAC, but hoped Marshall’s extensive knowledge of the longstanding environment issues would trump his sharp criticisms of the process. This is familiar ground for Marshall, who was kicked off CPAC three years ago for often unfiltered comments. For now, he plans to continue as he did following the 2008 decision by remaining involved as a vocal activist for a cleaner environment in Elmira. Marshall, who appeared before council Tuesday, said he heard shortly before his presentation that council was looking to remove him due to his complaints about “unreasonable delays” in organizing a CPAC meeting and his plans to address council, even though it was as a private citizen only. In speaking to coun-

cillors, he urged the township to move quickly to appoint two CPAC members to a committee looking at Chemtura’s bid for reverification under the Responsible Care program of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (formerly the Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association). “This reverification is a huge deal for Chemtura, and they indeed failed multiple times in the late 90s and early 2000s to achieve it. A significant part of those failures were the lack of a proper and open relationship with the community,” he told councillors, arguing the company will be more cooperative while vying to regain its verification as a responsible operator. Coupled with a provincial election set for the fall, the timing is ideal to push for a cleanup of dioxins on the site, the remains of pre-

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WALK THIS WAY Employees of PIB participate in an inaugural a destination city and will find out the number of kilometres that city is away from PIB. The committee has determined that it takes 1,000 steps to walk a kilometre so if an employee’s total steps for the week match the distance from PIB to the destination city their name will be put into a draw. “It is an easy way to help our walkers visualize the distance that they will walk and it should act as a motivator as each week it will get more challenging as the cities become further away.” The first week’s destination city is Guelph which is 30 km from PIB and Aguria expects that everyone involved will be able to walk that distance as it breaks

down to 5,000 steps a day. Aguira had tips for making the walkathon more comfortable. “Stay hydrated, taking a couple of mouthfuls of water every 10 minutes should be enough to keep you hydrated while you walk.” Aguria also said to start the marathon by walking for a short time and gradually extend outings. A start time of 15 minutes in the first week and increasing that by five minutes every week will help walkers by creating a weekly goal and help them stay motivated. The company encourages everyone participating to make their walk a workout, to stay active and be as healthy as possible.

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here are going to be a lot more people hitting the pavement over the next six weeks. Elmira’s Programmed Insurance Brokers (PIB) has started its second six-week walkathon for its 200 employees. The first walkathon was held four years ago. “This is the perfect time of year to launch our walkathon,” said Heather Aguira, chair of the wellness committee at PIB. “Walking is something that is so easy to do and our program is very easy to stick with and as long as you make it a part of your daily routine it is a hard habit to break.” The overall goal for PIB employees is 10,000 steps a day which is equivalent of walking 10 kilometres. Every employee was given a pedometer and a log book to keep track of daily walks. “If everyone makes the effort and walks either in the morning, lunch or evening their steps will really add up,” said Aguira. Every employee has been assigned to one of the 25 teams with the incentive of winning weekly prizes. As an additional incentive each week the committee will choose

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Fraser Institute report card puts EDSS atop regional list But school board oﬃcials dismiss rankings as providing an incomplete picture

DSS is the highestranked high school in the region, tied for 34th overall in Ontario, in rankings released this week by the Fraser Institute. The Waterloo Region District School Board’s other rural secondary school, Waterloo-Oxford, was 145th of 727. EDSS received a grade of 8.2 out of 10, tied with Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School in Waterloo. Waterloo-Oxford earned a score of 7.4. The report card format uses indicators such as success in standardized exams and graduation rates to as-

of school performance studies and co-author of the Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools 2011. The report finds that a reduction in the percentage of secondary school exams scoring below the provincial standard over the past five years, dropping to 26.9 per cent in 2009/2010 from 29.3 per cent in 2005/2006. “This is a promising trend for Ontario schools,” Thomas said. “But with more than a quarter of exams still falling below the provincial standard, there is room for academic improvement across the province. Our report card makes it easy

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for anybody to identify the areas in which individual schools most need to improve to provide their students with the best possible education.” While the organization bills the report as a top source for objective information about Ontario high schools, its findings typically meet with a frosty reception at the board. School ad-

ministrators dismiss the rankings because they use only a small bit of information to judge each school. “It’s not something we believe is terribly helpful,” said Mary Lou Mackie, the board’s executive superintendent of education. “The list does not paint a full picture of any school in the community.” Ranking the schools

without taking all information into account is at best “not helpful,” and can be “demoralizing in some cases, she added. “We don’t give a lot of consideration to that because, fundamentally, we have a problem with the fact that they rank them in the first place. It’s an effort to create a quick fix for a complicated problem.”

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sess each school. The Fraser Institute says its report cards provide parents with a simpleto-use, objective tool to judge trends in academic performance. “By displaying individual school results for the past five years, the report card offers a ‘motion picture’ indicating whether a school has improved or declined over time. The idea is that every school is capable of improvement, and that everybody should have easy access to clear, up-to-date information about the performance of schools provincewide,” said Michael Thomas, Fraser Institute associate director

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t’s time to get cracking. No not with eggs, but with crustaceans. Lobsterfest is back, the 30th year for the event organized by the Kiwanis Club of Elmira. The club has been finetuning their culinary skills for three decades and boasts they have the best tasting lobster festival in the region. “When people keep

coming back for 30 years, you know you’re doing something right,” said Tom Hendrick, committee chair and founder of the event. When it comes to preparing the meal, you have to start with a big, fresh lobster, he explained. “Timing is everything. After cooking over 20,000 lobsters over the years, we have it down to a science.”

On the day of the event, one-and-a-halfpound Shediac lobsters are ﬂown in fresh and steamed by the club’s team of chefs. “We have around 600700 people show up to the event every year,” said the club’s Tony Dowling. “It is a very popular event, and we always get great reviews.” Live music during dinner by Downey’s

Music will be followed up by a DJ and dancing. The event also features draws for several big sports prizes, including tickets to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors and Blue Jays as well as weekend getaway packages to Collingwood and Blue Mountain, and a hot air balloon ride. “This is the second time we are holding the high ticket prizes

event,” said Dowling. “For each prize we have 100 tickets which will be sold for five dollars each. It is quite a scramble for the tickets but a lot of fun. We usually sell out of each prize in 30 seconds.” Money raised at the event will go to help local community projects, including the Kiwanis Music Festival, Kiwanis Santa Claus parade, Meals on Wheels and the Wool-

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wich Memorial Centre. For those unable to eat lobster, the club will have prime rib available as well as salads, potato, a “secret-recipe” baked beans and dessert. This year’s event will take place May 28. Tickets are $49 per person for the 7 p.m. seating. There is also an earlybird seating at 5 p.m. with no dance for $39. Tickets are available through club members.

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[T]here are people like me who can move into Elmira and bring a very dangerous animal to town with immunity. Lance Henderson letter on page 12

VERBATIM f we are to truly address our national debt, we will all have to tighten our belts and make Isacrifi ces - even the most wealthy and powerful among us. The Big 5 oil companies have made nearly $1-trillion in profits in the last decade - and more than $30-billion of that in the first three months of this year alone.

> U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Harry Reid introduce a bill to eliminate $21 billion in subsidies for oil companies

THE MONITOR embership in registered pension plans M (RPPs) in Canada edged up 0.2% in 2009 to nearly 6,024,000. This was the slowest rate

of growth in four years.The entire increase came from the public sector, where RPP membership rose 2.6% to 3,026,400. In the private sector, the number of members fell 2.1% to 2,997,300.

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Rising gasoline prices are nothing but profit

eel like you’re getting gouged at the pumps today? You are. According to calculations by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, you’re paying about 30 cents a litre more than is justified given the cost of crude oil and the strength of the Canadian dollar, among other factors. That’s pure excess profit. The CCPA’s online “Gas Gouge Meter” measures in real time the difference between current retail prices in 20 cities in Canada and what would be a normal price, based on current crude oil prices, current exchange rates and normal profit margins for gasoline refining, distribution and marketing. It should come as no surprise we’re being fleeced, as evidenced by another round of record profits in the oil industry. Studies by economist and CCPA

research associate Hugh Mackenzie track the price of gas since the spikes following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It shows Canadians are providing oil companies with millions of dollars in excess profits. Since that time, prices have consistently exceeded levels that would be justified on the basis of costs and normal profit margins. Every penny per litre generates an additional $1 million for the oil and gas industry every day from gasoline sales alone, Mackenzie reports. We were shocked by the price spikes of $1.30 and $1.40 per litre, but prices have since hit that level again – fluctuating wildly this week – without a commensurate hike in crude oil costs. But a precedent was set at that point, pushing the price of gas past the psychological barrier of $1.00 per

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litre. Prices that would have been off the charts just a couple of years ago are the new normal. “Canadians are rightfully skeptical about the gas price increase stories peddled by the industry and its apologists. The stories are too obviously tailored to fit the circumstances.” When gasoline prices go up, oil companies blame a host of reasons, some of them clear and others “patently ridiculous,” but always maintain that their margins are slim. They never reveal the extra profits tied to price hikes. At the beginning of the manufacturing chain, the price of crude oil – those daily reports of fluctuations the world market, measured in U.S. dollars per barrel. Here, too, massive profits have been the story, the CCPA reports. Most of the crude oil destined

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for our gas tanks costs no more to produce today than it did when gasoline was 30, 40, 50 cents a litre cheaper. You don’t have to do much math to see how that translates into fat profits. Taking a whack at the industry’s habit of scapegoating government taxes, the CCPA also points out taxes have little to do with the price spiking we’ve seen. Except for the GST, provincial and federal taxes on gasoline are all flat amounts per litre. Even with all of today’s taxes, the cost of crude oil and other factors, the CCPA calculates gasoline should be selling for about 1.09 cents per litre. Everything above that is more gravy. The lion’s share of the increases go to the oil companies; with the gouging going on, the lion is growing fat on consumers driven like sheep to the pumps.

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Bin Laden’s death a good excuse to get out of Afghanistan W International ith a single bound, our hero was free,” as writers of pulp fiction used to say when they saved their hero from some implausible but inescapable peril. Barack Obama could now free himself from Afghanistan with a single bound, if he had the nerve. The death of Osama bin Laden, founder of al-Qaeda, matters little in practical terms, but Obama could use it as a means of deflating the grossly exaggerated “terrorist threat” that legitimizes the bloated American security establishment. He could also use it to escape from the war in Afghanistan. If he acted in the next few months, while his success in killing the terroristin-chief still makes him politically unassailable on military matters, he could start moving U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, and even begin to cut the Homeland Security Department down to size. His political enemies would accuse him of being “soft on defence,” but right now the accusation would not stick. The Homeland Security Department’s reason for being is the “terrorist threat.” Drive home the point that bin Laden is dead, and that there has been no terrorist attack in the West at even one-fiftieth the scale of the 9/11 attacks for the past five years, and its budget becomes very vulnerable. Obama promised in 2009 that the first of the 30,000 extra U.S. troops he sent to Afghanistan in that year will be withdrawn this July. It would be harder to get the remaining 70,000 American troops and the 50,000 other foreign troops out – but it is now within his reach. Since it is politically impossible for a U.S. president to acknowledge military defeat, for half a century the default method for extracting American troops from lost wars has been to “declare a victory and leave.” It was pioneered by

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GWYNNE DYER Henry Kissinger in the Vietnam era, it worked for the junior Bush in Iraq, and Obama could use it to get out of Afghanistan. It just has to look like a victory of sorts until one or two years after all the American troops are gone, so that when the roof falls in it no longer looks like the Americans’ fault. Kissinger talked about the need for a “decent interval” between the departure of U.S. troops and whatever disasters might ensue in Vietnam, and the concept applies equally to Obama and Afghanistan. The case for getting Western troops out of Afghanistan now rests on three arguments. Firstly, that the Taliban, the Islamist radicals who governed the country until 2001 and are now fighting Western troops there, were never America’s enemies. Al-Qaeda (which was almost entirely Arab in those days) abused their hospitality by planning its attacks in Afghanistan, but no Afghan has ever been involved in a terrorist attack against the West. Secondly, the Taliban never controlled the minority areas of the country even during their five years in power, so why assume that they will conquer the whole country if Western troops leave? President Hamid Karzai’s deeply corrupt and widely hated government would certainly fall, but Afghanistan’s future would probably be decided, as usual, by a combination of fighting and bargaining between the major ethnic groups. And thirdly, Western troops will obvi-

ously leave eventually. Whether they leave sooner or later, roughly the same events will happen after they go. Those events are unlikely to pose a threat to the security of any Western country – so why not leave now, and spare some tens of thousands of lives? This last argument is of course disputed by the U.S. military, who insist (as soldiers usually do) that victory is attainable if they are only given enough resources and time. But Karzai’s government is beyond salvage, and this month’s strikingly successful Taliban attacks in Kandahar city discredit the claim that pro-government forces are “making progress” in “restoring security.” Western armies have fought dozens of wars in the Third World since the European empires began to collapse 60 years ago, and they lost almost every one. The local nationalists (who sometimes calling themselves Marxists or Islamists) cannot beat the foreign armies in open battle, but they can go on fighting longer and take far higher casualties. Afghanistan fits the model. When a delegation from Central Asia visited a U.S. base in Afghanistan, one of the delegates was a former Soviet general who had fought in Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation in the 1980s. He listened patiently as eager young American officers explained how new technology and a new emphasis on “winning hearts and minds” would defeat the insurgency. Finally his patience snapped. “We tried all that when we were here and it didn’t work then, so why should it work now?” he asked. Answer: it won’t. Osama bin Laden’s death has given Obama a chance to leave Afghanistan

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"Yes. I live in the country so when I go out I have to plan for the whole day. I am always looking for the best price in gas. It just means no more Sunday drives in my old car." > Donna Schyff

"Yes. I can’t do multiple trips anymore, if I go to the bank I have to plan to do my groceries in the same trip" > Emmy Winkel

> SEE DYER ON PG. 12 BY SCOTT ARNOLD

"The price of gas has forced me to change my plans. My family was planning a trip this summer but there is no way we can go now. I also do a lot of walking now." > Mirella Stroink

Ironically, rather than holding a public meeting, CPAC's first order of business is to tackle another seemingly toxic environment -- not the kind of clean-up Alan Marshall had in mind.

" Certainly, I got an E-bike to reduce my gas consumption and I can travel from Elmira to St. Jacobs and back on my bike."

> Wendy Peters

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Things heat up at CPAC even before first meeting T

he newly-appointed Chemtura Public Advisory Committee has yet to meet, but Alan Marshall has already been shown the door. It’s déjà vu all over again for Marshall, who was turfed from the committee in 2008 by the previous council. Three years apart, the decision was made for the same reason: Marshall’s unfiltered comments. As Coun. Mark Bauman noted at this week’s council meeting, Marshall has unparalleled knowledge of the environmental contaminants in Elmira’s soil and groundwater, but his people skills leave something to be desired. Quite simply, his enthusiasm for the cause leaves him no time for the niceties, especially when he feels the process is being stymied by what he refers to as BS and bafflegab. In fact, his references to such on his Elmira Advocate blog are partly what landed him back in the doghouse again this week. His removal from CPAC is unfortunate, if not overly surprising – though it comes much earlier than anyone might have expected. If slightly less zealous, he could be a catalyst for some real action from a committee that has been more lapdog than watchdog. In Marshall’s case, however, a pit bull may be too much. Originally formed 20 years ago in response to the contaminants found in Elmira’s aquifers courtesy of what was then Uniroyal Chemical, the committee’s efforts have largely become perfunctory in recent years. The company, later rebranded Crompton and now Chemtura, has been working away at remediating the groundwater under the town. The work is supposed to be done by 2028, but it’s unlikely we’ll be switching back from water piped in from Waterloo, at least not in the foreseeable future. In that light, the monitoring function is less pressing. In subsequent years, CPAC tackled a broader range of issues related to the Chemtura plant, including odour complaints, which it tackled vigorously. Those problems have largely

From the Editor Steve Kannon gone away, thanks in part to a pushback from the community. Increasingly, the committee’s work has been more technical in nature, removed from the watchdog role. In fact, many of the newcomers to Elmira seem unaware of the committee, its work and history. In his election campaign, new mayor Todd Cowan spoke of a new role for CPAC, planning to change the committee and its structure. He saw an expanded role, especially after the release of the compound BLE 25 last September drew little response from it. Earlier this year, he did introduce new terms of reference, eventually appointing all-new members, except for Marshall, who returned after a forced absence of three years. Marshall has always been something of a thorn in the side of the company (Uniroyal/Crompton/ Chemtura), its consultants (Conestoga-Rovers and Associates) and the Ministry of the Environment. He speaks his mind, making many people uncomfortable. It’s a useful role, calling a spade a spade as he notes elsewhere in the paper this week. But, adamant about his opinions, he often shows little patience with those who are not as focused on the issues as he is: that is, everybody else. Convinced of the urgency of the situation, what he sees as a lack of resolve from officials and his own ideas for solving the problems, he can’t grasp why there’s been no action. The wheels grind far too slowly for the Alan Marshall’s of the world. Frustrated, he speaks out. Or lashes out, as the case may be. In some cases his comments are justified. But in a committee structure, blunt talk, blame and name-calling lead to disharmony. The simple solu-

Dyer: Obama not about to gamble > CONTINUED FROM PG. 11 without humiliation. Just wait a couple of months to guard against the improbable contingency of a big terrorist revenge attack, and then start bringing the troops home. Once

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Animal control bylaw gets it wrong  To the Editor, Again Woolwich council has shut down the sale of exotic animals at the stockyards, as locals cannot own some of the animals they sell. I agree that not everyone should be able to buy them (and non-exotics, for that matter). Now the problem is that law still has so many holes. There are three sections in the bylaw that are "fictional" animals and there are many more poisonous and venomous animals that are not excluded. I have owned sharks and stingrays here in town and have been public about it. As any judge smarter than a 5th grader will know that sharks are fish, and no mention of them under an official whale (mammal) ban will change that. The K-W Humane Society is great with dogs and cats, but has little experience outside of that. They listed several reasons for not wanting to allow the sale: permits and disease to livestock were their biggest concerns. Yet the only animals they gave exemption to still be sold were the only ones that required permits and the ones that carried the most communicable diseases to livestock. The reason? They didn't know about these exotics. The K-W Humane Society gave me S T.

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a blanket exemption from Kitchener and Waterloo animal restrictions when I lived there. I advised them to call me if they ever had any exotics taken in. I was also on the contact list for the Toronto Humane Society. To date I have never had an email sent, despite not advising them that I moved. I used to live only a few blocks from the K-W headquarters, so I find it hard to understand why they keep referring to this "growing problem" of abandoned exotics. I have educated the local humane society on some animals they thought were dangerous, but are in fact not – this because, again, they didn't know about exotics. I have moved a few times and always research the bylaws where I move to. This exact same bylaw has been duplicated in township after township. Someone with limited knowledge of animals petitions the local council to pass it, and as most councillors would have limited knowledge of animals and accept it as is. I have seen enough claims and laws tossed out by judges in the years to know that a few wrong wordings can invalidate an entire law. I also know that there are people like me who can move into Elmira and bring a very dangerous animal to town with immunity. For people writing the laws they could look at animal experts as enemies. Maybe they should be consulting us to be their best friends.

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ll good parties end up in the kitchen. For Kirstie Herbstreit and Jody O’Malley, they start there, too. In fact, you don’t need the excuse of a party to find more enjoyment in the mostpopular room in the house. With The Culinary Studio, the two chefs – who write a column for the Observer – have created a space to impart their knowledge and foster a passion for all things food. They’ve converted the former Vincenzo’s location at Belmont and Union streets in Kitchener into a space that accommodates hands-on cooking classes, demonstrative dinners and culinary workshops. Having previously cooked and taught in clients’ homes, when the ideal location be-

came available they jumped at the opportunity. “Kirstie and I have been cooking in people’s homes for a couple of years. Over the last little while, we’ve been getting lots of requests to do hands-on events, so we thought the time was right to have our own space,” said O’Malley, a St. Jacobs resident. “We saw the need for this studio, the hands-on experiences and the different culinary options.” “We spent a lot of time and thought building this place. It’s purpose-built: we’re a culinary playground,” added Herbstreit. The result is a 1,700-squarefoot studio, featuring a demonstration kitchen and work areas that offer clients the chance to use high-end equipment. There are classes for complete novices right

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Conciliatory spirit may spark national food policy Food For Thought Owen Roberts different tact. Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Bette Jean Crews says she sensed a conciliatory tone and open mindedness among rural candidates this year. She says regardless of their political stripes, they seem committed to working together on at least a couple of fronts. First, they know the will exists across Canada for the creation of a national food policy. �ach party, as well as several special interest groups, has some version of a food policy, or a vision for it. Some include farms. Others emphasize the environment. And still others deal with educating consumers. A government truly and democratically representing the national interests of the country will gather these assorted policy documents, try to find the commonality and then, in an inclusive, transparent way, create a policy that everyone can rally around. It will underline how a country too dependent on imports is at risk. But, according to Crews, it will also bring focus to another matter that seems to particularly resonate

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issues. A sense of urgency surrounds this matter, and Crews believes that with a four-year federal mandate, there’s time to reach consensus and do it right. Farmers should be front and centre in a national food policy’s creation. Recognizing agriculture’s importance to the economy, the province asked the federation to take a lead role in discussions among all sectors for the Open For Business initiative, and for the new farm production insurance program that’s being widely lauded in Ontario. Could farmers also take a lead in helping coordinate the national food policy? Absolutely. It all starts with them. They should be recognized for their key role in keeping us and others fed.

Cooking: It's all about the food > CONTINUED FROM PG. 13 home dinner for the evening.” There’s even an opportunity for kids to get in on the action – gaining an early appreciation for good food – as The Culinary Studio will offer four camps over the summer aimed at those seven to 13. There, the young participants will make healthy, tasty snacks from scratch, including granola bars and muffins, and learning the basics such as chopping vegetables. Outside of teaching mode, Herbstreit and O’Malley focus on the cooking at their �uropean Saturday night dinners, what’s billed as a multi-course communal, full service dining experience. With room for up to 22 at their harvest table, the dinners feature a menu drawing on local, in-season ingredients put to use in gourmet recipes from around the globe. Guest chefs, local farmer and food producers may take part to discuss all things food. “Those Saturday nights are a chance for Jody and me to be chefs, without the teaching,” said Herbstreit. “We’ll be bringing in other chefs that we’ve worked with over the years: you want to support the local community and talent.” Both chefs are excited by the pros-

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ave you moved on from the federal election? I haven’t. I’m still overwhelmed by the results and I haven’t seen anything happen over the past two weeks that indicates change, other than the usual expose of surprise finishers, such as successful NDP candidate Ruth �llen Brosseau, who had never even set foot in “her” riding until Wednesday. Now, did factors such as attack ads help her win against the other dominant parties? �xperts say attack ads work. We know Brosseau didn’t win because of a tireless door-to-door campaign, or her familiarity with her constituents, or her expertise in French, or her long service record to the community. So maybe attack ads had something to do with it. Attack ads don’t work for me. They make me want to attack them. I believe they reflect the worst human qualities. Visitors to this country watching attack ads would think we really despise each other. I don’t think we do. But every few years, whenever an election comes up, we buy into this hatred and maliciousness. Blech. Those aren’t Canadian values, and they’re certainly not rural values. And thankfully, for the most part, while federal campaign organizers were sharpening their fangs and spitting blood at each other, candidates in rural Ontario were taking a

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id you know people spend more time planning a twoweek vacation than they do on a 25-year retirement plan?” asks Donna McCaw, author of the new book, ‘It’s your Time – Information and Exercises To Get You Ready For a Great ReRe tirement.’ McCaw, who retired eight years ago after a career in education, is a speaker and workshop presenter on retirement readiness and retirement planning for women. “When you retire you have to figure out who you are,” said McCaw, an Elora resident. “Our identiidenti ties change, we are no lonlon ger defined by our jobs and our relationships at home change as well.” McCaw said people plan-

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time with each other since you both will be in the house at the same time.” The book covers many facets of retirement, not just the financial burden that other books on the top topic deal with. McCaw writes about the emotional issues people may have moving from the work world to the world of retirement. “Retiring without a plan is just like Wile E. Coyote when he runs off the edge of the cliff – you have no idea what life will be like.” For McCaw, retirees must focus on how their lives are changing. No lon longer being a part of the so social network at their former place of employment can be a difficult transition. “You have to ask ‘who am I know? What am I going to

be this time? How am I contributing to society?’”said McCaw. “Through the book, you learn how other retirees re-vocate, relocate and re-generate.” According to McCaw there are three stages of retirement: Go Go, Slow Go, No Go. “When someone retires they are full of energy, they go on vacations, start gardening, doing house repairs, it’s a very active stage,” said McCaw. “As they age they slow down and sometimes don’t feel like going out as much and sooner or later they are no longer active because of health issues or immobility.” The wildcard is a person’s health, which determines how successful their retirement will be. The book covers the top health issues affecting both men and women and how to prevent

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>>1 cup whole wheat flour >>1/2 cup all purpose flour >>1/2 cup brown sugar >>2 tsp baking powder >>1 tsp baking soda >>1/2 tsp salt >>1/2 cup oatmeal >>1/4 cup flax seeds >>1/2 tsp ground cinnamon >>dash or two of nutmeg >>2 eggs >>3/4 cup skim milk >>1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce >>4 tbsp canola oil >>1/2 tsp vanilla extract >>1 full cup mashed bananas >>Extra oats, flax and demerara sugar to sprinkle on top of muffins

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t was speed versus strength during the EDSS girls’ rugby game against the Jacob Hespeler Hawks on Monday, with the Lancers running circles around their opponents. The big win, 41-17, gave the Lancers a much needed boost of confidence after losing their first two regular season games. A typical season sees six games for the Lancers but because of wet weather conditions and poor fields to play on the season has been cut in half. “This was our first home game of the season,” said coach Tyler McIntyre. “I’m glad we got a game win at home because all the girls’ friends could see them play, that’s what they strived for ever since training began in February.”

The Lancers opened strong scoring three unanswered tries, two from Tracy Weber and one from Vanessa Lachance. Lachance would continue to dominate the Hawks throughout the game, finding holes in the backs and racking up 14 points for the Lancers. “We have the speed and saw the openings in their team and knew how to run through them,” said Lachance. She credits coach McIntyre with keeping the girls spirits up and training them in the school hallways. “Our backs, speed and endurance were there, it’s a consequence of being inside and the girls did a great job of their training and that is what led them to get the win today,” said McIntyre.

> SEE RUGBY ON PG. 24

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Girls happy to get out and play after poor conditions scuttles much of the season

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Vanessa Lachance of the Elmira Lancers breaks a tackle from Amy Prutton of the Jacob Hespeler Hawks during girl’s WCSSA rugby action on Monday. EDSS won 41-17.

Victory in rough game-four set the stage for Sugar Kings Colin Dewar

alk to people around the Dan Snyder Arena and the one thing they will tell you is that the Elmira Sugar Kings are gritty and they get the job done. The battle for the Sutherland Cup between Kings and the Niagara Falls Canucks turned vicious Thursday night with hard checks and scrums after the whistle. The Kings never backed down from the older, larger Canucks. “That was probably the most physical game of the series,” said Kings coach Geoff Haddaway. “We are fine with

that, it doesn’t bother us.” Elmira opened the scoring with two goals just two minutes apart in the first from forwards Andrew Smith at 5:51 and Brad Kraus at 7:45, both on power plays. The Canucks answered back with just over a minute of play left in the period from a goal off the stick of Kyle Steckley. The second period was all Elmira but saw both teams in the penalty box with only the Kings capitalizing on a power play when Josh MacDonald beat Canucks goalie Cody Vinnai. A second goal by Elmira defenceman Cory Genovese padded their lead

to 4-1. Opening the third period with a comfortable lead against the Canucks it seemed the Kings had the game at hand. But the Canucks came at the Kings with a sense of purpose; it seemed that they were determined not to go home with a loss. The Canucks rallied and scored two goals by Dustin Scott and David Grant in the third keeping the pressure on the Kings defence and goaltender Nick Horrigan for most of the period. “We sort of sat back a little

> SEE KINGS ON PG. 23

Lancers win final soccer match of the season Colin Dewar

allum Johnson scored the lone goal as the Elmira Lancers took out the KCI Raiders 1-0 in their final regular season game at home Tuesday. Johnson scored in the opening minutes of the game when a cross came over and was misjudged by Raiders goalkeeper Jen Morgan. Slipping pass Morgan, Johnson tipped the ball into the net. With neither team fully dominating the midfield the game seemed more like a tennis match as the ball was kicked from one end to the

other for the remaining 80 minutes. An overly physical game saw the Lancers being pushed around by the older, more physical Raiders. “We have a lot of Grade 9 kids on the team this year and they are not used to playing older, stronger guys,” said coach John Swatridge of the Lancers. “I don’t mind the physical, I just don’t like the dirty and there were a few dirty plays out there.” Both teams were warned by the referee for their pushing and dirty tackles, which eventually saw three yellow

> SEE SOCCER ON PG. 26

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Living by the lake, there's no cause for alarm Not-So-Great Outdoorsman Steve Galea

here are times when I am firmly convinced that technology is redundant. One of those times is at the crack of dawn, on any day, on the lake where I live. Then, you truly don’t need an alarm clock. The one I use was set to 7 a.m. today, but, as usual, various locals who felt I had already slept enough woke me long before then. There were songbirds, crows, ravens, ducks and frogs but the most vocal of these was that family of loons. Contrary to popular belief, loons are lousy neighbours. I once read a story about outdoorsmen who considered shooting loons a satisfying sport and for the life of me never understood why. Now I know – it was because they were camping for several consecutive nights by a loon-infested lake. Sleep deprivation, black flies and smores are a deadly combination. I now completely understand how the situation developed. On the first night, they probably thought that the call of the loon was the epitome of wildness – a sweet serenade that soothes the soul and eases the various stresses collected by trying to find a rock-free spot on the Canadian Shield to lay your bed roll down upon. They probably even commented on how lucky they were to hear the call, since it is non-existent in the city.

By night two, the charm had probably worn off just a bit. I’m guessing by about night four they were keeping loaded shotguns by their sides and hoping that a loon or two would decide to fish near camp. I’m not exactly of that mind, but I do wish that loons would be a bit more considerate of others. These, after all, are the birds that wake up the roosters. There are times when they serenade my window at about 3 a.m. when, just after I have bolted upright, I wonder what the #$#! could possibly be so urgent at this time of night? No doubt they are saying something like, “Hey Benny, I’ve found a school of minnows!” Or “Don’t dive here! The rocks will dull your bill.” Really? Couldn’t this wait until morning? Do you have to yell this across the lake? Believe me, I have nothing other than this against loons. Once, in fact, I rescued one that landed on the wet blacktop of a road in the middle of a rainy night. My buddy and I were driving along when we came upon the hapless creature that could not take off because loons need a running start in water to do so. There it sat on the yellow line feeling a bit sheepish, I bet. It wasn’t calling any of its friends either. No, this is the kind of moment that every loon keeps to itself. Luckily, we were near the lake and so, I got out of the truck, and approached the loon who rather than seeing me as a friend, decided I was an enemy who he should impale repeatedly. In the end, I threw a coat over it and carried to a dock where I re-

leased it carefully into the water. By the way, this is the surest way to make any garment smell like a tuna trawler. As he swam off and then stretched his wings in that iconic

way, we felt pretty good about this too. But was he grateful to humanity? Was there a word of thanks? If there was, it came at 4:45 the next morning.

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bit in the third and took a couple of discipline penalties,” said Haddaway. “You get to this situation, this point in the year, the emotions are really high and sometimes mistakes are made. We weren’t at our best tonight but our goalie was.” Horrigan had to be sharp, stopping 40 of 43 shots on the night. During the dying seconds of the third it looked as if the Canucks would tie the game and send it into overtime. The puck bounced onto the stick of Canucks forward Dustin Scott who was in front of an open net. This would be the tying goal but then something happened, Horrigan who was on the other side of the net managed to get his 6’3” frame across the crease and block the shot. “That save at the end of the game was the save of the year,” said Haddaway. “We were fortunate that if you were going to have one player have his best game that it is your goaltender. He gave us a chance to win.” Horrigan admits he had a lot of luck on that play. The 4-3 victory allowed Elmira to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Ontario Junior B championship series, setting up the game-five win in Niagara Falls that brought the Sutherland Cup back to Elmira for the first time in a decade.

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Tracy Weber (right) Vanessa Lachance and Lorissa Brubacher of the Elmira Lancers watch as a teammate Emily Charron battles Sarah Guttin (left) of the Jacob Hespeler Hawks during girlsâ€™ rugby action May 9.

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Maryhill ball hockey tournament raises $5,000 for local family

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St. Teresa takes to the track

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» COLIN DEWAR

Marie Connolly of St. Teresa school in Elmira compete in the girls’ 100-metre race during track and field event held May 5 in Waterloo. Below left, Nathan Schlupp soars through the air as he competes in the long jump. Below right, Claire Hanley lands her long jump attempt.

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cards given to players from both teams. “These kids are getting ready for playoffs and they are intense, which means they may be getting a little too physical but that happens – they want to win,” said Robert Anagnostopoulos, coach for the Raiders. The win gave the young Elmira team a boost of confidence heading into the playoff tournament on Thursday. “We have to be more confident and more aggressive on the ball, we really just have to start moving to the ball,” said Swatridge. “I’d like them to be less linear and use the crosses. Our successes come from the crosses.” Lancer goalie Patrick Paquin had an impressive game to earn the shutout. “It was a tough game and I could see that our defense needs to be a bit more aggressive and tighter as a unit,” said Paquin. “Overall I think we played very well and I may have been lucky a few times today.” Luck was on Paquin’s side as twice the Raiders beat him only to hit the outside

» COLIN DEWAR

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Elmira Lancer Tak Shibayama (right) battles George Anagnostopoulos of the KCI Raiders during boys’ WCSSAA soccer action on Tuesday. EDSS won 1-0.

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ENTERTAINMENT Menno Singers take a page from the black gospel

Spirituals and hymns the focus in fundraising concert Saturday at Floradale Mennonite Church Steve Kannon

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performance in Floradale Saturday offers up a change of pace for the Menno Singers … and those in the audience, who’ll be invited to sing along at points. With “Lift Every Voice and Sing – Songs of Longing and Home,” the choral group shifts from the likes to Mozart and Bach to the spirituals of the U.S. South. The concert, a fundraiser for MennoHomes, takes its inspiration from the significant African American hymn or anthem of the same name. The hymn – arranged for this concert by trumpet player Randy Brown – was written by John Rosamund Johnson in 1921 to express the longings and deep desires of a people for liberty, justice and a true home. “This is going to be a lot of fun. The focus is on black gospel music and spirituals,” said Mark Diller Harder, co-president of Menno Singers and the guest conductor for today’s concert at Floradale Mennonite Church. “It’s something lighter, more fun for a broader audience.” Rather than the classics, most of the music for this concert comes out of the

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SONGS OF THE SOUTH The Menno Singers perform tonight (Saturday) at the Floradale Mennonite Church in a fundraiser for MennoHomes, which provides affordable housing to those in need. The 45-voice choir will be joined by musical guests, including tenor Brandon Leis (inset). experience of blacks in the U.S. There are traditional and contemporary spirituals, black gospel, hymns and songs that come from the African tradition. The composers, however, come from many traditions, Diller Harder explained. On the set list are some of the earliest spirituals written for the broader choral scene, including “Soon-ah will be done” (1934) by African American composer William Dawson, “My God is a Rock”(1963) by AngloAmerican arrangers Alice Parker and Robert Shaw and three spirituals from “A Child of our Time” (1941) written by English composer Michael Tippett.

The concert will feature the Menno Singers’ 45-voice choir, both a cappella and with a band that includes Charlene Nafziger (piano), Linden Gossen (percussion) and Randy Brown (trumpet). They will be joined at points by tenor Brandon Leis. In addition to taking in the sounds, audience members should be prepared to be in good voice, as their will be a participatory portion to the show. “It’s a concert, and it’s also a hymn sing,” said

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Diller Harder. “There’ll be songs that they know or songs they can pick up easily.” All proceeds from the concert will go to MennoHomes, thanks to sponsors who have picked up all costs, he added. Along with ticket sales, the group will be collecting donations. MennoHomes started in

2001 as a part of the Mennonite Central Committee. The organization’s goal for its 10-year anniversary is to have built 100 affordable rental units for low-income peofamilies, seniors, and peo ple with disabilities by the Projend of this year. Proj ects number 99 and 100 are slated to be built in Elmira. Two sizeable homes will accommobe built to accommo date large families – “It can be difficult for families with eight or nine children or more to find housing.” MennoHomes has Censecured a lot on Cen tre Street, near Church beStreet, and expects to be sumgin construction this sum mer. Similar to its build in Wellesley in 2009, the lookorganization will be look commuing for church and commu nity groups to get involved. The home building class at Elmira District Secondary School has already signed on to help with the project. The Menno Singers’ “Lift Every Voice and Sing – Songs of Longing and Home” concert takes to the stage at Floradale Mennonite Church tonight (May 14) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 ($5 children/students). The church is located at 22 Florapine Rd.

Learn how to handle medical emergencies with a FREE information session. Topics include: 9-1-1,Choking,CPR & AED A session will be held at:

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HELP WANTED

Part-time Scheduler/Data Entry Clerk approx. 6 hrs/wk

Custodian (# 892AA) Responsible to the Custodial Supervisor for contributing to a safe and clean work environment, you will maintain washrooms, offices, and meeting rooms by regularly cleaning and disinfecting. You will also collect garbage, recycle following set guidelines, complete market teardown and cleanup, along with other duties as assigned. You are physically fit, have excellent attention to detail and awareness of a safe and clean workplace along with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Experience in a janitorial role is an asset. We offer a competitive salary and great working conditions. If you are interested in becoming part of Home Hardware, please forward your resume by Friday, May 13th, 2011, quoting Custodian (# 892AA) to: Human Resources Department, Home Hardware Stores Limited, 34 Henry Street West, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0 e-mail: hr@homehardware.ca Fax: 519-664-4711 (Microsoft Products Only)

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Day Shift, Term position (May 2011 – October 2011)

WORK WANTED

HELP WANTED

Sip & Bite Home Cooking

Line cooks and servers needed

Experience preferred

Apply in person with resumé to 39 Arthur St. S., Elmira HELP WANTED

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

Experienced installer required for hot water and radiant in floor heating systems. Must have G2 licence and valid drivers licence Forward resume by fax to 519-664-3881 or email; info@totalhomeenergy.ca

WATERLOO BAKERY

Supporting individuals with an Intellectual Disability

>>Local Experienced Landscaper/Lawn Care Specialist available for hire. Great Rates and all proceeds support my university tuition fees! Contact Matthew Bauman, 519-519-6692128, matthewbattledore@ hotmail.com CHILD CARE

>>Older

Lady would do after school care in your home in Elmira. Call 519669-8188, ask for Selina.

>>Looking For Child Care

this Summer? Registered Early Childhood Educator working for the WCDSB looking to provide all ages child care in Elmira home. Creative and caring environment. Crafts and activities. Very reasonable daily rates. Call Jessie at 519588-5650 for information.

PETS

>>Male

Farm Dog. Very good with children. Black with tan & white markings. $50 o.b.o. Call 519-6981160 or 519-698-2265.

Candidates must be reliable, honest, selfmotivated. Training begins May 30/11.

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AUCTION FARM EQUIPMENT

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AUCTION

WANTED

PROPERTY AUCTION

AUCTION for

Strassburger Window & Doors to be held on SITE at

>>House Wanted to rent.

Older Christian couple, very clean, looking for house to rent. Preferably rural. 519664-1264.

Of a red brick 2 storey house to be held at 2 South Street West in Elmira for Vietta Martin on: Wednesday May 25 at 7:00 PM

>>Wanted - Room for rent - ideal tenant, professional, mature businessman requires clean room with private bath approximately 2-3 nights per week - works long hours, no weekends, no laundry, no meals in Elmira/St. Jacobs/Kitchener - Waterloo area. Parking required. jrikley@hotmail. com or 519-365-0325.

Consisting of: a red brick 2 storey house with vinyl siding with main including: kitchen with newer cupboard with adjoining entrance and porch; dining room; 4 pc bath; living room. Second floor (possible inlaw suite) includes 3 bedrooms; small kitchenette; dining area with adjoining balcony; 4 pc bath; and walk up attic with storage area. Basement has furnace room; laundry room; cold cellar; water softener; 100 amp . gas furnace; air conditioning; house has original woodwork; pocket doors; original banister. View by appointment only 519-846-9279.

>>Woolwich Rusty Bats Men’s non-competitive slopitch league looking for players age 40 and over. Games are played Thursday evenings at Lions Park. If you are interested please call Jim David at 519-669-9056.

Auctioneer: Jantzi Auctions Ltd. Wellesley, 519-656-3555 www.Jantziauctions.com HEALTH CARE

Sale - May 18, 6-9 p.m., May 19, 6-9 p.m., May 20, 1-9 p.m., May 21, 1-5 p.m. at Salema Martin’s, 15 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira. 519-669-3941. Large variety of books for all ages, cards, games and great discounted items.

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While we thank all individuals for their interest only those granted an interview will receive a reply.

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Please send resumes by May 27 to: Laurie Thomson Human Resources Manager 118 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira, ON. N3B 2Y9 Fax: 519-669-3444 e-mail: lthomson@elmiraacl.com

FOR SALE

COMPUTERS - LAPTOPS

changing ownership, 2 positions available

Hours: Fridays, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm plus extra hours on occasion to assist with vacation time or special projects. Position: Responsible for covering shifts which become open on the schedule, making calls, entering data in the scheduling program. Qualifications: Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and comfortable learning new software. Must be reliable, flexible, respect confidentiality and able work independently.

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Bowen Therapy for treatment of pain and numerous health conditions. Daytime hours now available! Contact Kevin Bartley, Certified Bowenwork Practitioner. 519-669-0112, Elmira.

RENTALS

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BR Apt. Avail. Aug. 1st. Memorial Ave, Elmira. Excellent for senior. Private entrance. Laundry on site, bright. Only $775 + util. Please call 519-744-3711.

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Net Proceeds from auction to go to LUTHERWOOD’S - “Denny’s Place” In memory of Dennis Strassburger.

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

>>Elmira

- Large, 1 bedroom, clean and modern, secure building, nonsmoking, no pets preferred, mature tenant. Available July 1st. Contact 519-669-2212.

>>Two Rooms for rent in a house, shared accommodations. Call Heather at 519-616-2129.

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>>Industrial Bay for rent. >>Waterloo Rod & Gun

RENTALS

>>Elmira Downtown large 1 bedroom. Second floor, very well kept. $525 + hydro. June 1. 519-669-5431. >>Room For Rent. Mature

female, non smoker to share quiet, single family home in Wellesley. Utilities included. $550/mth. 519-327-8530.

64 Howard Ave., Elmira. 2000 sq ft., open space. 14’ high bay door. 16’ ceiling height, good for mezzanine. Separate hydro, gas and water meters. Inquiries please call 519-465-8421 or 519-669-1461 ext. 22.

We get you

Results.

Mens Horseshoe League. Join the fun Thursday Fun Night May 19, 2011. Members $35, non members $45. Price includes two free BBQ’s and year end banquet. Call Len 519-8856723; Dave 519-725-0644. Waterloo Rod & Gun, 1075 Bo De Lane, St. Jacobs. 519664-2951.

COMING EVENTS

>>Elmira

Horticultural Bus trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens, Fri. May 27. Departing from Pentecostal Church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Returning approximately 5:30 p.m. Call Diane at 519-669-8217 for further details.

GARAGE SALES

>>Garage Sale - Sat. May 14, 8 a.m., 34 Robin Dr. Elmira. Lots of stuff!

GARAGE SALES

>>Garage

Sale - Sat. May 14, 3767 Nafziger Rd., Wellesley, 7:30 a.m. Little Tykes toddler race car bed, Little Tykes sand & water table, name brand, gently used boys clothing, bicycles and more.

>>Garage Sale - Sat. May 21, 3939 Arthur St. N., Elmira, 8 a.m. Mitre saw and scroll saw, belt and disc sander, various other tools, and miscellaneous. Rain date May 28.

>>Garage Sale - Fri. May 13, 3-6, Sat. May 14, 8 - 12. 9 Centre St. Designer women’s clothing, antiques and more.

20 - 21, 8 a.m. 2332 Floradale Rd., Floradale. Childrens clothing, tools, pool pump & Bell satellite.

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>>Moving Sale - May 20 & 21, 8 a.m. - ?, 26 Hawkesville Rd. St. Jacobs. Electronic keyboard, baby and household items and more! >>Multi Family Garage Sale. Graham St. W., Alma. Fri. May 13, 2-8 p.m. Sat. May 14, 8 - 3. Something for all ages.

GARAGE SALES

>>Garage

Sale - May 20 & 21, 8-5. Something for everyone. 3678 Manser Rd, Linwood, Ont.

>>Woolwich 55+ Seniors Association Fundraiser Garage Sale, Craft Sale & Barbecue. May 13, 4-8 p.m., May 14, 8-2. For item pick up call 519-669-5044, leave name, address and phone number.

The Region of Waterloo continues to enjoy healthy population growth. With this growth, traffic continues to congest our roads.

MOCKINGBIRD DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT TOWNSHIP OFWOOLWICH,ELMIRA CONTRACT NO.2011-04 Sealed Tenders, clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the Owner, at 24 Church Street West, Elmira, Ontario until 2:00 pm, Local Time, on: Thursday, May 26, 2011 For the reconstruction of Mockingbird Drive (650m) from Oriole Parkway to Oriole Parkway, including watermain, granular road base, base asphalt, concrete curbs and sidewalks. The tenders will be opened publicly in the Council Chambers of the Township Offices at 24 Church Street West, Elmira at 2:15 pm, Local Time, on the date of closing. Plans, Specifications, and Tender Forms may be obtained at the office of Meritech Engineering, 1315 Bishop Street, Suite 202, Cambridge ON N1R 6Z2 for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 (includes HST) per set, made payable to Meritech Engineering. Documents may only be picked up after 9:00 am on Friday, May 6, 2011. A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the tender amount must accompany each Tender. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Labour and Materials Payment Bond for the total value of the contract. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Council approval is expected on June 28, 2011 and construction is anticipated to commence by July 4, 2011 pending approvals. 60 working days are allocated for the completion of the work. OWNER – Mockingbird Drive Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Mr. Richard Sigurdson, C.E.T. Engineering Project Supervisor Tel: 519-669-6033 E-mail: rsigurdson@woolwich.ca

CONSULTING ENGINEER Meritech Engineering 1315 Bishop Street, Suite 202 Cambridge, ON N1R 6Z2 Mr. Norm Litchfield, P. Eng, MBA Tel: 519-623-1140 Fax: 519-623-7334 E-mail: norml@meritech.ca

Please take a moment and provide me with your opinion and complete the survey on the Township webpage at www.woolwich.ca.

Your opinion counts! Please also join us for a Public Meeting to discuss Grand River Transit’s Route 21 on June 7th, 2011 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Community Room of the Woolwich Memorial Centre. - Mayor Todd A. Cowan

Woolwich Memorial Centre CLOSURES The Woolwich Memorial Centre Will be closed to the public as follows: Wed. May 18, 6 am – 4 pm for Maintenance Wed. May 25, noon – 11 pm for KW Athlete of the Year Award For more information contact: 519.669.1647 ext. 7001

2011 DOG TAGS The Animal Control By-law of the Township of Woolwich requires that every dog must wear a dog tag when off of the property of the owner of the dog. Dog Tags for 2011 were to be purchased by April 15, 2011. Dog Tag Fees are now: Neutered/Spayed - $25.00 Non-Neutered/Spayed - $30.00 There is a fine of $195.00 for unlicensed dogs.

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REAL ESTATE

FEATURE PROPERTY

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 2-4pm - 3939 Arthur St., Elmira

COUNTRY PROPERTY

NEW LISTING

Huge drive in shed/workshop 24ft x 36ft 2 storey metal shed. Lovely bungalow on .46 acre lot just outside Elmira. 3 bdrms, lg LR & RR. Inspiring kit complete w/pantry. Stariway to bsmnt from sngle garage. 2nd kit in bsmnt. Lg deck overlooking farmland. MLS Call Paul direct.

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

OFFICE 519-888-7110

$399,000

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 2-4pm - 59 Sugar King Dr., Elmira

$479,000

Paul Martin

COMPLETELY FINISHED!

Move in and enjoy! "Lilac" by Ivystone Homes. 1560sqft w/3big bdrms, 4baths, sep DR, Lg RR, double garage, & stunning foyer. Spacious master w/lg window and vaulted ceiling. Hrdwd and ceramic throughout main flr. MLS Call Paul direct.

PERFECT INLAW SET UP ON 1 ACRE COUNTRY PROPERTY!

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Spacious 2440 sqft home w/5 bdrms, 3-5pc baths, huge eat in kitchen. MF laundry, lrg mudroom just off garage. MF master. Den walk-out to deck. Rec room w/frenchdoor walkout to patio. Enjoy the beautiful views of the rolling countryside. MLS Call Paul direct.

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$329,000

BUNGALOW W/ BEAUTIFUL YARD

Alli Bauman

PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED!!

$312,000

Family home w/3 bdrms, eat-in kit, sep DR. Basement is finâ€™d w/rec room, den & bath. LR w/gas FP & lg bay window. Huge 75x165ft treed lot, above ground pool, shed. Deck is equipâ€™d w/sunken hot tub. Many updates. MLS call Paul direct.

3 BEDROOM HOME

ELEGANT HOME

$249,900

On lg 50 x 137ft lot. This enchanting home features huge laundry rm, hardwood flrs in hall, all bdrms, foyer & LR. The lg master bdrm is equipâ€™d w/double closets. Convenient eat-in kit w/side dr to driveway. Walkout stairs from RR to lg covered patio in back yard. MLS call Paul direct.

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

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-577-6248

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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.

$398,500

$449,349

BEAUTIFUL HOME

Bill Norris

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-588-1348

BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT HOME

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.

$379,900

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

$299,900

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EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

Donâ€™t miss this great starter home! Very well kept home w/original charm & character. 3 bdrms, sep DR, mudroom, lg 28x12ft detached garage/workshop & many updates incl: flooring, furnace, all wiring. Carpet free, nice lg windows provide lots of natural light. Big bath w/linen closet. Partly fenced yard. Close to downtown. MLS Call Paul direct.

$259,900

Excellent opportunity for any senior or young family. Move in & enjoy all the updates of this bungalow locâ€™d on a quiet cres. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, possible 4th bdrm in basement. Carpet free main floor. Llarge private yard that is 90% fenced. Detached 14x22' garage. Plenty of parking room in driveway. MLS Call Paul direct.

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Rare opportunity to own this size of property in desired area of Elmira backing onto walking trails and quiet neighbourhood. Traditional 4 bedroom custom home with a barn/shop with over 700 sq ft each level plus a workshop under the double attached garage. Nicely treed and landscaped. Great curb appeal! MLS

$212,900

LOCATION! Lovely wooded lot. Newer kitchen. Walkout to partly covered deck. Carpet free home. Updated bathroom, windows & doors. Walkout bsmt - Rec. room w/ gas f.p. Games rm. & 2pc. in lower level. MLS $399,900.

QUIET STREET - close to downtown. Lge. master bdrm. Main flr. laundry. Large L.R./D.R. area. Eat-in kitchen. Fin. rec. room, office area, bdrm. & 4pc. bath in lower level. New furnace (2011). MLS $244,900.

3+ all brick bungalow in Drayton. Great for family, starter, or retirement. New windows, roof, carpet. Covered front porch. Nice yard with patio and walkout from finished basement.MLS

$434,900 Compare! Drayton. You can't buy this much custom built house for this

amount of money on a huge 80 x 182 lot, fully fenced and landscaped lot , in the K-W or Elmira area. Must be seen! MLS

$12.50 SQ/FT LEASE Don't wait til it's too late! Lease opportunity in a high traffic location.

all inclusive. MLS

$1,450,000 Breath taking! - Paradise retreat with almost 2000 ft of water frontage, a private sand beach, a winterized residence plus the original log and frame cottage and all the peace and tranquility a quiet lake offers. 25 acres surround you and 180 degree lake views delight the senses. Rare opportunity. MLS

GLEN ALLAN - great view of the countryside! Custom built 4+ bdrm. with fin. walkout basement. Large country kitchen w/walkout. Open concept to fam. rm. Main flr. master bdrm. & ensuite. Dble. garage + detached garage 24’ x 30’. A MUST SEE. MLS $524,900.

CONESTOGO - secluded bungalow on 1 acre, backing to a wooded ravine. Almost 2900 sq.ft. of luxury! Major renovations in 2008. 2 master suites on the main flr. Finished walkout bsmt. w/separate entrance leads to an inground salt water pool. MLS $949,900.

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

www.thurrealestate.com

Sunday May 15, 2-4pm

BEAUTIFUL HOME & LOCATION $409,900. Well maintained

& updated, open concept main flr. w/large renovated kitchen plus bright family room addition with walkout to the deck and mature yard, 3 spacious bdrms, cheater ensuite, fin rec. room w/gas FP, walk-up to dbl car garage. New MLS

ELMIRA BUNGALOW $229,900. NEW PRICE.

Shanna Rozema, Broker for achieving the Award of Excellence, this signified award represents 5 out of 7 consecutive years of achieving the President’s Gold Award representing the Top 15% across Canada for Royal LePage Real Estate Services, Realtors.

It is a pleasure to have them associated with our company of professionals and best wishes for their continued success. Many thanks to their clientele for putting their trust in their services in the past year and look forward to your continued support. Whether you are Buying or Selling I truly recommend these achievers for professional and courteous service in your next Real Estate Move. Please call them at the ELMIRA REAL ESTATE SERVICES office number INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, BROKERAGE (519-669-3192).

Bonnie Brubacher

Find local open house locations listed here every week! Scott Grainger

Barrister and Solicitor BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record

SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Representative

MONIQUE ROES Sales Representative

OPEN HOUSE - 49 Mockingbird Drive, Elmira Sunday May 15, 2-4pm

$229,900.

Spacious backsplit semi on court location! Laminate flooring on main level, dinette with walkout to deck and fenced yard with country view! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, finished recroom with games area, central air, appliances included. MLS

GREAT VALUE! DRAYTON

NEW PRICE

Opportunity awaits for this property, on a stunning 82.5’ frontage x 234.5’ deep lot. Bordered by mature trees and flowering perennials in the many gardens. 2+ bedrooms, kitchen, dining and living room with gas fireplace. New roof 2010, gas furnace 2004. MLS

$279,900. 2200 sq ft family home with spacious front foyer and open staircase. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths including ensuite. Country sized kitchen open to fenced yard and deck. Finished rec room. MLS

ELMIRA BACKSPLIT $329,000. Excellent

MAPLETON TOWNSHIP 5.19 ACRES $449,900. Picturesque

location, spacious open concept 4 levels, with heated sun room addition. 4th bedroom/office on family level. 3 bathrooms. Fenced yard and double garage. Great investment for this size of home. Call today. MLS

MONIQUE ROES

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

BROKER OF RECORD

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

OPEN HOUSE - 47 Ottawa St., St. Clements

BROKER

Monique Roes, Sales Representative for achieving, Sales Achievement, representing the Top 25% across Canada, of Royal LePage Real Estate Services, Realtors.

ELMIRA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

SHANNA ROZEMA

country property with bush, flowing creek and clearing. New construction nearing completion. 2100 sq ft, with full walkout basement, time to choose your flooring, cabinets and light fixtures, call for further details. MLS

Phone: 519-669-1736 Fax: 519-210-1736 scott@propertyshop.ca CALL A PARTICIPATING LAWYER TO FIND OUT HOW PROPERTYSHOP.CA CAN WORK FOR YOU IN THE SALE OF YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET.

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735 Reid Crescent, Listowel - Property ID# 2511

PRICE: $269,500

COME HOME TO 735 REID CRESCENT! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom gem in Listowel is everything you need. Set at the margin of the Listowel Golf & Country Club, this home provides all the quiet of small town life, with all the convenience of a modern family home which is defined by natural light and accommodates the flow of family living. Enter through the foyer, past the powder room to discovOPEN HOUSE SATURDAYS er an open concept mainfloor. FROM 1-3P.M. The kitchen, featuring an island/ breakfast bar, solid oak cabinetry (EXCEPT MAY 21) and stainless appliances, opens to a spacious dining area. A little further along, you will find an expansive sunken living room, graced with oak hardwood and glorious windows opening to the fully fenced backyard, mature trees and the local golf course. Your next stop will be the second floor family room, where natural light also presides. You’ll find the perfect window here for your Christmas tree; this family room may become your favourite room in the house....a place where family naturally gathers. Just a few more steps take you to the bedroom level, featuring a master bedroom with walk-in closet and windows tucked under mature trees. This master gives you that sense of quiet and rest you’re looking for. The four piece cheater ensuite includes a luxurious corner soaker tub with jets...You’re going to love being here because 735 Reid Crescent is home. Priced far below 2008 assessed value, this home is not going to last...Call Sue today to arrange a private showing or attend an open house Saturdays between 1 pm and 3pm (excepting May 21).

PROPERTY ID# 2511

CALL THE 24 HOUR INFO LINE FOR MORE DETAILS: 519-742-5700 | 1-866-432-6884 + Property ID# is extension or visit us online at:

for photos & full descriptions • www.propertyshop.ca

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Hand-washing less likely to happen if no one is watching Q.

You take your date out to dinner at a nice restaurant. Under what circumstances might you think twice before holding her hand?

Can you believe this has actually been studied? Understandably, people conform to social norms more when others are watching (or they think others are watching), hoping to gain acceptance and approval, say Roy Baumeister and Brad Bushman in Social Psychology and Human Nature. This includes people washing their hands in a public restroom after using the toilet. One study found that most women washed up (77%), but only if they thought someone else was in the

Strange But True Bill & Rich Sones

restroom. Among loners, the number dropped to 39%. So if your date goes to the bathroom alone in an almost empty restaurant, you might want to hold off on hand holding until later.

What’s the new view on why champagne fizzes, an estimated 250,000 bubbles in a typical bottle?

Recent science has revised the old theory of what puts the fizz into this “fizzy wine,” says John

Lloyd and John Mitchinson in The Book of General Ignorance. It was long argued that the tiny imperfections in the glass prompted the bubbles, but new photographic evidence reveals the nicks and grooves are too small for the bubbles to latch on to; rather the microscopic particles of dust and fluff in the glass serve as condensation nuclei for the dissolved carbon dioxide. And for a few final words on the subject: “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more champagne,” declared the economist John Maynard Keynes. The Russian author Anton Chekhov’s last words were “I haven’t had

champagne for a long time.” Reportedly, German medical etiquette at one time even demanded that when there was no hope, the doctor would offer the patient a glass of champagne.

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

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REAL ESTATE SUNLIGHT HOMES

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

Drayton Heights Open house every Sat and Sun 1-5pm

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

Semi-detached homes starting for as little as

LEON MARTIN

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

$189,990

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

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

BERT MARTIN, BROKER

OPEN HOUSE - 55 Poffenroth Path, Elmira Saturday May 14th, 2-4PM • Sunday May 15th, 2-4PM EXQUISITE DECORATING!

Many models to choose from!

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

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

Fully detached homes starting for as little as

$239,990

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

$359,900

For more information or to book a personal showing contact Alyssa Henry or Lisa Hansen Tribble at 519.787.0203.

Lisa Hansen Tribble Sales Representative

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

REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC

519.787.0203

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

DAIRY FARM!

110 acres with large 12 year old bank barn, 3 silos with unloaders, inside & outside grain storage, equipment shed 5 years old, 5 bedroom house with recent addition, new drilled well, new septic tank and weeping bed. MLS. Call Bert to view.

Alyssa Henry

Sales Representative

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

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

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Your referrals are appreciated!

FAMILY ALBUM BIRTHDAY

Happy 85th Birthday Mom!

BIRTHDAY

DEATH NOTICES

Happy Birthday Can it be Jurgie is 60!

>>BRUBACHER,

Independently Owned and Operated 17 Church St. W., Elmira

David G. – Passed away peacefully at Countryview Retirement Home, on Monday, May 9, 2011, in his 92nd year.

wendy.taylor1@rogers.blackberry.net marylou@mmrealestate.ca

24hrs 519-669-1544 24hrs

>>CARMAN,

Victor – Passed away at Forest Heights Longterm Care Centre, Ktichener, on May 3, 2011, in his 90th year. Local relatives are his son and daughter-in-law James and Sherri Martin-Carman of Elmira.

Celebrate your family & friends

Love Judy & Mike, Dennis & Marilyn & Sandra & Paul & their families. We celebrated with a family bbque.

With a Family Album Ad!

Hugs & Kisses Pam & Mitchy

Call and place your ad today!

519.669.5790

BROKER MANAGER

Mary Lou Murray SALES REPRESENTATIVE

www.peakrealestate.com

Thinking of Buying or Selling call or email today!

Open House • Sunday May 15th • 2-4pm 35 Sugar King Drive, Elmira

>>VOLLMER, Edgar J. – Suddenly,

at the Grand River Hospital, on Friday, May 6, 2011 in his 71st year. Edgar was a resident of the David Fisher Residence in Erbsville.

Wendy Taylor

New

Pri

$256,900 This great 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome is finished on all 3 levels and is move-in ready. Features finished rec. room and 3 pc. bath in basement, fenced yard, walking distance to all schools, 2 minutes from rec. centre. 5 appliances included. Please call Wendy Taylor to view. MLS $229,900.

New

Lis

ting

Conestogo Lake. Multi-level 4 bedroom, 2 bath cottage features newer floors, windows, roof, siding, walkout from lower level rec room to patio area, attached garage/storage and sunroom with great view of the lake. Call Wendy Taylor to view. MLS

“You dream...We’ll work.” Free, no obligation, Opinions of value

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SERVICE PROS AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

TIRE

WHERE TIRES

Body Maintenance

RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

33 First Street, East Elmira, ON

RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

ARE A

SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE.

Call Us At

519-669-3373

Complete Collision Service

Farm • Auto • Truck Industrial • On-The-Farm Service

35 Howard Ave., Elmira

519-669-3232

24 Hour Accident Assistance

101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2

519.669.8330 AFTER HOURS

33 First Street, East Elmira, ON

519.669.8917

CARPET CARE

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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

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ST. JACOBS

24 Hour Service

Chem-Dry Acclaim® 61 Arthur St., N. Elmira

7 Days A Week

669-3332

(Emergencies only)

DECORATING

ELECTRICAL

READ’S

AUTOMOTIVE

THOMPSON’S Auto Tech Inc.

AUTO CLINIC

Providing the latest technology

21 Industrial Dr. Elmira

to repair your vehicle with accuracy and confidence.

Accredited Test & Repair Facility

519-669-4400

519-669-7652

30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA

CONCRETE

CONSTRUCTION

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-Framing -Roofing -Renovations -Repairs

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Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Decorative/Stamped and coloured concrete CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR SUMMER PROJECTS

519-638-2699

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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ST. JACOBS

DECORATING SINCE 1961

GLASS SYSTEMS INC.

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial

Specializing in Paint & Wall coverings

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FREE ESTIMATES • Store Fronts • Thermopanes • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Replacement Windows • Shower Enclosures • Sash Repair

Randy Weber

www.completecarpetcare.ca

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519-669-3373

FAX: 519.669.3210 CRANE

CARPET CARE

1-800-CARSTAR

AUTOMOTIVE

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FOR ALL YOUR HOME DECORATING NEEDS. 27 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

519.669.3658

18 Kingﬁsher Dr., Elmira

TEL: 519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104 FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service

PLACES OF FAITH

HEARING ASSISTED

Home Improvements

WINDOWS & DOORS

ROOFING | SIDING | SOFFIT & FACIA DRYWALL INSTALLATION

MURRAY MARTIN | 519.669.9308 1722 Floradale Rd., Elmira, ON, N3B 2Z1 NURSERY PROVIDED

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

SUNDAY SCHOOL

St. Teresa

Zion Mennonite Fellowship

Sun May 15th

No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope! Celebrate Eucharist with us

Worship Service - 10:30am

Harold Paisley Good News for a Change John 3: 1-17

Catholic Church Mass times are:

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

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

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

rm A Wlcaome We all! to

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

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

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

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

casual dress | contemporary music | christian church

SUNDAYS AYS @ 10:30AM Services at John Mahood Public School A

5 First St., Elmira • 519-669-1459 www.elmiracommunity.org

Discovering God Together

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

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

Ofﬁce Hours: M-TH 9-Noon & 1-3 • E galepresbychurch@golden.net

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Reenergizing Your Life May 15, 2011 Restoring Your Passion

@ 11:00 am

- The Junction -

Sunday, May 15, 2011 9:15 & 11:00 AM

Guest Speaker: Dr. Wes Olmstead Briercrest College & Seminary

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

27 Mill St., Elmira • 519-669-2593

Check the Observer for your local faith listings!

200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 Check out our website www.woodsidechurch.ca

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TEL: 519.669.5790 EMAIL: info@observerxtra.com

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SERVICE PROS MEDICAL TREATMENT

LAWN MAINTENANCE

Services

Reimer Hyperbarics of Canada

> Commercial & Residential > Fully Insured > WSIB Clearance > Senior Discount

kdetweiler@rogers.com

Crush Injury Enhancement in Healing of Wounds Necrotyzing Soft Tissue Infections Intracranial Abscess Clostridal Myosistis and Myonecrosis Crush Injury. Compartment Syndrome Skin Grafts and Flaps

519-669-0220

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PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALISTS!

ALMA, ONTARIO

RENOVATIONS

“Your Old Home Specialist”

Renovations and Home Improvements SAVE Basements or Baths

Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.

THE

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

For all your Plumbing Needs.

Scott Weber (519) 635-1727

24 HOUR SERVICE

49 DUKE ST., ELMIRA

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519-669-3652

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SELF STORAGE

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Book a basement or bath reno by May 31st 2011 and WE PAY THE HST on your labour

- THAT'S A 13% SAVINGS!!! All work is guaranteed and insured. Estimates are free. Bloomingdale, ON

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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

ROOFING

AMOS R O O F I N G

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• Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches Serving Elmira and Surrounding Area for over 30 years!

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In Business since 1971 • Fully Insured

SALT

BIKE REPAIRS

Roof Replacement Specialists Cedar Shakes Composite Tiles All Flat Roofing Systems Call or email Mike for your FREE estimate. Office: 519.206.4484 | Cell: 519.575.0311

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TREE SERVICE

BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS

GET YOUR BICYCLES READY With an expert spring tune up

Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE

Call

519-669-4964

22 Church St. W., Elmira

Tel: 519-669-5537

Inspections for Real Estate Septic System Repairs & Restoration Catch Basin Cleaning Waterloo Region • Woolwich Township

519-896-7700

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

TREE SERVICE

Septic Tank Cleaning

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SEPTIC SERVICES

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Cell | 519.504.5934

YOUR SOURCE FOR YEAR-ROUND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

ROOFING

Ben White

Steve Co. Steve Jacobi

RENOVATIONS

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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

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PLUMBING

519-669-2251

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PLUMBING

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

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WINDOW COVERINGS

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

WOODWORKING

now available

David Sherk Woodworking CUSTOM SOLID WOOD RAISED PANEL DOORS

EDGE GLUED PANELS, TREADS, TURNING SQUARES ETC.

•Hedge trimming •Branch Chipping

Specializing in solid wood components

•Stump Grinding

519-669-1836 Thomas Martin

Country CraftsmanShip

22 Church St. W., Elmira

Tel: 519-669-5537

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

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR “A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIME”

Skilled craftsmanship. Quality materials. CONSTRUCTION STARTS HERE.

Kleensweep Carpet Care

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COLLEEN

of Elmira peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Freeport Hospital at the age of 54 years Loving father of Nicole and David. Beloved son of Teresa (Baessler) Day of Elmira and the late Wm. Carl Day (1969) Dear brother of Margaret (Ed) Burrows of Elmira and their children Michelle (Derek) Villemarie and daughter Alexandra all of Waterloo and Rob Burrows of St. Clements; Bill Day of Vancouver B.C.; Mary Ellen (Chip) Sherrer of Linwood and their children Jayme and Matt of Linwood and Stephanie Sherrer and Matt McLaughlin and daughter Morgan of Waterloo. He will be sadly missed by his extended family Cindy Day, Ralph and Clara Beaton, Ralph Jr. and Donna Beaton, Marie and Derril Linseman, Bill and Phyllis Voorn, Mary Ball, Derek and Dawn Beaton, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as many friends and relatives. Dennis was a longtime resident of Elmira and is a well known member of the community for his 30 plus years of service with Elmira Foodland (Freiburgers Food Market). Dennis enjoyed playing and following sports. He loved watching Buffalo Sabres games with his son David who is an avid fan, as well as being a long time follower of the local Elmira Sugar Kings. Dennis also enjoyed spending time outdoors boating, 4 wheeling, snowmobiling and going on his annual fishing trip, but most of all, spending time with Nicole and David along with family and friends at the cottage. At Dennis’ request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Dennis’ family received friends and relatives at 10:00 a.m. at St Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church, Elmira, on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Fr. David Lewis. Immediately followed by a celebration of life at St. Teresa’s Parish Hall. A private family interment has taken place. As expressions of sympathy donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation through Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton by Tel. 519-638-3072 or by e-mail maryandvic@wightman.ca

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>>H.U.G.S. Program – Come meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: “Back” to Basics – Learn from Peter Scheuring, chiropractor, the importance of having a healthy back. For more information call 519-664-3794. >>Twin

City Harmonizers – Spring Into Summer – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. Guests of U of W Water Boys. Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church, 245 Lexington Rd., Waterloo. Adults $20; children (under 16) $5. For tickets call 519894-2429 or purchase tickets at the door. Hill Bluegrass Band, Bluegrass and Gospel Music, performing at West Montrose United Church, 42 Covered Bridge Dr., West Montrose, 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments after concert, free-will offering. Please join us for an evening of outstanding entertainment.

MAY 14

Used Book Sale – CDs, tapes DVDs, puzzles, games. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg; 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open to accept donated books etc., Thurs. May 12, 7-9 p.m. We will not accept magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias, condensed books or damaged items. For more information call Bev 519-699-4571, St. Paul’s Outreach Committee.

>>Ham Dinner Hawaiian Style – Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira. 2 sittings 5 & 7 p.m. – advance tickets only $12. Menu: ham, meatballs, hash brown potatoes, vegetable and dessert bar. >>Wellington County 4-H Beef BBQ – ‘New’ Alma Community Centre, Alma. Dinner served 5:30-7:30 p.m., live and silent auction, music by Bill Beattie. Bake sale table – 2011 Travel Exchange Delegates, raffle penny table – this table will include 4-H items. Tickets: adults $12; children 9 & under $7; 4 and under free. Dance only $7 per person. For tickets: James 519-6692025; Carol 519-833-0455; Marg 519-7870219; Barb 519-824-2959. >>Spring Tea and Bake Sale – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Linwood; 9 a.m. til noon. Drop in for morning tea – door prizes, raffle, baked goods, product from Gramma’s Attic will be available for sale. At 10 a.m. we will be having a demonstration of floral arranging, potting plants and suggestions on flowers you can grow to decorate your home. Everyone welcome. MAY 15

33 Industrial Dr., Elmira 519.669.1591

March 16, 1936 to March 20, 2011

Passed away peacefully March 20, 2011 at home. Cremation and visitation have taken place. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. in the church cemetery. In his memory, donations may be made to the ALS Society or MCC. Arrangements entrusted to Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

MAY 13

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>>The Master’s Four, 7 p.m. Join us for an exciting worship experience with on of Canada’s leading Southern gospel quartets. Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, 400 Northfield Dr. W. (at Northfield and Westmount). Free will offering, wheelchair accessible. For more information call 519888-7870. >>Schneider Male Chorus Concert with guests Cambridge Kiwanis Boys Chorus and Knight Caps quartet presents a concert at Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. Waterloo at 3 p.m. Adults $15; students $5; children under 13 free.

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MAY 17

>>Tuesday Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gale Presbyterian Church, 2 Cross St., Elmira. Menu: Russian chicken on a bed of buttered noodles, salad and homemade bread, bread pudding with caramel sauce, beverage, $9. MAY 19

>>Community Diabetes Health Education – Learn more about Diabetes at this upcoming videoconference seminar being held at the Woolwich Community Health Centre in St. Jacobs; 6:30-8:30 p.m. This session will discuss diabetes and alternative medicine: What are the possibilities and risks of alternative medicine use? Presented by Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic, pharmacist. For more information call 519- 742-1481, ext. 221. >>Wellesley H.U.G.S. Program – Come meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues a the Wellesley Township Community Health Centre, 1180 Queen’s Bush Rd., Wellesley; 9:30-11 a.m. Resource people will include a Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian and Community Health Worker. For more information call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237. >>Caregivers

Support Group – Come join this informal group of care givers who are acquainted with the struggles you experience. This program is offered on the third Thursday of each month a the Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr. St. Jacobs; 10-11:15 am. Come and talk, and listen, while enjoying a cup of tea. For more information call Lorraine at 519-664-3794, ext. 229.

MAY 20

>>Liver & Onions or Chicken Casserole Dinner – Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira. 6 p.m., $7. MAY 22

>>Laurindo and Friends In Concert. Guitar sensation Laurindo and his quartet perform a concert at the Button Factory, 25 Regina St. Waterloo at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $18 can be purchased at Orange Monkey Music, 5 Princess St. Waterloo, or by email at Laurindo53@live.ca or at the door. Music styles presented are Latin, pop, gypsy, jazz, Celtic and smooth jazz. MAY 24

>>Fish Fry Dinner presented by the St. Jacobs Lions Club. Proceeds for Community Service; 5-7 p.m. at Woolwich Community Centre, 29 Parkside Dr. St. Jacobs. Wheelchair accessible. Whitefish or Trout by Howell’s Fish plus baked potato, corn, cole slaw, rolls, beverage and pie. Adults $14; children (under 12) $7. Advanced sales only. Tickets available from any member of the St. Jacobs Lions Club or by calling Dennis Lougheed at 519-664-3941 or email at dennloug@rogers.com. >>Elmira and District Horticultural Society Junior Garden Club. Open to children 5-10 years old. Plant and maintain your own flower and vegetable garden. Club meets Tuesday nights, 7-8 p.m. starting May 24. Membership fee $15. Please contact Marlene Snyder for more information 519669-2328.

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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ††, § The Month of the Ram Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers between May 3 and May 31, 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. •$25,995 Purchase Price applies to 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR) only and includes $8,750 Consumer Cash Discount. 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 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $25,995 financed at 0.99% APR over 36 months with $1,899 down and payment amortized over 97 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $119 and one final payment of $15,390 for a cost of borrowing of $591 and a total obligation of $26,585.60. 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. §Ram 1500 Crew Cab Laramie with optional equipment. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $39,770. 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. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under licence. ¥Based on Polk sales total registrations for 2010 and 2011 (January through March). °Based on 2010 market share gain. ®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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