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Fine weather brings ‘em out in droves An estimated 70,000 people flock to town to take in the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Katie Edmonds heryl Peterson and her team of 25 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival committee members spent the better part of a year planning and setting up for the party that drew 70,000 people out last Saturday. But it took some 2,000 volunteers and community members to make sure it went off without a hitch. “There are so many people who helped out to make this festival a great success,” said the EMSF chair. “The festival committee put countless hours of their time in all year long: the volunteers who came out the week before and the day of the festival to help out, the high school students who volunteered to move the heavy stuff, the businesses who partnered with the festival, the township and the staff and the community as a whole.”
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Organizers ponder future of exotic animal sale
In split vote, Woolwich council upholds sharp limitations on what can be sold at OLEX event Steve Kannon
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he future of an exotic-animal auction is unclear after Woolwich council effectively pulled the rug out from under the operator of the sale. Upholding last week’s committee-ofthe-whole decision, councillors opted to severely limit the types of animals that can be sold at the odd and unusual auction run by Tiger Paw Exotics at the Ontario Livestock Exchange in St. Jacobs. The next event, scheduled for Apr. 17, is now in jeopardy. Tiger Paw owner Tim Height said he would be getting legal advice before deciding on his next move. It’s too late to change the venue for the next sale, leaving cancellation as the only other option. In the long term, he
may have to take the auction to another municipality. “We’re trying to decide whether to move the sale, or what to do there. We have to conform to this bylaw – more than likely we’ll move it.” The last-minute scramble comes after council reversed course on previous assurances the sale could go ahead as usual – it’s been held twice a year at OLEX since 2001. Although many of the creatures sold at the auction are prohibited in the township, the organizations were granted an exemption under what was then the exotic pets bylaw. When the township passed a new animal control bylaw in 2006, however, it repealed that bylaw. The exemption lapsed with changes, but neither company was notified, and the sale has contin-
ued ever since. Where council originally backed business as usual at the sale, the bylaw approved in a split vote Monday night limits the exemption to a small subset of animals, namely ungulates (hooved animals including horses, goats, pigs, bison, llamas, alpacas and camels) and tortoises. Gone from the list would be whole classes of animals, including primates (chimps, monkeys), marsupials (kangaroos), mustelids (otters, badgers) and edentates (anteaters, armadillos). Those limitations essentially eliminate Woolwich as a viable location for the sale. Council’s rationale for opposing the auction stemmed only from a letter submitted by the K-W Humane Society, which did not send
a representative to any of the three meetings addressing this issue in the last six weeks. Opposition from Mayor Bill Strauss and councillors Mark Bauman and Murray Martin scuppered the broader exemption. Councillors Sandy Shantz and Ruby Weber supported the venture. If Arthur-based Tiger Paw takes the sale elsewhere, there will be an economic impact on OLEX. For general manager Larry Witzel, there’s a worry this decision sets a precedent that could have an impact on an operation that deals with animals all the time. “It’s unfortunate how this all played out. Things were blown way out of proportion – emotion has taken over,” he said, noting issues of animal welfare,
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admittedly a sore spot with some, fall outside of council’s purview. “Where does this all stop?” he asked, noting one letter from the Humane Society derailed something that has worked fine for nine years. The decision did please some of those
in attendance, however, including Melissa Matlow of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), who called on Woolwich to curtail the auction. The organization launched a successful campaign that blitzed councillors with emails and letters.
Safety-Kleen expansion gets final approval Construction to go ahead despite lack of details about contaminated lagoons Steve Kannon
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el pit. A warehouse building will be built on part of the site, with the portion contaminated by oil to be treated in accordance with a remediation plan adopted in 2002 by the Ministry of the Environment, which encouraged the company to take ownership of the land. The new warehouse will be built away from the underground plume of pollutants, said Sam Head of the Kitchener planning firm Smith, Dryden and Head. Some 10,000 to 20,000 gallons of oil-based contaminants sit in the shallow aquifer under the site, dating back to the 1960s and ’70s. Safety-Kleen has been pumping out the sludge and treating the waste, recovering about 2,000
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> Changes made to EDSS smoking area
AN UP-LIFTING EVENT Students at Floradale Public School celebrated their move into the new school building with an assembly Mar. 26, after which they
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lmost 270 students poured into the new Floradale Public School Mar. 22 for the grand opening of their new facility – the first assignments have been written at the brand new desks and the first running shoes have squeaked on the new tile floor. The official sod turning for the new school was held last September, although construction had already been already underway for a few months. This week marked the first time that the school
would be in use by the staff and students. “The project has been underway for just over two years,” explained school Principal Leslie McNabb. “From drawing out the plans to the day we actually moved in has been quite the process.” The old building, built in 1966, will eventually be torn down to make more room for the new $5.3-million school. Almost $4-million in funding was awarded by the Ministry of Education for the school, which serves students from Floradale, Wallenstein, Yat-
ton, Hawkesville and the surrounding rural areas. The Waterloo Region District School Board contributed $1.3 million to the project. Included in the new building are environmentally friendly lighting systems that calculate how much natural light is already filling the south-facing classrooms and provides only the necessary amount of additional light. As well, classrooms are equipped with audio equipment that broadcasts the teacher’s voice throughout the room, ensuring that all students can clearly hear
their lessons, regardless of where in the classroom they are sitting. “The kids seem to love it so far,” said McNabb. “It’s so clean and fresh, and it just feels so much bigger.” Starting next September, the school will be offering fullday, every day kindergarten. It is one of a select number of schools in Waterloo Region, and the only school in Woolwich Township, to offer an expanded kindergarten program in the fall. An official grand opening for the school is set for May 6 at 7 p.m.
THE NEW DIGS Kindergarten teacher Katherine Waszkiewicz (left) gets comfortable in her new classroom, complete with environmentally friendly lighting and new audio equipment. Principal Leslie McNabb and Donna Martin enjoy their newer, bigger office at the front of the school, while Sharon Cressman (right) gives students a tutorial on how to use the new library. EE RY FR IVE L DE
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A novel plan to deal with students smoking around EDSS, first launched in 2005, got an update this week. Because the school changed the location of its smoking area, Woolwich Township this week approved a new reciprocal use agreement with the Waterloo Region District School Board. Previously, students would congregate on University Avenue in front of the building – the so-called U – or on municipal streets because smoking is not permitted on school property. Under the land-swap deal, a portion of the school property became township property while a portion of University Avenue in front of the building became school property. The move employed a technicality to develop a new smoking area away from neighbours: provincial laws prevent smoking on school property, so turning over a small piece of land to the municipality officially moved that area off campus.
> Volunteers earn some recognition Recognizing the contribution of the many volunteers who help make Woolwich the community it is, council this week declared April to be Volunteer Month in the township. “Volunteers in the Township of Woolwich mentor our children, feed our hungry, comfort our lonely, beautify our green spaces and fundraise for our charitable organizations,” reads an excerpt from the motion approved Monday night. Having played a video slideshow featuring photos of volunteers, director of recreation and facilities Larry Devitt called on volunteer organizations to submit their pictures for inclusion in future displays, including one at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.
> Condors raise funds for Kenya The Conestoga Condors hockey club hosted members of the Waterloo Regional Police, including Matt Hagman from Division 3A in Elmira, in a charity fundraiser Tuesday evening. Proceeds from the event, estimated at around $1,000, are going towards Caring Partners Global to assist in their effort to bring electricity to a rural community in Western Kenya. The game featured a pre-game shootout as well as a second period intermission with "chuck a puck" in order to raise funds. Visitors enjoyed donated Starbucks coffee and hot chocolate, the proceeds going to the charity.
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Common Internet scam goes postal Wallenstein man was driving his 1968 Corvette along Line 86 when he stopped, preparing to turn left onto Floradale Road. He was rearended by a 19-year-old Elmira man driving a grey Toyota. The Toyota was moderately damaged and there was only minor damage to the Corvette. The Elmira man was charged with ‘careless driving.’
MARCH 25 >>1:14 PM | A large quantity
of Internet router devices were stolen from a tower site on New Jerusalem Road at around 2:30 a.m. the previous night. The wireless antenna attached to a silo was cut cleanly but breakers inside the building were broken. Police have no suspects.
>>11:57 PM | A batch of brand
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incident and may have been occurring for up to four years now. Witnesses have seen a green minivan stopped at the roadside around the times of the drop off. Police continue to investigate.
incidences of pick pocketing occurred during the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. One male victim’s wallet was stolen out of his back pocket, while a woman’s wallet was taken from her purse. Both wallets were later found in Cambridge, stripped of money and credit cards.
MARCH 27 >>9:50 AM | In the busy
traffic of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, a 41-year-old Waterloo woman driving a Lexus was stopped on Arthur St near the roundabout when she was rear-ended by a 28-yearold Toronto man driving a Mitsubishi. There was minor damage to the Lexus, but the Mitsubishi was demolished. The Toronto man was charged with ‘careless driving.’
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>>1:46 PM | A 41-year-old
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>>10:20 AM | A 52-year-old St. Jacobs was injured when Elmira man was a victim of fraud after his debit card was compromised at the Elmira branch of the TD Bank. After using his card in Elmira on Mar. 18, the information was used to retrieve several hundred dollars from a Rexdale location on Mar. 28.
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housands of tests of Woolwich’s drinking water revealed only a handful of incidents last year. The minor non-compliance issues were resolved simply by flushing the affected areas with freshly chlorinated water. The numbers were reported to township council this week. Woolwich crews test eight water systems daily. Their work is backed up by regular testing by Region of Waterloo technicians. It all adds up to more than $100,000 a year,
three times as much as expenditures before the fallout from the May 2000 E. coli breakout in Walkerton. Last year, there were six occurrences in the Elmira/St. Jacobs system, where there were three in 2008. No occurrences were reported in Heidelberg (two in 2008), while there were three in Maryhill’s two systems (two in 2008). No incidents were recorded in Breslau (one) and in Conestogo (one), which has two systems. West Montrose had three issues, after none in 2008. As with the previous
report, one of the issues in the Elmira/St. Jacobs system involved elevated levels of lead. The other five involved higher levels of sodium. In each instance, the problem was resolved by flushing of the system, reported director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley. Where lead was found in samples, it may be traced back to the pipes or repairs with lead soldering found in an individual home: among the township’s tests are samples taken from customers’ faucets. As with lowered chlorine levels, issues were
more likely to develop in parts of the systems with dead-end pipes, where water doesn’t move around as often as in the typical looped areas, he explained. In such cases, the incidents don’t mean the water is unsafe, simply that there is a technical issue that was quickly remedied, Kennaley noted. Improved testing routines and work on the distribution systems themselves – such as eliminating dead-ends where water might stand – are ongoing to address compliance issues.
Kleen-up: Council wants site-plan approval > CONTINUED FROM pg. 02 to 3,000 gallons to date. The plume is contained to the southwest part of the property, once home to five storage lagoons. The body known as lagoon A is the source of the known problem and the subject of the remedial action plan, explained Safety-Kleen vice-president Dale MacIntyre. While the lagoons had been closed, there is no documentation about how and when
they were treated, he said in response to council inquiries. “The documents outlining the degree of closure are just not available.” Those lagoons, four on Safety-Kleen property and the fifth on the neighbouring gravel pit site, are bones of contention for environmental activist Al Marshall. He challenged the company’s claims that problems with the lagoons have been addressed.
“Lagoons A, B and C are side by side, only a few metres apart. Lagoon E is just north, and lagoon D is directly below it, in the westerly direction, actually situated on the Forwell Sand and Gravel property for the last forty years,” Marshall explained. “With these lagoons located so close to each other, it seems unlikely, if not ridiculous, that some would be excavated and others not.” A 2002 hydrogeologi-
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>> EDSS show they have skills Skills Canada, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the skilled trades and technologies as viable, firstchoice career options for Ontario youth, held its regional competitions throughout the past few weeks and several students from Elmira District Secondary School had impressive finishes. Taking home gold medals in their categories and now moving onto the provincial level of competition were Nolan Beatty and Christian Calenda a carpentry team, Tery Runstedler for computer aided manufacturing and heating systems technician, Tyler Plumb for electrical wiring, Quinton Wideman for industrial wiring, Trevor Fulcher for plumbing and Brandon Wiens for refrigeration. Taking home silver medals were Brent MacDonald for carpentry, Jacob Hipel and Josh
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>> GRCA plans burn for trail The Grand River Conservation Authority will carry out a controlled burn on its Snyder’s
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Sweet Success! BUCKETS OF FUN Caleb Racz gets a boost from dad Peter to check out the World's Largest Sap Bucket located in Gore Park on festival day.
A SIGN OF THE LINES It was a successful day, with lines through the woodlot at Weber's farm during the sugar bush tour and crowds of visitors lined up for pancakes all day long.
EMSF: The year that could have toppled Guinness Book of Records milestone > CONTINUED FROM COVER Also lending a helping hand was Mother Nature, providing the best weather in a few years and drawing thousands of additional people to Elmira. Cars were backed up to the north end of Waterloo as people flowed in to take in the sunshine, turkey legs and of course, the maple
syrup. The large turnout will translate into higher revenues for the festival, which uses proceeds to fund a variety of charitable and community groups. The final tally won’t be known until later in the spring, however. This was the 46th time that Elmira has hosted the festival, and early estimates predict
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it could be the busiest yet. In 2000, visitors were officially counted to earn the event a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest one-day maple syrup festival. That year, 66,529 people were recorded. This time around, the turnout was larger, committee members agreed. If pancake sales are
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IN THE SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL From left, Greg Robson grimaces with the effort
of pulling a two-man saw through a log. Angela Vieth of Waterloo Golden Flippers launches a pancake toward the frying pan. Bette Cummings from the Elmira Public Library doles out pancakes and syrup in the busy pancake tent.
MAPLE BOUNTY Elmira Scouting sold over HOME COURT ADVANTAGE The Township of Woolwich team claimed gold in the
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Let’s hope that the MOE does not undo that work by allowing this biological waste-processing plant to proceed in the name of “green” energy. Ron Ormson | Letter on pg. 12
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verything went pretty much as we had hoped it would and although there are some things we can tweak for next year, we are really pleased.
> Elmira Maple Syrup Festival chair Cheryl Peterson enjoyed a banner day Mar. 27
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oming on the heels of Premier Dalton McGuinty’s call for restraint, the new sunshine list – detailing those public sector employees making more than $100,000 a year – seems especially cruel. That, of course, was the intention of the Harris government, which made reporting such salaries mandatory beginning in 1996. The idea was to show the public how many government employees were pulling in large dollars, even as their unions cried poor in the face of the Conservatives’ fiscal policies. If people were incensed by the 4,319 names on that first list, what are they to make of the 63,837 who made north of $100,000 in 2009? This list has grown in leaps and bounds over the years; the increase from last year alone was 19 per cent. In the last three years alone the number on the list
has grown by 91 per cent, from 33,440 in 2006. Perusing the list, few Ontarians would have trouble with the salaries paid to doctors, researchers and similar professionals. There would undoubtedly be some eyebrows raised over bus drivers, utility workers and the like raking in money far in excess of what the average taxpayer makes. While many work for the provincial government, Waterloo Region is not without its share. Not surprisingly, the universities are well represented. At the regional government level, 213 names grace the list, 115 of which work for the Waterloo Regional Police, up from 128 and 73 respectively in 2008. The City of Kitchener boasts 92 names (50 in 2008), Cambridge 53 (47) and Waterloo 25 (15). Of the four townships, there were five employees on the sunshine list in Woolwich and
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The discrepancy is likely to rise. Average industry wages are expected to increase in marginally this year, nothing like the pace expected in the public sector. Yet, as we’ve seen in this area, government employees are receiving multi-year deals worth, on average, three to four per cent a year. With no bottom line – politicians seem to have few qualms about dipping deeper on their repeated trips to the well – governments simply pass the increases along to a public forced to pay taxes, a far cry from the situation faced in the private sector. Few would begrudge civil servants a decent wage, but when those supported by public money begin making more than those paying the freight, friction is bound to follow – a boiling point may be reached as the gap widens.
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Bombings in Moscow pose no common terrorist threat “Whether you are in a Moscow subway or a London subway or a train in Madrid or an office building in New York, we face the same enemy,” said U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, responding to the twin suicide bombings on the Moscow metro system that killed 39 commuters on Monday. And it’s true: the Chechens, the enemies of all mankind, are everywhere these days. No? That’s not what she meant? Oh, she really meant that Muslims are the common enemy, whether they are Chechen Muslims in Moscow or British Muslims of Pakistani descent in London or Moroccan Muslims in Madrid. That’s a relief. Then all we have to do to be safe is get rid of all the Muslims. Hang on a minute! This just in! What she really, really meant was that we all face the same enemy, a shadowy network of Islamist extremists who plot terrorist attacks against innocent people, mostly Christians, all around the world. But they aren’t true Muslims, or they wouldn’t do such terrible things. (Neither would true Christians, or true Jews, or true Hindus or Buddhists or Sikhs, which is why the world is so peaceful and so just.) Okay, I’ll stop now, but do you see why it makes me so cross? A terrible event happens somewhere, and then we have to listen to politicians talk pompous nonsense about it. Terrorism cannot be our common enemy, because it is only a technique. Enemies have to be people – and the people who use terrorist techniques, though some of them may be our enemies, have little
International Affairs GWYNNE DYER in common from one place to another. The Chechens, who are strongly suspected of being behind the Moscow bombs, are waging a quite traditional colonial struggle for independence. As they are Muslims, they have increasingly adopted the Islamist ideology that is now fashionable in Muslim revolutionary circles: these days they even talk of a “North Caucasian Emirate.” But in practice their sole target remains Russia, the imperial power that oppresses them. There have never been any Chechen bombs on the London underground, or on the commuter rail network in Madrid, or in office buildings in New York, nor will there ever be. Russia, like Israel, has been remarkably successful over the years in selling other countries on the notion that they must maintain a joint front against “terrorism,” but the fact is that the only terrorist threat either government faces is from its own subject peoples. Israel obviously has a lot at stake in its quarrel with the Palestinians, since both peoples claim the same land and there isn’t much of it. Russia has land to spare for every imaginable purpose, and there has never been much settlement by ethnic Russians in Chechnya
and the other small Muslim republics of the northern Caucasus. They don’t have much economic value, either, so why not just let them go? The answer you always hear is that it would start the unravelling of the Russian Federation itself. Letting the so-called “Union Republics” (Ukraine, Latvia, Azerbaijan, etc.) go when the Soviet Union broke up in 1991 was inevitable, for they already possessed the legal status of independent countries in a voluntary association, and besides they were too big to stop. But the “republics” within Russia itself were a different matter. Chechnya, which was conquered by Russia in the mid-19th century but rebelled every time the Russian government was weak or distracted, declared its independence in 1991. Moscow rejected the declaration on the grounds that it did not have the right to secede under the old Soviet constitution, and that letting it go would create a precedent for some of the other 20 ethnic republics within the Russian federation to leave as well. Moscow tried to reconquer Chechnya in 1994-96 in a war that left Grozny, the capital, in ruins, and about 35,000 Chechen civilians dead. The Chechens actually defeated the Russian army, and a ceasefire in 1996 was followed by Russian recognition of Chechen independence in 1997. However, Vladimir Putin reopened the war in 1999, and Chechnya has been back under the
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“The social activities. Having a place to have activities in Breslau finally. It’s always good to have a centre where everyone can meet.”
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“Something that’s uniquely ours – a gathering spot. We don’t have anything in Breslau like that.” > Jan Bowman
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We're at a loss for why council made a single-source excuse for going back on its assurances about the exotic animal sale.
“We just had our son, so we’re hoping to meet new people, meet new parents in the area. We’re hoping the centre will give us a place to do that.” > Steve Whiting
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Without teeth, wage freeze talk has little bite Premier Dalton McGuinty’s call for public sector wage freezes is clearly a case of closing the barn doors after the horses have bolted with the sacks of gold. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s a bad idea. In last week’s budget and in subsequent talks, McGuinty argued staffing costs, governments’ largest expense, have to be brought under control to tackle deficits. That’s especially true if the goal is to maintain programs and avoid large tax increases, in which case something’s gotta give. That something is the civil service salaries. The restraint advocated by both the federal and provincial budgets finds a receptive audience: most of us have no problem seeing government workers as overpaid and underworked. Fair or not, that’s the perception. And it’s what politicians are counting on to keep the public onside. With the provincial budget, most of the proposed “hardships” will come in the future, a political move designed to get the government through next year’s election. The wage freezes won’t take effect until after the current collective agreements run their course, contracts that were unduly generous – often two or three times the inflation rate, offered even as the economy was in recession – and have two or three years to run.
From the Editor Steve Kannon While not binding, the province has asked municipalities to hold the line on wages offered to the likes of police, firefighters and maintenance workers. That call comes too late in this area, where municipalities, including Woolwich and Wellesley, just recently handed out three-year contracts, with increases that again were well above inflation and far beyond the painful reality in the private sector. Those contracts won’t be opened and renegotiated. Nor has the province given municipalities the power to impose the wage freezes McGuinty endorses. If the Premier was serious, he would have mandated across-the-board restraint – or, better still, cutbacks – as the province has control over municipalities. Left to their own devices, municipal governments will do nothing. Kitchener councillor John Gazzola, an outspoken critic of wasteful government spending, has seen this firsthand. “I’ve been pushing for it for two years, and I haven’t gotten any-
Owners must keep dogs on a leash trying desperately to escape the attacker. I yelled at our dog to go home and, uncharacteristically, she obeyed, howling and running for her life down the path, but followed in hot, loud pursuit by the other dog which, still in a rage, disregarded its owner’s frantic calls. Running to catch up, I eventually met the assailant dog returning from battle, giving it a wide berth
> SEE LEASH ON PG. 19
Dyer: Chechens not a threat elsewhere > CONTINUED FROM PG. 11 Russian heel for the past 10 years. None of this has the slightest relevance to people outside Russia, nor does the anti-Russian terrorist campaign that was the inevitable aftermath of the Chechen defeat. It is as localized as the Basque terrorism that afflicts Spain or the occasional terrorist killings carried out by breakaway, diehard Republican groups in Northern Ireland. And as pointless, for the Chechens, too, have decisively and permanently lost. All terrorist attacks on civilians are wicked, because they transgress one of the few boundaries that we have managed to place on war. (In
have often been miniscule where not actually negative. Throughout the downturn, government workers continued to enjoy regular pay increases, enhanced benefits and guaranteed pensions. The contracts signed recently means that will continue for the next few years. But McGuinty says he intends to fight for freezes when then next round of negotiations begin, even if the economy has fully recovered. The idea is to restore some balance at the next available opportunity. Also encouraging is a plan to begin reducing the size of the provincial public service by five per cent over the next two years, largely through attrition, which counters arguments the government shouldn’t be laying off workers while unemployment levels remain high. While unable to do anything about union deals just now, the government will freeze salaries for nonunionized staff for the next two years. Like so many measures, this one is full of loopholes, so only time will tell if the savings actually materialize. With benefits to come at a future date, there’s every possibility much of this will be swept under the rug after the 2011 provincial election. Public sector unions certainly hope so. Taxpayers, well, not so much.
Biogas not a green solution for Elmira
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To the Editor, Monday, I was enjoying a leisurely walk with our beagle (leashed) in the woods just off Whippoorwill, when we were approached by an unleashed dog (possibly an Irish wolfhound) and its owner. Suddenly the dog ran at us, ignored its owner’s calls and viciously attacked our much smaller dog. Naturally, mayhem ensued with a frenzied scramble of flying dogs, our beagle howling in terror while
where with it,” he laments of salary restraint. “We’ve seen this coming, but we’ve been busy handing out three-year contracts.” The belt-tightening most of us are enduring leaves us in no mood to accept that others aren’t sharing in the hardships. That goes double for those people paid from the everincreasing taxes taken from our diminishing paycheques. Various forums, blogs and news sites are filled with vitriol aimed at civil service employees. Talk of inflated wages, generous benefits, casual working conditions and job security fuel countless rants. While many exaggerate the situation, there’s no arguing there is a growing income gap between public employees and the average taxpayer. When times are tough, the simmering dissatisfaction with that unsustainable situation is bound to boil over. The anger is building up a good head of steam. Particularly galling are any public sector union rumblings about job action or strikes – comments reach a fever pitch in those circumstances. The recession we’ve just come out of – though the recovery is largely jobless thus far – has taken a toll on the province’s economy, most notably the manufacturing sector. Layoffs have been the norm, and private-sector wage adjustments
fact, all attacks on civilians are wicked, including nuclear war, aerial bombing, and the “collateral damage” that occurs during conventional military operations, but never mind that.) Most wicked of all are attacks that are mere vengeance, after all hope of victory is gone. That is what the Moscow metro bombings are, and therefore they are doubly to be condemned. But they should not be confused with some vast global terrorist conspiracy, although the Russian government naturally pushes that line. Let us hope that Hillary Clinton was just being polite to her Russian colleague when she took the same line. It would be very bad if she actually believed it.
To the Editor, On Mar. 23, Woolwich council accepted some very important recommendations from township staff about the bio-gas plant proposed for Elmira. Although the proposed facility would not be in compliance with either the zoning by-law or the township’s official plan, the proponents of the facility, Woolwich Bio-En Inc., are prepared to exploit the weakness of the new Green Energy Act to build the facility at a location where it is not welcomed by the municipality and the local homeowners. The recommendations that council approved will be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and in a nutshell suggest that it is the wrong location for such a waste
processing facility due to concerns with truck traffic, noise, land-use suitability and, most importantly, odorous air. One needs to drive no further than Rothsay to know what this proposed facility will smell like. On behalf of hundreds of concerned residents I want to thank council and staff for expressing their concerns about this project. Elmira has turned a corner with its grim air emissions history. Existing industries have spent a lot of time and effort to clean things up. Let’s hope that the MOE does not undo that work by allowing this biological waste-processing plant to proceed in the name of “green” energy.
> Ron Ormson, Elmira
Whose interests does government defend? To the Editor, I believe that smart, sneaky people will always be ahead of the rest of us. Manipulation 101/Political Science 101 is not a course taught in high school. It isn’t even taught at university. Clearly, however, even the politicians at the lowest tier of government, namely municipal politics, are adroit practitioners. One of the first rules of M&P 101 is to ignore the smoking guns and focus instead on the mundane and miniscule. Try to shape the debate away from your opponents’ strong
points and focus on areas and facts that are less overwhelming in your opponents’ favour. For example, suppose your opponent is a self-styled environmental activist. Just for the sake of argument, let’s pretend that he/she has, among other damaging evidence, correspondence between two levels of government indicating a public health/pollution issue. Now, if you’re a local politician in favour of growth and development, including
> SEE TRUST ON PG. 19
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BUSINESS Maple syrup yields take a hit this year
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Warm temperatures made for short and not-too-sweet season ntario’s liquid gold will be a little more precious this year, after unseasonably warm weather took a toll on maple syrup production in the province. Local producers experienced the best runs of the season earlier this week, after the mercury dipped below zero last weekend. However, this weekend’s balmy temperatures will likely spell the end of the syrup season in Ontario. “I think we’re getting the last kick at the can,” Fred Martin, president of the Waterloo-Wellington Maple Syrup Producers Association, said on Tuesday. Producers were hoping for another year like 2009, when there were record sap flows
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across the country. “We did very well in the province last year,” said Heather Kenny, business administrator for the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association. For a convenient measuring stick, producers peg the average crop at one litre per tap. Last year production in Ontario was 125 to 150 per cent higher. This year, when the last sap is boiled down, producers expect yields will be around 60 to 70 per cent. The picture is the same in Lanark County in eastern Ontario, the other large syrup-producing area in the province. Dwight James, vice-president of the Lanark and District Maple Syrup Producers Association, said producers are report-
Joel Martin checks out a sample of some of the last syrup of the season, boiled down Wednesday at his dad Fred Martin's farm.
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ing average or below average yields, with the season expected to wrap up Easter weekend. Todd Leuty, agroforestry specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said sap flows in southern Ontario paused in mid-March after a warm air mass moved into the region. Temperatures stayed above zero for several nights in a row, meaning sap didn’t flow. Leuty reported that pro-
ducers in the London-Sarnia area were particularly hardhit, especially those using bucket collection systems. Syrup makers using buckets reported yields between 20 and 25 per cent of normal, while those using vacuum tubing systems fared a bit better. Martin noted that the season ended early for producers tapping soft maples. Once the buds begin to grow,
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ellesley Home Hardware has been named one of the top 20 Home Hardware stores in the country, and the staff is waiting to learn if their efforts were enough to earn top honours. Each of the 1,100 Home Hardware stores in Canada is inspected every year by staff from head office. Stores are graded on 150 points, including lighting, signage, displays, customer relations and cleanliness in all parts of the store. Prior to 2007, the store had never received better than a bronze ranking. With the move to a new building a few years ago, staff felt a gold ranking was within reach. That mark was achieved for the first time in 2007. This year Wellesley Home Hardware received a score of 100 per cent on its inspection, and learned it was named one of the top 20 stores. On Apr. 19, staff will learn which store was selected by senior management as the top store. The Walter J. Hachborn award is given to the top store in the country, named for the co-founder of Home Hardware and presented by Hachborn himself. While it would be exciting to be named the top store, being among the top 20 is an honour, said dealerowner John Kuepfer. “It’s being acknowledged for a lot of hard work that the team’s put in.”
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Grants from the Woolwich Community Fund will be awarded this spring. Special grants are available for youth initiatives through the Fountain of Memories Fund. Charitable organizations whose services benefit the citizens of Woolwich Township are invited to apply. Grants will be provided for capital expenditures or as seed money for new initiatives (not for operating expenses).
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n a democracy, I believe the government’s role is to represent us and protect us, not control us. So I line up with people in Woolwich Township who think the government is right is not allowing broad sales of raw, unpasteurized milk. It’s trying to protect us. The only thing it’s trying to control is the spread of illness and disease. People shouldn’t drink pasteurized milk just because the government says so. They should drink it because it’s safer. Dairy operations are among
Food For Thought Owen Roberts the cleanest farming operations going, but there’s still a chance that in the normal milk collecting process, bacteria can get into milk. It’s not the farmer’s fault. It’s not the fault of what some call corporate agri-
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culture. And it’s not the cow’s fault. It’s just the way nature designed it. The udder hangs below the cow. Farmers practice good sanitation, washing the udder and teats with a disinfectant. Still, bacteria can show up. That’s why milk is pasteurized in the first place. Milk pasteurization, which kills bacteria, actually has its roots in Ontario. Back in the late 1800s, Adelaide Hoodless, originally from a farm in St. George, led a campaign to have milk pasteurized. Her infant son had died of what was known as “summer milk aliment” at the time, but is now suspected to be bacterial contamination. Finally, in 1938, the Ontario Health Act required all milk and cream for human consumption to be pasteurized. How far have we come? That’s a good question. It’s 2010 and we’re back wringing our hands over whether pasteurization violates our democratic rights. From my perch, it doesn’t. Bacteria haven’t gone away. In fact, some of them are even more dangerous than before. But Ontario’s not the only jurisdiction facing this situation. It arose just this week in, of all places, Wisconsin, popularly called America’s dairyland. There, in a state where milk safety should be exemplary, legislators will vote this month on a bill to legalize raw milk sales (the U.S. government prohibits raw milk sales, but lets states make their own rules as long as the milk doesn’t cross state lines). Here’s the thinking from the bill’s chief proponent, state representative Chris Danou. Even though moder-
ate groups such as the Wisconsin Medical Society and the state’s farm bureau oppose the bill, Danou says it’s a David-versus-Goliath situation, with corporate agriculture trying to squash roadside sales. To him, raising the issue of bacteria is tantamount to scare mongering. As he told the Associated Press, “there’s a lot of powerful interests lining up. They’re losing the battle on this one so they’ll turn to fear ... but if that’s the case, we’d better ban cigarettes in Wisconsin, better ban sushi.” Huh? No need to fear cigarettes? It’s irresponsible for a public official to suggest cigarettes are not a risk. Smoking in public places is banned almost everywhere because secondhand smoke is a proven health hazard. And as for sushi, here’s a lesson from Ontario. The province decided a couple of years ago it’s too risky for restaurants to offer fish raw, which is traditionally the way sushi is served. Some intervention was needed, said officials, to stem bacteria growth and kill parasites. The solution? Freeze fish before serving it raw. So now, sushi in Ontario is previously frozen. No one’s rights are being violated. Rather, their safety is being secured. And it tastes fine. March was officially deemed Nutrition Month. Besides hatching the Wisconsin raw milk story, March will also be remembered as the month Quebec maple syrup producers released research they and the federal government funded suggesting maple syrup is ripe with antioxidants. For nutrition’s sake, thank goodness April has arrived.
Syrup: Short season saps sweetness > CONTINUED FROM PG. 13 the sap gets an off-flavour and can’t be collected for syrup. Soft maples budded out early this year, while hard maples last two or three weeks longer before budding out. “That’s our only saving grace. Producers with only soft maple are having a terrible season,” Martin said. The supply of syrup around the globe will depend on production in Quebec, which boils about 80 per cent
of the world’s maple syrup. The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers Federation reported earlier this week that the season is essentially finished south of Montreal but sap was still running further north in the province. It’s still too early to estimate the total of the 2010 harvest. The quality and flavour of the syrup that has been produced in Ontario is good, Martin said. Maple aficionados just might have to hunt a little harder this year to find locally-produced syrup.
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LIVING HERE A change on the Floradale landscape A
fter 49 years of tune-ups, fill-ups and warm, welcoming handshakes for their customers, Lloyd Frey’s Garage Ltd. is closing its rollup door for the last time this month, a decision which was made with mixed emotions by the three Frey brothers who own and operate it. “When we came to the decision that we were going to sell, we had our concerns, but we had peace about it,” said Dennis Frey, the oldest of the Frey brothers. Dennis began his work in the auto-repair trade early, fixing an engine (under his father's close supervision) at only 12 years old. Now, 40 years later, his body is wearing out from the load. He, alongside his younger brothers Durrell and Merlin, has been running the shop since his father Lloyd retired from the trade almost 20 years ago. Lloyd, now 80, opened up the repair shop in October of 1961. “I was following dad along, I was on his heels ever since I was a kid,” Dennis said with a laugh. “I would have been getting dirty when I was very young, but it was probably more of a hindrance to dad than a benefit.” Dennis quit high school when he was 16 years old and entered the apprenticeship program. He was fully licensed by the age of 20 and began working alongside
his father. Durrell and Merlin came on board over the years, and eventually, Lloyd passed the business along to his sons, knowing that it was in good hands. “Dad used to come by the shop, even long after he stopped working here, and sit here and watch us work,” recalled Dennis with a laugh. “I think he trusts us to do a good job with it now.” If you stop into the garage for a tune-up or repair, it is likely Dennis who will greet you at the door and Durrell who will open the hood and look for the problem area. “My favourite part of the job is helping people out of a problem,” said Dennis.
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After almost five decades, the faces behind Lloyd Frey’s Garage say it’s time for something different
MorE FAMILY TIME Durrell and Dennis Frey, along with brother Merlin, are winding down operations at the garage opened 49 years ago by their father, Lloyd Frey. The place goes up for auction May 1. their individual shares were worth. “It just proved too complicated to split it up when we don’t even know the property value,” said Dennis. “So we all just kept limping on for some time. We figure if we sell it now, we will know exactly how much it is
I know for me, it’s the people that I will miss most. For some, this may have only been a short time, for others, as long as we can remember. But I trust that our paths will cross in other places and I look forward to that. Dennis Frey, Lloyd Frey's Garage “Looking after the counter, answering the phone, talking to the customers. For Durrell, it’s the diagnostic challenge: he likes the figure out just what the problem is.” Currently, all three of the Frey brothers own shares in the company. When they first discussed the idea of one or two of them moving on, they faced the challenge of determining just how much
worth.” Over the years, the Freys have seen many changes to their business. The original building was torn down and a new structure was built in the 1970s. The challenges faced by auto mechanics are much different now than they were back when the shop opened, explained Dennis. “Back then we saw far more mechanical problems.
We did lots of valve jobs and engine jobs, whereas now it’s all electrical.” This is good for drivers, he notes, but not so good for people in the auto repair industry. “Back then you were lucky if your car made it to 150,000 km. We knew we had business coming in on a regular basis and drivers needed tune-ups every fall,” he explained. “Now, cars can go 300,000 or even 400,000 km. Some people may dispute this, but I think vehicles are made a lot better now.” The Freys estimate that they have around 1,600 return customers, and it is those friendly faces that will be the hardest to part with. “I know for me, it’s the people that I will miss most,” said Dennis. “For some, this may have only been a short time, for others, as long as we can remember. But I trust that our paths will cross in other places and I look forward to that.” Initially, the Frey brothers were hoping to sell the property, tools and inventory all
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together as a working business. They spread the message via word of mouth, but had no offers. Now the business and its bits and pieces are being put up for sale by public auction and everything is for sale – right down to the ratchets and the spare tires which have been left behind over the years. “We would love for someone to buy the business and keep it running,” said Dennis. “But we can’t dwell on the past and what we would have liked to happen. When someone buys the property, we won’t be thinking, ‘Oh, that’s not what I would have done with it.’ It’s theirs now.” Dennis said that although there are most certainly things he will miss about running the business with his family, the transition may bring some welcome changes as well. “We have never been able to go on holiday together because someone always had to be watching the shop. I hope
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aster weekend is upon us. A time for families and friends to be together and, as far as our families are concerned, the weekend revolves around food, from fish and chips on Good Friday to village sausage and homemade Ukrainian Easter bread on Sunday. Be it the Easter ham, the spring turkey or whatever meal you enjoy with the family, one thing will be certain: this weekend the Easter Bunny will come calling and with his visit there will definitely be mass quantities of chocolate in all of its amazing forms: bunnies, chicks, mini-eggs ... So what to do with that extra chocolate bunny that seems to stick around for the next couple of weeks? This triple chocolate bread pudding will take on any type of chocolate bunny that you want to devour. I would even be tempted toss in a
From The Chef's Table Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody o'Malley few mini-eggs. If by chance there are no leftover bunnies use some good quality chocolate; our favourite is Lindt, which you can find a great selection of at Vincenzo’s in Waterloo. Bread options include croissants, sour dough or leftover sweet egg bread. Feel free to make this dessert and freeze it, then you can enjoy it when you are ready for chocolate again.
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Garage: Looking forward to the change > CONTINUED FROM pg. 15 we can do some of that now.� Durrell said that many thoughts have gone through his mind about what he might like to do next, but he has not yet settled on that perfect role. “I am used to being on my feet and being on the go all day,� explained Durrell. “I don’t think I can handle sitting in an office chair." Dennis serves as district chief of the Floradale fire station, something he hopes to continue and maybe even pursue further
after he closes up shop. “Although I don’t know what I will do next, I’m not worried about it.� The final day of business at the shop will be Apr. 14, and then the brothers will work on preparing their tools, equipment and inventory for auction. The auction will be held on May 1, beginning at 9 a.m. “There won’t be any grand finale,� said Dennis. “But we hope that we will see some familiar faces at the auction – whether to buy a tool or two or simply to say goodbye.�
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TIME TO SAY ADIEU Busy with winding down the garage, a fixture in Floradale, the brothers haven't had much time to consider what comes next, but are looking forward to the adventure nonetheless.
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in the studio. The moose head has about 10 hours invested in it so far. She’ll use aluminum siding as a base for the antlers and mould around it. A bird and a black bear await finishing touches. She has recently taken to painting her sculptures, although the signature white look is still in demand.
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hummingbird feasting on a flower hiding in this display. The emphasis is on hiding as it’s one of Dale’s first and she’s not too proud of it, but it’s very good.
3) MEDIEVAL
>>There was a period when she was getting requests for knights, gargoyles and grim reapers. Although Dale is into the wildlife aspect, she found this work easier because "if you screw it up, nobody really knows what gargoyles look like."
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display behind glass. It sold for $200 to her son, who admired the piece. The original price was $300.
5) PAINTINGS
>>The black bear and loon
paintings are by Winterbourne artist Bruce Kraehling. Having seen her drawings, he encouraged Dale to use them as the basis for creating sculptures. Bruce also carves wildlife and marionettes.
and mossy rocks all come from her property just outside of West Montrose.
8) PAINTINGS
>>Dale’s son found these antlers
in their bush about five years ago. She’s been contemplating using them in a future piece, but is reluctant because she doesn’t want to spoil their natural beauty.
7) DISPLAY CASE
>>These coloured sculptures are
not painted or glazed. They were created by blending different colours of modeling clay to create life-like works.
>>Hanging in her studio are a
couple of wildlife paintings by Elmira's Marlene Stanitis. Dale has known Marlene for years and knew she liked to paint wildlife. Marlene helped Dale with blending colours on a osprey piece she was having difficulty with.
10) TOOLS OF THE TRADE
>>Some of the tools used to bring
clay into life-like works of art. Many of the utensils she uses are dental tools that she finds at KW Surplus. Brushes are used for blending and painting. She uses Sculpey, a moldable clay that bakes hard. She has only been able to find this clay at Michael's in Waterloo.
9) SETTING THE STAGE >>Using her natural surroundings as props to display her sculptures is good business. The tree roots
11) WORK HORSE
>>This sculpture of work horses
was created from photographs. It's a fitting piece to display, as the pieces that surround her amount to thousands of hours of work. She spends an average of 50 hours per sculpture, but some pieces take as much as 100 hours to complete.
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Leash: Safety comes first > CONTINUED FROM pg. 12 and wondering where and in what condition I would find our dog. Fortunately, she was waiting near our house, scared and no doubt traumatized, but with no visible signs of physical damage. Still, a scary episode. I know that dogs will be dogs and that, for whatever reason, some unseen signal can cause one dog to take after another. But that is why we have leashes to restrain dogs if necessary, especially in a park-like setting frequented by other dogs and, more importantly, children. Time did not allow more than a shouted pleasantry to the other owner, but I hope this incident will convince him to control his dog and that this report will encourage others to do the same.
>>Ted Brough, Elmira
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> CONTINUED FROM pg. 12 the growth and financial well-being of the alleged malefactor, what are you to do? Arguing the legitimacy of the correspondence is always an option, but that could backfire. What if the names of the government employees are well known? What if the government ministry, through a long history of mismanagement and disreputable behaviour, is already suspect? Even worse, what if through challenging the document you inadvertently end up giving it a wider distribution and even more credibility? It could be a disaster. As a politician, here is where you prove your mettle: never debate the dangerous issues. Focus your attack elsewhere while pretending to be a seeker of the truth. So what if a couple of government bureaucrats were dumb enough to put the details in writing and some left-wing loonie got his hands on it? Ignore that bomb. Smile and ask if it would be helpful to do a mom-and-apple-pie check on the alleged offender. Yes, you agree that this certainly warrants further serious examination. As a politician, you have a duty to look in to this and, by gosh, you are going to do just that. But wouldn’t soil and groundwater samples add further evidence and allow for a stronger position to deal with an alleged wrongdoer more aggressively? You have now taken the debate away from the smoking gun and into a nest of vipers. Who is going to do the sampling? When are they going to do it? Who will they be working for? Who will receive copies of their findings? Will there be any kind of peer review or audit of this new investigation? Of course, while these “investigations” are going on, based on fairness and presumption of innocence, we must allow the process to move on so that the alleged malefactor is not inconvenienced in the least.
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> Brenner’s RIT streak continues Linwood’s Tyler Brenner scored a pair of goals as the Rochester Institute of Technology beat New Hampshire 6-2 in the NCAA East Regional last weekend. With the win, following a 2-1 upset of second-seeded Denver, RIT advances to the NCAA Frozen Four in Detroit next weekend. This is the first time RIT is competing for an NCAA title at the Division I level. The Tigers won the Division II title in 1983, and the Division III title in 1985. RIT will face the West Regional champion Wisconsin in the national semifinals Apr. 8.
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After eliminating the Elmira Sugar Kings in the semi-finals, the Brantford Golden Eagles are challenging the Stratford Cullitons for the Cherrey Cup. Stratford earned the berth in the Midwestern Conference final of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League by upsetting the Waterloo Siskins in seven games, spoiling the Siskins’ hopes for a championship to cap their 75th anniversary season. The winner of the BrantfordStratford series will vie for the Sutherland Cup and league title against the champions from the Western and Golden Horseshoe conferences.
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CHAMpS An impressive season winning their way to the top of a 21-team house league. Finishing 17-1 in the regular season and undefeated in play-offs the #4 team defeated Woolwich #1 4-0 Mar. 26 at the Woolwich Arena. Front row: Alex Devore, Jesse Martin, Colin Merlihan, Colton Schmidt, Nate Maier (goalie), Dawson Good, Cameron Martin, Keifer Beard, Ben Witmer. Back row: Owen Harnock, Parker Merlihan, Mathew Radler, Tyler Martin, Tanner Mann, Hunter Schmidt, Eli Baldin. Coaches Jerry Beard, Kevin Schmidt and Steve Martin. Absent: Greg Baldin.
Hunter Schmidt and Owen Harnock celebrate with the trophy after the game. Scorers in final game were: Tanner Mann, Eli Baldin x 2, Hunter Schmitt. Assists: Ben Witmer, Dawson Good.
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he Elmira Sugar Kings’ strong performance in the playoffs bodes well for next season – on the ice and on the balance sheet. Making it to Game 6 of the second round meant three more home games and three more gates than the team budgeted for. With the organization facing some unexpected costs next season, the extra funds will come in handy. “Had we not had the second round, it would have been a lot tighter going into next year with the increased costs,” said treasurer Jeff Zinken.
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receipts were down 12 per cent in 2008/09 from the year before – but the club had no idea what to expect with the move to the sparkling new
Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. The organization got its first inklings during the season opener. Some 1,300 fans poured into the building to watch the Kings take on the Waterloo Siskins. Some were there for the novelty, but many stayed for the season. Attendance at games has doubled over last year; average attendance was around 660 during the regular season, compared to 330 last year. That’s partly due to more – and more comfortable – seating, but also to the introduction of flex pack tickets. The
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etween you and me, I never thought that my life lacked adventure. That all changed, however, after reading The Last Ivory Hunter, The Saga of Wally Johnson. For those who have yet to read this classic work, it’s the story of a man who had routinely stood in the path of charging elephants. As if that weren’t crazy enough, Wally survived the deadly, venomous bite of a Gaboon Viper – only one of two people known to have done so at the time. After he recovered from that, he was gored by a Cape Buffalo. He hunted man-eating lions in pitch darkness on several occasions and, along with three others, captured 200 well-armed poachers. And, though he’s past 70, he managed to avoid rocketpropelled grenades and automatic gunfire during a terrorist ambush on his safari. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had a life of adventure too. Once, I wrestled a live squirrel that jumped up on my lap. And if it weren’t for that submission hold, I would have won too. The point is a squirrel is also an unpredictable wild animal. How was I supposed to know that it was going to try to help itself to my peanuts? Still, when I compared my life-ordeath triumph against those of Wally’s I had to admit that perhaps his story was slightly more intriguing. I was wondering where it all went wrong, when my wife, as usual, sensed that something was amiss. How? I’ll never know.
Not-So-Great Outdoorsman Steve Galea “Steve, is something bothering you?” “No,” I whispered. “Why do you ask?” “You’re sitting in the dark launching spit balls at the cat,” she replied. “Until we can afford a man-eating lion, this will have to do,” I muttered. She immediately handed over five bucks to start the fund. A kind gesture, yes, but too little, too late. It would take at least one incredibly daring deed and a much lower mirror before I could ever look myself in the eyes again. Wally Johnson had set the bar and, as usual, it was too high. I needed to complete a foolhardy act that would cause future generations, upon hearing of it, to sit up and exclaim, “That man was mentally deficient!” Bullfighting immediately came to mind. And had I not sworn off gaudy capes, silly caps and sequined tights forever, this might have been just the ticket too. What I needed was something even more macho than a good goring. The deed would require daring, recklessness and nerves of steel. In my mind, at least, it also needed to herald back to my wild and woolly youth.
And then it came to me. I walked up to my wife and explained what I was about to do. I figured I owed her that much. “You can’t,” she pleaded. “Please don’t.” I set my jaw and faced the horizon, practically willing the imperceptible growth of facial hair. “I have to,” I said plainly. “Danger and adventure are in my blood.” Though medically untrue, it sounded heroic. She looked at me and shook her head.
But I wasn’t blind. I could see the fear and anxiety in her eyes. It was the same look she wore whenever I brought my hunt camp laundry home. “If you are going to do this,” she snapped. “I don’t want to see it.” “You only live once,” I quipped. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to look back on my life and think that I didn’t live it to the fullest.” With that, I went to the pantry, grabbed the peanuts and declared, “I’ll be at the park for the morning …”
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Attendance: Team now facing unexpected costs for space at the WMC > CONTINUED FROM PG. 20 club sold 300 flex packs, which allow fans to buy a pack of tickets at a discount and use them at whatever game they chose. “It’s always been our position that we would rather have people in the seats at a number that’s affordable versus an empty seat for a high number,” said team president Jeff Seddon. At the end of the season, gate receipts,
including flex pack sales, were roughly 2.5 times what they were last season. And that doesn’t include the $15,000 brought in during home games in the second round of the playoffs. That doesn’t mean the club is set to become the next Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, however. The executive is concerned about facing extra costs next season. They knew that ice rental
fees would increase, but they were blindsided by the news that the township expected them to pay to rent the dressing room – space that the club paid to furnish. “That was not a cost in the other arena, thankfully, so we didn’t anticipate it being a cost in this arena. And it was never, to the best of our recollection, discussed prior to the move,” Seddon said. The township is asking for $6 per square
foot, which would add up to more than $10,000 over the season. “With the cost of the ice and the room rental added on, that’s a major fundraiser,” said general manager Keith Stewart. “We’re not talking about selling a few chocolate bars, we’re talking about raising $15,000 with one event.” With fundraising run by volunteers, that’s a tall order. The Kings are in good shape financially this year, but they
can’t count on making it past the first round of the playoffs every year. The executive is still in discussions with the township on the rental issue; so far the only concession they’ve obtained is that the rental cost might be phased in over a few years. In the future, Stewart said, the club might have to consider private ownership. There are only two communityowned teams left in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League: the Stratford Cullitons and the Sugar Kings. A hockey-minded owner with deep pockets can offer a team stability in the face of rising costs. “If there’s a shortfall there, you’ve got
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THEY OWN THE LEAGUE The Woolwich Midget B girls brought home the league championship last weekend and will battle for the provincial title Apr. 9-11 in Toronto. Back row, from left: coaches Brett Barriage and Ken Lubert, Kassi Fritz, Lindsey Bauman, Alicia Koebel, Caelen Rank, trainer Brittany Nickel, coach Fred Kaster and manager Kevin Death. Middle row: Kristen Kaster, Jasmin Fritz, Jessica Shantz, Rebecca Lomax and Jessica Lubert. Front row: Emily Ahier, Dani Thomas, Kiirsten Barriage and Jenna Shulz. Absent: Kayla Death.
THE NUMBER IS ONE The Twin Centre Novice girls were the Pool A gold medalists. Back row:
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Hard work sees Midget girls take league championship he Woolwich Midget B girls might not score a lot of goals, but they dig in and work hard. That effort, combined with some stellar defence and goaltending, earned the team the championship in the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League. The Midgets finished first in their seven-team division with a 12-5-5 record, just one point ahead of Zorra and two points ahead of Ingersoll. They beat Norfolk and Zorra to take the division title and advance to the league’s Final Four in Oshawa last weekend. Heading into the semifinal game against Etobicoke, the girls boasted a 10-game shutout streak, shared by Dani Thomas and Jenna Schulz. That streak ended in the semifinal game, but not their winning ways, as they defeated Etobicoke 3-2 with goals from Caelen Rank, Jessica Shantz and Jessica Lubert. Woolwich challenged Cold Creek in the final, a close-checking game
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Barriage noted that they play in a strong division, so the girls should be ready for the level of competition at the provincials. “I think we have a really good chance. I can’t see an issue with us competing.” They’re an easy team to coach, Barriage said; they show up ready and determined to play, and he doesn’t have to say much to get them fired up. He has also received compliments from other coaches and teams on their sportsmanlike behavior. He stresses a team approach – they have no captains or assistants – and that’s a key part of their success. “We win because of hard work and tireless effort. We’re not the most skilled team, but we definitely work the hardest.” The team will lose only two players next year. With most of the team back and playing their third year at the Midget level, Barriage said they might look at moving up to BB level next year.
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Call for Nominations The Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation is seeking nominations for: • Awards of Excellence, to recognize outstanding contributions to the preservation of Waterloo Region’s heritage; • The Sally Thorsen Award of Excellence, to recognize a person who has demonstrated, for at least 10 years of his/her professional life, an outstanding commitment to the preservation of Waterloo Region’s heritage; • The Dr. Jean Steckle Award for Heritage Education, to recognize an individual who has demonstrated leadership in heritage education through teaching, writing or by example, and who has encouraged and mentored others in the understanding and appreciation of the natural or cultural heritage of Waterloo Region. The award ceremonies will take place at the Annual General Meeting Tuesday, June 10, 2010 The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 3, 2010 For further information, please visit the Foundation’s web site at www.wrhf.org
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CAR CARE
Automotive Services Add length to your vehicle's life with these maintenance tips W
ith the economy on the rebound after the country's worst financial times in decades, many a smart vehicle owner is looking to get more bang for their vehicle buck. In lieu of quick trade-ins, more and more vehicle owners are applying the lessons they learned from the recession to their vehicles and trying to make their purchases last longer. According to the automotive experts at the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), today's vehicles
are designed with long-lasting reliability in mind, making it easier for vehicle owners to get more and more out of their vehicle purchase. To do just that, consider the following tips courtesy of ASE. ∑ Find a repair shop that suits your needs. A courteous staff that's willing to answer your questions is a good starting point, as is a shop that's displaying the ASE sign or logo, which indicates the shop employs certified technicians. Also,
check the shop walls for any past commendations, including civic, community or customer service awards. ∑ Do the small things to save fuel. The cost of fuel is among the highest costs associated with owning a vehicle. But small things like ensuring tires are properly inflated, replacing misfiring spark plugs and even clearing the trunk of clutter can all increase fuel efficiency and help your bottom line in the process.
∑ Give your engine a break. Cars aren't all that different from the human body in that everything is directly or indirectly connected as a system. Just like a body can overcompensate in one area when another area is injured, a car's engine will be forced to overcompensate when there are deficiencies in other areas. Motorists can give their engine a break by replacing clogged filters, sticking to their vehicle maintenance schedule and routinely checking fluid levels.
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GIVE PEACE A CHANCE From left, Mary Frey-Martin and James Martin have a laugh in their roles as extended family members of the lead roles in the play Those Shoes of Peace, being put on at the Floradale Mennonite Church Apr. 9-11. Robb Martin plays a young man who has just returned home from a Christian Peacemaker Teams mission, while Nancy Martin looks on.
Church doing its piece for peace Members of Floradale Mennonite Church prepare to stage a play of their own making Draper. “Once you include the cast and the crew and y attending the din- the makeup people, peoner theatre event Those ple who make the dinner, Shoes of Peace put on by people who help serve the the Floradale Mennonite dinner, the ushers and all Church, visitors get the of that. It really is a comopportunity to both finan- munity event.” cially support peace orgaThe play is about a nizations and learn a bit couple from Elmira who about peacemaking in the welcome their son home process. from a stint with Christian From Apr. 9-11, dozens Peacemaker Teams while of members of the congre- their daughter Cassie pargation will be coming to- ticipates in a peace march. gether to put on a play they Throughout the show, the have been working on for two youths experience more than seven months. some tough conversations “It’s amazing how many and begin to wonder how people it takes to do this,” effective their peacemakexplained the play’s au- ing efforts are as they inM&T Business Card Ad:Layout 1 04/03/09 10:22 AM Page 1 thor, Elmira resident Barb teract with their extended
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families and explore what it means to be peacemakers in the 21st century. “Being a peacemaker in our day and age is not easy,” said Draper, who has attended the church for almost 38 years and who wrote the last play performed there three years ago. “We are hoping that this play will leave the audience with something to think about when it comes to their role and their experiences.” The proceeds of the show will go towards supporting a Palestinian refugee family who will be coming to Kitchener-Waterloo after having spent seven years
living in a refugee camp on the border of Iraq and Syria. In addition, some proceeds will go to Christian Peacemaker Teams, an organization that sends members to places in conflict to try to bring peace. “Floradale is sponsoring family from Palestine who are set to arrive on Mar. 31,” said Rita Bauman, who also attends the church. “With help from the Muslim community in the tri-city area who know
> SEE PLAY ON PG. 29
MARCH WITH A MESSAGE
Vicky Roeder Martin plays the role of Cassie, a high school student participating in a peace march.
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HELP WANTED
COOK WANTED! Our cooks learn kitchen safety and sanitation, knife skills, banquet catering, prep triage as well as the fundamentals of service-line prep and short-order cooking. If you are budding “chef” and would like to work in a fast-paced environment we want your resume. All cooks receive consistent days off, competitive wages and golf privileges. Every Kitchen staff member has the opportunity to contribute to the teams’ overall efficiency and productivity. If you would like to use your skills on our winning team or kickstart your career as a Chef in the Hospitality Industry; email your resume and cover letter to:
mikeb@elmiragolfclub.on.ca HELP WANTED
LacRich Construction Inc. of Elmira is looking for a full time Aerial Technician (Rigger) to work on communication tower structures. Experience in the Tower industry is preferred, but we are willing to provide training. The position would include working with a crew, being outdoors, working at heights, installing steel and electronic broadcast equipment. If interested, please fax resumé to:
FAX: 519-669-8964 or E-MAIL: jobs@lacrich.com All resumés will be kept confidential.
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FOR SALE
> Established Framing Company in KW area requires framers with a minimum of 3 year experience. Must have own transportation. Top wages and bonus incentives offered to energetic and responsible applicants, 519-575-3807. > Landscape
Construction company looking to hire landscape worker with a class ‘A’ drivers licence. phone 519-638-2060.
> Youth
Worker (permanent part-time). promote, design, and implement activities of he Youth Centre in Elmira. post secondary degree (or working towards degree) with emphasis on youth and youth issues. Must be enthusiastic with the inherent ability to relate to youth. Excellent for someone seeking a career involving youth. Tues - Fri. mostly evening. 12 hours per week. Apply to: Woolwich Community Services, 73 Arthur St., S., Elmira, Ont. N3B 2M8. Fax: 519-6694210. Email: don_wcs@ yahoo.com. Only interviewees will be contacted.
HELP WANTED
> Cleaners needed, with experience for local banks. part time, own transportation. 519-5033788. > CLEANING
LADY Wanted. Experienced, local person for a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Elmira. Needed asap. 519-2100401.
CHILD CARE
> Child Care provided in my home, near Riverside School. Before and after school or all day. Looking for 1 or two children. Meals and snacks provided. Call 519669-5327. FOR SALE
> Lawn Furniture, four garden sheds 8ft x 12ft, saw horses, wooden stakes. Call 519664-2114. > Findlay
Wood stove; ringer wash machine, small dog kennel. Free: 4 laying hens, 1 Banty rooster. Call 519-664-0624, after 5 p.m.
Twin Centre team claims silver
> Mattress/Boxspring, new, never used, still in sealed bag. Sacrifice $195. 519-635-8737. > Just Arrived! good used office furniture - desks (even the old fashioned 8 legged ones), vertical and lateral filing cabinets, office partitions. We have lots of used chairs $39 and less. Also 1 insulated filing cabinet. See our new office furniture while you’re here too. K.A. Hammond & Co. Ltd. 519-638-3063. > Moving Sale: Computer armoire, medium oak in colour $300. pub table with 3 chairs, medium oak in colour $700. Foyer light for 11ft and up ceilings $500. pfaff industrial sewing machine model #563 $450. A safe 22x22x24, 2 combination locks, $1,000. please call 519-669-8694. > Tandem
Trailer, Enclosed. 7X14X6’ high. U.S. Cargo with spare time - 2008. $2,700.00. 519-699-4690.
> Tree
Seedlings Bareroot pickup Sat. May 01. 10” to 24” tall. $2.00 ea. 100+ $1.75. 300+$1.50. Must book before Apr. 13 to reserve. Colorado Blue Spruce, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Bracketed Balsam Fir, American Beech, Mountain Ash, paper Birch, Black Walnut, pin Oak, Red Oak, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Silver Maple, Norway Maple. Limited supply available. Call Lorne at 519-6383589 afternoons.
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> Yarn For Sale - $5 - $6 per bag. Dis N Dat Treasures, 15 Dunke St., Elmira. Open Thurs. & Fri 10 - 6, Sat. 10 - 4. 519669-5005.
TWO-GETHERNESS The Twin Centre peewee local league team was the silver medalist in
the B pool. Back row: Doug Bruns, Kurtis Bruns, Christian Belcourt, Ryan Lumgair, Jessie Hickmott, Jake Malolepszy, Jeffrey Dunlop, Dylan Beam, Talon Cisecki, Andy Oja and Terry Cisecki. Front row: Ben Erb, Riley Williams, Jacob Oja, Brenyn Cisecki, greg Haber and Taylor Stewart.
FARM EQUIPMENT
> Tractors For Sale. JD
3140; JD 2140; JD 1830; JD 1120. Call Amsey Weber, 519-595-4801.
> Used JD tractor parts JD 6120, 4-JD 2140; 1-JD 1120; Soundgard cab windows. Call Amsey Weber, 519-595-4801.
WANTED
> Women’s Pick Up Hockey, Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. RIM park, Waterloo, June, July, August. please leave message. 519-742-0898, Dianne. AUTOMOTIVE
> 1995 F-250 H.D., long
box, reg. cab, auto, 6 cyl., 177 kms, well maintained, only summer driven. Come see it at 695 McMurray Rd., Waterloo. Reduced price to $2000.00. B- 519-7468333, H - 519-664-3956.
> 1999 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Short Box. 5.2L V8 automatic transmission, body colour tonneau cover, new tires, great shape, electric blue, 129,500 km, $6,995. Voisin Chrysler 519669-2831. > 2002 Sebring LX Sedan - 2.7L V6 automatic transmission, power windows/locks/mirrors,, keyless entry, one owner, great shape, green in colour, 190,100 km. $2900 as is. Voisin Chrysler 519-6692831. > 2007 Ford F150 Lariat 5.4 Triton, 2 wheel drive, selling as is. 519-505-3855. RENTALS
> 2 Bedroom Unit available immediately - 14 Spring Street - Drayton. 1st floor unit in good condition. Call 519-669-1544 Mildred or Len Frey. > House
For Rent. 4 bedroom, 1 bath, $1100/ month + utilities. Available May 1. Call Matt 519-4636351.
> MILLBANK: New semi-detached home for rent in seniors development (55+). 1100 sq ft. 6 appliances. $795 + utilities. 519-656-9113.
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PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD | Classified ads can be obtained in person, by phone, fax or email from Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5pm or Friday 8:30am-4pm. All classified ads are prepaid. Deadline is WEDNESDAYS by 4pm.
AUCTIONS Police, Government, Repo, Bankruptcy, Fleets & Others
Monthly PUBLIC Vehicle AUCTION to be held at:
Breslau Airport Road Auction Complex 5100 Fountain St North, Breslau (Kitchener)
Sat April 10th 9:30am
2008 Chev SILVERADO 1500 P/up (60kms) 2005 Ford E350SD Deisel Cube Ambulance 2007 Honda CIVIC LX 4dr 2005 Ford E350SD Deisel Cube Ambulance 2007 Ford CROWN VICTORIA (kms) 2004 Ford E350SD Deisel Cube Ambulance 2007 Ford CROWN VICTORIA (kms) 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Cargo Van (119kms) 2007 Ford CROWN VICTORIA (kms) 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Cargo Van (142kms) 2007 Ford CROWN VICTORIA (kms) 2002 Ford E350 S/D Deisel Prisoner Van 2007 Ford CROWN VICTORIA (kms) 2001 Chev EXPRESS 2500 Cargo Van (113kms) 2000 GMC SAVANA 2500 Cargo Van (114kms) 2005 Chev OPTRA 4dr (124kms) 2004 Ford EXPEDITION XLT 4X4 (151kms) 2000 GMC SAVANA 2500 Cargo Van (192kms) 2000 GMC SAVANA 2500 Cargo Van (245kms) 2002 Ford F150XL Pickup 2002 Ford F350SD Deisel Tire Service Truck 2000 Chev ASTRO Cargo Van 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 Pickup (152kms) 99 GMC SAVANA 2500 Cargo Van (132kms) 99 Chev EXPRESS 2500 Cargo Van (199kms) 98 Chev S10 Pickup c/w cover 99 Ford E150 Cargo/Prisoner Van (137kms) 97 Ford F350XL Tire Service Truck 96 Dodge 2500 Window Cargo Van 95 Ford F150XL Pickup 2000 Harley - Davidson FLH Police (Blue/White) Motorcycle 94 Rockwood 1040XL HArdtop Camper
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> Office Space Available
For Rent, approx. total of 700 sq. ft.(in two offices). Could split, but would prefer tenant to take both. Separate access doors, with low foot traffic appreciated. Heat, hydro, etc all included in price. price negotiable. please call or email for more information. 519-669-1733, paul@enviro-eze.com
> Shared Accommodation, Drayton, 2 bedroom, rec room, bathroom, separate entrance, shared kitchen only, furnished or unfurnished. Available immediately. $500/ mth inclusive. Call 519-5046959. > St. Jacobs - Upscale apt. in village core. One + bedroom, controlled entrance, includes 5 appliances, ensuite laundry, A/C. 1,159 SF. Rent $1050 per month (utilities extra). Available immediately. Steps away from excellent shopping, restaurants,, theatre, nature trails. 519664-2293 ext. 322.
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2007 MONTANA SV6 Quad Seats Silver 67,000km $11,900.00 2006 HONDA CIVIC Blue Alloy Wheels 104,000km $11,500.00
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Play: A public display of peace > CONTINUED FROM pg. 27 the language and their faith, this is our way to show God’s peace in a humanitarian way.” The beef dinner on both Friday and Saturday will cost $16 per adult and $7 for children who are aged 10 and under. Those who order dinner will have reserved seats in the auditorium and others are welcome to come just for the play. A free-
will offering will be taken at intermission. On Sunday at 12:30 p.m., the church will be serving a Palestinian meal, the proceeds of which will go to an Islamic organization in Waterloo Region that is sponsoring a family of their own. The church has made a commitment to support the family for one full year and their goal is to raise more than $25,000.
Celebrating that championship run
“Mennonite Churches Canada encouraged all churches to do something public for peace,” explained Draper, who plays the grandmother in the show. “And I thought, ‘This is what our church could do as a public affirmation for peace, and also a lot of fun.’” To order meal tickets, call 519-669-2164 or 519698-2088. For more information, visit www. floramc.org.
ALL PUMPED UP The Twin Centre Peewee AE boys were B division champions. Back row: Jay
Churchill, Dylan Finney, Brent Bender, Owen Kidnie, Dustin Beam, Darren Rose, Matthew Yost, Craig Rose and Chirp Rose. Front row: Jake Lavigne, Dawson Malolepszy, Kolton Schwartz, Nathan Schnarr, Noah Leis, Taylor Palermo, Sam Churchill, Brett Bender, Jesse Bender, Scott Springer and Brendan Dietrich.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF HEARING APRIL 19, 2010 On Monday, April 19, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. the Committee will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 24 Church Street West, Elmira to consider the following applications. All persons interested in the applications may attend and may contact Nancy Thompson at 519-669-6040 or 519-664-2613 (ext. 6040) regarding meeting details. Email: nthompson@woolwich.ca. The Committee will also consider signed, written submissions for or against the applications if submitted to the Township of Woolwich no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Submissions can be forwarded by mail or hand delivery to: Township of Woolwich, Attn: Jeremy Vink, P.O. Box 158, 24 Church Street West, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 or Fax 519-669-4669 or Email jvink@woolwich.ca. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A6/2010 2122271 Ontario Inc. PROPERTY: 728 Arthur Street South, GCT Part Lot 46 PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting permission: • to establish a 70 square metre value added farm use on a 3.2 hectare property whereas the Zoning By-law requires a mini-
mum property size of 4 hectares; and • to reduce the separation distance between the proposed value added farm use and two neighbouring dwellings from 150 metres to approximately 120 metres. The applicant is proposing to construct a 255 square metre addition to the existing implement shed within which the value added component will be provided. The property is zoned Agricultural and contains a 697 square metre implement shed. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS A7/2010 Steven and Melanie Robbins PROPERTY: 143 Sugar King Drive, Elmira, Plan 589M-351 Lot 16 PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting permission to reduce the required side yard setback from 1.2 metres to approximately 0.8 metres to permit the construction of an attached deck. The property is zoned Residential Mixed High Density (R-5) with site-specific provisions and contains a single family dwelling. MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS A8/2010 Terry and Gayle Tyner PROPERTY: 1871 Sawmill Road, Conestogo, Plan 601 Musselman Survey Part Lot 4
NOTICE OF WATERMAIN FLUSHING OPERATION The Township of Woolwich will be engaging in a Watermain Flushing/ Hydrant Maintenance program beginning on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 to Friday, April 9th, 2010 Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Watermain flushing is performed at this time of low water usage to minimize its impact on water service. Please refrain from using excessive amounts of water during this time period (i.e. doing laundry, using the dishwasher, etc.)
The flushing process may cause discoloured water and a reduction in pressure. It should be noted that both of these conditions are temporary and not harmful. If discolouration occurs, open a cold, hard water tap in the basement until the water runs clear before resuming regular consumption. In some situations this may take 5 to 10 minutes. If, however, either of these conditions persist, please contact Cynthia Lean-Martin at 519-669-6041 The Township of Woolwich appreciates your patience as we work to improve the quality of drinking water throughout the Township.
PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting permission to: • recognize the existing reduced lot frontage of approximately 12 metres where 30 metres is required; and • recognize the existing reduced lot area of approximately 566 square metres where 2,000 square metres is required. The applicant is proposing a change of use for the property from offices on both floors to retail on the main floor and offices on the second floor. The property currently enjoys legal non-conforming status for seven parking spaces and can provide one parking space on site which will meet the necessary parking requirements for the proposed retail / office uses. The property is zoned Settlement Commercial (C-3) and contains a two storey commercial building. Further information about the applications may be obtained from Engineering and Planning Services at 519-669-6038 or 519-664-2613 (Ext. 6038). DATED this 3rd day of April, 2010 Jeremy Vink, RPP, MCIP Senior Planner Engineering & Planning Services
LARGE PRINT EDITION OF THE 2010 SPRING AND SUMMER
FACILITIES AND SERVICES GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE Residents of the Township of Woolwich now have access to large print editions of the Facilities and Services Guide for Spring and Summer 2010. Copies are available at the service counters of the Woolwich Memorial Centre and Municipal Office in Elmira. Copies are also available at local libraries. Call (519) 669-6009 or (519) 669-6005 to ask for a copy to be mailed to your home. Limited copies are available so call soon!
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Showing a little global awareness R e g iO n a l TR a n s pO R TaTiOn
Master Plan Public Consultation Centres
These locations are served by Grand River Transit. For route information, visit www.grt.ca or call 519-585-7555. These events are also accessible for people with disabilities. If you require assistance to participate, or to access information in alternate formats, please contact the Regional Transportation Master Plan infoline at least five days before the meeting you plan to attend.
The Regional Transportation Master Plan will determine investment priorities and supporting policy for transportation over the next 20 years. The Region will present the preferred transportation network, developed to meet future transportation demand in Waterloo Region. This transportation network includes an integrated rapid transit and bus network and strategic road improvements to best meet the Region’s transportation goals and objectives. You will have an opportunity to ask questions of staff as you tour our displays.
For more information, please contact us: Infoline: 519-575-4572 Email: movingforward@region.waterloo.on.ca
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All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included if a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be referred to the contact information indicated above.
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GO MULTICULTURAL Students at Breslau p.S. had the chance to experience cultures from around the world during the annual World Awareness Day Mar. 26. Workshops included origami, Bollywood dancing, African drums, steel drums, hip hop and tai chi.2
> FROM pg. 28 > Wanted
- Country Living. Older, mature person seeking place to live and keep my horse, in the country. Apartment or house. Must be within 40 kms of Laurier (KW), for May 1. Email: clightha@ uwo.ca or 1-519-601-6327.
REAL ESTATE
> Private Sale - 1,500 ft. bungalow, large treed lot, on First St. Elmira. Also household contents for sale. Call 519-574-1489.
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Thursday, april 8, 2010 United Kingdom Club 35 International Village Dr., Cambridge Tuesday, april 13, 2010 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener Thursday, april 15, 2010 First United Church 16 William St. W., Waterloo
You have an important role in the future of transportation in Waterloo Region. get involved in the community conversation by attending one of our public consultation centres.
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TRADES & SERVICES
> For Lease - Industrial unit, 2640 sq ft., M2 zoning, 16’ x 16’ bay door, 600 volt service. Call Dennis, 519-502-8364.
> CRD Accounting Services - Income Tax (E-File) Services. Small business accounting, payroll & gov/t filings. Chuck Downs, 95 Aspen Cr., Elmira. 519-669-1498, cell 519569-1744.
> Industrial Bay for rent. 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 519-4658421 or 519-669-1461 ext. 22.
COMING EVENTS
> The Story of Esther, read by Dave Van Der Molen, from an electronic braille copy of the NIV bible. Sun. Apr. 11, 3:00 p.m., Woodside Bible Fellowship Dr. Elmira. Admission is $10 per person.
GARAGE SALES
> Mulit Family Garage Sale. Fri. Apr. 9, 1-5 p.m., Sat. Apr. 10, 8 a.m. - noon. 39 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs. 2 sets of left handed golf clubs, kids clothing excellent shape, toys and more! > Woolwich Memorial Centre 23rd Annual Indoor Garage Sale. Saturday, April 10, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Space still available. Call to reserve your vendor space. 519-669-6026. For more information visit our website www.woolwich.ca
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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS ELMIRA REAL ESTATE Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage SERVICES
519-669-3192
519-669-1544 24hrs
90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4
17 Church St. W., Elmira www.thefreyteam.com
Independently Owned and Operated
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
4B Arthur St. S. Elmira • www.remaxsolidgold.biz OFFICE: 519-669-5426
DIRECT: 519-572-2669 EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record
SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.
DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.
LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.
DALE KELLER Sales Rep.
MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES
THE FREY TEAM
Len Frey
Mildred Frey
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
BROKER MANAGER
mildred@thefreyteam.com
Great value
yard, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge master bedroom with ensuite, finished rec room, huge deck, new garage door. MLS
Great FaMIlY HOMe
$699,000
elMIra
$339,900 ELMIRA | Great location close to schools and new rec centre. 1775 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms and 3 baths; vaulted main floor family room with gas fireplace, great kitchen with island. MLS
StuNNING NeWer HOMe
$369,900 ELMIRA | Completely finished! Shows like a model, attractive décor throughout, large maple kitchen offers antiqued cabinets, appliances & walkout to deck, spacious living rm with gas fireplace, oversized master bedroom and luxurious ensuite, finished basement offers a rec.room with gas fireplace, den and 4th bathroom. Don’t miss this one!!! NEW MLS
BROKER**
wendy@thefreyteam.com
BERT MARTIN, BROKER
Mary Lou Murray SALES REPRESENTATIVE
marylou@mmrealestate.ca
CONCESSION 8 | 48.79 acres on Con. 8 near Moorefield, 3 bedrm. bungalow, finished basement with fireplace, 12 x 16’ wood deck, 14’6” x 24’ detached workshop with hydro. 48.79 total acres, 34 tillable tile drained, 2 acres building site + 4.25 acres zoned for future residential, 7.5 acres zoned for future industrial development. Great investment property. MLS. Call Len Frey.
$269,000 DRAYTON. NEW PRICE | Large
$285,000 GLEN ALLAN | This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, upated kitchen, patio off family room, newer windows; large insulated shed/garage, all located on a large beautifully treed lot. MLS
Wendy Taylor
$41
9,9
$64
COUNTRY PROPERTY! Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, main floor family room, finished basement, double garage (28' x 22'), large principal rooms. All this on 1/2 acre 10 minutes from Waterloo and 5 minutes from Elmira. MLS. $419,900.
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GREAT STARTER! Recently renovated with new kitchen cabinets, bath room vanity, some windows and flooring and new siding this two bedroom unit backing to green space offers a good opportunity for a single person or retirees. MLS. $64,900
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Your referrals are appreciated!
LAND FOR SALE COMMERCIAL | $199,000 located in Drayton across from Grocery Store, Medical Centre and Library. MLS Call Len Frey RESIDENTIAL | $89,000 Drayton Subdivision with municipal sewer and water. Large lot. Will build to suit or use your own builder. Build your dream home. Call Mildred Frey
“You dream...We’ll work.” Whether looking to buy or sell in Elmira, K/W, surrounding rural areas or cottage recreational, Call Wendy Taylor and Mary Lou Murray.
BROKERAGE
R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
519-669-2772
BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record MVA Residential
Res: 519-669-1068
JULIE HECKENDORN Broker Res: 519-669-8629
TRACEY WILLIAMS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-505-0627
Elmira@royallepage.ca | www.royallepage.ca/elmira LEON MARTIN
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage
ALLI NORRIS
BILL NORRIS
OFFICE:
SALES REPRESENTATIVE CELL:
SALES REPRESENTATIVE CELL:
FAX:
HOME FAX:
HOME FAX:
180 Weber St. S., Waterloo, ON N2J 2B2 519-888-7110 519-888-6117
519-577-6248 519-669-9885
allinorris@rogers.com
Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage | Independently Owned and Operated
COUNTRY LOTS .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 $66,000 MLS
NEw BUNgALOw - Lovely lot backing to open farmland. Ceramic foyer, kitchen & laundry. Hardwood in LR/DR. Bonus rm/3rd bdrm. MLS $399,900
519-588-1348 519-669-9885
3 bedroom country bungalow with high speed internet available open concept. Master ensuite, main floor laundry, large 2 car garage, new not built. Hobby shop allowed.
billnorris@rogers.com
LINWOOD Plenty of living space in this century home located in the downtown core of Linwood. Close to school, church, ball diamond and the new Community Centre. Presently a four plex. A very unique property with potential development possiblities or easily converted back to a single family dwelling. Rare find!
Unique property, commercial, residential, hobby farm all in one, on half acre of land minutes from St.Jacobs, Kitchener, Waterloo, Elmira in the Village of Hawkesville. Commercial building is 30’x36’ (1080sq.ft). Barn has two box stalls, and lots of storage. Where your neighbor cares. $499,900 MLS
Everything that’s fit to print...
Great property on the edge of town, approx. 21 acres workable, the rest is wooded with a large portion of maple trees, 1.9 acres is inside an industrial designated area. $599,900 MLS
Plus a whole lot
Two storey 3 bed and 3 bath room home on a half acre lot, open concept, high speed fibre optic internet available. $317, 900 MLS
.com ADDRESS: 4-B
IN PRINT | ONLINE | IN PICTURES | IN DEPTH
NEw BUNgALOw - 3 bdrms, 2 bths BACKS TO wooded parkland! Enjoy the (inc. ensuite.) Great rm. w/hardwood & gas fireplace. Cherry kitchen w/ ceramic flr. & walkout to covered deck area. Main flr. laundry. MLS $395,000
view from the oversized windows. Lovely master suite w/walkout & gas fireplace. Fam. rm. w/fireplace. Rec. rm., games room, 4th bdrm. & 3pc. in lower level. HUGE deck. MLS $499,900
ELEVATOR to all levels! Unique floorplan for 2 families. Spacious & open concept. 5 bathrooms, 2 furnaces, 2 air cond. Two gas fireplaces. Finished rec. rm. & 2 bdrms. In lower level. Dble. garage MLS $379,900
LINwOOD - Huge lot. Over 2200 sq.ft. Open concept main flr. -hardwood flrs. Main flr. laundry. Spacious master bdrm. w/ensuite & walkin closet. Large family room upstairs. Office or den on main flr. MLS $379,900
Country at its best, trees, stream, camp area, lawns all on 4.3 acre estate lot with 18ft x 45ft outbuilding, 5 bedroom approx. 2350 sq ft with a large deck, walkout basement, tennis court with lights. $499,000 MLS
$284,000.00
www.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - This 5 plex is loaded with character! Always rented! Good condition. Large 3 bdrm. unit. Short walk to downtown. Shows a good return. NEw MLS $459,900
Arthur St. S., ELMIRA • EMAIL: leonmartin@remax.net
DIRECT: 519-503-2753
• OFFICE: 519-669-5426
COUNTRY RETREAT - Updated bungalow w/barn/shop. 11 acres - mixed bush, pond! Sunroom. Large bedrooms. OPen concept living area. Min’s from Elmira/K-W & Guelph. MLS $549,000
BLDg. LOTS - Large bldg lots-country setting on edge of Linwood. Municipal water. Court location. 2 available! MLS $139,900 ea.
www.thurrealestate.com
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SERVICE PROS AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOMOTIVE
TIRE
WHERE TIRES ARE A
SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE.
AUTOMOTIVE
THOMPSON’S
Auto Tech Inc.
21 Industrial Dr. Elmira
Providing the latest technology accuracy and confidence.
35 Howard Ave., Elmira
519-669-3232
Complete Collision Service
AUTO CLINIC
to repair your vehicle with Farm • Auto • Truck Industrial • On-The-Farm Service
AUTOMOTIVE
101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2
Accredited Test & Repair Facility
519-669-4400 21 HOWARD AVE., ELMIRA
CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
RENOVATION CLEAN UPS! Call for Details • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning on Location • Area Rug Cleaning Drop-off and Pick up Service • Bleached out Carpet Spot Repair • Janitorial • Grout Cleaning • Carpet Repair & Re-Installation • Pet deodorization • Floor Stripping www.completecarpetcare.ca
ROB McNALL
519-669-7607
LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-866-669-7607
FRAMING
YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!
AFTER HOURS
33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
519.669.8917
CONSTRUCTION
Residential & Commercial
• Additions • Decks/Fences • Renovations • Design/Build Projects Call Robert Michael For An Estimate!
519-590-1762 EMAIL: rob.michael@rogers.com
DRAYTON, ON
519-638-2699
CRANE
-Framing -Roofing -Renovations -Repairs
519-669-3082
6672 Ruggles Rd. Floradale RR#2 Wallenstain, N0B 2S0
ACCOUNTING
DECORATING
ORTLIEB Read’s Decorating CRANE & Equipment Ltd.
Home Improvements
• 14 ton BoomTruck • 35 ton Mobile Crane
Renovations Decks & Fences Elmira
24 Hour Service 7 Days A Week
pittman5@live.ca
Indoor/outdoor railings, fences,gates, garden trellis, garden ornaments, floral display pieces, wall art, curtain rods and more... www.stjacobsiron.com
(519) 404-1502 GARDEN MAINTENANCE
ER RS OVYEA 10
!
Environmentally Friendly
WEED CONTROL
Complete Garden Maintenance
LANDSCAPING & OTHER SERVICES
Anita Soehner Clean Up | Mulch
► Landscape Design ► Landscape Build ► Hydro-seeding ► Slit-seeding ► Over-seeding ► Sodding ► Planting ► Interlocking Stone ► Retaining Walls & Steps ► Water Ponds ► Backhoe & Skid Steer Services
519-669-1278
Serving Waterloo Region Since 1996
519-669-3765
IN LAWN & SHRUB
CARE CALL JON:
519.669.5769
17 Aspen Crescent, Elmira
HOLEEEER ROLL
THE
Planting | Garden Design Lawn Maintenance All Your Gardening Needs
Call for your free estimate ELMIRA
gbdunsmore@sympatico.ca
LAWN MAINTENANCE
Just Gardens
LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING LTD.
NEW
27 Arthur St. S., Elmira
Barbara E. Dunsmore, Director
SPECIALIZING
1600 King St. N., Bldg A17 St. Jacobs, Ontario N0B 2N0
► Aerating ► Dethatching & Verti-cutting ► Fertilizing - Granular & Liquid ► Weed & Crabgrass Preventer ► Chinchbug Preventer ► White Grub Control ► Sod Webworm Control ► Cranefly Control ► Tree & Shrub Fertilizing ► Horticulture Vinegar ► Granular Compost ► Soil Testing
519-669-3658
Personal, E-File, Small Business & Farms
EJ Lawn Care
GLASS SYSTEMS INC.
FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service
Accounting, Bookkeeping & Income Tax Services
LAWN MAINTENANCE
ST. JACOBS
TEL: 519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104
For all your home decorating needs
ST. JACOBS
519-616-3841
3 Bunting Pl. Elmira
Specializing in Paint & Wallcoverings
519-664-9999
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
LAWN MAINTENANCE
519.846.5427 FAX: 519.846.5134
Call for estimate
IRON
ORGANIC LAWN CARE PRODUCTS
PHONE:
Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls
Design/ Build Agricultural/ Residential
SINCE 1961
76 Howard Ave., Elmira 519.669.3456
ALMA, ONTARIO
RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL
CONSTRUCTION
You name it, we frame it!
Murray & Daniel Shantz
Ltd.
CONSTRUCTION
FREE ESTIMATES
> Excavating > Trenching > Backfilling > Fine Grading > Overseeding & Top Dressing > Lawn Seeding
Call Us At
CONSTRUCTION
Willis Martin
• Store Fronts • Thermopanes • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Replacement Windows • Shower Enclosures • Sash Repair
LAWN MAINTENANCE
RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE
24 Hour Accident Assistance
CONSTRUCTION
6982 Millbank Main St., Millbank 519-595-2053 • 519-664-2914
GLASS SERVICES
For All Your Framing Needs
at
519-669-3373
CONCRETE
Concrete Foundations Limited
Body Maintenance
519-669-3373
WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI Renovating? Let us do the clean up
RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE
1-800-CARSTAR
(Behind the old Trylon Building)
CARPET CARE
AUTOMOTIVE
519.669.8330
FAX: 519.669.3210
519-669-7652
AUTOMOTIVE
rozell_soehner@yahoo.ca
519.669.5643
Cell | 519.504.5934
J.SCOTT HARRIS ELMIRA, ON
519-897-8725
* Lawn Aerating & Rolling * Lawn Care also available
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SERVICE PROFESSIONALS PAINTING
PAINTING
MESSAGE THERAPY
GLEN
REGISTERED
BIRMINGHAM PAINTING & DECORATING
MASSAGE THERAPIST
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING • WALLPAPERING
IN YOUR HOME Relaxation & Deep Tissue Massage
519-669-1131
Lisa Stemmler, RMT 519-504-8004 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
20 years experience
519-669-2251 36 Hampton St., Elmira
ROOFING
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PLUMBING
YOUR
Over 15 Years Experience
PAINTING
519.669.9160
Cell: 519.998.4094
BRUBACHER LTD. 19 First St. E., Elmira
519-669-3362
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
For all your Plumbing Needs. 24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi
ELMIRA
519-669-3652
Logos & Graphics Large format printing Decals & Safety Stickers
519-669-4964 TOWING
SKATE SHARPENING
BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS GET YOUR BICYCLES READY
20
$
BILL SCHENKEL
519-664-1809
parts extra
5 from each
$
tune up goes to “Fit for the Future” fundraiser campaign.
1600 King St. N., Unit #18
ST.JACOBS
22 Church St. W., Elmira
STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5
Catholic Church Celebrate Eucharist with us
Inspections for Real Estate Septic System Repairs & Restoration Catch Basin Cleaning Waterloo Region • Woolwich Township
519-896-7700
Sat. 5pm, Sun. 9am and 11:15am
519-568-8666
Welcome to
Upbeat Family
St. Jacobs
10:00 am
Wheelchair accessible • Nursery Care provided • Hearing Assisted
48 Hawkesville Rd. • 519-664-2311
ELMIRA
Minister: Rev. Dave Jagger Sunday Worship: 10:55am
Sundays - 9:45 am Family Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School for all ages
Visit our new website on: www.wondercafe.ca 21 Arthur St., North • Church Office 519-669-5560 “Our mission is to love, learn and live by Christ’s teachings”
519-648-3004
www.biobobs.com
•Removal of Trees or Branches of Any Shapes or Sizes in Almost Any location
T R
•Hedge trimming
E
•Branch Chipping
E
•Stump Grinding
519-669-1836 Thomas Martin NURSERY PROVIDED
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
R E A C H
SUNDAY SCHOOL
W I T H
L O V E .
T E A C H
1151 Snyder’s Flat Rd., Bloomingdale • 519-745-2411 www.bloomingdalemennonite.com
MY FINANCES
T H E
T R U T H .
S E N D
I N
P O W E R
Worship with us Sundays at 10:30am
www.ElmiraAssembly.com 290 Arthur St. South, Elmira • 519-669-3973
Bloomingdale Mennonite Church
Trinity United Church
or
Worship & Calvary United Sunday School
Mass times are:
19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira • 519-669-3387
Sunday School During Worship
Septic Tank Cleaning
CASH PAID
HEARING ASSISTED
St. Teresa
ever-green@sympatico.ca
We call Elmira home but we service the surrounding area.
TREE REMOVAL
PLACES OF FAITH No God No Peace Know God Know Peace
519-505-0985
Owner|Operator
FOR YOUR UNWANTED SCRAP VEHICLES CARS, TRUCKS OR VANS WE PAY CASH WITH FREE TOWING PLEASE CALL
Tel: 519-669-5537
FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE AT COMPETITIVE PRICES!
Mobile
Jeff Basler
TOWING AND RECOVERY
With an expert spring tune up
www.remingtongraphfix.com
Vehicle Lettering
519-669-9081
100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA
In Business since 1971 • Fully Insured
graphfix ltd. Signs & Banners
Call
519.698.2114
SIGNAGE | VINYL & DIGITAL
Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.
CLEAN • DRY • SECURE
CALL SCOTT SEILING FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. CALL NOW AND BOOK FOR SPRING!
27 Brookemead, St, Elmira kdetweiler@rogers.com
Steve Co.
INC
Serving Elmira and Surrounding Area for over 30 years!
Phone: 519-669-1188 Fax: 519-669-9369
PLUMBING
Various sizes & rates
• Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches
>Commercial Commercial & Residential >Booking for Spring Cleanup
• Spring Clean-up • Top Dressing/Overseeding • Lawn Maintenance/ Landscaping • Mowing Packages Available • Mulch Delivery & Installation Telephone
SEPTIC
AMOS >Complete Complete Lawn Maintenance >Flower bed maintenance
Now Booking For:
C.J.
SELF STORAGE
R O O F I N G
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALISTS!
Mike
free estimates interior/exterior painting wallpapering & Plaster|Drywall repairs
OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE!
CALL TODAY TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT!
PAINTING
Easter Sunday 10 to 11:30 AM
Ron Seabrooke Discovering God Together
519-669-2319 | www.wbconline.ca 4522 Herrgott Road, Wallenstein
“Making Faith Live” April 4
Sunday, April 4, 2010 9:15 and 11:00 am
The Foundation for No-Fear Living
“Discover Joy This Easter”
SUNDAYS @ 10:30AM
5 First St., Elmira • 519-669-1459 Services at
Church
John Mahood www.elmiracommunity.org Public School
Good Friday Service (10AM) 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 Check out our website www.woodsidechurch.ca
Sunday Worship 9:30 am - 10:30am
2 First St., Elmira • 519-669-5030
Gale
Sunday Worship 11am 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
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STRANGE BUT TRUE
Gender roles a combination of nature/nurture Q.
Is it biology or early upbringing that contributes more to our sense of being a girl or a boy?
Strange But True
A.
Male and female behavior is often different and to some degree socialization is the key, says Laura Freberg in Discovering Biological Psychology. But don’t underestimate the importance of biology: Children begin to prefer sex-typed toys (vehicles and dolls) as early as age 12-18 months, well before they begin thinking of particular toys as “male” or “female.” Socialization is even less likely to play a role in the toy choices of monkeys. Yet young male monkeys spend more time with wheeled toys and balls, young female monkeys prefer dolls, plush animals, and pots. “These results suggest that at least some boy/girl toy preference we see
Bill & Rich Sones may originate in biology.” Consider the tragic case of Bruce Reimer, who during a routine circumcision in 1965 was injured so badly that experts felt he should be raised as a girl. Then after surgery, Bruce began life as “Brenda.” For several years, things seemed normal, but as early as second grade, Bruce/Brenda began reporting having dreams of growing up to be a man. By age 14, even with years of female hormone therapy, he refused to continue living as a girl. After learning of his medical history, he chose immediate male hormone therapy and surgery.
Renamed David, he lived as a man, married and adopted his wife’s children. Tragically, in 2004 David Reimer took his own life.
Q.
What just might be the longest six seconds in motor sports?
A.
A good candidate is the Grand Prix pit stop, with the driver getting four fresh tires, an inspection to remove debris from nooks and crannies, and any new parts to replace track casualties, says Tony Borroz in “Speed Demons” in Wired magazine. “It’s a hyperdrive time warp where jobs that might take an afternoon at your local garage are crammed into a few heartbeats.” More than a dozen mechanics work in choreographed synchrony, so many in fact that the six seconds
computes to over 100 man-seconds for a single stop. It starts with two jackmen, one in front and one in back, lifting the car a few inches, then a dozen crew members swapping out the tires, three to a wheel. If even a shred of a plastic bag gets into the guts of a Formula 1 racer, it could be curtains for the race -- maybe even for the engine. So when the gun operators finish locking down the tires, two of them reach into the scorching radiator to check for dangerous “hitchhikers.” Fueling used to be part of the protocol as well, but fire dangers led to its elimination in 2009. The most frequently damaged part of a racer is the nose assembly, that doubles as a jacking point when a new front end is needed. “If all goes well, the team can change out a nose during a typical six-second stop.”
FAMILY ALBUM ENGAGEMENT
ENGAGEMENT:
The families of Alicia Kallay and Luke Calma are pleased to announce their engagement. The wedding will take place in the spring of 2011, with the Stag and Doe being planned for New Year`s Eve - Friday Dec. 31, 2010 at the Elmira Carriage Hall. All of us wish Luke and Alicia a lifetime of love, happiness and health, and we look forward to the coming events to celebrate their lives and future together.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Guess Who’s 1! Cohen
STAG & DOE
Stag & Doe Amanda Beitz & Justin Williams
STAG & DOE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
STAG & DOE for
Kyla Ballard and Brad Boyer
Saturday, April 10, 2010 8 p.m. to 1 a.m
April 10th 2010 Lions Hall 40 South St W Elmira Tickets $10 8pm - 1am
Woolwich Community Hall, St. Jacobs
Door Prize’s / Raffle / Game’s / Food / 50/50 / DJ Music
$10.00 in advance / $12.00 at the door Includes DJ, Door Prizes and Buffet Evening Lunch
For Tickets call 519-669-1357
BIRTH NOTICE Stephen, Pam & Russel Esbaugh Wish to announce the early arrival of
Boston Roland on Feb. 11th Weighing in @ a hefty 4lbs 2 oz.
IT'S A BOY! Hall-Stoll
Tammy, Maik & Big Sister Cassidy are excited to announce the safe arrival of their "Little Man", Lukas James David, born March 24, 2010, weighing 8lbs. 5oz. Proud Grandparents are Dolly & Jim Hall of Conestogo, and Dieter & Elke Stoll of Kitchener. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses on the 4th Floor of Grand River Hospital. Insured.
Share The News HAPPY BIRTHDAY Love Mommy, Da, Da, Heatley, Gramm & Grandpa. Unckey Steve, Auntie Pam Boston & Russell
Waiting to spoil him are Leslie & Murray Esbaugh Cathy, Keith & Deanna Dillabough Amy, Jason & Cohen can’t wait to meet you!
Matilda Gingrich
Please join our family as we celebrate our dear Mother’s 90th birthday at an Open House Saturday, April 10, 2010, 2-4p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira, On.
Best wishes only.
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Dr. John D. Price With sadness we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Dr. John D. Price on Friday, March 26, 2010. He will be fondly remembered by his patients and staff at Elmira Eyewear
IN MEMORIAM
Smith, Kenneth C. In loving memory of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Ken, who passed away April 3, 2009. Treasured memories keep you in our hearts. Never Forgotten,
Joyce and family
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DEATH NOTICES
> ENDRES, Irmgard – passed away peacefully at Freeport Health Centre on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the age of 83. Local relatives are her daughter Isolde Orsan and her husband John of St. Clements.
> BURKHART, Ozias “Oz�- It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ozias Burkhart of Drayton on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the age of 74. > DOERSAM,
Mabel Marie – passed away at pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo, on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the age of 89 years. Local relatives are her daughter Dianne Cerjak and husband Tony of St. Clements.
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Ermina (Mrs. Egbert) – peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at St. Mary’s general Hospital. “Minna� (Bauman) Schmidt age 92 years, of St. Jacobs.
> DOHERTY,
Gladys Catherine – At Freeport Health Centre on Friday, March 26, 2010 in her 86th year of Elmira.
> SOEHNER, Harry E. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at St. Mary’s general Hospital. Harry, age 92 years of Elmira.
> DORSCHT, Ruth – passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Delrose Retirement Residence, Delhi, at the age of 89. Local relatives are her son Jim Dorscht and his wife Claudia of Linwood.
> STEMMLER, Fern – passed away peacefully at South Bruce grey Health Centre, Durham on Saturday, March 27, 2010. She was born in Wellesley 75 years ago.
> HOWLETT, Edna Mary (Mayme) nee Hahn – passed away peacefully at Leisureworld Nursing Home in Elmira on Saturday, March 27, 2010 in her 94th year.
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> Caregiver Coffee Hour – 10-
11:30 a.m. at Chateau gardens in Elmira for those caregivers of a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. Lynda Kohler will present on resources for caregivers. If you are caring for someone who has Alzheimers or related dementia, you are welcome. For more information call Lorraine at 519-664-3794 or Cara at 519-742-1422.
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lunch tickets (Apr. 11, 12:30 p.m.) $10/adults, $5/children 10 and under. Free-will offering for theatre entertainment that begins at 8 p.m., Apr. 9-10, and 2 p.m. Apr. 11. proceeds to Christian peacemaker Teams and palestinian sponsored refugee families. Tickets purchased in advance by calling Marilyn 519669-2164, 519-698-2088 or the church ofďŹ ce 519-669-2861.
> H.U.g.S. program 9:15-11:45 a.m.
For parents and their children (0-5
> Wellesley Caregivers at 2 p.m. yrs). Topic: Keep the Spark Alive While at the Wellesley T.C. Health Centre. paul Kett will speak on How To Have Meaningful visits. please call Lorraine at 519-664-3794 or reception at 519-656-9025 for more information.
> Region of Waterloo Library Family
Stroytime – 10:15-11 a.m. at Breslau Community Centre, 200 Woolwich St. A family storytime program for parents/caregivers and children 0-5 years old, starting Apr. 6. Read, sing, play games and have fun with literacy. Drop in, it’s free. For more information call the Region of Waterloo Library, Bloomingdale Branch at 519-741-3151 or email libhq@regionof waterloo.ca.
APRIL 7 > Storytime for children ages 3 to
5 at St. Clements Branch Library. Join us for stories and fun activities on Wednesday from 1:45-2:30 p.m. starting Apr. 7 or Thursday from 9:30-10:15 a.m.,starting Apr. 7. Space is limited. For more information visit the library or call 519-699-4341, email stclemlib@ regionofwaterloo.ca.
APRIL 8 awareness with daily activities, chores and exercise. Bernadette Vanspall, physiotherapist. 10:1511:15 a.m. Woolwich Community Health Centre, 29 parkside Dr., St. Jacobs.
APRIL 9 > “Those Shoes of peace!� a dinner
theatre presented by Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road. Roast beef dinner tickets (Apr. 9-10, 6:30 p.m.) $16/adults and $7/ children 10 and under. palestinian
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APRIL 10 > Dinner (ribs & sausage) & Comedy
Night featuring Jim McAleese who has been on “Corner gas� and an open mic. Doors open 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., show to follow at Maryhill Heritage park Community Centre; $25 per person includes dinner and show. For tickets: Mike Rundstedler 519-648-3394; Doug Zinger 519-648-2939; Tim Vegh 519648-3952.
APRIL 11 > Two-hour hike on the newest trails
in Breslau, 2 p.m. Join Sheri and Lisa to discover the two newest trails in Breslau – The Hopewell Trail and the Riverland Trail. please meet at Breslau public School, 58 Joesph Street (at the corner of Joseph and Doman St.). Those interested in hikes are asked to call paul at 519-6643643 to conďŹ rm meeting times and locations.
> Woolwich Community Services
has trained volunteers available to complete your income tax return. This service is offered free of charge to people with limited income. To ďŹ nd out if you qualify drop by or call Woolwich Community Services at 73 Arthur St. S., Elmira. 519-669-5139.
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> Hungryman’s Breakfast with
Woolwich Ringette from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; $5 all you can eat. At Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira. Enjoy pancakes, sausage and ham, eggs, home fries, kirk beans, toast and jam, coffee, tea and juice. proceeds will go to Woolwich Minor Ringette Association and help keep registration fees affordable for our community.
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» Saturday, April 03, 2010
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