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in shock,” said MacKrell, a branch manager at Elmira Bus Lines. “She was very, very fortunate; there were some angels around her that’s for sure because when you looked in her car you couldn’t see the driver’s seat, the roof was totally collapsed and all you could see was the steering wheel,” said MacKrell. The intersection was closed for approximately three hours as police investigated the scene and the
Thousands of tests of Woolwich’s drinking water revealed only a handful of incidents last year, all for lower-than-standard chlorine levels. The minor non-compliance issues were resolved simply by flushing the affected areas with freshly chlorinated water. The numbers reported to township council this week show the township is right in line with changes to provincial legislation in the post-Walkerton era. 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. Onerous new rules under Bill 195 (the Safe Drinking Water Act), still evolving, have meant more work for the township to maintain compliance, said manager of engineering operations Rod Kruger. Last year, there were four occurrences in the Elmira/St. Jacobs system, and one each in Breslau, Heidelberg, Maryhill and Maryhill Heights. Systems in Conestogo, which has two, and West Montrose had no occurrences. Two of the occurrences in Elmira were related to reconstruction work on Riverside Drive, where residents had temporary water feeds in place
SERIOUS CRASH Despite being extricated from her demolished vehicle with the Jaws of Life, the driver did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at South Field Drive and Union Street in Elmira, Apr. 2.
Elmira woman survives collision MARC MIQUEL HELSEN An Elmira woman came away relatively unscathed from a gruesome-looking collision between her car and a tractor-trailer Wednesday morning in Elmira. She was extricated from the Toyota Matrix by dozens of emergency personnel using the Jaws of Life, as an air ambulance waited nearby. However, once she was free of the vehicle it became clear the 31-year-old victim had
suffered non-life threatening injuries; she was transported by land ambulance to Grand River Hospital. “It sounds like she’s going to be in the hospital for a while, but certainly is lucky to be alive,” said Sgt. Merv Knechtel of Division 3A of the Waterloo regional police. The collision occurred at approximately 10:43 a.m. when a truck, northbound on Union Street, failed to obey a stop sign at South Field Drive as it approached
the intersection. The driver of the Matrix, eastbound on South Field, subsequently slammed into the trailer portion broadside, becoming wedged as it pushed the truck toward a ditch. Loretto MacKrell, an employee of a nearby business, saw part of the collision develop and called 911. “I saw the car coming down, I saw the transport and I knew there was going to be a collision and then all I heard was bang and then drag and I was, ‘Oh, my God.’ You’re
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MARC MIQUEL HELSEN If at first you don’t succeed try again. After a number of unsuccessful bids to secure provincial and federal funding for the Hawkesville Road improvement project, Wellesley Township last week secured $2,248,400.00 from the province through its Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII). “What should I say besides, ‘yippee?’” public works director Will McLaughlin quipped. “We’re very happy.” Because funding applications had to be roadready, township staff will be able to start the road construction by late summer or early fall. The massive project will include a complete overhaul of the stormsewer system and rebuilding of the road base in a number of areas that have experienced
drainage issues. The project will cover Broadway Street from Herrgott to Geddes; Geddes from Ament Line to Broadway; Hawk Street; and Martha Street from the creek north to Broadway. The Hawkesville package was last submitted as a $2.5-million project encompassing reconstruction of all major roadways within the settlement area. Since then, Wellesley completed the reconstruction of one block (400 metres) of Geddes Street originally estimated to cost $400,000, leaving approximately $2.1 million to be reconstructed within the Hawkesville settlement area. Currently working on a project schedule, township staff expects to begin soil investigations by Apr. 15, and then, pending approvals from relevant government agencies (Grand River Conservation Authority, Waterloo Region,
Ministry of the Environment) go to tender in July. Construction could begin in mid-August. “We are very happy with the funding that we received,” Mayor Ross Kelterborn told the Observer, noting that the upper levels of government are finally hearing the message that small, cashstrapped municipalities are in serious need of funding to address crumbling infrastructure. “It is as a result of teamwork that our staff and our council have worked on in the last number of years to let the people at the next level of government, provincial and federal, know the situation that exists for small municipalities that are agriculturally oriented – the reality of the lack of funds.” Through work with organizations like Fair Funding For Small Communities of Ontario (FF-
SCO) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Wellesley council and staff have sent a strong message that small municipalities have pressing infrastructural needs that are not being addressed. Among the ideas council has championed is coming up with a sustainable funding formula for small agricultural communities that would see tax money stay in the municipality but at no cost to farmers. Kelterborn is convinced the upper tiers are listening. “And I think they listened and provided some money where it was needed … I feel that the message that we’re trying to portray through this sustainable funding through taxation of agricultural land has sort of got the ear of the people at the provincial level to understand our situation a little better,” he said.
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for a time, explained director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley. The incidents were minor chlorine issues, with no bacterial concerns that might lead to a boil-water advisory, said Kruger.
“It’s just a matter of when water doesn’t turnover in the mains fast enough, we need to flush them,” he said, noting chlorine levels tend to fall over time if the water is sitting. In the smaller systems, demand may be low at times.
“That’s really just a housekeeping situation. Overall, we’re happy with the system over the last few years.” Improved testing routines and work on the distribution systems themselves – such as eliminating dead-ends where water might
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GEARING UP Elmira Maple Syrup Festival committee chair Lavern Brubacher (left) and past-chair Doug McLean prepare for the arrival of an estimated 60,000 visitors to town today (Saturday) for the world’s largest one-day PHOTOS | VANESSA MOSS event of its kind.
Sap on tap at Elmira festival VANESSA MOSS The sap will be flowing and the sun should be shining as Elmira hosts the 44th annual Maple Syrup Festival today (Saturday). “A nice, bright sunny day [would be] perfect,” said 2008 festival committee chair Lavern Brubacher on Thursday. “If the weather’s great like this, I think we’ll have record crowds.” Starting at 7 a.m., an anticipated 60,000 visitors and 15,000 vehicles will arrive in Elmira either by car, horsedrawn wagon or historic Waterloo Central Railway (WCR). The festival offers up a large range of events, from sugar bush tours to the quilt and craft show. “The sugar bush tours will be fantastic. I’m pretty sure they’ll actually have some sap to boil on Saturday, so it’ll be excellent conditions,” Brubacher said. Easily the most recognizable feature, however, is the mall, the stretch of more than a kilometre of outdoor shopping and food of all kinds.
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All of this organizing is worthwhile in the end since local groups benefit financially from the festival. Service clubs and churches use money earned for a number of community betterment projects. “It’s a good fundraiser for us. It’s not our biggest, but it’s right up there,” said Bill Dudgeon of the Elmira and District Lions Club, which runs an apple fritter booth during the festival. Throughout its 44-year history, the festival committee has distributed more than $1 million to various community groups and local charities – profits generated directly by festival organizers. Some two dozen charitable and non-profit groups share in the proceeds from the event. But that’s a drop in the bucket compared to what the various organizations collectively garner during the festival. Running food booths and hosting activities can mean big dollars for those who add to the festival fun. “It’s about giving our local groups an opportunity to raise money for themselves,” commented past festival committee chair Doug McLean.
Of course, pancakes, smothered in fresh maple syrup are the big draw, but the air is filled with a host of tantalizing aromas. From sauerkraut on a bun to the just-made apple fritters, the offerings ensure nobody leaves with an empty stomach. Organizers note pancake servers will go through an estimated 3,200 kilograms of pancake mix and more than 700 litres of maple syrup in one day. The outdoor mall sees Elmira’s main drag, Arthur Street, closed to vehicular traffic. Instead, the route is lined with booths where craftspeople from the local communities and surrounding area sell their products. Along with the mall, folks will be pleased to know that all of the old staples that they enjoy – and which have made the Maple Syrup Festival a success over its 44-year history – will be back again this year. The traditions are part of the enduring appeal of the event. Returning once again will be toffee making, the pancake flipping contest at 11 a.m, the Toy Show and Sale, and many other popular events.
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“If the weather is good, we’ll serve about 2,000 servings of potato pancakes – close to it anyway; schnitzel on a bun, 500,” added Lorne Martin, project chair for the Kiwanis Club of Elmira, which raised money for youthoriented efforts, including the annual Kiwanis Music Festival. “It’s a good project. “Members and their friends come and help. It’s a social function,” he adds of the pancake booth. The success of their efforts, like those of festival organizers, depends greatly on the weather – that’s the determining factor for many who plan to take in the festival. Last year, with its middleground turnout, saw the Elmira Lions go through 50 bushels of apples and nearly 50 litres of apple cider. “It’s a good day. We have a lot of fun. There’s usually a good group of us there at 3 a.m. and we’re not usually done until later in the evening,” Dudgeon said, noting volunteer club members generally work in two-hour shifts. “All of it (money raised) does end up back into the community.”
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Time to put the squeeze on payday loan operations They are what pawnshops have traditionally been: a sign of bad times. Far more prevalent, payday loan outfits appear at times to be as numerous as donut shops or convenience stores – they’re popping up everywhere. Belatedly, the province has stepped in with some legislation aimed at controlling the industry. The Payday Loans Act introduced this week would license all operators and ban some of the most controversial lending practices. It’s really too little, too late – the industry should have been axed right from the beginning, given the usurious interest rates and its propensity for preying on those who can least afford it. Under the legislation, lenders would be required to include in the total cost of borrowing all charges the consumer is required to pay, de facto interest rates that can climb into four digits. Canadian law makes it illegal to charge more than 60 per cent a year, but the industry steps around that by assigning a variety of fees to its short-term loans. Because of the small dollar amounts, these extra fees can quickly add up to massive annual interest rates. When the federal government looked into the industry in 2006, it found reason to tighten up its regulations. In one example, it found a $400 loan, re-
paid 17 days later, had an effective annual interest rate of 1,242 per cent: $8.64 in interest, plus a fee of $9.99, plus cheque-cashing fees of $32.65, for a total repayment of $451.28. Attached to, say, a $10,000 loan for an entire year, the fees would be a marginal cost, but because of the small sums and short terms, the fees are disproportionately high in such cases. Since the payday loan industry deals in small sums for short periods, most of its clients pay the huge effective interest rates. Compounding the problem is the fact many of those who use these services end up rolling one loan into the next, getting further behind and struggling to pay the interest let alone tackling the principal. “Unfortunately, this government has completely missed the most important aspect – a cap on interest rates. The bill tabled [Monday] still permits payday loan operators to charge criminal interest rates,� says MPP Cheri DiNovo (NDP – Parkdale-High Park), adding the legislation does not go far enough to protect consumers and continues to allow sky-high interest rates. Last year, DiNovo introduced her own bill that requires the licensing of payday loan operators and sets a 35-per-cent cap on interest rates. “The reality is that this government continues to allow payday loan companies to take advantage of poor communities by charging exorbitant interest rates.� The number of payday loan and
cheque-cashing outlets in the GTA alone rose to 317 in 2007 from 39 in 1995. The majority of these shops are located in low-income, family areas, she charges. Across the province, there are some 700 such outlets. While the industry argues the increase is due to market demand for its services, anti-poverty activists see the spread as an indication of tough times for Ontario’s most vulnerable residents. According to information gathered by the federal government, the largest group using payday loan services are men between the ages of 18 and 34 living in urban areas and making less than $30,000 a year. “We applaud the decision of the government of Ontario for taking strong first steps for regulation and licensing of this rogue industry,� says James Wardaw of ACORN Canada, a community organization representing low- and moderate-income families. “While the legislation fails to set a hard cap for interest rates, it does fulfill ACORN’s demands on other key
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points: a ban on rollover loans, and licensing of lenders by the province.� Both DiNovo and ACORN would like to see an end to payday loan outfits. DiNovo points to Quebec as a model for legislation – similar to what she proposes – that essentially makes the industry unviable. For its part, the industry claims it needs to charge the rates it does in order to operate. Operating costs, and the default rate on loans, make it impossible to charge a combined total of less than 60 per cent, above which the law calls usury. The Canadian Payday Loan Association, which represents 20 companies with 542 retail outlets across Canada, argues it makes no sense to talk about annual interest rates given that the average loan is $300 over a period of 10 days. Some two million such transactions take place every year in Canada. Undoubtedly, there will be those who use payday services with their eyes wide open, but everybody fared just fine without such outlets before they proliferated. The harm outweighs the benefits.
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Linwood Public School Principal Joe Lepold was recently recognized by the Salama SHIELD Foundation with a Certificate of Appreciation for his gifts of time, effort and sharing of resources which have helped create a library at a community centre in Lyantonde, Uganda. The Book Project has, in partnership, enabled the Foundation to create a library at the Community Development Centre in Lyantonde.
Wellesley to see tax hike Wellesley residents will likely be paying 5.5 percent more for their property taxes this year under a budget that has yet to be officially approved by council. A public meeting regarding the matter will be held on Apr. 7 at the Crosshill Chambers. The proposed operating budget (expenditures) is $5,424,458 and will reflect a number of costly capital projects planned for this year, said chief administrative officer Susan Duke. On tap for 2008 are numerous road and bridge improvements, renovations to the Crosshill council chambers, an addition to the municipal administration building, and the purchase of a rescue vehicle for St. Clements fire station. For an average home assessed at $203,000 the increase will translate into an increase of $37.63 per tax payer on the municipal portion of the tax bill, boosting the annual average to $716.11. An initial tax increase of eight per cent proposed by staff was whittled down by council to 5.5 per cent.
Wellesley remuneration figures released Wellesley councillors cost the township some $70,000 in remuneration and expenses in 2007. The total cost incurred by the municipality – which includes remuneration, mileage claimed while on township business, and general expenses – was $68,695.58; the total for all the mayor and councillors’ remuneration was $47,956.28. Mayor Ross Kelterborn’s remuneration reached $10,096.64; the mayor claimed $2,200 in mileage, and $556.34 in expenses. Each of the township’s four councilors earned $9,464.91 in remuneration and $800.04 in mileage. Councillor Herb Neher claimed the least amount of expenses at $2,579.56, followed by Paul Hergott at 3894.12, Jim Olender at $4,078.56, and finally, Shelley Wagner at $4,230.48. Wellesley township doled out a total of 5,400.24 in mileage last year.
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EDSS shines at Skills Canada Thirteen students earn gold at regionals, heading to provincials
continued success at Skills Canada is encouraging. “It reinforces the importance of trade technologies and is a congratulation of sorts also for the staff and their work with young people and the expertise that they provide for them.”
VANESSA MOSS Every year, students at Elmira District Secondary School are improving their “skills” and earning medals for their efforts at the Regional Skills Canada competitions. Last week the school took home 33 honours in events held across Waterloo Region: 13 gold, 13 silver and seven bronze. Elmira hosted the industrial wiring, plumbing and refrigeration contests. “We’ve been just incredibly impressed with the dedication and the work that the students put in and a lot of the work that they did afterhours and over lunches to prepare for their competitions and the success is certainly up this year from even the last couple of years,” said Randy Dyck, EDSS technical director. “We had some really great results and also, we had quite a wide diversity of contests that the young people were involved in and success was also evident there.” The gold medalists will now move on to the provincial championships May 5-7 at RIM Park in Waterloo, where the lev-
EDSS Regional Skills Canada Gold Medalists Team Construction Home Build Shawn Freeman Paul Gross Team Carpentry Tyler Runstedler Jacob Hipel Individual Carpentry Chris Psutka Electrical Michael Knechtel Architectural CADD Sara Radcliffe Graphic Design Jessica Mighton PHOTOS | VANESSA MOSS
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SKILLED STUDENTS Elmira District Secondary School students picked up 33 medals in this year’s Regional Skills Canada Competition held across the region last week. Top: Ryan Mann, 17 (left), and Jeff Durrer, 18, compete in the plumbing contest Mar. 25 at EDSS. Bottom: Guy Dickerson, 17 (left), and Kevin Stoeser, 19, fix electrical problems as part of the refrigeration task.
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Woolwich adopts crossing guard policy Councillors approve removal of unfilled positions, clarify hiring process STEVE KANNON Without a school crossing guard since June 2007, the intersection of Sawmill Road and Northfield Drive has now been officially scratched from Woolwich Township’s coverage list. The move, along with a replacement policy for crossing guards, was approved by councillors
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meeting Tuesday night. The new policy streamlines the process for hiring new crossing guards, and eliminating the service if the post goes unfilled for more than a couple of months. Historically, the township has had difficulty finding people to do the job in the smaller communities. In Conestogo, for instance, Woolwich has spent the equivalent
of a half-year’s salary for a guard advertising for the long vacant post, said deputy clerk Val Hummel Although not required to provide crossing guards, the township currently does so in seven locations, at a cost of $28,000. The guards supervise children as they head in each morning and again in the afternoon on the
way home. Four of the crossings are in Elmira, with one each in St. Jacobs, Breslau and Maryhill. Earlier this year, council looked at a large increase in the wage it pays crossing guards, to $25 from $18.18, for two 30-minute supervision periods, plus travel time. The idea was ultimately dropped in favour of an inflationary increase.
Woolwich still pays the highest rate in Waterloo Region. Wellesley Township, for instance, pays $18 per hour, while the City of Kitchener offers $11.86. The wages offered in the township are typically enough if the employee lives near the location, but doesn’t make sense if taking the job requires too much travel, Hummel explained.
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EDSS scores high on Fraser Institute scorecard Elmira District Secondary School should serve as a performance model for similar schools across Ontario, according to the Fraser Institute Report Card released Mar. 30. EDSS ranked 27th out of 725 Ontario secondary schools in overall academic achievement and has averaged 14th out of 675 over the last five years. “Anytime that we can focus on good news for the community and for our students … then I think you can be quite delighted with that,” said EDSS principal Peter Rubenschuh. The right-wing think tank publishes the yearly report to give Ontarians a snapshot of how secondary schools are performing, said report coauthor Peter Cowley from his office in Vancouver. It provides one piece of the puzzle to help parents choose schools and offers educators success stories to draw from. “Elmira should get the award for being ‘pathfinder of the year.’ This is the school that everyone interested in education in smaller towns should know about because the question would be, ‘OK, if Elmira can do it, why can’t we?’” Cowley said.
Now in its second year of publication, the report was generated from Grade 9 and 10 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results in math and literacy (the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test). A similar report card on elementary schools released in February was criticized by the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association because of its comparative nature; this version has garnered less attention. Rubenschuh said that although he received a detailed statement from EQAO, he reviewed the report card for more insight. “This is a general ranking and a summary of the data,” he explained. The Fraser document outlines eight focus areas that are combined to form an overall rating out of 10. For the year 2006-07, Elmira was up 0.5 points from ‘05-06, with a score of 8.8. In Grade 9 academic math, the school scored an average 2.90 (2.80 in ’05-06) and posted 2.75 (2.77) in the applied stream; the provincial standard is 3.0. Rubenschuh said he was pleased to see that the academic levels are steadily improving and that although it seems the applied levels have plateaued, they have
improved significantly since 2003 when the average was 2.30. EDSS’ literacy levels showed consistency for those students who passed on the first attempt (90.0%) and a noteworthy improvement for those who made subsequent attempts (90.2%; 81.4 in ’05-06). “[That] is great to see: that’s fabulous,” Rubenschuh said. Other areas of inter-
est for the principal were the gender gaps in both math and literacy. Over the years, the female students have outperformed the males in literacy, but that difference has nearly disappeared. For the recent year, females were up 0.4 over the males on the OSSLT (8.9 in ’05-06) and males had a slight edge (0.13) over the opposite sex in math (no difference the year before).
Since a provincial male literacy push was initiated a few years ago, Rubenschuh was particularly pleased with this aspect of the report card. “That’s really encouraging to see. “I would certainly like to think that we’ve got strong instruction happening and an attention to the academics. People really take pride in their curriculum and the delivery of that.”
On top of the staff efforts to improve the school’s performance, Rubenschuh attributed EDSS’ high ranking to its atmosphere that he has been closely observing since he took over the principal position in early February. “It’s a very positive school and the students I think really enjoy the school experience here and that says so much about what you bring academically.”
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BEE-ING THERE The Optimist Clubs of Zone 14 held their annual Spelling-Bee at the University of Waterloo Mar. 29. Grade 5 students from Conestogo Public School, Floradale Public School, John Mahood Public School, Riverside Public School, St. Jacobs Public School, St. Teresa School, and Wellesley Public School participated in a closely contested match. The top three contestants – Will Allen from John Mahood PS, Nathan Shuh from Floradale PS and Mackenzie Turchan from Conestogo PS – will advance to compete in the Mid-Western Ontario Optimist District final to be held Apr. 26. Front row: Will Allen, Nathan Shuh, Mackenzie Turchan. Middle row: Amitan Pope, Courtney Meirowski, Erin McCrea, Anna Martin, Christina Rose, Nicole Lindner, Lindsay Letkeman, Ella Hodson, Emma Bender. Back Row: Eric Munro, Nathan Rakowski, Esther Nenadov, Kassidy Tucker, Laura Bertrand, Anika Bartel, Jacob Drung, Jason Gamble, Haley Bauman.
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Out and about for Healthy Communities Month VANESSA MOSS Hoping to draw on residents’ eagerness to get outside, Woolwich Healthy Communities (WHC) is currently hosting its third annual activities month. “The purpose behind healthy communities is to really try and make Woolwich an even better place to live: socially, economically and environmen-
tally. The group really wanted to try and think of initiatives that would really bring all those pieces together,” said Joy Finney, health promoter at the Woolwich Community Health Centre in St. Jacobs. The result is a month of free hikes, movies, tours and information fairs highlighting the healthy lifestyle opportunities Woolwich has to offer. A new addition to the
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joined forces to provide fresh food to their clients. “The general public needs to realize that we have excellent, good, tasty, wholesome food right in our backyard,” said WHC volunteer Barbara Taylor. “We should try to, even if it is Ontario products, we should try to be buying it from places that are taking it directly from point A to point B, not from point A to point B to point C.”
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Âť LAW & ORDER
Erratic driving earns motorist a fistful of charges 
March 26
7:41 AM | A home under construction on Robb Road in Elmira was hit by thieves overnight. Entry was gained through a side door. Persons unknown made off with a fridge and stove. It appears they tried to make off with a central vacuum unit, but it was ultimately left behind. The police identification unit was called in, and officers discovered some tire tracks on the scene. The investigation continues. 12:00 PM | A suspicious man sitting in a parked car on Water Street in St. Jacobs caused a resident to report the incident. A man wearing a cowboy hat was reported
A report of an erratic driver brought police to the area of Snyder and Park avenues in Elmira about 11:25 a.m. on Mar. 31. A black pickup truck was seen swerving down the road before going over a curb and striking a fence on a residential lot. The pickup was gone when officers arrived, but was subsequently traced to a Park Avenue address. The driver was charged with ‘dangerous driving,’ ‘fail to remain at the scene of an accident,’ ‘careless driving’ and ‘fail to report an accident.’ to be paying attention to the residential neighbourhood. When police arrived, the man had left, and officers put out an alert for the vehicle. 12:31 PM | A single-vehicle collision occurred on Line 86
near Steffler Road. A woman from Gorrie had been eastbound when she lost control in a curve due to excessive speed, subsequently rolling the vehicle into a ditch. The vehicle was demolished, but
the driver was uninjured. She was charged with ‘careless driving.’ 12:45 PM | A resident of Rhine Meadow Road in Heidelberg reported an attempted fraud. The complainant had received a certified cheque from a consumer survey company, which asked the resident to answer some questions, cash the cheque and return 75 per cent of the total to the sender. Suspicious, the resident had the cheque investigated by the bank, which deemed it fraudulent. The matter was then turned over to police. 
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vehicles were removed. The site of a number of collisions in recent months, this incident had some people wondering whether added measures could be taken to make the area safer. “They need to do something, I can’t tell you how many accidents
we’ve witnessed ‌ we had one week there was like three different accidents at that same intersection, it was incredible, and some of them were minor but it’s always somebody doesn’t see someone else coming or they blow the stop sign,� said MacKrell. Sergeant Knechtel noted he will bring the
issue to the township’s attention. “I would like to perhaps address the issue of the need for a four way stop; I’m certainly going to bring that to the township’s attention to see if they feel that that would be something they would be interested in looking at,� said Knechtel, adding
that a larger stop sign might help reduce the number of collisions in the area. Damage to the tractortrailer unit was estimated at $10,000. The Toyota was demolished. The truck driver, a 51-year-old New Brunswick man, has been charged with ‘careless driving.’
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have already installed this stuff,� Finney said, adding that tour members will be able to ask questions regarding costs and savings. All the April events are sponsored by Woolwich Council, a Lyle S. Hall-
man Foundation grant, local businesses and the WHC itself and they highlight programs available all year, Rinne said. “We wanted to create a focus at a time of year when people are very interested in getting out, sort of finishing off their
winter hibernation ‌ and doing something both in the out of doors and doing something for their own health and wellbeing.� Run entirely by volunteers – 1,500 man-hours last year – Healthy Communities Month is growing over time and orga-
nizers hope that trend will continue. “It’s a way of celebrating our community and also a way of affirming the values within the community,� Finney said. For more information, visit www.woolwichhealthycommunities.org.
subjected to malicious damage. The parked vehicle had been struck by a napkin dispenser. Police found a trail of paper napkins strewn along Sawmill Road toward Northfield Drive. Damage was estimated at $300. There are no suspects. 10:24 AM | As the result of an interaction with police, an area man was arrested on an outstanding warrant. He was transported to the Kitchener lockup and held for a bail hearing. 4:19 PM | Two girls at the Pathfinder Christian School in Wallenstein reported a suspicious man who seemed to be staring at them from his car, although he made no attempt to communicate with the girls. The man, described as about 5’9,� slim, with salt-and-pepper hair and a bushy beard, was driving an older model red car. The vehicle had left the area
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March 30
4:19 PM | Several young men in a pickup truck on Crook’s Tract Road near Winterbourne appeared to be shooting a gun from the truck. A licence plate was obtained, and police traced it back to an Elmira address. Three boys were confronted; they admitted to doing some target practice with a pellet gun. They were given an official warning and left to answer to their parents. 8:20 PM | Two cars collided at Arthur Street and Sawmill Road. A woman from Conestogo was in the roundabout when a second driver, a woman from Ethel, entered and subsequently struck the first car. Damage was significant, but no one was injured. The woman from Ethel was charged with ‘fail to yield to traffic.’
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Studies indicate that a large percentage of North Americans are concerned with the water they are currently drinking. These concerns include pollutants, contaminants, tastes, odors, and the addition of chemicals like chlorine. EcoWater Home Comfort Systems can provide an onsite water analysis to evaluate the quality of the water in your home. This analysis will help you decide if your water meets your expectations. EcoWater Home Comfort Systems specializes in providing solutions in all areas of water treatment. Compare the clean, clear taste difference of EcoWater purified water to tap water. EcoWater Home Comfort Systems offers a friendly, modern retail store that provides bottled water and a variety of filtration systems and accessories. EcoWater Systems Inc. (www.ecowater.ca) is the largest manufacturer of residential water treatment equipment in the world with a history dating back to 1925. Choose from Water Refiners, Reverse Osmosis, UV Sterilization, Point-Of-Use Filtration Systems and much more. Convenient and affordable Lease/Rental and Purchase Plans are available. Ask about the benefits that EcoWater can provide for the improvement in the quality of your life. The courteous, helpful team at EcoWater Home Comfort Systems offers expert advice on the ideal solution to meet your need for Clean Water and a Green Future!
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Since 1979, Waterloo Honda has been the region’s premier sales, leasing, parts & service centre for Honda, offering motorists unsurpassed dependability and fuel efficiency, low emissions and cost of operation, plus legendary resale value. Honda Certified Used Vehicles at Waterloo Honda are fully inspected and come with factory warranties plus a 7 day/1,000km exchange privilege for added peace of mind. The courteous sales staff at Waterloo Honda will answer your questions with no pressure to buy, and suggest financing or leasing options that meet your needs. Recent college or university graduates may qualify for special rebates. When it comes to scheduled maintenance and service, don’t open your hood to strangers. The factory trained service technicians at Waterloo Honda work on Honda vehicles every day. They have access to the most current resource materials, service bulletins and equipment. Only genuine Honda parts are installed to meet your vehicle’s original fit and performance standards. Service advisors on duty help to streamline your service experience. If you need a customer shuttle service in K-W, Fast Lube service with no appointment necessary, or a do-it-yourself car wash to keep your vehicle looking like new, Waterloo Honda is there to help. From small scratches to complete collision repair, the body shop at Waterloo Honda can provide a free estimate and guaranteed body work and paint. Insurance claims are a specialty. Dealer Principal Robin Lowe, General Sales Manager Lothar Quak and the entire team at Waterloo Honda invite you to stop by soon for your test drive or call to arrange your service appointment.
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More and more motorists in the area know that when it comes to their vehicle’s factory scheduled maintenance and repairs, Speedy Auto Service is so much more than just mufflers. Speedy is your neighbourhood service centre with technicians known for their work and their reputation. Speedy also gives you the peace of mind that comes with a written guarantee that is honoured nationwide. The staff at Speedy Auto Service will take the time to explain technical data into terms that anyone can understand. They will evaluate your vehicle’s condition and recommend component replacement, repair or suggest your next anticipated service interval. When you stop into Speedy Auto Service, you benefit from highly trained technicians who provide free inspections and estimates on exhaust or brake systems for most domestic and import vehicles. They install long lasting mufflers, catalytic converters, and performance exhaust systems with custom pipe bending and dual conversions available. Whether it’s preventative maintenance such as oil changes, cooling system, batteries, wiper blades, belts/hoses, and new tires, Speedy does it. If you need expert service for suspension, steering/chassis, or MTO Safety inspections, Speedy Auto Service covers your every need. The Speedy name has been synonymous with “while you wait” service since 1956. In December 2007, Speedy Corporation acquired Speedy Auto Service. There is now a network of stores nationwide. The location in Waterloo is family owned by Rafael and Jonathan Camacho and has operated under new management since January 2007. Visit Speedy Auto Service for your free estimate.
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There are plenty of good reasons to buy your new bike from Braun’s...is Bicycles. Their experienced product consultants will determine what you really need, whether it’s spending quality time with the family, commuting to work and school, or working the road or dirt. Braun’s...is Bicycles has become well recognized for maintaining a large in-stock selection of touring and road race bikes, mountain or BMX bikes, comfort and cruiser bikes, hot rod and chopper styles. They also offer specialties such as recumbent, electric assist and folding models, plus triathlon and multi-sport bikes. The store also carries all sizes of kids’ bikes for every stage of their learning process. Other offerings include trailers/joggers, trail-a-bikes which attach to your bike, plus tandem bikes for even more family fun. Every bike from Braun’s...is Bicycles is chosen to fit your build, matched to your skill level and budget. It comes assembled by professional bike technicians, fully adjusted and ready to ride, plus it’s backed by a Lifetime Service Program at no extra cost. Look to brands like Rocky Mountain, Fuji, Argon 18, Litespeed, Miele, Jamis and Brodie. They showcase a huge selection of accessories, bike carriers, clothing, and parts to make your cycling experience safe and enjoyable. The award-winning service department can handle anything from accessory installations and expert repairs, to tune-ups and wheel building. Founded in 1925, Braun’s now has locations in Kitchener and Guelph. The Braun Family and their staff invite you to stop in soon. Ask about becoming a member of Club Tread, Braun’s free discount club.
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Many families are now enjoying the beauty, improved functionality and craftsmanship of a custom kitchen by Olympia Cabinets K-W Corp. Whether it’s remodeling with new kitchen cabinets, custom countertops or bathroom vanities, a professional service with pride, skill and personal attention to the client’s needs is what Olympia Cabinets has been all about since 1976. A new kitchen from Olympia Cabinets will bring added value to your home, and provide a better return on investment than most other home improvements. Your new kitchen design will improve storage space and workflow, allowing quicker food preparation, cooking and clean-up. It will also create a fresh new atmosphere within the home and open the kitchen up as a place to entertain, lounge, study or work. Whether you bring in rough plans and clippings from a magazine or don’t know where to start, the design staff at Olympia Cabinets have the space planning experience and insight to ensure designs that are visually appealing and highly functional. From traditional woods to lacquer and laminate finishes, Olympia Cabinets allows customers to choose from an array of doors styles, profiles, materials, colours and finishes, as well as hardware, custom countertops (Corian, granite, Hard Rock) and accessories to suit any decorating theme you’ve chosen for your home. If you want something special created for a bathroom, office, laundry area, or need entertainment and library units, Olympia Cabinets can do it all. President Paul Barzotti and the team at Olympia Cabinets invite you to visit the Factory Showroom, or arrange for a free in-home consultation and estimate.
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Since 1977, Marbles Restaurant has become the ideal destination for meeting friends, family or business associates in a cozy relaxed atmosphere. Marbles is situated in a historic livery stable (circa 1860’s), complete with high ceiling, rough hewn wood beams, original brick walls, as well as decorative stained glass panels. Whether you eat inside with a choice of table or booth seating, enjoy the garden patio in the warmer months, or require take-out, the menu is diverse in its many tasty creations. There are Soups, and Starters such as Camembert Fritters, Indian Samosas, Ultimate Nachos, Garlic bread and Brushetta. Salads are a specialty at Marbles and include the popular Whole Earth Salad with spinach, apples, grapes, raisins and walnuts and their special creamy dressing. They are also known for the Burgers, Veggie Burger, Black Angus Pattie, Chateau Gruyere (with herbed tomatoes beneath melted Swiss cheese), and Lamb Burger with Chevre (stuffed with goat cheese, raspberry mint sauce on the side). On the lighter side are the Pastrami Sandwich, Ratatouille, Marbles’ Chicken Club, Quiche, Chicken Wings or Fingers, and Foot Long Hot Dog. The main Entrees encompass New York Steak, Fillet of Salmon, Pasta Shells with Sun-dried Tomato Sauce, and Chicken Stir Fry. On Saturday evenings Marbles offers their Prime Rib of Beef special. Check out the chalkboard for the ever-changing daily specials. A large selection wines and beer are available. Linger over a specialty coffee or decadent dessert to complement your meal. Owners Bob & Bev Drexler, General Manager Karen Gingerich and the team at Marbles Restaurant invite you to experience casual fine dining with a difference.
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Organic farming keeps making hay in Canada And nearly 12,000 more farms use organic practices, but don’t go through formal channels to identify themselves as organic. That clearly shows the industry’s growing. The trend revealed itself last year, when Statistics Canada reported the number of small farms were on the rise. Organic farming is typically more intensive, so it lends itself well to smaller operations. The 60 per cent increase would normally make headlines. But even with the jump, organic agriculture occupies just a tiny niche in Canadian agriculture. Compare the number of organic farms with the overall number, which is almost 230,000 farms, and you see the scale. But it’s the trend more so than the actual numbers that the agri-food industry needs to digest, because these farms are very close to consumers’ hearts. For example, more than 900 Canadian farmers now have certified organic operations for fruits and vegetables, mostly in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. These three provinces have the highest number of organic farmers selling through farmers’ markets, community-supported agriculture or other direct-sales ventures. Patrons of such venues and initiatives are passionate about their food, and the agri-food sector has a great opportunity to open up a dialogue about farming with these consumers. The organic sector has started the year on a high note. Last month, University of Wisconsin researchers reported in
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the Kiwanis bus, transportation to the program will be difficult, Kathie said, adding that the ride itself was part of the social adventure: “seeing familiar turf that she had in her earlier days when she was active in the community ‌ and chitchatting on the bus with the other co-riders.â€? Although Sophie can still use Kiwanis Transit for doctors’ appointments and haircuts, Kathie said she thinks the community should work together to find a solution so that Sophie and
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Up 3-1 in the Cherrey Cup series and skating on home ice, the Elmira Sugar Kings left the arena without a trophy Wednesday night as the Cambridge Winter Hawks posted a 4-1 win. “We just weren’t good enough; the whole team wasn’t good enough,� coach Geoff Haddaway said after the match. “You don’t come to play 60 minutes, you’re not going to win hockey games and that’s what happened to us tonight.� Elmira now leads the Mid-Western Junior Hockey League series 3-2 going into today’s [Saturday] match in Cambridge. “We’re definitely not going to lose two-in-a-row,� said Kings’ goalie Dan Morrison outside the dressing room. “It was do-or-die for them [tonight]. It wasn’t really a lack of effort, we just made a couple mistakes that we usually don’t; we’re going to come back next game, and I’m sure we’ll do fine. There were a couple bad bounces in that game – what can you do, right?� Coming out of the gate Wednesday night, Elmira failed to capitalize on 15 shots – the game remained scoreless after the first 20 minutes. In the second, Cambridge took an early 2-0 lead, followed up by Cal Myerscough’s goal at 4:29 on a pass from Troy Murray. At 19:04, the Hawks’ Jordan Paton picked up his third point of the night, leaving Elmira behind by a score of 3-1 going into the second intermission. A slow third-period start by the Kings led to a fourth Cambridge goal at 8:26 to end the scoring for the night. Minutes later, Elmira picked things up, showing the speed and hard hitting fans were used to seeing all season. With just over 10 minutes to go, captain John Lunney got a little nudge from behind that ended in a brawl in front of the Cambridge net. The final buzzer got the players riled up once again as Myerscough landed in the lap of Hawks goalie Dave Clement. But, despite their burst of energy in the final frame, the Kings did not fight hard enough to win, Haddaway said. “That’s showing a lack of respect to Cambridge, and you just can’t do that.
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Despite an abrupt end to their season last month, the Wellesley Applejacks celebrated players’ accomplishments at their year-end banquet Mar. 28. Team members, family and friends cheered on award recipients at the K-W Khaki Club as the coaching staff reflected on an up-and-down year. “This is my fifth junior team that I’ve been involved with and so far this is by far the most fun I’ve ever had with any junior team,� said coach Kevin Lobsinger. “I want to thank the players: you guys gave me everything you had every night, every game, every practice, and there’s nothing more a coach can ask for than that.� General manager Dave Litt added that all the trainers, coaches and volunteers contributed to a successfully-run season. “I was very happy to work with these guys all year.� As for the players, eight were honoured for outstanding work both on and off the ice. First up was Ben Jefferies, who picked up the Martin Nowak award from the training staff. He helped out whenever he could and never complained when given a task, they said. The Most Valuable Defenceman was Scott Litt, who assistant coach Cam Crawford said was frustrating to play against because he “always wanted to win.� Crawford added that Litt was consistently the first one at the rink and the last one to leave. Captain and five-year veteran Wes Hauck received two awards throughout the night, including Most Points and Most Valuable Player. Following up the longstanding Hauck was newcomer Will Metske, who walked away with Rookie of the Year, presented by Dave Litt. The general manager quipped that he knew Metske would be a good pick right off the bat since he had to look up so high to talk to the six-foot-
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Âť THE NOT-SO-GREAT OUTDOORSMAN | STEVE GALEA
You can April fool some of the people all of the time This week, in another paper, I wrote an April Fool’s Day column that suggested that the latest trend in turkey hunting was for hunters to use laying hens to help you call in gobblers. That might not sound so farfetched in itself, but I also described how we utilized those chickens in much the same way as a set of bagpipes – I said we’d pump their wings and put the other hand over their tail ends in order to produce all sorts of turkey-like sounds. The column got even more ridiculous. I also wrote that I was considering sending my own hen, Clarisse, down south to get tuned because she couldn’t hit the high notes. Fortunately – I went on to say – I had discovered a website (a fictional one called Dumbcluck.com) that pro-
vided a two-CD set, an MP3 player and headphones for the chicken, as well as a 16-page instruction booklet for me, complete with fingering diagrams and music charts. The only reason that I mention all this is because the aftermath is even more bizarre. The next day, in fact, a letter-to-the-editor arrived written by a very concerned reader and selfproclaimed environmentalist who not only bought the story, hook, line, and sinker, but also demanded that the practice be stopped, as it was insensitive and cruel to the chickens involved. I’d leave it there, but the thing is, this person then went on to lecture us all about how to be kind to the earth and how to think, mostly in terms of our attitudes about animals. Her point of view was very much that of a person who is smugly superior to the rest of us. It was as if she knew something that we didn’t. The fundamental flaw here – and it’s
a big one – is the fact that her judgment, gullibility, and critical thinking skills were such that she immediately believed a story that was so ridiculously off-base as to be an April Fool’s joke – and a farfetched one at that. In fact she seemed to be the only person who didn’t immediately get it. More than that, she took action. If you ask me, that’s what makes these save-the-world types so entertaining. They’re just so willing to find a cause, any cause, to lecture us about. They just want to lead the charge. I mean consider all the in-depth research that went into her policystance on “Hensqueezing� as I called it. The newspaper couldn’t have been in her mailbox for two hours and she was already writing letters-to-theeditor and mobilizing the forces of good on the side of laying hens. You’d think that she might have at least tried to corroborate my ridiculous
claims before she painted all turkey hunters as unfeeling and inhumane. But no; instead, she was probably starting a charitable foundation. One of my favourite cartoons shows two women conversing at the front counter of a bookstore. The caption reads, “I’m sorry ma’am this is a feminist book store; we have no humour section.� Is it me or is there a startling parallel here? In any case, the editor of that newspaper quickly responded to the letter writer by pointing out that the column was an April Fool’s joke. She then added that she and everyone else at the paper – this writer included – respected animals. As we do. I would have given anything to see the look on that woman’s face when she received that e-mail. But then again, I guess she could take some solace. Although she didn’t have any more chickens to save, she did have egg on her face.
Fourth-place finish a sign competition is heating up VANESSA MOSS St. Clements’ Norm Green has mixed feelings about his fourthplace finish at the Ontario Blind Curling Championships Mar. 29 in Hamilton. On the one hand, he is disappointed his team lost its title as Team Ontario, but on the other, he is glad the blind curling competition is heating up. “The curling was great and it is getting harder to win if you don’t play
your ‘A’ game.� Green has been a promoter of blind sports since he lost most of his vision in a work accident in 1992. This particular oneday event started out well for his team as it defeated Kingston 7-3. The next game against Ottawa however, was a different story. “We curled well, but we were out-curled in the one game,� Green explained, noting that Ottawa was also the team that came between his squad and the nation-
al championship title back in February. In Green’s third and final game last weekend, he came out 9-0 over Toronto, the team that would go on to win the event. “We shut ‘em out,� Green said laughing. With just five points between the top four teams – Toronto, 34 and 1/4, Ottawa, 33, Hamilton, 30, and Green’s Team Ontario, 29 and 3/4 – the games were exciting to play and watch. “I thought they did
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Kings answer wake-up call to open series Spotting Cambridge one, Elmira battles back to take pair on first weekend of Cherrey Cup finals After a shaky start to the Cherrey Cup finals, the Elmira Sugar Kings pulled their socks up and showed the Cambridge Winter Hawks that they are more than serious about taking home the hardware by posting two weekend wins. The Kings lost the home opener Mar. 26 before travelling to the Galt Arena Gardens Mar. 29 to draw even with a 6-5 overtime triumph. The following day, they took a 2-1 series lead on the strength of a 5-4 win in Elmira. After Saturday’s seesaw battle, Sunday saw the Kings battle back from a third-period hole that was three goals deep. Down 4-1 with just 10 minutes to go in the game, the Kings scored four successive even-strength goals. It was a monumental feat given the strength of Cambridge’s defence. “It was huge. I think we put ourselves in a bad spot being down 4-1; it just wasn’t clicking. And then we started to really stick to what our game plan was, got the puck to the net and were able to capitalize on some chances. Once we scored that second one, you could sense the third one – the ball just kept rolling from there,� said coach Geoff Haddaway. Before their third-period comeback, the Kings appeared shaky, conceding the first goal of the game at 1:53 to Nathan Ableson, assisted by Anthony Colizza. The Kings’ Riley Sonnenburg, a solid presence this playoff stretch, banked one in shortly after on a pass from Cal Myerscough. But the Hawks got the period’s last word when Cody Hall, from Kurt Thomer and Jordan Paton, made it 2-1 at 10:19.
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ON IT Elmira’s Brock Zinken shields the puck as he makes way to the Cambridge net in game three of the Cherrey Cup finals, Mar. 30. The Kings came back from a 4-1 deficit to win 5-4 in regulation time. While the Kings’ top offensive After a blank second period they’ve got that position for a reason. scoresheet, the Hawks came out hard They’ve taken it up and forced us to lines have come through during this Cherrey Cup drive, so, too, have in the third, adding a few more goals come up to a new level as well.� to their lead. Greg Virgo potted twoJohn Lunney started Elmira up the the team’s grinders – the third and in-a-row at 4:07 (Hall, Paton) and at hill at 10:22, converting a feed from fourth lines. “They have been a big part of our 9:04 (Hall, and former King Bren- Patrick Shantz. Myerscough foldon Lynch). It was now 4-1 and the lowed suit (Matthew Stern) at 14:28, success, so, they’ve been able to go Kings had only half a period to stage making it a 4-3 game. Brent Free- out there and create some energy a comeback against a team as defen- man, from Shantz, tied things up at and give some of our more offensive players an extra breather so they sively stacked as the defending Cher- 16:12. rey Cup champs. With just 13 seconds remaining in can go out there themselves with a Haddaway knew it would be no the game Garrett Rank, from Free- little bit more energy and when we man and Michael Therrien, made it get offensive contributions,� said cakewalk. Haddaway. “They’re the champions. And a 5-4 game for the home side.
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three defenceman. One of the team’s top penalty-killers was next to take the stage as Lobsinger and his daughters, Faith, 6, and Ashley, 4, presented the Coach’s Award to Brett VanGerwen. “Of all the guys on the team, I picked on [him] the most in the dressing room,” Lobsinger said with a smile. For the second year in a row, Scott Hanley earned the Most Valuable Local Player tro-
phy, followed by Trevor Nissen’s Most Sportsmanlike honour. The final award of the night was doled out by goalie coach Jim Olender, who felt that Luke Zehr was the Most Improved Player this season. As the ceremony came to a close, the mood was upbeat as Lobsinger’s daughters received jerseys for their cheerleading efforts, but the Jacks’ coach could not help but reflect on next season.
“I know this is a fun night and everybody’s here to enjoy themselves and I don’t want to be the downer, but a couple kilometres up the road is a hockey game … that as far as I’m concerned, we should be playing in. So, when Sept. 1 hits, just remember how it felt to have the yearend banquet before the season was actually done because next year, I want to be wearing flip-flops to our yearend banquet.”
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Hericanes beat Wild to claim championship
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HERICANES TAKE THE FINAL The Twin Centre Hericanes #2 team members ended their 8-1-3 regular season with a 9-2-3 playoff run to take the championship. On Mar. 29, the girls defeated the Woolwich Wild 2-0 in Kitchener during the final matchup. Goalie: Kaitlin Norris. Front: Emily Erb, Sarah Jantzi, Andrea Norris, Janessa Heywood, Tori Koller, Cassie Hergott. Back: Sarah Miltenburg, Hannah Boehm, Sarah Van Allen, Becky Cornwall, Lori Bauman, Melanie Horst, Carling Cisecki. Coaching staff: Donna Van Allen, trainer John Miltenburg, Paul Norris, Terry Cisecki.
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» A CHORUS OF SONG
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CITS reels in the best of Broadway
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IN KEY The 24-member Elmira District Secondary School choir, led my Murray Showers, practices for the 2008 Waterloo Region High School Choral Festival. The event features more than 700 voices from across the region for one night of music at the Centre in the Square Apr. 14.
Festival sees students lift their voices in song
Annual Waterloo Region High School Choral Festival set for Apr. 14
Styles VANESSA MOSS
Kitchener’s Centre in the Square will be filled with the sound of more than 700 voices Apr. 14 as the Waterloo Region
High School Choral Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary. Elmira District Secondary School is sending 24 participants, who have been practising once a week since
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programs,” said Murray Showers, EDSS music department head. “We get a chance to sing together as a large group, sort of in a united front which we tend See FESTIVAL »26
Two of Broadway’s most sought-after shows will be rolling into Kitchener’s Centre in the Square next season. Mamma Mia and The Drowsy Chaperone will make up the 2008-2009 Broadway Series, the venue announced last week. Mamma Mia runs Nov. 25 and 26, while The Drowsy Chaperone is scheduled for Mar. 10 and 11, 2009. Tickets went on sale Tuesday. “This two-show package is a must see! I have had the pleasure to see both of these shows on Broadway and promise you and everybody in your group two evenings that you will simply never forget,” said CITS general manager Jamie Grant. Powered by the music of ABBA, Mamma Mia has played to more than 30 million people worldwide. Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover
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Festival: Centre will be full of energy as hundreds of students join the fun
EDSS picks up 3 awards at Sears Drama Festival VANESSA MOSS Following up many years of success, Elmira District Secondary School’s drama department stood out once again at the annual Sears Drama Festival. Students Cassie Lachance and Ann Martin picked up distinctive merit and award of excellence honours respectively and the ensemble earned an award of excellence for its production of Whisperings in the Dark by James D. Connol. “The kids did great and the show was a good show,” said director DJ Carroll. EDSS competed against regional schools at Grand River Collegiate on Mar. 26.
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The students entered a dark piece that followed a “Self ” character as she experienced a psychotic break. Each of the 10 actors portrayed a different part of Self ’s mind, including “love” played by Lachance. “It was lots of fun. It was kind of challenging at times,” she said, noting that the character started out “sad, pathetic and dying” and ended up as the typical love emotion. Lachance said that she was so shocked about winning the award it took her a while to realize her name was being called. She modestly explained that the judges must have “liked what she did” in order to single her out for the merit.
Student art on exhibit at Rockway Rendered Reflexion(s), a student art exhibit at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, aims to offer insights into the world views of the youth in the community. 1-2WOB_CITS_Broadway:Layout Set for Apr. 22, the exhibit will explore 1 the minds of students through their
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not to get a chance to do very often.” Created by the Lyrical Lines Education Network and Music Plus to get high school students involved in choral work, the festival has become a popular annual gathering that has included 3,500 students over five years. “As the years have gone on, the [festival] has sort of become something that people look forward to because it is an outstanding night of musical entertainment. It’s quite amazing how good these kids really are,” said Terry English, festival producer/director. The event has become so admired in fact that groups have to sign up quickly in June to clinch a spot since the venue can only accommodate 750 singers. “We’re full every year,” English said. To celebrate the fifth anniversary, organizers have put together a unique program ranging from Mozart to U2, all conducted by Ken Fleet, co-conductor of the Amabile Mens and Boys Choir and music professor at the University of Western Ontario.
“He’s been such ty is unique in a supporter of Canada. There the festival, we are very few invited him back areas that have this year,” Engthe number lish said, noting of choral prothat Fleet congrams that they ducted the festihave here, or val’s inaugural the number of choir. highly-compe“He’s done wontent and qualiderful work at fied teachers. high schools and I’ve talked to now he’s teach- CONDUCTOR KEN FLEET educators from ing at the uniother parts of versities and it’s Ontario and just a pleasure for me to of- they maintain they’d never fer the students an opportu- be able to pull it together in nity to sing under his direc- their areas.” tion. He’s just a top-notch This is Showers’ third year guy,” Showers added. working with the festival Another highlight of the and he said the weekly affestival this year will be terschool sessions are worth three auditioned chamber the effort. choirs of 30 students each, “When you have that many led by Lee Willingham of voices on stage and the enWilfrid Laurier University. ergy that the students bring “He is a very fine choral di- to it because it’s such a new rector and local gentleman experience for them, [it] is at that,” Showers said. really terrific. English described the fes“Our students fit in very tival’s atmosphere as “elec- nicely.” tric” and commended the The 2008 Waterloo Region many private, public and High School Choral Festival Catholic school teachers takes place Apr. 14 at 8 p.m. who dedicate time to it ev- at the Centre in the Square. ery year. Tickets are $15 and can be “The whole choral music purchased through the box program in Waterloo Coun- office at 519-578-1570.
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HELP WANTED
LEGAL NOTICES
TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC WANTED Elmira Truck Service has an employment opportunity for a licensed Truck and Trailer mechanic. Our modern facility is well equipped and provides a great working environment. Please submit resumés to: ELMIRA TRUCK SERVICE LTD. PHONE: 519-669-5377 25 Earl Martin Drive, Elmira, ON N3B 3A2 EMAIL: elmiratruck@golden.net, FAX: 519-669-4801
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
» »Now
HIRING IN ST. JACOBS
BAKER
Full-time position at the Stone Crock bakery, experience with specialty cakes and wedding cake decorating an asset.
SALAD PREP KITCHEN
Full-time position weekdays, we will train. Some lifting required in our busy salad division.
DELI CLERK
Tues, Thurs and Saturday at the Meats and Cheese.
CASHIER/COOK
Thursday and Saturday shifts at our sausage booth at the St Jacobs Farmers Market.
hiring for Customer Service, Fulltime and Part time days. Apply in person with resume to: Stemmler Meats & Cheese, Heidelberg.
WORK WANTED
» »Experienced
ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of ALFONZ DAHLKE, late of the Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Muncipality of Waterloo, Retired Farmer, deceased, who died on or about the 15th day of January, 2008 are herby notified to file the same with the undersigned by the 12th day of April, 2008. WOODS, CLEMENS & FLETCHER Box 216, 9 Memorial Avenue, Elmira, Ontario. N3B 2Z6. Solicitors for the Estate Trustee
LEGAL NOTICES
KURT, Gerald William – Estate of Notice To Creditors And Others All claims against the Estate of Gerald William KURT late of 2752 Kressler Road, Heidleberg, Ontario, N0B 1Y0, who died on or about September 21, 2007, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 30th day of May, 2008. Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated the 26th day of March, 2008 Mark DAKIN, Executor 5972 Deborah Glaister Line Wellesley, Ontario, N0B 2T0
training & lessons
LESSONS
» »Guitar Lessons. Bob AUTOMOTIVE Wilhelm Guitar Studio for »»1998 Chevy Silverado, Elmira and surrounding areas. The truly interactive way to learn. Qualified Musician. Rock, Jazz, Classical, Bass.... Phone 519-669-5371.
PUBLIC VEHICLE AUCTION Every Saturday, Doors open at 9am Sale starts at 10:30am Flat Buy or Sell Fee
Visit us at.... www.tricityauctions.com 177 Hayward Ave. 519.570.4800 Kitchener, ON
AUCTION to be held at
Sat. April 12th 9:30 am
90+ Police, Government, Repo, Bankruptcy, Fleets & Others
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AU T O RECYCLERS
Where you set the price….
BRESLAU AIRPORT ROAD AUCTION COMPLEX 5100 FOUNTAIN ST., North, BRESLAU (Kitchener)
5.7L, Red, Extended cab. Tonneau cover, bed liner, k&n second generation Send resume by fax 519-664-1513 or air filter,new A/C, new email: sshantz@stjacobs.com brakes and tires, leather seats, upgraded stereo, and more. $6200 CHILD CARE HELP WANTED Call for more info Kevin » »Home Day Care pro- 519-585-1327. 470 Glen Elm Cres. Waterloo, ON. N2L-5C8 | www.keytothekingdom.ca PrimeTime LivingTM is searching for a part time vided in a smoke free, »»2001 Dodge Caravan WATCH KEY TO THE KINGDOM FRIDAYS 8:30AM ON VISION T.V. SE 3.3L, auto trans, ps, ASSISTANT COOK pet free home. Lunch for our St. Jacobs Place Retirement Residence. and snacks included. pb, pdl, pw, air cond., tilt/ Structured activities, cruise, AM/FM CD radio, The Assistant Cook is expected to perform cooking and clean automotive learning provided. Call quad seating. 150,000 automotive up duties, work under the direction of the “Head Cook” and kms. Priced to sell! $7900. 519-669-0167. be able to learn to prepare meals independently. Low interest financing » »2 0 0 2 D o d g e R a m »»2005 Chrysler Sebring MUST be able to work flexible hours/weekends and holidays. available. Voisin Chrysler, 1500 ST 4X2 - 4.7L V8, Touring - 2.7L V-6, auto, FOR SALE 519-669-2831. auto trans., ps, pb, tilt ps, pb, pdl, pw, air cond., If you are interested and would like to become a PrimeTime » »Clearance! HELMETS »»2002 Dodge Durango steering, cruise con- AM/FM/CD radio, tilt/ LivingTM employee, please fax and/or email your resume to the Snowmobile, motortrol, box liner, white/ cruise, alum. road wheels, attention of: cycle and motocross. SLT+ 4.7L V8 Fully load- gray interior. 125,000 dk blue/gray interior., ONly Alf Kaldma Y o u t h m e d i u m a n d ed including rear air/heat, kms. $12,900. Low in- 50,000 kms. $11,900. Low Fax: 519-664-1364 large. $50 ea. o.b.o. 3rd. seat, leather interior, terest financing avail- interest financing availalf.kaldma@primetimeliving.ca black/charcoal inte519-669-8987. able. Voisin Chrysler, able. Voisin Chrysler, rior, Only 106,500 Kms. 519-669-2831. 519-669-2831. » »Dis N Dat Treasures PrimeTime LivingTM is searching for a part time will be open Maple Syrup $14,900. Low interest fi» »»2003 Dodge Caravan »2006 Chrysler PT day, April 5 from 8 a.m. nancing available. Voisin Sport 3.3L V-6 auto. CARE ASSOCIATE Cruiser 2.4L auto trans. - 4 p.m. Spring cleaning Chrysler 519-669-2831. for our St. Jacobs Place Retirement Residence, to assist in all ps. pb. pw. pdl. tilt/ PS. Pb. PW. PDL. tilt/ - good deals. Also, new aspects of care to our residents including housekeeping, laundry cruise, air cond. rear cruise air cond, AM/ line of iron garden work and dining room responsibilities. Must be able to work flexible wiper/washer, silver/ FM CD radio, Inferautomotive by Kevin. 15 Dunke St. hours, including weekends and holidays. Related training or gray interior 40,275 kms. no Red/gray Interior. N. Elmira. experience in a senior’s retirement residence would be an asset. $12,900. Low interest fi96,000 Kms. $9,900. Forward resume by fax or email to the attention of: » »Garden Ironwork by nancing available. Voisin Low interest financKevin now displayed Alf Kaldma Chrysler 519-669-2831. ing available. Voisin and sold at Dis N Dat Fax: 519-664-1364 Chrysler 519-669-2831. »»2006 DODGE Ram alf.kaldma@primetimeliving.ca Treasures. Sat. Apr. 5, 1500 Quad 4X4 Sport »»2004 Dodge 8a.m. - 4p.m. 15 Dunke 5.7L MDS Hemi auto Gr.Caravan 3.3L V-6 St. Elmira. trans. Fully loaded inFully loaded includHELP WANTED HELP WANTED » »MATTRESSES! All cluding box liner, chrome ing quad seating, DVD sizes, best prices, »»Earn up $700.00 or »»Lawn Maintenance footwear, household, we want your vehicle for recycling system, alum. road tube steps, colour keyed more weekly assembling Labourers. Elmira lawn toys, baby items, and fibreglass tonneau cover, wheels, rear air/heat, TOP PRICES PAID our different product at maintenance company m u c h m o r e . N e a r l y one owner, satin jade/ pwr. driver seat, Flame FREE PICK-UP DAY OR NIGHT, home, full time or part requires seasonal labourRed/Gray interior 27,300 gray interior 76,963 New Centre, Linwood, 7 days a week. Waterloo region & time. For info: S.A.S.E. to ers immediately. Experi519-698-0088. Tues. Surrounding Area kms. $ 30.900. Low km, $12,900. Low Dreamnight prod. 8-400 ence an asset but not - Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3. We Call Brad at: 519-572-0987 interest financing avail- interest financing availSteeles Ave., East, Suite necessary. Fax resume (KW & area) can deliver. able. Voisin Chrysler able.Voisin Chrysler 339 ext:203, Brampton, to 519-669-0684. or toll free: 1-888-538-0298 519-669-2831. 519-669-2831. Ontario, L6W 4T4.
SCRAP IT
SPECIAL SALE
Wednesday April 16th - 6:30pm New Office Furniture and Used Restaurant Equipment Call for more information
Monthly PUBLIC Vehicle
WANTED
Men - »»Wooden swing set nonite cleaning lady wanted. In good condiin Elmira area. Call tion, swings and a slide 519-669-2285. a must, extras a bonus. Reasonable. Will pick up. TRAINING & Call 519-579-3122.
auctions
2 - 04/05 CROWN VICTORIA’s 2 - 99/00 Ford F550 Diesel Crew Dumps 99 GMC Grumman Step Van 03 Chrysler INTREPID PS 03 Ford MUSTANG GT-Built 2 - 97/99 GMC/Ford Diesel Utility’s 02 KIA SPORTAGE 4x4 SUV 3 - 98/99 Chev EXPRESS 3500 Vans 99 GMC SAVANA 2500 Van 00 Pontiac MONTANA LS Wgn 99 Ford WINDSTAR LX Wgn 97 Ford E350 Diesel Cube Van 98 Ford E250 Cargo Van 2 - 97 Chev LUMINA LS 4dr’s 98 GMC Sierra 2500 Pickup 96 GMC Sierra 1500 P/up 95 IHC 4700 Diesel Crew Cube
PARTIAL LIST ONLY!!
All Vehicles Driven through Heated Sales Arena!! 2007 ALL Police Vehicles Come DIRECTLY From The Police Departments Including Cars From The Kidney Foundation!!
SALESNo & SERVICE Buyer’s Premium!! VIEWING: Friday, April 11th, 2008 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm TERMS: $500 Cash Deposit on Each Vehicle. Balance in 48 Hrs by Cash, Bank Draft or Debit Card, or as announced.
M.R. Jutzi & Co
www.mrjutzi.ca
519-648-2111
2008 SALES & SERVICE
2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Automatic, power locks & windows, power drvrOseat, S LDrear heat/A/C. 33,000km $18,500. 2007 TOYOTA CORROLLA CE Automatic, A/C, power locks 41,000km $14,900. 2007 FORD FUSION SEL AWD Loaded, moonroof. 31,455km $18,900. 2007 CHRYSLER 300 Power locks & windows, moonroof 18,000km $17,900. 2006 FORD E250 Automatic Power locks & windows. 4.6L 16,000km $16,900. 2005 FORD RANGER EDGE Automatic, A/C 2WD Extended Cab 60,000km $13,900. 2005 FORD F150 FX4 Crew Cab 5.4L 4WD 84,000km $21,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS Auto V6 2WD 120,000km $9,500.
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TOTALLY UNRESERVED INVENTORY REDUCTION
AUCTION FOR
Elmira Farm Service Ltd.
Located at their Mount Forest location 2 miles North of Mount Forest 311303 Hwy 6
FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM DRIVE BY AUCTION RING - COVERED SEATING AVAILABLE (FOR MOST ITEMS)
TRACTORS SELLING AT APPROX 12 PM TRACTORS s 2003 CIH MXM 130 MFWD, CAB, POWERSHIFT, s 1997 CIH MX 135 MFWD, PART POWERSHIFT, A/C s 1984 CIH 2096 2WD, CAB, PART POWERSHIFT s CIH 3294 MFWD, CAB, AIR s 2001 NH TN75 MFWD, OPEN, Q720NSL LDR s 1981 JD 8640 CAB, ARTICULATED, 1000 PTO s JD 8100 MFWD, CAB, POWERSHIFT s 1994 JD 7600 CAB, 2WD, A/C s 2003 JD 7520 MFWD, CAB, 20SP POWER, 741 LOADER s 1998 JD 7410 MFWD, 16SP PQ, CAB, 480/80R38 s 2000 JD 7410 2WD, CAB, 16SP POWERQUAD s JD 7410 740 LDR, MFWD, CAB s 2003 JD 7220 741 LOADER, MFWD, CAB, 24/24 POWER s 1992 JD 4760 MFWD, POWERSHIFT, AXLE DUALS s JD 4630 2WD, SYNCRO, 540/1000 PTO s 1979 JD 4440 2WD, CAB, A/C s 1975 JD 4430 2WD, CAB, A/C, QUAD RANGE s JD 4240 CAB, HFWA, 3 POINT HITCH s 1988 JD 4050 2WD, CAB, POWERSHIFT s 1984 JD 2950 2WD, CAB, SYNCRO W/HI-LO s 1994 AG 6690 MFWD, FREY LOADER, CAB s AG 5660A Q710LDR, 540 PTO, 2 REMOTES s CIH 970 2WD, PARTIAL POWER s DTZ 7085 2WD, 540/1000 PTO s FRD 8210 2WD, CAB, A/C s FRD 7710 MFWD, CAB, A/C s FRD 4000 DIESEL, POWER STEER s 1990 FRD 3930 2WD, 8 SPEED, CAB s JD AR TRACTOR s 2007 JD 6430 2WD, PREMIUM, 16/16 PQ, AIR SEAT s 2007 JD 6430 2WD, PREMIUM, 16/16 PQ, AIR SEAT s 2003 JD 6420 MFWD, 640SL LOADER, 16 PQT, CAB s 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, 640NSL LDR, CAB s 1999 JD 6410 MFWD, 640 LOADER, CAB, 18.4R38 s 2001 JD 6410 Q50NSL LDR, MFWD, CAB s 1993 JD 6300 MFWD, CAB, CORNER EXHAUST s 2003 JD 6220 640NSL LDR, MFWD, PART POWER s 2005 JD 6220 640SL LDR, MFWD, CAB, 16SP PRLHR s 2002 JD 6220 2WD, LOW, 16/16 POWERQUAD s 1999 JD 6210 640SL LDR, MFWD, CAB, POWERQUAD s 1999 JD 6210 640SL LDR, MFWD, ROPS, 16SP PQ CREEPER s 1997 JD 6200 ALO LDR, MFWD, ROPS, POWERQUAD s 1998 JD 6200 640NSL LDR, MFWD, ROPS, 16 SP PQ s 2002 JD 6120 Q960 LDR, MFWD, LOW PRO, 24SP PQ
TRACTORS s 1998 JD 6110 640SL LDR, MFWD, FLAT DECK, 16/16PQ s 2000 JD 6110 640SL LDR, MFWD, 16SP PQ s 1998 JD 5510 MFWD, LH REVERSER s 2005 JD 5425 542NSL LDR, MFWD, ROPS s 2001 JD 5310 710 ALO LDR, MFWD, PR s 2001 JD 5220 541NSL LDR, MFWD, ROPS s JD 3140 MFWD, CAB, A/C s 1989 JD 2955 MFWD, CAB, HI/LO s 1991 JD 2955 265SL LDR, MFWD, CAB, A/C s 1987 JD 2955 2WD, CAB, A/C s JD 2955 2WD, CAB, A/C s JD 2950 2WD, CAB,AIR s 1991 JD 2755 620 LDR, 2WD, ROPS s 1985 JD 2750 2WD, CAB,A/C s 1987 JD 2555 245SL LDR, MFWD, OPEN, HI/LO s 1990 JD 2355175 LDR, 2WD, ROPS, 8SP s 1984 JD 2350 MFWD, LDR s 1984 JD 2150 240SL LDR, MFWD, OPEN s 1980 JD 2140 146NSL LDR, 2WD, s JD 1640 145 LDR,2WD s 1983 MF 298 2WD, OPEN s 1968 MF 135 LDR, 2WD s MF 1085 2WD, CAB s MF 165 90 LDR, 540 PTO s 2003 McCORMICK C80 Q750 LDR, MFWD, OPEN LHR s FERMAC 650 MFWD, OPEN,NDUSTRIAL LOADER s DAVID BROWN 1210, 2WD, s WHITE 1370 MFWD, OPEN, LOADER s HOLDER C500 , 4WD, FRONT 3 POINT
FARM EQUIPMENT & MISC s JD 9400 2WD, LEVEL LAND, HYDRO s JD 216 16” GRAIN HEAD s JD 212 PICK UP HEAD s IHC 830 HARVESTER, 2 ROW CORN HEAD s IHC 781 HARVESTER, 2 ROW HEAD, 5’ PICKUP s GEHL 1465 ROUND BALER, PUSH BAR, DOUBLE TWINE s 1989 JD 435 SILAGE KIT, SURFACE WRAP, EJECTOR s 1989 JD 435 ROUND BALER, SURFACE WRAP, BALE TRAK s 1986 JD 430 ROUND BALER s 1993 JD 385 ROUND BALER, RAMPS s 2006 NH BR740A ROUND BALER, CROP CUTTER, SURFACE s 1999 NH 648 SILAGE SPECIAL ROUND BALER s 2001 NH 648 SILAGE KIT, SURFACE WRAP, BALE TRAX s VERMEER 504 SUPER I ROUND BALER s MF 9 SQUARE BALER W THROWER RACKS s CIH DCX10110’ ROTARY MOWER CONDITIONER s HES 1091 MOWER CONDITIONER s JD 1360 MOWER CONDITIONER s 1991 JD 1470 11’6” ROTARY M/C, ROLL CONDITION
FARM EQUIPMENT & MISC s 1991 NH 492 9’ MOWER CONDITIONER s 2002 NH 1411 10’ DISK MOWER CONDITIONER s 2000 OTH FC302 KUHN 9’ DISK MO/CO, IMPELLER COND s 2000 JD 513 ROTARY CUTTER, SAFETY SHIELDS s WHT 271 22’ ROCK FLEX DISC, FOLD s JF MOWER 3PH 1.85M ROTARY DISK MOWER s DTZ 1.50 TANDEM ROTARY RAKE s DION N10P FORAGE WAGON, 3 BEATERS s JD 45 3 FURROW MOULDBOARD PLOW s 2001 JD 1535 15FT MULTI PURPOSE, TRU-VEE. LOW ACRES s 1991 JD 630 21’9” FLEX DISK, 7.25” SPACING s JD NA 10’DISK s CIH 5400 15FT DRILL, BLU JET COULTER CART s JD 1010 30’ CULTIVATOR WITH HARROWS s MCKEE 2500 30FT FIELD CULTIVATOR, C SHANK s WHITE 6 ROW CORN PLANTER s JD 7000 12 ROW PLANTER, DRY FERTILIZER s KINZIE 2600 16 ROW PLANTER, FINGER PICK s DION 14 DOUBLE AUGER FORAGE BLOWER s 1995 JD 750 NO TILL SEED DRILL s 2002 OTH 425 LEON 425 BUSHEL MANURE SPREADER s HAGEDORN 225 SPREADER, END GATE s LUCKNOW 500 BUSHEL GRAIN CART s NORSE SINGLE BALE WRAPPER s AGRI-METAL BALE CHOPPER s RST BLADE REIST BLADE 12FT
SKIDSTEER & CONSTRUCTION s BC T180 SKID STEER, CAB, KEYLESS s 2002 JD 270 SKID STEER, 2-SPEED, LESS BUCKET s THOMAS HD233 SKID STEER 12X16.5 s 1996 JD 7775 SKID STEER, 10X16.00 s 2001 JD 27ZTS MINI-EXCAVATOR, CANOPY
SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE s 1994 JD 455 25’ FOLDING DRILL, GRASS, LIQUID FER s 1997 JD 1850 NO-TILL AIR DRILL 30’, 270BU 1900 CART s 2001 CIH MX240 MFWD, POWERSHIFT AXLE DUALS
PLEASE CALL ONE WEEK BEFORE SALE FOR UPDATED INFO ABOUT ABOVE PIECES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE
JUST A PARTIAL LISTING! Terms: Cash or good cheque on day of auction and FCC financing available. Pre-approve your purchase with FCC call 1-888-332-3301. Any verbal announcements take precedence over any printed matter. Proprietor & auctioneers not responsible for accidents.
PROPRIETORS: ELMIRA FARM SERVICE LTD.
519-323-3364
INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE
www.proxibid.com
AUCTIONEERS: TOM HAMULECKI SUNRISE EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS INC.
519-424-9993
List subject to change, please refer to our website for up to date information. www.elmirafarmservice.com
AUTOMOTIVE
RENTALS
RENTALS
»»Adult Building. 2 Bedroom apartment in quiet building close to downtown Drayton. $750 monthly plus hydro. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer supplied. In unit laundry. » »2007 Dodge Caliber Available immediately. SXT/Sport 2.0L CVT Call Mildred Frey to view, trans. Fully loaded 519-669-1544. including alum. road »»Elmira - One bedroom. wheels, cruise control. Close to downtown. Very black/gray interior, quiet sixplex building. only 23,000 kms. $ Available now. Parking, 17,900. Low interlaundry. $525/month plus utilities. 519-669-1024. est financing available. Voisin Chrysler »»Elmira, 1 bedroom, 519-669-2831. $510 + utilities. No pets, » »2007 Dodge Caliber d o w n t o w n M a r c h 1 SXT/Sport - 2.0L, CVT 519-669-5431. trans., ps, pb,pdl,pw. ICE TIME AVAILABLE Air cond., tilt steer- »»At Elmira & St. Jacobs i n g , c r u i s e c o n t r o l , arenas. Call Recreation a l u m . r o a d w h e e l s , Office 519-669-1647 ext. AM/FM/CD MP radio, 259 to book extra ice or fog lamps. Black/gray plan a skating party. int. Only 21,000 kms. »»In St.Jacobs 2 bed$17,900. Low inter room bungalow immacuest financing availlate condition, recroom able. Voisin Chrysler, in basement 1-1/2 baths 519-669-2831. large treed lot. $1200 plus » »2007 Dodge utilities. First and last. No pets, no smokers, Gr.Caravan SE 3.3L 519-669-0592. V-6, fully loaded including rear heat/air, »»St. Jacobs - Upscale pwr.driver seat, alum. apt. in village core. One+bedroom, controlled road wheels, Stow entrance, includes 5 apN Go Seating, only pliances, ensuite laun30,660 kms. From dry, A/C. 1115 SF. Rent $18,900. Low inter$975 per month (utilities est financing availextra). Available Apr. 15. able. Voisin Chrysler Steps away from excellent 519-669-2831. shopping, restaurants, » »Will pick up your un- theatre, nature trails. wanted or scrap car or 519-664-2293 ext. 210. truck. I will pay you up »»S t . J a c o b s - U p to $150 for your full-size scale apt. in village. scrapper. Call Brad @ One+bedroom, controlled 519-572-0987 for quick entrance, includes 5 apand free removal. pliances, ensuite laundry, A/C. 1159 SF. Rent RENTALS $1075 per month (utili» »3 b e d r o o m s e m i , ties extra). Available imschools near by, fridge mediately. Steps away a n d s t o v e i n c l u d - from excellent shopping, ed. $1000 plus utili- restaurants,, theatre, naties. Available May 1st. ture trails. 519-664-2293 ext. 210. 519-669-5023. » »2005
Pontiac Sunfire, blue, 2-door, power moonroof, alloy wheels, tinted windows, a/c, 80,000kms, $9900 o.b.o. 519-897-3661.
»»Room
Available immediately. Roommate situation in townhouse seconds from downtown Elmira. Year lease. $475 includes utilities. Please call 519-591-6237. »»Summer In Port Elgin! Home away from home. Very clean ranch bungalow - 3 bedrooms (queen, double, double), including 6 appliances, cable tv, for rent by the week or by the month from July 1st to Aug. 30th. Don't wait too long, this home books quickly. 519-210-0105 leave message or email lagriffin@rogers.com
WOOLWICH MEMORIAL CENTRE ICE TIME
»»Call
Recreation Office 519-669-1647 ext. 259 to request Ice at the NEW COMPLEX starting in September 2009. Ice allocation policy to be approved prior to 2008 year end. Rental group ice contracts to be finalized by end of 2008. »»Young Construction Worker needs one bedroom apartment in Elmira immediately. Please call 1-519-750-3912.
Looking for work?
You came to the right spot.
TRADES & SERVICES
»»CRD Accounting Ser-
vices - Income Tax (E-File Services), Small business accounting, payroll and government filings. Chuck Downs, 95 Aspen Cres. Elmira, 519-669-1498 cell 519-569-1744 e-mail: cdownsn618@rogers.co m »»Income Tax Completed. 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 find out if you qualify drop by or call Woolwich Community Services at 73 Arthur St. S. Elmira 519-669-5139.
LOST & FOUND
»»LOST CAT - Black, female, tag says Musty, friendly. Call 519-669-7666.
GARAGE SALES
»»Multi
Family Garage Sale. 7310 4th Line, RR2 Wallenstein. 9a.m.-4p.m. April 11+12. Clothes, infantadult, suits, dress shirts, dresses, footwear, highchair, stroller, ect. 519-669-7648. »»St. Jacobs Arena 22nd Annual Garage Sale. Saturday, April 12, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Few spaces still available, contact Bev 519-669-1647 xt 274.
for sale
Elmira’s LARGEST selection of major brand computers
COMPUTERS LAPTOPS MONITORS and SERVICE Come see our showroom at:
112 Bonnie Crescent, Crescent Elmira r ra
519-669-5551
Community Information Page THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH "Proudly remembering our past; confidently embracing our future."
P.O. BOX 158, 69 ARTHUR ST. S. ELMIRA, ONTARIO N3B 2Z6 WEBSITE: www.woolwich.ca
TEL: 519-669-1647 or 519-664-2613 PLAN/ENG: 519-669-8706 FAX: 519-669-1820
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 519-575-4504
PAL CARD NOW AVAILABLE The Personal Attendant for Leisure Card, known as the PAL Card, is now available to Township of Woolwich residents. It allowed persons with a disability to be accompanied by a personal attendant so that they may participate in recreational programming offered by the Township of Woolwich. It will also be recognized anywhere a PAL Card issued by the Cities of Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo is recognized. PAL Card applications are available at the Elmira Pool and the Municipal Office at 69 Arthur Street South in Elmira and can be faxed or e-mailed upon request. Call the Deputy Clerk at Extension 239 for assistance.
CHANGE OF MEETING NOTICE The Council meeting on April 8, 2008 will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Call 519-669-1647 extension 243 for meeting details.
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16 DUKE STREET, ELMIRA $204,900 - Victorian Character w/the amenities of today. 4 bdrm., 2 bth semi is located on a mature tree-lined street. Updated electrical and plumbing, newer gas furnace and tastefully decorated. Walkout from kit., to porch and deck. Walk to downtown. Shows “AAA” MLS. CALL WENDY TAYLOR** TO VIEW. 35 ARTHUR STREET N, ELMIRA $207,500 - 3 bdrm, 2 bath home close to downtown in move in condition. Mn Floor Laundry/mudroom, sep. dinrm & den/office. 16’x24’ cedar deck with lower storage. New roof in 2005 and windows replaced. Shows “AAA” MLS. CALL WENDY TAYLOR** TO VIEW.
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Victorian Styled Home-$315,000 3 Bedrooms, one 4 pc. bath, walkout basement, front porch, renovated living room, eat-in kitchen, refinished hardwood floors. Please call for your private viewing. MLS.
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BOWMAN, Grace I. (Mrs. Solomon B.) – Peacefully,
on Friday, March 28, 208 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs. Grace (Shantz) Bowman age 98 years formerly of Elmira.
christina johnson & joshua meinzinger
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The Johnson Family would like to invite the community to the stag and doe for
MARTIN, Lovina (Mrs. Ammon H.) – Peacefully,
friday, april 11th,8:30pm - 1:00am St. Jacobs Community Centre Hawaiian Theme 1 Tickets $10 at the door. DJ, Games, Food.
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Lunch, DJ, Games Admission - $8 in Advance, $10 at the door. Age of Majority Required Contact Paul Schneider 519-343-5062 or Tyler Gingerich 519-635-2116
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SNYDER, Sheila Yvonne – After a brief and
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» Hike-on-a-bus – Woolwich Trails Group. Learn about Woolwich trails on a bus. The guided tour will provide information on the trails and an opportunity to get out at the trail heads, $2. Call Ann at 519-669-1647, ext. 265 to reserve a seat. Meet in the Woolwich Community Arena parking lot, St. Jacobs at 9:15 a.m. APrIL 12
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» Hungryman’s Breakfast with Woolwich Lions – The Royal Canadian Legion. All you can eat for $5; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 11 First St. E., Elmira. » Cool in the Furnace – St. Jacobs Calvary United Church. Theatre performance by Grades 5-8. Free-will offering; 48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 519-664-2311. APrIL 14
» Lunch at Gale Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baked spaghetti and meatballs, caeser salad, bread, dessert is maple charlotte, $9 per person. Soup and a roll to go $3; 2 Cross St., Elmira, 519-669-2852. Wheelchair accessible, everyone welcome. APrIL 16
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» The End of Suburbia, Movie Night – Woolwich Healthy Communities Month. Refreshments and discussion to follow; 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 21 Arthur St. N., Elmira.
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» A Showcase of Local Talent – Elmira Music Teachers Association. This is a free community concert at Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church. First and Arthur streets, Elmira at 7 p.m. APrIL 18
» Euchre Card Party – Catholic Woman’s League. Cash prizes, door prizes, lunch served. Everyone welcome; 7:30 at St. Teresa of Avila Church hall. Admission $5.
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» Concert by: The Master’s Four – Waterloo North Presbyterian Church. Featuring songs from their most recent recording “Faith of our Fathers.” Come enjoy their unique blend of traditional, contemporary and southern gospel music. Free-will offering; 3-7 p.m., 685 Highpoint Ave., Waterloo. Nancy, 519-884-7058.
» Enjoy the taste of Woolwich – Woolwich Healthy Communities month. Buying local food = A healthy community. Eating local food supports local farmers, provides better taste and helps protect the environment. Come meet local farmers and , enjoy fun family activities, chef demonstrations and food samples from local restaurants. Woolwich Community Centre, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs.
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» Beef BBQ, Silent/Live Auction & Dance – Wellington County 4-H. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Dance 8:30-11:30 p.m. with John Gallant & Pickin Country. Tickets: $12.50 adults, $5 children 9 and under, free for children under 4. Dance only $10. Call James for more info, 519-669-2025.
THE WHITE ArE SEEINg goLD The Woolwich Belle White Ringette team poses with gold medals after placing first in North Waterloo league play. The girls took the championship title in a game against the Woolwich Belle Red team. The Belle Whites went on to the Western Region Championships and left undefeated. They beat Stratford 7-3 in the final game and became the Western Region Champions. Front: Michelle Conlon (left), Alyssa Huegle, Andrea Marshall. Second: Rebecca Walker, Vicki Wannamaker, Kristen Kent, Caroline Strenzke. Third: Lara Bisbee, Sloane Spruyt, Kaila Kutchaw, Barb Huegle. Back: Terry Kutchaw, Nancy Jacobi, Lori Huegle.
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» Spring Tea and Bake Sale – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church; 9 a.m. to noon. Door prizes, raffle table and Gramma’s Attic will have a display of items for sale. Everyone welcome. » Green Technology Fair – Woolwich Healthy Communities Month. Would it make sense to use solar power to heat water at your house? What are the advantages of geothermal heating and cooling systems? What is the latest technology in home insulation? Which low-emissions vehicles would work for you? Learn all you need to know at the Green Technology Fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Jacobs arena, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. » Alternative Energy Tour - Woolwich Healthy Communities Month. Free shuttle buses leave from St. Jacobs arena, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs approximately every half hour. Solar energy – Tour Paul Parker’s solar powered home. Geothermal Energy – Tour Stuart Main’s vertical geothermal, 1930’s home. Strawbale Home – Visit Paul Psutka’s strawbale, horizontal geothermal home. Wind Energy – See a wind turbine at work at the home of Tom Hendrick. » Blue Grass & Chili Night – St. Peters Outreach Committee. Featuring The Pine River Blue Grass & Gospel Ensemble; 6-7 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, 2925 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg. Two sittings for meals 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Menu: chili, bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, special pricing for seniors and children. Call Erla, 519-699-5964. Submit calendar listings to info@observerxtra.com
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TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC WANTED Elmira Truck Service has an employment opportunity for a licensed Truck and Trailer mechanic. Our modern facility is well equipped and provides a great working environment. Please submit resumés to: ELMIRA TRUCK SERVICE LTD. PHONE: 519-669-5377 25 Earl Martin Drive, Elmira, ON N3B 3A2 EMAIL: elmiratruck@golden.net, FAX: 519-669-4801
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HIRING IN ST. JACOBS
BAKER
Full-time position at the Stone Crock bakery, experience with specialty cakes and wedding cake decorating an asset.
SALAD PREP KITCHEN
Full-time position weekdays, we will train. Some lifting required in our busy salad division.
DELI CLERK
Tues, Thurs and Saturday at the Meats and Cheese.
CASHIER/COOK
Thursday and Saturday shifts at our sausage booth at the St Jacobs Farmers Market.
hiring for Customer Service, Fulltime and Part time days. Apply in person with resume to: Stemmler Meats & Cheese, Heidelberg.
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ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of ALFONZ DAHLKE, late of the Township of Woolwich, in the Regional Muncipality of Waterloo, Retired Farmer, deceased, who died on or about the 15th day of January, 2008 are herby notified to file the same with the undersigned by the 12th day of April, 2008. WOODS, CLEMENS & FLETCHER Box 216, 9 Memorial Avenue, Elmira, Ontario. N3B 2Z6. Solicitors for the Estate Trustee
LEGAL NOTICES
KURT, Gerald William – Estate of Notice To Creditors And Others All claims against the Estate of Gerald William KURT late of 2752 Kressler Road, Heidleberg, Ontario, N0B 1Y0, who died on or about September 21, 2007, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 30th day of May, 2008. Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated the 26th day of March, 2008 Mark DAKIN, Executor 5972 Deborah Glaister Line Wellesley, Ontario, N0B 2T0
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5.7L, Red, Extended cab. Tonneau cover, bed liner, k&n second generation Send resume by fax 519-664-1513 or air filter,new A/C, new email: sshantz@stjacobs.com brakes and tires, leather seats, upgraded stereo, and more. $6200 CHILD CARE HELP WANTED Call for more info Kevin » »Home Day Care pro- 519-585-1327. 470 Glen Elm Cres. Waterloo, ON. N2L-5C8 | www.keytothekingdom.ca PrimeTime LivingTM is searching for a part time vided in a smoke free, »»2001 Dodge Caravan WATCH KEY TO THE KINGDOM FRIDAYS 8:30AM ON VISION T.V. SE 3.3L, auto trans, ps, ASSISTANT COOK pet free home. Lunch for our St. Jacobs Place Retirement Residence. and snacks included. pb, pdl, pw, air cond., tilt/ Structured activities, cruise, AM/FM CD radio, The Assistant Cook is expected to perform cooking and clean automotive learning provided. Call quad seating. 150,000 automotive up duties, work under the direction of the “Head Cook” and kms. Priced to sell! $7900. 519-669-0167. be able to learn to prepare meals independently. Low interest financing » »2 0 0 2 D o d g e R a m »»2005 Chrysler Sebring MUST be able to work flexible hours/weekends and holidays. available. Voisin Chrysler, 1500 ST 4X2 - 4.7L V8, Touring - 2.7L V-6, auto, FOR SALE 519-669-2831. auto trans., ps, pb, tilt ps, pb, pdl, pw, air cond., If you are interested and would like to become a PrimeTime » »Clearance! HELMETS »»2002 Dodge Durango steering, cruise con- AM/FM/CD radio, tilt/ LivingTM employee, please fax and/or email your resume to the Snowmobile, motortrol, box liner, white/ cruise, alum. road wheels, attention of: cycle and motocross. SLT+ 4.7L V8 Fully load- gray interior. 125,000 dk blue/gray interior., ONly Alf Kaldma Y o u t h m e d i u m a n d ed including rear air/heat, kms. $12,900. Low in- 50,000 kms. $11,900. Low Fax: 519-664-1364 large. $50 ea. o.b.o. 3rd. seat, leather interior, terest financing avail- interest financing availalf.kaldma@primetimeliving.ca black/charcoal inte519-669-8987. able. Voisin Chrysler, able. Voisin Chrysler, rior, Only 106,500 Kms. 519-669-2831. 519-669-2831. » »Dis N Dat Treasures PrimeTime LivingTM is searching for a part time will be open Maple Syrup $14,900. Low interest fi» »»2003 Dodge Caravan »2006 Chrysler PT day, April 5 from 8 a.m. nancing available. Voisin Sport 3.3L V-6 auto. CARE ASSOCIATE Cruiser 2.4L auto trans. - 4 p.m. Spring cleaning Chrysler 519-669-2831. for our St. Jacobs Place Retirement Residence, to assist in all ps. pb. pw. pdl. tilt/ PS. Pb. PW. PDL. tilt/ - good deals. Also, new aspects of care to our residents including housekeeping, laundry cruise, air cond. rear cruise air cond, AM/ line of iron garden work and dining room responsibilities. Must be able to work flexible wiper/washer, silver/ FM CD radio, Inferautomotive by Kevin. 15 Dunke St. hours, including weekends and holidays. Related training or gray interior 40,275 kms. no Red/gray Interior. N. Elmira. experience in a senior’s retirement residence would be an asset. $12,900. Low interest fi96,000 Kms. $9,900. Forward resume by fax or email to the attention of: » »Garden Ironwork by nancing available. Voisin Low interest financKevin now displayed Alf Kaldma Chrysler 519-669-2831. ing available. Voisin and sold at Dis N Dat Fax: 519-664-1364 Chrysler 519-669-2831. »»2006 DODGE Ram alf.kaldma@primetimeliving.ca Treasures. Sat. Apr. 5, 1500 Quad 4X4 Sport »»2004 Dodge 8a.m. - 4p.m. 15 Dunke 5.7L MDS Hemi auto Gr.Caravan 3.3L V-6 St. Elmira. trans. Fully loaded inFully loaded includHELP WANTED HELP WANTED » »MATTRESSES! All cluding box liner, chrome ing quad seating, DVD sizes, best prices, »»Earn up $700.00 or »»Lawn Maintenance footwear, household, we want your vehicle for recycling system, alum. road tube steps, colour keyed more weekly assembling Labourers. Elmira lawn toys, baby items, and fibreglass tonneau cover, wheels, rear air/heat, TOP PRICES PAID our different product at maintenance company m u c h m o r e . N e a r l y one owner, satin jade/ pwr. driver seat, Flame FREE PICK-UP DAY OR NIGHT, home, full time or part requires seasonal labourRed/Gray interior 27,300 gray interior 76,963 New Centre, Linwood, 7 days a week. Waterloo region & time. For info: S.A.S.E. to ers immediately. Experi519-698-0088. Tues. Surrounding Area kms. $ 30.900. Low km, $12,900. Low Dreamnight prod. 8-400 ence an asset but not - Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3. We Call Brad at: 519-572-0987 interest financing avail- interest financing availSteeles Ave., East, Suite necessary. Fax resume (KW & area) can deliver. able. Voisin Chrysler able.Voisin Chrysler 339 ext:203, Brampton, to 519-669-0684. or toll free: 1-888-538-0298 519-669-2831. 519-669-2831. Ontario, L6W 4T4.
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Men - »»Wooden swing set nonite cleaning lady wanted. In good condiin Elmira area. Call tion, swings and a slide 519-669-2285. a must, extras a bonus. Reasonable. Will pick up. TRAINING & Call 519-579-3122.
auctions
2 - 04/05 CROWN VICTORIA’s 2 - 99/00 Ford F550 Diesel Crew Dumps 99 GMC Grumman Step Van 03 Chrysler INTREPID PS 03 Ford MUSTANG GT-Built 2 - 97/99 GMC/Ford Diesel Utility’s 02 KIA SPORTAGE 4x4 SUV 3 - 98/99 Chev EXPRESS 3500 Vans 99 GMC SAVANA 2500 Van 00 Pontiac MONTANA LS Wgn 99 Ford WINDSTAR LX Wgn 97 Ford E350 Diesel Cube Van 98 Ford E250 Cargo Van 2 - 97 Chev LUMINA LS 4dr’s 98 GMC Sierra 2500 Pickup 96 GMC Sierra 1500 P/up 95 IHC 4700 Diesel Crew Cube
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All Vehicles Driven through Heated Sales Arena!! 2007 ALL Police Vehicles Come DIRECTLY From The Police Departments Including Cars From The Kidney Foundation!!
SALESNo & SERVICE Buyer’s Premium!! VIEWING: Friday, April 11th, 2008 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm TERMS: $500 Cash Deposit on Each Vehicle. Balance in 48 Hrs by Cash, Bank Draft or Debit Card, or as announced.
M.R. Jutzi & Co
www.mrjutzi.ca
519-648-2111
2008 SALES & SERVICE
2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Automatic, power locks & windows, power drvrOseat, S LDrear heat/A/C. 33,000km $18,500. 2007 TOYOTA CORROLLA CE Automatic, A/C, power locks 41,000km $14,900. 2007 FORD FUSION SEL AWD Loaded, moonroof. 31,455km $18,900. 2007 CHRYSLER 300 Power locks & windows, moonroof 18,000km $17,900. 2006 FORD E250 Automatic Power locks & windows. 4.6L 16,000km $16,900. 2005 FORD RANGER EDGE Automatic, A/C 2WD Extended Cab 60,000km $13,900. 2005 FORD F150 FX4 Crew Cab 5.4L 4WD 84,000km $21,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE XLS Auto V6 2WD 120,000km $9,500.
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TOTALLY UNRESERVED INVENTORY REDUCTION
AUCTION FOR
Elmira Farm Service Ltd.
Located at their Mount Forest location 2 miles North of Mount Forest 311303 Hwy 6
FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM DRIVE BY AUCTION RING - COVERED SEATING AVAILABLE (FOR MOST ITEMS)
TRACTORS SELLING AT APPROX 12 PM TRACTORS s 2003 CIH MXM 130 MFWD, CAB, POWERSHIFT, s 1997 CIH MX 135 MFWD, PART POWERSHIFT, A/C s 1984 CIH 2096 2WD, CAB, PART POWERSHIFT s CIH 3294 MFWD, CAB, AIR s 2001 NH TN75 MFWD, OPEN, Q720NSL LDR s 1981 JD 8640 CAB, ARTICULATED, 1000 PTO s JD 8100 MFWD, CAB, POWERSHIFT s 1994 JD 7600 CAB, 2WD, A/C s 2003 JD 7520 MFWD, CAB, 20SP POWER, 741 LOADER s 1998 JD 7410 MFWD, 16SP PQ, CAB, 480/80R38 s 2000 JD 7410 2WD, CAB, 16SP POWERQUAD s JD 7410 740 LDR, MFWD, CAB s 2003 JD 7220 741 LOADER, MFWD, CAB, 24/24 POWER s 1992 JD 4760 MFWD, POWERSHIFT, AXLE DUALS s JD 4630 2WD, SYNCRO, 540/1000 PTO s 1979 JD 4440 2WD, CAB, A/C s 1975 JD 4430 2WD, CAB, A/C, QUAD RANGE s JD 4240 CAB, HFWA, 3 POINT HITCH s 1988 JD 4050 2WD, CAB, POWERSHIFT s 1984 JD 2950 2WD, CAB, SYNCRO W/HI-LO s 1994 AG 6690 MFWD, FREY LOADER, CAB s AG 5660A Q710LDR, 540 PTO, 2 REMOTES s CIH 970 2WD, PARTIAL POWER s DTZ 7085 2WD, 540/1000 PTO s FRD 8210 2WD, CAB, A/C s FRD 7710 MFWD, CAB, A/C s FRD 4000 DIESEL, POWER STEER s 1990 FRD 3930 2WD, 8 SPEED, CAB s JD AR TRACTOR s 2007 JD 6430 2WD, PREMIUM, 16/16 PQ, AIR SEAT s 2007 JD 6430 2WD, PREMIUM, 16/16 PQ, AIR SEAT s 2003 JD 6420 MFWD, 640SL LOADER, 16 PQT, CAB s 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, 640NSL LDR, CAB s 1999 JD 6410 MFWD, 640 LOADER, CAB, 18.4R38 s 2001 JD 6410 Q50NSL LDR, MFWD, CAB s 1993 JD 6300 MFWD, CAB, CORNER EXHAUST s 2003 JD 6220 640NSL LDR, MFWD, PART POWER s 2005 JD 6220 640SL LDR, MFWD, CAB, 16SP PRLHR s 2002 JD 6220 2WD, LOW, 16/16 POWERQUAD s 1999 JD 6210 640SL LDR, MFWD, CAB, POWERQUAD s 1999 JD 6210 640SL LDR, MFWD, ROPS, 16SP PQ CREEPER s 1997 JD 6200 ALO LDR, MFWD, ROPS, POWERQUAD s 1998 JD 6200 640NSL LDR, MFWD, ROPS, 16 SP PQ s 2002 JD 6120 Q960 LDR, MFWD, LOW PRO, 24SP PQ
TRACTORS s 1998 JD 6110 640SL LDR, MFWD, FLAT DECK, 16/16PQ s 2000 JD 6110 640SL LDR, MFWD, 16SP PQ s 1998 JD 5510 MFWD, LH REVERSER s 2005 JD 5425 542NSL LDR, MFWD, ROPS s 2001 JD 5310 710 ALO LDR, MFWD, PR s 2001 JD 5220 541NSL LDR, MFWD, ROPS s JD 3140 MFWD, CAB, A/C s 1989 JD 2955 MFWD, CAB, HI/LO s 1991 JD 2955 265SL LDR, MFWD, CAB, A/C s 1987 JD 2955 2WD, CAB, A/C s JD 2955 2WD, CAB, A/C s JD 2950 2WD, CAB,AIR s 1991 JD 2755 620 LDR, 2WD, ROPS s 1985 JD 2750 2WD, CAB,A/C s 1987 JD 2555 245SL LDR, MFWD, OPEN, HI/LO s 1990 JD 2355175 LDR, 2WD, ROPS, 8SP s 1984 JD 2350 MFWD, LDR s 1984 JD 2150 240SL LDR, MFWD, OPEN s 1980 JD 2140 146NSL LDR, 2WD, s JD 1640 145 LDR,2WD s 1983 MF 298 2WD, OPEN s 1968 MF 135 LDR, 2WD s MF 1085 2WD, CAB s MF 165 90 LDR, 540 PTO s 2003 McCORMICK C80 Q750 LDR, MFWD, OPEN LHR s FERMAC 650 MFWD, OPEN,NDUSTRIAL LOADER s DAVID BROWN 1210, 2WD, s WHITE 1370 MFWD, OPEN, LOADER s HOLDER C500 , 4WD, FRONT 3 POINT
FARM EQUIPMENT & MISC s JD 9400 2WD, LEVEL LAND, HYDRO s JD 216 16” GRAIN HEAD s JD 212 PICK UP HEAD s IHC 830 HARVESTER, 2 ROW CORN HEAD s IHC 781 HARVESTER, 2 ROW HEAD, 5’ PICKUP s GEHL 1465 ROUND BALER, PUSH BAR, DOUBLE TWINE s 1989 JD 435 SILAGE KIT, SURFACE WRAP, EJECTOR s 1989 JD 435 ROUND BALER, SURFACE WRAP, BALE TRAK s 1986 JD 430 ROUND BALER s 1993 JD 385 ROUND BALER, RAMPS s 2006 NH BR740A ROUND BALER, CROP CUTTER, SURFACE s 1999 NH 648 SILAGE SPECIAL ROUND BALER s 2001 NH 648 SILAGE KIT, SURFACE WRAP, BALE TRAX s VERMEER 504 SUPER I ROUND BALER s MF 9 SQUARE BALER W THROWER RACKS s CIH DCX10110’ ROTARY MOWER CONDITIONER s HES 1091 MOWER CONDITIONER s JD 1360 MOWER CONDITIONER s 1991 JD 1470 11’6” ROTARY M/C, ROLL CONDITION
FARM EQUIPMENT & MISC s 1991 NH 492 9’ MOWER CONDITIONER s 2002 NH 1411 10’ DISK MOWER CONDITIONER s 2000 OTH FC302 KUHN 9’ DISK MO/CO, IMPELLER COND s 2000 JD 513 ROTARY CUTTER, SAFETY SHIELDS s WHT 271 22’ ROCK FLEX DISC, FOLD s JF MOWER 3PH 1.85M ROTARY DISK MOWER s DTZ 1.50 TANDEM ROTARY RAKE s DION N10P FORAGE WAGON, 3 BEATERS s JD 45 3 FURROW MOULDBOARD PLOW s 2001 JD 1535 15FT MULTI PURPOSE, TRU-VEE. LOW ACRES s 1991 JD 630 21’9” FLEX DISK, 7.25” SPACING s JD NA 10’DISK s CIH 5400 15FT DRILL, BLU JET COULTER CART s JD 1010 30’ CULTIVATOR WITH HARROWS s MCKEE 2500 30FT FIELD CULTIVATOR, C SHANK s WHITE 6 ROW CORN PLANTER s JD 7000 12 ROW PLANTER, DRY FERTILIZER s KINZIE 2600 16 ROW PLANTER, FINGER PICK s DION 14 DOUBLE AUGER FORAGE BLOWER s 1995 JD 750 NO TILL SEED DRILL s 2002 OTH 425 LEON 425 BUSHEL MANURE SPREADER s HAGEDORN 225 SPREADER, END GATE s LUCKNOW 500 BUSHEL GRAIN CART s NORSE SINGLE BALE WRAPPER s AGRI-METAL BALE CHOPPER s RST BLADE REIST BLADE 12FT
SKIDSTEER & CONSTRUCTION s BC T180 SKID STEER, CAB, KEYLESS s 2002 JD 270 SKID STEER, 2-SPEED, LESS BUCKET s THOMAS HD233 SKID STEER 12X16.5 s 1996 JD 7775 SKID STEER, 10X16.00 s 2001 JD 27ZTS MINI-EXCAVATOR, CANOPY
SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE s 1994 JD 455 25’ FOLDING DRILL, GRASS, LIQUID FER s 1997 JD 1850 NO-TILL AIR DRILL 30’, 270BU 1900 CART s 2001 CIH MX240 MFWD, POWERSHIFT AXLE DUALS
PLEASE CALL ONE WEEK BEFORE SALE FOR UPDATED INFO ABOUT ABOVE PIECES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE
JUST A PARTIAL LISTING! Terms: Cash or good cheque on day of auction and FCC financing available. Pre-approve your purchase with FCC call 1-888-332-3301. Any verbal announcements take precedence over any printed matter. Proprietor & auctioneers not responsible for accidents.
PROPRIETORS: ELMIRA FARM SERVICE LTD.
519-323-3364
INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE
www.proxibid.com
AUCTIONEERS: TOM HAMULECKI SUNRISE EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS INC.
519-424-9993
List subject to change, please refer to our website for up to date information. www.elmirafarmservice.com
AUTOMOTIVE
RENTALS
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»»Adult Building. 2 Bedroom apartment in quiet building close to downtown Drayton. $750 monthly plus hydro. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer supplied. In unit laundry. » »2007 Dodge Caliber Available immediately. SXT/Sport 2.0L CVT Call Mildred Frey to view, trans. Fully loaded 519-669-1544. including alum. road »»Elmira - One bedroom. wheels, cruise control. Close to downtown. Very black/gray interior, quiet sixplex building. only 23,000 kms. $ Available now. Parking, 17,900. Low interlaundry. $525/month plus utilities. 519-669-1024. est financing available. Voisin Chrysler »»Elmira, 1 bedroom, 519-669-2831. $510 + utilities. No pets, » »2007 Dodge Caliber d o w n t o w n M a r c h 1 SXT/Sport - 2.0L, CVT 519-669-5431. trans., ps, pb,pdl,pw. ICE TIME AVAILABLE Air cond., tilt steer- »»At Elmira & St. Jacobs i n g , c r u i s e c o n t r o l , arenas. Call Recreation a l u m . r o a d w h e e l s , Office 519-669-1647 ext. AM/FM/CD MP radio, 259 to book extra ice or fog lamps. Black/gray plan a skating party. int. Only 21,000 kms. »»In St.Jacobs 2 bed$17,900. Low inter room bungalow immacuest financing availlate condition, recroom able. Voisin Chrysler, in basement 1-1/2 baths 519-669-2831. large treed lot. $1200 plus » »2007 Dodge utilities. First and last. No pets, no smokers, Gr.Caravan SE 3.3L 519-669-0592. V-6, fully loaded including rear heat/air, »»St. Jacobs - Upscale pwr.driver seat, alum. apt. in village core. One+bedroom, controlled road wheels, Stow entrance, includes 5 apN Go Seating, only pliances, ensuite laun30,660 kms. From dry, A/C. 1115 SF. Rent $18,900. Low inter$975 per month (utilities est financing availextra). Available Apr. 15. able. Voisin Chrysler Steps away from excellent 519-669-2831. shopping, restaurants, » »Will pick up your un- theatre, nature trails. wanted or scrap car or 519-664-2293 ext. 210. truck. I will pay you up »»S t . J a c o b s - U p to $150 for your full-size scale apt. in village. scrapper. Call Brad @ One+bedroom, controlled 519-572-0987 for quick entrance, includes 5 apand free removal. pliances, ensuite laundry, A/C. 1159 SF. Rent RENTALS $1075 per month (utili» »3 b e d r o o m s e m i , ties extra). Available imschools near by, fridge mediately. Steps away a n d s t o v e i n c l u d - from excellent shopping, ed. $1000 plus utili- restaurants,, theatre, naties. Available May 1st. ture trails. 519-664-2293 ext. 210. 519-669-5023. » »2005
Pontiac Sunfire, blue, 2-door, power moonroof, alloy wheels, tinted windows, a/c, 80,000kms, $9900 o.b.o. 519-897-3661.
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Available immediately. Roommate situation in townhouse seconds from downtown Elmira. Year lease. $475 includes utilities. Please call 519-591-6237. »»Summer In Port Elgin! Home away from home. Very clean ranch bungalow - 3 bedrooms (queen, double, double), including 6 appliances, cable tv, for rent by the week or by the month from July 1st to Aug. 30th. Don't wait too long, this home books quickly. 519-210-0105 leave message or email lagriffin@rogers.com
WOOLWICH MEMORIAL CENTRE ICE TIME
»»Call
Recreation Office 519-669-1647 ext. 259 to request Ice at the NEW COMPLEX starting in September 2009. Ice allocation policy to be approved prior to 2008 year end. Rental group ice contracts to be finalized by end of 2008. »»Young Construction Worker needs one bedroom apartment in Elmira immediately. Please call 1-519-750-3912.
Looking for work?
You came to the right spot.
TRADES & SERVICES
»»CRD Accounting Ser-
vices - Income Tax (E-File Services), Small business accounting, payroll and government filings. Chuck Downs, 95 Aspen Cres. Elmira, 519-669-1498 cell 519-569-1744 e-mail: cdownsn618@rogers.co m »»Income Tax Completed. 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 find out if you qualify drop by or call Woolwich Community Services at 73 Arthur St. S. Elmira 519-669-5139.
LOST & FOUND
»»LOST CAT - Black, female, tag says Musty, friendly. Call 519-669-7666.
GARAGE SALES
»»Multi
Family Garage Sale. 7310 4th Line, RR2 Wallenstein. 9a.m.-4p.m. April 11+12. Clothes, infantadult, suits, dress shirts, dresses, footwear, highchair, stroller, ect. 519-669-7648. »»St. Jacobs Arena 22nd Annual Garage Sale. Saturday, April 12, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Few spaces still available, contact Bev 519-669-1647 xt 274.
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Elmira’s LARGEST selection of major brand computers
COMPUTERS LAPTOPS MONITORS and SERVICE Come see our showroom at:
112 Bonnie Crescent, Crescent Elmira r ra
519-669-5551
Community Information Page THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH "Proudly remembering our past; confidently embracing our future."
P.O. BOX 158, 69 ARTHUR ST. S. ELMIRA, ONTARIO N3B 2Z6 WEBSITE: www.woolwich.ca
TEL: 519-669-1647 or 519-664-2613 PLAN/ENG: 519-669-8706 FAX: 519-669-1820
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 519-575-4504
PAL CARD NOW AVAILABLE The Personal Attendant for Leisure Card, known as the PAL Card, is now available to Township of Woolwich residents. It allowed persons with a disability to be accompanied by a personal attendant so that they may participate in recreational programming offered by the Township of Woolwich. It will also be recognized anywhere a PAL Card issued by the Cities of Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo is recognized. PAL Card applications are available at the Elmira Pool and the Municipal Office at 69 Arthur Street South in Elmira and can be faxed or e-mailed upon request. Call the Deputy Clerk at Extension 239 for assistance.
CHANGE OF MEETING NOTICE The Council meeting on April 8, 2008 will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Call 519-669-1647 extension 243 for meeting details.
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he played a hunch, asking her if she happened to have a photographic memory. “Why, yes, sort of like that,” she replied. “I can remember anything if I put it to music.” She then sang back to him whole sections of his lecture. And quite prettily, he added. “I was flabbergasted.” This got Sacks thinking about the countless cultural songs and rhymes to help kids learn the alphabet, numbers and other lists. Even as adults we may have to sing the “ABC song” internally to recall the entire alphabet. Especially in preliterate cultures, music has held power in oral traditions of storytelling, liturgy, prayer. Whole books can be held in memory -- “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” -- with their music-like rhythm and rhyme. All of this may have much to do with why we humans took to music to the ex»» Q. The furor over performance-enhancing tent we have. drugs in sports continues unabated. What’s one of the thorniest new issues to be tackled »» Q. What’s that clipped to a shark’s fin, colby the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in lared to a bear or attached to a crow’s tail? The device has come of age, taking biologists Montreal, Canada? A. The “sporting placebo boost,” where ath- deeper into the secret world of animals. letes just think they took drugs, answers New A. It’s one of the new generation of CritterScientist magazine. How placebos work has al- cams, or wildlife cameras, worn by the animals ways posed a mystery. Recently researchers at themselves and capable of providing hours of the University of Turin, Italy, timed how long footage and audio, along with a host of other young men could operate an exercise device scientific data, says Michael Greenwood in Biowhen blood flow in their arm was painfully re- photonics International magazine. The old verstricted. Some were given pain-killing morphine sion was eight pounds and two feet long, but injections, enabling them to exercise longer, and today’s varieties go as light as a pound and a then a week later they were given a fake injec- half for large terrestrial animals, a few ounces tion (placebo). They were still able to exercise for birds and weightless in effect for marine anilonger, seemingly oblivious to the pain. (The mals as the cameras float in water. Using an infrared headlight, the Crittercam Journal of Neuroscience.) “Should we consider morphine conditioning in beams a real-time signal up to three miles in the training phase ethical and legal?” asks one color or black and white, revealing the animal’s researcher. According to WADA rules, athletes home environment. (There’s a smaller system can take opiate painkillers (such as morphine) for house cats, birds, etc.) More than 60 speduring training, but not on the day of competi- cies have been Crittercammed, from a lioness tion. Yet the whole affair is tricky, tricky, tricky, in Africa to a humpback whale in Alaska, providing images that in many cases have never concedes WADA’s medical director. been seen before. Generally the target animals »» Q. When the neurobiology prof encoun- have reacted well, though one shark thrashed tered a student who had plagiarized her about so aggressively it knocked off the camera entire paper from one of his class lectures, and had to be released for its own safety. On what punishment did he mete out? An F? Ex- the other hand, when a camera was affixed to a lion in Kenya, the animal actually groomed pulsion from the class? A. A lesser teacher might have but not this itself and cleaned the lens for the researchers! one, says Oliver Sacks in Musicophilia: Tales It gives us the animal’s-eye view of the world, of Music and the Brain. When the prof called says nationalgeogaphic.com, and what we learn the student into his office, something didn’t add helps us protect the very animals that wear the up: She didn’t seem the type to cheat or lie so Crittercams.
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16 DUKE STREET, ELMIRA $204,900 - Victorian Character w/the amenities of today. 4 bdrm., 2 bth semi is located on a mature tree-lined street. Updated electrical and plumbing, newer gas furnace and tastefully decorated. Walkout from kit., to porch and deck. Walk to downtown. Shows “AAA” MLS. CALL WENDY TAYLOR** TO VIEW. 35 ARTHUR STREET N, ELMIRA $207,500 - 3 bdrm, 2 bath home close to downtown in move in condition. Mn Floor Laundry/mudroom, sep. dinrm & den/office. 16’x24’ cedar deck with lower storage. New roof in 2005 and windows replaced. Shows “AAA” MLS. CALL WENDY TAYLOR** TO VIEW.
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BOWMAN, Grace I. (Mrs. Solomon B.) – Peacefully,
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» Hike-on-a-bus – Woolwich Trails Group. Learn about Woolwich trails on a bus. The guided tour will provide information on the trails and an opportunity to get out at the trail heads, $2. Call Ann at 519-669-1647, ext. 265 to reserve a seat. Meet in the Woolwich Community Arena parking lot, St. Jacobs at 9:15 a.m. APrIL 12
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» Hungryman’s Breakfast with Woolwich Lions – The Royal Canadian Legion. All you can eat for $5; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 11 First St. E., Elmira. » Cool in the Furnace – St. Jacobs Calvary United Church. Theatre performance by Grades 5-8. Free-will offering; 48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 519-664-2311. APrIL 14
» Lunch at Gale Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baked spaghetti and meatballs, caeser salad, bread, dessert is maple charlotte, $9 per person. Soup and a roll to go $3; 2 Cross St., Elmira, 519-669-2852. Wheelchair accessible, everyone welcome. APrIL 16
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» The End of Suburbia, Movie Night – Woolwich Healthy Communities Month. Refreshments and discussion to follow; 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 21 Arthur St. N., Elmira.
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» Euchre Card Party – Catholic Woman’s League. Cash prizes, door prizes, lunch served. Everyone welcome; 7:30 at St. Teresa of Avila Church hall. Admission $5.
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» Concert by: The Master’s Four – Waterloo North Presbyterian Church. Featuring songs from their most recent recording “Faith of our Fathers.” Come enjoy their unique blend of traditional, contemporary and southern gospel music. Free-will offering; 3-7 p.m., 685 Highpoint Ave., Waterloo. Nancy, 519-884-7058.
» Enjoy the taste of Woolwich – Woolwich Healthy Communities month. Buying local food = A healthy community. Eating local food supports local farmers, provides better taste and helps protect the environment. Come meet local farmers and , enjoy fun family activities, chef demonstrations and food samples from local restaurants. Woolwich Community Centre, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs.
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THE WHITE ArE SEEINg goLD The Woolwich Belle White Ringette team poses with gold medals after placing first in North Waterloo league play. The girls took the championship title in a game against the Woolwich Belle Red team. The Belle Whites went on to the Western Region Championships and left undefeated. They beat Stratford 7-3 in the final game and became the Western Region Champions. Front: Michelle Conlon (left), Alyssa Huegle, Andrea Marshall. Second: Rebecca Walker, Vicki Wannamaker, Kristen Kent, Caroline Strenzke. Third: Lara Bisbee, Sloane Spruyt, Kaila Kutchaw, Barb Huegle. Back: Terry Kutchaw, Nancy Jacobi, Lori Huegle.
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» Spring Tea and Bake Sale – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church; 9 a.m. to noon. Door prizes, raffle table and Gramma’s Attic will have a display of items for sale. Everyone welcome. » Green Technology Fair – Woolwich Healthy Communities Month. Would it make sense to use solar power to heat water at your house? What are the advantages of geothermal heating and cooling systems? What is the latest technology in home insulation? Which low-emissions vehicles would work for you? Learn all you need to know at the Green Technology Fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Jacobs arena, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. » Alternative Energy Tour - Woolwich Healthy Communities Month. Free shuttle buses leave from St. Jacobs arena, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs approximately every half hour. Solar energy – Tour Paul Parker’s solar powered home. Geothermal Energy – Tour Stuart Main’s vertical geothermal, 1930’s home. Strawbale Home – Visit Paul Psutka’s strawbale, horizontal geothermal home. Wind Energy – See a wind turbine at work at the home of Tom Hendrick. » Blue Grass & Chili Night – St. Peters Outreach Committee. Featuring The Pine River Blue Grass & Gospel Ensemble; 6-7 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, 2925 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg. Two sittings for meals 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Menu: chili, bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, special pricing for seniors and children. Call Erla, 519-699-5964. Submit calendar listings to info@observerxtra.com
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