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Wellesley Lions set to launch campaign for new dog park
Second Elmira water tower now being overhauled elena maystruk Hot on the heels of the refurbishing of the Howard Avenue water tower in Elmira, the tower on Floradale Road is now being overhauled. Work started last week and is expected to run through June. The tank is now offline while crews work on maintenance and painting. While the tower is out of service, Elmira’s water system will receive its pressure from the booster station located below the spheroid water tank on Howard Avenue. The station will maintain pressure in the distribution system, with Woolwich engineering staff saying it is unlikely residents will notice any difference in water pressure unless there is a malfunction. In the event of a power outage or similar incident, homes may experience a period of minimal water pressure. The Elmira west tank now offline usually provides the town with water pressure, said Bob Brown, water and wastewater supervisor with Woolwich’s engineering and planning services. “Water comes in to town via the [Howard spheroid water tank], down Arthur [Street] and then it goes out and fills that tower. As water rises in elevation it rises in pressure, so we actually use the pressure from that elevated tank [Elmira west tank] to supply the pressure for the town. Now we’ll be using pumps, which are what they used before the tower was built,” he explained. tower | 2
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fore fifty years of golf Elmira Golf Club’s lifetime member Connie Kilbey took the first swing to open the season and celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary on April 25. She and her husband Ron Kilbey helped to form the club in 1963 prior to the creation of the golf course in 1965. [elena maystruk / the observer]
Make no bones about it: after a long and frustrating process, the Wellesley Lions Club is finally gearing up to build its temporary leashfree dog park. With a location at the Wellesley Community Centre picked out and fundraising about to begin, club member Richard Franzke is eager to see the long-discussed proposal finally come to fruition. “I haven’t had anybody come to me thinking this was a bad idea,” said Franzke. “We’re going to show it works, we’re going to show we can manage a park, and then we’ll go from there to come up with a permanent park.” The community centre’s centralized location was key to its appeal, Franzke noted. “We wanted to have minimal environmental impact, and minimal impact on the land. We didn’t want people driving here – we wanted to have a nice location where people could walk their dogs as part of their regular
exercise routines.” The Lions Club will officially launch fundraising for the dog park at the Wellesley Spring Home and Garden Show, which runs May 1-3. At the event, patrons will be able to “Buy a Bone, Build a Park” – offerings as low as $25 and as high as $250 will earn donors a permanent inscribed bone at the park. Businesses can donate $500. The Wellesley Lions began investigating the viability of this project in spring 2012, when it was raised that there is no leash-free dog park in the entirety of Wellesley Township. Instead of driving to a nearby city, local pet owners often opt to simply let their dogs play in integrated public parks. “The dogs need a good run – somewhere you can throw a ball,” said Franzke. “What’s happening right now is, people don’t have anything … the dogs are mixing with the kids, and dog park | 4
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Woolwich Healthy Communities Month cleanup activities around the township were largely cancelled due to the chilly weather last weekend, but some dedicated volunteers were still cleaning up the streets. In Elmira Brenda Mathieu (top) took her grandkids Zachary and Cody McConnell to clean up around Lions Park while Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC) members (bottom) cleaned the roads around Elmira.
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Previous maintenance measures have already been carried out on the Howard Avenue tank. In November 2012 it was surrounded by scaffolding and concealed by tarps for re-surfacing, completed in December. This time the west tank near Floradale faces similar maintenance measures, with the recently-refurbished tank acting as a buffer for the township’s water.
“You would never want to be working on two water sources at the same time: you always need some backup. When you do have two towers it’s important to always keep one in service,” he said. According to the Region of Waterloo, MacDonald Applicators Ltd. will be handling the re-coating of the tank. Brown said the tank is not in bad shape when it comes to appearance, the region’s decision is likely a preventative measure. “It looks good, but you
know what? When it starts to look bad then it’s more to paint,” he said. He added the project came at a strategic moment in the season; just in time for the spring flushing which took place April 22-24. Staff used the excess water – which had to be drained prior to painting the tower – for the annual three-day spring flushing of the township’s watermains. “It worked out pretty well for us. Water is an important commodity and it’s quite expensive.”
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Though spectacular, the blaze was no accident, as Wellesley Township firefighters carried out a controlled burn at a Bamberg property. [dusan cizman]
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Students without immunization records face suspension elena maystruk Students who’ve not received their immunization shots, or without updated records, face suspensions as the Public Health department begins enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) on May 7.
Region of Waterloo Public Health this week mailed a request asking the parents and guardians of secondary school students to provide immunization records for those students whose records remain incomplete. Linda Black, manager of the vaccine-preventable
diseases program at Region of Waterloo Public Health, said every year there are incidents of students who have all of their shots but have not updated their records. On the other hand, many students miss out on the proper immunizations as well. “It’s important to have
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that information so that in case there is an outbreak we have accurate records, so we know who is protected and who potentially needs to be excluded from school,” she said. The annual procedure is a good reminder for those who have lost track of their immunization informa-
tion, she added. The procedure ensures that the region is tracking the immunization status of all children under 18 as a pre-emptive measure to protect children from vaccine-curable diseases, including those covered under the act: tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles,
mumps and rubella. Though this is a mandatory measure, exceptions based on religious or medical reasons are allowed provided all proper legal documentation is presented directly to Public Health. Students and parents immunization | 7
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Kiwanis Music Festival concert cancelled by ice storm now rescheduled for May 4 will sloan When the ice storm hit Woolwich on April 11 and 12, most of its citizens were at least temporarily inconvenienced. For the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival, which was to hold events on those fateful days, the hassles led to several weeks out of key. “When I got up in the morning, bright and early, I went up to the church, and of course the church had no power,” remembered Kiwanis member Murray Haight, who was to welcome a strings competition that day. “There was nothing – the place was locked.
At that point, a phone call went out to all the students that were competing.” With a key competition in limbo, Haight and the Kiwanis Club were forced to cancel the festival’s centerpiece event: “Stars of the Festival,” an afternoon concert featuring the best performers in the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival, as chosen by the adjudicators. “The adjudicator for [the strings competition] lives in Kitchener-Waterloo,” said Haight. “Her husband was able to get a hold of her and save her coming all the way in an ice storm!” kiwanis | 7
Riverside PS students Sophie, Erin and Grace helped give back to nature at a Woolwich Healthy Communities Month tree-planting event. Working with the Woolwich Clean Waterways Group, Riverside students planted 100 trees on Wednesday morning. Students from Floradale PS joined in the afternoon. [will sloan / the observer]
Air show announces expanded lineup this year Organizers hope new attractions – and some good weather – bring out the crowds to Breslau will sloan It’s been an unlucky couple of years for the Waterloo Air Show, with poor weather leading to big financial losses. But as the aviation celebration gears up for its fifth year at the Region of Waterloo International Airport in Breslau, its organizers’ expectations are sky-high. “I hate to come across like a quote – ‘We’re really
excited!’ – but the truth is, we are really excited about the new acts we have this year,” said marketing manager Diane Spremo. Canada’s Snowbirds will once again take to the skies as the feature attraction on June 1 and 2, but will be joined by several new draws. First, American wing-walker Jane Wicker will risk life and limb as she ventures mid-air to parts of the plane that are decid-
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aircrafts (“shooting out 20foot flames and billowing smoke,” promises Spremo), while 71-year-old Thornbury pilot Gord Price will demonstrate that age need not be an obstacle to aerobatics. All of which is badly needed for an event that has seen its viability come under question. Since its founding in 2009, the Waterloo Air Show enjoyed its peak year in 2010, when approximately 40,000
people ventured to the Breslau airport. Things weren’t so lucky in 2011. “I don’t know if you remember the tornado in Goderich, but it happened on air show Sunday,” said Spremo. An unusually cold and rainy summer weekend brought attendance down to 5,000 in 2012, and losses of $350,000 led to speculation that the show might be forced to close. Are there any lessons
that Spremo learned from those difficult experiences? “As a marketer, sure, I learn each year how to market the show to more and more people, but it doesn’t really equate to the weather,” she said. “The truth is, you can market the heck out of a show, but if people wake up in the morning and it’s pouring rain with single-digit temair show | 7
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mixing with the feces, and everything else. That’s why the Lions said, ‘Let’s put in a proper dog park.’” Earlier this year, the Lions proposed buying and developing land at Nafziger Road and Gerber Road, and then donating the park to the township, but an environmental probe revealed “potential for questionable soil conditions,” and council declined the proposal. Instead, Wellesley council last month approved the community centre location, but only on a temporary basis. Sharing space with an arena, baseball diamonds, and splash pad, the dog park will have to find another, permanent home in the township within five years. In the meantime, the Lions will work with council to find more public recreation land, currently lacking in Wellesley’s more populous areas. “We’re ensuring that anything that we use here is going to be reusable at the new property. The fencing will be pounded in instead
Lions Club member Richard Franzke and son Timothy welcome one of the dog park’s future denizens. [will sloan / the observer] of support … Now we’re just of being cemented; the going to prove it.” disposal systems will be on The “Buy a Bone, Build a posts that we can remove; Park” drive will take place so any investments we at the Wellesley Spring make here are investments Home and Garden Show, for the next park.” May 1-3 from 5-9 p.m., at the Franzke sees the commuWellesley Community Cennity centre location as an opportunity to demonstrate tre (1000 Maple Leaf St.). The group hopes to have how the park will work. “We the park built by August. know there’s a groundswell
sisters share haircuts, donations Taxes are payable at the Township of Wellesley Municipal Office (4639 Lobsinger Line) by cheque, money order, cash or debit; at Financial Institutions located within the Township of Wellesley, Telebanking and Internet Banking or by Pre-Authorized Payment. Credit Cards are NOT accepted. There is a mail box available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due dates are accepted. Tax Payments may also be mailed to: Township of Wellesley 4639 Lobsinger Line R. R. #1 St. Clements, ON N0B 2M0 NOTE: Persons who have acquired properties and have not received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment. Theresa Bisch Acting Treasurer/Tax Collector Township of Wellesley Telephone 519-699-3954
Two little pigtails went to market when sisters Faith Peev and Sophie Peev donated their hair to Locks of Love at Destiny’s Hair Loft this week. The program helps make prosthetics for children who have lost their hair during medical treatments. [will sloan / the observer]
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That's $483K for Breslau rec. rates Centre Wellington to rise to match Woolwich levels The Township of Centre Wellington this week received $482,977 as its share of the revenue courtesy of hosting OLG Slots at Grand River Raceway. The payment represents the proceeds from the fourth quarter (January to March 2013) . To date, Centre Wellington has received more than $18.3 million in non-tax gaming revenue since the slots facility opened in December of 2003. The five-per-cent arrangement remains pending OLG's casino plans.
Fees and charges for some services offered by the Breslau Recreation Association are on the rise to match rates at other Woolwich facilities. At last week’s meeting of township council, recreation director Karen Makela reported that longstanding agreements and partnerships saw rates in Breslau lag behind township levels such that by 2012, some fees were 25 to 40 per cent lower. In order
to establish parity, councillors agreed to a three-year phase-in of higher fees. Breslau ball diamond rental rates of $22.71 an hour, with or without lights, for instance, will be increased to match the township rate structure, currently $27.35 for a diamond with no lights and $34.18 with lighting. Parity is expected by 2015.
New hydro rates go into effect Wednesday You’ll be paying more for your
electricity as of Wednesday, thanks to the latest decision by the Ontario Energy Board. These increases set a new high for regulated electricity prices in Ontario. On May 1, smart meter prices will increase to: off-peak, an additional 0.4 cents to 6.7 ¢/kWh; mid-peak, an additional 0.5 cents to 10.4 ¢/kWh; and peak, an additional 0.6 cents to 12.4¢/kWh. This 5% increase in electricity prices will be in effect through the summer until November 1.
Three receive Jubilee medals
Three employees of Elmira-based Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc. (PIB) and RWAM Insurance Administrators Inc. (RWAM), owned by Home Hardware Stores Ltd., have been awarded with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals. Bruce Burnham, CEO, Bruce Buchanan, director of commercial insurance, and Kelly Smith, provincial command insurance program coordinator, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to community life. Buchanan received his medal through the Royal Canadian Legion,
Ontario Command on April 14 in Listowel in recognition of his leadership role in the community. Burnham and Smith were presented their medals by the London Police Association at a special ceremony in London on April 19. Burnham was granted the medal for his 35 years of service to the association. He was also recognized for his service to the Royal Canadian Legion by receiving a Certificate of Merit in 2012. Smith received the honour for her involvement in the numerous charitable events the association and its members are involved with.
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OPP remind residents to lock it or lose it when securing their cars The County of Wellington OPP are reminding residents to “lock it or lose it” after receiving several reports of thefts from vehicles overnight at residences in Centre Wellington Township. No damage to the vehicles was reported, however a wallet, GPS and an iPod were reported stolen in Elora. The OPP continue to encourage homeowners and vehicle owners to be vigi-
lant in securing autos when not in use. Police continue to respond to calls for service involving thefts from autos overnight. The police offer up a few tips: never leave your auto unlocked while unattended; never leave your keys in the vehicle; always park in a well-lit area; never leave valuable objects in plain view: remove them or secure them in the trunk; always roll up your windows.
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West Montrose was northbound on Arthur Street approaching the roundabout when he pulled up beside a transport truck being driven by a 28-year-old Alma man. The transport truck extended past the marked lane and made contact with the car. There were no injuries and no charges.
8:03 AM | A garage on Sawmill Road in Woolwich Township was entered sometime overnight and a variety of large tools stolen. Police are investigating. There are no suspects at this time. A PR I L 1 7
5:52 PM | A collision between a car and transport truck occurred at the roundabout at Arthur Street South and Sawmill Road near St. Jacobs. A 21-year-old man from
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The driver of a buggy suffered a laceration to his hand when his horse went off the road on Monday morning while travelling on Hutchinson Road north of Deborah Glaister Line. Police speculate that the horse may have been spooked. [will sloan / the observer] A PR I L 2 2
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They may have been a few days late, but that didn’t stop students at Floradale PS from celebrating Earth Day with nature hikes on Thursday morning. Ashlinn O’Marra’s Grade 7 class struck a pose by the Woolwich Dam before departing. [will sloan / the observer]
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may face consequences should they not provide proper documentation by the May 7 deadline. The ISPA dictates that students failing to provide an immunization record and/or legal exception may face a school suspension for up to 20 days or until the documentation can be provided. In September, the department sends notices home
to remind parents and students to update their information. They review the records in March and send a second round of letters to those with incomplete immunization information. Public Health gives parents about six weeks to update their information before sending a letter to schools a week prior to the final deadline on May 7, when all students who still have incomplete records are eligible for suspension.
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peratures, they’re not going to come.” Spremo hopes that visitors may also be attracted by the show’s new partnership. For the first time, they are joining forces with the Canadian Aviation Expo, now celebrating its twentieth anniversary. On
the ground, visitors will see a variety of aviation-related booths and exhibitions, including a static display of vintage aircrafts. “I could ramble off a bunch of names and letters – the B-17, the B-25, the C-123 … But really, the way I explain it is, they’re bombers and transport carriers, mostly from the
WWII era.” Spremo added, “It’s not just about coming to the show, looking up, watching the air show, and leaving. The air show itself doesn’t start until about 1 p.m., but the gates open at 10, so we encourage people to spend the day with us. We’ve got lots of activity happening on the ground as well.”
know. We don’t get the information from family doctors, we have to get them from parents,” said Black. Records or exemptions can be submitted in one of three ways: by phone at (519) 883-2007, in-person at the walk-in clinics or online at https://e-immunization.regionofwaterloo.ca/.
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But now that the tree branches have been picked up and the frost-bitten fields are but a fading memory, the show must go on. Saturday, May 4 will mark the new date for the Stars of the Festival, and students of many musical disciplines will show their stuff. “The performers get a chance to perform in front of a live audience, as opposed to being just adjudicated,” said Haight. “In a way, it’s another part of their education, being able to perform publicly.” Winning participants will be awarded scholar-
ship money, ranging anywhere from $50 to $250, that goes towards the students’ musical education. Anyone who has ever sang in a school choir or played in a high school band class knows that the Kiwanis Music Festival is a timehonoured ritual for young musicians. Kiwanis International’s self-stated mission is “serving the children of the world,” and their commitment to music education continues even as school systems continue to downgrade their arts programs. How important, exactly, is a musical education? “It seems to be not seen as ‘core’ for their development, but for some people,
I would argue the opposite,” said Haight. “It enhances an appreciation of music. Everybody listens to music, right? Twenty-four hours a day I see people walking around with earpads and earphones and everything else!” He added, “It’s also good for character development. You have to perform, you have to train … you have to be willing to put it all out on a stage, and you have to take criticism, both positive and negative, and know how to deal with that.” The “Stars of the Festival” performance will take place at Floradale Mennonite Church (22 Florapine Rd.) on May 4 at 1:30 p.m.
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We can't let fear allow further erosion of liberty So far, there’s far more speculation than actual facts in the immediate aftermath of the arrests this week of terrorism suspects accused of attempting to derail a VIA Rail passenger train. That the plot comes on the heels of the tragedy in Boston only heightens the tension. Both incidents involved Muslims, which will only serve to reinforce longstanding perceptions. Since the events of 9/11, anything linked to terrorism and Muslims has been under intense scrutiny. From kudos for the beleaguered RCMP and the imam who tipped off police, to calls for a crackdown on Muslims, public reaction has been swift and vocal. Some of the hysteria will pass, of course, but the arrests do bring home a growing problem more often associated with European countries with much larger influxes of Muslim immigrants: assimilation into the population and the radicalization of younger people, even those born in the host countries. The trail derailment plot brought to light this week is said to have ties to al-Qaeda, the very mention of which adds another dimension to the backlash. It’s going to be a tricky time for Muslims in this country. Already under a general blanket of suspicion, they face increased scrutiny. Beyond the immediate reactions, we do need to understand the root causes of such acts. Some will point to radicalization as an inherent part of Islam. Others will mention the history of Western colonialism and ongoing interventions in Muslim countries. Then there’s the issue of support for Israel, an issue at the heart of all Middle East affairs. Those issues are not going to go away anytime soon, as there’s too much money and ideology tied up in the status quo. What can be addressed, however, is how we react to terrorism and the fear it breeds. There, too, there are vested interests with financial and other incentives to call for beefedup security, military spending and even more restrictions to our civil rights and liberties. Canadians were quick to spot the opportunistic move by the federal government in attempting to push through changes to Canada’s Anti-Terrorism Act following the Boston bombings. The actions of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews are consistent with attempts to place more controls on Canadians – if you’re not with us, your with the pedophiles, or terrorists, it seems. You can bet events of the last couple of weeks will be used to justify more intrusions into our collective privacy. Certain types have always had the urge to spy on people; in the post-9/11 world, the paranoid and dictatorial have found new ways to curtail public freedoms. Their attempts to play on current fears have many precedents – think of McCarthyism and the state police of hundreds of oppressive regimes. Those who would take your freedoms argue such measures are little grief if only one terrorist is thwarted or one criminal swept up. The argument holds no merit, as taking away the rights of everyone to round up a few smacks of a bad deal. Information gathered will do nothing to deter real crime, but would serve as an excellent vehicle for public control. Misuse would be rampant. Throw in a lack of data security and the perils become even greater. With computers able to crunch vast amounts of disparate data, we would be wise to provide government, agencies and businesses with increasingly less information about ourselves. Preventing more intrusion on our lives is where the real battle lies.
With the cities taking input on whether or not to host an OLG casino, Woolwich has a decided preference for a 'no.' WORLD view / GWYNNE DYER
A rather small weapon of mass destruction WORLD AFFAIRS George W. Bush wasn’t lying about Iraq after all, and those of us who said that he was owe him an apology. Saddam Hussein did have weapons of mass destruction. We just didn’t read the small print. When president Bush said in a speech: “Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof – the smoking gun – that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud,” we thought that he was talking about nuclear weapons. And many of us didn’t believe him. When vice-president Dick Cheney assured us: “There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein now has weapons of mass destruction. There is no doubt he is amassing them to use against our friends…and against us,” we just assumed he was lying as usual. And when Colin Powell, the secretary of state, told the UN Security Council that “Saddam Hussein and his regime are concealing
their efforts to produce more weapons of mass destruction. ...We know that Iraqi government officials ... have hidden prohibited items in their homes,” we thought he meant nukes and poison gas and nasty biological agents. Poor old Colin, we thought. An innocent soldier, too gullible for his own good. But we were all wrong. The real threat was pressure cookers, and there were thousands of them in the homes of Iraqi officials. We shouldn’t be too hard on the Bush gang for not making full disclosure of what they actually meant by “weapons of mass destruction” at the time. Imagine how silly Colin Powell would have looked at the United Nations if he had shown the disbelieving audience not a vial of suspicious-looking liquid (nerve gas? bubonic plague?), but merely a pressure cooker. But there can be no doubt now: there were “weapons of mass destruction” in Iraq. These penitential thoughts are inspired by the charge brought against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving brother of the
two young Chechen-Americans who detonated two pressure cookers stuffed with explosives and ballbearings at the Boston Marathon last week, killing three and wounding several hundred. It was a wicked deed that brought great sorrow to many families – but are pressure cookers really “weapons of mass destruction”? The U.S. Department of Justice certainly thinks so. On April 22 it charged the 19-year-old Tsarnaev with “using and conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against persons and property.” Not a nuclear weapon, or poison gas, or some filthy plague, but a home-made bomb that killed three people. The U.S. federal government’s definition of a “weapon of mass destruction,” it turns out, is quite different from the one we ordinary mortals use. It covers almost any explosive device, specifically including bombs, grenades, mines, and small rockets and missiles. The requirement seems to be that the weapon in question has to explode, so assault rifles with large
magazines, for example, are exempt, even though they have been used to kill much larger numbers of innocent American civilians on several occasions. (Mustn’t upset the National Rifle Association.) Of course, American bombs, grenades, mines and small rockets and missiles are not “weapons of mass destruction.” That would be unthinkable. Otherwise we would have to accept that President Barack Obama signs off on the use of drone-delivered weapons of mass destruction on the guilty and the innocent alike in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen almost every morning. What’s really going on here is just another manifestation of what Americans themselves call “American exceptionalism.” In this context, it means that killing Americans, especially for political reasons, is a special crime that calls for special terms and special punishment. It’s the same logic that has been used to justify imprisoning people indefinitely without trial and even torturing them in DYER | 10
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Their view / question OF THE WEEK
Should the opposition parties push for a provincial election?
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»»Rodney Martin
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»»Sharon Desmarais “No, I don’t think so.”
"I would ask that the residents of Winterbourne be given some consideration in the face of our historical neglect ..." Paul Marrow | page 10 HIS view / STEVE KANNON
Ideal cities don't line up with choices we make as individuals EDITOR'S NOTES Can Waterloo Region become a hip and vibrant community? One filled with people merrily tackling their commutes, shopping trips and leisure pursuits by foot, bicycle or public transit? Not likely, but that won’t stop municipal officials from trying. From limiting growth and encouraging intensification, from cycling lanes to an LRT boondoggle, we’re going to see an increasing number of projects designed to make us cool. Or at least inconvenienced, if nothing else. Most of this will, of course, apply to the region’s cities. The townships will see fewer changes, though the costs will spill over. The goal is admirable, at least in part. Who wouldn’t like a vibrant cultural scene, with great entertainment options and a real nightlife in the vein of, say, Montreal or Vancouver? Without, of course, the congestion and
demographic nightmares of Toronto and its ilk. Curbing growth, however, is not on the menu. With walking and cycling, who isn’t captivated by the street life of European centres? It’s great to see people going about their daily business under their own steam. We lack the beautiful old architecture, public spaces and way of life, but on we go. As for transit, it’s fast and convenient – and sometimes even inexpensive – in other parts of the world. Why not here? Never mind the geographical distances, car culture and premium placed on our time ... we’ll plow ahead in a small, makeshift way, spending much in return for little. OK, none of that pessimism is on display at the official level. Just this week, there was talk of creating a vibrant, cultured and transit-friendly community to rival California as part of the University of Waterloo’s Leadership Innovation Conference. The region is pressing forward with its transit scheme. The cities are looking at adding bike lanes.
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before the advent of the automobile, they’re very much people-centric as opposed to the car-centric towns and cities of North America. People actually do walk and cycle as a means of transportation, not just recreation. Public transit is convenient and well used. In short, the antithesis of how we do things here. Living there, you can quite easily do without a car. Of course, vehicles are more expensive, gas prices astronomical and parking spaces limited, putting a real damper on the kind of automobile enthusiasm seen in North America. In all the talk of more human-scale communities, there’s no mention of aesthetics. For me, that’s the make-it-or-break-it part of the equation: our ugly built environments foster neither pride of place nor a desire to be out on foot, interacting with the place where we live as something to enjoy in its own right. It’s going to take a monumental effort at creating something better to get us out of the suburban model: Shifting from our box of a
house to our box of a car to the box where we shop and the box where we work. The insides may be nice and comfortable, as we shut out the world and the others who happen to live in the same town, but the shared spaces are not conducive to creating the kind of community envisioned by proponents of a livable city. For decades now, we’ve had a model of suburban sprawl – low-density living that relies on roads to connect our homes to shops and workplaces. In the region, it’s pretty difficult to get around without a car. The transit system is not particularly robust, especially outside of the main transit corridors, which means pretty much the bulk of the area. The townships are beyond the pale. The LRT will not change that one iota. Living in a large suburb, kilometres away from a mall or massive power centre, we naturally get in our cars to get there. And, when it comes to work, many of us commute great distances. Changing that reality could take decades, even if we opt
to do so. That would mean turning a 15-minute jaunt in the car into an hour or two on transit. And then there’s the part of standing around, perhaps in poor weather, before having to share your space with others. The fact is that car ownership is seen as essential in most communities – few North American cities, such as New York, actually make car ownership more expensive and less convenient than doing without an automobile. And once someone is invested in a car, most of the costs such as monthly payments and insurance are fixed whether it’s sitting in the driveway or rolling through town. Transit is rarely faster, so people take their cars. While people tend to underestimate the cost of operating their vehicles – gas, wear and tear and the like – they still see it as cheaper than using transit. The kind of city envisioned by pioneer Jane Jacobs – the international Jane’s Walk is set for next weekend, including events in the region – is an ideal. Can we get there? Maybe. But not any time soon.
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More highrise buildings are being erected. Tens of millions are being poured into downtown redevelopment. This is all driven by an optimism that these moves will bring change. Positive change. Hopefully, that is the case. Happening, walkable, livable cities would be ideal. All of this is predicated on ever-more growth, despite the fact constant growth – the Ponzi scheme that is our economy – is not sustainable. It also depends on separating taxpayers from even more of their money, despite spending that outstrips economic growth (there’s that word again) and people’s incomes. Most troubling, it depends on people changing their behaviours in large enough numbers to make any of it work. The ideal of so-called compact communities puts me in mind of Europe, where densities are higher and people live within an easy walk or bike ride of most of the amenities of daily living. Because most communities developed
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees were $909 in February, up 0.9% from the previous month. In February, non-farm payroll employees worked an average of 32.9 hours per week, down from 33.0 hours in January, but up from 32.8 hours a year earlier. On a year-over-year basis, earnings increased 3.1%.
“There’s nothing in the textbooks that says prices have to be identical between Canada and the U.S., especially in their own currencies. But a 62-per-cent gap is simply not sustainable for long.”
The No Frills store in Elmira got the extra parking space it sought following and out-of-court settlement of a legal battle with the Township of Woolwich. Under the deal, part of a neighbouring residential property -- the home was eventually demolished -- was used to extend the parking lot to the south.
»»Statistics Canada
»»BMO chief economist Douglas Porter on the "towering" gap between house prices
»»From the April 26, 2008 edition of the Observer
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the endless “war on terror.” Don’t get too excited about it. One of the things that makes Americans completely unexceptional is that they are playing the same games with words and meanings that every great power has used to justify its actions since the dawn of time. Lewis Carroll nailed it a century and a half ago in “Through the LookingGlass,” the sequel to “Alice’s
Your view / letter
Winterbourne has already suffered enough To the Editor, We moved to Winterbourne in 1983 in order to live and raise our children in a rural environment. We were willing to sacrifice the urban conveniences and accept the extra travel in order to provide our children with the rural experience that my wife and I had experienced growing up in Winona and Kincardine respectively. We understand the concepts of ‘progress’ and NIMBY as well as the next persons, but how much should one community be expected to sacrifice? Winterbourne is already the poor cousin in Woolwich. We have no municipal services except a few scattered streetlights and a playground owned by a private school but “available” for community use. The entire village probably has less than 400 metres of sidewalk. We do not even have the pleasure of Rogers or Bell Sympatico access and must obtain our television and “high-speed” internet via premium-priced over-the-air and/or satellite providers. Pending approval of not one but possibly three major gravel operations (Jigs Hollow, Hunsberger, West Montrose) we feel as though we are being scapegoated.
Adventures in Wonderland.” “When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master – that’s all.” We had been resigned to the Jigs Hollow pit despite the fact that it is directly upwind of us, but we thought we had the assurance of council that the recycling and topsoil functions had been eliminated. Apparently we were misled, as both functions were approved. So not only do we have the eyesore of a pit along with the associated noise and dust, but we have the extra nuisance of the sound and smell of concrete and asphalt recycling. Just this week the excavator arrived to start on Winterbourne’s latest eyesore. A new transformer station courtesy of Hydro One and Waterloo North Hydro is about to be built on the immediate outskirts of our village. I guess I shouldn’t worry too much about it, though, as its influence on our aesthetics will be overshadowed by the Hunder pit that will surround it. The only reason we have not listed our property for sale is that our neighbour behind us has assured us that he has no gravel on his property. As it is, as seniors living on a rural property we are probably risking a significant drop in our property value when we decide we need to downsize. We have always been told that a Winterbourne address was worth something on a property sale. With gravel operations surrounding us, any advantage we might currently have will no doubt
be eliminated. All of this has however been secondary to our primary concern, that of traffic. We front on Katherine Street. Since 1983, traffic levels have increased several fold. The Waterloo Regional Police are well aware of the problem of traffic speeding through the village. Adding a huge number of gravel trucks cannot help the situation. Our immediate neighbour is an Old Order Mennonite who breaks horses for buggy use. In our 50 km/h zone, we have his skittish horses in training sharing the road with students waiting for school buses, Old Order kids walking to the West Montrose parochial school, horse- and tractor-drawn farm equipment, buggies, commuter traffic, and large numbers of recreational bicyclists, along with commercial traffic trying to avoid the horror that is Highway 7 between Guelph
and Kitchener. Our stretch of Katherine Street also has no sidewalks. I can’t imagine what the situation will be once we start adding hundreds of gravel trucks into this mix. The Crowsfoot corner, already a mess during commuting hours, is another concern. Our family has already been the victim of a rear-end collision at the Crowsfoot, along with several near misses. Adding gravel trucks in large numbers to the mix is a recipe for disaster. I would ask that the residents of Winterbourne be given some consideration in the face of our historical neglect and the cumulative effects of that neglect compounded by the pressures of the transformer station and two or three major pit operations and the environmental and traffic degradation that will result.
Paul Marrow, Winterbourne
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Kings take a look at young prospects
Elmira ball hockey league now in its fourth year gets another season rolling
Last weekend’s camp a chance for new coaching staff to start building next season’s roster Elena Maystruk
year, earning the Elmira Ball Hockey League championship trophy. This season, the captains had full rosters and the popularity of the league caused some prospective players to be turned away to try their luck elsewhere. “This is the envy: everyone wants to be in this league,” Esseltine said. But why ball hockey as opposed to joining an ice
The Elmira Sugar Kings’ new head coach got a good look at some young players with a shot at making the team next season, as the hockey club held its spring prospect camp at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Four squads of 20 prospects took to the ice throughout the day on April 20 and April 21 while coaching staff looked on. For new head coach Jeff Flanagan, the goal is to find players who work well together and exhibit key skills. “The best players come in any shape or form. We’re looking for players that, number one, are the best personality types for the Sugar Kings organization and really want to be a member of the Sugar Kings. And, second, we’re looking for players, both forwards and defence, that have various skills, from being scorers or great passers to players who are not afraid to go into tough
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Members of the Woolwich Ball Hockey League are looking forward to a competitive season, with four teams, bearing NHL emblems, playing each other for the championship trophy. Brock Zinken (captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs), Mike Bauman (captain of the Calgary Flames), players Adam Snider and Chris Esseltine, Chicago Blackhawks captain Richard Shantz and Tampa Bay Lightning captain Patrick Shantz. [elena maystruk / the observer] Elena Maystruk The ice hockey season just wrapped up, it’s time for ball hockey to come to the fore. A four-team Elmira league kicked off its fourth season this week. “Instead of playing in the leagues in Kitchener we started our own. This is year-four,” said goalie Chris Esseltine. With “a lot of sweat, a little bit of tears and a little bit of blood,” according to
team captains, the league was created by a group of local men, some of them former Sugar Kings, others recruited from surrounding ball hockey leagues. Sixty players, aged approximately 19 to 35, are spread over four teams in the league, each carrying a favourite National Hockey League emblem: Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames. The captains for each team
– Brock Zinken (Leafs), Patrick Shantz (Lightning), Richard Shantz (Blackhawks) and Mike Bauman (Flames) – also double as coaches for their respective teams. Bauman is also the league’s commissioner. “We wanted to feel like we were in the NHL,” said player Adam Snider. The league was formed as an alternative to outside leagues in the region from a tight knit group of players who hold games
in the Jim McLeod Arena at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. “Everyone pretty much knows everyone, so it’s still competitive but it doesn’t get stupid; there’s no fighting and slashing,” Patrick Shantz said of the league. The league does have expansion plans to include games against other leagues in the future. The Tampa Bay Lightning finished first last
Girls hit the pitch as high school rugby returns Elena Maystruk Elmira’s high school rugby program has much to prove this year as they tackle the first few games of the season. EDSS players faced off against Bluevale Collegiate Institute April 22 in their first Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association game, and left
the field with a disappointing loss. Girls’ rugby coach Matt Bauman said his team faced some pretty stiff competition. “We lost pretty badly but it was to the first-place team in the division last year. We lost to a strong team,” he said Wednesday. Though a disappointing loss for the girls, for
coaches it was a telling match that will have players focusing on improving a key skill. “I think we mainly need to work on our tackling and making sure that we finish our tackles. That’s probably one of the biggest things,” Bauman said. There was a strong turnout of girls for this year’s squads, with about 30
players per tryout. That allowed for the formation of a senior team as well as a junior team that will have a chance to play against other schools with similar rosters. The main team is split pretty evenly between junior and senior girls, Bauman said, though he had hoped for more returning players from previous
years. “Not as many [senior returning players] as I would like, but some of them were out because of injuries from other sports,” he explained. Last year’s early loss in the WCSSAA playoffs has him aiming for a better run this season, and he’s hoping that the older players will take the lead. Does Bauman have high
hopes this year? “Oh yeah; just keep working as a team and hopefully the senior girls will give good tips to the junior girls,” he said. This year EDSS staff member Sara Gerth is also acting as a trainer for the girls. “We need someone who RUGBY | 14
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not so great outdoorsman / STEVE GALEA
Hunger can play a big part in the quest for a delicious roasted turkey OPEN COUNTRY Anyone who keeps track of important events knows that turkey season opened on Thursday. Even though it has been around for a while, there are people who still harbour some misconceptions. For instance, I recently met a few people who think that turkey hunting is unfair. They say that the significant difference in IQ between man and bird makes the outcome practically a foregone conclusion.
That’s untrue: We turkey hunters are a lot smarter than people give us credit for. Besides, turkey hunting success does not depend on brain capacity so much as a stomach capacity. If it is empty, you don’t stand a chance. You see, most of us, get out there very early in the morning, long before first light. If we are lucky, we grab a quick bite on the way out the door and maybe even a coffee. Then we head out into the field to sit and shiver with our backs against a tree. There we wait for legal shooting light and the turkeys to arrive. The
turkeys are well fed by this time. We, on the other hand, are not. Worse still, shivering and swatting at bugs takes a lot of energy, so before long your stomach commences to grumble. That’s when you remember that you’ve got a threeyear-old granola bar in your turkey vest for just such an occasion. Before you get all high and mighty about the prospect of eating a threeyear-old granola bar, let me remind you that the French age game birds for a week. And granola is practically a French word. So you give a soft yelp on
your call, then you quietly scan the woods around you. But just as you start to reach for that old granola bar, a gobbler sounds off. Before long, you see its head just out of gun range. Needless to say, this does not help alleviate the pangs of hunger you are currently enduring. In fact, the mere sight of that bird brings back fond memories of roast turkey breast, covered with bacon along with all the fixings. Now, no matter how tempting that three-yearold granola bar is, you know you can’t move. Your stomach says differently, however.
So you call softly as the gobbler meanders towards you, displaying all the way. Many people believe he’s doing this for the hens. I happen to think he’s just showing off all the delicious edible parts, in order to make a hungry hunter give in and involuntarily reach for that granola bar. Needless to say, that old Tom will stop just out of range once again – probably because he heard your stomach grumble. Or perhaps a drop of saliva hitting the ground. You wait some more, but this time instead of calling, you start praying for one of two outcomes – either the
bird comes in so you can shoot it or leaves so you can satisfy that hunger with a delicious three-year-old granola bar. After all, it’s got character. Right about this time, either option will work for you. The bird, being well fed, takes its time and eventually one of the two things does occur – which one, however, is anyone’s guess. But, if luck is on your side, you’ll enter the turkey woods on Opening Day next year with a grumbling stomach, a vest full of calls and shells and a four-yearold granola bar in that very same pocket.
Some tips for young anglers as trout season opens GRCA’s Belwood Lake Conservation Area to host Take a Kid Fishing Day next weekend Elena Maystruk Junior anglers will be getting some tips on reeling in a big one during Take a Kid Fishing Day on May 4. Kids eager to put their fishing rods to use will be making their way to Belwood Lake Conservation Area to enjoy lessons from the pros at an event now in its ninth year. The event is organized by the Grand River Conservation Authority and staff at Belwood Lake. Superintendent Derek Strub is heading the event. He says the day attracts a good number of avid young fishing enthusiasts aged 8 to 14. “I’ve been an avid angler for years and I figured we needed more [outdoor] events for kids; fishing
events, things like that,” he said. The conservation area, located at 8282 Wellington County Road 18 (four kilometres east of Fergus), will be the scene of two sessions during the day, with space for 120 kids in each. Over the years, the event has enjoyed some popularity with young anglers, with kids responding well to an opportunity to “just get out of the house,” he laughed. Some 1,500 youngsters have taken part in Take a Kid Fishing Day since its inception. The numbers this year will depend on the weather, with organizers hoping there’s more spring than winter by the time the event rolls around. “We’ve had some very marginal weather over
the years. We’ve had some years when it rained. We’ve even had some years when it snowed. If we have nice weather we usually get 220 to 240 kids,” he said. Those taking part will have a chance to learn some new tricks during a lesson period taught by experienced anglers, including local volunteers and staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the GRCA. “We use 15 to 20 volunteers to come out and help me that day because I couldn’t possibly do it myself without the help I get.” Kids can then try their hand at some real fishing in a stocked pond on the conservation grounds. Two ponds filled with rainbow trout are reserved for kids. While on regular days kids are permitted to take two
fish home, the event will have a catch-and-release policy, Strub explained. The event teaches everything from fish identification to casting techniques, fly-tying and environmental education including a session run by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. The event is free for registered participants with the exception of park fees ($2.75 for children and $5.50 for adults). The morning session runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, followed by an afternoon session from 12:30 to 4 p.m. All young anglers must be supervised by a parent or guardian. A free barbeque lunch donated by Friends of the Grand River will be provided for both groups from noon to 1 p.m. For more information
and to register for the event, e-mail dstrub@ grandriver.ca by May 2. Belwood Lake is one of
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hockey team? What is the appeal? “You kind of grow up playing a lot of ball hockey, I think, and some guys can’t really skate but they can run and hack,” Snider said. “Something to do in the summertime: we love hockey in the winter,” Esseltine added. And it’s a good workout, to boot, they say. There’s no gliding on skates in this sport, no “coasting” they joked. With a new season underway, there’s more than a little friendly rivalry going on, as players draw on last season’s bragging
rights. “I think every one of us can say that we want to win this [season] … the six months that you’re not playing ball hockey there’s a lot of chirping from your friends going on towards you that you lost the year before,” Esseltine said. All four teams play on the same days against each other in 45-minute games, with league playing getting underway April 23.
League play got underway this week, with memories of last season’s wins and losses serving to fuel rivalries right from the start. [elena maystruk / the observer]
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areas to be successful,” he said. After a first-round exit from the playoffs to cap the 2012-13 season, with losses largely chalked up to a slew of late-season injuries, the Kings execs chose Flanagan to lead the charge next fall. He is looking for determination and a team attitude in prospective players who showed up to the camp. As well, staff are looking to scout during future tournament games. So far coaches have a ghost roster of 18 possible returning players, some of whom are still sorting out their plans for postsecondary education and other options, Flanagan said. On the ice over the weekend staff were presented with a large number of younger players. The prospect camp invites players from the 1997 birth year (16-years-old) up to and including 20-year-
olds who may have played for Junior C teams in previous years. But the large turnout of the youngest players will make the decision tough on both coaching staff and Sugar King hopefuls. “Some of them were OHL draft picks, some of them were free agents and unfortunately for us at our level we are only allowed to sign two 16-year-olds, so it’s a very difficult position,” Flanagan said. Coaches also saw a lot of potential talent that might be gracing the ice this coming season, most of it coming from the area, including Woolwich, Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph. Flanagan added, “We definitely saw some players who could end up playing in our league, either for the Sugar Kings or another team this year, and definitely some players who we’ll keep our eye on for next year. It makes our decision extremely hard, but it’s also good to know
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that we’ve got a lot of talent to choose from and talent that’s going to be available for the future.” With 18 eligible returning players it’s too early to tell what form the team will take, and coaches are going to take their time making difficult decisions on the right players. A number of standouts from last weekend were invited to the Sugar Kings’ main camp in August. In the meantime, the team’s scouts will be attending a number of upcoming tournaments in search of prospects. All prospective players, new and returning, were instructed to come to camp in top shape, as the coaching staff will be expecting them to work hard, whether they’re fighting for a spot on the team or working to retain one. “That keeps everybody on their toes and hopefully striving to be the best they can be.” Flanagan was happy with what he saw last weekend. “We’re glad to see that there’s going to be some tough decisions for us, because it shows the talent of our local players and looks to be a good future on the way.”
Some 80 would-be Sugar Kings were at the Woolwich Memorial Centre last weekend for the team’s prospects camp. Broken into four squads, the young players were put through their paces under the watchful eye of the coaching staff, who said they’ll have a tough time choosing from among the talented pool. [elena maystruk / the observer]
THE SCORE | SPORT RESULTS Ball Hockey April 23-Game 1 Flames: 5 Blackhawks: 5 Goals (Flames): Mike Bauman x3, Tom Hayes, Jesse Steenson, Assists (Flames): Mike Dunn x2, Jeff Bogar x2, Chris Wolfe Goals (Blackhawks): Jeff Dumart x2, Brent Freeman, Chris Holland, Matt Shantz Assists (Blackhawks): Brent Freeman, Chris Reid
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Goals (Lightning): Pat Shantz x3, Mike Therrien, Kyle Frede, Matt Snyder Assists (Lightning): Mike Therrien x2, Kyle Frede, Kyle Brubacher Goals (Maple Leafs): Brock Zinken x2, Scott Hanley Assists (Maple Leafs): Sal Balla, Derek Nissen, Parry Martin
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has first aid experience because there tend to be some injuries in rugby. She helps with the fitness and
she also helps if there are injuries.” Bauman said. EDSS rugby players will have a chance to show their skills and improve their
standing in Monday’s road game against Grand River Collegiate Institute. Game time is 3:30 on the GRCI campus.
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A boost for young entrepreneurs Centre’s Summer Company program helps participants get a feel for all facets of launching a business WILL SLOAN When Tiia Planert joined the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre’s Summer Company program at age 19, her practical experience in the world of business was minimal. “When I started the program, I had only taken a Grade 9 business program. That’s all I really knew about business,” said Planert. “Through this program, I was taught how to interact with the public, and sell a product, and how to price things, and especially marketing. And even just starting a business bank account, which I had no idea you needed.” All of this new information came in handy as Planert developed “Cupcakes! Cupcakes! Cupcakes!” – a business that is exactly what it sounds like. And, all of this information continues to come in handy, as her business is still running at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market.
Beginning this summer, students between the ages of 15 and 29 will have a chance to follow in her footsteps. Summer Program is accepting applications from students who want to get out of the McDonald’s kitchen and learn about how to lead their own company. “The program allows for a real world experience in a bit of a protected environment,” explained Rob Clement, an advisor at the Small Business Centre’s Kitchener office who will be overseeing the program. Start-up funds are provided by the provincial government, with up to $1,500 allotted to cover marketing, asset purchases, and other expenses (outlined in a business plan). The selected participants run their businesses throughout the summer, working 35 hours per week (eight weeks for high-schoolers, 12 for postsecondary), and participating in 12 hours of business training and biweekly mentoring sessions (fea-
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Tiia Planert is still running the cupcake business she started in the Summer Company program at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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attention to their products’ sustainability, either for marketing purposes or client demand. The happy coincidence is that those companies are located in the same developed countries where Pulse Canada wants a stronger presence. Denis Tremorin, director of sustainability for Pulse Canada, says food manufacturers in North America and Europe “are trying to improve the sustainability outcomes tied to the products that they sell.” It’s likely just a matter of time before environmental sustainability becomes an export requirement too, in the same way animal welfare is headed. Can’t prove that your product is produced in a sustainable manner? Then keep it. The Meal Planning for 9 Billion People video campaign pushes just about every button imaginable. It sounds elementary, but
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Waterloo Region Small Business Centre advisor Rob Clement says the summer program provides students with real-world experience in a protected environment. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER] are able to pursue a wide “I’d like to think it’s that never get past that.” they just weren’t anticirange of business ideas. Others, however, find pating the gravity of the While the program only they simply fall out of love situation,” said Clement. lasts a summer, some enwith their business ideas, “To think about it in the trepreneurs have parlayed or discover that their talabstract is one thing; to get ents lie elsewhere. All of their success into longerin on the ground floor is lasting careers. Kitchener this is understandable, exanother thing entirely. resident Ian Lochbihler, plained Clement. “That’s “We ask the students, who joined the program kind of the purpose of the ‘What do you think of the in 2002 as an undergrad, program: to give young program?’ and the one I hit upon a successful idea people who are interested get most of the time is, ‘I with Waterloo Networks in entrepreneurship a understood it was 35 hours Inc., a computer repair chance to really try it, in a a week, but I didn’t unbusiness that has been situation when they’re not derstand what 35 hours a his full-time livelihood really putting themselves week really was.’” ever since. And Planert, of in a position to damage Added Planert, “You course, can still be found themselves.” in her usual place at the St. kind of have to devote your There are 17 spaces life to it. I spent a lot of Jacobs Market on Thursfor Summer Company time on my business and days and Saturdays. 2013, with the application trying to promote it. I’m an deadline on May 17. More Inevitably, however, not introvert, so it’s hard for all of the businesses will information can be found me at first to get out there, succeed. Figuring out why at www.ontario.ca/sumand I find some people is not always easy. mercompany.
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It’s all about timing as farce meets murder-mystery in latest ETC play Elmira Theatre Company eagerly mounts a very challenging show in Jack Sharkey’s The Murder Room Will SLoan If you’re looking to rush your way through a cheaply-mounted play (and in this economy, who isn’t?), Michelle Kreitzer, director of the Elmira Theatre Company’s The Murder Room, has a playwright for you to avoid. “The thing I like most about Jack Sharkey is that he allows challenge for everyone,” said Kreitzer “Actors, directors, light, sound – every part of the production gets an opportunity to shine. I think it’s such a big challenge for everybody involved, and I love the way he creates that.” The Murder Room, which opened Friday, is a fullon, door-slamming farce, requiring pinpoint timing and plenty of boisterous energy. This is the third time Kreitzer has adapted one of the late Chicago playwright’s works, and she finds that each time, her collaborators welcome the challenge. “Everybody who comes out to audition or do lights and sound, they come because they love it,” she
Debbie Deckert, Sue Jennings, Evelyn Barber, and Dale Kustra work their way through the ETC production of The Murder Room. [submitted]
said. “So if you challenge them to push themselves further in something that they love to do, it creates internal motivation, and then they push themselves harder. Suddenly you’ve
got this challenge that they have succeeded at.” The Murder Room tells the sordid tale of Mavis Templeton Hollister, a “villainess” having an illicit affair, whose attempts
to murder her husband all end in failure. Everything seems to be coming up roses after she finally shoots her spouse three times, but fortune turns against her when it is
discovered her gun was loaded with blanks. With the body missing, all manner of shenanigans ensue, in what the Elmira Theatre Company promises will be a “three-act, British-style farce.” “This particular show has that very fast, witty repartee, kind of like ‘Who’s on First,’ Abbott and Costello,” explained Kreitzer. “It’s a farce, so you have to have the misrepresentation, and the jumping in and out of doors, and everybody appearing where you’re not expecting them to appear. And this show is a murder mystery, so we’ve also got people popping in and out of trap doors, and secret doorways…” Getting caught up in what she was saying, Kreitzer laughed. “There’s just so much happening, it’s hard to believe he can fit it into three acts.” All of this requires Kreitzer and the cast – a six-person ensemble consisting of Lorne Flemming, Sue Jennings, Evelyn Barber, Laird Drexler, Deb Deckert, and Dale Kustra – to be on their toes.
“People think comedy is easy, but it’s very, very difficult,” said Kreitzer. “The nice thing is, if you do it well, and you’ve got that timing and that connection with the audience, it looks easy.” Kreitzer has directed community theatre in Elora and Guelph, but The Murder Room marks her first venture in Elmira. So far, the experience has been rewarding. “They’re a great group. They’re very dedicated and very devoted. This is quite a challenging show for actors – there are lots of lines and lots of movement and a little bit of acrobatics – and they’ve put themselves to the test. They’ve been fantastic.” The Murder Room is now playing at the Elmira Theatre Company facility, 76 Howard Ave. Show times are tonight (Saturday), May 2-4 and 9-11 at 8 p.m., plus Sunday matinees on April 28, May 5, and May 11 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $18, and can be purchased online via the Centre in the Square box office (www. centre-square.com).
County music goes traditional at the Commercial Tavern Will SLoan “You’ve been working with the Larry Mercey Trio for close to ten years now, right?” I ask country music veteran Larry Mercey, who is performing at the Commercial Tavern on Sunday. “Yes, well it’s around seven, I guess,” he says. “I thought it was around five, but they were telling me the other day it was seven. So it’s adding up.” “Well, I guess time goes quickly,” I say, knowing full well the trio formed in 2004. “Yeah, it really does. As you get older.” At age 73, Larry Mercey is certainly a music veteran.
Coming to prominence as one third of the Mercey Brothers, Larry and his brothers Ray and Lloyd recorded 17 albums in a partnership that lasted from 1957 to 1989 (six of their singles hit number-one on the Canadian country charts). After the group disbanded, Mercey had success as a single, earning two Juno nominations for Best Country Music Vocalist for his two solo albums. Not one to rest on his laurels, Mercey now tours as part of the Larry Mercey Trio (with fellow musicians George Lonsbury and Al Alderson), and also as a solo act. Sunday’s Commercial Tavern show will see Mer-
cey reviving many of the key songs of his career. “There’ll be songs I’ll be doing that I’ve been doing since 1966,” says Mercey. “People will say, ‘God, I haven’t heard that song in a long time.’” I ask, “After so many decades, do you ever get tired of some of them?” Mercey pauses to consider. “Really, I don’t. Some you just drop … But I still enjoy the old country music. I still enjoy doing it. I don’t get tired of it.” Mercey’s career has ebbed and flowed in his decades in the music industry, and has observed that his brand of “traditional country music” is not in
peak demand. Is there any explaining which way the pendulum swings? “I would say it really is an age thing,” says Mercey. “If you grew up with a certain kind of music, then that’s the music that you loved. It’s the same if people grew up with the Beatles – that’s the kind of music they love the most. But the music changes.” He continues, “People will ask me, ‘How do you like that New Country?’ And I like it, but at one point, the Mercey Brothers were New Country … I’ve been in the business for over 50 years, and at one time, we were the new kids on the block.”
“That must be a sobering thing to realize, that at one point, you become the grizzled veteran, not the kid,” I say. “Yeah,” says Mercey. “You certainly know that that’s what it’s like. But you also know there are people who still like the music. And the Commercial Tavern is really the only bar that I know of that plays that kind of music. Any people that say, ‘I like classic country music, but I can’t hear it anymore’ – that’s the place.” Larry Mercey will be performing on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at the Maryhill Commercial Tavern, 1303 Maryhill Rd. Call 519-6483644.
Larry Mercey performs Sunday in Maryhill. [submitted]
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Add a little Beefsteak to your Burger
Become a master of the BBQ As the weather gets warmer, nothing is better than a barbecued meal with friends and family. However, after a long cold winter, it is necessary to get your grill ready with a bit of a tune-up first. Here are some tips that will get you serving up tasty burgers in no time:
Get your grill as good as new
ELMIRA’S OWN BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES
Similar to an oven, barbecues need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Here is what you can do: • Remove the grills and scrape away excess build up with a grill brush or scraper. • If your kitchen oven has a self-cleaning setting, place the grills on the oven racks and turn on the self-cleaning feature. Not only will it incinerate every bit of foodstuff from your grill grate, but you’ll kill two birds with one stone and come away with a clean oven as well.
Also Available at: Elmira Foodland Stemmler’s Vincenzo’s Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Wallenstein General Store Lost Acres Variety
Clean inside – and out It is also important to keep the outside of your barbeque looking its best – no one feels confident eating food prepared on a grill with a rusty, dirty outside. Here are a few tips to help you get rid of the mess: • Simply wipe it down with a moist cloth & some soap. • If possible, remove gas control knobs and wash.
FLORALANE PRODUCE
• Wipe down stainless steel models with oil to keep the weather at bay. Always remember to choose your cleaning products carefully as some may be flammable.
2191 Arthur Street North, Elmira | 519.669.3154 OPEN Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 7 pm Saturday - 8 am to 5 pm | NO SUNDAY SALES
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All products made with OMEGA 3, drug free Roasting Chickens
Chicken Souvlaki..................$5500 CASE OMEGA Breast...................... $5400 Chicken Wings......................$3500 CASE CASE Chicken Breast Burgers.......$2900 CASE Chicken Drumsticks.............$2500 CASE NEW Chicken Bacon............... $3500 CASE NEW Gyros Wraps...................$3000 CASE Chicken Legs w/backs attached...$2200
CASE (4KG)
50 PIECES/CASE
(4KG) (4KG) (4KG)
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2 Drug Free Grade A Turkeys.......$280
(4KG) (5KG) (4KG) (4KG)
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Whole OMEGA 3 Roasting Chicken........ TASTY TREATS!
Chicken Breast Nuggets......$3000
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All cold meats are free of MSG, flour, wheat and milk products.
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Mon.-Wed. 8-6; Thurs.-Fri. 8-8; Saturday 7:30-5
www.stemmlermeats.ca
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Fresh Meat Cut On Premises
• STYLE • COMFORT • QUALITY
CUSTOM CUTS AVAILABLE
HAS IT ALL! Fire Pits Starting from $579
WATCH FOR OUR WEEKLY MEAT SPECIALS
Comes with a 20lb tank | Natural gas or propane | Lots of different styles to choose from Faux Top, Granite, Glass and more.
OPEN 24 HOURS
www.thewoodburner.com 396 Victoria St. N., Kitchener tel: 519.578.9663
STORE HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-6; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5; Sun.11-4pm
Don’t Get Caught Short
This summer, keep your tank full and your grill in business.
See Store for details. While quanities last. May not be exactlty as shown.
315 ARTHUR ST., S ELMIRA 519.669.5403
LARGE FAMILY GATHERINGS THIS SUMMER?
WHY NOT RENT THE TEXAS GRILL!
Designed after the traditional Texas Style wood cookers, this unit brings old fashioned wood cooking into the 21st century by featuring a high-tech augerfed burner, electronic autostart ignition, MULTI-POSITION DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONTROL, EZ-drain grease system, 4160 SQUARE CENTIMETERS COOKING SURFACE, and a durable powder coat finish. Forget fire tending and temperature control problems. This unit automatically augers wood pellets to accurately provide the exact temperature you set. Traditional design combined with "state of the art" technology deliver professional results every time you cook. If you’re serious about your outdoor cooking, this is the Traeger for you.
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CLASSIFIED
classified deadline:
thursdays by 10am HELP WANTED
For Sale
public notice
Our St. Jacobs Distribution Centre currently has the following opportunity...
Custodian
NOTICE OF WATERMAIN FLUSHING/ HYDRANT MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Term Position - April to October 2013
The Township of Woolwich will be engaging in a watermain flushing/hydrant maintenance program on: Monday April 29, 2013 in Breslau Tuesday April 30, 2013 in Conestogo, Maryhill Heights & West Montrose Wednesday May 1, 2013 in Heidelberg Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Responsible to the Distribution Centre Custodial Supervisor for contributing to a safe and clean work environment by performing various custodial functions, you will clean and disinfect washrooms, offices, and meeting rooms throughout the Distribution Centre, collect and separate garbage, conforming to recycling guidelines, compact cardboard and save reusable boxes, operate various lifting devices and participate in market tear down and cleanup.
We offer a competitive salary and great working conditions. If you are interested in becoming part of Home Hardware, please forward your resume, quoting Custodian, by Friday, May 3, 2013 to: Human Resources Department, Home Hardware Stores Limited, 34 Henry St. W., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0 E-mail: hr@homehardware.ca Fax: 519-664-4711 (Microsoft Products Only)
Watermain flushing is performed at this time of low water usage to minimize its impact on water service. Please refrain from using excessive amounts of water during this time period (i.e. doing laundry, using the dishwasher, etc.) hr@homehardware.ca
Aware of a safe, clean workplace and able to work with minimal supervision, you are physically fit, and pay attention to detail. Previous experience in a custodial role is an asset.
**These dates are subject to change and will be communicated on the Township website
The flushing process may cause discoloured water and a reduction in pressure. It should be noted that both of these conditions are temporary and not harmful. If discolouration occurs, open a cold, hard water tap in the basement until it runs clear before resuming regular consumption. In some situations this may take 5 to 10 minutes. If, however, either of these conditions persist, please contact Cynthia Lean at 519-669-6041 or 519664-2613 ext. 6041 The Township of Woolwich appreciates your patience as we continually work to improve the quality of drinking water throughout the Township.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC)
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 24 Church Street West, Elmira
Retail Sales Associate
GENERAL SERVICES
Approximately 24 Hours per week Term Position - May 2013 to November 2013
ELLEN MARTIN Custom
You have a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills and a friendly and helpful attitude. Knowledge and experience of hardware and home repairs would be an asset. We offer a competitive salary and great working conditions. If you are interested in becoming part of Home Hardware, please forward your resume, quoting Retail Sales Associate #837, by Monday, May 6, 2013 to: Human Resources Department, Home Hardware Stores Limited, 34 Henry St. W., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0 E-mail: hr@homehardware.ca Fax: 519-664-4711 (Microsoft Products Only)
Help Wanted
TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH
Requires a Full-Time
Administrative Assistant
(13 Month Maternity Leave Contract) Please refer to www.woolwich.ca for details HOW TO REACH US
hr@homehardware.ca
Responsible to the Retail Store Manager for providing courteous and efficient service and advice to Staff and public customers on merchandise and related items, you will take cash, credit card, and debit card payments by using PRISM and Royal Bank Debit card machines, ticket and replenish merchandise, complete the housekeeping of shelves and merchandise on display and assist in the heavy lifting and unloading truck shipments.
Local established Company requires a driver with DZ license to operate a triaxle dump truck in local regional area. Please call 519654-0371 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• Hems • Alterations • Piecing & Quilting • Heavy-Duty Sewing • Seams • Zippers
commercial /Retail
COMMERCIAL RETAIL FOR RENT OR LEASE
26 Meadowlark Rd. Elmira, ON
PRIME DOWNTOWN ELMIRA LOCATION 16 ARTHUR ST. S. OVER 1,400 SQ. FT.
Open. Mon-Fri 10am - 2pm
EMAIL: BILLNORRIS
P. 519-669-8188 Evenings|Saturdays by Appointments Closed Sundays
Training & Lessons New to Elmira Piano/ Vocal teacher now accepting students! Many years of experience as pianist/vocalist/ teacher with A.R.C.T. in Piano Performance. Specialties include teaching to play by ear/chords and conservatory exam prep. Happy to answer any questions! 226-240-9087 or brenda.cottrill@gmail.com
Auction LISTING
2ND DAY OF OUR
11TH ANNUAL LAWN & GARDEN AUCTION Sale to be held AT 7213 LINE 86, WALLENSTEIN Approx. 6 kms west of Elmira. SATURDAY, MAY 4TH @ 10AM
FEATURING: Approx. 100 late model mountain bikes, 80 riding mowers, 30 push and self propelled mowers, front and rear tine rototillers, string trimmers, chainsaws, ATV’s, barbecues, picnic tables, generators, utility trailers and compact tractors. All equipment will be started and run through auction ring.
STILL ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS GERALD BOWMAN AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS LTD. RR2 DRAYTON, ON PHONE 519-638-5708
@ROGERS .COM
Work Wanted Drywaller & Carpenter looking for work. Sprayed ceiling California or popcorn. Taping & prime paint walls. Install doors, casing & baseboard. 519-669-5866, Don.
For photos and full listing visit our website www.bowmanauctions.ca
For Sale 2003 Honda Shadow Ace. Windshield and bags. 18,000 km. Very good condition, lady driven. $5000.00. 519-669-8775.
Cedar Posts - 20 pieces 8’ long, 6 pieces 10’ long, 2 pieces 25’ long, $110 for all. Quantity of good cedar fence rails $4 each. 519-824-0608. Couch - 90” long by 37”w. 3 cushion, fabric patterned, multi colour. Good condition. Best offer. 519-699-9364, pick up only. Pampered & Polished Clearance Sale. 10-70% OFF Travel Accessories. Store closing May 24/13. Get some SUN before it’s Gone.
auctions
Meeting will be held
Our St. Jacobs Retail Store currently has the following opportunity...
Canadian Retail distributor for BLUE RIDGE IMPRESSIONS. Stamps and supplies for card making and scrapbooking. If you would like a catalogue contact us at Busy Bee Quilts, 9 Arthur St. S Elmira On. or call 519-6693441 Monday to Saturday, 9:00 - 5:00 or visit our retail store before June 15, 2013. Catalogues will be mailed out in the fall sometime.
For Sale Couch - 90” long by 37”w. 3 cushion, fabric patterned, multi colour. Good condition. Best offer. 519-699-9364, pick up only.
#1 IN THE REGION
Auction Sale Of Vehicles, boats, riding lawn mowers, tools, and miscellaneous items, to be held at 180 Northumberland St. In Ayr (near railway tracks beside the former JM Schneider plant), for Nith Ridge Estate (Terry Schmidt), on Saturday, April 27th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451. Property Auction Of 2 storey house with insulated shop on 1.17 acre lot to be held at 3149 Roseville Rd. (near corner of Roseville Rd. and Ficsher-Hallman Rd. South) in the Hamlet of Roseville, for Jo Anne Anderson, on Friday, May 3rd @ 7:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451. Fri May 3 at 4:00 PM Auction sale of new and used lawn and garden equipment; riding lawnmowers; tillers; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for surplus inventory of area dealers with additions. Jantzi Auctions, 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com
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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
TIRE Complete Collision Service
WHERE TIRES
THOMPSON’S
Auto Tech Inc.
ARE A
SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE. 101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2
519.669.8330
Farm • Auto • Truck Industrial On-The-Farm Service
FAX: 519.669.3210
35 Howard Ave., Elmira
AFTER HOURS
519.669.8917
519-669-3232
Providing the latest technology to repair your vehicle with accuracy and confidence.
RUDOW’S
AUTO CLINIC
CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE
21 Industrial Dr. Elmira
24 Hour Accident Assistance Accredited Test & Repair Facility
519-669-4400 30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA www.thompsonsauto.ca
1-800-CARSTAR 519-669-3373
519-669-7652
33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
auto SERVICES
Tc how FAS
519-836-5043 | Emergency: 519-501-1063 www.thekidsdieselshop.com 395 Michener Rd. Unit 4, Guelph ON N1K 1E4
RUDOW’S
CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE
Call Us At 519-669-3373 33 First Street, East Elmira, ON
general SERVICES
EL SrdHtoOgPo? S E I D S THE KID an you affo Specializing in general repairs, diesel performance products and services on pickups and transports
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24 Hour Service (Emergencies only) 7 Days A Week
GENERAL SERVICES PC TUNE UPS | REPAIRS : IN-HOME | ON SITE OR FREE PICK UP / DELIVERY ELMIRA AREA
MUSIC-LOVER GIFT ALERT!
COMPUTER RUNNING SLOW? From
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Various sizes & rates
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519-669-4964
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GENERAL services
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Elmira
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS SERVICES
GENERAL services
Reimer Hyperbarics of Canada
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Buy your bike from us and get a FREE annual inspection!
Custom Blinds
Truck & Gravity Bin Tarps, Shelter & Tent Repairs Etc.
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BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS
MARTINS CUSTOM WOODWORK INC.
CNC ROUTER MACHINING WE CAN DO SOLID WOOD, PLYWOOD OR PLASTIC MACHINING. 4725 HERRGOTT ROAD BOX 56, WALLENSTEIN, ONT PHONE: 519 669-0111 FAX: 519 669-0087
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Steve Co.
20 years experience
100% SUPERIOR QUALITY CUSTOM WOODWORKING
KENJI ORITA
Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.
For all your Plumbing Needs.
free estimates interior/exterior painting, wallpapering & Plaster|Drywall repairs
24 HOUR SERVICE
519-669-2251
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36 Hampton St., Elmira
20B ARTHUR ST. N., ELMIRA
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
Steve Jacobi
ELMIRA
519-669-3652
• Custom Kitchens • Custom Furniture • Libraries • Exotic Woods
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RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL
Each Franchise Independently Owned and Operated
Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Decorative/Stamped and coloured concrete www.facebook.com/marwilconcrete
519-638-2699
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• Residential • Commercial • Industrial
SINCE 1961
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Ltd.
Shutters • Draperies Wood Blinds Honeycomb Shades Roller Shades Woven Wood and More!
AMOS
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• Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches
Randy Weber
A Family owned and operated business serving KW, Elmira and surrounding area for over 35 years.
ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
519.669.1462 Fax: 519.669.9970
FOR ALL YOUR HOME DECORATING NEEDS.
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519.501.2405 | 519.698.2114
27 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
519.669.3658
18 Kingfisher Dr., Elmira
In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured
Home improvement services
IRA HOME COMFORT M L E (519) 669-4600
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
ST. JACOBS GLASS SYSTEMS INC.
APPLIANCES – FURNACES – FIREPLACES AIR CONDITIONERS – WATER HEATERS SPRING SPECIAL ON AIR CONDITIONING TUNE UP $99, INSTALLED FROM $1999 FURNACES INSTALLED FROM $2499 FRIDGES $499, STOVES $399, WASHERS $399, DRYERS $369, FREEZERS $199 Come visit our show room FREE QUOTES
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TEL:
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General Construction | 12 Years Experience
WINDOWS & DOORS
ROOFING | SIDING | SOFFIT & FACIA DRYWALL INSTALLATION
Residential & Agricultural • Barns / Shops • Decks & Railings • Poured Concrete • Driveways & Sidewalks • Siding, Fascials, Soffits • Interior Renovations Call Lawrence Metzger (226) 789-7301
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Wallenstein, ON
7302 Sideroad 19 RR#2., Alma, ON, N0B 1A0
FREE ESTIMATES
Home improvement SERVICES
WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI Concrete Foundations Limited
YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!
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519-843-4845
or
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519-896-7700
888-871-4592
519-648-3004
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Outdoor services
Just Gardens
No job too small.
CFB
Complete Garden and Lawn Maintenance
Anita Soehner Clean Up | Mulch
Planting | Garden Design Lawn Maintenance All Your Gardening Needs
226.476.2039
Mini Excavator Available
Outdoor
BACKHOE SERVICES • Specializing in farm drainage repair/installation • Footing / cellar / eavestrough / drains • Stump removal FOR RENT
Cell | 519.504.5934
rozell_soehner@yahoo.ca
•Tamper (Jumping Jack) •Power Drain Cleaner (Electric Snake)
6656 Sideroad 19 | RR#2 Wallenstein ON N0B 2S0
Call Clare at 519-669-1752
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Lawn Maintenance Programs | Spring Clean-up Flower Bed Maintenance Programs Leaf Clean-up and Removal | Soil & Mulch Delivery & Installation | Snow Clearing & Removal | Ice Control 27 Brookemead, St, Elmira P: 519-669-1188 | F: 519-669-9369
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OWNER-OPERATOR
we’re at your service. We specialize in getting the word out. Advertise your business services here. Get weekly exposure with fantastic results. Call us at 519.669.5790.
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YOUR SOURCE FOR YEAR-ROUND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Lawn Mowing Packages • Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping • Top Dressing/Overseeding • Mulch Delivery & Installation • Commercial & Residential Full Flower Bed Maintenance • Snow Plowing & Ice Control • Tractor Snowblowing
Call Jeff Basler, Owner/Operator, today 519.669.9081 mobile: 519.505.0985 fax: 519.669.9819 | ever-green@sympatico.ca
OFFERING A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO RECLAIM UNUSED LAND
Got long grass? Our tracked skid steer equipped with a forestry brush mower can handle ANY long grass!
- Trail Maintenance and Development - Wooded Lot Thinning - Pasture Reclaimation All other - Orchard Maintenance tracked skid - Industrial Lots steer services are available - Real Estate Lots
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Maintenance Full lawn maintenance programs | Spring & fall clean up Cutting, trimming & fertilizer | Lawn rolling, aeration, dethatching | Garden creations | Seeding Weeding & Mulching
Construction Interlocking Stone | Concrete work | Retaining walls | Patios Flagstone | Garden construction | Natural stone placement Decks | Fences | Pergolas | Landscape lighting
For a FREE Quote Call Trevor at
519-742-5388
Since
1998 •Final grading •Lawn repair & complete seeding •Well equipped for large stoney areas •Spike Aerator/Overseeding •Site prep for Garden sheds, sidewalks etc. •Natural & Interlocking Stone •Retaining Walls, Walks & Patios •Help for Top Water & Drainage issues •Rain Water collection systems
Murray & Daniel Shantz
ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427
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$279,000
$272,000
$295,000
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Elmira - Single detached home. Don't miss this opportunity! MLS 1312112. Call Paul or Alli direct.
FANTASTIC HOME Elmira - Welcoming Semi detached home with single
garage. Complete with neutral décor, Spacious bright foyer, open eat-in Kit, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Large living room could be used as dining room and living room. Master bedroom featuring ensuite and walk-in closet. Unfinished basement, waiting for your finishing touches. 5 appliances included. MLS 1322085. Call Paul and Alli direct.
UPDATED TIMELESS BEAUTY
Elmira - Exceptional home with many updates including:
electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, windows, roof, fenced yard, and more. Main Bathroom has been totally renovated. 9 ft ceilings on main floor and main floor laundry. Carpet free with original hardwood floors throughout. 22 ft x 12.5 ft garage with basement walk up. Close to recreation complex and amenities. MLS Call Paul or Alli direct.
Paul Martin SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT
519-503-9533 www.homeswithpaul.ca
$298,000
$265,000 COMMERCIAL
Elmira - Zoned M-2, This 1850 sqft: Industrial/Mfg
1,460sqft, Office 400sqft. Bay Size 18.5X32'. Power/Amps: 208/220 Volts/200. Furnace 2007, East Roof New 2013, West roof 2004. New Windows 2012, Soffit 2012. Office & Warehouse Space 31x60 Building. Features: Ceiling Fans, Natural Light - Windows, Suspended Ceilings, Finished Office Space, Air Lines, Floor Drains, Fenced Yard, Paved Yard. Including: Hot water heater, air compressor. MLS 1321454. Call Paul or Alli direct.
Alli Bauman SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT
519-577-6248
www.elmiraandareahomes.com
D L O S
$389,000
POOL AND HOT TUB!
Elmira - Welcoming home with pool and hot tub. This
Bill Norris SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT
519-588-1348
www.elmiraandareahomes.com
Fantastic home is complete with 3 +1 bedrooms, living room and family room there is room for your family to grow. Many updates including kitchen and Brazilian cherry hardwood on main floor. Convenient double gate access to fenced backyard with 10ftx10ft shed, and pool house with hydro. The single garage is a great Man cave! MLS 1315013 Call Paul or Alli direct.
DON'T WAIT IT WON'T LAST LONG
Elmira - SENIORS DELIGHT, close to all amenities. This
Bungalow has it all, tastefully decorated and finished top to bottom, complete with main flr master bdrm, laundry & 2nd bdrm/office. Enjoy your deck with privacy fence and enough backyard to get some exercise. Basement has a large recroom for entertaining & guest bdrm & bath ready for your out of town friends to visit you. For the man of the house a separate workshop to tinker in or simply another room for storage. MLS 1321463. Call Paul or Alli direct.
$469,000 EXTRAORDINARY FLOOR PLAN
Elmira - Full of natural light. 4 bdrms, 4 baths & lg fin’d basement it is move in ready! Perfect for entertaining w/open foyer & huge sep dining rm. Fantastic living room w/2 storey ceilings, lots of windows, gas fp & open to upstairs hallway. Lg master w/2 closets, ens incl whirlpool bath & shower. Convenience at it best w/MF laundry & Mud room off garage. MLS 1317575 Call Paul or Alli direct.
$285,000 LOCATION LOCATION!!
Elmira - Right beside greenspace with play ground in
desirable neighbourhood. Open concept semi with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Vaulted ceiling in living room with walk out to patio overlooking landscaped, fenced yard with large shed. Appliances included. MLS 1317913 Call Paul or Alli direct.
$464,000 EXCEPTIONAL BUNGALOW
Linwood - Located on large lot this open concept
home is equip’d w/sunken living rm, family rm & rec rm! Beautifully updated baths & most flooring. Master w/walk-in closet to cheater ens. Main flr laundry w/walkout to 40ftx11ft deck. Wood fireplace in family rm w/walkout to patio. Lg workshop w/garage dr to private back yrd. MLS 1317910 Call Paul or Alli direct.
OUTSTANDING AGENTS. OUTSTANDING RESULTS. Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
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59 Wood Street, Drayton
OPEN HOUSE: SAT APRIL 27TH 1-3PM 156 MAPLE STREET, DRAYTON GREAT VIEW
OPEN HOUSE: SAT. MAY 4TH, 1-3PM 105 ANDREWS DRIVE, DRAYTON NEW BRICK BUNGALOW
Totally maintenance free 2 bedroom bungalow with hardwood floors, double garage and walkout from dinette to large deck. Ideal location. Near school and shopping. MLS# 1317390 .
CONTACT EDITH MCARTHUR TO VIEW edith.mcarthur@sympatico.ca
Broker of Record
TYLER NICHOLSON Sales Representative
519-571-0555
$349,555
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
3 bdrm. Semi, backing onto greenbelt. Ceramic, laminate, breakfast bar on island, walkout to deck from LR, Gas fireplace, cold-room and second floor laundry with cabinets. Great view from deck. MLS 1321821
$347,500
201-659 King St. E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2M4
REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE
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$255,000
REALTY INC.
BRUCE NICHOLSON
519.500.1865 (Direct)
17 Church St. W., Elmira • 519.669.1544 (Business)
Dale R. Keller Sales Representative
www.KellerSellsRealEstate.com | dale@kellersellsrealestate.com
NEW LISTING | OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY! $525,000. Purpose built 8 plex in Milverton. Recent updates and
refurbishings. Separate meters. Showing good returns. These don't come along very often ! Good rate of occupancy. Mls. Call Dale.
NEW LISTING | GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD Immaculate brick bungalow with finished basement, gas fireplace open concept. Numerous upgrades. Plattsville. MLS. Call Dale. $312,500.00.
DARE TO COMPARE $489,000. Exceptional value for this custom built full brick bungalow on a gorgeous 0.76 acre lot with a nice stand of trees and beautiful landscaping. Numerous windows endow this home with light. Upgraded features make for gracious entertaining or active family living. Dare to compare! MLS. Call Dale.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2013 2:00-4:00PM | 2477 KRESSLER RD., ST. CLEMENTS
UPDATED COUNTRY HOME 1600sq.ft. with original tongue and
groove floors, updated kitchen & baths all sitting on half an acre of country serenity. Including a 4 stall horse barn and fully fenced paddock area. MLS
FIND YOUR DREAM HOME HERE
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Bert Martin
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BROKER
45 Arthur St. S., Elmira
BROKERAGE
R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD.
Remax Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
Office:
519-669-2772
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JULIE HECKENDORN
TRACEY WILLIAMS
Res: 519.669.1068
Res: 519.669.8629
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BRAD MARTIN MVA Residential
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Thank you for visiting us at the Home & Garden Show. Congratulatuons to Jim & Norma Hanley on winning our gift basket!
ATTENTION
$384,900
INGROUND POOL (saltwater) – well maintained, open concept home with numerous updates. Great location – close to all amenities & schools. Large master bdrm. Fin. rec. room w/gas stove, office & 4 pc. bath. Covered deck. Pool house. Well landscaped. MLS
$429,900
HAWKESVILLE – Operate your own business & live in the attached dwelling! Presently a catering business (seats 54) but this property offers endless opportunities. 1400 sq.ft. of commercial space. Spacious 3 bdrm., self contained residence. Single garage. Lots of parking. This is a well maintained and unique property. MLS
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FREE Market Evaluation BUSINESS IN LEASED PREMISES!
Great opportunity to own a non franchise hobby and crafts business. Lots of space and potential to grow. MLS. Call Bert Martin for more information.
COMMERCIAL SPACE!
This 856 s/f located in a busy plaza is currently set up for office use offering a reception area, kitchenette, private bathroom and security system. MLS. Call Bert Martin for more information.
PRIVATE OFFICE!
Located in a multi-tenant lease space, this 144 s/f office offers privacy and convenience. MLS. Call Bert Martin for more information.
CONESTOGA – Large lot on a quiet street with mature trees. Spacious kitchen/dining area w/walkout to patio overlooking the large back yard. Fireplace in L.R. Rec. room with stone fireplace (gas). Games room. Extra-deep garage. Dble. driveway. New septic system and well (in 2012). Only one block to the school. NEW MLS
$419,900
GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
Start your own business in this 2,400 s/f of lease space in a multi-tenant plaza offering air cond., security, lots of parking and only 15 minutes to K-W. MLS. Call Bert Martin for more information.
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519-669-3192
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4 BEDROOM, 4 BATHS $539,000 ELMIRA.
FOR SALE OR LEASE- ELMIRA
GRAND 2-STOREY offering amazing space nearing 2800 sq ft plus finished basement. Centre hall plan, formal and informal living. Generous kitchen open to family room. Double car garage. Backing to open land to the West. NEW MLS
WOW! IMPRESSIVE HOME $2,400,000/$12.23 sq. ft. $384,900 ELMIRA. Divisable options for the warehouse, Inviting ceramic foyer, spacious kitchen w/appliances/island, dinette offers walkout to covered deck & fenced yard, main floor living room with gas fireplace & hardwood floors, hardwood upstairs and in the upper level family room, master ensuite, 2nd floor laundry. MLS
separate entry/and over head doors. Call for additional details. Overall space of 21250 sqft includes warehouse and offices. Ideal location for easy access to Hwy#85 and expressway. MLS
Design Concept Only EO&E
GLEN ALLAN .85 Acre $679,000
To be built 2400 sq ft scenic elevated property overlooking farmland , tucked away on a dead end road. Walk out basement, double garage, option to bring your own plan. Artist concept Only EO&O. EXCL.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 28TH 2-4 42 SECOND STREET, ELMIRA
2.94 ACRES – WITH SHOP $859,000. East of Elmira. This maturing property
is bordered by farmland and the “Kissing Bridge Trail”. For the hobbyist or a hobby farm a 45’ x44’ 3 bay shop and shelter. 4 bedroom traditional styled home finished from top to bottom offering ample family space. Walkouts to wrap around porch and deck. Please call for your additional information. MLS
A MUST SEE BUNGALOW LOFT $559,900 | ELMIRA One of a kind custom
built brick bungalow, Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, maple kitchen with stainless appliances, garden door to deck, fenced yard and 10’x16’ deck, main floor master w/ensuite, large upper level loft with 4 pc bathroom, partially finished basement with walk-up to oversized dbl garage. MLS
ELMIRA /GOLF COURSE– ½ ACRE $649,000 3000+ sq ft contemporary styled
home. Open concept design with natural hardwood and ceramic flooring. Two sided gas fireplace in sunken living/dining room corner fireplace in Master Bedroom. Double tandem style garage and workshop area. EXCL.
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JUST MOVE IN! Don't miss this lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath Elmira home backing onto greenbelt. Features include open concept layout, lots of natural light, carpet free throughout, walkouts to upper and lower decks. Inviting master bedroom with gas fireplace. Finished walk out basement with gas fireplace, 3 pc. bath and 25' x 24' deck with less than 2 year old salt water hot tub and fire pit. Other features are tile and laminate floors, oak staircase, central vac, rounded corners, c/air and cold room. A must see! EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW backing onto Conestoga Golf Course. 3+2 bedrooms, 4 baths, spacious dining room, living room w/gas fireplace, eat in kitchen with walk out to large deck overlooking golf course. Large bedrooms, master suite with huge walk in closet and luxury ensuite. Finished walkout basement with 2 bedrooms, full bath, hobby room, recroom w/wood fireplace and family room w/wood pellet stove. Nicely landscaped with sprinkler system. Oversized dbl.garage & lots of parking. New front door. Shows Well!
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Elmira kiwanis club supports libraries at local schools
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FAMILY ALBUM Anniversary
Happy 50th Anniversary
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$529,900
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Century stone home on almost 1/2 acre. This home offers old world charm in Winterbourne, married with modern convenience. Updates include majority of wiring, plumbing, energy star windows, urethane spray insulation, new drywall, custom maple kitchen with granite, gorgeous ensuite, stunning family room with vaulted ceilings in floor heating in main floor laundry room. Truly a unique home. MLS.
The family of Amsey & Mabel Martin invite you to an Open House to celebrate their 50th Anniversary at Crystalview Mennonite Church. Sunday May 5th, 2013 2-4pm.
FOR RENT. WITH REAL INVESTMENT YOU WILL SEE A REAL RETURN. MAKE THIS SPACE YOUR NEW HOME. ADVERTISE WITH US TODAY.
Vlad Kovac, principal of Floradale Public School, accepts a cheque from John Chapman and Ron Wagner of the Elmira Kiwanis Club. Students Kyana Ellis, Anna Demerling, Jeremy Sauder, Katelyn Taylor, Martin Brubacher and Adam Bloch hold up some of the book purchases made possible through this recent donation. John Mahood, Park Manor, Riverside. and St. Teresa of Avila were all recipients of books courtesy of the service club. [submitted] www.OBSERVERXTRA.com
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OBITUARY
Stroh, Luke
Martin, Maryann (Mrs. Samuel B.) April 7, 1928 – April 22, 2013
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In loving memory of Luke, who passed away, April 25, 1996. 17 years ago you left us, your memory is as dear today as the hour you passed away. Forever remembered and always loved by Mom and Dad, brother Skye, Aunt Dianne and Uncle Brian and Uncle Scott and Aunt Michele, two cousins Cody and Jesse, Grandparents Irene Hamilton and the late Ken Hamilton.
Peacefully passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Chateau Gardens Assisted Living at the age of 85 years. Maryann, of Elmira, was the beloved wife of the late Samuel B. Martin (December 1, 2004). Dear mother of Keith and Christine, Gord and Damaris, Brian and Marilyn, Susan Midgley, Dwight and Jane. Maryann will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Julia and Alyse; Anna and Sophia; Bradley (Laura), Wesley and Laura; Tyler (Louise), Jodi (Matt), Alisha; Phoebe and Simon. Sister of Wayne and Naomi, Lovina Ruttan, Anson and Sharon, Mervin and Alma. Predeceased by her parents Ezra and Louisa (Bauman) Martin, sisters Adeline Martin and Elmina Brubacher, and brothers Onias, Leander and Milton. Maryannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for her Saviour was reflected in her gentle and loving spirit through her service to others. Whether it was raising her large family, serving at church, or assisting fellow residents at Chateau Gardens she did so quietly and faithfully. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The family received their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service was held at Woodside Bible Fellowship on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 1 p.m. followed by interment in Hawkesville Cemetery. Reflecting Maryannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion and involvement with children, donations to Woodside Bible Fellowship Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
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Classifieds continued Auctions Auction Sale Of Brick bungalow on \â&#x20AC;&#x2122;bd acre lot, camper, car, household effects, tools and miscellaneous items, to be held at 4833 William Hastings Line, in Crosshill, for Glenn Uhrig & Val Phillips, on Saturday, May 4th @ 11:00 a.m. PROPERTY: 3 bedroom, 34 year old, custom built brick bungalow with attached garage, front porch & deck, situated on a nicely landscaped, private .57 acre lot. This recently renovated home has new North Star windows, 6 year old roof, central air & vac, open concept main floor with large kitchen, bright sitting room, bathroom, washroom, main floor laundry, good flooring, lots of closets, and finished basement with large rec-room, 2 bedrooms, office, 2 cold rooms & utility room. Heat - oil furnace & an air tight wood stove. WORKSHOP/BARN - 30 X 40ft. well insulated 2 storey structure with concrete floor & coloured steel siding. Circular drive. Water\- Drilled well. Zoning -â&#x20AC;?SCâ&#x20AC;? Settlement Commercial. NOTE- Plan to view this well kept property! An updated house and an enticing workshop provide many options including various business opportunities. 10 minutes to Waterloo. See www.auctionsfind.com/gerber for photos and terms. TO VIEW - Call 519699-9461 Auctioneers - Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 698-0138 2827 Hutchison Rd. R#1 Millbank (Crosshill) Gerber Auctions 519-699-4451.
Auctions Sat. May 4 at 11:00 AM - Farm property auction of approx 50 acres more or less with horse barns; fenced paddocks; race track; bush; 25 year old bungalow with in law suite to be held at 4784 Road 122 Gadshill Station Perth East Township (approx 6 kms north of Stratford) for Dan and Michelle Kaufman. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com Wed. May 8 at 10:00 AM Auction sale of furniture; household effects; antiques; tools; collectables; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Centre in St. Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a Guelph Estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com Auction Sale Of Household effects, antiques, and miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 miles south of Wellesley or 2 miles north of Philipsburg, on Thursday, May 9th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451. Auction Sale Of Antique tractors, tools, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 17 William St. in Elmira (off Arthur St. North) for Neil McDougall, on Saturday, May 11th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.
Death Notices Auctions Sat. May 11 at 10:00 AM: clearing auction sale of property with 3 bedroom brick bungalow; truck; household effects; antiques; collectables; furniture; and miscellaneous items to be held at 4 Campbell Place in Wellesley for Aaron L and Katie Jantzi. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com Wed. May 15 at 10:00 AM Clearing auction sale of riding lawnmower; enclosed trailer; work trailers; small farm machinery; house trailer; scrap iron; and miscellaneous items to be held at 2411 Fischer Hallman Rd approx 3 kms east of New Dundee or 2 kms north of Roseville for Hans and Evi Strenzke. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com
Farm Equipment 3950 JD Harvester with processor, 2R corn head, 51/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pickup, all updates, field ready. 519-291-5891. John Deere Quick attach bucket. 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BW14936. $1100. Almost new. Linwood area. 519-503-8383.
Rentals 2 Bedroom Apartment on Line 86, east of Elmira. June 1, $700/mth inclusive. First & last. No smoking or pets. 519-669-3740.
Rentals CONDO for rent - 2 lge. bdrms. (huge master) 1.5 baths. Hdwd. in L.R. w/walkout to patio. Spacious â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; pineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rec room. Lots of storage. 4 appl. Incl. $900./month + hydro. NO pets or smokers. Avail. in June. Call 519 669-8629 (after 5:00). Elmira - 2 Bedroom townhouse. Please, no smoking, no pets. $880 plus utilities. Suitable for quiet tenants. Call 519743-7479 . One parking space included. Enjoy Lake Huron with your family this summer at our water-view cottage on 5.5 acres. Now booking weeks at our family cottage near Red Bay, 25min north of Sauble Beach. Details at www.rentmycottage.snappages.com Large 1 Bedroom upstairs apartment for rent. No pets, no smoking. $800/month, utilities included. 519-748-7915, St. Clements.
Trades & Services Do You Need Your Garden tilled? I will do it for you. Call 519-669-2043.
Real Estate 50 Acres for sale. Grey Highlands-Osprey. 30 acres workable, the rest bush. House needs serious repairs. Drilled well. Immediate close if desired. $180,000. 519-856-0381 evenings.
Real Estate 10 ACRE LOT- Lot 18 concession 12 Mapleton Twp.10 acre lot available to build your Country estate approximately \â&#x20AC;&#x2122;bd hour drive from Elmira. Within commuting distance of Waterloo, Guelph, Drayton or Listowel. Level lot sloping up gently to the rear with 400 ft. frontage. This is a rare find. For further information Call Peak Realty Ltd Elmira 519-669-1544 and ask for Mildred Frey-Broker or direct @ 519-741-6970 .
Garage Sales Garage Sale - Thurs. May 2, 9 -5, Sat. May 4, 8 a.m. 1p.m. 20 Bauman St. Elmira. Tools, household items, old vinyl records - big & small, 8 tracks, cassettes, CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, movies, electric fireplace, stand up Cribbage board, welder, CB radio and more! Multi Family. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, mens suits, Tupperware, bedroom set, pedestal for Whirlpool washer, baking, lots more! May 3, 9-8; May 4th, 7-1. 118 First St. W. Elmira. The St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League is holding a Garage Sale at St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Dr. Elmira on Friday evening, April 26th from 7-8 p.m., and Saturday April 27th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information please call Carol Kieswetter at 519-669-5392.
Garage Sales Multi-Family Garage Sale. Saturday, May 4, 8:30 a.m. 31 South Parkwood Blvd., Elmira. Rain or shine.
Coming Events Retirement Reception for Rev. Dr. Linda J. Bell of Gale Presbyterian Church. April 27, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. (Presentation to be held at 3 p.m.). Gale Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Rev. Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last service will be held on April 28, 2013. The Elmira & District Horticultural Society will be holding their annual perennial plant sale on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m.- 12:00 noon at the corner of Industrial Dr. and First St. in Bristow Park (new location). Bring your donations to the park between 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, May 10. You will receive one plan voucher for every two plants you donate! Just make sure you pot your plants in a clean container before the sale and make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labeled with either the botanical or common name. Include any other info that may be helpful ie. colour of bloom, sun/shade etc. No invasive plants please! Contact Louise Bexton at 519-210-2110 for more information.
CAMPBELL, Melville | Peacefully at Heritage House Nursing Home in St. Jacobs on Thursday, April 18, 2013, in her 82nd year. FREY, Alvin | 85 years old, of Mitchell, Manitoba, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach. Local relatives are his brother Leonard (Mildred) Frey of Elmira. GRIFFIN, Audrey (Lindsay) | Peacefully, at Leisureworld, Elmira, Thursday, April 18, 2013, Audrey Griffin (Lindsay) formerly of Thamesford, in her 96th year. MARTIN, MaryAnn (Mrs. Moses) | Peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her home. MaryAnn (Martin) Martin of RR 4, Elmira, age 75 years, was the wife of Moses B. Martin for 55 years. MILNE, V. Joanne (nee Gallaugher) | Peacefully but unexpectedly at The Juravinski Hospital with family at her side, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the age of 61. SAUDER, Annie (Reist) | Peacefully, at Listowel Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in her 96th year. WEBER, Howard Earl 1925 - 2013 | Howard passed away suddenly, but peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Local relative is his son David Weber, St Jacobs.
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A real cross-cultural experience St. Clements woman and her Kenyan husband supporting a foundation that helps school kids ELENA MAYSTRUK Tarah Korir knows much about building bridges between very different worlds. Growing up in St. Clements and attending Elmira District Secondary School as Tarah McKay, today she splits her time with her husband Wesley Korir’s family in Kenya. The couple met when they were at the University of Louisville, where they were both runners. Early on, they started the Kenyan Kids Foundation, which helps with schooling costs for children in the area where Wesley hails from. Next weekend, they’ll be holding a local fundraiser with a Kenyan feel to it in support of the foundation. The Kenyan-style market will be taking place May 4 at Calvary United Church in St. Jacobs. “The idea is that we will have different blankets for different items and sell them Kenyan-style where you can go up to different blankets and buy whatever you want. You’re essentially making a donation to the Kenyan Kids Foundation. You’ll go home with something, as well as making a donation,” Korir said of the event. Along with attending the sale, residents can also donate items prior to or during the event. All items will then be sold at the makeshift market, with proceeds going to the foundation. The organization has undertaken various projects in the Cherangany Constituency of Kenya,
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During the Kenyan market fundraiser on May 4, Tarah Korir plans to introduce a selfpublished children’s book “Grandma and Gogo,” featuring her daughter McKayla. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER; SUBMITTED]
including providing high school scholarships to about 100 students. More recently, the group has started sponsoring nursery school teachers, running the foundation about $500 per year. The couple is also in the process of receiving charitable status for their organization in Canada. “Primary education in Kenya is free, but nursery
school you have to pay for and high school you have to pay for. We offer high school scholarships, and that’s about $350 a year. One thing we notice is that it’s really difficult to find poor students that receive good marks. If the parents are truly poor they may not have the money to take them to nursery school so then
when they start primary school they are already at a disadvantage. Or they may not be able to get into primary school if they don’t know the basic skills,” Korir said. These are just some
of the projects that require funding within the foundation, she added.
Life is hectic. As a mother of two great “busy” children, a wife, and business owner wearing many different hats in a day, I know all about that. Cooking for a living and owning a catering business doesn’t make it easy to handle all the other responsibilities in my life. There is no 9-to 5-shift, Monday to Friday. We create when we need to, and love to do it. That being said, there are many nights, ironically, where I say to myself, ‘what’s for dinner?’ Recently I saw a post online stating, “If you love your kids ‘til your last breath, why won’t you cook for them?” I didn’t know whether to be angry or agree. This is the kind of thing that makes us feel guilty about all the things we do or don’t do well enough for our family. Yes, we should be relying less on takeout and more on healthy eating. Where is your balance? Our society talks about stress and pressure constantly, yet our actions seem to create more of it. Many think we have these amazing elaborate meals at our house. Most nights we keep it simple:
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APRIL 26 PULLED PORK PARK HOOTENANY 5:30-9 p.m. at Alma Community Hall. This is a fundraiser event for the park in the community of Alma. Hosted by Alma Community Recreation Association – join us for a fun community evening of food, info and song! Donations welcome at the door to cover costs of evening and support the next park project.
APRIL 27 MARYHILL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Vegas Night at the Bridgeport Rod & Gun, 1229 Beitz Rd., RR#1 Breslau, 519-648-2633. Fun begins at 8 p.m., food available. Many beautiful quilts & generous prizes to be won at the ‘Big Wheel’, other games of chance as well. Light lunch served at the end. Arrive early to get a good seat. All proceeds are given to charity. Contact Mike Rundstedler 519648-3394; Doug Zinger 519-648-2939. THE ELMIRA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB is starting up in May. Interested 8-10- year-olds should contact the youth leaders by May 1st. Call 519-669-8616 or 519-669-3244 for more information. 26TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH SILENT auction fundraiser, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd., Baden. Over 400 fabulous items donated by local businesses. All proceeds go to support the work of the Interfaith Community Counselling Centre. For more information call 519-662-3092, email: interfaith@ golden.net.
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APRIL 28 BIRD WATCHING HIKE 2-4 p.m. Join Mark Bauman for birding and hiking on the Health Valley Trail in St. Jacobs. Meet at the kiosk at the trail entrance behind the fire station in St. Jacobs. Take King Street to Albert Street. Turn right or east on Albert Street and continue to the kiosk at the back of the parking lot located at 35 Albert St. E. Trail rating: easy, well maintained trail; includes gravel and earthen sections. Maps with meeting locations at www.healthywoolwich.org. For more info, contact Paul at 519-664-3643.
APRIL 30 ELECTRONIC BINGO, 7 P.M., St. Clements Community Centre, sponsored by Paradise & District Lions Club. For more information contact president Joe Brick 519-699-4022. PROMISED LAND WITH MATT Damon is featured at another CREW Green Movie Night, 7 p.m. Already a winner of one of the year’s best pictures award, this movie takes on fracking and related issues, a
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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real advantage at times to having those dishpan hands wordsmith came â&#x20AC;&#x153;a sheet of skyey water.â&#x20AC;? Though there are scores of â&#x20AC;&#x153;skyâ&#x20AC;? words, rare indeed is â&#x20AC;&#x153;skyey,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;of, from, or resembling the sky.â&#x20AC;?
Q. You language lovers out there, try using the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;skyâ&#x20AC;? as an adjective. A.
Novelist John Updike, in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centaur,â&#x20AC;? wrote the following gem, a sentence that soars like the blue firmament itself: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought, This morning has never occurred before, and I jubilantly felt myself to be on the prow of a ship cleaving the skyey ocean of time.â&#x20AC;? Also from the master
Q. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the toughest instrument to play in anybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orchestra? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re â&#x20AC;&#x153;first waterâ&#x20AC;? enough to know. A.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Second fiddle,â&#x20AC;? quipped famed conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, says Anu Garg in â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Word a Day.â&#x20AC;? In an orchestra, the concertmaster is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;first chairâ&#x20AC;? violinist who sounds the notes from which all the others tune their instruments and take
â&#x20AC;&#x153;third degreeâ&#x20AC;? (intensive questioning involving rough treatment), â&#x20AC;&#x153;fourth estateâ&#x20AC;? (the journalistic profession), â&#x20AC;&#x153;fifth wheelâ&#x20AC;? (useless), â&#x20AC;&#x153;sixth senseâ&#x20AC;? (extrasensory perception), and â&#x20AC;&#x153;seventh heaven,â&#x20AC;? hopefully needing no explanation.
Q. What do your â&#x20AC;&#x153;unsightlyâ&#x20AC;? hands have in common with your carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tires? Clue: Think traction. A.
Unsightly when the skin gets wrinkled and puckered after an extended soaking in dishwater or the bath, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was long thought to be caused by osmosis-
such as glass marbles and lead fishing weights and perform several precise hand movements. According to the journal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Biology Letters,â&#x20AC;? after a 30-minute soak, subjects with wet hands completed the tasks up to 12% faster than when their fingers hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been soaked. Yet the wrinkly fingertips did not provide an advantage when handling dry objects. To paraphrase the common road sign, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not slippery when wet.â&#x20AC;?
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induced swelling in the outer layer of skin,â&#x20AC;? reports â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scienceâ&#x20AC;? magazine, but evolutionary biologist Tom Smulders of Newcastle University, United Kingdom, points out that the actual purpose of the pucker on hair-free skin of the hands, feet and toes has been unclear. Unclear, that is, until 2011 when a team of neuroscientists hypothesized that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the wrinkles help enhance our grip on wet or submerged objects just as treads on tires help improve traction on wet roads.â&#x20AC;? Smulders decided to test out this â&#x20AC;&#x153;cleverâ&#x20AC;? hypothesis: He had volunteers pick up 45 submerged objects
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their cues when playing without a conductor. So the second violin (second fiddle) occupies a subordinate position. Obviously, Garg explains, Bernstein wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;commenting on the skill required to strum second violin in an orchestra but on the difficulty for most of us to be in the secondary role.â&#x20AC;? Such â&#x20AC;&#x153;ordinal language,â&#x20AC;? as Garg terms it, expresses â&#x20AC;&#x153;the deep human need to arrange things in order, to sort, classify and enumerate them.â&#x20AC;? Here are a few other characterizing concepts, in ascending order: â&#x20AC;&#x153;First waterâ&#x20AC;? (best grade or quality, as in a precious stone like a diamond),
seller 36. Apprehend 37. ___-tzu 38. 30-day mo. 39. Relating to Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz 40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ alive!â&#x20AC;? 43. 16th letter of the Greek alphabet 44. To the same degree 45. Objective form of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;? 48. A volcanic island 49. Long narrow depression in a surface 50. Drove
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CHEF’S TABLE: Dinners don’t always have to be KENYA: The family’s own story serves as a way
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salad and a protein, pasta, casserole, or pad thai. Once in a while we will eat out. Takeout can be habit forming. By the time you stand in line or place a drive-thru order and drive home, a simple meal could have already been made. Using takeout as a treat instead of a necessity may be easier on the pocketbook and waistline. Stop feeling guilty: find alternatives to the fast food. Choose recipes with five ingredients or less. This week’s recipes are quick and simple. Move away from the pressure, carve out some time to make a menu. Take time to prepare ahead, such as cutting vegetables for the next night. Or try alternating full dinners and simpler dinners. No one asked you to make the meals grandma used to make – just simplify.
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Red and green peppers, sliced
Cut grape tomatoes in half, spread on baking sheet; Cut red onions into strips, spread on cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in oven at 400 F for approximately 15 minutes; Place in bowl and crush slightly with a fork; Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water as per the instructions on the box. Place drained pasta in bowl with tomato mix and toss; Top with crumbled Boursin and torn basil. Drizzle with more olive oil and serve.
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On baking tray, place tilapia, sprinkle Cajun spice, and coat in panko crumbs. Place peppers on the same baking tray. Bake in oven at 375 F for about 8 minutes; Break fish into pieces and place on a toasted whole grain tortilla. Garnish how you choose: greens, cheese if your kids like it; Serve with salad or veggies.
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Korir also hopes to unveil her self-published children’s book at the event. “Grandma and Gogo” tells the story of the couple’s daughter McKayla, 2, and her experiences in both Canadian and Kenyan cultures through her time with two very different grandmothers: her father’s mother in Kenya and her mother’s mother in Canada. The short book goes through a comparison of
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McKayla’s everyday activities in both countries, from what she eats for breakfast (cereal in Canada and chai in Kenya, for example) to how she plays and where food comes from. “What I want to get across with the book is that although she grows up in two different worlds she is accepted in both and she enjoys both equally,” Korir said. “It’s emphasizing that different cultures may have different ways of doing things, but no one is better
than the other. In order to show this I show it through her eyes by showing her interactions with her grandmas.” Korir hopes that the simple comparisons of life in both environments can help children understand and accept kids from different cultures, and uses real photographs with her text. “I thought about illustrating it at one point but then different people told me that they like the authenticity of seeing a real child,” she said. “Classrooms are becoming more multicultural and I want kids to not be afraid of differences and know that there is more than one way to do something.” There will be copies available for purchase at the fundraiser on May 4 and more can be ordered. All proceeds from book sales will also be donated to the foundation. Event organizers are asking people to drop off donated items at the Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd., on Thursday May 2 from 7-9 p.m., Friday May 3 from 7-9 p.m., or Saturday May 4 from 8-10 a.m.
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