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Woolwich sets mid-September date for move Construction in final phase at new $3.9-million township hall; other projects on track, on budget STEVE KANNON Woolwich administration has pegged Sept. 19 to make the hop from Arthur Street to Church Street. The push is on to finish renovations at the former Glencree building, once home to the Mennonite Savings and Credit Union. To complete the move to the new township hall, staff will wind down operations at the current building on Thurday, Sept. 18, opening for business at the new facil-

ity on the following Tuesday. With a date set, the race is on to complete the $3.9-million construction project. Chief administrative officer David Brenneman is confident enough wiggle room has been built into the date to ensure the move goes ahead as scheduled. The date was nailed down Monday. Renovations are expected to be completed a week before moving day. “We wanted to give ourselves that week to make sure all the little things are done,” he said.

The move will provide township personnel with much more space. Currently in cramped quarters – former storage closets in the basement have been turned into office space – staff will have better working conditions. As well, there will be more room for dealing with residents accessing municipal services, and a more spacious council chamber. “Things are proceeding really nicely at the admin. centre.

The inside is going well. The outside is on schedule,” facilities manager Brian Detzler said Wednesday, noting some of the exterior cladding may not be in place until early September, but the building will be ready for occupancy. The opening of the administration building will be preceded by the new $1.3-million fire station in Floradale, slated for occupancy Aug. 25. Likewise, the expansion at the arena in St. Jacobs is expected

to be completed at about the same time. While it’s one of the smaller projects – a budget under $500,000 – the changeroom addition to the arena has been a longtime coming. Construction will be wrapped up before the start of hockey. “The work will be done in time for the new season.” The largest of the township’s building projects, the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira, is well underway See FACILITIES »07

THE BIG OnE The Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira is the largest of the township’s building projects, with a budget pushing $23 million. Like the others, it has required some juggling of the finances.

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Wellesley adopts policy for historical grants First project from large bequest will involve cataloguing artifacts and documents in current collection STEVE KANNON First came the big wad of cash. Now there are guidelines about how to spend it. Wellesley officials were caught off guard last fall when they learned the township had been bequeathed $340,000 by a former resident, with the funds earmarked for historical purposes. Now, a newly energized Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical So-

ciety has a plan for using the money. The criteria – including that recipient projects are to be in keeping with the historic, heritage and cultural values of the township – were approved by councillors meeting Tuesday night. The group expects to hear suggestions from the public about what to do with the money; the new policy provides guidelines for judging the submissions, said society

chairman Ron Hackett. Chief administrative officer Susan Duke, who drafted the policy guidelines, said the township has to ensure the bequest is well used. “These funds were an amazing windfall. We have to use them wisely.” The money came from the estate of Jack Edgar Koehler, who died Nov. 19, 2006. Though a Kitchener resident, Koehler had spent time in the township as a child. His family

had long ties to the area. Koehler’s great-grandparents immigrated to Canada from Germany and settled in the area north of Bamberg (Hessen Strasse). His grandfather, Heinrich Koehler Jr., lived with his parents on the Wellesley Section Line. Koehler’s great aunt, Katherine Koehler married John G Reiner, “Builder of Wellesley” who, during his career, had been credited with constructing some 32 structures in the village.

The money came at a time when both the Wellesley Township Historical Society and Wellesley Township Heritage (formerly LACAC) were in danger of being disbanded. Combining the two groups added some life, but the money has been a major boost, said Hackett. “Until now, we’ve been kind of limping along.” With a nest-egg, volunteers with the society hope to stimuSee HERITAGE »06

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MORE MEMORIES TO COME Ernie Kendall holds up photos of himself as a two-year-old Monday in Elmira while reminiscing about his life. The former EDSS teacher celebrated his 100th birthday Aug. 1 at Chateau Gardens with photo | VANESSA MOSS family and friends.

Teaching, learning life’s lessons Longtime EDSS teacher and Elmira stalwart, Ernie Kendall celebrates his 100th birthday VANESSA MOSS Five days before his 100th birthday celebration, Ernest “Ernie” Kendall spent some time reciting poetry that he had learned in high school. The longtime Elmira resident voiced Cecil Frances Alexander’s “The Burial of Moses” Monday afternoon in his room at Chateau Gardens as though he were up on stage, only pausing once during a brief moment of forgetfulness. “Gosh that’s funny, once in a while I get a lapse like that,” he said. Born in Guelph on Aug. 1, 1908, Kendall grew up near the University of Guelph where his father taught in the fine arts and agriculture departments. During his fourth year there himself studying zoology, Kendall failed and switched to agricultural sciences. Upon graduation, he took the first job he could get: teaching at Elmira Dis-

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trict Secondary School (EDSS). “There were 570 students in the [graduating] class and there were only a few jobs to be gotten in those days – I happened to have the qualifications,” he said of his decision to take the position. When he moved to Elmira in 1933, Kendall began a teaching career that would span 50 years: 35 in science at EDSS and another 15 as a supply teacher. That was quite an achievement for someone who never planned to become an educator. “If you had told me I was going to be a teacher when I was even at graduating time … but I liked it so much and everybody was so nice to you that I just stayed there. “That (EDSS) is the only place I ever taught because that was the nicest place.” Many of Kendall’s former students have invited him to visit and vice ver-

sa over the years, and have only good things to say about their time with him. “He could tell you stories that are incredible,” said former student Marilyn Mitchell. “[He is] a wonderful, nice person.” In his 35 years at the school, Kendall said his greatest accomplishment was developing Teen Town, a weekly dance program that ran for 15 years. For 15 cents, students could learn various dance routines, including the polka. At the start, Kendall received criticism from community members because the low lighting at the dances was deemed inappropriate. But, after seeing shy farm kids learn to dance and develop self-confidence, even Kendall’s harshest critics changed their tunes. Dancing was what brought him and his wife Grace together in 1931. She was a student at Guelph’s Macdonald Hall girls’ college and he was in his last

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Slots right on the money for Centre Wellington It’s a little item, appearing in the news briefs column every three months, but it always gets plenty of attention. For those who’ve followed the raceway saga, the quarterly slots earnings are a reminder of what might have been. Last week we reported Centre Wellington Township received $591,444 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the municipality’s five-per-cent share of the revenues generated by the slot facility in Elora during the first quarter (April to June) of this fiscal year. Since the slots opened at Grand River Raceway in December 2003, the township has taken in more than $7.9 million, sharing 20 per cent with the County of Wellington. The quarterly reports are a reminder those millions could have easily made their way to Woolwich’s coffers, rather than to our easterly neighbour’s. A little history lesson. In 1999, the Woolwich Agricultural Society, owners of the Elmira Raceway, first approached council with plans to add slot machines to its facility on Snyder Avenue (today a sprawling subdivision). The attempt was rebuffed, but a site near Breslau was suggested. Returning to council a second time with a revised plan for a new track at the south end of the township, the society was shot down again. An understandably miffed organization began searching for more welcoming – and on the ball – locales outside of Woolwich. They

Along with some $6.3 million in revenue sharing netted by the township, there are the jobs and taxes, economic spinoffs and tourism boosts (2.8 million visitors to the facility since it opened). And everything’s come with no downside. In fact, the increased revenues stand the township in much better stead than some of its counterparts. Money from the slots goes into a separate fund – it’s not rolled into the Centre Wellington’s annual budget. Council has decided the money should go to infrastructure projects. Under the CanadaOntario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF), for instance, the township’s one-third share of approved projects – the federal and provincial governments split the other two-thirds – comes courtesy of slots revenues. To date, COMRIF has allowed the township to earmark four bridge projects – expensive work for rural municipalities. One has been completed, with the others on tap. In a township with 104 bridge structures, some of them now with weight restrictions and others closed because of safety concerns, there’s much work to be done, says Wood.

Without the slots money, the township would be even further behind the eight ball. “The dollars are so large – I’m sure we couldn’t have managed to do what we’ve done.” The infrastructure deficit is one faced by every municipality in the country. Even with the slots money, Centre Wellington has more work than it has funds to tackle, but it’s in much better shape than many others. Now, with another federal-provincial funding initiative – Canada Builds – under development, Centre Wellington is poised to pay its share from the steady stream of revenue. That’s not to say, however, that the township takes the money for granted, says Wood. “You never know what might happen. You can’t predict … the future. That’s precisely why the slots revenue isn’t part of the annual budget. Situations can change, and the township has no desire to be dependent on the revenue stream for its general operations. Woolwich dropped the ball, Centre Wellington picked it up and the running has been smooth ever since.

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Completing a series of refrigeration component replacements at the St. Clements arena, Wellesley council this week approved spending $28,000 for a new compressor. Another $2,000 has been earmarked for installation. Also at the arena, the township will spend another $25,000 with Expert Painting of Kitchener to refinish the structural steel beams in the building. The work was last carried out 14 years ago. The funds will be drawn from the recreation capital reserve fund.

Province funds UofG research Research aimed at protecting forests from invasive species and finding the best approach to curing cervical cancer are two of the five projects at the University of Guelph that will receive $700,000 in funding from the province’s Early Researcher Awards program. The grants are part of $9.24 million for 66 projects announced this week as recipients.

Fair seeking ambassadors

The Wellesley-North Easthope Agriculture Society is calling on friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing men and women to compete in this year’s Ambassador of the Fair Competition Sept. 9. Potential candidates must live in the Township of Wellesley, Perth East or within a 15-kilometre radius of the Village of Wellesley. If chosen as the ambassador, his or her responsibilities would include riding in area parades, visiting schools to promote the agriculture fair and attending several conventions throughout the year. The individual would also represent Wellesley-North Easthope at the Canadian National Exhibition Ambassador of the Fair competition in August 2009. This year, event organizers are encouraging residents from Linwood, St. Clements and Crosshill to come out and compete, as those areas have been underrepresented in years past. For more information or to enter, contact current ambassador Holley Dammeier at 519-634-5468.

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Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board, a coalition of supporters a farmer-controlled CWB, declared July 31 as “Farmer Democracy Day.” Thursday marked the oneyear anniversary of prairie farmers’ courtroom victory that protected the CWB’s ability to market barley and forced the federal government to obey the rule of law.

Elmira man to be named Knight Commander of the Temple Bruce Miller’s years of service to the Masonic Knights Templar earn him lifetime award VANESSA MOSS After 30 years of commitment to the Masonic Knights Templar (MKT), Elmira’s Bruce Miller is being honoured for his past service … with more to come. Only 33 members across Canada hold the Knight Commander of the Temple designation, which is given to a person for life; Miller will take over one of these coveted roles from a member who passed away. At the organization’s annual meeting on Aug. 25, Miller and two others will receive collarettes (ornamental collars with jewels attached) as representations of their new positions. “It’ll be quite an affair,” Miller said of the evening, set to take place in Toronto. “It’s a great honour because not only is it an honour for me but an honour for the precepto-

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FIT FOR A KNIGHT Bruce Miller dons his official dress Wednesday at his house in Elmira a few weeks before he will be awarded the Masonic Knights Templar’s Knight Commander of the Temple designation. Miller is being honoured for his over 30 years of service to the organization and his future dedication to the group.

ry [his home branch] and for the district because it really stresses the amount of contribution that you had made to the organization itself.” Visitors from around the world and MKT members from 76 pre-

ceptories in 15 districts across Canada will be on hand to congratulate Miller at the ceremony later this month. He earned this award after his preceptory (Valette) nominated him and his résumé was deemed

more impressive than those of the other two in line for the position. Over the years, Miller has acted as Provincial Grand Prior and editor of the group’s newsletter, The Beauséant, coauthored a variety of

manuals and publications used to instruct fellow fratres (brethren), and sat on the grand executive. In his new role, Miller will again sit on the executive, this time as chairman of one of the committees. He will also be challenged to help other preceptories across Canada if they are in need. The MKT is a Christian branch of the Freemasons, a worldwide fraternity consisting of members from various religions. The group’s overall goal is to promote brotherhood and support good works in the form of scholarships for students going through the Christian ministry, and financial support of local youth activities and medical research. The MKT generates money for these programs through individual donations from some 8,000 members nationwide.

Informal routes to link Wellesley trails Wellington-Dufferin-Waterloo group to highlight connections in upcoming guides STEVE KANNON The three trailways that run through Wellesley Township now have an informal network of links. A plan proposed by the Wellington-Dufferin-Waterloo Trail Links Working Group won approval from councilors meeting Tuesday night. Future trail guides and website information will show trail users a link from Wellesley Village to Linwood and the Kissing Bridge Trail via Greenwood Hill and Hutchison roads. From the Kissing Bridge Trail, hikers can

gain access to the Trans Canada Trail. As well, they’ll be directed along Gerber Road as a link between Wellesley Village and the Avon Trail in neighbouring Wilmot Township. While the links employ existing sidewalks, bicycle paths and shoulders, council’s endorsement helps with long-term planning for the development of actual trails, said trails group representative Ron Hackett. “We feel it’s a good idea to get council’s approval so that if money becomes available we can get them off the road.”

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Supportive of the concept, council, including Mayor Ross Kelterborn, expressed concerns about liability. “We should cover all our bases before we decide on this,” he said. However, chief administrative officer Susan Duke noted the township is already legally responsible for users of its roads and rights-of-ways. “People already use [the roads]. They may walk on it at their own risk.” Unlike the trails themselves, the newly designated link routes won’t be signed. But they will

be marked on trail maps as a way to travel between official trails. Eventually, if money becomes available, the township and trails groups could look at proper trails connecting the existing routes, perhaps completing a ring, Hackett suggested. Even existing trails require more resources to fix gaps, including spots

where bridges are no longer passable, he added. Formed in 1999, the Trail Links Working Group is a communitybased coalition whose vision is an integrated trails system within Wellington, Dufferin and Waterloo counties – and beyond. Its initial goal was to create a trail guide.

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Centre, $3,000 to Community Care Concepts, $1,550 to the Wellesley North-Easthope Fair, and $1,000 each to Woolwich Community Services, Junior Achievement and Foodlink’s Buy Local! Buy Fresh! program. Also approved were grants of $475 in support of the Waterloo regional

police safety patroller program in township schools, a total of $760 for the township’s heritage and historical societies and $360 for the horticultural society. The contributions also include the $75 required to pay for a plaque and a small financial award for Elmira District Secondary School’s Out-

standing Young Man award, to be presented at commencement on Nov. 7. This year’s recipient will be Tristan Neill. Once doled out, the grants will leave about $1,300 in the township’s donation budget for the year, providing council with some room to deal with contingencies.

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late more interest in the historical and heritage issues. “There are people who might have ideas about what we might do – things of a historical nature – with this money,” he said, adding the goal right now is to finance projects or acquisitions from the interest earned on the fund. Since last fall, that’s amounted to about $18,000. “We’ve been looking at projects that can be funded by the interest.”

The first such undertaking, also approved by council this week, involves cataloguing and organizing the society’s existing inventory of records and artifacts. Most of the collection is housed at the old school in Wellesley Village, while the township offices are home to an assortment of old records, including birth, death and marriage registers. Artifacts include clothing, school desks, band items and old models of buildings. One of the recent acquisitions, at

a cost of $1,200, was the printing press used to publish the Wellesley Maple Leaf back in the early part of the last century. “We were quite fortunate to get that press. We also have a collection of newspapers from that period,” he said. The township has agreed to hire Derek Cooke and Lian Goodall to do a comprehensive inventory and computer cataloguing of all the items. They’ll also do some initial conservation work, introducing such measures

as acid-free folders and boxes to enclose photos and documents. “These are measures for improved stewardship for future generations,” Cooke told councillors. The project, likely to be completed by November, has a budget of $12,000. “We are in dire straights to have our items and artifacts inventoried and catalogued,” said Hackett. “Let’s get on and get the job done that we should have done long ago, but didn’t.”

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to one of his favourite memories of the past 100 years. At 17, he and a friend decided to paddle across Lake Ontario just to see if they could do it. “We were out about three miles when a thunderstorm came out,” he said. “I didn’t realize I was afraid until I saw the big tower on the corn syrup plant at

Port Credit – then I was scared as hell.” In a $10 canoe without a compass or life jackets, the duo made it to Toronto by nightfall, having started at 8 a.m., Kendall recalled. Sixty-five years later at the age of 82, he made another long trek in a canoe, this time from Whitehorse down the Yukon River for two weeks. Age hasn’t seemed to

slow him down. Besides his canoeing, Kendall was known for his great garden on Second Street. He helped build the house there after a four-year stint in the army as a weapons instructor at the age of 35. From that location, Kendall moved into Chateau Gardens when he was 91 and is still enjoying life there at 100.

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Facilities: Breslau project on the horizon And on the horizon is the new community centre in Breslau. The architects are currently working on drawings in advance of the tender process, expected to begin early in the fall. At that point, the township will learn just how realistic the $2.2-million budget is at a time of skyrocketing prices for materials. Erratic budget estimates and some creative financing have been the name of the game ever since Woolwich jumped into construction mode. Keeping track of all the money is director of finance Richard Petherick. Each of the projects now underway is within budget, but the totals under discussion today are a long way from the figures discussed earlier in

SOON READY AND WAITING Floradale fire station. Price tag: $1.3 million. Expect to see firefighters here starting Aug. 25.

NEXT STOP The new administration building. Price tag: $3.9 million.

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and running on schedule, he added. The multiuse facility is to open in September 2009. With these buildings underway and coming on stream, the township this week added another staff member: Andrew Poste assumes the newly created position of building and property supervisor. “The timing is ideal on his starting,” said Detzler. “We’re getting him up to speed … and he’ll be ready to launch a preventative maintenance plan for the new facilities. “People say, ‘these are new buildings, why do you need preventative maintenance?’ But preventative maintenance is key right from day-one if you want to keep the buildings in top condition.”

the process, he acknowledged. In the case of the administration building, the initial figure was $2.5 million, but as work got underway, the price tag quickly blossomed to $3.9 million. There were similar changes in all seven construction projects approved in short order. The Woolwich Memorial Centre currently has a budget of $22 million, up substantially from the $12 million originally forecast – even without the addition of a second ice pad, the project would still be set at $18 million. The latest construction estimates put the cost of the facility at almost $23 million. While smaller in scale, the other projects all experienced cost overrun issues.

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The Breslau community centre’s original budget of $925,000 has been revised to $2.2 million. The fire hall in Floradale, forecast at $360,000, will come in around $1.3 million. At the now-completed Heritage Park Community Centre, the original budget of $350,000 swelled to $876,000, though actual tendered costs came in under that, at $660,000. What was to be a small upgrade at the Woolwich Township Arena in St. Jacobs blossomed in scope and cost. With a budget that eventually hit $210,000, new estimates saw that figure revised upward to $467,000. The project to install an elevator in the Elmira Library also grew, now requiring an additional $50,000, raising the cost to $184,000.

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LAUGHS BY THE BUCKET Top, Spencer Inglis, 11, and his fellow Woolwich Summer Playground attendees enjoyed a morning of firefighting fun Thursday at John Mahood Public School in Elmira. Above, the groups took turns riding in the fire truck with fire prevention officer Bill Cronin and competing in bucket races.

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July 24

10:30 AM | While driving through a parking lot on Church Street West in Elmira, an Elmira woman struck another car being driven by an Elmira man. Damage was reported as moderate. No one was injured, and no charges were laid. 4:00 PM | A resident of Stillwater Street in Elmira reported the theft of a credit card. The card was subsequently used in Kitchener and Listowel. Police have a suspect in mind, and charges are expected to be laid. 7:50 PM | Two vehicles collided on Arthur Street at Gerrat Drive, near St. Jacobs. The two were northbound on Arthur Street; when the lead vehicle slowed, it was struck from be-

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Just before 2:30 p.m. on July 25, an area resident parked in the core of Elmira – in the vicinity of Arthur and Mill streets – returned to find their car had been stolen. The gray 2002 Saturn, bearing the plate BAXL 026, was last seen heading south on Arthur Street. At 8:30 that evening, the vehicle was recovered at the Elmira Arena. While not damaged, the car was very dirty inside and out. About a quartertank of gas had been used. Police have no suspects. hind, ending up in a ditch. No one was injured, but damage was reported as considerable. The driver of the trailing vehicle, an area man, was charged with ‘careless driving.’ 11:12 PM | A resident of First Street West, Elmira, who had left their pickup truck in the roadway, heard a loud bang. On investigation, they discovered they’d been the victim of a hit-and-run driver. Left at the scene was a gray GMC hubcap. The investigation continues.

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July 25

3:00 AM | Police received a call after someone tossed a rock through the front window of Perks Coffee House in Elmira. Entry to the building was not gained. 4:42 AM | A sharp-eyed St. Jacobs resident notified police that they’d seen a man pushing a barbeque down the

DISTURBED AT REST At some point overnight July 25, miscreants knocked over 12 headstones at the cemetery adjacent to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Conestogo. One of the tombstones was broken in the process. some of the posts of a cedar fence surrounding a berry field at a Middlebrook Road address. Damage was pegged at $100. There are no suspects. 5:31 PM | Two cars collided on Northfield Drive near Line 86. An area woman northbound on Northfield slowed approaching Line 86 and was subsequently rear-ended by an area man. Minor injuries were reported. Damage was also minor. The trailing driver was charged with ‘careless driving.’

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Many demands on the coffers This week’s round-up piece on Woolwich’s new facilities and commentary on slots funding in Centre Wellington underscore the tradeoffs municipalities have to make in an era of crumbling infrastructure. From aging water pipes to crumbling roads and bridges, the deficit runs well into the billions. It’s a difficult time to argue in favour of spending on, say, a new community centre when there are concerns about water quality and the safety of overpasses. Still, such facilities are an integral part of our communities, and the front line in what we’re told is a major push to overcome obesity and failing health by getting us to be more active. As with other infrastructure projects, recreation supporters are calling on the provincial and federal governments to provide increased and ongoing funding to cash-strapped municipalities. Calling one-off grants and programs inadequate, they want a guaranteed slice of taxes such as the GST. Under no circumstances should we head down the path outlined by the province when it gave special taxation powers to the City of Toronto. Many municipalities

have proven unwise in their spending and mismanage the taxes they already collect; it would be folly to let them reach even deeper into our pockets. In Toronto, councillors immediately turned to a slate of fee hikes, new taxes on license renewals and land transfer taxes. Also under consideration are road tolls and more taxes on beer and liquor, among a long list of other harmful proposals. Municipalities should indeed expect a bigger share of the revenues collected by senior governments. Looking to fix its fiscal situation, Ottawa downloaded costs to the provinces. In Ontario, particularly during the Harris years, the province in turn passed down the expense of many programs to the municipalities, with an inadequate share of the money to fund them. Over time, that decision put an increasing amount of strain on municipal budgets, and communities were hardpressed to deal with immediate costs, let alone stockpile reserves for the replacement of aging infrastructure. Big-city mayors are leading the charge for more money. Smaller municipalities, such as Waterloo Region’s townships, feel left out of the debate, and may end up

» VERBATIM “At the end of the day, consumers do need to be protected.”

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with the crumbs if the pie is divvied up for the cities. Small communities such as Woolwich and Wellesley have very little power – a small population means fewer voters, perhaps too few to warrant throwing cash our way. The small population base, however, is spread out over a comparatively large geographical area, making large demands on municipal infrastructure budgets for such things as roads and bridges. Ironically, while Woolwich and Wellesley will receive much less funding, the cost per metre of road maintenance is no less in the townships than it is in neighbouring Kitchener or Waterloo. It costs as much to span the Grand River here as it does in the cities, yet $1 million, for instance, means much more to a township budget than it does in the cities. Certainly larger cities have larger problems: a bigger population demands all kinds of services, and puts increasingly larger strains on municipal infrastructure … and on city coffers. But real needs exist in rural townships. If the goal is to secure more money for municipal infrastructure, then the little guys deserve a break, too.

» THE MONITOR The federal government started its new fiscal year with a $500-million deficit, as revenues dropped 4.1% in April and May over the same period last year. Spending was up 7%. GST revenues were down 20.9%, and corporate taxes 16.6%.

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» HARD TALK | RAFE MAIR

Looking back over some good summer reading I recently found time on our trip down the Rhine and the Danube, from Amsterdam to Budapest, to read two books. I thought I might just tell you about them. The first is a dandy, short (237 pages) biography of Captain George Vancouver. As a native of the city that bears his name, I’ve often wondered why I didn’t know more about this great – and great he was – sea captain. Stephen R. Bown, born in Ottawa but successfully overcoming that great handicap, has answered my question in Madness, Betrayal and the Lash, published by Douglas & McIntyre. I had thought about Vancouver a great deal especially when, in 1986, the centennial of his namesake, I travelled to his place of birth, King’s Lynn in Norfolk. Unhappily, his birthplace has little if any help to offer. I was amused to learn that his home is now a Chinese restaurant. I went to Savile Row and learned from the latest Mr. Gieves, of the famous bespoke tailors Gieves and Hawkes, that while they would have certainly made his uniforms, all records had been lost in the war. For the sake of safety, all Gieves and Hawkes records had been moved from their West End location only to have their safe cache destroyed by a V2 rocket. The store got through the war unscathed! I visited Vancouver’s grave at Petersham, near Kew Gardens, and was appalled at the shape it was in. I reported

this back to then mayor Mike Harcourt, who ordered it tended to, as it is regularly now, I understand. Vancouver had sailed in Cook’s epic journey, which has been so well remembered for his Nootka visit in 1778. In 1791, Europe was full of brushfires about to burst into flame all over the world, especially on the coast of what is now British Columbia where claims were made by Britain, Spain and Russia – later to be joined by the fledgling republic to the south. Moreover, London had never ceased to hope that a northwest passage did indeed exist and only needed proof. Vancouver was sent upon what became one of the great voyages of the days of sail and one that has waited until now to be told. As we know, Vancouver met Bodega y Quadra and settled matters, then named a big island “Vancouver & Quadra’s Island” which is now simply Vancouver Island. Vancouver’s charts of the B.C. coast were nothing short of amazing and were used well into the 19th century. He demonstrated that what Cook had assumed was a gulf was in fact the Strait of Georgia and established once and for all the claims of His Britannic Majesty’s claims to the B.C. coast – until, of course, the 1840s when the U.S., crying “54-40 or fight”, tried to make it theirs. Bown’s book is, however, a good rallying point for native claims and if one was to read this book for that purpose only they would be well rewarded. What went wrong? Well, Vancouver was in ill health throughout and though many diagno-

ses are possible, he certainly suffered mental illness contributing to mad unleashing of temper with many lashings of seamen the result. His worst mistake was to, twice, publicly lash a young man named Thomas Pitt, who was related to the two Pitt prime ministers and who became Lord Camelford and who did everything he could to discredit Vancouver. Indeed, he chased him around England challenging him to duels. A more challenging read is Gandhi and Churchill, the Epic Rivalry That Destroyed an Empire and Forged our Age by an American, Arthur Herman (Bantam Books). It’s Herman’s thesis that a rivalry between Churchill and Gandhi set up the battle for Indian independence, but he doesn’t make his case. I would still recommend the book especially if, unlike me, you’re not a Churchill fan. Gandhi is, of course, an interesting study. He was never elected to anything yet was, for 50 years, the dominant figure in Indian political affairs. I was surprised to learn that until well after the First World War, Gandhi was a passionate supporter of the British Empire and considered himself a patriotic subject of the King/Emperor. Gandhi was like no public figure before or since. He was married with children, forsook sex but kept his wife as a loyal partner for the rest of his life. He was a high caste Hindu who fought for the rights of the “untouchables.” He became a powerful force for independence and fought until the end to keep Muslims within the new nation. He was an ascetic who went on fasts to bring home his point and more than once came

within an inch of death. When independence was finally achieved, he was, by his own admission, utterly without influence, yet his assassination in 1948 brought a temporary stop to the immense slaughter that came when the British Raj left. The case that Gandhi and Churchill fought the battle that brought independence is nonsense. They were both players, but Herman slides by the fact that during the huge nationwide debate in the U.K. and parliament about Indian independence, Churchill was out of office. During World War II, Churchill was indeed prime minister, but the issue was off the table pending victory, and victory over Japan came after Churchill had been thrown out of office. There is no doubt that Churchill opposed independence and for not very noble reasons, at least judged by today’s standards. He believed that coloured people were generally unable to manage their own affairs, that the British Empire ought always to be preserved and that Gandhi was a “seditious Middle Temple lawyer ... posing as a fakir of a type well known in the East, striding half naked up the steps of the viceregal palace ... to parley on equal terms with the representative of the KingEmperor.” The Churchill-led forces fighting independence during the ‘30s could never muster more than a handful of votes in parliament. Herman makes the classic error of taking Churchill when he was all-powerful and transposing that image to the Churchill of 1931-39, when it might be remembered that he wasn’t See MAIR »12

» INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | GWYNNE DYER

Emerging economies will lead to alternative futures You have to hand it to the economics team at Goldman Sachs. It was they who came up with the concept of the “BRICs,” the four countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China – that were going to catch up with and then overtake the big economies of the developed world. More recently they added the “Next Eleven:” middle-sized developing countries like Turkey, Indonesia and Mexico that will also grow fast enough to overtake their old-rich counterparts in the next generation. Back in 2006, Goldman Sachs predicted that the Chinese economy would surpass that of the United States in the early 2040s, with the Indian economy not far behind. But now the Goldman Sachs team has put out a new set of forecasts. The Chinese economy, they predict, will overtake the U.S. economy around 2025, not in the 2040s, and will be twice as big by 2050. India’s economy by 2050 will still be slightly smaller than that of the United States, but the economies of Brazil, Russia, Indonesia and Mexico will all be bigger than that of the next-largest old-rich country, Britain. The changes in the pecking order are equally dramatic further down. Turkey’s economy in 2050 will be bigger

than Japan’s, France’s or Germany’s, and both Nigeria and the Philippines will have larger economies than Canada and Italy. Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia will all have bigger economies than Spain. The predicted changes in per capita income by 2050 are less radical, though still impressive. The United States and the United Kingdom are neck-and-neck at the top, just as they are now, with Canada only slightly behind. Koreans are substantially richer than Japanese – $80,000 per annum versus $63,000 – and the Chinese still bring up the rear in East Asia with a mere $50,000 a year. But hang on a minute. $50,000 a year is slightly higher than the present per capita income in the U.S. or Britain. In 2050 there will be around 1.5 billion Chinese, and if they have an average per capita income of $50,000 a year then most of them will be leading a fairly lavish middle-class lifestyle. How is this compatible with what we know about the world’s resources of energy, food and other commodities, and about the likely course of climate change? Goldman Sachs is providing surprise-free projections of current trends. This is a useful exercise, because it sets the larger framework in which the inevitable surprises will take place. But that is all it is, because no 40-year stretch of history is free of surprises.

In the past 40 years we have seen the rise to great wealth of the oil-exporting states of the Arabian peninsula, but a crash in the predicted Iranian growth rate after the 1979 revolution. We have seen the disappointment of the high expectations most people held for newly independent African countries in the 1960s, and the sudden high growth rates of most Asian countries in the 1980s and 1990s. We have seen the collapse of the Soviet empire and the expansion of the European Union into Eastern Europe. Few economic analysts in 1968 predicted any of this, any more than they foresaw globalization, the Internet or the rise of the Euro. History does not run on rails, and none of those things was certain to happen (though some had a much higher probability of happening than others). The same applies to the relationship between the present and the future: Goldman Sachs is offering us a point of departure for thinking about the future, not a map of it. So what are some of the things that could derail this simple picture of a richer future in which the gap between rich and poor has narrowed sharply except for Africa? A mere shortage of oil or other commodities wouldn’t change the pecking order much, although it might lower everybody’s average income (except in the commodity-exporting countries). Local political upheavals might knock

specific countries out of the running, like Iran in the 1980s or Russia in the 1990s, but that wouldn’t change the broader picture either. The one “known unknown” that could do that is large-scale climate change, because it would strike some countries much harder than others, at least in the early phase. And the hardest-hit countries would include most of those that are now climbing rapidly in the rankings. Countries in the tropics and the subtropics are likely to be hit early and hard by climate change, while most of those in the temperate climate zone will suffer relatively little until a good deal later in the process. Countries like Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia, India and Iran will suffer diminished rainfall and declining food production, and even China, although mostly in the temperate zone, will struggle as the glaciers on the Tibetan plateau that feed most of its major rivers melt away. Since the countries that suffer least, like the U.S., Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and Japan, are also the ones that produced most of the greenhouse-gas emissions that have caused the current warming, this will probably result in some very bitter exchanges between North and South. But it also means that the economic pecking order in 2050 may be less different from today’s than Goldman Sachs predicts.

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Mair: Another take on Churchill/Ghandi » From page 11

listened to on other much more serious matters in that period either. It’s not that I defend Churchill’s position on India, which I don’t, but I assert that he had no power to do anything about the matter. I always worry when an author makes silly mistakes of fact because it makes me concerned about more serious assertions. A few examples. He has the Churchills married at Blenheim Palace instead of at St. Margaret’s, Westminster; he names their first child Dinah and it was Diana; he correctly points out

that three of the five (one died as a young child) had serious problems in life but doesn’t mention Lady Mary Soames, who has turned out to be a very remarkable woman indeed, or that two of his grandchildren were members of parliament; he misquotes Churchill’s famous praise for “the few;”; and for whatever value it may have, has the atom bombing of Nagasaki on Aug. 8, 1945, instead of Aug. 9. As I say, Herman falls short of making his case, but the presentation of his arguments makes the book worth reading.

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» LETTER TO THE EDITOR Old enough to do the crime, old enough to do the time To the Editor, On the current battle over what responsibilities Canada has concerning Omar Khadr. Of late, I’ve heard many voices stating that he is not responsible for his actions, due to his tender age of 15 years. Forget the fact that this ‘child’ was fighting on the side of al Qaeda, the same terrorist group responsible for the death of many Canadians in the 9/11 attack. What is being forwarded is the notion that a 15-year-old is not mature enough to understand his actions.

I can’t help but wonder about the thousands of Canadian soldiers who lied about their ages in past wars. Were all their actions that of confused children or the heroic deeds of men fighting for their country and way of life? The answer to this question can be debated but it surely can’t be answered by an arbitrary age set by some bureaucrat. When you have a grenade lobbed at you, the age of the thrower is of little interest.

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Âť ROOM TO GROW

Coming together in new Elmira location Operation run from Floradale home joins with Waterloo transplant at Basics Beauty & Beyond For one half of the business partnership, the move from Floradale to Elmira was a professional transition to a bigger venue, a move made to parallel the growth of the business. For the other, it was a move made to complement a personal choice to leave behind the hustle and bustle of a growing Waterloo for a quieter, calmer Elmira. The meeting point for both is the newly opened, Basics Beauty & Beyond on Arthur Street North in Elmira. The facility, a reconverted old home, will feature two new businesses: Bauman Laser and Electrolysis (hair removal, advanced cosmetic procedures) and Elmira Holistic Solutions, which will offer natural health and nutrition services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was time to move; I had been there for long enough,â&#x20AC;? said Rachel Bauman, who previously ran Bauman Laser and Electrolysis from her home in Floradale. After some 10 years in

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UNDER ONE ROOF Susan Nikyuluw (left) of Elmira Holistic Solutions and Rachel Bauman of Bauman Laser & Electrolysis have moved to Arthur Street North, where they will operate their respective businesses under one roof at Basics Beauty & Beyond. Bauman Laser and Electrolysis opened last week and Elmira Holistic Solutions opens its doors Aug. 8.

the business, Bauman, who purchased the business from a lady who once thinned her eyebrows, decided it was time to grow for-

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trolysis, Bauman Laser & Electrolysis will offer customers a range of services, including waxing, eyelash and brow tinting, pedi-

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connect what he openly calls idyllic lifestyle seekers with their dream properties. Finding affordable dream homes is what we hope all real estate agencies will do for us, regardless of where they’re located. But usually, potential buyers don’t ask agents to purposefully find places in the middle of nowhere, halfway across the country or the world. But that’s United Country’s niche. Half of its clients buy properties from out of state. It’s trying to appeal to frustrated urbanites and buyers abroad (as well as investors), especially those who’ve bought into the romanticized image of living in rural America. Duffy, chief executive officer for United Country, says the same recipe could play out in Canada . Our wilderness, wide open spaces and pristine landscapes have grand appeal,

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but farmers get little compensation. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture calls this damage “hit and run.” Farmers have the right to get rid of certain wildlife, but only if the animals are caught in the act. Even then, an increasing number of farms are in no-shoot zones of cities and towns. New farmers may be surprised to find compensation for such losses is based on a quarter-century old model. The federation has been trying to get the province’s attention, but hasn’t had any luck. It’s launching a new missive with harvest around the corner, hoping outdated compensation regulations can be reviewed. “Wildlife management in Ontario has become wildlife wastefulness,” says the federation. “Ontario needs to manage its resources for the benefit of the species, farmers and all Ontarians.” Indeed, that’s just one of country living’s challenges, a big reason why moving from the city needs to be an eyes-wide-open decision. And multiply the challenges exponentially if farming’s on your horizon. But if you someday see “sold” on a United Country for-sale sign here, you’ll know the challenge has been accepted.

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lifestyle, and realizing that … thought, ‘well, if it helped me, why don’t I try to help others? “Because of changing my nutrition and my lifestyle habits, I got better, healthier. From that [came] my interest in helping others to do the same thing.” Helping people deal with a wide range of ailments – from digestive problems to heart burn, or stress related issues – Nikyuluw devises health programs for her clients based on their needs and an

holistic approach to health. “People have to move, otherwise their whole system gets stagnant,” she said, noting that biking, walking or as little as 10 minutes on a trampoline can go a long way. The other important component is nutrition. “They say you are what you eat … or what you don’t eat.” With two businesses already ready to go at the Arthur Street facility, Basics Beauty & Beyond has room to grow: Bauman is looking to

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and he wants to talk to small-town agencies who might be interested in becoming part of his network. He’s not the first to consider this, and he won’t necessarily start a trend. For example, Ontario has seen a 17-per-cent increase in its horse population since 2001, attributable in part to a growing number of new horse owners. And real estate companies specializing in farms, appealing to international buyers, are well established. But usually, those buyers are real farmers, not idyllic lifestyle seekers. However, rising commodity prices are making farming look more attractive than it has for years. Not only do buyers think they’ll get a new lifestyle, they might actually make some money farming, too, although income is not their main concern. Those of us who were raised outside cities know the realities of rural living are different than the postcard image suggests. Country life has a definite beauty. But it also has frustrations. Among them are government regulations. For example, the same deer, elk, wild turkeys and other animals people want to find in their camera viewfinders wreak havoc on crops,

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lease out two rooms. The nature of those businesses remains to be seen, but ultimately Bauman would like to see them complement what is already there. “It would be nice to have a one-stop shop,” she said. “I think there are a lot of women around here that do business out of their house, and maybe they’re ready to have something separate from their home.” Bauman Laser and Electrolysis opened last week; Elmira Holistic Solutions opens Aug. 8.

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Minor ball wraps up season with fun day Season finishes with day-long tournament MARC MIQUEL HELSEN It was all about putting the â&#x20AC;&#x153;funâ&#x20AC;? back into fundamentals July 26 at Snider Park in St. Jacobs, as youngsters five to seven years of age learned the ins and outs of softball at the area ball diamond.

The day-long event capped a successful run for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Woolwich Minor Ball season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just for fun; basically wrapping up the season for these kids,â&#x20AC;? said Woolwich Cardinal coach Greg Brubacher. The day saw some five teams in toSee ROOKIE BALL page Âť19 photo | pat merlihan

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a trick to dealing with the big ones food tasters at a royal court. If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get hooked, the big ones will eat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perhaps food taster and all. If the little fish do get hooked, the big ones merely recruit new tasters. I have no proof of this and, to be quite honest, it makes no sense at all. But it is a comforting thought, especially when you are thinking about why that big bass didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find your hand-tied fly attractive enough to eat. Look, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to think that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you. Not when there are so many other things to blame. Maybe it was the water temperature, perhaps the fish had just eaten some bass crawdads. Heck the relative humidity might have been off by a spell. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you, your fly or your retrieval of it. And it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been the obvious look of wanton desire or longing that it might have seen had it peered your way. Even though big fish are, almost without fail, female, it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have sensed all of these things and picked up on your abject desperation before it dismissed you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like every other female up to this point in your life. No, if anything, the fish was just teasing you in the way that only big fish can. Heck, burlesque dancers could learn a thing or two from a six-pound bass. The way they undulate in that tantalizing manner as they give your

lure a come-hither look, the raw, naked flesh glistening with moisture, the sleek lines and general attitude that comes with being a true diva. The cold standoffishness, the knowledge that you can seduce and break a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fragile heart with one simple swish of the tailâ&#x20AC;Ś Okay, I have a problem. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a great problem. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll dream and fantasize about that fish for more than a summer or two. And the stalk-

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HE’S SAFE! Elmira’s Jacob Code, 7, of the South Woolwich Cardinals finishes off a home-run with a nail-biting, high intensity slide into home plate July 26 in St. Jacobs.

Rookie ball: Finishing the season with new skills in hand » From page 15

tal – four from the Woolwich area, and one from St. Clements – competing in a friendly, positive environment that underscored enjoyment. “All season we never kept score; basically it was for fun and to teach the kids the fundamentals and the basics of the game.” The event also helped

the kids make the transition from T-ball to a more challenging version of the game, without the stand. “It’s a level above T-ball. It’s starting to get the kids to be able to swing at the ball without having to use a stand; what we’re really just trying to [get them] to know is the knowledge of the game – where the positions are,

a lot of fun things. They really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it.” Among the day’s events was a skills competition where kids could run around the bases and hone their throwing

teach them how to throw and catch the ball,” said Brubacher. “At the end of the season, [they] really improved.” The kids played a different brand of softball: while incorporating the underhand pitch of softball, the kids used a smaller ball, more typical of baseball. “The kids, they loved it. The whole day they did

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On course to prevent family violence Organizers hope to raise $15,000 at Jeanne Renault Golf Classic Charity Tournament VANESSA MOSS After 14 years, the Jeanne Renault Golf Classic Charity Tournament is still going strong, having generated more than $12,000 last year for Woolwich Community Services. This time around, organizers are hoping to bump up the profits to around $15,000 and see

120 golfers hit the links on Aug. 14 at the Conestoga Golf and Country Club. The proceeds support WCS’ Family Violence Prevention Program, initiated in 1993 by Jeanne Renault herself. Following her passing shortly afterwards, the tournament was founded in her name to keep her community spirit alive.

of violence. This money in particular will go to a family violence prevention educator that goes into the schools and works with junior kindergarten right up to high school and teaches them depending on the age level and appropriateness.” Instructor Libby Barrie visits all schools in Woolwich Township as well as some in Welles-

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Elmira golfer claims Sudbury tournament VANESSA MOSS A 250-yard approach into the wind on number 18 landed Elmira’s Garrett Rank the win at the 61st annual Idylwylde Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament July 27 in Sudbury. “It was definitely a c o n f i d e n c e - bu i l d e r, ” Rank said Wednesday from a cottage in North Bay. The 20-year-old shot 71 in the qualifying round July 25 to put himself in the top 16 of more than 190 amateur golfers from across Canada. On Saturday and Sunday, he competed in championship match play. While in stroke play

the final score dictates the winner, in match play each hole is a competition that the players try to win. This invitational is Canada’s largest and longest-running match play event, Rank said. After winning his first three matches of the weekend, Rank was paired with Vince Pallidino, a 37-year-old local and five-time tournament champ. “It was pretty nerveracking,” he said of the matchup. “He’s a really good player. He’s a fan favourite for sure. There were more people cheering for him than there were for me.” As the underdog, Rank

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the event as a tag-along with his brother, but now considers it an important part of his summer. Rank spent the rest of this week celebrating his win by fishing, wakeboarding and not surprisingly, playing a friendly round of golf on Wednesday. Having finished up his final year with the Elmira Sugar Kings this past spring, Rank is heading into his second year in economics at the University of Waterloo on a golf scholarship this September. “[I will] carry that [new confidence] into the fall year with the golf schedule at school,” he said.

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#1 RANK Garrett Rank won the Idylwylde Men’s Invitation Golf Tournament July 27 in Sudbury.

Golf tourney: Stroke out family violence As usual, this year’s out] to support the probecause they are easy golf event will feature gram and to keep the for students of all ages a dinner and silent auc- program alive and growto remember. tion of items like dance ing and meeting the The Jeanne Renault lessons, and Centre in needs of the community Tournament allows Bar- the Square and Toronto and because they either rie to purchase books, Raptors tickets. love golf or they hate display boards and othThe whole day is enjoy- golf. er tools used in her pro- able, Christie said. “Either they Summer_Special_Woolwich_Observer_07_08 7/10/08 10:27 AM Page way 1 gram, Christie said. “[People should come should be out there,” » From page 20

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For the next few weeks, the little ones are priceWCS will be collecting new less because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got school-related items to this big huge backpack on make up about 150 packs. their back. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a really Then, from Aug. 18-29, the fun program. The parents office at 73 Arthur St. S. are very, very thankful and in Elmira will turn into thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always nice.â&#x20AC;? a store where kids from Last year, WCS handed junior kindergarten to out 190 bags generated Grade 12 can pick out their entirely from commufavourite school supplies. nity donations. This year, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They [the kids] are they hope fewer will be priceless. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even required, but if they do know how to explain. run out of items, they will Some of them come in and just go shopping for more, they will literally check Christie said. out four or five backpacks â&#x20AC;&#x153;We continue to purchase and every zipper and try it as the need arises.â&#x20AC;? KLDC_RR_BW_3_3x5_1.pdf AM The9:15:01 unfortunate reality on and kind of stand there29/07/2008 and then they walk out as is that there will always be proud as peacocks. And a need for this type of ser-

vice. So, she hopes people will continue to offer support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fabulous program. People love donating to the program because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all been kids before and went

to school and knew that it was really neat to have that new backpack to show off or that fun pen to wiggle around when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re writing. Everybody knows how good that feels.â&#x20AC;?

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Seeing a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face light up as he or she picks up a Spider-Man backpack is rewarding for employees at Woolwich Community Services. Now in its fifth year, the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backpack program provides fun and essential back-to-school items for low-income families. Although organizers wish there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a need for this type of initiative, they are glad the community steps up every year to donate to the cause. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important pro-

gram for the area because again, anytime youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with children, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important that they all get kind of a fair start, an equal opportunity and if some families are out there working hard but are at a low income, school time comes around and there might be clothing needs or gym shoe needs or whatever and then to add on the cost of school supplies can sometimes just be really challenging. So, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a helping hand up so that they can just not get in debt and keep going,â&#x20AC;? said WCSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kelly Christie.

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ANOTHER CASUALTY This tree at the corner of Arthur and South streets in Elmira got a needed trimming Wednesday after being battered by a string of recent storms.

Hillside: 25 years of music and fun CROWD PLEASING Thousands flocked to Guelph Lake last weekend for the 25th annual Hillside Festival. Opening night featured performances by Hawksley Workman (right), Danny Michel (below, left) and Cowboy Junkies, including Margo Timmins and bassist Alan Anton. PHOTOS | STEVE KANNON

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car, which if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re typical is about one hour a day to drive your 12,000 miles. This computes to an additional 300 or so hours a year spent on transporting yourself. And letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget time for washings and polishings, tire and oil checks, repairs and what-not. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll conservatively toss in another hour a week, or 50 more hours a year sunk into your automobility. Now, totaling the number of hours spent on both getting places and maintaining your wheels, we get 300 + 300 + 50 = 650 hours. And considering that these 650 hours are invested to travel 12,000 miles, and that your average speed equals the overall distance divided by your time spent in getting there, then we need to divide 12,000 miles by 650 hours. What this computation yields is the surprising figure of an average of 18.5 miles travelled per hour of time you spend on or in your car. Yes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18.5 mph! (Based on Guesstimation, by Lawrence Weinstein and John A. Adam.)

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ry just for farm services. YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!

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Providing the latest technology accuracy and confidence.

21 Industrial Dr. Elmira

THIS SPACE FOR RENT

Auto Tech Inc.

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Corner Weber St. N. at Benjamin Rd., Waterloo

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August 3 - 31 at Trinity United at 10:00

Framing Your World View

IMPACT YOUTH: Fridays, 7:30pm TWENTY20: Sundays, 7:00pm (2nd & 4th Sundays monthly)

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HOME HUNTING

FREY REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record

JULIE HECKENDORN Broker MVA Residential Res: 519-669-1068 Res: 519-669-8629

ALLI NORRIS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-577-6248

GREAT LOCATION - Backs to green space! Kitchen with new cabinetry, slate floors and granite countertops - open to D.A. and L.R. w/laminate floors. 3 bdrms, 2baths. Lots of storage, c/a and furnace (2005). Tranquil back yard (fenced) with patio, pond and waterfall! MLS $274,900.

BILL NORRIS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-588-1348

519-669-1544 17 Church St. W., Elmira 24hr pager: 1-866-873-1876 email:

Mildred Frey

Wendy Taylor

SALES REP*

BROKER OF RECORD***

BROKER**

Lisa D. Edwards SALES REP*

SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

725 REID CRESCENT, LISTOWEL - $374,900 Drive a little, save a lot! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this stunning custom built 2 storey backing onto Listowel Golf Course. Features maple kitchen with large eat-in and breakfast bar, walkout to rear. Spacious foyer with maple & wrought iron railing, generous sized bedroom. MLS CALL WENDY TAYLOR** TO VIEW.

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.

DALE KELLER Sales Rep.

MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.

DRAYTON BUNGALOW

ELMIRA LOCATION

$314,900 | 5 level spacious side split, formal living and dining. Eat in kitchen and mainfloor family room, walkout to deck and beautiful backyard. NEW MLS

4 YEARS NEW

$258,900 | 4 level unique designed back split, only one step down to huge family room with walkout. Vaulted Kitchen/dinette, maple cabinets. AAA NEW MLS

MATURE STREET

$249,900 | Beautiful tree lined Street, covered front porch, older red brick 2 storey with finished loft, balcony off master bedroom, plenty of natural wood trim, pocket doors, detached garage/workshop, duplex possibility. NEW MLS

Further Information: WEBSITE: www.royallepage.ca EMAIL: Elmira@royallepage.ca

Sales Representatives

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

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OFFICE:

519-745-7000 | Direct: 519-502-0547

Sales Representative

Lovely 50 Acre Building or Farm Site - $425,000

519-846-0660

Your local Mapleton Country Realtor

50 acre building site, 38 acres workable, high fertility,easy to rent, main tile drain, 12 acres bush/reforestation.

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DRAYTON AREA ESTATE LOT - $119,000

4.77 acre lot in estate residential area. Driveway in. Recently trees are planted. 30 minute drive to K-W and Guelph. This property allows you to have some horses and chickens. Do not hesitate on this one as they do not come like this anymore!

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EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz

$72,900

RETIREMENT HOME! Rural location in quiet setting backing on to greenspace. Close to shopping and other amenities. This home offers kitchen with dining area, living room, two bedrooms, laundry area and four piece bathroom. MLS. Call Bert for details.

$279,900

PANORAMIC VIEW! Beautiful Century Home on large lot in rural village only minutes to K-W. This home offers 4 bedrooms, main floor family room, 2 bathrooms, new roof in 2005. Three bay 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; garage/workshop with 100 amp service. MLS. Call Bert for details.

$34,900 per lot

BUILDING LOTS! Located side-by-side in a rural community, these 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 165â&#x20AC;&#x2122; residential lots offer a peaceful setting. Services include municipal water & sewer, natural gas, telephone and hydro. Building permits available. MLS. Call Bert for details.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m never too busy for your referrals!

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$249,900

BERT MARTIN

519-669-5426 DIRECT: 519-572-2669

Working For You

Sales Representative

DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.

Paul Samis & David Samis

Sherry Waite

Paul Martin

90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4

$329,000 | Desirable country subdivision, fantastic view, custom finished walkout basement. 3 bedroom, 3 baths. NEW MLS

4210 BOOMER LINE, WELLESLEY - $499,900 Private country property with pond well treed. Pine kitchen cupboards with dinette and sliders to deck. Lovely in-ground pool. Great for someone wanting secluded country living. MLS CALL MILDRED FREY*** TO VIEW.

BACKS TO A PARK! Maple kitchen with hardwood flr. Main flr laundry. Laminate flooring in L.R + D.R. W/O from rec room to backyard. 4 Bdrms, 2 baths - garage, shed and deep driveway. Newer furnace and A/C. Extensively renovated. Close to downtown! MLS $249,900.

519-669-3192

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES

6 ARTHUR ST., NORTH, NEW LEASE PRICE $7.50/SQ. FT. - Ideal downtown location; Approx. 1,500 sq.ft. Unit was previously used as a hair salon w/8 stations, mirrors and 3 washing stations. Lots of electrical outlets. Sep. storage room & additional small room that would make a great tanning area. Front desk reception area. MLS CALL MILDRED FREY*** TO VIEW.

TRACEY WILLIAMS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-505-0627

INDUSTRIAL LOT - .49 Acre Lot - Dimension: 107' x 196'. Zoned M1Dry Industrial. Located on Floradale Road (west end of Elmira). MLS Reduced to $87,900.

COME HOME TO THE COUNTRY!

BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record

1 ROBIN DRIVE, ELMIRA - $267,500 Location, Location! 3 bd, 2 bth sidesplit located on 70x140 treed fenced lot. Walkout from single tandem gar. to covered patio area. Cozy basement/famrm with fireplace. Walking distance to all schools and new rec centre. MLS CALL WENDY TAYLOR** TO VIEW.

NEW HOME 2164 SQ.FT. - Upper family room AND living room. Open concept main floor. 3 baths (ensuite) Walkin closet. Walkout from large kitchen. Main flr. laundry. Dble. garage. Quality constructed. (OTHER PLANS AVAILABLE). MLS $345,000.

RCR Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

ELMIRA REAL ESTATE Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage SERVICES

frey@golden.net web: freyrealty.com

Len Frey

519-669-2772

BROKERAGE

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

OFFICE: 519-888-7110 DIRECT: 519-503-9533 HOME: 519-669-3074 $249,900

$279,900

20 FIRST ST. E., ELMIRA

26 HIDDEN CREEK DR. KITCHENER

100 OAKCLIFFE ST., ELMIRA

3 RAISING MILL GT., ELMIRA

WELCOME TO THIS QUAINT BUNGALOW on large lot close to schools. Open concept kitchen, feat skylight, newer cabinets and ceramic floor. Other main floor features include hardwood and laminate floors (carpet in one bdrm), walk out to patio. Enjoy your backyard which incl. new shed July 1 and pond with waterfall. Upgraded breaker panel, 25 year roof in 1998, finished rec. room. MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533.

WOW! AUGUST 1 POSSESSION!! Close to schools and shopping centres, large bedrooms, fenced yard, finished rec. room, gas fireplace, air conditioning, roughed-in bathroom in basement, ceramic and laminate floors, walkout from dinette to deck and fenced yard. Walk-in closet and cheater ensuite. MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533.

REDUCED, DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MISS IT! First time home buyers move in, unpack and enjoy this gorgeous finished townhouse that backs on to greenbelt. Features maple kitchen cabinets, breakfast bar, ensuite, walk-in closet, upper floor laundry, 4 bathrooms, carpet free main floor (hardwood and ceramic), finished basement, air conditioning, fenced yard. MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533.

THIS WELL MAINTAINED HOME BACKS UNTO GREENBELT, close to downtown and new rec centre, which incl. swim complex, 2 ice pads senior centre,walking track.open concept home features 3 bedrooms with walkin closets.sunroom allows enjoyment of year round sunshine, finished recroom features gas fireplace.16 x 22 oversized garage allows room for vehicle and bikes etc. MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533.

180 Weber St. S., Waterloo

WEBSITE: XXX SFNBYTPMJEHPME CJ[ t EMAIL: paul@remaxsolidgold.biz

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Complete satisfaction is my goal. My business is built on your referrals.â&#x20AC;?

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OFFICE PHONE: 519.343.2124 *SALES REPRESENTATIVES:

Edith McArthur * 519.638.2509 Marg Sorensen * 519.343.4489 Kathy Robinson * 519.343.4816

159 William St., Palmerston (Across from Home Hardware)

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Stu and Lois Weber announce the upcoming marriage of their son Nicholas Weber to Rachel Walker of Scarborough, Friday August 15 at Bloomingdale Mennonite Church.

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Aug 9, 2008 @ 8:00pm Lions Hall in Elmira Featuring Stiller & The Ditchweeds

OFFICE

519.579.4110

For tickets call Anita & Henry 519-669-5643

MODEL HOME HOURS Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm or by Appointment.

$10/person

Flowers Roses | Hybiscus Planters

Produce Beans| Cauliflower Broccoli | Lettuce Tomatoes | Dried Flowers Maple Syrup Local Honey Apple Butter | Sauerkraut

Bakery Variety of Muffins and Breads Chelsea and Cinnamon Buns Hotdog & Hamburger Buns Rolls | Pies | Cookies

FreshFruit Plums | Blueber ries Raspberries Black Currants

SUMMER READING CLUB ENTERTAINERS AT REGION OF WATERLOO LIBRARY BRANCHES

JACK ABOUT THE BEANSTALK | Presented by Big Kid Entertainment $3 each or two for $5, recommended for ages 5 and up Friday, August 8, 2008 2 to 3 p.m. | Elmira 519-669-5477 Show location: St. James Lutheran Church | 60 Arthur St., S, Elmira

Meat Counter

CAPTAIN CAM $3 each or two for $5, fun for the whole family Thursday, August 14, 2008 2 to 3 p.m. | Wellesley 519-656-2001

Pork Sausages | Ribs |Chops Cold Cuts | Bacon |Ham Head Cheese | Liver Wurst Black Angus Beef

ZOE THE CLOWN $3 each or two for $5, fun for all ages Tuesday, August 19, 2008 3 to 4 p.m. | St. Jacobs 519-664-3443

Hours: Mon.-Fri. | 8 - 7pm Saturdays |8 - 6pm Sundays | CLOSED

Katherine St.

Right from our farm. Most cuts available

Winterbourne

Tickets are limited. Buy yours early! Everyone who attends must have a ticket. Lundy Rd.

221 Katherine St. N., Winterbourne | 519.664.0556

Glen & Melanie Dow and big sister Amber-Lynn are very excited to welcome with love the safe arrival of Victoria Rose Michelle Dow, born on July 15, 2008 - 6lbs. 8oz., at Guelph General Hospital. Special spoiling privileges go to Aunt Melissa. Second grand daughter for Elmer Ellen Clifford of Elmira. Fifth grand child, second grand daughter for George & Sharon Dow of Guelph

IN MEMORIAM

BIRTHDAY

Stag & Doe for

Drayton

BIRTH NOTICE

Happy 50th Anniversary

WORTH THE DRIVE TO DRAYTON. This attractive, spacious home has all the bells and whistles! Lots of value with 3+ 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, decks, finished walkout basement. A must see! Call Marg Sorensen 519-343-4489 MLS 0744073

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The Observer | Saturday, August 02, 2008

Please join us for an open house at Chateau Gardens, Thursday, August 7, 2008, from 4-8 pm.

In memory of

Heidi

Taunya

Shoemaker You left each one of us a memory why you are loved. Forever loved Mother

The Observer | Saturday, August 02, 2008

STAG & DOE

Stag & Doe BBQ for

Steve & Laura Letson

EVENTS CALENDAR â&#x20AC;&#x153;A GOOD JOB DONE EVERY TIMEâ&#x20AC;?

Kleensweep Carpet Care

Constructive

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Stag & Doe for

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Christine Mitchell & Rob Kempf

Upper Level, Elmira (Above Village Pet Shop)

PHONE 519-669-7625

FREE CONSULTATION

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519.669.5105

Saturday August 9, 2008 Maryhill Palace

P.O. BOX 247, ROUTE 1, ELMIRA

Doors open at 8pm Tickets $10 Raffles, Door Prizes & Late Lunch

ANDERSON, Lloyd Owen

RITTER, Paul

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peacefully, on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Lloyd Anderson, in his 90th year, of Elmira, formerly of Harrow.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peacefully, on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at his residence. Paul Ritter, in his 67th year, of RR2 Alma.

LUTZ, Helen Catherine

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peacefully at her home, in Port Elgin, in the early hours of Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the age of 82 years, Helen Lutz of Port Elgin and formerly of Elmira.

TWEEDLE, Mathilda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tillyâ&#x20AC;? (Mrs. Ross)

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peacefully, on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at K W Health Centre, Tilly (Reynders) Tweedle, in her 87th year of St. Jacobs, formerly of Linwood.

SOLUTIONS

 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tongue Twistersâ&#x20AC;? with the Region of Waterloo Library â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loudâ&#x20AC;? TD Summer Reading Club; 3:30-4:15 p.m. at St. Jacobs Branch Library. Includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages five to 12. For more information, call 519664-3443. AUGUST 8

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tongue Twistersâ&#x20AC;? with the Region of Waterloo Library â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loudâ&#x20AC;? TD Summer Reading Club; 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Elmira Branch Library. Includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages five to 12. For more information, call 519669-5477.

 Jack About the Beanstalk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Region of Waterloo Library Elmira Branch. Come watch this theatrical updated fairy tale using cartoon characters and improvisation. 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Recommended for children ages five and up. Tickets $3 per person or two for $5. For more information, call 519-669-5477. AUGUST 9

 2008 Kruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the King â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Linwood Rod & Gun Club, Linwood Lions Club, Linwood Fire Station. Classic car show at 1 p.m. Elvis tribute artists on stage at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission. Food and beverages available. Bring your own chairs. Linwood Recreation Complex. For more info, call 519-698-2019 or 519-698-2553. Donations to support: Linwood firefightersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thermal imaging equipment, Rod & Gun Club, and Lions Club fundraising projects.

 CAR SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, 3-7 p.m. (rain date Aug. 10). Open to antique cars, tractors, muscle cars, hot rods, special interest vehicles. First 25 vehicles to register get a prize. Free admission, BBQ, raffles, and 50-50-draw. All proceeds/donations to go towards building supplies for two houses to be built by our Mexico mission Team in November. For more information, please call Barb King at 519-669-5619. Come out and support this wonderful cause! AUGUST 12

MEDIUM

 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tongue Twistersâ&#x20AC;? with the Region of Waterloo Library â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loudâ&#x20AC;? TD Summer Reading Club; 3:30-4:15 p.m. at Linwood Branch Library. Includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages five to 12. For more information, call 519698-2700.

 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tongue Twistersâ&#x20AC;? with the Region of Waterloo Library â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loudâ&#x20AC;? TD Summer Reading Club; 2:15-3 p.m. at Wellesley Branch Library. Includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages five to 12 For more information, call 519656-2001.

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 The Wellesley Township CHC Caregiver Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Woolwich Community Health Centre. Discussion for caregivers will focus on planning for tomorrow. Families have many decisions to make when faced with death of a loved one; 2-3:30p.m. in the Buggyworks room. Call Lorraine 519-664-3794, ext. 229 for more information.

 H.U.G.S. Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Woolwich Community Health Centre. Park Day at Killdeer and Park Ave. Elmira. Meet at 10 a.m. Return to WCHC in case of rain. For parents and their children (zero to five years).Call 519-664-3794 for more information.

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peacefully, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Chateau Gardens, Elmira, Ruby A. (Ellis) Fries, age 95 years, of Elmira.

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DEATH NOTICES

FRIES, Ruby (Mrs. Ralph)

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tongue Twistersâ&#x20AC;? with the Region of Waterloo Library â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loudâ&#x20AC;? TD Summer Reading Club; 1:45-2:30 p.m. at Bloomingdale Branch Library. Includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages five to 12. For more information, call 519-745-3151.

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 Caregiver Coffee Hour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Woolwich Community Health Centre and Alzheimers Society. This is an open forum where attendees are invited to bring their questions in relation to dementia; 10-11:30 a.m. at Chateau Gardens. Call Lorraine at 519664-3794, ext. 229 for more information. AUGUST 13

 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy Charactersâ&#x20AC;? with the Region of Waterloo Library â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loudâ&#x20AC;? TD Summer Reading Club; 1:45-2:30 p.m. at St. Clements Branch Library. Includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages five to 12. For more information. call, 519-699-4341.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy Charactersâ&#x20AC;? with the Region of Waterloo Library â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loudâ&#x20AC;? TD Summer Reading Club; 3:30-4:15 p.m. at Linwood Branch Library. Includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages five to 12. For more information call, 519698-2700. Submit calendar listings to info@observerxtra.com

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The Observer | Saturday, August 02, 2008

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