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Crash of small plane claims pilot JONI MILTENBURG Police and the Transportation Safety Board continue to investigate the cause of a plane crash June 29 that claimed the life of a 65-year-old Kitchener man. Janic Volcec died at the scene, not far from the Region of Waterloo International Airport. The small, two-seater plane went down about 8:30 a.m., nose-diving into the ground and bursting into flames. Due to the extensive damage, it took investigators some time to determine Volcec was See CRASH page »06 photo | joe merlihAn

CAUSE UNKNOWN janic Volcec, 65, died on the scene june 29 when his two-seater airplane plummeted to the ground in a sod farm on Shantz Station road, adjacent to the region of Waterloo international Airport in breslau.

Townships garner funds for recreation projects Federal and provincial governments pledge nearly $2 million in funding for Woolwich and Wellesley JONI MILTENBURG Recreational facilities and projects in Woolwich and Wellesley townships will get nearly $1.9 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments under the Recreation Infrastructure Canada program. Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht and his provincial counterpart, MPP Leeanna Pendergast, were at the Wellesley administration building Tuesday to announce

funding for Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich townships and the City of Kitchener totaling $4,571,018. “I’m really getting to enjoy these get-togethers,” quipped Wilmot Mayor Wayne Roth. In Woolwich and Wellesley townships, the funding includes: » $40,014 to the Lions Club of Elmira for the Kissing Bridge Trail » $293,000 for the YMCA Outdoor Centre » $208,646 to Woolwich township for Bloomingdale Park » $105,990 to Woolwich Town-

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ship for Breslau Park » $57,304 to Woolwich township for the TransCanada Trail » $589,132 for the St. Clements arena » $579,800 for the Wellesley recreation complex Arthur Woods welcomed the announcement on behalf of the Elmira Lions Club, explaining the money would allow the Lions to complete a section of trail. He was pleased to see the upper governments recognizing the importance of trails, noting they

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dale and Breslau parks would go toward replacing lights at the ball diamonds that are now 40 years old. In Wellesley Township, the money will be used to redo the kitchens and bathrooms at the Wellesley and St. Clements community centres, repair the roof of the St. Clements community centre, finish the parking lot at the Wellesley rec. complex, and install lighting and fencing around the St Clements ball diamond. The federal, provincial and See STIMULUS page »02

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Agreement sets stage for industrial infilling at Elmira site STEVE KANNON A long-vacant piece of industrial land in Elmira moved closer to development with Woolwich council’s approval Tuesday night of a subdivision agreement. The deal with 2144183 Ontario Ltd. creates three new industrial lots

on land surrounding the former Glenoit building on Howard Avenue, one of which is slated to house a propane distribution facility. That twoacre site is on the corner of Union Street and Oriole Parkway. A second parcel, approximately 1.4 acres, fronts on Oriole Parkway, while a third of

approximately 2.6 acres fronts on Howard Avenue. All three join a previously-severed lot to the west. For owner Dennis Martin, the formal arrangement allows for development to go ahead quickly on two of the parcels, though he remains concerned about the requirements – a drainage

channel and municipal right-of-way – on the lot facing Howard Avenue. “Time is becoming a bit of an issue. I’m prepared to sign this development agreement if I have to,” he told councillors, adding he would prefer some additional flexibility for the third parcel. Specifically, he wants to avoid coming up with

a detailed engineering plan for the storm water easement only to have to redo the plans later if the current location is deemed inadequate. “I’d rather not have to do that twice. I’m asking for some leniency from council.” However, Dan Kennaley, director of engineering and planning,

advised against changing the subdivision agreement on the fly, as it had already been vetted by the township’s lawyer, and would have to go back for another review. In light of Martin’s time constraints for developing the other two parcels, he suggested the developer sign the agreeSee GLENOIT »07

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MONEY KEEPS ‘EM SMILING Federal and provincial representatives announced more than $4 million for local recreation facilities on June 30. On hand for the announcement in Crosshill were Woolwich Mayor Bill Strauss; Wellesley Mayor Ross Kelterborn; John Haddock, CEO of KW YMCA; MPP Leeanna Pendergast; Arthur Woods of the Elmira Lions Club; MP Harold Albrecht; Kitchener Mayor Carl Zehr; Wilmot Mayor Wayne Roth; and Wellesley Coun. Shelley Wagner.

municipal governments will each provide onethird of the cost of the projects. Projects had to be shovel-ready to be eligible for funding. “During these challenging economic times, this investment will also provide economic stimulus at the local levels,” Albrecht said. “I look forward to seeing these projects break ground.”

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“I’m a farmer at heart – I understand how precious our land is.” Adrienne Schmidt

JUST WAITING ON THE KIDS Stephanie Brignolio (left) and Adrienne Schmidt are running this year’s Woolwich summer playground program, which starts July 6.

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Playground fun goes green Adrienne Schmidt has a few changes in mind at Woolwich’s popular summer program for kids JONI MILTENBURG The Woolwich Summer Playground is going green. Those are the words of Adrienne Schmidt, supervisor of this year’s summer playground. Along with having fun and keep them busy, the leaders will be trying to raise a little environmental awareness in the children. “It just seems so common around our society these days, trying to better our environment, and what better way to do that than try and encourage the young children of our future?” Schmidt said. “I’m a farmer at heart – I understand how precious our land is.” She and the playground leaders plan to have the kids outside as much as possible every

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day, and they’ll be doing a lot of walking. They’ll also be watching what the kids eat – or more precisely, how their food comes packed. The leaders will be collecting and weighing the children’s garbage every day, with an eye to reducing how much littler they produce. “Those kids are going to go home and tell their parents, ‘we can’t take this much garbage to the playground this year,’” Schmidt said. “The ultimate goal is litterless lunches.” Schmidt has been working closely with Ann Roberts, trails coordinator for the township, and they’re hoping to send the older day-campers “Down the yellow fish road.” The plan is to have them paint yellow fish on storm drains around the town, reminding

people that what goes down the through the grates ends up back in streams, creeks and rivers. The summer playground is for children ages four to 12, divided into three age groups: sunshine club for ages four to six; summer fun for ages seven to nine; and sports and leisure for ages 10 to 12. The leaders are students ranging from Grade 12 to college and university students. Another 10 high school students will be volunteering as leaders-in-training. Schmidt encountered the summer playground in her capacity as supervisor at the Elmira pool during the swim that wraps up each day of the playground. She saw how the leaders interacted with the campers and how much fun

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they were having and was interested in being involved. “I really enjoy helping teenagers and young children learn how to be leaders. I like to empower the leaders to try new ideas,” she said. To find activities the children would enjoy most, Schmidt reviewed programs from previous years, talked to previous supervisors and staff and researched day trips they could take. The weekly themes for the summer playground are fairy tales; water safety; world of science; transportation around the world; animals gone wild; international Olympics and Earth Week. To go along with those themes, the kids will be going on trips to destinations like Storybook Gardens, the African Lion Safari, Bingemans

and Yee Haw Adventure Farm, among others. Schmidt heard from several people how much the children enjoyed competitions, so they’ll have a water day, their own version of Fear Factor and a mini Olympics with events like bowling, triathlon and mini putt. The playground starts the week of July 6 and runs through to August 21. New this year is the possibility of a week-long program in Breslau. The township is looking at the feasibility of starting a summer playground in the growing community, and this year will be a trial run. If registration numbers warrant, the Breslau program will run Aug. 24 to 28. Registration is open all summer. Cost is $155 per child per week.

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Summer’s the time for kids to really connect to nature

School’s out. Parents of younger children are certainly aware of the fact: many will have had to make alternative arrangements for childcare. Some may be grumbling about that. You’ll probably see kids placed into structured programs, such as day camps and bible schools. All-day recreational activities abound. Let’s hope, however, that there remain plenty of opportunities for kids to be kids, to enjoy what summer vacation is all about. It seems to me many adults have forgotten the simple joy of pure, unvarnished fun that comes with being a kid in summertime. Plenty of time to do whatever you want … or nothing at all. I know I’ve lost touch with the simple pleasures. Summer seems to slip by in an instant. As winter drags on, I can’t wait for the hot stuff to arrive. The next thing you know, it’s Labour Day, with all the downside that entails. I love the heat of midsummer, but in some ways I dread its arrival. A warm May – not in the cards this year – elevates the spirits. June signals summer’s arrival, though it was certainly slow off the mark this year. For some reason, however, I experience a twinge of regret when the calendar flips to July, as it did this week. July is great, but it leads to August. And we know what comes next. Undoubtedly, there’s some kind psychological issue associated with anticipating the end of something even

as it’s just getting underway. Such thoughts never occurred to me when I was a kid. Time was different then. Not so fast. And each day was to be enjoyed, not filled with obligations. The weeks didn’t streak by as they do now. When you’re a kid out having fun, the day can fly by. But the summer lasts forever. As adults, the day can drag on, particularly those hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. But the weeks and months are here and then gone. As a kid, your summers are environmentally friendly and good for you, body and spirit. Think about it, summers – at least as I knew them – were spent being active outdoors. At that time, we were literarily in touch with the earth – and we had the grass stains on our knees to prove it. We made sandcastles and mud pies, proving that you’ll eat more than a peck of dirt in your lifetime. Better for our digestive systems were the wild berries we picked, and ate on the spot. In a spot along the railway tracks – long vacant acres of land, now home to a subdivision, as I waxed nostalgic about last week – raspberries and blackberries were abundant. A massive plum tree grew nearby. We picked them and ate them without a second thought. The pits were perfect for throwing. Ponds and creeks – home to the occasional plunge – were perfect places for catching tadpoles, frogs and turtles. Nearby trees provided the essentials for makeshift spears, bows and arrows. In retrospect, poplar wasn’t a

good choice, but there were hours of fun had nonetheless. Pick-up baseball games – there was always one to be joined – combined athletics with a chance to bake in the sun … and go home with your shoes and underwear full of sand. Running through yards and hedges playing hide-and-seek or chase led to scratches, scrapes and burrs in your hair. Hands that were always covered in something – bicycle grease or perhaps the mysterious stuff accumulated by the Frisbee – only saw a nailbrush when mom got a close look. A rope stretched between backyard trees and covered with a blanket was perfect for camping out overnight. Even as we grew older, into adolescence and high school, we were still outside more often than not: campfire barbeques that offered the chance to simply watch the sparks fly, and co-ed

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Wellesley ups rental rates 3%

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Rental rates for township recreation facilities will rise by three per cent, Wellesley councillors decided this week. Council was satisfied that most rental rates would be lower than neighbouring municipalities. With the increase, prime-time ice rental in Wellesley will be $150 per hour, compared to $184 per hour in Woolwich, $136 in Perth East and $185 per hour in Waterloo. The increase will generate about $15,000 in revenue for the township.

Commuter lot for Breslau site

Although situating a commuter parking lot on the site of the former Breslau Hotel runs contrary to Woolwich’s plan to keep commuter traffic out of the village core, township council this week gave something of a blessing to the Region of Waterloo plan. The temporary measure – a pilot project involving 25 parking spaces – will serve to gauge the demand for a commuter lot for drivers travelling between Kitchener and Guelph on Hwy. 7. If it proves popular, the experiment will be used to convince the Ministry of Transportation to build a permanent lot when it constructs a new Hwy. 7 just north of the existing highway, said director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley. While the township has reservations about the Woolwich Street site, it is willing to go along with the idea on a trial basis, he added.

Gravel road work covered

Although it received only one bid for the job, Woolwich council figures the price was competitive enough to award an $86,000 contract to Donegan’s Haulage to supply and apply gravel to township roads. Each year, the engineering department tries to renew about 10 per cent of Woolwich’s gravel roads, allowing for a complete cycle every 10 years. For 2009, the projects include Cox Creek, Lundy and Zuber roads, as well as portions of Halm and Maryhill roads.

Wellesley’s got fair covered

Wellesley councillors voted this week to provide insurance coverage to the Wellesley North Easthope Fall Fair. Murray Schlueter and Peter Brennan attended the meeting as representatives of the agricultural society. They explained to council that the North Easthope connection is a historical one and the fair is largely organized and attended by residents of Wellesley Township.

DOWN TIME FOR ARENA Part of the money saved due to the lower-than-budgeted cost to tear down the Elmira Arena will be used for a higher-than-expected cost to pave over the site, Woolwich council decided Tuesday night. With the awarding of a $290,000 contract to KW Cornerstone, the township’s expense jumps well beyond the $150,000 budgeted for the job. Demolition of the old arena is now underway. Once the site is cleared, paving will be completed prior to the September opening of the Woolwich Memorial Centre. PHOTOs | JONI MILTENBURG

Conestogo Dam gets $2.7-million makeover JONI MILTENBURG Construction is set to start next week on a $2.7-million upgrade to the Conestogo Dam near Glen Allan in Mapleton Township. The work involves upgrades to the stilling basin, which calms the water as it surges through the dam gates. The stilling basin can currently handle flows of 700 cubic metres per second (cms), while the dam gates are capable of releasing 1,400 cms. The upgrades will bring the stilling basin up to the same capacity as the gates. The highest flow observed at Conestogo Dam was in 1975, when the dam passed about 590 cms. Dave Schultz, spokesperson for the Grand River Conservation Authority, said the upgrades are needed to

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GOING WITH THE FLOW An illustration indicates the work that will be carried out by the Grand River Conservation Authority as it makes improvements to the Conestogo Dam.

meet safety standards set by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. “Since the Conestogo Dam was built, there have been cases of dam failure around the world that have drawn a lot of

concerns from people who build dams,” he said. “We’re giving more thought to what kind of possible scenarios could occur in the area. It’s just not just what kind of rainfall have we ever

seen, but what kind of rainfall is possible.” Schultz said the conservation authority and the MNR are also thinking ahead to the possible effects of climate change on water levels.

Work on the stilling basin is set to be completed in the fall of 2010. The cost of the work is divided between the GRCA and the MNR through its Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure program. The stilling basin upgrade is one of two projects to bring the dam up to MNR standards. The second project is the construction of an emergency spillway that would allow water to flow around the dam in a special channel. Without the channel, extremely high flows could run over the top of the dam, eroding it and potentially causing a collapse. Construction of a concrete-lined spillway would cost about $20 million and take three years to build. The GRCA is currently examining how the project could be financed.

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burden, she said. “This is causing our company financial hardship. “We’re looking to find an economical solution to removing snow from that sidewalk.” Her plight met with sympathy from councillors, including Murray Martin and Mark Bauman, though both balked at exempting the Denison property from the snow-clearing bylaw, preferring instead to come up with some kind of cost-sharing arrangement. “There’s some unfairness there – sidewalks they don’t want, and a property they can’t develop,” said Martin, who said the high standards Denison was trying to maintain at such a high cost were an undue burden. That case in fact led to this week’s changes in the bylaw. “I want to make sure they’re not required to do any more than we do,” Martin said of residents meeting the township’s own standards. Director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley said his department would look at ways to address that property as it seeks services to clear sidewalks adjacent to municipal properties across the township.

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pick up the $16,800 tab. At $51,100, the long sidewalk on the south side of Golf Course Road, adjacent to Priddle Park, will be the largest of this year’s projects. The work will link up with Sawmill Road. A walkway is also slated for a portion of Flax Mill Drive. That project has a budget of $12,000. St. Jacobs will see two new sidewalks this year, on the west side of Water Street between Hachborn Street and Aben-

er’s Lane ($8,000) and on Hachborn Street’s north side, running east of Queensway Drive ($18,000). In Breslau, the township will spend $24,000 to build a sidewalk on the west side of Joseph Street, between Shields and Dolman streets. For Elmira, the sole project is slated for Park Avenue West adjacent to the ball diamond and park west of Snyder Avenue. The budget for that work is set at $35,000.

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the only one on board. The plane, a singleengine Europa XS, was built by the pilot in 2007. Airport spokesperson Sandra McAuley said the plane had just taken

off from Breslau airport, but couldn’t confirm its flight plan. The plane crashed in a field farmed by Compact Sod near Shantz Station Road and Menno Street. Shantz Station Road was

closed for several hours after the crash. “There’s a fair amount of wreckage to go through and damage there,” said Waterloo Regional Police spokesperson Olaf Heinzel.

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Woolwich lowers its charges on new home builds STEVE KANNON Where Waterloo Region is hiking the development charges for new homes, Woolwich Township is proposing to drop its fees by about 20 per cent. For fully serviced lots in Woolwich’s urban areas, the new charges adopted by councillors Tuesday night see levies fall to $4,395 from the current $5,474. In Breslau, due to servicing arrangements with the City of Kitchener, the corresponding figures are $5,451 and $6,428. Development charges

are arrived at by calculating population and housing growth and then determining the cost of providing services to accommodate that growth. Over the next 10 years, the township expects its population to grow by 4,240, requiring 1,820 new residential units. Over 20 years, those numbers are 9,061 and 3,570 respectively. On the industrial side, those constructing new buildings would be assessed a fee of $1.65 per square foot, down from $1.94. For Breslau developments, the numbers are $1.49 and $1.72.

capital expenditure forecasts, effectively lowering how much work is eligible to be recouped through development charges on new construction, Grunda explained. In figuring out its costs, the township uses a 20-year model to predict the need for hard services such as roads, public works facilities and fire services. Provincial legislation limits the forecast for soft services – parks, trails, recreation facilities – to 10 years. The township also has special provisions for the stockyards area of

Much of the reason for the decrease lies with Woolwich’s successful bid for grants from the federal and provincial governments, explained Andrew Grunda of Watson & Associates, the consultants who prepared the township’s development charges study. “That put downward pressure on rates,” he told councillors, noting the 20 per cent decrease for residential development charges in Elmira and St. Jacobs. Under provincial rules, municipalities must deduct infrastructure grants from its overall

Glenoit: Decision helps clear way for propane facility ment, and then seek an amendment later pertaining to the requirements put on parcel three. Martin’s request was greeted sympathetically by council, which instructed Kennaley to find a way to make the process work to minimize Martin’s expenditures. “You know what our intent is,” Coun. Mark Bauman told him. While unable to guarantee the ideal outcome for the developer, Kennaley said planning staff will come up with some kind of alternative. “We’ll do what we can to avoid any unneces-

sary costs.” The deal clears the way for what should be fairly quick action on the two parcels adjacent to Oriole Parkway. The first has been earmarked for London, Ont.-based EDPRO, which will build a propane distribution facility on the site. Not a retail operation, the company will focus on supplying residential, agricultural and business customers in the Wat e rl o o - We l l i n g t o n area. EDPRO Elmira will concentrate primarily on filling 33-pound cylinders for the forklift market, and filling bulk trucks destined for the residential agricultural

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homes in the township’s urban areas. Mayor Bill Strauss called the township plan a good-news story. However, in a move that could raise charges if adopted, councillors endorsed a recommendation from finance director Richard Petherick asking that the province reverse its stance on grants being deducted from the total amount of capital projects eligible for development charges. The corresponding resolution was passed by council, and will be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

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» LAW & ORDER

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June 24

5:47 PM | A resident of Nightingale Crescent, Elmira reported a case of credit card fraud. Somebody had obtained his Visa card number and used it June 22 to purchase $943 worth of tickets to Toronto Blue Jays games. The following day, the card was used to purchase New York Yankees tickets worth $2,605. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge residents to be cautious with their credit card information. 9:00 PM | Some time overnight, vandals stole a signal light from a Volkswagen Passat parked on Zaduk Court in Conestogo. The theft was valued at $100.

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June 25

1:00 PM | A deer was struck and killed when it jumped from a ditch into the path of a Honda Civic driven by a 24-year-old Cambridge woman travelling on Manser Road. Damage to the car was reported as minor.

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June 26

4:19 PM | An employee of the LCBO store on Church Street in Elmira reported the theft of two 1.75-litre bottles of Alberta

A resident of Venus Court in Heidelberg discovered a man in their garage about 11 a.m. June 25. The suspect is described as in his early 20s, with dirty blond hair and wearing green and white shorts, a T-shirt and baseball cap. Subsequently, police discovered a similar breakin had occurred at a neighbouring property, where 12 beers had been taken from a refrigerator in the garage. Police advise residents to keep garage doors secure at all times, as such crimes are becoming more common. Premium vodka. The suspect was described as a man in his early 20s, with short hair and sporting a white baseball cap. He was wearing a pair of dark grey shorts, a light grey shirt and a green rain jacket, and he carried a black briefcase. He fled in a 2001 red Nissan. Licence plate information was obtained, and the investigation is ongoing.

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June 27

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» EDITORIAL

Put our energy into conservation

Although the summer hasn’t been a burden on our air conditioning units, Ontario’s electrical supply has been front and center given the government’s decision to shelve plans for two new nuclear reactors. That was certainly the right call, given the industry’s horrific record for cost overruns and poor performance. Originally looking to spend about $6 billion on two new reactors from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), the province saw that number quickly double, with estimates hitting $14 billion. Worst still, the figures are open-ended, prompting the McGuinty government to demand price guarantees that would place the financial risk on AECL, a federal Crown corporation. Ontario is in no hurry to repeat the Darlington debacle. Completed in the early ‘90s, that facility east of Toronto cost $13.5 billion, far more than the $2.5 billion expected when construction began. Already heavily dependent on its aging nuclear plants, the province will now have to give serious consideration to alternatives as we ramp up to another Blackout Challenge day next month. The Aug. 14 date is significant, of course. Many of us will remember what we were on that day in 2003: sitting in the dark.

That day saw North America’s largest power outage, eventually leaving 50 million people in eight U.S. states and Ontario without electricity. The massive power outage served as an in-your-face reminder of just how dependent we are on the electrical grid. The McGuinty government has not been effective to date in addressing consumer concerns, namely soaring rates and security of supply. Substantial efforts are needed on the conservation and alternative-supply fronts to tackle the long-term issues we face in maintaining a safe, abundant and – equally important – affordable electrical system in place for Ontarians. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) says rate increases would promote conservation, giving consumers an incentive to use power outside of peak demand periods – typically between 4 and 9 p.m., especially during the winter and summer months. This is giving rise to smart meters, with an eye toward charging us more for electricity based on the time of day. Doing your laundry and cooking at, say, 2 a.m. would prevent you from paying more, as would avoiding heat in the dead of winter and air conditioning on the most stifling of summer days. Unfortunately,

» VERBATIM “Saying no to a nuclear bailout would not only save the federal taxpayer billions, but force Ontario to look at cheaper and less risky energy options like renewables, conservation and decentralized supply.” Shawn Patrick Stensil of Greenpeace suggests Ontario stay away from nuclear

peak time is identified as that time when most of us need electricity: if the house is empty all day because we’re at work and school, there’s no usage going on. Ditto for the wee hours when most of us are asleep. That said, there is every reason for us to conserve, and it can be done without completely revamping your schedule. Simple measures such as reducing the wattage of light bulbs, using timers, and turning off lights and equipment when they’re not in use can be beneficial. Ultimately, largerscale conservation measures are in order: requiring more stringent codes for home building, demanding more from appliance manufacturers, and the like. Retrofitting projects, whereby utilities actually pay for users to replace energy-hogging appliances and to upgrade insulation in their homes, have proven more cost effective than building new capacity, the usual choice of expansion-minded utilities. The goal of the Blackout Challenge is to see just how much a difference a concerted effort can have, if only for one day. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) will monitor the changes. Every small measure – not just that day, but every day – can help when taken cumulatively.

» THE MONITOR In terms of access, benefit duration, and income replacement levels, EI in Canada falls far below most other OECD countries and below levels in past recessions, according to a report released this week. Benefits for current EI recipients will run out sometime before February 2010, when the OECD estimates that employment will be 10.5%. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

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» HARD TALK | RAFE MAIR

London offers no escape from political shenanigans Gentle reader, no politics today but more of a travelogue. Well, maybe just a soupçon of politics here and there. A couple of weeks ago Wendy and I took off for London. I was bushed, having campaigned, unsuccessfully, all over the province during British Columbia’s recent election. I hate to say it but we at Save Our Rivers will be proved right and we’ll see the end of our rivers, the end of BC Hydro and the end of sovereignty over both our energy and our water. Sour grapes? Not a bit of it. Just a prediction of what will happen during the next four years.

How sad it is that the environment movement was hit by the defections of David Suzuki and Tzeporah Berman. The long-term cost to the environment is incalculable. What happens next is not hard to predict. What a sorry pass we’ve reached when people trying to protect the environment from ravishment and save our wonderful public power system will be thwarted and jailed by those who put their own enrichment ahead of our environmental values and are able to abuse the legal system to enforce their greed and help elect their accomplices. London is in a strange economic situation these days. In the four blocks between our hotel and our tube station, 13 businesses large and small have gone bust since we were here at New Year’s. Yet the signs in the real

estate offices show a 2,000-squarefoot flat, with no view, selling for just under four million pounds! The smallest of the 25 or so ads we looked at for flats was just less than one million pounds. Unemployment is the highest in decades, money is tight, yet there is a market for apartments selling for several million Canadian dollars. Wendy and I are often asked why we are constantly visiting London. A day a fortnight ago was one reason. We went to the top of Kensington Gardens for our regular walk, which takes us through the gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park to the Houses of Parliament. Because of my terrible knees (when you get a bit older, the knees are the second thing to go) we did a lot of sitting and watching the au pairs and their prams, dogs chasing but never

quite catching squirrels, and people feeding the birds right next to the sign that says “please don’t feed the birds.” This lèse majesté is repeated on the Long Water where Labrador retrievers chase sticks into the water next to the sign that says “no dogs permitted in the water.” The Brits are never much for obeying silly laws with the best example being the busker in the tube station playing a most agreeable tenor sax under a sign saying “No Buskers Allowed, 200 pound fine.” Lunch at the Lido on the Serpentine, an ice cream at Buck Palace, through St James’, the prettiest of them all, and we’re at Parliament Square with the marvelous statue of Churchill facing defiantly towards the east seeming to say, ‘Come on Luftwaffe, do your damndest, we’re ready!’ See MAIR »12

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Tibet facing the mortality of the Dalai Lama “The Dalai Lama equals non-violence, and without him there would be violence,” said Lhadon Tethong, executive director of Students for a Free Tibet, a couple of months ago. In Beijing, Chinese writer Wang Lixiong agreed: “If ... the Dalai Lama does not return to Tibet before he dies, the moment that he dies will see general riots across the Tibetan areas of China.” And he is going to die, probably fairly soon. The Dalai Lama will be 74 next month, and he has been in hospital three times in the past year. He presumably believes that he will immediately be reborn as soon as he dies, but the traditional search for the child who is his next incarnation could take years. Waiting for that child to grow up and become the Tibetans’ next leader will take decades. That is a big political problem. One measure he has already taken to ease the difficulties is to announce that he is most unlikely to be reborn in Chinese-ruled Tibet, which greatly narrows the search area for his successor: there are only 120,000 Tibetans in the diaspora, mostly descendants of the 1959 refugees. Three-quarters of them live in India, and most of the rest live in Nepal (15,000), the United States (5,000), Canada (3,000) or Switzerland (2,000).

But this almost guarantees what was already quite likely: that the Chinese authorities will “find” a rival reincarnation within Tibet and promote him as the next legitimate Dalai Lama. Even if that does not happen, the 20-year gap while the current Dalai Lama’s successor matures leaves a political vacuum that must be filled one way or another, and he long ago suggested that he might name a regent to exercise his authority during that period. The core of the problem is that his role as defined by tradition embodies both political and religious authority. Religious questions rarely require instant answers, and Tibetan Buddhism has flourished for many centuries despite these recurrent 20-year gaps in the highest leadership job. Political decisions, on the other hand, need to be made promptly – so maybe the solution is to separate those two roles. The Dalai Lama has been raising this possibility for years, only to have it repeatedly rejected by his adoring followers. He brought it up again at a congress of the Tibetan exile community not long after last year’s bloody anti-Chinese riots in Tibet, saying that his moderate, “middle-way” approach to the Chinese authorities in Beijing, seeking only autonomy and not independence for the country, was having no success. Maybe it was time for him to take a back seat and let the younger generation of leaders in the community deal

with that thorny problem as they saw fit, he suggested. The congress rejected the suggestion, reaffirming him as their political leader. They simply could not imagine a future without him. The Dalai Lama himself, however, knows that such a future will arrive. So he has now released a video in which he urges the Tibetan exile community to embrace democracy and stop depending on a political leader who is essentially (at the risk of sounding disrespectful) picked at random. That may serve for religious purposes, but for the material world something different is required. “The Dalai Lama held temporal and spiritual leadership over the last 400 or 500 years. It may have been quite useful, but that period is over,” he says in the video. “Today it is clear to the whole world that democracy is the best system despite its minor negativities. That is why it is important that Tibetans also move with the larger world community.” It’s a nicely crafted statement that does not trample on anybody’s religious sensitivities, but what it means is that political leadership of the Tibetan exile community must move from the Dalai Lama to an elected prime minister. Such an office has existed since 2001, but until now its holder has deferred to the Dalai Lama in all important decisions. That has to stop, says the man himself – so maybe now it actually will.

That is a neat solution to the succession problem, but it has implications that should concern the Chinese government. A Tibetan prime minister elected solely by the exile community cannot hope to have the political authority of a “living Buddha” within Tibet. For almost half a century the Dalai Lama has used that authority to restrain Tibetans from open revolt against China, always seeking negotiations with Beijing on Tibetan autonomy and discouraging talk of outright independence. A prime minister elected only by the diaspora could not do that even if he wanted to – which he might not. China has never appreciated the Dalai Lama’s services, of course. In classic imperial style, it assumes that material improvements in the living standards of its subjects will make them forget their nationalist aspirations. When it turns out that Tibetans have not forgotten them, as was brutally demonstrated in last year’s anti-Chinese riots in Lhasa, Beijing blames “outside agitators” and “plotters” like the Dalai Lama, whom it calls “a jackal clad in monk’s robes.” In fact, he has been feeding tranquilizers to the Tibetan population for decades, in the (probably accurate) belief that Tibet cannot win its independence by violence. But a lot of Tibetans would like to try, and Beijing will miss the Dalai Lama when he’s gone.

two) from the sale of land for residential development. They think it is worth it because the money would help pay for their current developments. But Victoria Glen is even more valuable to our community as natural green space. There is so little natural forest left. As parkland, it costs the municipality nothing. Destroying even a small portion of the forest would seriously damage if not destroy the forest’s ecosystem. At the June 23 public meeting, Coun. Ruby Weber expressed surprise that there was more to the presentations than “just” emotion. Her implication seemed to be that emotional arguments for preserving our environment weren’t as important as council’s desire

to realize a profit from the sale of this nature preserve. I guess she doesn’t realize emotional attachment is the glue that holds a community together. Interestingly enough, area residents seem to suffer a fair amount from wet basements and flooding, which would worsen dramatically if the development were to proceed. Wouldn’t any new residential units built there suffer far worse, since the new homes would be constructed right on the newly denuded floodplain? The township could find itself liable for the unending flooding suffered by future residents. This shortsighted cash grab could easily turn into a perpetual money pit for our municipality.

With all the new development sweeping through Woolwich, there is no guarantee the township would even find buyers for this land for quite some time. The primary attraction in living there is the forest, but that would be razed to build the new housing. And in today’s economic climate there isn’t any guarantee of realizing even a million dollars by selling off this public treasure. Rather than destroying Victoria Glen Park, Woolwich should restore to it the original zoning designation as parkland and preserve this irreplaceable public green space for now and forever.

» LETTER TO THE EDITOR Victoria Glen plans harmful to ecosystem To the Editor, Victoria Glen Park was established as parkland early in the 20th century. It was rezoned residential in 1948 in the belief that it would be needed to provide accommodations for returning veterans in the face of a housing shortage. Yet Elmira managed to get by without bulldozing the valuable nature preserve. Until now. More than 60 years later, Woolwich Township council is looking to bulldoze Victoria Glen Park. The purely pragmatic reason is to realize conservatively $1 million (or maybe

Laurie Jonkman Elmira

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Mair: Politicians all from the same mold » From page 11

And ready he and Britain were. The papers and news channels are nonstop about MPs’ expenses which have become a huge issue. Prime Minister Brown can thankfully point out that the Tories are also certified fudgers. The pounds involved are far from petty cash and sometimes get into six figures. The official documents released on the Parliament website run more than a million words, most of which have been blackened out, or redacted as they call it. The Speaker had to resign and ministers are falling like leaves in the autumn. As a result, one gets the feeling that no one is in charge which, to more than one Brit, is actually a comforting thought. I committed my usual sins, buying an excess of books and compact discs. To our great consternation, Zanni’s music stores, which took over from Virgin, went broke since we were here at New Year’s and they had a marvelous supply of low-priced standard jazz stuff that is hard to find – at least in stores. I don’t like shopping online. However easy browsing online has been made, it’s just not the same as in a store. Online will win the war, of course, and I suspect that the three HMV main stores will be the next victims of cyberspace. I wonder about bookstores. While you can download books and, of course, browse the online “stores,” the book stores seem to be doing well. Waterstones on Piccadilly and Foyles on Charing Cross Road are huge and apparently busy as are the wonderful used bookstores. I managed, after assuring Wendy that “there isn’t much out there,” to buy a dozen books. One place book lovers dare not miss is the open air used book stalls on the south side of the Thames near the National Theatre. In all the paperback dross there is the occasional gleam of gold hard cover which begs to be bought. Speaking of the South Side and theatre we always go to the New Globe when it’s in sea-

son. This time it was As You Like It, a marvelous and very funny version. We first visited the Globe on its second night a decade or so ago and it’s super value for the money. Under the guidance of the late American actor Sam Wanamaker, the new Globe, made as the original was with split oak and thatch, is a considerable event in itself. The theatre, as in the Bard’s day, has covered seats and an open pit for the “rabble:” nowadays mostly young people having a ball. As in days of yore, the “pit” often interplays with the players providing extra unrehearsed fun. Next door is the New Tate Art (?) Gallery, which, if you fancy toilet bowls and such as art, will fill your heart with delight. It’s at this point you can cross the Thames on the Millennium pedestrian bridge which opened in 1999 which was, of course, the wrong year, as all who can do simple arithmetic know. The millennium came on January 1, 2001. In any event, just as Wendy and I were about to cross on opening day there was a semi-collapse as if the bridge was saying to the engineers, “You dumb buggers, we told you it wasn’t time to open me!” It’s fixed and gives great views up and down the Thames and as you walk north, a view of St. Paul’s which begs to be photographed over and over again. The political scene is reminiscent of the gang that couldn’t shoot straight. Prime Minister Gordon Brown, having been handed the poisoned chalice by Tony Blair, has lost control of events. Cabinet resignations take place, a new cabinet is formed, Brown asserts that all is now well, another minister, caught with his pinkies in the jam jar, resigns, a new cabinet is formed, Brown asserts ... and so on. That spawned this prediction (and have I ever been wrong?): Premier Gordon Campbell and his party will become the B.C. version of the Right Honourable Gordon Brown. Wait for it, folks.

» OBSERVER Q&A Are you going anywhere for summer holidays?

“Not this summer. We’re doing all our home renovations this summer.”

“Just camping. The kids have lots of soccer and we’re just camping.”

“Camping. Probably Algonquin Park.”

“We just got back from our cottage in Dorset.”

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Adding some sugar and spice to the flowery offerings Owner of Window Box Florist branches out with the opening of The Bake Shoppe after adjacent store came up for grabs COOKING UP SOMETHING NEW Michelle Baerg has expanded the repertoire at her Elmira ﬂoral business, taking advantage of newly available space to launch The Bake Shoppe.

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The next time you’re picking up a dozen roses, why not add a dozen cookies as well? Michelle Baerg, owner of the Window Box Florist is adding a bakery in the space next to her flower shop. The Bake Shoppe will offer cookies, muffins and other baked treats, as well as coffee, tea and sandwiches. When the hair salon that was located next to her moved out unexpectedly, Baerg was left scrambling to find a tenant. She thought the space would be perfect for a bakery, and several people were interested in the idea but reluctant to take the plunge. They suggested Baerg start the new business herself. The suggestion didn’t come completely out of left field; her aunt and grandmother both did baking out of their homes, and Baerg almost opened a bakery before she bought the Window Box. “I’ve always wanted to have a bake shop,” she said. “I’ve been selling cookies by the pail since I was 12.” Baerg thought about it for a month, then called up an elec-

trician friend. “Come and do the renovations really quickly, before I change my mind,” she told him. The former salon space now has a kitchen in the back, a counter and a blackboard for writing down the day’s specials. Baerg is also adding a few tables for people who want to sit down to enjoy lunch or a good cup of coffee. Baerg will be serving Nespresso coffee, which she learned about from a friend at Café Gardenia in St. Jacobs.

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With a full-time job running the flower shop and three young kids, Baerg admits her new venture will be a lot of work. She’s hired Lynette Frey to help in the bake shop, saying the extra work will be worth it. “This was a chance to do both my passions,” she said. The Bake Shoppe opens Monday. Hours for the Window Box and the bakery will be the same: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

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That burning bush should be growing grapes The potential strike at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) brought out a mixed bag of feelings among store patrons, on blogs, in letters-tothe-editor sections of newspapers and magazines, and at street-level interviews. Some people said and wrote that they approve of the board because of its wide variety of products, unparalleled purchasing power, spiffy new stores and helpful staff. Others despise the board. They think it’s archaic and inflexible. They say its stranglehold on liquor sales distances it from some of those it serves, and that its selection favours imported products. Among the critics are many of Ontario’s small wine producers. They say the retailing giant is ignoring them in favour of large producers, who fatten their wallets by unscru-

pulously duping the public with the chronic, openly disgraceful “Cellared In Canada” scheme. Cellared In Canada is legal under the Wine Content and Labelling Act, but it’s mean-spirited. It permits up to 70 per cent of wine advertised as cellared in Canada to be foreign wine – usually, inferior, bulk plonk Ontario’s two major wineries buy dirt cheap, blend with other mediocre varieties and then sell under the illusion of it being Canadian wine. This measure was instituted way back in the 1970s to give Ontario growers time to plant and produce wine-quality grapes. They’re doing so now, in spades. So why continue the facade? Cellared In Canada wines don’t do a thing for Ontario. They don’t make the grade as Vintners’ Quality Alliance products, a standards program designed to give the public confidence in Ontario wines. Yet they lurk in the LCBO next to superior Ontario wine, trumpeting their Cellared In Canada moniker like it’s something to be proud of.

It’s not. It’s the snake oil of the wine industry and it’s wrong on so many levels. Here’s a new one. A group called Environmental Defence Canada has started a campaign called Put the “O” Back in LCBO, aimed squarely at Cellared In Canada wines. The group says importing foreign bulk wine is bad for the environment because so many food miles are eaten up getting it here. VQA wines support the local food movement. Cellared In Canada wines don’t. With every new wrinkle, this rift – which now includes small farmers, the Grape Growers of Ontario, the big wineries, the Wine Council of Ontario and the province -- gets too big to ignore. Last November, the Premier’s office gave the industry $4 million to tie it over, told everyone to stop fighting and said come up with a sustainability plan, by the end of February. If they didn’t, the province said it would do it for them. Grape grower sources say this was like asking unrelated species to mate.

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Michael Latta cheered when teammate and friend Taylor Beck was selected by the Nashville Predators in the third round of the NHL draft last weekend. Two picks later, it was his turn to celebrate as the Predators chose him too. The whole family – Michael, his parents Gary and Liz and older brothers Jeffrey and Jimmy – were in Montreal for last weekend’s draft selection. “It was really nervewracking, sitting there not knowing where I was going,” Latta said. “[Once] I got called, the pressure was off and I could finally relax.” The NHL draft has been on the horizon since Latta was drafted by the OHL’s Ottawa 67s two years ago. The 5’11, 200-pound centre had 28 points in 50 games in his first season with the 67s. He improved on that performance last year, posting 22 goals and 57 points in 65 games. Latta split the season between the 67s and the Guelph Storm; 67s coach Brian Kilrea worked out a trade deal so Latta could be closer to his family. Latta will be back with

the Storm this year, and he’s confident this season will be even better than last. “I’m a year older and I got messed up with a trade last year. This year’s going to be a nice starting point … just starting off in Guelph, starting off right from the get-go and not having to worry about meeting 22 new guys and a whole new organization and getting used to different systems.” His coaches like Latta’s playmaking ability, but they also praise his grit and competitiveness. Latta isn’t one to shy away from a physical challenge; last season he racked up 92 minutes in penalties. Latta has been putting in hours at the gym this summer, working out in Guelph Monday through Friday. He also hits the ice three times a week and travels to Oakville once a week to work on his skating with former champion figure skater Barb Underhill. “It’s pretty hectic, but there’s a lot of guys drafted to the NHL right now, so if you want to make it, you’ve got to push,” he said. Latta has one more se-

mester to go at St. David Catholic Secondary School in Waterloo. He turned 18 on May 25 and spent his birthday week going through the NHL draft combine, a series of interviews and medical evaluations winding up with a grueling fitness test. Latta met with 20 NHL

teams ahead of the draft, some of them more than once. Nashville was among those teams, but they gave him no sign they were planning to draft him. “I didn’t know whether they were going to take me, I didn’t have any indication.” Latta ﬂies out to Nashville on Monday for the Predator’s conditioning camp. Teammate Taylor

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GETTING HIS CHANCE Michael Latta sports a Nashville Predators jersey after being selected by the team in the third round of the draft held last weekend in Montreal. Beck will be on the same 6 a.m. ﬂight, and Latta said it’s good to know there will be a familiar

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Bass season finds anglers in search of some quiet time By the time you read this, bass season will be open. This should explain a lot of things. For instance, it probably has something to do with why the frequency of lawn mowing has decreased, why you are seeing less of your angling spouse, and why there are one dozen worms on the top shelf in the fridge. It might also explain the new boat you caught a brief glimpse of, the new fishing rods and reels, and the fact that your spouse has put fish crisp and oil on the grocery list. A lot of people wonder about the timing of bass season. Some, and this is laughable, even think it opens to coincide with the end of their spawning season. I happen to think it opens

to coincide with the end of the school year. I’d like to think that this is not just a happy coincidence. It makes perfect sense. With our kids running wild without school to tame them, they become adept at making noise, whining, asking for money, and wanting to borrow the computer, car, or phone. We angling fathers or mothers need some refuge. And, on the last Saturday in June, it arrives with bass season. Thank you MNR. An experienced parent will leave just as the sun clears the trees and is on the water of a local lake at least an hour before the kids get up and murmur their first “I’m bored.” He or she won’t wake up their spouse, instead opting to leave a note on the table that says “Gone Fishing.” If the angler in question really knows his business, he’ll forget his cell

phone too. The end result is that while your spouse is dealing with the complexities of the breakfast menu, you are listening to the loons serenade you in some placid back bay where bass are rising to almost every cast. When you arrive back home, a bit of sensitivity is in order. Avoid questions like “How was your day?” or “Who let the worms loose in the fridge?” The answer to either will remind her of the kids. And this will probably incite a long lecture on how, deny as you might, you had a role in creating them. At this point, I usually reach for my fishing rod but, invariably, this is nipped in the bud. So I sit there and listen to the hardships she endured and daydream about that one bass, off the shoal, that rose to a popper. “Are you listening?” she’ll ask.

I’ll nod. She then continues to tell me about which vegetable is not being eaten, the rooms that are now a mess, and the backtalk she has heard. It was a good bass – and it engulfed that popper, fought hard, and eventually surrendered. It’s then that you realize that you dodged the bullet that day, but there are still approximately 234,567 more days until the first day of school. So you wake up the next morning and sneak down, only to find your little darling waiting with tackle box in hand. “Mom said you’d take me out fishing today,” she says. “We’ll see about that,” you think. After a very brief discussion with your wife, you return to break the news to your child. “Don’t forget the worms,” you mutter.

Family fun has blossomed into charitable fundraiser Montrose to the Conestoga Counry Club, then enjoy a catered lunch. In the afternoon, there are games and a carnival for the children, a Monte Carlo casino with poker and euchre tournaments, and a car show and shine. The car show was held for the first time last year, drawing 29 cars. Now with the date not competing with Moparfest in

Big Sisters of KW. The weekend became the Big Person, Little Person canoe trip, planned with a charitable component in mind. “Over the nine years, it started to grow into something quite a bit bigger,” McBay said. “It’s turned into quite the event.” Ten years later, the event involves whole families and the weekend is packed with events. Things kick off Friday night with a movie night under the stars, shown on an outdoor screen. On Saturday, families can paddle down the Grand River from West

JONI MILTENBURG In 10 years, a simple family camping trip has grown into a campaign to raise $250,000 for Anselma House. Back in 1999, Bill McBay went on a weekend camping trip with his family at West Montrose Family Campground. He enjoyed it so much that the following year, he organized a canoe trip for 10 parent/ child pairings. When the second day of the trip was cancelled, instead of splitting up the money left over, the group decided to donate it to Big Brothers,

New Hamburg, organizers are hoping for more than 250 cars. “It’s just a group of individuals; there’s no service group, no church group or any kind of association or club,” McBay said. “It’s just a group of families that decided they wanted to do something to raise money and awareness of family violence.” Funds collected from

this year’s event will go to the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. Last year WCSWR launched a $2.5-million capital campaign to rebuild Anselma House, a shelter for abused women and their children. The planning committee pledged to raise $250,000 to furnish the new shelter, in partnership with Home Hardware and Home Furni-

ture Stores. Family camping weekend takes place Aug. 2123 this year. The donation fee for the weekend is $175 for a family, or $150 before July 1. For payment information, contact bill.mcbay@sunlife.com. To donate, volunteer or sponsor an event, or for more information, see www.f amilycampingweekend.com.

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percent market share, all of which represents a green building industry worth from $40 to $70 billion. These days, however, the green motive may be less to do with cleaning up the planet, as it is to immediately reduce one’s cost of living. “Americans do see the correlation between conservation and cost-cutting,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, manufacturer of the innovative, Insulated Concrete Form system. “High performance and sustainable building components pay off

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Government, Police, Repo, Bankruptcy, Fleets & Others 6 - 06/07 Ford Crown Victoria’s 2 - 04/05 Ford Crown Victoria’s 2 - 2005 Chrysler 300 (3.5L)’s 2005 Nissan ALTIMA 3.5S 4 - 2003 Chev SILVERADO 1500 Pickups 2002 Ford FOCUS Wagon 2001 Chev IMPALA 2 - 98/01 Dodge RAM 4x4 Pickups 2001 Pontiac GRAND AM 2 - 99/00 Chrysler INTREPID’s 99 Ford ESCORT 98 Chev Cheyenne 1500 Pickup 96 Ford E350 Diesel Cube Van 95 Ford F150 XL Pickup 2006 Suzuki KINGQUAD 700 4x4 ATV 87 HONDA GS650 Nighthawk Motorcycle 85 SCARAB 42’ Cruiser c/w Tri-Trailer 14’ Aluminum Boat c/w Trailer

PARTIAL LIST ONLY

No Buyer’s Premium!! VIEWING: Friday July 10th, 2009 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

TERMS: $500 Cash Deposit on Each Vehicle or as announced

M.R. Jutzi & Co www.mrjutzi.ca

519-648-2111

COMPUTERS

Elmira’s LARGEST selection of major brand computers

COMPUTERS LAPTOPS MONITORS and SERVICE Come see our showroom at:

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519-669-5551

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Community Information Page THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH "Proudly remembering our past; confidently embracing our future."

P.O. BOX 158, 24 CHURCH ST. W. ELMIRA, ONTARIO N3B 2Z6 WEBSITE: www.woolwich.ca

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 519-575-4504

TEL: 519-669-1647 or 519-664-2613 FAX: 519-669-1820

WOOLWICH MEMORIAL CENTRE

PRE-SEASON ICE TIME

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SEAT

You are invited to Sponsor a Seat in the

Woolwich Memorial Centre In recognition of your sponsorship, a plaque with your name and message will be permanently affixed to a seat in the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. Seats can be sponsored by individuals, families, or groups of friends. If you would like to honour a colleague or loved one, you are invited to dedicate a seat in their name. Purchase your seat(s) forSponsorship $500/seat at 24 Church Street West, More itInformation 519-669-6026. Simply complete the Form attached, and Elmira. mail orFor deliver along withPlease yourCall payment to the FIT for the Future campaign office. A receipt for income tax purposes will be issued for the full amount of your sponsorship. (additional forms are available at the campaign office)

This is a LIMITED SEATING OFFER. Seats are available to individuals at a fee of $500 and to businesses and organizations at a fee of $1,000.

Call Recreation Services at 519-669-6025 to request pre-season ice from August 24 to September 8/09

PUBLIC NOTICE

REGARDING OFF-ROAD VEHICLES TAKE NOTICE THAT the use of off-road vehicles such as ATVs, 4x4s and motorbikes is not permitted on any property without written permission of the property owner, including Township of Woolwich property or park area. Permission of a tenant of the property is not sufficient. Charges under the Trespass to Property Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER T.21 may be laid against persons found trespassing. Breslau is an area of significant concern with respect to people using off-road vehicles on property without permission. The lands bordered by Fountain Street, Menno Street, Greenhouse Road and Kramp Road are being monitored for trespassing by the Waterloo Regional Police and the Township of Woolwich. Questions about the use of off-road vehicles in the Township of Woolwich may be directed to the Enforcement Action Line at Extension 6106.

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»»2005 Dodge Caravan SE. 3.3L V6, auto, fully loaded 7 passenger van. One owner, all original. Only 90,000 kms. Finished in butane Blue/gray interior. All this for only $9,900. Voisin Chrysler 519-669-2831. »»2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad 4X4 SLT. 5.7L MDS Hemi, auto, all SLT options including trailer tow group, box liner, pwr. driver seat. Only 73,000 kms. Finished in Mineral gray/gray interior. $22,900. Voisin Chrysler 519-669-2831. »»2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4X4. 3.8L V6, 6 spd. trans. Loaded including dual top group, air, speed control, pwr. windows, alum. road wheels. Only 44,500 kms. Finished in rescue green/gray interior. $24,900. Voisin Chrysler 519-669-2831. TRADES & SERVICES

»»Custom Wood Fireplace surrounds and mantels. Your designs or ours, painted, stained or unfinished. Call 519-210-0107.

TRADES & SERVICES

»»D E S T I N Y ’ S

HAIR LOFT welcomes senior stylist Lisa Livingston beginning July 2. Call today and get 10% off any service with Lisa for the month of July. Call 519-210-0411.

RENTALS

»»5 Farm House Bedroom House - between Elmira and St. Jacobs. Available immediately. $1,200/mth + utilities. 519-669-0257 between 9 & 5 only. After 5, 416-476-8733. »»Wellesley - House For Rent 3 bedroom, 11/2 baths, $900 + utilities. Parking included. Available Sept. 1. Call 519656-3098 ext. 26.

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»»Elmira

$475 plus utilities. A/C, no pets, downtown location. July 1. 519-669-8074. »»36 Memorial Ave., Elmira. 1 bdrm apartment, available August 1. Please call 519-744-3711. »»36 Memorial Ave., Elmira. 2 bdrm apartment. Available July 1. Please call 519-744-3711. »»St. Jacobs - 4 bedroom house , 1 bathroom. Available immediately. $1000 plus utilities. Phone 519-699-9358 or 519-664-1196.

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»»Open

UNDER THE HOOD Alex Toll checks out the engine of the 1955 Thunderbird at the Maryhill Knights of Columbus classic car show June 27. Dozens of cars ranging from Model As to modern sports cars were on display at the event.

House - Sun. July 5, 2-4 p.m. 21 Grosbeak Rd., Elmira. $209,800. 3 bed., 2 bath semi. Move right in to this beautifully updated home. New flooring, roof, paint, furnace and custom solid oak kitchen. With a spacious fenced backyard, this house is a must see!

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

»»Industrial Shop for sale in Elmira, 37 Mill St. Big open space, 2 buildings 6500 sq ft (approx). Willing to rent on building back. To have a tour of the place please call 519-669-4719.

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HOME HUNTERS NEW WEBSITE www.homeswithpaul.ca

$359,000

BRESLAU 2100 sq. ft. almost brand new beauty! Open concept mnflr, large kitch. (upgraded cabinets), extra large patio dr, 3 large bdrms, loft area on second flr, master ensuite boasts large windows, whirlpool tub and walkin closet.

RENT OR OWN

WOW! 12.9 ACRES. 2800 sq. ft. bungalow, 4 bedrooms, main floor master bdrm, main floor laundry, patio/deck, hot tub, walkout basement, detached workshop, backs on to greenbelt, waterfront property. MLS.

$369,900

ELMIRA Completely finished, waiting for you to move in! 6 Bedroom plus office, hardwood & ceramic on mainfloor, kitchen with peninsula, gas fireplace, patio/deck with BBQ gasline, insulated & painted garage. MLS.

$439,000

ELMIRA Quality at every corner throughout this beautiful home, 4 bedrm, 3 bathrm. Maple kitchen, extra height ceilings, cozy family rm with gas fireplace, mstr bdrm w/ deluxe ensuite, double garage. MLS.

Support your local schools. Buy or list your home with Paul.

$259,000

ELMIRA. Spacious backsplit made for family living, appliances included. Cathedral ceiling in kitchen, open concept, walkout to deck. 4 plus bedrooms. Fenced yard that backs on to park. MLS.

$459,000

ELMIRA Let this beautiful home on a large lot WOW!!! you, Come see for yourself. Single detached home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, separate dining room, den/office, rec rm, and excercise rm. Walkout to patio.deck. 50 yr steel roof, upgrades galore. MLS.

36 BRISTOW CREEK, ELMIRA

Paul Martin SALES REPRESENTATIVE

EMAIL: paul@remaxsolidgold.biz

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated ADDRESS: 180 Weber St. S., Waterloo DIRECT....519-503-9533

HOME ....519-669-3074

OFFICE ...519-888-7110

What’s your Home worth? Call Paul for your Free Market Evaluation Introducing... HURON HOMES INC.

45’ and 50’ lots available in Elmira. Several plans available in bungalow or 2 storey models, or will build to suit.

TEAM

McNeil

$264,900

ELMIRA Easy to love, easy to afford! This desirable 2 Storey features many amazing upgrades including finished Rec Room with extra bedroom/ office, main floor laundry, air conditioning and all appliances included! MLS.

$374,000

ELMIRA Why buy a Resale Home when you can pick the things you enjoy in a home. Build your dream home on this 50’ lot. Hrdwood & ceramic throughout main flr., maple kitchen cabinets, 4 bedrooms, master has walkin closet and ensuite.

$189,000

$499,000

ST. CLEMENTS Prime location, 4 bedroom bungalow, oak kitchen cabinets, cedar lined cath ceiling family room, mainfloor laundry & master bedroom, Patio, deck, 616 sq. ft. heated workshop w/ extra circuts. MLS.

$529,000

ELMIRA Open concept, rec rm, exercise rm, master bdrm ensuite, ceramic in foyer, kitch. & bathrooms, hardwood livrm & dinrm, pantry & cherry cabinets w/ glass doors in kitch., separate dinrm, familyrm. MLS.

519-669-1544 24hrs 17 Church St. W., Elmira

CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE CURRENT MARKET EVALUATION

BROKERAGE

519-579-4110 OFFICE

RECREATIONAL LOT! 6.5 acres on the Conestogo River. Excellent camping and/or seasonal property ideal. Services (gas, telephone, hydro) available at road side Line 86. MLS.

CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR HOME’S VALUE IN THIS CURRENT MARKET?

TWIN CITY REALTY INC.

www.thefreyteam.com

www.elmirarealestate.ca

sold@clickthathouse.com

Melanie McNeil - Sales Representative

Warren McNeil - Sales Representative

MODEL HOME for sale! Priced well below replacement! Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow featuring c/air, c vac, gas fireplace, luxury ensuite, m/f laundry, sep. dining room, stunning kitchen w/pantry, hardwood & tile Partly finished OPEN HOUSE - 51 Ridgeview Drive, DRAYTON floors, basement. Unbelievable BY APPOINTMENT, value 30 mins to K-W. A must see. MLS.

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Totally renovated in ‘04 with all new windows, roof, furnace, appliances, water heater and flooring. Newer wooden shed in back included. Freshly painted and well maintained. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath w/ laundry. Conveniently located close to the expressway, St Jacobs Farmer’s Market and Conestogo Mall. Shows well! MLS.

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$269,900

OPEN HOUSE | SUN 2-4PM

519.669.5790 | 1.888.966.5942 ELMIRA 3 bedroom beauty offers many extras incl family room addition, newer laminate flooring, rec. room. with fireplace, built in cabnetry in dining room & rec. room, cedar deck, hot tub & custom built shed. MLS.

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51 RIDGEVIEW DR. DRAYTON

Large Lots only 30 minutes from Waterloo, Only 4 lots left! Model Home available for sale, 10 plans to choose from, Quality standard features include: 9’ ceilings on main floor, 200 amp service, Fruit Cellar, Ceramics, Ensuite & Main or Upper Laundry

THE FREY TEAM

Len Frey

Mildred Frey

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

BROKER**

frey@golden.net

Wendy Taylor BROKER**

wendy@thefreyteam.com

NEW LISTING - $249,900 Great 3 bedroom, 2 bath starter located on mature, tree lined street. Walking distance to junior public school and downtown. Updated kitchen, wiring, plumbing. Roof done in 2007. Great rear yard for the kids. Backs to greenspace. MLS. Call Wendy Taylor to view.

NEED LOTS OF SPACE?

Rarely found oversized backsplit with double garage & big backyard. Features 3+1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, super spacious kitchen with island open to huge family room. Lower level finished with recroom, bedroom & bath. Lots of space for a growing family. Much bigger inside than it appears. A must see!

Mary Lou Murray SALES REPRESENTATIVE

marylou@mmrealestate.ca

OPEN HOUSE | SUNDAY JULY 5TH, 2-4 PM

K-W Mortgage

9 Church Street W., Elmira Tel: 519.669.0004 Toll Free: 1.866.645.9443 dontaylor@on.aibn.com

I have a package that will satisfy your Mortgage Needs. Call or Email today! • Rates below posted bank rates • 100% Financing Available • "Cash back option" • Debt consolidation • Second mortgages

DON TAYLOR, CIMBL Mortgage Agent

Serving elmira, liSTOWel and SurrOunding area

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ELMIRA REAL ESTATE Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage SERVICES

BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record

SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.

519-669-3192

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

DALE KELLER Sales Rep.

MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES

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

519-669-2772

BROKERAGE

BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record

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

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

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

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

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

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

BERT MARTIN, BROKER

COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE! Approximately 2,000 s/f with offices and warehouse located in a busy plaza with lots of parking. Zoning allows many uses. Only 10 minutes to Waterloo. MLS. Call Bert for details.

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

Your referrals are appreciated!

OPEN HOUSE - SAT AND SUN 2-4PM

42 ROBERTA STREET, ELMIRA

$332,250 | BUNGALOW Model Home

for sale including upgrades. Remaining 3 lots to build your choice, of bungalows OR 3-4 Bedroom 2 Storeys, all in convenient Elmira Raceway Estates. MLS.

OPEN HOUSE - SUN JULY 5TH, 2-4 PM 37 WILLIAM STREET, ELMIRA

CHARMING older home.Maple kitchen. Hdwd. floors. Fin. attic. 2 tiered deck. 2 bathrms. Main flr laundry. MLS REDUCED To $259,900.

LoCATIoN! - spotless bungalow on quiet court. Renovated main floor. W/U basement. Central air. Walk to downtown. Shows well! MLS $258,900.

BY THE NUMBERS EASY

$309,900 | Charming Century home on

sought after tree lined street, beautifully cared for with original woodwork & pocket doors, large formal rooms, black ash kitchen cabinets, finished attic in 2008. Amazing 174' deep fenced backyard, many updates. NEW MLS.

FOR LEASE, BAY/OFFICE

$8.25, plus CAM for an attractive unit, complete with front office and great bay space with overhead door at back for truck entry and deliveries. MLS.

DRAyToN 2-SToREy - backing to parkland! Eat-in kitchen w/ island & w/o. Finished bsmt w/ gas fp. C/A and vac. Shows well! MLS. $284,900.

pARk-LIkE GRoUNDS. 11 acres, mixed bush, pond! Lovely updated bungalow w/ great room. Minâ€™s from Elmira/K-W & Guelph. MLS $629,900.

FLORADALE BUNGALOW

$264,900 | Spacious kitchen and living

CLoSE To EvERyTHING! Beautiful, private yard. 4 bdrms, 2 bths. 2 f/pâ€™s. Sunrm. Rec. rm. Updated oak cupboards Lots of character MLS REDUCED to $279,900.

BETTER THAN NEW! custom built bungalow. Great rm w/ w/o to partially covered patio. 3rd bdrm & bthrm finished in bsmt. MLS REDUCED To $399,000.

room. 3 Bedrooms, one is a den with walkout to deck. Finished basement, double car garage. MLS.

ELMIRA RACEWAY ESTATES

$318,900 | 1625 sq ft, 3+ Bedroom,

3 Baths, vaulted ceilings throughout, hardwood ceramics, fireplace, spacious kitchen/dining, and 1 year appliances (6). NEW MLS.

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

$324,900 AND $299,000 | For 30

and 32 Church Street, West, Elmira. Both properties creates .5 acre lot, offers 204' depth and 107' frontage. Ideal location for Senior Apartment Building. MLS.

Gale Presbyterian Church EXISTING CHURCH! Seating capacity 175+. Addition at rear in 1986, incl. full basement. Ideal for office, lofts, etc.1 block from downtown. C-1 Zoning. MLS $549,000.

NEW HoME - open concept large kitchen/d.a. to great room w/cathedral ceiling. Ceramic in entry, kitchen & baths. Huge master bdrm. MLS $274,900.

$347,000

GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT

$449,000 NEW PRICE | This grandly

designed 6 bedroom home features a stunning view of the Conestoga River, about 4,000 sq. ft. of finished living space, an oversized double garage, 3 fireplaces and a whole lot of WOW! MLS.

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

FREE ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS AT

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HARD

MAPLETON SCHOOL HOUSE

| Refreshing flare of construction, blending the new and old creating an inviting place to call home or retreat. Nestled amongst mature trees on a private .5 acre lot. MLS.

A GREAT START

$154,900 DRAYTON | This recently remodeled and very unique turn-of-thecentury semi detached home features 9' ceilings, original trim & moldings, new laminate flooring, newer furnace, main floor laundry and main floor master bedroom. MLS.

INvESTMENT pRopERTy 5 plex, always fully occupied! Lots of parking. Shows a good return on your investment! MLS $479,000.

WHy RENT? - 3 bdrm semi w/ mature trees, backs to green space. Hardwood flrs in bdrms and L/R. Most windows and doors replaced. MLS $179,900.

BUILD yoUR DREAM HoME on 1 acre site, sloping to the south (ideal for w/o bsmt). Located on the edge of Goldstone. MLS. $110,000.

www.thurrealestate.com

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BIRTHDAY

ANNIVERSARY

WILF and DOROTHY DIPPEL

HAPPY 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

Friends and Family are invited to celebrate

BEA AND GEORGE READ’S 80th Birthday.

JOHN RAYMOND

July 4, 1949

Lori, We haven’t travelled the easy road, But we’ve walked it together. You’ve given me the world’s greatest kids, All of them I treasure. Ten years have come and gone and, Only time can really measure. All the things you do for us, I love you dear beyond all measure.

Wilf and Dorothy are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Please join the family at an Open House on Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at Wing 404, 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo Best wishes only please.

Looking forward to many more happy years together, “Just me” and the kids. FAMILY ALBUM

With a Family Album Ad in the Observer

» Anniversary » Birthday » Engagement » Stag & Doe » Thank you » Birth Notice » and a lot more....

Call

THANK YOU to all the organizers, performers and others who attended my retirement recital/tea. It will be an evening I will never forget.

LINDA BOTH 1929-1984

For as little as.. .

ALOIS

Sunday July 12, 2-4pm. at St. Teresa of Avila Church, Elmira

THANK YOU

In loving memory of our dear parents/ grandparents 1929-1999

Join us for an Open House,

Best wishes only.

IN MEMORIAM

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IN PRINT. ONLINE. IN PICTURES. IN DEPTH.

When thoughts go back as they often do, We treasure the memories we have of you. This day is remembered, quietly kept, no words are needed, We will never forget. Forever in our hearts

Peter, Helga, Gaby & Families

LOCAL CHURCH

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Trinity United Church ELMIRA

Minister: Summer Worship Rev. Dave Jagger June 28 - Sept. 6 10 a.m. at Trinity Sunday School During Worship

Visit our website at: www.wondercafe.ca 21 Arthur St., North • Church Office 519-669-5560 “Our mission is to love, learn and live by Christ’s teachings”

www.elmiracommunity.org

REACH WITH LOVE. TEACH THE TRUTH. SEND IN POWER. 290 Arthur St. South, Elmira • 519-669-3973 www.ElmiraAssembly.com (Across from Tim Horton’s)

Upbeat Family Worship & Sunday School 10:00 am

Wheelchair accessible • Nursery Care provided • Hearing Assisted

5 First St., Elmira • 519-669-1459

Sundays @ 10:30am Life Lessons for the iPod Generation This week: iKnow

SUNDAY SCHOOL

48 Hawkesville Rd. • 519-664-2311

Sundays @ 10:30am John Mahood PS

Check out our website www.woodsidechurch.ca

NURSERY PROVIDED

St. Jacobs

True Worshipers

200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Calvary United

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009

“God’s Word: It’s Worth Finding Again” Speaker: Steve Sanchez

HEARING ASSISTED

Welcome to

what do you worship?

Sunday, July 5, 2009 10:00 am

| 519.669.5790

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

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

“Making Faith Live” Sunday Worship 9:30 am - 10:30am

2 First St., Elmira • 519-669-5030

St. Teresa Catholic Church

No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope! Celebrate Eucharist with us Mass times are:

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

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

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SERVICE PROS AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

THOMPSON’S

Auto Tech Inc. Providing the latest technology to repair your vehicle with accuracy and confidence.

21 HOWARD AVE., ELMIRA (Behind the old Trylon Building)

BICYCLES

With an expert spring tune up $

parts extra

$5 from each tune up goes to “Fit for the Future” fundraiser campaign.

22 Church St. W., Elmira

Tel: 519-669-5537

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

SERVICE DIRECTORY

AUTO CLINIC

AUTOMOTIVE

GROSHAW BROS. CARPENTRY 519-669-5588 (cell) 519-897-6238

CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

automotive

AUTOMOTIVE

Concrete Foundations Limited

YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!

6982 Millbank Main St., Millbank 519-595-2053 • 519-664-2914

THE REAL DEAL

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Body Maintenance

WHERE TIRES

RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE.

1-800-CARSTAR 519-669-3373

519-669-3373

AFTER HOURS

33 First Street, East Elmira, ON

FAX: 519.669.3210

519.669.8917

CONTRACTING LTD. Framing · Renovations Decks · Sheds Basement Finishing

Clare Bauman 519.669.3495 cell 519.504.2826

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

35 Howard Ave., Elmira

519-669-3232

MARWIL CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Residential & Agricultural Driveways • Sidewalks •Curbs Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Free Written Estimates

Willis Martin Drayton, ON

519-638-2699

CRANE

CONSTRUCTION INC. GENERAL CONTRACTING

commercial • industrial • Concrete removal & replacement • Siding work up to 66’ high

RR#1 Elmira

Call Us At

CONCRETE

Marty Trapp

ARE A

519.669.8330

CONSTRUCTION

WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI

Call Donna at ext 104

24 Hour Accident Assistance

contracting

Custom Homes • Cottages • Additions • Shingling + Siding

JOHN GROSHAW 7449 8th Line Drayton, ON

RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2

519-669-7652

21 Industrial Dr. Elmira

THIS SPACE FOR RENT

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AUTOMOTIVE

Complete Collision Service

carpentry

BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS GET YOUR BICYCLES READY

EXPERT ADVICE | QUALITY SERVICES LOOK UP A PROFESSIONAL.

TIRE

Accredited Test & Repair Facility

519-669-4400

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•Pole Structures •Remodeling & restoration

519-846-9066 fax: 519-846-9319

ORTLIEB CRANE & Equipment Ltd. • 14 ton BoomTruck • 35 ton Mobile Crane

519-664-9999 ST. JACOBS

24 Hour Service 7 Days A Week

CUSTOM FRAMING

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ÂťÂť Wellesley Township Caregiver Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Wellesley Township Community Health Centre. Topic is of special interest to those caring for a family member with Parkinsonâ€™s disease. For more information, call Lorraine at 519-664-3794 or reception at 519-656-9025.

ÂťÂť How To Become Agent 009 at Linwood Branch Library, 3:30-4:15 p.m. This free program includes stories, crafts and activities for children ages 6 to 12. Unravel the mysteries in puzzling books and make a spy gadget to help with your mystery solving at home. For more information, please call 519-698-2700.

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ÂťÂť Agent Animal at Linwood Branch Library, 3:30-4:15 p.m. This free program includes stories, crafts and activities for children ages 6 to 12. Find out about animals that can help with mystery solving and make your own sniffer-dog puppet. For more information, please call 519-698-2700. AUGUST 8

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