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VANESSA MOSS When Elmira’s Connie Deckert first took up the game of golf more than 35 years ago, finding other women golfers in the area was a challenge. Now, ladies’ tournaments, clubs and leagues are quickly popping up across Waterloo Region as more and more women begin to appreciate the health, social and even economic benefits of the sport. “Women need this game for business,” Deckert said. “It’s a perfect venue to conduct business because it gives you a chance to get to know people.” After years of recreational play, Deckert recently turned her passion for golf into a career by teaching at Max’s Golf Centre in Waterloo and coaching both the men’s and women’s teams at the University of Guelph. She is thrilled that women, especially juniors, have taken such a liking to a sport she said provides a lifetime of enjoyment. The university students she works with look at her in amazement when she tells them stories about how wom-

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GENTLEWOMAN’S SPORT Golf instructor Connie Deckert has seen a significant increase in the number of female golfers playing in Waterloo Region since she took up the sport more than 35 years ago. Women’s leagues, clubs PHOTO | VANESSA MOSS and tournaments are helping to encourage golfers of all skill levels to tee up.

Woolwich seeks ATV clampdown

Mixture of education and police blitzes will tackle longstanding problems with trespassers in Breslau STEVE KANNON Watch for liberal applications of the carrot and especially the stick as Woolwich moves to clamp down on trespassing ATV users in Breslau. Reacting to longstanding complaints, the township will focus on educating users of all-terrain vehicles while simultaneously launching a

series of blitzes to prosecute offenders. To help with the education process, the township and private property owners in the area will post more signs, while police and bylaw enforcement officers will seek out those who ignore the warnings. “The idea is to meet-andgreet folks coming through the properties,” director of

recreation and facilities Larry Devitt told councillors Tuesday night, updating them on a meeting with stakeholders last weekend. ATV users have been riding through a stretch of natural property adjacent to the new Hopewell Heights subdivision, stretching from Fountain Street to Greenhouse Road. Signs have been torn down and barriers removed as

the township and landowners tried to prevent access to the site, to no avail. The land in the area east of the village belongs to a variety of owners: the township, Waterloo Region, developer Thomasfield Homes, private homeowners and the Goderich-Exeter Railway. “We have to start letting people know they’re trespassing. “The best we can achieve is

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St. Clements sports pad gets council boost Wellesley approves detailed plan for construction of facility that will serve as outdoor rink MARC MIQUEL HELSEN A multi-purpose sports pad should be under construction at the St. Clements Community Centre by September. The project took another step forward as Wellesley council this week approved a plan presented by the Heidelberg-St. Clements Optimist Club. Though the service group had already received the green light to move forward with the project in March, the detailed presentation Monday night included a timeline and financial projections. The pad, to be used as an outdoor rink in the winter, will be built between the two diamonds, close to the arena. Work on the first part of the project, which will include footings, foundation and slab, is expected to begin in September and conclude by month’s end. A later phase of con-

struction, which is expected within three years, will incorporate a roof as well as a storage/change area and utility room to house the hoses and board, water, and hydro systems. So far, the service group has raised some $11,000 – a third of the projected cost of the entire structure. An outdoor rink will provide more ice time given the heavy use of the arena, said director of recreation services Brad Voisin. “The arena is very tight, with only one hour of public skating a week: this will give children and kids an opportunity to basically go after school, in the evenings, and on weekends when the arena is booked.” While the Optimist Club will be responsible for the maintenance and installation of the ice surface for the winter outdoor rink, the municipality will eventually assume

ON TRACK FOR APPROVAL A projected view of the St. Clements sports pad. The Optimist Club will start by building the concrete pad itself, hoping to complete a roof and changeroom within the next three years.

responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of the permanent structures after completion. In the past, the Optimists have used the ball diamond and more recently the tennis courts to create the outdoor rink in the winter, but have encountered numerous problems, resulting in poor years for the

outdoor rink and wasted money. Lighting issues (hydro costs), excess amounts of water during spring thaws, and the fact that the courts’ coloured asphalt speeds up the melting process, are among some of the issues with which the group has struggled. “The Optimist Club has always organized and

taken care of the outdoor rinks, and we will continue to do so. That’s our main reason for this,” said the organization’s Rob Kroetsch. A roof will not only protect the pad from the elements, but also allow the facility to be used for many other possible activities throughout the year, including hockey

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simply be torn down. He wants to see trespassers hit hard in the wallet. “It’s a matter of who’s going to be more stubborn,” he said, noting the township has to be persistent. With repeat offenders, there should be “more stick and less carrot.”

THE WAIT IS OVER With a new fire hall to open in a few weeks, the Floradale station of the Woolwich Fire Department finally has room for a new rescue unit. Unveiled at a council meeting Tuesday, the truck replaces a 30-year-old vehicle. From left, Floradale district chief Dennis Frey, Oscar Clemmer and Lorne Bowman join Coun. Ruby Weber, Coun. Sandy Shantz and Mayor Bill Strauss in an inspection of the new arrival.

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“I think for many people it means that they do projects that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to do, it’s that simple.”

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A HAPPY TUNE Musicians Magdalena Tomsinska (left), Michael and Shannon Purves-Smith, and Marilyn Fung were the recent recipients of a total $6,000 in funding from the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund.

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Elmira’s Michael and Shannon Purves-Smith each earn funding for separate projects now in the works VANESSA MOSS Two Elmira musicians have been given the green light to go ahead with new projects thanks to grants from the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund. Michael and Shannon Purves-Smith were awarded $3,000 each, part of a total $78,300 (21 grants) doled out across the region. “I think that they’re very interested in promoting the arts in the region, one of the economic aspects of the region, just so that holistically, the economy of the region is strong,” Michael said. He will use his share of the money to pay the 25 people who helped create the double CD compilation Contrasts in Love. The primarily vocal work features over two hours of chamber and choral music compiled over many years, Michael said. “I hope this is thoroughly memorable music. I think it is.

“My own conviction is that one should be able to use the whole realm of music, including popular music sometimes.” Contrasts in Love incorporates various musical influences. At times, the sound is romantic like Frederic Chopin and Franz Schubert, at others like Igor Stravinsky and music from the Renaissance, Michael said. “It’s all very, very accessible. Unless you really just have an aversion to classical music and won’t listen to anything that sounds like that, which is the case with many people, I’d be very surprised if people wouldn’t find this very attractive music.” Over the past year Michael has been on sabbatical from his teaching position at Wilfrid Laurier University (where he directs the University Wind Ensemble and the baroque programme) in order to promote his music. He plans to sell these newest CDs on his website and at independent retailers. The arts fund backing and another

$2,000 grant from Laurier has allowed Michael to produce a compilation that covers a host of local talent recorded in interesting locales, including the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto and St. James’ Anglican in Stratford. His son will be creating the cover artwork. Michael, the music director of the Wellington Winds, said he is pleased Waterloo Region is supporting an important part of the area’s culture. “I think for many people it means that they do projects that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to do, it’s that simple.” Although Shannon’s work would have gone ahead without the grant, it would have taken much longer, she said. Her ensemble, Greensleaves, is producing its third CD entitled Na bliskich lakach (On the Meadows Nearby). It features Polish music from the 16th and 17th centuries, produced and sung by group member Magdalena Tomsinska.

“She’s the only one who knows what she’s doing, we just play,” Shannon said with a laugh. The group decided to create this third work after its first two albums sold so well. “People have been asking us to do another one.” Using their own money to produce the first CD and profits from that to create the second, the group members were thankful for the grant to be used for the third. Unlike Michael, Greensleaves has a long way to go before completing the project, which it plans to promote in the Polish community both in the region and beyond. They will use a local sound engineer, production company and musicians to put it together, with Shannon playing recorders and viols. Greensleaves is a lute/recorder/ viols consort specializing in Renaissance and early Baroque music. The group was founded in 1996.

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Petitioning for a change in how and where to find a beer Summer is both a help and a hindrance in Derek Forward’s petition drive to wrest power from The Beer Store. On the one hand, beer is a top-ofmind subject as July reaches its midpoint. On the other, we’re less motivated to consider such political matters. Nonetheless, the Burlington man’s online petition – www.ipetitions.com/ petition/nobeerstore – had garnered more than 4,000 names in its first week. He objects to The Beer Store holding a virtual monopoly on the sale of beer, saying greater convenience and lower prices would flow from competition. Currently the distribution and retail systems are owned by the three largest brewers, Labatt, Molson and Sleeman. Once Canadian companies, the three are now foreign-owned: InBevSA of Belgium, U.S.-based Molson Coors Brewing and Japan’s Sapporo respectively. With his petition, Forward agues we’d be better served if beer was sold in grocery and convenience stores. The move would help smaller breweries, which are now dependent on a retail channel owned and controlled by their much larger competitors. The sale of beer and wine in corner stores is a political hot potato. Under previous Conservative governments, the Liberals suggested the change, with the Tories opposed. In power, the Liberals shunned the idea. Even when

Liberal backbencher Kim Craitor floated a private member’s bill to that effect last year, it was to no avail. We now have a situation where Conservative leader John Tory has suggested changing the rules, while Premier Dalton McGuinty maintains it’s steady as she goes. Supporters of the status quo usually point to the prospects of minors buying beer, believing it’s easier to police The Beer Store than thousands of smaller outlets. While monitoring is easier with some 450 beer stores versus an estimated 10,000 convenience stores, we don’t know that the changes would lead to rampant abuse. Having grown up in Montreal, where beer and wine are available in every dépanneur, I certainly saw no evidence of that; underage drinking goes on everywhere. In Quebec, convenience is certainly a factor. You can nip down to the corner and grab some wine for dinner, albeit not the selection you’d find at the liquor store, the friendly-sounding Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), as opposed to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. Critics take aim at the convenience factor, claiming it would increase the amount of drinking. Again, the numbers don’t bear out that argument. It certainly doesn’t take much extra planning to stop by a beer or liquor store, and hours have been extended due to public demand; the convenience angle is overplayed. From an environmental standpoint, however, there is an upside to being able to walk to the

corner store to pick something up rather than having to climb in your car to do so. Especially advantageous for all concerned if you’re going for a refill. The best arguments in favour of beer and wine in supermarkets and convenience stores are economic. Unlike the LCBO, which is owned by the province and looks after so-called hard liquor, The Beer Store is a nearmonopoly in private hands. And, due to mergers and buyouts, control is now offshore. Allowing craft breweries and wineries direct access to a new retail channel that excludes the big players who control Brewers Retail Inc (BRI). Originally a co-operative formed in 1927 to warehouse and distribute the beer produced by hundreds of brewers, BRI now represents two major shareholders – Labatt and Molson – and a minor one, Sleeman. In 2005, a provincial study showed the company had become “essentially a private monopoly for the retailing of beer in Ontario.” The year prior, BRI had gross sales of $2.6 billion, accounting for

83.4 per cent of Ontario’s beer sales by volume. Small breweries have argued for years they don’t get a fair shake at retail stores owned by the big players. Perhaps changing the rules to allow the craft brewers access to corner stores would increase their profile, and their profits. Such sales would also be a boon to the retailers, especially the mom-and-pop shops that struggle with retaining business – even more so with new restrictions on tobacco sales. Such changes seem like a no-brainer. For the government, however, there is risk in change, especially when it has to do with anything resembling moral implications – even after all these years, the ghost of prohibition still haunts us. The government sees little upside to making the sale of beer and wine an issue. Under the current system, we can indeed get our hands on our beverage of choice, albeit at the high prices mandated by the province and the near-monopoly it has allowed to develop.

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Vandals make mess of pitch Soccer players from 27 teams as near as Woolwich and from as far away as London were not the only ones ripping up the fields at Lions Park in Elmira last weekend. The casings of some 40 fireworks were found on one of the fields on the morning of July 6 and approximately five sprinkler heads were kicked off by unknown suspects. The casings of multiple fireworks were strewn all over the field when the Woolwich Invitational Tournament resumed the following day. Tournament officials removed the debris from the field before the morning games, but found more pieces as the day wore on. The total cost of the damage is expected to hit approximately $300. “It really was bad timing because it happened on the one weekend when we had, probably, the biggest soccer tournament of the year in terms of minor soccer,” said Richard Hoover, Woolwich’s recreation facilities manager, noting that last weekend’s act of vandalism was the first of its type that he has witnessed in the past four years.

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EDSS will find itself in the middle of a construction zone next year, with major reconstruction work slated for Brubacher and Second streets, in conjunction with repairs to Arthur Street. Meeting this week, Woolwich council awarded a $200,000 contract to the IBI Group to perform the engineering work for the project. On tap is replacement of underground services, repair and additions to sidewalks and new pavement. Council also awarded a $29,000 tender to Gamsby and Mannerow Ltd. to do the engineering of the reconstruction of a portion of Dunke Street, from Hampton to Church streets, in Elmira. Construction is slated for 2009.

Wellesley ups rentals by 3%

Facility rental rates in Wellesley Township jumped three per cent this month. The changes were made to reflect inflation rates, user group demand and area competition. With a new recreation facility in Wilmot Township on the books for next year, and the Woolwich Memorial Centre under construction in Elmira, ice rental demand and cost are expected to be affected in the near future. The increase will see one hour of primetime winter ice time climb to $145.72 from $142.53. The township expects to generate an additional $18,000 per year.

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RBC makes $30,000 donation to rec. centre Bank’s largest donation to a recreation project in Ontario MARC MIQUEL HELSEN The Woolwich Recreational Facility Foundation received a healthy boost of funding in Elmira Monday, when the RBC Royal Bank doled out a $30,000 cheque in support of the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Though not the first of the bank’s donations – RBC also sponsors Woolwich Minor Hockey – the recent sum is the organization’s largest one-time contribution to a rec. project. “This is our largest donation to a recreation centre that we’ve made in Ontario,” said regional vice-president Bruce Gehlen, noting it was an easy choice for the bank. “You don’t get a chance like this very often; when somebody chirped, we listened,” said Gehlen with a chuckle. “Generally when talking to a bigger centre, they have universities, they have major hospitals. Because Elmira

doesn’t have either one of those, [the project] is important to our market.” Set to open in the fall of 2009, the multi-use facility will feature two NHLsized ice pads, a gym, a seniors’ centre and a warm-water therapy pool. “It’s a great place for our youth. That facility will probably be the cornerstone of Elmira,” said Gehlen. Which part of the new facility will bear the bank’s name has yet to be determined; but the options are running out, now that the foundation is heading into the final fundraising stretch – approximately $500,000 – of its $5.6-million commitment. Foundation member Ruby Weber said she hopes RBC’s donation will spark other banks in the area to do the same. “We’re glad to get it, and we hope the other banks in the township follow suit. We’re happy that the Royal Bank led the way.”

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SUMMERTIME FLIES Kara Dietrich, 4, and Jennifer Michi, 11 (top) test the flying power of their paper airplane during the St. Clements Branch Library’s Wacky Animals event. Bottom left: Cameron Draves, 7, and Emily Green, 10, enjoyed the crafts. Right: Joe Lippert, 3, Lauren Ducharme, 4, and Meghan Stewart, 2, worked well together.

Region to ease use of St. Clements well Wellesley councillors concerned about impact of increased truck traffic on Expo Road MARC MIQUEL HELSEN It wasn’t the definitive answer that they were looking for, but it should suffice. After sending Waterloo Region a clear message that its practice of drawing water from a St. Clements well was overburdening municipal roads, Wellesley councillors this week received some assurances their concerns will be addressed. “Last year we had discussed this issue with township staff and they

recommended we look at the Wellesley water treatment plant as an alternative. We have made some changes to the Wellesley system so we can use that in the future,” Nancy Kodousek, the region’s director of water services, said at Monday’s council meeting. Councillors are concerned about the practice of drawing water from the St. Clements well for the purpose of supplementing other areas in the region. If supplies run low elsewhere

for some reason – perhaps for maintenance purposes, a watermain break or drought – the upper-tier government will often haul water from one area to another. St. Clements, where water is often in abundance, is a principal source as the region looks to meet its responsibility as the provider of potable water to all its communities. Earlier this year, water from St. Clements was hauled to West Montrose when an overflowing

Grand River prompted officials to seal that community’s well system in accordance with safety protocols. Though Wellesley councillors do not object to this practice, they are worried that Expo Drive, the residential township road providing access to the well, isn’t suited to stand up to constant use by heavy water tankers. “As long as the region recognizes that (concern), because we struggle with the upkeep of our roads,” Coun. Shelley Wagner told

Kodousek. Although a specific numerical cap on how much water will be drawn from the St. Clements well wasn’t offered at the meeting, Kodousek noted the region plans to limit activity in that town to two truckloads per day, when needed. “We have other locations within the region that we can source for trucking of water; we have looked at that and we will be using them,” said Kodousek in an interview.

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Elmira man dies in Alberta collision Co-worker injured as their bus hit by truck An Elmira man involved in a bus crash north of Fort McMurray, Alberta Monday morning died in an Edmonton hospital Wednesday. Randy Wilkin, 55, a driver with Cherrey Bus Lines of Drayton, succumbed to injuries he sustained when his bus collided with a flatbed truck; a co-worker, Larry Binkley of Mildmay, remains in critical condition in an Edmonton hospital. They were the only ones on the bus at the time. The two men, who were in Alberta to transport workers between their camps and their job site in the oil sands, were thrown from the bus in the collision on Hwy. 63 just north of the city limits. They were airlifted to an Edmonton hospital in critical condition. Though the incident is currently under investigation, police believe the bus was southbound on Hwy. 63 when it turned left into the path of the truck, which was travelling northbound. Because both men were ejected from the bus, police don’t know who had been driving. Wilkin, an active member in the community through his involvement with the Elmira Sugar Kings, will be missed by family and wide circle of friends. “He’s going to be sorely missed, sorely missed,

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IN HIS ELEMENT A director with Elmira Sugar Kings organization, Randy Wilkin was also a big fan of fishing, car racing and biking, as shown in these pictures from an eight-day trip to the U.S.

and remembered forever. It’s a huge loss to us, to the organization, to hockey – as a friend, as a buddy … you name it. Terribly sad thing,” said club president Jeff Seddon. “He was a big bear, a big teddy bear. He enjoyed a good laugh, he could laugh at himself, he was kind, he was understanding, he would help – he was just a good guy.” Through his work with the Kings, Wilkin, a team director, assisted at fundraisers, served as treasurer, helped out with equipment and drove the team bus on occasion. “He made himself available to do whatever needed to be done; if he

thought he could help, he’d be in there helping,” said Seddon. That sentiment was echoed by his friend Neil Freeman. “A very generous person, the type that would want to help out with whatever he could. [He’d] do anything for just about anybody, whether he knew them or not. “Happy-go-lucky; he was always up for a good laugh. Definitely, he’ll be missed by all his friends – he had a lot of friends,” said Freeman. Wilkin, who arrived in Alberta about a week ago on a short-term contract, had been driving for Cherrey since 2005.

St. Clements 3rd Annual

It’s time for summer activities

The largest vintage, classic and custom car show in the greater St. Clements metropolitan area! Over 200 cars on display, plus silent auctions, 50/50 draws, beer garden, great food. Free admission.

PHOTO | MARC MIQUEL HELSEN

Proceeds go to upgrade St. Clements rec facilities.

SMOKESCREEN Robert Howells gets right into the action during a Power Lab presentation at Woodside Bible Fellowship’s vacation Bible school July 7.

Saturday, July 19 9am to 3pm St. Clements Arena Rain or Shine For more information email: stclemautorama@yahoo.ca

St. Clements

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Bloomingdale raid nets drugs, weapons

Waterloo regional police lead multi-unit taskforce in executing search warrant; two men face charges MARC MIQUEL HELSEN Two men are facing drug and weapons charges after a police taskforce

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response unit, executed a search warrant July 4 at a residence on Bloomingdale Road in Woolwich Township. Three men were arrested. Two were held for a showcause hearing, while the third was later released unconditionally. Alvaro Brilhante, 51, was charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and marijuana); two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000 (a 53-foot trailer and construction tools possibly connected to a breakand-enter in Guelph); and possession of a firearm magazine. Thirty-nine-year-old Wayne Brilhante was arrested on an outstanding Canada-wide warrant for assault and uttering threats. Police seized approximately 56 grams of suspected cocaine, and some 450 grams of marijuana. A mobile command post was set up on the 11acre property to assist in field coordination, and traffic in the area was temporarily rerouted. The ongoing investi-

gation is part of a collaborative approach involving a number of different agencies. Regional police are working with the Organized Crime Strategy, including members of the provincial auto theft team, biker enforcement unit

and provincial weapons enforcement unit. Also involved are the provincial emergency response team and Canada Border Services. “Sometimes it is helpful for our agency to involve people from other agencies simply because

some of these activities are multi-jurisdictional …,” said regional police spokesman Olaf Heinzel. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-650-8500, ext. 8711 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS.

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July 2

7:30 AM | Police were summoned to an address on Grandview Drive near Conestogo as a result of a report of a stolen vehicle. Taken from the property was a 1994 Dodge pickup truck bearing the plate XB2655. That vehicle was later recovered at 8:30 a.m. by the New Hamburg detachment of the WRPS at Snyder’s Road, near Baden. The vehicle had been left abandoned at the rear of a building. Moderate damage was reported. The vehicle was later returned to its owner. There are no suspects, but the investigation continues. 9:00 AM | No one was injured in a collision at Northfield and Sandy Hills drives, near West Montrose. One vehicle had been turning from Sandy Hills Drive on to Northfield Drive when it collided with another vehicle on Northfield. There were significant damages to both vehicles. One driver was later charged with ‘fail to yield to traffic on thru highway.’ 2:00 PM | A former employee of a Bonnie Crescent, Elmira business was suspected of stealing a hard drive from the store. Subsequent interviews yielded a person of interest and charges are being contemplated. 3:04 PM | A resident of a Flamingo Drive, Elmira home reported to police that she had been hiking in West Montrose, close to the covered bridge when she lost her blue, yellow, and purple wallet from her backpack. In the wallet were: personal identification, bank, and credit cards as well as a quantity of cash.

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July 3

1:26 PM | A resident of a Pintail Drive, Elmira home reported the loss of a trailer plate bear-

A man was videotaped throwing a cement block through the front window of The Beer Store on Wyatt Street in Elmira early in the morning on July 8. The suspect is described as a white male in his mid-twenties with dark hair, white pants and a dark shirt. He was last seen leaving the area in an awaiting silver vehicle with fog lights. Damage was pegged at $1,500. Audio/video footage will be issued by police at a later date. ing the marker D97208H3. 4:38 PM | A resident of Duke Street in Elmira reported to police that he had been swindled while on the Kijiji website. Attempting to sell some speakers, the individual reported that the two money drafts (totaling $1,500) he later received as payment were fraudulent.

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July 4

7:20 AM | Max’s Golf Centre on King Street North, near St. Jacobs reported a quantity of gasoline was stolen the night before. A storage compound lock had been cut. There are no suspects. 8:50 PM | Police were summoned to an address on Katherine Street South as a result of a report that some people in a dark Chrysler vehicle with Manitoba plates had been trespassing on the property. When the individuals in the vehicle were interviewed, they noted that they had received permission to camp on the property. Because they were intoxicated, arrangements were made so that the visitors could leave the following morning.

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that offence and released on an appearance notice. 11:55 AM | A two-vehicle collision occurred at Church Street East near Arthur Street in Elmira. A Clinton resident had been driving on Church Street approaching Arthur when she slowed for traffic and was hit from behind by another vehicle, being driven by an Elmira resident. The driver of the first vehicle was transported by ambulance to Grand River Hospital, where she was treated then released. Damage was considerable. The Elmira driver was charged with ‘careless driving.’ 4:17 PM | There are no suspects in connection with a theft from a 2004 Ford pickup truck on Weber Street North near the farmers’ market in St. Jacobs. A briefcase containing a quantity of cash and a cell phone were stolen. There are no suspects.

4:56 PM | Police were called to the area of Broadway Street in Linwood when a passenger fell out of the back of a Jeep vehicle. She was taken to GRH, where she was treated and later released. She had been part of a group that had gone camping; when the vehicle made a turn she was propelled out of the vehicle, hitting the ground. The driver didn’t remain at the scene. Through the investigation police were able to determine ownership of the vehicle and charges are pending. 5:45 PM | The resident of a Golf Course Road residence in Conestogo returned home from a vacation to find a Black and Decker lawnmower with an extension cord. The machine may now be picked up by its rightful owner at the 3A detachment.

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July 6

6:38 AM | Police received a report of some vandalism along King Street North in St. Jacobs. A planter box and a sandwich board were tossed into the river; a newspaper box was tipped over. There are no suspects. 10:21 PM | As a result of a traffic stop on Line 86 and Herrgott Road, north of St. Clements, a man received a 12- hour driv-

ing suspension after blowing a ‘warn’ on the roadside screening device. The vehicle was then removed from the scene by a sober passenger. 10:50 PM At that same area, another man received a 12hour suspension after registering a ‘warn’ on the roadside screening device. 11:45 PM | Police, along with Wellesley firefighters, were called to an address in the 4200 area of Boomer Line in Wellesley Township, where an amount of garbage had been set on fire. It was determined that a portion of that property along the river has been used by unknown suspects for some time as a garbage dump. Because of the refuge’s proximity to the river, the Ministry of the Environment was contacted. The investigation continues.

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July 7

10:30 AM | A former employee of the Home Hardware store in Elmira was issued a trespass notice with a warning not to return after allegedly stealing some items from the store.

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July 8

9:56 AM | As a result of a traffic stop on South Field Drive in Elmira, a man was charged with driving while under sus-

pension. 10:21 AM | Police received a report that a residence on Queen Street in Elmira was egged. 11:28 AM | A four-door Chrysler Intrepid was stolen from a Wyatt Street Elmira address. The vehicle, bearing the marker AJMV208, was taken sometime overnight. It was recovered in the early hours of July 9. The owner was notified; the vehicle received minor damage. There are no suspects. 4:17 AM | A dark-coloured, men’s multi-speed bike was found on Arthur Street South in Elmira. It may be claimed by its owner at the Elmira station. 11:26 PM | An alarm sounding off at the carwash on Earl Martin Drive in Elmira brought police to the area. When officers arrived, they found no one on scene. However, a door had been left ajar. The canine unit was brought in, leading them to a nearby wooded area. Though the suspect was not caught, video surveillance was obtained. The suspect is described as a male Caucasian in his mid-twenties, with short dark hair; at the time he was wearing a ripped white T-shirt; grey track pants and likely has a cut on his left bicep. A still image will be issued by police shortly.

July 5

6:54 PM | As a result of a traffic stop at Gerber Road and Nafziger Drive in Wellesley, an 18-year-old New Hamburg man was charged with possession of marijuana. Police seized about four grams of the drug; he was charged with

EDACL gets $70,000 grant The Elmira and District Association for Community Living (EDACL) will soon be getting a facelift thanks to a $70,000 investment from the provincial government. The facility at 158 Church St. will undergo a roof and roof furnace replacement, and will receive a new air conditioner. EDACL is one of three community service agencies in Waterloo

Region benefitting from a total $140,000 in funding; $60,000 will go to Xeorixs Homes and $10,000 to Tri-County Mennonite Homes. Provincially, the government is providing $5 million to renovate buildings that improve the quality of life for people with development disabilities and those escaping domestic abuse.

Water: Limit to number of trucks » From page 05

“We can work with the township to make sure that during the spring time we limit it based on what conditions we see.” For the most part, Wellesley councillors were satisfied. “The main concern was what they’re doing to the roads. The heavy trucks – the roads weren’t really built for that. I guess

that basically satisfies our questions to them,” Coun. Jim Olender said. The St. Clements well is one of more than 120 regional wells that in 2007 accounted for 72 per cent of the total annual water supply; the remaining 28 per cent was covered by the Mannheim Water Treatment Plant (Grand River raw surface water source).

Cover Crop Protection Program Agricultural producers enrolled in production insurance who were unable to seed commercial crops in the spring of 2008 due to ood-damaged land may be eligible for nancial assistance under the Cover Crop Protection Program (CCPP). Eligible producers can receive $15 per acre to restore and protect wet cropland. Producers are required to contact the CCPP before July 15 if they have 10 or more acres of unseeded land due to ooding or excessive moisture. Call: 1-800-667-8567 Visit: www.agr.gc.ca/ccpp

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Woolwich is up for a challenge Woolwich council, it appears, is up for a challenge. But it’s going to need your help. Meeting this week, councillors agreed to take on Woodstock Mayor Michael Harding’s Blackout Day Challenge, Aug. 14. The date is significant, of course. Many of us will remember what we were doing on that day almost five years ago: sitting in the dark. Aug. 14, 2003 marked the beginning of 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 very same one many critics accused the previous provincial government of undermining, given its ideological-driven efforts to squander the legacy of Ontario Hydro. 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 keeping in place a safe,

abundant and – equally important – affordable electrical system for Ontario. On the supply side, the province is ramping up a $40-billion nuclear program. It will take years to come online, and higher prices are a certainty. 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. Although the province offers no suggestions as to the size of the peak-demand increases, it has cited a trial program in Wisconsin that charges users 12 times the off-peak rate for electricity consumed at peak times. 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, 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

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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. On Aug. 14, you can help Woolwich’s numbers by reducing your usage as much as possible, even just turning off lights or unplugging appliances.

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“The issue for us is whether it’s in the public interest for us to stretch to 10 per cent. We’ve got to pay attention to some of the developments, including food costs, to make sure that we are not contributing to that.”

Ontarians throw out about 90,000 tonnes of old computers, printers and televisions each year. Now the province wants industry to pay for the cost of recycling: a fee of $10 per TV and $13 per computer will be charged to manufactures. Some 650 of free drop-off depots will be lined up over five years.

Dalton McGuinty may cut the requirement for 10% ethanol in fuel by 2010

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» HARD TALK | RAFE MAIR

How much pay is too much? The president of the United States, the most powerful position in the world, makes $400,000 per year. Federal cabinet ministers make $215,000 and Prime Minister Stephen Harper earns $295,400. The average Canadian worker makes about $39,000. It’s interesting, then, to see who really makes the big bucks. The CEO of Weyerhauser makes $13.8 million a year. Kevin McArthur of Goldcorp struggles along on $9.6 million, while Peter Brown of Canaccord Capital makes a hair less than $9 million. Now it must be noted that some of the top moneymakers get much of the loot from stock options, but that in itself is a story. Stock options work like this: the CEO, Mr. Julius C. Dithers we’ll call him, in addition to his basic modest salary of a million a year, is given 100,000 stock options with the stock then trading at a dollar. This is supposed to encourage Dithers to get the stock higher, say to five dollars. If he does that, the free 100,000 shares are worth $500,000 and he can sell and pocket the half million.

Now we’ve heard a lot about insider trading over the years and here is a classic example – Mr. Dithers knows when to sell because he’s as inside as one can be. Ordinary shareholders don’t have this information until after J.C. has called his options and made his little pile. This doesn’t cost Dithers Widgets – he makes it by selling on the stock market – but there is a cost and an evil. Those 100,000 shares could have been put on the market with the money flowing to the company’s treasury and thus to the benefit of all shareholders. In fact, it dilutes the interest of ordinary shareholders to the benefit of management. It’s interesting to note that the aforesaid Mr. Rogel of Weyerhauser made $11.7 of his $13.8 from stock options, while Peter Brown was paid the entire $8.9 million directly from Cannaccord. That surprises me, since doing stock deals is how Mr. Brown made his boodle in the first place. The rationale for these immense compensation packages is that companies couldn’t get good executives without staggering rewards plus other juicy emoluments of office. It’s a highly competitive field, we’re told. Why, Canada’s top executives would flee to greener pastures if they couldn’t get all that lolly.

» INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | GWYNNE DYER

But where’s the proof of that? If it takes all this money to get a competent man, how come he’s also given a huge golden handshake if he’s fired? After all, if the large salary, bonuses and stock options are an incentive to earn all that money by running a great ship, why should he get a huge payout for failure? Indeed, why shouldn’t he have to give the money back when he turns out to be a catastrophe? What does a man like Peter Brown do to earn $9 million that someone paid, say, $1 million, couldn’t do? Note again that Mr. Brown takes as salary a mere $210,000 and gets $8.7 million as a bonus. He has no stock options to play with. This is all for the good, I gather from Fiona Macdonald, managing partner of the professional services firm Towers Perrin. In an article by Fiona Anderson in the Vancouver Sun (where I found the numbers presented above), Macdonald is quoted as saying, “It’s a mobile market. People can leave ... the calibre of the top executives makes an enormous difference to the success of a company. This can’t be overstated.” The only problem with that answer is that it doesn’t deal with the question: Who says companies have to pay that much for top executives? Couldn’t some-

one making, say, $2 million a year do a good job running Weyerhauser? Peter Brown has a colleague at Canaccord, Paul Reynolds, who makes even more money than the man they call “the rabbit.” Reynolds is only paid $229,000 as a salary, but gets – are you ready for this? – a bonus of $7.6 million. But we’re not through. Another chap at Canaccord, Timothy Hoare, gets a mere $157,000 as salary but – you’d best sit down – he gets a bonus of $7.7 million. Canaccord is an international investment dealer that evidently needs nearly $30 million worth of top executives, being three people in all, to be successful. Couldn’t a couple of two- or three-million buck guys handle the task? Whoops, I didn’t go far enough down the list, for there in the number 14 spot is Jens Mayer, an executive vice-president in Canaccord who gallantly accepts no salary but gets a bonus of $5.3 million, and down in 51st place is Bradley Kotush, Canaccord’s chief financial officer, who gets salary and bonus totaling just a hair under $2 million. That (carry the one), amounts to $35 million for the whole kaboodle! Now there is nothing the faintest bit illegal in what any of the top hundred See MAIR »12

Last exit for the Holocene “Damn! I think we just passed the last exit for the Holocene!” “I’m sorry, honey, I wasn’t looking.” “We have to get off this highway. What’s the next exit?” “It’s a long way ahead. Goes to somewhere called Perdition.” (Ragged chorus from the back seat) “Are we there yet, daddy?” The Holocene era is that blessed time of stable, warm climate (but not too hot) and unchanging sea levels in which human civilization was born and grew to its present size. In 10,000 years our numbers have increased about a thousandfold – but we may be about to leave the Holocene, and that would be too bad. No other climatic state would let us maintain our current numbers, and massive die-backs are no fun at all. James Hansen, the director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in New York, is one of the most respected scientists working in the field of climate studies. It was his famous speech to the U.S. Congress 20 years ago that put climate change on the U.S. political agenda, and led indirectly to the Earth Summit and

the Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992 and the Kyoto Protocol of 1997. Now he has something else to say. For most of the past decade, Hansen adhered to the emerging consensus among climate scientists that the maximum permissible concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is 450 parts per million (ppm). That was believed to give us a 50-per-cent chance of getting away with an average global temperature only 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F) hotter than it was at the beginning of the 1990s. Now Hansen doesn’t believe in 450 ppm any more. That figure was chosen partly because it seemed impossible to stop the rise in carbon dioxide before that – we’re already at 387 ppm, and going up almost 3 ppm per year – and partly because it seemed relatively safe. Two degrees C hotter would turn a lot of sub-tropical land into desert, cause bigger hurricanes, and turn most of Asia’s big rivers into seasonal watercourses that are empty in summer, but it would not melt the icecaps. At least that’s what they thought, although everybody knew that the numbers were soft. You can do a lot with climate models, but the Earth hasn’t actually seen a carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration as high

as 450 ppm since about 35 million years ago. So Hansen and some colleagues went to work on exactly that period, and came back with some bad news. If you leave the world at even 425 ppm for very long, all the ice will probably melt: Greenland, Antarctica, the lot. And the sea level will go up 70-80 metres (240-270 ft.) How do they know? Because the world was very hot and completely ice-free for a long time before 35 million years ago, but the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was falling gradually. When it reached 425 ppm, Antarctica began to freeze over. So if that’s where the first permanent ice appeared while CO2 was on the way down, it’s probably where the last permanent ice will disappear when CO2 is on its way back up. Now, there’s a big margin of error when you are dealing with 35 million years ago: plus or minus 75 ppm, in this case. That means that the fatal number when all the ice disappears could be as high as 500 ppm – or it could be as low as 350 ppm. If that is the range within which all the world’s ice will eventually melt, and you like living in the Holocene, then you probably should not put all your money on a 450 ppm ceiling for CO2. So James Hansen is now spearheading a campaign to get 350 ppm recognized as

the real long-term target we should be aiming at. Tricky, since we are already at 387 ppm and rising fast, but last week, when I spoke to him at the Tallberg Forum’s annual conference in Sweden, he explained: “To figure out the optimum is going to take a while, but the fundamental thing about the 350 [ppm target], and the reason that it completely changes the ball-game, is precisely the fact that it’s less than we have now.” “Even if the optimum turns out to be 325 or 300 or something else, we’ve got to go through 350 to get there. So we know the direction now that we’ve got to go, and it’s fundamentally different. It means that we really have to start to act almost immediately. Even if we cut off coal emissions entirely, CO2 would still get up to at least 400, maybe 425, and then we’re going to have to draw it down, and we’re almost certainly going to have to do it within decades.” But there is time. The oceans and the ice-sheets react so slowly to changes in the air temperature that you can overshoot the limit for a while, so long as you get the temperature back down before irreversible changes set in. Stop at 450 ppm in 25 years’ time, then get back below 400 in another 25, and down to 350 by, say, 2075. It could work: there is still one last exit for the Holocene.

Public supports need for seniors’ apartments

taurants have busloads of patrons, as is the case at Crossroads? We do need more stores, but as long as people shop in the cities and eat in Toronto, it will be hard to attract new business. Elmira also has the largest maple syrup festival, and we have horse-andbuggy traffic, which add to the smalltown, country-style atmosphere.

We need to keep seniors in Elmira

town. If you are looking for good food with local produce, stay home and cook it yourself. Our restaurants in town do a great job serving those of us that can afford to treat ourselves to a meal out. Township council and the BIA wanted a bedroom community, and they have achieved that goal. If you find the idea so repugnant, I am sure nobody will stand in your way on leaving. I could go on, but I will keep it short.

» LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor, In regard to recent comments about building seniors’ apartments downtown, Elmira residents have voiced their opinions, and the response is positive. As for the stores and restaurants in Elmira, they are the equal of any small town in the area. How many res-

George Read President, Woolwich Seniors’ Association

To the Editor, In response to Victor Daveikis’ letter about seniors’ housing, I extend kudos to those seniors that have stayed in town, and welcome home those who are returning. Mr. Daveikis, I can only hope that when you reach retirement age that you will follow your own advice and get out of

Linda Rowe Elmira

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Mair: Payouts most of us can’t fathom » From page 11

executives make. The fact that the information is public ensures that all can examine the goingson. We must also, in fairness, note that these numbers wouldn’t raise an eyebrow south of the border. Looking at the investment business, we see at the very top Richard D. Fairbank who made a tidy $249.42 million last year. Mr. Fairbank has been CEO of Capital One Financial for 12 years. I imagine that all these numbers make no sense to most people. Even after taxes, what the hell do you do with these kinds of incomes? You can only live in one house at a time and sail in one huge yacht at a time. According to Forbes Magazine, which knows about these things, the Saleen S7 has a base price of nearly $560,000, which distinguishes it as the most expensive car available in the United States – even given a large family, how many of these does anyone need? (I’ve never even heard of the Saleen, have you?) As was so often the case, Canadian-American economist John Kenneth Galbraith made the point best when he said, “The salary of the chief executive of a large corporation is not a market award for achievement. It is frequently in the nature of a warm personal gesture by the individual to himself.” He also said, “The conspicuously wealthy turn up urging the character building values of the privation of the poor.” (Somehow it seems appropriate to throw that in.)

Let’s look where most of us have trod sometime or other: mutual funds or relatively small investments. Over the years, I observed these folks in action and I was surprised how many times their company was recommending that I buy stock they had underwritten. At first I felt warm and fuzzy about their kindness letting me know this, until I realized that I was buying the stock the brokerage house had got in fees and that they were trying to blow this off at the best prices they could find – a conflict of interest you could drive a Hummer through. Then I noticed something I should have noticed at the beginning: the broker isn’t paid based upon his success (at least the executives I mentioned above are stated to be paid for positive results) but upon sales, with me paying him as much to lose my money as I pay him when he made some. I don’t know many other jobs like that, do you? I also noticed that even in the bleakest of times, my broker was always being rewarded with exotic, first class trips to neat places. I also learned that brokerage houses just hate it when a client has cash in his account. When that happens, an e-mail is promptly sent to the salesperson telling them to rectify this unsatisfactory situation at once! I guess for one thing it means that the days that stockbrokers, in bad times, jumped out of their office windows or sold apples on the street

» LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cool heads are key to Elmira’s future To the Editor, It seems my previous letter about downtown Elmira struck a nerve. Just as I expected, I am immediately accused of being ageist. Please re-read my article, and see if you can get the message. Nowhere did I state that I do not want seniors living in Elmira. Nowhere did I state that I dislike Elmira. Nowhere did I state that I was a ‘city people.’ Nowhere did I state that seniors are not valuable contributing members to the community. Nowhere did I state that I hate the restaurants in Elmira. I grew up in a town smaller than Elmira, and have lived in various places around the world and around southern Ontario. I very carefully chose Elmira as a place to live and start a family for many reasons. I am passionate about this town – I love Elmira. When people ask me where I live, I talk their ears off about how fantastic

» OBSERVER Q&A In light of the G8 summit: Is Canada doing enough to combat climate change?

“Nobody ever will. because I think it would just mess our economy up so bad: worse than what it is now.”

“I think everyone in Canada needs to step up and do more for the climate and for the environment. I think we’ve just hit the edge of things and we need to go further and further.”

“Climate change affecting economics: there’s a happy balance. If you go too hard one way we’re going to affect the economy the other way, and then we have to compete with China ...”

“I think Canada’s doing more than some countries are, but not as much as it could.”

»» John Janeczko

»» Chad Nicholls

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» THE VIEW FROM HERE | SCOTT ARNOLD

TIRED OF SEEING TRESPASSERS IGNORe SIGNS AND WARNINGS, THE TOWNSHIP ENACTS SOME NEW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES IN BRESLAU. are long gone. The investment business is one where you win if you win and if you lose you win. But clearly the main lesson is that monstrous

this place is. I am sorry, but there is not enough space in this entire paper for me to address the reasons why I am Elmira’s biggest fan. It is because of this passion that I am concerned about what I see happening in the community, and the bad decisions that are made on an emotional level that are slowly destroying this place. And even though I have only been here for seven years, I’ll be damned if I let this jewel of a town fall into a state from which there can be no recovery. Let me give you some examples. The Steddick Hotel. What a beautiful place, don’t you think? This unsightly cancerous ulcer smack dab in the middle of the downtown on prime real estate has been like that for how many years now? Does it give you hometown pride when you go past it, or do you not even notice it anymore? This is the image of Elmira that you want to project to new businesses that you are trying to attract, families looking for a place to move to, or people passing through that might want to stop

compensation packages, tidy stock options and first class trips must be paid for by the magic fairy and not by us, the mere investor; otherwise

wouldn’t we rise as one and demand that our politicians tax them into reality so we could get some of our money back? “It’s the same the whole

and see what the town has to offer? How about the Elmira Raceway? If you are unfamiliar with it, that’s where the Elmira fair used to be held. The Elmira fair was an annual community event for how many decades? It is now dead and gone, nothing but a fragment of people’s memories, slowly fading into obscurity. And why is this so? Because of knee-jerk irrational reactions that opposed the addition of OLG slots. Have you seen where they went? Have you seen what they built? Have you seen the parking lot full of cars? Have you seen how much money is being poured by the bucketful into that town because of the slots? Would be nice to have some of that money in this town, wouldn’t it? Could have used it to take care of the Steddick maybe, or build a new community/seniors’ centre? Who knows? The commercial core of Elmira has no available lots to build new businesses upon. An outside developer wants really strongly to push their idea of a moneymaking venture on that piece of land, se-

world over, It’s the poor wot gets the blame, It’s the rich wot gets the pleasure, Cor Blimey ain’t that a shame.” (Old English pub song)

niors’ housing. The local business association is opposed to the zoning change, arguing quite rationally and intelligently that this space needs to stay zoned as commercial for the well-being and opportunity for new businesses to set up shop in Elmira. The developer is trying to appeal to people’s emotions as a tool to get their ideas to pass approval. The developers have yet to give any valid reasons why they can’t, or won’t, put commercial properties on that land – even a multistory structure with commercial on the main floor and seniors’ residences above (which I particularly love, by the way. That would be ideal, and would satisfy everybody) has been poo-pooed by the developer. Emotional responses are first-order knee-jerk responses that suit nobody but the people making them. Let’s all keep cool heads on this issue, and see Elmira grow and prosper as a community that we can all be proud of.

Victor Daveikis Elmira

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Pet foods now in the mix for shop VANESSA MOSS Tossing pets table scraps just doesn’t cut it anymore, says Elmira’s newest pet food supplier, Rob Jewitt. Pet owners now do their research and want the best for their special family members. “They understand the value of quality and making sure your dogs are healthy because people genuinely care about their pets – and it’s not just dogs, it’s cats as well,� Jewitt said. In response to demand from local pet owners and dog breeders, Jewitt has expanded his father’s Elmira Feed and Supply store to include pet food, treats and toys. The pet centre features Purina dog food lines ranging from low- to high-end. Jewitt’s goal is to encourage area residents to save gas by shopping local. “The main thing was keeping people in town ... [instead of] going to a Petcetera or something in Waterloo.� Up until now, the store had focused on livestock feed, giving Jewitt plenty of background in the ar-

eas of quality manufacturing and packaging. He decided to carry Purina in the pet centre because of the company’s extensive testing and research practices. “We don’t like giving people a product that you know nothing about because, especially in the livestock industry, that can really come to bite you in the end.� By touring various feed plants over the years, Jewitt learned there is a reason large companies like Purina have been in business so long. When a plant looks like it hasn’t changed since the 18th century, it is pretty hard to trust the product. As well, smaller companies that promise allnatural or organic ingredients usually only have testimonials to back up their claims rather than actual proven data. “No [Purina] feed hits the shelves unless it’s been utilized on dogs (or cats) for a long time. Where a lot of other products from companies, they’ll build the product and just throw it out and see how it works, which is kind of a scary thought when you think about it,� he said. With pet food informa-

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Elmira Feed and Supply expands offerings from livestock to include nutrition for dogs and cats

SOMETHING FOR FIDO AND FLUFFY Rob and Don Jewitt have expanded Elmira Feed and Supply to include pet food, treats and toys. tion now available at people’s fingertips, the livestock and pet food business has changed dramatically. Farmers and pet owners are now often self-made nutri-

tionists who know exactly what they are looking for. “Rarely do you get a person who says, ‘well, I’ve got a dog and I don’t know what to feed it.’

Now they say, ‘well, I have this kind of dog, and this is their allergies and this is the kind of product I want, what do you have that can match that?'� In response to this

increased awareness, Jewitt and his father have had to do their own research to best serve their customers. “The main thing we want to try and do is really become extremely knowledgeable on our product and how there’s a benefit to it and trying to find a way of helping people.â€? For many customers, that means choosing the best product for their pet regardless of cost. “Everybody’s trying to become so much more knowledgeable in their pets nowadays. I mean, their pet’s such a huge part of the person’s family and so, what we’re finding is there’s a switch going into the super premium products, where I remember when we had a dog, there was dog chow and that’s what you fed your dog. Nowadays, there’s your holistic lines and your all-natural lines.â€? Although Jewitt will be carrying Purina’s most expensive food, he will also stock the cheaper lines, which aren’t chopped liver either. “I know that Purina is a leader in plant safety and quality control. See CHOWÂť14

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Conflict brews between farm policy and consumer trends Signs are everywhere that consumers want more local food. Besides the province recently putting money into a plan to support buyOntario and buylocal initiatives, two new surveys further show local food has captured consumers’ interest. But is the local food movement consistent with policies and trends that have driven Canadian farming for decades? Maybe not. First, the surveys. In the Midwest, the Agricultural Communications Documentation Center at the University of Illinois reports that a new study from Deloitte, New York, shows almost 90 per cent of respondents want grocery stores to carry more local fruits and vegetables. The study focused on food safety, and in many others, people think local food is safer than the alternative. There’s more: Three-quarters of those participating in the survey said they were more concerned about food than they were five years ago. Barring a food calamity, that could actually work in farmers’ favour, if it prompts people to understand and care more about farm issues. Indeed, if we’re going to eat local, it’s reasonable to expect us to want to know more about our food’s sources, including institutions that are committed to making sure food is as safe as possible, such as the provincial food testing and animal health laboratories in Guelph.

The other telling survey came from the University of Guelph’s new Food Panel Project. For its maiden voyage, it took the pulse of 1,350 Canadians and found consumers who had started making changes in their diets because of global food issues ate more locally produced fruits and vegetables. There weren’t that many of them – 17 per cent of the respondents – but the fact they’d actually taken action was significant. What action, though, is the farm community taking to respond to this local food appetite? Individual producers, including some excellent area farms, have certainly found a new or renewed meaning for farming as a result of filling buy-local niches. But despite our identity as a food-producing country, we haven’t made the exponential leap that might have been expected. That doesn’t surprise Al Mussell, a senior research associate at the Guelph-based George Morris Centre. In a front-page story in the centre’s latest newsletter, Mussell says local food is destined to stay a niche. Mainstream markets are not in its grasp, he says, because of seasonality, the relative abundance of products we already produce, the sheer size of our country and remoteness of some production regions. Yet, it seems like local food is all we talk about. Mussell’s concerned that if we get too carried away supporting local food movements with public money, international courts will take note and start slapping tariffs against Canadian goods. Our major trading partners don’t like it when we direct money to

sectors not experiencing losses, even though they do it all the time. Mussell warns that invites retaliation and trade cases ‌ all over a little support for local food. Mussell even goes as far as to say that as an exporting nation, it’s not in our best interest to advance “localâ€? as an eating ethic. For example, what if everyone everywhere starts eating predominately local food? If they stopped importing Canadian food, we’ve got a big problem. “Unintended consequences result when policy is developed that is out of harmony with the inalienable facts

that characterize the industry it is developed to regulate.� Some people will use a buy-local fallacy argument to criticize support for biofuel development, too, which is wrongly being blamed for rising food prices and food scares. It even has Premier Dalton McGuinty scared, unfortunately, in a province that so desperately needs alternatives. But it’s Big Oil, not biofuel, that’s the problem. It’s beyond me how anyone can look you in the eye and say biofuel development is the main culprit in rising food costs as they’re pumping $1.35-a-litre gasoline into their tank.

Chow: Owners now fussier about what they feed their pets Âť From page 13

“When you go to the dog shows and you see those beautiful-looking shiny dogs, most of them are on these products because it is a healthy product.� One of the reasons the company has been in business for 115 years is because it produces its food and packaging in North America. Jewitt said there is peace-of-mind in knowing quality ingredients and non-toxic materials are being used. “If it’s made here, it’s gonna cost more, but people right now aren’t minding spending that dollar.� Pet owners are also becoming increasingly interested in buying specific food for their pets’ needs. No lon-

ger is there simply puppy, adult and senior varieties, Jewitt said. Lines are available for sensitive skin, indoor versus outdoor cats, weight management, and the list goes on. “We really have a product for every dog or cat.� In the case of pet food, change is good, Jewitt said. “When I was growing up on the farm we didn’t care: like the dog ate groundhogs. You threw him a $15 bag of dog chow in front of him and that was that. But now, looking back on it, you find that that’s a lot of why the dogs don’t last as long. They don’t get proper development and proper growth.�

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Safety on the farm often involves maintaining a watchful eye space, giving kids the chance to roam wherever their hearts and minds take them is dangerous. Thanks to tools, machinery and even farm animals, several areas on the farm can be quite dangerous to kids. Make sure you establish a play area for your children, and make it an area that's close to the house. Should kids get hurt and need immediate attention, the close proximity to the house will minimize the chance of serious injury. In addition, if kids are kept close by, you'll be more likely to notice when they wander off. · Perform regular inspections of the farm: Even setting aside designated play areas won't stop kids from eventually wandering around the farm. To minimize the chance of injury for when such exploratory missions go into effect, check the condition of the farm and tool areas on a regular basis. Lock all gates at

(MS) As any parent knows, kids can be curious creatures. While such curiosity is a good thing and a character trait most parents encourage, responsible parenting involves recognizing a child's inquisitive nature and taking steps to prevent that curiosity from causing injury. Perhaps nowhere is that more necessary than in rural regions, in particular on the country's farms. Children often have an abundance of things to sink their curious teeth into on the average farm, further increasing the likelihood of injury. Though no parent wants to quell their child's zest for exploration, there are steps today's farmers can take to ensure such curiosity doesn't end with a trip to the emergency room. · Keep certain areas off limits: While a great benefit of living in a rural area is fresh air and open

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What Is Heat Stress? Working or playing where it is hot puts stress on your body’s cooling system. When heat is combined with other stresses such as hard physical work, loss of fluids, fatigue or some medical conditions, it may lead to heat-related illness, disability and even death. This can happen to anybodyeven the young and fit. In Ontario, heat stress is usually a concern during the summer. This is especially true early in the season, when people are not used to the heat. Heat exposure may occur in many workplaces. Furnaces, bakeries, smelters, foundries and heavy equipment are significant sources of heat inside workplaces. For outdoor workers, direct sunlight is the main source of heat. In mines, geothermal gradients and equipment contribute

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Your body is always generating heat and passing it to the environment. The harder your body is working, the more heat it has to lose. When the environment is hot or humid or has a source of radiant heat (for example, a furnace or the sun), your body must work harder to get rid of its heat. If the air is moving (for example, from fans) and it is cooler than your body, it is easier for your body to pass heat to the environment. Workers on medications or with pre-existing medical conditions may be more susceptible to heat stress. These workers should speak to their personal physicians about work in hot environments.

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Olympic trials a learning experience for Elmira runner Sprinting up to the final hurdle at the Canadian Olympic Track and Field Trials July 4, Elmira’s Olivia Charnuski had one thing on her mind: the finish line. Unfortunately, that lastminute loss of focus cost her a qualifying position in the 100-metre hurdles, as she finished fourth in her heat and ninth overall. But, that mistake aside, Charnuski was happy with her race and the two-day experience in general. “I was with the girls. I wasn’t getting my butt kicked, so I was really happy that I just proved to myself that I fit in there: that I could compete there. I was near their level, so it was really good. I’m going to definitely carry that on to B.C. with me.” In two weeks, Charnuski will be travelling to Abbotsford, B.C. to compete in the Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships. There, she hopes to earn a medal since she will be up against people in her own age group. At last weekend’s trials in Windsor, Charnuski was the youngest com-

petitor in her field that included hurdle stars Angela Whyte and Priscilla Lopes-Schliep. Meeting them was one of the highlights, Charnuski said. “I was kind of starstruck. There were so many amazing athletes there.” Despite feeling in awe of these women, Charnuski was surprised at how down-to-earth they were. “Even though they’re awesome athletes, they’re still people too. It was encouraging.” One of her heroes, Perdita Felicien, who had a medical exemption from the race, even offered her words of advice. “I talked to her and she [said], ‘oh, come sit beside me hun.’ She’s so nice and she told me that her first Olympic trials wasn’t very good. So, I was like, ‘oh, I guess that makes me feel a little bit better.’” Although Charnuski started out well in the race, she hit the 10th and final hurdle, allowing the fourth-place runner to overtake her in the home stretch. “I didn’t really bother hurdling the last hurdle,” she said of her mistake. “I lost my focus.”

MAKING THE LEAP Olivia Charnuski (right) spends some time with one of her heroes, hurdler Perdita Felicien, during the Canadian Olympic Track and Field Trials July 3-6 in Windsor. Charnuski missed a qualifying spot in the 100-metre hurdles, but enjoyed the experience of meeting fellow competitors.

Extreme nerves and her anxiousness to get to the finish line likely contributed to the fall, which happens quite often in the sport, Charnuski said. “Hurdlers screw up all the time and really, the race is just who screws up the least. So, I’m really happy. Like if it had to happen in the nationals, this one, versus juniors, I’d rather it happen here, because juniors is actually my age category and

I would [have] a chance of even medaling there, so I would rather it happen this past weekend, as disappointing as it is.” Charnuski ended up with a time of 15.10 seconds, 1.99 longer than the Olympic qualifying time of 13.11. LopesSchliep and Whyte recorded 12.78 and 12.96 respectively, earning them spots on the Canadian team heading to Beijing, China in August. Felicien will have to meet

the qualifying time in the next few weeks in order to join them. Watching these women compete in the finals Saturday was a motivating experience for Charnuski, who celebrated her 18th birthday in the stands. “Just knowing that these girls were going to potentially be competing in the Olympics, it was just like, ‘wow,’ I just felt really blessed to be there.”

Also making Charnuski happy these days is knowing what lies in store for her in August: a full scholarship to Liberty University in Virginia. She plans to study science with a major in kinesiology so she can become a chiropractor, and of course, excel in track. “It’s just like crazy, crazy intense: training all the time and the coaches there are the tough love, like they want you to do well, but they’re going to push you. So, I’m just really excited, I think it’s going to make me a lot better hurdler.” Eventually, Charnuski hopes to compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association level and maybe join the Canadian Olympic team for the 2012 games in England. “Going to London would be sweet,” she said. For now though, she will be focused on saying goodbye to family and friends in Elmira as she prepares for this next step in her life. And in August, she will have a certain Beijing sporting event to watch. “I guarantee my entire track team will be all around the TVs at school.”

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Using a fish finder is not just about looking for fish pounds are quite rare around here – but, if they are in the water, my new fish finder will point them out in no uncertain terms. The truth is the new fish finder can’t help but do better than the old fish finder, which was previously known as me. The only time I beeped was when I lost a nice fish. Then I beeped a lot, and it didn’t help much. And while I could only guess where the fish might be, my new fish finder promises to unerringly locate where they are, and at what depth I should fish my lures. Sadly, you can’t turn these features off without disabling the unit. But if I could, I would. This sort of factual information goes against everything that we anglers stand for. I mean, if a machine points out a school of bass in nine feet of water off of a nearby shoal in the middle of nowhere, you are practically forced to fish there. No matter what your

More than that, having quality elecI just bought myself a fish finder. I did it tronics on your boat adds to your angling because running an cache. Suddenly, people will actually outboard, fiddling think you know what you’re doing. Heck, with an electric mo- anglers who don’t have one of these giztor, and casting flies mos will follow you around the lake and into thick cover dur- this can be great fun, especially if your ing high winds was boat has a very shallow draught. There are other less obvious uses too. not providing the proper amount of Having a fish finder provides a cerangling frustration. I needed to step tain level of safety and security. For instance, if you have an unreasonable up to the next level. For this, there’s nothing better than fear of being torpedoed by the senile a complex and expensive piece of elec- crew of a long lost U-boat, as I do, this tronics. And, if it has urgent, annoy- is a nice unit to have aboard. Now I can, ing beeps, flashing lights, and difficult and will, abandon my boat the minute button sequences, as mine does, so the first torpedoes are launched – unless, of course, I’m fighting a bass over much the better. The truth is I’ve always wanted one three pounds, in which case I’ll take of these things. I figure it will help my chances. Look, I’m not crazy. Everything inme learn the topography of my lake side me screams this and show me where the fish go when LH_SUM_05.qxd:27_0310_N27115_CropB.qxd 6/10/08 12:40 PMthat Page 1 scenario is highly unlikely – bass over three they’re not mocking me.

instincts suggest, you’ll have a hard time convincing anyone that it’s better to fish the drop-off right across from where the bikini contest is being held, especially if you only brought one pair of binoculars. Needless to say, this blind faith in technology can ruin your fishing. On the other hand, if you can’t find fish in all the usual places, a fish finder is sometimes just the ticket. Then, if you pay close attention to the screen while cruising around slowly, you’ll see the bottom contours of the lake, notice where the surface changes from silt to rock, see weed beds, and maybe even see a big blip or two suspended above bottom. The big blips are usually big fish. Yes, the miracle of modern technology will allow you to see all this. Unless, of course, you happen to be cruising by the bikini contest, in which case you won’t even look at the screen.

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MARC MIQUEL HELSEN It was a battle that pitted against one another two very different soccer teams with varying philosophies on the game: the visitors, London North West, were formidable opponents, exhibiting a disciplined defense and the tactical order characteristic of the German national team. The home side, from Woolwich, played a more spontaneous, perhaps more adventurous type of soccer, more akin to that of the Brazilians, said parent Martin DeCorte. “There was very little separating the two … they (London) were perhaps a little more structured team” said DeCorte of Woolwich’s opponent in the under-10 boys’ championship final at the Woolwich Invitational Tournament held in Elmira and St. Jacobs July 4-6. “Whereas we were a little more smalltown, freestyle soccer, so it was kind of like Brazilians against the Germans,” he said.

Confident in their own style, the Woolwich Badgers weathered through two extra periods, but it was eventually fortune that got the last word in this contest: after a grueling 2-2 extra time draw, the Badgers tasted cup glory by ousting London North West in a session of heart-stopping penalty kicks. Woolwich goal keeper Vince Dally stopped three of four shots. Logan Cressman took MVP honours for his club. After losing to London North West 6-1 a few weeks before, and then tying them in the first round of tournament play, the laboured shootout win was a thrill. “I thought it was just terrific for our team; going into the tournament I knew that the teams we were playing, we were going to be playing three fairly tough teams, so I was looking at it just as an opportunity for our team, really to improve,” said head coach Clare Cressman after the game. The under-12 girls were also successful at the weekend tournament, which See SOCCER page »21

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There will be dragons

They’re having a ball

Elmira Kiwanis Club prepares for its annual boat race at Laurel Creek Conservation Area A slew of colourful boats and even more vibrant paddlers will be taking over Laurel Creek in Waterloo July 19 for the 11th annual Kiwanis Dragon Boat Festival. “We like to see the teams really getting at it and living it up a little bit,” said Kiwanis member Tony Dowling. The event features a mix of highly experienced and rookie dragon boaters, running a 500-metre straight course throughout the day in the name of fun and fundraising. “It’s interesting that way. It’s an event where we have the teams that are extremely competitive – they’re passionate about getting out there and competing and winning – and yet we have teams that’ll be 20-22 people who have never dragon boated before and they’ll come out and have a couple practices and they can be pretty good.” Normally, the races attract about 3,500 people to the conservation area to watch the action, visit the beer and food garden and browse the roughly 15 craft booths along the shore. The Elmira Kiwanis Club hopes to raise about $20,000 this year in support of the Grand River Hospital child birth programs and the Woolwich Memorial Centre. “It’s a little bit broader focus where teams from KW can get interested in the hospital because it obviously benefits them, yet it still has an obvious benefit to us here in Elmira,” Dowling said. For those unfamiliar with the sport, it originated over 20 centuries ago in China and involves 20 paddlers, a steersperson

and drummer who line up in a dragon-shaped boat to paddle down the course for about two to three minutes, Dowling explained. “It’s all about synchronization. It’s a team working together as opposed to 20 people putting their paddles in the water whenever they want. You get 20 paddles going in the water and those guys pulling at the same time, it’s amazing how that boat will just sort of surge right on top of the water.” The key to success is having a good steersperson, he said, which is provided to rookie teams if need be. “That’s a critical job because again if you get that big boat going the wrong direction, it’s hard to turn it around.” Besides the occasional tipping or sideswiping mishap, the boats usually make it to the finish line without incident. And to help them succeed, the Kiwanis’ Bill Larose provides pre-race training. “He’s a good teacher and he’s not pushy. So, he kind of works with the teams and where they are to recognize what their skill level is: gives them some good little pointers.” As well, the 80 to 90 volunteers on race day ensure that all riders have proper life jackets and equipment. “It’s like watching a duck on the water,” Dowling said. “It looks like it’s really not doing anything, but those feet are going like crazy underneath and our event is kind of the same. Everything appears to go smoothly. If there are fires, we seem to put them out before anybody notices.” Usually the biggest ob-

stacle organizers have to contend with is the weather, which has almost always included rain, Dowling said. “That almost adds to the fun of the day. It’s a headache for us as organizers, but I think there’s something about the Canadian survival spirit of having to survive through a downpour and then put up with this nuisance and then get back into your boat and run your final heat or whatever. There’s a certain camaraderie of having gone through that crummy experience together.” In the end, all participants win, whether they take home the hardware or not. “I think everybody that goes away from it, goes away thinking that it was a real fun day. If they won something great, if not, that’s fine too.” For those that do take the event seriously however, there are coveted trophies and medallions to be won. Since the races are organized in three heats, the teams battle against those of similar ability levels. As the day goes on, the competition heats up, Dowling said. “The third set of heats, you’re really getting down to the nuts and bolts and who’s going to be the winners in each division. “There are some teams that they do this all-summer long and they’ve been together for years and you watch them stretching on the beach, they’re hard bodies: they love to get on the boat and they go like crazy when they get on.” The Kiwanis Dragon Boat Festival runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 19 at Laurel Creek Conservation Area in Waterloo.

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saw a total of 27 boys and girls (U-10 to U-11) teams travel from as far as London and Brantford. A skillful team that was able to bring together a stingy defense with a creative midfield and prolific offense, the U-12 girls’ team steamrolled its way to the cup on the strength of three wins and a draw, all shutouts.

“Our defense is always the back-bone of our team ... we really focus in on defense first to make sure we shut down any of our oppositions’ goal scorers and once we end up having that under control our midfield and forwards finish the rest of it off,” said coach Matt Bolta, adding that solid chemistry between the individual players was also a factor.

“The team is just basically the same team as last year; we’ve made a couple changes to the team but the continuity of that is really putting everything forward for us. They’ve really come together; all of our players are really starting to understand the game and work well as a team, doing a lot of our passing and holding our formations well.”

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IT TAKES TWO Woolwich under-14 girls Esther Schwarz (left) and Ashley Raspopovic work on their teamwork skills before a game July 5 during the Woolwich Invitational Tournament in Elmira and St. Jacobs.

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Lady Golfers: More women getting into the swing of things latter’s doubling since last year. en’s golf used to be. “I would say definitely Although Deckert competed in many amateur more women and more events and even took a juniors are getting instab at the Ladies Profes- volved. I’m finding a sional Golf Association lot of women are joinin 1972, she was ineli- ing because they want gible for university golf to play with men, their scholarships because of husbands or their boyfriends or whatever, and her sex. Times have changed I’m finding that a lot dramatically since then of families are getting she said, but not as involved,� said Carla quickly as she would Munch-Miranda, one of CGC’s professionals. have liked. Like Deckert, MunchFor example, women’s golf was only recognized Miranda is a golf coach as an official university (at the University of Wasport in Ontario three terloo), who is excited about the way women’s years ago. At the Elmira Golf golf is evolving. Even though she only Club, where Deckert played with very few fe- started playing 16 years male partners when it ago, the now-33-year-old opened in 1963, the Tues- was the first female golfday night ladies’ league er in Waterloo Region only got going four years to become a member of the Canadian Profesago. Since then, however, it sional Golfers’ Associahas taken off, growing to tion. Now, more players 120 players from 40, said are following in her organizer Kristy Allen. footsteps; increasingly, FINE FORM Instructor Connie Deckert practices her swing before teachThe club even had to cre- young women are trying ing a lesson at Max’s Golf Centre in Waterloo on Wednesday. ate a waiting list due to out for the university team. time restrictions. ing up throughout those such busy days. One thing that has not days, Munch-Miranda Other courses in the To overcome these fears, area, including Merry- changed much, how- normally sees about 10 all three of the avid golfHill, Doon Valley, Rock- ever, is the ratio of men women. ers agreed women should way and Cambridge to women golfing on a Restrictions like work, learn the etiquette, rules (CGC) have also experi- typical Saturday or Sun- money and family come and pace of play and take may be10:27 enced growth in their day. While there intoAMplay, as well as anxi- lessons. They should also Summer_Special_Woolwich_Observer_07_08 7/10/08 Page 1 ladies’ leagues, with the hundreds of men tee- eties about golfing on start by playing with

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This kind of fishing isn’t about relaxing, it’s about results ... and maybe some prize money, says pair Two local fish fanatics shared the lake with fishing greats like Bob Izumi and Leo Stakos last weekend, placing third and 14th in the Bassmania Tournament Trail on Rice Lake. “It was a pretty awesome turnout considering,” Chad Dosman said of their results. “To place in the top15 two days in a row against some of the best fishermen in Ontario was pretty good.” Dosman and fishing partner Tim Forler were particularly happy with their results since this was the first event they had entered together. The fishermen met at Dosman’s tackle shop in Waterloo and thought they might benefit from combining their many years of experience. “We just decided in the spring that it would be a fun thing to do to get together: see if we could tolerate each other for two straight days,” Forler said. This past weekend that turned into four 10-hour stretches, starting with two pre-tournament fishing excursions on July 3 and 4. Using St. Croix rods, Shimano reels and a Ranger boat, the men were up at 4 a.m. each day searching for mostly largemouth bass using soft baits. By choosing 10 key areas to target over the weekend they were able to follow the largemouths’ movements when it was crunch time. “I think one of the keys to our success this weekend was we stuck to the plan that we laid out and

we were patient in the areas. When we had confidence in a spot we stuck ‘em out and they paid off for us,” Dosman said. The first day, Dosman’s drop-shot technique – that keeps the lure off the lake bottom – garnered more fish, while Forler’s deep line led to an abundant return on day two. “The fish moved down in the water column over the course of the weekend – I think a lot of guys missed that,” Forler said. Of 131 competitors Saturday, the Waterloo team placed third with a weigh-in of 17.88 pounds, followed by a 14th placing (14.66) out of 121 fishermen Sunday. Izumi came in near the bottom at 39th and 56th. (The weights are calculated by combining the five fish each team picks to bring in for the day). “We officially cashed a cheque two days in a row,” Dosman said of the outcome. While the prize money was great, the fun of being out on the lake was just as satisfying, especially when Dosman kept things interesting by accidentally dropping his rod in the water and leaning halfway out of the boat to retrieve it, Forler said with a laugh. “He lost a pretty nice fish. He was a little frustrated and he just dropped his rod.” Amusements aside though, the duo was most happy with the points earned from the top-15 placements. As part of the Bassmania Eastern Tour, the men’s goal is to be invited to the Classic, an invitation-only event compris-

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Claiming the title

THE CUP IS OURS Members of the Woolwich Wildcats Major Novice team claimed the cup in the Zone 3 on 3 Spring Hockey Challenge (Novice Competitive - Mondays). From left, Alex Turchan, Tyler McBay, Ryan Shantz, Tyson Bender, Ryan Kieswetter, Jacob Uridil, Jordan Gamble.

ing the top 25 teams from each of Bassmania’s four tours. Since there is up to $90,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs at the Classic Aug. 29-31, it is something Dosman and Forler are hoping to get a crack at. With the points they received this weekend, they will have to place well at their next event, Fishing Bay of Quinte Aug. 2-3, in order to be invited to the Classic. That means quite a bit of pressure for Forler, an electrician who sport fishes as a hobby. “It isn’t real relaxing for me because tournaments are not very relaxing. I like the challenge, trying to figure out on different days, ‘cause there’s always

something [that] changes: either the weather or the seasons, water temperature, algae blooms.” Forler caught his first two-pound walleye at age two and has been enjoying the sport ever since. Now, he has introduced his family to the action, with his wife even choosing to celebrate her birthday at the lake with him last weekend. “I said, ‘what do you want for your birthday?’ and she said, ‘I want you to cash a cheque.’” CATCH OF THE DAY Angler Chad Dosman holds up a few of the fish that earned him and partner Tim Forler two top-15 showings at the Bassmania Tournament Trail July 5-6 at Rice Lake.

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Experi- offer, 519-767-0812. churches, etc. for wrecking in a friendly community. ence an asset, but will ATTENTION and brick salvage. Ross 5 appliances. Downtown train. Must be able to QUILTERS! work Saturdays. Apply Fabric sample books Lumley (519)383-2024; Kitchener. Call Sandhills, in person with resume for sale, $2-$7. Maxwell, wrecking people’s homes 519-742-4222. to: Stemmler Meats & Waverly, Joanne and other (38 last year) all over SouthCOMM/IND FOR Cheese, 3031 Lobsinger fabric samples. Call Gail at western Ontario since RENT 1969. Line, Heidelberg. 519-669-4541. 1-2300sq.ft extendNow Hiring for Cus- Brock oil furnace (model AUTOMOTIVE able to 4000 excellent tomer Service , part time MBP) 10yrs. old and 200 litre days. Apply in person with oil tank 3mo. old. Both $800. 2006 Dodge Gr. 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MONDAY JULY 14, 2008 St. Jacobs Community Centre 10 a.m. Large antique auction from homes in Guelph and two in Kitchener plus surrounding farms: to include jam cupboards; rough dry sink; 1920’s bedroom suites; barristers book case; round oak ped. Table and leaves; Beatty barrel churn; sets of chairs; Waterloo wall clock; 3 one drawer lamp tables; toys; numerous feather trees and santas. Details in next weeks paper and online as we are going to have about 4 sales to empty warehouse Also, we have 3 brick houses coming up for auction in Kitchener and New Hamburg. Food booth; seating. 10% bp., two rings selling. As of September, we will be running the Antique Market on Spring Street, St. Jacobs. There are no more booths for rent a this time but you can leave your and phone number at the desk for vacancies.

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Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary July 17, 1948

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Love brought you together as husband and wife, And gave each of you a best friend for life Nyle and Kathy Bauman together with Delford and Marlene Martin are very pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Amy Bauman and Jeff Martin. Their marriage will take place July 19, 2008 at Woodside Bible Fellowship, Elmira. We love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness.

Paul & Chrissie Schneider Paul & Chrissie (Schill) exchanged marriage vows on July 14, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Church, Macton. Congratulations on your first Wedding Anniversary!

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NOTICE The Township of Woolwich has submitted an amendment to the cemetery by-laws to the Registrar of the Cemeteries Act (Revised) for Elmira Union and St. Teresa Cemeteries. Any interested parties may contact the Director for information, or to make copies. These by-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Cemeteries Act (Revised). Larry Devitt Director, Recreation & Facilities Services 519-669-1647 or 664-2613 - Ext 261

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ELMIRA REAL ESTATE Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage SERVICES

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BROKER OF RECORD***

BROKER**

Lisa D. Edwards

SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

Sunday, July 13 | 2:00-4:00PM

DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.

DALE KELLER Sales Rep.

MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.

DEBBIE YEOMAN Sales Rep.

COME HOME TO THE COUNTRY

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

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

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

TRACEY WILLIAMS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-669-1737

GREAT STARTER in great location! - Hardwood on main floor, gas fireplace, main flr laundry, walkout from LR to new deck, new shed and shingles, replacement windows! NEW MLS $179,900

COUNTRY LIVING! NEAR ELMIRA

$309,900 - Well kept home on just over 1/2 acre property overlooking farmland & bush; 3 bdrms, separate dining room with walkout to back deck; bright sapcious living room. Only 5 minutes to Elmira and 20 minutes to Waterloo. NEW MLS

Saturday, July 12 | 2:00-4:00PM

OPEN HOUSE - ST. CLEMENTS

BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record

$329,000 - This large 2,400 sq.ft. 4+ bedroom bungalow on a â&#x20AC;?made in the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x153; 2/3 acre lot was built in 1993 and features a walk-out basement, wood-burning fireplace in main floor family room, a 30'x16' deck with breathtaking view, perennial gardens; you name it, this one probably has it!! MLS

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

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43 SPRING STREET, ST. JACOBS $349,900 $349,900 Mortgage Helper with most renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete. Front apt. has 2 bdrms upstairs. 2 Tier deck at back. Fenced yard. Det. garage/ shop with hydro and cement floor. Great location only min. to Elmira and Waterloo. MLS CALL MILDRED FREY *** TO VIEW.

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BROKERAGE

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BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record

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Len Frey

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3605 HESSEN STRASSE, ST. CLEMENTS $649,900 - Hobby farm with 2500 sq ft bungalow home. Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with double width driveway. Barn with 4 stalls. Main floor master bedroom with ensuite. Barn 20x40, shop 30x50. 1 1/2 acre country property. Water filtering softener system. MLS

UNIQUE COUNTRY PROPERTY

$639,800 MOOREFIELD - Nice trees and flowers enhance this 1.3 acre exquisite lot. The home is open concept with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, custom features include cabinets, walk in pantry and maple staircase. MLS.

CALL MILDRED FREY*** TO VIEW.

GREAT LOCATION - Backs to green space! Lovely kitchen with new cabinetry and granite countertops open to DR and LR w/laminate and slate flrs. 3 bdrms, 2baths. Lots of storage.a C/A, new furnace in '05. Tranquil back yd w/patio - pond and waterfall! NEW MLS $279,900

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.

SENSIBLY PRICED BUSINESS

$429,000 St. Clements - Solid 2 story brick building with 3 apts. up and main floor retail business; good basement ceiling height with lots of potential for other uses. Landmark hotel and close to the Farmers Market. MLS.

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$232,000 DRAYTON - Updated open concept bungalow, close to school; beautiful yard, cozy rec room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors; designer kitchen; over 2000sq. ft. of living space 1/2 hour to K-W. MLS.

CHARMING ATMOSPHERE ELMIRA RACEWAY ESTATES

$320,000 Paradigm Homes 1360 sq. ft. open concept bungalow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now under construction; spacious great room and master bedroom both with walkout, lavish ensuite, gas fireplace and more. Please call for details and other plans. MLS

TRANQUIL CHARM

$209,900 PALMERSTON - Attractive 3 bedrm Bungalow; dark laminate flooring in living room, dark oak kitchen w/appliances; walkout to deck and fenced yard; tastefully decorated; Shows well. NEW MLS

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Coach House Realty Inc. Brokerage

WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL $262,900 This Elmira Home is only 2 years old and exceptionally well kept! Lots of extras: unique deck off kitchen with spiral staircase, upgraded maple kitchen cabinets, ceramic floors in kitchen & bathrooms, and generous use of exteriour brick. MLS

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OFFICE

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

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OPEN HOUSE SUN, JULY 13 2-4PM 100 OAKCLIFFE ST., ELMIRA FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T DO ANYTHING BUT MOVE RIGHT IN and enjoy this gorgeous

finished townhouse. Backs onto greenbelt, features maple kitchen cabinets, breakfast bar, ensuite, walk-in closet, carpet free main floor (hardwood and ceramic), finished basement, air, fenced yard. MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533.

Paul Martin Sales Representative

TEL. 519-669-5431

8 Arthur Street South, Elmira

$1,190,000 MAPLETON - Spectacular 3.8 acres near Moorefield; 4 year old Bungalow; double garage; plenty of storage; Trout pond spring fed; new hobby barn; separate building houses a kitchen and smokehouse. A MUST TO SEE!!! NEW MLS

519.579.4110

$238,000

EXISTING CHURCH- Seating capacity 175+. Major addition at rear in 1986, incl. full basement. Ideal for office, lofts, etc. C-1 Zoning. MLS $749,000

INDUSTRIAL LOT - .49 Acre Lot - Dimension: 107' x 196'. Zoned M1-Dry Industrial. Located on Floradale Road (west end of Elmira). NEW MLS $94,900.

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

BACKS ONTO BOLENDAR PARK! - Maple kitchen with hardwood flr, main flr laundry, new laminate flooring in L.R/D.R. W/O from spacious rec room to backyard. 4 bdrms, 2 baths â&#x20AC;&#x201C; garage, shed & deep driveway. New furnace and A/C - extensively renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d top to bottom. MLS $253,900.

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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 $289,000

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112 OAKCLIFFE, ELMIRA

3 RAISING MILL GATE, ELMIRA

4 ELDALE ROAD, ELMIRA

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MISS THIS 2 YR OLD PROPERTY IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, master bedroom has walk in closet. Backs onto the greenbelt for those quiet summer evenings, fenced yard, upper floor laundry, extra large single garage for your SUV or pickup truck, close to new rec. centre. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533

THIS WELL KEPT AND MAINTAINED HOME BACKS UNTO GREENBELT. Close to downtown and new rec centre. Open concept home features 3 good sized bedrooms all with walkin closets. added sunroom allows enjoyment of almost 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.

WOW - Spacious property features extra large kitchen,gas

180 Weber St. S., Waterloo

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fireplace,large island, walkout to your stamped conc patio sit and listen to the waterfall and the birds chirp while you watch the fish swim in the pond. stroll upstairs to your mast bedr with walkin closet and ensuite,tuck your children into 3 large bedrooms. in-law suite on main fl MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533

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HOME FAMILY ALBUM HUNTING ANNIVERSARY

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STAG & DOE

Happy 60th Anniversary Barbara & Len Litwiller

Paul Samis & David Samis

July 17, 2008

Sales Representatives

Congratulations & Best Wishes

Alannah Kelly & Dave Friesen

Stag & Doe July 12, 2008, @ 8:00

Brokerage

519-745-7000 | Direct: 519-502-0547 Perfect Starter Home - $179,900

Mature lot on edge of town, open concept with two bdrms. Finished basement with a walkout, perfect for an in-law setup. Lot features a insulated shed with hydro and woodstove hook-up perfect for the handyman. 20 minutes to the 401, 40 minutes to downtown London & Kitchener. Do not miss this one with a potential quick closing!

Perfect Starter Farm - $380,000

Lovely 50 plus rolling acre farm. With clay loam, open bottom, random tile in grass area. 3 poultry barns 30,000+ capacity, includes all equipment and generator, 4 acres bush on paved road, 1,450 sq.ft. 3 bedroom frame bungalow recently updated and decorated.

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! 50 Acre parcel of farm land on paved road, driveway. In Alma area. $425,000 WE HAVE BUYERS LOOKING FOR â&#x20AC;˘ Hobby farm property with or without buildings, less than 50 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Broiler Farm, 25,000 units plus â&#x20AC;˘ 100 acre or larger operational farm

www.paulanddavidrealtors.com

Sherry Waite

Sales Representative

519-846-0660

Your local Mapleton Country Realtor

RCR Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated $2 59 ,90 0

CONTENTED CENTURY CHARM

Large lot, lots of space inside and out. Classic century brick over 2,000 sqft., 3 bedroom home on large corner lot in the village of Glen Allen. Super condition, updates have been done. Large country kitchen, living and bedrooms. Renovated bathroom, updated electrical, high ceilings. Classic beauty! MLS

COME HOME TO THE COUNTRY!

Lose yourself in peace and tranquility in this 3 bedroom log home, traditionally designed featuring dormers and a large welcoming front porch, large rear deck, partially fenced back yard, perfect for play area, or pets. 1 1/2 acres of manicured yard with ornamental ponds, horseshoe pits, mature trees and a creek meadering through property. Hardwood floors, oak cupboards, oversized new sliders off kitchen

At the St. Jacobs Community Centre

Love Jim, Paul & Brenda, Karen, Jeff, Jenny, Nikky, Curtis & Kayla

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BIRTHDAY

GRADUATION

Happy 60th Birthday Mom | Grandma

Dr. Bryan Lawrence, Marcy Lemon-Lawrence and brother Ryan of Waterloo are extremely proud to announce the graduation of their daughter/sister Lindsay Gayle Lawrence, on June 11, 2008 from Brock University with a Bachelor of Education Degree (Primary Junior, St Catharines, Ontario. Lindsay is also a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University (Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2007) and an Ontario Scholar graduate of St Johns-Kilmarnock School (2003). Lindsay was honoured to have worked as a Summer Playground Leader/Co-ordinator with the Township of Woolwich for five summers, as well as having a teaching placement at John Mahood School in April and May of 2008.

We are so blessed to have you in our lives! All our love, Your children & grandchildren

Her family and friends wish her much success as a teacher. We are so very proud!

Congratulations Lindsay

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DEATH NOTICES CROTH, Christine

ZINGER, Leonard J.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the age of 58 years. Local relatives are brother David Simon (Sonja) of Conestogo.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Freeport Health Centre. Leonard J. Zinger in his 88th year of Elmira.

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»» Bug Out – KW Bug Club. KW Bug Club presents the 2008 Canadian Bug Out. Come and see over 100 Volkswagens old and new! $5 to view, $15 to show, $10 to vend; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; KW Optimist Club in Heidelberg. JULY 14

»» Ice Cream Day – Leis Feed and Supply. Free ice cream cones for everyone!!! From 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Milverton dealership: 410 Main St. S., Milverton. Bring your family and friends for fun in the sun!!

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»» Summer Reading Come Read with me Family Story time – Region of Waterloo Library; 2-2:45 p.m. at Wellesley Branch Library. Recommended for parents/caregivers and children zero to five years old. Theme is Tickle Trunk! For more info., call 519-656-2001 or Kim at 519-575-4590. JULY 16

»» “Backwards Upside-Down” – Region of Waterloo Library “Laugh Out Loud” 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 info., call 519-699-4341. »» “Backwards Upside-Down” – Region of Waterloo Library “Laugh Out Loud” 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 info., call 519-698-2700.

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»» Summer Reading Come Read with me Family Story time – Region of Waterloo Library; 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Elmira Branch Library. Recommended for parents/ caregivers and children zero to five years old. Theme is Tickle Trunk! For more info., call 519-669-5477 or Kim at 519-575-4590.

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»» “Backwards Upside-Down” – Region of Waterloo Library “Laugh Out Loud” 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 info., call 519-664-3443.

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»» “Backwards Upside-Down” – Region of Waterloo Library “Laugh Out Loud” 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 info., call 519-669-5477.

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Are you a voracious young reader in search of some good laughs? The Elmira Branch Library may have just the summer activity for you. By visiting the area library and registering for its summer reading program, which runs from July 2 to Aug. 15, local youngsters will get a chance to flex their mental muscle, expand their literary horizons and enjoy some laughter as part of this year’s summer reading club, which this year is aptly themed Laugh Out Loud. “We hope it’s fun. We hope to provide laughter and enjoyment,” said an enthusiastic Bette Cummings on the first day of the event. Though the program’s focus will be on fun, the objective is to get students reading during the summer months – reading during the break from school has many positives for students when they head back to the classroom in September, said Cummings. Through Laugh Out Loud, young readers are encouraged to visit the library to borrow books during regular hours. Participants will then receive a stamp for every book they read or have read to them. Each week a book draw or a guessing draw will take place, and each participant will receive a free ballot. To qualify for the program’s certificate, participants must read a total of nine books which will then be presented on Aug. 15 at a program party. The price of admission is a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Several events for different age groups are also on tap during the program including: Backwards Upside Down on July 17, which will encourage readers to wear their clothes inside out; Who Smells on July 31, where readers will get to make “foul investigations by making slimy goop to take home;” and Tongue Twisters on Aug. 7, where children will get a chance to test their tongue twisting dexterity by reading tongue twisting books and poems, and a chance to make a tongue twisting puppet for help with extravagant expressions. Though it was a little early to pick up on reading trends, Cummings predicted that Hannah Montana books will likely be hot items this summer; popular magazines include ChicakDEE, Your Big Back Yard, Pack-o-Fun and Seventeen for the older children. “And we don’t expect them to read every page, every word in the magazine because as an adult, we don’t do that,” she explained. For more information, call the Elmira Branch at 519-669-5477.

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»» “Backwards Upside-Down” – Region of Waterloo Library “Laugh Out Loud” 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 info., call 519-656-2001.

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JULY 19

»» Third Annual Autorama Car Show – St. Clements Recreation Service Board. Vintage, classic and custom car show, silent auction, food, and refreshments. Fun for the whole family 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free admission. Call 519-699-4989 or e-mail stclemautorama@yahoo.ca. JULY 23

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»» “Funky Fairy Tales” with the Region of Waterloo Library “Laugh Out Loud” 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 info., call 519-699-4341.

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»» “Funky Fairy Tales” with the Region of Waterloo Library “Laugh Out Loud” 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 info., call 519-698-2700.

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The Observer | Saturday, July 12, 2008

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TAKE A

FREE RIDE CANADA

With 6 months Free Gas! TAKE A FREE RIDE IN THE

PURCHASE FOR

17,588

$

2008 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH

*

• 158 hp 2.0L DOHC Dual VVT I-4 engine • Air conditioning • AM/FM/CD stereo with 4 speakers • Continuously variable automatic transmission • Electronic Stability Program (ESP™) with all-speed traction control

( When you apply the FREE Gas¥ Rebate)

OR CHOOSE NHTSA 5 Star Side Impact‡

1 of 20 Chrysler vehicles that offer more than 30 mpg (HWY)

YOU OWN IT FOR

145

$

PURCHASE APR

◊ Bi-weekly / 72 months

(When you apply the FREE Gas¥ Rebate)

CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

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8.83%

PURCHASE FOR

• 3.3L Flex Fuel V6 engine • Automatic transmission • AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 4 speakers • Air conditioning • Electronic Stability Program (ESP™) with all-speed traction control

1 of 20 Chrysler vehicles that offer more than 30 mpg (HWY)

148

$

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PURCHASE APR

8.83%

Bi-weekly / 72 months

(When you apply the FREE Gas¥ Rebate)

PURCHASE FOR

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OR CHOOSE

203

$ NHTSA 5 Star Front Impact‡

PURCHASE APR

8.83

%

◊

Bi-weekly / 72 months

(When you apply the FREE Gas¥ Rebate)

6,250†

CONSUMER $ CASH UP TO

∆

34 mpg ∆ 22 mpg

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Hwy: 8.4L /100 km City: 12.6L /100 km

24,588

$

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2008 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SXT 4X4 • 345 hp 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine with MDS • Air conditioning • 5-speed automatic transmission • Electric shift part-time transfer case • Anti-spin rear differential • Trailer Tow Group

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Wise customers read the fine print: ¥, †, *, ◊ These limited time offers apply to retail deliveries for personal use only on selected new 2008 models from participating retailers. All offers exclude freight ($1250 for Patriot, $1350 for Grand Caravan and Ram 1500), licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, up to $75 PPSA and applicable taxes. Retailer trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change without notice. See participating retailer for specific details and conditions. ¥ FREE GAS offer will be awarded in the form of a Petro-Canada Gas Card worth $750 - $1,500 depending on the model. Limited time offer applies to retail deliveries for personal use only on all 2008 models purchased or leased before July 31st, 2008, excluding Sprinter, Viper and Challenger. Estimated value of 6 months gas based on EnerGuide 2008 City/Highway combined fuel economy ratings on an average of 20,000 km/year. Your actual gas costs may vary depending on your driving habits and current gas prices. Customers may elect to receive an alternative $500 - $1,250 after tax rebate in lieu of Petro-Canada Gas Card offer. Rebate varies by model. See participating retailers for complete details. † Consumer Cash offer is applicable to select 2008 vehicles - the amount varies by vehicle and will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. See participating retailers for complete details. The maximum $11,750 Consumer Cash Discount applies only to 2008 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 gas ST and SXT models when used in combination with alternative Free Gas rebate. See participating retailer for details. * Purchase prices include the alternative Free Gas Rebate, may not be combined with subvented Chrysler Financial lease or purchase financing rates and apply only to 2008 Jeep Patriot North Edition (24E), Dodge Grand Caravan SE – Canada Value Package (24F+GTS) and Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT (26B+AHC+DSA) models. ◊ 8.83% purchase financing for 72 months available on 2008 Jeep Patriot North Edition (24E), Dodge Grand Caravan (24F+GTS) and Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT (26B+AHC+DSA) models equals 156 bi-weekly payments at $145/$148/$203. Total obligations: $22,620/$23,088/$31,668. Excludes freight ($1250 for Patriot, $1350 for Grand Caravan and Ram 1500), licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, up to $75 PPSA and applicable taxes. Cost of borrowing: $5,032/$5,100/$7,080. ‡ Based on U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) scoring system for 2008 model year Jeep Patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Ram 1500 Quad Cab. ∆ Based on 2008 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ® Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler LLC.

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OR CHOOSE ◊

∆

39 mpg ∆ 31 mpg

ALL-NEW 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

*

YOU OWN IT FOR

2,250†

CONSUMER $ CASH UP TO

TAKE A FREE RIDE IN THE

( When you apply the FREE Gas¥ Rebate)

NHTSA 5 Star Front and Side Impact‡

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Hwy: 7.3L /100 km City: 9.0L /100 km

17,988

$

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