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Tractor leads police on wild cross-country chase Many spectators watch as cruisers trail farm vehicle; Walkerton man says drugs made him to it MARC MIQUEL HELSEN It might not make an episode of COPS or World’s Scariest Police Chases, but an incident involving a fugitive tractor and two police cruisers hot on its tail in Elmira last weekend was the subject of local gossip, quickly making appearances on the popular networking sites of
Facebook and YouTube. Police in Elmira gave chase to a tractor after it was stolen from a Maryhill Road area farm on June 5. The driver of the tractor, 34-year-old Troy Victor Taibinger from the Walkerton area, led police officers in two cruisers on a wild chase that spanned the townships of Woolwich and Wellesley and lasted some two hours. He was
later arrested and charged with ‘theft over $5,000,’ ‘possession of stolen property over $5,000,’ ‘flight from police,’ ‘dangerous operation of a motor vehicle’ and ‘possession of a controlled substance.’ At a court appearance in Kitchener this week, Taibinger claimed that he had been high on crystal meth before stealing a tractor from a Maryhill Road farm in the
early hours of June 5. Later that day, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police spotted the tractor in Elmira. Responding officers first observed the New Holland cab tractor with a front-end loader near the Petro Canada gas station on Arthur Street in Elmira. Looking to fill the tractor with diesel, the driver was unable to do so at that location and subsequently drove off.
Police followed the tractor and waited until it cleared the town’s urban core before approaching the driver. They attempted to stop Taibinger but he refused, taking off and leading them on a chase through area fields. Many residents watched and videotaped the incident as the tractor, better suited See CHASE »02
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CRA makes bid for Woolwich business park Proposal requires shifting the hard boundary line keeping development on the Waterloo side STEVE KANNON The biggest battle in Contestoga-Rovers’ plans for a new head office building will be getting Woolwich councillors to cross the line – the countryside line. The consulting firm this week unveiled an ambitious plan to develop a business park near the intersection of King and Bridge streets, encompassing what is now much of the Kuntz gravel pit. The big hitch? The development would overstep the hard boundary between the City of Waterloo’s urban space on one side of Bridge Street and the protected rural area that
is Woolwich’s territory on the other. In a presentation to township council Monday night, senior partner Jim Kay said Conestoga-Rovers and Associates (CRA) wants to consolidate its six Waterloo locations into one new head office to house its 500 local employees. Some 107 acres of land would be developed as a potential high-tech business park that, once built out, could provide employment to thousands of workers and deliver more than $800,000 a year in tax revenue to Woolwich coffers. The location – close to services from Waterloo, the expressway and Waterloo Region’s proposed new transit corridor
– makes the land ideally suited to development, he argued, adding there would be few infrastructure demands on the township because of the prox-
imity to Waterloo. Woolwich, however, has historically taken a hard line on boundary issues. Councillors showed little appetite for the
CRA plan, though put off formal discussion until planning staff has had time to review the plan. While calling it a “very tempting proposal,” Coun. Mark Bauman said the company should be encouraged to look elsewhere in the township for its new office space. “Moving the countryside line along Martin’s Creek, toward the north part of their property, if we were to do that, I think we would need to put a revolving door onto the planning department because there are numerous properties that back onto Martin’s Creek … and I’m sure there would be great proposals that See CRA »02
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would come in for those properties,” he said, anticipating a slew of other bids for exemptions from the hard boundary currently in place. In a later interview, Kay said the idea has in
fact met with a “mixed” reception from planners at Waterloo Region, the township and City of Waterloo. But given how well the plan fits the development model, an exception should be granted.
“Times and circumstances have changed,” he said of the countryside line. “We’re hoping that common sense would prevail at the end of the day.” The company has spent two years looking
for a suitable spot, to no avail. It requires 15 to 20 acres, but Kay said there is a dwindling supply of industrial land in Waterloo, and what’s available isn’t suitable or is just too cost prohibitive.
waist-high grass, he said. At times the tractor came close to public spaces, raising fear of injury. “The officers were very concerned – not knowing if the driver was drunk – [that] he was headed for the soccer field,” said Peters, noting that police were successful in their efforts to turn the trac-
tor away from the field at Lions Park on Barnswallow Drive. The chase came to a conclusion when the tractor ran out of a gas while in the area of Ament Line and Herrgott Road near St. Clements. “We actually knew that it only had a quarter tank of gas and we were expecting it to run out of
gas,” Peters explained. Police continue to investigate the incident and are asking landowners who may have received property damage related to this incident to contact them. Anyone wishing to file a report should call 519-570-3000, ext. 3319 or 3399, referencing WRPS occurrence number 09-107419.
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for the uneven ground, led the cruisers across rough terrain. “A tractor can go places a cruiser can’t,” said Sgt. Siegfried Peters, who heads Division 3A in Elmira. The police drivers had to exercise caution so that their vehicles didn’t get stuck in the mud or in the
The plan would be to build 150,000 square feet of office space to allow for consolidation at one site; CRA employees currently occupy about 125,000 square feet in six different locations. By building on the Woolwich site, CRA would keep to its local roots, having started in Waterloo. Today, the company has 2,900 employees worldwide. But if the project was ever to be considered, it would be as part of a comprehensive review of all such boundary issues, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley told the Observer. “We don’t want to do
anything on a one-off basis,” he said, noting the township has been adamant in its support for the separation of urban and rural spaces. “Council has been clear that we support the countryside line, a hard urban boundary. We don’t see a lot of reasons for changing things just because of the CRA request.” Planning staff will study the proposal before coming back to council with a report at a later date. The CRA bid is also likely to be discussed at the region as it deliberates the final draft of its new official plan.
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“I don’t think I’ll ever stop learning because there are new things to try.” Daniel Kramer
GOOD STUFF Daniel Kramer turned an early appreciation for the ancient craft of wheat weaving into a career and a lifelong passion that continues to grow.
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Although he’s closed his St. Jacobs shop, Daniel Kramer continues his exploration of wheat weaving MARC MIQUEL HELSEN He has exhibits of his craft in all but one of the globe’s continents. And that is something that Daniel Kramer, wheat weaver and one-time owner of the former retail shop The Top Drawer in St. Jacobs, has been looking to remedy with a vacation to Antarctica. “I was trying to get a piece down there just so that I could say my work has made it to every continent – I might have to do a trip myself,” said Kramer with a chuckle. After 30 years of operating The Top Drawer, Kramer closed his shop at the end of last month. Although he is now pulling away from the retail side of things, he will continue to make new creations from his home studio in Waterloo
and sell them through his former retail neighbour at the Village Silos, Elsa Brigden Elliott . Her store, the Silo Weavers, will continue to carry Kramer’s products as well as those created by other artists formerly affiliated with his shop. Kramer’s foray into the world of wheat weaving happened serendipitously. It’s “very much by chance,” he says, that he became involved with the craft some 35 years ago, after graduating from Conestoga College with a diploma in social work. A cousin, who had discovered the art form in Europe, passed it on to his relatives and Kramer took a profound interest, eventually opening the Top Drawer in 1979. As he delved further into the craft, Kramer sought to learn more, joining an American association of weavers, and
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a part of the craft,” he said. “I’ve always tried to stress that part of the craft was the gathering – getting out in that field – feels a lot different than going to a craft store and buying a bag of wheat. If you can go gather it yourself, that’s part of the whole experience of the craft, and I think you’ll get more from it.” Although Kramer closed his shop in part because he felt a need to get out of the world of retail, he still feels the urge to keep weaving. And this he will do part-time. “I’ll definitely keep my hand in the craft, although it’s just not going to be 100 per cent of my time.” That said, he’ll likely miss a thing or two about his St. Jacobs shop. “I enjoy people so, that’s the thing I’ll probably miss the most is the people.”
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MPs still looking out for number-one, and that’s not you
If you don’t like the rules in your workplace, chances are you can do little about it. That’s especially true of those that prevent you from acting unethically. If you’re a Member of Parliament, however, there’s an easy solution: change the rules. That’s just what they did last week in the case of guidelines outlining conflictof-interest scenarios involving lobbyists, for instance. And they did it in secret meetings, eventually gaining unanimous cross-party support – everyone wanted in on looser ethical standards. In essence, MPs have exempted from public disclosure any money or other benefits they receive from their parties or riding associations. As well, volunteer labour they receive no longer needs to be reported or counted as a gift under the House of Commons conflict-of-interest code. The latter, says Duff Conacher of Democracy Watch, opens the door for lobbyists, among others, to “volunteer” their time and not be seen as putting MPs in conflict with ethics standards. “They’ll say this is aimed at situations, say, where a young student wants to see how the system works and so volunteers to help out in an election campaign. That’s fine, but it also applies to lobbyists who may volunteer to do a favour for an MP, which could lead to a conflict of interest.” The rule changes came following eight secret meetings spearheaded by
the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, on which Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht serves (perhaps not surprisingly, he was unavailable to talk about the decision). The recommendations were quickly and quietly approved by all four parties in the Commons. “They write the rules for themselves,” says Conacher, adding the changes follow a Federal Court of Appeal verdict in March in which the court sided with Democracy Watch’s argument that Rule 8 of the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct was being laxly interpreted. “Democracy Watch has struggled for 15 years against federal government ethics lapdogs who have failed to enforce key ethics rules. The Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling is one of its biggest victories because, in our view, it makes it even more clear that the type of conduct prohibited by the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct includes lobbyists giving anything to or doing anything for the benefit of politicians and government officials they are lobbying,” he says. With last week’s decision, MPs simply exempted some practices from their own ethics code. “It’s another loophole, a step backwards in terms of ethical standards.” Loopholes are a politician’s stock in trade: they have no interest in closing them, as it allows them room to weasel out of rules they don’t like. While Stephen Harper campaigned on an agenda of transparent government, pledging to close the loopholes that allowed ethically-challenged behaviour, his record shows actions did not follow words. His government is much
less open than his predecessors’. And, when it comes to plugging holes in current rules for open and accountable government, Harper has addressed only a handful, Democracy Watch notes. Even when the Conservatives have enacted new rules, they’ve been quick to ignore them. That was certainly the case with the fixed-date election law, which was tossed aside on the way to last fall’s trip to the polls. That decision spawned yet another Democracy Watch legal challenge, which will be heard in court this fall. Conacher sees this case as a win-win situation: either the government will be found guilty of breaking its own law, or because the legislation was so vaguely worded, Harper will simply be painted a liar who broke his promise. Let’s be clear, however, that this issue is not limited to any one party: all politicians have a vested interest in lax laws. None of the politicians wants to raise the standards for ethical behaviour because they may be called on to actually meet those standards. That’s a particularly big risk for Conservatives and Liberals, who traditionally form the government. Our elected offi-
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Linwood PS achieves EcoSchools’ certification
Riverside Drive West in Elmira will join the festivities this construction season, as Woolwich council awarded a tender to Capital Paving for surface asphalt on the recently reconstructed roadway. The lowest of three bids came in at $118,000.
Local art to get profiled Killing two birds with one stone, Woolwich Township will spruce up the public spaces of its new administration building by showcasing the talents of local artists. To that end, the municipality has called for submission to its new Woolwich Local Art Program, a juried competition that will ultimately pick local art to be displayed in the township hall on a rotating basis, likely every three months, beginning in September. The deadline for applications to be included in the coming year is June 30. Full details, including the submission requirements, can be found at the township’s website, www.woolwich.ca. On a related note, Woolwich will host an official grand opening for the building June 18.
Commuter lot for Breslau
Waterloo Region will build a 25-space commuter parking lot at 41 Woolwich St. S., the former Breslau Hotel site, for commuters between Waterloo Region and Guelph. A 2006 survey indicated that approximately 6,100 regional residents commute to jobs in the Guelph area daily. The parking lot is expected to be completed this summer.
Region council to remain at 16
Meeting this week, Waterloo Region council voted to maintain the current size of regional council at 16 members. Regional staff prepared a report on council size with four options presented for consideration, including increasing the size of council to 17, 20 or 25 members.
Road closures for Canada Day While Arthur Street is pretty much blocked off in downtown Elmira, a few other closures will come into effect July 1 to make way for Woolwich’s Canada Day activities. Routes surrounding Gore Park, including portions of Hampton Street and Park Avenue, will be closed from 2 to 8:30 p.m. for the annual Canada Celebration.
MARC MIQUEL HELSEN The results are in: Linwood Public School is a greener, more energy conscious place. The school applied for EcoSchools certification in May and last week, at a ceremony at the CIGI (Centre for International Governance Innovation) in Waterloo, received its gold certification. “It was definitely ambitious but it proved to enhance our already existing environmental initiatives at Linwood,” said teacher Ed Piva of the school’s effort to fulA CREATIVE OUTLET Members of the Plasticene Club at Floradale Public School display some of their creations on June 9. The popular club involves fill at least 75 per cent of students from Grades 1-8. the EcoSchools certification criteria. Piva and fellow teacher Kathy Puskas guided students as they contributed to greening projects on the school grounds and took on several other projects throughout the year. “The staff and students are thrilled that The township is much all of their hard work Rach of the planning predicts that will take STEVE KANNON firm Burnside and As- almost 1,200 cars off the happier with this pro- has brought such posisociates, who’s acting as road – the equivalent of posed site than with tive results. We are a A Greenhouse Road, Bre- project manager for the almost one lane of high- earlier plans to locate gold certified EcoSa station on the former chool, and this recognislau location has been required environmental way traffic. By full implementation Challenger Hotel site tion really means a lot tapped as the site for a assessment. While the route will of the plan in 2031, the in Breslau’s core. Lo- to all of us!” park-and-ride train station under a plan to ex- use the existing VIA number of trains would cal planners wanted to To become certified tend GO Transit services train station in down- be increased to provide avoid having hundreds by Ontario EcoSchools, town Kitchener, the Bre- 20-minute peak service of cars on Woolwich a school must demonto Kitchener by 2011. The project would see slau site provides plenty and hourly during off- Street, favouring access strate achievement in from Fountain Street, a number of areas, inthe construction of a of space for cars, he told peak hours. In response to a ques- but that option proved cluding teamwork and councillors small station and parking Woolwich tion from Coun. Mark unworkable given grad- leadership, energy confor 700 cars (with room Monday night. “Parking is at a premi- Bauman, Rach said the ing of the site. for an additional 350) on servation, waste miniThe final draft of the mization, school ground land running along the um at the Kitchener sta- train would take comexisting CN/Goderich- tion. Greenhouse Road muters from Kitchener environmental assess- greening, curriculum Exeter Railway tracks will be an attractive fa- to Toronto’s Union Sta- ment is expected to be (environmental educafiled later this month, to tion) and environmental running south of Hwy. 7. cility for those who want tion in two hours. Appropriate zoning is be followed by a 45-day stewardship and school That line would connect to park and ride.” An expanded GO sys- already in place to allow public feedback period. Kitchener and Guelph to community. ObtainIf ultimately approved ing gold certification the current GO service tem is needed to meet the for the station in Breslau, in Georgetown, then on growing demand for pub- director of engineering and funded, the project means that Linwood PS and planning Dan Ken- would see GO stations achieved 75 per cent or lic transit, Rach said. to Toronto. Initially, there will be naley said in an inter- in Kitchener, Breslau, higher in all of their reAccess to the site, currently owned by Thom- four trains in the morn- view. Greenhouse Road Guelph and Acton. A lay- spective categories. asfield Homes, would ing peak period, and will have to be length- over yard would also be Only five schools were come through an ex- four again during the ened, and some other im- built on Nafziger Road, certified in 2007, 14 in in Wilmot tension of Greenhouse evening commute home. provements are likely to near and 41 inLandscapes 2009 demStone Baden Landscapes Observer 2008 bc ad:Stone Township. Road, explained Len The transit authority be required, as well. See ECOSCHOOL »07
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Service provider selected for WMC fitness centre Deal will give township control over the operation and programming, while tapping into outside expertise A holistic approach to the health and wellness of residents won the day as the township selected a service provider to staff the fitness centre at the soon-to-be-opened Woolwich Memorial Centre. The bid by Personal Best Health and Performance Inc. of Caledon was selected from among five responses to the township’s request for proposals to operate the 2,300-square-foot facility inside the WMC, slated to open in September. Although somewhat
looking after the entire operation. “We wanted to be in control, to run the programs … so this [Personal Best proposal] was the way to go,” he said. At worst, the preferred option would be revenue neutral, but should generate some income for the township, he added. The financial risk troubled Coun. Mark Bauman, who questioned the many unknown quantities of the Personal Best deal. His concerns were echoed by Coun. Murray Martin, who suggested a straight rental agreement would provide less risk, allowing the township time to gauge the
ry Devitt. With the Personal Best proposal, the township will retain control over the programming, which essentially becomes an extension of the recreation department, he explained. “It’s an all-encompassing approach to fitness and wellness.” The preferred option, however, comes with more risk. The township will be responsible for staffing costs, promoting fitness programs and equipping the centre. Under the rental proposal, Woolwich would receive about $18,000 a year, with the proponent
hesitant, councillors meeting this week backed the recreation department’s plan to negotiate a formal agreement with Personal Best Health. The choice essentially boiled down to proposals from two final candidates. The first, from Elmira’s Pinnacle Health & Fitness, was essentially a rental agreement for the space. The second gave the township more control over the operation, broadening its scope to include outreach to all communities in the township, said director of recreation and facilities Lar-
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public response to the fitness centre. Councillors ultimately decided to follow staff ’s recommendations, however. Along with giving the township control over operations, the major selling feature of the Personal Best proposal was the plan to provide community outreach program, Devitt said in an interview later. Wellness education will be extended to all the communities, with programs likely to be offered at sites such as the new Maryhill community centre and a similar facility to be built in Breslau. “It’s important to know
that this isn’t just for Elmira. This is very much a Woolwich facility.” Currently, the department is looking to have the fitness centre opened and staffed while the Woolwich Memorial Centre is open, though hours for individual facilities – arenas, pool, seniors’ centre – have yet to be established. The plan is to have the WMC open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. Equipping the fitness centre is expected to run about $125,000. A Trillium Foundation grant of $52,000 will cover part of the cost, with the remainder to come from the budget for the $23 million WMC project.
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Woolwich calls for more local controls over planning Through two drafts, regional official plan remains heavy-handed and too restrictive in its scope, township officials maintain STEVE KANNON Its nose still firmly planted in Woolwich’s business, the regional government should go back to the drawing board with its new official plan. And stop taking advice from the busybodies in the City of Waterloo while they’re at it, say township councillors. Reacting to the second draft of the proposed new regional official plan (ROP), council this week deemed the document too heavy handed across the board, but especially so in the restriction it imposes on development in Breslau and the stockyards area of St. Jacobs. Having asked for more local control in last fall’s review of the first draft of the ROP, the township saw only some of its demands reflected in the new version. Most gallingly, the region appears to be siding with the City of Waterloo’s demand for more restrictions on the stockyard land, noted director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley at Monday’s council meeting. Coun. Mark Bauman chafed at the idea that the city seems to be
“dictating” terms on the stockyards development. Why choose the city’s views over the township’s? he asked. He was joined by Coun. Ruby Weber in calling for the cities to stay out of Woolwich’s planning issues. “It’s incredible that they want that much control,” she said. For Marcus Shantz of Mercedes Corp., which controls much of the land in the stockyards area, the controls listed in the ROP are far too restrictive, essentially removing the ability of landowners to initiate changes there. Instead, an official plan change, launched by the municipality, would have to precede any new development. Like the township, he said the planning of the stockyards lands should rest with Woolwich council, not Waterloo Region. Most pressingly, said Shantz, his company wants to ensure that both the power centre lands – the King/86 development – and the rest of the stockyard lands get treated equally under the ROP. “As I read this right now … I think the King/86 development will have the capacity to do things
that we can’t do.” He also challenged the township’s position, which calls for a comprehensive review in advance of any new development in the area. While less onerous than the official plan amendments proposed by the region, the Woolwich plan is too restrictive. “I don’t see the need for it,” said Shantz, noting that the piecemeal form of development the township wants to change has worked well for years. Kennaley, however, maintained that a comprehensive review is needed to organize stockyards development, while looking at
its impact on the overall commercial picture in the township, especially on the Elmira core. While he doesn’t expect this week’s comments to make a dent in the final draft of the ROP before it’s presented to regional councillors next week, Kennaley said the final document will see more tweaking before being sent to the province for approval. In response to a question from Coun. Murray Martin, he said Woolwich does have some recourse if the region fails to heed the township’s input, as it can comment directly to provincial officials.
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onstrating the growing awareness of environmental initiatives in many schools throughout the Waterloo Region. Piva sees this as a sign that the message of environmental responsibility is spreading. “The kids have hopped on that bandwagon of the environment; they understand the impor-
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Like their peers across the province, students at EDSS do the majority of reading and writing outside school in front of a computer screen. Completing the questionnaire that is part of the Grade 10 literacy test, Elmira students reported that the most common types of reading outside school were websites, email and chat messages (89%); and magazines (71%). The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released full results of the literacy test this week, showing 92 per cent of students at EDSS taking the test for the first time passed it. Those results were higher than the provincial and board levels;
88 per cent of students in the Waterloo Region District School Board passed, and 85 per cent of students were successful across the province. Of students taking academic-level English at EDSS, 99 per cent passed, and 79 per cent of students taking applied English passed. “We’re very, very pleased about the success rate,” said principal Mary Anne Richer. Richer was particularly happy with the success rate of students re-taking the test after an unsuccessful attempt. Where 56 per cent of previously eligible students were successful across the region, at EDSS, 89 per cent passed. “That’s a huge, huge increase in our statistics and we’re just so pleased because it’s due to the
work of the teachers who are working on the remediation strategies,” Richer said. Students with special needs in Elmira also performed better than provincial averages; 60 per cent of EDSS students with special needs passed, compared to 47 per cent provincially. Females have consistently outperformed males every year the test has run, at both the school and provincial level. The margin at EDSS was much narrower this year than other years (93 per cent of females passed versus 92 per cent of males) but the margin provincially was more significant (88 per cent versus 82 per cent.) Some explanation for the gender gap might lie in the survey results that accompanied the
test. When it came to reading, more females did reading outside of school in every category except comics and instruction manuals. The results were similar for writing, where more females wrote emails, journals, stories and other types of material outside school hours. Survey results showed 96 per cent of EDSS students have a computer at home, 97 per cent have books at home and 91 per cent have newspapers at home. Among schools in the Waterloo Region District School Board, Elmira’s results put the school in the middle of the pack, behind Sir John A. Macdonald (95%) and Waterloo Collegiate (93%) but ahead of WaterlooOxford (89%) and Grand River Collegiate (85%).
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June 4
2:46 AM | A 24-year-old woman was stopped while speeding on Arthur Street South near Sawmill Road. Her vehicle was clocked travelling more than 50 kilometres per hour above the posted speed limit. 3:18 PM | Police received a report of a collision in the area of Ament Line and Herrgott Road near Hawkesville. The driver of one vehicle was charged with failing to yield the right of way. There were no injuries although both vehicles – a Ford F150 and a Dodge Ram hauling a trailer – suffered major damage.
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A man spotted several youths breaking into a van on Raising Mill Gate in Elmira about 10:15 p.m. on June 4. The man pursued them on foot and actually caught up with one of the individuals. As a result of an ensuing police investigation three 15-year-old boys were arrested and charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. is alleged to have failed to set the parking brake. The vehicle subsequently rolled backwards and struck the planter boxes on the east side of the bridge. As a result of the investigation the driver was charged with failing to ‘take precaution against vehicle being set in motion.’
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1:35 PM | A collision occurred on Nafziger Road near Lawrence Street in Wellesley. The 57-year-old driver of a cement truck parked by the Schmidtsville Restaurant in Wellesley
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June 6
9:45 PM | A West Montrose man was northbound on Katherine Street near Sawmill Road when a deer ran into the path of his vehicle and was struck. The vehicle suffered minor damage
and the animal was able to run away from the scene.
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June 7
5:00 AM | A resident of the area of Zaduk Court and Golf Course Road in Conestogo heard some bumping on his driveway. He looked outside and saw a man crouched by a vehicle trying the door handles. The suspect is described as being six feet tall with ‘very blonde hair,’ and was wearing a blue and white striped shirt at the time. 8:29 AM | A retaining wall at an Elmira ball diamond in the
area of Snyder Avenue and Park Avenue West was damaged. The complainant who notified police about the incident didn’t see anyone in the area but noticed the damage. There are no suspects. 4:00 PM | Several paint-ball enthusiasts were charged with trespassing in the area of Bonnie Crescent in Elmira. Five adults and two youths were charged with trespassing. Police seized several guns. 4:00 PM | A children’s scooter was found underneath the bridge at Bristow Creek Drive in Elmira. The silver, folding scooter may be claimed by its rightful owner at the Elmira detachment.
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marijuana plants. He then turned them into police, who sent the items for destruction. 6:10 AM | Police received a report of a break-and-enter at the Cedar Barn Restaurant near Heidelberg overnight. Employees came into work in the morning to find that a safe had been opened and emptied. Entry had been gained through a side window. 8:00 AM | An individual con-
cerned that he had found some marijuana plants in his field notified police, who seized the plants and sent them for destruction.
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8:00 AM | A green, 1999 Honda Civic was stolen from a driveway on Park Avenue in Elmira. The vehicle was taken from the spot between 6 p.m. on June 8 and 8 a.m. on June 9.
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JONI MILTENBURG Just over 400 elementary school students in Waterloo Region were suspended from school June 9 for having incomplete immunization records. Region of Waterloo Public Health sent out 3,000 letters in April, notifying students and their families that the agency did not have upto-date immunization records for the pupils. Students with incomplete immunization records may face suspension for up to 20 days. Lesley Rintche, manager of immunization pro-
grams, said she expected they would have records for 200 or 300 of the suspended students by the end of the day June 9. There are about 45,000 elementary school students in Waterloo Region. “Out of that many elementary students, only 400 are suspended, so that’s good. It’s not good that children are suspended, but the numbers are good,” Rintche said. “For the vast majority, these students just haven’t forwarded their information to public health.” The agency started enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act
in 1994 on a staggered basis, working its way up to demanding records for all students from Grade 2 to Grade 12. The number of students suspended has plateaued in the past two years, she said. The legislation doesn’t require that all children get vaccinated, but they must provide proof of immunization or a medical or legal exemption. Family physicians aren’t obligated to forward the information to the public health department, so the responsibility falls on parents. Rintche said most of the families affected are
new to the school system or have recently moved to Waterloo Region. ROWPH requires the information so it can track which students have and have not been vaccinated. “In the event of an outbreak of a vaccinepreventable disease, and if it’s in the school community, we would know which children would be at risk or not.” If there was a measles outbreak at a school, for example, children who had not been vaccinated would be pulled from class and sent home until the outbreak was over.
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IT’S A PARTY Megan Donner had her own idea about how the children’s entertainment should run at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the St. Jacobs Library.
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Region must heed local priorities
Woolwich council has the right idea in criticizing regional government for its heavy-handed approach in developing a new official plan. What it needs to do, however, is step up the language: now is not the time for niceties. The region should be told to back off in no uncertain terms. In doing so, the township is certain to find allies in the other municipalities in Waterloo Region. The other rural communities – Wellesley, Wilmot and North Dumfries – share a mutual interest in preventing encroachment, for instance. Cambridge, the most testy and sometimes reluctant member of the group, has a longstanding desire for more autonomy. In its written comments about the regional official plan (ROP), Woolwich has requested more planning control be put in its hands. The rationale is that local governments, not the detached regional level, are better placed to decide what’s right for their citizens. The priorities set by Woolwich should come first, not be constrained unduly by centralized power at the largely unaccountable upper tier. The broad outlines of policy could be set at the region, with proper input from the municipalities, but the details and actual decision making must remain local. This
is especially important in the townships, which risk being overwhelmed by a regional council dominated by the cities, a reality of representation by population. We’ve already seen debates arising over industrial land. Kitchener and Waterloo are running out of it. Cambridge is unhappy with regional intentions. And all eyes are on Woolwich, which has hundreds of acres of potential employment lands, both around the airport and further north on property owned by Thomasfield Homes. To date, the township does not share the priorities and sense of urgency others in the cities have expressed. That’s just one issue. In discussing the ROP, the stockyards area of St. Jacobs has been another sore spot. Mercedes Corp, a major landowner, and others have chafed at the restrictions proposed by the region. Woolwich planners sympathetic to local concerns have not seen their concerns reflected in subsequent drafts of the official plan. Councillors have supported what amounts to pushing back against unnecessary control from the upper tier municipality. In the big picture, the planning staff ’s report on the ROP calls for a reduction in
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duplication and overlap of planning responsibilities between the region and individual municipalities. There need to be more distinctions between the work done at the two levels of government, Woolwich planners argue. Currently, much of the work done for zone changes at the municipal levels is just repeated at the regional level. Such tasks and decisions should be left to the municipality, which is much more accountable to applicants – a Woolwich resident can’t get that from the region. Local planning issues belong in township hands, where services are more accessible to residents, and where the decision makers have a stake in the community, Woolwich maintains. “The area municipality goes through an approval process, and then it goes through the same thing at the region – the question is ‘why?’” director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley has said in reviewing the ROP. “At that point, it seems to be a bit of a waste of time and energy and money. “The idea is to get planning closer to the people it affects.” Waterloo Region officials should take note.
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“On the surface, it’s a very tempting proposal: having that amount of tax dollars for Woolwich Township is hugely tempting to say ‘let’s go for it.’”
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Lennikov should be allowed to remain in Canada In a province of wimps (and I’ll explain that accusation further on), there is at least one non-wimp. He is Pastor Richard Hergesheimer of First Lutheran Church, who gave the Russian deportee Mikhail Lennikov sanctuary in his church. The legal right of a church to provide sanctuary in cases like this is questionable but in admittedly limited research I could find no Canadian legal authority on the subject I did, however, come across a review of a book called Sanctuary, Sovereignty, Sacrifice by Dr. Randy Lippert of the University of Windsor with this quote from the University’s review. “Facing immediate deportation, a lone Guatemalan migrant entered sanctuary in a Montreal church in December 1983. Thus began the practice of sanctuary in Canada. By 2003, 36 incidents involving 261 migrants had occurred nationwide. “[In] Sanctuary, Sovereignty, Sacrifice … Randy Lippert suggests that, far from being a coherent social movement, sanctuary practice is a localized and isolated phenomenon, and often not primarily religious in orientation. It is also remarkably successful -- in every documented incident, state authorities were kept at
bay and providers avoided arrest. In most cases, migrants also ultimately received legal status.” Many of you will, at this moment, be well to take a nip of grandma’s brandy before continuing because Rafe the Bleeding Heart rides again. The deportee, Mikhail Lennikov, has lived in Canada since 1997 and, by all accounts, has been a model resident. He and his wife recently attended the high school graduation of their son. Strangely, you might think, Lennikov’s wife and son have been allowed to stay. Lennikov’s sin is that he served in the Soviet Union’s secret service, the KGB, from 1982, when he graduated from university, until 1988. (This is the same KGB that was once headed by former president and now Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, a man for whom we lay out the red carpet.) There is no evidence that Lennikov committed any sort of crimes against humanity – rather that he was a simple bureaucrat, not a policy maker. I’m old enough – easily, I might add -- to have witnessed several waves of immigration. Every influx of people into Canada has included worrisome individuals. Two groups that have been hugely influential for good are, first, the Germans after World War II. Many of them were at least titular Nazis, having served, like it or not, in the Hitler Youth and the armed forces
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fighting for Hitler. In doing so, each of them swore personal fealty to Adolf Hitler. Many worked in government where membership in the party was mandatory. Many belonged to the viciously wicked SS. In fact, the Allied forces occupying Germany originally wanted to ban members of the Nazi Party from working in the new government but found that if they did that, there would be no good civil servants left. In 1956, Canada took in tens of thousands of Hungarians, many of whom were criminals let loose by the Communist government after the Soviet Union had regained power so that they were free of them. Clearly many of the refugees had worked for the Communist Party and were party members. This influx of Hungarians has been hugely beneficial to this country. We have in more recent years seen Indo-Canadians coming to Canada who were known to be active supporters for a free state called Khalistan and the violence they felt was necessary for them to achieve their goals. The contribution of their culture to the overall culture of Canada has been profound. I will be misunderstood, I realize, and will be thought of as racist and anti this and anti that. Not so, I simply point out that Lennikov’s past working record scarcely disqualifies him if one looks at the Canadian tradition in these matters. I have no doubt that Lennikov will, if de-
ported, return to a difficult if not dangerous homeland. He will leave behind him a wife and teenage son who must fend for themselves. The community will be deprived of a good, hard-working man. In short, Lennikov’s record as a resident of this country is there for all to see. Why isn’t that sufficient to allow him to stay in the country he loves with his wife and son? Pastor Hergesheimer and his flock do have some backbone here in the Land Of Blah and I hope that pays off for the Lennikov family – and thus for the community at large. As I said at the outset, we’re a province of wimps. That was demonstrated by the recent election. Where was the anger at the Campbell government for forcing BC Hydro to contract with private power companies for power they don’t need, these contracts now at $31 billion and climbing? Where was the swell of public anger at the Campbell government setting BC Hydro on a course to bankruptcy? We are at least one half a province of wimps since half of us, who could have saved BC Hydro, didn’t even get off our asses to vote the Campbell government out because they would rather see their environment and BC Hydro killed than vote NDP. It will be like a four-year movie you can watch scene by scene that chronicles the death of our rivers and of BC Hydro.
Italy’s odd political culture makes Berlusconi a going concern Foreigners look at Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, see a ridiculous old goat with megalomaniacal tendencies and a history of white-collar crime, and wonder why so many Italians keep voting for him. Those who don’t vote for him explain that he controls most of the country’s television networks – and that his antics actually appeal to that considerable section of the population who dream of being rich and brazen enough to get away with blatant public misbehaviour. Until recently Berlusconi looked completely invulnerable, but in last weekend’s elections for the parliament of the European Union only 35 per cent of
Italians voted for his People of Freedom party. He had predicted that 45 per cent would. Is it possible that Italians are turning away from “Il Cavaliere” at last? The source of the funds that let him become a major real estate developer and then a multi-billionaire media magnate remains obscure. Accusations that he had links with the mafia have never been properly refuted. Prosecutions against him for corruption and bribery have been stalled by his lawyers until they expired because of the statute of limitations. (In some cases, he used his political power to move the expiry date up.) But having an affair with an 18-yearold may have been a step too far. Silvio Berlusconi is 72 years old, but his hair transplant and perma-tan make him look younger. His habit of surrounding himself with attractive young women has long been indulged by Italian
voters, although it clearly annoyed his wife, Veronica Lario. When he publicly told former showgirl (and now cabinet minister) Mara Carfagna that “I’d marry you like a shot if I wasn’t married already” in 2007, Lario demanded and got a public apology. This time, however, she demanded a divorce. As Berlusconi’s sense of invulnerability has grown, he has thrown caution to the winds. In April, he drove to the outskirts of Naples to attend the birthday party of 18-year-old Noemi Letizia and gave her a gold necklace worth thousands of dollars. She calls him “Papi” (Daddy), which would be awkward enough if it were true (since he has been married to Veronica Lario for 30 years), but his relationship with Letizia may not be paternal. It subsequently emerged that Berlusconi flew Letizia, then 17, over to his pri-
vate estate on Sardinia last Christmas. Her ex-boyfriend alleged that Berlusconi had phoned her out of the blue after seeing her photographs in a model agency’s brochure. At this point Veronica Lario’s patience finally snapped: she told the media that she was disgusted by his behaviour and that she would not remain the wife of “a man who consorts with underaged girls.” Berlusconi tried to shrug it off as usual, offering a series of increasingly implausible explanations for how he came to know the girl, but this time something was different. Despite the tight control he exercises over his own media and also the state-owned channels, the story could not be contained, and many Italians who had tolerated all his previous peccadilloes felt that this time he had gone too far. Hence the sharp fall in the Freedom
ever, once it’s been around for a while, they won’t bother with it. A Cambridge resident going to Waterloo will prefer taking the expressway rather than the light rail through downtown Kitchener. As well, some buses actually have the look and feel of trains. They are more luxurious than the average bus and have comfortable seating. They also have tables that people can use for laptop computers, etc. These kinds of buses should be reserved for longer bus routes like the IXpress. The region also argues that light rail attracts investment since trains on the street are seen as more permanent than buses. I would argue that if the route is a busy enough corridor, the region would be out of its mind to move the bus route elsewhere. So I believe buses can attract redevelopment. But I don’t
want a sea of high-rises like in Toronto as that would ruin the area. We are not Toronto and shouldn’t imitate it. Buses are also more flexible than trains. If there is an accident along the light rail transit line, it’s stuck there. However if it was a bus route, the bus could make a detour and still operate. Routes can also be more customized to people’s needs, with less compromise. Proponents argue that one light rail transit vehicle with one driver can move 350 people versus only 75 per bus driver. However, there are longer buses that are like two-in-one, double decker buses, and a combination of both. Having more bus routes to choose from will also spread the passengers out. Money would be better spent throughout the entire region instead of just the central transit corridor. This could go
towards improving existing bus routes, creating new ones, as well as extending service to Ayr, Breslau, and Baden/ New Hamburg (if feasible). It could also go towards making the transit more frequent so people don’t have to wait as long. Instead of building expensive stations all over the place, make bus tickets more accessible in retailers across the area. The only rail service that should be considered is having all day GO train service from Toronto to Waterloo (through Milton and Cambridge). Trains are better suited for travel between metropolitan areas rather than being used in a streetcar format. Waterloo Regional councillors really need to hear from you before they vote on June 24. Nicholas Ermeta Cambridge
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» LETTER TO THE EDITOR Light rail is not the right transit option for region To the Editor, Waterloo Region is considering light rail (often described as a ‘modern streetcar’) in Kitchener-Waterloo and buses in Cambridge. Although I support rapid transit, I believe light rail is too premature for this area. The $790 million budget is a lot of money, especially for an area that has low transit ridership, and during a recession to boot. The region should improve what it has now before it even considers light rail. The region argues that people are more likely to ride trains than buses. In the beginning that will be the case as people will want to try it out. How-
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Party’s vote this time. But is this the start of a major shift in Italian politics, or only a blip on the graph? If I were a betting man, I’d bet on the blip. The Italian “economic miracle” ended 25 years ago, and the Italian state is all but broke. Fiscal irresponsibility has been the hallmark of almost all Italian governments since 1945, and the country only avoided the dire consequences of that by continuously devaluing the lira and inflating its debts away. Since it swapped the lira for the euro, however, that escape hatch has been closed. Few voters are willing to bear the intense and longlasting pain that would be involved in putting Italy back on the fiscal straightand-narrow. No sane politician wants the responsibility of imposing that pain on the country. So the field is left clear for political conjurors like Berlusconi, magical thinkers who can persuade themselves and everyone else that everything will be all
right. The affair with the 17-year-old is embarrassing, but it will be mostly forgotten by the time there is another national election in Italy, and Berlusconi has already discovered his next populist platform. He is going to become Italy’s defender against the immigrant hordes. “What immigrant hordes?” you could reasonably ask, for only four per cent of Italy’s residents are foreign-born. But Berlusconi knew exactly what he was doing when he said in an election speech: “When I walk down the streets of Milan and I see the large numbers of non-Italians, I feel like am no longer in an Italian or a European city but in an African one.” Up till now, openly racist talk has been the specialty of Berlusconi’s coalition partners in the Northern League, but Il Cavaliere is going to steal their clothes. He will be around for quite a while yet, and the day of reckoning will be postponed yet again.
» OBSERVER Q&A With summer almost here do you have any travel plans?
“We’re going camping near Niagara Falls for ten days.”
“We’re going to Tennessee on our motorcycle.”
“I am going to Newfoundland next week and Nova Scotia and after that to the Muskokas (August).”
“No, I don’t. Not enough holidays. I get a week but my spouse, we can’t get the same week, so, just stick around here.”
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Societal good sacrificed to feeling good at the moment To the Editor, The horror of the Tori Stafford tragedy is trumped only by the knowledge that this won’t be the last; there will be others, victims of a society where the welfare of the masses has been sacrificed at the altar of individual rights and freedoms. Censorship has become a dirty word, allowing the Internet and the media at large to run amok, offering up a smorgasbord of sex and violence that, notwithstanding claims to the contrary, has a profound impact on how we view life and our place in it. Pornography tears marriages apart, anorexia spreads amongst our young as they strive to attain the beauty of their idols, Columbine is a broken record, while the cell phone and BlackBerry foster the illusion that “me” is so important that a 24/7 link to the outside world is critical. Factor in the right to bear arms, a motherhood issue south of the 49th and power for those out to protect their turf here. With the Canadian border a veritable sieve, securing a firearm is a slam dunk, making our largest city a shooting gallery. Barack Obama made family a cornerstone
of his campaign for the White House, encouraging fathers of all colours to take their rightful place and honour their vows instead of abandoning ship. This despite the fact that more than half of American prison inmates are African-American, while they constitute only 13 per cent of the general population. Children, he said, are more apt to become good citizens if they’ve come from a secure nest full of love. In many cases, children take a back seat as parents continue their drive toward accumulating more of the world’s goods. Both work to play down the personal debt of Canadians, which tops $1.3 trillion, leaving their most prized possessions to be raised in daycare centres, and trying desperately on weekends to carve out some family time. Feelings have become the measure of good and bad, commitment an oldfashioned notion discarded in favour of personal comfort. Shame and pride have disappeared from the radar as “me” and not “them” is all that matters – the root of much that ails our society. Jim Newton New Dundee
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Business as usual through downtown upheaval Though the closure of Arthur Street has provided challenges, Elmira merchants happy with alternative measures MARC MIQUEL HELSEN
GOING WITH THE FLOW Naide Zacharczuk, owner of the Sip & Bite Restaurant in downtown Elmira, has found business relatively steady throughout the construction process that has closed access to the core via Arthur Street.
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Cratered and ripped open, Arthur Street in downtown Elmira is impassable save by foot or heavy machinery. And while this construction is affecting the number of cars coming into Elmira via the town’s main artery, it appears area businesses are faring quite well under the circumstances. “The construction’s being received really well – we’re very pleased. I have no complaints about the construction at all,” said Krista McBay, owner of Elmira Home Hardware and chair of the Elmira Business Improvement Area (BIA). “Everyone’s really positive about it: they said that people are coming in, still getting people from Waterloo and they are following the detour signs. The township has done a great job with signage. … Actually, our sales are up.” When the news broke that the main drag would be closed on a stretch in front of the high school to undergo a $2-million infrastructural overhaul, some merchants in the downtown area worried the work would deter potential customers, especially those from the surrounding areas, from coming downtown. But there was no alternative. “Unfortunately, where Arthur Street is and the amount of construction that has to happen, there was just no opportu-
nity whatsoever to kind of do one half and do the other half – we’d be there forever. It just makes a bad working environment to try to maintain traffic through a construction site with that amount of work that has to happen,” said Rod Kru-
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Whether it’s spending quality time with the family, making memories with a date, or a great way for a large group or fundraiser to have fun, Canoeing the Grand is the solution. Since 1991, Canoeing the Grand has been the Region’s favourite provider of adventure, fun and access to nature, letting you canoe or kayak the majestic Grand River. You don’t need to own or store any equipment. No experience is necessary. Canoeing the Grand makes it so easy! Stop by their office in Freeport, let them know how many people and how far you want to paddle—they’ll do the rest. A shuttle will take your group and all the supplied equipment to your preferred starting point and then it’s all up to you. You can take your time, making stops as you go and fishing along the way or you can paddle hard for the exercise. From 2 hour downstream trips starting at Breslau to 8 hour trips starting at West Montrose, or something in between—you choose. When you finish your trip, you simply get into your car and go. No hassles, no planning with two vehicles—no problem. They also rent hourly so you can paddle up or downstream right from their location on the Grand River. Canoeing the Grand customers look forward to seeing local wildlife, including Great Blue Heron, Deer, Water Fowl and other natural residents. Pack a lunch, stop for a picnic on the shore, fish the deep holes for your favourite sportfish, or just paddle with the current and soak up the sun. Paddle hard or go for a lazy tour..it’s all up to you. Canoeing the Grand is open on weekends 8am-7pm, and weekdays 9am to late afternoon in June, July and August. Call ahead to reserve your start time. Gift certificates are available perfect for Father’s Day!
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When it comes to materials for your building, renovation and landscaping needs, natural stone is humankind’s original “green” choice. Natural stone and manufactured stone products from Stone Landscapes Inc. bring natural beauty, versatility and unique style to any project. Whether it’s something to add rustic charm to a wall, floor and fireplace hearth or rugged “hardscape” elements for a walkway, driveway, garden, retaining wall, pond and yard, Stone Landscapes has materials to transform any space so you can create your own paradise right at home. What makes stone a logical choice for your projects is its natural beauty, durability and individuality. With the area’s largest outdoor displays, Stone Landscapes offers square cut and random flagstone, ledgerock coursing, natural stone steps and sills, decorative stone or garden rocks and boulders. Stone Landscapes also has a large inventory of manufactured stone to meet your requirements, with a wide selection of precast patio stone slabs, interlocking pavers and retaining wall systems, stone veneers, plus coping, steps and more. Other products offerings include black earth and top soil, mulch, peat moss, aggregates/pebbles/screenings/decorative stone, play sand, lava rock, plus lawn seed, seeders, sod, pond supplies, garden tools, and landscape lighting. The team at Stone Landscapes has the experience to guide your choices, answer your questions, and help ensure your project is a success. Delivery is available. Your purchase will quality for the Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to $1,350!
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There are numerous fence, railing and deck materials on the marketplace today. If you are looking for a quality product that will last long and is maintenance free, we suggest vinyl. Form-A-Fence Kitchener-Waterloo sells and installs quality vinyl fencing, rails and decking that you can depend on for lasting beauty backed by a 50-year non-prorated warranty. Their exclusive vinyl products are formulated from the finest raw materials including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), UV inhibitors and impact modifiers. Using only 100% pure, quality ingredients with no lead added allows for superior performance, stability, durability, weatherability and overall life. Choose from a variety of colours to complement any décor. Vinyl fencing has five times the tensile strength of wood yet it is lighter, and has four times the flexibility of wood. Vinyl products have smooth surfaces with no sharp edges or splinters. Your family, children and your pets are all safer. Your maintenance costs are zero. NEVER PAINT AGAIN! No more replacing pieces damaged from insects or rot, nor the need to spend weekends or finances on endless upkeep. Form-A-Fence Kitchener-Waterloo features a complete line of vinyl products including rails, decorative fencing and vinyl decking materials, plus arbours, gazebos, and pergolas. They also supply vinyl compost bins, benches, picnic tables, mail boxes, and trellis. Form-A-Fence offers design, custom fit and measured products or you can pick it up and do-it-yourself from a kit with full instructions. Owner Mark Popowich invites you to stop in soon or call Form-AFence K-W for a free estimate.
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“The ONE store for your perfect floor” 564 Weber St. N., Unit 1 (corner of Northfield Dr.) Waterloo 519-885-0601 When it comes to new flooring, Fitzgerald Carpet One can provide you with the price and quality advantages that other flooring retailers simply cannot match. Carpet One Floor & Home retail stores such as Fitzgerald Carpet One are part of the largest floorcovering retail operation in the world with the buying power of over 1,000 stores. With their “Beautiful Guarantee”, they promise you’ll love the way your new floor looks or Carpet One will replace it—Free! Ask Fitzgerald Carpet One about the benefits of a Carpet One Credit Card so you can remodel now and pay later. Thousands of the most popular styles of carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, resilient vinyl, laminate floors and area rugs are available at Fitzgerald Carpet One. They carry your favorite brands like Armstrong, Harding, Mannington, Bigelow, Lees, Good Housekeeping, StainMaster, etc. More than dealing with just colour schemes, the flooring experts at Fitzgerald Carpet One will address such issues as warranties, wear ratings, plus maintenance and installation requirements. Stop by the showroom of Fitzgerald Carpet One to view and take home the latest samples or ask about an in-home consultation and arrange for custom in-home measuring and estimate. Their skilled installation crews assure a superb fit and finish for lasting enjoyment and satisfaction. The Fitzgerald Family has been making homes beautiful for over 50 years. With the Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to $1350, there is no better time to buy than now!
David’s Gourmet Waterloo is well known and appreciated throughout this area for its exceptional selection of premium quality gourmet products and friendly service. For many, David’s Gourmet Waterloo fits perfectly into their lifestyle by supplying foods that are convenient and easily prepared, but without sacrificing quality or taste. Others may enjoy experiencing something different than the ordinary, choosing unique ethnic foods from other cultures. With more consumers entertaining at home rather than eating out, many are choosing prepared Hot Foods, Masterpiece fresh sandwiches, soups and salads from David’s Gourmet Waterloo to enjoy with friends and family. David’s Gourmet Waterloo continues to place emphasis on a clean, friendly store environment, showcasing the freshest, top quality products. Choose from an array of premium cooked, smoked and cured meats, plus numerous varieties of fine cheeses, exotic salads, dips and more. When it comes to baked goods, they can provide the freshest Artisan breads, buns, pastries, tasty treats and showcase desserts. The shelves are filled with jars, cans and bottles of imported foods, condiments, sauces, marinades, olive oils, treats for your sweet tooth, and products to bring your meals to life. They also have gluten free and sugar free products, plus an olive bar, gourmet ice cream and gelato. David’s Gourmet Waterloo recently came under new management. Owners Andre Lavoie, Bruce Norman and the staff are there to help guide your choices. If you want to know which item is best for a recipe, how much to serve a large gathering, or need a party platter or gift basket for any occasion, just ask. Inquire about catering to bring life to any special event, from small gatherings to an elegant wedding!
For All Your Hair Care & Spa Needs 36 Northfield Dr. E., (Plaza, between King St. N. and Davenport Rd.) Waterloo 519-747-0772 If you are like most people, you enjoy feeling more attractive and refreshed after a visit to the hair salon and day spa. To avoid disappointment and guarantee that you always receive the best hair and spa services, the latest techniques and personal service, we recommend a visit to Waterloo’s newest sensation, Ossia Salon & Spa. Their experienced stylists will provide a personal consultation to ensure that any changes are suited to your lifestyle and meet the needs of your image. You can expect people who remain current with the latest trends, techniques and styles. Ossia Salon & Spa provides precision cutting and styling for men and women. A full line of highest quality hair care and styling products are available from REDKEN 5th Avenue NYC. When it comes to colouring, texture changes such as perms, special treatments such as foil highlights or updo’s for special occasions and formals, the team at Ossia Salon & Spa is dedicated to meeting your expectations. Ask about pre-wedding hair and make-up treatments. If you want esthetics/spa treatments that pamper and rejuvenate or anti-aging treatments that promote a more youthful appearance, Ossia Salon & Spa provides facials, manicures and pedicures, massages, wraps and body treatments—all designed to make the new you feel complete. Try their Seaweed & Triple Mints Body Wrap, or Cranberry-Apple All Over Body Scrub. Other services include waxing, lash and brow tinting, plus make-up, and more. Owner Rita Singh invites you to call for your appointment. Gift certificates and spa packages are available. Watch for their Grand Opening on June 19th, 4-8 pm!
Your Homegrown Garden Specialists 1661 New Jerusalem Rd. (at Sawmill Rd., just east of St. Jacobs Roundabout) Elmira 519-664-0404 Whether it’s a hobby gardener wishing to complement an existing garden with some of the newest varieties of fragrant blooms, or a homeowner who wants to add to the property value and appeal of their landscape, St. Jacobs Country Gardens and Landscape Centre fulfills their every need. You can expect unsurpassed quality and variety, great prices and customer service second to none. By choosing a local Canadian company like St. Jacobs Country Gardens that grows the majority of their products, you help to support the community. You also help the environment by eliminating the wasted energy needed to transport plants long distances. All of their nursery stock comes with a 1 year guarantee. St. Jacobs Country Gardens and Landscape Centre has been serving the region since April 2006. Owners Keith & Sandy Snider, son Steven, Managers Terry Numan, Linda Wideman, and the staff have the experience to help you create the ideal outdoor living space. They encourage customers to browse magazines and walk through their facilities to gather ideas and then create your own paradise at home. The newest varieties of annuals are sure to add a punch of colour to your planters and window boxes. Quality perennials will allow your yard to bloom all summer long, season after season. St. Jacobs Country Gardens can also supply you with elegant hanging baskets, shrubs, trees, as well as soils, mulches, fertilizers, pots, planters, and more. They provide landscape design, installation and maintenance services. Ask about Gift Certificates—just in time for Father’s Day!
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Why won’t Ottawa help pork farmers? Canada’s economy has traditionally relied on manufacturing and natural resources, particularly forestry and agriculture. So when the global recession hit, Ottawa started coming through with support. The auto sector teetered on the brink of collapse; Canadians shelled out $10 billion. Then earlier this week, forestry received $1 billion. And as for agriculture – especially the export-dependent pork industry, which has been ravaged through no fault of its own by the economic crisis, a strong Canadian dollar, trade restrictions, and the ill-named swine flu (H1N1) – well, it’s still waiting. That’s baffling. Canada’s pork producers are struggling, and it seems like they’re encountering more brick walls than firm handshakes of support. Back in May, with the walls crashing down, the Canadian Pork Council pleaded with the federal government to help by giving pig farmers $30 per animal in support. That was said to total about $800 million, which is what the council believes the industry needs to survive. Admittedly, that’s a lot of money, and there’s certainly a tendency to wonder who’s next in line. But the chips are really down for pork. Canada’s hog herd has dropped by more than 15 per cent in the last three years, due mainly to chronically low prices and tightening
markets. This decline was happening even before H1N1 came along and knocked the stuffing out the industry. Pork producers couldn’t do anything about H1N1. They were as helpless as cattle producers who were hammered when a sole Alberta animal tested positive for BSE. The federal government came through then with a huge payment for farmers. So did the province. But now that pork is on the skids, Ottawa says it’s going to help by spending $50 million to support additional pork processing capacity, instead of bankrolling a bail-out. Practically, additional capacity doesn’t make sense right now. Indeed, plants have closed down and made a mess of traditional processing patterns. But more capacity is only one answer to the problem. Immediate help is imperative. Politicians have to understand the pork sector’s contributions. Ontario Pork says the industry provides employment for 33,000 Ontarians and infuses $4.7 billion into the province’s economy. The pork industry is progressive, research-intensive and big business. Statistics Canada says almost 18 per cent of hog farms have more than $1 million in income. In that strata, pork has a higher percentage of farms than any agricultural sector. Some people argue against the proliferation of big hog farms, but there’s no question about their role in the economy. “To lose this industry would be a significant blow to Ontario at an already difficult time,” says Ontario Pork chair
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Wilma Jeffray. Statistics Canada says agricultural and fishing product exports rose five per cent through April, and helped moderate the overall decline in exports. If Canada is going to count on farming to pull it out of the recession, the industry needs support. In spirit, support for the pork industry is there. Long lines of politicians have been seen attending and participating in well-publicized pork BBQs over the past month, to rally support for pig farmers and dispel any relationship between pork consumption and H1N1. They’ve spoken out in favour of the in-
dustry, and they’re being petitioned by the council to help expand trade into markets such as the European Union. And while publicity is important, so is financial commitment. The federal agriculture minister has been front and centre at BBQs and on Parliament Hill, giving the sector his blessings. But he’s also been quoted as saying the kind of per-head payment requested by the pork council is a non-starter in today’s trade-and economic environment. Then what is? Pork producers need help, just like other sectors. And they need it soon. Ottawa, over to you.
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aging residents to spend their money in town, and explaining the closures. As far as Kruger is concerned, Woolwich has taken an aggressive approach to the problem, and is eager to have the project finished on time, if not sooner. “This is a significant amount of construction happening in a very short time – they’re even working through the rain and everything else. They’re giving it their full 110 per cent shot at it,” he said. “We’re on time and trucking right along.” Arthur Street is set to open by July 17. Construction will then take place on Brubacher and Second streets with a completion date foreseen by Labour Day. A regional project on Church Street,
which will widen the intersection at Arthur Street, is set to start in late July. This latter project, however, is not as intensive and shouldn’t take as long, said Kruger. Three weeks into a project that is to last at least another month, merchants have yet to see whether the combined factors of the summer holidays and prolonged road closures will eventually have an impact on the number of visitors doing business in town. For the meantime, however, many are confident that the advertisements, the signage, and positive attitudes will keep traffic coming through. “I think it’s just a matter of a little inconvenience but it’s still worth the trip,” said Tami Runstedler of FB and Me. “It’s building a better community.”
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Elmira students get on track
Golfers will score for football program Fundraiser, along with matching grants from Lions Club, will provide new scoreboard at EDSS field
EYEING THE FINISH LINE Stephanie Richtaritsch, competing in the 400-metre event, was one of the St. Teresa school students taking part in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board track and field meet Tuesday at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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JONI MILTENBURG Football at EDSS has come a long way since the team kicked off on a makeshift field behind the school. Four years later, the varsity squad will start the season on a new field equipped with a state-ofthe-art scoreboard. The new wireless scoreboard is 24 feet wide and 14 feet high, with the words “Home of the Lancers” blazoned across the top. Funds for the scoreboard will come from the fifth annual Lancers golf classic, which will be held at Conestoga Country Club June 19. Football coach Steve Karn said the $15,000 raised at this year’s tournament will be matched by the Lions Club to cover the cost of the scoreboard. The football program at EDSS started up in 2005 after a 54-year hiatus. Karn, who had played
Police prepare for slo-pitch tournament MARC MIQUEL HELSEN Baseball bats and mitts will be the tools of the trade for officers from the Waterloo Region Police Service from June 19-21 as they participate in the 11th Annual Dave Nicholson Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament in Kitchener. Police, civilian and mixed teams typically take part in the event, which features a range of
divisions, including competitive and recreational, and co-ed competitive and recreational. Since its inception, the tournament has raised more than $100,000 for local charities. This year’s proceeds are in support of KidsAbility. Cst. Nicholson, a 10-year veteran of the regional police and a member of the underwater search and recovery team, died Aug. 12, 1998 while attempting
to rescue a 10-year-old boy from the Parkhill Dam on the Grand River in Cambridge. He was the first officer in the service’s history to die in the line of duty. Colleagues of the Heidelberg resident thought that baseball would be a good way to honour his memory. “We had a police team that he was a member of; he was an athletic guy to begin with and the
guys that knew him well thought it would be a nice way to remember him by having a tournament in his name,” said Cst. Andrew Heggie, a detective in the guns and gangs unit. Teams wishing to register are invited to do so by this weekend. Registration forms can be found at www.wrps.on.ca. For more information, contact Heggie at (519) 6508500, ext. 8453.
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cause it’s booked solid,” Karn said. “It’s always a very good turnout with alumni and people from the community, which is great.” Boston Bruins defenceman Dennis Wideman will be among the field of golfers, hoping to repeat his foursome’s win last year. It’s not just the facilities that have improved over the years; the teams have picked up their performance on the field as well. Last season, the junior and senior squads moved from the “C” division up to “B”; this fall, they’ll start in the “A” division on the strength of the juniors’ second-place finish last year. Karn said the tournament is a lot of work throughout the year, to organize and solicit prizes, but the payoff is worth it. “It’s a very successful day; [it] beats selling chocolate bars.”
Breslau owner’s horse wins $300K at Woodbine Oaks Milwaukee Appeal, owned by Eugene George of Breslau, won the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks by a convincing 3/4 lengths last Sunday. The filly ran the 1 1/8 mile race in 1:49.84, a time that tied for the fourth fastest mark in the race’s history. It was George’s biggest win in 40 years of horse
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Bass season merits serious scientific study In slightly more than two weeks, bass season will open across much of the province. That last sentence, however, does not convey the true urgency of the matter. For, as anyone who wets a line for these great game fish knows, the devil is in the details. Sure, tackle, line, and boats must be readied, but the most important decision you’ll need to make is where you’ll fish on opening day. It should be the easiest decision too. Simply pick a place that’s scenic and has proven itself in the past. Opening day is no time to gamble on unproven waters. It takes some thought though. You need to decide whether you are looking to catch lunkers or lots of fish on that
day. This is important. Many lakes will produce the latter, some lakes will produce the former; but it’s a rare lake that will produce both. Those lakes are so rare in fact that I’ve taken to cataloguing them for future reference as part of a groundbreaking scientific study entitled Excellent Lakes to Fish on Opening Day. This information is so important that I’d encourage you to participate in my study by contacting me and sending information on your favourite bass lake. The more detailed that information is, the better. For instance, don’t just say, Black Lake. Instead list Black Lake, detailed directions to the boat landing, and the top ten hotspots on the lake (GPS coordinates would be helpful), how to fish them, as well as proven lures. Send samples if you’d like. Don’t worry. This information is purely confidential and will only be used for scientific purposes – as I said before,
this is a major scientific study. If you see me on that lake on opening day, it will only be because I am confirming the information or conducting an informal creel survey, as part of this groundbreaking scientific study that will eventually benefit us all in many ways. Right about now, you’re probably thinking, “What if my lake isn’t good enough?” Well, have you caught bass three pounds or better on it within the last season or two? If so, it’s definitely good enough. Again, this is purely a scientific study. I can’t reiterate this enough. This is not some cheap ploy by a desperate angler to get you to divulge your best bass fishing spots so that he can have a better place to go on opening day, and I resent the fact that you’re thinking this. You are probably wondering, what can we learn by compiling a list of the best bass lakes in the province? That’s a valid
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Wet, cool spring weather has golfers off course Only upside has been the fact that fairways are lush and green JONI MILTENBURG and MARC MIQUEL HELSEN This spring, golfers hitting the links have had to contend with a vertical water hazard: the cold, wet weather. After some unseasonably warm weather in March, things turned cooler and damper in April and May. “It seems like, the last couple years, this global warming thing isn’t working,” joked Brian Jolley, general manager of the Conestoga Country Club. “It seems like every spring is the same: cold and wet.” Mike Garside, chief operating officer for Golf North, which runs Conestoga and the Grey Silo Golf Course, said they had an early start this year, with some courses open in March. Heavy rains in April meant flooding in some spots. While the diehards will stick it out, perhaps just hitting the driving range even in the pouring rain, the casual golfers stay away, he said “It’s those borderline players that you don’t see out very often when it’s this cold. The weather’s obviously pretty tough this time of year, to go through all that rain and cold. On the days it is sunny, we’re busy, which is promising. “We need to get some consistent weather to get the consistent play.” Jolley noted that golfers make up for lost time when the weather is warm. “Obviously when it’s raining it’s been a bit
of a disappointment, but when the sun is shining it is a busy spot,” he said. In Elmira it’s a similar situation. Of course, a golf course is always at the mercy of the weather. “It’s been OK. Obviously we’re in the weather business – the better the weather, the more people,” said Jeremy Logel, Canadian PGA director of golf and head professional at the Elmira Golf Course. There are, however, ways to counter a bad spring. “We’ve got some good marketing things out there, and the golf course is in great shape; we have a great reputation for our food, so those three things are really helping bring in some golfers or just people in for lunch, people in for nine holes,” said Logel, noting the club has been pushing regular tournaments and promoting the course to a wider audience, among other strategies. And it seems as though the efforts are working: last season’s weather was even worse, but despite that, the Elmira links fared better than the previous season. “That just tells me we’re doing some things right and our reputation is increasing,” he said. There is, it seems, one benefit to all the rain: the greens are lush and green without much help. “That’s one good thing; we save on the irrigation a little bit when it’s wet,” said Jolley.
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Three one-hundredths of a second were all that separated Madeline Charnuski from a medal at last week’s OFSAA track and field meet. Charnuski placed fourth in the senior girls’ 400-metre hurdles with a time of 1:03.82 EDSS sent a pair of athletes
to the provincial track and field competition held in Toronto June 4-6. In the senior girls’ 100-metre hurdles, Charnuski finished third in her heat and failed to make the finals. Lydia Frey placed 10th in the junior women’s javelin throw with a toss of 32.06 metres.
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There’s no stopping the music
At 78, Floradale’s Lynn Russwurm has just produced debut album for his new band, Crossover Junction JONI MILTENBURG
in the 1960s, and he wrote the song for one of his classes. Five of the 18 songs on the album are Russwurm’s, and another was written by singer Kathy Kirker. The remainder are old gospel standards. Russwurm started writing his own songs when he was in his teens, and guesses he’s written more than 600 over the years. Dozens of them have been recorded by country artists, and one, “I Cast a Lonesome Shadow,” was covered by Depeche Mode guitarist Martin Gore on his 2003 solo album. In 1985, Russwurm retired
tique markets in St. Jacobs and another at the antique market in Stratford. Russwurm also produces compilations of country music out of his collection for a company in England. The last 78 record was produced in 1959, 50 years ago, so all of that music is now part of the public domain. The second volume of Lynn Russwurm’s Canadian Country is due out in a few months. At the same time, 14 albums he produced in the late 1980s that were released on cassette are being remastered for CD.
other one. “When you just play, when you’re done playing, it’s gone. When you create something like this, you’ve created something that will be left behind,” Russwurm said. The band is promoting the album with a mini-concert at Market Road Antiques in St. Jacobs at 2 p.m. today (Saturday) with copies of the album for sale. Crossover Junction is also available by calling Russwurm at 519-669-2386.
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A few years back, Lynn Russwurm’s bandmates decided it was time to put down their instruments and retire, but Russwurm wasn’t ready to sit in the audience just yet. “They knew when to quit; I didn’t,” he chuckled. Russwurm got word that a bluegrass band called Crossover Junction was looking for a bass player and joined the group. Now, at 78, he’s producing the band’s self-titled debut album. Russwurm grew up listening to his father’s collection of old 78s and started playing guitar when his was in his teens. At 19, he moved from the family farm near Hanover to Kitchener, where he got a job at B.F. Goodrich. He formed his first band, the Pine River Troubadors, and played the local bar circuit. At 21, he had his own program on a Kitchener radio station. In the 60 years Russwurm has been making music, he’s seen a lot of changes in the business. Back in the 1950s and ’60s, he used to correspond directly COVERED One of many in his collection of old vinyl records, Russwith artists; that was how wurm holds a collection of Canadian country artists performing his his songs ended up on the songs. albums of country stars like the Mercey Brothers, the from B.F. Goodrich and devotLewis Family, Carl Smith and ed his attention to music fulltime. Along with songwriting Hank Thompson. “You can’t get to artists per- and playing guitar and bass, sonally any more like you he collects and sells rare councould back then,” he said. try albums. The two upstairs “You could knock on doors rooms of his house on Floradale Road are stacked floor and go somewhere.” These days you need connec- to ceiling with shelves and tions, the kind of connections crates of old 78s, some 6,000 of Russwurm has built up over them. Russwurm has collected the years. When the band decided they wanted to cut an records since he was a teen, album, Russwurm knew the and had 30,000 of them at one point. Around 1980, he sold people to get it done. His favourite song from the them all and started collecting album is one he wrote many again, focusing on old Canayears ago called “I Do Not dian country artists. He sells Know You.” Russwurm used records through the mail, and to teach Sunday school back also has booths at both an-
“I’ve got so many things on the go, I can’t keep them all straight,” Russwurm said. This is the group’s first album, but probably not their last. Russworm said they’ve already talked about doing an-
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General Carpenter. Experience an asset. Must be reliable, dedicated, hard-working. Fax 519-669-3948. Stoltz Sales and Service. We are growing an expanding. Agricultural Sales Consultant. We are now accepting resumes for a self-motivated and ambitious sales consultant for Listowel, Elmira & Mildmay. Applicants must possess a positive attitude and have excellent communication skills. Computer skills and knowledge of farming are an asset. Agricultural Service Technician - Our increasingly busy service department requires an Agricultural Service Technician for the Mildmay store. Knowledge of farm equipment an asset. Please send or deliver resumes to the following: Listowel 8499 Hwy 23 N., or Listowel or email mstoltz@stoltzsales.com; Elmira 6805 Line 86 W. Elmira or email cbrown@ stoltzsales.com; Mildmay 1405 Hwy 9 N. of mildmay or email emannetje@ stoltzsales.c om Stylist - Destiny’s Hair Loft is looking for an energetic, outgoing, creative, hairstylist to work full time hours. Minimum 5 years experience required. Drop resume off at 35 Arthur St. N., Elmira. Call 519-210-0411, for more information. U r g e n t l y N e e d e d . Piano Teacher for children 3-11yrs. Contact Christine at 519-846-9368
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CHILD CARE
Quality Home Daycare available. CPR, flexible hours, healthy meals, crafts, themes, lots of fun. Call Melissa at 519-210-0255. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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Elmira Indoor Market (Saturdays) in Shopping Village - reasonable rate. 2. Turn key kitchen facility available for your catering business - for lease 3. Youth casual clothing store for lease, demanding in the area. 4. Shopkeeper needed to run stores with commission and bonus - you are allowed to sell your products too! Please call 519884-2242. Have You Lost Your Job? in manufacturing, auto or other industry? If you are looking for a full or part time opportunity you are invited to attend a seminar at Bingeman’s, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive (Ballroom E&F), Saturday, June 20, 2009, 10 a.m. Please contact: Rick O’Drowsky - office 519-884-7838 or Cell 519-577-1368.
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30th Anniversary Sale at Hillcrest Home BakBack Pain? Try Bowen ing, Floradale. June 23 Therapy. It is very gentle, - July 4. Closed Sunday yet so effective, often only and Monday. Discounts a few treatments are re- on fabrics, china, housewares, clothing, toys, quired. (519) 574-0515 books etc.
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June 1, 2009 Deadline for Canadian Passport to enter the United States. Passport photos at Elmira Photo 519-669-3456. Loves Seats - 2 excellent condition, pastel colours. $350 for pair. 519-669-8316.
New, dark green maple syrup buckets. $3 each. 519-669-8648. Clearance Centre now open! Items priced below cost to clear. From power and hand tools to housewares and gifts. Located on the upper floor. Elmira Home Hardware, 22 Church St. W. Mon. - Fri. 8-8, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 12-5. Dis N Dat Treasures open every Thurs. and Fri., 10-6. 15 Dunke St., Elmira, 519-669-5005. H o t W a t e r T a n k . Oil fired, 60 gallons. 519-648-3564. Jointer. A.R. Williams Machinery Company Limited. Toronto, Canada. Heavy duty cast iron industrial grade. Accessories included. Call 519-698-2781. N E W M A T T R E S S SETS all sizes, great quality, great prices! Household items, pots, dishes, Tupperware, footwear, toys, baby items, large selection of good used “Living Booksâ€?. Many items on sale - up to 50% off ! Nearly New Centre, 5116 Ament Line, Linwood. (519) 698-0088. Tues Friday 9-5, Sat 9 - 3.
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Wanted - Stationary exercise bike, good condition. 519-669-5956. AUTOMOTIVE
2004 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Laredo 4x4 - 4.0L economical 6 cyl. Auto trans, loaded including alum. road wheels, roof rack, new tires, finished in silver/gray cloth interior. Only 88,000 kms. Balance of 7yr/115,000 km warranty. $13,900. Voisin Chrysler 519-669-2831.
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2008 Dodge Caliber SXT/Sport - 2.0L 4cyl., variable CVT trans, loaded including alum. road wheels, keyless entry, AM/ FM CD radio, air, previous rental. Only 22,569 kms. Finished in silver/gray int. $16,900. Voisin Chrysler 519-669-2831.
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2 Bedroom Apartment near Wellesley. 5 appliances. Separate entry. $850/month inclusive. 519-656-2715 B r i g h t , S p a c i o u s , 2-bedroom apartment in quiet building. Ideal for non-smoking mature tenant. Close to downtown. Phone 519-669-3423. Elmira - 2 bedroom town house. Please, no smoking, no pets. $875. plus utilities. Suitable for quiet tenants. Call 519743-7479, one parking space included. Elmira - large 1 bedroom. Centrally located in quiet 6-plex. No smoking, no pets please. $530/mth + utilities. Available August 1. Call 519-669-2212. Newly renovated 3 bedroom house for rent in Elmira; quiet neighborhood,, close to downtown and schools. Includes large yard, greenhouse, and veggie garden, backs onto creek. Available June 1st, $1200/mo + Utilities. Call 705-374-4414 for details.
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Community Information Page THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH "Proudly remembering our past; confidently embracing our future."
P.O. BOX 158, 24 CHURCH ST. W. ELMIRA, ONTARIO N3B 2Z6 WEBSITE: www.woolwich.ca
TEL: 519-669-1647 or 519-664-2613 FAX: 519-669-1820
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 519-575-4504
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Woolwich Memorial Centre In recognition of your sponsorship, a plaque with your name and message will be permanently affixed to a seat in the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. Seats can be sponsored by individuals, families, or groups of friends. If you would like to honour a colleague or loved one, you are invited to dedicate a seat in their name. Simply complete the June Sponsorship Form attached, and mail or deliver it along with your payment to the FIT Remember Sunday 21 is Father’s Day! for the Future campaign office. A receipt for income tax purposes will be issued for the full amount of your (additional forms available at the campaign office) sponsorship. Purchase your seat(s) forare $500/seat at 24 Church Street West, Elmira. For More Information Please Call 519-669-6026. This is a LIMITED SEATING OFFER. Seats are available to individuals at a fee of $500 and to businesses and 8 Arthur St. S., Elmira ON N3B2M5 organizations at a fee of $1,000. For more information, call
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First event saw overwhelming community response
Though a small friendly town where it often seems no one is a stranger, Wellesley can be a lonely place for some. To help remedy that, a group of local women has organized a monthly “Ladies’ Morning Out at the Schmidtsville Restaurant.” This month’s breakfast takes place on June 23 at 9 a.m. The idea started one morning as several friends were enjoying breakfast together. “Somebody said something about some ladies in town that are so lonely and I thought, ‘well, that’s sad because Wellesley’s a nice town and why should somebody be lonely in Wellesley?” explained one of the event organizers, Marg Runstedler. And so the monthly
breakfast event was born. Some 60 women attended the first event – much more than what had been anticipated, she said, adding that news of the event was spread by posters and word-of-mouth. “We figured if we got 20 or 30 we’d be doing good, and we were quite surprised that that many people came out the first morning,” said Runstedler, noting it’s unlikely this month’s breakfast will see such a large turnout. The monthly breakfast is for all women who want to enjoy some “fellowship, fun and laughter.” Some of the participants will meet and make new friends and others will get a chance to meet up with old ones, or even re-connect with those they haven’t seen in a while. “All ladies from
Wellesley area [are welcome] – it doesn’t matter if they’re 18 to 90 or a 100,” said Runstedler with a chuckle. “It’s a good way to meet your neighbours and get to know more people in town and in the area, to discuss what’s going on and things like that. It’s just to get the ladies together.” No speakers are invited to the monthly breakfasts. Instead, it offers women a chance to chat and catch up. The only cost of the breakfast is each person’s individual tab – everyone must pay for her own breakfast. Those diners celebrating their birthday receive a carnation from the Village Flower Shop, and those celebrating an anniversary, a small gift from the Pfeifer Gallery, said Runstedler. Pre-registration is not mandatory but is appreciated.
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4 baths, hardwood & ceramic flrs., spacious kitchen & dinette with walkout to stamped concrete patio backing onto creek/walking trail, separate dining rm., family rm. w/gas fireplace + front living rm., recreation room, lavish master ensuite & walk-in closet. MLS.
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$318,900 | 1625 sq. ft., 3 Bdrms, 3 Baths,
vaulted ceilings in most rooms, lovely kitchen, (6) appliances, nearly finished basement. MLS.
Melanie McNeil - Sales Representative
Warren McNeil - Sales Representative
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OPEN HOUSE MODEL HOME for sale! Priced well below replacement! Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow featuring c/air, c vac, gas fireplace, luxury ensuite, m/f laundry, sep. dining room, stunning kitchen w/pantry, hardwood & tile floors, Partly finished basement. Unbelievable value 30 mins to K-W. A must see. MLS.
YEAR ROUND LIVING Totally renovated in 2004 with all new windows, roof, furnace, appliances, water heater and flooring. Newer wooden shed in back included. Freshly painted and well maintained. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with laundry. Conveniently located close to the expressway, St Jacobs Farmer’s Market and Conestogo Mall. Shows well!
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$514,900 | Exceptional workmanship,
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$12.25/sq. ft. 1350 split with bay and office space, plus mezzanine. 3 year building. MLS.
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$64,900 | Located just East of Rothsay,
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$459,000 DRAYTON | This spacious 6
bedroom home features a stunning view of the Conestoga River and surrounding countryside, about 4,000 sq. ft. of finished living space, an oversized double garage, 3 fireplaces and a whole lot of WOW! MLS.
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Puttin’ the dog on park-Like GroUnDs. 11 acres, mixed bush, pond! Lovely updated bungalow with great room. Min’s from Elmira/K-W & Guelph. mLs $629,900.
reLaX on the Front porCh of this classic home, close to downtown & new rec. complex! Maple kitchen. Main flr laundry. mLs $267,500.
Better than neW! custom built bungalow. Great rm w/ w/o to partially covered patio. 3rd bdrm & bthrm finished in bsmt. mLs $ 409,900.
$999,000 $349,900 GOLDSTONE | Unique 2 storey home approx. 2500 sq.ft. in a country setting. Large living area with oak kitchen & island. Large garage and workshop. Sliding doors to rear deck and above ground pool. Sale will be subject to severence of side lot. MLS Call Mildred Frey.
MAPLETON | 100 acre farm with 35,000 sq. ft. single level barn set up for hogs and well-kept 14 yr. old, 2000 sq. ft. 3 bedrm, 3 bath home. 90 acres cultivated, 32x68 quonset style drive shed. Home features mainfloor laundry, separate diningrm, eat-in country kitchen, separately fenced inground pool and much more. MLS Call Len Frey.
$379,900
$384,900
CLose to everythinG! Beautiful, private yard. 4 bdrms, 2 bths. 2 f/p’s. Sunrm. Rec. rm. Updated oak cupboards Lots of character mLs $289,900.
neW home - to be built, open concept main flr, Great room w/cathedral ceiling. Ceramic in entry, kitchen & baths. mLs $274,900.
MAPLETON TWP | Quiet country property on over 5 acres of wooded area. Huge eat-in kitchen overlooking family room with heat stove. Deck to rear yard off kitchen. Detached workshop 30 x 30. Great for the handy man!! MLS. Call Mildred or Len Frey.
Why rent? - 3 bdrm semi w/ mature trees, backs to green space. Hardwood flrs in bdrms and L/R. Most windows and doors replaced. mLs $183,900.
A GOOD TIME FOR A WALK Erika Morrison joined Noble, a future guide dog, at the Walk for Guide Dogs May 31 in Elmira. Several dozen walkers with dogs ranging from a Maltese-Pomeranian cross to a Great Dane took part in the event organized by local Lions clubs.
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$685,000 Drayton 2-storey - backing to parkland! Eat-in kitchen w/ island & w/o. Finished bsmt w/ gas fp. C/A and vac. Shows well! mLs. $284,900.
CONESTOGO | 3300 Sq. ft. renovated older home in desired Town of Conestogo. Large lot with studio detached garage. Many updates. A must see! MLS. To view call Mildred Frey.
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Great LoCation - immaculate 3 bdrm bungalow on quiet court. Walk to downtown, new rec. complex! Walk up basement. Shed. mLs $258,900.
WEST MONTROSE | Pride of ownership throughout this custom built executive Bungalow. 17’ ceilings, infloor heating on both levels, gourmet kitchen with built-in appliances, lots of windows overlooking a large entertaining deck & large backyard. Part finished walkout basement with extended family potential and more! MLS Call Mary Lou.
MOOREFIELD | Great Country property at the edge of Moorefield, 3 bedrm. bungalow, finished basement with fireplace, 12 x 16’ wood deck, 14’6� x 24’ detached workshop with hydro. 48.79 total acres, 34 tillable time drained, 2 acres building site + 4.25 acres zoned for future residential, 7.5 acres zoned for future industrial development. Great investment property. MLS. Call Len Frey.
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BUiLD yoUr Dream home on 1 acre site, sloping to the south (ideal for w/o bsmt). Located on the edge of Goldstone. mLs. $110,000.
MAPLETON | 3 1/2 acres pride of ownership throughout. Backs on River. 3+1 bedrm. Basement finished. Large Storage shed with high doors. MLS. Call Mildred Frey. DRAYTON | Apartment short walk to downtown. 2 bedroom upscale apt. all in good shape with in unit laundry. $750.00 monthly + utilities. Available June 1/09. Call Mildred Frey at 519-741-6970.
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Possible to have your blood react like champagne Q. You never want to try this, but how might a certain mismanaged water sport get your body’s blood bubbling up and “boiling over” like an exploding champagne bottle shooting out its cork? A. Donned in scuba-diving gear, descend deep into the ocean and then re-surface too fast, causing dissolved and compressed gases in your blood to come rapidly out of solution, a condition called “the bends,” says marine scientist Ellen Prager in Chasing Science at Sea. At the surface, there is one atmosphere of pressure (atm) from the weight of the overlying air, then another atm for every 34 feet (10 metres) of water down, soon becoming an enormous pressure. As a diver goes deeper, this increased pressure causes the blood to absorb more gas, which must be slowly gotten rid of
before returning to the surface. Now consider a bottle of champagne, its carbonation staying dissolved until you pop the cork, causing excess gas to expand rapidly and bubbles to shoot the cork across the room. “A diver’s body at depth can be likened to a champagne bottle that we don’t want to uncork. “Once while I was living in the Aquarius underwater habitat, says Prager, a doctor made a “house call” for a routine checkup, took a sample of my blood and brought it directly to the surface. The blood bubbled so violently it shot the stopper out of the vial -- a powerful and sobering illustration of what would happen if any of us, once saturated, made a beeline to the surface without going through decompression.” Q. What were some bottlenose dolphins spotted doing recently off the coast of Australia, moving them into our own celebrated category right along with chimpanzees, sea otters and woodpecker finches? A. The dolphins were sporting cone-
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Gord and Tracy-Lynne Ahier are thrilled to announce the marriage of their son Josh to Lauren Doyle on May 10th 2009. The couple graduated from Liberty University on May 9th Lauren with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Josh with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Shortly after their wedding they left for Angola, Africa where they are currently volunteering at a mission hospital. ANNIVERSARY
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Saturday July 4, 2009 Swansea Town Hall 95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto Poker Tournament 8PM - 9PM Dance 8PM - 1AM Tickets $10 at door or call: Dawn Wilken @ 226-220-3729 dawnwilken@rogers.blackberry.net or Lois Thibert @ 519-669-2945
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Saturday, June 20, 2009 Doors open at 8pm
D.J. • Games • Prizes
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NATASHA GRACE & SCOTT DETWEILLER Saturday, June 27, 2009 8pm - 1am Elmira Legion D.J.• Door Prizes • Lunch Tickets $10.00 at the door
RETIREMENT
RETIREMENT PARTY for Donna Lenz
June 25, 2009 7PM at Trinity United Church
Musical Program & Tea Reception
Everyone Welcome!
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KELLY LITT & MIKE HEINMILLER Saturday June 13, 2009 St. Jacobs Community Centre 8pm - 1am Tickets $10 DJ, Games, Raffle Prizes, Evening Buffet
Amber, Kurt and big brothers Benjamin and Ryan, are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Matthew Alexander. Matthew was born June 2, and weighed 6lb. 10ozs. Spoiling privileges go out to grandparents Rose and Larry Wilkie, Elmira, and Donna and Kris Srivastava, Toronto.
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FINN IS FIVE! Love Parker, Mom & Dad
Such A Great Kids Deserves A Great Birthday!
The family of Jim McCormick wish to thank their relatives, friends and neighbours for their love and support. Your thoughtful expressions of sympathy will never be forgotten. Special thank you to Fr. Robert Hètie, the choir and Dreisinger Funeral Home for the beautiful celebration of Jim’s Life. ~Pat & family
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It was amazing, the many people who showed concern in various ways after my surgeries. It is all deeply appreciated. Also a big thank you to all who helped get ready for the sale and the day of the sale. I feel indebted to many people.
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Passed away peacefully and comfortably after a courageous fourteen-year battle with cancer. Loving husband of Viola (nee Musselman) for 53 years, guiding father of Bonnie (Bill), Barb (Chris) and Beverley (Patrick), and loving grandfather of Aaron and Simone. Brother to Lorne Fretz (Dorothy), Joyce Buschert (Cecil) and Lois Evans (Mel). Predeceased by his parents, A. Lewis and Barbara Fretz Stauffer. Paul was born in Markham, Ontario. At the age of 17, after completing studies and graduating with the first Rockway Mennonite Collegiate class, Paul began a 37 year teaching career near Bancroft, Ontario before returning to Waterloo County Board of Education until his retirement in 1985. After retiring from education, Paul and Viola continued to build the livestock, retail and manufacturing business they started in 1958, Bunnyview Rabbitry, until 2001 when he and Viola moved to Elmira. A generous man with a cheerful word for all he met, Paul had many and varied volunteer, business and personal interests including a love of animals, organic gardening, fishing, beekeeping, and antique vehicles. Those who knew Paul were often entertained by his sense of humour and stories of his diverse interests. A strong faith and belief in God guided him daily to the end of his life. A service celebrating Paul’s life will be held at Bloomingdale Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Ontario on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or House of Friendship would be appreciated.
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519-699-4641 www.freybc.com » Crosshill Community Rhubarb Festival, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. “All Things Rhubarb” tea room, fresh baking and fresh rhubarb for sale, free kids’ games, including bouncy castles (9-1), and BBQ (11-1) at Crosshill Mennonite Church. » Pancake Breakfast at the Alma Community Hall from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.; $4/adult; $2/child. All proceeds to the Alma Community Recreation Association (ACRA) playground fund. For more info., contact Doug at 519-846-0764. » The WTHHS Historical Room visiting hours 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the old school on Henry Street in Wellesley. Come and share some of Wellesley Township’s heritage. Free admission. JUNE 14
» Local Wheels In Motion Event , 1 p.m., Elmira Plaza, Oriole Parkway and Industrial Drive. Registration starts at noon. Join us as we wheel, walk, bike, rollerblade or run 2, 5 or 10K to raise awareness of spinal cord injury and other spinal disabilities. Funds help support quality of life projects for local residents and community. Displays, prizes, draws, BBQ wheelchair basketball, etc. To participate or sponsor someone or for more information, call 519-669-2578 or 519-669-3014. » Donkey Day 2009, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. An afternoon in the country for animal lovers of all ages. Adults, $10, students (3-18) $5; 16th annual fundraiser. Wagon rides, Puslinch Country Squires, puppet shows, Long Ears Boutique, meet the donkeys and much more! The Donkey Sanctuary Of Canada Farm, 6981 Puslinch, Conc. 4, Guelph. For information, call 519-836-1697. JUNE 15
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» The Elmira & District Horticultural Society meeting 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church in Elmira. Jack Kent will speak on “What is the Attraction of Hostas.” Members free, non-members $2. JUNE 16
» Lunch at Gale Presbyterian Church from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Menu: chicken a la king with rice and coleslaw, roll, and butter. Dessert: frosty strawberry squares.;$9 per person, wheelchair accessible, everyone welcome.
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» Caregiver Support Group – 10-1:15 a.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre in St. Jacobs. Enjoy a cup of tea while talking with other caregivers about the challenges of supporting a dependent family member. Learn about community resources available to assist the elderly or those with a debilitating illness. For more information, contact Lorraine at WCHC 519-664-3794. JUNE 19
New to the Community? Do you have a new Baby? It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon Hostess. Elmira & Surrounding Area
» The Listowel/Hesson Garden Party will be held at the Listowel Agricultural Hall, Listowel. A family affair for all ages including quilt draw, penny booth, bingo, garages sale and children’s games with a grand draw at 9 p.m. Cold ham supper served from 4-8 p.m. Adults $12 ($10 in advance); 5-10 years $4 and pre-schoolers free. With the purchase of a meal, children are entitled to some free games. For advance tickets, call 519-291-4400, ext. 3 or 519-356-2831.
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» Elmira Legion – Keg Roasted Turkey, 6 p.m.; $6 per person. JUNE 21
» Elmira Legion Hungry Man’s Breakfast for Gavin White; 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; $5 per person, all you can eat.
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» The Master’s Four in Concert, 7 p.m., Waterloo North Presbyterian Church. Bring Dad to this special Father’s Day concert. Highpoint Avenue at Northfield Drive and Westmount Road; 519-888-7870. JUNE 23
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» Alma United Church Strawberry Social and Garden Party – 102nd annual. Serving country-style supper of ham, potato salad, cabbage salad, jello salad, deviled eggs, fresh strawberries, homemade cake and homemade tarts; 5-7:30 p.m. at Alma United Church, Rebecca Street, Alma; $12/adults; $4 children.
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» Strawberry Supper – West Montrose United Church. Continuous sittings starting at 4:30 p.m. Adult $12; children (6-12 yrs) $4. JUNE 27
» Children’s Farm Safety Day hosted by Waterloo Rural Women at the Martin farm just north of Floradale. Cost $5 per child. For more information, call 519664-3794, ext. 237.
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» Community Worship At Gore Park – Songs in the Park; 6:45 p.m., band prelude; 7 p.m., worship service including hymn singing and readings. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free-will offering with proceeds to WCS back pack program. Rain location Emmanuel Missionary Chruch. Contact Marilyn 519-669-5548 for more info.
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