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Township puts ball hockey facility on hold

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Council wants more information before deciding fate of St. Jacobs proposal

Woolwich gets plenty of input as it reviews policies for evaluating gravel operations

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STEVE KANNON A future where gravel pits are as plentiful as Tim Hortons restaurants awaits us unless the township tightens restrictions on such operations, says West Montrose’s Tony Dowling. He and a group of other residents were in council chambers this week pressing for tougher controls as Woolwich reviews the aggregate extraction rules in its official plan. Earlier this year, township launched a policy review in advance of new applications for gravel pits, including two near Conestogo and expansion bids for a pit north of Floradale and near West Montrose. Those living nearby are naturally not eager for the changes. As was the case when the review was announced in January, they voiced their concerns to councillors at Tuesday night’s committee-of-thewhole meeting. “There is a possibility, a risk that Woolwich Township could become the gravel pit for southwestern Ontario,” said Dowling, calling on the township to look at the big picture in evaluating applications for aggregate extraction. “We could have a sightline running through the Grand River val-

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then head into the village. Roy Broadbear, general manager of the Waterloo Central Railway, said the group is happy to follow any measures set by the township in order to make the operation run smoothly. Currently, the train brings about 200 people a day to the village – about 70 every two hours while it runs. “People want to come in by train, and they want to go downtown to shop.” For Ward 2 Coun. Mark Bauman, the lack of attendance at this week’s meeting is an indication the train stop isn’t much of an issue anymore. Previously, more resi-

dents had expressed concerns about foot traffic. Steps taken to date have proven successful. The railway expects even more improvements when it completes a new workshop at the site, a 5,000-square-foot facility. Reacting to complaints passengers were using the nearby Artefacts store for its washrooms and as shelter from inclement weather, the railway has installed a temporary shelter and portable toilets. The new building, primarily a workshop for restoration work on old steam engines, will provide washrooms and cover for passengers when completed.

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streets. Portions of the land have been leased to private businesses, including Artefacts. That operation has complained about train patrons using its parking lot. The new parking spots would reduce the impact on neighbouring properties by providing parking where none now exists, said planner Jeremy Vink. At Woolwich’s request, the train company is encouraging passengers to board the train at the Waterloo station or at the stockyards, where plenty of parking exists. They’re also asking passengers to follow the trail to Spring Street,

supported the bid. Councillors then voted to defer the matter pending more information from Ranahan. “I see this application as incomplete. I can’t support it as it stands right now,” said Bauman, calling for a noise-impact study and a site plan optimized to reduce noise before making a final decision on the facility. Even if the application is approved, the township is still hedging

its bets: planning staff want to see a temporaryuse bylaw, rather than an outright zone change. The facility could operate on the site for up to three years, with the owner having to come back at that time to seek an extension or a permanent change. That essentially means a “trial period” for the operation, said director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley. “We realize the project is not without some con-

troversy.” For his part, Ranahan, an Elora resident, said he’s eager to be a good neighbour, and to demonstrate the facility would be a good fit. The ball hockey operation would be a benefit to the community, he said, citing the positive impact of getting children away from televisions and videogames with an outlet for healthy activity. “I’ll have an opendoor policy. I want to be

friends with the residents,” he said, stressing he intends to keep tight control of the facility, with a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and drug use, and other disruptive behaviour. Planning staff are now waiting for Ranahan to submit more information, including a noise study, before drafting another recommendation report for councillors, who have one more meeting July 8 before heading into summer recess.

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ley from Bridgeport to Inverhaugh or Elora where all you would see as you turned around … like Tim Hortons restaurants on King Street, by the time you get out of sight of one, you can see the next one.” In reviewing its policies, the township proposes to expand the list of requirements and expectations, including forcing applicants to study the traffic, noise and visual impacts of their operations. Quality of life issues will factor into the equation, said director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley. While praising the tougher measures, Ric Holt of Gravel Watch Ontario cautioned councillors not to rely simply on legislation: Enforce-

ment is the key, but is often overlooked because the Ministry of Natural Resources, which licenses gravel pits, and the Ministry of the Environment don’t have enough staff to stay on top of the situation. In effect, he said, the gravel industry polices itself, and has a chummy relationship with the MNR. “Self-regulation doesn’t work very well,” said Holt, an engineering professor at the University of Waterloo who lives near a gravel pit on the Centre Wellington side of the Woolwich border. Those living near such operations put up with traffic, dust and, particularly, noise, but usually find their complaints end up in vain. “Noise is tremendously

difficult to get enforced. The laws are good, the ideas are good, but the neighbours are often the ones that suffer through all of this.” The problems Holt outlined are precisely why members of the Conestogo Winterbourne Residents Association want to see a hard-line approach to evaluating future applications. Two gravel pits proposed for the area would fall adjacent to the Golf Course Road neighbourhood. Residents are worried about the safety of the children sharing roads with gravel trucks, as well as the environmental impacts. “The decision here is quite plain. You have to balance [the demand for gravel] versus what your residents want, which is

quality of life and peace of mind,” said Bill Norrish. “There is no doubt that residential living and gravel pits are not compatible. We need gravel, but we have to do it in such a way that it is responsible to citizens within a community.” Most of those in attendance asked for stricter rules to prevent new gravel pits or to reduce the negative impacts. However, planner David Sisco, who often works with the industry, asked that the township seek more input from the aggregate producers before making changes to its policies. More consultation and input will indeed be forthcoming before a final report is drafted, Kennaley noted.

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“We’re going to race it in the regatta: that’s why we built it.”

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READY FOR THE BIG TEST Elmira’s Roger Hahn and Wayne Uhrig are convinced their cardboard kynoe (part canoe, part kayak) will float long enough to complete a 500-yard race in Kearney in August. They’re even sure the vesphoto | marc miquel helsen sel could be used for an afternoon of fishing.

Elmira men channel Red Green Duo spends months constructing canoe out of cardboard and duct tape; will race in regatta MARC MIQUEL HELSEN When he broke his foot falling off a ladder back in November, Elmira’s Roger Hahn, a carpenter by trade, was told that he would likely be out of commission for six to eight months. Just the thought of sitting at home watching day-time television was enough to get Hahn off the couch and onto the rolling chair in his basement with the goals of building a kynoe – a boat that’s half canoe, half kayak. Further to that, he would then enter the annual regatta in Kearney, Ont. in August, simultaneously raising money for charity. “I had the whole winter where I needed something to do, so that was my project,” Hahn explained. “We’re going to race it in the regatta: that’s why we built it.” Though he had never built a boat before, Hahn felt he needed a project to keep him occupied as his foot healed; he was convinced his 32 years of working with wood – home renovations and ad-

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ditions – would provide him with a solid background. There was, however, one minor catch to the canoe race in Kearney: to compete in the regatta, the craft must be made of cardboard, and include just glues, paint and adhesives. No problem, said Hahn, who instantly warmed to the idea when his brotherin-law, Wayne Uhrig of Elmira, told him about the event. “I could see a town doing a crazy thing for the fun of it. I thought, ‘yeah, it would be hard to build a canoe that’s not going to sink,’ but then gave it a lot of thought about how we built it.” Part of an August long weekend festival, the regatta sees participants paddle their crafts some 500 yards. Constructing a buoyant ship is no easy task, and the odds are stacked high against hopeful builders: roughly 75 to 90 per cent of the boats that take part in the regatta every year sink within 15 feet off the launch, said Hahn; an average of just 10 per cent make it across. He is, however, 99 per cent sure his vessel will make it all the way.

His co-builder Uhrig is even more confident in their final product. “I’d be 100 [per cent sure] because of displacement; it’s wide, flat bottom – it will float. How easy it will paddle, we don’t know yet,” said Uhrig of the approximately 200-pound vessel. Hahn’s sights are also set high. “We think people could actually spend an afternoon fishing out of it.” The two men spent a total of 250 hours putting together 500 cardboard boxes of various size, shape and thickness; used 3,000 linear feet of strips of cardboard that were cut and laminated for main structural supports; and consumed some 40 tubes of adhesive. “Cardboard is kind of hard to work with; it’s not as easy as one might think because it doesn’t want to bend unless you score it; then you have to use your adhesives and your stuff to make sure you didn’t score too far,” said Hahn. Relying on his knowledge of carpentry, Hahn reinforced the vessel using design struts and trusses akin to those used in homes. The cardboard was then coated with oil based sealants and paint.

Now that the ‘unsinkable” ship is finished, the two men are collecting donations and signatures (a contribution earns the donor a signature on the ship) for the Ralph Bice Sustainability Centre (RBSC) in Kearney and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Anyone interested in donating can contact Hahn at (519) 498-5057 or Liz Stermsek, chairperson of the RBSC committee, at (705) 636-7752. Months of work later, both Hahn and Uhrig are eager to launch their unsinkable ship. Hahn’s wife, Joan, is also happy, but for another reason: her basement will finally be rid of the stench of adhesive. From the moment her husband announced his boatbuilding plans right up until last week, Joan lamented that he hadn’t set his eyes on another project. “Actually, I told Roger to pick up knitting, but he didn’t want to go for that. I figured I’d get some nice blankets out of it,” she quipped, adding that she’s now counting the days until her garage is free of the hulking kynoe.

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» FROM THE EDITOR | STEVE KANNON

Fuel costs, environmental concerns to put us back on track Woolwich is justifiably proud of its trails network. It’s extensive, well maintained and inviting at a time when we’re increasingly sedentary. The township, along with communities across the country, owes a debt to a rails-to-trails movement. We’ve benefited from the use of rail corridors for recreational purposes, but there’s a downside. As fuel prices soar, rail is once again a hot prospect when it comes to moving both people and goods, but miles and miles of rails have been abandoned and torn up. This could prove to be a hindrance if the railways are to regain the kind of position they used to enjoy, let alone anything resembling what we see in Europe. Environmentalists and train buffs can only dream about that kind of passenger service. Still, moving in that direction would be a boon, say advocates, including public-transit boosters Transport 2000. For 30 years, the Ottawa-based non-profit has been saying transportation is a tool to protect the environment, conserve energy, diminish land pressures, curtail the growth of road and highway spending and promote economic growth. Canada’s railways have been hauling more freight, mostly large, bulky cargo. But trucks have taken over much of the commercial business. Where railway sidings were common sights

in most industrial areas, many have been ripped up, and we see new industrial parks rise in areas removed from rail access. Just-in-time production methods helped fuel the point-to-point shipments provided by transport trucks. But fuel costs may signal the end of that growth, says Transport 2000 president David Jeanes. He sees the potential for a resurgence of the railways in areas of business that went over to trucking. There is currently plenty of capacity in the rail system to accommodate more traffic, even with the loss of track. The rails-to-trails phenomenon is part and parcel of the unfair economics inflicted on the rail system, he argues. Railways must pay for their own infrastructure, while the trucking industry essentially uses the roads for free – the cost of building and maintaining the road network falls to government. In the case of abandoned lines, railways were forced to pay property taxes, as well as to maintain liability insurance and a host of other costs for tracks they weren’t using. As revenues shrunk, those costs became too onerous, and the rights of way were given up. “Municipal taxes have certainly been an incentive for railways to rip up their tracks,” he says. Tracks running through a municipality are taxed, whereas roads are not, another disparity between rails and roads. Even with those issues, however, rising diesel costs are making trains a more economical choice, and one with a major environmental upside.

“For movement of goods by weight and distance, the train is much cheaper. “And there’s the fundamental physics of trains: a steel wheel running on a steel track causes less friction. There’s far less pollution. … And trains are safer than using roads.” For freight, increasing the use of trains could reduce the number of trucks on the road – better for the environment and for our wallets, especially given the cost of maintaining and expanding the highway network. Not surprisingly, the benefits are touted by the rail industry. A report by the Railway Association of Canada finds, “Canada’s roads are in many places unable to handle the current freight and passenger demands, let alone the future impacts of projected growth. For-hire trucking, for example, has grown four times faster than freight rail since 1990. It is clear that road use is growing faster than the ability of governments to maintain the roads and pay for needed improvements.” As costs rise, we may see a decline

in the number of trucks as industrial users make changes to how and when freight is moved. But we’re also likely to hear more talk about passenger trains: we’re certainly feeling the pinch of our dependence on cars. Even here in Waterloo Region, officials are looking at a light-rail transit system to encourage development of a denser community along the transit corridor and to entice us out of our cars. I remain skeptical. Certainly, this would be an investment for decades down the road: Those of us here for the foreseeable future would foot the bill without making use of the service, essentially paying for both our cars and for an underused train. We’re banking on a more-European sensibility taking root. Jeanes argues such systems can be a boon, especially if they incorporate existing rail infrastructure to bring transit online quickly and cheaply. Given fuel prices and environmental concerns, we have to think about projects that can get rolling right away, not a decade or more from now. “This is a today crisis.”

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What will you not miss? “Doing work.” What are you most looking forward to about the summer? “Going to my cottage at Conestogo Lake.” How do you spend time at the cottage? Swimming in the pool and boat rides. Favourite summer food? Hamburgers.

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What brings you to St. Jacobs? Getting an ice cream with mom to celebrate a great report card. What grades did you get this year? “Some As, some Bs.” What will you miss most about school during the summer? “My teacher.”

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Optimistic about plans for new park A hitherto unnamed piece of township property in St. Jacobs will now be known as Optimist Park. The triangular piece of land at the northern intersection of King Street and Northside Drive will eventually be home to playground equipment. Upgrades to the previously informal park area will be paid for jointly by Woolwich and the St. Jacobs Optimist Club, recreation director Larry Devitt told councillors June 24. Cost of the equipment has been pegged at $13,500, with the township’s share likely to be less than $8,000.

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On the road with students from John Mahood

ALL TOGETHER NOW Kindergarten & Grade 1 students from Elmira’s John Mahood Public School enjoyed an early taste of summer vacation at Waterloo Park June 20. The kids played in Lions Lagoon, visited animals and enjoyed a variety of games.

Waterloo Region will be conducting traffic counts in St. Jacobs this summer with an eye toward installing signalized crosswalks in the village. Acting on requests from the public, Woolwich Township started the process moving. Because King Street is a regional road, however, the upper-tier government has the final say. One crosswalk would be located at King Street and High Crest Lane, current site of a school crossing. The other under consideration would be at King and Albert streets. At this week’s meeting of Woolwich councillors, regional supervisor of traffic engineering Bob Henderson said the counts would help determine the best form of traffic control.

Put away the spray With July arriving Tuesday, Waterloo Region’s pesticide ban goes into effect. For the next two months, you can no longer use the chemicals. The pesticides bylaw prohibits the use of pesticides (including weed and feed products) unless there is a proven infestation of insects, fungus, a bacterial organism, or a virus.

Together for eternity Those who were together in life can remain that way afterwards, at least in Woolwich Township. Meeting this week, councillors approved an amendment to its cemetery bylaw allowing two regular interments in a standardsize plot, providing the depth is extended by another three feet. The rules still allow up to four cremation interments in a plot.

Townships on board with tree-planting target Province has aggressive plan to plant 50 million trees by 2020; seeks local support MARC MIQUEL HELSEN An ambitious goal of planting 50 million trees by 2020 has the province looking for every available partnership opportunity. The project is gathering steam, however, says the Minister of Natural Resources. “It is the most ambitious in North America,” Donna Cansfield said in an interview this week. Since its inception in

August 2007, the project has seen approximately 125,000 trees planted by young children, families, school students, stewardship programs, farmers, conservation authorities and businesses. It was launched in response to the United Nation’s Billion Tree Campaign, and as part of the province’s commitment to help fight climate change and green the landscape. Through Trees Ontario, a not-for-profit orga-

nization that promotes scientifically-based tree planting and forestry practices, the province hopes to reach its goal of 1.2 million trees in 2008. The ministry has established a website – www. Ontario.ca/plantatree – where people can tell others how they’re helping Ontario fight climate change by planting trees. Part of the initiative involves spreading the word about the program; last week, Welles-

ley councillors decided to provide a link on the township website to the ministry’s project. The Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee is looking at options. Cansfield noted that Ontarians have already responded with enthusiasm and that she expects that support to grow. “You learn about a tree, it certainly is a way to acknowledge a habitat issue for our birds and our animals: it pro-

vides shade, it stores carbon, so it’s great for the atmosphere, good for our air we breathe and, of course, it’s something that’s pretty spectacular to look at was well.” According to Trees Ontario, in the 1980s, planting levels were approximately 20 million trees each year in southern Ontario. That number declined in the 1990s, primarily because of government cutbacks, to about two million trees per year.

New money to help seniors stay in their homes Waterloo Wellington LHIN to receive $37 million of $1.1 billion in provincial funding VANESSA MOSS Seniors in Waterloo Region will soon benefit from the provincial Aging at Home Strategy in the form of transportation, supportive housing and increased physical activity and wellness. Of the total $1.1 billion allocated provincially, the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN) will receive more than $37 million over three years to imple-

ment the strategy, with $4.7 million being used this year, said Sandra Hanmer, WWLHIN CEO. As well, the network will obtain seven new Dodge Caravans to provide roughly 10,000 rides to appointments throughout the year for seniors living in Waterloo Region, Wellington County and a portion of Grey County. On July 1, the WWLHIN is launching its portion of the strategy that includes supporting 17

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Going ‘round the clock for cancer research

LIGHT IN THE NIGHT Maryhill’s first annual Relay For Life benefitting the Canadian Cancer Society saw 705 volunteers, participants and survivors raise $144,605 in 24 hours. The group shared stories, listened to music and walked laps around the track lined with candles in memory of loved ones lost to the disease. Left: the survivors kicked things off with the first lap. Right: Autumn Jones, 4, warms up for the marathon event.

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elsewhere, she said. On tap throughout the day are a free swim at the Elmira Pool from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. followed by festivities around the bandstand, including an appearance by Klassie the Klown, magic shows, balloons, a performance by Byron Shantz, a cakecutting ceremony at 6 p.m., ice cream and an Optimist Club barbecue. Girl Guides and Scouts will be out and about selling pop, and local firefighters will be on site setting up games and offering truck rides. A proud, first-generation Canuck, Schmidt is eagerly counting down the days until Canada’s big shindig. “I love the patriotism of the community. It means a lot to me … [Canada’s] my life, it’s my home and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

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Suspect strikes pole, grabs plates and runs

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8:00 AM | A $1,200 concrete saw was stolen from a Winterbourne location. 4:05 PM | A silver Dodge Caravan was stopped behind a line of traffic in the 7200 area of Line 86 near Wallenstein. The vehicle had stopped for a school bus that was dropping kids off when it was rear-ended by another vehicle. Both vehicles incurred light damage, and there were no injuries; there were no charges. 4:07 PM | A hit-and-run occurred in a parking lot in the 2700 area of Herrgott Road in Wellesley Township. A St. Clements man reversed into a parked Pontiac Sunfire and then left the scene without notifying the owner of the vehicle. Shortly after, police located the individual and charged him with ‘failing to report an accident’. 9:10 PM | A police officer on preventative patrol in the area of Lobsinger Line, between Mary Street and Kressler Road in Heidelberg, received information concerning a warrant for the arrest of an individual living in the area. The man was arrested without incident at his residence and was taken to the Kitchener cell block, where he was held for a hearing the following morning.

A hasty escape and subsequent investigation began about 6:23 p.m. June 21 when a truck hit a pole on Arthur Street, near Park Avenue in Elmira. The driver may have been impaired. Witnesses reported seeing the driver exit the vehicle, take the license plates off, and start running down Park Avenue East. Another individual, who appeared to have a cut on his forehead, was also seen running away from the truck. Police searched the area. The suspected driver of the vehicle was described as a white male, 5’9”, with a thin build, wearing a beige T-shirt and jeans, carrying a pair of license plates at the time. Investigators later intercepted the passenger and arrested him. He was charged with public intoxication and spent the night in the drunk tank. Police also received reports of a shirtless male running around in area backyards. The investigation continues, and it appears police are close to finding the suspect driver. »» June 20 another vehicle, which then

12:05 AM | Police were called to the area of 2200 New Jerusalem Road when a Bloomingdale resident operating a 1984 Yamaha motorcycle lost control of his bike, left the road, and landed in the ditch. When EMS and police arrived on scene, the man was found shaken up and bleeding from his mouth and face. Despite some slight abrasions, the man was treated at the scene and released. His motorcycle suffered slight damage. It is believed that the long grass in the ditch likely cushioned his fall. 12:30 PM | Another gas driveoff, this time at the gas-bar at Wagner’s Corner near St. Jacobs, brought police to the area. Excellent video footage captured an image of the license plate, and a clear description of the young male driver was obtained. This particular vehicle, involved in the $20 drive-off, was also involved with a similar incident previously, in Waterloo. The police investigation continues. 2:15 PM | A 1978 Yamaha dirtbike, yellow and blue in colour, with a front placard bearing the number 666, was stolen from Martin Grove Village. The investigation continues. 4:59 PM | Police received a report of a hit-and-run near Kressler Road and Lobsinger Line in Heidelberg. A Hyundai Accent, stopped behind traffic in the eastbound lane of Lobsinger Line, was rear-ended by

left the scene. Police were able to locate the driver of this vehicle; they subsequently arrested and charged him with: ‘impaired driving,’ ‘fail to stop at the scene of an accident’, and ‘over 80’. Police also found and seized a 12-pack of beer 5:00 PM | A 15-speed red mountain bike was stolen from the side of a house on Oriole Parkway in Elmira.

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June 21

1:15 AM | Police received a report that several males in a Hyundai Tiburon in the parking lot of Tim Hortons in Elmira, were intoxicated and harassing people in the area. The blue car was intercepted by police and the driver was issued a 12-hour driving suspension and his license was seized. The other male passengers were spoken to about their unruly behaviour. 2:59 AM | Police received a report from an area male that he was assaulted while on First Street West in Elmira. The individual, severely intoxicated at the time, reported that he was punched in the nose. However, because of his state of inebriation, police were unable to obtain a proper victim statement and establish relevant information concerning the case. The investigation continues. 3:08 AM | The Tim Hortons restaurant in Elmira was yet again the scene of another crime. This time, an unknown male suspect stole an item out

Car meets truck, loses battle

CRUNCHTIME There were no injuries as a result of a collision at the corner of Arthur and First streets in Elmira Monday, when a Honda Accord struck a flatbed truck. The car had been travelling south on Arthur when the truck turned left into its path. The Honda was demolished and the truck driver was charged with ‘turn not in safety.’ of the display case. Video surveillance was obtained, and the investigation continues. 9:37 AM | Police were summoned to the Conestoga Golf and Country Club as a result of reported vandalism. Sometime between 11:30 a.m. June 20 and 5 a.m. the following morning, someone took an ATV and drove it around the course and eventually into a pond. Then a tractor was used in an attempt to pull the ATV out of the pond. Damage to the greens was pegged at $500. Police have a suspect and are following some leads. 2:29 PM | There were no injuries when a vehicle ended up overturned in the middle of a field on Broadway Street in Hawkesville. 3:06 PM | A front plate bearing the marker “ABEJ 761” was stolen from a vehicle parked at the visitor centre on King Street North in St. Jacobs.

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June 22

8:43 AM | Police and firefighters responded to an address on Centre Street in Elmira following a report of smoke in the basement. The fire department determined that a faulty

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ballast in a light fixture was the cause. There was no fire. 9:48AM | A Guelph man was attempting to start his truck in the area of 25 Industrial Dr. in Elmira; his starter wouldn’t shut off, causing the vehicle to smoke. Fire department officials disconnected the battery and prevented a fire; the vehicle was towed for repairs. 1:05PM A CCM Supercycle was found at the corner of Duke and Mill Streets in Elmira. The rightful owner may claim it at the Elmira detachment.

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southbound in the area of Arthur and First streets in Elmira when a flatbed truck turned left from Arthur Street into the path of the first vehicle. The Honda attempted to stop, but ended up striking the truck. There were no injuries although the Honda was demolished and one of the axles on the truck was twisted. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The driver of the truck was charged with ‘turn not in safety’. 11:00 PM A police officer was on patrol passing Industrial Drive, near Howard Avenue in Elmira, when he saw two males in their early 20s on their bicycles. They had no lights on and were wearing dark clothing. They were pulled over. One of the individuals, an Elmira resident, was carrying a metal sign stating “shop for rent.” Assuming that the individual carrying the sign was likely not an entrepreneur, police intercepted the man and inquired about the sign. The suspect was eventually detained and police discovered a quantity of marijuana and cannabis resin in his possession. The officer, concerned that the bike was stolen, seized it. The second individual later acknowledged that the sign had been stolen, and also had an amount of marijuana seized off his person. The sign and the bike were returned to their rightful owners.

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June 23

9:09 AM | A vehicle from Jones Feed Mill lost a trailer plate bearing the marker “V48571” in the Elmira area sometime within the previous week. 10:43 AM | A counterfeit $5 Canadian bill was discovered in the cash deposit at a store in the factory outlet in St. Jacobs. There are no suspects. The bill was seized and the incident reported to the fraud branch. 2:00 PM | A trailer plate bearing the marker “26522D” was lost somewhere in the Elmira area on June 17. 3:46 PM | A Honda Accord was

Blockage leads to fire call

HEATED SITUATION Plugged screens in a hammer mill were the cause of a fire at Wallenstein Feed and Supply Tuesday. Firefighters from Floradale, Elmira and St. Jacobs took about an hour to clear out the smoke and extinguish the flame. The blockage caused the corn in the mill to overheat, which then ignited. Damage is estimated at $600 to replace the screens.

June 24

10:36 AM | Police received a report of a missing license plate bearing the marker “461 8PB.” 11:13 AM | Another plate, “733 1NL,” was lost somewhere in Woolwich. 4:04 PM | An employee of the Samsonite store in the St. Jacobs outlet mall reported that two individuals attempted to steal a silver briefcase with a value of $120. The employee saw one of the males leave the store with the item, approached him and took it out of his hand. The two individuals then entered a gold Nissan Altima, bearing the plate “ACYZ 384,” and left. The waiting driver of the vehicle was described as a white male with a bald head; the two other individuals were described as possibly Hispanic males, one in his early 20s, the other in his early 30s. The younger individual was wearing a baseball cap at the time, and his older counterpart was wearing a blue checkered shirt.

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7:39 AM | Police received a report that a pickup truck hauling a trailer full of farm equipment passed by a Purolator cube van very quickly, and subsequently sideswiped the driver’s side door, shattering the window. Witnesses say the pickup truck slowed down after the collision, then sped up and drove away. This incident occurred on Sawmill Road in Conestogo. No one was injured. The investigation continues. 8:56 AM | A collision occurred at the intersection of New Jerusalem and Sawmill roads. A GMC Envoy was travelling from St. Jacobs to Conestogo on Sawmill Road when it hit a deer, resulting in moderate damage to the hood and grill. No one was injured. 3:45 PM | A Kitchener man was charged with ‘fail to yield to traffic on through highway’ after being involved in a collision at Arthur and Wyatt streets in Elmira. The man had been westbound on Wyatt Street when his vehicle was struck by a southbound vehicle being driven by an Elmira woman. There were no injuries and just minor damage to both vehicles. 6:08 PM | A $45 gas drive-off brought police to the Petro Canada gas bar on Arthur Street in Elmira. A white male in his mid 30s, wearing a white baseball cap, took off in an older model mid-sized brown car with no license plate on the rear. Officers searched the area with negative results; the investigation continues.

June 25

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Cabinet shuffle no improvement The federal Conservatives feel this week’s cabinet shuffle positions them well for the next election. However, it appears to be nothing more than business as usual. Needing to fill the vacancy at Foreign Affairs left by Maxime Bernier’s resignation in the wake of scandal, Prime Minister Stephen Harper moved David Emerson from International Trade. Voters will remember Emerson as the newly elected Liberal MP who immediately crossed the floor to take a Conservative cabinet seat. He appears unelectable in his Vancouver Kingsway riding. The International Trade vacancy was filled by Michael Fortier. He’s the unelected minister Harper appointed to the Senate in order to get him into cabinet, a bid to shore up support in Quebec. This despite railing against Senate appointments, and calling for greater accountability. To fill Fortier’s spot at Public Works, Harper drew from his shallow Quebec well, naming Christian Paradis, the previously invisible Secretary of State for Agriculture. He keeps that job, too. In the interest of regionalism, James

Moore of British Columbia is now Secretary of State. Hardly an electoral dream team. Still, an election does not appear imminent. Talk of one has largely fallen by the wayside, unlike the rumours running amok in the first two years of Harper’s minority government. The Liberals, still adrift, are neither prepared nor willing to go to the polls just yet. Leader Stéphane Dion has been something of a boon for the Tories, presenting an easy target while garnering little positive attention. Dion has done little to boost his credibility. The Conservatives have taken delight in attacking him at every opportunity, playing on his image as weak and wishy-washy. As an added bonus, the tactic takes the focus off the Tories’ frequent fumbles, and the party’s lack of progress on any of its key platform commitments. The shuffle may try to put the lid on the Bernier affair, but we’re still left with the ineffective John Baird doing his pit bull routine at the Ministry of Environment, and the bafflingly-employed Jim Flaherty in Finance. When it comes to ethics and account-

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ability, Harper has been eroding his credibility since his first day on the job, with the appointments of Emerson and Fortier, not to mention lobbyist-turnedminister Gordon O’Connor. The GST was cut, with no visible impact on the economy or people’s net taxes. Likewise, the government went ahead with its $100-a-month child-care allowance, resulting in no discernible increase in daycare spaces. The government has talked tough about crime, and has moved ahead with some programs, but that goal, too, is a long way from bearing fruit. Patient wait times have yet to improve, but that problem is most intractable and will take years to correct, if ever it can within a reasonable budget. Of course, it was outside those five key areas that the Conservatives ran into their greatest hurdles. Harper waffled on a vote about Canada’s involvement in the U.S.-led occupation of Afghanistan, aligning himself with an even more unpopular George W. Bush. It seems both the Liberals and Conservatives have no incentive to face the electorate.

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“All Canadians share responsibility for global warming. But wealthier Canadians are leaving behind a disproportionately larger footprint – and should be expected to make a disproportionate contribution to its reduction.”

The long-awaited end of the Canadian housing boom has occurred, reflecting more moderate demand and increased supply of properties for sale, TD Bank economists report. They predict average price growth of 2% this year and 3.5% in 2009, down from the 10% annual pace of the last six years.

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» HARD TALK | RAFE MAIR

Stumbles and comebacks: carbon tax versus Tiger Woods The questions surrounding the efficacy of the carbon tax I’ll leave to others who know more about this global warming issue than I do – and that’s most people. Stéphane Dion is proposing one in Ottawa. Out here in B.C., things are farther along: Premier Gordon Campbell’s statesmanship in bringing the carbon tax next month may be impeccable. I raise only the matter of politics. There is a time to bring bad news to the electorate. W.A.C. Bennett had a theory that worked for nearly 20 years. For him it was, do the tough stuff in Year One, coast in Year Two, then pour on the goodies in Year Three, saying, of course, that these goodies came directly from his tough policies. Cynical? Perhaps, but very effective. Bennett II showed how you could make bad news work in an election year. In 1983 the Socreds were on the ropes and Dave Barrett’s NDP were en-

tering the election ring, slavering for the chance to claw them. On the eve of the election, Bennett announced that “restraint” would be the byword. Government would be cut back so as to best deal with the recession we were in with its attendant inflated interest rates. When the whistle blew, Bennett stayed right on message – “restraint” meaning lower interest rates and more jobs in the private sector. (There wasn’t much need to curry favour with the public sector since they mostly voted NDP and most lived in a couple of ridings in Victoria. Restraint as a word caught on, especially since no one had the faintest idea of what Bennett had in mind. Dave Barrett, on TV, criticized the notion of restraint, and that probably cost him the election that went to the Socreds by a handsome margin. Within a couple of weeks of the victory Bennett announced the massive restraints that were now to become policy. To a person, people said, “God, I didn’t realize that’s what the Socreds meant!” A province-wide strike was called; protesters filled Empire Stadi-

um; for awhile it looked as if we might have bloodshed. The bottom line was that Bennett won an election on a platform that people assumed would only hurt the “fat cat” civil servants and that was long overdue. It wasn’t until after the election it was learned what Bennett really had in mind. Campbell, on the other hand, announced his energy plan with a year to go before the next election, giving opposition time to get its act together. The plan, in theory, was great but in fact was lousy to most voters, especially the ones who live outside Metro Vancouver and Victoria. Just when the oil companies are piling it on is not the best time to do a bit of piling on yourself. The anticipation of an energy plan, like the notion of restraint, can win elections; the reality of an energy plan that smacks every pocketbook in the province could be a big loser. If Gordon Campbell, who too often behaves like an autocrat, had studied his electoral history, he might have done differently. Unless, of course,

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he really is a high-minded statesman without a moment’s thought for politics after all. Secondly, a note to Tiger Woods, who’s out for the season because of surgery to repair a torn knee ligament. Dear Tiger Woods, This is your aging hero worshipper, Rafe Mair, here. I’m a fan of yours big time and when you don’t win a tournament, especially a major, I die a little. It’s as if I lost it myself – no, it’s worse than that. Don’t come back too soon, Tiger. If you never came back, the record will note that you are the best golfer the world has ever seen. The recent U.S. Open had something for everyone. You’ll forgive me for observing that everyone admired Rocco Mediate and, until you won, many Tiger fans were cheering him on. Your victory was magnificent. No one doubted that you were in a lot of pain and didn’t even have your ‘B’ game much less your ‘A’ game. Now we know just how bad it was. It was a show of courage no one will forget. But Tiger, See MAIR »12

Opposition in Zimbabwe at the point of cutting its losses There is no Plan B. Morgan Tsvangirai was right to withdraw from the run-off presidential “election” in Zimbabwe on Sunday, because there’s no point in getting people killed when there’s no hope of a fair vote, but he has no more cards to play. South Africa is not going to intervene, nor is the Southern African Development Community, or the African Union, or the United Nations. Another million despairing Zimbabweans will probably flee to South Africa, but there is not going to be a revolution in Zimbabwe, either. The people have no weapons, half the working-age population lives abroad, and the “security forces” are vigilant, well-armed and brutal. Violence has triumphed; President Robert Mugabe has won. Thousands of Tsvangirai’s supporters have been kidnapped and tortured by Mugabe’s thugs since the campaign started, and 86 have been murdered already. Many more would have suffered the same fate if the election had gone

ahead, and it would all have been for nothing. Mugabe was determined not to let the opposition win, regardless of what the voters did. “Only God can remove me,” Mugabe said recently, vowing never to give up the gains of the liberation war because of a mere ‘x’ on a ballot paper. He claims that the main opposition party is part of a plot by the British government, Zimbabwe’s former colonial ruler, to re-impose white rule on the country. Whether this is genuine paranoia or merely low cunning, it lets the 84-yearold president justify the reign of terror he has unleashed against opposition supporters since he lost the first round of the election to Tsvangirai by claiming that it is “a second liberation war.” In wars, you can kill people who oppose you, and you are not obliged to count the enemy’s votes. A lot of polling agents for the opposition Movement for Democratic Change have already been killed, and thousands have been driven from their homes in order to break the MDC’s organization in rural areas. Mugabe’s strategy was clearly going to succeed: either he would win a majority of the

votes because enough MDC supporters had been terrorized into staying home, or else he would rig the count later on. He didn’t win the count the first time, in late March, because he foolishly allowed local vote tallies to be posted up at the polling stations, not realizing that opposition activists would photograph them. Whatever the real vote count was, Mugabe’s tame Zimbabwe Election Commission was unable to massage the outcome enough to give him a first-round victory. Most of the local voting totals were too well documented. After a month’s delay, the ZEC released results showing Tsvangirai with about 48 per cent of the vote to Mugabe’s 43 per cent. That was enough to force a second round of voting, since a candidate had to get more than 50 per cent of the vote in the first round to avoid a run-off, but it was a huge humiliation for the liberation war hero who has ruled Zimbabwe since independence in 1980. He richly deserved it. Mugabe has misgoverned Zimbabwe so badly that this once-prosperous country now has two-million-per-cent inflation, and

one-quarter of the population have fled to South Africa to find work and send money home to their families. Zimbabweans now die, on average, at a younger age than any other nationality in the world. The ruling Zanu-PF elite presumably knows these statistics, but they cannot afford to care. If they lose power, they lose everything, for almost all their wealth was stolen and they have killed too many people. They would kill many more to keep it. So Morgan Tsvangirai had to decide how many more lives he wanted to sacrifice in order to force Mugabe to steal the election openly. But how would that discredit Mugabe any more than the crimes he is committing right now? And what good does it do to “discredit” him? Mugabe is a tyrant and the people who run his government and army are brazen thieves, but there will be no effective intervention in Zimbabwe from outside. The only African leader who has enough clout to do that is South Africa’s President Thabo Mbeki, but his goal is to usher his old friend Robert Mugabe into an honourable re-

As for Mr. Daveikis’ demographics, just look at Kitchener “trying” to turn downtown into a business- and familyfriendly place. I challenge him to go to the downtown bus terminal, then stroll King Street and see how happy he feels … and how well his demographics work. Elmira has been a rural town with a good Christian base for more years than he has lived. It has morals, politeness, community togetherness and a comfortable pace. If he wants tourists, go to St. Jacobs. What makes him think families want to live downtown? He has lived in town only seven years,

and he is like so many city people who move to rural locales and want to change things. Maybe we like the town the way it is. Why does he have to go to Toronto to eat out? In the golden triangle area, there are many excellent restaurants. If he wants less salt, eat at home. Elmira has long been a bedroom community. Many live here and work in K-W, Guelph, etc. What’s his reason for being here? The roads that lead to Elmira also lead out; if he is so unhappy, he knows which one he can take.

Seniors who built this community deserve to remain a part of it

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» LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The roads that lead to Elmira, also lead out To the Editor, In reply to Victor Daveikis’ critical letter about Elmira (Observer, June 21/08), my husband and I lived in Elmira for 30 years, and raised our family there. Our children are now raising their families rural, also. Upon retiring, we moved to Kitchener; now, after four years, we’re moving back. After living rural, city “demographics” are a horror: People are cold, uncaring, rude and you can trust no one.

Wendy Reilly Kitchener

To the Editor, This is a response to Victor Daveikis’ letter about seniors’ housing (Observer, June 21/08). The seniors requesting this building were not “wooed” by any developer. Seniors have brains of their own. It was the Woolwich Seniors Association membership that asked me, their coordinator, to help them let Elmira know there is a need for senior See LETTER page »12

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Letter: Gentrification and revitalization go hand-in-hand » From page 11

housing in Elmira. These seniors already have a doctor in Elmira. They have family and homes here and they want to stay here. Now if your math is as good as your English, try this: When seniors go into apartments, they sell their homes; with local apartments, not only do you keep the seniors in town, you also bring in families to buy their homes. Statistics Canada says that between 2006 and 2026, the number of seniors in Canada will increase from 4.3 million to eight million. In order to attract new businesses, you need population from all age groups. When families go to visit elderly relatives or want to celebrate a milestone, they usually go out to eat or rent halls for the celebration. Why

Dogs should be on leashes in public area To the Editor, As a parent of young children, I would like to ask that people using public trails please keep their dogs on a leash. It doesn’t make me feel any better when you assure me not to worry because your dog is friendly. I love dogs. In fact, I have one, but as most dog lovers know, animals can be unpredictable. My five-yearold may come face to face with your dog and be perceived as a threat. Your lovely, friendly dog may be so excited to see my kids when it is run-

not keep them in Elmira? If we keep shipping our seniors elsewhere, those celebrations will also go elsewhere. My point is that gentrification and revitalization do go together. Mr. Daveikis’ letter has also insulted the business community. There are good restaurants in this community and they are frequently full. You can sit on that bench downtown and enjoy a good coffee, ice cream and pleasant conversation without the worry of being robbed. I should not have to remind anyone that the seniors we are referring to built this community and they deserve to stay in this community to teach and share with the future generations.

» From page 11

Do you think Canadians are patriotic enough about Canada Day?

“Probably not. Probably not. No, I’m not proud of it, and I think I’m not alone. We tend to let it go, don’t we? Probably, compared to the rest of the world.”

“We’re not quite as demonstrative as the Americans, I guess. And in our own quiet way I think we are. It’s just that we don’t express it openly to the same extent as our cousins below the border do.”

“Overall, I think, no. But I have seen some positive changes over the last ten years. They are a lot more into decorating and making a point of doing something about Canada Day, not just taking the holiday and gardening …”

“I’d like to think so … I think we have to be proud of our country, really. I’ve been here for 76 years in Canada, and I love Canada. I love it.”

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Mary Jordan Coordinator, Woolwich Seniors Association ning ahead of you that it knocks them over. Your little lap dog that “would never hurt anyone” may jump up and scratch or nip my children, teaching them to be afraid of dogs. My husband and I have taught our children not to approach strange dogs without asking permission. We have also taught them how to approach a new dog correctly. None of this is helpful when you are not in control of your dog. Family outings become a lot less fun when we have to hurry to get between our kids and the unknown animal that is racing towards us. Please, it’s just common sense and good manners.

Tanya Elliott St. Jacobs

Dyer: Zimbabweans need to start talking about a revolution tirement while keeping Zanu-PF in power. Until Zimbabweans can give him that, they will be left to rot. Zimbabweans are on their own, as they always really were. Tsvangirai and the MDC have belatedly realized that there is no point in hoping that justice will prevail – but they have probably not yet thought beyond that. Basildon Peta, the head of the Zimbabwean Union of Journalists, certainly has. This

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is what he wrote after Tsvangirai announced his decision. “I hope it won’t be another long round of Thabo Mbeki’s timid mediation while Zimbabwe continues burning. The MDC must now do what it should do to rid Zimbabwe of this shameless criminal. The opposition party knows what that is, though I can’t print it here.” Well, I can. It is revolution in the streets. But that is almost certainly not going to happen.

trapped in a classroom all year, today’s students may not be making the most of their summertime freedom.

Mair: Still plenty of great golf to come » From page 11

you have to meditate on where you are, for time you have plenty of. Ben Hogan – the great Ben Hogan who won four U.S. Opens – didn’t win his first until he was 36! Jack Nicklaus – the great Jack Nicklaus – won nine majors after the age of 32, your present age. Tiger, subject to the frailties we all labour under, you have lots of time to move past Jack Nicklaus’s 18 wins in major tournaments. Moreover, if you never hit a golf ball again, none could deny that you are the best golfer who ever lived, Nicklaus or no Nicklaus, Hogan

or no Hogan. In Nicklaus’ day, the fields were nowhere near as strong as they are today. He was in the top 10 many more times than you’ve been or ever will be simply because the overall fields were much weaker. There was no European or Asian tour in those days. As I write this, six of the top 10 golfers in the world come from outside the United States. Look what you’ve accomplished, Tiger. You’ve changed the face of golf. No longer can an overweight slob of my proportions seriously contend. You have, as they say, raised the

bar. Moreover, your fellow competitors have benefited enormously. “Tiger is our tour,” pro Kenny Perry said from the Travelers Championship. “When you lose your star player, it definitely hurts.” And then there’s the money. At this writing, at about the half way mark of the season, 51 golfers have already made more than a million dollars and the next nine have made in excess of $900,000! That doesn’t even include the Fedex bonus which adds another $35 million bonus to the pot. This, Tiger, is your doing and your brother competi-

tors know that. I hate the thought that you won’t be playing the PGA or the British Open – my favourite because I’ve played most of the courses used. Your big challenge, which is the same for all us wonky-kneed folks, will be to get enough exercise. But no one doubts that, when you return, you’ll be lean and mean and ready for your best years of your golf – the next decade when you’ll fly past Nicklaus. Be patient, Tiger. Come back when you’re ready. Sincerely, Rafe ... and millions of others all over the world.

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Physiotherapy clinic the latest addition to the offerings at the Woolwich Community Health Centre Looking to improve patients’ overall wellness, Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC) has opened a physiotherapy clinic at 9 Parkside Dr., just steps from the main building. Physiotherapist Bernadette Vanspall and part-time aide Maxine Hopkins have already been treating about 50 patients since March, working with individuals three days a week and providing group programs throughout the other two. Although for now these services are only open to individuals already registered for primary healthcare with WCHC, others in the community may soon benefit once the clinic is reevaluated in the fall, said Lynda Kohler, WCHC program coordinator. “Our patient population tends to be more complex than the general population and have more barriers to accessing primary healthcare such as cost or transportation or other barriers such as literacy and issues like that, so we really wanted to first of all address our own registered patients’ needs for physiotherapy.” The new facility features a host of tools Vanspall and Hopkins can use to treat both acute and chronic ailments affecting the musculoskeletal,

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ANOTHER OPTION Program coordinator Lynda Kohler, part-time therapy aide Maxine Hopkins and physiotherapist Bernadette Vanspall celebrate the opening Monday of Woolwich Community Health Centre’s new physiotherapy clinic at 9 Parkside Dr. in St. Jacobs.

circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems. They also strive to prevent illness and injury, while promoting overall health. WCHC health workers will refer their patients to the physiotherapy clinic and continue to work as a team to provide the best interdisciplinary care. “People with chronic conditions are facing many challenges and especially people that have more than one chronic condition. Physiotherapy is

a type of service that can really help motivate individuals to take small steps to improve their mobility and improve their physical functioning and that can really make a big difference for folks in their quality of life,” Kohler said. Vanspall joins the WCHC after many years of service within the community, most recently with the Community Care Access Centre. Hopkins had been working at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Guelph.

WCHC was able to hire these experienced healthcare workers with support from the Ministry of Health. “This past year we were really excited when we learned that we did actually get approved for the funding,” Kohler said of a plan that had been in the works for the past five years. After the hiring process was complete, WCHC got to work renovating an existing building that was not being used. The result is a blue and beige

open-concept room with four treatment beds, specialized exercise equipment including a treadmill and stationary bikes, laundry facilities, an ultrasound machine, and a fridge and freezer. “It’s a nice, bright, cheerful space which helps when you’re trying to work with patients,” Kohler said. In the gym area, Vanspall and Hopkins have the use of modified steps to help people with their mobility, hand weights, pulleys and Thera-bands for therapy sessions and wheeled walkers and canes, all in a mere 1,800 square feet. “I think we’ve made really effective use of the limited space that we do have and we also wanted to have enough room to do some small group education in that space, so I think we’ve been able to accommodate all those needs within the layout.” Currently, Vanspall is offering group programs on chronic disease self-management, foot and back care, osteoporosis, and joint protection, with plans to add classes on issues like senior fall prevention and arthritis care in the future. Kohler said the WCHC is excited to be offering these new services that can not only improve people’s physical health, but also their ability to participate comfortably in community activities. “It has a huge impact on all aspects of their life.”

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Market strategy brings farmers, consumers closer as long as the vendors are being honest with their representation of “local” food. That’s been a problem in some markets. Consumers shouldn’t assume everything for sale at a farmers’ market is local, even though that’s the perception. So part of the $4 million is going towards expanding the MyMarket brand, a program to help ensure product authenticity. Consumers will appreciate that the government, which is supposed to look after their interests when it comes to matters such as fraud, is stepping to the plate. Farmers will give a big thumbs-up to the buy-Ontario plan too. It’s yet another chance for them to get closer to consumers and gain their trust. How can it lose? To me, the key here is the part of the program that includes farmer education. Imagine yourself for the past 20-30 years almost exclusively growing corn, soybeans and wheat for further processing. Then, suddenly everyone everywhere wakes up and realizes local food is primo. They want some, and they want you to grow it because they like your production methods. What do you have to offer? How can you diversify from corn, soybeans and wheat and reap the benefits of all this interest? What can be grown with minimal risk and maximum return? That’s what farmers need to know. Farmers’ markets are great for small producers who can grow enough to satisfy local demand. But a diversified operation with several profitable income

sources leaves farmers less exposed to risk and more likely to remain in the black. Ultimately, it gives consumers more choices, too. Another increasingly popular form of diversification for farmers is onfarm sales. Get consumers to come to you, instead of going to them at a farmers’ market. But again, farmers need a saleable commodity to draw consumers to their farm gate. To that end, the ministry is committing up to $600,000 to provide business information and market analysis to

Ontario farmers who want to delve into direct consumer marketing. This funding will also support marketing tools and best practices for local farmers’ markets and food trails, such as the buy-local/buy-fresh campaigns springing up in various counties. Timing wise, the clincher for this reannouncement is the arrival of summer, Canada Day and the lead-up to Stewart’s World Longest Barbeque a month from now. Those milestones, events and celebrations are about Canadian food, markets and farmers, just like the province’s program. Way to go, Ontario.

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Farmers’ markets weren’t exactly teeming with seasonal bounty back in March, when the provincial government announced nearly $4 million in support for them, as part of the provincial budget. But it’s a different story now. Everything is growing, leaping out of the ground in fact, and the timing is superb for reminding Ontarians the province is investing in farmers’ markets. Earlier this week, that’s what the province did. At a high-profile barbeque at Queen’s Park, Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Speaker of the House Steve Peters (a former agriculture minister) and Elora culinary superstar Anita Stewart took the lead in celebrating the province’s support for those likeable bastions of local food, farmers’ markets. The money is earmarked for a variety of uses, namely for buy-Ontario and buy-local initiatives. It’s not new money, and top marks to the province for positioning it appropriately. Right up front, in paragraph two of the news release, it notes this sum is part of the provincial budget announcement of $56 million over four years. Bravo. Yet this celebration is still news, four months later, thanks to great timing. Here’s why. More and more, people are clamouring for local food. Farmers’ markets are a great place to get it,

MONKEY BUSINESS Tyler Raben, 1, wore his heart on his cheek at the Elmira Pentecostal Assembly’s Cruise Night last Saturday in Elmira. The event focused on bringing community members together for an evening of fun for all ages.

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participants and only Canadian – most of the others were from Florida, Illinois and California – McKnight managed to take the lead by using the currents to his advantage, something he had practiced during visits to his grandmother’s place in the Keys.

Change has been the name of the game this year for the Elmira Sugar Kings’ Patrick Shantz, who was recently named the team’s new captain. Starting out as a left defenceman for the Junior D Wellesley Applejacks in September, Shantz moved up to Junior B with the Sugar Kings in November. By the end of the season he had racked up 17 points for the Kings, adding another 13 to that total in the playoffs. He also picked up an award for the Top Local Minor Hockey Grad at the Kings’ annual banquet in May, followed by this latest PATRICK SHANTZ designation as the team’s new leader. “I feel honoured to do it. It’s one thing to play for your hometown; to be the captain of your hometown is another,” Shantz said. Having thrived playing Woolwich Minor Hockey and acting as the assistant captain for the Jacks, where he played for more than three years, Shantz has plenty of experience to help him with his captain duties. “I’ve always felt I was a leader all the way through minor hockey, and I guess it showed in the room.” Not only in the room, but also on the ice, Shantz stood out as an ideal candidate, Kings coach Geoff Haddaway said this week. “What probably distinguishes Pat is he can be a vocal leader as well as show his leadership by example. “He’s not afraid to challenge or hold the team accountable, [but] at the same time he does that to himself. He’s probably harder on himself than he is on anybody. It’s a fine line. You certainly don’t want a captain who’s always yelling and screaming at everyone else. He’s got to pick the time to do it, but that’s some-

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As 15-year-old Cameron McKnight stepped into the Atlantic Ocean last Saturday, he felt a little intimidated by the 249 older and larger competitors around him. Four hours later however, in the last leg of his 12.5-mile (20 kilometre) swim, that insecurity vanished and all he could think about was battling for first place. “I was like, ‘wow, I’m actually doing really well in this’ and I just pushed myself through the whole thing: never slowed down,” he said this week, en route back home to St. Clements. Although McKnight missed his goal of winning the Florida Keys Community College Swim Around the Island by 89 seconds, secondplace was satisfying in his longest race yet. “I’m extremely happy with that and I plan to come back next year with my family and we’re going to win it.” Travelling to Florida June 20 with his grandmother Cathy, McKnight started the race about 9 a.m. the following morning on the south side of Key West. He swam clockwise around the island in 4:31:34, stopping only twice for short drink breaks at the seven- and nine-mile marks. Having led the pack the whole race, McKnight sprinted from his final stop on, with various thoughts running through his head. “I was just thinking about my family and my friends and everything that everybody’s done

A MIGHTY PACE St. Clements’ Cameron McKnight, 15, placed second in the 12.5-mile Florida Keys Community College Swim Around the Island June 21, just 89 seconds behind the winner. McKnight set a world record in the 16-and-under category with a time of 4:31:34. for me. All the sacrifices I’ve made for swimming, and now look where it’s got me.” As McKnight entered the last 1.5-mile stretch, 18-year-old Chris Cruts from Oviedo, Fla. made his way from the middle of the pack to the front, ultimately overtaking the young Canadian.

That last push was so tough, McKnight felt sick to his stomach the whole time, desperately wanting the win. “I’d come all this way and worked so hard and now I was finally going to do it and win something. Do it for everybody in my family.” As one of the youngest

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Âť THE NOT-SO-GREAT OUTDOORSMAN | STEVE GALEA

Itâ€™s important to send the right signal Early this week, a hiker lost in the Bavarian Alps for three days used her sports bra to signal rescuers. I think we can all learn something from this. The story is actually quite interesting; the woman and her hiking partner got separated in the fog; she then fell nearly 50 feet onto a ledge. Though it could have been much worse, somehow she only separated a shoulder, hurt her hip, and received severe bruises. With no chance to climb up or down, she found herself stranded on that ledge. A team of more than 80 people and several helicopters had been searching for her, but conditions and her location foiled their attempts. Luckily, a group of lumberjacks

were using cables to move logs up and down the mountain. And when one cable which was within reach started to move, she removed her sports bra and sent it down the mountain. When it arrived at a group of lumberjacks, they all looked at each other suspiciously â€“ as lumberjacks have been doing ever since Monty Pythonâ€™s â€œIâ€™m a Lumberjackâ€? skit first came out. Then, I suspect that after a bit of discussion in which each swore that the garment was not theirs, they spent the next 15 minutes fumbling with the clasps. Then they put two and two together, followed the cable line up the mountain, and rescued her. The woman, a marathon runner in excellent physical condition, was credited by her rescuers as being very resourceful. Personally, I think she is a genius. Besides a stack of pancakes, I can

think of no better signal to send to a group of lumberjacks or men in general. Ever since their creation, bras have been attention getters. In fact, this has me wondering if I shouldnâ€™t purchase one of my own and place it in a survival kit. That way, should I ever become stranded, I can wave it at passing aircraft. And, if the pilot is a heterosexual man, that bra will almost certainly be noticed from as far as 60 to 70 miles distance. And, if it isnâ€™t, Iâ€™ll still have fun. The thing is, if I can perfect this technique, we might be able to save thousands of lives. Of course, itâ€™s not as easy as it sounds. To guarantee success, weâ€™ll need extensive field-testing. Because of this, Iâ€™m calling for conscientious volunteers to wave an assortment of bras at me as I go about my daily business. It doesnâ€™t matter if Iâ€™m walking, driving, or flying by, give it a go. If

I notice the bra, Iâ€™ll turn around for another pass, give you a thumbs-up, and then take detailed field notes. I know that this sounds mundane but sometimes science is like this. There are so many questions to be answered. For instance, does a larger cup size get noticed quicker? Do frills and lace add or detract from visual recognition and effectiveness? What about colour? And how about waving technique? Does jumping up and down while waving help? And can skimpy bikini tops substitute? As you can see, much research needs to be done before outdoors experts like myself can, in good conscience, recommend this. Even as we speak, Iâ€™m filling out the grant applications, but your help is needed. So wave a bra, as I pass, if you feel like helping your fellow man. Unless, of course, you are a lumberjack. That would be weird.

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â€œI could pull a little harder than everybody else could and get past the current, but I went under one bridge with a riptide and I ended up using the riptide to pass everyone. I just sprinted through it and blew by everybody. It was pretty fun.â€? What was not so enjoyable, however, was swimming under 92-degree F (32 degrees C) heat.

â€œI was kind of overheating through the whole race.â€? Wearing a Canada flag cap, McKnight could barely walk as he left the water last Saturday at around 1 p.m.; he was dehydrated, exhausted and had marks on his neck from the force of his arms flying over his head. Although he had raced three-mile swims in lakes before, this gruel-

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ing test was on a completely different level, with the rough Atlantic to contend with on one side and a calm, but hot Gulf coast on the other. â€œI think itâ€™s probably the best representation of what I can do,â€? McKnight said of the island race. After sleeping for five hours Saturday afternoon, McKnight and his grandmother attended the afterparty and learned that he had set a world record for the 16-and-under category. To celebrate, he spent the rest of his time in the Keys enjoying the beach and visiting with friends, but that does not mean he was not thinking about the next race. He even took a Sea-Doo out through the course to retrace his â€œsteps.â€? â€œI love to be in the water. Iâ€™ve always loved the water and I like to challenge myself mostly. Thereâ€™s never an easy day at swimming, so itâ€™s always nice to have a challenge.â€? To prepare for all his contests, the St. David Catholic S.S. student trains three hours a day, six days a week. On Mondays and Wednesdays, he ups that to more than six hours a day, with practices in the evening. Despite his grueling schedule, the 15-year-old â€“ who started swimming competitively at age 10 â€“ maintains a 95-per-cent average in school and has his teachersâ€™ support to miss a few days now and then for a meet. As a member of the Region of Waterloo Swim Club, which is sending two of its swimmers to the Olympics this summer in Beijing, McKnightâ€™s

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dedication to the sport is constantly tested, with his social life strictly monitored and his free time limited. â€œIt becomes a way of life,â€? said his mother Joline McKnight-Drayton. â€œSwimming isnâ€™t like soccer or hockey or any of the other sports in that you have teammates that you can rely on. Itâ€™s all about yourself; Cameronâ€™s a perfectionist, as most swimmers are, and it becomes about personal best all the time. If heâ€™s laying around watching television or playing videogames, heâ€™s probably not achieving his personal best â€“ so I would remind him occasionally.â€? With no time for malls or hanging out with friends, McKnight spends every day swimming, attending school and sleeping, with the latter occupying a low spot on the priority list at times. But, he said he does not mind because he is working towards an exciting goal: to compete in the distance and butterfly races at the 2012 Olympics in England. â€œI see no point in giving up. Iâ€™ve gone this far and I definitely have no will to quit at all. â€Ś I swim with some of the Olympians now and I know what it takes; I think I can do it too.â€? Having dabbled in the sport herself, McKnight-Drayton is supporting her son 100 per cent. â€œIâ€™m very proud of him. We let him do this because he works so hard and heâ€™s earned [everything] and we donâ€™t want to turn down any opportunities. If heâ€™s earned them then we work hard to make it happen: two jobs for my husband and one and a half for me and Iâ€™m very, very proud of him.â€? Like most teens his age, McKnight just finished exams for the year and is gearing up for summer. Unlike some however, he is not going to kick back and relax. He plans to work at the familyâ€™s car dealership, Gemini Motors, train, and attend a swim camp in August. Even as he prepared to board a plane back to Canada Tuesday, McKnight had the sport on his mind. â€œ[Iâ€™m excited] just to see my family and get back to swimming.â€?

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Dan Snyder tournament marks final year Family’s plan to raise $500,000 to be surpassed as golfers take to the links at Elmira Golf Club July 14 VANESSA MOSS As organizers gear up for the final Dan Snyder Memorial Golf Tournament July 14 at the Elmira Golf Club, their thoughts have turned to the past five years of fundraising, fun, friends and family. “We’re pretty pleased with the way things have gone and for us, this year is kind of a thank-you year for all the support that we’ve had,” Dan’s father Graham Snyder said. “The experience has been very positive and heartwarming. The generosity of the people not only in our community but in the hockey community and from around North America has really been amazing.” Originally, the Snyders set out to raise $500,000 in five years through the tournament in memory of their son Dan, a 25-year-old NHL hockey player who was killed in a car accident in 2003. So far, they have generated more than $450,000, with another $100,000 likely rolling in this year; the money will go to the Woolwich Recreational Facility Foundation and, ultimately, the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena in Elmira. “It’s great to see the support. People have stepped up and supported this thing over the five years, knowing

what it’s for and how it’s going to benefit the community. “There’s been a lot of kids that have come out of here, played minor hockey here, played in the Kings and then gone on to play in the NHL,” said Steve Webb, tournament director. To drum up support for the tournament, to raise funds and to keep Dan’s memory alive, Graham and his wife LuAnn toured all 30 NHL cities during the 2006-07 hockey season, attending games and visiting players and fans. Over the years, many of those people have entered the tournament, including players such as Matt Cooke and Shawn MacEachern, commentators Ron MacLean and Don Cherry, and musicians from the Tragically Hip. “All those people have been great, down-toearth, normal people you’d like to call your friends,” Webb said, recalling some of his celebrity encounters. Another special guest every year has been Dany Heatley, an Ottawa Senators forward who was at the wheel the night of the accident. The two had been Atlanta Thrashers teammates at the time. Members of the hockey community return to the tournament every year both to honour Dan’s memory and to support the multi-use facility he had been

promoting before his death. “I think he’d be proud of what’s been accomplished, and I think he’d be ready to move to the next challenge,” Graham said. Although he does not hit the links himself throughout the weekend, Graham enjoys handing out summer sausages and beverages while chatting with as many of the 144 golfers as possible. “The tournament is safer for that, without having me with a golf club,” he laughed. For the third year in a row, the tournament will be prefaced by a ring toss on July 13 benefitting the Elmira Sugar Kings. Originally, it was held in the Snyders’ backyard on Park Avenue, but when it grew to more than 100 participants, they decided to relocate to Bolender Park. “It’s a chance for the people that are coming into town to have some fun and also for the local people to mingle with the people coming in from out of town – just have a fun day. There’s certainly no pressure involved in playing ring toss, unless you’re the defending champ,” he quipped. They may not be hosting the toss this year, but the Snyders will be busy housing guests that weekend, some of which have been known to sleep in their cars outside the home,

A Wild end to the season

just to be a part of the festivities. Graham said this year will be special for returning participants because they will get to see the fruits of their labour in the form of “bricks and mortar” at the memorial centre. When they chose their $500,000 goal out of a hat five years ago, the Snyders were not sure how close they would come; now, they are thrilled with what they have accomplished. “It’s very satisfying. We’re fortunate enough to live across the street from it so we get to look out our kitchen window and we can see some progress every day. It’s really heartwarming to see that building go up because it’s been a real community effort; for the people that have supported us in the golf tournament, I’m excited for them.” Some of the players making the trek to Elmira this year include the American Hockey

League’s Curtis Murphy and former NHLer Cam Stewart. A fan favourite, broadcaster Bob MacKenzie, will be this year’s MC and although the group is in studio and cannot attend, the Tragically Hip is sending a package of goodies along. These items will be added to more than 70 others for the silent auction, including a trip to Boston and autographed merchandise. “There’s some pretty neat stuff that you usually don’t see in these tournaments,” Webb said of the auction. It takes place during the dinner at Lions Hall, which still has spaces available. The dinner is a time for players, friends and family to reminisce about the past. “I know it [talking about Dan] is good for us and I think it’s good for the people that come too. It’s a chance for them to remember the good times.”

Now that the tournament is wrapping up for good, both Webb and Graham agreed the last five years have been demanding, but memorable. “Trying to do my real job and juggle that has been a challenge at times, but it’s been worth it,” Webb said. “I guess my philosophy is everybody should do something wherever they can, but they don’t expect anything [back] from anybody. So … I felt this is a way I could contribute.” In the future, Webb will be busy organizing the Kings’ annual golf tournament, while Graham will be involved in planning an event for the memorial centre’s grand opening next year and keeping the Dan Snyder scholarship funds flowing. “I’m not sure [exactly] what the future holds in store, but I’m sure it’ll be gratifying,” Graham said.

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Putt-ing aside a few dollars for football program

NON-CONTACT EXERCISE Elmira District Secondary School’s Alumni Football Golf Classic attracted 142 players to the Conestoga Golf and Country Club June 20, generating $12,000 for the school’s football program. Profits were up $4,000 from last year, allowing the teams to purchase needed equipment. Left: Dan Martin, Jonathan Hiller, Adam Hiller and Jeremy Weber tee it up at the first hole. Right: Boston Bruins defenceman and Elmira native Dennis Wideman practices his putting while teammates Derrick Forwell, Mike Heckendorn and Brad Shantz help him with the line.

SOJHL makes changes for 2008-2009 schedule Jacks will find themselves up against some new faces next season; league playoff format revamped MARC MIQUEL HELSEN Recent changes to next year’s Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League scheduling format will see the Wellesley Applejacks facing off against some different teams next season. With the departure of three teams (Mitchell, Central Elgin, West Lorne), which reduced the total number of teams to 14, the SOJHL had to reshuffle its divisions. “I really think the fans in Wellesley will enjoy this: I think they will like seeing different teams … a variety,” Applejacks coach Kevin Lobsinger said this week. Under the new changes to the regular season schedule, the Jacks will share the Central Division with the Ayr Centennials, the Tavistock

Braves, and the newcomer Thamesford Trojans. The St. George Dukes, who last year shared the McConnell Bauer Division with the Jacks, will now call the East Division home. In the Central Division, each team will play its division opponents six times – three home and three away games for a total of 18. Tavistock will play one extra home-andhome with Thamesford (two games); Wellesley will play one extra homeand-home with Ayr (two games). In addition to this, teams from the Central Division will play a homeand-home with teams from the East Division (Burford Bulldogs, Delhi Travellers, Hagersville Hawks, Pt. Dover Sailors, St. George Dukes) for a total of 10 games; teams from the Central Division will also play

a home-and-home with teams from the West Division (Exeter Hawks, Lambeth Lancers, Lucan Irish, Mt. Brydges Bulldogs, N. Middlesex Stars) for a total of ten games. The grand total will be 40 games. While the new schedule will allow the Jacks to maintain natural rivalries with teams such as the Tavistock Braves, it will also open up the league, a positive feature for player development. “You play a team two or three times, you basically know what their systems are, you know who their top guys are, and what ends up happening is you get into the mentality of just: shut down, shut down, shut down – you don’t start getting creative anymore,” said Lobsinger. “This is going to force you to be a little more creative.”

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The new schedule also makes for better geography and will likely help the Jacks reduce their travelling costs. The playoff format for the upcoming season was also revamped. Under the new format, the top three teams in each division will earn an automatic playoff berth. In the Central Division, which comprises just four teams compared to the East and West divisions’ five each, the last playoff spot will be determined by the three teams finishing last in each division: the team with the highest amount of points out of those three will earn that fourth and final playoff spot. Under the new system a team from the East or West divisions could be in the Central Division’s playoff bracket. The new changes will

raise the level of competition. “In Junior hockey, not everybody should make playoffs; minor hockey, yes; Junior hockey, you should have to earn a playoff berth,” said Lobsinger, noting that under the system last year, all teams in the McConnell Conference qualified for the playoffs. Once qualified, the first position team will play against the fourth, and the second place team against the third in best-of-seven series. The winners of those series will then faceoff against each other. Winners of each of the three divisions will play off in a four-game roundrobin tournament, much like the Sutherland Cup series in Junior B. Each team gets two home and two away games.

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Finally, the two winners of the round-robin will play a best-of-seven series. Home-ice advantage will be determined by the winner of the round-robin play. “What better atmosphere could you want for a crowd than that. … Those are anxious games in that round- robin,” said the Wellesley coach, who is already eagerly anticipating the upcoming season. “I truly hope that right from day-one, the home opener this year we get the kind of crowds we had in the playoffs where the stands were full and they were loud. It would be nice to see that right from day-one because this way East, West, Central – whoever comes into our barn … they know two things: one, it’s going to be cold, and two, it’s going to be full and loud.”

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Good for the heart, good for the cause

Captain: New role a good fit for outspoken team leader Despite joining the team partway through the season, Shantz quickly fit right in, which is something the coaches recognized and considered as they were making the captaincy choice. â€œHe knew the core of the players on the team because he grew up playing with them and hanging out with them, just on and off the ice, so it was easy for him to come in and become accustomed to our dressing room. Pat wasnâ€™t afraid to assert himself right away.â€? While Shantz will be wearing the lone â€œCâ€? on his jersey, players such as Jeff Zippel, Brent Freeman and Trent Brown will be counted on to help out, possibly as assistant captains, although that decision has yet to be finalized, Haddaway said. What has been set in stone however, are the departures of assistant coaches Dean DeSilva and Darren Wideman. The former has been named head coach of the Waterloo Siskins, a team he led as captain and played with for four seasons from

SCORECARD The Elmira Aquaducks swim team attended its first meet of the season June 21 in Fergus. They competed against Fergus and Kincardine teams. Results: Boys 9 & 10 Alex Carbone: 50 free â€“ 8th; 25 back â€“ 7th; 100 free relay â€“ 1st Dalton Jones: 50 free â€“ 6th; 25 back â€“ 4th; 25 breast â€“ 4th; 100 free relay â€“ 1st Girls 9 & 10 Taylor Duench: 25 back â€“ 3rd; 25 breast â€“ 15th; 25 fly â€“ 5th; 100 free relay â€“ 1st Sarah Norcott: 25 back â€“ 15th; 25 breast â€“ 11th; 100 free relay â€“ 1st Lindsay Glofcheskie: 25 back â€“ 4th; 25 breast â€“ 7th; 25 fly â€“ 3rd; 100 medley relay â€“ 2nd Boys 11 & 12 Michael Sokolowski: 50 free â€“ 1st; 25 fly â€“ 1st; 100 medley relay â€“ 2nd Girls 11 & 12 Katie Glofcheskie: 100IM â€“ 4th; 50 back â€“ 8th; 25 fly â€“ 7th; 200 medley relay â€“ 3rd

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1985-89. Wideman has decided to step down to dedicate more time to his family of three young children and his job. â€œThatâ€™s going to be a huge blow to our organization,â€? Haddaway said of the losses. â€œDean and I have worked very closely for the last three years and â€Ś it wasnâ€™t hard to figure out how significant he was to our players. â€œItâ€™s certainly going to be tough to replace them.â€? So far, one of the two spots has been filled by Jim MacEachern, a former Guelph Dominators assistant coach. â€œIâ€™m excited to be working with him,â€? Haddaway said. With all these changes happening, the Kingsâ€™ coach has been spending a lot of time on the phone, in preparation for the teamâ€™s training camp Aug. 23. Although it might seem like the organization has been turned on its end, adjustments like these are not uncommon, Haddaway said. â€œWelcome to the world of Junior hockey.â€? To submit scores e-mail Vanessa vmoss@observerxtra.com Girls Open Kaetlyn Loewen: 100 free â€“ 1st; 50 back â€“ 2nd; 50 breast â€“ 1st; 200 free relay â€“ 1st Kelly Martin: 100IM â€“ 2nd; 50 free â€“ 1st; 50 fly â€“ 1st; 200 free relay â€“ 1st Victoria Nicholson: 100IM â€“ 1st; 50 free â€“ 2nd; 50 back â€“ 1st; 200 free relay â€“ 1st

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thing that Patâ€™s real comfortable with.â€? Taking over from a somewhat less outspoken John Lunney, Shantz will likely lead the team a bit differently, while still maintaining the techniques that led to the teamâ€™s Cherrey Cup win this season. â€œBoth of them are guys that like to show their leadership on the ice, so they share that common characteristic, which is true of all captains and leaders,â€? Haddaway said. Also like Lunney, Shantz is dedicated to the sport, which he has been playing since the age of three. â€œPatrick is, like a lot of candidates, â€Ś a real passionate, young man: [he] wears his heart on his sleeve,â€? Haddaway said. When asked how he plans to motivate the team, Shantz said he will promote his own hockey philosophy. â€œ[Play] with a â€˜never say dieâ€™ attitude, never give up, always pick your other players up, and always look into the positives, not the negatives.â€?

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Seeing a different culture in a Silent Light VANESSA MOSS Stellet Licht (Silent Light) is a film that portrays Mennonite life in its natural state. The winner of the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival and five other notable awards worldwide, Stellet Licht is being offered to local residents June 27-July 3 at Princess Cinema in Waterloo. “[This] is a beautiful movie with some of the most impacting images in cinema, with precious movements and a very precise and amazing way to film: more old school, more natural,” said art director Nohemi Gonzalez via e-mail from Mexico City. Set in a conservative community in Chihuahua, Mexico, the story follows a married man, Johan, who falls in love with a single woman and has an affair. Although his wife stands by his side, Johan is riddled with guilt over his betrayal of God. “The film is an emotional story about love and deceit,” Gonzalez said. “In this story the director questions about the possibility to be truly in love with two people at the

same time in a very sensitive way far away than the traditional vision.” Director Carlos Reygadas – who is currently working on a new project in the Mexican jungle – had visited Chihuahua several times over the years and was intrigued by the Mennonite culture. He eventually wrote the script in order to depict a traditional storyline in a context that is unfamiliar to the majority of audiences, Gonzalez explained. By employing people already living in the area rather than actors, Reygadas was able to shed light on the true Mennonite lifestyle. “All of them [actors] have other careers and spend their time very far away from the movies. But speaking about the three main characters, Cornelio Wall (the man) is from Chihuahua, Mexico, and some members of his family participated in the movie too; Maria Pankratz (the other woman) is from Kazakhstan and only came to Mexico for the movie … and Miriam Toews is a wonderful writer from Winnipeg, Canada. … The others (extras too) were from the fields (Mennonites)

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TRUE TO FORM Carlos Reygadas’ Stellet Licht was filmed in the fields of Chihuahua, Mexico, using actual residents speaking their own language: a Low-German dialect. He wanted to tell a common story about adultery in an unfamiliar Mennonite context.

but [they] were very difficult [to] involve in this project because all of [their] ideas about the media and the modern life in general.” The film has been both praised and criticized for its long sequences and pauses, filmed with natural light and anamorphic lenses from the 1970s. Reygadas is known for this technique that allows viewers time to reflect on the events that

have happened. Gonzalez said the crew of 11 took advantage of the landscape’s natural beauty during filming, which took more than four months to obtain the required images. The natural feel of the piece was further enhanced by the characters’ use of their local Low-German dialect, Plautdietsch. Although this made things challenging for

the English- and Spanish-speaking crew at times, it was worth the effort to achieve the desired effect. “I think [this] is a very good decision because when you look [at] movies which happened in the Holocaust in Germany and you listen in English, it’s like more fictional than you ever want, I think: [it] is not natural.” Since the film was re-

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NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICE CLOSURE ON CANADA DAY The Township of Woolwich Municipal Office located at 69 Arthur Street South in Elmira will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st. The office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the rest of the week including Monday, June 30.

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BY-LAWS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW Copies of each of the most requested by-laws are available on the Townshipâ€™s website at www.woolwich.ca. Examples of the by-laws we have available for residents on our website include: Animal Control By-law Fire By-law Firearms By-law Fireworks By-law General Traffic and Parking By-law Noise By-law Property Standards By-law Sidewalk Snow Removal By-law Use of Township Property By-law Zoning By-law Residents that do not have access to the website may call Extension 243 to obtain a copy of any by-law.

s WITHIN METRES FEET OF A POINT ON THE CURB LINE NEAREST a fire hydrant. s WITHIN METRES FEET OF THE NEAREST RAIL OF A LEVEL RAILWAY crossing. s WITHIN METRES FEET OF AN INTERSECTION. s WITHIN METRES FEET OF AN INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY traffic signals. s WITHIN METRES FEET OF A DRIVEWAY s IN ANY WAY THAT OBSTRUCTS A CROSSWALK s IN A WAY THAT OBSTRUCTS TRAFlC s ON THE ROAD FOR LONGER THAN CONSECUTIVE HOURS s ON THE ROAD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF A M AND A M FROM December 1st to April 1st annually. s ON THE ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING WASHING OR MAINTEnance of the vehicle. s ON THE ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUYING AND OR SELLING GOODS AND OR SERVICES

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A. Modern biomechanists know that to hurl a fastball, the pitcher must muster 3-4 horsepower, using 24-32 pounds of muscle mostly in his back and thighs, say John Milton et al in Your Brain on Cubs. Because this necessitates a careful kinetic sequence, the windup is loaded with clues for the batter, whose â€œmirror neuronsâ€? can help signal the type of pitch thatâ€™s coming. â€œThis may help explain the fact that a great pitcher, Babe Ruth, was also one of the greatest home run hitters of all time.â€? To counter the batter â€œreading the windup,â€? the pitcher uses deception and distraction, sometimes throwing pitches with unpredictable trajectories like the knuckleball. â€œThe neural programs inside the hitterâ€™s brain will work best if he attends only to the most relevant information.â€? So why did Casey strike out? From a brain perspective, says Milton, he ignored the first two pitches (no contribution to anticipatory skill), he was angry (irrelevant information), and he played to the crowd (distraction of attention). â€œThe take-home message from Caseyâ€™s fate is that hitting requires not just muscle strength, but also a focused, fine-tuned brain.â€?

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SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.

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Perfect Starter Farm - $380,000

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

DRAYTON AREA ESTATE LOT - $119,000

4.77 acre lot in estate residential area. Driveway in. Recently trees are planted. 30 minute drive to K-W and Guelph. This property allows you to have some horses and chickens. Do not hesitate on this one as they do not come like this anymore! WE HAVE BUYERS LOOKING FOR â€˘ Hobby farm property with or without buildings, less than 50 acres â€˘ Broiler Farm, 25,000 units plus â€˘ 100 acre or larger operational farm

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$299,900

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3 Bedrooms, Two 4 pc. baths, seperate dining and living room, eat-in-kitchen, hardwood floors, newer windows, attached garage, walkout basement, mature lot. 10 mins from Waterloo, 20 mins from Guelph. Well worth a look. MLS.

Guelph

$59,000 WATERLOO Northlander Mobile Home in Martin Grove Vollage; great location to St. Jacobs Market, Waterloo; coverd side porch and back proch, access front and back, rubber roof; newer bathroom; NEW MLS

OFFICE

519.579.4110

UNIQUE COUNTRY PROPERTY

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

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

TWO GREAT HOMES IN ST. CLEMENTS!

COZY & COMFORTABLE

$289,000 GLEN ALLEN Beautifully treed large lot in the Village of Glen Allen; great family home, updated kitchen; patio off family room; wood stove; newer windows; shed; 12ft ceilings. MLS

$269,000 - Solid, well maintained 1700 sq ft, 3 bedroom bungalow on a 100 x 150 ft lot. This home has a huge 32 x 16 ft family room addition with 3 skylights and 8 big windows overlooking rolling farm land. A natural gas furnace (2004), municipal water, 2 large sheds make this an ideal retirement home - Lots of room to park your RV too! Call Jeff for your personal viewing MLS.

CHARMING, WARM, ELEGANT ELMIRA RACEWAY ESTATES

$320,000 - Paradigm Homes 1360 sq. ft. open conept bungalow â€“ now under contruction: spacious great room and master bedroom both with walkouts, lavish ensuite, gas fireplace and more. Please call for details and other plans. MLS

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

$307,000 - Look again, this home has over 1800sq ft of finished living space. 3 bedrooms, master with cosy gas fireplace, 2 complete baths, (updated) whirlpool tub. Kitchen has new cherry wood cabinets, granite counter top, built-in dishwasher and micro. Separate dining room and 25ft living room with access to the deck, a big 212 ft deep treed lot. Upstairs laundry, new furnace and air (2006). Most appliances included. Professional rec room with open stairway, custom bar, walkup to back yard. You must see the quality workmanship in this home. MLS

SCHARF REALTY BROKERAGE Jeff Holland Sales Rep.

519-747-2040

Coach House Realty Inc. Brokerage

OFFICE PHONE: 519.343.2124

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

$259,900 OPEN HOUSE JULY 5, 1 - 3 pm 61 EDWARD ST., DRAYTON

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390 BINNING ST. W, LISTOWEL PRICED TO SELL GREAT STARTER HOME, RENT OUT HALF & CUT YOUR PAYMENTS IN HALF Dble dtchd garage, new high efficiency furnaces in 2007, upgraded wiring + panels in 99, most windows replaced, some doors replaced, gas fireplace and large front porch with back unit, located close to public school + downtown, new roof 02.MLS. $169,000 For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533.

Paul Martin Sales Representative

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$239,900

26 HIDDEN CREEK DR., KITCHENER PREMIUM HOME IN HIGH DEMAND NEIGHBOURHOOD - Close to schools and

shopping centre. Fenced yard, Finished rec room, gas fireplace, air conditioning, roughedin bathroom in basement, ceramic and laminate floors, walkout from dinette to deck and fenced yard. Walk-in closet and cheater ensuite, newer paint in some rooms. MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533

180 Weber St. E., Waterloo www.remaxsolidgold.biz

DEBBIE YEOMAN Sales Rep.

$179,500 - Unique property close to down town; features laminate flooring, garage and much more; a perfect starter home or retirement home; MLS â€œThe Foxhavenâ€? Model Home

Lovely Classic Home - $219,900

MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.

OPEN HOUSE SAT. JUNE 28 & SUN. JUNE 29, 2-4 PM 4 DUKE ST., ELMIRA

Sales Representatives

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

DALE KELLER Sales Rep.

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

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES

Paul Samis & David Samis

Brokerage

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.

519-669-3192

$469,000

$269,000

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

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

OWNER SAYS SELL! Price has been lowered to $259,900 Now is the time to have a look at this backsplit (1750 SQ. FT) located on a park like lot (almost 3/4 acre). Generous kitchen with eating nook & dishwasher. 2 full bathrooms, 3 bedrooms. Newer laminate in livingroom & diningroom, central air & vac, appliances included, familyroom, deck, new roof/07. A must see! Call Edith McArthur 519-638-2509 MLS 0811706

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

OFFICE: 519-888-7110 DIRECT: 519-503-9533 EMAIL: paul@remaxsolidgold.biz $279,900

4 ELDALE ROAD, ELMIRA 100 OAKCLIFFE ST., ELMIRA 24 TANAGER ST., ELMIRA WOW - Spacious property features extra large FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS DONâ€™T LOCATION PRIME LOCATION - Close to kitchen,gas fireplace,large island, walkout to DO ANYTHING BUT MOVE RIGHT IN schools, this beautiful bungalow is well maintained your stamped conc patio sit and listen to the waterfall and the birds chirp while you watch the fish swim in the pond. stroll upstairs to your mast bedr with walkin closet and ensuite,tuck your children into 3 large bedrooms. in-law suite on main fl MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533

*SALES REPRESENTATIVES:

on a nice quiet cres,it has numerous upgrades including new maple kitchen in 06, laminated flrs, most windows replaced,ceramic tile foye and kitchen floor, sliding door (2007) off spacious dinette to covered patio, 5 potential bdrms spacious fenced yard features pool and deck. MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533

$749,000

1347 MARTIN GROVE RD., WOOLWICH DONâ€™T MISS THIS BEAUTIFUL 12 ACRE PROPERTY - 3 min from Waterloo backing on

Conestoga River, bungalow with walkout to patio features hardwood, laminate, carpet, walkout to lrg deck,window and doors replaced except bay,insul rec rm flr, kitchen in basement,A/C, unique 2 lev garage, 3 out build app 5000 sq ft incl 1000 sq ft insul and heated, septic tank 07, bush and workable ld. MLS. For a personal appointment call Paul 519-503-9533.

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ENGAGEMENT

BIRTHDAY

Paul Dietrich

HAPPY 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

MARLENE & DOUG HAHN

DAN and MURIEL ALBRECHT

Happy 50th Anniversary The family of Dan and Muriel Albrecht invite you to join them at an Open House to celebrate their parent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, July 13, 2008 from 2-5 p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. Best wishes only please.

Love from family and friends

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Geerlinks - Desousa Bob and Jane Martin of Conestogo together with Tony and Isabel Desousa of Waterloo are very please to announce the engagement of their children Dave and Paula. The wedding will take place May 30, 2009. Love and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness

Stag & Doe for

Andrew Germann and Stacey Maher

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BROKERAGE

BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record

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

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

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

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

Ben, Jon, Tim, and Maddy would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their mom Jane Greenwood of Floradale to Jerry Hesselink of Drayton on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the Floradale Mennonite Church.

STAG & DOE

BACKS ONTO BOLENDAR PARK! Maple kitchen w/hardwood flr, Main flr laundry. New laminate flooring in L.R/D.R. W/O from rec room to backyard. 4 bdrms, 2 baths. Garage, shed & deep driveway. New furnace and A/C - extensively renovated! NEW MLS $253,900.

Friday, July 4, 2008 St. Jacobs Community Centre 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. $10.00/person BIRTHDAY

FINN IS FOUR!

UPDATES GALORE! - A great home & neighbourhood to retire in. Updates include, cupboards, windows, shingles, furnace, central air, hardwood floors, ceramics, carpets & bathroom. Stairs from garage to lower level - rec. rm. games rm. Bedroom & 3pc. A MUST SEE! New MLS $279,900

Stag & Doe for

Missie & BJ NEW HOME 2164 SQ.FT. - Large family room in upper level. Open concept main floor. 3 baths (ensuite) Walkin closet. Walkout from large kitchen. Main flr. laundry. Dble. garage. Quality constructed. (Other plans available). MLS $345,000.

WOODED LOT - pie-shaped lot, court location. Oak staircase. 4 bdrms. 3 baths. Main flr family room, w/gas fireplace. Main flr. laundry. Gas furnace (2002). Central air. Oversized dble. garage & lots of parking! MLS REDUCED TO $379,900.

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

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BIRTH NOTICE BLOCH, Jeff, Denise & big sister Kyla were blessed with the birth of a baby boy, Adam Jeffrey on May 6, 2008. His safe arrival was also celebrated by grandparents Oscar & Diane Bloch of Elmira and Mark & Elaine Hiller of Bluevale. Many thanks to the nurses and doctors at Grand River Hospital in the NICU for their care. Thank you also to our midwife, Minke, for everything you have done for us.

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IN MEMORIAM

Ryan Penner

Sept 14, 1984 - June 28, 2007 One precious to our hearts has gone, The voice we loved is stilled; The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled. Our Father in His wisdom called The one His love had given, And so on earth the body lays His soul is safe in Heaven. Linsday La

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IN MEMORIAM Walter, Elizabeth (Betty) July 1, 2002 In loving memory to the one we miss the most; You were so many things to so many people, a mother, a sister, a wife, a grand mother and to many a dear friend. You always made time for those that you loved, whether it be a game of cards, a day at the flats, a candy filled fishing trip with the grand children or simply a relaxing afternoon on the lawn chair watching the cars go by. No matter what it was, we always enjoyed spending time with you. There was always enough room at your dinner table for another plate, and for any function we were guaranteed one of your beautifully decorated cakes. These are just a few of the many memories we cherish and for these memories we thank you! Although the years have passed, our memories will remain strong, the legacy youâ€™ve left behind will always be vivid and untouchable. Sadly missed and never forgotten â€“ Your Loving Family

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– Of Drayton, passed away suddenly, at st. Mary’s Hospital on Thursday, June 19, 2008, in her 81st year. KAILING, Hilde

– Peacefully at Carressant Care Nursing Home, Harriston, on Monday, June 23, 2008, in her 88th year. Local relatives are son Ernie Kailing and his wife Joyce of Elmira. KENYON, Bonnie Rae

– Peacefully, on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at KW Health Centre, in her 68th year. NICKEL, Carman M.

– Peacefully, on Monday, June 23, 2008, at Listowel Memorial Hospital. Carman Nickel in his 78th year of Listowel and Elmira.

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»» Tooney Tuesdays. With Erick Traplin, Duffle Bag Theatre, 6:45 p.m. Donations appreciated for Family and Children’s Services; Civic Square, city hall, Kitchener. »» Cruising on King Street. Vintage cars, music, free admission, King street, Kitchener. JULY 13

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

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