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The Waterloo Air Show included a wing walker (above) last weekend. Michael Agildin, 3, flew his own little plane while Aziz Mouhou, 4, watched the skies. Below: Shane Clayton shows off one of the displayed planes while Jonathan Miller, 2, sits in a Jet Aircraft Museum cockpit. [elena maystruk / the observer]

The Catholic board’s decision to close St. Boniface school in Maryhill in favour of a new building in Breslau comes over the protests of community members. Opponents say the public input was ignored, suggesting the decision was already preordained.

“In my mind, the board had made up their mind before we ever got into the consultation process,” said LeeAnn Wetzel, part of the Maryhill group that opposed the board’s position.

For its part, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board is sticking with plans for a new school in burgeoning Breslau.

A final report in April

outlined the reasons for the decision through a number of studies concluding that Breslau’s student population was larger than Maryhill’s and therefore merited the transfer of St. Boniface students to a new school building.

Despite a number of merits outlined in the report, the WCDSB did meet with some resistance during its two public meetings. On March 20, 63 per cent of the turnout consisted of Maryhill residents against the change.

Out of 45 comments submitted to the board, 36 called for St. Boniface to remain in Maryhill. On April 10, a smaller group of 32 showed up, with 67 per cent of Maryhill residents there arguing for the school to stay where it is. maryhill | 2

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“From our perspective it was a huge loss to the community,” said Wetzel of last week’s decision by the board.

Janek Jagiellowicz, who represents Waterloo, Wellesley and Woolwich, was the lone trustee to vote against the move at last week’s WCDSB meeting.

“The Catholic community in Maryhill and the relationship between the school and St. Boniface Church is incredibly strong, incredibly vibrant, and I see moving the school away from the church and the relationship to the church as the wrong move,” he said in a June 5 interview.

The board cited a number of benefits to a location in Breslau, not the least of which was financial convenience. In May 2012 the WCDSB filed a request for funding with the Ministry of Education to build a new school. An approval came back with an allotted $5.3 million for a 250-student school in the Breslau area. If a new St. Boniface were to remain close to its original location, the board would be forced to re-submit a business plan with no guarantee of approval from the province.

Wetzel disagreed with that assessment. She said her group of Maryhill residents received an e-

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mail from the ministry indicating that the funds were not conditional to the new school being built in Breslau. The group also argued that the board already had usable land on which to build in Maryhill: 10 acres on which the existing school currently stands. Residents were also unhappy with severing the school’s relationship with St. Boniface Church, where many students helped with services before and after classes.

The board report outlines population growth rates within the BreslauMaryhill school boundary. Out of 689 students within the boundary, 377 Breslau kids make up 55 per cent of the student population versus only 10 per cent from Maryhill (67 kids), four per cent from rural south, 13 per cent from rural central and 19 per cent from rural north.

The decision made, the board has no timeline for the construction of a new building and the closure of St. Boniface in Maryhill.

“We are still in the process of acquiring a school site. Once that is complete and approved by the government we’ll have a better idea of how long it will take to open the school.

I wouldn’t want to put a timeline on it until we have secured a site,” said WCDSB spokesman John Shewchuk.

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Wellesley gives tentative approval to regional economic planning idea Proposal would see region coordinate development efforts in all municipalities elena maystruk A plan to coordinate economic development at the regional level got a warm reception at Wellesley council this week.

If ultimately approved, the proposal put together by the chief administrative officers of the region and seven member municipalities would see the formation of two new organizations, one directing economic development and the other overseeing the development of employment land.

Currently, some of the individual municipalities have their own economic development departments, but there’s no coordinate effort. Wellesley has no such office in place.

A joint venture would strengthen each of the communities, said regional CAO Mike Murray in addressing Wellesley councillors Monday night.

“This kind of evolved out of a growing realization that the overall approach to economic development in Waterloo Region is a little bit fragmented,” he said.

The eight municipalities jointly hired a consultant to judge the state of economic affairs in Waterloo Region. The report by Malone Given Parsons Ltd. called for the creation of a central office for economic development working

with existing municipal programs, the KitchenerWaterloo Chamber of Commerce and Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT) towards common growth.

“Overall their findings were, Waterloo Region continues to do well and the economy continues to grow. … In particular they identified some gaps in regional-scale work that isn’t necessarily being done,” Murray said.

There has never been a joint economic development strategy, partly, he explained, because there has never been an organization responsible for such projects and the region has not played a strong role.

Among the report’s findings is a suggestion that municipalities approve the creation of a Waterloo Region economic corporation accountable to the region and seven local municipalities. Some of the corporation’s responsibilities would include implementing a regional economic strategy, doing regional data collection and analysis, and doing regionalscale marketing.

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MennoHomes president Martin Buhr prepares to head out on the Kissing Bridge Trailway. [will sloan / the observer]

As MennoHomes’ third annual Bike-a-thon prepares to depart from Elmira on June 22, riders will try to raise $70,000 to help with affordable housing initiatives in the region. Even before he became president of the group, Martin Buhr had a strong sense of the need for action.

“From the mid-‘90s to the end of the ‘90s, the vacancy rate [number of units available to rental] had dropped to below one per cent,” said Buhr.

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WCS, Trinity United to launch community dining event next week elena maystruk An idea for a soup kitchen in Elmira has turned into plans for a new community event run by Trinity United Church.

A chat with Kelly Christie of Woolwich Community Services turned six of the congregation’s women towards doing something for the community on a broader scale: a monthly “Community Can Dine” dinner event with an inclusive touch.

“The original idea started more for emergency food programming, and I think there’s an opportunity for the whole community to come together to build those partnerships. That’s what I see it being, more of a community event to bring people together. If it touches those that need programs to access food, then that’s great” said Melissa Hallock of Trinity United.

The social aspect of the event is important, said another volunteer, Barb Taylor.

“It’s not just anybody who is highly social. People that are eating at home by themselves – this is an opportunity for them to have a night out and eat with somebody else and talk to somebody else instead of looking across the table at no one.”

Whether you are a single mom with kids, a senior, a

have somebody living in a basement without a window or fire escape route next to the furnace.”

Buhr had served many years as executive director at House of Friendship, and after leaving that group in 1998, the idea of returning to public service for affordable housing stayed in his mind. Fast forward to 2001: when the Mennonite Cen-

tral Committee sponsored a new program for that exact cause, they called on Buhr to be president.

MennoHomes houses have been built across the region, including several in Elmira (large families will soon be moving into a bungalow and a duplex on Ratz Street). But while modest ride | 5

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WCS’s Kelly Christie is helping out with “Community Can Dine”, an event planned by Trinity United Church volunteers Leasa Donkersgoed, Rev. Dave Jagger, Jessica Schantz, Christy Humphrey, Melissa Hallock and Barb Taylor. The first dinner takes place June 14. [elena maystruk / the observer]

chatterbox or just don’t feel like cooking, the event is open to all, say organizers.

While the first event, taking place on June 14, will likely be sparsely attended, they admit, there is much room to grow through suggestions and local talent coming forward to perform at future events.

The group is also provinding visitors with a suggestion box and hopes that dinners will become livelier as time goes on, with performances by local entertainers or even some talented diners.

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“We want interaction and mingling,” said volunteer Corrine Taylor.

The ladies hope to get the communiy involved here too, planning to collaborate with Girl Guides, local Scouting groups, and organizations in the coming months.

“And all ages, too: we want to get youth involved and all the way up to seniors helping us do this,” added Corrine Taylor.

So, what’s on the menu for the next few events?

Don’t expect a king’s feast, but the ladies are getting

creative.

“We’re a low-budget/ no-budget kind of event so we see what’s on special … it’s just whatever we have on hand,” said Jessica Schantz.

The first dinner is being served on June 14 at Trinity United Church hall, which can sit about 100 visitors. A barbecue dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers and salads will be served up from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information contact Kelly Christie at WCS, 519-6695139, or Melissa Hallock at 519-210-0226.

“Everyone is welcome, no matter what,” Hallock said.

All manner of wellmeaning events have attempted to “make the arts come alive,” but this is a designation that the Fish Quill Poetry Boat tour may actually earn.

Now entering its fourth year, the tour will see six performers bringing their poetry and music to towns all along the Grand River, travelling via canoe.

It’s an idea that gives new meaning to that old phrase, “poetry in motion.” Poets Leigh Kotsilidis and Linda Besner conceived of the tour in 2010 as they were discussing ways to bring their justpublished poetry books to a broader audience.

“Before our books came out, we were talking about how touring in Canada through publishers, they always tend to hit the big cities,” said Kotsilidis. “We were trying to think of a way to bring our poetry to smaller communities.”

She continued, “You read poems on the page and it’s always different from hearing poems read aloud. We’re doing eight performances, and some poets will read the same poem more than once, and it’s always interesting to hear it again and again. It gives you a different insight into that particular piece.”

Kotsilidis and Besner will be joined by poets David Seymour, Gillian Savigny, and Stewart Cole, who are all bringing along their new poetry collections, along with London-based musician Grey Kingdom.

After kicking off in Toronto on June 13, the tour will make stops at Elora, Waterloo, Cambridge, Paris, Brantford, and Six Nation’s Chiefswood National Historic Site. In Woolwich, the group will drop by the West Montrose covered bridge for a reading on June 16.

“We’ve almost come to see it as a conference, or a think-tank around poetry and music and art in Canada,” said Kotsilidis.

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If the township plans to sell a piece of surplus land to a Paradise Lake homeowner, it must ensure there’s a right of way for the neighbouring property, says the owner of that site.

George McKay of 66 Willow Way addressed Wellesley council Monday night during a discussion of a proposal to sell an unopened road allowance, amounting to some 400 square feet, to his neighbour, Neil Cable of 57 Willow Way. Cable, who also spoke, said he, too, wants to ensure that McKay continues to have access to the lake.

As the prospective purchaser, Neil Cable must complete a title search to find out which properties have a right to access the lake through the piece of land. Currently, McKay has legal access to the water through the township property, and he wants to ensure that’s the case if the

land changes hands. “We simply would like to see that before the land gets sold that our access to the lake be continued and guaranteed,� said McKay. “One way would be to leave Willow Way the way it is, as a public road. The second method would be to have a right of way registered in our favour on that land prior to the township selling it to Mr. Cable and the third would be for Mr. Cable to provide an alternate right of way.�

He added that a title search would be an unnecessary expense for Cable, who has already incurred costs, as the two owners are the only ones to McKay’s knowledge who use the right of way.

Cable had previously installed a gate on the property with the majority of the gate, unbeknownst to him at the time, on the township land. Now he hopes to purchase the land, and has been in talks with township planners for about a year on the issue.

Cable told councillors that McKay’s rights to access the property would not be jeopardized by the land purchase. “This has been kind of an ongoing issue in the sense that the property at 66 [Willow Way] which belongs to Blair and Wendy McKay, when I sold them that property I gave them the right of way across that property. I have no intention of taking that right of way away,� he said.

Cable said he made a mistake in building part of his gate and a pillar on township property, an oversight on his part that he hopes to rectify with the purchase. He would also be prepared to pick up the required expenses as well as some of those incurred by the township to close the deal.

Councillors made no decision on the request, awaiting a report from planning staff, including an appraisal and title search, expected at a later date.

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More than just an opportunity to publicize books, Kotsilidis says they were looking for a way to make poetry itself inviting to those without experience with the form. “People are intimidated by poetry and poetry readings often,� she said. “A lot of people have an attitude toward poetry that it’s inaccessible, or ‘high-culture’ or something along

those lines. “We thought a canoe would be a nice way to bring poetry, because it’s such a familiar symbol.

A lot of people grew up around canoes, so we were trying to make poetry more accessible through that symbolism.�

Audiences can also expect the schedule to adapt to the location. “Everywhere we go to, we try to bring local writers and musicians, because it’s about generating a conversation with these communities,� explained Kotsilidis. “Our idea isn’t

just to come in and say, ‘Here’s our poetry, here’s our music.’ We’re trying to involve the people of these communities so it ends up being more of a dialogue, and more of an experience that we share.�

For the first year, the Fish Quill Poetry Boat will be partly funded via an online crowdsourcing campaign. Supporters can contribute a donation via the group’s Indiegogo page, www.indiegogo. com/projects/fish-quillpoetry-boat--2. More information can be found at fishquill.weebly.com.

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Two items contributed to the growth, he said. The township’s investments in Waterloo North Hydro have gone up $2 million in seven years, with dividends quadrupling last year to $202,000 from $42,000. “That one you don’t want to sell unless you’re forced into it,� Graham said. “The other item that contributes to the financial assets being up is that your debt was paid down last

year: $120,000. And that debt is going down somewhere between $115,000 to $125,000 each year, so that will be cleaned up in no time. In the last five years you’ve spent almost $14 million in township capital assets and only had to borrow $380,000.�

Of that amount, $300,000 was used for upgrades to the township offices and $80,000 for a ball park in Linwood.

Supplementary taxes last year weren’t as healthy as they have been in the past, but that was generally the case with most municipalities and the $700,000 raised over the past four years is a healthy number overall, he noted.

“At the end of the year we were able to put $230,000 back into the tax stabilization reserve: Over the last two years, a total of $565,000. Reserves generally are up over $1 million over the last two years.

This is all good news stuff,� he said.

Graham cautioned the council about future infrastructure needs that are becoming an issue in many municipalities. “I guess the message there is to try to keep your tax rates up at the least at inflation. I would be very careful of any reduction in tax rates.� “Good news,� Coun. Jim Olender said after Graham’s presentation.

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Mowing resumes on regional roads You may have noticed fewer weeds and long grasses along regional roads, as crews were out quickly following Waterloo Regions decision to reinstate weed cutting and maintenance on regional roads, urban and rural.

Meeting this week, council officially reversed a previous decision to cut $400,000 from the maintenance budget.

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Twenty-nine non-profits and groups profited from this year’s Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, as the organizing committee provided them with donations amounting to $60,000. Among those receiving cheques June 5 in Woolwich council chambers was Stephen Menich of Elmira District Community Living. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

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Two men rescued after float plane flips on Conestogo Lake Two men were rescued uninjured after their float plane flipped over while landing on Conestogo Lake on Monday morning.

The plane had landed on the water safely but it is suspected that the winds caused it to flip over and sink. The pilot and his passenger, who’d taken off from Stratford, were sitting

atop the aircraft’s pontoons when Mapleton Township firefighters arrived in a boat in response to a call at about 9:20 a.m.

Ontario Provincial Police reported the plane was floated to a rocky outcrop near the Conestogo Dam, with a heavy crane brought in to pull it from the water.

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8:30 AM | There was a fourvehicle collision at Arthur Street North and Listowel Road in Elmira, the result of a chain-reaction at the intersection’s traffic signal light.

One driver was charged with careless driving. There were no injuries and minor damage to the cars.

8:10 AM | A lone male was observed entering a vehicle on Katherine Street North in Woolwich Township. He was described as white, of average height and weight with short hair, in his late 20s or early 30s with facial hair. The suspect’s vehicle is similar to a Ford Fusion, black in colour.

truck had been stolen a short time earlier from an address on Deborah Glaister Line and the suspects driving the towing vehicle fled on foot. There is no description of the suspects. Police are continuing their investigation and ask the public to contact the rural division or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS if they have any information.

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rental fees pay the mortgage and property tax, plenty of funds are still needed: at the bike-a-thon, money raised will go toward paying for insurance, maintenance costs, and contributions to capital reserves, among other expenses. Last year’s event raised $60,000, and the group hopes to up the ante by another $10,000 this time around.

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Park Manor Public School Gymnasium 18 Mockingbird Drive, Elmira The Elmira Elementary Schools Boundary Study involves the following Public Schools: John Mahood, Park Manor and Riverside PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC MEETING: To gather feedback and answer questions from parents and members of the community about proposed elementary student accommodation changes in Elmira. This study may result in school construction, relocation, boundary changes and/or grade configuration changes. It is important to note that no decisions have been made and no changes will happen before September 2014.

MEETING FORMAT: Board Planning staff will make a brief presentation about the boundary study process and proposed alternative student accommodation options, followed by a question and answer period.

FURTHER INFORMATION, including agendas and minutes of the Boundary Study Working Group can be obtained by visiting www.wrdsb.ca and searching “Elmira Study� or by contacting the Board’s Planning Department at 519-570-0003 ext. 4419. Comments related to this study can be submitted to boundaryfeedback@wrdsb.on.ca (please indicate “Elmira� in the subject line).

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Density goals, LRT not desirable goals in Waterloo Region Recent discussions about a spate of condo developments in Kitchener and Waterloo, located along the proposed LRT route, indicate some backward thinking when proponents talk about how the developments will help the train line. Officially, the argument goes the other way – increasing densities is the sole rationale for the unneeded LRT – but what we’re hearing is closer to reality.

As in Toronto, trains (surface or underground) are a solution to a gridlock problem. In Waterloo Region, there is no such traffic problem, so the goal is to create one by increasing densities and allowing developers to reduce the amount of parking available.

Proponents say increased density is needed to deal with a growing population. The alternative is more sprawl and loss of farmland. Those are two things to avoid. A better alternative – a shrinking population that would eliminate such pressures entirely – is never discussed.

Growth, unsustainable in the long run, is a fairly widespread economic stance, one that planners want to apply to the LRT. The results will largely be negative. Property values have increased along transit lines established in other cities, though the density issue has met with mixed results. What has happened, however, is that gentrification of previously low-income neighbourhoods, the kind of core areas sliced through by rail lines, drives up prices and drives out those with lower incomes, precisely those who might actually use public transit.

Those with money to invest in such properties do well.

Those displaced, well, they don’t fare so well. And everybody else pays for the over-budget and under-used transit system courtesy of their taxes.

The approach adopted by the region won’t provide better transit or be cost-effective. It will, we’re told, reshape landuse patterns. That’s necessary due to sprawl. In order to curb it, municipalities need policies to limit land use. They need to make developers pay 100 per cent of the costs of expanding: all the roads, all the infrastructure, all the soft costs.

That’s not going to happen, so we get sprawl and we all pay for it. By going along their current route, municipalities end up sending mixed signals: encouraging sprawl, and then punishing those who live in those newly-developed areas.

The overall goal is admirable. Compact, mixed-use communities modelled on the best of European examples would be ideal outcomes, countering the North American suburban expanse that’s been the norm for several decades.

There’s a big if, however, as the gamble – let’s be clear, they’re planning to spend a great deal of your money on this bet – remains something of a long shot.

In Europe, densities are higher and people live within an easy walk or bike ride of most of the amenities of daily living.

Because most communities developed before the advent of the automobile, they’re very much people-centric as opposed to the car-centered towns and cities of North America.

People actually do walk and cycle as a means of transportation, not just recreation. Public transit is convenient and well used. In short, the antithesis of how we do things here.

The kind of development endorsed by the province’s Places to Grow legislation and embraced by LRT proponents here, would be wonderful if what we got was something comparable to European cities. Trouble is, that ideal isn’t likely to translate here, the land of vinyl siding, asphalt and big-box retail.

Taxpayers, the single source of all revenue, are experiencing a case of deja vu at every level of government these days.

WORLD view / GWYNNE DYER

Egypt illustrates the looming dangers of water shortages WORLD AFFAIRS Beware the open mic.

On Tuesday Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi summoned senior politicians of all parties to discuss Ethiopia’s plan to dam the main tributary of the Nile river. One proposed sending special forces to destroy the dam.

Another thought buzzing the dam site with jet fighters might scare the Ethiopians off.

Ayman Nour, a former presidential candidate and a more sophisticated player, suggested that Egypt support rebel groups fighting the Ethiopian regime.

“This could yield results in the diplomatic arena,” he said. And none of them realized that their discussion was being broadcast live by Egyptian state television.

All students of geopolitics are familiar with the legend that Egypt has privately warned the governments upstream on the Nile that it will start bombing if they build

dams on the river without its permission. The truth of that story is about to be tested.

Last month Ethiopia started diverting the waters of the Blue Nile in order to build the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a $4.7 billion, 6,000-megawatt hydroelectric project that is the centrepiece of the country’s plan to become Africa’s largest exporter of power. Egypt instantly objected, for it depends utterly on irrigation water from the Nile to grow its food.

Even now Egypt must import almost 40 per cent of its food, and the population is still growing fast. If the amount of water coming down the Nile diminishes appreciably, Egyptians will go hungry.

A treaty signed in 1929 gave 90 per cent of the Nile’s water to the downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan, even though all the water in the river starts as rain in the upstream countries: Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. That caused no problems at the time, but now Egypt is using all of

its share of the water – and the upstream countries are starting to use the water for irrigation too.

The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the first real test of Egypt’s tolerance for upstream dam-building. The reservoir will take 63 million cubic metres of water to fill; Egypt’s annual share of the Nile’s water is 55.5 million cubic metres. So even if Ethiopia takes five years to fill the reservoir, that will mean 20 per cent cuts in the water Egypt receives from the Nile for five years. And even after that there will be a large annual loss to evaporation.

The dam that was getting the Egyptian politicians worked up is just the start. Ethiopia plans to spend a total of $12 billion on dams on the Blue Nile for electricity and irrigation, and Uganda is negotiating with China for financing for a 600-megawatt dam on the White Nile. More dams and irrigation projects will follow – and the upstream states are in no mood to let Egypt exercise its veto under the 1929 treaty.

That treaty was imposed when all the countries involved except Ethiopia were under British rule, and it reflected Britain’s big investment in Egypt. In 2010 the upstream countries signed a Cooperative Framework Agreement to seek more water from the River Nile, effectively rejecting the colonial-era treaty and demanding that Egypt relinquish its veto and accept a lower water quota.

That’s not going to happen. Mohammed Allam, Egypt’s minister of water resources under president Hosni Mubarak when the upstream states signed their agreement three years ago, warned that “Egypt reserves the right to take whatever course it sees suitable to safeguard its share.” The post-revolutionary Egyptian government cannot afford to be less firm in defending Egypt’s interests.

The issue will probably be kicked down the road for a couple of years, because the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will not be completed until 2015 DYER | 10

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Their view / question OF THE WEEK

Have the recent political scandals lowered your opinion of politicians?

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»»Don Sampson

»»Patrick Wiley

»»Cathy Blenkhorn

Big Time!

I think they should start with housecleaning – do away with the senate.

No. I’m a born-again Christian.

With all that’s going on, I think it’s a bit much. No, I don’t think it’s been lowered, because it’s I don’t know why they don’t just come out and already very low. say what they mean. But then, they’re politicians.

»»Lewis Mabee

"The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the first real test of Egypt’s tolerance for upstream dam-building. " Gwynne Dyer | page 8 HIS view / STEVE KANNON

We'll all need to be more engaged to keep government accountable EDITOR'S NOTES Cynicism about politicians, bureaucrats and the system of governance, we’re told, has many of us turning away from politics.

Our distaste for how politics is done is partly to blame for falling voter turnout numbers, especially among young people.

Cynicism, in that assessment, breeds disengagement. Many of us barely take notice. When we do, however, it’s usually because the government has done something even more corrupt and egregious than we’ve come to expect.

That’s when we become involved enough to build up enough anger to vote the bums out at the next available opportunity.

That appears to be the case just now, courtesy of the long list of scandals foisted on the public by the Harper government.

Scandals are nothing new for Harper and company – they’ve been messing up since day-one. What would

be new, however, is seeing something stick.

It appeared the robocall/ voter suppression issue was one that would resonate. It died down, however, only to come back in recent weeks as Canadians finally seem to take note of the pattern: preach accountability, deliver secrecy; claim fiscal soundness, roll out massive deficits; talk restraint, bloat bureaucracy to its highest-ever levels; condemn corruption of others, condone just that behaviour in the party ranks.

As with the robocalls issue and the in-and-out scandal that dates back to Harper’s first minority, the Conservatives have employed the same tactics: deny, deflect, delay. (The in-and-out scandal, you may recall, ended in a conviction of breaking electoral law.)

The strategy that appeared to work despite overwhelming evidence against the government has finally developed cracks.

This week’s demand by Elections Canada that two Conservative MPs be suspended until they’ve submitted satisfactory

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usual flippant responses coming from the government benches. If the officials in power are as clean as they maintain, then they should be pushing hardest for full disclosure (think Paul Martin and the Gomery inquiry). Of course, while the Adscam inquiry cleared the party, Martin was tarred by the public hearings, perhaps making it easier for Harper to supplant him. Now in control, Harper wants no part of any investigations, many of which will end badly for his party.

The recent revelations don’t bode well, however, particularly for Harper himself. Canadians have never warmed to him, and now his true colours – rather than the contrived image – are showing. He was already likely to reach his best-before date by the time the next election rolls around in 2015, but the current goings-on will likely hasten the tarnishing of his reputation.

The scandals may have put a damper on whatever plans – most of them unfavourable to Canadians, no doubt – Harper had in mind

for his coveted majority government. In fact, some reversal may be in order to avoid the ignominy of Brian Mulroney, who ran afoul of corruption and scandal more than once himself. It’s not lost on Harper that after two majorities under Mulroney, the Conservatives dropped to just two seats across the country in the 1993 election.

But opponents of the Conservatives, both inside and outside the House, must be taking some heart in Harper's discomfiture.

That’s the majority of Canadians, by the way, who reject Harper’s message in each of his campaigns.

The majority win in 2011 brought with it calls for electoral reform – we got a majority government

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picked by fewer than 25 per cent of eligible voters – and much hand-wringing over whether we’re moving towards a polarized two-party system such as we see in the U.S. in order to avoid splitting the progressive vote.

That’s a road we don’t want to travel. Something akin to the European model, where you may have two larger parties and a bunch of others in the middle, may be more to our liking.

More importantly, we need a much more activist population. We can’t be apathetic. Getting angry is fine, but the interest it generates in our political system should extend beyond throwing the bums out ... not that that isn’t a fine place to start.

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campaign-spending reports from the 2011 election won’t help the cause, though again we’re seeing the party running to the courts, delaying rather than doing what’s right in the face of questionable practices.

We’ve seen these tactics in other questionable activities: Maxime Bernier’s classified documents, Peter MacKay's propensity for military taxi services, Bev Oda’s “not” sleight of hand, “Gazebo” Tony Clement’s handling of border infrastructure money, and the list goes on.

Though all serious, more recent allegations of election tampering and Senaterelated cover-ups in the PMO should be setting off alarm bells. Our democracy is already challenged by voter apathy, corporate interference, negative advertising and host of dirty tricks, we don’t need to add outright fraud to the list.

Again, judging from the comments and reaction in the media and online, others are of the same opinion.

The whiff of things Nixonian is most unpleasant.

This is a problem that deserves more than the

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Attorney General John Gerretsen this week tabled a government bill to stop the growth of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), which are on the rise in Ontario. An example was the almost $150 million in lawsuits filed against multiple opponents of the Big Bay Point mega-marina, in Innisfil, on Lake Simcoe. All the suits were either dropped or dismissed by the courts for inactivity, with costs against the developer.

“My decision to resign from the CPC caucus is because of the government’s lack of commitment to transparency and open government."

Tornado-like wind, rain and hail rip through the townships on June 8. During the 45-minute storm, numerous trees were uprooted, branches were snapped off and lightning struck at least two homes.

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Dyer: Egypt likely to face

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at the earliest. But there is big trouble for Egypt (and Sudan) further down the road.

By 2025, a dozen years from now, Egypt will be trying to feed 96 million people, which would be very hard even with its existing giant’s share of the Nile’s water and all its current food imports. The countries that signed the Cooperative Framework Agreement will have 300 million people, so by then they will also be extracting very large amounts of water from the Nile Basin for irrigation.

Without that water, Egypt’s only options are beggaring itself with massive food imports (until the foreign exchange runs out), or famine. Unless, of course, it decides on war

– but its options are not very good on that front either.

Not only are the upstream countries a very long way from Egypt (the Nile is the world’s longest river), but they will have strong support from China, which is financing most of the dams they are now building or planning.

Egypt, by contrast, has repudiated its former American ally, and may find that the U.S. is reluctant to re-engage even if the government in Cairo can overcome its own distaste for Washington. Why would the United States want a confrontation with China over Egypt?

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EDSS slo-pitch teams ride strong play into WCSSA playoffs Both boys’ and girls’ team make it to the quarter-finals; slo-pitch one of the few sports to have normal season will sloan

With the provincial government and teachers’ unions in a tense standoff for much of the school year, most high school athletes had to adjust to abbreviated seasons. One sport that eluded this grim fate is slo-pitch baseball, as players at Elmira District Secondary School are wrapping up successful seasons without gaps in their schedules “This year was great,” said David Munroe, coach of the boys’ team. “We had a lot of return players, which was nice to have a veteran presence as leaders. We also had a few young guys who stepped up a lot, better than we actually thought they were going to be.”

He added, “Pitching has been better this year, and we cut down on the amount of errors. Batting had never been an issue in previous years, it had always been defense – and this year they all picked up their defensive game and still hit really well.”

The EDSS boys’ team entered the June 4 WCSSA tournaments at RIM Park tied for second in the regular-season rankings. By the end of the day, the team went four-for-four, earning a place in the championships.

First, the Elmira boys squeaked out a narrow victory over Resurrection Catholic Secondary School, 14-3. Then, Elmira posted a decisive 15-6 victory against Grand River Collegiate Institute in the second round-robin tournament.

In the quarter-finals, Elmira topped Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School by a score of 16-9, and came out the victors against Waterloo Collegiate Intitute, 13-9.

Thursday promised a tenser round as the boys

faced off against WaterlooOxford District Secondary School – the first-place team in the division. Playing W-O for the top position in the regular season, Elmira lost 14-13. Results from the game were not available prior to press time.

When asked if there was anyone on the boys’ team that could be singled out for praise, Munroe was hesitant. “It’s a tough call.

Half the guys are on their last year, and they all deserve it. All those guys that came back and are going to be gone next year, they deserve the shout-out, because they’ve all been great for us.”

Meanwhile, the Elmira girls also performed commendably, finishing their regular season on Monday in third place in the standings (they won six regular season games and lost two).

“There were a whole bunch of new players this year, and we got a lot better as the season went on,” said coach Brian P. Carter, who also commended Jill Sebben (shortstop) and Taylor Holst (pitcher), “team leaders on and off the field.”

At the girls’ slo-pitch championships on Wednesday, the Elmira team won their first two games, against Grand River C.I. (7-5) and St. Benedict C.S.S. (9-5), to qualify for the quarter-finals. Alas, EDSS lost to St. Mary’s by a 7-2 score.

Win, lose, or draw, Munroe said the season represented the best spirit of the game.

“Softball is a lot of fun to coach, because it’s not like any other sport. The guys are super-relaxed – they show up and it’s not as intense as some of the other sports I coach. There are no practices, really: they just show up and have a good time, don’t get too tense, and it’s a real breath of fresh air.”

not so great outdoorsman / STEVE GALEA

Casting aspersions on one’s favourite sport has its advantages OPEN COUNTRY

The Elmira high school’s boys’ and girls’ slo-pitch teams finished off their seasons last week. The boys tied for second place in the regular-season WCSAA standings, while the girls came in third. Both teams qualified for the championships. [elena maystruk., WILL SLOAN / the observer] Carter agreed, adding, that slo-pitch “is competitive, but it’s also a little

more relaxed than the other sports. It’s a good balance between the competitive

spirit and a fun time in the sun with the rest of the team.”

There comes a time in every fly fisherman’s life when he cannot make it out to the river because of work, family obligations, or other highly unreasonable things. At that time, there’s nothing to do except pout, get your fly rod or rods out and practice on the front lawn.

Casting on the lawn is a time-honoured tradition, and the first sign that the fly fisherman is on the verge of losing it. Aside from embarrassing your spouse so she’ll never guilt you into missing fishing again, it helps ease the pain of being grounded.

Some say it also does wonders for the morale of the neighbourhood and the sport in general.

The neighbours like it because they can walk by and utter wisecracks like “How’s the fishing?” or “The season here doesn’t open ’til next week.”

I’ve actually had neighbours phone other neighbours and joggers make sudden changes in long established routes just so they can quip things like, “Catching any?” and then belly laugh as they trundle off.

If they are really lucky, a comment like this will be enough to cause the angler in question to lose focus and wrap a line around a tree or self. Neighbours love this, especially when the paramedics get to demonstrate how the jaws of galea | 12

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life work. Don’t ask me how I know. All I’ll say is that I couldn’t even get them to compensate me for the ruined fly line, so it wasn’t nearly as cool as it sounds.

And then there was that other time when one neighbour found me so tangled in line that it lead to the giant spider scare. Hey, I had to explain it somehow.

If these things were the only benefits, however, I would never advise any fly angler to practice on the lawn or in any public place.

Fortunately, there is more to it than that.

Not to brag but, aside from simultaneously entertaining and terrifying the neighbourhood, my lawn casting has single-handedly caused at least 40 poten-

tial anglers to decide that fly fishing is far too dangerous a sport to take up. Oh, and it’s also encouraged 10 experienced anglers to pack it in.

Several witnesses to my lawn casting ability have, in fact, started a petition which proposes that helmet use be legislated. (I was using a heavy sink tip, weight forward line that

day.) And one bleeding heart has actually protested garden gnome abuse .

So, as you can see, I’ve made a great contribution to the sport. Heck, with just a few short sessions of lawn casting, I have singlehandedly deterred dozens of people from visiting our already overcrowded waters.

Look, I’m not expect-

ing to be nominated for a prominent place in the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame – not until I deter 100 at least – but would sponsorship or a magazine article about me be too much to ask?

I’m thinking that if more fly anglers did this, it would be a true boon to our trout waters as the number of anglers would stop growing and perhaps take

a downward slide to a more reasonable level – and by that I mean one in which there are fewer witnesses.

It won’t take much, just get out there and cast on your front lawn – preferably during rush hour and days when the wind is howling.

Just don’t blame me if we need to wear helmets soon.

out havin’ a ball at Maryhill tournament

Woolwich memorial centre open house marks national health and fitness day

An open house at the WMC kicked off National Health and Fitness Day on June 1, with Elmira residents visiting the centre to check out various activities. Fitness program coordinator Agnes Kovacs and staff member Anya Janzen hope to improve on overall health and wellness of those living in Woolwich Township. [elena maystruk / the observer]

Proceeds to Mennonite Central Committee

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A Maryhill ball hockey tournament organized by the Kron family hosted a number of local teams over the weekend and raised some $1,200 for Maryhill Heritage Park initiatives. [elena maystruk / the observer]

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Energy / keeping tabs on usage

Technology that lets you see what going green actually means Waterloo North Hydro buys stake in Eyedro Green Solutions Inc., which specializes in energymonitoring equipment that allows consumers to know just how much electricity they’re using

Threats to farmland are threats to food FIELD NOTES

will sloan Homeowners are used to the feeling of dread when opening their energy bills. With so many appliances – most of which we take for granted – the strain of monitoring exactly how much electricity is being consumed at any given moment is something few are equipped to handle.

Waterloo North Hydro announced last week its purchase of 23 per cent Eyedro Green Solutions Inc., a Kitchener-based company that specializes in energy monitors for homes and businesses.

“Most businesses, they want you to buy more of their products. We actually want people to use less hydro. If people conserve hydro, we don’t need to build all the plants that we need, and also, we’re contributing to the environment,” said Albert Singh, chief financial officer of Waterloo North Hydro. The company also has an option of buying an additional 10 per cent of Eyedro within a year.

The Eyedro technology combines hardware and software. The company sells monitors that can be attached to an electricity meter, and connected to the customer’s MyFreeMonitor.com account.

Using information from the monitor, the online account displays what ap-

notes that Waterloo North Hydro began paying close attention to the company around summer 2012, and began serious negotiations for a deal early this year.

By now, alarming prognostications about our environmental future are frustratingly familiar, but the idea of actually doing something about them seems easier said than done. Ortega said he believes that Eyedro technol-

After all the effort going into producing, presenting, promoting and even protecting local food – the latter with a common definition, courtesy of the federal government, of 50 kilometres – you’d think it would be clear by now that without local land, there’s no local food.

But that’s not the case.

Earlier this week, the Guelph-based Ontario Federation of Agriculture blew the whistle on what it calls an imminent threat to as much as 100,000 acres of prime farmland in the province.

The federation says potential zoning changes being discussed at Queen’s Park could increase population allocations from Niagara to Port Hope by two million more people.

Inevitably, it says, that will lead to farmland around the GTA being used for housing instead of food production.

The federation is incensed.

“It’s time to smarten up on population density and get a handle on urban sprawl,” says federation executive member Keith Currie. “It’s time that Ontario understands our increasing population cannot continue to spread out over farmland in low-density housing. That luxury is no longer viable if we are to continue to produce food.”

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Nick Gamble and Trevor Orton are the founders of Eyedro, a startup tech company based in Kitchener’s Communitech hub. The company has developed a combination hardware/software technology to help homeowners monitor their energy usage. [will sloan / the observer] pliances are being used, how many kilowatts are being consumed, and how much all of this consumption is costing at any given moment.

The idea came from Wellesley-based entrepreneur Nick Gamble, Eyedro’s chief technology officer and co-founder with Trevor Ortega, the CEO. “We were sitting by the pool one summer and my dad was complaining about his electricity bills,”

said Gamble. “At the time I was taking some home inspection courses for personal interest, and I thought, ‘Hey, this would be a great idea if somebody could go in and work with a homeowner to help them explain their electricity bills.’

“Traditional billing doesn’t really help you that much, because by the time the bill shows up, it’s 30 to 60 days after the period. Unless you have a great memory, you’re nev-

er going to know what you were doing 30 to 60 days ago, along with weather conditions and all that stuff. This provides some real-time feedback,” he explained.

The business took its tentative first steps in late 2009 before Gamble and Ortega committed to it more seriously in 2010.

Within a few months, they had set up shop at the Communitech hub in downtown Kitchener for technology startups. Singh

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For its part, the province says it’s all for local food. For example, shortly after Premier Kathleen Wynne took office and simultaneously became the agriculture and food minister, she re-proposed a stalled Local Food Act, designed to increase markets and uptake.

But urban sprawl chews up the very land on which local food is grown. More than one-quarter of Canada’s entire population already resides in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe. And one reason

people want to live here is because of the great blend of city and country. Country means farmland, and in Ontario we’re blessed with superb, diverse farmland (and great climate, usually), the kind that readily provides raw commodities for processing.

In this region, processing means jobs, which support economic recovery. Nathan Stevens, general manager and director of policy development for the province’s other major farm group, the Christian Farmers Fed-

eration of Ontario, says we have one of the largest food processing hubs in North America. More than 3,000 businesses are involved in food processing, employing 100,000-plus people.

He says this processing concentration is a tremendous asset for Ontario farmers.

“Having processing close to where food is grown can provide a logistical edge for the entire value chain,” he says.

But, of course, farmers need land on which to grow

food.

Complicating matters is transportation. Typically, food gets from country to city by road. New or old, rural or urban, roads need gravel for either maintenance or new construction. Where’s that gravel supposed to come from? There’s another development quandary.

And beyond manufacturing, pressure on transportation routes will only intensify, as cities sprawl and local-food-hungry consumers hit the road on food trails, searching out the sources of

their culinary pleasure.

Compounding all this is the fuel it takes to travel to rural destinations. The pressure is on for renewable feedstocks, which could increasingly be sourced from the very fields consumers admire.

Over at Guelph’s George Morris Centre, researcher Al Mussell is trying to put it all in perspective. He says local food needs to be seen as one element of the broader agrifood policy.

“Canada and most of its provinces are richly en-

dowed with agricultural and food production capacity that exceeds the demand of its domestic population, and its products are seasonally produced consistent with a northern climate,” he says.

Indeed, without exports, we could be awash with local food.

But that’s not how most consumers see it, leaving the province to balance voters’ interests, economic realities and agronomic essentials – such as the need for land, which must be not only preserved, but treated like gold.

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ogy can be a practical way to go green.

“From an environmental perspective, everyone gets it,” said Ortega. “We should all do what we can for the environment. We’re not going to completely change our lifestyle, but if we all do the small things, Eyedro helps them understand where those small things are.”

Singh said the technology offers practical advantages for the homeowner.

“People can actually use this as a safety device for what’s going on in their home if you’re on vacation.

If you know you’ve got

something at home that needs to be running all the time, and you can see online that there’s no power consumption, you can call someone to go take a look.”

The investment from Waterloo North Hydro will help the company improve the technology.

“It does allow us to grow a little faster,” said Ortega. “For example, just after the investment we’ve hired two additional staff with plans to hire another within the coming weeks.

It also gave us the additional reinforcement that we have a shared vision.”

While most of Eyedro’s

business is within 100 kilometres of the Waterloo Region, it has made sales in the United States, and as far away as India and the Philippines.

While green industries have seen something of a slowdown of late – the “green” label suffering from too much exposure – the young company sees a role for itself.

“There may be a bit of a slowdown, but I think that was across the entire economy,” said Ortega.

“We’ve been going through a recession for some time.

Especially here in Ontario, I think there’s a large amount of government

support for green. Whether consumers are getting complacent with the word ‘green’ – possibly. But I

think there’s still a lot of technology that’s going to continue moving forward.”

More information on

Eyedro (derived from drawing one’s eye to hydro) can be found at www.eyedro.com.

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Eyedro customers can monitor their current rate of energy consumption with their MyFreeMonitor.com account. [will sloan / the observer]

Put garbage here

The Region of Waterloo’s Waste Management Division is working on a new Waste Management Master Plan study, to recommend new ways to keep garbage out of the landfill, and what to do with our leftover garbage once the landfill is full.

The study has reached a short-list of alternatives for final garbage disposal.

We’d like to hear from the community about how we evaluated the options, and your thoughts on the best way to manage our garbage in the future.

Please join us at a Public Information event to learn more about the waste disposal options and give us your feedback:

Monday, June 10

ROW Community Health & Public Services 150 Main Street, Cambridge 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11

Kitchener City Hall Rotunda 200 King Street West, Kitchener 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12

Wilmot Recreation Complex 1291 Nafziger Road, Baden 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 13

Knox Presbyterian Church 50 Erb Street West, Waterloo 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, or to provide feedback online please visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/waste.

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Make the Right Connection

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40 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-210-1200 Many women searching for that perfect item to complement their wardrobe have found shopping at fb and me to be a satisfying and enjoyable experience.

Their goal at fb and me is to offer a pleasant shopping atmosphere and showcase the latest fashions that will flatter your body and enhance your sense of style Owner Tami Runstedler and the dedicated fashion consultants share your passion for beautiful garments that fit well and make you feel good about yourself.

Originally established in March 2009 at 57 Arthur Street, the business relocated to its 2000 square feet store in November 2010. fb and me has expanded to include a Hair Salon, and a waxing spa. fb and me has brought together an ever-changing collection of fashions that include most current designs and an array of sizes.

From casual co-ordinates that come together to complete a look to classic suiting and something for special occasions, fb and me features many Canadian Designers such as Tribal, Joseph Ribkoff, Pink Martini, and made in Canada labels such as Yoga Jeans, and Bali. In addition, they offer accessories such as purses, some footwear, fashion jewelry and have recently introduced a NEW gift line.

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with no pressure to buy. Many of their repeat customers have come to expect patient service from consultants who know how to bring a look together without the hard sell attitude. fb and me - fashion boutique - Elmira’s secret fashion resource!

9 Church St. E., Elmira 519-669-8362 www.elmiravacuumelectrical.ca For Auto Repairs You Can Count On. 2235 Floradale Rd., Floradale

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When it comes to their vehicle’s factory scheduled maintenance and repairs, all motorists seem to want today is competent mechanical work performed on their vehicle and at a reasonable price.

Floradale Garage has been open since 1976 and is today owned & operated by Terry Nelson who has been with the shop since 1979, and became the sole owner in 2003. Terry is assisted by apprentice technician Andrew Martin. The management takes personal pride in seeing that every effort is made to service your domestic or import vehicle properly the first time.

Located in a large gray sided building with GOCO fuel pumps in front, this garage provides computerized tune-ups and diagnostics, brake and exhaust work, shocks and struts, tire sales & installation, wheel balancing, transmission service, lube-oil-filter service, electrical, and M.T.O. safety inspections.

The people at Floradale Garage make use of current service equipment, reference materials, and their personal experience to diagnose the specific problem and formulate the required remedy.

Floradale Garage is one of 5,000 members of the TECH-NET Professional Auto Service® association, a network of independent automotive repair professionals that offer a Worry Free Driving Warranty for 12 months or 20,000 kilometres honoured across North America. They install quality CARQUEST Auto Parts which meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) specifications.

Floradale Garage has certainly fulfilled a need people have been searching for...complete and dependable automotive service performed at a fair price. They are open Monday to Friday from 8-5.

The Oil Spray Professionals Unit 3-20 Arthur St. N., Elmira (Richard Reger Industrial Bldg.)

519-885-1977

Whether helping to protect a new or used vehicle, underbody oil spraying has many advantages. It provides such a good first layer of defense against corrosion and rust that bodywork generally outlasts the mechanicals on many modern cars. If you have an old vehicle that’s already rusting underneath, spraying oil on the bottom will slow the rusting but won’t reverse it. The quicker you get on it, the better longevity for the frame/unibody and body life of your vehicle.

Hoffman Auto Oiling Ltd. offers an underbody oil spray service that is effective and at a fair price. Their oil is specially designed and includes wax. The oil is heated to 180 degrees and sprayed on with compressed air. The oil then seeps into the crevices and weld seams of the very structure of your vehicle which can be weakened by rust, making it less safe in the event of a collision. The oil spray is not only effective on new vehicles, but it also helps to slow down rust that has already started on used vehicles. It can be applied year round in a short period of time.

Hoffman Auto Oiling Ltd. originally opened in 1984 at 35 Northfield Drive in Waterloo and moved to Elmira in December 2010. Located in the 3rd unit of an industrial plaza, the 2,400 square foot shop has one car lift in which the spraying is done. Owner Gary Hoffman has over 30 years of experience, knowing how to effectively spray any type of vehicle. Call his wife Lois, who handles all the bookings, for an appointment with a single call to 519-885-1977. The shop is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Fun Family Adventures For More Than 20 Years!

3734 King St. E., Kitchener 519-896-0290 (on the Grand River at the Freeport Bridge)

Canoes and kayaks were developed over the course of thousands of years by the native peoples of North America as the ideal type of water transportation. Today, Canoeing the Grand offers them as a great way to spend quality time with the family, making memories with a date, or a great way for a large corporate or school group to have fun and build camaraderie & teamwork.

Since 1991, Canoeing the Grand has been the Region’s favourite provider of such adventure, fun and access to nature, letting you canoe or kayak up to 80 km on the majestic Grand River. Canoeing the Grand came under the new ownership of Shelly Jo and Ned Courtney in March 2011.

In dealing with them, it’s as Easy as: 1) Parking your vehicle at Canoeing the Grand; 2) They shuttle you upriver; 3) You paddle with the current back to your vehicle at Canoeing the Grand!

Simply book your reservation online at www.canoeingthegrand. com or call ahead to let them know how many people--they’ll do the rest. A shuttle will take you, your canoe/kayak and all supplied equipment to a pre-determined starting point upriver. Trips range from 1.5 hours paddling at a steady leisurely paddle downstream from Breslau to Freeport, 8 hours from Westmont Rose to Freeport, or several launch points in-between. They also service Freeport to Blair and Riverbluffs Park (Cambridge), or all the way to Paris (ask for details).

When you finish your trip, you simply get into your car and go.

No buying or storing equipment, no planning with two vehicles--no problem. They also provide canoe/kayak rentals without shuttle so you can paddle right from their Freeport launch.

They are open daily 8am-6pm. Gift certificates are available— perfect for Father’s Day!

Elmira Vacuum & Electrical is a unique, diversified business originally founded in 1983 as Elmira Vac Centre. The company was renamed February 1, 2010 when it was taken over by local resident Steve Pond.

The store carries do-it-yourself electrical supplies with products such as breakers, switch covers, PVC piping, lamp parts, light bulbs and more.

Elmira Vacuum & Electrical offers the complete line of EUREKA vacuums from the light weight upright and portable models to the built-in central vacuums for new or existing homes. Eureka has been distributing vacuums in Canada since 1909, and is part of Electrolux, the world’s largest vacuum cleaner company which manufactures and distributes over 130 different models.

Eureka’s Zuum central vacuum has a powerful motor for deep cleaning power creating incredible water lift in tests. Because the power unit remains in the garage, basement or outside the home, you don’t have to lug a heavy power unit around, and it’s also quieter. You vent all dirt, dust and allergens outside the living area so the air you are breathing is cleaner. The motorized power nozzle is attached to a crush-proof hose that can be plugged into various inlets located throughout your new or existing home.

Eureka uprights are equipped with powerful motors for use on carpets, hard floors or both. The Eureka line also includes canister models offering lots of variety when it comes to accessories, as well as steam cleaners, and convenient small handheld lightweight bagless models.

Elmira Vacuum & Electrical also has vacuum bags, belts, power heads, hoses for all vacs whether built-in or portable. They provide parts & repairs to all makes and models of vacuums.

Total Family Hair Care Centre & Spa Your Local Stone Specialists For 30 Years 42 Bridgeport Rd. E., Waterloo (just East of King St., near Regina St.) www.coronadocorp.com

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Regardless of whether you are upgrading old worn countertops that date your home needlessly, or you want beautiful new granite and quartz surface countertops for a new home or renovation, Coronado Waterloo Stone Works is the solution.

Coronado Waterloo Stone Works will bring style and elegance to any kitchen with gorgeous slabs from around the world in materials ranging from conservative to exotic. The amazing selection allows the customer to compliment any décor theme, and will certainly add to the value and “wow factor” of your home.

Natural materials such as gorgeous slab granite and quartz surface countertops offer that cool, smooth to the touch feel and natural elegance. You’ll find colours and one-of-a-kind patterns that really speak to you at Coronado Waterloo Stone Works. They represent companies with superior materials & warranties, including Hanstone®, Caesarstone®, LG Viatera®, and Samsung Radianz™.

Custom fabrication co-ordinated from their Bridgeport Rd. showroom offers a variety of edge profiles, plus expert templating and cutting of sink holes. They can even supply beautiful sinks and faucets to complete that dream kitchen. Their skilled craftsmen provide meticulous installation and a precision fit.

Bring in your photos, magazine clippings or design ideas when you visit the showroom on Bridgeport Road and let the staff at Coronado Waterloo Stone Works help bring your ideas to life.

4 Park Ave. W., Elmira 519-669-2786 www.carouselsalonandspa.com

Founded as Carousel Coiffure almost 40 years ago, this business has constantly enhanced the product lines, services and facilities offered. The spa was enlarged in 2006 to better serve you.

Whether it’s cutting and styling, colouring, special treatments such as highlighting, re-texturizing, updo’s or pre-wedding appointments, Carousel Salon & Spa can provide professional service. The experienced stylists on staff keep up to date with the latest trends in order to meet the needs of your lifestyle.

Their knowledgeable consultants will also help you choose professional hair care products that best suit your hair condition. If you have chemically treated hair, dry, damaged hair, or experiencing thinning hair, Carousel Salon & Spa feature the best hair and styling products from Matrix, AG, Biolage, Vavoom, and Moroccanoil.

Take advantage of their professional esthetic services such as gel nail application, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and make-up application. Carousel offers a full range of services designed to beautify and invigorate. They also carry a full line of OPI nail polish, premium skin care products from Dermalogica, and Cinecitta make up.

Carousel Salon & Spa is overseen by owner Jennifer Black, and managed by her daughter Dayna Black who is also an advanced colour technician. Their experienced, creative team includes Michelle Goodwin, Heather French, Kayla Kauk, and Sandra Radcliffe.

Call Carousel Salon & Spa to book your appointment, or ask about spa packages, pre-wedding bookings and gift certificates.

Casual Fine Dining Since 1976 Your One Stop Truck Shop 1417 Notre Dame Dr., R.R. 1, St. Agatha 519-747-4100 1-800-667-4173

Whether you are an independent truck owner-operator or manager of a trucking fleet, Regional Fleet Service has experienced, certified technicians with the knowledge and skill to tackle any truck repair or maintenance service. They have the experience and training, plus access to the latest reference materials and equipment, to handle sophisticated truck engines and systems. They also take care of straight-forward maintenance such as lube and brake services to minimize your downtime and improve your bottom line. Regional Fleet Service can also provide Ontario Drive Clean Test Services for heavy duty vehicles. Custom hydraulic hoses can be fabricated for you.

When in the market for a pre-owned medium or heavy truck, make RJ Trucks your destination or check out their on-line inventory at www.rjtrucks.com. As one of the largest Canadian-owned used truck dealers in Canada, RJ Trucks deals in all makes and models of used trucks with a large in-stock selection. They buy and sell thousands of trucks, including shipments world-wide. RJ Trucks can provide flexible on-site financing and leasing programs that work for you. They are an approved final stage facility for installing dump boxes, and can also custom build a truck to suit your needs.

Owners Ron Strauss, Tony Hartleib and the team at Regional Fleet Service and RJ Trucks take pride in providing truck sales, repair and factory scheduled maintenance with an emphasis on customer communication, service and fair prices. They have a long-time loyal customer base dating back over 30+ years.

598 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener 519-579-4050 (near Bridge St.) www.golfssteakhouse.com

Dazzling food and sparkling service is what the consumer simply wants in dining out today. The name, Golf’s Steak House & Seafood, is synonymous with a fine casual dining experience, whether it’s an evening out to rekindle a romance, making memories with your family over a special occasion, or perhaps a meeting of the minds over a business dinner.

Owner & General Manager Mike Kanellis assures consistency in the high quality of food service, atmosphere, and table service.

Golf’s Steak House & Seafood has focused attention to details in lighting, furnishings and decorative accessories to convey a warm, inviting ambience. A plant-filled solarium overlooks the majestic Grand River.

Their chefs prepare each meal carefully using the freshest ingredients with pleasing visual composition, delightful aromas and taste remaining the priorities.

House Specialties at Golf’s include hand cut AAA Steaks, Prime Rib, Chateau Briand (for two), Narrow Back Ribs, Rack of Lamb, and Tenderloin Skewers. Seafood lovers will enjoy Fish of the Day, Orange Roughy, Shrimps & Scallops, Stuffed Filet of Sole, Seafood Platter, Surf & Turf, Jumbo Rock Lobster Tails, and Alaskan King Crab Legs. Other entrees include Chicken Cordon Bleu, CharBroiled Chicken Breast, and Vegetarian dishes. There are also Light & Children’s Dinner menus. Finish your meal with a decadent Dessert, specialty coffee or liqueur.

Golf’s Sunday Brunch (10:30am-2pm) features gourmet Hot and Cold foods, Desserts galore, as well as their famous Salad Bar. If you have a wedding party, business group or gathering in need of banquet facilities and catering services for up to 300 people, Golf’s Steak House & Seafood can make your event come to life.

Give the gift of good taste this Father’s Day with Gift Certificates from Golf’s!

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AUCTION LISTINGS

CLASSIFIED

CLEARING AUCTION SALE OF RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Also Consisting of Estate Contents, Vehicles, New Lawn & Garden Tractors & Tools

HELP WANTED

MAR-SPAN HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE is looking for a

RECEIVING AND INVENTORY CONTROL PERSON

Position involves receiving and processing bi-weekly Home Hardware orders, direct shipments, product claims and warranties. This position will also assist store manager in other inventory control duties and merchandising of store products. Candidate must be neat and organized, able to work alone, but must be team orientated. Computer and organization skills required. We are looking for an individual who can multi-task, problem solve and offer superior customer service.

Please forward resumes to arnold@marspan.com.

Serious inquiries only.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

7873 Wellington Rd. #8 Drayton

Skills and Requirements: • Basic parts and machinery knowledge.

• Basic data entry/keyboarding skills.

• Knowledge of office/departmental procedures.

• Forklift license is preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

• Some heavy lifting is required.

Please forward resume to the Human Resources Department at: hr@premierequipment.ca

COMMERCIAL /RETAIL

COMMERCIAL RETAIL FOR RENT OR LEASE

• Ontario only • No weekends or nights • Competitive wages • Benefits Please contact us at 519-669-5219

PRIME DOWNTOWN ELMIRA LOCATION 16 ARTHUR ST. S. OVER 1,400 SQ. FT. EMAIL: BILLNORRIS @ROGERS .COM

HOW TO REACH US

Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU) is a Mennonite financial cooperative serving communities of faith across Ontario.

We provide every day banking services to 19,000 plus members with the “barn-raising” mutual aid traditions of the Waterloo County Mennonite community. From our modest beginnings in 1964, we have grown in size to nearly $900 Million in assets under administration and rank seventh among credit unions in Ontario.

We are currently seeking an Investment Specialist (CFP).

This is a full-time position in our Milverton Branch with support to Mount Forest. You will forge strong relationships, develop innovative solutions and help grow members’ confidence in being responsible financial stewards by assisting members in establishing their goals, developing responsible actions plans and regularly connecting with them to review and update their plans.

For a full description of this position please visit www.mscu.com.

Interested persons should send their cover letter and resume to:

Mennonite Savings and Credit Union 1265 Strasburg Road • Kitchener, ON N2R 1S6 Confidential Fax: 519.772.5828 Email: talent@mscu.com

www.mscu.com

Essential Duties: • Assist with loading and unloading of truck deliveries.

• Receipting and proper stocking of incoming parts shipments.

• Fill parts requirements for Service Technicians.

• Assembly of consumer products, fabricating hoses and cables as well as filling batteries.

• Promote Team Work and a “Customer First” commitment within Premier Equipment.

• Other associated duties as assigned by the Parts Lead

We have immediate openings for class AZ or DZ drivers.

Investment Specialist – Milverton

Your Values Your Credit Union

Position: Parts Associate Location: Elmira

HELP WANTED

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED FRAMERS NEEDED! Minimum 1 year experience in residential framing required. Full time.

Good pay. Transportation required. Guelph and KW area mostly. Call Wayne 519-240-1363.

EXPANDING COMPANY LOOKING FOR FULL TIME FOREMAN AND LABOURERS IN HARD & SOFT LANDSCAPING, INCLUDES WINTER SNOW-PLOWING EMPLOYMENT. MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION AND A CLEAN DRIVERS ABSTRACT.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED ARE YOU PASSIONATE about fighting cancer? The Waterloo Region Community Office of the Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Relay For Life in Woolwich on Friday June 21 to Saturday June 22 at St. John Kilmarnock School. Just a few hours of your time to make a difference in the fight against cancer! Call (519) 8868888 or register as a volunteer online at www.relayforlife.ca/ woolwich

HEALTH CARE DETOX FOOT BATH by Synergy DTX. $20+tax per treatment.

The Health & Wellness Shop, 4 Hachborn St. 519-276-7739.

Mitchell Property Maintenance Inc. Send Resume to – gary@mitchellpropertymaintenance.com Fax- 519-699-9382 HELP WANTED HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD utility mulch for sale at $20.00/ yard. Contact Rick at rick@sittlergrinding.com

HELP WANTED FULL TIME HELP wanted for night shift. Start immediately at St. Clements Dehydrating Plant. Call 519-577-2889 or 519-575-8441.

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION by Synergy Vibe. Take the work out of work out. $20+tax per month membership. Open 5 days a week. The Health & Wellness Shop, 4 Hachborn St., 519-276-7739.

ELMIRA STOVE WORKS wood burning fireplace insert.

Brown, gold trim doors, fan, used, good condition. Buyer to pick up. $300. Elmira, 519-669-3623.

LIKE NEW MATTRESSES all sizes, low prices. Clean and sanitized. Call 519-7294111 for information. Free delivery.

MATTRESS AND BOX Spring, new, never used, still in sealed bag. Sacrifice $195.

Delivery available. Temperpedic Memory Foam Mattress, new, never used, in sealed bag. Like sleeping on a cloud. No pressure points.

Bankruptcy sale $595, box spring $200 extra. Delivery available. 519-635-8737.

PLANT A GARDEN tomatoes, peppers - hot & sweet etc.

To brighten up those dull corners Petunias, Geraniums, Impatiens etc. Sunset Greenhouses 519-669-2043.

7279 4th Line, Mapleton.

STEEL BUILDING - 16’ X 20’ with 8’ X 7’ framed opening in the front wall, 3’ X 7’ man door frame, engineered drawings and all hardware. Complete kit, new and ready for assembly.

Asking $2,950. Additional discount for pick up. Call 226-789-2621.

SUMMER SALE! MAY 28 June 15. Ice cream Chapmans, 2L, original $2.99, Chapmans, 2L, premium $3.99. 20kg Redpath white sugar $19.50.

20kg Keynote all purpose flour $18.50. Dutch Mill drink crystals 459g $1.99.

Red Hot wieners $1.99. Tide, 6.29kg $21.25. Fabrics 10% off. Tomato hoops $6.25 each while quantities last.

Hillcrest Home Baking , Floradale. 519-669-1381.

AUCTIONS WED. JUNE 26 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; collectables; miscellaneous items and household effects to be held at the St. Jacob’s community Centre in St. Jacob’s for an area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com

CONTINUED ON PG. 20

Sat. June 15th @ 10 am FOR: Ariss Take-Out plus Additions LOCATION: Kurtz Auctions, 5757 Wellington Road #86, 6KM West of Guelph at Ariss

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT: Vent Master 7’ range hood c/w air make up, Roof mount exhaust fan & ducting, Fire suppression system complete, SS work cooler c/w marble work top (6’) 2 large 22 cu ft upright freezers, 15 cu ft chest freezer, 2 – ff fridges, Smaller fridges, 34 cu ft sliding glass door cooler, 36” Garland gas range 2 burners 24” cook top, 60” Garland electric range 4 burner 36” cook top, 3 gas deep fryers, 2- Garland deep fryers table top (electric), 1 – SS triple sink c/w drip tray, 1- SS triple sink, Hardt 5’ rotisserie (gas), SS steam table (92” long), Garland pizza oven (electric 220), Bunn commercial double coffee maker, Turbovac vacuum heat sealer c/w table, Hoshizaki commercial ice maker, Meat slicer, 3 – commercial grade flex connectors c/w couplers, 24” electric stove, Lots of occasional tables & misc restaurant supplies plus tables and chairs found in a working restaurant. All above is in good clean working condition.

FURNITURE & TOOLS: Antique Victorian love seat & chair, 5 pc bamboo solarium set, Old wall lanterns, 9 pc dining room suite (nice), Pine dinette table & chairs, Leather lazy boy, Wooden filing cabinets on wheels, Bamboo nesting table set, 2 – ultramatic beds (no mattress) TOOLS: 24” Makita planer, Dura Pro 18 v compactor, Hilti gun, Brad Air nailer c/w nails, Makita hammer drill, Bosh drills, Roto phase rotary face power converter, Lots of hand tools found in a workshop.

VEHICLES & LAWN EQUIPMENT: -1987 Ford E 350 27 ½ ft motor home only 104,000 km fully reconditioned, like new selling certified and E Tested -1999 olds Alero V6 auto loaded 105,000 km one owner, driven daily has current E Test selling as is, good shape 1- Husquvarna 26 HP – 54” deck lawn tractor 1- Husquvarna 22 HP – 42” deck lawn tractor 2- Poulan 20 HP – 42” deck tractors 3- Husquvarna 38” cc 16” chain saws All above is new & never used -Craftsman 11.5 hp 30” snowblower -20” weed eater gas on wheels NOTE: This will be a large auction with good variety of clean well maintained equipment not often found. Something for everyone, with lots not mentioned.

GOOD LUNCH BOOTH ON SITE

Any announcements day of sale take precedence over ads. Proprietors & Auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale.

TERMS: Cash or Cheque with Proper ID

Kurtz Auctions Inc. Ariss Ontario Auctioneer: Brian S. Kurtz – 519-836-0342 Visit us on-line: www.kurtzauctionsinc.com Call us for all of your auction needs, your place or ours!

PHONE 519.669.5790 | TOLL FREE 1.888.966.5942 | FAX 519.669.5753 | ONLINE WWW.OBSERVERXTRA.COM

ADDRESS 20-B ARTHUR ST. N., ELMIRA, ON N3B 1Z9

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CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED AUCTIONS WED. JUNE 26 at 7:00 PM - Property auction of a gorgeous newly renovated 3 bedroom home on a nicely landscaped one acre lot backing onto the Nith River to be held at 96 Piper St. in Ayr for Victoria Butler and Jamie McMeeken. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com WED. JUNE 12 at 10:00 AM Clearing auction sale of furniture; household effects; antiques; collectables; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre for a Kitchener estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com WED. JUNE 12 at 7:00 PM - Property auction of a 3 bedroom brick raised bungalow with a 1 bedroom inlaw suite.

Situated on a private 2 acre lot with mature trees backing onto green space; ponds; lakes. To be held at 406 Brant Rd (Hwy 24) St. George for Helen and Rick Dussault. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.Jantziauctions.com

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

FRI. JUNE 14 at 7:00 PM - Property auction of an approx 44 acre parcel of land including bush; lawn; and green space; situated on the northwest edge of Ayr. Property has been zoned for development or your dream home to be held at 50 Bute St. in Ayr for Jim and Gaye Smith. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.Jantziauctions.com

WED. JUNE 26 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; collectables; miscellaneous items and household effects to be held at the St. Jacob’s community Centre in St. Jacob’s for an area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.

Jantziauctions.com

SAT. JUNE 22 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of property including a 4 bedroom brick one and a half story house; household effects; antiques; collectables; and miscellaneous items to be held at 4059 Princess St. in Millbank for Mary Jantzi. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.Jantziauctions.com

BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, 1-BEDROOM apartment in quiet building. Ideal for non-smoking mature tenant. Close to downtown.

Phone 519-669-3423.

TUES JUNE 25 at 7:00 PM - Property auction of approx 14 acres hobby or horse farm including a 4 bedroom house with in ground pool; 50ftx80ft insulated workshop; to be held at 395279 39th line Embro approx 3 kms south of Embro on the corner of Hwy 6 and 39th line for Corey and Diane Murray. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com

RENTALS

ELMIRA - 1 bedroom, very new and modern. Quiet 6-plex. Laundry and parking on site. Perfect for single professional or retired individual. Non smokers, no pets please. Available June 1. $660 + utilities. Call 519-669-2212.

ENJOY LAKE HURON with your family this summer at our water-view cottage on 5.5 acres. Now booking weeks at our family cottage near Red Bay, 25min north of Sauble Beach. Details at www.rentmycottage.snappages.com

TRADES & SERVICES DRYWALLER & CARPENTER looking for work.

Sprayed ceiling California or popcorn. Taping & prime paint walls. Install doors, casing & baseboard. 519669-5866, Don. DUMP TRAILER FOR Rent with own hydraulics. 8’x12’ enclosed trailer with walk on ramp also available. Call 519-669-2688, cell 519-4046622.

GARAGE SALES 78 CRANE DR. Elmira. Sat. June 8, 7 a.m. start until 12 noon. Home decor items, kitchen household items and lawn & garden items.

BEDS, BABY CRIB, hooked mats, children’s picnic table and more. 26 Meadowlark Dr. Elmira. June 8, 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

COME OUT TO support Relay For Life’s Team AWESOME’S fundraising garage sale, BBQ and lemonade stand on Sat. June 8 from 8 a.m.

- 1 p.m. at 244 Arthur St. S. Elmira. Great household items, baby toys, baked goods and much more!

PUBLIC NOTICE

AUCTION LISTING

AUCTION LISTING

AUCTION SALE

OF LUMBER, BUILDING MATERIAL & MISC. AT GRAY’S AUCTION CENTRE, 5737 HWY.23, 1 MI.W. HARRISTON

SAT. JUNE 15 AT 10:00 A.M.

VIEWING FRI. 1:00P.M. TO 5:00P.M.

SALE CONSISTS OF: 17’ Fiberglass Boat w/55HP Evinrude Motor, On Trailer, As Is; 8’x5’ Single Axle Wooden Stock Trailer; 2x12,2x10, 2x8, 2x6 & 2x4 Lumber, Ass’t. Lengths; (12) Rafters 30’; (8) Rafters 26’; (5) 12’ Sills; 4 Panel 16’ Garage Door w/Opener; 5 Panel 10’ Garage Door; (6) Bundles Vinyl Siding; 8 Ass’t.

Skids Cultured Stone; (400) Brown Brick; Pt. Skid Shingles; 5’x27’ & 21’ Decks; Ass’t.8’,9’&10’ Drywall; (12)4’x5’& (6) 4’x3’ Vinyl Windows; (3) 3x3’ Windows; Ass’t. Int. Doors; Paint; Ass’t. Cupboard Pcs. & Cabinet Doors; 34” Pine Screen Door; Ceramic Tile; Linoleum; Hardwood Flooring; Rubber Matting; Toilets; S/S Sinks; Tubs; TRANE 175,000 & 200,000 BTU Hanging Furnaces; 20 Gal. Air Comp.

AS Is; Worx Battery Op. Lawn Mower; Push Lawn Mowers & Parts; Elec. Chainsaw; Leaf Blower; 19 Dr. Tool Chest; Portable 8x10 Greenhouse; Plus Much More Misc. See the web www.graysauction.ca for changes.

TERMS: Cash, Debit, Visa, M/C day of sale . Owners or auctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sale. Any verbal announcements day of sale take precedence over written ads.

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

NOTICE

You’re invited to learn about the findings and recommendations of the draft North Waterloo Scoped Subwatershed Study.

The study assesses the natural environment and provides a management strategy for protecting and enhancing ecological functions and significant natural features.

The Study will be used to identify land use options and policies.

DATE: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Drop in) LOCATION: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Hauser Haus, 101 Father David Bauer Dr. Waterloo The public is informed and notified that names and comments may be made public.

AUCTIONEERS:

GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC., HARRISTON | (519) 338-3722 LICENSED & BONDED

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE - 32 Riverside Dr. W., Elmira. Sat. June 8, 8 a.m. Children’s clothing and toys and miscellaneous household items.

GARAGE SALE - Antiques, Hoosier cupboards, wicker baby buggy, iron stools and various other items. Sat. June 8, 8-1 at 34 Duke St. Elmira.

GARAGE SALE - Sat. June 15, 6 Thrush Crt., Elmira. 7 a.m.

- 12 p.m. Computer desk, pictures, clothing, books, garden items, lots more.

GARAGE SALE - Sat. June 15, 7-2. Household items, girls clothes size 8 and under, Barbie doll items and other toys. Mennonite made oak table with bench and 3 chairs, seats 6. Something for everyone. 183 Water St., St. Jacobs.

For more information, visit www.waterloo.ca/nwsss or contact Robyn McMullen, City of Waterloo at 519.747.8531 or Dave Aston, MHBC Planning at 519.576.3650

GARAGE SALE - Sat. June 8, 206 First St. W., Elmira, 8 a.m.

Children’s clothes, toys, etc.

P. 519.886.1550 TTY. 1.866.786.3941 waterloo.ca

GARAGE SALE - Sat. June 8, 38 Cedar Waxwing, Elmira.

100% LOCAL NEWS

GARAGE SALE - Sat. June 8, 3 Raising Mill Gate, Elmira, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Something for everyone.

GARAGE SALES ELMIRA - 20 Pintail, Friday June 7, noon - 7 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Moving Sale: All items must go. Small & large furniture and many household items.

GARAGE SALE - Sat. June 8, 51 Poffenroth Path Elmira, 7 a.m. Infant & children’s clothing and toys, maternity clothing.

GARAGE SALE - Sat. June 8, 8 Weigel Ave, Elmira, 7 a.m.

Children’s clothing and miscellaneous.

HUGE GARAGE SALE. June 8, 2013, 8-3. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, small appliances, cabinets, hand tools, power tools and more. 7 Sunset Place, Elmira.

MOVING SALE EVERYTHING MUST go! June 8 & 9, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hwy 86, 1 km east of Elmira Fire #6700.

Tables, chairs, dressers, bikes, ladders, tools, freezer, heater, paint & filing cabinets, commercial leaf blower, 3 way fridge, 3 burner oven and more! Too much to list.

MOVING SALE - Sat. June 8, 37 Church St. W., Elmira. 7 a.m.

AUCTION SALE

OF CONSUMER GOODS AT GRAY’S AUCTION & LIQUIDATION CENTRE, 5737 HWY 23, 1 MI. W. OF HARRISTON

MONDAY JUNE 10, AT 5:30 P.M. SALE CONSISTS OF: Furniture Pcs; T. V. Stands; Electric Piano; Dishwashers, OTR Microwaves, Dryers; Large Skid Lots of Misc, Skid Lots of Clothing; Household Items; T.V.’s & Ass’t. Electronics; Vaccumes; Watches; Pcs of Swar; Kid's & Adult Clothing; Bedding; Books; Consumer Goods; Plus a Very Large Selection of Other Misc. Items.

LUNCH BOOTH NOTE: This is a very large offering and There will be 2 auctioneers selling TERMS: Cash, Interac, Visa, M.C. NOTE: Clothes will be sold in large lots, list subject to additions & deletions. Viewing from 4:00 P.M. day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale.

AUCTIONEERS:

GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC., HARRISTON | (519) 338-3722 LICENSED & BONDED

Sheet Metal & HVAC Fabricating Equipment

PROPERTY SOLD – LIQUIDATION

AUCTION for

RCR DESIGN AIR INC to be held ONSITE at

231 Labrador Dr., Waterloo

Sat. June 15th 9:30am Engle Shopmaster 4’X10’ * B&B 8’ Hand Brake 3-Lockformers (Pittsburgh, 3in1, Buttonlock) 18” Finger Brake * 20” Bar Folder Chicago 5’ Hand Brake * GenieLift Dye 10’ x 1/8” Hydraulic Power Shear Sahinlar Power Turner*Pinspotter*Hanger Kings Easy Edger*Work Table*Spot, A/C & Mig Welders Abr. Saws*B&B Stakes & Table*B-Tank Torch Sets 3-HD Job Boxes*Scaffolding & Alum Planks Hammer Drills*Recip Saws*30”Seam Bender Alum/Fiber Ext/Step Ladders*Nibblers & Shears Enclosed Trailer*Nuts, Bolts, Fittings& Hardware 8’ Truck Racks*Drill Press*Pepsi Bottle Cooler*etc

PARTIAL LIST ONLY!

www.mrjutzi.ca - Check Website for pictures!

No Buyer’s Premium!

VIEWING: Fri. June 14th, 2013 1 to 3 p.m.

TERMS: $500 Cash deposit on Each major unit, or as announced

M.R. Jutzi & Co

PROFESSIONALS IN THE ORDERLY LIQUIDATION AND APPRAISALS OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, CONSTRUCTION, MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES 5100 FOUNTAIN ST. NORTH, BRESLAU, ONTARIO, N0B 1M0

www.mrjutzi.ca

GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE - Sat. June 8, 27 Park Ave. W. Elmira. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Items include antiques, electronics, clothing, children’s books and much more! Worth a look!

MULTI FAMILY - 26 Hampton St., Elmira. Fri. June 7, noon - 7 p.m., Sat. June 8, 7 a.m. noon. Lots of treasures!

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE Sale - Fri. June 7, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sat. June 8, 7a.m. - 1 p.m. 118 First St. W., Elmira.

Men’s suits, children’s clothing, Tupperware and more.

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE Sale.

Friday, June 7, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. 108 Bonnie Cres. Elmira.

519-648-2111

GARAGE SALES MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE in St. Jacobs. 31 Front St. 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Twin girl infant items, kids toys and household items.

PERENNIAL SALE FRIDAY, June 7th, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, June 8th, 8 a.m.

- 8 p.m. 48 Duke St. Elmira.

Large variety of perennials for sun or shade.

SAT. JUNE 8, 45 Aspen Crs. Elmira, 7 a.m - ? Montreal Canadiens memorbillia, lots of Beanie Babies, bikes, tools, ceramic dolls, household and more!

GARAGE SALE – Sat. June 8, 7 Walker St. Elmira. 8 a.m. – noon. Camping gear, antiques, teen clothing, lots more!

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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

TIRE Complete Collision Service

WHERE TIRES

THOMPSON’S

Auto Tech Inc.

ARE A

SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE. 101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2

519.669.8330

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

FAX: 519.669.3210

35 Howard Ave., Elmira

AFTER HOURS

519.669.8917

519-669-3232

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

RUDOW’S

AUTO CLINIC

CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

21 Industrial Dr. Elmira

24 Hour Accident Assistance Accredited Test & Repair Facility

519-669-4400 30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA www.thompsonsauto.ca

1-800-CARSTAR 519-669-3373

519-669-7652

33 First Street, East Elmira, ON

BODY MAINTENANCE AT:

RUDOW’S

CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

Call Us At 519-669-3373 33 First Street, East Elmira, ON

GENERAL SERVICES

World’s Largest & Most Trusted Carpet, Upholstery and Fine Rug Cleaners For Over 30 yrs

• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning on Location

NOW ACCEPTING

• Janitorial

NEW CLIENTS

• Area Rug Cleaning Drop-off / Pick up Service • Carpet Repair & Re-Installation • Pet deodorization • Floor Stripping • Bleached out Carpet Spot Repair www.completecarpetcare.ca

ROB McNALL 519-669-7607 LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-866-669-7607

$139 FREE Gift Offer Learn More Online At...

budurl.com/SAVE139 Chem-Dry Acclaim® 61 Arthur St., N. Elmira

669-3332

ORTLIEB CRANE & Equipment Ltd. • 14 ton BoomTruck • 40 ton Mobile Crane

519-664-9999 ST. JACOBS

24 Hour Service (Emergencies only) 7 Days A Week

GENERAL SERVICES PC TUNE UPS | REPAIRS : IN-HOME | ON SITE OR FREE PICK UP / DELIVERY ELMIRA AREA

MUSIC-LOVER GIFT ALERT!

COMPUTER RUNNING SLOW? From

COUNTR Y

’s 60’s / 70

HIGH SCHOOSL BAND

GOSPEL

49

PC/Laptop $ Tune-Up

Speedy Service!

Call Us For Pickup / Delivery ELMIRA & AREA

Cell: (519) 574-9705 24/7 MESSAGING (519) 669-0755

ROCK

MUSIC TRANSFERS FROM LPs, 45s, 78s, CASSETTES TO CD Your favourite albums get a whole new life on CD after we clean up the clicks, pops and surface noise.

MORE INFO | 519.669.0541 EMAIL: vinylp2cd@gmail.com

Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call

Boat Covers | Air Conditioner Covers | Small Tarps Storage Covers | BBQ Covers | Awnings & Canopies Replacement Gazebo Tops | Golf Cart Enclosures & Covers •Ratches, Hooks, Straps, Webbing etc.

•Canvas, Vinyl, Polyester, Acrylic Fabrics

519-669-4964

General Repairs

519.595.4830 6376 Perth Rd. 121 Poole, ON

100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA

GENERAL SERVICES

MarTarp

CUSTOM TARPS & COVERS

BAUMAN PIANO

SERVICES TUNING & REPAIRS

Sew Special Custom Sewing for Your Home

CUSTOM SEWING AND REPAIRS

Custom Drapery

Gravity Box, Mesh Tarps, Shelters, Tent Repair etc.

Free Estimates

ivan@aaronmartin.com

(519) 698-2754

4445 Posey Line Wallenstein ON.

BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC ON STAFF

Buy your bike from us and get a FREE annual inspection!

Custom Blinds

In Home Consultations

JAMES BAUMAN Craftsman Member O.G.P.T. Inc NEW PHONE NUMBER

519-880-9165

Over 20 Years Experience

Lois Weber 519-669-3985 Elmira

TROPHIES | CUPS | PLAQUES | MEDALLIONS RIBBONS | NAME TAGS | NAME PLATES DOOR PLATES | CUSTOM ENGRAVING

20

$

PARTS EXTRA

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Make Your Next Home Your Dream Home! $500.00

will be made with every home bought DONATION or sold by Paul or Alli in Woolwich.

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

$419,000 $419,000

$289,000

DESIRABLE LOCATION!

Elmira - Great family Home with 4 large

bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Main floor offers a formal living room, eat in kitchen, separate dining room, powder room, family room with a gas fireplace and sliders to deck. Great value in this well built home located on mature treed lot, in quiet area. MLS 1327259 Call Paul or Alli direct.

OPEN HOUSE: Sat. June 8, 2-4pm.

487 Acadia, Waterloo

$485,000

COMPLETELY FINISHED

Elmira - Completely finished top to bottom 4 level back

split. This spacious semi is a match for anyone with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room and rec room! Eat in kitchen is equipped with hardwood floors, breakfast bar, open to family room with gas fireplace and Sliders off dinette with wrap around deck to large 12 x 22 ft deck and fenced yard. MLS 1327060 Call Paul or Alli direct.

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!

Waterloo - Crisp kitchen featuring island & breakfast bar,

walk-out to relaxing deck overlooking in-ground heated kidney shaped pool w/stamped concrete patio. Vaulted ceiling in family room w/gas fireplace. Master bedroom w/double walk-in closets & sunk-in ensuite complete w/whirlpool tub and separate shower. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & Main floor laundry. Finished rec room w/separate entrance. Close to schools, Conestoga Mall & expressway. MLS 1325108. Call Paul or Alli direct.

NEW PRICE

LUXURIOUS CONDO LIFE!!

Kitchener - This updated Modern Condo features 2 large Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Separate Dining Room and In-suite Laundry. Laminate flooring, Bathrooms 2013, Kitchen cabinets 2009. Building amenities include: Controlled entry, Underground parking, exercise room, pool, sauna, elevators, controlled entry, party and games room. Close to: Conestoga College, shopping, Easy 401 access and close to trails. MLS 1324629. Call Paul or Alli Direct.

Paul Martin

Alli Bauman

CALL DIRECT

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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$459,000

EXTRAORDINARY FLOOR PLAN

Elmira - Full of natural light. 4 bdrms, 4 baths & lg fin’d

basement it is move in ready! Perfect for entertaining w/open foyer & huge sep dining rm. Fantastic living room w/2 storey ceilings, lots of windows, gas fp & open to upstairs hallway. Lg master w/2 closets, ens incl whirlpool bath & shower. Convenience at it best w/MF laundry & Mud room off garage. MLS 1317575 Call Paul or Alli direct.

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$265,000

$189,900

$375,000

INDUSTRIAL

FINISHED TOP TO BOTTOM!

Elmira - Zoned M-2, This 1850 sqft: Industrial/Mfg

Elmira - Just move in & enjoy this fabulous family

1,460sqft, Office 400sqft. Bay Size 18.5X32'. Power/Amps: 208/220 Volts/200. Furnace 2007, East Roof New 2013, West roof 2004. New Windows 2012, Soffit 2012. Office & Warehouse Space 31x60 Building. Features: Ceiling Fans, Natural Light - Windows, Suspended Ceilings, Finished Office Space, Air Lines, Floor Drains, Fenced Yard, Paved Yard. Including: Hot water heater, air compressor. MLS 1321454. Call Paul or Alli direct.

home! Stunning, bright 2 storey foyer. Attractive hardwood & ceramic throughout main floor. Large eat-in kit w/slider to deck, great for entertaining.

Separate dining room off living room. Master bedroom complete w/ ensuite & walk in closet. Finished basement w/lg rec room. Located less than a block to the rec complex. MLS 1324371. Call Paul or Alli direct.

$379,000

$259,000

SPACIOUS & GREEN SPACE

QUIET STREET CLOSE TO PARK

Elmira - This home was built with family in mind! The

Elmira - Excellent opportunity! This 3 bedroom home

huge eat-in kitchen is complete with breakfast bar and walk out to large deck overlooking green space.

Spacious bedrooms and large master complete with 2 walk-in closets and ensuite. Finished rec room with laminate floors and ample storage space. Potential for main floor office with separate entrance. New roof May 2013. MLS 1324360 . Call Paul or Alli Direct.

is equipped with huge living room addition (2004) lots of windows, cathedral ceiling and walk out to two tier deck. Big dinette, main floor master bedroom and main floor laundry! Large finished rec room and games room. Corner lot with mature trees Located on a quiet street close to park. MLS 1324819. Call Paul or Alli direct.

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

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$269,000

$289,000

WELCOMING SEMI

UPDATED TIMELESS BEAUTY

Elmira - Exceptional home with many updates including:

electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, windows, roof, fenced yard, and more. Main Bathroom has been totally renovated. 9 ft ceilings on main floor and main floor laundry. Carpet free with original hardwood floors throughout. 22 ft x 12.5 ft garage with basement walk up.

Close to recreation complex and amenities. MLS 1321454.

Call Paul or Alli direct.

BALL HOCKEY TOURNEY AT WMC

$255,000 SEPARATE WORKSHOP

Elmira - Welcoming Semi detached home with single

garage. Complete with neutral dĂŠcor, Spacious bright foyer, open eat-in Kit, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Large living room could be used as dining room and living room. Master bedroom featuring ensuite and walk-in closet. Unfinished basement, waiting for your finishing touches. 5 appliances included. MLS 1322085.

Call Paul and Alli direct.

Drayton - Room for the kids to run on lg 165ftx66ft

yrd. 4bdrms, 2baths, & main flr lndry. Spacious front foyer , lg LR w/heating stove. Side entrance to lg functional kit & huge sep DR. Plumbing/electrical updated. Lifetime roof. 200amp service. 32ftx16ft Sep workshop w/9000lb, 2 post hydraulic hoist, gas/water heated cement flr & 100amp. MLS 1324398.

Call Paul or Alli direct.

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Bert Martin

YEARS

BROKER

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

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

3 Arthur St. S. Elmira

www.remaxsolidgold.biz

EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz

FREE Market Evaluation

SINCE 1913

Elmira Real Estate Services Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage

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

519-669-3192

50+ years of combined service to HELP you!

Elmira@royallepage.ca

Bonnie Brubacher

www.royallepage.ca/elmira

ELMIRA CENTURY HOME!

$349,900

Beautifully detailed wood floors, unique back stairway from updated kitchen, upper & lower front porch, newer windows (stained glass), 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, mature trees and landscaping, 15`x 21` garage. MLS. Call Bert for appt. to view.

$50,000

Located in a multi unit building this is ideal for a hobbyist or a retired person. Price includes inventory, shelving and display units. MLS. Call Bert for more information.

We support Woolwich Community Services through

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Broker of Record / Owner

Monique Roes

Sales Representative / Owner

“Helping you is what we do”

Shanna Rozema Jason Shantz Broker / Owner

OPEN HOUSE SAT. JUNE 8, 2-4 38 KNAPP RD. ELMIRA

Broker

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BUSINESS FOR SALE!

LEASE SPACE!

Three units consisting of 144 s/f, 800 s/f and 2400 s/f located in a busy plaza only 15 minutes to K-W. All units have central air and can be modified to suit your needs. Lots of free parking and some store front. MLS. Call Bert for more information.

ATTENTION EMPTY NESTERS! $346,000. Paradigm

GRAND ELMIRA HOME $539,000. Beautiful 2726 sq ft

Homes new construction bungalow! 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath. Attractive open concept plan. Gorgeous cherry kitchen with island, living room w/hardwood and gas fireplace.

Mainfloor laundry/mudroom.

Exclusive.

family home greets you with welcoming open 2 storey maple staircase, generous sized 4 bedrooms and walk-in closets, 5 piece ensuite. Spacious mainfloor for entertaining, country kitchen, family room with gas fireplace, maple and ceramic flooring.

Fully finished basement. Backs onto farmland. MLS

GLEN ALLEN .85 ACRE $679,000. Opportunity to have

your dream home built on a scenic private lot. Custom 2400 sq ft bungalow with walk out basement.

2+ bedrooms open concept.

Hardwood, ceramics, infloor heating in basement. Double garage. Time for your colour choices or bring your plan. Call for details. Exclusive

CUSTOM BUNGALOW- LOFT $549,000. Absolutely beautiful

home with many executive features throughout, 2200 SQ.FT with walk-up basement backing onto greenspace!

3+ bedrooms with finished loft space, 4 bathrooms including ensuite, large maple kitchen with stainless appliances, hardwood floors, oversized double garage, lovely landscaping.

MLS

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JULIE HECKENDORN

TRACEY WILLIAMS

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Cell: 519.505.0627

BRAD MARTIN MVA Residential

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LOADED WITH CHARACTER! – 100+

$319,900

$399,900

NEW PRICE

$419,900

yr. old home backs to the ‘Mill Race’ in downtown Hawkesville.

Beatutiful hardwood floors.

Spacious dining room PLUS eat-in kitchen. Woodburning fireplace in liv. room. Gas furnace (2011).

Appliances incl. Zoned settlement commercial. NEW MLS

CONESTOGO – A great family home – short walk to the public school! Large lot on a quiet street with mature trees.

Spacious kitchen/ dining area w/walkout to patio. Stone fireplace in living rm. & parquet floor. Cheater ensuite bath. Rec. room with gas fireplace and games room. Extra-deep garage. New septic system and drilled well in 2012. MLS Reduced

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – Operate your own business in Hawkesville & live in the spacious 3 bdrm. att’d dwelling. Well maintained. Presently a catering business (seats 54) but this property has endless opportunites!

1400 sq.ft. of commercial space. Single garage + lots of pkg. A unique opportunity. MLS REDUCED.

LET OUR 50+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU!

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MAPLETON TWP. | NEW PRICE

MAPLETON TWP.

ELMIRA

$189,000 Vacant 10 acre lot available to build your Country estate approximately ½ hour drive from Elmira. Within commuting distance of Waterloo, Guelph, Drayton or Listowel. Level lot sloping up gently to the rear with 400 ft. frontage. This is a rare find. For further information Call Peak Realty Ltd. 519-669-1544 & ask for Mildred Frey-Broker or call Direct @ 519-741-6970

$798,000 22 acres of Private Country Property

$319,900 Older home on a light industrial lot. This multi-use lot is ideal for someone wanting to run a business from their home.

Build your shop or place of business in the huge yard. Can be seen from the main street going North and South through town.

MLS1237998. Call Mildred or Len Frey.

with 3 ponds connected with bridge. The home is a bungalow with skylights and a 4 season sunroom with windows all around. Large eat-in kitchen/dinning room. 2 wood fireplaces, basement partially finished, Barn with 6 horse stalls and cement floor. Could be used as a shop for someone with a farm related business.

MLS1325347 Call Mildred or Len Frey

CONESTOGO LAKE

YOUR DREAM HOME IS HERE!

Mildred Frey

Broker mildred@thefreyteam.com

$239,900 3 Bedrm cottage with southern exposure. 180 ft. of reails into the water for boat launching. Full septic system, Extra out building shed/bunky plus a garden shed. You will love the gradual slope to the lake. MLS1322168 Call Len Frey to view. 519-741-6368 direct.

CONESTOGO LAKE $298,500 4 Bedroom cottage with great view of the lake, well maintained with walk-out basement to patio. Deck facing south. Gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar. Three piece washroom.

Rec-room in finished basement. Also 170 feet of rail with dock. Call Bill Cassell direct @ 519-505-3111 mls 1324548

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FAMILY ALBUM ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

5 GENERATIONS

Bill and Anne Hanley

Happy 50th Anniversary George & Arlene Bauman

5 Generations

June 8th 1963-2013

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

With Love From Your Family, Barry & Sharon Bauman Rosina & Dale Brubacher Lori & Patrick Kyte Doug & Tracey Bauman Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Love Cheryl and Ron, Steve and Jen, Scott and Tina, Craig and Tracey, Johny, Eric, Claire, Abby, Carter, Morgan, Liam, Sophia, Nora. Sláinte!

Great Great Grandma Irene Cunningham holding Brady Lorentz, Dad Matt Lorentz, Great Grandma Bev Lorentz and Grandpa Steve Lorentz.

BIRTHDAY

STAG & DOE

IN MEMORIAM

DEATH NOTICES

Happy 2nd Birthday Bronnie

Stag & Doe for

Christine Hildebrand (nee Beacom)

COOK, Agnes Clotilda | Suddenly at home on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Agnes (McCannell) Cook of Erin, in her 91st year. Local relatives are her son Delbert Cook and his wife Shirley of Wellesley.

Jenna Martin & Lewis Brubacher

Dec. 25, 1968 - June 12, 2012

CURRY, Edward Lyle | It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Curry, at Hospice Wellington, on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the age of 62.

Local relatives are his brother Geoffrey (Suzanne) of Elmira.

DIEBOLT, Monica (nee Rivers) | Passed away peacefully at Heritage House in St. Jacobs, on June 2, 2013, at the age of 92.

Lots of love, hugs & kisses Mommy, Daddy & Big Brother Brycie xoxo

Saturday, June 15th @ Alma Bible Church 3:00pm-8:00pm. Kids 10 and under are free, adults $15 Come join the happy couple for games, BBQ dinner @ 5:00pm, pie auction Bring your lawn chairs.

Tickets – Luke Martin 519-669-1068

I guess that’s just the way this old world works. Moments of heaven mixed with moments of hurt. I’ll be waiting til we are together again. We all love you, And miss you. Take care of dad too. Your family xoxo

OBITUARY

DEATH NOTICES

Keane, Tammy Michele

VAN DYKE, Pete | Of Durham, formerly of Elmira and Kitchener, went home to be with his Lord, peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in his 69th year.

Made her final journey in life passing away peacefully on June 3, 2013 at the age of 51. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Betty Keane and brother Dan Keane, and sisters Rita Bryant and Valerie Johnston. Sister of Frank and Brenda Keane of Elora, Pat Garton, Jim and Nadine Rhodes, Mary Keane, Irene and Bob Brown, all of Elmira, Arlene Bateman of B.C., Ken and Bev Keane of Kirkland Lake, Kathie and Walter Plein of Elmira, Theresa and Rick Krause of Port Elgin, Charlene and Rob Berscht of Elmira, Martin Keane of B.C., Helene Stumpf and Perry Baker of Elmira as well as her “umpteen” nieces and nephews. Gone but not forgotten a Celebration of Tammy’s life will take place on Friday June 7 at Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, ON N2G 1C7 from 1-3 pm. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Kitchen. Visit Tammy’s memorial and share condolences online at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com

ZIEGLER, Jean (Mrs. Bill) | Peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Jean (Weber) Ziegler, in her 84th year, of Elmira.

KEANE, Tammy Michele | Made her final journey in life passing away peacefully on June 3, 2013, at the age of 51.

OAKES, Doris Nellie (nee Tonkin) | Peacefully, on June 3, 2013, at Hospice Wellington with her family by her side. Doris Oakes of Elora, in her 94th year. Local relatives are her son Brian and Carol Oakes of Elmira.

STROH, Donald Walter- February 12, 1930 | June 2, 2013 Don passed away peacefully on June 2, 2013, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital.

YENSEN, Gerald (Jerry) Grant | Passed away after a brief illness on Friday, May 31, 2013, at the age of 75.

Local relatives are his daughter Debbie Stranz (Dave Millard) of Elmira.

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LIVING HERE CHEF’S TABLE/ DIERRE ACHESON

FOOD / BACK TO NATURE

Gardening as a group effort an added benefit to healthy trend No yard? No problem, as community gardens prove a popular choice in the townships ELENA MAYSTRUK With a bit of experimentation and nurturing, Gil Langerak has converted several sections of land at Elmira’s First Street community garden into what will certainly yield an interesting harvest of lettuce, tomatoes, herbs and flowers. A longtime gardener, he has tapped into what is quickly becoming a favourite pastime for the region’s residents.

Though the weather’s been unsettled this spring, there’s been enough sunshine and warmer temperatures to get local gardens in bloom. The short growing season hasn’t prevented larger numbers of people from taking part in community gardening, which has become a popular activity, with gardens popping up in many rural and urban communities.

“I work in an office and it really lets me stretch my desk jockey muscles,” Langerak said of his motivation to get involved.

He’s not alone, as a recent study by the Region of Waterloo points out in telling the stories of local community gardeners.

For enthusiasts, there is nothing like getting tangible results from the soil they till every growing season to supplement the local produce already available through growers in the region, said Langerak.

Woolwich Community Services started community

gardening initiatives in 1993 with two gardens, located on Snyder Avenue and an organic garden on First Street, open to all Woolwich residents. Kelly Christie of WCS said the regional study confirms the many positives of gardening.

“I think the increase in people’s interest in community gardening ... part of it is not just being the social [aspect]. It’s also knowing where their food has come from and that they’ve grown it themselves, the cost-savings and just the freshness of having the vegetables from their own garden,” she said.

Community gardens are also springing up in Wellesley Township, where a number of groups and residents are joining in on the trend.

Going even beyond the borders, the Wellesley group took over a community garden started by the Wilmot Family Resource Centre in 2012. The land on Gerber Road, which saw three plots last year, has expanded to 10 this growing season.

“Having the knowledge and the resources to grow your own food is essential in times like these and I have a passion for food and education around food,” said Laura Bauer, who successfully started a community garden this spring on her Carmel-Koch Road farm (between Wellesley and Baden).

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Organization is key to ever-growing number of recipes RECIPE NOTES If any of you have been to my home for a cooking class or in the shop, you know that we have a lot of recipes and books, special sources of inspiration through my career and passion of cooking.

My first recipe box was a small 4x5 card filing system at the age of 14. Needless to say, I quickly grew out of that box, though I still have it.

Now, after many years, the needs have changed, but we keep on outgrowing our boxes. We have files of recipes that need a true home.

Every place I have worked had a “Kitchen Bible.” This book provided standards for the restaurant, conversion tables and, of course, the recipes that were used for the menu. Our move to the new location and combining of homes has led me to many reorganizing projects.

“Dierre, where is the recipe for…?” are words I’m beginning to dread, as there are so many to remember. My home has recipes filed by baking, casseroles, BBQ, triedand-true, as well as ideas.

My favourite files are com-

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JUNE 9 2 HOUR HIKE ON the Grand Valley Trail 2 p.m. Join Jane Kenyon of the Grand Valley Trails Association for a 6km hike on the Grand Valley Trail north of West Montrose.

Enjoy scenic views of the Grand River while hiking through beautiful wooded areas and open fields. Please meet Jane in the parking lot for the Kissing Bridge Trailway at 6055 Middlebrook Rd. at 1:45 p.m. to do a car shuttle. Trail rating: moderate difficulty. Earthen natural path with some inclines. Maps with meeting locations at www.healthywoolwich.org. For more info, contact Paul at 519 664-3643.

JUNE 10 ELMIRA & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL Society presents “Everything you wanted to know about houseplants (but were afraid to ask)” with master gardener Mary Ann Gilhuly. Come join us at Trinity United Church, 7 p.m. New members, and houseplants, welcome.

JUNE 11 ELECTRONIC BINGO – 7 p.m. Upstairs at the St. Clements Community Centre, sponsored by the Paradise & District Lions Club. For more information contact Joe Brick at 519699-4022.

STRESS: WHAT’S AGING GOT to Do With It? Health education session on stress & aging including: what

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STROKE SUPPORT GROUP – 2nd Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. A support group comprised of stroke survivors, their caregivers and peer facilitators. Topics covered include: nutrition, exercise and medications. For more information, call Tiffany Krahn, R.D. at 519-664-3794, ext. 241.

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT – 1ST Thursday of the month (September to June) 10-11 a.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. An informal group of caregivers who are acquainted with the struggles you experience. Come and talk or just listen while enjoying a cup of tea. For more information, call Lorraine at 519-664-3794, ext. 229.

SENIORS LUNCH CLUB AT Calvary United Church in St. Jacobs. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Join us for a light lunch and fellowship. Call Community Care Concepts at 519664-1900 or 1-855-664-1900 for more information. Cost $11.

JUNE 14 ST. TERESA OF AVILA’S 24th annual garden party at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira. Enjoy our community BBQ in the hall from 5-8 p.m., and our outdoor snack booth. Lots of fun for young and old – bingo, penny table, horseshoes, silent auction bouncies, inside and outside activities and more. Fun starts at 5 p.m. and ends with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. All are welcome.

H.U.G.S. PROGRAM – 9:15-11:15 a.m. Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs.

Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: cooking with your kids. Robin Hicken, R.D. will have ideas on how to involve your children with meal preparation. They will love what they help to make! No registration required. Childcare provided. Call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237 for more information.

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HAWAIIAN DINNER – ELMIRA Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 11 First St. E., 6 p.m., $8/person, downstairs. Menu: shishkabobs, hashbrown casserole, vegetable, carrot salad & dessert.

JUNE 16 WELLESLEY OPTIMIST FATHER’S DAY Breakfast at KW Khaki club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. Serving from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Adults $12; children (5-12) $6; infants (4 & under) free. BBQ Raffle and Silent Auction. Proceeds to fund youth projects in Wellesley.

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Q. In the oft-times wacky and wonderful world of English, what do the following words have in common: overmorrow, armscye, filipendulous, onomastics, paresthesia?

A. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all so little known that we hardly believe they exist, answers Anu Garg on his A.Word.A.Day website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overmorrow,â&#x20AC;? for instance, relates to the day after tomorrow, dating back to 1535. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Armscyeâ&#x20AC;? comes from Old English â&#x20AC;&#x153;earmâ&#x20AC;? + â&#x20AC;&#x153;scyeâ&#x20AC;?

Q. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing to detect

a flyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wing dropped on your cheek from 1 centimetre away, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite another to do this 5, 10, 15 times.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point here?

A. To determine your absolute touch threshold -- the minimum intensity needed to just barely detect a stimulus -- you need to be able to feel the dropping of the wing more than 50% of the time when tested again and again, say Daniel L. Schacter et al. in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psychology: Second Edition.â&#x20AC;?

Other sensitivity thresholds for the average person: VISION: Seeing a candle flame from 30 miles away on a clear, dark night (adapted from Galanter, 1962).

HEARING: Sensing a clockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

interactionâ&#x20AC;? may come into play here, as when the smell of food influences its taste, says David G. Myers in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exploring Psychology: Ninth Edition.â&#x20AC;?

Our brains can even blend our tactile and social judgments: â&#x20AC;&#x153;After holding a warm drink rather than a cold one, people are more likely to rate someone more warmly, feel closer to them, and behave more generously.

Physical warmth promotes social warmthâ&#x20AC;? -- and just maybe your own job opportunities. In other experiments, people given the cold shoulder wound up judging the room as colder than did

should you prefer the interviewer be holding a cold

those treated warmly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social exclusion literally feels cold.â&#x20AC;? Even just holding a heavy rather than a light clipboard can make job candidates seem more important. Make it a rough object and the social interactions can seem more difficult.

Within our ordinary sensory and perceptual experiences lies much that is truly extraordinary, Myers says. Or as Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hamlet put it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.â&#x20AC;?

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strange But True.â&#x20AC;? Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com.

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bottle of cola or a hot cup of coffee?

tick from 20 feet away when all is quiet. SMELL: Whiffing a single drop of perfume diffused through an area equivalent to the volume of six rooms. TASTE: Detecting a teaspoon of sugar dissolved in two gallons of water. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t detect these stimuli 50% of the time, they are subliminal -- below your absolute threshold. The 50-50 point demarcates the boundary between sensing and not sensing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exquisitely sensitiveâ&#x20AC;? is the phrase describing us humans as we interact with our environment and feel its impact on our sensory selves.

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37. Buck 40. A light semitransparent fabric 43. ___ lab 44. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gee whiz!â&#x20AC;?

46. Bill and ___ 47. Two or more fields of study 51. In-flight info, for short 52. Ground cover 53. Dash lengths 54. Kind of ticket 55. Aria, e.g.

57. Unit of length 58. Defensive spray 60. Not much 61. Hitlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political party 62. Any thing 63. Formally surrender DOWN 1. A cry of sorrow and

grief 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amen!â&#x20AC;?

3. Carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tool 4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ bitten, twice shyâ&#x20AC;?

5. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For shame!â&#x20AC;?

6. Magnet alloy 7. Moistens, in a way 8. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Matrixâ&#x20AC;? hero 9. Barley bristle 10. Bit 11. Appraiser 12. Like an eagle 13. Slender short-haired cat 14. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;? musical 15. Less polite 20. Cake topper 21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ERâ&#x20AC;? doctor 26. Bad looks 27. Classic theater name 28. Away 29. Heavy footfall 32. ___-bodied

33. ___ souci 34. ___-Altaic languages 38. Military post 39. It comes easily to hand 40. Competes 41. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ___ you!â&#x20AC;?

42. Print in italics 43. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ not!â&#x20AC;?

45. Bubkes 48. Engage in 49. I am 50. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is __ better todayâ&#x20AC;?

56. Erstwhile 58. Bouncing off the walls 59. Decrease

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(Scottish, armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye), hence an armhole in a garment for attaching a sleeve. A familiar root in â&#x20AC;&#x153;filipendulousâ&#x20AC;? is â&#x20AC;&#x153;pendereâ&#x20AC;? (Latin, to hang), which when combined with â&#x20AC;&#x153;filiumâ&#x20AC;? (thread) means just that, hanging by a thread.

Then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;onomastics,â&#x20AC;? from the Greek â&#x20AC;&#x153;of names,â&#x20AC;? giving us â&#x20AC;&#x153;the study of proper names or of terms used in a specialized field.â&#x20AC;?

Lastly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;paresthesiaâ&#x20AC;? is also from the Greek â&#x20AC;&#x153;paraâ&#x20AC;? (beyond) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;aisthesisâ&#x20AC;? (sensation or perception) and means a skin sensation of pricking, tingling, burning, etc.

With thanks to Garg, we now know five words â&#x20AC;&#x153;from the attic of the English language.â&#x20AC;?

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CHEF’S TABLE: Paper or electronic, recipe files

need to be sorted to make them accessible clip. Happy baking.

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prised of recipes from my parents, one for Mom and one for Dad. A walk down memory lane to another time and a smile usually follows time spent with those files.

Our work files are much larger, but follow the same format. To make things easier, there is a spot for the recipes that are used more often than others.

Also, our wonderful collection for special occasions, such as Easter and Christmas. If you are a digital genius, the same can be done on your computer. There have been many times where I’ve been sitting in the salon and taking pictures of magazine articles.

Wherever your inspiration is, clip, snap or email it to yourself and start in the idea folder. Enjoy, make adjustments to your recipe and get it to one spot – save yourself the time and find what works for you.

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GARDENS: Community efforts expanding

Langerak, a longtime gardener, attributes many healthful benefits to gardening, along with the enjoyment of seeing the tangible results of growing produce and flowers.

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setting will invite growers to share their knowledge and help rookie growers learn the skills to produce their own organic foods.

The heightened interest has prompted a regional study and video project.

Eighty-four gardeners were interviewed last summer to create a video series and a research piece by the University of Waterloo in collaboration with the region.

“They felt a lot healthier when they gardened, it was a way to de-stress. They also mentioned being a lot

healthier and they ate a greater variety of vegetables and they were also more active, said Carol Popovic of the region’s Public Health department.

“Vegetables and fruit are important in the prevention of chronic disease,” she added.

But creating a community garden takes more than just a green thumb.

A member of the Community Garden Council at the Region of Waterloo, Bauer said there are many rules regarding the kind of land that can be used and one

of the biggest challenges is getting people on the lots themselves.

“The biggest hurdle for me was marketing and getting people out. I also had to physically plot out the space into sections for all of the different members.”

She’d like to see the work take off in the future.

“I hope that one day we can have a greenhouse and a lot more people involved and workshops throughout the summer,” she said.

“I figured why not get people out and share some resources?” Baer added.

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