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One last salute The Elmira Sugar Kings bade farewell to their fans on Sunday after losing to the Waterloo Siskins in the second round of playoffs. The Kings battled the Siskins to seven games in the semi-finals, falling 3-1 in the last match.
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Competition Bureau orders sale of No Frills store As part of deal for Loblaws to purchase Shoppers Drug Mart, Elmira is one of two Ontario locations that has to go WILL SLOAN Elmira’s No Frills store is on the chopping block. The chain’s 232 Arthur St. S. location is one of three No Frills stores in Canada that Loblaws Companies Ltd. will be divesting after its acquisition of the Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation at the end of the month. The $12.4 billion purchase, approved by the fed-
eral Competition Bureau, will lead to the closure of either Shoppers or No Frills outlets in communities that have both. Fourteen Shoppers locations will be sold across Canada, but only three No Frills. “We’re expecting the divestment process will take several months,” said Kevin Groh, vice-president of corporate affairs and communication for Loblaws. “We’ll begin the process of
finding a purchaser once the deal is closed, which we expect will be March 28. But the process we expect to take several months." Paul and Adele Henderson, owners of the Elmira No Frills store, declined to comment. In response to the impending loss of the store, Woolwich council will send a letter to the Competition Bureau asking the agency to reverse its decision. The
letter will focus on the already-limited number of grocery markets in the township, the unique travel limitations on those using horse-drawn buggies as transportation, and the potential economic impacts. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union estimates that the decision will affect more than 120 unionized No
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Noise concerns see Woolwich deny bid for Maryhill-area kennel STEVE KANNON Worried about the potential noise, Woolwich council this week turned down a request for a boarding kennel near Maryhill. The decision sided with a staff recommendation against plans for a 50-dog boarding kennel at 1183 Bietz Rd. The site’s proximity to the Bridgeport Rod & Gun Club, a kennel across the road and another operating on nearby Hopewell Creek Road raised the possibility of more noise complaints in an area that already has its share, councillors decided. Speaking at Tuesday night's committee-of-thewhole meeting, applicant
Robert Varga agreed noise would likely be the biggest issue. He argued, however, that there’s already more racket from the gun club and nearby baseball diamonds, which he called the largest source of noise. A pair of other issues raised in a report by clerk Christine Broughton – part of the property being in the floodplain, and concerns about staffing numbers – were addressed by Varga. On the former, he said an inspection by the Grand River Conservation Authority revealed no concerns. As for staffing, while the current business plan does not include hiring staff, how much help he’ll need will depend on demand.
“If we do need help, we’ll hire either family or other employees,” he said. Responding to a question from Coun. Bonnie Bryant, Varga said he’s had no formal training as a dog handler, but has some experience from helping out his neighbour, who operates a kennel. He noted that two other busy kennels in the area are an indication there’s a demand, adding the location is ideal, being central to Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. “It is a good area to build.” His argument resonated only with Coun. Allan Poffenroth, the lone vote in favour of Varga’s application.
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Poffenroth pointed out that there are already other noisy operations in the vicinity. Broughton responded that the kennel could contribute to the cumulative noise, perhaps drawing even more complaints from neighbours. Bryant, who represents the ward, said she hears the complaints, noting that noise from the gun club carries into the village of Maryhill. With a formal decision to be voted on at next week’s council meeting, Varga was advised he could return with a new plan that addresses the noise concerns in order to ask councillors to reconsider.
Good food is fundamental to good health. It’s no surprise, then, that food will play a key role in activities related to Woolwich Healthy Communities Month in April, as the popular A Taste of Woolwich event gets things rolling on April 7. Among those singing the benefits of local food is the Elmira and District Horticultural Society’s Barb Finn, who runs the Junior Garden Club. “It’s amazing how interested the kids are week to week when they arrive at the garden. The first time it is completely brown. Each week they see how readily the natural world can respond to not only the sun and the rain but also their cultivating,” she said, hoping to get kids out again this year. “A big part of the theme is inspiring young people to come up with their own recipes and grow their own food,” notes Joy Finney of Woolwich Healthy Communities. “There’s so much concern right now in terms of health. Some people are suggesting that we are creating a food environment that supports unhealthy behaviour rather than healthy behaviour; it’s really about wanting to turn
Tree plantings, cleanups, food events and more are gearing up as part of Woolwich Healthy Communities Month in April. [OBSERVER ARCHIVES] that around and create an environment where we are reminded just how fresh and delicious local product can be.” A Taste of Woolwich will introduce visitors to other activities planned for the month ahead with demonstrations by the Junior Gardeners Club and presentations on healthy lifestyles and workplaces. About 25-30 local producers will be rubbing shoulders with visitors at the event, a chance to find out where and how to buy local. Sixteen-year-old Colin Rier a chef at the Butterfly Conservatory Café will be holding a cooking presentation with help from Winterbourne’s Mac and Coleton Benham. Mac Benham, 10, also developed a recipe book and a blog called Ontario Future Foodies.
The month’s activities bring to the forefront the region’s overall focus on health, Finney said. “One of the concerns in the Region of Waterloo is that we have a really low level of people being physically active,” she said. Especially in the townships, health efforts are focused on stimulating less dependency on cars. “That’s part of the reason they put the walking track into the [Woolwich Memorial Centre]; it’s just ways to try and encourage us to be physically active. That’s one of the reasons the on-road cycling group got going and the Woolwich Trails Group.” Despite being surrounded by local produce, only 63 per cent of rural residents met the daily fruit and vegetable requirement of five
to 10 servings, according to a survey completed by the Woolwich Community Health Centre in 2010. Next month’s activities will strive to find strength in numbers, Finney said. “I find that when I link up with people that have similar interests and enjoy doing things together – I meet a friend and we go walking every morning – it really helps me find people with similar interests and to do things with them. That’s part of the purpose of Healthy Communities, to try and create a place where people can connect.” On tap this month are also the annual Trees for Woolwich tree plantings, which will continue throughout the summer. The group has planted more than 9,000 trees around the township since 2011. This year a Quilt Block Challenge asks groups and residents to submit a piece of fabric for a quilt featuring trees. Rules of the challenge and more information on Woolwich Healthy Communities activities through out spring and summer can be found on www.healthywoolwich.org. The eighth annual version of A Taste of Woolwich takes place from 5-8 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church (19 Flamingo Dr.) in Elmira.
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Neighbours fear even more traffic woes with new subdivision Birdland Developments proposes 141-unit residential project for Elmira’s south end STEVE KANNON Saying traffic and parking issues are already a problem, residents of an Elmira neighbourhood are concerned about plans for a new subdivision on an adjacent piece of land. Birdland Developments’
proposal for a 141-unit subdivision in a westward extension of South Parkwood Boulevard had about 35 residents out to a public planning meeting on March 25. The developer is requesting official plan and zoning changes to about 32 acres
of an 85-acre parcel that runs between Listowel Road and Whippoorwill Drive in Elmira’s south end. Some 29 acres at the north end of the property, near the woodlot on Whippoorwill, would be home to the residential development. The other three acres
would contain a stormwater management pond on a spot adjacent to Listowel Road. Current plans for the subdivision call for 141 units: 84 single-family homes, 24 semi-detached houses and 33 townhouse units.
The property and other land surrounding it has long been earmarked for development. The official plan amendment would allow for the increased density on the site, while the zoning would be changed SUBDIVISION | 9
Lions propose accessible play area in Wellesley Council endorses the direction undertaken as service club looks to get the new project underway ELENA MAYSTRUK A play area in Wellesley Village would be more welcoming to children with accessibility issues under a plan presented to township council this week by the Wellesley and District Lions Club. The current playground does not meet the needs of the area's disabled children. The community’s splash park, offers some accessibility but along with being inaccessible to kids with certain mobility devices, it’s a seasonal facility, representatives told councillors in a delegation Tuesday night. “As a club we went forward to investigate this need. We went out and spoke to parents of children who were experiencing barriers within Wellesley and moved forward to create a subcommittee … it has good club support, but we’ve also drawn in five or six community members who have an interest in being part of this project,” said accessible playground committee member Jennifer Kays Sommer. At least three Wellesley families have children who are unable to use most of
the play equipment available to them in the village due to physical or developmental disabilities, Kays Sommer added. Letters from the families, asking for consideration of the Lions’ proposal were given to councillors with suggestions for the addition of ‘quiet corners,’ sensory stations and safe swings. The project is still in its early stages, with the committee looking for endorsement in principle of the project from council. The Lions also asked for permission to pursue fundraising efforts in coordination with township staff. Once the facility is built, the club would like the municipality to accept it as a donation. Councillors were shown artistic renderings of what an accessible playground may look like near the village’s existing play area at the downtown community centre park. They were subsequently asked to comment on the direction the Lions are taking. “I certainly support the concept,” said Coun. Jim Olender. “Where I maybe have a problem is the soccer fields there. We may
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Fundraiser to help St. Jacobs PS music program ELENA MAYSTRUK A decade ago, Rachel Dyck’s mother saved the strings program at St. Jacobs Public School. After funds were cut, Evelyne Dyck volunteered to teach her son and other interested Grade 7 and 8 students how to play the school’s small collection of violins, violas, cellos and double bases. When she passed away last year, her two daughters and a friend – all graduates of the program – took over teaching duties in her memory. Now, facing ongoing repair costs for the instruments, Rachel Dyck is partnering with the school and some surprising graduates of the improvised pro-
gram to put on a fundraiser and show next month. “I think she just decided it would be a good thing for the school to still have a program so she said she would volunteer to make it happen,” Rachel Dyck said of her mother’s project. “My brother actually didn’t join, which is kind of funny, but she did it anyway.” When the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s electric violinist Mark Wood visited Elmira for a show in 2009, the program made it possible for the St. Jacobs strings group to join him onstage with EDSS and Park Manor players. “It allows kids to develop skills that they wouldn’t ordinarily get to develop. Reading music, for one,
is huge. It’s like a whole other language that a lot of people don’t really speak anymore, but I think it’s very beneficial and very fulfilling. “I think to have kids follow through with the commitment and see that they can actually do it is why having a performance especially is really cool,” she said. Even a member of Elmira’s Stained Glass Army, guitarist Mitchell McCloy, is a graduate of the St. Jacobs strings program. SGA had success in 2012-2913 with a national competition that earned the boys several recording and promotional perks along with a trip to perform in Quebec. “I think my mom really
appreciated his enthusiasm for the program and she saw him as someone who loves music and I think he’s pursued that,” Dyck said. St. Jacobs PS students will play several songs during the concert along with several guests including McCloy and the KitchenerWaterloo folk duo Quiet in the Land. Former principal Geoff Lewis, now a folk musician, will also make an appearance. “I think he was the principal my mom originally approached. He’s going to play classic tunes on his guitar,” Dyck said. She doesn’t know what the future of the program MUSIC | 9
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When you deal with Elmira Auto Care Centre for factory scheduled maintenance and repairs that require immediate expert attention, you are assured of licensed technicians who remain current with automotive technology. With over 25 years experience, owner Phill Cloutier and the staff will explain technical data into terms that everyone can understand. Founded in 1980, Elmira Auto Care Centre came under the direction of Phill on November 1, 2011. They are moving to their new location on April 1st, 2014. A well-maintained vehicle or fleet that lasts longer with fewer breakdowns, lower emissions and uses less fuel begins with a well-equipped automotive repair facility. Phill and his staff will recommend only the repairs that are necessary or suggest the next anticipated service interval. Their many services include electronic tune-ups, fuel injection work, lube-oil-filter service, climate control, brake work, exhausts, shocks & struts, front end work, M.T.O. safety inspections, as well as No Drip rustproofing, batteries, tires and towing. As an auto dealership alternative and NAPA AutoCare Centre, this local business is staffed by licensed technicians providing diagnostic services and corrective repairs with NAPA Auto Parts that meet O.E.M. specifications to fulfill new vehicle warranty requirements. The manufacturer is still obligated to honour valid warranty issues. NAPA Auto Parts are backed by a nationwide warranty. The people at Elmira Auto Care Centre fully realize the inconvenience of motorists being without a vehicle. Their goal is to provide prompt, efficient service at a fair price to keep your vehicle on the road.
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Sunshine brightens everybody’s mood, but Ontario is not exactly known for clear skies year-round, especially in Winter. Luckily for locals in the area, Floral Fusion is one of the best places to find fresh flowers year round. In fact, they have fresh flowers delivered to their store DAILY. With this kind of convenient accessibility to some of the freshest, most beautiful flowers, it’s easy to brighten those rainy and snowy days with fresh floral arrangements and gifts. Few things generate a higher “smile factor” than a beautifully arranged bouquet. In fact, flowers from Floral Fusion are the ideal way to convey your personal feelings, whether it’s expressing your love, thanks, gratitude, sorrow or best wishes for a healthy recovery. Delivery is available to the whole greater K-W area. Whether it’s a bridal consultation to make your dream day a reality, sympathy arrangements, or you need floral arrangements and gifts for corporate needs and special occasions, Floral Fusion can do it all with Satisfaction 100% Guaranteed. Visit the showroom at Floral Fusion to experience the pleasant scents and natural beauty of fresh cut flowers, long stem roses and exotics, or beautiful silk arrangements. They also offer gifts & accents like candles, jewellery, and many unique vases. Don’t forget them for Easter (April 20th) for your Easter Lilies, and other Easter table floral centrepieces. Owner Sheri Clemmer and the staff at Floral Fusion bring you service, selection and value, plus your satisfaction is guaranteed. Phone them or visit them on Facebook.
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Hardware store shopping is a great experience in that they offer the variety, competitive prices, and make shopping easier than traversing an immense box store. You can also earn Aeroplan Miles with your purchase! With a history as a hardware store dating to 1879, Elmira Home Hardware has been serving the area for 135 YEARS. At the present site since 1974, the business has been under current management since March 2004. The store is one of over 1,060 stores under the Home Hardware umbrella and is 100% dealer-owned by Krista McBay. Elmira Home Hardware features nationally recognized brands as well as many Home-brand private label products created by leading manufacturers, such as Benchmark tools. This store showcases home improvement supplies, hardware and fasteners (including bulk bins of nails), plumbing and electrical products, paints, cleaning supplies, small appliances, lawn and garden equipment and supplies, barbecues, auto accessories, housewares, giftware, and toys galore. Other offerings include sporting goods, hunting-camping-fishing supplies, work wear, bottled water, V-belts, pulleys, and a 2,000 square foot Farm Supply Department. They also offer audio-video products, telephones, computer accessories and electronic gadgets. Also in-store are wood stoves from Drolet, plus repair parts and maintenance supplies for your wood stoves. Customer support at Elmira Home Hardware includes: key cutting; rope, cable, electrical wire and chain cut to size; and paint mixing and colour matching. Their Lighting Gallery with 26 foot long display features table and floor lamps, hanging pendant lighting, gorgeous wall sconces and more—in styles and finishes from traditional to contemporary. At the front of the store operates “Blind Ambitions” which provides custom draperies, blinds, verticals, venetians, roll shades, and California shutters. It is operated by an interior decorator ready to customize your home’s needs.
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Home of the Canadian peanut, Picard’s is a pioneer in agridiversity, from farm production to retail sales. Picard’s family business has been producing peanuts in Ontario for over 3 decades. Best known for great taste and superior flavour, Farm Fresh Ontario Grown Peanuts and other specialty products from Picard’s have become a favourite among local residents and visitors to the area. Picard’s retails four types of peanuts from the Ontario Valencia, Jumbo Cocktail, Extra Fancy Redskin to Old-time Spanish peanuts. Roasted Cocktail are available in 16 different flavoured peanut styles from Salt & Vinegar to Ranch to “Cheddar & Bacon”. Picard’s has introduced unique creations such as jumbo cocktail nuts coated with a crispy potato chip covering again in over 12 flavours, all sampled daily to the curious customer. Their Extreme Kettle Chips are available in 6 varieties each in larger 220g packages or the quick nibble 50g bags, and in March of 2012, they launched their new “beer-washed Taters”. The business also processes and sells jumbo cashews, honey roasted nut specialties in almonds, cashews and pecans, and blends trail mix & other dried fruit mixes. Sweet temptations include milk chocolate covered nuts and dried fruits like almonds and pecans to blueberries and cranberries, peanut brittle, sponge toffee, and over 16 types of fudge. If you love Swiss Style Milk Chocolate, Dark or White Chocolate, try Picard’s almond or blueberry bark, caramel & pecan clusters, thick-coated pretzel Q’s, plus chocolate covered ginger and sponge toffee’s. The freshest dried fruits and raw nuts are always in stock. Popcorn lovers can find various Ontario grown popcorns, plus seasonings such as white cheddar and cheddar cheese. Other store offerings include local jams, honey, maple syrup, Wellesley apple chips, greeting cards, bird feeders, Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasonings, 8 types of Aunt Lena’s jams, and Picard’s very own hand-scooped premium ice cream. Yes they also make icecream in delicious fruit and confectionery combinations. Think of Picard’s for gift boxes and baskets, plus tasty foods and unique treats for your family and guests this Easter. Remember with the sale of the Windham Centre, Morriston, Woodstock and Fonthill stores in 2012 – Picard’s Original products are now only available at the stores located in St.Jacobs, Talbotville, Waterdown and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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What makes people appreciate dining at Bonnie Lou’s Café in Floradale is the warm, welcoming environment, combined with truly tasty “home cooked” meals, in the nostalgic atmosphere of a late 1800’s general store setting. Owner Bonnie Martin opened Bonnie Lou’s Café on May 7, 2009, and continues to offer the best in guest service and menu selection. This charming restaurant can provide spacious seating for up to 60 people with ample parking. The décor consists of original hardwood flooring, taupe painted walls, tongue & groove wood and embossed tin ceiling, shelves filled with product packaging from yesteryear. Sit at sturdy wood tables with comfortable press-back chairs. Bonnie Lou’s Café features many locally made fresh baked goods made on the premises including butter tarts, muffins (including a diabetic muffin), carrot cake, cheese cake, and popular pie slices including choices like coconut cream, and lemon meringue. Renowned for tasty soups and freshly prepared sandwiches, the café is open for breakfast, lunch, and diner (with take-out available). They also host private parties with a home cooked buffet style meal on Saturday evenings. As of May1st, they will be open Thursday and Friday evenings offering homestyle diners (roast beef, chicken, etc.) Bonnie Lou’s Café caters to the salad lovers with a selection including Greek, Caesar, pecan tossed, Mandarin romaine, and mixed greens. Sandwiches available on homemade bread include egg or tuna salad, grilled cheese, smoked turkey, ham & Swiss, BLT, chicken salad, and bag sausage (pork), plus specialty sandwiches such as melts, panini, club, and wraps. They offer diabetic and gluten free options. Everyday there is a daily special consisting of either chicken pot pie, ham & cheese quiche, chili, and more. Bottom line: Bonnie Lou’s Cafe kindly lacks the loud blaring music and frantic feel, but still has the atmosphere of “Home cooked” food, good cheer & hospitality. 315 Arthur St. S., (Foodland Plaza) Elmira 519-669-1350 www.petvalu.com
With a warm, welcoming shopping experience, Pet Valu is your destination for knowledgeable, friendly advice and the best pet care products available. Steve & Melanie Robbins, proud owners of the Elmira Pet Valu store, invite you to come in and meet their team of pet experts. The store has been operating in Elmira since opening March 12, 2013. They will help you navigate the selection of wholesome, natural and holistic premium pet foods, teach you how to read the ingredient panel and find a food that you and your pet will feel good about. Maybe it’s a grain-free formulation or a varied rotational diet that could be the perfect solution. Their experts will help you determine if your allergy-prone pet would benefit from a single source protein diet or a vegetarian recipe. Have a finicky cat? They will help you find the food he’ll find irresistible. Wondering about ‘raw’? Their pet experts have the answers you need. A few of their featured brands include: Pronature, Taste of the Wild, Natural Balance, Nature’s Variety, Royal Canin, and Blue Buffalo. They carry numerous lines of pet food made locally including Nutram (Go Natural!, Now Fresh, and Performatrin Ultra). Housebreaking accident? Flea problem? Hip and joint pain? Not using the litter box? They have the solutions – safe and effective products. When you shop with Pet Valu, you benefit from the buying power of over 400 stores across Canada. They know all about fun, too! Pet Valu has one of the largest selections of toys, treats and accessories in Canada. Other offerings include bowls, colourful collars and leads, training aids, cozy pet beds, litter, travel cages, soft sided carriers, pet barriers for vehicles, cat activity centres, and supplies for birds, fish and small animals. You’ll always find a solution at Pet Valu. They look forward to seeing you soon!
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The Co-operators has worked hard to achieve their mission of financial security for Canadians and their communities. The philosophy of people helping people dates back to 1945 when a group of Canadian farmers wanting to protect their families worked together so they could build a more secure future for all and offer insurance based on fairness, integrity and value. These founding principals continue today at The Co-operators, although the company is now owned by 32 co-operatives and similarly structured organizations. They have grown to become the largest 100% Canadian, multi-product insurer. They are recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada that is also community-minded. The Co-operators has over 650 service outlets, most of which are owned and managed by people from the communities they serve. Qualified, experienced agents, like Allen Morrison of Allen Morrison Insurance Inc. in Elmira, invite you to call for a noobligation quote on your automotive, home and business insurance. They can also handle your farm, group and travel insurance. A full range of investment and life insurance products is also available to cover your needs now and in the future. The Co-operators assures their customers of competitive premiums, backed by prompt, fair claims settlement. They are proud to offer a 24-hour emergency claims service through their tollfree number. When it comes to auto collision claims, the Enhanced Service Program from The Co-operators helps speed up the repair process. Find out for yourself why The Co-operators has almost 70 years of success in the Canadian insurance business and over 1 million clients.
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Woolwich reaches deal with KWHS Finding themselves back where they started, Woolwich councillors have approved the original deal worked out between township staff and the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society. Woolwich will pay the organization $15,000 this year for animal shelter services, the price increasing by 1.5 per annually in the five-year agreement. The new contract provides a flat fee for sheltering up to 250 animals per cent year. It replaces a deal that dates back to 1966, one that both parties
agreed needed to be updated, with KWHS maintaining the old fees don’t come close to covering costs. Wavering on the expense, a significant jump from the $6,000 billed in 2013, council asked bylaw enforcement staff to look at other options, along with trying to negotiate a lower price with Humane Society. In a report introduced at Tuesday’s council meeting, bylaw enforcement officer Tony Wood said there are no other organizations interested in or qualified to provide legally mandated shelter services. Nor was the Humane Society willing to renegotiate the terms of the contract, he added.
In a 3-1 split, with Mayor Todd Cowan opposed, councillors voted to move forward.
Wellesley council pay for 2013 Wellesley councillors received a total of $77,438.90 in salaries, expenses, pensions and mileage costs in 2013, according to the remuneration and expenses memo released by township treasure Theresa Bisch on March 18. The province of Ontario gives municipalities until the end of March to make public remuneration and expenses of council members and local boards.
Mayor Ross Kelterborn received a salary of $17,409.48, $254.88 in benefits and $2,199.96 in mileage costs. In the same categories, each of the four councillors received $11,069.96 in salary, plus mileage allowances of $800.04. Shelley Wagner and Herb Neher received $372.80 in benefits, while Paul Hergott and Jim Olender received $154.34. Kelterborn claimed $193. 83 in expenses; Wagner, $2,071.25; Neher, $1,678.87; Olender, $2,856.93; and Hergott, $2,239.42. A total of $1,636.86 was received by members of the Committee of Adjustment in pay and mileage: $459.36
for Joyce Barker, $415 for Eugene Bersenas, Mary Lichty-Neeb, $392.50 and Denis Weber, $370. The township’s recreation committee chairs – Bev Baechler (Heidelberg) Dan Bender (Hawkesville), Janek Jagiellowicz (Wellesley Village), Melanie Martin (St. Clements), and Lorie Sebben (Linwood) – received a total of $480 for the meetings each attended throughout the year.
Gravel tender contract awarded Woolwich will spend $136,000 this year to upgrade nine stretches of
gravel road in the township. Meeting this week, councillors awarded a contract to Donegan’s Haulage to supply and place some 14,700 tonnes of gravel at a cost of $9.21 per tonne. The company’s was the lower of two bids. Roads slated for sections of new gravel include King Street North, Allemange Place, two stretches of both New Jerusalem and Scotch Line roads, Weeby Place, Oriole Parkway Extention and Peel Street. All told, 14.7 kilometres of township roads will be upgraded in this year's program. That covers about 12.4 per cent of Woolwich's gravel roads.
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standing safety deed of kids while they contribute to a safer community. Five to ten children will be recognized at the ceremony, to be held at the safety village near the Waterloo Regional Police Service headquarters (200 Maple Grove Rd., Cambridge). All winners will receive a trophy and a certificate of achievement. The heroes and their families will attend a ceremony and luncheon to celebrate. If you know of a deserving child that you wish to nominate, you can find information online at www. waterlooregioncsv.com.
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12:00 PM | The driver of a Dodge travelling northbound on Arthur Street in Elmira ran a red light at Whippoorwill Drive and hit a blue Dodge. There were no injuries, but the driver was charged with ‘fail to stop for red light.’ MARCH 20
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4:03 PM | A 29-year-old woman driving northbound in the 800 block of Katherine Street in Woolwich Township lost control of her Ford Taurus and struck a guardrail. She was subsequently charged with ‘careless driving.’
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from agricultural to the proposed uses, explained director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley. Explaining the rationale for the increased density on the site – to 44 units per acre from the 38 in the current official plan – a planning consultant for the applicant said the higher number reflects changes to provincial and regional policies in force since the township last updated its guidelines. The proposed density of the project is right in keeping with targets under Ontario’s Places to Grow Act, said Douglas Stewart of Stantec Consulting. Anything less and it would be “challenging to get regional planning support.” Residents’ concerns about increased density were largely related to the potential traffic problems they see arising from the project. Specifically, with South Parkwood Boulevard the only access point, more congestion is predicted. As well, smaller lots would worsen an already bad situation with on-street parking. South Parkwood resident Ron Campbell suggested the developers look at additional access points to reduce
Foundation makes it possible for 12-year-old Lucas Harrison to visit Orlando’s feature attraction WILL SLOAN Site plan shows proposed layout and street network for Birdland Development's 141-unit residential subdivision in Elmira. the “potential for gridlock.” His concerns were echoed by neighbour Bill Scott, who argued that turning from South Parkwood to Arthur Street is already difficult at times. In order to make a left turn to go north, he added, many current residents use Pintail Drive to get up to Whippoorwill Drive, making the case for a traffic signal at the end of South Parkwood Boulevard. As well, there should be a permanent outlet to Listowel Road. He also called for the township to maintain the current density levels for the property, dropping the number of homes to 117
from the 141 proposed, saying that would reduce the expected traffic congestion. Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis, who lives in the neighbourhood, confirmed the traffic woes, including the lack of on-street parking. With even higher densities in the proposed new subdivision, with homes having more cars than space, the problem could worsen. “Where are people going to park?” she asked. Acknowledging the issues at play, Stewart said the provincial legislation and regional policies don’t leave much leeway when it comes to densities. Even though
the region’s township’s have lower density targets than the cities, the numbers are still higher than some of the older neighbourhoods, with smaller lots a part of the mix. “The proposed plan tries to provide a broad range of sizes ... within the policy requirements,” said Stewart. Tuesday night’s meeting was an information session only. Council made no decisions, and won’t do so until a recommendation report is brought forward by planning staff at a later date. In the meantime, the township will be accepting input from the public, said Kennaley.
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holds with its three instructors in the middle of their post secondary educations. Some students pick up the instruments as a hobby, others hope to play in high school and take private lessons from Dyck. “The group we have right now has been pretty committed. Usually violin
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lessons are pretty expensive so it is cool that the kids have an opportunity to play.” The program is run by three university students (Dyck attends the University of Waterloo, her sister Rebecca, the University of Toronto, and friend Lindsay Mewhiney, Wilfrid Laurier University) and has touched a number of lives,
Dyck said. Her father Gerry Dyck has offered support, as has the current school principal in planning the concert. “We thought, no matter what happens to the program it would be nice for these instruments to be in good condition.” The instrument repairs, paid for through a private donation, were done by
Riedstra’s Violin Shop owned by Henry Riedstra. His mother was the first music teacher at the school, Dyck said. The hour-and-a-half concert takes place at St. Jacobs PS on April 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. start. Donations will cover instrument repairs and future maintenance of the strings program.
It was noted philosopher Jiminy Cricket who advised that if you wish upon a star, your dreams will come true. Twelveyear-old Elmira resident Lucas Harrison didn’t exactly wish upon a star, but thanks to the Sunshine Foundation, he’ll be spending a week in Disneyworld beginning April 7. The Sunshine Foundation of Canada helps provide “dream” experiences for children physical disabilities and life-threatening illnesses. Harrison previously visited the Happiest Place on Earth in 2012, when he was among 90 kids on ‘the Dream List’ who spent a whirlwind day in Orlando (departure: 6 a.m.; return: 2 a.m.). “It was a blast – I had a great time,” said Harrison. “I’m looking forward to this just a little bit more, because last time we didn’t really get to go on the rides, and I’m going with my mom.” The possibility of the trip was hatched when mother Angela Harrison (now a
Lucas Harrison received his prize at a ceremony March 22 at Conestoga Mall. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
volunteer with the Sunshine Foundation) called to register an address change. Discussing the Dream List, she learned that her son could be eligible for a bigger prize. “The woman I spoke with said, ‘I realize Lucas has been on the Dream List, but he’s never had a personal wish. He still qualifies for a personal dream. I’m going to send you the application,’” explained Angela Harrison, Lucas’ mother. “I talked to Lucas, and he said he’d like to go back to SUNSHINE | 24
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Frills workers in Elmira and Blenheim, Ontario. “Our highest priority is ensuring our members are treated fairly during this process,” said Kevin Benn, secretary treasurer for UFCW Canada Local 1000A. “We will be monitoring the situation closely to determine the appropriate course of action once more information becomes available. “The information we have is that both stores will operate, business as usual, until buyers are found.” Pearl Sawyer, president of the Local 1000A, added in a statement, “We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our members. … We will continue to ensure that the rights of
our members are fully exercised under their union contract and the Ontario Labour Relations Act.” The Elmira store opened in 2006 without the township’s blessing, an irony not lost on director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley as Woolwich now moves to try to keep the place in operation. When the No Frills opened, there were already three other grocery stores: another one was not part of the township’s master plan for food stores in Elmira. A year prior, Woolwich had allowed Sobey’s Inc. to build a Price Chopper (now the site of a Foodland store) by transferring space allocated for the west end of town to the south. Along with the IGA store down-
town, that gave Sobey’s two locations. The third was Selby’s, an independent operating in the Birdland Plaza. In developing the site at 232 Arthur St. S., Loblaw found the one feasible site to get back into a market. Although the company purchased the building from Elmira Stove Works, the site was once home to a Loblaw operation. Opened in 1976 as a 24,000-sq.-ft. Zehrs store, it was converted to a Mr. Grocer franchise in 1990 before closing two years later. Zoning on the property had never changed, however, allowing for the site to be reborn as a food store. Because it was a legal use, the township had no way of blocking the development despite the con-
cerns expressed by Kennaley’s predecessor about the size of the grocery market in Elmira. Although the event predated his arrival in Woolwich, Kennaley said he’s familiar with the history. The grocery issue continues to arise, with Sobey’s having sought expansion at the Foodland site and Walmart expanding its grocery offerings. For now, if the No Frills does close without another grocery operation taking over, Elmira will be down to just one supermarket. That’s why the township will be writing its appeal to the Competition Bureau. “It’s funny how things have come around,” said Kennaley of the turn of events.
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Food policies play a central role in everybody's life FOOD. IT GETS MORE than a few mentions in this week’s edition. Not a big surprise, as it’s a central part of the life of each and every one of us. There is, of course, the matter of the potential loss of a grocery store in Elmira. There is something ironic in Woolwich attempting to keep the No Frills in operation despite Loblaws’ end-run around the township’s plans in order to open the store in the first place. Whether an appeal to the Competition Bureau will have any effect at all remains to be seen, but there is a case to be madefor looking at Elmira's situation. On a more general note, food’s connection to our health and well-being – an emphasis on local food – will be front and center as Woolwich Healthy Communities Month gets going next week. With A Taste of Woolwich, the organizers hit on a range of issues at play for a healthier and more sustainable future, as food comes with economic, health and environmental impacts. Generally, the more local the food, the better the outcomes on all fronts. The goal of the event is to showcase what’s available locally, to demonstrate how incorporating local food into our diets needn’t be a chore and to have some fun doing it. From a marketplace through to cooking demonstrations, the emphasis will be on what local food can do for you. While it’s early yet for local produce, except for greenhouse operations such as Floralane Produce, there are meats, grains and dairy products available yearround. Local food does tend to cost a little more, but consumers benefit through fresher food and there’s a multiplier effect on the economy, as every local agricultural job supports another four jobs. The more educated people are about the benefits of local food, they’re more likely to pay a bit more for it, say proponents of the local-food movement. On the whole, we’re increasingly conscious about the quality of food we buy for ourselves and our families. We’re also more aware of what it costs the environment to have food transported thousands of kilometres to appear at local grocery stores. Then there’s the direct cost: soaring fuel prices have been reflected in what we pay at the checkout counter, not to mention the biofuels debate and the impact on grain prices. As well, we know farmers are under incredible financial pressures, and that even as retail prices climb, that doesn’t always translate into more cash for producers. The more chances farmers have to sell directly to consumers or to reduce the number of middlemen, the greater their share of the food dollar, which is traditionally small. In this climate, projects such as the Buy Local! Buy Fresh! program offer consumers food that is local, organically grown and offered up through co-operatives that see farmers get paid directly for their goods, among other examples. For most urban dwellers, food is something found on store shelves – how it got there is the same kind of mystery behind the lights turning on when they flick a switch. In Woolwich and Wellesley townships, straddling the divide between rural and urban, agriculture remains an everyday part of life. Events such as A Taste of Woolwich let everyone get a closer look at that reality.
Ordering the closure of one of Elmira's two grocery stores, perhaps NON-Competition Bureau is a better name for the federal agency. WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER
What happens next depends on Putin's paranoia level WORLD AFFAIRS Crimea is going to be part of Russia, and there is nothing anybody else can do about it. The petty sanctions that the United States and the European Union are currently imposing have been discounted in advance by Moscow, and even much more serious sanctions would not move it to reconsider its actions. But Vladimir Putin still has to decide what he does next. One option, of course, is to do nothing more. He has his little local triumph in Crimea, which is of considerable emotional value to most Russians, and he has erased the loss of face he suffered when he mishandled the crisis in Kiev so badly. If he just stops now, those sanctions will be quietly removed in a year or two, and it will be business as usual between Moscow and the West. If it’s that easy to get past the present difficulties in Moscow’s relations with the U.S. and the EU, why
would Putin consider doing anything else? Because he may genuinely believe that he is the victim of a Western political offensive in Eastern Europe. Paranoids sometimes have real enemies. NATO’s behaviour since the collapse of the Soviet Union, viewed from Moscow, has been treacherous and aggressive, and it doesn’t require a huge leap of the imagination to see the European Union’s recent policy in Ukraine as a continuation of that policy. After non-violent revolutions swept the Communist regimes of Eastern Europe from power in 1989, the Soviet president, Mikhail Gorbachev, made a historic deal with U.S. president George H.W. Bush. It was unquestionably the most important diplomatic agreement of the late 20th century. Mikhail Gorbachev agreed to bring all the Soviet garrisons home from the former satellites, and even to allow the reunification of Germany – a very difficult concession when the generation of Russians that had suffered so greatly at Germany’s hands was
still alive. In return, the elder president Bush promised that the countries that had previously served the Soviet Union as a buffer zone between it and Germany – Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria – would not be swept up into an expanding NATO. They would be free, but NATO’s tanks and aircraft would not move a thousand kilometres (five hundred miles) closer to Moscow. It was a wise deal between two men who understood the burden of history, but they were both gone from power by the end of 1992 – and Gorbachev had neglected to get the promise written into a binding treaty. So it was broken, and all those countries were in NATO by 2004 – together with three other countries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, that had actually been part of the Soviet Union itself. NATO’s eastern frontier is now only 120 km (75 miles) from Russia’s second city, St. Petersburg. The Russians were burned again when NATO encouraged the secession of Koso-
vo from Serbia (a handy precedent for Crimea’s secession from Ukraine), and once more when NATO got Moscow’s agreement to an emergency military intervention in Libya to stop a massacre, and expanded it into a campaign to overthrow the ruler, Muammar Gaddafy. To Russian eyes, what has been happening in Ukraine is more of the same. If Putin believes that, then he thinks he is already in a new Cold War, and he might as well go ahead and improve his position for the coming struggle as much as possible. Specifically, he should grab as much of Ukraine as he can, because otherwise the western part will be turned into a NATO base to be used against him. Crimea is irrelevant in this context: the Russian naval bases there are nostalgic relics from another era, of no real strategic value in the 21st century. What Putin does need, if another Cold War is coming, is control of the parts of Ukraine where Russian speakers DYER | 12
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I think it’s a great idea.
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Taxes may be a necessary evil, but perhaps we should aim for less evilness EDITOR'S NOTES There’s nothing like tax season – income tax filing, first instalment of property taxes – to bring out your inner libertarian. It’s one of the many times we hate governments, but the timing also lends itself to thinking about why it is we pay taxes. Libertarians would argue taxation is theft. From a certain perspective, it is. You either pay your taxes or risk having your property and your liberty stolen from you by the state. That’s true whether you don’t believe in the state or if you simply object to how some of your money is used (you may see the constant waste, entitlement and poor decision-making, for instance). The big-picture view would take in a debate between the free-market libertarianism of philosopher Robert Nozick, for example, and The Social Contract of Jean-Jacques
Rousseau. Where politics are involved, there are plenty of reasons to be upset about paying taxes: governments of all stripes waste considerable amounts of our money. Incompetence, patronage, graft and outright theft still exist. From ORNGE and the gas plants to municipal hiring and the LRT, from robocalls to the endless stream of federal propaganda spending, there is no shortage of examples at all levels of government. In looking at those kinds of expenditures, paying your taxes becomes hard to stomach. That said, the bulk of the tax money collected by governments goes into providing us with services. From water pipes and roads to health care and education, these are things we opt to pay for collectively. That’s not the kind of thing we hear from politicians, especially those in never-ending election mode where the goal is one-upmanship. The reality is we need to pay taxes. Even the most extreme libertar-
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the wrong pockets. And politicians must be disabused of the notion that taxpayers are a bottomless well. That’s especially true given the huge infrastructure deficit, the funding for which has been given short shrift ... other than lip service. Hundreds of billions will be needed to repair and replace crumbling water systems, bridges, electrical grids and a host of other hard services we take for granted. That means more of our tax dollars will have to be directed that way at a time when an aging population will be demanding evermore health-care and related services. Tough decisions are coming, the kind we’ll have to keep in mind while reviewing both spending and tax policy. We’re going to need more, not less money. Some programs will have to go. New spending plans may have to be scrapped. And, most importantly, tax giveaways and the shifting of the tax burden to individuals, largely in the middle class, will have to stop. There’s one big prob-
lem, however: we don’t trust politicians. We don’t trust them with our money. We don’t trust them to be ethical. We don’t trust them to do what’s right for us. In that vein, a survey from a couple of years back found 95 per cent of respondents felt politicians were disconnected from the wants, needs and goals of average Canadians. Not surprisingly, the poll found the majority of us don’t trust elected officials. And, in keeping with this thread, most of us felt we were paying too much for too little, not getting value in return for our taxes. Yes, we expect much from our government, all the while not trusting that they’ll do actually do it. At least not without making a mess and lining their own pockets at our expense. Therein lies a conundrum. Nobody appreciates paying taxes, but we do enjoy what the taxes bring us. We want all kinds of services, so we have to pay for them. Reasonable people recognize that fact.
But what we want to see is good value for our money, which means focusing on what’s essential, and not using our money to benefit a few. By that I don’t mean outright corruption and financial boondoggles – though we don’t want those either – but jacking our taxes simply to pay more to themselves and the wider public sector or spending on their own pet projects, not on what the public wants. Politicians are quite happy to go on promising us the world, while simultaneously claiming to reduce taxes ... and to be fair and honest. We know all of that’s a fairytale, yet we do nothing about it, even at election time. Like we know we should eat better and get to the gym, we’re sure we deserve better. But it’s easier to sit on the couch while the weight gets packed on ... and the opportunists are clearing out the rest of the house. Still, we’ll pay our taxes, grumbling all the way. Knowing full well the public good ain’t what it used to be.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Expenditures on policing totalled $13.5 billion in 2012, up 2.8% over 2011 when controlling for inflation. With the exception of 2011, constant dollar spending on policing has been increasing since the late 1990s. Nova Scotia was the lone jurisdiction to report no change in spending on policing in 2012. Spending rose in all other jurisdictions, with increases ranging from 1% in Ontario and Quebec to 13% in Nunavut.
“Whether it's the cost of security, cost of golden parachutes for fired executives, or the cost of hiring former McGuinty political staffers, every time we look at the Pan/Parapan Am Games, the costs keep going up."
In a case of deja vu, Waterloo Region’s unseasonably cold temperatures were causing trouble for local maple syrup producers, who were experiencing slow sap flows just weeks before the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, though organizers promised there'd be enough for the big day. There was a lot less sap flowing out of the trees due to cold air and little rain.
»»Statistics Canada
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why Pan/Parapan Am security contracts went to a U.S.-based firm with previous admission of security licence violations
DYER: Putin must know Russia
NATIONAL VIEW
can't win another Cold War
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are a majority or nearly so: not just the east, but also the Black Sea coast. But he shouldn’t occupy western Ukraine, because he would face a prolonged guerrilla war if he did. This is all extremely paranoid thinking, and perhaps it never passes through Putin’s mind at all. But if it does, then he knows that he has just over two months to make up his mind. If Putin allows Ukraine to hold the scheduled national election on May 25, then even the preposterous
pretext he has been using for the past month to justify his meddling – that he is intervening to protect Russian-speakers from a “fascist junta” in Kiev – will vanish. So we should know fairly soon which way he is going to jump. My money says that Putin will stop with Crimea, because he’s not that paranoid, and because he understands how weak Russia is economically and how quickly it would lose a new Cold War. He has already saved his face; why run further risks? But I have been wrong in the past, once or twice.
YOUR VIEW / LETTER
LRT is part of the changing times To the Editor, In his column last week, Steve Kannon writes, “If we’re to move away from our dependence on conventional energy sources, we’re going to have to go down the road less travelled. In the near term conservation is the most important factor.” He pictures a future for Ontario in which we halve our electricity use through conservation, and simultaneously transition from fossil fuels to renewables. He believes this will save money in the long term, as gas and oil become more expensive but wind and solar come down in price. I’m with him so far. But, if he was the writer of the editorial in the same issue, he fails to apply the same logic to transportation. Light rail transit will allow thousands of people to conserve energy and shift away from filling a car with gasoline. Less driving or no driving is becoming the trend for many city dwellers, especially the young. The world is changing. The landscape of the future will be one of wind tur-
bines in the countryside, solar collectors on barns, churches, and public buildings, and LRTs in our cities. By accepting these healthful trends and making the necessary big investments in them, we’ll save in the long term. And we’ll also stand the best chance of saving our peaceful and productive famous Waterloo farmland. So bring on the LRT.
ELEANOR GRANT | WATERLOO
Time to move forward with the LRT To the Editor, I am so sick of the likes of Dave MacDonald and the editor of this paper calling for a referendum on the already approved LRT. I’d like to ask, to what end? If the people say ‘yes,’ we’ll have wasted a ton of money for nothing. If the people say ‘no’ then what? Cancel the project? Guess what? It will cost millions in payments and legal fees and likely lawsuits. Sounds like a great plan doesn’t it? Oh boohoo we don’t like the process, the cost, that everyone can’t use it or we might have to wait to use it. So taxpayers
in growing cities shouldn’t chip for transit improvements in one part of the city? Really? So we don’t all have to chip for the overall plan? We all do that on all sorts of things every single day. Should we have a referendum on salting? How about one on flags? Alternatives? More buses? Great, so let’s have even more vehicles causing gridlock as we continue to grow at a pace. Are we afraid of progress? Is improved transit not a good idea? Is planning for the future suddenly something we fear? I’d rather have an LRT now that we can expand and grow rather than just more of the same. It makes sense to do these things ahead of further growth rather than waiting for things to get worse and make it even harder and more expensive to do later. Is the process perfect? No. Is the price going to be perfect? No. Is the plan per-
fect? No. Do you really want to wait for our politicians to be perfect? Then nothing will ever get done. And how do you please everyone? You can’t. I am also upset with Mayor Doug Craig for his endless complaining on this. Cambridge will need this just as much as the rest of the region. As we continue to grow, we need ways to both provide reasonable public transit options and ways to keep more cars off the road. This will go a long way towards that future. Embrace it and stop whining. It’s exciting. It’s necessary. Now.
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Kings bow out of playoffs in the seventh game After staking a 3-1 series lead, Elmira was unable to win just one more, allowing Siskins to advance WILL SLOAN In control of the series, with their fate in their own hands, the Sugar Kings were unable to finish off the down-but-not-out Waterloo Siskins. Elmira’s second-round foes came back from a 3-1 series deficit to force a game-seven showdown at the WMC that didn’t go the way the host team wanted it to. They started their second round of playoffs with a loss. Then they hit their stride with three consecutive wins. All they needed was one more win to make it to the finals, but instead, the Kings suffered three losses to the Siskins – dashing their hopes of continuing the battle for the Sutherland Cup. After handily defeating the Brampton Bombers in the first round of the GOJHL playoffs, the Kings certainly faced a greater challenge heading into the semifinals. While the Elmira team ranked ahead of Waterloo in the regular season standings (second and third place), the Siskins beat the Kings all six times they were matched before the playoffs. How could the Kings win three games in a row, and then lose the same amount?
“I guess if I knew, we probably would be on the winning side tonight,” said head coach Jeff Flanagan after Sunday’s deciding game. “I think the difference was, in the three games that we won, we had quality scoring chances, and in the last three games, we weren’t able to achieve those. We didn’t make eastwest passes like we talked about; we didn’t always have a net-front presence; we had a few chances to score and they didn’t go it.” However, he added, “Our guys worked extremely hard tonight, and we can’t ask for any more effort.” Indeed, in both of their final two games, the Kings showed that even when they were down, they weren’t going to roll over. Consider the March 22 game in Waterloo, which the Kings lost 7-3. For most of the game, Elmira took a pounding, with Waterloo scoring once in the first period, four times in the second, and once more at the beginning of the third. But starting with Brodie Whitehead’s goal at 5:48 in the third (assists: Eric Palazzolo, Adam Brubacher), the boys caught some momentum. Cash Seraphim KINGS | 14
NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA
Sitting here typing this is a real pain in the ... elbow OPEN COUNTRY Here’s a bit of a confession. I haven’t done much in the way of outdoors activities all winter except for ice fishing. OK, that’s not exactly true; I’ve shot my air rifle at targets a few times and snowshoed on more than a few occasions too. Sadly, however, there have been too few instances when I waded through two feet of snow in the yard to uncover a frozen target in order to practice with my longbow. That is, until yesterday. That’s when I bought a new target, got my bow ready and went to it. And here’s what I discovered. I am still shooting well enough, but the back of my elbow hurts when my form is off. There are plenty of reasons for the back of my elbow hurting. But I narrowed it down to two. The first: I probably sat at this desk, typing away for too many days this winter. The second: I jigged for lake trout on a whole lot of mornings too. Naturally, I ruled out the
Kings goalie Hayden Neuman faced an onslaught from the Waterloo Siskins Sunday. The Waterloo team beat Elmira 3-1 in game seven of their playoff series. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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Sports memorabilia up for grabs at fundraising auction WILL SLOAN How do you raise money for a community arts festival? As with most of life’s questions, the answer has something to do with Don Cherry. When Paul Knowles, executive director at the New Hamburg Live arts festival, was looking for ways to cover its $65,000-plus budget. The idea was hatched to hold a silent auction
for sports memorabilia, and through friends in the Anglican Church, Knowles found a connection to Canada’s favourite plaid-suited pundit. “When he’s not doing ‘Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em Hockey’ he is a devout Anglican, and I know he’s a very community-minded guy,” said Knowles. “I contacted an Anglican priest who knows him and asked if he’d simply pass along the request
to Don. … About two weeks later a box arrived at our front door with a bunch of Don Cherry autographed memorabilia. “We said, ‘That’s pretty cool – now how can we build on that?’ So we started making every contact we could – talking to people who might know people.” Thus began the threemonth process of accumulating autographed
keepsakes from a diverse group of athletes such as hockey players James Reimer, David Clarkson and Adam Henrique, golfer Greg Norman, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Kitchener Rangers (who donated a team-signed jersey), and Hall of Fame netmider Ken Dryden (who rarely autographs memorabilia). “I had a friend who played in the NHL many years ago, and he hap-
pened to still have a contact with Ken Dryden,” said Knowles. “I do travel writing, and I happened to be at the Honda Classic two weeks ago, so I certainly worked the room.” He continued, “And then because we’re a not-forprofit, and because we have established a reputation as a community festival, some of the places we contacted like the Toronto Maple Leafs very generously came
through. We got a box in the mail that’s an autographed stick by the entire team this year.” Also among the two dozen items: a signed jersey from the Kitchener rangers, and an inscribed copy of “A Great Game” by someone named Stephen Harper. Knowles hopes the money raised will help fund a concert for the deAUCTION | 15
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KINGS: Unable to close the deal after 3-1 series lead, Kings now await next season
Kings forward Adam Campagnolo (above) faced off against the Siskins, and Zac Coulter (right) tried to outskate his rivals at the team’s last game of the 2013-14 season. FROM | 13
(Zac Coulter) followed with a goal at 6:10, and Adam Campagnolo (Cass Frey, Mitch Wright) scored at 11:07. While Waterloo managed one more goal at 17:57 on an empty net, the Kings actually outshot their rivals 48-45. “It was a testament to our players in order to rise to the challenge, in order to begin to come back,” said Flanagan. Something similar happened on Sunday at the WMC. The Kings were out-
shot 15-7 in the first period, and Waterloo scored two goals in the second. But at 9:39 in the third, Brad Kobryn (David Savery, Seraphim) put one past the Siskins’ goalie and had Sugar King fans hoping for a comeback. Hopes were dashed at 19:35, when Waterloo again scored on an empty net; the final score was 3-1. “I think special teams is definitely the difference in a series,” said Flanagan. “We couldn’t score in our power play, and they did a
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really good job in their power play. That definitely was the difference.” It’s been a long road for the Sugar Kings, who ended the regular season with a 34-10-5 record – which was good for second place in the Midwestern Conference behind the Kitchener Dutchmen. With Flanagan wrapping up his first year as coach, does he have any goals for 2014-2015? “Win the Sutherland Cup.”
THE SCORE
PEEWEE’S WIN TRI-COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP
ATOMS WIN DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
On March 22, Woolwich Wildcats Atom LL#4 won the Grand River Local League Atom Division A Championship, sweeping their weekend series with Twin Centre in two straight games (7-2 and 4-0). Standing: Terry Kraemer (asst. coach), Dan Pauls (head coach), Andrew Buehler, Cole Brubacher, Adam On March 23, Woolwich Wildcats PeeWee AE won the tri-county championship against Hespeler. Woolwich won three out of four games, and their season was 36-5-5. Goalies: Pauls, Ben Fretz, Patrick Perry, Malcolm Sager, Josh Moore, Rob Sager (trainer), Josh Sager, Matt Lukas Nick Lee, Ryan Martin First row: Hunter Weigel, Brendan Gilles, Jackson Hale, Jake Good, Ryan Belanger, Mackenzie Willms, Corbin Kaufman. Top row: Travis Weber, coach Kyle (asst coach). Kneeling: James McCormick, Matthew Yorke, Zach McMurray, Tristan Kraemer. Front row: Holtom, Ben Weigel, asst coach Mike Weigel, Ryan Parrott, Tyler Horst, Hunter Schmitt, Kyle Deyell, Zac Pickard, asst coach Fred Hale, trainer Dave Lee. [SUBMITTED] Jordan Wang. [SUBMITTED]
Mar 23 vs. Ayr Mar 22 vs. Twin Centre Woolwich: 1 Ayr: 4 Woolwich: 4 Twin Centre: 0 Goals: Corbin Schmidt Goals: Ben Fretz x2, Matthew Yorke, Adam Pauls Novice: LL #1 Atom: LL #4 Assists: Malcolm Sager, Patrick Mar 22 vs. LL #4 Perry, Adam Pauls, Andrew Mar 21 vs. Twin Centre LL1: 3 LL4: 1 Woolwich: 7 Twin Centre: 2 Buehler, Cole Brubacher Goals: Tyson Bauman, Tyler Atom: LL #2 Shutout: Jordan Wang Goals: Ben Fretz x3, Matthew Morrison, David Taylor Mar 22 vs. Ayr Yorke, Adam Pauls, Cole Assists: Tyler Morrison, Owen PeeWee: AE Woolwich: 1 Ayr: 6 Brubacher, Josh Moore Tettman, Tyson Bauman x2, Mar 20 vs. Hespeler Goals: Rowan Spencer Assists: Cole Brubacher x2, Nathan Martin Andrew Buehler x2, Malcolm Woolwich: 2 Hespeler: 0 Assists: Ryan Curtis Sager, Ben Fretz, Patrick Perry
WOOLWICH WILDCATS
Mar 23 vs. LL #4 LL1: 3 LL4: 1 Goals: Tyson Bauman x2, Nathan Martin Assists: Riley Snider, Owen Tettman
Goals: Ryan Belanger, Tyler Horst Assists: Zac Pickard, Ben Weigel, Ryan Parrott, Hunter Schmitt
Goals: Jake Good, Zac Pickard Assists: Jake Good
Assists: Noah Rawlinson x2, Mike DeVries x2, Alex Berry
Bantam: B
Midget: LL #2
Midget: LL #3
Mar 22 vs. LL #1 LL3: 4 LL1: 1 Goals: Austin Horst, Calvin Mar 19 vs. Beverly Mar 22 vs. Blyth Mar 22 vs. Hespeler Beverly: 3 Cressman x2, Tristen White Blyth: 3 Woolwich: 3 Woolwich: 2 Hespeler: 3 Woolwich: 0 Goals: Connor Runstedler, Luke Assists: Colton Williams, Jacob Goals: Ben Weigel, Travis Weber Charter, Colin Hartwick Cornwall, Calvin Cressman, Bantam: LL #2 Assists: Kyle Deyell x2, Ryan Tristen White, Nick Berlet Assists: Spencer Inglis, Colin Mar 20 vs. New Hamburg Belanger Hartwick, Dan Rennie, Luke Woolwich: 4 New Hamburg: 1 Mar 23 vs. Hespeler Charter, Connor Goss, Blake Goals: Tegan Schaus x3, Noah Doerbecker Woolwich: 2 Hespeler: 1 Rawlinson MORE SCORES | 23 Shutout: Brad Schopp
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GALEA: An upside to this painful development FROM | 13
second one. There’s no way it could be that. The good news is that the pain in my elbow doesn’t prevent me from shooting. In fact it helps. So long as my shooting form is correct, I don’t feel any pain at all. But the minute I am misaligned, it tells me so in no uncertain terms. Once I figured this out, I began shooting consistently well yesterday. The same can’t be said of typing this column today. It hurts especially when I hit the Q key. Ouch! Personally, I find this a bit ironic. Here I am – a guy who spends an awful lot of winter drilling holes in the ice, snowshoeing and shoveling back decks – nursing a typing injury. A typing injury – not exactly what you’d expect from an out-
doorsman, huh? I know, it just doesn’t seem right. But that is the way it is at this juncture in time. I suppose I could try to do something about it. Perhaps wrapping my elbow in a tensor bandage or utilizing better ergonomics while typing until this pain goes away. But the truth is I’m not sure I want it to go away. I mean this is actually helping me maintain better archery form. And the end result is that I am shooting very well. Why would I want to change that? I think you can agree that a shooting pain in your elbow is a small price to pay for that kind of peace of mind. At the very least, I’d like that pain to last until the end of turkey season so
I don’t miss any gobbler that makes the mistake of passing within range. With that in mind, I’ll continue working from the same poor ergonomic position. And I’ll keep shooting so that my form keeps me safe from the shooting pain I get when I change it ever so slightly. Hopefully, this will translate into me associating bad form with a pain in the elbow. There’s nothing like a bit of discomfort to make you change your ways. If that’s the case, I’ll be happy. The only thing I know for certain, however, is that I like shooting my bow; I like shooting my air rifle; I like snow shoeing, hunting and fishing. And I need to write in order to pay for all these things. Nevertheless, writing is still a pain in the elbow.
WAITING FOR SPRING TO ARRIVE
With the cold weather stalling spring sports, Jessica Harnack, Kirstin Kramer and Chantelle Weber hit the EDSS cardio room in preparation of track and field meets. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
FRIGID TEMPS NO DETERRENT
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velopmentally challenged … but don’t expect the silent auction to become an annual tradition. “This is going to be a one-off,” said Knowles.
“When someone like Don Cherry comes through, you don’t want to go back and bug them again next time.” The Sports Memorabilia Auction will take place at the Wilmot Recreation
Centre (1291 Nafziger Rd.) on April 4, 4-8 p.m. New Hamburg Live will return for its sixth season June 2-8; more information is available at newhamburglive.ca.
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VENTURE FOOD FOR THOUGHT/ OWEN ROBERTS
OPENINGS / NEW ON THE MENU
Another grill ready to be fired up Veterans of the industry, couple is set to open a new Harvey’s/Swiss Chalet combo in Elmira WILL SLOAN Peter Waurechen has worked at Harvey’s restaurants for 31 years. When a 14-year-old gets his first job at a fast food chain, he typically doesn’t expect to be working there three decades later, but as he and his wife Gale prepare to open the new Elmira location, he’s found that he’s never been able to stray too far from the sizzle of a fresh burger. “I started when Harvey’s was still doing fresh-cut fries and charcoal under the grill, rather than gas,” says Peter Waurechen. “One of my first jobs was filling the charcoal at four o’clock. I’d come in and start cutting French fries and basically work until two in the morning.” Waurechen got his start at the chain’s King and Weber location in Waterloo; when the owner sold it, Waurechen followed him to Kitchener at Highland and Westmount, eventually taking the business over. “My wife and I met, got married, and basically the rest is history,” he says. The sizzle of the grill … the warmth of the flames … the taste of the meat … all these things are sensuously highlighted in any number of Harvey’s restaurant commercials. Waurechen, however, insists that the “flame-grilled burgers, fresh toppings, and ability to have a burger made the way you want it” (to quote from official marketing) aren’t the key ingredients of a successful restaurant.
Serving up sustainable suppers: from farms to the table FIELD NOTES
Beginning March 31, Peter and Gale Waurechen hope to make your hamburger a beautiful thing. “It’s customer service,” he says. “Especially in a town like this, if they see that the owners are in the restaurant, it builds back loyalty. “You can do all you want with the registers, and how many of this and that you’ve sold, but if you’re not going to be actually in the restaurant, and talking to the guests where the guests can see you …” But when a chain becomes as ubiquitous as Harvey’s, does it become too big to fail? “It’s not that it’s too big to fail,” he says. “They do a lot of research into locations before they go up. They’re picky on who they choose as franchisees; you have to qualify to be a fran-
chisee, not just financially but you’ve got to be able to do the job. You’ve got to be evaluated to make sure you can do the job.” The Waurechens, who live in Waterloo on the edge of St. Jacobs, say that they’ve been eyeing Elmira for a while. “We know quite a few people in Elmira, and we’ve always been told over the years, ‘You should do one in Elmira,’” says Peter Waurechen. “Our other restaurant was almost a half-hour drive from our house to get in every morning. We’re in Elmira all the time, and we saw the amount of traffic.” “And the people are so friendly,” adds Gale Waurechen. “Not that Kitchener’s not, but it’s a very nice
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town.” Thus began the long process of selecting, approving, and building on the site. “This one was supposed to happen almost three and a half years ago, but it kept getting delayed, delayed, delayed,” says Peter Waurechen. “Finally, we sold that one because we were told in the spring it was going to start, but it was delayed a little bit again, and now finally it’s happening.” The new venture will offer a different challenge for the Waurechens: it is part of a new strategy by parent company CKE Restaurants to combine Harvey’s and Swiss Chalet. Peter Waurechen says the head office
has figured out a way to combine Harvey’s fastfood ambience with the more upscale Swiss Chalet brand. “The idea is, where a town wouldn’t necessarily support a full-size Swiss Chalet or a full-size Harvey’s, they put them together. The Swiss Chalet is still on porcelain plates, but you order at the counter and they will deliver it to the table. It’s basically two businesses in one.” The Harvey’s/Swiss Chalet opens March 31 in the Foodland plaza.
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It’s a chilly, sunny Sunday afternoon in downtown Kitchener – nothing too unusual outside, given the lingering winter. But inside, up the staircase of the storied Walper Hotel and through the doors of the second-floor terrace ballroom, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the activity is anything but usual. Onstage, solo singer-guitarist and music teacher Adrian Jones, a commanding figure, provides a backdrop of tasteful, spirited versions of thoughtful songs – Hallelujah, Wheat Kings and One, among them. In front of him a different kind of show is underway. There, on the hardwood ballroom floor, 250 curious guests are lining up at more than a dozen food stations which are being steadily replenished with something seldom seen at the Walper – that is, someone else’s cuisine. On this day, management has relaxed what area entrepreneur Anne Marie Heinrichs says is an our-kitchen-only food policy, so she and her chef Paul Pinarello from Taste ROBERTS | 16
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EDSS students earn medals for their technical prowess WILL SLOAN To break a furnace is human; to fix it, divine. EDSS students Brady Erb, Cole Burkhart and Brodie Altman proved their talent for technical on March 8 when they walked away with medals at the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada’s HVAC competition in Toronto. The secondary school competition invites students across the province enrolled in technical electives to test their mettle against the best and brightest. Participants are judged by a panel of industry representatives, and highscoring students win prizes. “We did a service on a furnace, and then a written test and a mock interview for a job,” said Brodie Altman after returning from Toronto. “The interview caught us off guard – we didn’t know there was going to be an interview. We don’t know the individual scores for things, but we feel like we did pretty good.” “We also installed a thermostat, and did wiring practice,” added Cole Burkhart. “Since the beginning
of the year we prepared.” The Grade 12 students have been enrolled in technical studies courses since Grade 10. EDSS technology teacher Randy Dyck believes the curriculum – which includes co-op training in senior year, and an opportunity to test for a G3 technician’s certificate – leaves students uniquely qualified. “They’ll actually have an opportunity to work with employers in the related area of their interest,” said Dyck. “It really allows them to see what it is they’re working with, and at the same time really gain a lot of great experience with these employers and the work experience they’re getting from the program.” When asked what it takes to succeed at the HVAC competition, Burkhart replied, “Practice. You have to know the equipment and be comfortable with it. Dyck added, “It’s always the keen desire and interest in what you’re doing. Even by the mere fact that they’ve now taken what would be their second or third year in a row of what would be an elective in that area, in the heating
and cooling, therein lies that first love: they enjoy it, they like doing it, they’re keen in it.”
ROBERTS: Group shows there are plenty
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Fine Foods can introduce the community to a bold new and unique service, called From The Farm To My Table. As the name implies, From The Farm To My Table is intended to cater to people who not only can’t get to the farm to supply themselves and their families with homegrown food, but as well, don’t have time to prepare it if they did. Heinrichs hopes they’ll instead buy meals from her. So what’s so unique? Well, to start with, chefprepared local food meals. It’s the first time I’ve heard of such a service – I don’t recall anyone taking such measures to muster a small army of top-name local suppliers, and then deliver their products to consumers’ doorsteps. The suppliers are among the best that the area has to offer. At the Walper, gluten-free specialists Portions from Guelph offered up something tasty and very different: butter chicken, without butter or flour in the recipe. They also served gluten-free cupcakes. Cindy and Mike Wilhelm of Dragonfly Gar-
den Farm from Chatsworth brought in the meatiest pork sausage imaginable – made without wheat filler – along with green beans perfectly cooked in bacon and onions. And local food pioneer Rowe Meats showed why its beef rivals all others in taste, at a chef station located right in front of entertainer Jones. Top marks to him for staying focused on his music. With From The Farm To My Table, though, it’s as much about the way the food’s grown as it is about the food itself. Heinrichs is determined to work within some pretty restrictive boundaries to maintain her definition of sustainability. For instance, organic food. From The Farm To My Table is all organic, which Heinrichs considers a sustainability requirement. Onstage at the Walper, she spoke openly against modern farming approaches to pest control, crop protection and livestock production. To me, that’s unfortunate. I’m not against organic food. But organic farming versus conventional farming is a very
old, very tired slugfest that has driven a stake into the farming community’s heart. Many farmers too are weary of the fight, and are satisfied co-existing as long as one’s practices don’t impinge on the other. And think about it: positioning any food grown locally, in Ontario or anywhere in Canada as bad or inferior because it’s not organic casts a disparaging light on a whack of farmers – in fact, on most of them, because few farmers are organic. I’ve never met a serious farmer who didn’t consider himself or herself to be sustainable. People wrestle with a precise definition of the term, but overall, it’s easy to describe – that is, farming in such a way that the operation will be environmentally sound, productive and profitable, now and for generations to come. It doesn’t say organic or otherwise. It doesn’t have to. I admire From The Farm To My Table, and I’m waiting for the day it becomes more inclusive. Meanwhile, I wish it a successful launch.
Cole Burkhart, Brady Erb, and Brodie Altman earned high marks at the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute’s HVAC competition in Toronto. [WILL SLOAN / THE OBSERVER]
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THE ARTS ON STAGE / LIVE MUSIC
Like the road, Fred Eaglesmith keeps on going A fan favourite with an ever-changing crowd, the singer-songwriter’s work ethic sees him tour prolifically WILL SLOAN “We were out for 75 days straight and we played 64 shows in those days,” says Fred Eaglesmith from his home in Vittoria, Ontario. “I just got back on Monday, and I’ve been gone from the 10th of January. … Lots of us came home and said, ‘Geez, I could have stayed out.’ We’re so alive right now.” “Is it true you perform 300 shows a year?” I ask. “It’s about 250. I was up over 300 one year – in the early 2000s I was up to 310 or something. Two years ago I did 270; last year I was around 260, 250. I’m trying to slow down a little bit.” “How do you keep it fresh?” “Y’know, the longer I go, the fresher it is. There’s no ambition in our career. In other words, we don’t want to be anything other than what we are. When I was younger, I wanted to do ‘the thing,’ and as I get older …” He voice drifts. “Y’know, we’re one of the very last full-time travelling rock and roll shows left in North America, or the world. There’s something really amazing about that, because I never thought it would be me.” Fred Eaglesmith’s backstory makes him sound like the platonic ideal of a troubadour. Legend has it that young Frederick Elgersma, a teenager from Caistor Centre, hopped a train to Western Canada and began singing songs about hard times in rural Ontario. Across 18 studio albums and thousands of live con-
certs that have made him “mid-level famous,” he has become one of the busiest troubadours in Canadian music. “The other word for ‘work ethic’ is ‘addict,’” he laughs. “I had a meeting with a friend of mine. I said, ‘When do we ever quit and sit on the beach?’ He said, ‘You and I may never be able to do that. It’s not in us.’” He continues, “I really sort of resented my peers who just hung around Starbucks and waited for the government grant to come in. I really believe in the work ethic of rock and roll. It’s hard to do it, but I can do it, and I don’t take the government’s money, and I don’t use Kickstarter, and I make a living, and I proudly employ almost 10 families who make a living on rock and roll without the government.” “Is it true you work on as many as 130 songs at any given time?” I ask. “Yeah. At least. I counted ‘em last year. I work on about 150 songs all the time. Last fall, I painted about 75 paintings, and since last fall I’ve written 173 different poems and stories. My friends think I’m a freak.” In April, The Fred Eaglesmith Show hits Kitchener and Elora, and after that he’s embarking on a string of ambitious concerts that will take him across Ontario. “What happened is, the demand has gotten bigger. Usually we’ve tried to ignore it, but what’s happened is, we have a
Canadian music legend Fred Eaglesmith performs upwards of 250 shows a year, including two upcoming gigs in Kitchener and Elora. [SUBMITTED]
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big western tour this summer, and the big theatres are calling saying, ‘Hey, you haven’t been here for years, can you come?’ That eliminates a lot of the little places we play.” “Do you prefer the big halls?” “Oh no, I prefer the little places. I like a small hall, in a little town. I like to be the Saturday night band, you know what I mean?” For a time, he attracted a fanbase that some wags called “Fredheads,” but he says his audience has shifted with his style. No two Eaglesmith albums are exactly alike – last year’s Tambourine, a throwback to ‘60s rock and R&B, was far different than its 2012 predecessor, the minimalist 6 Volts. I ask, “When people have performing artists they like, they tend to want them to do the same thing over and over. You don’t run into that?” “Oh, I run into it all the time,” he says. “I would be a millionaire if I just stuck to one thing. I could have garnered fans and never lost them. But every five years is a complete turnover of fans. “As I get older, I’m less inhibited about what people think of me. After 50, you just don’t care anymore. I’m a better artist now.” Fred Eaglesmith will be performing in Kitchener on April 3 at the Royal Canadian Legion Polish Branch 412 on April 3, and in Elora on April 12 at Legion Branch 229. Tickets are $30 at the door or $25 advance at www.fredeaglesmith. com.
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Manufacturing Team Members must be capable of working in a fast paced automotive manufacturing environment. Experience in robotic welding, injection molding or assembly in the automotive industry will be considered assets. Must be able to work overtime and rotating shifts (days & afternoons) Wage rate is $16.50 - $20.00 per hour Please submit a current resume to elmiraapps@tbamerica.com and address “Manufacturing Team Member” in the subject line Fax: 519-880-4185
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Busy well equipped automotive service shop is taking applications for an experienced technician with automotive / medium duty truck certification to join our team. The successful applicant must be a self starter, have a clean driver’s abstract and possess good diagnostic skills with clean work habits. Previous work experience will determine remuneration. Please contact us in person with resume between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm Monday to Friday at 3 Elora Street, South Alma, or email resume to mail4shop@buehlerauto.com. HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED REGISTERED ECE NEEDED for daycare in Conestogo. Mornings, or split shift available. Start date: June/July, Rate: $15 per hour to start. Email resume to angie.tcpns@live. com
Local Property Maintenance Company is looking to hire YEAR ROUND TEAM MEMBERS Duties include: Operating grass trimmers and lawnmowers Operating snow removal/salting equipment Must be able to work in a very fast-paced environment and be willing to work on call 24/7 during the winter season. Clean drivers abstract required. Competitive wages offered. Please fax resume to 519-669-9819 or email ever-green@sympatico.ca
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CAREGIVER AVAILABLE: STAY in the comfort of your own home. I’m available to do personal care, prepare meals, laundry, light house keeping, drive to appointment etc. Call 519-206-0225 MAN LOOKING FOR work. Delivery driver P.T. or F.T., drywall repairs, taping, California spray, trim carpenter. Ph 519-669-5866, Don.
FOR SALE BOOKCASE - SOLID oak, 72”high, 32”wide, 6 shelves, 11” deep. Cost $600.00, best reasonable offer. Phone 519885-5328, Waterloo. EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS, 8-16 inch size. $40 per bundle of 25. HST included. Buy 10 get 1 free. Colorado Blue Spruce, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, White Cedar. Pick up at 8109 Wellington County Rd. 8, Mapleton Twp. (1 km NW of Drayton) on April 26th or by appointment. To order call Lorne @ 519-638-3589.
PART TIME BOOKKEEPER NEEDED This position could potentially include fielding phone calls, pricing, and processing customer orders, leading to full time employment. Bookkeeping and computer skills an asset. Send resume to sales@macoenterprises.ca, fax to 519-638-3730 or apply in person at:
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FABRICS AND NOTIONS sale for Cozy Quilts (Clara Showalter). 7762 Wellington County Rd 8, 2 miles east of Drayton. Sat. Mar. 29 40% discount, 10 - 5. Mon. Mar. 31 50% discount, 10 - 5; Tues. Apr. 1 50% discount, 10 - 8. In store specials daily. Cash or cheque only. 519-669-2148; 519-669-2218; 519-669-2488. GOING OUT OF Business. All merchandise greatly reduced. Everything must go! Great deals, sale on now! Gramma B’s Craft Den, 1 Union St. Elmira. SPRING SALE AT Countryside Fabrics & Books. Mar. 24th April 4th. Open Mon., Wed., & Fri. Books & Consignments - TAX FREE. Quilt tops $10.00 off, Fabrics etc 10% off. 7418 Rd.116, Rt 1 Linwood.
AUCTION SAT. MARCH 29 at 10:00 AM - Property auction of a one hoist mechanics garage and office and triplex situated on a half acre lot with many updates to triplex and garage. To be held at 761 Sawmill Rd in Bloomingdale for Jerry and Sons Car Sales Ltd. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www. Jantziauctions.co WED. APRIL 9 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of household items; furniture; antiques; tools; and; miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www. Jantziauctions.com
AUCTIONS FRI. APRIL 11 at 5:00 PM - Toy auction of approx. 350 toys including farm; precision; tractor trailers; banks; cars; literature; and memorabilia to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a local collector. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.Jantziauctions.com
FARM EQUIPMENT SEED DRILL - 5100, mechanical lift, 16 run, grass & fertilizer. 50 cow stalls, good shape. 2” pipeline, surge with one touch automatic take offs. 6 plastic calf hutches. 519595-425.
AUTOMOTIVE 2008 GMC SIERRA Z71 1500 4WD $15,000. Colour: Black. 4.8L V-8 cylinder, 177,000 km. Plastic bed liner. Comes with tri-fold tonneau cover. Excellent condition. Well maintained. Non-smoker. Two key FOB’s, AM/FM stereo, CD player, air conditioning, dual air bags, power windows, power seat, rear defrost, cruise control, cloth interior, centre arm rest, child safety locks, leather wrap wheel, power door locks. Call Ian 519-897-1301.
Jennifer Kays Sommer of the Wellesley and District Lions Club asks township councillors to support an idea for a new accessible playground in Wellesley Village during a presentation Tuesday night. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]
FOUND - BINOCULARS on Snyder Ave. N. near Victoria Glen, Elmira, last Friday (Mar. 21). 519-669-3244.
ELMIRA - 3 Bedroom apartment, close to downtown, no smoking, no pets, laundry facility on site. $950.00/mth plus utilities (about $150 $175/mth). Available April 1. 519-669-8074, email allanpoffenroth@gmail.com ELMIRA DOWNTOWN ONE Bedroom, no smoking or pets. References required. $575 + hydro (heat included). Immediate. 519-669-5431 or 519-669-8582.
TOP 5 BRA Shopping Secrets. Free seminar. Friday, April 11, 10 a.m. Clock Tower Wellness Centre, Elmira. 519-835-0310 info@pathornsby.com
AUCTION 38th Annual Spring Turf & Landscaping Auction
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Sat. April 5th 9:00 a.m. J D 4500 Diesel 4X4 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe 5 - 03/06 Ford/GMC/Dodge 4X4’s, P/U & Vans 10+ Toro Jacobsen Diesel Mowers 2002 IHC 4700 LoPro Crew Diesel Dump DYNAPAC 2100E Power Roller 4 - 86/03 GMC, IHC & Ford Diesel Dumps Farm Tractors, Z-Turns & Mowers Office & Landscape Trailers
Golf Carts * Truckster * Greensmowers * Walk-Behind Mowers * Plate Compactors * Log Splitter * 35+ Trimmers * 6+ Mini Tillers * 6+ Generators * Top Dresser * 5+ Gas Hedge Trimmers * 20+ Mowers * Power Broom * De-Thatcher * Pumps * 12+ Blowers * Chainsaws * Pole Chainsaws * 20+ Safety Harnesses * Concrete Saw * Lawn Edgers * 2 - Ice Auger Sets * Tree Saws, Pruners, Axes Shop Equipment = Drill Presses * Impacts & Sockets * 6+ Mag Base Drills * 16+ Skids of Elec Hardware * Fuel Pumps * Washroom Trailer 9’ Workbench/Toolbox * Port Grinders * 200+ New Const. Helmets 7 - Makita 1/2’ Angle Drills (New) * Wrought Iron Entry Gate Set * Etc Equipment = Seeders, Box Scraper * Snowplow * Slidin Sander * Dump Box 2 - 30’ x 65’ Storage Buildings - 1 - 20’ x 30’ Storage Building * 2 - 20’x40’ Vents
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Elora – Freehold townhouse w/double garage situated on corner lot backing onto Elora Cataract Trailway. Large eat-in kitchen w/ceramic tile & abundant w/maple cupboards. Bright Living room w/hardwood floors, corner gas fireplace, 2 storey ceiling open to stairs & 2nd floor hallway. Fantastic master bedroom complete w/ensuite & lg walk in closet. Second floor laundry. Bright Finished basement w/recroom, bedroom & bathroom. 2300sqft + finished space. A must see home. Prepare to be impressed. MLS 1414406. Call Alli or Paul direct.
Kitchener – Featuring controlled entry in welcoming lobby. Casual Elegance in this updated 2 bdrm, 2 bath, condo complete w/sep DR & in-suite laundry. Excellent location w/easy access to 401, shopping, Conestoga College & close to trails. Well maintained building w/indoor pool, exercise rm, party rm, sauna & underground parking! Recent updates: Laminate flooring, Baths 2013, Kit cabinets 2009. All appliances incl’d. Just move in & enjoy! MLS Call Paul or Alli Direct
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Breslau – Located on 3.15 acres. Enjoy sunsets from your bckyrd haven. Tree lined private drive. Complete w/main flr LR, FR w/wood fp, eat in kit & sep DR. Main flr bdrm w/kitchenette & 3pc ens. Side entrance ideal for home office/business. Master bdrm w/8ftx8ft walk in closet & 3pc ens. Fin'd basement featuring lg bar & location for wood stove. Bsmnt bath incl sauna, whirlpool. 648sqft unfinished bonus room above garage. TLC Required. MLS 1414121. Call Alli or Paul direct.
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Palmerston – Move in & enjoy the summer in your new Home. Solid 1.5 storey brick 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath home w/detached sngl car garage. Recently remodeled master & both baths. New roof 2010, orig hrdwd flrs, double French drs & spacious rms throughout. Lots of character & space for young or growing family. 3 decks, children’s playground & huge private/fenced & beautifully landscaped backyard make this property ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying some family time. MLS 1417276. Call Paul or Alli direct.
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CONESTOGO – This raised bungalow is in a quiet area, close to school and downtown. Walkout from D.A. to patio. Stone fireplace in the L.R. (w/ parquet flr) and a gas fireplace in the rec. room. Newer floor in games room. 5 pc. bathrm. (ensuite privilege) 1.5 garage (extra deep!). Dble. driveway. MLS $395,000.
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LOCATION – Desireable Southwood Park. W/O from oak kitchen to the patio. Convenient side entry from private driveway. Central air. Spacious fin. rec. room. & 2pc. washroom in lower level. 3 bdrms. A great starter home. EXCL $284,900.
GREAT BACK YARD – backs to a walking trail! Spacious kitchen w/lots of cupboards & w/o to composite deck w/vinyl & glass. Main flr. washroom. Upper level laundry. Rec. room w/full walkout, kitchenette, 3pc. bath & office in lower level. Dble driveway. Well maintained. New MLS $319,900.
85 ACRES FOR SALE – Wellesley Township. Workable land, recently tile-drained @ 30’ centres. Road frontage at front and back of farm. MLS $1,600,000
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STUNNING CENTURY HOME – loaded w/ character! Natural woodwork & staircase. Hdwd. floors. Pocket doors. Oak kitchen, formal D.R. Cozy L.R. w/gas fireplace. Main flr. fam. rm. w/ custom built-ins. Two staircases to upper level. Private master suite w/ensuite bath & dressing area. Updated main bathrm. Floored attic. 200 amp. serv. Detached oversized garage. Private, professionally landscaped yard. Expect to be impressed! MLS $539,900.
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Custom Bungalow | $434,900 Numerous quality features abound. Soaring cathedral ceiling in great room and gourmet kitchen, arches, pillars, hardwood and ceramics, 3 gas fireplaces. Must be seen to appreciate all this beautiful Drayton home has to offer. MLS
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$279,900 Beautifully maintained freehold town home. Offers 3 bdrms, 2 baths, ceramic foyer and kitchen/dinette, 5 appliances included! Neutral decor throughout, large living room with walkout to deck/13, c/air conditioning/13, garage with access to rear yard, front porch living steps to downtown. MLS
The Twin Centre Stars PeeWee team won the B Championship at the New Hamburg Optimist Tournament. Front row: Jaden Palermo, Linden Jantzi, Caleb Eggert, Isaiah Siewert, Lucas Economides, Ben Hayden, Austin Roth, Jack Koebel. Back row: coach Zeno Economides, Dawson Stevenson, Josh Carere, Jack Wolf, Will Edwards, Colby Van Bargen, Adam Hehn, Tyris Patrick, coach Brent Wolf, Coach Tom Carere. [SUBMITTED]
Mar 23 vs. LL #1 LL3: 4 LL1: 4 Goals: Jacob Cornwall, Ryan DeVries, Nick Berlet, Noah Reitzel Assists: Vince Dally, Noah Reitzel, Calvin Cressman, Jacob Cornwall, Colton Williams
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move in and enjoy, open concept main floor, bright kitchen w/3 appliances overlooks the dinette with walkout to backyard backing onto greenspace, 3 bdrms, 3 baths including master ensuite, 1.5 car garage, double driveway. MLS
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Goals: Jack Koebel x2, Austin Roth, Jack Wolf, Ben Hayden, Tyris Patrick, Dawson Stevenson Assists: Jack Wolf x2, Caleb Eggert, Jaden Palermo, Jack Koebel, Colby VanBargen, Dawson Stevenson, Isaiah Siewert, Conall Gillett
Mar 23 vs. Wilmot Woolwich: 2 Wilmot: 3 Goals: Kaitlyn Hyatt x2 Assists: Claire Jacklin, Bella Roth, Reese Talbot
Atom: BB Mar 23 vs. Oakville Woolwich: 5 Oakville: 1 Goals: Maddy, Ella, Sydney, Hailey x2 Assists: Larissa
PeeWee: LL Mar 20 vs. Kitchener Woolwich: 1 Kitchener: 1 Goals: Maddy Waters Assists: Monica Wang
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PeeWee: LL #1 Mar 8 vs. Woolwich Twin Centre: 5 Woolwich: 6 Goals: Conall Gillett x2, Jack Wolf x2, Colby VanBargan Assists: Ben Hayden x2, Tyris Patrick Isaiah Siewert, Dawson Stevenson, Jaden Palermo, Colby VanBargen Mar 19 vs. Woolwich Twin Centre: 8 Woolwich: 2
PeeWee: LL #1 New Hamburg Optimist Club Tournament | Mar 23 Game 1 vs. New Hamburg Twin Centre: 2 New Hamburg: 3 Goals: Jack Wolf, Tyris Patrick Assists: Jack Wolf, Josh Carere, Ben Hayden
Game 2 vs. Plattsville Twin Centre: 4 Plattsville: 1 Goals: Tyris Patrick x2, Austin Roth, Adam Hehn Assists: Caleb Eggert, Austin Roth, Colby VanBargen, Ben Hayden, Isaiah Siewert Game 3 vs. Arthur Twin Centre: 4 Arthur: 0 Goals: Isaiah Siewert x2, Jack Wolf, Tyris Patrick Assists: Colby VanBargen x2, Jack Koebel, Dawson Stevenson, Ben Hayden, Caleb Eggert
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Intermediate: LL Mar 24 vs. Waterloo Twin Centre: 3 Waterloo: 2 Goals: Shannon Lorentz, Natasha Runstedler, Cassie Hergott Assists: Jaide Shantz, Becky Jantzi, Becky Cornwall
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March 28, 2014 Love from your family and friends.
DEATH NOTICES COLLINS, L. RUTH | Passed away peacefully We speak your name with love and pride. We smile with tears we cannot hide. We thank you for the years we shared, the love you gave, the way you cared. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, and your picture in a frame.
We know the only drama in your life will be on a stage. Good luck with being 12.
Love Gurli, Cathy, Karen, Owen, Jackson and family
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Love Mom, Dad, Finn and Billy (cutest dog ever!)
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Disney for more than one day, because it’s really too much to do in one day.� A few months later Lucas received word that his wish had been granted, GO AHEAD, MAKE THEIR DAY. and on March 22, he preFAMILY ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE sented with the ticket at OBSERVER IS ICING ON THE CAKE! a ceremony at Conestogo Mall (the plane leaves on April 7, and he won’t be back until April 13). “I’m basically looking forward to the rides and the shows,� he said. Based in London, Ontario, the Sunshine Foundation began in 1987, and in its inaugural year sent 203 children to Disneyworld. Since expanding nationwide in 1990, it Do you have questions about your well water? has granted more than 34,000 ‘dreams.’ Do you know how to extend the life of your septic system? “It’s a wonderful charity,� said Harrison. I can’t The Well Aware program offers free and confidential advice to rural homeowners. A free home visit get over the amount with a trained water guide is a chance to discuss issues and solutions specific to your property. You of stuff that they do. get the information you need to ensure a consistent and safe supply of water in your home. You just see dollars you donate actually put to work.� Show you how to assess, maintain and improve your well More information on Demonstrate how to take accurate water samples and deliver a sample for testing the foundation can be Discuss how to avoid costly repairs to your septic system found at www.sunshine. Help you recognize and address potential risks to your water supply ca. On April 7, Lucas Harrison departs for a weeklong stay in the Happiest on Earth. Offer Place tips on conserving water Give you a package of useful information and local contacts Send you a full written report you can refer to in years to come
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Young Winterbourne boy works to encourage others who also have trouble getting into reading ELENA MAYSTRUK Winterbourne’s Coleton Benham, like many boys, had trouble reading at a young age. Having discovered that linking his interests to the choice of reading material boosted his reading skills, he’s been eager to help others. At school, the Grade 4 student’s strong suit has always been math, said his mother Jenny Benham, but he surprised everyone when he started a reading program of sorts for boys just like himself. Books 2 Boys aims to get young boys to read and, more importantly, enjoy it. Benham gets in touch with families of young boys through contacts and his Books 2 Boys Facebook page. Then, via letters, encourages them to give a variety of books a chance depending on each child’s reading ability and interests. At his own home, books are a sought-after staple. Benham is always increasing his collection with trips to the bookstore to buy children’s favourites such as those in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Canadian books about hockey (Rink Rats, Brady Brady) are numerous: as a sport loved by many boys, it’s a good genre to start with, he said. “If you like hockey that’s all you need. [The books say] ‘Get outside! Get outside! Build something!’” His mother’s friend got him in touch with a school in northern Canada where many kids don’t have a diverse collection of reading material. Now, he’s sending
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Coleton Benham created Books 2 Boys as a result of his own struggles with reading and now encourages boys to give a variety of books a chance. He’ll be handing out books to some young WMHA players this weekend. [ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER] a package of books to the students. He is also in touch with a boy in Toronto who doesn’t like to read. Benham recommended books for him and sent encouragement. Concerned with the statistics on boys’ literacy, Benham’s family offers full support. “Coleton has done a lot. He’s done a food drive, he helps out with local hockey and he said ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could start writing these letters to other boys, to get the names of boys who aren’t reading?’ He always writes a letter to say why they should be reading these books,” his mother explained. While it’s a novel approach, the issue Benham is tackling is anything but
new. Numerous studies demonstrate the gap between young female and male readers with boys lagging behind in their early years. In 2013, Today’s Parent Magazine quoted a University of British Columbia (UBC) study which showed parents spending more time on literacy activities with daughters rather than sons, suggesting that for some children the gap begins at home. Girls are already ahead in literacy entering the first grade, the study stated. The Ontario Ministry of Education funded an inquiry project to address the gap called the Road Ahead. A 2009 report looking at data from 2005 to 2008 showed boys were underachieving in literacy according to Edu-
cation Quality and Accountability Office testing. Girls in Grade 3 scored 68 per cent in reading and 74 in writing versus boys who scored 55 per cent and 59 per cent respectively. In Grade 6 reading and writing, girls scored 73 and 76 per cent while boys scored 60 and 58 per cent. The project argued for eight improvements to approaching boys’ performance in literacy including increased social interaction, greater choice in reading material, focused and precise instruction for teachers, and instruction that uses a variety of material to keep boys’ interested. Benham’s goal now is to get in touch with more kids through his Facebook page, also called Books 2 Boys.
When it comes to the true joy of reading, it’s not just about the boys, he added. “There’s one girl in my class who doesn’t like to read that much but she’s good at it. Lots of girls don’t like to read but they are good at it.” This weekend Benham will give back locally to the Woolwich Minor Hockey team he volunteers with. As a gift to mark the end of the season, Benham is giving out Brady Brady books to the players; the Canadian series of hockey-inspired children’s books by Mary Shaw and Chuck Temple were created to encourage reading. The authors have even donated several autographed copies and Benham plans to give them out this Sunday.
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Happy anniversary to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. The sap is running and we were fortunate enough to be included in the celebration thanking all the volunteers for their contributions and valuable time. That commitment is giving throughout the year and that is worth celebrating. We were finally able to work with Ninutik as a special treat for our guests. The fresh maple taffy wrapped around five-year-old cheddar, gouda and blue cheese was so simple and yet unexpected. It’s been three years since I first connected with Ninutik designer Richard Brault and I am so glad he was able to come and share his craft. Finding something you are passionate about and make a living at is a challenge, but his niche in maple is inspiring. This is part science-specific and but also creative. Community events bring us the opportunity to see so many familiar faces and smiles and share what we have been up to. This week I made a French Toast Bake for a local employer who’s ordered breakfast regularly for his team for the past seven CHEF’S TABLE | 27
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HOT BEEF SANDWICH $7. Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St., Elmira; 6 p.m. Takeouts available - call 519-669-2932 to place order for pick up Friday.
CAREGIVER COFFEE HOUR – meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month (Sept. to June) 10-11:30 a.m. at Chateau Gardens, 11 Hebert St., Elmira. This support group is offered in conjunction with the K-W Alzheimer Society. For more information, call Lorraine at 519664-3794, ext. 229.
MARCH 29 SCOTT WOODS (CANADIAN FIDDLE champion) presents “Old Time Jubilee” at Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs at 7 p.m. Advance tickets only $25 and can be purchased at the church office Tues. - Fri. 10-2, or call 519-669-5912 in Elmira or 519-885-5012 in Waterloo. Refreshments will follow concert. Calvary Church is wheelchair accessible and has hearing assisted. BETHEL MENNONITE YOUTH HOMECOMING, May 3 & 4. For registration information www.bethelyouthhomecomin.wix.com/bethelyouth or call 519-846-0180. WELLELSEY AND DISTRICT LIONS Club Folk Music Night, Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St., Wellesley. Doors open at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy a night of fold, blues and jazz featuring Sam Turton, Jane Lewis, Jesse Turton and Adam Bowman. Silent auction, cash bar and light snacks will be provided. Proceeds will be directed to Wellesley Public School parents council for classroom improvement. VISIT THE WTHHS HISTORICAL Room at the Old School, 1137 Henry St., Wellesley, on Saturday, March 29 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and enjoy displays and interesting historical facts about Wellesley Township. Free admission.
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THERE’S AN APP FOR That, 1:30-3 p.m. or April 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Join our Telemedicine nurse at Woolwich Community Health Centre and learn how to use your tablet, smart phone or computer to enhance your health. You will learn how to download programs/ apps that will help you better manage your chronic health concerns and be healthier in 2014. Held at WCHC, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Call 519-664-3794 for more information.
HEALTH EDUCATION SESSION - Atrial Fibrillation: Causes, Consequences and Treatment, Dr. Zuzanna Majewski, MD, Woolwich Community Health Centre. 10:15-11:15 a.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Everyone welcome! No fee, no registration. For more information call 519-664-3794.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month (Sept. to June), 10-11 a.m. at the Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. Join this informal group of caregivers who are acquainted with the struggles you experience. For more information, call Lorraine at 519-664-3794, ext. 229.
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THE LIONS CLUB OF Elmira Bingo – 7 p.m. at Elmira Lions Hall, 40 South St., Elmira. All proceeds go to support the many projects of the Lions Club of Elmira. For more information call 519-572-2669.
WELLINGTON COUNTY 4-H ANNUAL Spring Beef BBQ, silent & live auction. Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Alma Community Centre, Alma. Adults $14, children 8 yrs and under $7; 4 yrs and under free. For tickets contact: James 519-669-2025.
THE ST. JACOBS PUBLIC School extracurricular 7/8 Strings Program is hosting a concert on Thursday April 3 at 6:30 p.m. to fund-raise for instrument repairs. Along with music from this year’s strings group and some program alumni, the evening will feature performances by former St. Jacobs PS principal Geoff Lewis and KW Folk duo Quiet in the Land. Refreshments will be sold. Tickets cost $10/ person and will be available at the door. For details call 519-664-2272.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.
Find yourself without a corkscrew? Try using a book instead ... well, maybe WEIRD NOTES
Q. How do you open a wine bottle with a book? Please be sure you’re sober before trying this one. A. This method actually
works, insists Mark Levi in “Why Cats Land on Their Feet and 76 Other Physical Paradoxes and Puzzles.� “I tried this myself, having been stimulated by a combination of scientific curiosity and the lack of a corkscrew, not necessarily in that order.� Start by pressing a book against a wall, then strike the bottom of the bottle against the book while
holding the bottle with a towel and wearing protective glasses in case of breakage. With repeated strikes, the cork will inch out bit by bit to the point that you can pull it out by hand. What drives the cork out of the bottle, Levi explains, is “wine hammer,� similar to “water hammer� in plumbing, or “hydraulic shock.� The bottle accelerating into the wall causes compression of air inside the bottle that acts as a spring to slow the wine and drive it back into the cork. “In effect, we are hitting the cork from the inside, using wine as the hammer.� Q. Truth be told, isn’t it more work to concoct a lie than to tell the honest truth?
A. As the term “concoct�
might suggest, the business of deception is hard work for the human brain, says Adam Hadhazy in “Discover� magazine. Brain imaging studies show that lying takes greater mental effort, and that children’s ability to fib has to wait for their overall cognitive development. As Northwestern University psychology doctoral candidate Xiaoqing Hu put it, “Honesty is our default mode. When telling a lie, you have to inhibit the honest response and activate a dishonest one.� Yet when people rehearse how to tell better fibs, they get better at it. When test subjects were told to answer personal questions such as their
birth date, they were slower to respond when they were lying. But after they were told the purpose of the experiment, they learned how to lie faster and to fake their identity quite well. Soon, “they were as quick to lie as to tell the truth.� Q. When might you jump off the roof of a tall building and hit the ground below but live to tell all about it?
highest room. He paused to admire the “perfection� of the scene below and then jumped. Confusion followed, but within a minute he was back on the ground in front of a cathedral, apparently unscathed, among a crowd gathered around a dead man. “They told me that the man had thrown himself from the cathedral tower,� he wrote, “and I saw his body being carried away on a stretcher.� In the words of dream researcher Allan Hobson, “There’s no doubt SaintDenys was a pioneer of human consciousness.�
dreaming even as the dream unfolds, with the possibility of taking charge and actually directing its actions to some degree. As Saint-Denys studied dreams, he realized that pre-sleep focusings on potential topics could help determine which dream events might ensue. Using this mind control and conditioning, it wasn’t long before he was lucid dreaming every night. Besides the pleasurable encounters and adventures, he experimented with the way the mind constructs dreams–from the inside. In his famous jump-off dream, Saint-Denys was walking along the street, then entered the tallest building he could find and climbed to a window in its
A. This dramatic question
occurred to French nobleman Marquis d’Hervey de Saint-Denys in the late nineteenth century, and his answer to himself was to do the jumping in a lucid dream, says David Robson in “New Scientist� magazine. In a lucid dream, you become aware you’re
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a doctorate in physics. Together the brothers bring you “Strange But True.� Send your questions to strangetrue@compuserve.com.
OBSERVER CROSSWORD PUZZLER ACROSS 1. Pizazz 6. Fertile grounds 13. Tree juice 16. Have a cow 17. Small, herbivorous beetle 18. Get a move on 19. Principal 20. Interpersonal chemistry 21. 1973 Supreme Court decision name 22. Something to believe in 24. ___ Solo of “Star Wars� 25. Down time 26. Supernatural 30. Bank deposit 31. Breastplate 32. G clef 34. Genetic stuff 35. Rookie 36. Utter 37. Blokes 38. Rocks at the bar 41. Summer shade 43. Massage locale 45. Lamb’s mother 46. Mother Teresa, for one 47. Judge 50. Little toymaker
52. Bronx Bomber 54. Big galoot 55. “Spy vs. Spy� magazine 57. “Dig in!� 59. Dr. Frankenstein’s workplace 60. Kid’s query 61. Dude 62. It’s served in spots 64. Corpse 67. Crackpot 68. Piston’s movement 71. Lone-Star State 74. Remote location 75. Some sorority women 76. Wrong 77. Economic stability group 78. Balloon filler 79. ___ green 80. ______ Wrestling Mask 83. More capable 88. Be nosy 89. Pre-marriage contract 90. Not all there 91. Donkey 92. Iron collar 93. Run out, as a subscription DOWN 1. TV monitor?
2. “Well, ___-di-dah!� 3. “Aladdin� prince 4. “___ fallen ...� 5. Bar order 7. Hooter 8. Computer whiz 9. Interest 10. What’s happening 11. Faint 12. Like a fox 13. “I don’t know� 14. Garlicky mayo 15. Strips 20. Morning 23. Flower holder 25. Grassy area 26. Baseball’s Master Melvin 27. Bawl 28. Endorse 29. Destroyer destroyer 30. Inclination 31. Temper, as metal 33. Comedian Bill, informally 34. Wet, as morning grass 37. Chronic fatigue syndrome 38. Smirch 39. Nod, maybe 40. Lansing-to-Flint dir. 42. Rain cloud
44. Alexander Keith’s brew 47. Cattle 48. “Go team!� 49. Links rental 51. A Mufti’s ruling 53. Button material 56. Perform 58. Mark of perfection 63. ___ Spumante 65. Alias preceder 66. “Amen!� 67. Dissenting vote 68. Half mask 69. Waste lumber 70. Serf 71. Indian semi-classical vocal music 72. Decorative jugs 73. Roentgen’s discovery 74. Half a dozen 78. Actinon 80. Automobile sticker fig. 81. Big time 82. Appropriate 84. Scarf of feathers 85. Chop (off) 86. Lt.’s inferior, in the Navy 87. Deli bread
Roasted Apple French Toast Bake 5 large eggs 1 cup 10% cream 1 cup milk
3 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp vanilla 1 loaf day-old French bread or multigrain bread Apples 3 gala apples, peeled, cored and sliced 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp melted butter Topping 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Butter a 9x13 pan, then
layer in the bread; Whisk eggs and sugar together, add the cream, maple syrup and whisk some more until combined; Pour the custard mix over the breads, be sure all the bread is coated in the custard. Allow to stand for 1/2 hour; Toss apples in brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Place on parchment-lined pan and roast in oven at 350 F until tender; Once the apples are cooled, place on top of the French toast; In a bowl, combine butter, oats, cinnamon and ginger into a crumble and add
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to the top of the casserole; Bake in oven at 350 F until puffy and golden; Let stand, serve warm with local maple syrup.
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years. To keep things new and yummy, many guests will allow us to create a menu for them. This is the ultimate compliment as they just trust we will create something great that will be enjoyed. I sure hope they enjoy this one.
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