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Councillor at odds over hiring consultant for review of electoral wards But township appears ready to add another ward to clear way for a sixth member at the table in 2014 STEVE KANNON

Traffic was disrupted Monday following a collision on Northfield Drive near Scotch Line Road, north of Conestogo. The sedan involved suffered severe damage, leaving debris all over the roadway. There were no injuries. [elena maystruk / the observer]

Adding another seat at the table seems like a good idea to Woolwich councillors. How to go about doing that was the contentious part Tuesday night as they discussed rearranging ward boundaries.

Specifically, councillors had a problem with paying $10,000 to a consultant for what appears to be a fairly simple change.

Currently there are five members of council: a mayor elected township-

wide, two councillors in Elmira (Ward 1), one representing St. Jacobs and the northwest part of the township (Ward 2) and one for the east and south parts of Woolwich (Ward 3). That arrangement has been in place since 2000, when provincially-mandated reductions – ostensibly a cost-saving measure that was a failure province-wide from day-one – saw the elimination of four representatives.

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Lions Club proposes splash pad for Breslau steve kannon With a similar project in neighbouring Wellesley Township as its model, the Breslau Lions Club wants to build a splash pad in the community.

The idea got a warm reception at Woolwich council March 19.

Looking for ways to enhance the community, the

new club hit on the splash pad project, explained president Craig Mason. Formed two years ago, the club now has 15 members. A similar facility that opened last year at the Wellesley Community Centre was spearheaded by the Wellesley and District Lions Club.

As with that project, the Lions would do the fundraising needed to get the fa-

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cility built, about $225,000, he said, noting it would be a two-year endeavour.

In addressing councillors, Mason asked for their support of the project, and for a recreation staff member to serve as a liaison on the building committee. As well, the township would be expected to make land available at the park in Breslau, and to assume owner-

ship of the facility once it’s completed.

Woolwich would not be asked for money to build the splash pad, however, he said. The club will do all the fundraising, including making grant requests to the likes of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation.

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Coun. Allan Poffenroth praised the club for its efforts, endorsing the project – “It would be nice to do it and have it available in Breslau.”

Still in the preliminary stages, the project will be the topic of ongoing discussions between the Lions and the township to sort out details before a campaign is launched.

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In response to a question from Coun. Mark Bauman, recreation director Karen Makela said there is land available in the park, with operating the splash pad expected to cost approximately $6,000 a year once it’s turned over to the township.

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elena maystruk William Shakespeare once said, “How far that little candle throws his beams!

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In previous years the 1st Elmira Scout Group has used rubber bracelets inscribed with the words ‘good turn,’ passing them on to the people they help as a sign of paying forward

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“Each act of kindness can make a difference in the lives of the recipient and contribute to a cycle of goodwill that fosters friendlier and happier communities,” said Kaylee Galipeau, national youth commissioner and chair of the National Youth Network for Scouts Canada, in a release.

She added that the weeklong effort follows the principles of Scouting, which teach kindness, the value of doing for others and building a healthy community.

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the good turns, said Cub leader Philippe Bertrand.

Good turns are part of the scouting credo, Bertrand added.

“At the Scout youth level, which is Grades 6-8, it’s actually in their promise to do a good turn every day,” Scout leader Ken Fulcher said Scouts usually spend the week working with the township to keep trails and roads clean, collaborating with trails coordinator Ann Roberts and Tim Hortons during their community cleanup initiative. They clear the roads from Earl Martin Drive to Union Street while youth scouts are encouraged to go out on their own and think of individual good turns for the community.

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voices around the table will involve a few more hoops, including a public meeting and a change to the bylaw, explained clerk Christine Broughton.

Using the current population figure of 24,124 residents, each of the four councillors would optimally represent 6,031 people.

As it stands, each of the two Ward 1 councillors represents 5,235 residents (10,470 divided by two), while Ward 2 has 6,351 people and Ward 3 has 7,305.

Given growth forecast in Elmira, St. Jacobs and Breslau, the numbers will change over the next decade, with the township’s population expected to hit almost 29,000 by 2021.

Growth in Breslau, which has already overtaken St. Jacobs as the second largest settlement area in the township, will be the most dramatic. For Coun. Mark Bauman, that makes the area a prime candidate for a fourth ward. Pointing to

a map of the township’s current boundaries, he suggested using Highway 7 (perhaps the line proposed for the new route) as a natural dividing line for what would be Ward 4.

The current wards, meanwhile, would be changed using Northfield Drive as a boundary, with residents east of the line being added to Ward 3 to partly offset the number lost to the new ward in the south end.

The concept of a simple and straightforward realignment was dismissed by staff, however, who recommended allocating $10,000 to hire a consultant to help with the process.

“It’s important to get it right,” said chief administrative officer David Brenneman.

The majority of councillors baulked at the idea, however, deferring a decision on the extra spending until they could get more information.

“I don’t know why we would have to spend $10,000 for someone to

figure it out,” said Coun.

Julie-Anne Herteis.

“I can’t support spending that money until somebody proves to me that it’s absolutely worthwhile,” added Coun. Allan Poffenroth, who chided staff for wanting to spend money simply because there are $30,000 in an election reserve fund.

The Ward 1 councillor was in fact reluctant to contemplate the ward boundary review and addition of another councillor, which would add about $17,000 a year to the payroll.

“I don’t know that it’s fiscally the right thing to do right now.”

In a split vote, councillors sent staff back to the drawing board, with another report expected at a future meeting.

Changes to the boundaries and the composition of council have to be finalized by the end of the year in order to come into effect for the next municipal election, slated for November 2014.

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Testing reveals few issues with Woolwich’s drinking water STEVE KANNON The thousands of tests of Woolwich’s drinking water done each year typically turn up only a handful of minor incidents.

For 2012, that number was up marginally over the year before.

Most of the minor noncompliance issues were resolved simply by flush-

ing the affected areas with freshly chlorinated water.

The numbers for 2012 were reported to township council Tuesday night.

Woolwich crews test eight water systems daily.

Their work is backed up by regular testing by Region of Waterloo technicians.

Last year, there were three occurrences in the Elmira/St. Jacobs system,

down from four in 2011.

There was one occurrence reported in Heidelberg, the same as the year before. In the case in Maryhill’s two systems, there were two occurrences, up from one in 2011, while the two systems in Conestogo reported one issue instead of two. West Montrose also had a clean record, as it did a year earlier.

The issues in the Elmira/ St. Jacobs system involved two readings of low chlorine and one of elevated total coliform levels. In each instance, the problem was resolved by flushing of the system, reported director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley.

Where lead was found in samples, it may be traced back to the pipes or repairs

with lead soldering found in an individual home: among the township’s tests are samples taken from customers’ faucets.

As with lowered chlorine levels, issues were more likely to develop in parts of the systems with dead-end pipes, where water doesn’t move around as often as in the typical looped areas.

In such cases, the inci-

dents don’t mean the water is unsafe, simply that there is a technical issue that was quickly remedied, Kennaley explained.

Improved testing routines and work on the distribution systems themselves – such as eliminating dead-ends where water might stand – are ongoing to address compliance issues.

Temporary dog Local garden design team getting a park planned jump on spring at competition for Wellesley Community Centre elena maystruk

Council approves location, citing lack of alternatives suitable for project pitched by Wellesley Lions Club will sloan It may not be the deal that the Wellesley Lions Club would have preferred, but after a few false starts, township council this week approved the Lions’ proposal for an off-leash dog park at the Wellesley Community Centre. Still, the decision is unlikely to be the last step in the Lions’ search for a permanent location: council amended the proposal to specify that location be used on a temporary basis.

The leash-free park – the only one of its kind in Wellesley Township – will be developed between the community centre’s two baseball diamonds in the coming months. For club member Richard Franzke, who attended the Tuesday meeting on behalf of the service club, this location represented the best convergence of elements required: it includes parking and bathrooms, is centrally located, and is publically owned.

However, the decision did not come without debate.

Coun. Shelley Wagner ex-

pressed some trepidation over the already-crowded community centre location.

“My concern is that we have taken an area, and we keep populating it,” she said. “We had one soccer field; we had two baseball diamonds – that was within the last two, three years.

We’ve had a splash park … an upper soccer field, a lower soccer field, and we’re adding a multi-use sports pad into the mix.

“Now, we’re also talking about adding a dog park – all in one area.”

The overcrowding situation is the result of a lack of other park space in the village, explained Mayor Ross Kelterborn in agreeing with Wagner’s assessment.

“That isn’t the fault of people that want the dog park – it’s the fault of past councils. We have always taken money instead of land for future parks,” he said of past decisions to take cash in lieu of parkland when developers built new subdivisions.

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While the snow lingers despite the calendar indicating it’s spring, those itching to get out into the garden have an outlet just now courtesy of Canada Blooms, the country’s largest flower and garden festival. That’s where you’ll find the owners of Elmira’s Floristerra Greenhouses & Landscape Centre, for instance, who’ve been incorporating some new ideas.

Jeremy Feenstra and a small team are running with an athletic concept for the exhibition. The idea for a fitness garden was first developed by landscape architect Sean Gallagher, with whom he has worked in the past.

The concept can work for any garden, he said, as the idea revolves around incorporating a fitness circuit into an outdoor area.

“When working with clients, especially up in the cottage area, who were driving a long way to go to the gym, we figured that by incorporating this into your backyard it saves you the trip to the gym,” Feenstra explained.

The sporty display is one of about 20 feature gardens that will be on display until tomorrow (March 24), having already received two awards after the judging competition concluded on March 13.

The design incorporates

Jeremy Feenstra, owner of Elmira’s Floristerra Greenhouses & Landscape Centre, in his greenhouse prior to heading to the Canada Blooms show in Toronto. The inset photos depict the fitness garden he showcased at the festival. [elena maystruk / the observer]

a circuit of fitness equipment that allows the user to travel through various exercises and a cool-down area. Feenstra and his team have built sections for resistance and strength training as well as a yoga area and, for traction, a sports court floor that is capable of drainage.

The concept, he said, incorporates anything you would typically need at a gym, but instead of the sweaty smell, users get to enjoy the outdoors.

“It’s also very beautiful so you can relax in that area but you can use it to work out. Also, it’s been proven that if you work out outside, you are going to come back to it again.

If you create a beautiful space you are going to be more inclined to work out in it.”

More than 200,000 visitors will walk through the displays during the festival, which runs March 15-24 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto.

Founded in 1996 by the Garden Club of Toronto and Landscape Ontario, the first show was held in 1997 with attendance exceeding 70,000 visitors in five days.

Since then it has grown into the largest festival of its kind in Canada.

“It’s a good show to be in,” said Feenstra, adding he hopes the exposure will help put his family business on the map.

Woolwich Council approves $1,000 for Elmira-based stroke-recovery group STEVE KANNON A stroke survivors’ support group that meets weekly in Elmira will receive a $1,000 grant from the township, councillors decided this week.

The Expressive Café has been operating from the Woolwich Memorial Centre since last September.

The group had asked for a $5,000 grant for 2013, but missed last fall’s submission deadline. For this year, the request was treated as a special assistance grant, with a $1,000 cap.

In a presentation in council chambers Tuesday night, Elmira resident Frank Austin, who suffers from aphasia following a

stroke almost five years ago, said the financial support would help sustain the group’s activities, which started last September in space provided by the Woolwich Seniors Association.

The new group is the only one in the area, drawing participants from the region, Guelph and other parts of Wellington County.

Michele Anderson, a speech-language pathologist who co-founded the Expressive Café with Austin, said the weekly social interaction allows stroke victims to work on their communication skills.

Aphasia, usually the result of a stroke or brain injury, impairs the ability to use or comprehend words. As

a result, sufferers may become isolated due to their difficulties with communication. The group allows victims to work on those skills in a supportive environment, she added.

Of the approximately 900 stroke victims in Waterloo-Wellington each year, about a third will suffer from aphasia, said An-

derson. That means there are about 300 people who could benefit from what the group is doing.

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with aphasia. To date, there have been discussions with a seniors’ group in Cambridge and a hospital in Guelph about offering programs there.

“Our vision is big,” said Anderson, noting the work is important as victims can’t simply turn back the clock to the way things were before the stroke.

In quickly moving support for the grant request,

Coun. Allan Poffenroth called the group a “great idea” that deserves consideration when councillors look at grant requests in the 2014 budget.

“Hopefully there will be more next year.”

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participate in. Parents and youths are on the hook as well, encouraged to set a good example and make new efforts for their communities with activities

like volunteering, donating blood, or helping out the homeless. You can also lend a hand at a local community centre; help out a neighbour with that messy spring lawn or brighten up a co-worker’s day with

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No objections to development charges plan There were no objections, indeed little discussion at all, at a public planning meeting this week as Woolwich looks to amend its development charges bylaw to provide an extension of time to the the owner of a vacant former industrial site in Elmira’s core.

If approved, the amendment would give Blaze Properties another four years to get something going on the property, the former home of Procast

Foundries, which closed its doors in 2002. The arrangement would see the township waive some $60,000 in development charges – fees levied by municipalities to pay for infrastructure costs for new construction – as an incentive to get a new project underway.

The catch is that only commercial development qualifies, not residential.

The owner sees demand for a residential project, but none for commercial.

The township has resisted converting the land to purely residential use, however.

The plan is to extend the develop-

ment charges credit for the property until April 2016, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley told councillors March 19, noting the site is an important part of downtown redevelopment plans.

Extension for on-farm business Meeting this week, Woolwich council approved an extension of a temporaryuse bylaw for St. Jacobs Produce. The move allows the food and flower operation on a farm at 51-55 Hawkesville Rd. to continue for another three years.

ECT fundraiser nets $1,000 The Elora Community Theatre group this week presented $1,000 to The Elora Centre for the Arts, the proceeds from a February 23 presentation of a staged play reading of Myra’s Story, a one-person play featuring Jennifer Cornish.

School changes on council’s radar Woolwich council will look at weighing in as the WRDSB looks at changes

in St. Jacobs and Three Bridges, while the Catholic board eyes changes in Maryhill.

At the public board, a new building to replace St. Jacobs Public School and the closure of Three Bridges PS are under consideration as the school board reacts to shifting demographics.

The original St. Jacobs Public School could be demolished in favour of a brand new school.

The changes, part of a regular accommodation review of Woolwich and Wellesley townships, could also involve the catchment areas of schools in Floradale and Linwood.

The Catholic board, meanwhile, is looking at changes to St. Boniface school in Maryhill, including closing the facility and building a new school in Breslau.

Coun. Mark Bauman raised the issue at council this week, suggesting the township look at ways to keep Three Bridges school open due to its importance to the Mennonite community. He also suggested reducing the speed limit on Three Bridges Road to increase safety.

At St. Jacobs, it might be worthwhile to look at a historic designation for the original school, built in 1929.

the lawn of a cemetery and came to rest in a field. The driver’s two children, a 3-year-old-boy and a 1-year-old girl, were in the rear seat of the car. All three occupants sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital. The car was demolished. The investigation in this incident is ongoing and charges are pending. Speed was a factor in the collision. Alcohol was not a factor.

Northfield Drive at Scotch Line Road in Woolwich Township. The car was reported to be smoking and police and fire crews responded to the scene. The roadway was temporarily blocked for traffic from Line 86 to just past the accident scene on Northfield Drive. There was severe damage to the vehicle.

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6:16 PM | A red Jeep Cherokee struck a business sign at the Tim Hortons restaurant on Arthur Street in Elmira. There were no injuries and no charges were laid.

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3:00 PM | A vehicle was struck by a transport truck on Arthur Street at the roundabout in St. Jacobs. Major damage was done to the car and minor damage to the truck. There were no injuries; charges have yet to be determined.

5:47 PM |Police were called to Elgin Street in Conestogo to humanely destroy a raccoon that had been walking in circles for a couple of hours. The animal was believed to have distemper.

6:30 AM | Two vehicles were involved in a collision at Fountain and Victoria streets in Breslau.

There were no injuries and police laid no charges on the drivers.

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7:25 PM | A vehicle driving on the 1200 block of Floradale Road in Woolwich Township lost control on icy roads and hit a fence. There were no injuries and the fence owner was advised of the damage.

A single-vehicle rollover March 15 brought Floradale firefighters and Wellington County OPP to Wellington Road 17 and 8th Line West. High winds brought drifting snow to that stretch of road. There were no injuries. [steve kannon / the observer]

Police didn’t lay any charges.

and providing false insurance.

10:31 PM | A man was driving eastbound on Hawksville Road when his vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic. Police say the driver overcorrected and lost control on icy roads, spinning into a ditch and flipping the car onto its roof. The driver didn’t sustain any injuries and wasn’t charged.

8:19 AM | A white minivan and red PT Cruiser collided at the intersection of Herrgott Road and Lobsinger Line in Wellesley Township. Both drivers sustained injuries and one driver was charged with fail to yield to traffic on a highway.

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6:07 AM | Two vehicles were involved in a collision on Speedsville Road between Middle Block and Kossuth roads. Both drivers were injured and a 41-year-old male driver was charged with careless driving, driving with no insurance

11:05 AM | A man driving a Volkswagen was westbound on St. Charles Street near Maryhill when he lost control of the vehicle and slid into the ditch. Icy road conditions were a factor in the accident.

The driver sustained minor injuries.

No charges were laid.

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black car travelling northbound on Union Street in Elmira lost control at Oriole Parkway and ended up in a ditch. Excessive speed was a factor; the driver was charged with careless driving.

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1:08 PM | The driver of a red Mini Cooper was travelling on Herrgott Road in the 2600 block when he lost control of the vehicle and hit a guardrail. There were no injuries and no charges.

3:48 PM | The drivers of a grey Jaguar and black Toyota Camry were involved in a collision on King Street and Farmers Market Road. The collision is believed to have been started by a road rage incident. There were no injuries and charges are unknown at this time.

4:56 PM | A silver Saturn and black Mazda were involved in a collision at the intersection of Sawmill Road and Katherine Street in Woolwich Township. A Heidelberg woman was charged with fail to yield to through traffic.

6:59 PM | A vehicle travelling eastbound on Line 86 slowed for a turning vehicle and was struck from behind. Charges are unknown at this time. There were no injuries.

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St. Jacobs Optimist Club members Bob Wilbur and Heather Weber get in the spirit for the annual St. Jacobs Easter Egg Hunt. Held by the Optimists, the hunt will enter its seventh year on March 30 at 10 a.m. in Riverside Park. [will sloan / the observer]

3:00 PM | A 32-year-old Kitchener man driving and an Infinity G35 was travelling south on Northfield Drive. The car crossed Line 86 and the driver lost control.

The car left the roadway and rolled numerous times, went through two fences, struck a tree, rolled through

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4:00 PM | A collision occurred on Arthur Street, south of Reid Woods Drive in Elmira. Traffic was backed up until the scene could be cleared.

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Even in the short time since the ESL was established, said Ensing, there have been growing pressures on the environment there. Expansion on the west side of Waterloo, the Boardwalk development on Ira Needles Boulevard for instance, has brought more homes and more cars. Even modest growth in Wellesley Village has meant more commuters on roads passing through the sensitive lands. In Woolwich, traffic on Kressler Road, particularly gravel trucks and farm vehicles, poses a risk.

Along with residential and commercial development, the area is also popular with recreational users, from runners and cyclists to crosscountry skiers in the winter

STEVE KANNON Development and increased traffic on the west side of the region are threatening the Laurel Creek headwaters, says the public liaison committee involved with the area deemed an environmentally sensitive landscape (ESL).

In order to gauge the extent of the problem and develop a mitigation strategy, the committee is calling for a comprehensive traffic study, and wants the support of all of the municipalities covered by the Laurel Creek ESL, including Woolwich.

To that end, the committee’s acting chair, Dianne Ensing, addressed township councillors meeting Tuesday night.

“We feel there is a pressing need to study traffic patterns and road usage within and around the ESL, with the goal of addressing safety and long-term environmental protection,” she said.

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“The risks are compounded by the fact that some of these roads – Wilmot Line, Bertlett’s Road and Kressler Road – have poor sightlines, hidden driveways, narrow shoulders and surface erosion into waterways.”

Receptive to the idea of a traffic study, Coun. Mark Bauman suggested the project should be co-ordinated by the region, rather than relying on the four lower-tier municipalities to collaborate on a costsharing deal.

“Sometimes we don’t work really well together,” he laughed, adding “this should be a region-driven initiative” because the ESL itself was created by the regional government.

Director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley asked that councillors refer the matter to his staff for more study, with a report to come back to the table at a later date.

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Local students set to show what they can do at Waterloo-Wellington science fair elena maystruk A popular televised scientist once told kids: “science rules!” Soon five St. Jacobs PS students will be showing how they live the Bill Nye the Science Guy’s credo by participating in the Waterloo-Wellington Science and Engineering Fair (WWSEF), set to take place at Bingemans in Kitchener on April 9.

Zak Lienhart, Maddie MacLean, Miranda Elliott, Garrett Reitzel and Johnny DeGanis will be presenting the findings from their respective projects at the fair.

“Our project is about craters and how the object drop affects the diameter size,” said Miranda Elliott of her project with fellow science enthusiast Maddie MacLean.

The girls used Christmas ornaments weighted with lead balls for the experiment, dropping them at various heights into a sandbox.

Zak Lienhart’s project hits close to home, as the eighth-grader experimented with extracting iron from water using a special kit.

“My dad has a problem with iron so I wanted to find out which was the best water for him to drink,” he said.

Garrett Reitzel and Johnny DeGanis took a musical approach to science in their project on how music affects the heart rate. Using eight family members and friends as willing guinea pigs, they tested their heart rates with a heart rate

Five St. Jacobs PS students will be returning to the regional fair this year: Maddie MacLean, Miranda Elliott, Zak Lienhart, Johnny DeGanis and Garrett Reitzel. [elena maystruk / the observer]

monitor.

“We did four different songs and we tested which would make your heart rate the highest and the lowest,” DeGanis said.

This is the 40th annual regional science fair, with about 220 projects by 300 students represented this year from Grades 7 through 12 in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. They will be competing for awards as well as the chance to get noticed by universities. “[The science fair] provides them with opportunities to win scholarships to a number of universities and colleges including our local ones. We also have cash and other types of prizes,” said WWSEF representative Sheila MacLeod.

WWSEF is a registered non-profit and uses about 100 judges each year – usually university professors and professionals from local institutions – to evaluate students’ work.

Projects are divided up into categories – biotechnology, earth science,

engineering science, life science, or physical science – and are judged according to a national standard which takes into account scientific method, creativity, organization, research, background knowledge, visual impact and a written summary of the project.

Winners of the regional competition will then travel to the Canada-wide science fair in Lethbridge, Alberta in May. On the day of the fair, students will also get a chance to participate in a number of field trips.

All five students participated in the event last year, with positive experiences. A couple of them are even hoping to outdo themselves with this year’s projects.

“I went last year and it was lots of fun and I just wanted to beat last year’s project,” Lienhart said.

But is the genius and hard work all done for the love of science?

“I wanted to beat my brother – he got a gold medal last year,” DeGanis joked.

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council, or the next council that comes in, when we do our Official Plan, we will be doing other things and looking at retaining more parkland, because that park is full, no question.”

In response, Franzke said “we would be very interested, in that point, in calling this the temporary dog park, and in the future looking for a more ideal [location].”

Some dissent also came from Mary Lichty-Neeb, the secretary-treasurer of the Wellesley-North Easthope Agricultural Society.

The organization donated the land to the township for recreational purposes, but Lichty-Neeb expressed concern that some owners would leave their dogs unsupervised, or divide attention between their dogs and their kids in the splash park.

“That’s really where our concern is coming from – just our children’s safety,” she said.

“We started this whole dog park because of safety concerns,” said Franzke.

“I’ve been to a lot of dog parks … I have never seen anybody walk away. I’ve never seen a loose dog, because other owners would turn on them. They won’t allow it.”

He added, referring to other Wellesley parks, “I think the risks are higher as they are right now. I watch these dogs, they get whipped up in a frenzy [when] a kid comes out with a soccer ball and a bike.”

In November, the Lions proposed a dog park to be built at Nafziger Road and Gerber Road – the club would cover the building costs, and then donate the park to the township. On

February 8, council rejected this plan when an investigation into the area found “potential for questionable soil conditions.”

The community centre location was suggested by facilities director Brad Voisin, Coun. Jim Olender, and executive director of corporate/operations Will McLaughlin.

“Staff has spent quite a bit of time on this looking at different options. We’ve pretty much exhausted it.

I think this is the only possibility we have that works,” said Voisin.

All expenses associated with the development of the dog park – including fencing, gates, and signage – will be carried by the Wellesley Lions Club. The township will retain the right to close the park for special events like the Wellesley-North Easthope Fall Fair.

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Yes to additional councillors, no to more consultants Woolwich council is on the right track with plans to see more representatives around the table. But way off base in going to the consultant well yet again.

Before the provincial government of Mike Harris mandated a reduction in the size of municipal councils in time for the 2000 elections, Woolwich had nine councillors.

There have been five since that time. Far from saving money – that wasn’t the case anywhere – the move served only to diminish public representation and reduce the dynamics of the elected body.

Adding one more voice would be a step in the right direction.

Prior to the downsizing, there was more debate around the council chamber – one can argue how effective it was – and the public would be better served with more dissent.

In the ensuing years, council has often been little more than a rubber stamp for proposals brought forward by bureaucrats, often not in the public interest. That’s especially true with the expansion of unnecessary staff positions and overinflated wages and benefits. There’s simply been no pushback and, in more than a few occasions, outright compliance with counterproductive recommendations.

All too often there is little debate. Some councillors will claim consensus-building is more constructive than the type of hijinks we’ve come to expect of politicians at the upper levels of government, but like the legal system, governance works better when it's adversarial. Councillors should disagree with one another from time to time: it’s very unlikely the first recommendation rolled out will be the best one ... or even a good one. More importantly, councillors should always stake a contrary position from that of staff. That doesn’t mean there will never be agreement or common ground, only that every report outside of the workaday items should be viewed with a critical, even skeptical eye.

There’s been precious little of that for years.

Ironically, the willingness to go along with staff suggestions applies to the overuse of consultants. Here again, we have staff calling for $10,000 to be spent on what appears to be a very simple matter: reorganizing a few boundary lines to create a fourth ward and space for a new councillor.

To their credit, some councillors questioned the need for such spending. Now they have to stick to their guns.

Staff’s rationale – that a third-party expert would be helpful if changes to the ward boundaries were appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board – doesn’t hold water. The chance of such an appeal is miniscule, certainly not worth such an insurance policy. A large majority of us can’t even be bothered to vote in municipal elections; no one is going to get up in arms over the proposed changes, especially as they would serve to make the council more representative.

We’ve long decried the lack of oversight in Woolwich council, which has been far too compliant with staff proposals. That’s especially true when it comes to hiring consultants. Sometimes it’s necessary when there are very technical issues at play, but that’s not always the case. As with hiring additional managers and similar employees – we’ve seen staff creep across the board with local government – the use of consultants can help insulate senior bureaucrats and politicians from the public and the accountability that comes with such scrutiny.

Why are we paying administrators – overpaying, in the case of bureaucrats – if they can’t make decisions ... and stand by them, whatever the consequences?

Hooked on consultants, Woolwich administrators take the flushing away of taxpayers' money to the (il)logical next step.

WORLD view / GWYNNE DYER

U.S. gained nothing in illegal invasion of Iraq WORLD AFFAIRS Why did George W. Bush choose Mar. 19, 2003 to invade Iraq, rather than some day in May, or July, or never? Because he was afraid that further delay would give United Nations arms inspectors time to refute the accusation (his sole pretext for making an unprovoked attack on an independent country) that Saddam Hussein’s regime was working on nuclear weapons.

The U.S. president couldn’t say that, of course, and so instead his administration’s spokesmen mumbled about the need to get the war over and done with before the summer heat made fighting impossible. Yet American soldiers proved perfectly capable of operating in that summer heat during the ensuing seven years of fighting, in which more than 4,000 of them were killed.

That was nothing compared to the number of Iraqi deaths. At least

five times as many Iraqis have died violently in the decade since the U.S. invasion as were killed by Saddam’s regime in the 10 years before the invasion. The exact number is unknown, but Saddam’s secret police were probably killing less than 2,000 people a year in 1993-2003.

An estimated 121,000 Iraqi civilians have died in the military and political struggles of the past decade.

Iraq’s infrastructure has still not recovered to its pre-war level. More than a million Iraqis still live in internal exile, unable to return to the homes from which they were “cleansed” during the Sunni-Shia sectarian war of 2006-2007. Another million have fled the country for good, including a large proportion of the country’s intellectual and professional elite.

Iraq ranks eighth from the bottom on Transparency International’s corruption index, ahead of Somalia and North Korea but below Haiti and Equatorial Guinea. The government in Baghdad, though dominated by sectarian

Shia politicians, does little for the impoverished Shia majority. The Sunni minority fears and hates it.

And the Kurdish ethnic minority in the north just ignores Baghdad and runs a state that is independent in all but name.

Iraq’s courts do the regime’s will, torture is endemic, and the swollen army and “security” forces (used almost exclusively for internal repression) eat up a huge share of the budget. And from the perspective of American grand strategy, the main result of the war has been to weaken the position of the U.S. in the Gulf region and strengthen that of its perceived opponent, Iran.

The United States spent about $800 billion on the Iraq war, and will eventually spend at least another trillion dollars on military pensions, disability payments and debt service.

Yet it achieved less than nothing. Why on earth did it invade in the first place?

Even the defenders of the invasion have stopped claiming that Saddam Hussein was cooperating with al-Qaeda terrorists who were plotting to at-

tack the United States.

They were also plotting to overthrow and kill Saddam, as everyone with any knowledge of the Middle East already knew.

The UN weapons inspectors never found the slightest evidence that Saddam had revived the nuclear weapons program that had been dismantled under UN supervision in the early 1990s. The people in the White House who took the decision to invade must have known that there was no such program: the way they carefully worded their propaganda in order to avoid explicit lying is ample evidence of that.

The strategist Edward Luttwak once suggested that the real reason was that the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 had been too easy. After 9/11 the American people really wanted to punish somebody, and Afghanistan had not provided enough catharsis. So another invasion was an emotional necessity, and (given the American public’s ignorance about the Middle DYER | 10

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Their view / question OF THE WEEK

Do you think it is important to participate in Earth Hour? (March 23)

»»Roland Fleming

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I think it’s good to raise awareness. We use a lot of excess energy that we don’t need.

Yeah.

Definitely.

For sure, can’t hurt.

I guess, to save energy.

"After 9/11 the American people really wanted to punish somebody, and Afghanistan had not provided enough catharsis. " Gwynne Dyer | page 8 HIS view / STEVE KANNON

We'll need more than an hour to change our energy habits EDITOR'S NOTES Like everybody else on the planet, you’ll be asked to turn off the lights for an hour tonight (Saturday) at 8:30 p.m. The action is purely symbolic, but the goal is to send a message to world leaders: we’re serious about conservation and the steps needed to tackle climate change.

Organized by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when two million people switched off their lights.

By 2008, more than 50 million people around the globe participated, and that number has increased into the hundreds of millions.

I’ll probably opt to turn off the lights, without forsaking electricity altogether: music, for instance, makes sitting around in the dark more interesting.

Of course, in Canada Saturday is hockey night – the lights may be off, but the blue glow of televisions are likely to persist.

Only the most earnest will be sitting around for an hour singing Kumbaya by the light of organic beeswax candles.

That said, even turning off one light in recognition of the event helps spread awareness.

That’s not to say the event is without merit.

Last year, hydro customers in the province saved enough energy to power the City of Belleville during Earth Hour. This year, Hydro One is urging its customers to save even more than the 202 MW saved last year by turning off lights and unplugging unnecessary appliances between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.

No matter what your take on climate change, there’s no denying there are benefits to conserving energy and shifting to alternative means of generating it.

No matter what, electricity is going to eat up a larger portion of our incomes. Aging infrastructure – from nuclear plants to the wires that bring power to our homes – needs to be replaced. As

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tricity prices if the province cancelled its support for renewable energy under the Green Energy Act. The study indicates that investing in renewable energy today is likely to save Ontario ratepayers money within the next 15 years, as natural gas becomes more expensive and as the cost of renewable energy technology continues to decrease.

The report finds electricity prices are set to continue rising sharply over the next decade whether or not the green initiatives are scrapped, with prices peaking around 2022, when Ontario’s nuclear fleet is currently scheduled to undergo significant shutdowns. Even if future contracts for renewable energy were ended in 2011, the organization’s modelling shows there would be very little change to projected electricity price increases – amounting to roughly a $4 difference on the average household’s monthly electricity bill.

But that hasn’t stopped critics from pointing to the prices Ontario is

offering to supplies of electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind projects. That list includes the likes of an Elmira biogas facility proposed by Woolwich Bio-En Inc. Yes, the government has sped up some of the pain by paying exorbitant prices for electricity generated from renewable sources, part of its pledge to go green by phasing out coal-fired generating stations, now expected by the end of this year. But we should be better off in the long-term.

Some would argue for more gas-fired plants today, given the abundance of natural gas and resultant low prices. As a bonus, a gas-fired generating station produces less than half the greenhouse gas emissions of a coal plant, a fraction of the smog builders like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, and no harmful mercury and lead.

With gas, the OCAA would prefer to see cogeneration projects – combined heat and power – that would give us

more bang for our buck.

It also recommends helping homeowners improve comfort and efficiency by ordering energy utilities to develop home retrofit programs with low-cost onbill financing and paying industrial and commercial customers to save by paying them up to the same amount for a kilowatt hour saved as we pay for power from the Bruce A reactors (7.4 cents per kWh), among several other suggestions recently sent on to Premier Kathleen Wynne.

Of course, the cheapest, cleanest and most hasslefree way to deal with our energy needs is to reduce consumption.

Ontarians spend more than $7 billion a year on electricity to power their homes and small businesses. Just a 10 per cent conservation saving would leave an additional $700 million in our pockets.

That’s the kind of pragmatic thinking we should be doing as we sit in the dark, perhaps enjoying a little extra peace and quiet, while observing Earth Hour at 8:30 Saturday night.

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consumers of electricity, we’ve never paid the actual cost of bringing it to us, let alone all the things that come along with our dependence on energy, such as the environmental impacts.

As with so much of our infrastructure, we’re having to renew decades-old systems while building the new ones to accommodate population growth.

In short, there are plenty of valid reasons why rates will continue to rise – sharply, in many cases – over the next several years.

Green energy, however, is not one of them.

Often scapegoated by opponents, the Ontario government’s Green Energy Act has done little to raise rates, but helps put the province in a better position for the long-term changes coming to the electricity industry, as groups such as the Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) and Pembina Institute, among many others, have pointed out.

The Pembina Institute, for instance, argues consumers would see virtually no relief from high elec-

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More than two thirds of Canadians (69 per cent) would oppose a Canada-EU trade deal if it included lengthening patent protections for brand name drugs. The added costs associated with changing Canada’s intellectual property rights regime for pharmaceuticals would eliminate any planned savings at the provincial level through bulk purchasing of generic drugs.

"The Conservatives’ Republican-style crime agenda has been discredited in the United States, having nearly bankrupted public coffers and turned their prisons into crime factories, and Canadians do not want their hard-earned tax dollars wasted on these failed policies."

A blunt assessment of downtown Elmira called for sweeping changes to boost the retail sector. The Elmira Core and Commercial Area Review, discussed at council Mar. 22, found the need for better commercial offerings, more effective marketing and improvements to the look of the core.

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East) almost any Arab country would do.

There was certainly a parallel desire among the neo-conservatives in the Bush White House to restore American power to unchallenged dominance after what they saw as the fecklessness of Bill Clinton’s administrations in the 1990s. That required a short and successful war that would put everyone else in awe and fear of American military might – but, once again, any weak and unpopular country would have done. Why Iraq?

The closest we can come to a rational answer is the argument, common in Washington a decade ago, that permanent military bases in Iraq would give America strategic control of the entire Gulf region.

The role of those bases would not be to ensure

prompt delivery of the region’s oil to the United States at a low price: only 11 per cent of U.S. oil imports come from there.

The bases would instead enable the United States to block Gulf exports of oil to China if the United States found itself in a confrontation with that country.

(Geo-strategic arguments are often frivolous.)

None of these explanations can justify what was done, and we haven’t even gone into the damage done to international law by this blatantly criminal act. But can we at least conclude that the world, or even just the United Nations, has learned a lesson from all this?

Probably yes for the United States, at least until memories fade. (Give it 10 more years.) Not so much for the rest of the world, but then most other countries are less prone to invade faraway places anyway.

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SPORTS HOCKEY/ GETTING STARTED

Girls encouraged to give hockey a try Woolwich Wild event, now in its third year, provides an introduction to the sport for prospective players ELENA MAYSTRUK

Girls’ hockey is a fastgrowing segment of the sport, with more and more young women getting into Canada’s passion. Hockey remains something of a mystery to many, however; shedding some light on the sport is the raison d’être of the Come and Try Girls’ Hockey event March 26 at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.

Organized by Woolwich Girls Minor Hockey Association (aka Woolwich Wild), the event is held to introduce young girls to the sport before they hit the ice for real in next season’s games.

“It’s mostly to introduce new girls to hockey so they get a chance to try it and so their parents can ask questions. Rather than just reading about it, they can actually come and try it,” said the organization’s team administrator, Jacinta Faries.

The goal is to have pro-

spective players see what the game is like in a safe environment before their parents sign them up for real games, she explained.

“The one thing that we’ve found is that some parents are a little nervous because they see the boys: there’s hitting in hockey. And so they think the girls are going to be similar, but we have no contact, no bodychecking allowed on the girls’ side.

Even being able to answer questions like that, helps for some parents.

Especially parents of the younger girls tend to be more nervous.”

What do the experienced Woolwich Wild players think? Is it important to try hockey before signing up for a team?

Holly Faries grew up on the rink as hockey was always a family affair, and often played with her brother.

“I think it is,” she said.

“Yes, so then you know how to play,” said player

Brianna Fleming.

Faries said the event, now in its third year, helps increase Wild registration numbers, with great turnout rates in the past few years and a fair amount of girls signing up in April.

On March 26 young female hockey hopefuls ages 4-12 will be divided into two age groups (older and younger players), each overseen by a Wild coach.

Staff will go over skating maneuvers and hockey drills, then move onto the fun stuff: a scrimmage game. And while the players inspect the ice, parents will be able to ask coaches and staff some of the hard questions about the sport.

Girls will be gathering starting at 5:30 p.m. at the McLeod Arena in the Woolwich Memorial Centre. All Participants must wear CSA-approved equipment (gloves, helmets, facemasks, skates and sticks.)

Woolwich Wild players Charlotte McMillan, Annie Sargent, Gwyneth Martin, Holly Faries, Brianna Fleming and Maggie Sargent support the Come and Try Girls’ Hockey event to be held March 26. The event has helped increase the organization’s enrolment numbers three years in a row.

[ELENA MAYSTRUK / THE OBSERVER]

Basketball program at Floradale PS steps around dispute WILL SLOAN With negotiations at a stalemate between teachers’ unions and the Ontario government, it seems increasingly likely that Waterloo Region elementary school students will not see extracurricular activities return this year. However, that didn’t stop a parent at Floradale Public School from launching his own after-school basketball team for students in Grades 6, 7 and 8.

But Eric Schwindt, the parent who spearheaded the initiative, is disappointed that the Waterloo Region District School Board hasn’t offered more of a helping hand.

“They weren’t in a hurry to encourage us, because they were afraid of offending the teachers’ union.

They asked me, ‘Oh, give us one more week,’ ‘Give us

a couple more weeks,’ ‘We think there’s something coming down, peace might be made.’ And obviously, nothing came down the pipeline, and eventually we went ahead.”

He added, “They’re taking a hands-off approach.

They don’t want any responsibility. Instead of trying to facilitate these types of activities … they’re trying to just not do anything.”

After much negotiation, Schwindt belatedly launched an after-school basketball program at the end of January. On Mondays at 3:45 p.m., an average of 12 to 13 students participated in basketball drills and scrimmages in the Floradale PS gymnasium, which Schwindt was able to rent on a non-sanctioned community group basis.

Scheduled to run for five weeks, the program was cut to four because of a snow

day.

“My approach was: even a five-week season is better than nothing,” said Schwindt. “In a rural school, we don’t have the options that a lot of city students do.”

Schwindt was encouraged by the appreciative response from fellow parents.

“Parents were very supportive,” he said. “I had a lot of ‘thank you for organizing’ comments, and I think with more lead time there would have been more parents willing to be involved.”

As he indicates, however, this was something of a one-man operation, with Schwindt paying out of pocket to rent the gymnasium from the school. He remains disappointed that the school board wasn’t cooperative.

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Kelly Schwindt was one of the Floradale PS students who joined her father’s after-school basketball program, launched after teachers refused to take part in extracurricular activities.

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NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA

There’s no foolproof way to avoid helping someone remove an ice hut OPEN COUNTRY Where I live, in Haliburton, it is now a very dangerous time to be on the ice. If you step out there now, you do so at your own peril and risk an unfortunate accident.

That’s right: someone will ask you to help them remove their ice hut from the lake.

The first ice hut removal deadline here is March 31. This is when anyone with a registered ice hut must get it off the lake or risk hefty fines.

The second ice hut re-

moval deadline is April 6. This is when your spouse will “ask you” to remove it from the front lawn. The penalty for non-compliance is even more severe.

But let’s deal with the first deadline.

One of the best ways to avoid the risks associated with ice hut removal is to avoid the lake for the two weeks prior to deadline. Of course, this might not be practical, especially if your spouse keeps asking you to shovel off the back deck.

In that case, you really have no choice but to hide out at the lake.

Hide out, of course, is the operative phrase.

If you do it right, you can avoid both your spouse and anyone who is looking for help with ice hut removal.

This, as far as I can tell, is the only real circumstance where winter camouflage actually pays for itself.

If you wear it, spray paint all your gear white and erase your tracks in the snow, you stand a better than even chance of not getting roped in to help a fellow angler remove an ice hut – and slightly less of shoveling off a deck.

I know what you are thinking. You’re saying this is ridiculous. Why not just visit a distant

lake where you don’t know a single ice hut owner?

Well, obviously, you’ve never ice fished.

You see, they don’t just ask you outright.

No sir, it starts with the catching of a fish. Obviously, you go over to investigate the fish caught and what the angler was using. They then compliment your camouflage, offer you a coffee and invite you to fish the immediate area.

Ten minutes later, you’re moving a hut and all its contents.

For those of you who have never done it, this is the rough equivalent to helping your spouse

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that there was no attitude of, ‘How can we work together?’ It was very much, ‘We’re hands off,’” said Schwindt.

Barring an unexpected breakthrough in province/union negotiations, Schwindt intends to continue the program next year, hoping that with a successful model in place and more lead time, he will be able to organize more volunteers

and activities for September. Another hope is to set up exhibition games with teams from non-WRDSB schools, such as St. Teresa in Elmira.

Still, it must be said: the teachers are protesting for a reason. Extracurriculars are important to the student experience, but non-sanctioned volunteer groups like Schwindt’s weaken teachers’ bargaining position.

How does Schwindt recon-

rearrange the living room, only colder.

And just like that, it ruins your back and cuts into your fishing time, too.

Worse still, in either case, once you are committed there’s no graceful way to back out. So you slug it out and help until that hut is on a trailer and gone.

The good part is if it all goes well, you can fish the area where the hut was – which has predrilled holes and is located in a great spot.

Last time this happened, though, I didn’t fish it for long.

As soon as I dropped a line, I noticed my spouse

hot on my tracks. I tried to make a few snowmen in order to stand still and hide among them, but she got there before I had the second one finished.

“Why do you have a carrot sticking out of your nose?” she asked.

“No reason,” I muttered.

“The deck needs shoveling,” she said.

“I forgot,” I countered.

As we were leaving I asked the million-dollar question.

“How did you find me?” I asked.

“I saw a guy who had just removed his ice hut at the landing,” she said, “and I asked him …”

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“I think the teachers’ unions have got to decide about extracurricular activities: either it’s part of their job description, or it’s not,” he said.

“If it is part of their job description, they’re taking full paycheques – let’s start offering these programs again. Or if it’s not … why would they be offended if other people offer up volunteer hours?”

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Venture food for thought/ Food Owen Roberts owen roberts

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A different take on banking Credit unions such as MSCU seeing continued growth, though much of the public still not in the know Will SLoan “When I think about many of the things that were cited with the Occupy movement, they were many of the things that are more commonly found within the context of banks or forprofit institutions,” said Brent Zorgdrager, CEO of the Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (MSCU).

“As I spoke to some university students who were keen on the Occupy movement and were saying, ‘Is capitalism still relevant?

We need a new way,’ I offered that there is a way. It’s not new, it’s called credit unions.”

According to a new report from the Credit Union Central of Canada (CUCC), this perspective is gradually becoming more common.

As 2012 rang to a close, credit unions associated with the CUCC reported $152.5 billion in assets – up 8.8 per cent from the $140.2 billion in 2011.

The report goes on to state that a total of 1,762 credit union locations were

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Mennonite Savings and Credit Union CEO Brent Zorgdrager has seen the MSCU grow with other credit unions in recent years. affiliated with the CUCC, with 5.3 million Canadians onboard. $134.6 billion has been deposited from customers, up $11.1 billion

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So, in those ways, serving local food at hospitals or long-term care facilities makes sense.

As well, if the team’s vision for a 20 per cent increase in local food in institutional care facilities and cafeterias was mandated and realized – a figure arrived at after speaking with pro-local food advocates – farmers would benefit with new markets. That’s always a plus for farmers.

Then, so the thinking goes, a ripple effect would ensue. Chain store food retailers would boost their local food quotient, giving farmers even more places to sell their crops and livestock. And consumers would have access to more variety, maybe in ethno-cultural vegetables or some commodity we haven’t even thought of yet. Maybe a new kind of functional food or nutra-

ceutical we haven’t even thought of yet or discovered. Who knows?

And on a broader scale, the right-to-food movement would be well served by this health-related local food measure, because overall access to food would likely improve with so many farmers growing food for local markets.

And let’s not forget the pursuit of a legislated local food act for Ontario, as well as other efforts such as the food charters being drawn up across Canada, including the one in Guelph Wellington. For local food, it just gets better and better.

But while all this sounds great, when it comes to hospitals and institutions, a new level of business propriety must take hold. There’s no endof-the-lane sales. No late deliveries allowed. No excuses – even reasonable ones – such as the truck

broke down, or we had a crop failure. A deal with a hospital entails people having to eat local food, rather than making it some personal choice.

So in their study, “Report on Food Provision in Ontario Hospitals and Long-Term Care Services: The Challenges and Opportunities of Incorporating Local Food,” it follows that Padanyi and her team found substantial barriers to requiring that all public healthcare facilities in Ontario incorporate local food into their patient and visitor food service.

Simply put, we’re not there yet. We have a hard enough time agreeing on the definition of local food, let alone providing it en masse to sick and elderly people.

But Padanyi and her team see a real potential for what they call customization. Having looked at some case studies in our

area, including Kitchener, they say local food can be offered to patients and residents very successfully, on a facility-by-facility basis.

“Individual facilities can successfully incorporate local food into their menus because there are so many different ways to do so,” she says. “It’s a matter of finding the best way(s) for each … but customization is really just an extension of what is done now. Facilities do what their managers think is appropriate based on their priorities, annual strategies, financial resources and human resources.”

Realistically, though, not much will change on the hospital-food frontier as long as the province gives hospitals peanuts for food care. True, no one checks into the hospital for its food. But it’s sure one more reason to check out.

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“In some cases, we’re ahead of these numbers.

Our assets grew 9.5 per cent. If you set aside the credit unions that aren’t part of Canadian Central Credit Union, [membership] is up 2.8 per cent over five years; our membership over the last five years is up 17 per cent.”

He added, “We’re growing faster in our credit union than the Canadian population is growing.”

Conceived as a non-profit, “community-oriented” alternative to banks, credit unions offer customers a participatory role in the institution’s governance. Everyone with an account is a partial owner of the credit union, thus eroding the distinction between customers and shareholders.

“I think it makes us fully accountable,” said Zorgdrager. “We don’t have to split the decisions in half and say, ‘We’re going to do this because it’s disadvantageous to this group, and this other group carries a bigger stick and I want to delight them.’ It’s one conversation.”

According to Zorgdrager, a key difference between banks and his credit union is its emphasis on community.

“We really love to fund all of our members’ loans by our members’ deposits.

When I look into the Canadian system, on average, 94 cents on each loan dollar is funded by members’ deposits; in our case $1.01 of every loan dollar is funded by deposits.

“So we are funding within our community, which I think is the best way to go, because when things happened as they did in the U.S., our members, in a sense, were insulated by that. Somebody you know has provided the deposits that’s supporting your loans, and you know these people.”

Still, Zorgdrager feels the system has not reached as many as it should.

“They’re just more familiar with the banks because there’s one on many corners,” he said. “Credit unions, if you even take the name – ‘Is it a union?

Does it have something to do with labour?’ So, it’s not particularly well understood.”

He continued, “The credit union is a strong system. Many times people think it’s an inferior system – doesn’t have the quality, or it’s for people who can’t get served elsewhere. That’s not true.”

Unique to the MSCU is their consciously faithbased approach to financial matters – their motto, in fact, is “where faith and finances meet.” Until 2010, the MSCU only admitted

members from the Mennonite, Amish, or Brethren in Christ churches. Now, their website advertises that they admit those who “identify and share” their “faith-based values,” even if prospective clients do not attend an Anabaptist church.

What exactly does this mean? Zorgdrager said it involves being onboard

with the sentiments enumerated in their Mennonite faith statement.

“We’ll tell you about some of the values of the program that we do,” he said. Now, you don’t have to be a Mennonite, but: acting in a way that’s compassionate, that’s with integrity, being responsible and caring – if that makes sense to you, then feel free to join.”

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THE ARTS on stage /Live music

It’s gonna be a really beeg sheeeew The Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars pulls into Maryhill’s Commercial Tavern for a matinee Sunday afternoon will sloan Of all the people who have become legends of American television, Ed Sullivan was surely among the least likely. During a run on CBS that lasted from 1948 to 1971, The Ed Sullivan Show offered millions of viewers the curious spectacle of a variety show hosted by a man who looked every bit the conservative newspaper columnist he once was.

Toronto-based voice actor Jeff Brown will be summoning the spirit of the late emcee as he takes the stage for “The Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars,” coming to the Maryhill Commercial Tavern on Sunday.

Practically everyone – from comedians to schoolchildren to your drunken uncle at the Christmas party – has attempted an Ed Sullivan impression, usually when promising some kind of “really beeg sheeeew.” So what is the secret to a good Ed Sullivan impersonation?

“Ed was almost a caricature in real life. You have to come up to that level without going too far over it,” explained Brown.

“What typically ends up happening when people do Ed Sullivan is, they either don’t quite take it quite far enough, or they take it wa-a-ay too far. The trick is to be somewhere in

Jeff Giles will don Buddy Holly’s coke-bottle glasses for the Commercial Tavern performance, which features several of Ed Sullivan’s most beloved musical guests. [submitted] between.”

During its long run, The Ed Sullivan Show offered many Americans

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their first exposure to The Beatles and Elvis Presley, played host to many of the great entertainers of

the time, and even taught multiple generations of children to be frightened by a foam puppet mouse

that called itself “Topo Gigio.” And of course, Sullivan also welcomed seemingly hundreds of jugglers, tumblers, ventriloquists, stuntmen, crooners, and acrobats who could have easily been booted off The Gong Show.

At the Commercial Tavern, nostalgic audiences will be offered an allkiller-no-filler lineup of Ed Sullivan Show favourites.

Jeff Giles, who starred in The Buddy Holly Story in a North American tour, will reprise what the Hamilton Spectator called “the sexiest Buddy Holly ever.” Then, Jim Yoifido will walk the line through a series of Johnny Cash’s most beloved songs.

And what Ed Sullivan tribute would be complete without Elvis Presley, here portrayed by Edward Butski? If nothing else, Maryhill audiences will surely be able to see this Elvis performance from the waist down.

“Ed Sullivan had all these great artists – anybody who was anybody was on Sullivan. The fun part is, we can put together the Sullivan shows that never were,” said Brown.

One of the reasons that Sullivan remains a popular subject for impersonators a full 39 years after his death is the fundamental incongruity of his show.

Week after week, the most

ED SULLIVAN

charismatic entertainers of their time were introduced by a man who was hilariously square. Few who have heard it will forget his awkward declaration, “Ladies and gentlemen – the Beet-ulls!”

“He had that everyman feel,” said Brown. “Coming out of the newspaper and being on television, I think he was probably nervous … with the closed body and the stiff presentation, he seemed self-conscious, even when he became really famous.”

But that’s not to say Sullivan wasn’t a savvy media presence. “I think in the end, he started to realize, ‘I’ve got something going here,’ and I think he almost started to parody himself as he went along,” said Brown. “He got the joke … He would camp it up with the best of them.”

So: will Jeff Brown, while in character as Sullivan, utter a few immortal words?

“You cannot do Ed Sullivan without saying, ‘It’s gonna be a really beeg sheeeew!’” assured Brown.

“It can’t be done. It can’t be done.”

“The Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars” takes to the stage at the Commercial Tavern Sunday (March 24) at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the venue, 1303 Maryhill Rd., or by calling 519-648-3644.

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THURSDAYS BY 10AM HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

AUCTIONS

COMING EVENTS

GOOD FRIDAY Sat. March 29th 2013

FISH & CHIPS

Our St. Jacobs Distribution Centre has the following opportunities...

FOR LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE LIVESTOCK Competitive wages & benefits.

Please contact: Gary@thurtransport.com or Call 519-577-2072 (cell) 519-669-3991 (office) HORSES ONE USED 2 door rubber tire Sunday coach with tongue and neck yolk. One double leather harness with 2 collars and also some blankets, buggy ropes and lap blanket. One single Biothane harness. One older black mare suitable for lady driver for shorter local trips.

519-669-9574.

HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED RN/RPN FOR family doctor’s office, part-time approximately 20+ hours per week.

Deliver resume with cover letter Attention: Tracy to 3742 Nafziger Rd., Box 69, Wellesley, On., N0B 2T0.

HELP WANTED A CAREER IS WAITING FOR YOU in the farm equipment industry. We are looking for a person to work in our PARTS DEPARTMENT. The products we sell and service are world class which help our farmers grow the very best food in the most efficient ways.

Please apply if you want to make a difference in helping feed the world. Please send your resume to keith@ stoltzsales.com or to Stoltz Sales & Service, 6805 Line 86, Elmira, ON. FULL TIME/PART TIME Elmira based furniture company now accepting resumes for mature general labourers. Please fax resume to 519-669-8820.

HOW TO REACH US

From 11A.M.-7P.M. AT ARISS TAKE OUT

Student Material Handlers Responsible to the Shift Foreman for helping to maintain service levels to Home Hardware Dealers, you will pick/pack product for Dealer orders and load/unload product on/off trailers, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. You are physically able to walk and stand for long periods and to lift heavy objects. Available to work full-time hours from late April to late August. Day Shift: - 7a.m.- 3p.m. Monday to Friday, Afternoon Shift: - 3p.m. - 11p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3p.m. – 8p.m.

Friday, with 3 hours of make-up time on the Night Shift.

Forward your resume, referencing “Student - Material Handler” in the subject line, by Friday, April 1, 2013 to: Beth White, Recruitment, Human Resources Department, Home Hardware Stores Limited, 34 Henry St. W., St. Jacobs, ON, N0B 2N0 E-mail: hr@homehardware.ca Ph: (519) 664-4975 (Microsoft Documents Only)

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED - Full time and part time in bakery.

Early morning, Mennonite preferred. Hillcrest Home Baking. 519-669-1381.

FOR SALE 3 PC LIVING Room set $300. 1 Beige chesterfield, love seat, chair - excellent condition. 1 Pioneer surround DVD player $100. Call 519-669-5866.

FREEZER - 22 cu. ft. Good condition. 519-669-3798 ask for Joe.

WORK WANTED DRYWALLER & CARPENTER looking for work. Sprayed ceiling California or popcorn.

Taping & prime paint walls.

Install doors, casing & baseboard. 519-669-5866, Don.

SELECTED QUILTS $500.00.

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EAT IN OR TAKE OUT, LOTS OF SEATING IN AUCTION AREA.

FRESH CUT FRIES WITH HADDOCK FISH plus COLESLAW, TARTAR SAUCE AND LEMON 1PC $7.95 or 2 PC $9.85

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AZ & DZ DRIVERS NEEDED

FOR SALE SPRING SPECIAL UNTIL April 6th (Mary’s Markings) ten percent off on all marked Quilt tops. Also have crafts and finished Quilts reasonably priced. Mary Kuepfer, 7568 Rd 121, RR1 Newton, On. N0K 1R0.

THE PAMPERED CHEF Specialty Kitchen Products. Exciting new products coming for Spring! Call Denise Martin 519-669-2312 or email dfmartin2009@live.com

Please call ahead to reserve or shorten wait times

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5757 Wellington Rd. $86, 6KM West of Guelph at Ariss Visit us on-line: www.kurtzauctionsinc.com Note: Take-out will be Closed Saturday March 30th, 2013

FOR SALE TAX- FREE SALE at Countryside Fabrics & Books - also reduced prices on fabric ends, and other SPECIALS. Mar.18 - 30th.

Open Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 a.m. 5 p.m. or later and Sat. 8 a.m. NOON. Open Tues., by chance - during sale only. CLOSED: Thurs, and also Sat. p.m. Location - 7418 Rd. 116 (2nd farm on the right from the former Retail Dry Goods).

FOR SALE USED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Disconnect switches, transfer switches, motor starters, 200 amp service in weatherproof cabinets, breakers, panels. Marlin Brubacher 519-588-0182.

AUCTION SALE OF Raised bungalow on spacious lot, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 194 Asmus St. in New Hamburg (Peel St., east on Boullee to Asmus), for Marg Zoeller, on Saturday, March 23rd @ 11:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

WED. MARCH 27 at 10:00 AM -Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo estate. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com FRI MARCH 29 at 4:00 PM Auction sale of approx 350 toys and literature including farm toys; Tonka; London toy; Buddy L; Structo; Nylint; Supertest; Home Hardware; Canadian Tire; quantity of farm literature and calenders; and other collectables; for Gloria and the Late Wayne Bowman of Listowel. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com

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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

AMOS

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Our Team will meet your Needs and fulfill your Dreams NEW LISTING!

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POOL AND HOT TUB!

Elmira - Welcoming home with pool and hot tub. This

Fantastic home is complete with 3 +1 bedrooms, living room and family room there is room for your family to grow. Many updates including kitchen and Brazilian cherry hardwood on main floor. Convenient double gate access to fenced backyard with 10ftx10ft shed, and pool house with hydro. The single garage is a great Man cave! MLS 1315013 Call Alli or Paul direct.

MODERN DECOR

Elmira - Don't miss this modern home featuring warm, neutral décor throughout and rich ceramic tile. Bright living room, open to dinette with slider to spacious fenced yard. Finished basement could be used for rec room or very large bedroom just off the fabulous 4 piece bathroom complete with corner tub. Appliances included. MLS 1312112 Call Alli or Paul direct

Paul Martin SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-503-9533 www.homeswithpaul.ca

$495,900

$349,950

VERDONE MODEL HOME!

Elmira - Attractive upgrades and finishing touches

Alli Bauman SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-577-6248

throughout this 4-bedroom home. Convenience at its best with main floor laundry/mudroom, walk-in pantry and completely finished basement with gas fireplace. 9ft ceilings throughout main floor. Bright eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, cupboards to the ceiling and island. Large livingroom with wood floors, gas fireplace and French door walk-out to yard. MLS 1312001 Call Alli or Paul direct.

UPDATED CENTURY HOME

Elmira - Century home boasting original woodwork and hardwood throughout, 9ft ceilings, and pocket doors. spacious main bath and bedrooms with bonus room off master. Fully finished attic with skylights and gas fireplace. Within walking distance to all amenities. Detached workshop. MLS 1241191 Call Alli or Paul direct.

OUTSTANDING AGENTS. OUTSTANDING RESULTS.

www.elmiraandareahomes.com

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

Bill Norris

Independently Owned and Operated

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-588-1348

3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-5426

www.elmiraandareahomes.com

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. BROKERAGE

Bert Martin

Edith McArthur Sales Representative

PREMIER

REALTY & AUCTIONS INC. BROKERAGE Independently Owned and Operated

519-741-6791

BROKER

www.peakrealestate.com

Remax Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

59 Wood Street, Drayton

45 Arthur St. S., Elmira Office:

519-669-2772

Independently Owned and Operated

Office 519-638-0033

BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record, MVA Residential

Res:

519.669.1068

JULIE HECKENDORN Broker

Res:

519.669.8629

TRACEY WILLIAMS

$459,000

Sales Rep.

SPOTLESS 3 bdrm. townhouse (only

$258,900

$398,000

150’ DEEP LOT quiet street close to all schools & amenities. 3 bdrm. bungalow with a fenced lot. Newer fridge and stove included. Rec. room with gas fireplace, games room & 2 pc. washroom in lower level. Lots of storage space. Furnace and central air installed in 2006. Shingles in 2012. Softener (2007). Concrete patio. MLS REDUCED.

LET OUR 50+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU!

www.thurrealestate.com

OPEN HOUSE: MARCH 23, 1-3PM | 16 MILL STREET, DRAYTON This 3 bedroom brick home located on landscaped 1.4 acres features a fish pond, deck w/gazebo and is next to walking trail.

Located on a dead end street with a shop 21’ x 30’. MLS# 1317331

Cell : 519.505.0627

attached at the oversized garage).

Dble. driveway. Tastefully decorated.

Main floor washroom. Walkout from D.A. to deck and fenced yard with shed. Spacious master bdrm. w/dble. closet. Central air. Shows well! MLS REDUCED .

DIRECT: 519-572-2669

$347,500

OFFICE: 519-669-5426

EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz

FREE Market Evaluation NEW LISTING

NEW BRICK BUNGALOW Totally maintenance free 2 bedroom bungalow with hardwood floors, double garage and walkout from dinette. to large deck. Ideal location. Near school and shopping MLS# 1317390 .

PLEASE CALL EDITH MCARTHUR TO VIEW

3 Arthur St. S. Elmira

www.remaxsolidgold.biz

NEW PRICE

BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS

(1561 s/f) 2 storey semi offering an open concept layout, kitchen has dishwasher and breakfast bar, bright dinette with slider to deck, patio, garden shed and fenced yard backing to creek. Great main floor living room with gas fireplace and california shutters. All bedrooms offer walk-in closets, master bedroom has ensuite and two walk-in closets. New front porch railing.

NEW MLS. $269,900 Call Bert to view.

ELMIRA BACKSPLIT!

Great family home on quiet street features large kitchen with loads of cabinets, family room with gas fireplace, living room with new hardwood, dining room w/walkout to deck, patio and in-ground pool. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, double garage and concrete double driveway.

MLS. $353,000. Call Bert to view.

Your referrals are appreciated!

KEEP WATCHING FOR WEEKLY UPDATES, NEW PRICES AND NEW LISTINGS. FIND YOUR DREAM HOME HERE

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

100

“Helping you is what we do”

SINCE 1913

Elmira@royallepage.ca | www.royallepage.ca/elmira

YEARS

Elmira Real Estate Services Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage

We support Woolwich Community Services through

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

519-669-3192

COUNTRY LOT .5 ACRE | $73,500 Bonnie Brubacher *Shanna Rozema Jason Shantz Broker of Record

Broker

Broker

Country lot .5 acre don't miss this chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Within 40 minutes KW, or Guelph. High speed internet is available with fibre optic. MLS

Monique Roes Sales Representative

BUILD TO SUIT

4 BEDROOM HOME! | PRICE $259,900 ELMIRA – WOW! $649,900

Contemporary home on 1/2 acre steps from the Elmira Golf Club! 3000+ sq ft home offers a grand entrance with natural hardwood and ceramic floors throughout. 2-sided gas fireplace between living room and dining room, walk out to private deck, patio and mature backyard. MLS

EAST OF ELMIRA $859,000

2.94 acre property with shop. This lovely and spacious 4 bedroom family home is finished top to bottom, walkouts to the wrap around porch! On maturing property bordered by farmland and the “Kissing Bridge Trail”. Ideal for a hobby farm with a 3 bay shed. MLS

ELMIRA INDUSTRIAL 2.07 ACRES $2,400,000

21,250 sq ft. 2003 building with energy efficient features.

Spacious 7500 sq ft 2 storey offices plus 3500 sq ft finished basement. All floors are infloor heat. Warehouse offers 13,750 sq ft, 18’ ceiling height, loading docks and drive-in docks. Lease option available. MLS

4 bed room home with a big eat in kitchen, new windows, some new floors, new detached garage, on an oversized lot, in a small town 15 minutes from Waterloo. The perfect spot for your family. MLS

ALMOST 10 ACRES | PRICE $675,000 Almost 10 acres hardwood bush with a 3 bedroom bungalow, extra-large eat in kitchen and a separate dining room, family room and den on main floor, with extra bed room and recroom in basement. 24x40 foot barn and a 24 x 60ft shed. Enjoy your hobbies and nature at its best. MLS EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW LOFT $559,000 | ELMIRA One of a kind design offers

CENTURY HOME $339,900 | ST. CLEMENTS

A must see home in village setting mins to KW. Many updates in the Century home include kitchen & master bdrm addition, garden door off dinette to the private 220’ deep property, large principle rooms throughout, lovely original wood trim and pocket door, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, lovely covered front porch. MLS

ELMIRA INDUSTRIAL PARK

Office space, professional office building offering 2550 sq ft of executive offices, boardroom, reception and more. Call for details, April May possession. EXCL

Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, lovely maple kitchen with stainless appliances, breakfast bar/island open to the large dining area, walkout to tiered deck, fenced yard and large shed/shop, main floor master has ensuite and private walkout, upper level loft boasts an eye catching window seat, 4 piece bathroom, walk-in closet and large living area. MLS

BIG LOT! | PRICE $225,000 Fire damaged house on a big lot, selling as is. MLS

Happy Spring! Please Call us for your FREE Market Evaluation.

We have 50+ years of combined service in this community. Talk to us dale@kellersellsrealestate.com

TWIN CITY REALTY INC.

®

Independently Owned and Operated

Michele Steves Sales Representative

REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE

Cell: 226-748-9443 | Office: 519-885-0200 Email: steevesmichele@gmail.com

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

519.500.1865 (Direct)

17 Church St. W., Elmira • 519.669.1544 (Business)

Dale R. Keller Sales Representative

www.KellerSellsRealEstate.com | dale@kellersellsrealestate.com

OPEN HOUSE: SAT/SUN, 2-4 P.M. 203 BROOKMEAD ST, ELMIRA QUALITY BUILT HOME

NEW LISTING | DRAYTON $219,900. View this starter or investment 2 storey home. Note the separate entrance to lower level. Lots of upgrades. Steel roof.

Fenced yard. Great value for the price. MLS Call Dale

$474,900

Built by Verdone in Elmira! Ceramic, hrdwd, granite counters, mstr with ensuite & walk-in, backs onto green-space with large interlocking stone decks in private fenced yard.

Walking dist to Comm Ctre, schools.

MLS Call Michele for details 226-7489443

NEW LISTING | DRAYTON $279,900. Large 0.44 acre lot for this brick bungalow with walkout to professionally finished patio. Cedar deck, shed, and 2 walkouts from the lower level. 3 + 1 bedrooms, some newer windows and flooring. 2 fireplaces. MLS Call Dale

FOR RENT. WITH REAL INVESTMENT YOU WILL SEE A REAL RETURN. MAKE THIS SPACE YOUR NEW HOME. ADVERTISE WITH US TODAY.

NEW PRICE! $489,000. Exceptional value for this custom built full brick bungalow on a gorgeous 0.76 acre lot with a nice stand of trees and beautiful landscaping.

Numerous windows endow this home with light. Upgraded features make for gracious entertaining or active family living. Dare to compare! MLS Call Dale

www.OBSERVERXTRA.com

Suzanne Denomme

Twin City Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Direct: 519-574-2996

Sales Representative

Office: 519.885.0200 • Fax: 519.885.4914 83 Erb St. W., Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2 suzanne.denomme@remax.net www.homeswithsue.com

LIVE IN ST. JACOBS! Lovely century home - includes detached multiuse workshop with potential for home occupation. House is full of charm and modern conveniences too! Updated kitchen, warm bright family room addition. M1 industrial zoning. Call Suzanne for info (519) 574 2996.

ADULT LIVING BUNGALOW MARTIN GROVE VILLAGE Immaculate BUNGALOW in desirable adult living community.

Vaulted ceiling, open concept, 2 bedrooms including ensuite bathroom. Minutes from St. Jacob’s Market, Hwy85, Waterloo shopping.

Must see! MLS. Call Suzanne for info (519) 574-2996

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McNeil

AUCTIONS

TWIN CITY REALTY INC. BROKERAGE

519-579-4110 OFFICE

sold@clickthathouse.com

Warren McNeil - Sales Rep. | Melanie McNeil - Sales Rep. JUST MOVE IN! Don't miss this lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath Elmira home backing onto greenbelt. Features include open concept layout, lots of natural light, carpet free throughout, walkouts to upper and lower decks.

Inviting master bedroom with gas fireplace. Finished walk out basement with gas fireplace, 3 pc. bath and 25' x 24' deck with less than 2 year old salt water hot tub and fire pit. Other features are tile and laminate floors, oak staircase, central vac, rounded corners, c/air and cold room. A must see!

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OPEN HOUSE | Sat 2-4pm 202 Golf Course Road, Conestogo

EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW backing onto Conestoga Golf Course. 3+2 bedrooms, 4 baths, spacious dining room, living room w/gas fireplace, eat in kitchen with walk out to large deck overlooking golf course. Large bedrooms, master suite with huge walk in closet and luxury ensuite.

Finished walkout basement with 2 bedrooms, full bath, hobby room, recroom w/wood fireplace and family room w/wood pellet stove. Nicely landscaped with sprinkler system.

Oversized dbl.garage & lots of parking. New front door. Shows Well!

NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath, "Reflections" condo for lease. Spacious corner "Beechwood"model. Features include granite countertop and island, stainless appliances, insuite laundry, master bedroom ensuite, balcony overlooking schoolyards/greenspace, 2 parking spots, lots of windows and light. $1450/month plus utilities. New building with controlled entrance, storage locker,party room and courtyard. Located steps to shopping and schools.

SAT. MARCH 30 at 10:00 AM - Farm property auction of approx 80 acres of quality land; older bank barn; driving shed; heated shop to be held at 4078 Wilmot East Hope Rd approx a half kilometer north west of New Hamburg for Burt and Helen Christner. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-35550. www.jantziauctions.com.

AUCTION SALE OF 7 residentially zoned serviced lots, to be held at Jacob St. West in Tavistock, for The Township of East ZorraTavistock, on Thursday, April 4th @ 6:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

FRI. APRIL 5 at 3:00 PM - Clearing auction sale of household effects; antiques; collectables; lawn and garden equipment; and miscellaneous items to be held at 96 Westview Cres near Highland Rd in Kitchener for Walter Doering.

Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-2555. www.jantziauctions.com.

AUCTION SALE OF Green houses, vegetable equipment & related items, tractors, farm machinery and miscellaneous items, to be held at 169 Katherine St. North bordering Winterbourne, for Jesse Gingrich, on Saturday, April 6th @ 9:30 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

AUCTIONS

OBSERVER FAMILY ALBUM AUCTIONS

SAT APRIL 6 at 10:30 AM - Clearing auction sale of a country property on a half acre lot with a 15 year old spacious brick bungalow; household effects; antiques; and miscellaneous items to be held at 4230 Line 61 approx 1 km west of Poole or 3 kms east of Milverton for Clarence and Ethel Poole.

Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com.

SAT. APRIL 13 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of property on a half acre; riding lawnmower; rear tine tiller; lawn and garden equipment; household effects; antiques; collectables; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at 14 Seaton Cres in Bloomingdale for Richard Weiland. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com.

WED. APRIL 10 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of household effects; 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.

TOY AUCTION OF Tractors & other farm toys, tractor trailers, banks, literature & other related items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 miles south of Wellesley or 2 miles north of Philipsburg, for Jim and Jane Wilson, Guelph and additions, on Saturday, April 13th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

AUCTION SALE OF Tools, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd., 2 miles south of Wellesley or 2 miles north of Philipsburg, for Dorothy Sherk, Waterloo and additions, on Thursday, April 11th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

100% LOCAL

AUTOMOTIVE 2005 DODGE DAKOTA, 171,500 kilometers, black, power features, excellent condition, asking price $8000. 519-502-6447.

GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE! TOOLS, some antiques, fishing gear, garden tools, metal cabinets, household effects, antiques. Sat. March 23, 9-4 p.m. 6 Grosbeak Rd. Elmira.

TC ATOMS MAKE IT TO FINALS IN LINCOLN

$1450/month Lease

www.elmirarealestate.ca

Rob King & Marisa Hartwick

Saturday, March 30, 2013 Elmira Lions Hall | 8 p.m. – 1 p.m. $10/person Games, Prizes, DJ, Late Night Buffet

THANK YOU

Thank You We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our friends & relatives for the cards, food, flowers and memorial donations.

The Dreisinger Funeral Parlor for all their help with the arrangements. Toyota Boshoku for letting Calvin’s fellow employees off early so they could pay their respects. Rev. Jagger for the heartfelt service & the lunch committee at Trinity.

BIRTH NOTICE

Damaris Ariana Kuschmierz

Call us today, we will protect and serve you!

CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE CURRENT MARKET EVALUATION

Buck & Doe for

The Family of Calvin Fairhall JR.

Team McNeil…

Patrolling the real estate market.

CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR HOME’S VALUE IN THIS CURRENT MARKET?

STAG & DOE

The Twin Centre Atom LL team made it to the finals of Lincoln March Break tournament. Front row: Ben Bauer, Jaden Palmermo, Jonathan Gervais, Tyler Rose, Michael Proper, Reid Henderson. Middle row: Dawson Stevenson, Colby VanBargen, Isaiah Siewert, Will Edwards, Jack Wolf, Josh Carere, Conall Gillett, Matthew Gedke. Coaches: Brian Bauer, Mike Edwards, Tom Carere, Brent Wolf. Missing: Christopher Jones, Sterling Grubb. [SUBMITTED]

THE WOOLWICH LADIES ARE GOLDEN Kuschmierz – Frank and Kristine (Sommerfeld) welcome with love and thanksgiving their sweet baby girl.

Damaris Ariana was born February 13, 2013 at McMaster Hospital. She is welcomed by many adoring brothers and sisters.

DEATH NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

BARKER, DAVID CHARLES | Passed away peacefully at Heritage House Nursing Home, in St. Jacobs on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC)

GOETZ, ALBERTA MARY (NEE WEILER) | Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Heritage House, St. Jacob’s in her 97th year.

Meeting will be held

Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers 24 Church Street West, Elmira

The Woolwich Ladies took home gold and a $100 price at a Niagara Falls tournament. Front row: Aimee Young, Tammy Mayer, Becky Brubacher, Carole Schwartz, Melissa Fisher, Niki Babineau, Juanita Goodyear. Second row: Janet Martin, Debbie Aitken, Brenda Poole, Lisa Lorentz, Lindsay Gingrich. Back row: Jennifer John. Absent: coach Karen Binkley.

[SUBMITTED]

RITTER, GERTRUDE CLARA | Passed away at her home at Derbecker’s Heritage House, St. Jacobs on March 13, 2013 in her 100th year.

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OBITUARY

OBITUARY

Snyder, Joseph G. “Joe”

Riedstra, Maria (nee Langerak)

Peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 84 years, formerly of Elmira. Joe was the much loved husband of Beatrice (Martin) Snyder for 60 years.

Dear father of Graham and Lu Ann of Waterloo, Jennifer and Ed Gleeson of Fergus, Dianne Snyder of Fergus, Jeff and Jacky of Elmira, Joy Brown of Oakville, Pamela and Ian Wass of Fergus. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jeremy “Jake” (Dawn) Snyder, Erika Snyder (Chris Quip), Elizabeth Gleeson (Rob Marshall), Alex Gleeson, Emily Bosomworth (Courtney Smith), Jordan Bosomworth, Blaire and Nicole Snyder, Mackenzie and Paisley Wass, and great-grandsons Reed and Drew Snyder. Brother of Roy Snyder of Waterloo, Erma Horst of Cambridge, and brother-in-law of Mabel Sauder of St. Jacobs. Joe will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Edwin and Leah (Gingrich) Snyder, brothers Cleason, Nelson, Orville, sister Minerva, two siblings in infancy, and grandson Dan Snyder. Joe was employed with Waterloo Cattle Breeders and the Holstein Association of Canada for many years.

In 2006, he was inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame and the Waterloo County Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Dairy Industry. Joe served on many committees at the Elmira Mennonite Church and was active on conference committees. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

A memorial service to celebrate Joe’s life and faith will be held at Elmira Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Fred Lichti officiating. In Joe’s memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Habitat for Humanity would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo, formerly of Elmira and of St. Jacobs Meadows.

Devoted wife of the late Richard Riedstra (December 7, 2011). Loving mother of Lutzen Riedstra and Carolynn Bart-Riedstra of Stratford, Henry and Linda Riedstra of Stratford, and Maria Riedstra and Andrew Hellebust of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Lutzen, Kyla (Rob), Janelle (Steven), Davin, Eric, and Laila. She was predeceased by her parents Hendrik and Maria (van Diermen) Langerak. Maria was a graduate in violin performance from the Conservatory of Music in Utrecht, The Netherlands. She was a violinist with the Brabant Symphony Orchestra, assistant concert master with the New Brunswick Symphony Orchestra prior to becoming concert master of the KW Symphony Orchestra. She was a string music teacher for the Waterloo County Board of Education in the Elmira area for many years in addition to her many private students. For many years, Maria was choir master at Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira. For their work in the Arts in the community, Richard and Maria were joint recipients of the KW Arts Award in 1990. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira, on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Elmira Union Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the KW Symphony.

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Martin, Ervin W.

Peacefully passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo. Magdalena Martin, age 95 years, formerly of St. Jacobs and Elmira. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anna and Israel Bowman of Hanover, Ada Bauman of St. Jacobs, and Estelle “Stella” Martin of Crystal Beach. Magdalena is lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Simeon and Barbara (Snyder) Martin, brothers William and Amzi, sister Amanda, brother-in-law Almon Bauman, and sisters-in-law Ruby Marie Martin and Esther Martin. A visitation for relatives and friends was held at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service was held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 3 p.m. with Pastor Mark Diller Harder and Pastor Wendy Janzen officiating. Interment followed in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Parkwood Mennonite Home for the loving care Magdalena received.

Passed away into the presence of his Lord on Monday, March 18, 2013 at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Ervin Martin, age 99 years, of Elmira, was the beloved husband of the late Susannah (Bauman) Martin (December 30, 2012). Dear father of the late Carol Rae (1999), Lorna and Sheldon Melitzer of Elmira, Doreen and Elias Meekis of Kitchener, Fern and Eli Martin of Elmira, Delmar and Helen Shulist-Martin of Elmira, Gerald and Sheila Martin of Kitchener, Merle and Donna Martin of Waterloo, Cameron and Vi Martin of Elmira. Ervin is lovingly remembered by his 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Survived by his sister Maryann Wideman of Elmira, brothers Enoch of Waterloo, Herman of Wallenstein and Amsey (Leona) of New Hamburg. Predeceased by his parents Enoch F. and Elizabeth (Weber) Martin, daughterin-law Vivian, great-granddaughter Janine Day, sisters Leah (Emmanuel) Frey and Lovina (Ernie) Bearinger, brothers Moses (Mary) (Angeline) and Edwin (Susannah), sisters-in-law Sarah Martin and Minerva Martin, and brothers-in-law Alvin Weber and Manassah Wideman. The family received their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 2-9 p.m. A family graveside service has taken place in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Ervin’s life and faith was held at the Elmira Mennonite Church on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. In his memory, donations to Elmira Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Martin, Magdalena

Notice of Public Information Centre NOTICE OF COMPLETION PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO

St. Jacobs – Elmira Wastewater Treatment Master Plan SIGN BY-LAW The Regional Municipalitycentre of Waterloo (Region) has The Region of Waterloo will be holding a public information to introduce a draft Wastewater Treatment Master Plan for the Regional By-law respecting signs completed on Regionala roads.

The proposed Sign By-law addresses all types of unofficial signs on Regional roads including election accessory communities of St. Jacobs andsigns, Elmirabusiness in the Township signs, farm accessory signs, mailbox accessory signs, open house and poster signs.in of Woolwich (Township).

The signs wastewater systems The proposed Sign By-law establishes cial signs including: both requirements communities for areunoffi operated as a 2-tier system with • • • • •

Location and placement;the Township responsible for wastewater collection, Region responsible for wastewater treatment Size, shape, constructionand andthe content; Impacts to the function and of the road;management. biosolids Number of signs and timing of placement; and Sign removal.

The St. Jacobs – Elmira Wastewater Treatment Mas-

ter Plan to reviewed wastewater treatment servicing for Staff are also proposing an amendment the Region’s Tourism and Essential Services these two communities, as well as the community Signing Policy to allow tourism signage on Regional roads for agri-toursim activities. of

Heidelberg, and recommends servicing requirements to When: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, drop in 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. meet growth in St. Jacobs and Elmira forHeadquarters the next 30 years.

Place: Regional Administration (lobby) 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener

The study was conducted in accordance with the requirements for Master Plans under the This publicClass information centre is being held (EA) for the purpose Engineers of providing information and Municipal Environmental Assessment (Municipal Association, June receiving commentsinfrom public.

A copy the draft is available review in 2000, as amended 2007the and 2011).

The of Master PlanBy-law has been preparedforfollowing the Clerk’s ce,the Region of Waterloo, 2nd floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener or on the Phases 1 andOffi 2 of Municipal Class EA. Region’s website at:

www.region.waterloo.on.ca - tab Newsroom, tab Public and Notices Based on the study findings and input from regulatory agencies, stakeholders the public, the preferred alternative includes: If you have questions concerning the By-law, please contact Nancy Button, Manager, Transportation Engineering at Elmira Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) bnancy@region.waterloo.on.ca

519-575-4520

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• Continue to reduce Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) and to implement water efficiency

If you require accessible services to participate in this meeting, please contact the above measures noted•person by June 2008.to address current capacity limitations Optimize Tuesday, or upgrade the10, WWTP All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal Heidelberg WWTP Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be • Continue to operate existing included in a submission becomes part offacility the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this • Review alternatives atthe theperson time indicated that the above. existing works need to be replaced information should be referred to

Nancy Button St. Jacobs Transportation WWTP Manager, Engineering • Continue to reduce I/I and to implement water efficiency measures Region of Waterloo • Decommission the7th St. Jacobs 150 Frederick Street, Floor WWTP and transfer flows to the Waterloo WWTP Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 after 2024.

The St. Jacobs – Elmira Wastewater Treatment Master Plan is available for review on the Region’s web site at www.regionofwaterloo.ca. The Master Plan is also available for viewing at the following locations for a 30 day period between March 12, 2013 and April 11, 2013: Region of Waterloo Township of Woolwich Clerk’s Office Clerk’s Office 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor 24 Church Street West Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 Phone: 519-669-1647 Phone: 519-575-4420 Please provide written comments on the Master Plan to Mr. Jorge Cavalcante, Region of Waterloo by April 11, 2013 to the address provided below.

If you have any questions or comments or wish to obtain more information on the study, please contact either of the following project team members: Mr. Jorge Cavalcante, P.Eng. Manager, Engineering & Planning Water Services, Region of Waterloo 150 Frederick Street, 7th Floor Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, N2G 4J3 Phone: 519-575-4412 Fax: 519-575-4452 E-mail:JCavalcante@regionofwaterloo.ca

Mr. Stephen Nutt, M. Eng., P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager XCG Consultants Ltd. 820 Trillium Drive Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1K4 Phone: 519-741-5774 Fax: 519-741-5627 Email: stephen@xcg.com

All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this study are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be forwarded to the Regional staff member indicated above.

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Celebrating 25 years of family fun The Kids and I Resource Centre has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1988 elena maystruk Elizabeth de Boer has seen kids come and go in her 18 years with the Kids and I Resource Centre.

Today (March 23) she is sharing the history and successes of the community program started by two local women 25 years ago.

“You can see them coming down the street, the kids with smiling, happy faces,” said the program coordinator.

Organizers have seen the centre – a program run

by Woolwich Community Services (WCS) – grow form a tiny room at 112 Oriole Pkwy. in Elmira to an open and spacious play area that saw more than 635 children and 330 adults visit last year. Of those, the centre usually sees about 400 children visit every month.

The Kids and I Resource Centre provides parents and caregivers and their children (infants to 5 years of age) a safe and interactive place to play and socialize.

“We’re a fairly busy centre: we see 90 to 100 children a week. It’s a fun place, kind of like a meeting place where you get to know different people and the kids get to play with different children – it’s just a great place to come,” de Boer said.

While preparing for the 25th anniversary, she took to social media to promote the event and the special times enjoyed at the centre over the years. De Boer has created one Facebook posting every day for 25 days, “25 memories for 25 years,”

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Program coordinator Elizabeth de Boer has seen firsthand what the resource centre contributes to the community. leading up to the open house event.

“Fun things that kids say and the things that happen that bring a smile to your face,” she explained.

Over the years, the centre has become a staple not only in Elmira but the townships as well, with families and caregivers bringing their children from as far as Wellesley, Drayton and Breslau.

Its size and scope haven’t been the only changes: the centre may have started as a mommy-and-me venue, but now de Boer loves to see the grandfathers, fathers and uncles join in on the family fun.

Yes, times have changed for the long-running program that’s provided expe-

riences that have certainly stayed with the township’s residents who’ve passed through the doors. Some of the kids who grew up with the centre are introducing their own children to the Kids and I Resource Centre, de Boer said.

“I think it plays a huge role. Not all families are close by anymore. People live at great distances from each other now. You can get very isolated, feeling very isolated within your home especially if you are new to the area,” she added.

“It’s a place for caregivers to come and meet with other people so they are not isolated at home as much looking after children.”

While gathering information for the event, de

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Boer spoke to some of the centre’s visitors. One of the caregivers said to her, “As a newcomer to Elmira five years ago, Kids and I was the place I could meet neighbours and friends. It’s been a wonderful, friendly, safe place to bring children.”

It also provides an opportunity for kids to learn to get along with a variety of children and become sociable before entering the first grade.

This idea, along with a need for parents to find a common meeting place is what drove the original founders of the centre to take a chance on the project back in 1988, de Boer explained.

“Margaret Brubacher and

Pat McLean, they were two women in the community back in ’88 who felt there was a need for a place for moms to get together. …

They decided they needed something a little more permanent – their own space – and they decided they would take that leap of faith rent space for a mom-andtot type program.”

Starting out with a humble 400 square feet of play area and a toy library, the centre has grown to encompass a large space complete with several toy and play areas, and stacks of children’s literature.

Today the open house will be running from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. in celebration of the centre’s quartercentury.

Well, looks like winter is here for at least a few more weeks, even if the calendar says otherwise. I guess the one good thing about it is we all still have a reason to keep making our favourite wintertime meals. One of my all-time favourites is the Italian classic risotto.

Unfortunately, this dish has a reputation for being fussy and time-consuming.

It’s true that once you start cooking, it does require a fair amount of attention, but it shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes to make and, boy, is it worth the effort.

There are a few things to keep in mind for good risotto: have everything ready – or ‘mise en place’ – before you step up to the stove.

That includes the Arborio rice, the stock, the guts and even the bowls to serve it in. Risotto waits for no one and is perfect the second it’s done.

A great risotto is a creamy consistency without the use of cream. If you add cold stock to the rice, your dish will end up with a wallpaper paste-like consistency and you will be forced to start over. Keep these important notes at the front of your mind and you will be fail-

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Alma Optimist Beef BBQ at Alma Community Hall, Alma. Adults $12; children 5-12 $4; under 5 free. Serving roast beef dinner, potatoes, 2 vegetables, salad, roll, drinks and delicious home made pie for dessert. Buy tickets at the door. For more information call Ray Grose at 519-846-5329.

Electronic Bingo, 7 p.m., St. Clements Community Centre, sponsored by Paradise & District Lions Club.

For more information contact president Joe Brick at 519-699-4022.

Chicken Dinner at Elmira Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira.

6 p.m. Cost $7.

Seniors Community Dining at noon (doors open at 11:30). Linwood Community Centre 5279 Ament Line, Linwood. Cost: $11. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a hot noon day meal, fellowship and entertainment. Call 519-664-1900 or Toll Free: 1-855664-1900 for more information.

MARCH 23 Elmira Meat Canning Fundraising Breakfast Buffet: 8 a.m. Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd., St. Jacobs. Proceeds towards Mennonite Central Committee Elmira meat-canning project. Speaker Ron Mathies, MCC executive director emeritus. Tickets $12/ adult, $5/6-12 yrs, 5 and under free. Advance tickets call MCC Ontario at 519-745-8458.

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Needle Sisters Quilters Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the 4th Monday of the month at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. Guests welcome, $5. For more information call 519-669-3244.

Making Baby Food – Learn how to make your own baby food. Topics that will be explored include: what foods are good for your baby’s age and stage, how to choose, make and store baby food, and ways to avoid “picky” eating and encourage a “good” eater. 1-3 pm.

Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs. For more information, call Robin at 519664-3794.

MARCH 27

Woolwich Community Services has trained volunteers available to complete your income tax return. This service is offered free of charge to people with limited income. To find out if you qualify drop by or call Woolwich Community Services at 73 Arthur St. S., Elmira. 519-669-5139.

The German Documentary The 4th Revolution – Energy Autonomy is featured at another Crew Green Movie Night, 7 p.m. at the original Princess theatre, Waterloo. Displays & info starting 6:30 p.m. Special student pricing with ID $5 – co-sponsored by CREW and the Ontario Clean Air Alliance – Variable energy saving coupons Door Prizes. For more information www.crewzone.ca.

MARCH 30 St. Jacobs Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt, starting at 10 a.m. sharp in Riverside Park on Water Street, St. Jacobs.

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Visit the WTHHS Historical Room at the Old School, 1137 Henry St., Wellesley, on March 30, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and enjoy displays and interesting historical facts about Wellesley Township. The Historical Room is open on the last Saturday of every month except in December. Free admission.

APRIL 2 Electronic Bingo, 7 p.m., St. Clements Community Centre, sponsored by Paradise & District Lions Club.

For more information contact president Joe Brick at 519-699-4022.

Movie Afternoon for Adults – 1 p.m. at Elmira Branch Library. Tickets are $1 each and every person attending must have a ticket. Admission includes light refreshments, please no outside snacks. Visit rwlibrary.ca or call the library for current movie listings. Event takes place at the library located at 65 Arthur St. S in Elmira. For more information, contact the Elmira Branch Library at 519-669-5477 or elmlib@ regionofwaterloo.ca.

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Forensic tests canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell the difference, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a problem for sniffer dogs

Q. With identical twins sharing the same DNA and similar environments, is there any way to tell them apart for forensic purposes?

A. Even the most sophisti-

cated tests canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this, but highly-trained German shepherd police dogs have been able to register differences in the scents of identical twins, reported Czech researchers Ludvik Pinc et al. in the journal â&#x20AC;&#x153;PLoS ONE.â&#x20AC;?

Scents from four sets of child twins -- two identical and two fraternal -- were

or women? The rich or the poor? The old or the young? The religious or the non-religious?

A. Religious people tend to

be the most giving because of their values and also their church attendance, which puts them in close social contact with many other givers, says researcher Pamala Wiepking at Rotterdamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Erasmus University, the Netherlands, as told to Michael Bond in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine.

In fact, social interaction triggers most of the giving people do, with about 85% made in response to direct requests through a friend or the media, etc. People get to feeling obligated when asked and later want to live up to their word and reputation.

safe every time.

If you end up with some leftovers, you can use that to make another one of my favourites, Arancini. All you need is some Bocconcini cheese (mozzarella will also get the job done), a basic breading station using panko bread crumbs, and your favourite tomato ragout.

These little gems will even please the kiddies, so have fun with it and get them involved in helping you out with them.

Chicken & Tomato Risotto 2 cups of Arborio rice 2 tbsp canola oil 1/2 cup diced white onion 8 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice 1/2 cup fresh parmesan, grated 2 tbsp butter 1 cup sliced roasted chicken breast 1 cup spinach, chiffonade (sliced) Salt & pepper to taste

polled as the third most beautiful word in the English language, behind â&#x20AC;&#x153;motherâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;memory,â&#x20AC;? says Rebecca Coffey in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discoverâ&#x20AC;? magazine.

Some 20 years earlier, Swiss chemist Jacques Brandenberger had mixed plant

Arancini 2 cups of leftover risotto 15 small balls of Bocconcini cheese 2 cups panko bread crumbs 1 tsp garlic power 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp dried basil Half cup of flour 4 eggs, beaten Lots of oil for frying (or use a deep fryer if you have one)

Place flour in bowl, beaten eggs in a second bowl and mix panko with seasonings in a third bowl, this is your breading station; Surround your cheese with leftover risotto to make a ball the size of a golf ball.

Do not expose any of the cheese; One at a time, coat each ball with flour, then egg, then breading and set aside on a non-stick surface; Turn your fryer on to 350C and fry until golden brown; Serve alongside your favourite tomato sauce for dunking.

about the authors Chef Ryan Terry owns FLOW Cafe & Catering in Elmira. More information can be found at his website www.flowcatering.ca

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

59. TV, radio, etc.

60. After-bath wear 63. ___ grass 66. Auction offering 68. Arch 69. Any preliminary activity 74. Absorbed, as a cost 75. 9th letter; Roman alphabet 76. badge used to identify 77. Smooth fabric of silk 81. Person; lives in the country 86. Carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groove 87. Meaning literally â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 88. Riot 89. 16th letter; Greek alphabet 90. Decorated, as a cake 91. 40 winks 92. Without loss or gain 94. ___ mortals 95. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Trekâ&#x20AC;? rank: Abbr.

96. Certain digital watch face, for short 97. Gift on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bachelorâ&#x20AC;?

Down 1. Square of white linen 2. Crushing & grinding stone 3. Point in time 4. Rupture

1. Asian nurse 5. Automobile sticker fig.

8. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yadda, yadda, yaddaâ&#x20AC;?

11. Brewski 15. Kind of witness 17. ___ v. Wade 18. Sundae topper, perhaps 19. Inside of 20. Tall perennial herb 21. Ashes holder 22. Producing fumes 23. Spying on the spies 27. Catches sight of 28. The thing named 29. On, in traversing 30. ___ Today 32. Specializes in arithmetic 37. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bingo!â&#x20AC;?

40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So ___ me!â&#x20AC;?

41. â&#x20AC;&#x153;iâ&#x20AC;? lid 42. Bakery selections 43. Kind of cycle 46. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___, humbug!â&#x20AC;?

48. Bank offering, for short 50. Athletics; hygiene class 57. Costa del ___ 58. Call, as a game

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Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table: Risotto requires the right touch In a medium-sized pot, bring stock to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, keeping a ladle nearby for later use; Place a second pot at medium to high heat, then add the oil, onion and rice, and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until you see the rice starting to brown slightly; Slowly start adding your stock to the rice. The first ladle full of stock will boil like hot lava when you add it to the rice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is a good sign. Let the stock nearly evaporate before adding your next ladle full, always keeping your pot at medium to high heat. Expect to be repeating this step for up to 20 minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; always stirring; After 3 ladles of stock have been added, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to add your tomatoes and roasted chicken; Continue with adding a ladle of stock at a time until your rice has become tender to the tooth, then turn off the heat; Quickly add your cheese, butter, salt and pepper to taste. Note â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you may end up with extra stock and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK; Place into your serving bowls and finish with fresh spinach, serve immediately.

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A. In 1940, â&#x20AC;&#x153;cellophaneâ&#x20AC;?

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cellulose with a thickening agent and placed it into an acid bath for stretching into sheets. He called his creation â&#x20AC;&#x153;cellophane,â&#x20AC;? for cellulose and â&#x20AC;&#x153;diaphaneâ&#x20AC;?

(French for â&#x20AC;&#x153;transparentâ&#x20AC;?).

Then in 1930, cellophane became the basis of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scotch tape,â&#x20AC;? invented by 3M engineer Robert Drew. Its name is pejorative: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One day a frustrated company tester yelled, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Take this tape back to those Scotch [miserly] bosses... and tell them to put more adhesive on it!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? The suggestion -- and the name -- stuck.

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ations where donations are requested.

When asked how people can be persuaded to give more, Wiepking answered: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need role models. ... In the U.S. anyone who gives even a little is celebrated.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that women tend to be more generous, given their greater empathy and caring and strong sense of equality, whereas men are more inclined to give money to political parties. As for the influence of income, poorer people actually contribute a higher fraction of their income than do the wealthy, though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that the latter are inherently less generous, Wiepking adds. Most people give similar amounts in similar situations and since the rich are not asked to give more often, there tends to be equality of giving across all incomes.

Finally, as we get older, we tend to give more but this tapers off beyond age 75, primarily because the truly aged rarely encounter situ-

5. Disease; shows symptoms of another 6. Au ___ 7. Delight 8. Start abruptly 9. Spelling of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beverly Hills 90210â&#x20AC;?

10. Practices; communal living 11. Chesterfield, e.g.

12. South American republic 13. Territory over which control is exercised 14. ___ sauce 16. Critic, at times 24. To a higher intensity 25. Actor Alastair 26. Big Apple inits.

31. Balaamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mount 33. Band member 34. Get better 35. N the direction of 36. About to explode 37. Matterhorn, e.g.

38. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come again?â&#x20AC;?

39. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ calls?â&#x20AC;?

44. Money in the bank, say 45. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flying Down to ___â&#x20AC;?

47. â&#x20AC;&#x153;__ Town Tooâ&#x20AC;? (1981 hit)

49. Battering device 51. Areas separated by metal and filled with coloured enamel

52. Kosher ___ 53. Roswell sightings 54. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lic. and others 55. Black gold 56. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uh-uhâ&#x20AC;?

60. ___ Victor 61. Cause to waver 62. Person; breeds animals 64. Associate degree; nursing 65. Muscle having three origins 67. Place with instruments for testing 70. Afflict 71. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much __ About Nothingâ&#x20AC;?

72. Harder to find 73. Resembling a stylus 78. I am 79. Scruffs 80. Insinuating 82. Bank deposit 83. Withdraw gradually 84. ___-Altaic languages 85. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Screamâ&#x20AC;? star Campbell 86. Faint 93. Change location; move

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collected on cotton squares and stored in glass jars, and scents from other children were added to the test samples.

The dogs were presented a starting scent and then had to pick out the matching scent from a â&#x20AC;&#x153;lineupâ&#x20AC;? of seven cotton squares. (The dog handlers were blind to the difference.) In a dozen experiments, each of 10 animals made the correct choice every time. As the authors concluded, the dogs are â&#x20AC;&#x153;able to distinguish individual scents of identical twins despite their living in the same environment and eating the same food, and even if the scents are not presented simultaneously.â&#x20AC;?

Q. Who gives more money to charity, men

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$ 36 MPG HIGHWAY 7.9L/100 KM HWY

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PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $8,100 CONSUMER CASH,* FREIGHT, AIR TAX, TIRE LEVY AND OMVIC FEE. TAXES EXCLUDED. OTHER RETAILER CHARGES MAY APPLY.+

115

$

OR CHOOSE BI-WEEKLY FINANCING†

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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Plus shown.§

4.49

% FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

+Your local retailer may charge additional fees for administration/pre-delivery that can range from $0 to $1,098 and anti-theft/safety products that can range from $0 to $1,298. Charges may vary by retailer.

Dodge.ca/Offers

LESS FUEL. MORE POWER. GREAT VALUE. 10 VEHICLES WITH 40 MPG HWY OR BETTER.

Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2013 and the 2012 Chrysler Canada product lineups as applicable. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2013 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption estimates. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. See retailer for additional EnerGuide details. ¤2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, †, ≤, § 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after March 1, 2013. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,595), air tax (if applicable), tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. •$19,995 Purchase Price applies to the new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E) and includes $8,100 Consumer Cash Discount. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2013 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E) model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. See your retailer for complete details. Example: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E) with a Purchase Price of $19,995 (including Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $115 with a cost of borrowing of $3,843 and a total obligation of $23,837.61. ≤Ultimate Family Package Discounts available at participating retailers on the purchase of a new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with Ultimate Family Package (RTKH5329G). Discount consists of: (i) $2,500 in Bonus Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes; and (ii) $775 in no-cost options that will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. §2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Plus shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $31,940. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under license. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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