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Flap Jack, the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival’s new mascot, drew admirers as he made his debut at Saturday’s festival. Nine-year-old Cole Slade won the “Name the Mascot” contest when his
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75,000 turn out for maple festival
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The overwhelming
scent of pancake batter
that swept Elmira last Saturday
could only mean one
thing: the return of the Elmira
Maple Syrup Festival
for its 49th annual installment.
Over the decades,
the springtime celebration
of all things sweet, sticky,
and sugary has come to
define Elmira to the country
at large, and according
to festival chair Ken Jessop,
this year’s gathering
saw the festival reach new
heights.
“We’re pretty pleased as
a committee,” said Jessop,
who estimates 75,000 visi-
tors went through 15,000
pancakes. No official word
on how much syrup was
consumed at the alwayscrowded
pancake tent, but
it’s safe to say there was
enough to fill a pool or two.
As usual, the festival was
about more than just syrup,
with such attractions as
the toy show and sale, Old
MacDonald’s farm, log
sawing, the antique and
craft shows, and the Birds
of Prey from the Canadian
Raptor Conservatory drawing
crowds throughout the
day. Serious sugar connoisseurs
were treated to
toffee-making demonstra-
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The applicant may have
submitted new information,
but Conestogo residents
still have no interest
in a gravel pit near their
community.
They packed Woolwich
council chambers this week
for an information session,
with only one member of the
Conestogo-Winterbourne
Residents Association
(CWRA) getting up to speak.
The message? The additional
information provided
by Hunder Developments
doesn’t change a thing.
Noise, visual impacts,
the risk of contaminated
groundwater, traffic concerns
and the loss of prime
agricultural land all add up
to negatives that can’t be
overcome by the reports
submitted by the applicant,
CWRA representative Doug
Joy told councillors Tuesday
night. He urged them
to continue to oppose the
gravel pit project.
Council’s rejection of the
Official Plan amendment
requested by Hunder Developments
led the company
to appeal the decision to the
Ontario Municipal Board.
A hearing is scheduled for
September. This week’s
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New information.
Same conclusion
Residents continue to press council
to stay the course on Hunsberger pit
steve Kannon
information session was
demanded by the OMB as
part of the process, giving
the public a chance to comment
on additional reports
filed by Hunder in support
of its position.
The new information
does nothing to sway the
public, however, argued
Joy. In fact, with the Jigs
Hollow gravel pit – itself
an OMB matter than ended
with a settlement against
the public’s interest – to be
in operation just across the
river, a second pit would
compound all of the negative
impacts, he added.
“We’d have one mega-pit
... with the residents caught
in the middle.”
The Hunder application
would see aggregate extraction
on some 150 acres of
land on two farm properties
located at 128 Katherine St.
S. and 1081 Hunsberger Rd.
Dan Kennaley, the township’s
director of engineering
and planning, is currently
studying the new reports
submitted by the applicant.
He expects to bring a recommendation
back to council
on May 21. Input from the
public received by the end
of April will be taken into
account when that report is
drafted, he said.
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drainage solution proposed by township
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Fine with having excess
water from an adjacent
property drained
through their own lands,
neighbours aren’t the least
bit interested in picking up
part of the tab to do so.
An engineering report
dealing with a longstanding
problem with land at
the intersection of Line 86
and Northfield Drive east
of Elmira calls for a series
of tiles, open ditches and
catchbasins to drain water
from the land on the northwest
corner owned by Ken
Geisel. It puts the price tag
at $198,000, and suggests
neighbours contribute
thousands of dollars toward
the project.
For neighbouring landowners
Robert Shuh and
Don Hofer, that would add
insult to the injury of having
portions of their properties
taken up with the
proposed drainage system.
“This fails the fairness
test,” Shuh told councillors
meeting Tuesday night to
discuss the report submitted
by Dietrich Engineering.
The report says Shuh
and other neighbours will
receive a benefit from the
new system, which would
take water from Geisel’s
property under Line 86,
across Hofer’s land, under
Northfield Drive and on to
Shuh’s land before continuing
south onto other neighbouring
properties before
finding an outlet south of
Hill Street.
“This is no advantage
to me whatsoever,” added
Hofer. “It’s worthless to
me.”
Both said they’d already
spent considerable
amounts of money to deal
with drainage issues in the
area without demanding
assistance from the township,
region or other neighbours.
With the proposed measures,
the township would
in effect be destroying
what’s already been fixed
on his property, Hofer argued.
Originally, the work
was petitioned by Geisel,
but he withdrew his request
when the estimated
price tag was reached. At
that point, the Region of
Waterloo petitioned the
township for the drainage
works, forcing the township
to continue. As the
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largest beneficiary, the
region would be expected
to pick up most of the
costs, some $107,000. The
township’s share would
be about $20,000. Geisel
would be expected to pay
about $15,000, while about
a third of the costs assessed
to residents would
be covered by provincial
grants totaling about
$23,000.
The remaining costs
would be divvied up among
the neighbours, an option
that troubled Coun. Mark
Bauman, who agreed with
Shuh’s assertion the project
should come at a net-zero
cost to those who don’t
benefit from it.
At this week’s meeting,
council approved the
drainage plan submitted by
the engineering firm. The
vote was split, with Mayor
Todd Cowan opposed given
the controversy.
The issue of costs was
not dealt with, as councillors
acting as the court
of revision will meet at
another time to look at
assessments. Any of the
decisions made in relation
to the project are subject
to an appeal to the Ontario
Drainage Tribunal.

THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
Developer wants
to press ahead
with new Breslau
subdivision
Despite ongoing legal challenges
halting growth in the village, Empire
Communities urges township to work
with region to find solutions
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Its first Breslau subdivision
almost built
out, Empire Communities
is looking for a larger
development on a plot of
adjacent land. The company
faces a large hurdle,
however, in the form of
legal action that has effectively
stalled growth in the
village.
The same challenges
at the Ontario Municipal
Board that have tied up the
Region of Waterloo’s new
overarching planning document
and a similar expansion
bid on the northeast
side of Breslau is likely to
block Empire’s latest bid,
but the company wants to
move ahead nonetheless.
Plans unveiled at the
public meeting Tuesday
night show Empire hopes
to build 531 units – a mix
of single-detached houses
and townhomes – on a 77-
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acre parcel to the west of
the Riverland subdivision.
The development would
be home to an anticipated
1,636 people, with employment
land in the mix adding
another 76 employees,
said John Scarfone, Woolwich’s
manager of planning.
The plan also includes
three parks and space for a
new elementary school.
To allow for the project
to go ahead, Empire is
seeking amendments to
Woolwich’s Official Plan,
as well as applicable zoning
changes. That’s where
things get complicated,
said Scarfone.
The region’s newlyapproved
Official Plan
(ROP) is the subject of an
appeal at the OMB, meaning
the previous Regional
Official Policies Plan is still
in force. That document
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Studies routinely
show that the average
person fears public speaking
more than death. If
that’s the case, then to
tweak a popular cliché,
Maggie LaRonde is laughing
in the face of public
speaking. The 16-year-old
Breslau resident, already
an award-winner
for her orations,
has progressed to the provincial
finals for public
speaking in contests held
by both the Optimist Club
and the Lions Club.
Stage fright has never
been an issue. “I’ve been
performing since I was a
little kid – I’ve done piano
and gymnastics and synchronized
swimming and
all that,” said LaRonde.
“I’ve always loved the spot-
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When she talks, people listen
Already an
accomplished
public speaker,
Breslau girl
takes message
of activism into
competitions
Maggie LaRonde will compete in both the Optimist and Lions clubs’ public speaking contests
next month. [will sloan / the observer]
light.”
However, she added, “I
think what I didn’t like was
losing!”
LaRonde has been preparing
public speeches
on an annual basis since
Grade 5 when she presented
on the science of
lightning for her classmates.
Accolades were not
forthcoming. Next year,
when she transitioned
into home-schooling, and
her mother made public
speaking a central component
of the curriculum,
she returned to the topic
and won first place in her
schooling league.
Last year, Maggie LaRonde
proved her bona fides
with an irreverent-butaffectionate
presentation
about Shakespeare, which
brought her to the Canadian
Legion’s provincial
finals. She went home with
a silver medal. “Everyone
tells you, ‘You should be
happy with second.’ Well,
I didn’t go to win second!
I want to win first!” she
laughed.
Well, other chances are
afoot. This year, LaRonde
and her competitors are
presenting on the topic:
“Why my voice is important.”
The topic strikes a
chord for the teenager, who
feels it is a tonic for genera-
tional apathy.
“When teens were removed
from the workplace
with the new laws that
came into place for child
labour, they were made
exclusive consumers,” said
LaRonde. “In a society
where we’re taught that
we’re only consumers,
we’re taught and expected
to be drinking and all that
sort of stuff.”
She continued, “I can
Review leads to changes in region’s ambulance service
The Region of Waterloo
is in the process of
something of an overhaul
of its Emergency Medical
Services division after an
EMS crew was caught responding
to a serious call
without the use of sirens
last summer.
“Back in July one of our
EMS supervisors observed
a crew responding to a
code-four call – which is
the most urgent call – without
using warning systems.
That led to an investigation
and within a few weeks
we were able to determine
that it wasn’t just one crew,
that a number of staff was
involved in that practice,”
said medical officer of
health Dr. Liana Nolan.
Early March marked the
end of an internal investigation
that saw 26 staff
members reprimanded.
Regional EMS services
serve all of the tri-cities
area, Woolwich, Wellesley,
Wilmot and North Dumfries
townships, making
this a regional effort to
improve management and
quality assurance services
across the board. There are
eight ambulance stations
in the region, one each in
St. Jacobs, Waterloo and
Baden, two in Kitchener
and three in Cambridge.
After identifying the initial
incident, the Ministry
of Health and Long-Term
Care was brought in to
investigate and invited to
expand on the findings,
Nolan explained. The main
ministry findings showed
an inconsistent use of
emergency systems on
serious calls and irregularities
in the documentation
of patient care. Findings
concluded that EMS management
was not always
diligent in following up on
standards of patient care
carried out by staff.
“We have a lot of excellent
staff and this is really a
matter of needing to be 100
per cent consistent. Management
was not providing
adequate feedback to the
staff,” Nolan said.
The region’s EMS services
found little comfort
in consulting with outside
medical services.
“When we surveyed surrounding
services we asked
them if they monitored for
that and they said no. Most
of us had policies in place
to ensure not overusing
warning systems and to
ensure the appropriate use
but we had never anticipated
that staff wouldn’t use
warning systems on codefour
calls. It’s just something
we’d never thought of
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before and other services
hadn’t thought of before
either.”
“The region has cooperated
fully with the Ministry
of Health in their investigation,
and is now releasing
the ministry’s recent report
to the public,” said regional
Chair Ken Seiling in a release.
The months of investigation
have yielded a
third-party review by a
consulting firm with EMS
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Bristow Park selected as site for skateboard/BMX area
limits growth in Breslau to
1,250 units, a number that
has almost been maxed
out by recent development
in the village, including
Empire Communities’
Riverland subdivision (495
units) and Thomasfield
Homes' subdivision to the
north, Hopewell Heights
(493 units). Until that
provision is lifted – as it is
under the new, as-yet-tobe-cleared
ROP – there can
be no significant expansion
in Breslau.
Equally pressing are concerns
about the ability to
extend municipal services
– water and sewers – to
new subdivisions given
limited capacity on servicing
from the City of Kitchener,
Scarfone noted.
Further complicating
Empire’s bid is the fact the
township is undertaking a
comprehensive planning
review in the area – a study
known as the Breslau sec-
An artist’s rendering of Skate Elmira’s proposed skate park at Bristow Park. Township council will make its final decision on Monday.
subdivision: Any move likely to draw more legal action
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The organizers of a
skateboard park in Elmira
can check off “location”
from the to-do list, as Woolwich
this week gave the
green light to Bristow Park
as the home of the facility.
Skate Elmira, the student-led
initiative to bring
a skate park to Woolwich,
saw councillors back the
selected spot this week.
The group will be making
another appearance at
council Monday night to
make it official.
After a February 28
public meeting where the
group discussed potential
locations to the community,
Skate Elmira settled on
Bristow Park, at the corner
of First Street and Industrial
Drive, as the location for
Elmira’s first skateboard
and BMX destination.
“We had nothing but
positive feedback – we
were a little surprised,”
said Skate Elmira co-chair
Dustin Martin. “In general,
it seems everyone is
onboard with the idea of
a skatepark, or that everybody
was already onboard.
We didn’t have to convince
anyone.”
While the group considered
several locations,
including some close to
the Woolwich Memorial
Centre, the Bristow Park
venue proved to be an easy
decision.
“It’s a big space,” said
Martin. “There’s lots of
room to build a big park,
and to build additional features.
We’ve tossed around
a lot of ideas about a sports
pad, an outdoor stage of
some kind, maybe a walking
trail.”
Added co-chair Zack
Barriage, “Bristow Park is
really exciting, because our
vision from the beginning
was a community park.
Not just a skate park, but
something the whole town
can enjoy.”
For Woolwich’s director
of recreation and
facilities, Karen Makela,
the Bristow Park location
had the most pluses. It’s
ondary plan – that officials
want to complete before
assessing any new growth.
But that, too, is dependent
on the new ROP becoming
official, meaning the township’s
plans are also on
hold, he explained.
“While the township is
prepared to process these
applications to a degree
concurrently with the Breslau
secondary plan ... the
applications will ultimately
have to wait until the
Breslau secondary plan is
completed,” he said in his
report to councillors.
Empire Communities’
Stephen Armstrong challenged
that timing, however,
calling on the township
to press ahead with the
secondary plan while working
with the region to find
a way to let the development
proceed despite the
legal issues surrounding
the ROP.
He noted that any efforts
are likely to draw legal
challenges of their own,
a central location, with
good access by foot, bike
and transit. There’s room
to expand, which was not
the case at the WMC, for
instance, and expansion
often comes quite quickly
after a skatepark opens
due to strong usage numbers.
There are also easilyaccessible
hookups for
water, sewers and hydro at
the site.
Once the township’s decision
is formal, organizers
will step up fundraising
efforts.
“We haven’t approached
any companies for sponsorship
yet, because we
wanted to make sure we
were secure in the location,”
said Barriage. “Having the
land and knowing that we
have a partnership with the
township also gives us a lot
of ground for grant applica-
just as was the case when
Thomasfield Homes attempted
to move forward
with its Breslau lands by
seeking an amendment to
the older ROPP.
Developer Activa Holdings,
involved in two of the
OMB appeals, sent a letter
to the township opposing
Empire’s proposal, and indicating
legal action could
follow.
Activa seems determined
to get its development
projects cleared before any
other companies move
ahead with theirs, said
Armstrong.
“It seems nobody goes in
the region until Activa goes
– that’s not fair.”
Given the demand for
housing in Breslau – the
Riverland subdivision
proved to be Empire’s most
successful – the company
wants to press ahead quickly,
even if that means another
legal entanglement,
he added.
Coun. Mark Bauman
tions.” (Among other options,
Skate Elmira has its
eye on applying for an Ontario
Trillium Fund grant).
He added, “We want
to get across this wholefamily
vision for the park.
Parks often will just have
a playground for the little
ones and not-much-else for
anyone else … the whole
vision is to bring people
together.”
Both co-chairs hope supporters
will come out in
force to Monday’s council
meeting at the township
administrative office on
Church Street. Next, the
group plans to launch its
public fundraising efforts
on June 22, with the venue
to be determined.
Private and public funding
permitting, the group
hopes to begin construction
in May 2014.
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from | 3 on management issues
expertise and a further six
months will see Toronto
EMS staff – including an
interim director of EMS
and a special advisor of
quality assurance – work
with local teams.
Over the next few
months the region is looking
to hire a new director
of EMS, and will continue
a consulting process and
analysis of the division’s
management systems.
There will also be a random
third-party audit process
by consultants, followed by
an audit of ambulance call
reports by the Ministry of
Health.
The Region of Waterloo
action plan “Excellence
in Patient Care” was presented
to the regional community
services committee
on April 9 and EMS will be
providing a public progress
report through the committee
in August.
noted there’s a risk developers
such as Empire could
take their cases to the OMB
if there are delays due to
the Breslau secondary
plan process, continuing
the “vicious circle” of legal
challenges tied to the ROP.
Acknowledging that,
Scarfone said it could prove
to be a waste of time and
money if the secondary
plan was rushed through
on the assumption the
new Regional Official Plan
will eventually come into
force only to find out that
changes are required to
that document, undermining
the secondary plan.
There’s a risk either way,
he said.
The meeting April 9 was
simply a public information
session. Councillors
did not weigh in on the requested
changes. Instead,
planning staff will accept
public input and draft a
recommendation report
before coming back to
council at a later date.

THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
Residential care
facility converted
to six apartments
A former residential care home in
Elmira will be converted into a six-unit
apartment building, as Woolwich
council this week approved the
necessary zoning changes.
The building, most recently home to
the Pilgrim’s Provident care facility,
is located at 3 Erb St., at the corner of
Duke Street.
The application from Debra Wetherly
seeks to have the property rezoned
police blotter
for residential use from its current
designation as “institutional.”
Along with changing the zoning
to residential from institutional, the
approval sees the official recognition
of existing setbacks on the property,
where the building and parking areas
come very close to the property line.
Plan would see 1
lot become 6
The owner of a one-acre site in
Breslau now surrounded by homes
in the Hopewell Heights subdivision
wants to convert the property into six
residential lots.
Two charged after drug bust on
Flamingo Dr. in Elmira
Police executed a
Controlled Drugs and
Substance Act warrant in
Elmira at noon on April 7.
Officers seized $4,000 in
controlled substances from
a residence on Flamingo
Drive.
A 19-year-old woman
and 20-year-old man, both
april 1
1:59 am | A vehicle was seen
abandoned in a ditch at the 1500
block of Shantz Station Road in
Woolwich Township. Responding
police officers located the male
driver who had wandered away
from the car. He was taken to the
hospital and the vehicle was towed.
Police are investigating the incident.
9:26 am | A brown
Volkswagen Golf and a transport
truck collided at the intersection
of Lobsinger Line and King Street
North near St. Jacobs. The transport
was stopped at a red light on
King Street and was struck from
behind by the Volkswagen. Police
say the collision was the result of
ice-covered roads. There were no
injuries and no charges were laid.
8:30 pm | A vehicle flipped
while travelling on Northfield Drive
near Country Lane in Woolwich
Township. The incident occurred due
from Elmira, are charged
with production of marijuana,
possession for the
purpose of trafficking
(marijuana and hydromorphone),
trafficking
in controlled substances,
possession of a controlled
substance (psilocybin) and
breach of probation.
to icy road conditions. There were no
injuries or charges involved.
april 2
3:19 am | A vehicle was travelling
southbound on Sawmill Road
just before Ebycrest Road in Breslau
when the driver lost control and
drove into a ditch, subsequently hitting
a tree. When police responded,
they found the vehicle empty: the
driver had left the scene. Police
are continuing their investigation
to determine who was driving the
vehicle at the time of the collision.
7:00 am | A theft occurred at
some point between March 28 at 3
p.m. and April 2 at 7 a.m. on Oriole
Parkway in Elmira. A business
compound was entered through
a fence and a 234-foot coil of tinplated
copper was stolen. Anyone
with information is asked to call
police or Crime Stoppers.
5: 17 pm | A three-car collision
To that end, the necessary zone
change was the subject at hand during
a planning public meeting Tuesday
night in Woolwich council chambers.
The land at 50 Horseshoe Cr. in Breslau
currently contains a single-family
home on private services. If the zone
change and subsequent severances are
approved, the six new lots would be on
full municipal services extended from the
adjacent Thomasfield Homes subdivision.
Other than a planning consultant
for the applicant, no one spoke to the
issue. The meeting was for information
purposes only; staff will come back
with a recommendation report for
councillors at a later date.
Council appoints
BIA executive,
passes budget
The Elmira Business Improvement
Area (BIA) has a new executive, approved
this week by Woolwich council.
Mayor Todd Cowan will act as chair.
Steve Pond is the treasurer. They’re
joined by Christine Aberle, Chad Nicholls,
Leigh-Anne Quinn and Freda Walker.
The executive’s term runs through
November 2014. For this year, they’ll
oversee a budget of $41,000, also approved
Tuesday night by councillors. For
this year, the largest expenditure will
be $8,700 for the purchase and care of
hanging flower baskets, while another
$6,500 goes to a part-time staff position.
Christmas wreaths and lights are
expected to cost $4,000, while related
beautification measures such as tree
replacement and flower beds ($3,000)
and tree lights and maintenance
($3,000) are also in the mix.
Flight centre is
female friendly
The Waterloo Wellington Flight
Centre, based at the Region of Waterloo
icy roads lead to rollover at townline
A car overturned about 8:30 a.m. Thursday after making a sharp swerve on icy roads. The accident occurred on Woolwich-Peel Townline,
near Sixth Line. [joe merlihan / the observer]
occurred on Scotch Line Road and
Arthur Street South. A blue Toyota
RAV, a white Highlander and a white
Kia were involved. One vehicle was
stopped at a red light and while the
second vehicle was slowing down
behind it, the third vehicle was not
prepared to stop and struck the second
vehicle from behind. The driver
of the third vehicle was charged with
following too close.
driver striKes cyclist in elmira
april 3
3:15 pm | Police were
informed of a theft that occurred
A car struck a cyclist at Arthur Street and Second Street at 8:35 a.m. on April 11. The driver will likely be charged with failing to yield to a
pedestrian. [will sloan / the observer]
Ride ‘n’ Stride organizers looking to boost numbers
elena maystruK Cambridge, said Woolwich
For organizers of the
Woolwich Great Ride ‘n’
Stride, the arrival of some
real spring weather would
be a welcome way to encourage
residents to walk,
run, or cycle for the Canadian
Cancer Society at the
end of the month.
The Ride ‘n’ Stride is a
pledge-based event that
takes place across Ontario
every year to raise money
for the organization. Along
with the event in Woolwich,
the region is host to
three other events in Waterloo,
New Hamburg and
Ride ‘n’ Stride chair Sarah
Bradshaw.
Bradshaw, also chair of
fundraising for the Waterloo
Region unit of the Canadian
Cancer Society, said the
event has had a long history
in the region. The Elmirabased
event has been running
for about 25 years,
while the region has been
involved for more than 30,
organizers estimate.
“It’s amazing how long
it’s been running,” she said.
Seeing a large variety of
cancer survivors willing to
share their stories with the
public is an exciting pros-
pect for organizers, added
Bradshaw.
“Each year we try to
have someone as a speaker
who could talk about their
fight against cancer. We’ve
had really young children,
we’ve had older people,
and we’ve had a whole
bunch of different ages.
There have been people
that have unfortunately
lost that fight and that is
really poignant and hard
for us, but generally what’s
great is how many people
that have won the fight.”
Last year the Ride ‘n’
Stride attracted some 70
children and adults, rais-
ing a total of $11,150.75 in
pledges for cancer research
and support of local residents
living with the disease.
Since 2005, records
show that the Woolwich
affair has raised $104,000.
Organizers see a chance
to improve on last year’s
numbers this year despite
some of the typical challenges
facing such fundraising
events.
“There are so many
events now that compete
not only for people’s dollars
but also their time,”
Bradshaw explained.
“People are busy and they
want to support causes that
mean a lot to them and so
sometimes it’s challenging
to get the word out and
the participation that we
would really like. But we
have some loyal people that
come out every year so they
are sort of like our bedrock.
We’d just like to attract
some newer people.”
She said the goal is to attract
at least 100 participants
this year and encourage each
to raise $200 in pledges.
The Great Ride ‘n’ Stride,
taking place on April 29,
allows participants to
choose their healthy mode
of transportation: walking,
cycling or running either a
NEWS | 5
International Airport won title of “Most
Female Pilot Friendly Training Center
Worldwide” with 517 female introductory
flights during Women of Aviation
Week, held March 4-10.
The first runner up is Calhoun Air
Center based in Victoria, Texas. Rounding
out the top three was Rockcliffe
Flying Club in Ottawa.
The airport in Breslau was awarded
Second Runner Up for the 2013 “Most
Female-Pilot-Friendly Airport Worldwide”
(airport with most non-pilot
girls and women introduced to aviation
from March 4 to March 10 2013), with
517 flights.
on March 30 in which $1,300 worth
of farrier tools were stolen. The
office had been left open during
the Saturday morning auction on
Weber Street North in St. Jacobs.
There are no suspects at this time.
Anyone with information is asked
to call the police or Crime Stoppers.
april 4
9:16 am | A vehicle hit a deer
on Weimer Line near Maplewood
Road. The deer was killed as a
result of the collision and there
were no injuries to the driver. No
charges were laid.
april 6
9:04 am | Four vehicles collided
on Arthur Street near Scotch
Line Road in Elmira. All four were
travelling northbound on Arthur
Street and traffic was heavy due to
the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. The
vehicles were slowing down when
one driver failed to react in time,
causing a chain reaction and a collision
between the three vehicles in
front. The driver of the rear vehicle
was charged with careless driving.
There were no injuries.
11:02 am | A two-vehicle
collision occurred on Arthur Street
approximately two miles north of
Sawmill Road in Woolwich Township.
One vehicle failed to stop and
rear-ended the second vehicle.
There were no injuries. Charges are
unknown at this time.
5- or 10-kilometre trek that
starts at Elmira District
Secondary School, follows
along Arthur Street north
to the Kissing Bridge Trail
and along the trail to either
Floradale Road or Side
Road 18 at Wallenstein.
Opening ceremonies are
at 12:45 p.m. at EDSS, with
live music and refreshments
at the Woolwich
Memorial Centre after the
treks. Participants can register
and pledge at www.
greatride.ca. For pledge
forms and information
contact Sarah Bradshaw at
angusquinn@rogers.com
or call 519-669-2599.

6 | NEWS
festival
recap:
Committee
already at it
making plans
for fiftieth
anniversary of
celebrating the
sweet stuff
from | covEr
tions and a sugarbush tour,
while energetic participants
competed in a pancake
flipping contest.
With the festival’s fiftieth
anniversary in sight, Jessop
and the festival committee
oversaw continued
changes and improvements,
including a more
streamlined process to
help manage the estimated
2,000 volunteers.
“This year we had a volunteer
coordinator, so she
had around 400 volunteers
that she scheduled,” said
Jessop.
In addition, the festival
finally unveiled its pancake
mascot, and announced
the winner in the contest
to determine its name: Flap
Jack. Which raises a burning
question: since Flap
Jack, in his current form,
has succulent red lips
and prominent eyelashes,
should he actually be Flap
Jane?
“Well, it’s debatable,”
laughed Jessop. “It’s a pancake.”
Flap Jack will take centre
stage next year, when the
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
will celebrate 50 years.
“We’re building on some
of the events you saw this
year – the entertainment,
the family area,” said Jessop.
“We have a fiftieth
sub-committee put together,
and we’re throwing
ideas around.”
How soon do Jessop and
company have to begin
preparing for 2014’s outing?
“We’re actually meeting
tomorrow, and we’re
starting just to review the
festival,” he said. “We’ll
likely take a bit of a break,
then we’ll be at it again end
of August.”
No rest for the weary at
the Elmira Maple Syrup
Festival – but that’s OK
when the results are as
strong as they’ve been.
“We just want to thank
the community, the people
who come back year after
year,” said Jessop.
He added, “And the entire
town of Elmira, who
put up with 75,000 people
that came into town. It is
disruptive, but we’re pretty
happy that the community
embraces the festival.”
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Slews of visitors and volunteers were busily moving through the festival’s crowds last weekend. Either sampling the goodies, pouring on the syrup, exploring or simply putting on a silly face, there were plenty of smiles going around. Cole Oskam
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gives festival mascot Flap Jack a thumbs up. Waterloo’s Al Madina vendors turn giant turkey legs. Anne-Marie and Kevin Colins sport snouts for the festival. Pat Goodeve lifts his grandson Myles to look in on some sap at a sugar bush during a tour outside of Elmira.
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Kids are often
thought of as synonymous
with innocence and
carefree attitudes on life,
but that is not always so, as
Canadian illustrator, author
and speaker Janet Wilson
found out in her work while
documenting child activism
and teaching kids about
standing up for a cause.
Groups of John Mahood
students had the chance
last week to hear her speak
on the subjects of her work:
Canadian youths and
children who have made
significant impacts on their
communities through activism.
“I’ve always spoken to
kids, but it was mostly
about illustration and drawing
and the creative process
of making a picture book.
When I started writing there
was an immediate difference
in the interest level of
kids: they were very fascinated
to hear these stories
of what other kids were
doing.
In 2007 Wilson began
to combine writing with
her illustrations to create
books on child activism
in Canada. Her first book,
“One Peace: True Stories
of Young Activists,” was
released in 2008. She also
authored and illustrated
the award-winning book
“Our Earth: How Kids are
Saving the Planet” and
“Shannen and the Dream
for a School,” which she
discussed with students
during her presentation
April 5.
Shannen Koostachin was
a resident of Attawapiskat
in Northern Ontario and in
2008 she headed a youth-
and student-driven effort to
build a proper school in the
area. The Cree community
THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
John Mahood students hear author's
stories of kids making a difference
elena maystruK
she was part of had been
fighting for a new school
since 1979 when an oil spill
closed the original school
building, forcing the kids
to use portables instead.
Koostachin was part of
a group of Attawapiskat
Grade 8 students who
launched the Students-
Helping-Students campaign
against the Ministry
of Indian Affairs. The ministry
eventually relented,
but Koostachin would not
see the school built. After
leaving her community to
attend high school, she was
killed in a car crash in 2010.
“Because of the children’s
actions they are getting a
new school. It was the largest
child-lib rights movement
in Canadian history.
And leaders and parents
and teachers were all trying
for years and years and
years to get justice and it
was only when the kids
stood up that they started
to pay attention,” Wilson
told the Elmira students.
When Wilson began to
speak to students about
activism, she saw their interests
pique, she said after
the presentation.
“It wasn’t on their radar
but that’s when activism
really started to blossom.
Starting with Craig because
he was one of the first child
activists in Canada and he
inspired a lot of other children,”
she said of Craig Kielburger,
who founded the
international charity Free
the Children in 1995 when
he was 12 years old.
At the end of the presentation,
John Mahood
students were treated to a
peek at Wilson’s new book.
Students were some of the
first to hear a passage from
“Our Rights: How Kids are
Changing the World,” which
is set for release this year.
speaKing: Current speech based on activities
she's actually involved with, not on theoreticals
from | 3
think tons of times
when we’ve been places
with mom and dad
and people would say,
‘They’re such good kids,
but just wait ‘til they’re
15 or 16.’ It’s totally ingrained
in people that
as soon as we hit 15, 16,
we’re going to be nogoods.”
LaRonde has put actions
to her words: her
speech will touch upon
her own activism – she
has protested the use of
untested and potentially
dangerous chemicals in
beauty products.
Mother Lori LaRonde
Janet Wilson holds up one of her books after a presentation to John Mahood students on
Apr. 5. [elena maystruk / the observer]
The Breslau teenager won second place in last year’s
Canadian Legion public speaking provincial finals
explained, “Almost all
the kids do really amazing
speeches, but a lot
of them are in theory.
‘My voice is important to
stand up for people who
can’t speak, or who are
oppressed or persecuted,’
that’s a theme, but
Maggie’s has a totally
different twist. She’s actually
talking about what
she’s actually doing.”
Maggie LaRonde will
perform for the Lions on
May 4 in St. Catharines
and for the Optimists
on May 25 in Alma. Top
prizes are $1,000 and a
$2,500 scholarship respectively.

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Conference to tackle issues of abuse in the Mennonite culture
elena maystruK
Victims of abuse and
violence are often reluctant
to report the crimes. Fewer
people still will give voice
to their experiences. That’s
where Elmira’s Trudy
Metzger comes in.
After founding a local
ministry that aids the victims
of sexual abuse, she
and husband Tim Metzger
are taking a cultural approach
to the difficult topics
they are committed to
bringing into the light.
An upcoming conference
will focus on abuse and
violence as it relates to the
Mennonite culture. Trudy
Metzger was born into a
Mennonite family in Mexico
and often shares the
story of abuse and violence
from her own childhood.
“I recognize that it’s not
a cultural problem alone,
that it’s everywhere else
too. But it has been very
closed within the Mennonite
cultures. We’re targeting
them specifically to
kind of give them a voice
and hoping to partner with
them to create awareness
will sloan
When Elmira resident
Daryl Metzger passed
away of cancer on March
28 at age 51, his son Scott
Metzger knew what he had
to do. With his Elmirabased
band The Suns, he
immediately launched
plans to stage a benefit
concert for a cancer-related
charity at the Central Tav-
and safety,” Metzger said.
The Elmira resident is
used to mentioning her
background during speeches
at similar events but this
time will be a decidedly
different experience.
“Even though that’s my
background in previous
conferences I would say
that I’m Mennonite but I
The uplifting Mother daughter event is in support of Kates
Kause playground. Their goal is to make the park more
accessible for all children, and they need to raise a total of
$75,000 to have a sensory wall put in.
Come on out for a Fashion Show, Vintage Tea, Hors
D’oeuvre’s, Silent Auction and Door Prizes.
To purchase tickets drop in to Guys and Dolls,
or call 519-669-8234
Trudy Metzger’s event will focus on abuse and violence in Mennonite communities, a personal subject for the coach and speaker due to her
own Mennonite background. The event will run April 19-20. [elena maystruk / the observer]
ern, scheduled for Friday
night.
“We’re going to send as
much money as we can to
Mount Sinai Cancer Research,”
said Scott Metzger,
referring to the Toronto
hospital where his father
spent his last days.
“The day I found out he
passed away, it was just
something that popped
into my mind, and I
wouldn’t speak to the Mennonite
culture. This time
I’m identifying very personally.
It will be a slightly
different conference in that
I will focus more on my
personal experience in the
Mennonite culture.”
Metzger and her husband
founded the ministry
in 2010 to reach out to
thought it would be a good
idea.”
In fact, the band had
already united to give
a performance at Daryl
Metzger’s funeral on
April 1. “We played ‘Riders
on the Storm’ by the
Doors,” he said with a
smile.
“They were all for it,”
said Metzger of his bandmates.
“We’re even getting
abused women, but Faith
Girls Unleashed, as the organization
was called then,
soon gave way to Generations
Unleashed, the name
under which the couple
has operated since January
2012 after realizing that
they needed to broaden
their scope.
“Very quickly [we] dis-
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as bad with men; there’s
almost as many if not
more male abuse and
sexual abuse victims. We
broadened our horizons a
little bit and in 2011 began
developing Generations
Unleashed to reach out to
men, women and teenagers,”
she said.
Metzger is not a counsellor.
Rather, she’s a coach
and mentor for the people
she tries to help. She is
a certified team coach,
trainer and speaker, working
with victims of abuse
by walking them through
their experiences and offering
emotional support.
Her goal, she said, is to “get
them healed mentally emotionally
and spiritually.
I want to set people free
from the weight of their
pain.”
At the conference set for
April 19 and 20 in Elmira,
Metzger will share her
story with the audience,
taking care, she said, to be
respectful of the more conservative
tone of this particular
event in all aspects
of the material presented.
his diagnosis in March
2012, Metzger underwent
surgery in April, then
returned to work until a
second surgery.
With a lineup of songs
by the Doors, the Rolling
Stones, the Allman Brothers
Band, and other icons
of 1960s rock and blues,
The Suns’ tribute will be
made up of music the
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Also speaking will be
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“He will be acknowledging
the pain of victims but
his overall message, his purpose
is that the walls have
to come down in churches.
We have to address a problem
that quite frankly secular
society is ahead of us
on,” Metzger said.
She adds, the two day
event gives her an opportunity
to connect with her
roots and help those in the
Mennonite community.
“I’m actually able to develop
a relationship with
the Mennonite culture.
… It’s not intended as an
attack on the culture for
sure; it’s to give them open
doors.”
Shattering the Silence is a
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Bible Fellowship at 200
Barnswallow Dr. starting
at 6 p.m. on April 19 and 9
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information and registration
call (519) 590-4907.
Suns’ Daryl Metzger charity
concert takes place
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p.m. The show is all-ages
until 10 p.m.
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COMMENT
Our VIEW / EDITOrIaL
Electricity price
hikes are certain
to raise public ire
We can expect the provincial government’s
Green Energy Act to come under another
round of fire given a damning report
that coincides with more well-above-inflation
rate hikes.
As of May 1, residential electricity rates will jump four
or five per cent, depending on off-peak, mid-peak or peak
billing.
Hard on the heels of that announcement, the Fraser
Institute issued a report that forecasts energy prices to
increase 40 or 50 per cent over the next several years,
pushing Ontario into becoming one of the most expensive
jurisdictions in North America when it comes to electricity
costs.
The report pins the large increases on the use of renewable
energy sources such as wind and solar, stressing
the province could have chosen cheaper alternatives to
a clean environment as it moved away from coal-fired
plants.
“The Ontario government defends the GEA by referring
to a confidential 2005 cost-benefit analysis on reducing
air pollution from power plants. That report did not recommend
pursuing wind or solar power, instead it looked
at conventional pollution control methods which would
have yielded the same environmental benefits as the GEA,
but at a tenth of the current cost. If the province sticks to
its targets for expanding renewables, the GEA will end
up being 70 times costlier than the alternative, with no
greater benefits,” reads the report, Environmental and
Economic Consequences of Ontario's Green Energy Act.
Even without the Green Energy Act, however, energy is
going to cost us more. Aging infrastructure – from nuclear
plants to the wires that bring power to our homes – needs
to be replaced. As 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 may or may not be the only
scapegoat. While the Fraser Institute study is fairly harsh,
other reports have praised the province’s efforts.
A study by the Pembina Institute, for instance, argues
consumers would see virtually no relief from high electricity
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 today, 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.
One thing is certain, however: as utility bills climb, so
too will the pressure on the provincial government.
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Margaret thatcher
was the woman who began
the shift to the right
that has affected almost all
the countries of the West in
the past three decades. She
died in London on Monday
at the age of 87, 34 years
after she became Britain’s
first female prime minister
and 23 years after she was
driven from office. But it is
an open question whether
even the crash of 2008 and
the ensuing prolonged recession
have finally ended
the long reign of her ideas
in Western politics.
“This woman is headstrong,
obstinate and dangerously
self-opinionated,”
wrote some minion in the
personnel department of
British chemical giant ICI,
rejecting young Margaret
Roberts’s application for
a job as research chemist
in 1948. She was fresh out
of Oxford University, 23
years old, brimming with
self-confidence, and absolutely
full of opinions. She
probably frightened the job
interviewer half to death.
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Thatcher prospered on an idea whose time has gone
But she landed a job with
a plastics company in Colchester
in 1949. She joined
the Conservative Party and
stood for parliament in the
1950 election (she was the
youngest candidate ever),
and married businessman
Denis Thatcher in 1951.
Margaret Thatcher, as she
then became, finally made
it into parliament in the
1959 election.
She entered the cabinet
of Conservative Prime
Minister Edward Heath
in 1970 as the “statutory
female” (as he gallantly
put it). But she had the
last laugh in 1975, replacing
Heath as party leader
after the Conservatives
lost the 1974 election. She
took a very hard line from
the start, both in domestic
and in foreign politics. Her
open hostility to the Soviet
Union led a Soviet newspaper
in 1976 to dub her the
“Iron Lady,” a title in which
she revelled.
Her real impact, however,
was in British domestic
politics, where she broke
the welfare-state consensus
that had dominated all the
major parties for the previous
30 years. “It is our duty
to look after ourselves,”
she said, and the political
orthodoxy trembled before
her onslaught.
An American diplomat
in London, in a confidential
assessment of the new
Conservative leader in
1975, captured the essence
of Thatcher’s revolutionary
politics. She was, he wrote,
the “genuine voice of a
beleaguered bourgeoisie,
anxious about its eroding
economic power and determined
to arrest society’s
seemingly inexorable trend
towards collectivism.”
That was what carried
her into office in the 1979
election, and as prime
minister she acted on her
convictions. After she had
fought and won the Falklands
War against long
odds in 1982 her popularity
was unassailable, and
she used it to break the
power of the trade unions
and privatize state-owned
industries. More than that,
she made free-market ideology
for all intents and
purposes the state religion.
So it remained for 30
years, long after her harsh
and confrontational style
had lost her the support
even of her own party. She
was ousted as Conservative
Party leader and prime
minister by her own col-
leagues in 1990, but the Labour
governments of 1997-
2010 were also in thrall to
her ideas. Their influence
abroad, particularly in the
United States, was equally
great.
Yet her greatest contribution
to politics, and the
foundation of the right’s
political success over
recent decades, was not
ideological but tactical. She
was the first politician to
grasp the fact that with the
decline of the old working
class, it had become possible
to win elections on
a platform that simply ignored
the wishes and needs
of the poor. There weren’t
as many of them as there
used to be, and the poorest
among them usually failed
to vote at all.
This insight was key to
the success of president
Ronald Reagan in the United
States in the 1980s, and
to the triumph of conservative
parties in many European
countries in the same
period. It continues to be a
major factor in the calculations
of parties both on the
right and on the left down
to the present day: you cannot
count on the poor to
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Prospect of LCBO strike sure to raise the issue of privatization
EDITOR'S
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the public is in no
mood to put up with
government sector employees’
demands. The
tolerance threshold is low
under the best of circumstances,
but in the current
economic climate it borders
on zero.
That’s why there’s unlikely
to be a strike at the
LCBO even though workers
this week voted 95 per
cent in favour of strike
action in the event ongoing
contract negotiations
break down. The 7,000
employees have been
without a contract since
last month.
The threat of a strike
closing liquor stores just
as we’ve seen signs of
something resembling
spring has been fodder for
plenty of griping.
The Ontario Public
Service Employees Union
says the key issues include
boosting part-time wages
and upgrades to health
and safety standards.
It’s true the LCBO does
» Brian Witt
Of course!
pay much higher wages
than is typical in the retail
sector – and make
no mistake, the jobs are
directly comparable – but
there is something in the
charge that the province
should be setting a better
standard, especially given
the government’s claim to
support a decent, middleclass
standard of living.
Critics of the union
position argue LCBO
employees are significantly
overpaid, leading
to overpriced goods on
the shelves. Certainly
liquor store pricing is
excessive, as a quick trip
to other jurisdictions,
particularly the U.S., will
show. That, however, is
the result of indecent
taxation levels. As the
world’s largest buyer of
alcohol, the LCBO surely
pays lower prices for its
products: the labour costs
add to the pricing, but not
in anything like the way
taxes do.
With talk of a strike,
many people are renewing
calls for the privatization
of the LCBO, the crown
jewel of those who would
strip the public of assets
to benefit a few.
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I think they have to now.
Privatization, however,
can and often does lead to
higher prices, less selection
and, over time, control
concentrated in fewer
hands – it’s not all about
mom-and-pop operations.
Then there’s the issue of
the LCBO putting more
than $1 billion a year into
government coffers.
Now might be a good
time, though, for the
province to move on its
one-time suggestion to
allow the sale of beer and
wine in corner stores.
That would be a hugely
populist and popular
idea. Such a change
would bring us more in
line with longstanding
practices in neighbouring
provinces and states.
It would also lessen the
charge that Ontario remains
far too paternal
and uptight. The province
currently has a hodgepodge
of antiquated
liquor laws. Spirits are
sold only in governmentowned
stores; beer is sold
through outlets owned by
the breweries; and wineonly
stores are operated
by the wineries.
Then there are the
hoops set up for brew-on-
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premises establishments,
and the lack of off-sales
and other conveniences
taken for granted elsewhere,
among other issues.
Making beer and wine
available in convenience
stores and supermarkets
would be a step toward
a more liberalized attitude.
More importantly,
it would put a salve on
the regular sore spot that
is government control –
read taxation – of alcohol
in this province.
Certainly there are
those who would like to
see power wrested from
The Beer Store, which
holds a virtual monopoly
on the sale of beer. Proponents
of corner store sales
say greater convenience
and lower prices would
flow from competition.
Currently the distribution
and retail systems
are owned by the three
largest brewers, Labatt,
Molson and Sleeman.
Once Canadian companies,
the three are now
foreign-owned: InBevSA
of Belgium, U.S.-based
Molson Coors Brewing
and Japan’s Sapporo respectively.
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If beer was sold in grocery
and convenience
stores, it would benefit
smaller breweries, which
are now dependent on a
retail channel owned and
controlled by their much
larger competitors.
The sale of beer and
wine in corner stores is a
political hot potato. Under
previous Conservative
governments, the Liberals
suggested the change,
with the Tories opposed.
In power, the Liberals
shunned the idea.
Supporters of the status
quo usually point to the
prospects of minors buying
beer, believing it’s
easier to police The Beer
Store than thousands of
smaller outlets.
While monitoring is
easier with some 450 beer
stores versus an estimated
10,000 convenience
stores, we don’t know that
the changes would lead to
rampant abuse.
Critics take aim at
the convenience factor,
claiming it would
increase the amount of
drinking. Again, the numbers
don’t bear out that
argument.
It certainly doesn’t
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take much extra planning
to stop by a beer or
liquor store, and hours
have been extended due
to public demand; the
convenience angle is
overplayed. From an environmental
standpoint,
however, there is an upside
to being able to walk
to the corner store to pick
something up rather than
having to climb in your
car to do so. Especially
advantageous for all concerned
if you’re going for
a refill.
The best arguments in
favour of beer and wine
in supermarkets and
convenience stores are
economic.
Unlike the LCBO, which
is owned by the province
and looks after so-called
hard liquor, The Beer
Store is a near-monopoly
in private hands.
Such changes seem
like a no-brainer. For the
government, however,
there is risk in change,
especially when it has
anything to do with something
resembling moral
implications – even after
all these years, the ghost
of prohibition still haunts
us.
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SPORTS
hockey/ junior b
New Elmira coach knows the
challenges that come with the job
Jeff Flanagan brings an extensive résumé to his new position as head coach of the Elmira Sugar Kings
WILL SLOAN
Fans of the Elmira
Sugar Kings will recall
that our local GOJHL team
shares with the Listowel
Cyclones a rivalry nearly
as dramatic and eternal as
that of Valjean and Javert.
Now, bearing that in mind,
a question for Jeff Flanagan,
the Elmira team’s
newly-minted coach: is
transitioning from being
coach of the Cyclones to
the coach of the Kings a
challenge?
“It is a little bit, because
with the Cyclones, we certainly
built a rivalry, and
the players and coaches
really get onboard with it,”
laughed Flanagan. “Essentially,
they’ve been attacking
each other for years
upon years, right?”
But for Flanagan – who
is stepping into departing
coach Dean DeSilva’s shoes
for the Elmira team’s 2013-
14 season – to focus on
such saber-rattling misses
the point. “Both are excellent
organizations. I’ve
been around, and in Canada
and the U.S., they’re two
of the best organizations
that I’ve seen from a management
standpoint and
community support.”
And, over the years,
Flanagan has certainly accumulated
enough hockey
experience to make that
judgment with authority.
Prior to serving a year with
the Cyclones, Flanagan led
the Guelph Hurricanes and
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SofTbaLL/ girLS
EDSS holds
tryouts for
girls’ slopitch
team
Optimists gearing up for annual road hockey tourney
ELENA MAYSTRUK
The hockey season is
winding to a close and as
such it’s time for young
hockey lovers to switch it
up and leave the ice for a
rougher surface, trading
in a puck for a ball. The
22nd annual road hockey
tournament is on its way,
set this year for April 27,
and organizers from the
Optimist Club of Elmira say
the University of Guelph’s
Gryphons men’s hockey
team. He also led hockey
clubs in Johnstown and
Italy.
“When you’re a player,
you’re predominately focused
on your own skills,”
said Flanagan. “From a
coaching perspective, we
are responsible for 20 to 25
players at a time.
“We’re dealing with skill
development, but we’re
also dealing with the personal
lives of the players,
and helping them out – issues
at schools, career
paths, and any issues they
might have. It’s certainly
a bigger job on the mental
side.”
All those games across
from the Kings have given
Flanagan opportunity to
study the Elmira team.
While Flanagan and his
newly-selected assistant
coach, Matt Desmeules,
are early in the process,
some goals have already
been outlined.
“I think we’ll have to
find some more scoring to
replace Brady Campbell
and Jake Weidner,” said
Flanagan, referring to last
year’s top-scorers, both
drafted by the NCAA. “I’m
excited to work with some
of the leaders that are coming
up. … Just focusing on
the team aspect, and making
sure we have the right
players that are all-in on
being Sugar Kings, being
the best that they can be.”
Turning a hockey player
kids always look forward to
the one-day event.
“Whenever I am approached
on the streets by
kids, asking if we are doing
it again, I think it shows
that it is important to
them, that they are looking
forward to it,” said organizer
Stephen Bisbee.
Last year’s games saw
about 150 local kids participate,
with the same numbers
anticipated this year.
Newly-minted Kings coach Jeff Flanagan previously led the Listowel Cyclones and the Guelph Hurricanes. [submitted]
into a Sugar King is the job
of an effective coach. What
are some of the other qualities
that a good hockey
coach needs to have?
“Obviously, they need
to know the game, and
be able to adjust in an
in-game situation,” said
Flanagan. “I also think that
communication is certainly
one of the biggest things
that a coach needs to have.
“They need to be able
to get to know the players
Bisbee said organizers are
used to running a smallscale
event.
“We sent applications to
all the schools here in town
and Floradale, and that’s
kind of the general area
that we are trying [to reach]
with this. We’re not looking
for this to be a Roadbreakers
Tournament, where
there’s 200 teams. This is
just a one-day tournament
for the kids in the area to
– what kind of personalities
they have, what kinds
of things motivate them,
and how to communicate
with them to achieve their
goals. There are a lot of
situations where players
might not be playing
as they should be, and a
coach needs to manage
those in a positive manner
and help them see where
they can be better. Also,
when they do things well,
there needs to be recogni-
have a good time.”
Every year kids participate
in one of four divisions:
division 1 for ages
7-8, division 2 for ages 9-10,
division 3 for ages 11-12 and
division four for ages 13-14.
Each team consists of five
players with no more than
two Rep or AE players for
each team and registration
is limited to 24 teams in
each division.
The double-elimination
tion.”
Flanagan’s first opportunity
for praise and
guidance will come at the
team’s annual prospects
camp, at which aspiring
players will try to convince
coaching staff they’ve got
what it takes to be Sugar
Kings. The application
period closed April 10, and
those who applied on time
will hit the ice on April 20
at the Woolwich Memorial
Centre.
tournament allows each
team to play two games.
Woolwich Minor Hockey
referees will be officiating
the games.
“Come see, come have a
look, it’s pretty cool,” Bisbee
said.
The tournament takes
place at the Park Manor
Public School tennis courts
and will run from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Students can access
the registration forms
ELENA MAYSTRUK
Softball has been
added to the growing list
of sports to be played by
EDSS students this spring,
as students and coaching
staff geared up for the first
tryouts this week.
“This is our fifth or
sixth year we’ve had that
team. The labour strike is
finished now; we’re pretty
much set to go. We’re happy
to get back to coaching.
Most coaches for the
spring are excited to get
out and coach again,” said
coach Brian Carter.
He and assistant coach
Adam Hiller are overseeing
tryouts for the short
slo-pitch season, which
will start in the first week
of May, when an official
team will be chosen.
A number of girls are
coming back after playing
last spring and getting
positive results.
“I really liked it last year.
It was my first year and it
was a lot of fun. I’m hoping
we do well,” said Taylor
Holst, who is trying out for
her second season of slopitch.
The team has always enjoyed
a measure of success
both in the regular season
and in playoffs, the coach
said.
“We’ve always had a successful
year with the team.
I think with the regular
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through their school’s main
office and forms must be
dropped off at 15 Green
Warbler Cr. in Elmira by
April 20.
Photocopies of birth certificates
must accompany
all registration forms.
CSA-approved hockey
helmet with face shield
must be worn by all participants.
Netminders
must have full road hockey
goalie equipment.

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noT So greaT ouTdoorSman / STeVe gaLea
I just can’t help it that women find me interesting
OPEN
COUNTRY
Just the other day, I
was at my fly-tying bench
preparing a few elk hair
caddis patterns for the
upcoming trout season,
when I turned to my partner
Jenn and asked, “Do
you think I should tie these
flies in a size 16 too?”
She regarded me with a
look that, on the surface,
appeared indifferent. The
one that any experienced
sportsman, however,
would have recognized as
the look your spouse wears
when she is overwhelm-
ingly awestruck by your
sheer outdoorsiness.
Flattered somewhat, I
asked again: “Should I tie
them in a size 16?”
She hurriedly nodded
and said, “Uh, yes, of
course.”
Immediately after that,
perhaps knowing that I
would need to utilize all
my powers of concentration
while tying a pattern
this small, she closed
her book, rose from the
couch and sprinted out of
the room. Later that day,
I found her cleaning the
crawl space.
I only mention this because
it is further evidence
that women find me irresistibly
interesting.
In fact, I believe my love
of hunting and fishing is
what attracts them to me.
Perhaps “in droves” in too
strong a phrase to use, but
I’ll let you be the judge.
For instance, the other
day at the outdoors store, I
was in the process of purchasing
a few more hooks
to tie streamer patterns
with. Unwittingly, I exuded
such a George Clooney-like
charisma that the two sales
women had to flip a coin
several times and finally
arm wrestle to determine
who had the privilege of
learning about the various
styles of hook from me.
Why the loser approached
I’ll never know.
In any case, 15 minutes
The Woolwich PeeWee AE team finished their season by winning in the final series against New Hamburg at the Tri-County Peewee AE
championships. Team: Mathew Turkalj, Noah Scurry, Riley Shantz, Bruce Martin, Ben Lenaers Cade Schaus, Devin Williams, Owen Lucier, Tim
Mayberry, Kyle Bruder, Matthew MacDonald, John Wang, Austin Whittom, Justin Uhrig, Kyle Deyell, Cal Schell, Matthew Deyell. Coaches:
Dave Freeman, Don Uhrig, Mike Ferrede, Garry Mayberry, Brent Freeman. [submitted]
later, after I fully explained
the difference between a
sproat and Carlisle hook
bend, the sales woman
muttered, “I feel truly sorry
for your wife.”
Unless I’m completely
mistaken she was alluding
to the fact that women find
outdoors lore like this overpowering
– and that my
wife would have to always
guard her man from the
advances of other women
eager to learn things like
this and where a skunk’s
scent gland is located.
This got me thinking, it
can’t be easy for Jenn.
In fact, the other day
while explaining to her the
nuances of patterning a
turkey load, she actually
broke down and yelled, “I
can’t take it anymore!”
And so I turned off the
charm for a second or two
and left the room while she
recomposed herself.
“What’s wrong?” I asked
on my return; needless to
say I was quite concerned.
“Well,” she began, “do
you really want to know
what is wrong?”
“Of course, “ I replied as
I held up the muddler minnow
streamer that I had
just tied, “I know something
is off on the proportions
but I can’t quite put
my finger on it. So look at it
and tell me what’s wrong?”
I believe that relationship
counsellors refer to
this as achieving a new
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level of intimacy. Jenn
seemed so moved by my
faith in her assessment of
classic deer hair streamer
patterns that she left the
room once again, perhaps
to gather her thoughts into
concise yet constructive
criticism.
Interestingly, while I was
looking for a wader patch
kit in the crawl space, I
bumped into her behind
the containers of old sporting
magazines.
“Catching up on your
outdoors reading?” I asked.
“Can’t we talk about
something other than fishing
and hunting?” she said.
That’s another thing I
love about her: She’s got
this crazy sense of humour.
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The Novice Local League #2 team at the Pool B finals in Kitchener. Back row: Ken Martin (coach), Craig Martin (manager), Susan Stewart
(trainer), Keith Stewart (coach), Wayne Zettel (coach). Third row: Alison Martin, Braelyn MacPherson, Jane Hinsperger, Kieran Stewart,
Payton Karn, Faith Katsube, Lauren Gerth. Second row: Karli Gingrich, Makenna McLaughlin, Kaitlyn Hyatt, Tia Zettel, Eadyn Meier. Front:
Gwyneth Martin. Absent: Jennifer MacPherson (trainer). [submitted]
The Twin Centre Stars Atom AE team ended their successful season by earning the Len Quigley trophy as OMHA Atom AE finalists. Back row:
asst. coach Dan Koebel, trainer Darcy Erb, head coach Dave Zyta, asst. coach Sheldon Gilchrist. Third row: Sam Donsig, Ben Belcourt, Lukas
Hergott, Sam Erb, Caleb Wellman, Eric Poirier. Second row: Zach Lipczynski, Jack Koebel, Kodie Gerber, Alex Erb, Linden Jantzi, Evie Adam.
Front row: John Buddiger, Hayden Martin, Tyler Zyta, Noah Gilchrist, Hunter Pinnau. [submitted]
WOOLWICh NOvICE LL2 TEAM A POOL b fINALS ST TERESA CURLERS MAKE IT TO PROvINCIAL SEMIS
St. Teresa of Avila school in Elmira at the 2013 Timbits Elementary School Provincial Curling championship last week in Gananoque. Sixtyfour
teams from all over Ontario were in the tournament, and the St. Teresa team won their first two games to make it to the top 16 in the
province before being eliminated in a division semi-final. Pictured are Thomas Kraemer, Veronica Bernard, Natalie Bean, Kyle Henry, Fiona
Bernard (horizontal). [submitted]

16 | SPORTS
Snyder Fund now taking applications
The Dan Snyder Memorial Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications
for its 2013 scholarships.
There are three available, one each from the categories of Elmira Sugar Kings,
Woolwich Minor Hockey and Woolwich community at larger.
The scholarships, named in honour of the Elmira hockey player who died in 2003
following a car crash in Atlanta, are awarded to applicants who show Dan Snyder’s
characteristics of determination, desire, good sportsmanship and community
involvement. All successful candidates must be enrolled in a qualified accredited
postsecondary institutions.
Applications can be found online at www.37risingstars.com. The deadline for
submission is May 27.
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April 16
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season we ended up third or fourth
place, which is very good. Then we
made it to the semi-finals in the playoff
tournament, so it was a very good
year.”
He added that most girls who make
the team have some baseball experience
outside of school and don’t
require too much training. Instead,
practices act as opportunities to polish
their skills during what is always a
short season due to time restrictions.
This year the sport is enjoying
good numbers with 16 teams in the
girls’ league. Teams can’t get on the
ball diamonds before May due to the
weather, Carter said. After that, the
season runs for about a month and
all sports are rounded up by the first
week of June to make room for exams.
“Basically you have to work with
what you have already. We try to
improve a little bit throughout the
season and we usually manage to get
better from day-one to the playoff
tournament, but most of the girls
who end up making the team play
baseball on their own, so they don’t
need too much instruction. It’s just a
matter of making minor adjustments.
There just isn’t any time for slo-pitch
but it’s better than nothing. The girls
appreciate having some season,” he
said.
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SLO-PITCh: Short season, with players learning on the fly
from | 13
Lindsay Bauman and Mackenzie Van Bargen attended slo-pitch tryouts in the EDSS gym April 9. [elena maystruk / the observer]
WOOLWICh WILdCATS ATOM LL2 ARE dIvISION b ChAMPS
The Woolwich Wildcats LL2 Atom team who won the Division B championship. Back row: Phares Horst (asst. coach), Rowan Spencer, Chris Williams (coach), Seth Horst, Rick Weber (asst.
coach). Middle row: Ryan Williams, Dante Del Cul, Cameron MacLachlan, Simon Shantz, Patrick Perry, Cole Brubacher, Jonathan Dingelstad, Lucas Weber. Front row: Malcolm Sager, Tyson
Kraemer, James Berti, Jackson Dumart, Ryerson Chamney, Matthew Yorke, Ryan Shantz. [submitted]
WOOLWICh NOvICE LL2 SqUAd TAKES b dIvISION ChAMPIONShIP
The Woolwich Novice LL2 team won the Grand River B division league championship on March 24 over Woolwich LL 3. Back row: Andrew Karger, Chris Kelly, Evan Catton, Tristan Kraemer,
Thomas Hill-Ring, Ryan Brubacher, Greg Brubacher, Riley Snider, Rob Alles. Front row: Daniel Kelly, Parker Alles, John Kilgour, Tanis Uhrig, Nolan Karger, Jonathan Staken, Adrian Kocan,
Cale Weachter. [submitted]

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Woolwich ringette looks to establish
two provincial teams next season
Organization expects to benefit from higher level of competition, retain more of its players with proposed changes
ELENA MAYSTRUK
It takes a certain
amount of perseverance
to play ringette and a definite
passion for the sport,
says Carole Schwartz, this
year’s coach of the U12
Woolwich Storm team. But
a new effort to create the
township’s first provincial
team is taking even more
energy as organizers try
to balance the needs and
wants of team members
and parents.
“What we are hoping is
that next year we’re going
to have a provincial team
in Woolwich so that girls
that want that competitive
level of sport don’t have
to travel outside of Woolwich,”
Schwartz said.
This year, two girls from
the U12 Storm team are
participating in the provincial
competition with
the Kitchener U12 provincial
petite team. Coaches
agreed to have Rosie Martin
and Maddy Camm play
for both the Woolwich
regional team and Kitchener’s
provincial team, as
Woolwich could not afford
to lose two players. This
made it a busy ringette
season for the two girls,
yet the benefits of exposing
them to a higher level
of competition were not
lost on the coaches
“The improvement was
amazing. When you play
at that competitive level
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Next year the Woolwich
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Woolwich Storm U12 players Maddy Camm and Rosie Martin are playing in the ringette provincial competition with a Kitchener team this year. For next season, they and their Woolwich
coaches hope to have a provincial team of their own. [elena maystruk / the observer]
more girls for a spot on a
provincial team. A Woolwich
provincial team will
likely see less rivalry and
give more opportunities
to girls who want to improve
their skills through
tougher competition.
This year’s regional
team had great success
after finishing off their
season during the regional
championships in Guelph
March 23-24. The Woolwich
U12 and U14 teams
finished at the top of their
division, placing fourth in
the entire region.
Martin and Camm are
looking forward to the
provincials with Kitchener
at the U12 championships
in Oshawa April 11-
14, which will expose the
players to a more sophisticated
level of competition
and further challenges as
well.
“It’s exciting and I’m
kind of nervous because
there’s a whole bunch of
teams, some teams that
you’ve never played before,”
Camm said.
Getting provincial
teams together will require
a strong effort to
raise more funds and receive
more ice time for the
teams, noted Schwartz.
“There’s a lot of fundraising
that needs to be
happening. The girls only
have home jerseys, we
don’t have away jerseys.
We don’t have a shot clock
in our association yet, at
the regional level it’s not
required. They’re about
$1,500. There’s a lot of
legwork that needs to be
done. If we don’t do it we
stand to lose on both ends
of the scale.”
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wILL SLOaN
Since opening in St.
Jacobs in 1964, the Home
Hardware brand has expanded
to encompass more
than 1,000 stores across the
country. But as the venerable
home improvement
chain prepares to launch its
100th semi-annual market
this week, president and
CEO Paul Straus affirms
that the company’s identity
remains distinctly local.
“This is where it all started,”
said Straus at Home
Hardware’s main office on
Henry Street. “This was the
root, and if you look at our
stores across the country,
most of them are in rural
communities.”
Home Hardware’s brand
may have expanded over
the years, but the store
has kept its feet planted in
Woolwich. Straus said there
is much here that is conducive
to the company’s
public image. “We’ve got a
good workforce here – this
area is known for its work
ethic – so it makes good
sense to be here.”
The 100th market
will gather representatives
of the hundreds of
independently-owned,
Home Hardware-branded
Canadian stores to St. Jacobs
from April 14 to 16. On
those days, the visitors will
preview September’s vendor
market, where industry
professionals will offer a
glimpse of the wares that
will dominate the fall/winter
season.
“The idea was to share
your products with your
dealers,” said Straus. “It’s
the opportunity to buy
Home Hardware president and CEO Paul Straus has been involved with the company since its inception, and will speak about the brand’s history at next week’s 100th market.
your merchandise and prepare
for the upcoming seasons.
So every year we’ve
done that twice a year.”
The next day, after a
tour of Home Hardware’s
distribution centre, the
event will conclude with a
keynote speech by Stephen
M.R. Covey, best known for
his business book “The 7
Habits of Highly Effective
People.” Anna Olson, of
the Food Network, will also
speak before the crowd.
And, exploring Home
Hardware’s institutional
memory, Straus himself
will deliver a speech lead-
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ing storeowners on a “journey
through the past,” describing
the ins and outs of
the brand’s 49-year history.
The concept behind
Home Hardware began
in 1964, when a collective
of 122 hardware stores in
Canada formed a cooperative
by buying St. Jacobs’
Hollinger Hardware Limited.
This came at a time
when independent hardware
stores were steadily
closing, facing intense
competition from big box
retailers. This new cooperative
offered independent
storeowners many collec-
tive resources (inventory,
delivery, advertising, etc.).
In November 1967, the
“Home Hardware” name
and logo were formally
adopted. In 1981, a merger
with Link Hardware led to
the initiation of a crosscountry
chain.
Straus, who has worked
at Home Hardware since
its 1964 founding, has risen
the ranks from controller to
vice-president to president
and CEO. Over the years, he
has seen the once-modest
business expand into one
of Canada’s most recognizable
brands. “When we first
started, the concept was
such a new concept that
it just grew and grew,” he
said.
“There were times when
we were overwhelmed,
and there were times when
the warehouses were so
cramped it was hard to
move around,” he remembered.
“There were times
when we would invite the
dealers to come in – because
this was their company,
they owned the company
– and they helped us
to sort inventory on the
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When you boil down
Tuesday’s day of action
against genetically modified
alfalfa, two big issues
emerge: corporate control,
and public engagement.
People think they have
enough control put on
them by governments. But
at least they get to elect
governments. Unless a corporation
has shareholders,
and you’re one of them,
you don’t have much say.
And even then, it’s money
that talks.
People don’t want corporations
controlling their
food. In some cases, they
don’t even want corporations
making their food.
But when that’s necessary,
or desirable, they want
industry to be responsible
and put public health at
least on par with profit.
So how do we all live
together and have people’s
voices heard without taking
to the streets?
Well, a couple of recent
examples offer clues, and
hope.
On two occasions in
February and March, a
forum called Café Scientifique
took place in Guelph
to exchange information
between researchers and
members of the public
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ROBERTS: Public is looking for meaningful engagement in discussing future of our food
froM | 18
about food and health.
With support from the
federal Canadian Institutes
of Health Research,
organizers from the University
of Guelph’s colleges
of arts, social and applied
human science and management
and economics
purposefully held forums
off campus, for better engagement.
“The whole idea with
this approach is to run
events in the community,
for the community,” says
College of Management
and Economics acting
dean Sylvain Charlebois.
He says the overwhelming
mood among the 70
participants was that for
the food industry to win
the public’s trust, it must
better police itself when
it comes to nutrition. An
example was salt. Maybe
it’s legal for industry to
pour tonnes of salt into
Canadians’ prepared food,
but it sure isn’t moral.
Said co-organizer Diane
Dobbins: “A few attendees
told me immediately following
the event they went
home and looked at the
food cupboards, examining
the sodium levels in
foods they thought were
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healthy. What an eye
opener for them when
they realized that their can
of chick peas was full of
sodium.”
And on another frontier,
in agriculturally rich
Waterloo Region, people
have rallied to create the
region’s first food charter.
It was accepted by the
regional council’s community
services committee
Monday.
The charter’s sponsor,
the Waterloo Region Food
System Roundtable, calls
the five-point document
“a statement of values and
principles that are mutual-
hOmE haRDwaRE: Making it a tradition
froM | 18
shelves because we were
growing so quickly.”
The semi-annual market
has jumped around various
Woolwich locations
during its existence, but
currently has a permanent
home at Home Hardware’s
large facilities on Henry
Street. While the market
is only open to industry
professionals and not the
general public, its presence
is felt emphatically.
Studies have shown that
visitors rent an average
of 3,000 hotel rooms, and
have pumped $13 million
into the local economy
over the past 20 years.
Indeed, Home Hardware’s
markets have earned it the
first Corporate Tourism
Ambassador Award from
the Waterloo Regional
Tourism Marketing Corporation.
All of which, of course,
is incidental to Home
Hardware’s main mission
statement, which Straus
continues to take to heart.
“From day-one, our mission
was to help the independent
dealers compete
with these large discount
stores that were coming to
Canada. One of the things
we haven’t strayed from is
that mission.”
And, pulling out a bright,
red bowtie as if on cue,
Straus added, “Walter
Hachborn, the founder,
was known for his bowties.
And like the bowtie hasn’t
gone out of style, our mission
hasn’t gone out of
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Over the past several
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Roundtable co-chair
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he hopes the endorsement
guides the regional
government’s decisions
on everything from farmland
preservation to waste
management to economic
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development.
This is more than an attempt
to join the local food
parade. Waterloo Region’s
history of food production
runs deep, with some of
the country’s top farmers’
markets and local and ethnic
food economies.
To celebrate that culture,
next Monday night,
for the seventh year, an
event called A Taste of
Woolwich will be held at
the Breslau Mennonite
Church. Forty farmers will
come together with what
is expected to be a crowd
of several hundred people,
for three hours of food
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sampling, conversation
and workshops, including
one on the food charter.
A Taste of Woolwich is in
support of Healthy Communities
Month, which
traditionally hasn’t meant
much to farmers. But this
year, the timing’s great.
Unlike the public protests
earlier this week, it offers
up a chance for farmers
and consumers to speak in
measured tones, and move
to a new level of dialogue.
It’s yet one more example
of peaceful, meaningful
public engagement.
And I believe that’s what
most people want.
Paul Straus at Home Hardware’s St. Jacobs head office with Tonia Boerner, Cindy Battle, Barbara-Anne Seip and Stacy Seiling.
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THE ARTS
On stage / pOp culture meets classics
THE ARTS | 23
Songs in the key of Bond, James Bond
Jeans ‘n Classics band will join the symphony at CITS in presenting the theme songs of the iconic spy movies
Will Sloan
Without the smokey
melodies of a Shirley
Bassey or a Paul McCartney,
those silhouetted
figures of attractive ladies
that inevitably open a
James Bond movie would
certainly look a lot sillier.
Yes, more so even
than many of the films
(Moonraker, anybody?),
the James Bond theme
songs potently evoke a certain
mystique of intrigue,
glamour, and derring-do
that is distinctly Bondian.
Now, Jeans ‘n Classics, a
London-based musical
ensemble devoted to symphonic
performances of
pop classics, are set to pay
tribute with “Shaken Not
Stirred,” a 007-themed musical
medley at the Centre
in the Square.
“When the idea of doing
this show came up, and it’s
been around now for almost
as long as I have, my
hand shot up, ‘I’ll do it! I’ll
do it! I’ll do it!’” said Rique
Franks, one of Jeans ‘n
Classics’ lead vocalists.
“I just love the drama
of it, and the way it would
lend itself to the orchestra.
They’re great songs.”
People may disagree
over their favourite 007
– you have your Connery
loyalists, your Craig
partisans, your Nintendo
64-reared Brosnan nostalgics,
even your few, scattered
Lazenby contrarians
– but Bond fans always
seem to be united in their
favourite songs. Wherever
a wax museum displays
a tuxedoed secret agent,
you’ll surely hear someone
Rique Franks will lead the Jeans ‘n Classics band through a symphonic take on the Bond theme songs Apr. 17 and 18 at Kitchener’s Centre in
the Square. [submitted]
humming about being
beckoned into Goldfinger’s
web of sin. (In sharp contrast,
you probably haven’t
heard anyone humming
“The Man With the Golden
Gun” in a while).
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So expect to hear Franks
and company sing about
how nobody does it better,
makes them feel sad for
the rest, and perhaps how
he’s a winner who takes all
whenever he strikes like a
Thunderball. Interspersed
between these familiar
numbers will be several
songs (i.e. “The Look of
Love,” “Daydream Believer”)
more commonly associated
with a rival spy of
the more self-consciously
shagadelic variety.
Franks said to expect a
unique perspective on the
familiar songs. “There are
a lot of acts out there who
are specifically tribute
acts, and will try to be as
true as they can be to the
sound of, say, ABBA or the
Beatles. That is not the
mandate of Jeans ‘n Classics,”
she said.
“In most cases, we are
giving a spin on the performance
of those songs.”
What can we expect
Franks to bring to the
music? “In the case of all
the female stuff, it’s all big
and diva, so I can be very
dramatic with the Shirley
Bassey stuff,” she said. Given
that James Bond once
compared drinking Dom
Pérignon at a temperature
lower than 38 degrees to
“listening to the Beatles
without earmuffs,” it’s
safe to say the secret agent
would be comfortable with
such an irreverent attitude.
While Jeans ‘n Classics
has been performing its
James Bond tribute for
close to ten years, the success
of last year’s Skyfall
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has led to a noticeable resurgence
of interest in the
venerable secret agent.
“Our emcee will ask
the audience, who is your
favourite Bond, and various
hands will shoot up
for Sean Connery, or for…
what’s his name, the Remington
Steele guy…”
Pierce Brosnan?
“Yeah, Pierce Brosnan.
But all the women like the
new guy.”
So – does Franks have a
favourite Bond?
“I have a soft spot for
Sean Connery, but I think
the new guy, the blonde
guy…”
Daniel Craig?
“Daniel Craig is a different
kind of Bond. He’s
sort of taking it in a more
serious, less tongue-incheek
direction. It’s less of
a joke.”
Jeans ‘n Classics’
“Shaken Not Stirred: The
Music of James Bond” will
be performed at Centre in
the Square in Kitchener on
April 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from $29.50
to $79, and can be bought
in advance at www.centersquare.com.

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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.
FARM AUCTION SALE Of 50
acre farm, machinery, tools,
household effects, antiques,
and miscellaneous items,
to be held at 3428 Berlett’s
Rd. Wilmot Twp. (approx. 4
miles southwest of Wellesley
off Nafziger Rd.) for
The Thomlison Family, on
Saturday, April 20th @ 10:00
a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd.
519-699-4451.
AUCTION SALE OF Brick
bungalow, car, household
effects, and miscellaneous
items, to be held at 26 Arena
Rd. (off Pugh St.) In Milverton,
for Catherine Albrecht,
on Friday, April 26th @ 5:00
p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd.
519-699-4451.
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is accepting
GRANT APPLICATIONS
from community-based, charitable
and not-for-profit groups.
until May 3, 2013.
Application forms available by:
email: info@elmiramaplesyrup.com
or by phone at 519.669.6000
Come Taste 50 years of Tradition
on April 5, 2014
AUCTIONS
FRI APRIL 26 at 4:30 PM
-Toy auction of approx
400 pieces of farm toys;
tractor trailers; cars; banks;
literature; Tonka; and other
collectables to be held at
the St. Jacob’s Community
Centre in St. Jacob’s for the
Ted Detroit estate and
Bob Halliburton of Elora
with additions. Jantzi Auctions
Ltd, 519-656-3555.
www.jantziauctions.com
FRI MAY 3 at 4:00 PM -
Auction sale of new and
used lawn and garden
equipment; riding lawnmowers;
tillers; tools; and
miscellaneous items to
be held at the St. Jacob’s
Community Centre in
St. Jacob’s for surplus
inventory of area dealers
with additions. Jantzi
Auctions, 519-656-3555.
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RENTALS
ONE BEDROOM 2ND floor
apartment available in
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heat & parking included.
Hydro extra. Absolutely no
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Rd.) Surface rights. For Sale
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other 159 acres cleared.
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GARAGE
SALES
LOTS OF KIDS Items. Name
brand clothing & toys, small
household items, books,
DVD’s, shelves, all priced to
sell. 26 Memorial Ave, Elmira.
Sat. Apr. 13, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
AUCTION LISTINGS
AUCTION SALE
OF CONSUMER GOODS
AT GRAY’S AUCTION &
LIQUIDATION CENTRE,
1 MI. W. OF HARRISTON
CORNER OF HWY’S # 23 & 87
MONDAY April 15, AT 5:30 P.M.
SALE CONSISTS OF: Furniture Pcs; T. V.
Stands; Electric Piano; Dishwashers, OTR
Microwaves, Dryers; Large Skid Lots of
Misc, Skid Lots of Clothing; Household
Items; T.V.’s & Ass’t. Electronics; Vaccumes;
Watches; Pcs of Swar; Kid’s &
Adult Clothing; Bedding; Books; Consumer
Goods; Plus a Very Large Selection of
Other Misc. Items.
Note: This is a very large offering and
There will be 2 auctioneers selling.
LUNCH BOOTH
TERMS: Cash, Interac, Visa, M.C.
NOTE: Clothes will be sold in large lots, list
subject to additions & deletions. Viewing from
4:00 P.M. day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not
responsible for accidents day of sale.
AUCTIONEERS:
GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC.,
HARRISTON | (519) 338-3722
LICENSED & BONDED
11TH ANNUAL
LAWN & GARDEN
AUCTION
Sale to be held
AT 7213 LINE 86, WALLENSTEIN
Approx. 6 kms west of Elmira.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH @ 10AM
FEATURING: Approx. 100 late model mountain
bikes, 80 riding mowers, 30 push and self
propelled mowers, front and rear tine rototillers,
string trimmers, chainsaws, ATV’s,
barbecues, picnic tables, generators, utility
trailers and compact tractors. All equipment
will be started and run through auction ring.
STILL ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS
GERALD BOWMAN AUCTIONS
& APPRAISALS LTD.
RR2 DRAYTON, ON
PHONE 519-638-5708
For photos and full listing visit our website
www.bowmanauctions.ca
Sheet Metal & HVAC Fabricating Equipment
PROPERTY SOLD – LIQUIDATION
AUCTION
GARAGE
SALES
FOR
HUSSAIR INC
to be held ONSITE at
139 Industrial Blvd, St George
Sat. April 20 th 9:30am
Shopmaster 4’x8’ Shear/Notcher * 8’ Hand Brake * 36” Bar Folder
4’ Foot Shear * 4’ Finger Brake * Hanger Kings * Pin Spotter
Stake Table * 3’/4’ Hand Rollers * Lockformer 20ga Pittsbugh
Skyjack 4826 Scissor Lift * Raymond Fork Lift * Work Benches
36”/24” Cleat Folders * Genie Lift * Chop Saws * RediRack
Core Drill * 2 – Ridgid 300 Threaders * Grinders *HD Job Box
Spot Welders * Mini Mig * Torches * 3-Hand Turners
DeWalt 18V Cordless Tools * Alum Ladders * Concrete Saws
Makita/DeWalt/Bosch Drills/Sawzalls * Nibblers & Shears
Scaffolding & Alum Scaffold Planks * Office Equipment
www.mrjutzi.ca - Check
PARTIAL LIST ONLY!!! Website for Pictures!!
No Buyer’s Premium!
MOVING SALE - April 12 & 13,
9 a.m., 10 Canary Crt, Elmira.
Furniture, household items,
lawn & garden, decor, chandeliers
and more. All priced
to sell - must sell.
VIEWING: Friday April 19th, 2013, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
TERMS: $500.00 Cash Deposit on Each Major unit, balanced
by noon Mon April 22nd, or as announced
M.R. Jutzi & Co
www.mrjutzi.ca 519-648-2111
AUCTION LISTINGS
CLEARING
AUCTION SALE
Sat. April 20th at 10 A.M.
CONSISTING OF : Household Items — Tools —
Shop Supplies — Tractor — Truck
FOR: Jeff Ariss | Ariss Tek Manufacturing
LOCATION: 49 Wells St. Guelph, East of Victoria
Rd. just off York Rd.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: 3’X5’ Harvest oak kitchen
c/w 4 chairs, Roxton maple buffet and hutch, Pine
roll top desk (60”), Bedroom suite, TV’s, Appliances,
Dishes, Sofa, Lots not mentioned
SHOP SUPPLIES & TOOLS: Lots of misc fabricating
steel, Wood pieces, HD 60 GAL upright
air compressor 6.5 HP single stage, Air chisels,
Sazall, Cordless drills, Carolina metal cutting
band saw model – LDC 814 c/w feeder table, Custom
made metal bender 3 phase electric hydraulic
driven – handles up to 1/2” material, Delta
10” table saw, HD bench grinders, Belt sanders,
10’x 5’ metal work bench c/w metal break, Vises,
Acetylene Torches with cart, Floor model HD drill
press, Table saw, Chop saw combo on wheels,
16” Beaver wood band saw, 250 amp miller MIG
welder, 1 ton electric hoist, Aluminum ext & step
ladders, Large International tool chest on wheels
will include some tools – is a mechanics grade
unit, Overhead radiant gas heaters, Lots more
not listed found in working shop
TRACTOR/TRUCK:16 HP YanMar diesel 4wd
c/w loader, PTO. – 3 ph purchased new in 1977
totally rebuilt engine 2012 with all service records
model – YM155D, This tractor always kept inside
– excellent condition.
2008 Ford F450 6.4 LTR diesel 120,000 km Super
crew 4X4 dually c/w aux 400 LTR fuel tank/storage
box, Automatic 5th wheel fully loaded with
extended warranty 21 mth remaining. This truck
looks and drives like new. Selling certified and E
tested, Truck subject to sale prior to auction.
NOTE: An auction not to miss as Jeff is retiring
to spend more time on his boat heading south.
There will be lots not mentioned.
GOOD LUNCH BOOTH ON SITE
Any announcements day of sale take precedence
over ads. Proprietors & Auctioneer not responsible
for accidents day of sale.
TERMS: Cash or Cheque with Proper ID
Kurtz Auctions Inc.
Ariss Ontario
Auctioneer: Brian S. Kurtz – 519-836-0342
Visit us on-line: www.kurtzauctionsinc.com
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NOTICE OF PASSING OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich passed By-law 16-2013, an
amendment to the Development Charges By-law 42-2009, on the 26th day of March, 2013, under Section 12
of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
AND TAKE NOTICE THAT any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board under Section
14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township on or
before the 6th day of May, 2013 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons
supporting the objection. An appellant form is available at www.omb.gov.on.ca or from the municipality.
The amending By-law, By-law 16-2013, amends Section 3.14 (Reduction of Development Charges for
Redevelopment) with the addition of a paragraph extending the development charge credit for the commercial
C-1 zoned property at 19 Church Street East in Elmira, to lapse on April 30, 2016.
A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination at the offices of The Corporation of the Township of
Woolwich, Engineering and Planning Services Department, during regular business hours.
Dated at the Township of Woolwich, this 13th day of April, 2013.
Christine Broughton | Clerk
NOTICE OF WATERMAIN FLUSHING/ HYDRANT
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
The Township of Woolwich will be engaging in a watermain flushing/hydrant maintenance program from
Tuesday April 15, 2013 – Wednesday April 17, 2013 in Elmira
Thursday April 18, 2013 in St. Jacobs,
Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
**These dates are subject to change and will be communicated on the Township website
Watermain flushing is performed at this time of low water usage to minimize its impact on water service.
Please refrain from using excessive amounts of water during this time period (i.e. doing laundry, using the
dishwasher, etc.)
The flushing process may cause discoloured water and a reduction in pressure. It should be noted that both of
these conditions are temporary and not harmful. If discolouration occurs, open a cold, hard water tap in the
basement until it runs clear before resuming regular consumption. In some situations this may take 5 to 10
minutes. If, however, either of these conditions persist, please contact Cynthia Lean at 519-669-6041 or 519-
664-2613 ext. 6041
The Township of Woolwich appreciates your patience as we continually work to improve the quality of drinking
water throughout the Township.
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The Woolwich Wild Novice C team snagged silver at the Ontario Womens’ Hockey Association provincial championships in Ottawa. Players: Maddy Savage, Kate Ratcliffe, Carly Bauman, Amy Dueck, Josie Brown,
Annabel Musselman, Teesha Weber, Taylor Schmitt, Brooke Rempel, Payton Ravelle, Haylee Clemmer, Maggie Sabean. Coaching staff: Brent Ravelle, Steve Sabean, Mike Ratcliffe, Rebecca Veitch, Meg Bauman. They
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EMAIL: vinylp2cd@gmail.com
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
CLEAN • DRY • SECURE
Call
GENERAL SERVICES
Various
sizes & rates
519-669-4964
100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA
BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS
PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC ON STAFF
Buy your bike from us
and get a FREE annual
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$ 20
PARTS EXTRA
22 Church St. W., Elmira
Tel: 519-669-5537
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519.669.8330
Providing the latest technology
to repair your vehicle with
accuracy and confidence. Accredited Test
& Repair Facility
24 Hour
Accident
Assistance
1-800-CARSTAR
21 Industrial Dr.
Elmira
Call Us At
519-669-3373
519-669-3373
519-669-4400
30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA
www.thompsonsauto.ca
• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning on Location
• Area Rug Cleaning Drop-off / Pick up Service
• Bleached out Carpet Spot Repair
www.completecarpetcare.ca
RUDOW’S
CARSTAR
COLLISION CENTRE
33 First Street, East
Elmira, ON
GENERAL SERVICES
• Janitorial
• Carpet Repair & Re-Installation
• Pet deodorization • Floor Stripping
ROB McNALL 519-669-7607 LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-866-669-7607
BAUMAN PIANO
SERVICES
TUNING &
REPAIRS
JAMES BAUMAN
Craftsman Member O.G.P.T. Inc
NEW PHONE NUMBER
519-880-9165
GENERAL SERVICES
Sew Special
Custom Sewing
for Your Home
Custom Drapery
Custom Blinds
Free Estimates
In Home Consultations
Over 20 Years Experience
Lois Weber
519-669-3985
Elmira
AUTO CLINIC
519-669-7652
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Cleaners For Over 30 yrs
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Chem-Dry Acclaim®
61 Arthur St., N. Elmira
669-3332
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Storage Covers | BBQ Covers | Awnings & Canopies
Replacement Gazebo Tops | Golf Cart Enclosures & Covers
•Ratches, Hooks, Straps, Webbing etc.
•Canvas, Vinyl, Polyester, Acrylic Fabrics
GENERAL SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS SERVICES
MARTINS
CUSTOM WOODWORK INC.
CNC ROUTER
MACHINING
WE CAN DO SOLID
WOOD, PLYWOOD OR
PLASTIC MACHINING.
4725 HERRGOTT ROAD
BOX 56, WALLENSTEIN, ONT
PHONE: 519 669-0111
FAX: 519 669-0087
www.martinscustomwoodwork.com
martinscustomwoodwork@bellnet.ca
Steve
Co.
Steve Plumbing
Co.
and
Maintenance
Inc.
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
For all your
Plumbing Needs.
24 HOUR SERVICE
Steve Jacobi ELMIRA
519-669-3652
20 years experience
free estimates
interior/exterior
painting,
wallpapering &
Plaster|Drywall
repairs
519-669-2251
36 Hampton St., Elmira
BODY MAINTENANCE AT:
RUDOW’S
CARSTAR
COLLISION CENTRE
33 First Street, East
Elmira, ON
ORTLIEB
CRANE
& Equipment Ltd.
• 14 ton BoomTruck
• 40 ton Mobile Crane
519-664-9999
ST. JACOBS
24 Hour Service
(Emergencies only)
7 Days A Week
General
Repairs
519.595.4830
6376 Perth Rd. 121
Poole, ON
...& SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
SHELLY & SCOTT TAYLOR
28 Pintail Drive, Elmira, ON, N3B 3G9
519-669-0003
taylortax@rogers.com
100% SUPERIOR QUALITY CUSTOM WOODWORKING
KENJI
ORITA
• Custom Kitchens
• Custom Furniture
• Libraries
• Exotic Woods
TEL: +1 (519) 574-6734
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Ltd.
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Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations
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FRIDGES $499, STOVES $399, WASHERS $399,
DRYERS $369, FREEZERS $199
Come visit our show room
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Just Gardens
Complete Garden and
Lawn Maintenance
Anita Soehner
Clean Up | Mulch
Planting | Garden Design
Lawn Maintenance
All Your Gardening Needs
226.476.2039
Cell | 519.504.5934
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Each Franchise Independently Owned and Operated
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HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL
ST. JACOBS
GLASS SYSTEMS INC.
1600 King St. N., Bldg A17
St. Jacobs, Ontario N0B 2N0
FREE ESTIMATES
• Store Fronts
• Thermopanes
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• Screen Repair
• Replacement Windows
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HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
TEL: 519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104
FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service
&
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MEIROWSKI
Concrete
Foundations
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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
YOUR SOURCE FOR YEAR-ROUND
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• Lawn Mowing Packages
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• Mulch Delivery & Installation
• Commercial & Residential Full Flower
Bed Maintenance
• Snow Plowing & Ice Control
• Tractor Snowblowing
Call Jeff Basler, Owner/Operator,
today 519.669.9081 mobile: 519.505.0985
fax: 519.669.9819 | ever-green@sympatico.ca
No job too small.
CFB
BACKHOE SERVICES
OFFERING A QUICK AND
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Got long grass? Our tracked skid steer
equipped with a forestry brush mower can
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- Trail Maintenance and Development
- Wooded Lot Thinning
- Pasture Reclaimation
- Orchard Maintenance
- Industrial Lots
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All other
tracked skid
steer services
are available
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
Randy Weber
ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605
Tel:
Fax:
519.669.1462
519.669.9970
18 Kingfisher Dr., Elmira
HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
CONESTOGO
1871 Sawmill Road
519-664-3800
877-664-3802
OUTDOOR SERVICES
Mini
Excavator
Available
• Specializing in farm drainage repair/installation
• Footing / cellar / eavestrough / drains
• Stump removal
FOR
RENT
•Tamper (Jumping Jack)
•Power Drain Cleaner (Electric Snake)
6656 Sideroad 19 | RR#2 Wallenstein ON N0B 2S0
Call Clare at 519-669-1752
OUTDOOR SERVICES
General Construction | 12 Years Experience
Residential & Agricultural • Barns / Shops • Decks &
Railings • Poured Concrete • Driveways & Sidewalks •
Siding, Fascials, Soffits • Interior Renovations
Call Lawrence Metzger (226) 789-7301
Wallenstein, ON
FREE ESTIMATES
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GAS
PELLET
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519-843-4845
888-871-4592
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> Commercial &
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> Fully Insured
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Leaf Clean-up and Removal | Soil & Mulch Delivery &
Installation | Snow Clearing & Removal | Ice Control
Outdoor Services
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P: 519-669-1188 | F: 519-669-9369
kdetweiler@rogers.com
READ’S
DECORATING
SINCE 1961
Specializing in Paint
& Wall coverings
FOR ALL YOUR HOME
DECORATING NEEDS.
27 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA
519.669.3658
LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION
Maintenance
Full lawn maintenance programs | Spring & fall clean up
Cutting, trimming & fertilizer | Lawn rolling, aeration,
dethatching | Garden creations | Seeding
Weeding & Mulching
Construction
Interlocking Stone | Concrete work | Retaining walls |
Patios Flagstone | Garden construction | Natural stone
placement Decks | Fences | Pergolas | Landscape lighting
For a FREE Quote Call
Trevor at
519-742-5388
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AMOS
R O O F I N G INC
• Specializing in residential re-roofs
• Repairs • Churches
A Family owned and operated business serving KW,
Elmira and surrounding area for over 35 years.
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE.
519.501.2405 | 519.698.2114
In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured
WINDOWS & DOORS
ROOFING | SIDING | SOFFIT & FACIA
DRYWALL INSTALLATION
MURRAY MARTIN | 519.638.0772
7302 Sideroad 19 RR#2., Alma, ON, N0B 1A0
$275.00/ pump
OUT
(1800 Gallon Residential)
Waterloo Region • Woolwich Township
519-896-7700 or 519-648-3004
www.biobobs.com
KEVIN
DETWEILER
OWNER-OPERATOR
WE’RE
AT YOUR
SERVICE.
We specialize in
getting the word
out. Advertise your
business services
here. Get weekly
exposure with fantastic
results. Call
us at 519.669.5790.
Since
1998
•Final grading
•Lawn repair & complete seeding
•Well equipped for large stoney areas
•Spike Aerator/Overseeding
•Site prep for Garden sheds, sidewalks etc.
•Natural & Interlocking Stone
•Retaining Walls, Walks & Patios
•Help for Top Water & Drainage issues
•Rain Water collection systems
Murray & Daniel Shantz
ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
Our Team will meet your Needs and fulfill your Dreams
Paul Martin
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL DIRECT
519-503-9533
www.homeswithpaul.ca
$500.00
DONATION
will be made with every
home bought or sold by
Paul, Alli or Bill in
Woolwich.
Alli Bauman
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL DIRECT
519-577-6248
www.elmiraandareahomes.com
Bill Norris
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
CALL DIRECT
519-588-1348
www.elmiraandareahomes.com
EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz
FREE Market Evaluation
LOG HOME!
Beautiful, private 15 acre property
with trout pond, pitch & putt golf
course, reforested area with a 3,250 s/f
open concept home featuring a
double floor to ceiling fieldstone
fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms,
walkout basement, large deck and loft
overlooking the Grand River. MLS.
$859,900 Call Bert to view.
Your referrals are appreciated!
Bert Martin
BROKER
Remax Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
DIRECT: 519-572-2669
OFFICE: 519-669-5426
3 Arthur St. S. Elmira
www.remaxsolidgold.biz
NEW LISTING
$298,000
DON'T WAIT IT WON'T LAST LONG
Elmira - SENIORS DELIGHT, close to all amenities. This
Bungalow has it all, tastefully decorated and finished top to
bottom, complete with main flr master bdrm, laundry &
2nd bdrm/office. Enjoy your deck with privacy fence and
enough backyard to get some exercise. Basement has a
large recroom for entertaining & guest bdrm & bath ready
for your out of town friends to visit you. For the man of the
house a separate workshop to tinker in or simply another
room for storage. MLS 1321463. Call Paul or Alli direct.
$389,000
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 Paul or Alli direct.
$344,950
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 Paul or Alli direct.
$469,000
EXTRAORDINARY FLOOR PLAN
Elmira - Full of natural light. 4 bdrms, 4 baths & lg fin’d
basement it is move in ready! Perfect for entertaining
w/open foyer & huge sep dining rm. Fantastic living
room w/2 storey ceilings, lots of windows, gas fp &
open to upstairs hallway. Lg master w/2 closets, ens
incl whirlpool bath & shower. Convenience at it best
w/MF laundry & Mud room off garage. MLS 1317575
Call Paul or Alli direct.
$289,000
LOCATION LOCATION!!
Elmira - Right beside greenspace with play ground in
desirable neighbourhood. Open concept semi with 3
bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Vaulted ceiling in living
room with walk out to patio overlooking landscaped,
fenced yard with large shed. Appliances included. MLS
1317913 Call Paul or Alli direct.
$464,000
EXCEPTIONAL BUNGALOW
Linwood - Located on large lot this open concept
home is equip’d w/sunken living rm, family rm & rec
rm! Beautifully updated baths & most flooring. Master
w/walk-in closet to cheater ens. Main flr laundry
w/walkout to 40ftx11ft deck. Wood fireplace in family
rm w/walkout to patio. Lg workshop w/garage dr to
private back yrd. MLS 1317910 Call Paul or Alli direct.
NEW PRICE
$289,000
FIRST TIME BUYERS
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 Paul or Alli direct
OUTSTANDING AGENTS. OUTSTANDING RESULTS.
Solid Gold Realty (II)
Ltd., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-5426
www.OBSERVERXTRA.com
FOR RENT.
WITH REAL INVESTMENT YOU
WILL SEE A REAL RETURN. MAKE
THIS SPACE YOUR NEW HOME.
ADVERTISE WITH US TODAY.
KEEP WATCHING FOR WEEKLY UPDATES, NEW PRICES AND
NEW LISTINGS. FIND YOUR DREAM HOME HERE

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
TEAM McNeil
TWIN CITY REALTY INC.
BROKERAGE
519-579-4110
OFFICE
sold@clickthathouse.com
Warren McNeil - Sales Rep. | Melanie McNeil - Sales Rep.
$360,000
OPEN HOUSE | Sun. 2-4pm
94 Porchlight Dr., Elmira
$764,500
Team McNeil…
Patrolling the
real estate market.
www.OBSERVERXTRA.com
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!
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!
Call us today, we will protect and serve you!
dale@kellersellsrealestate.com
®
REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
519.500.1865
17 Church St. W., Elmira • 519.669.1544 (Business)
(Direct)
Dale R. Keller
Sales Representative
www.KellerSellsRealEstate.com | dale@kellersellsrealestate.com
COUNTRY IN TOWN | DRAYTON OUTSKIRTS
$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
DARE TO COMPARE
$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
SPRING
CLEANING.
IS RIGHT AROUND THE
CORNER, CLEAN OUT YOUR
GARAGE WITH AN AD IN
THE OBSERVER.
$7.50 FOR 20 WORDS!
BROKERAGE
R.W. THUR
REAL ESTATE LTD.
ATTENTION
BUYERS & SELLERS
$500
REBATE
For buyers who purchase
any home listed on
MLS in the month of
April 2013 towards
your closing costs or
home inspection
** Not intended to solicit Buyers & Sellers currently under contract
$429,900
Elmira@royallepage.ca
www.thurrealestate.com
45 Arthur St. S., Elmira
Office:
519-669-2772
$1000
REBATE
For any home listed for
sale with our company
in the month of April,
2013 towards legal
fees, home staging...
whatever you choose.
$384,900
$255,900
BRAD MARTIN
Broker of Record,
MVA Residential
Res: 519.669.1068
LET OUR 50+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU!
CLASSIFIED | 29
JULIE
HECKENDORN
Broker
Res: 519.669.8629
TRACEY
WILLIAMS
Sales Rep.
Cell : 519.505.0627
INGROUND POOL (saltwater) –
well maintained, open concept home
with numerous updates. Great
location – close to all amenities &
schools. Large master bdrm. Fin. rec.
room w/gas stove, office & 4 pc. bath.
Covered deck. Pool house. Well
landscaped. MLS
MOVE IN CONDITION – spotless
townhouse (only attached at the
oversized garage). 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.
HAWKESVILLE – Operate your own business & live in the attached dwelling!
Presently a catering business (seats 54) but this property offers endless
opportunities. 1400 sq.ft. of commercial space. Spacious 3 bdrm., self contained
residence. Single garage. Lots of parking. This is a well maintained and unique
property. MLS
CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION.
100
YEARS
SINCE 1913
Elmira Real Estate Services
Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage
90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4
519-669-3192
www.royallepage.ca/elmira Bonnie Brubacher Monique Roes Shanna Rozema Jason Shantz “Helping you is what we do”
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 14TH 2:00-4:00
42 SECOND STREET, ELMIRA
CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW LOFT!
$559,000 | ELMIRA Stunning Custom built 2099
sq.ft bungalow loft backing onto green space, inviting
ceramic foyer with art niche, gleaming Brazilian cherry
floors, maple kitchen with stainless appliances, breakfast
bar/island open to the dining area & living room with gas
fireplace, garden door to tiered deck, 10x16 shed w/hydro &
fenced yard, master ensuite & walkout, finished loft space
allows for many uses with full bathroom, partially fin
basement with walk-up to garage. MUST SEE! MLS
Broker of Record / Owner
Sales Representative / Owner
2.94 ACRES – WITH SHOP
$859,000 | EAST OF ELMIRA
This maturing property is bordered by farmland and the “Kissing Bridge Trail”. For the
hobbyist or a hobby farm a 45’ x44’ 3 bay shop and shelter. 4 bedroom traditional styled home
finished from top to bottom offering ample family space. Double car attached garage with
walk down to the basement. Open concept kitchen to family room and walkouts to wrap
around porch and deck. Please call for your additional information. MLS
Broker / Owner
UPDATED CENTURY HOME!
$339,900 | ST. CLEMENTS
Larger than appears!!! 4 bedrooms, 3
bathrooms including an ensuite, large principle
rooms, kitchen addition with walkout to 220’ yard
& 2 sheds, original pocket doors & trim, main
floor laundry, appliances included, freshly
painted, partially finished basement. MLS
Design Concept Only EO&E
Happy Spring! Please Call us for your FREE Market Evaluation.
We have 50+ years of combined service in this community. Talk to us
Broker
We support Woolwich
Community Services
through
ELMIRA INDUSTRIAL 2.07 ACRES
$2,400,000 21,250 sq ft 2003. 7500 sq ft 2 storey
offices plus 3500 sq ft finished basement. All floors are
infloor heat, private and open offices. Warehouse
offers 13,750 sq ft, 18’ ceiling height, option of 2 divisible
bays, loading and drive-in docks. Zoning is M-6
business/industrial park. Located with close access to
Hwy#85 and Hwy#86 South end of town, lease option
available. MLS
GLEN ALLAN .85 Acre
$679,000
To be built 2400 sq ft scenic elevated property overlooking farmland , tucked
away on a dead end road. Walk out basement, double garage, option to bring
your own plan. Artist concept Only EO&O. EXCL.

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FAMILY ALBUM
BIRTHDAY
Look Who’s Turning 2!
Happy Birthday Bryson
Love mommy, daddy, big sister Megan &
family April 14.
IN MEMORIAM
Rev. Brian Robinson
Sept. 16, 1948 - April 14, 2003
We who loved you, miss you. We are living
your legacy of deep faith, joy, compassion,
and caring for others.
Carol, Lisa, Laura, Wes, Marty, Rosanne
and Curtis.
BIRTHDAY
Happy 75th Grace
Please come and celebrate Grace Pautler
75th birthday with us. Sat April 27, 2013
Waterloo Rod and Gun Club RR#1 St.
Jacobs Open house starting at 4 pm.
THANK YOU
Thank You
On behalf of the Metzger family, we
would like to take the time to Thank
each one of you through the passing
of my husband, father and son.
So many people, family, friends and
neighbours showed their kindness in
many ways.
Thank you for all the prayers,
support, food and tributes you may
have made through this time of grief
and sadness.
God Bless You
Kate, Scott, Sheldon
Aaron and Wilma Metzger
FIVE GENERATIONS GATHER FOR EASTER
Easter weekend provided an opportunity for five generations to get together for a visit. Georgia Bauman is held by her father Mike Bauman,
and seated beside is her great-great-grandmother Minerva Martin. Back row are grandmother Sharon Bauman and great-grandmother
Doreen Martin. [SUBMITTED]
BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday!
Frank Walter is Celebrating 95 years
with an Open House Sunday, April 21st
2-4pm. At the Elmira Legion. Food bank
donations graciously accepted in lieu of gifts.
OBITUARY
Martin, Donald B. “Don”
April 15, 1933 - April 2, 2013
A Memorial Service for family and friends
to celebrate Don’s life will be held at the Lions
Hall, 40 South St. W., Elmira on Saturday,
April 20, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev.
Fred Redekop officiating. Fellowship and
camaraderie to follow. In lieu of flowers,
donations to Grand River Regional Cancer
Centre, St. Mary’s Cardiac Care Centre
or Hallman Chapel, Chesley Lake would
be appreciated as expressions of sympathy
and may be placed by calling the Dreisinger
Funeral Home, Elmira (519-669-2207).
www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com
OBSERVER PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
CROSSWORD PUZZLER
THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
STAG & DOE
Stag and Doe for
Jennifer Nelson & Matt Koebel
Saturday April 20, 8pm - 1am St.
Clements Community Centre. Join us for
games, prize tables, buffet, and lots of fun!
Tickets at the door.
DEATH NOTICES
GINGERICH, MARY ALICE (BENDER) | Surrounded by
the love of her family, Mary Alice (Bender) Gingerich,
formerly of Zurich, passed away on April 5, 2013 at
her residence Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Local
relative are her son Ralph and his wife Yvonne
Gingerich of Elmira.
SANDERS, ALICE ELIZABETH (NEE WEPPLER) | Peacefully
passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in her
91st year.
SPENCER, MARGARET ANNE (NEE HOHLE) |
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Grand River Hospital,
Kitchener, at the age of 78.
REMEMBER
LOVED ONES
HERE
CELEBRATE LIFE’S BIG
MOMENTS HERE WITH
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LIVING HERE
fundraising / it’s personal
Out for the ride of their lives
Two Elmira teams among those raising money for research through the Ride to Conquer Cancer
ElEna Maystruk
Cycling from Toronto
to Niagara Falls is no easy
task, as past participants of
the Enbridge Ride to Conquer
Cancer well know. But
both cyclists and survivors
flock to train and participate
in the event, and this
year the list includes two
teams from Elmira.
“I heard about it just
listening to the radio and
it had been long enough
since I had had cancer, in
2010. I felt like I wanted to
do something to help the
cause,” said participant
Angie Brattan.
Diagnosed with breast
cancer in May 2010, Brattan
had two lumpectomies
and finally a mastectomy
that led her through the
University Health Network
to Princess Margaret Cancer
Foundation, for which
she hopes to raise the
funds.
After undergoing triple
bypass surgery 13 years
ago, Ray Halstead, another
Elmira rider, began to cycle
for health reasons. Last
year during the ride he
travelled a total of 215 kilometres
with the Waterloo
Catholic District School
Board team. In 2012 funds
from all 4,852 Ontario riders
totaled $18.1 million.
Of that amount, Halstead’s
team brought in $52,695.
This year his team consists
of his two sons, Casey and
Chad, and they are hoping
to raise $2,500 each. So
far about 7,000 riders are
registered for the Ontario
event, he said.
Aside from the event to
raise funds for the Campbell
Family Institute at the
Princess Margaret Hospital
–one of the top research
centres in the world – rides
are held in Alberta, British
Columbia, and Quebec
benefiting the Alberta
Cancer Foundation, BC
Cancer Foundation and
Segal Cancer Centre at the
Jewish General Hospital
(Quebec).
“I did it last year because
two of my best friends
passed away with cancer,
and [this year] I talked to
the boys and they said ‘you
know what, we’ll do that
with you,’” said Halstead.
“We didn’t do the ride
last year, but we went
down and saw dad when
he went across the finish
line. The atmosphere of
being down there ... we
thought it was such a good
cause,” said Chad Halstead.
Brattan believes the professionalism
and knowledge
she saw during her
treatment is all due to the
funds raised by cyclists
every year.
That her son, 16-year-old
Stephen McCabe, wanted
to join her was a surprise.
“He knew I was doing it
– I really didn’t even think
he was interested – and he
just came home one day
and he had bought a road
bike and he told me he
wanted to ride with me,”
Brattan said.
After a major surgery of
his own – McCabe had a
Chiari malformation on his
brain – Brattan is glad to
see her son well enough to
ride with her in the June
event.
“We’ve both sort of been
through a lot,” she said.
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Two local families are heading to The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer in two months. Angie Brattan and her son (top) and Ray Halstead and
his sons Casey and Chad form two teams that will cycle from Toronto to Niagara Falls June 18-19. [elena maystruk / the observer]
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Chef’s table/
dierre aCheson/
never enough thyme
Some
appetizers
for the spring
events now
in the works
rECIPE
nOtEs
The calendar says it’s
spring, as does the fact
we’ve enjoyed the maple
syrup festival, though the
weather can’t seem to make
up its mind. Still, spring is
the season that brings families
and friends together
for celebration. Confirmations,
graduations and
showers are being planned,
with many awaiting the big
milestones.
Appetizers and desserts
are a simple and easy way
to show your family and
friends how happy you are
for them. Don’t be afraid to
ask for help. These are busy
times and we tend to make
decisions based on convenience.
This is OK as long
as the end result is your
vision. Our shower cooking
class is full of ideas for appetizers.
The lovely ladies
from Basics Beauty and Beyond
are coming to enjoy
these recipes, celebrating
the upcoming marriage of
one of their team.
These recipes have been
tested many times and I
still get requests for them.
Prepare for your event
ahead of time. Do your
shopping before the weekend,
and work towards
your goal throughout the
week. These treats are simple
to prepare and enjoy.
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GARDEN CLUB is starting up in May. Interested 8-10
year olds should contact the youth leaders by May
1st. Call 519-669-8616 or 519-669-3244 for more info.
movie NighT 7-8 p.m. Free. Trinity United Church, 21
Arthur St. N., Elmira. Featuring the documentary “The
Man Who Planted Trees.” The story of a shepherd’s
successful single-handed effort to re-forest a barren
valley in the Alps. A Woolwich Healthy Communities
Month event.
april 14
elmira legioN huNgrymaN breakfaST. Starts at
8:30am-1pm. All-you-can-eat. Adults $6, age 6-10 $3,
age 5 and under Free.
april 15
SeNiorS luNch club aT noon (doors open at 11:30
a.m.) Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave.
S., Elmira (community room). Cost $6. Join us for a
noonday light lunch and fellowship. Call Community
Care Concepts at 519-664-1900 for more information.
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Trinity United Church, Elmira. Contact 519-669-2458.
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Centre, sponsored by Paradise & District Lions Club.
For more information contact President Joe Brick
519-699-4022.
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Church, 226 Woolwich St., Breslau; $2 donation per
adult or $5 per family. Buy and taste local food
from Woolwich. Learn more about local food issues.
Engage your kids in local food activities. A Woolwich
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SeNiorS luNch club aT noon (doors open 11:30 a.m.)
Wellesley Community Centre 1000 Mapleleaf St.
Wellesley. Cost $6. Join us for a noonday light lunch
and fellowship. Call Community Care Concepts at 519-
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The WaTerloo regioNal male Chorus will host its
annual fish fry at Parkminster United Church, 275 Erb
St., Waterloo, with continuous service from 4:30-7
p.m. Advance tickets only $15 per adult, $7.50 for
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choleSTerol SoluTioNS – aTTeND this educational
seminar and find easy ways to improve your cholesterol
level. Led by Karen Reitzel, registered dietitian at
Woolwich Community Health Centre. 10 Parkside Dr., St.
Jacobs; 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Call 519-664-3794.
pD Day movie – 2 p.m. Elmira Branch Library. Join
us at 2 p.m. for a special PD Day Movie. Movie
shown will be Disney’s Treasure Buddies (G). Tickets
are $1 each and every person attending must have
a ticket. Admission includes light refreshments,
St. Teresa
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No God, No Hope; Know God, Know Hope!
Celebrate Eucharist with us
Mass times are:
Sat. 5pm & Sun. 9am & 11:15am
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Library at 519-669-5477.
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GARDEN CLUB is starting up in May. Interested 8-10
year olds should contact the youth leaders by May
1st. Call 519-669-8616 or 519-669-3244 for more
information.
yelloW fiSh STorm DraiN Painting 9:30-11:30
a.m. by Elmira Girl Guides & Beavers. A Woolwich
Healthy Communities Month event.
commuNiTy cleaN up Day 8:30 a.m. – noon.
Contact Ann at 519-664-2613, ext. 6027 for more
information. A Woolwich Healthy Communities
Month event.
april 22
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. Speaker Sandra
Thomas. Guests welcome $5. For more information
call 519-669-3244.
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.
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Sunday School 9:30am
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Service at 10:30am
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www.ElmiraAssembly.com (Across from Tim Horton’s)
Sunday, April 14th
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Concern for other kids leads
St. Jacobs girl to donate hair
to Locks of Love charity
ElEna Maystruk
April is cancer month
and while many dedicated
volunteers are active fighters
of the disease all year
‘round, this annual spring
rite can sometimes create
opportunities for the
youngest in our communities
to join in on the giving.
While bunches of daffodils
were readied to be sold and
canvassers geared up to
hit the streets to fundraise,
nine-year-old Mackayla
Werstine knew what she
wanted to do with her long
brown locks: donate them
to someone in need.
“When mom told me
about Locks of Love I
thought it would be a good
idea to donate my hair to
people who have radiation,”
she said while at an
Elmira salon on April 4.
Werstine had just had 13
inches of hair cut off for
Locks of Love, a non-profit
organization that provides
hairpieces for children in
Canada and the U.S. suffering
long-term hair loss.
The decision was an
emotional one but not
because she wasn’t willing
to part with her waist-long
locks, said her mother, Angela
Werstine.
“A couple of days ago I
was doing some research
on different organizations
you can donate hair to
and I came across Locks
of Love and as I was going
through their website
I found out that it was for
kids 21 and under and their
wigs are real hair and they
don’t fall off. Mackayla has
been growing her hair out
for years and years and
we talked about it and I
showed her the website
and it was a very emotional
Mackayla Werstine gets ready to have 13 inches of her hair snipped off for a donation to Locks
of Love on April 4 at Carousel Salon and Spa in Elmira. [elena maystruk / the observer]
experience and she was so
excited to do it.”
At their St. Jacobs home
Mackayla and her mother
clicked through the website
to look at photos of donors
and the children they had
helped.
“When mom told me
about Locks of Love, I
thought it would be a really
good idea to donate my
hair to people who have radiation.
I really wanted to
donate my hair so I could
help other people who had
less than me,” Mackayla
said.
The organization has
a number of criteria that
must be followed by do-
nors. Donated hair cannot
be bleached and must be
clean and dry before being
mailed. The minimum
length to create a hairpiece
is 10 inches of hair donated
in a pony tail or braid.
A rite of passage of
sorts, the cut was also
hopefully a way for the
girl to feel a little bit older
and more mature, said her
mother. What better way
than to give back to those
in need?
“It’s hair, it will grow
back, and it gives someone
who doesn’t have any hair
the chance to have some
really beautiful hair,” said
Angela.
Werstine, holding a severed braid of her hair in this photo, decided to donate her locks after seeing what the organization does for children
suffering from hair loss brought on by illness.
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Strange but true / bILL & rICH SOneS PH.D.
WEIRD
NOTES
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Einstein’s theory of relativity has everyday application with your GPS
Q. Think Einstein’s
theory of relativity is
beyond you? But what if
someone said you make
use of it just about every
day?
a. When Damian Pope
and colleagues of the
Perimeter Institute for
Theoretical Physics put
together a video called “GPS
and Relativity,” it was to
enlighten non-scientists
who think that “relativity
matters only to theoretical
physicists and ‘Star Trek’
fans curious to know how
suDOku
hoW To play: Fill in the grid
so that every row, every column
and every 3x3 box contains the
numbers 1 through 9 only once.
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a
darker line. We have got you
started with a few numbers
already placed in the boxes.
SoluTioN: on page 30
many laws of physics the
series has broken,” reports
“Science” magazine.
In fact, millions of people
make practical use of relativity
every day in their GPS
receivers. GPS satellites
orbit at 20,200 kilometres
(12,600 miles), but at that
altitude time moves 38
microseconds a day faster,
which over the course of a
month could throw off the
GPS system by more than
300 kilometres (190 miles).
“The solution: Slow down
the satellite clocks so they
tick 38 microseconds less
every day. Just one more
reason to thank Einstein.”
Q. Maybe you’re one of
those sports fans who’d
like to see things livened
ObsErVEr sPOt thE DIffErEnCE
ObsErVEr traVEls
up a bit by giving the
balls “more bounce to the
ounce.” So what if some
helium were routinely
pumped in?
a. That’s what schoolkids
wondered in Alex Mc-
Donald’s classes in South
Ruislip, Middlesex, United
Kingdom. While it’s true
that helium is lighter than
air, a litre of it at atmospheric
pressure would lift
only about 1 gram, for a
negligible effect on a small
ball, answered McDonald in
“New Scientist” magazine.
“It certainly would not
float.” For example, a table
tennis ball has a volume of
0.03 litres, which means
that filling it with helium
would provide a buoyant
force of only about 0.03
loCation
Chinaman’s Hat, Hawaii
Caption
thE ChallEngE
SOLUTIONS: 1. MISSING FROGS SPOTS 2. MISSING RAIN DROP 3. MISSING
PUDDLE 4. THE LETTER “A” 5. UMBRELLA 6. FROGS EYES 7. FROGS CHIN
Mac and Roxanne Kuhns stopped for a
photo with the Observer at Chinaman’s
Hat, while on vaction in Hawaii, between
February 20-March 5. While there, they
visited Mac’s sister, who retired to the
island.
grams, much less than the
ball’s 2.7 grams of mass.
“Trying to make a soccer
ball float by inflating it with
helium would likewise fail.”
For a ball normally inflated
above atmospheric pressure,
the buoyancy effect
of the helium would be
increased, but even so, a
60-gram tennis ball would
barely feel the effect. Ditto
for a weighty football.
It’s a different story for
racing bicycle tires: They
may be pumped to 11 atmospheres
of pressure, making
a tire 10-20 grams lighter if
filled with helium.
“That may not sound like
much, but in racing every
gram counts. Using helium
also reduces the moment of
inertia of the wheels, which
likewise allows bicycles to
go faster.”
Q. As life spans go, how
does yours stack up? How
about the rest of your
household? We’re not
talking averages here but
best-case scenarios.
a. The human longevity
record is 122 years, with an
estimated 4.5 billion heartbeats
(calculated using average
beats per minute), says
Fred Guterl in “Scientific
American” magazine. Your
dog, on the other hand, can
hold out hope for 26 years,
your cat more like 38 years.
If you happen to own an
African gray parrot, it might
live some 49 years. To top
these, head for the local zoo,
where the Asian elephant
may enjoy 65 years, the
Galapagos tortoise 176 years,
and the rougheye rockfish
205 years. Finally, the plant
kingdom boasts the bristlecone
pine, said to survive an
incredible 4,713 years!
Concludes Guterl:
“Definitive answers in this
field can be slow in coming,
partly because the studies
take a long time to do -- a
typical Galapagos tortoise,
for instance, can outlast a
scientist’s career. And don’t
hold your breath for insights
into the extreme lifespan of
the bristlecone pine.”
about the authors
Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a
doctorate in physics. Together
the brothers bring you “Strange
But True.” Send your questions to
strangetrue@compuserve.com.
ObsErVEr CrOssWOrD PuZZlEr
acroSS
1. Relating to the heart
8. Disease of the skin
13. Crash site?
16. Discover
17. Depth charge target
18. Bank offering, for short
19. Direction, compass
needle points
21. Common Market inits.
22. Apple spray
23. Appraiser
25. Organized, defence of
Great Britain
31. Grimalkin
33. Australian runner
34. Good shot
35. officer acts as military
assistant
40. Lowest female singing
voice
41. ___ Victor
42. Kuwaiti, e.g.
43. “Act your ___!”
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44. Stresses athletics
52. “___ moment”
53. Hit the bottle
54. Away
55. “Not to mention ...”
58. Change states, in a way
59. “Fiddlesticks!”
60. Have an existence
61. Bar bill
63. “The Three Faces of
___”
64. Always, in verse
DoWN
1. Diploma word
2. “___ Ng” (They Might Be
Giants song)
3. “Andy Capp” cartoonist
Smythe
4. One of Alcott’s “Little
Men”
5. Anger
6. Essential oil
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7. Kind of dog
8. The writer Saki’s real
name
9. ___ system
10. “___ any drop to
drink”: Coleridge
11. Various rich cakes
12. ___ alcohol
13. Male character in French
pantomime
14. “___ we having fun
yet?”
15. Finger or toe
20. “What a __ she is!”
24. Young raptor
25. NBC morning show
26. Charlotte-to-Raleigh dir.
27. ___ gestae
28. “Losing My Religion”
rock group
29. Babysitter’s handful
30. ___ jacket
31. Be a kvetch
32. Deep
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36. European freshwater
fish
37. Victorian, for one
38. “Silent” prez
39. “Not on ___!” (“No
way!”)
40. ___ Khan
43. Trick taker, often
45. Mollify
46. “Come __”
47. Engage in
48. Higher position
49. Despite being
50. Introduces an alternative
51. Not in any degree
55. Limb removed
56. “Seinfeld” uncle
57. Saliva spilling from the
mouth
62. “___ Maria”
SoluTioN: on page 30

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Crostini
two ways:
Curried cheddar and sundried
tomato
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
1/4 cup green onion chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp curry
Focaccia bread sliced into
1/2” thick slices
Preheat oven to 400F;
Combine cheese, sundried
tomato, onions, mayo
and curry until blended.
Refrigerate until needed;
Mound the topping on
the baguette and bake in
oven until puffed and melted,
about 10 minutes.
Tomato pesto and goat cheese
1 bunch of basil
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup asiago cheese
2 tbsp pine nuts
1/3 cup olive oil
Floralane cherry tomato
(halved)
Goat cheese
In food processor combine
basil, garlic, asiago,
pine nuts and olive oil.
Puree;
Spread pesto over the
bread slices and place cherry
tomato on top, crumble
goat cheese over the top
and place in oven until the
goat cheese is soft;
Plate and serve warm.
Martini
Chicken
Satays
5 boneless skinless chicken
breasts
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/4 cup stuffed olives
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
4 tbsp olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
Stuffed green olives for
garnish
Slice chicken breast into
long pieces;
In food processor, place
all other ingredients and
pulse;
Marinate chicken for 15
minutes;
Skewer each slice of
chicken and place on
parchment-lined baking
sheet and bake for approximately
12 minutes; Add
olive to skewer for garnish.
Lemon
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Cakes
1/4 cup butter
1 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp lemon zest
6 egg yolks
6 tbsp flour
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups milk
8 egg whites
Line bottom of ramekins;
Cream butter, 1 cup and
1 tbsp of sugar and lemon
zest;
Add egg yolks, one at
a time, mixing well after
each egg;
Add flour and mix well;
Add 1/4 cup of lemon
juice and milk. Mix until
combined;
In a separate bowl beat
egg whites and remaining
sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold gently into batter;
Pour into paper lined ramekins.
Bake in water bath
@ 325F until golden brown
and firm.
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Ontario riders will journey
more than 200 km
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Falls, choosing from
five different routes. Two
of the biggest challenges in
preparing for the ride are
fitness and fundraising,
Brattan said.
Warm weather has been
elusive so Brattan has
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three hours, three times
a week right now and I’m
a little behind so I have
some catching up to do,”
she said.
So far Bratton and her
son have raised about $700
each through donations
from family and friends
and have two months to
gather the rest.
Currently, Halstead’s
team is planning a bottle
drive, asking locals to donate
their empty liquor
bottles and cans for returns.
“It’s a ride that you’ll
never forget,” he said.
Those who wish to help
participants raise funds
can visit www.conquercancer.ca
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names. The Halsteads are
also asking that Elmira residents
wishing to aid the
cause leave their empty
beer and liquor containers
by the front door for pick
up on April 27. For bottle
drive donation forms contact
ray.halstead@wcdsb.
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