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30 | CLASSIFIED FAMILY ALBUM MUNICIPAL | REGIONAL PUBLIC NOTICES Last year’s Maple Syrup Contest was a great success, this year we’re hosting it again! The 2nd annual Mayor’s Maple Syrup Contest will be held during the Mayor’s Breakfast. Maple syrup samples will be taste-tested by the local area Mayors and the Regional Chair. The winner of the Maple Syrup Contest will be announced after the event and will receive a trophy. In addition, syrup from the winner of the 2012 Maple Syrup Contest will be purchased for use at the Mayor’s Breakfast during the 2013 festival. Congratulations to Burkhardt’s Maple Products, winner of the 2011 Maple Syrup Contest! Entering the Contest is easy. To participate, contestants must: Edenborough, Margaret (nee Williams) Passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Leisureworld Care Centre, Elmira. Margaret, age 94 years, of Elmira. Beloved wife of the late Harry W. Edenborough (2005). Dear mother of Doug and Joan of West Montrose and Bob of Waterloo, and mother-in-law of Misuzu Yoshino of Japan. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Matthew (Robin), Joey (Karla), David, Penny (Jeff Maillette), Ryan, and by her great-grandchildren Cameron, Madeline, Joey, Chase Maillette, Katie and Tessa Edenborough. Predeceased by her youngest son Ross (1991). The family received their friends and relatives at Trinity United Church, Elmira on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. In her memory, donations to CNIB would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com 2ND ANNUAL MAYOR’S MAPLE SYRUP CONTEST Be a maple syrup producer and part of the Waterloo-Wellington Maple Syrup Producers Association. THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 THANK YOU OBITUARY OBITUARY OBITUARY Thank You A very sincere thank you to all who attended my 80th birthday party, sent flowers, gifts, cards, called or gave donations to the food bank. It has been a great time of celebration & reflection for me. A special thank you goes to my family for doing such an awesome job of planning and pulling it all off. Thanks Becca for the super slide show & thanks photographer Matt. All your kindness was much appreciated & was very special to me. - Helen Richmond dEATH NOTICES Carey, rita Marie | On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, while visiting the Grand River Casino, doing what she enjoyed, Rita, of RR2, Baden, went to be with the Lord, in her 89th year. Local relatives are her daughter Sheila Seyler and her hasband Paul Seyler of St. Jacobs CooK, alliSter WilliaM | Age 86, of R.R. 1, Stratford, passed away at Cedarcroft Place, Stratford on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Local relatives are his son Stephen Cook and his wife Irene of Wellesley. feiCK, beatriCe | March 11, 1927 - February 27, 2012 Beatrice Habermehl Feick was born to Albert and Martha Habermehl on March 11, 1927 at St. Jacob’s, Ontario lautenSChlager, lloyd allan | (1920 – 2012) Entered into the hands of the Lord on February 28, 2012 at the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, with his family at his side. Local relatives are his son Larry and wife Carole of Elmira. MaCdonald, jaMeS Keith | Of Chesley, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Wynelda. Loving father of Dennis (Beth Ann) of Chesley, Scott (Amanda) of Riverview, New Brunswick, Paul (Joan) of Kitchener, Vaughan (Tracy) of Elmira and dEATH NOTICES cont. Jody MacDonald of Waterloo. Cherished grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Jim will be fondly remembered by his siblings, Cuma Brinn of Tillsonburg, Lloyd MacDonald of Corunna and Mary (Jim) MacPherson of Stratford. Predeceased by his brother Ross and his parents, Gordon and Annie (Hatten) MacDonald. Private family services will be held at Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley (519-363-2525). Spring interment in Chesley Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Lung Schumacher, Norma Irene (nee Hill) On Monday, February 27, 2012, at Grand River Hospital as a result of age-related illness. Born in 1925, at St. Thomas, Ontario, Norma is survived by her loving spouse of 64 years, Jerome Schumacher; four children, Paul (Lynn) Schumacher, Brian Schumacher, Mark (Janet) Schumacher, and Becky (Donald) Allison. Also survived by seven grandchildren: Christopher (Lori) Schumacher, Jonathan Schumacher, Steven, Andrew and Ryan Schumacher, Connie (Korbin) Purchase, and Julie Allison; and three great-grandchildren, Sydney, Ella and Owen Schumacher. Predeceased by her parents Harold and Flora Hill and her brother Lt. Col. Louis J. (Elaine) Hill. At the request of the family, there will be no funeral home visitation or service. A private family committal service will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Community Care Access Program of Waterloo Region or The Canadian Red Cross Society may be made through the Dreisinger Funeral Home (519-669-2207). www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com dEATH NOTICES cont. Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.rhodyfamily.com SChaner, harold |Peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Harold was in his 85th year, of Elmira. Submit a 250 mL sample of maple syrup in a glass or plastic bottle, with no identifying labels or private markings. Submit entry tags along with the sample. Tags must include: the contestant’s name, farm name (if applicable), address, telephone number, grade of maple syrup, and how long they have been making maple syrup. All entries become the property of the Festival and no containers or dishes will be returned to the contestants. Entries can be submitted at the Township Administration Office, 1st Floor Reception, 24 Church Street West, Elmira from February 27th to March 28th between 9-5 p.m. For more information visit our website at www.woolwich.ca. Norris, Jean Passed away peacefully at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Monday, February 27, 2012 in her 88th year. Jean Norris (nee Mabb) of Elmira was the beloved wife of the late Merlyn Norris (1985). Loved mother of Sharon and her husband Alec Johnston of North Carolina, Neil and his wife Laurie of Elmira, Valerie and her husband John Thomson of Elmira, Joel and his wife Kendra of Waterloo. Loving grandmother of Matthew (Rosalia), Leanne (Wes), Linda (2011) (Ian), Douglas, Laura (Terry), Benjamin, Heather, Meryl, Erin, and two great-grandchildren Jordan and Kenzie. Also lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law Evelyn Mabb, her brothers and sisters-in-law of the Norris family and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Lizzie and Sidney Mabb, a brother James Mabb and a sister Joyce Coveney. Jean was proud to serve in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during World War II. Friends will be received at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the funeral service time of 2 p.m. at Woodside Bible Chapel, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. A Legion service will be held in the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the L. J. Thomson-Sutherland Hope and Strength Award or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com
THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 NIGHTINGALE CRESCENT RECONSTRUCTION WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH, ELMIRA CONTRACT NO. 2012-03 Sealed Tenders, clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the Owner, at 24 Church Street West, Elmira, Ontario until 2:00 pm, Local Time, on: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 For the reconstruction of Nightingale Crescent (644m) from Mockingbird Drive to Whippoorwill Drive, including watermain, granular road base, base asphalt, concrete curbs and sidewalks. The tenders will be opened publicly in the Council Chambers of the Township Offices at 24 Church Street West, Elmira at 2:15 pm, Local Time, on the date of closing. Plans, Specifications, and Tender Forms may be obtained at the office of Meritech Engineering, 1315 Bishop Street, Suite 202, Cambridge ON N1R 6Z2 for a non-refundable fee of $100.00 (includes HST) per set, made payable to Meritech Engineering. Documents may only be picked up after 9:00 am on Friday, February 24, 2012. A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of the tender amount must accompany each Tender. ANNUAL DRINKING WATER REPORTS In Accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, c. 32, Ontario Regulation 170/03, s. 11 (1), copies of the 2010 Annual Reports are to be made available to the public at no charge. The Township of Woolwich website (www.woolwich.ca) has provided a link to the 2011 Annual Reports for the following water distribution systems. Please note that the link is located under Township Services – Engineering/Public Works – MOE Annual Water Report. Breslau Distribution System Conestogo Golf Distribution System Conestogo Plains Distribution System Elmira /St. Jacobs Distribution System Heidelberg Distribution System Maryhill Distribution System Maryhill Heights Distribution System West Montrose Distribution System The Annual Reports provide information on the operation of the Municipal Drinking Water Distribution Systems and the quality of its water. If you wish to receive a written copy of the Township of Woolwich’s 2011 MOE Annual Reports for any of the above-mentioned Water Distribution Systems, please contact Cynthia Lean, Engineering & Planning Services ext. 6041 519-669-1647 or 519- 664-2613. The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is responsible for the supply and treatment of potable water. An Annual Report is also produced by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The Region of Waterloo website (www.region.waterloo.on.ca) has provided a link to the Annual Reports. Please note the link is located under About the Environment – Water – Quality and Treatment – Annual Quality Reports. Copies of the Region of Waterloo Annual Reports are available by calling 519-575-4426 or can be picked up at the Region’s Headquarters, Water Services Division, located at 150 Frederick Street, 7th floor, Kitchener. Woolwich Memorial Centre 24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira, 519-669-1647 ext. 7001 24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira, 519-669-1647 ext. 7001 PARENT & TOT 6 mon. – 4 yrs 30 minutes PRESCHOOL 3 – 5 years 30 minutes YOUTH 6 – 12 years 45 minutes Private / Semi Lessons SPRING 2012 CLASSIFIED | 31 The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Labour and Materials Payment Bond for the total value of the contract. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Council approval is expected on March 27, 2012 and construction is anticipated to commence by April 30, 2012 pending approvals. 65 working days are allocated for the completion of the work. OWNER – Mockingbird Drive CONSULTING ENGINEER Township of Woolwich Meritech Engineering 24 Church Street West 1315 Bishop Street, Suite 202 Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Cambridge, ON N1R 6Z2 Mr. Richard Sigurdson, C.E.T. Mr. Norm Litchfield, P. Eng, MBA Manager of Engineering Contract Administrator Tel: 519-669-6033 Tel: 519-623-1140 Fax: 519-669-4669 Fax: 519-623-7334 E-mail: rsigurdson@woolwich.ca E-mail: norml@meritech.ca Woolwich Memorial Centre SPRING SWIMMING LESSON CLASS SCHEDULE Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat FEES 11 weeks, running Mar 26 – Jun 18, 2012 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 11:30 am $83.05 6:15 pm 6:15 pm $72.05 – Resident Discount 10 am 4:30 pm 5 & 5:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:15 pm 4:30 pm 5:15 pm 6:15 pm 7 pm 10 am 1 pm 10 am 1 pm 4:30 pm 5 & 5:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:15 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:15 pm 6:15 pm 7 pm Are available! Please contact Dave at 519-669-6047 Spring Registration Information Ice Available at Woolwich Memorial Centre March Break MARCH 11 TO 17TH. Call 519-669-6025 or email gspencer@woolwich.ca to book • Council Updates • Construction Notices • Program Updates & Reminders • Township Events 10 am 1 pm • Event Reminders • Emergency Information • New Releases 5 pm 6:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 8:45 am 9:15 am 9:45 am 10:30 am 11 am 8:45 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 11:15 am • Field Closures & Class Cancellations $108.90 $94.60 – Resident Discount $108.90 $94.60 – Resident Discount Adult Programs Aquatics P.D. Days & Day Camp Registration Starts Mar 13 Online and Inline Program Runs Mar 26 – Jun 18 th Registration Starts Tuesday March 6th, 6:30 am Online and Inline Program Runs Mar 26 – Jun 18 th March Break: Mar 12 – 16 th Registration Ongoing Friday Apr 20 PD Day Online and Inline www.woolwich.ca/register
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