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radually introducing fire services in Breslau, Woolwich will spend $264,000 this year to build a temporary substation on Beacon Point Court.

The site is located in the Thomasfield Homes subdivision, and will eventually house a full fire station. For now, the operation will function as a subset of the Maryhill fire station.

Woolwich council this week approved the work, following a staff report that deemed building more cost-effective than leasing space in the village until a permanent facility is built, likely within five years.

The township has pegged the cost of constructing and equipping a Breslau station at $2.8 million.

When a new facility is finally in place, the 1,000-square-foot pre-engineered building approved Tuesday night would be converted into a storage facility for the fire department and other township ser-

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lmira’s downtown business group hopes to spread the word life is sweeter in Elmira as it rebrands itself and, indeed, the entire community.

The branding campaign is part of an expanded BIA budget approved this week by Woolwich councillors.

Rather than just concentrating on downtown shopping, the organization will instead play up the merits of the entire Elmira “experience,” explained BIA chair Krista McBay in a presentation to council Tuesday night.

“Instead of focusing on businesses, we’d focus on marketing the whole town. It is a great place to live. It’s a great place to raise your family and to shop. We want to make sure that people realize what a gem of a town it is.”

Under the banner of “life is sweeter in Elmira,” the organization plans to highlight the benefits of authentic small-town living, pointing out available amenities to both existing residents and to nearby residents.

“So many people in Kitchener-Waterloo don’t realize how close they are to Elmira. …

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Seniors’ apartment proposed for Church St., Elmira Project would help meet huge demand, says developer, backed by seniors’ association Steve Kannon

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wo older buildings on Elmira’s Church Street would be replaced by a four-storey seniors’ apartment complex under a plan floated at Woolwich council this week.

Cameo Homes Ltd. hopes to build a 20-unit structure at 30 and 32 Church St. W. In order to do that, the company needs Official Plan and zoning changes from the township. The public meeting Tuesday night in council chambers was the first step in that process.

The township would have to increase the allowable density on the properties, while reducing the setbacks from neighbouring land, among other con-

SENIORS SEE A NEED Artist's rendering of a seniors' building proposed for 30-32 Church St. W. in Elmira. cessions, explained Dan Kennaley, Woolwich’s director of engineering and planning.

Planner Brian Shantz, representing the company, said the project would help alleviate a huge backlog in demand for seniors’

apartments in Elmira.

The project has the support of the Woolwich Seniors Association.

“There is a lack of senior housing options,” he said, noting the presence of retirement, assisted living and nursing homes in the town. “No other fa-

cility like this proposal exists in Elmira today.”

The lack of seniors’ apartments has forced people out of town, he added.

Along with serving “a well recognized need in the community,” he argued, the project meets the requirement

for intensification and infilling. The location is ideal, being close to downtown, amenities, shopping and transit.

Mary Jordan, representing the seniors’ group, said the association has been trying for years to bring just such a project to town – “This is several years overdue.”

Most recently, the group spearheaded a campaign for seniors’ apartments at the former Procast Foundries site on Church Street East, a bid turned down by council. In the years since, the demand has grown, making the Cameo plan even more pressing, she said.

Given the country’s aging population, waiting lists will only continue to grow, Jordan

Breslau: Township looks at phasing-in services over five years > CONTINUED FROM COVER vices, explained director of recreation and facilities Larry Devitt.

While the building itself has a price tag of only $15,000, plus another $40,000 in construction costs, most of the expenses would cover preparation of the site for its longterm use. Budgeted fees that include $50,000 for

servicing and $60,000 for paving would have to be paid eventually, he noted.

“Overall costs in five years time, or whenever [the station is built], should be reduced by this amount. The site will be ready to have a fire hall dropped on it,” said Devitt in a later interview.

“It was a pretty easy decision.”

The project will be tendered shortly, with a goal of having the work completed by year’s end.

The structure would have enough room to house one truck, with space for an office and washrooms.

Operating as an offshoot of the Maryhill station, it would house one pumper, said Woolwich fire chief Rick Pedersen.

The department has

been recruiting volunteers in Breslau in advance of opening a station in the village. So far, more than 20 people have shown an interest.

Getting a new station in operation means training volunteers, with Maryhill providing the senior officers for the time being, he explained.

Once in place, the substation would re-

spond to all calls requiring just one truck, with Maryhill, backed

by Conestogo, responding with them to the larger calls.

In backing staff ’s recommendation, Coun.

Mark Bauman said he supports the incremental approach, allowing the new Breslau recruits to gain experience under the command of Maryhill.

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While there were no objections raised to the plan, an owner of one of the neighbouring properties did question the need for four storeys, noting the building would overshadow surroundings structures.

As Tuesday’s meeting was only for information, councillors held no discussion about the plan. The project’s merits will be debated at a later date, after planning staff review all comments before coming back with a recommendation report.

Shantz noted, however, that a relatively quick decision would allow work on the site to begin this fall, with occupancy next summer.

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> EMSF doles out more than $50K

Students put elbow grease into courtyard space

Community groups in Woolwich and area are more than $50,000 richer this week following the disbursement of proceeds from the 2010 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival.

The organization distributed cheques Wednesday night to Elmira District Community Living (typically the largest recipient), 1st Elmira Scouts, Friends of Guiding Elmira, Elmira Nursery School, Elmira Library, Maple Syrup Museum, Elmira Theatre Company, Woolwich Community Services, YWCA – Mary’s Place, Kiwanis Transit, Community Care Concepts and the John Mahood Public School parent council.

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A SPACE OF THEIR OWN Environmental science student Wyatt Moser (right) puts the finishing touches on a stool he has built for the made-over EDSS courtyard.

Student Nikki Hartwick and teacher Barb Gaudet display the plan for the final product, to be completed in a couple of years.

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tudents at Elmira District Secondary School can kick up their heels and relax in a new green space/patio area in the courtyard, one they built themselves.

The school has been a bit noisier this past week as students used hammers and electric saws to construct a recreation area with handmade tables and chairs and a stone patio in a space that was once practically ignored.

“The courtyard was overgrown and underused,” said teacher Barb Gaudet of the revamped space. “The students are working now on beautifying the area and making better use of it. It’s a great resource, so we’re hop-

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ing that once it gets a makeover, students will want to spend time there.”

Gaudet teaches environmental science at the high school and saw this project as an opportunity to combine several core values of the class.

“Creating a green space where students can hang out is very much in line with the environmental goals of the course, and by building it themselves the students are getting real hands-on work experience that will help them later.”

The project was designed as a multi-year endeavor – this year’s class has completed phase one of the project that includes a brick patio and a number of tables and

chairs for students to use on their lunch hour and during breaks. In subsequent years, the plan for the area includes garden landscaping, more trees and perhaps even a stage area for outdoor concerts.

Gaudet said creating a space to call their own was an idea that really caught the attention of some of her students.

“There is a core group of students who are super enthusiastic about the project,” she noted. “There are students who are not even in my class who have been coming out to help in their spare time. It has been really neat to see.”

The courtyard is about the size of three or four classrooms and is only accessible by going through the school. Despite be-

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ing inaccessible to the public, Gaudet said that the amount of community support has been extraordinary.

“We talked to people around town and we got a lot of donations in kind,” she explained. “Many of the items we used in the construction, from the gravel, to the stone slabs which we are using as table tops, to the wood chips and logs, have all been generously donated from businesses around town.”

The remainder of the funding for the project came from a Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC) grant for $1,000 and support from the school itself.

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Street gangs aren’t running rampant in the townships, but the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council would still like your input on the issue.

In the region, the number of youth at risk of becoming involved with gangs has been growing, leading to fears gang activity could become more problematic. The survey is part of a community assessment, the first step in identifying the scope of the issue and then working on ways to deal with it, said project manager Rohan Thompson.

Figures from the Waterloo Regional Police show they are monitoring approximately 800 adults and youths the department believes have gang ties.

The survey and related information can be found at www.preventingcrime. ca.

> Site issues delay new meetinghouse Construction of a new meetinghouse for a Martindale Church group will have to await the resolution of some property standards issue on the land selected to host the new facility.

In reviewing a zone-change application for Marvin Weber’s farm at 1210 Durst Rd., Woolwich officials found a hodgepodge of makeshift buildings on the property, some of them encroaching on a creek and associated floodplain.

While approving the land-use request for the church, which would be well removed from the problem area, councillors determined that a formal agreement with Weber outlining compliance issues would be required before construction goes ahead.

The church group hopes to have the project completed before winter.

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vehicles were reportedly broken into on Northfield Drive, near Sandy Hills Drive in Woolwich Township, sometime overnight.

Taken from the vehicles were a hat, camera and wallet. The windows of the vehicle were broken during the theft.

>>8:52 AM | A complainant called police to report that his son’s vehicle had been broken into when it was parked on Country Spring Walk in Conestogo. The locks to the vehicle had been punched.

Stolen from the car were keys,

number of frauds have been reported to the Waterloo Regional Police detachment in New Hamburg over the past week. The fraud consists of a phone call from a person claiming to be a family member (often a grandchild). The imposter then states that they were involved in a situation which has landed them in trouble with the law in a distant jurisdiction and require the victim’s assistance financially.

The imposter puts a sense of urgency to the request as a pressure tactic. The imposter often requests the victim to not contact other family

sunglasses, a GPS and an iPod.

members or relatives in order to be able to deal the alleged incident on their own and assures that they will repay the funds later.

The imposter states the money is required as a sort of bail or fee to retain a lawyer in order that they may be released from custody and come home. The called will then ask the victim to have funds wired via a money transfer service often to a person in another city or province.

There have been three reported incidents in the Wilmot area in the past week; residents are asked to report any suspicious phone calls of this nature to Division 1A. scene without reporting the crime. Police have no suspects.

>>11:26 AM | A vehicle was >>3:17 PM | Police and Woolwich struck while it was parked in the Home Hardware parking lot in Elmira. The driver left the

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A 15-year-old boy was in the apartment at the time and was able to extinguish the fire, preventing significant damage. The boy was later taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire appears to be a carelessly-placed candle. The fire department is investigating the state of the apartment’s smoke detector, which appeared to have been disabled. Officials remind the public that working smoke detectors on each floor and by sleeping areas are the law.

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Construction signs nearby were also damaged. Police have no suspects.

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FOR THE CAUSE Participants do some warm-up exercises before the start of the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event held in Elmira last Sunday. The event raised a total of $28,500; Dennis Downey was the largest individual fundraiser, contributing $17,000 to the Elmira event and another $5,000 to the Kitchener event.

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Lack of capacity at wastewater treatment plant has put several projects on hold Steve Kannon

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new formula for determining sewage capacity may lead to more development in St. Jacobs, where projects have been on hold due to inadequacies at the wastewater treatment plant.

Mercedes Corp., for instance, scaled back residential development plans for lots at 10 Front St. and 1441 King St. N. in St. Jacobs.

Originally looking at 70 units, they cut that to 46 before dropping the size down to the 14 townhouses proposed last year.

However, that was based on a 2009 figure showing only 42 sewage connections available at this time. Under Waterloo Region’s new allocation formula, that number could triple, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley told Woolwich councillors discussing a report Tuesday night.

Instead of calculating how much extra sewage the treatment plant can

handle based on units, the region now uses the number of people as its basis. That essentially means there’s a sliding scale to determine development’s impact on capacity – a single-family home, for example, represents 3.34 people, while an apartment just 1.83 people. That clears the way for more hookups and potentially more projects.

Along with the Mercedes plan, Home Hardware and developers of the Valleyview Heights subdivision, among others, are interested in expansion, eyeing closely the capacity figures.

Given the revised regional figure, Kennaley suggested the township look at allocating 53 of the 289 “people” to cover the potential extension of municipal services to 16 homes in the south end of the village now on private septic systems. Another 10 would be held in reserve to permit minor infilling or duplexing of existing homes in the village.

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The remaining 226 allocation units would be available for new development, said Kennaley.

That number could rise, however, based on the outcome of a report covering those unserviced homes in the south end, where residents are mostly opposed to the installation of municipal services and the expense that comes with them, both

upfront and ongoing.

Coun. Mark Bauman, noting the public meeting with those homeowners was held last year, pressed Kennaley for that report, which he had expected to see long before now.

Explaining that part of the delay was due to legal questions surrounding the issue, Kennaley said his report would likely be

tabled in August.

That announcement prompted one of the residents to ask if the township plans to push for servicing against the will of homeowners in the south end.

While Kennaley said servicing still remains an option, Coun. Ruby Weber quickly added the scenario was highly unlikely.

“We all know there’s

a demand for sewage capacity in St. Jacobs, so I don’t know why we would force it on someone who doesn’t want it.”

If council eventually opts to side with the residents, the allocation units would be turned back into the general pool. Even at that, capacity will remain tight until the region upgrades the treatment plant, likely in 2014.

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Singers can’t be idle while Free workshop addresses elder abuse problems there’s Idol work to do C

Joni Miltenburg

an you carry a tune without the help of a bucket? Do you have the Glee soundtrack on repeat? Do you fancy yourself the next Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta or Carrie Underwood?

It’s time to stop serenading the soap dish and step on stage. After a year’s hiatus, the Wellesley ABC Idol competition is back and looking for singers.

The competition is open to students 12 to 18 years of age who live and go to school in Wilmot, Woolwich, Wellesley or Perth East townships. The student who claims the Wellesley Idol title will win $300 and another $300 for their school’s fine arts department. Second and third place will

win $200 and $100 respectively, and matching amounts for their schools. The people’s choice winner, voted on at the Wellesley Fall Fair, will receive $125.

The competition takes place in three rounds, with tryouts starting 7 p.m. June 27 at the Wellesley Community Centre. The six semifinalists will perform at the Wellesley Fall Fair Sept. 14, with the top three advancing to the finals at the Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese festival Sept. 25.

Wellesley Idol started five years ago for the 30th anniversary of the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival, and was such a success it returned for the next three years.

Last year a shortage of volunteers and difficulty finding a place to hold it

meant the event was put on hold.

The last time Wellesley Idol was held, the top three prizes went to students from New Hamburg and Baden.

Organizers are hoping to get other schools involved and perhaps spark a healthy intertownship rivalry.

Aspiring idols need to prepare four different songs, and can repeat one during the competition. For tryouts, singers will perform one song a capella and one song with accompaniment.

Organizer Marg Runstedler said they need at least eight contestants; as of Wednesday, there were only four. To sign up, contact Runstedler at 519-6562721 or Wendy Richardson at 519-656-2961 by early next week.

Katie Edmonds

Many people shrug off the idea of elder abuse, thinking ‘that doesn’t happen to me, or anyone I know.’ The term abuse, however, refers to a number of types of mistreatment including emotional abuse, abuse by neglect and financial abuse, rather than simply the physical form that commonly comes to mind.

Following World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, marked June 15, the Wilmot Family Violence Action Committee will address the issue of elder abuse this Wednesday at a community forum entitled

“Aging with Honour, Dignity and Respect” at the Nithview Community Auditorium in New Hamburg.

“We knew this event was going to be an important one just by looking at the demographics,” explained committee member Don Scott. “We baby boomers are not getting any younger. In the not-too-distant future, the country is going to have a lot of retirees and seniors; the concern is with increased numbers of elderly will come a higher incidence of victimization.”

The event features the Harmony Interac-

tive Theatre Troupe and the Waterloo Region Elder Abuse Response Team. Through interactive drama and dialogue, the audience will consider elder rights within our community and prevention strategies for personal well-being.

“We are hoping to get a good turnout from the senior community,” said Scott. “It’s important to know what’s going on out there, how to identify a situation of abuse, and what services are available to assist people who might be victims.”

“The community is

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The Region is updating its Biosolids Master Plan to address recent planning, regulatory, environmental, The Region of Waterloo will be holding a public information centre to introduce a draft and technological changes, and the adoption of the Region’s new Environmental Sustainability RegionalBiosolids By-law are respecting signs ontreatment Regionalprocesses roads. Theat proposed Sign By-law addresses Strategy. generated by the the Region’s wastewater treatment all types unofficial signsPlan on Regional roads election business plants.

TheofBiosolids Master Update will helpincluding the Region assesssigns, the status of itsaccessory biosolids treatment, and disposal It will reconfirm or develop preferred signs, farmmanagement, accessory signs, mailboxfacilities. accessory signs, open house signsaand posterbiosolids signs. management strategy, to the year 2041, thatrequirements is environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and The proposed Sign By-law establishes for unoffi cial signs including: that can be maintained over the long term. The Master Plan study will incorporate comments from the •public and agencies received through consultation during the course of the study.

Location and placement;

• Size, shape, construction and content;

A Public Information Centre (#1 of 2)of willthe be held to introduce the study and to receive input and • Impacts to the function road; comments from interested members of the community. A display of project information will be • Number of signs andfrom timing of placement; and (CH2M HILL) will be present available for viewing and staff the Region and the consultant • Sign removal. to discuss the information and answer questions. Information presented will include biosolids management options and a review of the Region’s current biosolids management practices. The Staff are also proposing an amendment to the Region’s Tourism and Essential Services evaluation process that will be used will also be presented.

Signing Policy to allow tourism signage on Regional roads for agri-toursim activities.

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150 Frederick Street, Kitchener

Doug Sowa How long have you been in business?

We’ve been retailing since 1992, but I’ve been in the trade 37 years and I cut and carved stones for 16 years.

How did you get into the business?

Family.

Are there trends in monuments?

There definitely are. The trend over the last number

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of years have been toward cremations, which affects everything from the size of the plot to what you put on it.

What do you do when you’re not working here?

Putter around at home. My wife and I have a big Newfie dog, so we do stuff with her, and I have a motorbike, so I go biking when I can.

What do you ride?

A Yamaha V-Star 950.

Do you have a favourite spot to ride around here?

I think we’re fortunate in this area – we have a lot of nice paved country routes, and they’re not that far from the city.

Have you ever thought about what you want on your monument?

No, actually I haven’t.

St. Jacobs Community Centre Region of Waterloo New Dundee Community Centre 31 Parkside St. Jacobs Queen Street, New Dundee This public Drive, information centre is Administration being held forBuilding the purpose of1028 providing information and 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener receiving comments from the public. A copy of the draft By-law is available for review in

Ifthe youClerk’s are unable to attend oneofofWaterloo, the Public 2nd Information Centres, and wish to provide comment, if Office, Region floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener or onorthe you wish to be placed on the project mailing list to receive information, please contact: Region’s website at:

José Bicudo Tom Mahood, P.Eng. www.region.waterloo.on.ca - tab Newsroom, tab Public Notices Senior Project Engineer, Water Services Project Manager Region of Waterloo CH2M HILL If 150 you have questions concerning 72the By-law, please contact Nancy Button, Frederick Street, 7th Floor Victoria Street South, Suite 300 Manager, Engineering at ON519-575-4520 or by email at Kitchener, ONTransportation N2G 4J3 Kitchener, N2G 4Y9 Phone: 519-575-4757, x3416 Phone: 519-579-3500 bnancy@region.waterloo.on.ca Fax: 519-575-4452 Fax: 519-579-8986 If you require accessible services to participate in this meeting, please contact the above E-mail: jbicudo@regionofwaterloo.ca E-mail: tom.mahood@ch2m.com

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The information presented at Public Information Center #1 will be available at the Region’s website after June 24, and 2010: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/bmp All comments information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this project are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal This issued June 8, such 2010.as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be Act, notice personal information included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this Ifinformation you requireshould accessible services to participate in this above. meeting, please contact Mr. José Bicudo by be referred to the person indicated June 18, 2010.

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All commentsTransportation and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding Manager, Engineering this projectofare being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Region Waterloo Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location 150 Frederick Street, 7th Floor that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 collection of this information should be referred to Mr. José Bicudo.

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Students have spent the better part of the week digging out dirt, carrying in gravel,

placing the bricks and woodchips and constructing the wooden tables, and their hard work has paid off as the area is ready for student use.

“Overall, the response to the project has been very positive. I am looking forward to continuing to build upon what we have started here,” Gaudet said.

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BIA: Group looks to township to boost development in the downtown core > CONTINUED FROM COVER We want to remind them that we’re just 10 minutes down the road.”

Plans are underway to revamp the billboard signs on main entrances into the town. Lamppost signage is being investigated.

Posters and flags, as well as

websites, will all sport a standardized appearance, bearing the logo, she explained.

That branding effort will account for most of the additional $20,000 added to the BIA’s base budget of $30,000, collected from a special levy on downtown businesses. The extra mon-

Workshop: Event is wide open to the public > CONTINUED FROM PAGE 07 pivotal to preventing elder abuse and respecting elder rights,” said Karen Dymond, program coordinator.

“A caring community respects the needs and rights of all of its community members.”

The event is open to everyone. It will be held

on June 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m., in the Nithview Community Auditorium, 200 Boulee St., New Hamburg. The event is free and refreshments will be served. To register, contact Dymond at the Wilmot Family Resource Centre at 519662-2731, ext. 201 or by e-mail at fvpp4wfrc@ bellnet.ca.

ey includes $10,000 in membership dues from King/86 Developments and $10,000 drawn from the $90,000 one-time payout the group received from King/86.

Those funds were part of an agreement that saw the BIA withdraw from legal wranglings surrounding the Walmart-anchored power centre in St. Jacobs.

Other items in the budget include the usual beautification measures, including $6,300 for hanging baskets, down by almost half from last year, as the supplier of the flowers will also maintain them.

While the budget contains $6,800 for the portable roadside signs, the BIA hopes to phase them out. That wish is

likely to be accelerated by the Region of Waterloo’s new sign bylaw,

likely to prohibit such uses.

The elimination of those signs was welcomed by councillors, with Coun. Mark Bauman adding that improvements to the billboards coming into town would make them more useful, as the messages on some of the current ads are too small for passing mo-

torists.

After tabling the budget, McBay called on Woolwich, through its economic development officer, to help revitalize the core.

Where once there were no vacancies downtown, there are now several, she said.

“We need businesses.

We need merchants – we don’t need more offices downtown.”

On June 8, 2010, at its annual general meeting, the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation was pleased to recognize the recipients of its annual awards:

Awards of Excellence

NoticeOF of Public Information CentreAN NOTICE INTENTION TO PASS PROPOSED REGION OF WATERLOO AMENDMENT TO THE TAXI-CAB METER SIGN BY-LAW BY-LAW The Region of Waterloo will be holding a public information centre to introduce a draft Regional respecting on Regional roads.

TheBy-law proposed SignA By-law The RegionBy-law of Waterloo intendssigns to pass a by-law to amend 04-069, By-law addresses to Licence, Regulate Governcial Brokers, and Drivers Taxi-Cabs Equipped with Taxi-cab Meters within all typesand of unoffi signsOwners on Regional roadsofincluding election signs, business accessory The Regional Municipality of Waterloo. proposedsigns, amendment would affect charged signs, farm accessory signs, mailboxThe accessory open house signs taxi andfares poster signs.by licensed taxi brokers in the Region of Waterloo.

The proposed Sign By-law establishes requirements for unofficial signs including:

The•proposed changes to the by-law will be considered at a meeting of the Licensing and Retail Location and placement; Committee meeting scheduled for:

• Size, shape, construction and content; • Impacts to the function of the road; Wednesday, June 23, 2010 • Number of signs and timing of placement; and 4:30 p.m.

• Sign removal.

Regional Municipality of Waterloo

R. Brian Dietrich Faith Hieblinger Ray Martin Brant Smith

Dr. Jean Steckle Award for Heritage Education Samuel Steiner Sally Thorsen Award of Excellence Joan Mitchell The Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation congratulates all the award winners, and applauds their tremendous commitment to maintaining and promoting heritage in Waterloo Region.

Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Administration Building

Staff are also proposing an150 amendment the Region’s Tourism and Essential Services Frederick to Street, Kitchener Signing Policy to allow tourism signage on Regional roads for agri-toursim activities.

A copy of the report detailing proposed changes to the by-law will be available on Friday, June 18 When: June 17, 2008, dropwww.region.waterloo.on.ca in 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. under the ‘Government’ at 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, on the Region of Waterloo website Place: Regional Administration tab, ‘Council/Committee – Agenda/Minutes’. Headquarters Click on ‘Licensing(lobby) and Retail Committee’.

150 Frederick Street, Kitchener

Following this meeting, the by-law will proceed to the Regional Council meeting to take place on This publicJune information centre is being held for the purpose of providing information and Wednesday 30, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for final approval.

receiving comments from the public. A copy of the draft By-law is available for review in

The developed in accordance , as amended.

If you have the by-law Clerk’s has Offibeen ce, Region of Waterloo, 2nd flwith oor,the 150Municipal FrederickActStreet, Kitchener or on the questions concerning the by-law, please contact Marty Sawdon, Administrator, Licensing and Region’s website at: Regulatory Services directly at 519-575-4040.

www.region.waterloo.on.ca - tab Newsroom, tab Public Notices

If you wish to speak at the meeting, please register as a delegation before noon on Monday, June 21, 2010 with have the Region’s Councilconcerning and Administrative 519-575-4420.

If youButton, can’t If you questions the Services By-law, Division pleaseat contact Nancy attend the meeting and wish to make a written submission, please do so before noon on Monday, Manager, Transportation Engineering at 519-575-4520 or by email at June 21, 2010. Written submissions can be made via email regionalclerk@region.waterloo.on.ca or bnancy@region.waterloo.on.ca mailed to the address below:

If you require accessible services to participate in this meeting, please contact the above

Kris Fletcher noted person Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

Director, Councilby and Administrative Services/Regional Clerk 2nd Floor, Administration Building All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener ON, N2G 4J3 of Waterloo in making a decision. Under the Municipal project are being collected to assist the Region 519-575-4420 Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection of this Ifinformation you require accessible services participate in this meeting, please contact the Council and should be referred to thetoperson indicated above.

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Housing plan linked to downtown health S

eniors in the area maintain there aren’t enough housing options in Elmira. Sure, the town abounds in retirement, assisted living and nursing homes, but there are no dedicated apartments for older people who no longer need their detached homes, but want to stay in Elmira.

The Woolwich Seniors’ Association has been pushing for just such housing for years. The latest attempt involves redeveloping properties at 30 and 32 Church St. W. to accommodate a 20-unit building. The group hopes to have more luck than it had backing a project on the former Procast Foundries site further east on the same street. That project was shot down by the township, which is holding out for commercial development on the corner of Church Street and Memorial Avenue.

This new project, too, is likely to

face some challenges. It requires changes to allow for greater density, which may not be an issue given provincial guidelines that also demand more infilling to go along with intensification.

More troublesome, however, might be the building’s proposed footprint, leaving very little land around the structure that, at four storeys, would loom over surrounding buildings while crowding close to neighbouring property lines.

In making their case to councillors Tuesday night, proponents of a seniors’ building pointed out the site’s proximity to downtown. Residents could easily walk to shopping, professional offices and other amenities.

The density and the accessibility to the downtown core are precisely what Waterloo Region and the province are advocating when it comes to

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The region’s Smart Growth strategy looks to curb the expansion of urban areas, curtail sprawl and to wean us from our dependence on cars.

This project accomplishes all of those goals, making it difficult for the township to ignore the request.

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munity and vibrancy.

Coincidentally, councillors also heard this week from the Elmira BIA, which expressed the desire to see more merchants set up shop downtown.

Along with attracting new businesses, there are other steps to take in helping to preserve the downtown.

A core review done a few years back looked at the requirements. Attractive, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, including trees, green spaces, flowers, benches and trails and amenities such as restaurants are what residents want from their downtowns.

To be sure, Elmira’s downtown is in much better shape than most in the area, but there is a need to be proactive. Having more people living downtown would set off a chain reaction, one certain to be welcomed by retailers and service providers.

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How to run an inquiry I

n the aftermath of the bloody events on the aid ship Mavi Marmara, where nine pro-Palestinian activists were killed by Israeli commandos on May 31, Israeli has set up a judicial inquiry into the affair. Since Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who chose the members of the inquiry, has already described the victims as “violent Turkish terror extremists” on a “ship of hate,” some people doubt that the investigation will be impartial.

On June 15, the second inquiry into “Bloody Sunday” in the Northern Irish city of Derry, where 14 civil rights marchers were killed by British paratroops on Jan. 30, 1972, delivered its report. The first people to see it were the relatives of the victims. On the whole, they seemed satisfied.

The British inquiry was chaired

by Lord Saville, a former High Court judge. Since the inquiry involved the British Army, the other two members were senior judges from New Zealand and Canada, not from Britain. And the Saville inquiry’s report was utterly damning.

It said that none of the casualties had guns, and that there were “no instances where it appeared to us that soldiers either were or might have been justified in firing.” The paratroops gave no warnings before they started shooting, and a number of soldiers afterwards “knowingly put forward false accounts in order to seek to justify their firing.”

The report also said bluntly that the soldiers had lost their self-control, “forgetting or ignoring their instructions and training, and failing to satisfy themselves that they had identified targets posing a threat of causing

International Affairs GWYNNE DYER death or serious injury. …There was a serious and widespread loss of fire discipline.” Neither their commanders nor the British government wanted to kill innocent people, but they were to blame for it nevertheless.

Prime Minister David Cameron, disclosing the conclusions of the report to the House of Commons in London, did not pull his punches either. “You do not defend the British Army by defending the indefensible. There is no doubt.

There is nothing equivocal. There are no ambiguities. It. Was. Wrong.” And he apologized on behalf of the British state, without qualifications.

If a similarly impartial tribunal inquired into the events that occurred aboard the Gaza-bound aid ship last month, it would probably come to identical conclusions. We know enough about confrontations where none of the soldiers or police die, but lots of the demonstrators/ protesters/rioters do, to understand the psychology and the crowd dynamics of it.

That impartial inquiry would probably conclude that there was a “serious and widespread loss of fire discipline” among the Israeli commandos (five of the nine dead civilians were shot in the back or the back of the head). It would also probably find that few if any of the activists had lethal weapons, or acted in ways that justified killing them.

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The report would almost certainly agree that nobody in authority in Israel intended a massacre, but that the government and the military must still bear the blame for the killings. Like the Saville report, it would not talk of “murder” or “unlawful killing,” but it would leave the door open for prosecutions by the appropriate authorities.

And the Israeli prime minister, of course, would apologize on behalf of the nation.

All of this may well come to pass in Israel – in 2048, 38 years from now.

Because that is how long it took the British government to get from the Widgery report, the original whitewash that was produced only months after the Bloody Sunday massacre, to the Saville report.

Lord Chief Justice Widgery’s report in 1972 was a shameless cover-up that blamed the victims: “There is a strong suspicion that some (of the dead and wounded) had been firing weapons or handling bombs in the course of the afternoon.” And, of course, it exonerated the soldiers: “There is no reason to suppose that the soldiers would have opened fire if they had not been fired upon first.”

Those lies stood for 38 years, which is why the first people to be shown Saville’s report this week were the victims’ families. It won’t bring the dead back to life, but it is a reckoning of sorts. The British government is a slow learner, but it does learn.

Tony Blair, back when he was still a new and popular figure, ordered this second inquiry into Blood Sunday in 1998. Only 12 years and £191 million

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“The year my granddaughter Gracie was born. She is turning 10 this year.” > Gary Burns

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» Saturday, June 19, 2010

Dream of quality living took a wrong turn S

ummer officially arrives next week.

The end of school will soon follow.

Ideally, we’re heading into a more relaxed time, making men, women and children of leisure of us all.

Dream on.

According to a report released this week the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, we’re feeling more crunched for time than ever before.

Caught in the Time Crunch: Time Use, Leisure and Culture in Canada details how our 24/7 world has more of us working outside traditional hours, plugging in electronically to the workplace and spending less of what free time we have engaged in physical or cultural pursuits.

“As individuals and as a society, we are paying a steep price for this time crunch. We’re less healthy, both physically and mentally. We have less time for personal pleasures. And we’re more dissatisfied with the quality of our lives,” reads the report.

Kids, too, are feeling the crunch.

Family time suffers as parents work evenings, weekends and rotating shifts. Only 35 per cent of teens 15 to 17 years of age, for instance, sit down to a meal with their parents on any given day, down dramatically from 64 per cent in 1992.

Children’s extracurricular time is increasingly regimented – driven from school to soccer practice to music lessons. More often than not, however, they’re wiling away the time in front of the TV or playing videogames.

There’s much less informal playtime – increasingly paranoid parents insist on supervising their children’s activities. This in turn leads to the adults being yet more harried, and to kids being less active.

On the upside, time spent in organized, extracurricular activities

From the Editor Steve Kannon such as sports, music, art and dance is beneficial for both children and adolescents. They have higher verbal scores, better academic success, improved social skills and mental health outcomes, and are generally less likely to use substances such as drugs, alcohol or tobacco than nonparticipants.

Physical activity is important to quality of life, and we’re getting less of each. Between 1998 and 2005, time spent on social leisure activities dropped from 15 per cent to 12. That number seems likely to continue its downward trajectory, the report indicates.

One factor contributing to that trend is the rising cost of leisure activities. From professional sporting events and concerts to entrance fees for national parks, prices are going up – we’re spending more money, but fewer of us are partaking.

Research shows that families, especially those with lower incomes, value easily accessible, cheap or free resources such as park space, where family members can do things together on an informal basis. While governments have shown some emphasis on that front, most have introduced new fees and raised existing ones on a host of recreational and leisure services, as anyone involved in Woolwich minor sports can attest to.

Those fees are just another barrier to our wellbeing.

In the bigger picture, it’s our way of life that really has us behind the

eight ball. We want more, and we want getting it to be convenient.

That comes with a price to society as a whole.

Coupled with the recently-documented problems of our economic system, that is unfettered capitalism, our wellbeing has suffered accordingly.

“There’s a greater demand by consumers for services in the evenings, weekends and holidays. This demand has been met by increasingly loose government regulations (e.g., opening hours for retailers on Sunday). As a result, a higher proportion of adults are working nonstandard hours. There has also been an increase in the proportion of working adults engaged in precarious work (e.g., temporary contracts with limited or no employee benefits, job insecurity, short tenure, and low wages).”

Under the modern influence, we’ve become short-term thinkers: the next purchase, the next paycheque, the next bit of pleasure.

Just as that kind of thinking has crippled our economy – think about all the companies using today’s stock price, this quarter’s numbers

as an excuse to downsize or move offshore, not to mention the scams and financial shortcuts – it trickles down into our everyday lives.

The good news is that there are some people starting to challenge some decades-old assumptions about how we organize our society.

Just as the environmental movement, for instance, started with a few voices in the wilderness and gradually grew to become mainstream thinking, so too can we hope for improvements in our lifestyles that might yield more leisure time.

The need for such changes is reflected in the Canadian Index of Wellbeing report.

“Now, more than ever, we need family-friendly policies for all workers and supports for seniors. It’s time to modernize Canada’s work and social policies. Family-friendly work policies would include more flex-time, job sharing, better parental and eldercare leave benefits, better vacation benefits and a shorter work week.”

Still mostly utopian, that goal is nonetheless worth pursuing. The first step, however, requires that we recognize the need to change course.

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Israel has appointed ex-Supreme Court judge Yaakov Tirkel, retired Israeli army officer Amos Horev, and Shabbtai Rosen, an Israeli professor of international law, to the current inquiry, but the only two foreign members are observers who have no $ Rib be Israel’s vote, so this25.99 willPrime probably Steaks Widgery report.

There may be an

Israeli version of the Saville report eventually, but not this year or next.

Who knows? By 2041, only 38 years late, the United States may even hold an inquiry into the “loss of fire discipline” by U.S. paratroops in Fallujah in 2003, the massacre of Sunni Arab youths that sparked the Iraqi resistance to the American occupation of Iraq. But not yet.

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BUSINESS

No freeze-frame in evolution of photos After more than 20 years in the business, owner of Brian's Foto Source has seen a host of developments Katie Edmonds

PHOTO

irst it was the old black and white photographs taken with a large, clunky camera, printed in chalk. Then, after a long period of experimentation came coloured photographs. Then Polaroids. Today, it’s all digital.

Like the photography industry itself, what’s now known as Brian’s Foto Source on Arthur Street in Elmira has seen a number of changes and developments.

For more than 20 years, Brian McHugh and Dianna Weltz were co-owners of Elmira Photo Lab; this past year the two went separate ways.

“Last year it was time for me to move onto other things and so I gave up my share of Calla Studio to concentrate on the photo business alone for the long haul,” said McHugh.

Given the changes, the store reopened as Brian’s Foto Source with McHugh noting the past few months have been a period of transition and growth.

McHugh began his life in the photo industry when he worked for a weekly newspaper in Elmira as a reporter and photographer.

“Back then I didn’t have any experience with photography.

They just handed me a camera but nobody bothered to show me how to use it, really.”

His first assignment was to shoot a canoe trip on the Grand River, and the only photo on the roll that turned out properly was one he had taken in the parking lot, of a canoe being run over by a Jeep.

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AN EVER-CHANGING PICTURE Brian’s Foto Source owner Brian McHugh and manager Jaime Peter are steering the Elmira store in a new direction to keep up with changes in photographic technology and the way we use it.

“I failed entirely. I was learn- McHugh. “We had someone or on their TV or computer – in here this week that acci- there are so many way to view ing by the seat of my pants.”

Noticing a need in the com- dentally lost the photos from photos these days the custommunity for a retail photogra- his sister's wedding, around ers feel like they don’t need phy store – at the time, Elmira 1,000 of them. We are working to print them,” said McHugh. residents had to travel to Wa- now to see if we can get them “But I am worried that this terloo to have their photos de- back.” might be the generation that Unlike some bigger chain will have no photos of their veloped – Brian and Dianna opened the photo lab. There, photo development stores, the children. too, McHugh was learning as employees at Brian’s Foto take “They only have digital he went. He had only taken time for personal attention to images. People store their one seminar on retail pho- their customers, he stressed. photos on computers or flash “We look at every frame and drives or whatever they have tography before opening the store. By now, however, he has try to make the best possible on hand – but what happens if it all pretty much figured out. picture we can for our cus- this digital media crashes?”

The business offers a wide tomer by making colour and He does, however, think that variety of services to its cus- density improvements.” digital photography has made Alongside evolution of the taking great photos much eastomers, including photo finishing, photo enlargements, industry came new challeng- ier for the recreational phosale of cameras and accesso- es for the business, mainly a tographer. ries, and even photo restora- decrease in customers want“Now, with digital, people ing to print their photos. tion and recovery. have an educational tool right “People can show their there in their hands,” he ex“People come in here with a whole host of requests,” said photos on the camera screen, claimed. “They can see the

photo and say, ‘Oh, this isn’t turning out, I should do something else.’ I love digital cameras for customers because now their photos are all turning out well and they’re excited about taking them.”

McHugh thinks the next big revolution for the industry will be the integration of cameras with other forms of technology, including cell phones and video cameras.

“At some point, you are going to have a tool in your hand that is your camera and your cell phone and your video camera and whatever else you can think of. The quality of the photos will be so good that you won’t need a separate camera.”

To help stay on top of the market, McHugh enjoys hiring young people to work in the shop with him. With the help of students who are savvy with digital services and new media including Facebook, Brian’s Foto can offer leading edge products and services.

“The young people in the office are familiar with the newer devices and they use them easily,” he said with a laugh.

“I am learning from them. I am from the old-school; it’s so important to keep on learning.”

As for McHugh, he is in charge of making sure customers are happy when they leave his store.

“The customers are the most important part of any business. Being a part of the community is so important to me. I love seeing the friendly face of a return customer, or meeting one for the first time.”

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Turn Your Backyard into Waterfront Property Fuel Your Body, Fuel Your Mind

Helping You Create Unique Gardens 4441 King St. E., Kitchener 519-650-1212 (between 401 and Sportsworld Dr., across from Costco)

There is a difference between Adam & Eve Garden Decor Inc. and the common lawn & garden decor products sold at big box stores or department stores. Selection, quality and service are only the beginning. The concrete products of unsurpassed quality from Adam & Eve Garden Decor will bring versatility and a unique style to your outdoor environment. Whether it’s something to add charm and elegance to a wall, walkway, garden, pond area or yard, Adam & Eve Garden Decor is the choice of many homeowners and businesses. They are the Region’s largest retailer & wholesaler of concrete lawn ornaments, offering hundreds of items from which to choose.

Unlike plastic resin products, concrete offers both durability and weight making it resistant to our harsh Canadian weather conditions.

Their cast stone products are also environmentally friendly. Whether the style you want is Greek, Roman, Tuscan, Oriental or unique and exotic, Adam & Eve Garden Decor has products designed to transform any space into something beyond the ordinary so you can create your very own oasis right at home.

With one of the area’s largest outdoor displays, Adam & Eve Garden Decor offers products such as bird baths, flower pots, statues, urns, wall plaques, fountains galore, as well as benches, planter bases, pedestals, sundials, gazing balls & bases, finials, gargoyles, and more. Other offerings include unusual cast iron urns, plus bronze and granite products. They also sell a good selection of water features, as well as pumps.

Owner Joe Tudisco assures one-on-one attention, taking the time to guide your choices and make sure you get what you need. Think of Adam & Eve Garden Décor for Father’s Day gift ideas! They are open Tues-Fri 11-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4.

500 Bingemans Center Dr., Kitchener (Unit 4)

519-513-2206 www.Astone.ca

With the growing popularity of using natural materials for building and remodeling projects in the home, granite, marble, quartz and Hanstone from AStone Ltd. have become the choice for today’s kitchen and bath designers, homeowners and builders.

A granite countertop from AStone Ltd. not only gives your kitchen timeless performance, elegance and beauty—you also increase the value of your home.

The many residential applications for natural stone products from AStone Ltd. can include custom kitchen countertops, backsplashes and kickplates, bathroom vanity tops, wall cladding and shower areas, stairs, plus wet bars, fireplaces, table tops, and more. They also service the needs of commercial applications—from bathrooms and front desks to restaurant bars and tables or foyers.

Other product offerings include quartz and Hanstone engineered quartz surface, plus a large selection of gorgeous backsplashes in polished, honed and tumbled marble, mosaics, glass tile, and marble-glass combos.

From helping you to choose from over 100 slabs of 1 1/4 inch (3 cm) granite imported from around the world, to custom cutting and polishing using precision CNC technology and laser templating for sink and cooktop cut-outs, AStone Ltd. covers your needs. They offer a 7-10 day turnaround and reliable delivery to keep your project on schedule. Their skilled craftsmen provide meticulous installation including the supply and undermounting of sinks. All work is guaranteed.

AStone Ltd. invites you to stop by and see the quality and craftsmanship on display at their showroom and warehouse.

Bauer Marketplace, Uptown Waterloo 519-208-8808 191 King St. S., Unit 105 (corner of King & Allen St.) www.ThriveJuiceBar.com

Whether you have an active, healthy lifestyle or simply want premium quality beverages and foods that taste great and also have the advantage of being good for you, you’ll love Thrive Juice Bar! Thrive Juice Bar offers sensational Fruit and Veggie - based Drinks that perfectly bring out the essence for a taste that is unsurpassed. With NO artificial colours, sweeteners, flavours, preservatives, syrup or sugar, you simply can’t go wrong ordering from Thrive Juice Bar. Their drinks are naturally mineral and vitamin fortified! Choose from drinks with Avocado, Pear, Mango, Papaya, Coconut Water, Pomegranate, Kiwi, Berry, Chocolate, Veggies, and so much more.

Popular choices at Thrive Juice Bar include their Iced, Fruit and Premium Blendz, Naked Cocktails, Fresh Juices, VEGA Health & Performance Optimizers, plus a selection of Premium Organic Teas.

In addition to great tasting drinks, Thrive Juice Bar also has healthy made-to-order organic foods and snacks. Try the crisp salads, fresh sushi, sandwiches, and homestyle soups—with a choice of all vegan, vegetarian and raw.

Founded in the exciting new Bauer Marketplace building in Uptown Waterloo in April 2010, Thrive Juice Bar is independently owned & operated. Owner Jonnie Karan and Manager Eric Boose invite you to stop in soon and often to taste the difference that nature’s finest ingredients have to offer you. You can eat in or take-out for those on the go.

“Complete Auto Service” Since 1986 1595 Victoria St. N., Kitchener (Unit 1, north of Forwell Rd.)

519-742-1361 www.marksautoair.com

Some people choose to buy or lease a new vehicle every two years. An increasing number of motorists prefer to keep their car for a long time and take care of it through regular maintenance and upkeep.

Many motorists in this area turn to Mark’s Auto Air for factory scheduled maintenance and vehicle repairs for unexpected problems that require immediate expert attention. Taking your newer car to a qualified dealership alternative like Mark’s Auto Air assures service with OEM approved parts that meet your newer vehicle’s maintenance requirements. The manufacturer will still honour its warranty obligations to the vehicle owner.

Owner Mark Gaboury brings close to 30 years of experience.

Mark and the technicians on staff use the latest diagnostic equipment, tools and reference materials.

Mark’s Auto Air is still the Region’s foremost specialist in auto and truck air conditioning service. They use specialized equipment to detect refrigerant leaks at the source, replacing or repairing only the components that are needed. If your air conditioning isn’t blowing as cold as it used to, arrange an inspection and estimate.

Mark’s Auto Air can also provide diagnostic problem solving and tune-ups, fuel injection work, brake and exhaust work, shocks, struts, wheel alignments, M.T.O. safety inspections, lube-oil-filter service, rust prevention, paintless dent removal, and general repair. They are also an Ontario Drive Clean Repair facility.

Call for your appointment with Mark’s Auto Air…serving the region with Complete Auto Service since 1986.

The Place to Look Good and Feel Good Not Your Everyday Health Food Store So Much More!

Bauer Marketplace 191 King St. S. (corner of Allen St. and King) Waterloo 519-579-2220 www.naturesapotheke.com

There are many good reasons why an increasing number of people are choosing natural and organic products from Holistic Nutrition Nature’s Apotheke. Whether it’s to ensure the health and well-being of your family, helping to delay the effects of aging and boosting your longevity, or assisting your body to have everything it needs for a healthy mind and memory, it makes sense to take every advantage available to us today.

Owner Brygete Jauch, R.N.C.P., at Holistic Nutrition has introduced a unique selection of products from Europe and made in Canada with items not found elsewhere in the region. This bright, open concept store showcases vitamins and minerals, homeopathics, and botanical nutritional aids. Choose from safe and natural products for moms, newborns and children. Offerings include eco-friendly biodegradable unscented diapers from Sweden, natural soothers, bamboo and organic cotton accessories. They also offer exclusive lines of natural and organic hair and skin care products, toothpaste, bath salts, organic household cleaning products, and more.

Their team, which includes an in-house Registered Nutritionist, has exceptional product knowledge and will take the time to help guide your choices. Stop into Holistic Nutrition soon to pick up natural and organic products. On Saturday June 19th, take advantage of their No PST, No GST event for even greater value!

Bauer Marketplace, Uptown Waterloo 519-579-9200 187 King St. S., Unit 107 (corner of Allen St. & King) 126 Argyle St. N., Cambridge 519-753-9200 www.romeosalonspa.com

Choosing the right hair salon and spa is an affordable way for men and women to enhance their personal appearance and physical attributes. It’s a great way to feel good about ourselves, making us feel more attractive, sexy and refreshed.

Owners Marco & Frank Romeo and the creative team at Romeo Salon Spa Uptown invite you to make time for more than just an appointment—they want to offer you an experience.

Founded over 18 years ago in Cambridge, Romeo’s opened its Uptown Waterloo location in 2010.

Romeo Salon Spa has attracted and retained a team of experienced stylists and colour technicians who share your passion for beautiful hair, remaining current with the latest international hair trends. In addition to providing precision cutting and styling techniques, they deliver an indispensable palette of fashion colours for today’s hair creatives. Specialties such as texture changes, and chemical services like colouring and highlights are guaranteed to meet your needs.

When it comes to proms, formals, or bridal parties, ask about updo’s and make-up so everyone feels beautiful on that special day.

As an Aveda Concept Salon, Romeo’s Uptown features Aveda’s environmentally friendly line of hair care, skin care, and make-up products derived from pure plant and flower essences.

For those who want spa and aesthetics services that beautify and rejuvenate plus therapeutic treatments for a more youthful appearance, Romeo’s Uptown offers Facials, Soothing Manicures & Pedicures, as well as Facial & Body Hair Removal, Back & Body Treatments, RMT & Hot Stone Massage. Gift certificates and spa packages are available—ideal for Father’s Day!

Unit 5-135 Lexington Court, Waterloo 519-725-3903 920 St. David St. N., Fergus 519-787-7474 www.PondsForPeoplePools.com

More and more families are investing in improvements for their home to create a place of comfort, relaxation, and refuge. An increasing amount of interest has been placed on outdoor leisure products that combine visual appeal with fun and relaxation for the whole family.

As an Independent Pool Group (IPG) member, Ponds For People Pools has access to the group buying power of one of Canada’s largest networks of pool & spa retailers and suppliers. This family owned business was founded in 1990. Ryan & Suzanne Kummu and the staff maintain the goal of helping customers to create the ultimate leisure space in their own yard!

Whether it’s the design and installation of a swimming pool for any landscape orientation and budget or maintenance and supplies for an existing pool or spa, Ponds For People Pools can cover your needs.

If you want to soak away the day’s stress or spend quality time with the family, a BULLFROG SPAS hot tub from Ponds For People Pools provides the therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy—combining heat, natural buoyancy and water massage.

Bullfrog’s interchangeable “jet pack” technology makes them one of the world’s most customizable and upgradable hot tubs.

From water testing and advice to supplies, Ponds For People Pools provides everything you should need. They carry pool & spa chemicals at competitive prices, filters, pumps and repair parts, maintenance equipment, toys and accessories. Liner repairs and replacement can be arranged, in addition to leak detection, repairs, plus pool opening and closing.

Create a little paradise in your own yard—visit Ponds For People Pools and make it happen this year!

…Because it Matters 668 Erb St. W., Unit B5, Waterloo (at Erbsville Rd., West Side Marketplace) 519-725-9393

Pet Planet is the ideal destination for those who love their pets.

They have brought together a complete line of natural, holistic and organic pet foods, plus a unique selection of pet toys, treats and supplies to provide a truly enjoyable shopping experience for pets and their guardians.

Pet Planet shares the goal of helping your pet to be healthy and stay that way for a long, happy life. Whether it’s exploring diet options, dealing with a food allergy, or helping your pet reach its full potential, their staff is ready to assist you with knowledgeable advice and old fashioned personal service. They are Waterloo’s Best Pet Health and Nutrition Source.

Pet Planet offers the best in pet diets from such brands as Horizon, Go Natural, Orijen, Acana, Eagle Pack, Royal Canin, Martin Technical and others.

If you need a source for nutritional supplements, chew toys and treats, stylish collars, leashes, plus feeders and pet beds that look great, Pet Planet has what you need. Other offerings include softsided carriers, crates, grooming aids, and more.

Ask about Pet Planet’s Self Wash Grooming instead of making a mess at home!

Pet Planet was founded in 1996 in Calgary, Alberta as a proudly Canadian, family run business. The founding principals of Value, Trust, Family, Community, Education and Ethics have resulted in a growing network of close to 30 locations.

The franchise owned Waterloo West store was launched in January 2009. Owner Rachel Harris and the staff at Pet Planet invite you stop by to see what’s new and get all the advice you may need to make the right choices. Ask about Gift Cards for any occasion.

Quality Service …at Your Door!

110 Victoria St. N., (at Weber St., Station Plaza) Kitchener 519-578-3667

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Garage doors are an often overlooked feature of the home. The right garage door can actually enhance the beauty of your exterior, adding value to your home. When you consider that the garage door is the single largest moving object in your home or business facility, you should make the selection of the company to install and service your overhead door and electric opener system as thoughtfully as the door itself.

Owner Gerard Young, with over 30 years of experience in the door industry, along with his staff, are more than qualified to sell, install and service the industry’s finest garage door systems and electric openers to fully meet all your residential and commercial needs.

Look to respected brands such as Amarr, Haas, Steel Craft, Oxford Carriage, Hormann and LiftMaster. With the recent opening of an impressive and family friendly showroom in Kitchener, Waterloo Garage Doors provides quality service and expert advice to builders, home owners and business owners.

Regardless of your home’s architectural style, Waterloo Garage Doors offers a wide array of door styles, colours, and insulated energy efficient designs that are durable and enhance the curb appeal of your home. Some models have raised or embossed profiles to add depth and definition, plus there are different window styles to let in the natural light. Ask about carriage style doors with the charm of a turn-of-the-century coach house.

The company motto is “Quality Service…at your Door!” and it resonates throughout the business. You can expect to be treated with respect and professionalism, whether on the telephone, in the showroom, or by the technician.

Full repairs, tune-ups and parts are available from Waterloo Garage Doors to ensure smooth and safe operation. Stop by the showroom or arrange your in-home consultation and estimate.

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Bomb scare prompts calls for security overhaul I

f the local farm supply store starts looking more like a fortress than a retail outlet, here’s why.

Ever since anti-government terrorist Timothy McVeigh killed 168 people by blowing up an Oklahoma City federal government building with 40 bags of ammonium nitrate – a farm fertilizer than can also be used as part of an explosive – authorities everywhere have been on high alert for unusual purchases of large quantities of fertilizer.

Earlier this month, with G8 and G20 summits coming to Canada, it was feared another terrorism plot might be underway, when a farm supply store in southern Ontario told police of a suspicious purchase.

A man who said he represented a farmer paid cash for a large quantity of fertilizer, rather than put the purchase on the farmer’s account. Store officials were concerned and called authorities, spooked by the Oklahoma tragedy and, more recently, the foiled attempt in New York City to set off a propane-fuelled bomb.

After an investigation, the fertilizer purchase turned out to be legitimate, “likely a gardening incident,” according to police, who traced it to residences in Toronto.

But although the incident was a false alarm, it was a red flag for the farming community. It underlined how extremely vulnerable farming is to terrorism, not just in wide

Food For Thought Owen Roberts open spaces such as pastures and fields, but in the very stores where farmers (and non-farmers) buy supplies.

Sales protocols are being reviewed again. The Fertilizer Safety and Security Council says even though there was no security risk, it’s an opportunity to make sure current security programs for ammonium nitrate are up to speed.

But the professional association representing fertilizer dealers across Canada, the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers, wants a bigger plan of action. It’s using the occasion to ramp up its campaign for what it calls an “integrated crop input security protocol” for Canada’s 1,500 agri-retail sites.

This would include perimeter fencing, surveillance and alarm devices, lighting, locks, software and staff training in various security techniques.

Estimated cost: $100 million.

The association says the tab should be shared by the sector, including Ottawa, which could be a problem. In agriculture, it’s some-

times difficult to get traction for bigticket programs that are proactive rather than reactive.

However, this proposed security program is not about farming, it’s about public safety. Other voices, particularly from law enforcement agencies, should be chiming in to show support ... because, as association president David MacKay says, a threat still exists to the public and to farmers, whose essential crop inputs such as fertilizer are vulnerable to criminal and terrorist acts.

He says terrorists and others “won’t always walk through the front door” to get such inputs for nefarious purposes. And he hopes the federal government will assist in a comprehensive, national plan to make inputs secure.

“This incident should remind us to

remain vigilant knowing that potential threats do exist and that terrorists will persist in trying to acquire what are normally benign agricultural products and misuse them for destructive purposes,” says MacKay. “Notwithstanding the threat to the Canadian public, farmers and retailers can ill afford to lose these products to reactive over-regulation following a terrorist incident.”

The price tag sounds steep, and it is. But we’re spending an estimated $1 billion on security for the G8 and G20, alone. Necessary, I guess, but then it’s gone. The fertilizer industry is talking about an investment in security too, one that’s permanent and likewise addresses a real potential threat. In context, its proposal doesn’t seem out of order at all.

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St. Clements boy to donate locks to Angel Hair for Kids

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en-year-old Peter Jones is looking forward to the day when washing his hair means a 20-second shampoo.

That day is coming soon: next Tuesday, Peter will have 10 inches cut off his shoulder-length blond hair, leaving him with just an inch or two.

The hair will be donated to A Child’s Voice Foundation, which runs the Angel Hair for Kids program. Angel Hair for Kids provides wigs to children who have lost their hair and couldn’t otherwise afford a wig.

Peter lost his grandmother to cancer when he was three, and later a good friend of his mother’s passed away with the same disease. When a young neighbour donated her hair in April 2008, Peter was inspired.

It takes 10 to 12 ponytails to make each wig. The wigs are made overseas in Asia; each wig is handmade, and it takes many

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hours to knot thousands of hairs a few strands at a time. The foundation budgets between $800 and $1,000 to manufacture and fit each wig, which can include covering travel costs for the recipient to visit a specialist.

Many of the hair donors are children, but the foun-

about 50 wigs per year on average. There are a number of causes of hair loss in children: diseases like alopecia, diabetes or lupus; chemotherapy and radiation treatments; and stress or trauma. One girl the foundation assisted had injuries to her scalp after being attacked by a

Looking at the numbers

10” of Peter’s hair will be cut off in a ponytail.

10 to 12 ponytails are needed to make a single wig. $800 to $1,000 is required to manufacture one wig.

50 wigs are supplied by A Child’s Voice Foundation each year. dation accepts hair from people of all ages, even grey hair. The requirements are that it be clean, at least 10 inches long, and not chemically treated.

Wigs are shipped at a standard length and in a few basic colours, and can be cut, coloured and styled to suit the recipient.

A Child’s Voice supplies

dog.

It’s taken Peter two years to get the 10 inches required to donate, and his mother Caroline said she and his father David weren’t sure he’d get there.

When it first grew over his ears, she asked him if he wanted to cut it, but he refused.

“We didn’t think he’d

stick to it, but he proved us wrong,” Caroline said.

For his part, Peter said he never really thought of giving it up, despite being mistaken for a girl and the inconvenience of having to shampoo and condition it.

The hair isn’t the only thing Peter will be donating; he’ll also be handing over some $3,425 to the Canadian Cancer Society.

He’s collected donations through a website, and appealed to Caroline’s workplace. He also agreed to jump in the family pool when it was a frigid 10 degrees Celsius on two different occasions, raising $100 from family and friends each time.

Peter is going to have his hair cut off in front of his Grade 4 class at St. Clement School during the Carnival for Cancer June 22.

“It’s going to be kind of strange for the first couple weeks,” after cutting it, Peter said.

“We’re so used to him having long hair,” Caroline added.

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he village of Wellesley will get together to kick off summer and celebrate a number of accomplishments June 25 at Fam Jam 2010 in the community centre parking lot. The evening event will be a time for the splash park committee and the Wellesley Youth Advisory Council to come together and celebrate the opening of two new recreation facilities with local residents – both the new splash pad and a skate park will be opening in Wellesley this summer.

“So many young families come to Wellesley, but in the past we haven’t had many things for the kids to do,” explained Carrie Siewert, a splash park committee member, and Fam Jam organizer.

“We need parks and places for them to play during the summer so we’re quite excited about this project.”

A highlight for youth and adults alike will be the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m., when the new skate park will be officially open for use. Skateboarding demos as well as a sale of merchandise will follow the ribboncutting.

Also on tap are activities for kids, including a bouncy castle, a dunk tank, face painting and carnival games.

There will also be events for adults, such as a number of draws and live music.

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hile attempting to cook for big barbeque crowds this summer, and trying to stick to a budget, the obvious choice for us is a succulent pork shoulder, cooked slowly over hot coals, and served with a very impressive herb salsa (please refer to www.youcancook2.com for this recipe). One 4-5 lb bone-in pork shoulder will serve 8-10 hungry potluckers.

Brining the pork shoulder first is a great idea to get it seasoned throughout the large cut of meat, but it isn’t mandatory. What is necessary, is long, slow (read patient!) cooking, until the meat is literally falling off of the bone. We’ve also upped the flavour by adding some

From The Chef's Table Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody O'Malley woodchips to the barbeque. Soaking the woodchips in water (or even wine, beer or juice) will let chips smoulder slowly away, adding a beautiful smoky element to the pork, and your backyard for that matter!

There is enough naturally occurring fat in a pork shoulder that it bastes itself, so you can season it up and set it and forget it. And

once the pork is cooked, the list of possible tastes is infinite: wrap it up with some hot sauce and cheddar cheese for lunch, toss with some rice, beans and spice for a Caribbean treat, serve with baked potatoes and green onion, on a bun with sticky BBQ sauce, with a cold beer ... you get the point. Buy an Ontario pork shoulder, cook it slow and have fun this season.

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>>2 cups soaked wood chips (such as hickory or mesquite)

Bring salt, sugar, garlic and apple juice to a boil; cook just until salt is dissolved; In a large bucket or pot, mix the salt mixture with the ice-cold

4”

Herbs

water; fully immerse the pork shoulder into the liquid brine and refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight; Remove from brine, pat dry and season with salt and pepper; Prepare your fire: whether you are using a charcoal grill (Kirstie has a Big Green Egg), gas grill or propane barbeque, have your temperature steady at 275°F, and cook indirectly (the pork will not be directly over the fire); place soaked wood chips in a pie plate or wrap lightly in foil; place in barbeque, or scatter directly over hot coals; Place pork in a disposable foil roasting pan on a rack and add about a cup of water to the pan; Cook 6-8 hours, or until the meat is very tender when pierced with a fork. Check the pork two or three times during cooking and add a little water to the pan if pork is getting too dry on the bottom; Remove from barbeque, and simply pull meat off of the bone and serve.

>>Chefs Kirstie Herbstreit and Jody O’Malley

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3) LONG-RANGE RADIO

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range communication HF is more than 30 years old and still considered a gem. Al says places like flea markets, where he bought this one, are perfect for bargain hunters looking to add equipment.

4) DEVICE

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amateur radio enthusiasts looking to “seek-you.” The push of a button triggers a digital recorder to output the operator’s pre-recorded voice with call letters. A career in the electronics field made this device a natural creation for Al.

5) MAGAZINE

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across the country are working on. Al’s CQ’r device had an extensive write-up with how-tobuild it diagrams in a 2009 cover story. Postcards from operators in other countries lay beside the magazines.

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Fam Jam: Wellesleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kids have two new recreation opportunities coming this year > CONTINUED FROM PG. 16 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a really fun night for young kids and adults alike,â&#x20AC;? said Siewert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a backyard barbeque feel to it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance to come out and talk with friends and neighbours.â&#x20AC;?

The splash park committee brought forward a budget to Wellesley council a few weeks ago that estimates the total cost of the project at $175,000.

Currently, the committee has access to nearly $160,000, and fundraising efforts continue.

The township approved an interest-free loan for the committee of up to $30,000 if needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wellesley is a very supportive community and I feel my children are very fortunate to grow up in a town surrounded with such caring and generous residents, community groups, and business owners,â&#x20AC;? said Siewert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so happy with the support we have seen from local residents and the township so far.â&#x20AC;?

To raise the remainder of the funds, the splash park committee is fundraising in the com-

munity and asking individuals and families to give, as well as hosting events such as Fam Jam. There will be no admission cost to use the splash park and it will be open to everyone.

The committee hopes to reach their fundraising goal this summer and have the park open for use sometime in August.

Fam Jam will run 5-9 p.m.

Proceeds from the barbeque and family fun carnival will go to the splash park. To sponsor a carnival booth, or for more information about the event, call 519-656-9050.

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SPORTS

Third-round mishaps haunt Rank at Spanish golf tourney

Local synchro swimmer takes gold for duet J

ordan Shantz of West Montrose was one half of the gold-medal winning 12 and under duet team that claimed gold at the Ontario 12 and under Trillium synchronized swimming championships last weekend.

The KW Synchro Club was one of 12 clubs from across the province that took part in the championships, held in Newmarket.

Shantz and her duet partner Alexis Illes claimed the Trillium 12 and under duet trophy. Shantz also won silver in the solo competition and bronze in figures.

KW Synchro’s eight swimmers had a podium finish in each event they entered.

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IT'S ALMOST PLAYTIME

playground supervisor Stephanie Brignolio is happy the program has found a permanent home at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.

dren for one or two weeks or all nine.

The program kicks off July 5 and runs through to Sept. 3, with a different theme each week.

The first theme, naturally, is “school’s out for summer;” other themes are animal kingdom, Olympic week, crazy carnival, water world, coyboy/cowgirl week, reptile week and Christmas in August, complete with tree decorating and a secret Santa gift exchange.

The children won’t be spending all their time in Elmira, either, making day trips to the Children’s Museum, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, the butterfly conservatory, Yee Haw Adventure Farm and the African Lion Safari, among other destinations. Other shows like Pawley’s Reptiles and Klass Klown will come to them.

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Joni Miltenburg

n ill-fated third round saw Garrett Rank of Elmira slip down the leaderboard at the World University Golf Championship in Málaga, Spain last week, and ultimately finish 10th.

Rank fired a four-under-par 68 in the first round of the tournament and a 69 in the second round to lead the field of 82 after two days. The third day dawned windy and wet, and he was five over par after 17 holes. A quadruple bogey on the 18th hole, after the ball got caught in a bush, saw him finish with a 10-over-par 82.

“I played really well the first two rounds and then kind of fell off the face of the mountain,” Rank said.

Rank finished with a total of 293, 12 strokes back of the winner, Gerard Piris Mateu of Spain.

The Canadian men’s team of Rank, Mitchell Evanecz, Phillipe-André Bannon and Mathieu Gingras came in fifth with a team total of 881, 12 strokes behind gold medalist Korea. Japan, Spain and Taipei rounded out the top five.

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Woolwich’s summer playground program makes itself at home t’s good to be back home again. Or more accurately, it’s good to finally have a home.

The Woolwich Memorial Centre is the new home base for the township’s summer playground program this year. Previously, the program was forced to shift between different schools as custodial staff did summer cleaning. Now they’ll be in one place for the duration of the program, and the new location will cut down on busing costs.

“I think it’s going to change it in a big way,” said Stephanie Brignolio, this year’s playground supervisor.

The campers will be just a short walk from Gibson Park, and under the same roof as the pool, where they wind up each day with a swim.

The summer playground is also expanding this year, from seven weeks to nine. Parents can register their chil-

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IN TOUGH After leading the field through two rounds, Elmira's garrett Rank ran into difficulties in the third round, dropping to tenth.

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Oh what a tangled web we weave A

quick inventory of my office shows that I have three fishing nets within its limited confines. If I go outside and search my van and wood shed, I’m sure I can dig up another three. Heck, if I happened to look under my bed one day, I bet I’d find half a dozen more – along with the magic elves that must surely make them. In short, I am over run with nets. My place is starting to look like an east coast fishing village.

I’m not sure how this ever happened because it’s not like I have a real interest or need for so many.

Having said this, I do have your standard long- and short-handled trout net with the fine mesh that’s easy on the little darlings. Then I have a couple of old-school walleye and pike nets, the type with the aluminium frames and handles and classic mesh. There are also

Not-So-Great Outdoorsman Steve Galea at least two incredibly awkward folding nets, which I get tangled in whenever I make an attempt to open them. Oh, and I have a very large salmon net, in case I ever try salmon fishing. Right now it doubles as a lake trout net, but carrying it is way too optimistic. I think I’ll get an ocean going drift net next – just in case.

The funny thing is I can’t recall ever buying a single one of these things. Typically, I just wake up and look around there there’s another net somewhere on our property.

I’m starting to think that people drop them off in rural areas, much as they do cats. They find a nicelooking spot on a country road, not far from a known angler’s house, set the net free and hope for the best. This is not so far-fetched, by the way; I have found two nets on the road in directly in front of our property. I’m guessing the wives of anglers do this. That’s because they don’t understand the importance of having several nets around. If I ever needed to capture a bat, for instance, I’d be well prepared.

You’d think with this many nets around I’d always have at least one in the boat. Well, for some reason that’s not the case. There is the one in the van, but I always forget to put it in the boat when I launch. So its sole purpose is to catch other things in the van and to be the one thing,

aside from a credible witness, I wish I had brought along when a big fish strikes.

I’m not alone in this, I know.

Every one of my fishing buddies is in a similar boat – one with no net. This is particularly interesting when you are fishing for pike or some other big, toothy critter. And it is why I keep a healthy supply of bandages handy whenever I go out.

They too are always forgotten in the van, by the way.

The funniest part about all this is that once bass season starts, I won’t even use a net. I’ll just grab them by the lower lip like God intended.

In any case, the other day my wife commented about the number of nets I had and then began compiling a list of my angling friends who live nearby on country roads. Between you and me, I’m still not sure why …

Rank: Tough course proves a valuable lesson for young golfer “We finished six shots out of the medals,” Rank said. “We were looking to medal and it was a possibility the whole time; we just got beat.”

Rank arrived in Spain three days before the tournament started, using the time to get in two practice

rounds.

Antequera Golf, a course high in the mountains above the city, boasts narrow fairways and small greens, which required Rank to adjust to a different kind of golf.

“If you didn’t hit your ball on the fairway, it would fall of the edge of the cliff,” he said. “I would really call it target golf, where you had

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are just a way of life.

“I am flattered by the award, but pretty surprised,” said Weber, who this year played on the volleyball, badminton and slow pitch teams. “I don’t see myself as the best athlete at the school – there are so many great female athletes – but being active is something I value in my life.”

Both Bauman and Weber intend to stay active after they leave EDSS, and value the camaraderie and vitality that come from team sports.

“I have met so many great friends through sports,” said Weber. “I feel better when I am

active, I can have better focus on work when I have had a bit of exercise and it’s a lot of fun.”

Awards were handed out at a small ceremony at the school over the lunch hour on June 18.

The award for Manager of the Year went to Maggie Wang. Katie Martin took home the award for Most Sportswoman-like player and Nathan Harris was named the Most Gentlemanly Player.

The Most Improved Female Athlete was Jasmine Wilson. The title of Most Improved Male Athlete is Takuya Shibiyama’s.

The award for outstanding Junior Male Athlete was handed to Matt Bannon, and for the first time ever, the award for Outstanding Junior Female Athlete went to two individuals, Grade 9 students Krista Wiens and Kaitlin Doering. An additional 22 coach’s medals were given out as well as 28 for the Most Valuable Players in each sport.

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n this day and age, earning the title ‘Athlete of the Year’ takes much more than simply have a good batting average or going higher, faster, farther. Nowadays, high school sports are taking a backburner to a host of other priorities – including school work, part-time jobs and other extracurricular activities, to name a few – so being named Elmira District Secondary School’s Athlete of the Year has become a balancing act.

“Students are so busy now” said vice-principal Dave Conlon. “To be named the Senior Athlete of the Year, a student needs to dominate.

Typically they play in more than one sport, or perform at a superior level at their sport, and it’s important that they do well in school as well.”

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Sunday music showcase set to go live A

tireless musician, songwriter, producer and record collector, Lynn Russwurm now wears another musical hat: organizer of the summer showcase concert series at the bandshell in Elmira’s Gore Park.

Live music will be presented Sunday nights starting July 4 and running through the Labour Day weekend.

To fill the schedule, the Floradale resident had only to turn to the long list of artists he’s worked with over more than 60 years in the music business.

The lineup will feature bluegrass, gospel and country acts.

The concert series opens and closes with Crossover Junction, the band Russwurm

recently joined, producing its first album last year. At 79, he’s not tired of any aspects of the music industry.

Other acts on tap include those from around the region such as Maryhill’s Paul Weber, but extends to bands from Woodstock, Mount Forest and Hanover.

“I know all of them personally. These are entertaining musicians,” Russwurm said.

Having played one of the shows at last summer’s concert series in the park, he said the mix of musicians will fit right in with the audience who turns out at the bandstand.

“When we played there last summer, there must have been more than 200 people.

They were having a great time.”

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Gore Park concert series in Elmira will feature a variety of bluegrass, gospel and country acts

MUSIC IN THE PARK Floradale's Lynn Russwurm will be

busy on stage and behind the scenes as the summer concert series kicks off July 4 at the bandshell in Elmira's Gore Park.

Often drawing an older crowd, the concerts ideally provide the kind of music they can sing along with, or at least clap and tap their toes in time with.

“These are the songs that many of us grew up with.”

For the Crossover Junction shows, for instance, many of the songs will be old gospel standards such as those featured on the band’s debut album.

Of course, they’ll also play some of the tracks penned by Russwurm himself; he’s been writing since he was a teen, and many of the hundreds now in his catalogue have been recorded by other artists.

The goal for each of the concerts this summer is to get people out to enjoy live shows, music at its most infectious.

The showcase series runs Sunday evening, 7-9 p.m., in Gore Park.

Now, all that remains is keeping his fingers crossed for good weather this summer: “I hope the Sundays at least will be OK,” he laughed.

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Aug. 15: Lynn Russwurm’s anniversary jam Aug. 22: Maryanne Cunningham & The Red Rascal Band Aug. 29: Variety night with Paul Weber

Sept. 5: Crossover Junction

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he play’s the thing.

But even portions thereof are sufficient to win accolades, as drama students at Elmira District Secondary School recently discovered.

Competing in the National Shakespeare Youth Festival last month in Toronto, some of the Grade 12 students came away with prizes for their presentation of scenes

from Macbeth.

Matt Brodie was one of six students to take home the top prize, a scholarship for the Shakespeare in Action summer program, worth $1,000.

Brodie and Jessica MacDonald got a second-place prize for their dialogue scene.

Brodie was also part of the team, along with Caleb Fahey and Danielle Fleming that picked up an honourable mention for a

fight scene.

Drama teacher DJ Carroll was named the Shakespeare teacher of the year.

“I was surprised by that, but it was a nice way to finish off the year going into the summer holidays,” said Carroll.

The National Shakespeare Youth Festival is an annual arts festival held simultaneously at schools across Canada.

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EDSS' take on Shakespeare earns awards for drama dept.

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or a third year in a row, Kruisin’ with the King – the local Elvis tribute and classic car show – will take place at the Linwood Recreation Complex June 26, and this year it looks like organizers might be able to go through with their plan to hold it outside.

Facilitators of the event, which is sponsored by the Linwood

Rod & Gun Club, the Linwood Lions and the Linwood firefighters, are hoping the weather holds out and the sun is shining; it would be a first for them.

“We have been rained on both years,” said Herb Neher, a member of the organizing committee and Elvis impersonator, with a laugh. “But the weatherman tells us there will be sun this year, so we’re crossing

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Each performer will do a 20-minute set between 3 and 6 p.m., and then a second 20-minute set between 6 and 9 p.m.

Neher noted that the format will allow spectators

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Shakespeare: Adjudicator impressed by EDSS efforts > CONTINUED FROM PG. 25 Adjudicators visit the schools, with those selected to go on eventually heading to Toronto for the final judging.

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“It’s really unusual for that many scenes to make it. It was a bit disappointing we weren’t all able to make it – there was a problem with buses and transportation – but we were happy with the outcome.”

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3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Extra large windows in basement.

MLS. Call Paul direct.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF ST. JACOBS, ELMIRA, WEST MONTROSE & HEIDELBERG The Township of Woolwich is ready to start round 6 of the Community Lead Testing Program regulated by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The Township will be sampling for round 6 from June 15th, 2010 to October 15th, 2010.

A water operator may be visiting your home within the next few months to request your participation in this program. These operators will provide Township of Woolwich ID and will have an information handout on lead in drinking water available upon request. Having a lead water test done as part of this program allows the homeowner and the Township to determine whether lead service lines or lead pipes are present. There is no cost to you for the sample collection, visit or laboratory service. The program will require a commitment of approximately a half hour of your time. The results of lead analysis will be shared with you within seven days upon receiving the results from the laboratory.

Should you wish to participate and prefer to schedule an appointment for the testing of lead in your home, please contact Cynthia Lean-Martin, Administrative Assistant in the Engineering & Planning Services Department at 519-669-6041 or 519-664-2613 ext. 6041.

The Township of Woolwich thanks you for your interest in participating in this program.

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS ELMIRA REAL ESTATE Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage SERVICES

519-669-3192 90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

ALLI NORRIS

BILL NORRIS

OFFICE:

SALES REPRESENTATIVE CELL:

SALES REPRESENTATIVE CELL:

FAX:

HOME FAX:

HOME FAX:

180 Weber St. S., Waterloo, ON N2J 2B2

519-577-6248

519-888-7110 BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record

SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

DARREN ROMKEY Sales Rep.

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Rep.

DALE KELLER Sales Rep.

MONIQUE BRUBACHER Sales Rep.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2-4PM 7139 WELLINGTON RD 10 UNIQUE COUNTrY PrOPErTY

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OPEN HOUSE • SAT. JUNE 19 • 2-4PM

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63 DALEBROOK ST., ELMIRA Lovely 3 bedroom home on extra large corner lot. Former model home, only 6 years new. Remember... No HST on Re-Sales!!!!

$538,000 MOORFIELD | Open concept, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, custom maple staircase to loft; custom cupboards, granite top island; room above the garage.

MLS.

$304,900 ELMIRA | 1625 sq. ft. offers tasteful decor. Walkout from dinette to spacious deck and deep fenced yard. Generous sized bedrooms, ensuite. Finished basement. NEW MLS

519-669-9885

allinorris@rogers.com

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519-588-1348

519-669-9885

519-888-6117

THIS WEEK'S FEATURE PROPERTIES

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2-4PM 22 DALEBROOK ST., ELMIRA NEW MLS DON'T WAIT!

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

BROKERAGE

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

519-669-2772

BRAD MARTIN Broker of Record MVA Residential

Res: 519-669-1068

JULIE HECKENDORN Broker Res: 519-669-8629

TRACEY WILLIAMS Sales Rep. Cell: 519-505-0627

Spacious home on a HUGE lot in Linwood. Oversized country kitchen w/island & b.i. appl. Sunken fam. rm. w/gas f.p. Main flr. office & laundry. Large master w/ensuite.

Oak staircase. Lge. deck. Storage shed. Furnace and cac(2008). NEW MLS $ 374,900

$282,000.00 LINWOOD

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Plenty of living space in this century home located in the downtown core of Linwood.

Close to school, church, ball diamond and the new Community Centre. Presently a four plex. A very unique property with potential development possiblities or easily converted back to a single family dwelling. Rare find!

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JUNE 5 2-4PM 22 SCENIC DRIVE, DRAYTON

$249,900.00

COUNTrY PrOPErTY

NEW HOME - backing to farmland - enjoy the sunsets from the lovely kit./dinette. Hdwd. in L.R. & D.R. Main flr. laundry. Five new appl. included! Bonus rm/3rd bdrm. 2.5 baths (ensuite). MLS PRICE REDUCED $389,900

RaRE OPPORtUNItY - near Elmira.

Immaculate bungalow nestled in the trees on 7 acres. Updated from top to bottom! - bathrms, kitchen, hardwood flrs. windows, shingles. Huge fam, rm. w/ expansive windows. Fin. lower level.

Prof. landscaped. MLS $699,000

Oversized principal rooms. Lrg. dining area. W/O from fam. rm. to deck & partly fenced yard. Fin. rec. re. & 4th bdrm.

Tastefully decorated MLS $322,900

Cozy fam. rm addition w/woodstove.

Updated windows, refaced cabinetry.

Rec. rm. w/gas stove 4th bdrm.

Great lot! MLS PRICE REDUCED tO $279,900

LOtS OF HOUSE - 1883 sq. ft. 3+ bdrms, 3 bths.(5 pc. enuite). LR, DR PLUS main flr. family rm. Fenced yard w/shed. 4th bdrm. in lower level.

Across from park. MLS $295,900

LOCatION! - Large wooded lot.

Lots of living space in this 2500 sq. ft. + finished w/o bsmt. Rear addition Potential for in-law suite.

MLS $389,900

Coach House Realty Inc. Brokerage

$178,000 DRAYTON | Spacious home; open concept; large bedrooms. COME AND SEE. MLS

OFFICE PHONE: 519.343.2124

COTTAGE fEELING rIGHT AT HOME

$239,000 DRAYTON | WOW!!! Astonishing property.

Impressive landscaping, greenhouse and pond. Numerous upgrades; hardwood and ceramics, partially fenced yard. NEW MLS.

*SALES REPRESENTATIVES:

159 William St., Palmerston (Across from Home Hardware)

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$155,000 Affordable! Family room addition, spacious kitchen/dining area, main floor laundry, many updates.

3 Bedroom + potential to fin. newer basement. A must see - at this price! Edith MLS 0944452

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GrEAT fAMILY HOME

$275,900 GLEN ALLAN | This home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, updated kitchen, patio off family room, newer windows; large insulated shed/garage, all located on a large beautifully treed lot. MLS

A MUST SEE!!

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$299,900 DRAYTON | Located in the quaint town of Drayton in a quiet subdivision, this impeccable home features approx.

2,500 sq. ft., hardwood and ceramic, open concept gas fireplace, huge kitchen, 2nd floor family room, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bath, finished basement. MLS

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3.36 ACRES THAT HAS IT ALL!!!

Impressive home: open concept, 2 baths, 4 bedroom, finished basement, awesome detached shop plus hobby barn, fenced paddocks. Paved road Kathy MLS 1024365 $334,500

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$349,900 ELMIRA | Multi level offers open concept features with open railing. Large kitchen with dinette and walkout. 3 bedroom, 3 baths. Unspoiled basement and large storage area. MLS

www.thurrealestate.com Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

4B Arthur St. S. Elmira • www.remaxsolidgold.biz

YOU'LL LOVE COMING HOME!

OFFICE: 519-669-5426

$495,000 HAWKESVILLE NEW PRICE |

DIRECT: 519-572-2669 EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz

This charming 3,200 square foot home on a half acre lot. Features 4 bedrooms, 2 garages, fully finished walk-out basement, large bright family room with a wood-burning stove, deck, main floor laundry and master bedroom, barn/ workshop, and green space galore! MLS

OPEN HOUSE - Saturday June 19, 2-4PM - 6383 Line 86, West Montrose COUNTRY PROPERTY!

GrAND rIVEr frONTAGE

$1,300,000 WEST MONTROSE | 75 acres, 1000' along the river and backing to the "Kissing Bridge Trail". Building site surrounded by nature and the tranquility of being on the water!

Located between Elmira and Guelph. MLS

519-669-1544 24hrs

BERT MARTIN, BROKER

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Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, main floor family room, finished basement, double garage (28' x 22'), large principal rooms. New in 2009, roof, garage doors, paved drive. Most original windows replaced. All this on 1/2 acre 10 minutes from Waterloo and 5 minutes from Elmira.

MLS. Reduced to $319,900.

OPEN HOUSE - Sunday June 20, 2-4PM - 160 Maitland Ave. N., Listowel GREAT STARTER!

Property offers three bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with sliders to large deck, french doors separating dining & living rooms, sun room, main floor laundry. MLS $149,900.

VISIT OUR MODEL HOME IN ELMIRA Tues, Wed, Thurs 2 - 7pm Saturday 1 - 5pm Sunday 1 - 4pm Located at 165 First St., just off Barnswallow Rd.

Signs posted Model Home 519-669-4558

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Recently renovated with new kitchen cabinets, bath room vanity, some windows and flooring and new siding this two bedroom unit backing to green space offers a good opportunity for a single person or retirees.

MLS. Reduced to $49,900

Country Property outside Elmira, 2 bedrm, finished basement. Enjoy sunsets and sunrises. NEW PRICE $249,000 MLS

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Your referrals are appreciated!

REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE

Independently Owned and Operated

17 Church St. W., Elmira www.peakrealestate.com

Preparing Your Home For Sale Series Ask Wendy + Mary Lou

Q: What is all this JUNK? Decluttering Part Two A: • Remove all excess furniture. If buyers are bouncing off of your furniture they will think your home is too small for their family

• Clean basement storage areas by storing things in boxes or plastic totes. Stack in neat piles out of the way or better yet, rent a short term storage unit and store all excess furniture and boxes. Consider this as part of your packing.

For more selling tips call or email:

Wendy Taylor BROKER wendy.taylor1@rogers.blackberry.net

Mary Lou Murray SALES REPRESENTATIVE

marylou@mmrealestate.ca “You dream...We’ll work.”

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FAMILY ALBUM ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations Paul & Marlene Shantz on 30 years of marriage

Thanks Mom & Dad for your priceless example of true love and commitment. May God bless you with many more wonderful years together.

Love your family

ANNIVERSARY/BIRTHDAY

Happy 40th (x2) and Happy 20th Anniversary, Kendra & Dave!

Happy 50th Birthday

DOUBLE BLESSINGS!

BIRTHDAY

Happy 70th Birthday

Alma Martin June 21, 2010

Big brother Parker is thrilled to announce the safe arrival of his two sisters!

Madison Hope and Lily Katherine were born on May 27th, 2010.

May the next ‘Century’ be as good as the first! from your friends in the ‘hood!

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Proud parents Jeremy & Janice Malloy would like to thank Dr. Raby, Lisa, Dr. Onuska and the staff at Grand River Hospital for the excellent and wonderful care that they received.

We are priviledged to celebrate your special day with you.

God’s blessings and all our love, from your family THANK YOU

BIRTHDAY

From Balsam Grove to Floradale From Mustangs to Daisies Happy 50th Birthday

FINN IS FINALLY SIX...

Rhonda Wilken

Winner of the Elmira Kiwanis Quilt Draw at The Elmira Kiwanis Lobsterfest, May 29, 2010

Mrs. Jeanette Scobie, Hamilton, Ont. Thank you for your support,

Ron Bauman

In Loving memory of Ron June 17, 2008

As a Husband, Dad and Grandpa you were always there for us and you will continue to be with us in our memories and in our hearts.

Love forever.

Your loving wife; Beatrice, Children and Grandchildren; Lew & Kathy, Josh and Jake, Gary & Cathy, Haley, Riley and Cole, Chris & Charmaine, Mary, Nicole, Andrew and Amanda

Love Brian, Derek, Pat & Daisy

IN MEMORIAM

Eleanor Steele

HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY | WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Parker, Mom & Dad!

Collecting the whole set

May 23, 1932 - June 25, 2000

Although you’ve been gone For ten long years, Still we carry Those silent tears.

But thoughts of you And your loving ways, Fill our hearts And make our days.

We miss and love you, Sue and family

» PAT MERLIHAN

IN MEMORIAM

...but who’s counting?

PHOTO

Love Dave, Steph, Shannon & Oliver

Ron Wagner, President, The Kiwanis Club of Elmira

ALL BADGED-UP Connor Ehrlich, now a first year Scout, receives his Eight Award Recognition plaque for completing all eight award-level badges of the Cub program last year. While many Cubs strive to earn all six stars, few complete the next level as Connor has, filling his sash with nearly all badges from the Cub Book.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

We’re laughing with you, not at you ... really!

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When is laughter NOT the “best medicine,” far from it, in fact? Gelotophobes know this one all too well.

A.

“Gelotophobia,” from the Greek “gelos” for laughter, means the fear of being laughed at and describes people hypersensitive to others’ negative moods, says Constance Holden in Science magazine.

They mistrust smiling faces and are unable to discriminate between friendly and hostile laughter, i.e., between teasing and ridicule.

This was no laughing matter in the recent school shootings in Germany where the perpetrators

Strange But True Bill & Rich Sones reportedly had a horror of being mocked. About 10% of the population has some degree of gelotophobia, note researchers Ilona Papousek and Willibald Ruch in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.

In tests covering 74 countries, Scandinavians ranked among the least gelotophobic; the highest scores in Europe were from the United Kingdom, suggesting, Ruch says, that “maybe a well-developed

sense of humor does not help where mockery and ridicule are cultivated too.”

Q.

Love might be “blind,” but wouldn’t even blind lovers prefer pairing up with attractive partners?

A.

Some do, as discussed by University of Birmingham professor John Hull, who himself went blind, says David G. Myers in Psychology.

A colleague’s remarks on a woman’s beauty would strongly affect how Hull felt. He found this “deplorable ... what can it matter to me what sighted men think of women ... yet I do care, and I do not seem able to throw off this prejudice.”

Over-emphasis on looks seems

PLACES OF FAITH

HEARING ASSISTED

No God No Peace Know God Know Peace

St. Teresa Catholic Church Celebrate Eucharist with us

Welcome to

19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira • 519-669-3387

St. Jacobs

Minister: Summer Worship Rev. Dave Jagger June 27 - Sept. 5 10 a.m. at Trinity Sunday School During Worship

Sundays - 9:45 am Family Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School for all ages

Visit our website at: www.wondercafe.ca 21 Arthur St., North • Church Office 519-669-5560 “Our mission is to love, learn and live by Christ’s teachings”

1151 Snyder’s Flat Rd., Bloomingdale • 519-745-2411

Bringing Out The Best In Your Kids Church

SUNDAYS @ 10:30AM 5 First St., Elmira • 519-669-1459 Services at John Mahood www.elmiracommunity.org Public School M&T Business Card Ad:Layout 1 04/03/09 10:22 AM Page 1

www.bloomingdalemennonite.com

MY FINANCES

June 20

NURSERY PROVIDED

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Sun. June 20th

Discovering God Together

519-669-2319 | www.wbconline.ca 4522 Herrgott Road, Wallenstein

“Making Faith Live” Sunday Worship 9:30 am - 10:30am

2 First St., Elmira • 519-669-5030

Gale

Sunday, June 20, 2010 9:15 and11:00 am “Lessons from Dad” 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 Check out our website www.woodsidechurch.ca

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Father’s Day Service 10:30 AM - Noon

10:00 am

Wheelchair accessible • Nursery Care provided • Hearing Assisted

Bloomingdale Mennonite Church

ELMIRA

Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at strangetrue@cs.com

Upbeat Family

48 Hawkesville Rd. • 519-664-2311

Trinity United Church

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Worship & Calvary United Sunday School

Mass times are:

Sat. 5pm, Sun. 9am and 11:15am

unfair and unenlightened. As the Roman statesman Cicero expressed it 2,000 years ago, “The final good and the supreme duty of the wise person is to resist appearance.”

A recent analysis of 100 top-grossing films found that attractive characters were portrayed as morally superior to unattractive ones, perhaps explicable in terms of everyday attitudes. But Hollywood’s modeling doesn’t explain why even babies -- to judge from their measured “gazing times” -- prefer looking at attractive over unattractive faces!

Sunday Worship 11am Sunday School during service

Minister: Rev. Dr. Linda Bell

Presbyterian www.galepresbyterian.com Church 2 Cross St., Elmira • 519-669-2852

Office Hours: M-TH 9-Noon & 1-3 • E galepresbychurch@golden.net

www.

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SERVICE PROS AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

TIRE

WHERE TIRES

Body Maintenance

ARE A

at

RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE.

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

THOMPSON’S

Auto Tech Inc.

21 Industrial Dr. Elmira

Providing the latest technology accuracy and confidence.

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

35 Howard Ave., Elmira

33 First Street, East Elmira, ON

519-669-3232

(Behind the old Trylon Building)

SERVICE PROS

Renovating?

Let us do the clean up

SPRING CLEANING

RENOVATION CLEAN UPS! Call for Details

budurl.com/SAVE139

www.completecarpetcare.ca

ROB McNALL

519-669-7607

LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-866-669-7607

FRAMING

Reimer Hyperbarics of Canada Established 2000

F. David Reimer

UNDER PRESSURE TO HEAL

Safe, effective and proven for 13 + UHMS (Underdea Hyperbaric Medical Society) Approved indications: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Crush Injury Enhancement in Healing of Wounds Necrotyzing Soft Tissue Infections Intracranial Abscess Clostridal Myosistis and Myonecrosis Crush Injury. Compartment Syndrom Skin Grafts and Flaps

● Air or Gas Embolism ● Thermal Burns ● Acute Traumatc Ischemias ● Exeptional Blood Loss ● Decompression Sickness ● Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ● Delayed Radiation Injury + Many More

www.reimerhbot.com For more information call:

519-669-0220

63 Arthur Street S., Unit 3, Elmira, ON, N3B 2M6

AFTER HOURS

33 First Street, East Elmira, ON

519-669-3373

FAX: 519.669.3210

519.669.8917

Concrete Foundations Limited

RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL

Find It Online At...

Call today to get your business listed!

Chem-Dry Acclaim ® 61 Arthur St., N Elmira

519.669.5790

519-669-3332

www.ObserverXtra.com

Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Call for estimate

Willis Martin

DRAYTON, ON

CRANE

CONSTRUCTION

519-638-2699

YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!

6982 Millbank Main St., Millbank 519-595-2053 • 519-664-2914 ELECTRICAL

DECORATING

ORTLIEB Read’s Decorating CRANE & Equipment Ltd.

SINCE 1961

CONSTRUCTION

-Framing -Roofing -Renovations -Repairs

Design/ Build Agricultural/ Residential 6672 Ruggles Rd. Floradale RR#2 Wallenstain, N0B 2S0

519-669-3082

• 14 ton BoomTruck • 35 ton Mobile Crane

Specializing in Paint & Wallcoverings For all your home decorating needs

519-664-9999

Dennis Brubacher, RME Owner/Operator ECRA ESA # 7001311

Yes we do RESIDENTIAL too! ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

24 Hour Service 7 Days A Week

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New Construction Renovations Additions Repairs Knob & Tube Re-Wires Aluminum Re-Wires Service Upgrades

Panel Upgrades Generator Transfer Panels Pools, Hot Tubs, Saunas Landscape Lighting Central Vacuum Systems Realty & Insurance Inspection Reports Energy Saving LIghting Solutions

Call for your free estimate

ST. JACOBS

519-669-8776

519-669-3658

ELMIRA

27 Arthur St. S., Elmira

LAWN MAINTENANCE

www.dentechelectric.com

LAWN MAINTENANCE

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

ST. JACOBS

GLASS SYSTEMS INC.

• Store Fronts • Thermopanes • Mirrors • Screen Repair • Replacement Windows • Shower Enclosures • Sash Repair

> Excavating > Trenching > Backfilling > Fine Grading > Overseeding & Top Dressing > Lawn Seeding

Murray & Daniel Shantz

TEL: 519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104 FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service

REGISTERED

MASSAGE THERAPIST IN YOUR HOME Relaxation & Deep Tissue Massage CALL TODAY TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT!

Lisa Stemmler, RMT 519-504-8004

LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING LTD. ORGANIC LAWN CARE PRODUCTS

1600 King St. N., Bldg A17 St. Jacobs, Ontario N0B 2N0

MESSAGE THERAPY

MEDICAL TREATMENT

1-800-CARSTAR

Ltd.

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76 Howard Ave., Elmira 519.669.3456

519.669.8330

CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

IS FOR RENT

FREE ESTIMATES

You name it, we frame it!

24 Hour Accident Assistance

WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI

FREE Gift Offer $139 Value

GLASS SERVICES

For All Your Framing Needs

CONCRETE

RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2

THIS SPACE

ONLY FROM CHEM-DRY

Worlds Largest & Most Trusted Carpet, Upholstery and Fine Rug Cleaners For Over 30 yrs

• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning on Location • Area Rug Cleaning Drop-off and Pick up Service • Bleached out Carpet Spot Repair • Janitorial • Grout Cleaning • Carpet Repair & Re-Installation • Pet deodorization • Floor Stripping

519-669-7652

21 HOWARD AVE., ELMIRA

CARPET CARE

CARPET CARE

Accredited Test & Repair Facility

519-669-4400

AUTOMOTIVE

Complete Collision Service

AUTO CLINIC

to repair your vehicle with

Call Us At

519-669-3373

AUTOMOTIVE

ALMA, ONTARIO

PHONE:

519.846.5427 FAX: 519.846.5134

PAINTING 20 years experience

free estimates interior/exterior painting wallpapering & Plaster|Drywall repairs

519-669-2251 36 Hampton St., Elmira

PLUMBING

YOUR

PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALISTS!

C.J.

BRUBACHER LTD. 19 First St. E., Elmira

519-669-3362

► Aerating ► Dethatching & Verti-cutting ► Fertilizing - Granular & Liquid ► Weed & Crabgrass Preventer ► Chinchbug Preventer ► White Grub Control ► Sod Webworm Control ► Cranefly Control ► Tree & Shrub Fertilizing ► Horticulture Vinegar ► Granular Compost ► Soil Testing !

NEW

Environmentally Friendly

WEED CONTROL

PLUMBING

LANDSCAPING & OTHER SERVICES

► Landscape Design ► Landscape Build ► Hydro-seeding ► Slit-seeding ► Over-seeding ► Sodding ► Planting ► Interlocking Stone ► Retaining Walls & Steps ► Water Ponds ► Backhoe & Skid Steer Services

Call for your free estimate ELMIRA

519-669-1278 TOWING

Steve Co.

Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

For all your Plumbing Needs.

24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi

ELMIRA

519-669-3652

TOWING AND RECOVERY

CASH PAID

FOR YOUR UNWANTED SCRAP VEHICLES CARS, TRUCKS OR VANS WE PAY CASH WITH FREE TOWING PLEASE CALL

519-568-8666

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SERVICE PROFESSIONALS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

AMOS

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Your Source for year round property maintenance

Now Booking For:

• Spring Clean-up • Top Dressing/Overseeding • Lawn Maintenance/ Landscaping • Mowing Packages Available • Mulch Delivery & Installation Telephone

519-669-9081

Jeff Basler

Mobile

ROOFING

ROOFING

R O O F I N G

>Complete Complete Lawn Maintenance >Flower bed maintenance

Steel Cedar Shingles Fully Insured

CALL SCOTT SEILING FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. CALL NOW AND BOOK FOR SPRING!

Thousands of satisfied customers!

519.698.2114

We call Elmira home but we service the surrounding area.

27 Brookemead, St, Elmira kdetweiler@rogers.com

In Business since 1971 • Fully Insured

SALT

SEPTIC

SELF STORAGE

SERVICE PROS

FREE BAG In troductor y Offer

> Superior Salt Products > Fast, Friendly Service > Convenient Delivery Times > Discounts for Seniors

Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE

Taking Salt to Peoples’ Basements Since 1988

519-669-4964

Call

519-747-2708 Waterloo www.riepersalt.com

Septic Tank Cleaning Inspections for Real Estate Septic System Repairs & Restoration Catch Basin Cleaning Waterloo Region • Woolwich Township

519-896-7700

STUMP REMOVAL

SOIL

BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS

LOCNEW ATI ON

GET YOUR BICYCLES READY With an expert spring tune up

20

$

parts extra

22 Church St. W., Elmira

Tel: 519-669-5537

STORE HOURS: M-F: 7-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5

Triple Mix • Top Dressing Screened Top Soil • Sands Gravels • Natural River Rock NEW N IO LOCAT

889 Bridge St. E. Waterloo (Corner of Bridge & McMurray)

Pick-up or Delivery

519-888-1007

TROPHY

TREE SERVICE

519-648-3004

www.biobobs.com

100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA

SKATE SHARPENING

or

RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EFFORT!

THIS SPACE IS FOR RENT

Call or email Mike for your FREE estimate.

519.669.4484 benderroofing@gmail.com

SIGNAGE | VINYL & DIGITAL

graphfix ltd.

Signs & Banners

www.remingtongraphfix.com

Vehicle Lettering Logos & Graphics

Call today to get your business listed!

519.669.5790

www.ObserverXtra.com

Large format printing Decals & Safety Stickers

BILL SCHENKEL

519-664-1809 1600 King St. N., Unit #18

ST.JACOBS

FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE AT COMPETITIVE PRICES!

TREE SERVICE

TREE STUMP REMOVAL

Call Kevin 519-846-2558

•Tree Trimming & Removal • Aerial Bucket Trucks • Stump Grinding • Arborist Evaluations • Fully Insured & Certified • Certified to Work Near Power Lines

FREE ESTIMATES

Firing up the BBQ at RBC

•Removal of Trees or Branches of Any Shapes or Sizes in Almost Any location

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•Hedge trimming •Branch Chipping

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A COUPLE OF REASONS TO CELEBRATE Rob and Jenny Deboer enjoy a hot dog at the RBC customer appreciation barbecue June 11. Darcy Krahn (right) was welcomed back to the Elmira RBC branch as manager.

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33 CLASSIFIEDS Puzzle answers, games, opinion polls and much more at:

www.kidscoop.com

Test your knowledge about South Africa by answering the questions below. If you don’t know the answer, look for it on this Kid Scoop page!

This summer, sports lovers worldwide will be looking to South Africa to watch the World Cup Soccer Championship games. It is the first time the World Cup has been hosted by an African nation.

South Africa has a bit of just about everything. It has mountains, beaches and deserts. The part of the country called the veld which means “fields” in the language Afrikaans, is home to many animals that are in danger of disappearing from the planet.

1. What is the name of the National Park where people can see elephants, lions, leopards and other wild animals?

In the grassy plains of the veld, Kruger National Park provides people with the rare opportunity to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and rhinos. Folks can also see giraffes and the springbok antelope.

2. The Ndebele people like to paint what?

A trip to Kruger is not like a trip to the zoo. Here the animals roam free in their natural habitat! Wild, huh?

a. Their feet b. Their elbows c. Their houses d. Their dogs Look at the map of South Africa and answer these questions: 1. Which countries border South Africa?

3. What is the name of a country that borders South Africa?

2. Which bodies of water wash against South Africa’s shores?

4. How many official languages are spoken in South Africa?

3. Which country looks like it was swallowed by South Africa?

5. The Kruger National Park keeps animals in cages.

About 50 years ago, the Ndebele (en-duh-BEH-leh) people began to paint their houses with colorful geometric designs. Some people paint pictures of things they want, but don’t have, such as electric lights.

How many times does this symbol appear on this house?

TRUE

Afrikaans is the name of one of the many languages spoken in South Africa. There are 11 official languages and about 32 languages and dialects in all.

SOUTH

Circle every other letter in each row to discover the names of some of these languages.

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AFRICA KRUGER NDEBELE LIONS SPRINGBOK OCEAN INDIAN PAINT GRASSY HOUSES

Find the words in the puzzle.

Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

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ANSWERS: 1. Kruger National Park; 2. Their houses; 3.The correct answer is one of the following: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe,Mozambique, Swaziland; Lesotho; 4. Eleven; 5. False.

Draw the outline of a house on a blank piece of paper. Next, cut out different shapes found in the newspaper.

Decorate your blank house with the shapes you find.

Count the number of each shape you can find in the house’s painted

Students at a high school in South Africa take you on a walk around Winterveldt at: www.kidscoop.com/kids.

a. One b. Three c. Eleven d. Nineteen

… congratulates a winning opponent.

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DEATH NOTICES

> GORMAN, Arthur Hamilton

P. Eng â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Art passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the age of 98. Art lived in Elmira for 43 years.

> LAUBER, Reta â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Passed away peacefully, at home in her favourite chair, on Monday, June 14, 2010, in her 88th year, of Maryhill.

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Saturday, June 12, 2010 at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital, Kitchener, surrounded by the love of his daughters and friends. Don Nearingburg in his 76th year, of Elmira.

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JUNE 23

> Songs in the Park 7 p.m. Gore > Strawberry Park Elmira. Evening of band-led worship, hymns Bible readings and more on theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let Everything that has Breath, Praise the Lord!â&#x20AC;?

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join together for this community worship event. Freewill offering for Woolwich Community Services Back Pack program. Rain location: Emmanuel Missionary Church.

> Art Round The Pond â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All roads

lead to Wellesley for this celebration of the arts and a chance to experience village life. Visual artists, potters, photographers, quilters and musicians will be exhibiting their talents at this one day annual even. Event runs 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. rain or shine.

For more information visit www. artroundthepond.ca

> Guitararama 2010 community

guitar recital, Saturday 9-10:30 a.m., featuring students of Bob Wilhelmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guitar studio. The event will be held at Galaxy Cinemas Waterloo (Conestoga Mall) for more information call 519-669-5371.

JUNE 20

Supper, West Montrose United Church.

Continuous sittings starting at 4:30 p.m. Adults $12; children 6-12 yrs., $4. For more information call Dorothy 519-664-2337.

> Introducing

the Organic Backyard, 7-8:30 p.m. Meet at the First Street community garden.

Join us for this introduction to producing your own organically grown produce. Cathy Hansen from Canadian Organic Growers, an organic gardener with 25 years of experience growing delicious, healthy organic food in her own backyard. Get first-hand knowledge from the soil on up.

JUNE 25 > H.U.G.S. Program A program for

parents and young children ages 0-5 yrs). Seven Steps to Health.

The Canadian Cancer Society will give guidelines on staying healthy.

Woolwich Community Health Centre.

JUNE 26 > 15th Annual Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm

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> Hungrymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast at the Rural Women, 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 p.m.

Elmira Legion 11 First St. E., Elmira from 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m.; $6 all you can eat. Includes pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, home fries, beans, toast etc. Proceeds to Woolwich Sledge Hockey.

JUNE 21

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Bus: 519.895.2044 ext. 217 Home: 519.747.4388

Individual life insurance, mortgage insurance, business insurance, employee benefits programs, critical illness insurance, disability coverage,

RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, LIFs and Annuities.

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> Elmira and District Horticultural

Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 p.m. Wellness through Horticulture with Karen Ince, Horticultural therapist.

Members no charge, visitors $2.

Trinity United Church Hall, 21 Arthur St. N. Information 519-6692458.

JUNE 22 > Strawberry

Social, Alma Goldstone United Church; 5-8 p.m. The event will take place at a new location with the meal being served at ABC, 59 Peel St., Alma.

Jon Solberg, organist/pianist for Alma United Church will be entertaining with his band. $12/ adult, $4/child.

at McNabb Farm, 1427 Pinehill Rd. in Wilmot Township. Children learn farm and home safety through demonstrations, plays, and games and activities. For children ages 4-12 that live on a farm or visit a farm. $5. Call 519-664-3794 ext. 237 for more information.

> Kruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

With The King Classic Car Show at Linwood Recreation Complex, 5279 Ament Line, Linwood; 1 p.m. until dusk. Tribute Artists Elvis, Neil Diamond, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and more starring on stage beginning at 3 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs, food and beverages available. Presented

by Linwood Rod & Gun Club, Linwood Lions Club and the Linwood fire station. Donations to support Linwood fire station, Linwood Lions and Linwood Rod & Gun fundraising projects. Free to general public. For more info call 519-698-2019 or 519-698-2553.

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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, †, ±, § Month of the Ram Sales Event offers apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused Ram models purchased between June 1 and June 30, 2010 from participating retailers. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change without notice. See participating retailer for complete details and conditions. •$25,999 Purchase Price applies to 2010 Ram 1500 Quad Cab® SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR) only and includes $8,250 Consumer Cash Discount Offer. See participating retailer for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,400), air tax, tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on most new 2009/2010 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-retailer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your retailer for complete details. †0% purchase financing for 36 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Financing Services and GMAC on most 2010 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models, except Challenger, Caliber Canada Value Package and SE Plus, Grand Caravan Canada Value Package and Cargo Van, Sprinter and Ram Chassis Cab. Example: 2010 Ram 1500 Quad Cab ® SXT 4x4 (24A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $25,999 financed at 0% for 36 months equals monthly payments of $722.19; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $25,999.

Pricing includes freight ($1,400), air tax, tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. ±Variable Prime Rate financing up to 84 months is offered on approved credit on most new 2010 vehicles to qualified retail customers through TD Financing Services and Royal Bank of Canada. Bi-weekly payments shown are based on 84 month terms. Variable rate shown is based on TD and RBC Prime Rate and fluctuates accordingly. Payments and financing term may increase or decrease with rate fluctuations. RBC offer not open to residents of Quebec. TD offer is not open to residents of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Some conditions apply. See participating retailer for complete details. §2010 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Laramie 4x4 shown. Price: $61,495. 2010 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x2 with SLT Plus Group shown. Price: $38,035. Pricing excludes applicable Consumer Cash, freight ($1,400), licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers may sell for less. ‡Based on U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) scoring system for 2010 model year Ram. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under license.

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