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Township, Lunor look to finalize agreement for large Elmira subdivision Council decision advances plans for sprawling build that will change the face of northwest part of town STEVE KANNON A point of contention deferred, Woolwich moved closer to finalizing a subdivision agreement that will see up to 1,700 new homes build in Elmira.

The township is getting down to the final items in the deal with the Guelphbased Lunor Group, with council approving a modified draft plan June 25. Councillors turned down the developer’s request for a refund of fees totaling $57,000, but put off to a later date provisions governing the parkland to be turned over to the municipality, allowing the project to move ahead.

Servicing on the site could begin in the fall.

The parkland issue proved the most problematic, with Lunor arguing the township now wants so-called structural fill used to grade the land as opposed to the three or four metres of topsoil that had been the plan throughout years of negotiations about the project.

Matt Ninomiya, an engineer with Stantec Consulting acting on behalf of Lunor, estimated at $700,000 the cost of structural fill on the site.

For its part, the township said it only be-

Thursday was the last day of school for most children across the province. Grade 6 students Kali Jessop, Marin Taylor, Mackenzie Beacom and Jasmine Thuroo, along with their classmates from Park Manor, celebrate as they leave school for their summer vacation.

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Elmira’s Tim Tobey, also known as Sir Timothy of Shrewsbury, and his son Aaron, Sir Lawrence of Essex, demonstrated their jousting techniques at Faery Fest in Guelph on June 24 in front of 200 visitors.

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Being safe this summer As schools empty out at the end of June and summer vacations begin the Waterloo Regional Police are reminding the public about some basic tips for safety in and around the home and on the road.

Drivers are reminded to not drink and drive and to focus on driving safely and legally with reduced distractions.

With summer vacation in full swing there will be many vehicles on the roadways. Motorists are reminded to allow for plenty of time to reach their destinations and all passengers should be wearing seat belts.

Cyclists should always follow the rules of the road while remaining alert and aware of their surroundings. As always helmets are mandatory for children, but all cyclists should consider wearing one. Cyclist should ensure their bikes are properly equipped and maintained.

For those walking the streets they should always be aware of their surroundings and use sidewalks,

walk facing traffic, and only cross at designated areas.

Children should know never to approach a stranger and stay away from vehicles they do not know. When possible they should walk in groups and always tell their parents where they are going, who they are with, and when they will return. Younger children should avoid secluded areas in parks, alleys, lanes, and empty parking lots.

Going away on a summer vacation can be a lot of fun but to avoid unwanted intruders while on vacation it is recommended that homes should be secure by locking doors and windows, including screens. The use of security lights and motion sensors and lamp timers may deter vandals and thieves. Ask a trusted neighbour to check on your home while you are away. Leave a number where you can be reached and cancel deliveries.

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Unlicensed dog? Expect a knock on the door STEVE KANNON That nonstop barking at the sound of the doorbell will be a dead giveaway when Woolwich dispatches a crew in search of unlicensed dogs.

Estimating that only one in five dog owners license

their pets, and in search of more revenue to fill its coffers, the township plans to hire contract workers to go door-to-door selling tags. They’ll be canvassing homes in Breslau, Elmira and St. Jacobs starting in September, director of council and information

services Christine Broughton told councillors meeting Monday night.

After paying six parttime workers $10.25 an hour plus $2 for each tag sold, the township hopes to clear about $7,500 from the sale of 650 dog tags.

The tags cost $25 for spayed

or neutered dogs, $35 otherwise. They’re supposed to be purchased by Apr. 15 of each year or within 21 days of acquiring the animal. Typically, owners are charged an extra $15 late fee after Apr. 15, but the regular rates will apply as contract staff sells 2013 tags through

September and October, she explained.

In going door-to-door, the township also hopes to build a database of dog owners, allowing them to send out annual reminders to renew the tags.

While councillors endorsed the plan, they did

so with some reservations.

Coun. Allan Poffenroth, for instance, expressed concerns about having workers going around to “bug for money,” while Coun. Mark Bauman suggested the township come up with a way to avoid sending people door-to-door each year.

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Council rejects recycling component of Jigs Hollow pit STEVE KANNON

The fourth annual Ride for Progeria was held on June 23. Some 30 motorcyclists from across the region drove through Elmira heading north to Creemore before looping around and heading back to their final destination, The Central Tavern. More than $750 was raised to help fight the Progeria. The disease is a rare, fatal genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children.

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Recycling is a fine idea, but it has no place in a gravel pit proposed for the Winterbourne Valley, Woolwich council decided this week.

The decision removes the option of recycling concrete and asphalt from Kuntz Topsoil, Sand and Gravel’s application to operate mine gravel from a site at 125 Peel St. is close to Winterbourne, Conestogo and West Montrose.

The company is seeking to extract some 840,000 tonnes of aggregate, incorporating the recycling of concrete and asphalt – along with screening top-

soil – into the operation.

Its application to Woolwich Township is currently the subject of legal action before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

In a split vote Monday night, council took to heart a litany of health and environmental concerns raised by residents, opting to remove the recycling provisions. In doing so, they were swayed by arguments such as those by Conestogo resident Della Stroobosscher, who outlined the health concerns linked to crystalline silica, a carcinogenic substance often associated with respiratory illnesses such as silicosis.

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Breslau developer turns over community centre building STEVE KANNON

Breslau’s community centre expanded this week, an extra 7,500 square feet for the bargain-basement price of $2.

Completing a deal made in 2006, Empire Communities turned over to the township the sales centre at its Riverland subdivision, built with that purpose in mind. The move comes a few years sooner than expected, as strong

sales drove the build-out of phase one of the development. That in turn allowed for the transfer formally acknowledged at Woolwich council Monday night.

“Today we fulfill our promise,” company vicepresident Paul Golini told councillors, explaining that the deal made in 2006 was the result of some outsidethe-box thinking.

In keeping with traditional practice, the company had planned to build its

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sales centre on Woolwich Street to capitalize on the high visibility. Once the subdivision in Breslau’s south end was completed, the sales building would have been torn down, he noted.

Instead, prompted by then-director of engineering and planning Dave Gosnay, a more functional building was constructed adjacent to the park. That 3,600 sq. ft structure – with a basement that essentially

doubles the usable space – was designed to be turned over to the township to serve as much-needed community centre for the growing village.

Under the agreement with Empire, the sales centre was be turned over to the township for $2 when the subdivision was 80 per cent sold or by 2017.

Because the building was slated for long-term use rather than demolition, Empire Communi-

ties opted to build larger – doubling the intended size – and to provide a finished basement, additional washrooms and storage space. Even as the sales centre operated, Woolwich began in July 2009 to put a 10,000-sq.-ft. addition onto the building. That $2.2-million project, which included gymnasium space, had its official opening in March 2010.

Now, with the entire building in township

hands, Woolwich plans to consult with community members about how to best make use of the newly-acquired space.

Residents are encouraged to make suggestions to the township.

“With the transfer of the sales centre in Breslau, the township is excited about the possible opportunities that exist for future community uses,” said Mayor Todd Cowan in a statement.

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Bike-a-thon raises $60K for MennoHomes Money will help fund organization's efforts to provide affordable housing to low-income families in the townships

More than 60 participants took part in the second annual bike-a-thon in support of MennoHomes June 23. The event raised $60,000 for future projects in both Woolwich and Wellesley townships.

COLIN DEWAR A sea of purple shirts crisscrossed Woolwich Township as the second annual bike-a-thon in support of MennoHomes was held on June 23.

The event was sponsored

by Elmira Mennonite Church and participants were encouraged to walk, run or bike along sections the Kissing Bridge Trailway from Wallenstein to the West Montrose, covering anywhere from 15 to 30

kilometres.

Every participant collected pledges in support of MennoHomes.

A motorcycle ride in support of the cause took place in the afternoon with some 20 motorcyclists and passengers enjoying the ride.

Organizers had hoped to raise $60,000 from the event and easily met that goal early in the day.

“The goal is to raise the money to support MennoHomes’ core mission of providing affordable,

decent rental housing,” said Dave Bechtel, one of the organizers of the event.

“Before the event even left the parking lot we had close to $55,000 and we are still waiting for some more pledges to come in.”

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The Centre Street build had the support of local tradesmen and students from EDSS who worked on the project as part of a school program.

This time, however, the agency will be using a preexisting home located in Waterloo, which will be carefully deconstructed and

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moved to create two new duplexes, one in Elmira and one in Wellesley. The organization will be able to salvage three floors of the old home for the builds.

In Elmira the build will occur on Ratz Street and will likely not require as much labour as the Centre Street build, as it is not a build entirely from the ground up but rather a relocation project. There will still be a lot to do, from survey work to site plan preparation, excavating and pre-

paring the driveways.

The Wellesley build will happen on David Street, with one of the three floors transported to the village.

A $250,000 fundraising campaign for the developments has been launched, to help cover costs for both projects.

“This bike-a-thon was a great way to get things started and we had over 60 participants that took part through out the day helping us with our fund raising goal,” said Bechtel.

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Safety-Kleen bankrolls Breslau emergency siren The wail of the emergency siren, a long-time fixture in Elmira where it’s regularly tested, is coming to Breslau.

Thanks to a $36,000 donation from Safety-Kleen, a remotely-activated siren will be installed next year atop the community centre.

The siren fits into Woolwich’s plan to extend its community alert network (CAN) beyond Elmira. Once in place in Breslau, it will be used to warn residents they should follow

shelter-in-place protocols by going indoors, closing all windows and doors, and awaiting the automated phone message via the township-wide CAN system.

The system is in place to issue a warning in the event of emergencies such as chemical spills, violent weather or dangerous fires.

The phone-contact aspect of the network relies on the township database, with residents urged to ensure their information is up to date by completing the CAN survey online (www.woolwich.ca) or by phoning the administrative office at 519-669-6006.

Woolwich Lions support bandstand fund Fundraising efforts to restore the landmark bandstand in Elmira got a big boost this week, as the Woolwich Community Lions presented the township with $16,875, the first installment in a pledge to provide $50,000 over three years.

“The Woolwich Community Lions Club is pleased to contribute to the restoration fund for the Gore Park bandstand.

Our members value not only the historical importance of the structure

but all the contribution it makes to local community life,” said Diane Smith, the organization’s past president.

Work on the project is now expected to start in July. Country Lane Builders submitted a winning bid of $40,000 to carry out a major reconstruction of the landmark, which was built in 1892.

The township budgeted $80,000 for the project, with electrical work and engineering costs yet to be determined.

Home show gains Having pulled in $26,000 – split between the township and the Elmira Sugar Kings – the home and garden

show at the Woolwich Memorial Centre will be repeated next year. The second annual event is scheduled for Apr. 18-20, 2013.

Organizers reporting to council this week deemed the event such a success that there’s talk of holding an outdoor recreation show the following weekend.

Stats from the 2012 event show 1,697 people attended over the course of three days, taking in 88 booths manned by 73 unique vendors.

Laying down the tar and chip Bloomingdale residents will join the

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Dale Wideman, a 31-year-old St. Clements man, was charged with ‘careless driving’ in connection with a fatal collision on Herrgott Road in the Township of Wellesley.

On May 6, 2012, at 3:50 p.m. two cyclists were southbound on Herrgott Road

when one was struck from behind by a 2007 Lincoln.

Waterloo resident Barrie Conrod, 52, sustained lifethreatening head injuries and died at the scene. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

Wideman is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 27.

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reported. There was moderate damage to both vehicles.

5:00 PM | An 18-year-old Breslau man was charged with ‘careless driving’ when he drove his 2001 Honda Civic into a 41-year-old Waterloo man operating a 2007 Hyundai on Sawmill Road near St. Charles Place. No injuries were

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8:10 AM | Police were contacted by a man from Conestogo who reported a possible phone fraud. The man had received a call from someone pretending to be a family member looking for money.

The man did not send anything.

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10:00 AM | A 64-year-old man from Wiesloch, Germany was charged with ‘fail to signal lane change’ when he hit a 2000 Dodge van driven by a 54-year-old Heidelberg woman with his 2011 Ford at the intersection of Lobsinger Line and Durst Road. No injuries were reported. Damages to the vehicles was minor.

5:25 PM | An 84-year-old woman driving a 2002 Chevy Cavalier was charged with ‘turn not in safety’ when she hit a vintage 1955

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10:50 PM | A 69-year-old Mildmay man hit a deer driving a 2005 gold KIA on Northfield Drive near Tilman Road. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained minor damages.

St. Clements man charged in fatal collision with Waterloo cyclist

1:05 PM | A 29-year-old Millbank woman was charged with running a stop sign when she drove her 2007 red Mazda into a 2001 silver Dodge Caravan operated by a 48 year old Newton woman at Herrgott Road and Lobsinger Line in Wellesley Township. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage.

summer roadwork festivities this year, as Woolwich council this week awarded a surface treatment (tar and chip) contract to MSO Construction.

For $58,000, the company will treat streets in the village, as well as Kraft Drive, Kraftwood Place and part of Bo-De Lane.

As well, the township will spend $27,000 to redo part of Hopewell Creek and Spitzig roads near Breslau.

The project comes after negotiating a warranty settlement with Norjohn Contracting and Paving over work done two years ago.

All the work is to be carried out before the end of August.

St. Jacobs firefighters quickly put out a grass fire behind Calvary United Church on Tuesday. No damage was reported. [COLIN DEWAR /THE OBSERVER]

Pontiac driven by a 55-year-old Saskatchewan man. The Pontiac was destroyed. No injuries were reported.

7:10 PM | A three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Arthur Street and Whippoorwill Drive in Elmira when a 22-year-old Alma man driving a 2005 Nissan ran a red light and struck a red 1999 Jetta operated by an Elmira woman

in her 30s, causing her vehicle to hit a 2002 Honda Accord driven by an Arthur man in his 20s. The Alma man was charged for running the red light. No injuries were reported.

All three vehicles sustained damage, ranging from significant to moderate.

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8:45 AM | Police received a call from a Wellesley resident

about vandalism at the Wellesley post office. Flowers and dirt had been thrown at the outlet. The investigation continues.

JUNE 24

11:00 AM | Police found a purple Supercycle mountain bike on Centre Street near Wyatt Street in Elmira. The rightful owner can claim their bike at the Elmira detachment.

2:00 PM | Police and St. Jacobs firefighters responded to a grass fire call behind Calvary United Church in St. Jacobs. Firefighters quickly extinguished the small fire, which had started in the long dry grass. No damage occurred.

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10:00 AM | An orange Supercycle mountain bike was found at a residence on Tanager Street in Elmira and was turned over to the police. The rightful owner can pick up the bike at the Elmira detachment.

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The province, she noted, has no guidelines related the dust created by recycling operations at gravel operations, nor did any of the applicant’s dust studies address the recycling component.

Her assertion that the recycling operation would be an industrial activity incompatible with surrounding residential neighbourhoods echoed those of Winterbourne resident Jan Huissoon, an engineer and University of Waterloo professor who said the industrial process should be situated appropriately, not near people’s homes.

For West Montrose’s Lynn Hare, that fact that the approval process is a municipal responsibility means the township had an easy way to protect the public interest, which is council’s primary role, she argued.

That struck home with Coun. Bonnie Bryant, council’s most critical voice on the gravel pit issue, who pushed for the removal of the recycling option from the Kuntz bid.

Citing figures from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Bryant noted the public can’t depend on the industry or the province to protect its interests.

“We’ve got a big problem with compliance in our pits,” she said of getting operators to follow the rules.

“We have to say no.”

Her motion was quickly backed by fellow councillors Julie-Anne Herteis and Allan Poffenroth. Coun.

Mark Bauman was the lone dissenter, saying he feared yet more legal action – “OMB roulette.”

Bauman also argued in favour of the township’s plan to govern the recycling operation through a

temporary-use bylaw, noting that leaving the matter entirely in the hands of the province could lead to an outcome whereby Woolwich has fewer controls over the operation.

Council’s decision is likely to have an impact on legal proceedings currently before the OMB, as the applicant’s plans included processing up to 30,000 tonnes of recycled material annually.

Still, the township is of the opinion, based on legal input, that the zonechange application needed to permit gravel extraction on the farmland and the municipal clearance for the recycling operation are separate issues, said director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley in a later interview.

The impact is certainly bound to be part of OMB mediation talks scheduled for the late-September, he added.

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came aware in January of Lunor’s plans for the parkland. At that point, Woolwich consulted with other municipalities about what would be needed to ensure the land was suitable for soccer fields, which is what the recreation department has in mind for part of the site. It was told the land should contain no more than 12 inches of topsoil over a base of much sturdier fill.

“We want to ensure that what we’re given suits our needs,” said director of recreation and facilities Karen Makela of the land to be donated to the township as part of the development agreement.

Recognizing the money at stake in the impasse, council quickly agreed with staff’s call to defer a decision on the parkland until work begins on that part of the sprawling subdivision, phase four of the multi-year build-out.

In the meantime, suggested Coun. Mark Bauman, both sides should try to find a compromise, with the township looking to avoid being “accused of changing the rules midstream.”

“This is a huge cost, potentially, to Lunor,” he said, noting both parties share responsibility for the oversight.

In the same vein, Lunor also accused the township of midcourse changes in applying charges for peer reviews of its studies.

Tom Hardacre, a planner with the IBI Group, said the township was essentially double dipping” by charging Lunor engineering administration fees to study the company’s plans, then requiring it to pay for outside consultants to look at plans township staff lacks the expertise to review, in this case traffic, marketing and hydrological studies.

The township’s peer review bylaw demanding such studies passed in December 2007, eight months after Lunor’s application in April of that year, he said, arguing the company should have been exempted from the process.

Lunor’s arguments resonated with Coun. Allan Poffenroth, who expressed concerns about changing the rules on the fly.

“We’re changing the rules partway through, and it’s not giving me a good feeling,” said the Ward 1 councillor.

But manager of planning John Scarfone said there was no double-dipping going on, as the engineering administration fees apply to work done after the planning issues were resolved, while the peerreviewed studies were needed to get the planning approved in the first place.

And while Lunor’s original application predated the peer review bylaw, the actual public process didn’t get rolling until November 2008, almost a year after the bylaw was adopted.

Councillors ultimately opted against refunding

any of some $57,000 in fees Lunor claimed as doubledipping.

If the developer lets that debate slide, work on the plan of subdivision will proceed.

The overall design of the subdivision currently calls for the redevelopment of two existing farm properties on the north side of Church Street, adjacent to the Elmira Farm Service site. A four-acre portion at the rear of that property would in fact be included in the plan.

The bulk of the 180-acre development will take place on two farms purchased in 2005. The deal involves five property owners.

A 93-acre farm at 90 Church St. W., known as Riverbend, is the proposed site of 478 to 754 units of mixed housing types and a commercial block fronting on Church Street. To the west, the 82-acre site known as Northview is slated for 581-929 residential units (including homes near the Elmira Golf Club) and two commercial blocks. The four acres at the rear of the Elmira Farm Service, labeled Green Acres, would see 44 to 63 residential units of differing housing types.

There is a land-swap agreement with Elmira District Community Living.

Plans also allow for a large block that could someday house a new school. A large park and a trail system connection to the Kissing Bridge Trail to the north are also in the works.

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A playground for kids of all abilities

New play park in Elmira's Gibson Park, spearheaded by Kate’s Kause and aided by volunteers, set to open Canada Day COLIN DEWAR With one big push courtesy of a large number of volunteers, the dream of an accessible playground is now a reality in Elmira.

It took less than five hours last Saturday to bring the Gibson Park project to fruition, with work completed almost two hours ahead of schedule.

The build began around 9 a.m. and organizers expected about 70 volunteers to show up throughout the day. What they did not expect was to have 110 willing pairs of hands waiting at the gates first thing in the morning.

“I would never have thought we would have this playground completed so early in the day,” said Tony DeJongh, the playground’s project manager.

“What a great turnout for this community. Because of their help we are in great shape and will have this project completed in no time.”

Almost two years ago Kelly Meissner and her husband Jeremy started

Kate’s Kause to raise funds to build a playground that children with special needs, like their daughter, Kate, could use to help them develop through play and interaction with other children.

Kate was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome (AS) in 2010. People with AS typically have little or no verbal skills, possible seizures, sleep disorders, and poor gross and fine motor skills.

Through tireless work the Meissners managed to raise $300,000 in 16 months and finally saw their vision completed as the concrete pads that were poured last week were transformed into a playground.

“The park is better than what I pictured. It is way better and the reaction that I am getting from people is that they think it is amazing. This is the reaction that we wanted,” said Kelly Meissner as she walked with Kate through the playground. “You can see the kids that are around here just love it and

The Kate’s Kause charity playground at Gibson Park was completed on June 23 with the help of 110 volunteers. The play area will be open for Canada Day. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER] it is hard to keep them off the equipment and they are your best judges.”

The swing set portion of the playground was completed first, with many children and some adults quickly moving over to test the new equipment.

“Lots of very key people helped to do things for us and it is unbelievable that we managed to get this done is such little time,” said Meissner.” It is really nice to see so many people here because that means that it does mean something to people and they wanted to be part of this.”

The playground will include a junior and senior play section, swings and a flower garden. The Meissners are hoping to add in a water element and a sensory wall to the playground in the future.

The sensory wall will be placed in the garden area of the playground next summer. It was cut from the original budget so the main features of the playground could be installed.

“That is something that is very important to us because it makes the whole place completely accessible because it reaches

those sensory issues. It is custom-made with a forest theme with animals and kids will be able to touch the different textiles and hear all the different sounds,” said Meissner.

Volunteers across the region came out to help with the build, including numerous EDSS students who were in the middle of their exams.

“Kate’s Kause is a really big thing at our school,” said Margaux Evans, a Grade 10 student. “I was really touched by the story of Kate and her mom.

(Meissner) truly believes

that every person is equal to another which makes me identify with her and I wanted to come out and help.”

For Carla Deering from Waterloo, who helped plant flowers in the garden, the transformation of the park into a playground brought tears to her eyes.

“As I was planting some butterflies flew out of the flowers and it just made me think about the whole metamorphosis of this playground and how the park is changing and how redeeming the whole day has become. It is just beautiful.”

Completion of this phase of the project gives Meissner some much-needed time to relax.

“A lot of my time has gone to organizing and planning all the events around this but now it is time to spend some time with my kids and myself,” she said.

The playground will have a soft opening on Canada Day with the grand opening to be held later in the summer.

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A time to fete what makes us Canadians JUST THREE DAYS APART, the countrywide birthday parties in Canada and the U.S. will have a decidedly different flavour. While our American neighbours make much of their Independence Day festivities – they are not shy about flying their colours – we Canadians are usually more reserved.

In years past, the anniversary of our country’s founding has, often as not, been seen as just another statutory holiday – ideally leading to a long weekend, as is the case this year.

Yet there are signs that is changing. Although nothing akin to the red-white-and-blue flag wavers, anecdotal evidence suggests we are displaying the maple leaf more often than we used to – more homes, business and even cars appear decorated with the flag, and not just leading up to July 1.

That movement has certainly been boosted by recent political wranglings that served to differentiate us from our cousins to the south. Despite maintaining overall support for the U.S., many of us have shown a little pride in Canada’s decision to strike its way – to maintain its own identity – in the wake of security clampdowns following the events of Sept. 11, the split over the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, border issues and the like, though the current government in Ottawa appears determined to drag the country in the wrong direction, at great cost.

There is a danger, of course, in putting too much weight on “not being Americans” – that is no way to form a strong national identity. Still, there appears to be a welcome window of opportunity for our (usually self-serving) leaders to encourage this pride, to promote some of the “can-do” mentality that makes up the attractive part of American patriotism. And without some of the over-the-top jingoism that clouds the issue – a development likely held in check here by our inherent politeness and pragmatism.

Both Canadians and Americans have fewer reasons to celebrate these days given the financial and political mess in both countries – much worse to the south, of course. Still, perhaps that’s a reason for citizens to enjoy the holiday, put the politics on hold for a day or two, and reflect on what’s really important before coming back to reality with a fresh perspective on what politicians and their paymasters have done to our quality of life.

In Canada, we’re in better shape than the U.S., and have the luxury of watching the meltdown there at a distance.

Americans are angry. So are we, though not to the same extent. And our outlets for anger are fewer and much less shrill. What’s playing out next door could be a version of our future. Go beyond the “entertainment” value of the likes of Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin and we see just what politics has become in the U.S., and what it’s threatening to become here. Dumb. Partisan. Bereft of policies. And the opposite of an engaged citizenry, despite the populist trappings.

The problems in the U.S., and to a lesser extent in Canada, are complex. Partisan sniping and sloganeering won’t help.

Apparently, that’s the best we can do. That’s why we have pundits yelling on TV. Ersatz politicians using homey platitudes. Issues reduce to the lowest common denominator.

It’s something for us to reflect on here as we appear set to head down that road. Barring that kind of introspection, perhaps we should simply be thankful for the benefits we take pleasure in as Canadians – including the chance to make much-needed improvements – and to enjoy ourselves this Canada Day weekend.

Just days after the school's out for the summer, one group is primed for a referendum on making the school year a whole lot more parent-friendly.

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

No teeth–and no solutions–in final text from Rio+20 WORLD AFFAIRS There was no law against genocide in the early 1940s; it only became an internationally recognized crime after the worst genocide of modern history had actually happened. Similarly, there is no law against “ecocide” now. That will only come to pass when the damage to the environment has become so extreme that large numbers of people are dying from it even in rich and powerful countries.

They are already dying from the effects of environmental destruction in some poor countries, but that makes no difference because they are powerless. By the time it starts to hurt large numbers of people in powerful countries, 20 or 30 years from now, most of the politicians who conspired to smother any substantial progress at the Rio+20 Earth Summit will be safely beyond the reach of any law. But eventually there will be a law.

Rio+20, which ended last

Friday, was advertised as a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to build on the achievements of the original Earth Summit, held in the same city 20 years ago.

That extraordinary event produced a legally binding treaty on biodiversity, an agreement on combating climate change that led to the Kyoto accord, the first initiative for protecting the world’s remaining forests, and much more besides.

This time, few leaders of the major powers even bothered to attend. They would have come only to sign a summit statement, “The Future We Want,” that had already been nibbled to death by special interests, national and corporate. “(The) final document ... contributes almost nothing to our struggle to survive as a species,” said Nicaraguan representative Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann. “We now face a future of increasing natural disasters.”

A plan to stop the destruction of the world’s oceans was blocked by the U.S., Canada and Russia. The final text simply says that countries should do more to prevent over-

fishing and ocean acidification, without specifying what. A call to end subsidies for fossil fuels was removed from the final text, as was language emphasising the reproductive rights of women. And of course there were no new commitments on fighting climate change.

The 49-page final declaration of Rio+20 contained the verb “reaffirm” 59 times. In effect, some 50,000 people from 192 countries travelled to Rio de Janeiro to “reaffirm” what was agreed there 20 years ago. The fact that the document was not even less ambitious than the 1992 final text was trumpeted as a success.

Rarely has such a large elephant laboured so long to give birth to such a small mouse. The declared goal of the conference, which was to reconcile economic development and environmental protection by giving priority to the goal of a “green” (i.e. sustainable) economy, simply vanished in a cloud of vague generalities.

The final text does say that “fundamental changes in the way societies

consume and produce are indispensable for achieving global sustainable development,” but it does NOT say what those fundamental changes should be. A “green economy” becomes only one of many possible ways forward.

You wonder why they even bothered.

“This is an outcome that makes nobody happy. My job was to make everyone equally unhappy,” said Sha Zukang, secretary-general of the conference, but that is not strictly true. Governments seeking to avoid commitments are happier than activists who wanted some positive results from the conference, and the hundreds of large corporations that were represented at Rio are happiest of all.

How did it end up like this? Global greenhouse gas emissions have grown by 48 per cent in the past 20 years, we have lost another 3 million square kilometres (1.15 million sq. mi.) of forest, , and the world’s population has grown by 1.6 billion – yet there is less sense of urDYER | 10

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How are you celebrating Canada Day?

»»Donna Voisin

»»Mary Algar

We are having a pool party and then we are I will be in Elora at the gorge to watch the going to the cottage to watch the boat parade. fireworks.

»»Ben Surey

»»Jill Hanson

»»Tanya Melski

I will be setting off fireworks with friends.

I am heading to the cottage

I think I will be spending the day at the beach.

"One day, after many great tragedies have occurred, there will be a law against ecocide." Gwynne Dyer | page 8 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON

Development fund only a small step in effort to restore jobs, economy EDITOR'S NOTES Economic lifeline or slush fund?

The McGuinty Liberals say their proposed Southwestern Ontario Development Fund is the former. The opposition Tories say the latter, which is why they’ve blocked Bill 11,which pledges to spend up to $160 million over four years, half going to the local development fund, the other half directed at Eastern Ontario.

Both parties hope to score political points. The Liberals, first off, get to look like they’re doing something for Ontario’s less-than-stellar economy.

And to take the credit for any new jobs that follow.

The Progressive Conservatives say the province, already mired in deficits, shouldn’t be spending

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more on a mess they blame on the government. We just can’t afford to spend on such measures.

The Liberals, not surprisingly, claim we can’t afford not to.

In that spirit, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation Brad Duguid was dispatched this week to sell Ontarians on the idea, and to encourage them to contact their MPPs to press for the development fund.

Pointing to a similar project in Eastern Ontario, Duguid notes that $53 million in government support over three years generated more than $485 million in economic activity. A similar return of some $9 for every $1 invested would do wonders in southwestern Ontario, where manufacturing was hit hard by a surging Canadian dollar and the 2008 recession, he says.

“The time is right for

more funds to generate investment.

“We know it works,” he adds of the development fund model.

With the push for Southwestern Ontario Development Fund, the Liberals clearly see the job issue as one where they can paint the Tories as the bad guys for blocking the move.

They’re probably right, as most Ontarians expect the government to do something rather than relying on invisible market forces to deal with high unemployment rates.

The Tories are right, however, to warn of possible favouritism, with plums going to government ridings, as a study showed to be the case in Eastern Ontario, just like the disproportionate amount of Canada’s Action Plan money making its way to federal Conservative ridings.

Duguid argues, however,

that politicians have to rise above partisan sniping with jobs and the economy on the line. That means cooperation from the opposition at Queen’s Park, and from Ottawa, where officials such as Finance Minister Jim Flaherty haven’t been overly helpful to Ontario.

“Job creation should not be a partisan issue,” he stresses.

Federal cooperation is certainly needed, as there are plenty of factors over which the province has no control, including the value of the loonie and its impact on exports. Indeed, there are many things Canada has no say about but which influence our economy nevertheless, including the uncertainty in Europe and the still-flagging U.S. economy on which Canada, and particularly Ontario, depends.

Globalization advocates have been successful in

their concerted effort to strip away economic levers from government control, with politicians have been willing participants. And they’re listening now to the prescription for more of the same stuff that got us into this mess – free trade, deregulation – and austerity for those who can least afford it.

Ontario has certainly embraced lower corporate taxes as part of its strategy.

The aim is to make the province more competitive and to attract investment, says Duguid.

Measures undertaken by the province have been helpful, he stresses, in boosting employment to higher levels than before the recession – an increase of 127 per cent in the number of jobs, versus only 44 per cent in the United States. Since the low point of the recession in May 2009, employment in the province has increased by

almost 267,000 net new jobs, equal to nearly half of all the new jobs created in Canada.

“We’re doing something right in Ontario,” he says.

That is perhaps still open to debate, though doing something is a good first step. Doing something right would be ideal, but isn’t always the norm for governments, as we’ve seen. Ideally, governments – it will take more than one to solve a global problem – will draw on the sweeping regulatory changes needed to counter the ill effects of the globalization and an out-ofcontrol financial services industry that are dragging down the economy. That will go much farther than the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund, but in the absence of movement on that front, we do need to focus on jobs that form the core of the economy here.

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

In April, average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees were $896.63, up 1.0% from the previous month. On a year-overyear basis, earnings increased by 3.1%. Year-over-year growth in average weekly earnings outpaced the national average of 3.1% in three of Canada's largest industrial sectors: wholesale trade, construction and retail trade.

“It’s a debate we need to have in this country because I’m worried about the jobs we’re losing and I’m worried about a decline into Rust Belt status. We need to actually modernize our labour laws to get them out of the 1940s and 1950s and to 2012 and beyond."

Plans to move the Elmira Raceway to Elora cleared a legal hurdle June 25, 2001 when the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed opposition challenges. The decision cleared the way for the move and the development of a slots facility that has generated millions of dollars for Centre Wellington Township.

»»Statistics Canada

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»»From the June 30, 2001 edition of the Observer.

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gency than there was in 1992. You can’t just blame the economy: Rio+20 would probably have ended just as badly if there had been no financial crash in 2008.

Twenty years ago the issues of climate change, biodiversity, preservation of oceans and forests, and sustainable development were relatively fresh challenges. Moreover, the world had just emerged from a long Cold War, and there was plenty of energy and hope around. Now everybody understands how tough the challenges are, and how far apart are the interests of the rich and the poor countries.

We now have a 20-year history of losses on this agenda, and there is a lot of defeatism around.

Politicians are always reluctant to be linked to lost causes, and the struggles

against poverty and environmental destruction now seem to fall into that category. Thus we sleepwalk towards terrible disasters – but that doesn’t absolve our leaders of responsibility. We didn’t hire them to follow; we hired them to lead.

At the recent World Congress on Justice, Law and Governance for Environmental Sustainability, one of the events leading up to the Rio+20 conference, a group of “radical” lawyers proposed that “ecocide” should be made a crime.

They were only radical in the sense that a group of lawyers agitating for a law against genocide would have been seen as radical in 1935.

One day, after many great tragedies have occurred, there will be a law against ecocide. But almost all the real culprits will be gone by then.

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SPORTS GOLF / GETTING AN EARLY START

Already immersed in the game of golf 12-year-old Conestogo boy, who’s been playing for half his life, starts his first year on CJGA circuit COLIN DEWAR For Alex Turchan golf is not just a sport, it’s a way to connect with family.

The 12-year-old Conestogo Public School student has been playing golf since he was six years old when his dad handed him his first club.

Living with the Conestoga Country Club as his backyard didn’t hurt either. He has been literally surrounded by golf all his life.

By age 10 he had already sunk his first hole in one and practices daily in his backyard or on the greens.

“My dad has always played golf and he just got me into it,” said Turchan sitting in his family’s living room.

Turchan’s older brother, Mackenzie, also plays the sport and a round of golf has

become a way for the boys to bond.

“My husband has such a joy for the sport that it is something that they can do together and share that love of the sport, and from my perspective it is nice to see my family bonding this way,” said Turchan’s mother, Krista.

This summer Turchan has joined the Canadian Junior Golf Association and is competing in tournaments across the province.

Last weekend he put on a decent showing at the CJGA Ontario Junior Linkster Series at Deer Run, tying for 13th place. Most of that was played in the rain, which Turchan found to be a challenge.

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Conestogo’s Alex Turchan, 12, has been playing golf since he was six-years-old. This summer he’s competing in CJGA tournaments across the province.

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After loss in season-opener, Elmira squad has been back in form as part of South Perth Men’s Fastball League

The Elmira Erb Electric Expos of the South Perth Men’s Fastball League took an early lead in their matchup against the Mitchell Royals, dominating the home team on Monday night in Mitchell.

The Expos scored four runs in the first and two in the third on their way to a 13-5 win.

The win continues the Expos’ six-game winning streak and leaves the team at the top of the standings

with a 6-1 record.

It has taken contributions from the entire roster over the last few weeks to stay on top, said team manager/ catcher Travis Martin.

Martin has been a member of the Expos for the last 18 years and said the team has pulled together and found their groove early on this season.

“We did not have that great of a season last year.

It did not go as we had planned and the first game this season we were handed a loss but since then every-

one seems to have stepped up to the plate and we are really doing well.”

The 12-man roster is basically the same team as last year, said Martin, adding there are five members of the squad that have played together since they were young in the minor ball division in Elmira.

“Everyone just seems to be hitting better this year and our two pitchers are pitching very well for us,” he said. “The guys really know each other fairly well and we just seem to be hot

right now.”

The first game of the season saw the Expos up against the Kitchener Outlaws in a 4-1 loss. Martin said the team was just working out some kinks after being off all winter.

“We were a little rusty on that one but since then everyone has it going on right now and all 12 guys on the team are playing well both offensively and defensively.

I have to say both Tim Freeman (second baseman) and Josh Brohman (shortstop) are playing very well for us

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After that first game the team was entered in the St. Clements fastball tournament and reached the finals against Scarborough Force before losing.

“Unfortunately we lost in the finals but we have kept rolling since then and hopefully we can keep on top for the rest of the season.”

Last week the team qualified for the International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament in Midland, Michigan which will be played in mid-August.

On the bass opener last Saturday I took time to go fishing with two great friends. I use the adjective great because they were kind enough to let me catch all the fish.

Between us, I was certain that afterwards, they weren’t about to use the same adjective to describe me, but I was wrong. They did use it but with a very different noun.

It’s not like I didn’t try to let my great friends catch fish because I did – however, briefly. It’s more like those two fine fishermen found themselves in a perfect, non-catching storm.

One spent a lot of time ducking fly line and running an electric motor. The other spent a lot of time netting my fish – oh, and ducking fly line too.

Being shorter than both, and having control of the fly rod, I spent virtually no time ducking. Which left a lot of time for catching.

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THE SCORE BASEBALL

WOOLWICH 8-10 JUNIOR June 18 #4 vs #1 South Woolwich Team #4:10 Wellesley #1:3

June 18 Elmira vs #3 Elmira: 3 South Woolwich Team #3:1 June 20 #4 vs #1 South Woolwich Team #4:22 South Woolwich Team #1:19 June 20 Elmira vs Wellesley Elmira: 10 Wellesley Team #1:4

WOOLWICH 10-14 SENIOR TEAMS June 19 Bulldogs vs Blue Jays Bulldogs: 20 Blue Jays: 10 FERGUS SWIM MEET RESULTS

GIRLS 8 & UNDER Makayla Lemp 5th 25m Freestyle 8th 15m Backstroke 4th 25m Breaststroke 1st 100m Free Relay Jane Hinsperger 1st 25m Freestyle 1st 25m Backstroke 1st 25m Breaststroke 2nd 100m Medley Relay Hannah Beamer 9th 25m Freestyle 7th 25m Backstroke 2nd 25m Butterfly 1st 100m Free Relay

BOYS 8 & UNDER 1st 25m Freestyle Troy Neal 1st 25m Backstroke 2nd 25m Butterfly 1st 100m Free Relay Cameron Johnson 2nd 25m Freestyle 1st 25m Backstroke 1st 25m Breaststroke 1st 100m Medley Relay

GIRLS 11 & 12 Carmen Read

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GIRLS 9 & 10 Kate Hinsperger 1st 100m Indivi. Medley 2nd 50m Freestyle 3rd 25m Butterfly 1st 100m Free Relay Grace Parker 3rd 50m Freestyle 1st 25m Breaststroke 2nd 25m Butterfly 2nd 100m Medley Relay Melyssa MacDonald 4th 100m Indivi. Medley 17th 50m Freestyle 10th 25m Butterfly 1st 100m Free Relay Michele Siebel- 5th 25m Freestyle 10th 25m Breaststroke Achenbach 12th 25m Butterfly 2nd 100m Medley Relay Abbie Hicknell 8th 50m Freestyle 5th 25m Breaststroke 5th 25m Butterfly 2nd 100m Medley Relay Hannah Beamer 1st 100m Free Relay

Lia Carbone

2nd 100m Indiv. Medley 2nd 50m Freestyle 2nd 25m Butterfly 3rd 200m Free Relay 4th 100m Indiv. Medley 2nd 100m Freestyle 2nd 50m Breaststroke 3rd 200m Free Relay 6th 100m Indiv. Medley 14th 100m Freestyle 5th 50m Breaststroke 3rd 200m Free Relay 9th 100m Indiv. Medley 16th 100m Freestyle 4th 100m Indiv. Medley 8th 100m Freestyle 7th 50m Breaststroke 3rd 200m Free Relay 9th 50m Backstroke 6th 25m Butterfly

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off, even when we (meaning me) were three good fish ahead.

And that’s why I kept fishing.

This was the first time I ever attended a social event right after a fishing trip and – being the hot rod in the group – I must say I enjoyed it thoroughly. My buddies, for some reason, enjoyed it far less.

Events like this allow an angler certain opportunities to subtly mention the outcome – at first, verbally to all spouses involved, then once or twice in a eloquent toasts, later on in a poem or Norse-type saga you have just formulated, then in a newspaper column, in a radio spot, should you have

access to one and, lastly, in a full chapter dedicated to it in your memoirs.

In each of these you could mention that you won the first and biggest fish bet that was agreed upon just as you launched the boat.

You might also note that you kept three nice bass but hooked several more while neither of your great friends caught a single one. Not one. Not one the whole day.

You could do this but, of course, it wouldn’t be nice.

In fact it would be just the kind of thing that fishermen of my generation do to each other after handily winning those type of bets – which I did. (I caught a limit and be because of me the tribe ate.)

The truth of the matter, however, is that I caught fish because of something called

luck. If not luck, then something like it.

Not to overstate it or anything but I suspect it was the exact same reason that Jesus, in that old New Testament parable, caught fish off of one side of the boat when the apostles could not catch them on the other side.

Yes, I suspect like Jesus, I was lucky enough to realize that the fish desperately wanted an olive beadhead wooly bugger at the end of a sink tip line allowed to drop deep into the water column before a slow hand-twist retrieve. And that’s probably where any comparison to Jesus and me should end.

Still, I can’t help but wonder if, at the fish fry after that outing, the apostles also used a very different noun to describe him.

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just getting used to that type of competition,” said Krista.

Turchan enjoys analyzing and developing a strategy while he plays and at the same time trying to problemsolve which club is needed for each hole.

“I really enjoy the social aspect of the game and being outside because I have always been a very active and onthe-go kind of guy,” he said.

Working on his composure is something Turchan says he needs to do more of when he is not playing well.

“He can be overly hard on himself and needs to not get so frustrated when things are not going his way and just step back and analyze his game better,” said Krista.

The season began in midMay and runs through until September, with Turchan playing most weekends. Next

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weekend he is off to a twoday tournament in Halliburton and later in the summer he will be joining his father and brother when they go to watch the Canadian Open in Ancaster.

“It is pretty cool to see the professionals play and I really enjoy it,” said Turchan.

With school ending this week Turchan will be focusing on preparing for more tournaments.

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The South Woolwich Jr. Jays swept the Junior Ball tournament last weekend in St Jacobs. The championship game came down to the difference of one run with the final score of 7-6 for the Jr. Jays Players: Finn Merlihan, Will McDougall, Cameron Maclachlan, Cole Seabrook, Dominic Roth, Mac Benham, Coleton Benham, Parker Merlihan, Mitchell Brubacher. Coaches: Jeff Benham, Lee Seabrook, Matt Roth, Rob Maclachlan. Missing players: Brooklyn Hunter, Jackson Dumart.

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After winning by big margins (15-1, 17-2, 14-8), South Woolwich Rugrats lost by one run in the finals. Back row: Barry Bauman, Kathy Reynolds, Dugan Hoffele, Lowell Martin. Front row: Simon Bauman, Karyn Reynolds, Rosie Martin, Mariah Martin, Logan Ritchie, Ethan Ritchie.

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Where the focus is on pet care

Looking for more space to expand services, Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital makes the move to Woolwich

Pork sector pours billions into the economy, says report FIELD NOTES

The Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital located outside of St. Jacobs held an open house June 23, with more than 700 visitors taking a tour of the facility.

COLIN DEWAR A new veterinary hospital has opened in Woolwich to make sure our four-legged friends receive special treatment when they need it.

The Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital, located just southwest of St. Jacobs on two and half acres of treed land, is a full-service veterinary hospital.

The hospital moved from Waterloo to Woolwich in February as its owner, Dr. Heather Carey, noticed that she needed more space, accessible parking and better access to the facility for her clients.

“It is funny but parking is a convenience for our clients.

When they arrive with a sick animal they don’t want to spend five minutes looking for parking or park way down the road. We have made it

easier for them and most people we find are willing to drive a little out of their way for the service we provide,” noted Carey.

She graduated in 1999 from the Ontario Veterinarian College and worked for Tavistock Veterinarians until she became partners with that organization when she purchased half of the Laurelwood operation.

The new facility offers 6,000 square feet, considerably more than the previous location’s 2,300.

“Being out in the country and close to St. Jacobs is a very good location for us,” said Carey. “We were looking for property for a long time in Waterloo and we couldn’t find any and we happened to find this location and with this kind of space we could expand into other facets for pets.”

The small animal veterinary hospital is able to perform surgery, medical care and management, radiography, dentistry and preventive medicine such as vaccination, geriatric, pediatric, nutrition and behavioural counselling.

The facility also provides in-clinic laboratory testing with an extensive range of anesthetic monitoring equipment, which increases the safety for their surgical patients.

“Taking care of our pets is an important job,” said Carey, adding annual examinations and vaccinations are the core elements of a good quality health care program.

Regular examinations of pets allow the doctors to quickly detect health issues that could potentially cause serious problems. There is an in-house pharmacy that

Dr. Heather Carey examines the teeth of Oscar, a Great Dane. The hospital offers numerous services including dental checkups.

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enables the veterinarians to quickly select the appropriate medical therapy needed to treat any health problems that a pet may have.

The in-house radiology equipment enables the veterinarians to take and process X-rays on-site, ensuring that an injured pet is treated promptly.

The facility also offers small animal dentistry, including cleaning, scaling and extractions if needed.

Carey, who works alongside Drs. Alison Rideout and Kathleen Knight, said the hospital is always open to new clients and is willing to accommodate new animals.

One veterinarian is always at the hospital during the hours of operation. The primary clients of the hospital are dogs and cats as other animals such as birds, reptiles and rabbits are very specialized.

Along with the medical services the hospital offers boarding and two full time groomers for both dogs and cats.

The groomers have a combined 20 years of experience and ensure each pet is groomed to the specifications of their owners. Although the groomers are not veterinarians, they are often able to detect some problems needing a veterinarian’s attention and we will notify owners of any such finds on the animals they groom.

Grooming is available throughout the day, evenings

and on Saturdays.

When it comes to boarding dogs the facility has different size runs for medium and large breeds and all dogs are housed in large, bright, climate controlled room with heated floors. All cages and runs have built in food and water stations to optimize space. Dogs also receive daily exercise in a fenced in area.

For cats there are sound proof, climate controlled rooms and each cat is housed in cat condos with one side for a litter station and the adjoining area for food, water and sleeping.

The hospital held an open house on June 23, with more than 700 visitors taking tours of the facility; watching an agility dog show and getting up close and personal with spiders, snakes, reptiles and birds.

“It was a huge success and we had more people than we thought. There were times that I couldn’t even get in the front door with the amount of people that were here. We got a lot of really good feed back,” said Carey.

For more information about the veterinarian hospital visit www.laurelwoodvets.ca.

VENTURE PROFILE BUSINESS: Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital LOCATION: 515 Benjamin Rd. PHONE: 519-699-0875 OWNER: Dr. Heather Carey

It’s BBQ season, and when it comes to the grill pork is one of Canada’s favourites. Yet for years, Canadian pig farmers have been trying to crawl out of a long, deep hole.

They and their global counterparts, particularly in the U.S., were suffering from too much production, low prices, escalating feed and energy costs, misunderstanding by consumers (resulting primarily from H1N1’s mislabeling as swine flu) and repeated volleys from animal activists who challenged their rearing practices.

Any one of those situations would be hard enough on their own to deal with.

But put them all in a blender, and the industry had a real mess on its hands – so much so, that a few years ago the federal government committed millions of dollars to an exit program to help farmers get out of pigs. Only about 7,000 pig farms operate now in Canada, 42 per cent fewer than just five years ago. In Ontario, numbers have fallen more than 90 per cent from the 20,000 pork producers (the highest number ever) who farmed there in 1979.

That sounds dismal. But the Canadian Pork Council says in its document Building a Durable Future in the Canadian Hog Industry released earlier this year that the hog industry “has moved from the worst economic circumstances of the last 60 years and is in the early stages of a slow recovery.”

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Happy Canada Day!

And on top of that, a new study (funded by the council) that surfaced this week from the Guelph-based George Morris Centre likewise says pig farmers are rising from the mire.

It’s important to note the centre’s study is funded by the pork council. That said, financial numbers associated with the sector look good. And while no one is planning a parade just yet, it’s worth at least popping a cork.

Here’s why. The new study, titled the Economic Impact of Canadian Pork Exports , says hog production and pork exports pork contribute an impressive $9.28 billion to the Canadian economy.

Key to this figure is the sector’s inclination to export. That’s seen as a much more likely growth area than domestic pork consumption, which despite many BBQ seasons having come and gone, has at best been flat or falling signifi-

cantly for decades.

Exports are strong. More than 60 per cent of pork production is exported, with increasingly volume going to a broader base of customer countries. Although the U.S. is still our biggest customer, according to the pork council, 120 countries now buy Canadian pork.

That means increased opportunities for Canada’s pork industry, and it provides packers and marketers scrapping for market share in the still-fragile economy an ability to generate added value.

Governments like hearing this, and rightly so. Exports don’t infringe on that other popular movement right now, local food. In fact, in some cases exports help anchor diversification efforts producers might make to sell local, knowing that the export end of their business will ultimately carry them.

To council chair JeanGuy Vincent, it’s all about

exports: “Canada is globally competitive…our industry understands the key factor to sustaining our success is the ability to access a wide variety of markets.”

Well, timing is everything. The George Morris Centre report, extolling the economic virtues of the hog sector, is being issued just as Ottawa starts a new trade relationship with Asia, a major target for Canadian pork. Hog farmers don’t want to be forgotten when the feds knock on Asia’s door with a cornucopia of Canadian products, and they shouldn’t – Canadian pork is already legendary in Asia for its quality.

The pork’s sector’s success is yet another example of the way agri-food is leading Canada’s economic revival. No wonder everyone has a sudden and burning interest in farming.

It affects more than their health ... these days, it affects their livelihood, too.

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Grain Roasting / Dehulling Plant Operator Wintermar Farms/Cribit Seeds is seeking a candidate to operate our grain roasting and dehulling facility. Responsibilities include plant monitoring, product packaging, plant cleanup, shipping receiving and daily record keeping on shift activities. Grain/ feed processing experience would be an asset but we would be willing to train the right candidate. Candidates must be able to handle the physical requirements of climbing stairs and able to lift 25kg packages.

Candidates should have an understanding of equipment operation and mechanical aptitude. Candidates must be able to adapt to changing production schedules and work with other staff members.

For a more detailed job description feel free to contact craig@cribit.com or by phone 519-664-3701 ext. 25

We are looking for AZ Drivers for our facility located on the outskirts of Heidelberg.

A minimum of two years driving experience and the ability to work a variety of hours are required. You will earn an hourly rate of $18.50 and work primarily within a three hour driving radius.

Please respond by fax (519-699-0333) or in person to 3135 Boomer Line, St. Clements.

A current CVOR and Drivers Abstract are required.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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FAMILY RUN SASKATCHEWAN Cattle Ranch/Grain Farm seeking full time help. Past experience in farm equipment operating/mechanics, livestock handling, silaging, haying, combining and welding would all be a definite asset. Class 1A also an asset but not required.

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AUCTIONS WED. JULY 4 at 7:00 PM Property auction of a 2 storey brick house with newer addition with lots of character; high ceilings; original woodwork; large private backyard to be held at 8 William St. in Milverton for Joe and Frances Royal. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com TUES JULY 10 at 7:30 PM auction sale of 2 standard breed horses and possibly some tack, due to the innkeepers act. To be held at the farm of Amanda Clayfield 1911 Erb’s Rd on the east end of St. Agatha. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com WED. JULY 11 at 10:00 AM -Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Kitchener estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com FRI. JULY 20 at 7:00 PM Property auction of a 2 story legal non conforming duplex with one apartment being fully renovated. To be held at 4 Albert St. in Norwich for Veranda Property Investments Inc. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www. jantziauctions.com

FREE BARBQ & Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dogs! Sun. July 8, 1-4 p.m. Pawzone Leash Free park 1553 King St. N. St. Jacobs. Creature Comfort Pet Emporium is hosting a FREE “dinner party” for pets. Bring your dog to enjoy a “Taste of Raw” on the BarBQ, Free K9 ice cream for dessert! www.creaturecomfort.ca MEGAMUTTS DOG TRAINING, Summer Classes - group session or private, starting July 10, 6 weeks. www. megamutts.com. or 519-6698167.

RENTALS CONDO FOR RENT Elmira.

Adult living 55+. 90 Arthur St. S. Elmira. Appliances, lawn care and snow removal included. $1250/mth + utilities. Call 519-500-4316.

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LOST & FOUND LOST, ORANGE CAT! Please call me if you have any info on my cat who went missing near the Birdland plaza last week. 519-210-0314.

COMING EVENTS FUNDRAISING BBQ FOR Austin Whittom. June 30, 2012, 10 - 4 p.m. at Lions Hall, 40 South St. W. Elmira across from WMC. For more information call 519-669-8010.

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE - 55 Zoeger Crt, Wellesley, Sat. June 30, 8 - 1 p.m. Household items and more. Everything must go!

GARAGE SALE - Sat. June 30, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 32 Riverside Dr. W., Elmira. Children’s clothes 0-4 yrs, toys and household items.

LARGE TUPPERWARE INVENTORY SALE. Fri. June 29, 10 - 6; Sat. June 30, 7 - 3. 7252 Wellington Rd. 8 (Drayton Rd). 519-638-5179.

COMM/ INDUSTRIAL FOR RENT ELMIRA STORE 1560 sq. ft. plus unfinished basement with shelving - front & rear entrances, move in condition. $1175.00/mth plus utilities and taxes. Suitable for retail or office. Phone Allan 519-669-8074 or Paul 519-669-8582. Email allanpoffenroth@gmail.com FOR RENT - For Not For Profit Woolwich Township organization or charity.

Older 3 bedroom house about 1300 sq. ft. known as Kiwanis house. Plenty of parking, has central air.

Rent will include all utilities and maintenance. Monthly rent negotiable. Located near Elmira Memorial Centre (arena & pool) KIWANIS HOUSE could share with other “not for profit” group or charity. Email allanpoffenroth@gmail.com

FRI. JULY 20 at 7:00 PM Property auction of a 2 story legal non conforming duplex with one apartment being fully renovated. To be held at 4 Albert St. in Norwich for Veranda Property Investments Inc. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www. jantziauctions.com

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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

TIRE

WHERE TIRES

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

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AFTER HOURS

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THOMPSON’S

Auto Tech Inc.

ARE A

Providing the latest technology to repair your vehicle with accuracy and confidence.

AUTO CLINIC

RUDOW’S CARSTAR COLLISION CENTRE

21 Industrial Dr. Elmira

24 Hour Accident Assistance Accredited Test & Repair Facility

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519.669.8917

Quality Collision Service

1-800-CARSTAR 519-669-3373

519-669-7652

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BODY MAINTENANCE AT:

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GENERAL SERVICES Have You Paid Enough Taxes? Call Us For Our

• 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

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ORTLIEB CRANE & Equipment Ltd.

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

24 Hour Service (Emergencies only) 7 Days A Week

GENERAL SERVICES

RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EFFORT!

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Your favourite albums get a whole new life on CD after we clean up the clicks, pops and surface noise.

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CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call

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General Repairs

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

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•Canvas, Vinyl, Polyester, Acrylic Fabrics

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GENERAL SERVICES

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Treatments are safe for everyone from infants to the elderly.

Boat Covers | Air Conditioner Covers | Small Tarps Storage Covers | BBQ Covers | Awnings & Canopies Replacement Gazebo Tops | Golf Cart Enclosures & Covers

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RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL

Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Barn Renovations Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Short Walls Decorative/Stamped and coloured concrete www.facebook.com/marwilconcrete

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D&H CONCRETE

Specializing in Concrete Driveway, Walkways, Pads, Stairs & More!

519.954.8242 FREE ESTIMATES

Doug | 226.748.0032 Heather | 519.277.2424

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

READ’S DECORATING

20 years experience

SINCE 1961

Specializing in Paint & Wall coverings

FOR ALL YOUR HOME DECORATING NEEDS. 27 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

519.669.3658

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

519-669-2251 36 Hampton St., Elmira

RA HOME COMF ELMI (519) 669-4600 ORT APPLIANCES – FURNACES – FIREPLACES AIR CONDITIONERS – WATER HEATERS SPRING SPECIAL ON AIR CONDITIONING TUNE UP $99, INSTALLED FROM $1999 FURNACES INSTALLED FROM $2499 FRIDGES $499, STOVES $399, WASHERS $399, DRYERS $369, FREEZERS $199 Come visit our show room FREE QUOTES

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Randy Weber

Free Estimates

ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605

In Home Consultations

1 Union Street, Elmira

519.669.1462 Fax: 519.669.9970

ehc@hotmail.ca (519)-669-4600

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Tel:

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AMOS

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

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A Family owned and operated business serving KW and surrounding area for over 35 years.

BOOK NOW FOR SPRING INSTALLATION. CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE.

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PLUMBING, FURNACE REPAIRS, SERVICE & INSTALLATION, GAS FITTING

(1800 Gallon Residential) Waterloo Region • Woolwich Township

66 Rankin St. Unit 4 | Waterloo

519-896-7700

519-885-2828

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or

519-648-3004

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

WEICKERT& MEIROWSKI

Home Improvements

Concrete Foundations Limited

WINDOWS & DOORS

ROOFING | SIDING | SOFFIT & FACIA DRYWALL INSTALLATION

MURRAY MARTIN | 519.638.0772

7302 Sideroad 19 RR#2., Alma, ON, N0B 1A0

YES... WE DO RESIDENTIAL WORK!

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

General Construction | 12 Years Experiance Residential & Agricultural • Barns / Shops • Decks & Railings • Poured Concrete • Driveways & Sidewalks • Siding, Fascials, Soffits • Interior Renovations Call Lawrence Metzger (226) 789-7301 Wallenstein, ON

FREE ESTIMATES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Steve Co.

Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

For all your Plumbing Needs.

24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi

ELMIRA

519-669-3652

OUTDOOR SERVICES

100% SUPERIOR QUALITY CUSTOM WOODWORKING Softener Salt & Pool Salt

KENJI ORITA

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TEL: +1 (519) 574-6734 oritakenji@gmail.com 20B ARTHUR ST. N., ELMIRA

OFFERING A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO RECLAIM UNUSED LAND

• Lawn Mowing Packages • Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping • Top Dressing/Overseeding • Mulch Delivery & Installation • Commercial & Residential Full Flower Bed Maintenance

• Custom Kitchens • Custom Furniture • Libraries • Exotic Woods

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Taking Salt to Peoples’ Basements Since 1988

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Got long grass? Our tracked skid steer equipped with a forestry brush mower can handle ANY long grass!

- Trail Maintenance and Development - Wooded Lot Thinning - Pasture Reclaimation All other - Orchard Maintenance tracked skid - Industrial Lots steer services are available - Real Estate Lots

Call Jeff Basler, Owner/Operator, today 519.669.9081 mobile: 519.505.0985 fax: 519.669.9819 | ever-green@sympatico.ca

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

FREE ESTIMATES

Outdoor

Services

> Commercial & Residential > Fully Insured > WSIB Clearance > Senior Discount

Lawn Maintenance Programs | Spring Clean-up Flower Bed Maintenance Programs Leaf Clean-up and Removal | Soil & Mulch Delivery & Installation | Snow Clearing & Removal | Ice Control 27 Brookemead, St, Elmira

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P: 519-669-1188 | F: 519-669-9369

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FARMING SERVICES

Lester Martin

Laneways, Yards and More...

We specialize in getting the word out. Advertise your business services here.

Get weekly exposure with fantastic results. Call us at 519.669.5790.

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

OUTSTANDING AGENTS. OUTSTANDING RESULTS. Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

NEW LISTING

FEATURE PROPERTY NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519-669-5426 $339,000

Paul Martin

$349,000

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

BIRDLAND BACKSPLIT WITH POOL!

519-503-9533 www.homeswithpaul.ca

Elmira - Well-kept 3 bedroom backsplit on a quiet street,

central to all schools. Finished rec room with gas fireplace.

Large covered deck overlooking the refreshing in-ground pool and perennial flower beds. MLS 1228155 Call Alli or Paul direct.

$500.00 donation will be made to WCS Family Violence Prevention Program with every home bought or sold by Paul in Woolwich.

Alli Bauman

NEW PRICE

$241,900

$338,000

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

Elmira - This well maintained 1 1/2 storey single detached home

www.elmiraandareahomes.com

features main floor bedroom, bathroom & laundry, A/C, all appliances and a 16ft x 24ft detached garage/workshop. Ample space is yours with the main floor addition and added basement.

MLS 1224745 Call Bill or Alli direct.

519-577-6248

A donation of $300.00 will be made with any home bought or sold through Alli or Bill.

Bill Norris

Elmira - This must see 3+1 bedroom home is tastefully finished from top to bottom. Separate dining room, maple hardwood, walk-out to private deck overlooking private fenced yard are just a few features this birdland home has to offer.

Appliances included, central vac, central air, steel roof, gas fireplace, ample parking. Won’t last long!!! MLS Call Bill or Alli direct.

NEW PRICE

RETIREMENT AT ITS BEST!

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

ATTRACTIVE FAMILY HOME ON A BEAUTIFUL CORNER LOT

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Elmira - Bungalow on spacious corner lot in mature neighbourhood. Central to all schools. This updated bungalow is perfect for a young or retired couple.

Featuring: newer kitchen with french door leading to bright living room with fireplace, hardwood throughout. The finished basement is complete with big rec room, office, bathroom and bedroom. MLS 1227545 Call Paul direct.

$295,000 LOOKING TO BUILD?

Bring them to us and we will price them for you.

Will build to suit your needs and wants. MLS 1214447 Call Paul direct.

HANDYMAN DREAM COME TRUE!

Elmira - This fixer upper is in need of your TLC Extremely affordable single detached quaint home on sizable lot.

Complete with 3 bedrooms, office and airy kitchen there are many possibilities. MLS 1221934 Call Paul direct.

$799,000

!

D SOL

WE HAVE THE LOT. DO YOU HAVE THE PLANS?

$159,000

UNIQUE AND SPACIOUS!!

Elmira - 2542 sqft semi detached located in desirable family friendly crescent. Features: 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, large eat in kitchen, 2 wood burning fire places, large main floor family room with slider to 2 storey deck, perennial beds surround the yard and pond with waterfall ~ A fantastic backyard retreat. MLS Call Paul direct.

2 FOR 1

Elmira - This home is equipped for 2 families! Front

and side entrances, separate garages, separate laundry rooms, separate bathrooms, living rooms and 2 huge kitchens. Fantastic opportunity for large family/families complete with 7 bedrooms. Perfect for the hobbiest 3 car garage & detached 4 car garage/workshop. Large yard 87x250ft over looking farm land just steps to golf course. MLS 1225049 Call Paul or Alli direct.

$359,000 SOUGHT AFTER QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

Elmira - Outstanding value for this 1800sqft custom built 1 owner raised bungalow. Fin’d basement incl: Rec rm w/wd burning fp, 3pc bath, bdrm, den/office or 5th bdrm possibility & lr workshop. Open living rm w/hardwd flr. Convenient main flr laundry. Separate dining rm w/walk out to yard. Fabulous big backyard complete w/interlock patio, hot tub & cute shed great for your family or entertaining! MLS 1217714 Call Paul direct.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL CALL DIRECT DIRECT

519-588-1348

www.elmiraandareahomes.com

Happy ! y a D a d Cana

$275,500

$539,000

LUXURIOUS

Drayton - Luxurious, custom built home loc’d in quiet area.

3100sqft + huge fin’d bsmnt. Spacious kit designed w/cooking & entertaining in mind! Unique & exceptional home, spacious but still makes you feel right at home. Beautiful sun rm w/hot tub overlooking fabulous private yrd w/gazebo, pond & waterfall, beautifully gardens. Stamped concrete drive & lg patio w/retractable awning. MLS 1218027 Call Alli or Paul direct.

Kitchener - Whether you are starting out or ready to retire, this cheerful bungalow has everything you desire. The fresh decor will have you feeling right at home the moment you walk-in the front door. Just steps from Breithaupt Park & trails, schools, public transportation and all amenities. Updates include carpeting in basement (May 2012), Furnace (2004), Roof (2007), all windows replaced, updated electrical - 125 Amp, freshly painted. MLS 1224289Call Bill or Alli direct.

OPEN HOUSE - SAT. JULY 7 & SUN. JULY 8, 1-4 P.M. 2368 NORTHFIELD DR. ELMIRA

$299,000

FANTASTIC CONDO!

Waterloo - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features

fabulous sunroom, 2 fireplaces, ensuite, and large walk-in closet in master. The big living room/dining room is equipped with a lovely built in sidebar. Bright dinette surrounded by windows. Convenient underground parking. Automatic membership to Willowells Club. MLS 1221386 Call Paul Direct

Arlene Heidbuurt Sales Representative

PR

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LOOK NO FURTHER!

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519-742-5800 ext. 2305

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519-744-6777 | wade.yantha@rogers.com

OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY JUNE 30 2-4PM

OPEN HOUSE SAT. JUNE 30TH, 2-4 PM | 14 CHARLES STREET, ELMIRA

67 MAPLELAWN DRIVE ST. JACOBS BEAUTIFUL 3 ACRE COUNTRY PROPERTY - 2 storey 4 bedroom house with wrap

around porch, and large partially covered deck. Large kitchen w/island and separate eating area. Built in stove top/oven. Family room has a unique oak fireplace/propane heated. Large main floor laundry. Heated ceramic flooring on main floor level. Finished basement consisting of rec room, pool table/games room. Central air/vac. Large double car attached garage and large 3 bay shop.

THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROPERTY, CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE AT COMFREE.COM/326822. REALTORS WELCOME. $995,900

$519,900. You will be impressed

by this 4 bedroom 2959 sq ft two storey on a 50 ft lot! Gourmet kitchen includes an island and a walk-in pantry.

Luxurious master bedroom and ensuite featuring a glass shower, whirlpool tub and double vanity. This home shows like a model! MLS 1227715

GORGEOUS RANCH BUNGALOW

$575,000 Elmira. Gorgeous ranch bungalow in quiet neighbourhood. Large lot, double car garage, mature trees. Hardwood floors, porcelain tiles, granite counters and more. For more info. MLS. TEXT 1793 to 33344. Standard rates may apply.

WHETHER YOU’RE STARTING OUT OR EMPTYING THE NEST. START YOUR PROPERTY SEARCH HERE.

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

ELMIRA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage 90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4

519-669-3192

When you buy or sell your home with us, part of our commission supports women’s shelters & violence prevention programs.

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

BONNIE BRUBACHER Broker of Record

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

25 ACRES MARYHILL

COUNTRY SETTING

OPEN HOUSE: SAT, June 30, 12-2P.M.

106 Brookmead St., ELMIRA

IMPRESSIVE CUSTOM BUILT HOME

SHANNA ROZEMA Broker.

LAURIE LANGDON Sales Representative

3 Arthur St. S. Elmira • www.remaxsolidgold.biz OFFICE: 519-669-5426

JASON SHANTZ Broker.

GREAT STARTER HOME

DIRECT: 519-572-2669

EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz

BERT MARTIN, BROKER

Call Bert For Your FREE Market Evaluation

OFFICE SPACE

In Professional Centre from varying sizes of 144, 168, 856, 1,008 and 2,400 s/f. Most are ready to move in.

Located in busy plaza 15 minutes from K-W. MLS. Call Bert to view. $429,900 ELMIRA.

$369,000 ST. CLEMENTS. NEW PRICE. 16 x 24 ‘ workshop with hydro and insulation; large lot overlooking greenspace; huge deck; roof partially replaced in 2010; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. MLS

$869,000. Spectacular piece of property!

Rolling land, spring fed pond site, mature trees surround giving total privacy.

In-ground pool, ranch bungalow with walkout. Detached barn/workshop. MLS

BRICK BUNGALOW ON 1 ACRE!

RANCH BUNGALOW

Spacious front foyer welcomes you into this completely finished two storey. Many executive features throughout include ceramic & hardwood floors, California shutters, 2 gas fireplaces, hrv, central air, central vac, attractive kitchen with large island and black appliances, garden door off the dining area to covered tiered deck, fenced yard and shed. Large master bedroom offers a walk-in closet and 5 piece ensuite. Entertainer’s dream basement boasts a large recreation room, custom built wet bar, gas fireplace and games area. NEW MLS

PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP

$189,000 DRAYTON WHY RENT . when you can own? This 3 bedroom semi backs onto farmland and is located in a great neighbourhood. New roof this year!

Freshly painted kitchen, appliances included, walkout to newer deck and fenced yard, partially finished basement, washer & dryer included, attached garage, steps to amenities and downtown. NEW MLS

FANTASTIC RURAL SETTING

Your referrals are appreciated!

BROKERAGE

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD.

$594,000 ELMIRA.

One of the hard to find mature quiet areas of town.

Unique architectural design offers 1883 sq ft, 2+ bedrooms, updated baths. Open concept living and dining room; family room with gas fireplace; large kitchen for entertaining; MLS

$369,900

PALMERSTON. Country property minutes from town! Great location on paved road. This attractive bungalow offers hardwood and ceramic floors, large kitchen and dining area with walkout to deck and hot tub overlooking the countryside. Partially finished basement awaits your creative touch with walk-up to the garage. Great detached shop/double garage for the hobbyist. MLS

$279,000 DRAYTON. Well maintained and updated 4 bdrm raised bungalow. Brand new maple kitchen with built in dishwasher & microwave, sliders off the dinette to deck and 140’ deep lot, lovely 5 piece bathroom on the main floor with cheater door to master bedroom, bright main floor living room, finished lower level offers a recreation room, 3 piece bathroom and two bedrooms. MLS

BRAD MARTIN

519-669-2772

MVA Residential

Broker of Record,

JULIE HECKENDORN

TRACEY WILLIAMS

Res: 519.669.1068

Res: 519.669.8629

Cell: 519.505.0627

Broker

Sales Rep.

$699,900

ELMIRA. 3.74 acres sprawling bungalow minutes from Waterloo; 4 bedrooms 5 baths, landscaped yard with mature trees, in-ground pool for those hot summer days, cabana, patio and deck. Major renovations completed in 2011. 38 x 24’ shop. MLS

WEST MONTROSE - Only minutes from the covered bridge!

Large kitchen. Main floor laundry. Sunroom. Den and living room. 3 bdrms. Main flr. master bdrm. Unspoiled bsmt. Gas heat. Oversized garage + DETACHED WORKSHOP approx. 24’ x 26’. Backs to farmland. NEW EXCL. $299,900.

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

45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

LEON MARTIN

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage | Independently Owned and Operated

.5 acre don’t miss this chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Within 40 minutes KW, or Guelph. High speed internet is available with fibre optic. Starting at $73,500 MLS

COUNTRY LOT

BUILD TO SUIT

www.OBSERVERXTRA.com

ADDRESS: 3 Arthur St. S., ELMIRA • DIRECT: 519-503-2753 EMAIL: leonmartin@remax.net

YOU’LL BE IMPRESSED - with this lovely fam. rm addition.

Oversized dining area. Main flr. laundry, bathrm. and master bdrm. Huge rec. rm. w/high ceiling. 2 bdrms upstairs. Newer doors, windows, furnace & deck. Long driveway. MLS. $265,900.

www.thurrealestate.com

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FAMILY ALBUM BIRTH NOTICE

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Easton McKelle Steffler Martin

This Is What 10 and Awesome Looks Like!

WOW! Urias Weber’s turning 80!

Happy 90th Birthday Erma Gingrich

Family and friends are invited to an Open House, Sunday July 8th from 2-4pm at 53 Duke St., Elmira. Your presence is his gift. His loving family hopes you’ll come to celebrate 80 wonderful years.

We thank God for these wonderful 90 years!

Lots of love from your children, 13 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

A family dinner in her honor will be held at the Golf Steak House.

Tanya Steffler and Dale Martin are happy to announce the safe arrival of their son Easton McKelle Steffler Martin. He was born on May 27th, 2012 at 12:29 pm at GrandRiver Hospital.

He weighed 7lbs. 5oz. Proud grandparents are Doug and Yvonne Steffler and Lenord and Eileen Martin.

Happy 10th Bithday Colin Merlihan!

Love from your family.

ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

25th

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary Marg & Ed!

Congratulations Mom and Dad

Anniversary Party!

born July 6th 1922

OBITUARY

(Ed and Vera Friedmann)

For

Linda and Bill Rowe FREIBURGER, JOE Passed away peacefully on June 24, 2012 at Leisureworld Care Giving Centre, Elmira, at the age of 78.

July 7th, 8pm-1am at the Elmira Legion

MEMORIAM

Please join us at an Open House celebrating Marg & Ed’s 40 wonderful years together Sunday July 8th, 2012, 4pm to 7pm downstairs at the Elmira Legion, 11 First Street, Elmira. We look forward to seeing you!

MEMORIAM

MacDonald, Veronica Ann

Betty Walter

August 29, 1955 - July 1, 2010

April 5, 1936 - July 1, 2002

So many times I’ve needed you.

So many times I’ve cried. If love could have saved you, you never would have died. We had only one miracle.

Meeting, loving and being together. There was no second.

Thankfully we had one.

Ten years ago today the good Lord called your name, He needed a special angel and no one could take your place.

The legacy of love you’ve left remains dear to our hearts, and in due time we will no longer be apart.

Although the years have passed our memories never fade, We think of you always, each and every day. So with the confidence of knowing you’re watching from above, We are still able to feel your never ending love.

Missing you and loving you always, Glenn

Dearly Missed and Never Forgotten The Walter Family

on 55 years of Marriage: June 29, 1957 – June 29, 2012

Love Always, Your family xoxo

MEMORIAM

In loving memory of

Michael James Deckert October 26, 1950 - July 3, 2010 God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be.

So he closed his arms around you and whispered, “Come To Me”.

You didn’t deserve what you went through, so he gave you rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.

And when we saw you sleeping, So peaceful and free from pain, We could not wish you back to suffer again.

Love forever, Judy.

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Cherished husband of Carol (nee Ritter). Loved father of Gary (Shirley), Debbi, and Linda (Murray) Martin.

Dear grandpa of Alecia and Ryan, Christopher and Lindsay McKay and Craig, Colin, and Tracy Martin. Proud great-grandpa of Brody and Blake and Jaxon and Alena. Joe will be sadly missed by his siblings Theresa (late Bun) Eby, Bill (late Helen) and Doreen (Lloyd) Francis.

Predeceased by his parents Eugenia and Andrew, brother Harold, sisters Muriel and Jean (in infancy), halfbrothers Edward, Carl and Clarence and by half-sister Marie.

Joe retired from BF Goodrich after 40 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed sports, jogging, and time spent at the trailer park.

Visitation was held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, June 28, at 11 a.m.

A reception followed in the Historic Kuntz House of the funeral home.

Interment Waterloo.

at

Parkview

Cemetery,

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at on Robin’s Grove Wing at Leisureworld for their excellent care of Joe. As expressions of sympathy, condolences for the family and donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of K-W or St. Mark’s Lutheran Church may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

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FAMILY ALBUM OBITUARY

engagement

Leslie, Robert (Bob) passed away at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, June 21, 2012 with family and friends present, in his 85th year. Brother of David Leslie of Linwood.

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Congratulations Alex & Victoria on your engagement. May the Lord Bless you as you plan around His will for your lives.

Love from your parents, Mr & Mrs. Roth and Mr & Mrs Ray Bauman and families.

Former teachers & pupils at Floradale Parkview Manor.

Saturday June 30, 1-5p.m. Let your former classmates know! For more information call (519) 669-2451 Memorbillia appreciated.

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death notices CURRIE, Margaret Rose (Janzen) | Passed away peacefully

at Hilltop Manor in Cambridge, ON, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, ten days after her 99th birthday. Local relative is her sister-in-law Emily Janzen of Breslau.

FREIBURGER, Joe | Passed away peacefully on June 24, 2012 at Leisureworld Care Giving Centre, Elmira, at the age of 78.

KRUGER, Harold (Hank) George | Peacefully at Hospice

Wellington on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in his 90th year. Local relatives are his son Rod (Lynda) Kruger of Elmira.

SEIP, Ella | Of R.R.2, Clifford passed away at University

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES.

Hospital, London, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in her 75th year. Local relatives are her brother Henry and Geraldine Koehler of Wellesley.

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SCHMIERER, Maria | September 20, 1937 - June 24, 2012

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on June 24, 2012 at the Twin Oaks of Maryhill, at the age of 74.

SHOEMAKER, Wilfred B. | Peacefully passed away into the presence of the Lord, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Chateau Gardens, Elmira at the age of 90 years.

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF HEARING On July 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. the Committee will meet to consider the following applications. All persons interested in the applications may attend and may contact Nancy Thompson regarding meeting details or visit the Township Webpage – News and Events – Current Public Notices.

The Committee will also consider submissions for or against the applications if submitted to the Township of Woolwich no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 2012.

Submissions can be forwarded to Jeremy Vink at the address noted at the top of this page, by email jvink@woolwich.ca or by fax 519-669-4669.

MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A7/2012 Ryan McCall-Stroh -20 Meadow Heights Drive The applicant is requesting permission to:

• construct an accessory building in the front yard in order to permit the construction of a 9.1 by 10.9 metre detached garage; and

• increase the maximum height for a peaked roofed accessory building from 4.5 metres to approximately 4.9 metres.

The property is zoned Settlement Residential (R-1) and Open Space (O-2) and is

currently under construction with a single detached dwelling.

MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A8/2012 Chris Arnold – 170 Water Street, St. Jacobs The applicant is requesting permission to reduce the rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to approximately 6.0 metres to permit the addition of a 48 square metre roofed patio to the existing dwelling. The property is zoned Residential One Unit Low Density (R-2) with site specific provisions and contains a single detached dwelling and accessory building.

CONSENT APPLICATION B13/2012 – Cyril and Marlene Zister – 1021 Bisch Street The applicant is requesting permission to sever an irregular shaped parcel being approximately 9.1 ha from the 22.7 ha property to create a new vacant lot. The property is bisected by the municipal boundary where 13.6 ha are in the Township of Woolwich and the proposed severed lands are in the City of Waterloo. The proposed retained lands in Woolwich will be approximately 13.6 ha are zoned Agricultural and contain a single detached dwelling, horse barn and accessory buildings. The proposed severed lands, located in Waterloo, are zoned Agricultural.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE / LEADERSHIP ROLE

Local hand on the national helm

Elmira’s Gord Moore elected to serve as president of the Royal Canadian Legion for the next two years COLIN DEWAR A dedicated volunteer who started with the Elmira Legion 27 years ago is the new president of Canada’s largest veterans’ group.

Gordon Moore was elected Dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion on June 13 at the organization’s 44th Dominion Convention in Halifax, where some 1,200 delegates cast ballots.

The Dominion Convention, which convenes every two years, is the Legion’s governing body that sets the policies and programs for the 330,000 members of the organization formed

by First World War veterans in 1926.

Moore is the 40th Legionnaire to hold the office as leader of Canada’s largest veterans’-based community service organization.

The 59-year-old is a former president of Ontario Provincial Command and has been serving at the Dominion level in various capacities for 14 years. He has had a long history of service to the Legion, joining in 1985. By 1989 he was the president of Elmira Branch 469. Ten years later he became a member of the Dominion Executive Council and has served on various committees, including membership, public relations and the poppy and Remembrance committee.

Moore was elected to be a Dominion vice-president in Ottawa in 2008.

“It wasn’t a total surprise receiving and winning the nomination to become

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2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Winnipeg from 1969 to 1972.

He moved to Elmira in 1980 and has been a member of the Elmira Legion for 27 years.

“I have been a part of the Legion for a long time and have seen a lot of changes occur over the years. It has been a pretty good journey.”

We look forward to the long weekend whether we are camping, hosting a party or just staying local.

Our team at the shop have been so busy catering June conferences, weddings and staff appreciation celebrations, a weekend to decompress is highly unusual, but very welcome.

Part of catching up with friends on the long weekend and being Canadian requires some seasonal cooking, BBQ and, of course, a campfire. Our maplebrined pork chops, Nicoise potato salad, strawberry stuffed cupcakes will set the red and white theme on your patio.

Brining pork or poultry brings in flavour, tenderizing and avoids drying out during the grilling process.

This recipe allows a window of brining that should be spanned no more than 12 hours, the meat will begin breaking down and curing. Nicoise potato salad is a fantastic salad for a trip to the market on a Saturday. Mini new potato, crisp beans and local tomato all available and delicious.

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Gordon Moore of Elmira was elected Dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion. He said he will continue to advocate for veterans and ensure Legion members received wider recognition in their communities.

[COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER] president but it is a great honour to be the president,” said Moore at a gathering held June 23 at the Elmira Legion.

As president Moore takes on the leadership of the Legion as it modernizes and continues to deliver services to all of Canada’s veterans and their families.

He said he will continue to advocate for veterans, work to improve membership retention and acquisition rates, and work to

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ensure Legion members receive wider recognition in the community for their good works.

“For me it is very important to be able to deal with the minister of Veteran Affairs on the issues that we have. With the new veterans charter we have a long ways to go. We have to be able to deal with these issues and get the government of Canada behind us and make sure that our veterans get what they

deserve. We ask them to go into harms way and we should be there for them 100 per cent.”

“My goal during my term of office is to make this organization stronger,” he said. “I want to make sure that all Canadians remember what these men and women did and do for us. I truly believe that remembrance should be everyday not just on Nov. 11.”

Moore served with the Canadian Army with the

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CELEBRATE CANADA DAY WITH a visit to the WTHHS Historical Room at the Old School, 1137 Henry St., Wellesley between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Enjoy new displays and interesting historical fact about Wellesley Township. In 2012, we will open every last Saturday of each month, except December. Free admission.

LET’S GO ON AN Epic Adventure Tuesday, July 10 to Friday, July 13 - Join us at the Elmira, St. Clements, Linwood, St. Jacobs Bloomingdale and Wellesley Branches and Let’s Go on an Epic Adventure with the Imagine TD Summer Reading Club! This free program includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages 6-12. Join us as we learn about explorers and discuss everyday adventures by reading fun books and making cool crafts. For more information, please email libhq@regionofwaterloo.ca, or contact your local branch. Limited Space available.

FAMILY FUN WEEKEND. JULY 20 & 21 at West Montrose Family Camp. Events: Grand River Amazing Race, carnival midway, silent auction, live entertainment, camping, food, fun casino and outdoor movies under the stars. Come out for the day or call Deb at 519-669-2129 to reserve a camp site for the entire weekend. Limited spaces available. For more information visit www. familyfunweekend.ca Join in the fun.

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ABRACADABRA ALAKAZAM TUESDAY, JULY 24 to Friday, July 27 - Join us at the Elmira, St. Clements, Linwood, St. Jacobs Bloomingdale and Wellesley Branches for Abracadabra Alakazam with the Imagine TD Summer Reading Club! This free program includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages 6-12. Join us as learn all about magicians and learn some tricks of our own by reading fun books and making cool crafts. For more information, please email libhq@regionofwaterloo.ca, or contact your local branch. Pre-registration may be required.

JULY 3 MYTHICAL CREATURES - BELIEVE it or Not? Tuesday, July 3 to Friday, July 6 - Join us at the St. Clements, Linwood, St. Jacobs Bloomingdale and Wellesley Branches for Mythical Creatures- Believe it or Not? with the Imagine TD Summer Reading Club! This free program includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages 6-12. Join us as we hear about different kinds of legends from around the world by reading fun books and making cool crafts. For more information, please email libhq@regionofwaterloo. ca, or contact your local branch. Limited space available.

H.U.G.S. PROGRAM – 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: Children’s Feet and Footwear – What shoe is best? A chiropodist from WCHC will discuss children’s footwear. No registration required. Held at Woolwich Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs. Call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237 for more information.

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ELMIRA & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL Society fundraising garden tour; 9 a.m – 2 p.m. Tickets $10.

All gardens on the tour are in the town of Conestogo this year. For tickets or more info call Barb at 519669-8239.

IMAGINE MUSIC, ART, AND dance Tuesday, July 17 to Friday, July 20 - Join us at the St. Clements, Linwood, St. Jacobs Bloomingdale and Wellesley Branches for Imagine music, art, and dance with the Imagine TD Summer Reading Club! This free program includes stories, crafts, and activities for children ages 6-12. Join us as we see art, dance, and make music by reading fun books, playing games and making cool crafts. For more information, please email libhq@regionofwaterloo.ca, or contact your local branch. Limited space available.

JULY 8 ELMIRA LEGION HUNGRYMAN’S BREAKFAST. Christmas in July with Santa. 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Adults $6; 6-10 $3; 5 & under free.

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JULY 27 H.U.G.S. PROGRAM – 9:15-11:15 a.m. Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues.

Topic: Park Day in St. Jacobs! Meet at the park on Water Street in St. Jacobs. Bring a snack and enjoy the park with other parents and children! Return to WCHC in case of rain. No child care today. Call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237 for more information. A Woolwich Community Health Centre program.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D.

Appearances aside, our world is certainly a whole lot less violent than it used to be WEIRD NOTES

Q. With all the violence in the world today, whatever happened to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the better angels of our natureâ&#x20AC;??

A. Actually, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become even better over time, though anecdotes about single violent events like 9/11, Columbine, child molestation obscure the fact, argues Harvard University social scientist Stephen Pinker in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined,â&#x20AC;? as reported by Michael

Shermer in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scientific Americanâ&#x20AC;? magazine.

For example, â&#x20AC;&#x153;violent deaths of all kinds have declined from around 500 per 100,000 people per year in prestate societies to around 50 in the Middle Ages, to around 6-8 today worldwide,â&#x20AC;? Pinker says.

Even in the U.S., with its relatively high homicide rate (for developed nations), the figure is about 5. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On average, nonstate societies kill around 15 per cent of their people in wars, whereas todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s states kill a few hundredths of a per cent!â&#x20AC;? In the 20th century, out of a world population of about 6 billion, some 40 million people died in wars, or 0.7

per cent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if war-related deaths from disease, famine, etc are included,â&#x20AC;?

Pinker adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the death toll increases to 180 million, or about 3 per cent.â&#x20AC;?

The traditional culture of honor and revenge has evolved into todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;culture of dignity -- the readiness to control oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotions,â&#x20AC;? Shermer concludes. This is now second nature to humankind, finding expression in the late Stephen Jay Gouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;10,000 acts of kindnessâ&#x20AC;? for every hostile act.

Q. Looking mighty fine,

your sweetheart bats her eyes and backs off coyly with a remark no doubt drawn from her recent

physics class, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hold on there for a nanocentury, lover.â&#x20AC;? Wow! Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s she trying to tell you? Are things really looking that hopeless?

A. Hot and hopeful is more like it, if you do the math. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanoâ&#x20AC;? is the term for 10 to the minus 9th power, or 1 in a billion (nine zeroes), says Anu Garg in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dord, the Diglot and an Avocado or Two.â&#x20AC;? So sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urging restraint for a billionth of a century. To figure the number of seconds in a century, take 100 years x 365 days per year x 24 hours per day x 60 minutes per hour x 60 seconds per minute. That comes to 3,153,600,000 times a

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THE CHALLENGE

so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. We have got you started with a few numbers already placed in the boxes.

Q. If you spent an overnight at a major league baseball ballpark, what unusual sights might you notice?

A. Not much except the local rats that come out to exert their nocturnal preeminence on the premises, says Dorothy Seymour Mills in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chasing Baseball: Our Obsession with Its History, Numbers, People and Places.â&#x20AC;?

Taking a page from the very unusual, journalist Rob Neyer and author Bill Nowlin, a Boston Red Sox authority, decided to spend the whole night at Fenway Park, â&#x20AC;&#x153;just to see what it felt like.â&#x20AC;? But beyond the noises of the cleanup crew and the scurrying of rats, Nowlin felt that nothing much happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yet boasting to fellow fans later about their adventure, they found the common reaction to be, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wow! I wish Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d done that!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

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

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billionth, or about three seconds -- lovingly brief, you might say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many professors,â&#x20AC;? Garg adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;believe that the ideal duration of a lecture is one microcentury, or a millionth of a century, or about 53 minutes.â&#x20AC;?

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ACROSS 1. Sound in a cave 5. Brunch cocktail 11. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember the ___!â&#x20AC;?

16. Marvel Comics superhero 17. He takes the weapons away 18. Neuter 19. tackle 21. A very loud utterance 23. Bank 24. Grazing spot 25. Does 28. An ingredient used in many rich tasting desserts 30. without a hat 34. Doveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound 35. She had â&#x20AC;&#x153;the face that launched a thousand shipsâ&#x20AC;?

36. Hold spellbound 38. A letter of protest

40. Wealth 41. Re design 42. Perched 44. Allocate, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;outâ&#x20AC;?

45. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ alive!â&#x20AC;?

46. A follower of Aristotle 50. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good going!â&#x20AC;?

52. Like a busybody 53. â&#x20AC;&#x153;___ any drop to drinkâ&#x20AC;?: Coleridge 54. Batman and Robin, e.g.

55. Roster abbr.

56. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your majestyâ&#x20AC;?

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DOWN 1. Addis Ababaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land: Abbr.

2. When doubled, a dance 3. The early term for an automobile 4. Embellish 5. Ponder 6. ___ and outs 7. Informal term for a mother 8. Sun, e.g.

9. Be suspicious 10. Not alert 11. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much ___ About Nothingâ&#x20AC;?

12. Bawdy 13. Make a logical or causal connection 14. Objective form of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;?

15. Animals used for plowing, transport, and in some cases logging.

20. In equal amounts or shares 22. Bringing up the rear 26. The sitting area of a car

27. Domestic swine 28. A woman who dances in a chorus line 29. In a repetitive manner 30. Straight 31. Colony member 32. An American fashion doll known for a growing hair mechanism.

33. Kind of school 37. Casting need 39. Brio 43. Elephantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weight, maybe 47. The 9th letter of the Roman alphabet 48. In the direction of 49. A negative 51. Euripides drama 58. Antares, for one

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ball leagues. He has also volunteered with the Children’s Wish Foundation.

The newly elected executive of the Royal Canadian Legion includes Moore as president; first vice-president Tom Eagles from New Brunswick; vice-presidents Ed Pigeau from Ontario, Peter Piper from Saskatchewan and Dave Flannigan from Newfoundland and Labrador; treasurer Michael Cook of British Columbia; and chairman Tom Irvine of Quebec.

TWIN CENTRE TEAM WINS BASEBALL TOURNEY The Twin Centre Crush won their baseball tournament on June 16 defeating the Leprechauns 6-5. Back row: Jacob Kurzatz, Jack Whitney, Spencer Grubb, Tristan Kurzatz, Jaden Pretorius, Janessa Pretorius, and Matthew Kropf. Front row: Ethan VanDijk, Wesley Bond, Sawyer Grubb, and Ashlynn Shantz Missing: coach Sean Bond.

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Moore said the Legion is becoming more modern.

“Right now there are technological and social changes happening within our own structure and I am sure these will help us remain viable in the community and the nation.”

As Dominion president, Moore will be travelling across the continent to attend numerous events and functions including the RCL National track and

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tors paid their respect and well wishes for Moore at the Legion gathering.

“He has had a lot of support and a lot of people from our branch went out to Nova Scotia to be there for him. It is great to see him get to this level and see all the support he has received,” said his wife Kathy.

Moore has also been an avid volunteer aside from his time with the Legion, working with minor soccer and junior and senior soft-

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