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Maryhill residents ask council to push back against proposed cell phone tower STEVE KANNON MARYHILL RESIDENTS OPPOSED TO the prospect of a large communications tower looming over their village found a sympathetic ear at Woolwich council Tuesday night.

Shared Network Canada (SNC) plans to erect a 65-metre (213-foot) tower on a farm property on St. Charles Street, just east of the village.

Residents are none too happy, with a petition bearing almost 200 names presented to councillors.

Donna Hartman, who lives on St. Charles Street East, called on the township to challenge the location of the tower, prompting the company to move it elsewhere.

“I am not here to stop Shared Network from constructing a tower. I am here to ask you to refuse the site chosen by Shared Network based on the unique characteristics of our community,” she said, noting the tower would overshadow the historical centre of the village, including St. Boniface Church, the 1877 structure that is the most visible landmark.

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MPP Harris ejected from PC caucus over text messages of a “sexual nature” Kitchener-Conestoga Tories scrambling to find a new candidate less than two months ahead of provincial election FAISAL ALI

Despite chilly weather, the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival was a hit last Saturday, drawing in some 50,000 visitors. Among the day’s offerings were sugar bush tours, which included a chance to enjoy popcorn made the old-fashioned way. More images of the 2018 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival on page 25. [ALI WILSON / THE OBSERVER]

MIRRORING THE PARTY’S SCRAMBLE for a new leader just months ago, local Progressive Conservatives find themselves in search of a new candidate for a provincial election less than two months away.

Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris was ejected from the PC caucus on Monday after allegations were brought forward of an inappropriate exchange between the politician and a “young intern” in 2013.

In a statement released Monday, the party claimed it was presented evidence last Friday of a series of text messages sent by Harris that were of a “sexual nature.”

“They included a discussion of potential part-time employment, as well as a request for her to send him photos, an invitation for her to meet with him late that evening, and reference to something that may have previously taken place in his Legislative office,” PC caucus chair Lisa Thompson said in the statement.

In light of the evidence, which included a written complaint made by the intern in 2013 for being passed over for employment, the party decided to remove Harris from the caucus. A further unanimous decision was made to disqualify Harris from seeking the PC candidacy.

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Kings plan tribute, in response to Humboldt Broncos tragedy ALI WILSON RECOGNIZING MANY PARALLELS TO the rural Saskatchewan community, the Elmira Sugar Kings are among local organizations reacting to the tragedy that befell the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.

On April 6 a tractor-trailer collided with the team bus carrying 29 people on route to a playoff game.

Both vehicles were obliterated on impact, killing 15 people, including two coaches, a radio reporter, the team statistician, the bus driver and ten young players.

Reaction to the horrific event was instantaneous and international. It was particularly poignant in places like Woolwich where the junior hockey team is the root of the community because it could have happened anywhere and to anyone. For many, the story hits too close to home.

“When I think of Humboldt, I see Elmira. A small, tight-knit community who rallies behind their junior hockey team,” said Dave O’Donoghue president of the Elmira Sugar Kings. “I

see young men who come to town from all around to play junior hockey, billeting with local families, who instantly become part of the community. Elmira becomes their home, not just where they play hockey, and they become part of Elmira.”

Humboldt, Saskatchewan has a population of nearly 6,000 people, with one high school. They advertise church concerts and hold a street festival in the summer – a hockey community, they rally around their team much like the community here at home.

For hockey players, the bus trips are a cherished tradition in the junior world, a time to bond, a time away from the public eye, a time to come together as a team.

“When thinking of this horrific tragedy in those terms, I am truly at a loss for words. Thinking of the grief the whole town of Humboldt shares – the unthinkable devastation the survivors, the first responders and all the families have seen– it’s impossible not to get HUMBOLDT | 36

Elmira resident Sandra Bray will be sharing the findings from her Al Gore-led environmental course during her Climate Change for Homeowners talk Tuesday at the Elmira library.

Local environmentalist to host climate change workshop ALI WILSON PAYING IT FORWARD, A local environmentalist is presenting a workshop next week in Elmira to share the information she gleaned from her time at the Al Gore-led Climate Reality Project last year in Pittsburgh.

Sandra Bray will be speaking Tuesday evening at the Elmira library.

Last year, she took part in the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, which provides citizens with the tools to create change in their communities, for ac-

tion on climate. Over the three-day course, Bray and her fellow trainees learned from Gore, world class scientists, communicators and climate experts on how to become climate reality leaders back in their own communities.

Bray’s presentation will feed on that and help to share the up-to-date information she learned.

“This is like an introduction, it is probably an updating for some people who have some knowledge of what is happening. You need to see the big picture.

To sit down and go from

point A to point Z makes a big difference in your understanding of where you want to fit in, what you can do, what suits your lifestyle, what suits your budget, what suits your goals for yourself – that’s essentially what this will do. I believe it will give people a big overview that starts large and keeps going to our particular situation,” said Bray.

“I hope to be able to give people resources that they can go home with and can look up and further.”

Over the two-and-a-halfhour session, she will be

presenting Gore’s take on climate change, looking at topics such as how it is effecting us and what is being done and what we can do.

Bray says she will be adapting that to our particular area in the Region of Waterloo, with supporting information from the universities and region itself. In between, she hopes there will be time for people to meet one another, make connections and network.

“I am also tailoring this GREEN TALK | 5

COUNCIL / WELLESLEY

Wellesley provides $10,000 for community grants FAISAL ALI EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS WERE SELECTED this year to receive a total of $10,000 in donations from the township of Wellesley.

The recipients were approved at the April 3 council meeting, though the decision was far from

unanimous, with some councillors taking issue with the donations.

“I don’t agree with some of the donations that we’re making on behalf of the taxpayers. I think that some of those groups that ask for money should go directly to the taxpayers and not through the town-

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ship to get that money,” explained Coun. Shelley Wagner after the meeting.

“I feel that we should donate the money more towards the community service type [groups] instead of ones like the parades or the fair,” she added. That is, organizations like the food bank where residents

need to go for essential services.

Coun. Carl Smit by contrast felt that donations ought to be made by individuals on their own initiative, rather than by the township.

“I’m totally against us giving money away to anybody. That’s not our job

as elected officials to give taxpayers’ money away,” he said Amongst those selected, the highest recipients included Community Care Concepts, which provides care for people living with disabilities in the townships; Woolwich Community Services, which also

offers services in the northern areas of Wellesley. The Woolwich Counselling Centre was also selected again this year for offering counseling for low-income individuals in the township; and the Wilmot Family Resource Centre. The GRANT MONEY | 36

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Harris, a two-term MPP who has served since 2011, was the PC candidate until this week and seemed primed to win a third term.

Initially, he announced Saturday that he was withdrawing from politics due to medical reasons.

“It has been an incredibly difficult decision to make, but I know for the sake of my health, it is the right call. My keratoconus has worsened – which could lead to serious vision impairment or even blindness,” he said in the statement, which was received with warm words and support from all sides of the political spectrum.

But the statement was sharply contradicted by the PC party’s announcement on Monday that Harris was being barred for sexual misconduct, which seemed to catch many by surprise.

“Sexual harassment has no place in Canadian society including the workplace,” said MP Harold Albrecht, Harris’ counterpart at the federal level. “I learned of this situation through the media. Working with Michael over the past several years I was unaware of any inappropriate behaviour.”

The Kitchener-Conestoga riding association will now have to scramble for a suitable candidate to replace Harris in the upcoming general election. Harris’ wife, Sarah Harris, had previously stated her inten-

tion to run as the local PC candidate in his stead, but following Monday’s announcement, it is at this point unclear whether that is still an option.

As of Wednesday morning, the party has yet to give a clear indication of what timelines are for selecting a new candidate, especially with the election now only months away.

“We don’t comment on internal party process,” said Simon Jefferies on behalf of the party. “We look forward to electing a new Progressive Conservative MPP in Kitchener-Conestoga as a part of an Ontario PC majority government.”

The party president, Jag Badwal, did not respond to requests for comment, while the party’s vice-presidents said they were not authorized to speak on the subject.

The burden of selecting a new candidate also falls to the local riding association for the party, which is typically volunteer run.

“According to our local constitution one of the objects of the riding association is ‘to call a convention for the nomination of a PC candidate for each election to the provincial legislature and to elect such candidate to the provincial legislature,’” said Don Kilimnik, president of the KitchenerConestoga riding association.

“Our board members have always taken this responsibility seriously and plan to meet in person as

soon as possible to discuss our next steps and to develop our plan to fulfill our collective obligation.”

In an interview with the local media, Harris admitted to having “an embarrassing, inappropriate BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) conversation about five or six years ago.”

“I accept responsibility,” he added. Harris would not provide further details about the conversation, and could not be reached for additional comments.

The allegation against Harris comes just a few short months after the former PC Ontario leader Patrick Brown was felled by similar charges. Brown was forced to resign from his position after allegations were made against him by a former employee; however, no evidence was presented.

Brown is now suing CTV, which broke the story, over what he alleges are false accusations of sexual misconduct.

Speaking to the Observer in late January, shortly after the allegations against Brown were made, Harris said situation needed to be dealt with in a “serious manner.”

“I’m still in awe and shock about everything that’s transpired but we have to move forward,” he said. “And I’m challenged with that task to help our party, our membership, our caucus, our community and Ontarians, move forward.”

Harris failed to respond to requests for an interview.

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munity – will be destroyed by a steel tower with lights, twice its height, with no architectural merit.”

Communications towers are regulated by the federal government, however, and municipalities can comment on proposals, but have no vote in the matter.

But they can challenge the location, Hartman noted, adding the company hasn’t appeared overly cooperative in the face of public pushback.

“I believe Shared Network has acted in bad faith,” she said, noting that the proposed site already has a laneway and circular clearing in place.

Coun. Murray Martin told Hartman she may have been too kind about the company’s motives.

“I would say they did act in bad faith,” he said, pointing to the lack of commu-

nication, and a public open house held in Bloomingdale with little notice instead of in Maryhill itself.

The company has promised, however, to hold another public session, this time in the village.

But Dan Kennaley, the township’s director of engineering and planning, said he wants to see SNC move ahead with that meeting sooner rather than later so that public input would actually matter.

Concerns about the tower’s proximity to the village are borne out by a recent study that identifies Maryhill as a prime candidate for a cultural heritage landscape (CHL) designation, he added.

The review carried out by the Heritage Resources Centre at the University of Waterloo looked at significant locations in Woolwich and Wellesley townships.

Maryhill’s collection of

historic buildings, including the Maryhill Inn (built in 1950) and Commercial Tavern (1854), and the surrounding viewscapes were highlighted.

Further study will be needed to determine suitability and the ultimate boundary of a Maryhill CHL, Kennaley noted, a process that would be hampered by the installation of a large steel tower.

Along with studying the UW report, Woolwich planners are waiting for answers to a long list of questions submitted to SNC, he added. All of that information, including a public meeting, would be valuable in creating a staff report that recommends a course of action to council.

But even if council voted to request SNC find a different site, there’s no guarantee Industry Canada would listen to the township, said Kennaley.

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Cops and coffee in Elmira Cops and coffee go together, and tomorrow you can join them in Elmira.

Members of the Waterloo Regional Police’s rural detachment will be at the McDonald’s restaurant in Elmira Friday morning for a “Coffee with an Officer” event.

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing by improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time. Bringing residents and together over coffee

and conversation, it’s a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in the community.

It’s being held on a PD day to make the event more accessible to people of all ages.

“It breaks down barriers between the community and police. It’s very casual. It’s not scripted. There is no presentation,” said Sgt. Kelly Gibson of the event. “It’s a nice relaxed environment; we are just having a coffee or a tea and you can ask us pretty much anything and, hopefully, we have an answer.”

In addition to this Coffee with an Officer, Cst. Paul Rabidoux has been

doing “Coffee with a Constable” Thursday mornings rotating through the rural library branches, including Wellesley and Elmira.

Officers will be at the McDonald’s restaurant from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on April 13.

EDSS robotics at provincials

The EDSS Robotics team continued their winning streak at the North Bay District competition, emerging in first place as the district champs. It was another victory to pile on the others, as the Elmira team also took first place

at the Waterloo competitions earlier in March.

Together, the two wins have boosted EDSS in the provincial rankings, placing Elmira in the top four teams in all of Ontario. With 157 teams registered to compete, placing fourth is certainly no small feat.

The decider, however, will be at the provincials this weekend, where EDSS will be facing off against competition from near and far, including the highest ranking team in Ontario, Orbit Robotics out of Oakville. If EDSS is successful, they will earn a place in the world championships.

The provincials are taking place at

the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, starting today (Thursday) and run until Saturday.

Linwood blood clinic hours

Finding that people tend to come later in the day, organizers of the Linwood blood donor clinic are changing the hours of operation starting next month.

Having had consistent hours for a long time, they have decided to change from 2:30-8:30 p.m. to 4-8 p.m., as they have seen a greater amount of traffic during the later

hours of the clinic rather than the early hours.

Each month the clinic in Linwood has a collection target of 80 unites, meaning that over 130 donors are needed at each clinic to meet this goal.

The clinic will remain at the Linwood Community Centre, with the first change coming into effect on May 4.

For this month’s clinic – set for tomorrow (Friday, April 13) – the 2:30-8:30 hours are in effect, You can call 1-888-2DONATE or go online to www.blood.ca for more information or to book an appointment. Walk-in appointments are also available.

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THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE this week released their 2017 traffic data, noting increases in almost all fatality categories.

A total of 343 people died on OPP-patrolled roads last year, marking a five-year high. By comparison, there were 307 deaths in 2016.

The OPP responded to 68,794 collisions last year, 304 of which were fatal.

By comparison, there were 67,450 crashes in 2016 with 275 of the incidents resulting in fatalities Forty-eight motorcyclists

died last year, marking the highest number of motorcycle deaths in ten years.

Also marking a ten-year high are the 27 motorcyclists who were driving properly (not at fault) at the time of the collision. There were 36 motorcycle deaths in 2016.

Ninety-one people died in 76 collisions that involved a commercial transport truck, marking another ten-year high. By comparison, 77 people died in 66 fatal transport truck collisions in 2016. The driver of the transport truck

accounted for 15 of last year’s 91 fatalities, while 76 of the victims were in other vehicles involved (69), four were pedestrians and three were passengers in the transport truck.

Snowmobile fatalities reached an all-time record high in 2017, with 29 deaths. Excessive speed, loss of control and driver inattention led the list of primary causes. There were 16 snowmobile deaths in 2016.

Marine (boating) fatalities reached an eight-year high with 31 people dying

last year, compared to 23 deaths in 2016. With falling overboard being the lead contributing factor both years, the outcome could have been different for the 42 victims who were found not (or not properly) wearing a personal floatation device over the two-year period.

A total of 22 people died in off-road vehicle incidents last year which is the same number of deaths as in 2016. Approximately half of those who died over the two-year period were found not wearing a helmet.

APRIL 4

11:15 PM | A 21-year-old Millbank woman was driving a red Chevrolet westbound on William Hastings Line, Wellesley Township.

The driver of the vehicle was approaching a horse-drawn buggy travelling in the same direction when the front right corner of her vehicle made contact with the left rear of the buggy, causing the buggy to leave the roadway. The driver of the buggy, a 32 year-old Linwood man, received minor injuries. The horse pulling the buggy had to be euthanized by a veterinarian called to the scene. Police are requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, ext. 4320 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Paramedic Services, and Perth East Fire Department responded to the single-vehicle collision on Perth Road 131. The driver was assessed at the scene; the passenger was pronounced deceased. The driver, a 20-year-old Wellington North Township man, was arrested and charged with ‘impaired operation of a motor vehicle, cause death’ and ‘over 80 milligrams of alcohol in blood - cause death. The accused was held for a bail hearing and was remanded into custody.

Perth East man was arrested and charged with ‘care and control while impaired (alcohol)’ and ‘care and control over 80 milligrams.’

He was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

3:58 PM | A 19-year-old Linwood man was driving a transport truck with trailer northbound on Halm Road near Line 86 in Woolwich Township when a strong gust of wind pushed the truck and trailer over onto the shoulder of the road. The shoulder was soft and the truck slid into the east ditch, coming to rest on its side in a field. The driver was not hurt. The truck was towed from the scene.

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12:00 PM | Waterloo Regional Police responded to Sir Adam Beck School in Baden after a teacher found a note that suggested a bomb was in the school.

Police and school staff searched the building but no evidence of any explosive devices were found. The note was determined to be a hoax.

Police are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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8:30 PM | A collision on in Perth East Township claimed the life of a 24-year-old Minto Township man. Members of the Perth County OPP, Perth County

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4:00 PM | Perth County OPP were called to a single- vehicle collision on Perth Road 109 in the Township of Perth East shortly, where the driver of the vehicle was suspected to be impaired. Through an investigation, it was determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. He was placed under arrest and transported to a Perth County OPP detachment for breath tests. As a result, a 31-year-old Township of

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Cap and trade just another cash grab, Wynne weak spot KATHLEEN WYNNE HAS DRIVEN up electricity prices to record levels, sold out the public interest on the hydro file, abetted rampant scandalous corruption and topped it off with a useless money grab in the form of cap-and-trade schemes. Expect that to be downplayed by the Liberals as we head into a provincial election.

The opposition parties will want to run that up the flagpole, the Tories touting consumer-friendly fixes, the NDP pitching a mix of the status quo and some union-friendly changes.

Wynne’s critics, who are many, got yet another piece of ammunition this week when Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner released a report noting the province will fall short of its greenhouse gas emission targets despite all the hype ... and the cash grab.

Dianne Saxe did acknowledge the environmental benefits of phasing out coal-fired plants, but didn’t get into the failures of the process, as outlined by other governmental watchdogs, such as the auditor general and financial accountability officer. Their reviews of Wynne’s handling of the hydro file and the entire provincial budget have routinely fallen somewhere between damning and scathing.

The Progressive Conservatives plan to undo the ill-considered cap-and-trade plan – a similar debate is ongoing in Alberta – may get some play, as Ontarians know little about it, see it as a money grab and studies show it to be basically useless except to fill government coffers.

Cap-and-trade is a weak way to curb emissions. It’s wide open to abuse. A direct carbon tax, applied to everything, makes more sense in this context. The bigger problem?

Ontarians don’t trust Wynne to do what’s right given a record of corruption and incompetence.

A couple of years in, that’s proven to be a pretty safe assumption.

Critics have noted the complex cap-and-trade scheme simply make it look like emissions are going lower without actually doing much environmental good. At the end of the day, the main beneficiary is the provincial treasury.

A straightforward carbon tax helps ensure the polluters (which is all of us, to varying degrees) pay for their impact on the environment. Greenhouse gas emissions have always simply been externalities – transferring to society the costs of production while the profits go to individuals and companies – but if we’re going to change the system, we’re going to have to take aim at that practice. In this case, perhaps all the money from a carbon tax should go into a contingency fund to cover the growing expenses attributed to climate change. That fund should be out of the direct control of the government. Simply deposited into provincial coffers, it will be misspent, stolen and wasted on expenditures of no public value.

The more broadly applied, the more effective the tax.

It serves little purpose to exempt the largest polluters if you want to reduce emissions. If you simply want window dressing, however ...

An effective policy – i.e. real attempt at reducing emissions through tax measures – would be removed from political tampering. Instead, we’re to get just the opposite.

So, along with the tampering, we’re sure to get the same kind of ineffectiveness and corruption that have become the norm.

Digital tools evolve to deal with problems that develop from tools that make it easy to be one yourself.

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

Language rights debate runs deep in Latvia WORLD AFFAIRS MANY COUNTRIES HAVE TWO or more official languages: Canada (two), Belgium (three), Switzerland (four), South Africa (11), India (23), and so on. They all have trouble balancing the competing demands of the various language groups. But Latvia has only one official language, and it has a bigger problem than any of them.

“There’s no need for a second language. Whoever wants can use their language at home or in school,” said Latvian President Andris Berzins in 2012, when there was a (failed) referendum about making Russian a second official language in Latvia.

But on Monday Berzin’s successor, President Raimonds Vejonis, signed a new law decreeing that Russian will no longer be used in secondary schools.

Even Russian-speaking high-school students will be taught only in Latvian by 2021, Vejonis said: “It will make society more co-

hesive and the state stronger.” Freely translated, that means it will make Latvian society less Russian.

The Russian-language media exploded in outrage at the news, and in Moscow on Tuesday the Russian Duma (parliament) passed a resolution urging Vladimir Putin’s government to impose sanctions in Latvia. The Russian foreign ministry said that the new measure was “part of the discriminatory policy of the forceful assimilation of Russian-speaking people that has been conducted for the past 25 years.”

That is true. The longterm goal of Latvia’s language policies is obviously the assimilation of the Russian-speaking minority – but it is a huge task.

Russian-speakers were 42 per cent of the population when Latvia got its independence back from the Soviet Union in 1991, and if you include those who speak Latvian at work but Russian at home they still account for at least a third.

The discrimination has been blatant from the start.

After independence Russian-speakers whose home was in Latvia were exclud-

ed from citizenship unless they could pass a Latvian language test. About half the Russian-speaking population couldn’t or wouldn’t, so around 13 per cent of the people in Latvia are russophone ‘non-citizens’ without the right to vote, hold public office, or take government jobs.

It has long been the case in Latvia that university is only free for students doing their studies in Latvian, and that primary schools for minority language groups (mainly Russian but also Ukrainian, Yiddish, Roma, etc.) must teach Latvian from the first grade. Since 2004 at least 60 per cent of instruction in secondary schools has had to be in Latvian. And by 2021 it will have to be all Latvian in the high schools all of the time.

So the Russians certainly have a right to complain.

But look at it from a Latvian point of view – the Latvians got their independence from the Russian empire in 1918, but were reconquered by its successor, the Soviet Union, in 1940.

(The Nazi-Soviet Pact, the starting gun for the Second World War, divided Poland between the two totalitar-

ian regimes, but the Soviet Union got all of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.)

The Soviet secret police then murdered or deported most of the Latvian political, intellectual and cultural elite: between 35,000 and 60,000 people. So the Latvians welcomed the German attack on Russia in 1941, which freed Latvia from the Soviet occupation, and many of them fought alongside the German army until the Russians conquered Latvia yet again in 1944.

By then Stalin had concluded that the Latvians were incorrigibly ‘disloyal,’ and decided to solve the problem permanently by overwhelming them with immigrants from Russia.

The proportion of Latvian native-speakers in the population dropped from 80 per cent in 1935 to barely half (52 per cent) by 1989 – and most of the immigrants never bothered to learn Latvian, because the entire Soviet Union worked in Russian.

The Latvians were on the road to linguistic and cultural extinction until they got their independence DYER | 8

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are you enjoying most about the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival?

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“Seeing new things and spending time with my family.”

“Playing on the trampoline and getting toys.” “Definitely not the weather.”

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“Looking at the candy apples.”

“The Beaver Tails. There’s no other place that we’ve been to that has Beaver Tails.”

“The Latvians were on the road to linguistic and cultural extinction until they got their independence back ...” Gwynne Dyer | 6 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON

Motivation is an important part of the universal basic income equation EDITOR'S NOTES AS SOCIAL MEDIA AND our migration to the online world threatens our privacy and promises a dystopian surveillance state, we’re also on an irreversible course to massive societal changes thanks to a broader application of technology. Most notably, the robots are coming.

That’s not just robots in the sci-fi version we picture, though there will be those with humanoid form, but a catchall term for automation. It’s a shift that promises to alter jobs, incomes and the very way we live.

Whether that sees a descent into feudal squalor or finally provides for the leisure society long discussed (even as we’ve headed away from it) remains to be seen.

Much of the discussion about mitigating the downside revolves on some form of universal basic income that would at a minimum keep people afloat. That grows increasingly important as automation moves

beyond replacing manual labour to pretty much every facet of employment, including professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants.

We’re already living in a time of flux. Increasingly, good-paying jobs have disappeared, replaced by crappy service jobs. Well, in part. Fact is, across Canada and the U.S., there are fewer real jobs even as the population increases. Where the labour hasn’t been sent offshore, high immigration levels – legal or otherwise – have been used to drive down wages and to provide fodder for our consumer society. The one financed by debt that has, again, reached record levels – Canadians now owe a collective $1.9 trillion.

Increasingly, those service jobs – crappy and even those that aren’t – that are hyped by those eager to hide the truth from us are also at risk through automation. Machines have already displaced many workers, but even jobs in the hospitality industry – waiters, hotel workers, retail clerks – seem destined to be replaced in the shift to auto-

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This isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s here, and the technology’s spread is inevitable. The same transformation will migrate to many fields. Not just McJobs, but into accounting, medicine, teaching and host of other jobs that now pay well, and are typically considered safe.

Once upon a time, automation was a panacea that was to lead to a mythical leisure society – the machines would do the work, while we reaped the benefit of reclaimed time to do what we wanted rather than the drudgery of work. As we’ve seen so far, technology has extended workweeks and displaced people from high-paying to lesser jobs. There’s no reason to believe that will change as technology continues to change the way work is done. Which brings us to the idea of a basic income: what becomes of our economy when there are fewer and fewer jobs?

In the short term, those at the top of the income scale, including the muchdiscussed 1%ers, make out like bandits due to reduced costs. But if people don’t

have money to spend, who is going to keep the consumer society running?

Without some system to share the fruits of the economy, things start to fall apart. First the economy, then the social order.

Another question for governments now in the pockets of the corporate interests – those 1%ers again – who is going to pay the taxes when the tax liability makes it impossible to make a living wage while a person tries to string together a series of low-paying, temporary and casual opportunities to work? The fanciful gig economy leaves people impoverished and no cohesive tax system.

On the topic of taxes, a levy on financial transactions and wealth transfer is a common suggestion as a source of the money needed for a universal basic income plan. A truly universal plan would also allow for the discontinuation of many social programs such as welfare, saving billions, and the elimination of whole government departments, saving billions more.

In the U.S., a two per

cent wealth tax would be enough to provide $12,000 a year to each of the 126 million households in the country, suggests Paul Buchheit, author of Disposable Americans: Extreme Capitalism and the Case for a Guaranteed Income.

He argues such a tax is easy to justify given that the infrastructure and most of the basic research that allows for wealth to be generated is paid for by the public.

With all the changes coming down the pike, we’ve got to do something.

“Society simply can’t keep up with technology.

As for the skeptics who cite the Industrial Revolution and its job-enhancing aftermath (which actually took 60 years to develop), the McKinsey Global Institute says that society is being transformed at a pace ‘ten times faster and at 300 times the scale’ of the radical changes of 200 years ago,” Buchheit notes.

But while even some of the wealthiest corporatists – the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk – have talked about a baKANNON | 8

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mation and robotics. A 2013 Oxford University study, for instance, predicted that machines might be able to perform half of all U.S. jobs in the next two decades.

New stories about selfdriving cars and trucks are increasingly commonplace, with the corollary that job losses are likely to follow for people currently making a living behind the wheel … and the millions of others in service jobs that cater to such people (restaurants and motels along well-travelled routes, for example).

Driverless technology already exists today, destined to displace jobs such as truckers, cabbies and couriers. Driverless buses and trains will eliminate the need for transit workers, many of them an increasing burden on governments and taxpayers.

Automated transportation, from cars to airplanes, is safer, more efficient and much less costly to operate – computers don’t fall asleep, take bathroom breaks, drink on the job or a host of other human foibles. For all those reasons, driverless is the future of transportation.

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Employment increased by 32,000 in March, driven by full-time gains.

The unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8%. In the first quarter of 2018, employment edged down (-40,000 or -0.2%), as a result of a decrease in January. Over the longer term, employment has been on an upward trend since the second half of 2016. On a year-overyear basis, total employment rose by 296,000 (+1.6%), with the number of full-time workers increasing by 335,000 (+2.3%).

“This president does not give a damn – and it is a reportorial fact, not an opinion or assertion – about the rule of law and yesterday he once again declared war on the rule of law. This investigation is closing in on him and the prosecutors in New York now have his lawyer’s computers and what is on them. That is a big fact here.”

It may be another year before the shovels go in the ground, but a proposed Wal-Mart store south of St. Jacobs is already looking to grow. The developer of the King/86 project is looking for a zone change to boost the store to 134,000 square feet from the currently planned 106,500 sq. ft. The store is part of a proposed power centre for lands adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market. The entire scope of the project, 305,000 sq. ft., is to remain unchanged.

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lawyer’s office was “broken into” by the FBI and that special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation is a “witch hunt.”

DYER: Both sides have to face

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back, so you can see why they want to ‘Latvianise’ this huge, uninvited immigrant presence in their midst as fast as possible.

But now look at it from the position of the Russianspeakers again.

Most of the current generation are not immigrants at all. They were born in Latvia, before or after independence, and they grew up in the familiar streets of Riga or Daugavpils, part of a large Russian-speaking community among whom they feel comfortably at home. They have no other home.

Yet they know they will never be accepted as fully Latvian even if they learn to speak the language fluently. And since they mostly get their news and views from Russian media, which

portray Latvia’s allies in the European Union and NATO as relentlessly antiRussian, Latvian-speakers don’t even trust the Russian minority to be loyal in a crisis.

On the other hand, why should Russian-speakers in Latvia go along with measures that are clearly designed to shrink the role of Russian in the country’s life? There is no right or wrong here.

The Latvian-speakers will have to accept that the Russian minority is a permanent presence in their country, and the Russianspeakers will have to accept that preserving the endangered Latvian language and culture comes first. They are both having trouble getting to that point, but there is really no alternative.

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“The oligarchs do not propose structural change.

They do not want businesses and the marketplace regulated. They do not support labor unions. They will not pay a living wage to their bonded labor in the developing world or the American workers in their warehouses and shipping centers or driving their delivery vehicles,” he writes in a column this week.

“They have no intention of establishing free college education, universal government health or adequate pensions. They seek, rather, a mechanism to continue to exploit desperate workers earning subsistence wages and whom they can hire and fire at will. The hellish factories and sweatshops in China and the developing

world where workers earn less than a dollar an hour will continue to churn out the oligarchs’ products and swell their obscene wealth.

America will continue to be transformed into a deindustrialized wasteland. The architects of our neofeudalism call on the government to pay a guaranteed basic income so they can continue to feed upon us like swarms of longnose lancetfish, which devour others in their own species.”

The point is that such people have ulterior motives for their version of a universal basic income, much of it to be funded on the backs of government.

And governments don’t care about the average citizen, but they do care about their own entitlements, the vast majority of which come from raiding our wallets, not through the largesse of those who buy off the politicians.

We’re right to be skeptical about solutions fashioned in that quarter.

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SPORTS HOCKEY / MINOR

Girls’ PeeWee BB team claims provincial title Other Woolwich Wild squads also competitive in OWHA playoff series over the weekend FAISAL ALI THE WOOLWICH WILD GIRLS were out in force at the OWHA provincials last weekend, with several teams making it as far as the quarter-finals, and one emerging as the provincial champions. It was the Woolwich PeeWee BBs who brought home the gold this year, after a final game against Waterloo Ravens, who took silver.

Also representing the Woolwich Wild colours were the Novice B, Atom BB and Bantam BB teams, who all made it to the quarter-finals before falling to the competition. Of those four teams, the PeeWee BB, Atom BB and Bantam BB Wilds were also the gold medalists at the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League championships.

“My girls came through and had a banner year,” said Jamie Hislop, head coach of the PeeWee BB team. “Just a fantastic year, basically winning the provincials, which is kind of like the pinnacle of all the tournaments, and previous to that was the Lower Lakes which really, for the most part, are equally hard to win. But they won both of them.”

Becoming the best PeeWee BB team in the province is no easy feat, and the excitement was palpable, said Hislop.

“I’m telling you, we are on Cloud Nine right now as a group. It’s just incredible what these girls have

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The Woolwich Wild PeeWee BB team took home the gold at this year’s provincials. Pictured are goalie Gwyneth Martin; in front: Claire Jacklin, Tiana Bender, Kayla Shantz. Behind are Chloe Hislop, Keely Franklin, Amy Dueck, Paige Woods, Taylor Schmitt, Eadyn Meier, Brooke Rempel, Ayla Brubacher, Madi Martin, Kaitlyn Hyatt. Coaches Jamie Hislop, Nathan Woods, Steve Martin and trainer Suzanne Hyatt.

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McCoubrey. ible achievement in and of vens, it was the Wilds that Of the 24 PeeWee teams So spirits were high itself. pulled of the victory with to compete at the BB level, all around as the hockey “To make it to the top an extremely close 1-0 win. it was quite remarkable teams wrapped up after a eight of 50 teams in On“We scored with five that, in the end, it all came stellar year. For the Atom tario, that’s a great acminutes to go in the game. down to a final match beBB head coach Chris Mccomplishment,” said McFive minutes to go! It was a tween Waterloo and WoolMillan, who is stepping Coubrey. It was a close call nail-biter,” added Hislop. wich. away from coaching after for the Novice B’s which, The other three Wild “We just couldn’t believe seven years, it was a fitting in their final match against teams at the provincials, it.” said Hislop. “Here we end to his time with the the Clarington Flames in meanwhile, all had plenty are, down in Toronto for team. the quarter-finals, fell by a to celebrate as well. The the provincials. We could “They’re a special group slim 3-2 loss.

Novice B, Atom BB and have been playing Sault “It was a very close game, of kids,” says McMillan Bantam BB teams all Ste. Marie, we could have of his team. “And I know and ultimately everyone emerged as quarter finalbeen playing some of these you hear that about every was very pleased with the ists at the provincials in other teams – and we end group, and I know that evoutcome. [It was] a great their respective divisions, up playing Waterloo.” ery group of teams is speway to finish the year, and which, as the Novice B Ultimately, in the contest head coach Pat McCoubrey cial in its own right, in its there was no disappointWILD | 12 between the Wilds and Raments at that point,” said pointed out, was an incred-

LIKE MOST ABNORMAL PEOPLE, I am looking forward to turkey season.

I say abnormal because no normal person wants to get up at 3 a.m., have a hasty breakfast, drive to a hunting spot and then walk into the frigid woods in the pitch black in order to place their back against a rough-barked tree and imitate a lovesick hen turkey.

To a turkey hunter, however, this is living the dream.

This year, I am looking forward to taking one with a shotgun as I manage to do each season probably because I have learned to think just like a turkey, which is to say I get uncomfortable around cranberry sauce and I often refer to other people’s legs as drumsticks.

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Assistant becomes new head coach of the Wellesley Applejacks Having joined the staff last season, Malcolm Hutt tapped to lead a squad that expects to see many returning players FAISAL ALI THE WELLELSEY APPLEJACKS HAVE a new head coach for the 2018-19 season. Malcolm Hutt, an assistant coach in the season that just ended, will be taking over the reins from Brad Gerber, who is moving into a managerial position with the team.

“It’s exciting,” said Hutt

of the promotion. “I wasn’t expecting to be named or become the head coach in the second season, but the opportunity was there. I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be a challenge. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

A year of experience with the Jacks under his belt, Hutt says he will be coming in with a solid understanding of the team dynamics.

“Taking over this position as head coach, it’s definitely a lot easier being part of the team last year as an assistant coach,” said Hutt. “I know the players coming back, I know what they’re capable of and I got an idea of what they’re all about, so I’m not coming in blind.”

There’s a strong core of players expected to return

next season too, which ought to give the new coach a strong advantage over the competition, notes general manager Brock Gerber.

“Right now it looks like we will have at least 16 players returning for next year, so that’s something to build off again. It’s nice if we have a bigger core returning – it makes it a little easier going forward and

working with the guys,” said Gerber.

“They all kind of know each other; it’s not like we’re starting over. I think last season we only had nine returning players so we had a big changeover there. You’ve got to kind of rebuild and start over for a bit, and it’s tough to get everybody on the same page.

But I think Malcolm will

do a good job with that this year, getting everybody on the same page early.”

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Swept by Listowel, Kings still qualify for wildcard spot As with last season, Cyclones defeat Elmira for Cherrey Cup, but this time Elmira is the defending provincial champ FAISAL ALI SWEPT BY THE LISTOWEL Cyclones in the Midwestern Conference finals, the Elmira Sugar Kings are nonetheless heading to the Sutherland Cup. Qualifying for the wildcard spot in the series, the team are facing off against the Caledonia Corvairs, winners of the Golden Horseshoe Conference.

The team hopes that sets up a repeat of last season, when the Cyclones took the Cherrey Cup series, but Elmira made the final four and took the provincial Junior B title.

The GOJHL series between Elmira and Caledonia got underway Wednesday night.

“It’s another series on the way to our end goal,” said Kings’ head coach Trent Brown. “We didn’t obviously get there the way we wanted to, but throughout the playoffs we earned that opportunity, we earned that right to continue playing. So hats off to our guys for completing that part of the stage.”

Going into game four April 4 against the visiting Listowel Cyclones, the Kings were already three games in the hole in the best-of-seven series. And while Elmira came back to make a game of it, the scales tipped back in Listowel’s favour in the dying minutes to cap a 5-3 win and give the visitors the Cherrey Cup. “It’s too bad we couldn’t

The Kings played a close game against the Listowel Cyclones on April 4, coming back to tie the score before the visitors closed things out in the final minutes. pull it off. We got swept, but if you look at it a little bit closer, it was a one-goal game every game. They had a couple of empty nets, obviously, but it didn’t feel like a sweep,” said Brown.

The game started on an even footing, with no scoring in the first frame. But it was only a minute into the second that Listowel’s Chayse Herrfort put up an unassisted goal. That play

was followed five minutes later by a second Listowel goal, putting the Kings down by a pair.

It was looking bad for the Elmira side, but then at 7:02 Ethan Wiseman rallied the troops. Coming in on a breakaway, he was able to wrap around the net and slide the puck in.

Jeff Jordan picked up an assist.

The Kings were now on

The Kings looked on disappointedly as Listowel claimed the Cherry Cup, a repeat of last year’s Midwestern Conference final.

the board, but Listowel responded a minute later with a power play marker, restoring their two-goal edge.

As the frame was closing, Elmira’s Mason McMahon turned things around with an unassisted goal, slamming the puck into the net and turning it into a one-point game again.

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thing they got. It was Wiseman who kept things going when, a minute into the third, he got his second of the night, this time on the power play. Picking up the assists on the tying goal were Ryan Takamatsu and Ethan Skinner.

“Probably game four would have been [Wiseman’s] best game in that series. He’s a strong kid, he’s got a great work ethic and I’m happy he got awarded there,” said Brown.

The two teams were now dead even at 3-3, and it looked to stay that way until the final three minutes of the game. Listowel’s Cullen Mercer came in for his second of the match, making it 4-3; and when Elmira pulled their goalie, Mercer returned for his third on the empty net, ending the game 5-3 for Listowel.

For the second year in a row, the Kings conceded the Cherrey Cup to the Listowel Cyclones in the conference finals. But also just like last year, Elmira is heading to Sutherland Cup playoffs as the wildcard team, and this time they will be looking to defend their title as the 2017 champs.

“Every series that you move on to, it’s going to get tougher and tougher. So we just got to concentrate on our game and control what we can control and give it

our best shot,” said Brown.

It’s a steep climb to the top, though, as the Kings are taking on the Caledonia Corvairs in the Sutherland semis in a best-of-seven contest. The series opened last night in Caledonia (results weren’t available at press time), with action returning to Elmira tonight (Thursday). Game time at the WMC is 7:30 p.m.

Game three is in Caledonia Saturday before the teams return to Elmira Sunday night for a 7 p.m. start. If needed, game five will take place in Caledonia Wednesday night.

The Corvairs lost just a single game in the Golden Horseshoe Conference playoffs and were the leading team in the regular season.

Still, it’s a new series against a new team, says Brown, noting the strategy for winning remains the same.

“It’s not going to be too different than what we’ve been preaching about. We want to play solid defense and minimize their highquality opportunities. It’s a game that everybody’s got to be dedicated to, but I think if we put our full effort into it and rise to the task, I don’t see why not,” said Brown.

It was the Kings, after all, who last spring ended Caledonia’s three-year string as Sutherland Cup champs.

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thrill for me.

As a result, I have been practicing a lot with my bow ever since my backyard target started to thaw out – it’s easier on arrows that way.

The way I practice bow hunting shots for turkey is by shooting at a bamboo pole or similarly shaped sliver of cardboard. To me, that target represents a wild turkey’s neck and if

truth were to be told, tastes like one too.

This leads me to the point of this column. As far as I know, the number-one question a turkey hunter gets asked from non-hunters or new hunters is, “Do they taste good?”

This has been my experience at least.

The answer is, for the most part, they taste great.

Wild turkeys eat good natural foods and are, if you

think about it, the ultimate free-range bird.

I say for the most part because their legs are a bit tough. By that I mean you could probably hit a home run with one if some pitcher made the mistake of throwing a fast ball right over your dinner plate.

The neck is another bit of turkey toughness that most of us don’t bother with unless it is for soup.

Don’t get me wrong; tur-

key soup is one of my favourite results of a successful turkey hunt. The turkey legs, neck, and meat, aside from the two breast halves, go into this soup.

But there are other uses for these as well. For instance, if a new turkey hunter is thinking about hunting in the same areas you hunt, it’s customary to present that hunter with the legs of the last bird you shot, so they have an indi-

cation of how good turkey meat can be.

Often, this serves to remind those people how great trout fishing is in the spring – provided they don’t use those legs in soup.

Then you are in trouble.

That’s the problem with turkey drumsticks as a deterrent. It can go horribly wrong if the person knows how to deal with them and turn them into a delicious meal.

That’s why I have developed another tactic to keep fellow turkey hunter away from the places I hunt.

Typically, if I meet them while scouting in the area, I’ll let them know that I hunt there too.

Then, if they are really new at it, they’ll eventually ask that age-old question, “Do they taste good?”

My answer to that is now, “Sure, they do. Wanna neck?”

Three area hockey players selected in OHL draft ALI WILSON A HANDFUL OF LOCAL hockey players were among those taken in the Ontario Hockey League’s draft Saturday.

A total of 300 players born in the year 2002 were selected in the 15-round process from 98 different teams across Ontario and parts of the United States.

Locally, Brody Waters from Heidelberg, Reid Oliver from Elmira and Mathias Onuska from Waterloo were picked up by teams in the OHL. Waters was selected first in the fourth round by the Owen Sound Attack. Having played for the Guelph Gryphons MMAAA team this past season, he ended the regular season with 49 points in 35 games. The right winger also was brought up for one game this past season with the Elmira Sugar Kings and played in

the 2018 OHL Cup Showcase.

“Brody is a fierce, fierce competitor. He leaves it all out on the ice every shift. He can play up and down the lineup in any role, you can trust him in any zone, any situation – whether you need a goal or you’re up by a goal late in the game you know he is a key player in that situation,” said Water’s coach, Joe Amlinger. “He has a great skill set for a bigger player, really good hands and I think what makes him really good is his mixture of tenacity and his fierceness of play combined with his high hockey IQ.” Keeping up to date on the draft at home, Waters says he watched alongside his parents and his grandmother when the good news rolled in.

“It felt amazing – hard to describe, just really excited for what’s to come.

Heidelberg’s Brody Waters was selected in the fourth round by the Owen Sound Attack during Saturday’s OHL draft. to the draft. “They are It’s just a really good opa great organization – I portunity that I think I know they have a really have right now, and I am good team this year.” really excited for it,” he Amlinger coached Wasaid, noting that the Atters this past year, but due tack was one of the teams who showed interest prior to his involvement in the

Woolwich Hockey Academy he has known the young player since he was around peewee age.

“It was a very proud moment,” said Amlinger of the pick, noting that seven of the players on the Guelph team’s roster got picked in the draft.

“I know how hard he has worked to earn that opportunity. He is a player who put in a ton of time and investment in himself last off season. He came to our team in August ready to go, in great shape and focused, and we saw his play get better as the year went on. For that to culminate in getting picked on Saturday was just a really cool moment.”

Although the Grade 10 Elmira District Secondary School student really put in the work himself he said he is grateful for all of the support he has had that got him to this point.

“I’d like to thank my

coaches, my teammates my friends and my family because they have helped to get me to where I am right now.”

As for Onuska, he was selected seventh in the 13th round by the Kingston Frontenacs. A goalie from the Waterloo Wolves MMAAA team he ended the regular season with six shutouts in 25 games played.

Oliver was selected 14th in the 14th round by the Barrie Colts. The Elmira native played this past season for the Waterloo Wolves midget AAA team, scoring 18 points in 33 games. The defenseman was also brought up by the Sugar Kings to play in a game earlier this season.

The top draft pick of the day went to Sudbury, who chose Quinton Byfield of the York-Simcoe Express midget squad, where he put up 92 points in 34 games.

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The Wellesley Applejacks held their end of season banquet over the weekend to celebrate the successes of the year and say goodbye to graduating players. he says it was that experience which motivated him to approach the Applejacks in the first place.

“Well, they say coaching is the closest thing to playing and I enjoyed playing hockey growing

up, for sure. And once you leave the rink, or once I was done playing, you think you’re not going to miss the

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game,” said Hutt.

But for Hutt, the exact opposite happened instead.

“I really enjoyed playing hockey growing up and I enjoyed the competitive part of it. So I was just looking forward to getting back around the rink.”

The Applejacks had a bit of trouble with the consistency of their game last season, pulling off some dramatic wins against the top teams but also dropping some unfortunate loses along the way. Ultimately, the Wellesley team was swept in the first round of the playoffs, and placed fifth of nine teams in the South Doherty Division regular season.

While Hutt says he’s not looking to “reinvent the wheel” with his coaching, he is looking forward to bringing his own style and personality to the fore, building off the previous year’s experience. Whether the Jacks have what it takes to make it in the season to

come, Hutt has a positive, if pragmatic, outlook.

“We have a good group of guys coming back, both quality kids and quality players, and that’s a good start. But our expectations are high; we always want to do well, that’s always the standard we want to set,” he said.

“And I don’t think we should have any problem competing with the top teams in the league if everyone comes to play the way they can and everyone buys in the way we want to play – that’s going to be a hardworking style, a blue-collar style and that’s kind of what we’re going to go with.”

The Applejacks will be holding their spring camp on May 26. Anyone interested in taking part are encouraged to reach out to the director of scouting Bill Cooks at applejacks.scouting@outlook.com.

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THE SCORE Katelyn Snider, Maya Slot, Emily Metzger, Addison Betke, Cayleigh McQuinn, Leah Thompson, Hailey Thom Shutouts: Hailey Thom

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Mar 24 vs Orillia Terriers Home: 3 Visitor: 1 Goals: Nolan Hislop, Riley Runstedler, Griffin Hergott Assists: Evan Gowing, Nolan Mc Laughlin, Bart Sherrer, Griffin Hergott Tournaments

We will do some skating and hockey drills to start and finish up with a scrimmage game for fun! Woolwich Wild representatives will be on-hand to answer any questions that parents might have.

Girls’ hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in our area and we would love you to join us. For additional information, check out our website (www.woolwichwild.com) or contact Jacinta Faries at jfaries@rogers.com or 519-669-8625.

Apr 06 vs Kingston Ice Wolves Home: 7 Visitor: 2 Goals: Emma McCoubrey (3), Maya Slot (2), Katelyn Snider (2) Assists: Emily Metzger

Atom: LL #1 Apr 08 vs New Hamburg Home: 6 Visitor: 2

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Mar 30 vs Ancaster Avalanche Home: 5 Visitor: 2 Goals: Emma McCoubrey (3), Sophia Metzger, Kara Grant Assists: Isla McCoubrey, Leah Thompson

Novice: B Mar 30 vs Brantford Ice Cats Home: 7 Visitor: 0 Goals: Emma McCoubrey (3), Emily Metzger (2), Maya Slot, Cayleigh McQuinn Assists: Sophia Metzger (2), Maya Slot (2), Emily

Metzger, Kara Grant, Ellie Clemmer, Isla McCoubrey, Emma McCoubrey, Emily Hibbard Shutouts: Hailey Thom

Novice: B Mar 31 vs Oakville Hornets Home: 9 Visitor: 3 Goals: Emma McCoubrey

(4), Maya Slot (3), Isla McCoubrey, Emily Metzger Assists: Emma McCoubrey (3), Emily Metzger (2), Sophia Metzger (2), Kara Grant (2), Ellie Clemmer (2)

Novice: B Mar 31 vs Aurora Panthers Home: 1 Visitor: 2

Goals: Emma McCoubrey Assists: Isla McCoubrey, Kara Grant

Novice: B Apr 06 vs North Simcoe Capitals Home: 5 Visitor: 0 Goals: Emma McCoubrey (5) Assists: Ellie Clemmer,

Apr 07 vs Kanata Rangers Home: 5 Visitor: 0 Goals: Maya Slot (3), Emma McCoubrey (2) Assists: Maya Slot, Emma McCoubrey Shutouts: Hailey Thom

Novice: B Apr 07 vs Clarington Flames Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Goals: Maya Slot, Emma McCoubrey Assists: Emma McCoubrey

WILD: It was a really good year for Woolwich girls’ hockey

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The Novice B Woolwich Wild team were the quarter-finalists at the provincials this year. Pictured are Ellie Clemmer, Katelyn Snider, Hailey Thom, Emily Metzger, Addison Bettke, Kara Grant, Sophia Metzger, Emily Hibbard, Maya Slot, Addison Birmingham, Leah Thompson, Isla McCoubrey, Cayleigh McQuinn and Emma McCoubrey.

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creation. But this is a group of kids that did not have any cliques. .. They were friends all of them. I think which speaks to a smalltown community that we’re all in.”

McMillan has been coaching his daughter’s team for years, and while he’s looking forward to spending some more time

with her one-on-one, saying goodbye to the team is an especially bittersweet moment for him.

“You think of it in the wake of the Humboldt tragedy and stuff like that how affected we all are by... and how bound we are all by hockey,” he said.

Many of the girls McMillan has seen grow up right in front of him; his wife, who has also been with the

Woolwich Wild for years, sums it up perfectly.

“There’s line my wife’s had,” said McMillan. “That, ‘the only way I could love them any more is if they were my own kids.’”

The Woolwich Wild had one last hoorah at the Tuesday evening banquet, complete with a fire truck ride, before disbanding for the year.

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being a dad on the window with a coffee, instead of drawing up lines, trying to figure out what we’re going to play, who’s going to play where. ‘Did so-and-so show up on time? Did Sally forget her jersey? Oh, no, good she brought it,’” said McMillan.

“I have been blessed to be able to coach them and the memories are fantastic.”

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TAX POLICY / SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

Craft brewers to get boost from provincial tax credit plan Ontario has been loosening constraints, slightly, but small operations such as Block Three could use more flexibility ALI WILSON ONTARIO’S CRAFT BREWERS – and, not coincidentally, beer drinkers – got something to toast this week, as the province announced an expansion of its support for the industry.

Changes to the Small Beer Manufacturers’ Tax Credit, outlined in the 2018 Ontario budget, aim to allow more breweries to expand their operations, create jobs and fuel economic growth.

The move was welcomed by the province’s craft brewers.

“The new supports announced today will certainly help accelerate that growth. It is a great day for the craft beer industry and a great day for Ontarians who enjoy locally made craft beer,” said Scott Simmons, president of Ontario Craft Brewers. “The OCB is committed to further strengthening Ontario’s reputation as a centre of craft brewing excellence and today’s announcement is a critical step on that path. We have already seen the positive impact of ongoing government commitment to this industry, with 250 independent craft breweries now open and growing in over a hundred communities, generating thousands of jobs and an economic impact in all corners of the province.”

The changes build on prior measures introduced by the government to support small breweries, including expanding the sale of beer to more than 350 grocery stores – eventually growing to 450 stores – as well as mandating that at

least 20 per cent of shelf space for beer be reserved for small brewers’ products. There are also provisions for breweries to have a bar or restaurant at each of their licensed manufacturing sites.

The province is also developing a new agreement to strengthen the position of small and craft brewers, including improved product placement, shelf space and other marketing practices in Beer Store locations.

One of the big changes comes along with tax reductions for breweries.

That would see the beer tax rate reduced from the current 90 cents per litre to 40 cents for sale of microbrewery beer, as well as removing the tax on up to 10,000 litres of beer for product promotion at onsite retail stores.

Ontario’s hefty tax rates have been a hot topic within the craft beer industry.

Earlier this year, Beer Canada launched a campaign, www.axethebeertax.ca, that informed consumers about the issues facing the industry and encouraged the signing of a petition

demanding they scrap the escalator tax, which came into effect this month.

The group notes that 47 per cent of the price of beer is government tax, which is reflected in higher costs for consumers and potential loss of profits for producers. Although federally the fight against taxes has yet to be adjusted – the escalator tax is a federal initiative – this week’s announce-

ment does help some of the midsize breweries.

For very small brewers such as St. Jacobs-based Block Three Brewery, the provincial adjustment will have less impact given that they produce just 2,000 hectolitres a year.

Some additional changes to give small brewers additional market outlets would be handier, notes coowner Graham Spence.

“One of the big things for us is they have started to allow wineries and cideries to sell at farmers’ markets and obviously being in St. Jacobs we would love to sell to the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. I think that would open up a huge avenue for us,” explained Spence, noting that their biggest hurdle is actually getting their product into people’s hands, so being given the opportunity to connect directly outside of their brewery would be helpful.

“Putting our stuff in the grocery store, sending it all over the province that’s silly; we would prefer to keep it local and we think there is enough support for that. What we would like to see is being allowed to sell in farmers’ markets and

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being allowed to open a second retail location without the necessity to put in a production facility.”

Looking at the environment across Ontario, there are currently more than 250 craft beer breweries in

operation with 133 selling through the LCBO network. With the industry estimating that there was more than $370 million in sales of craft beer in Ontario in 2017, up from $240 million in 2015.

MARKETING AND FARMING GO hand in hand, says UK communications specialist Simon Haley. In a swing through Ontario over the past week, he’s urging farmers to use their intrinsic marketing skills to get back in touch with consumers.

“Farming is where marketing started,” says Haley. But over the years – as the country became more urban than rural and its dynamics changed appreciably – things went haywire. Consumers started losing sight of farmers. And unfortunately, farmers lost sight of consumers, too. Even though marketing is an intrinsic part of farming, farmers failed to market that most basic feature: themselves.

Haley’s firm Social Jungle gives communications and business advice to major UK farming companies and groups such as the National Farmers Union. Most recently, with input from the NFU’s social media advisor, he ran a week-long communications workshop for more than 300 union members, whom he describes as keen to reset the tone.

“Farming’s voice got weak,” he says. “By not having a strong voice, we’ve let others fill the vacuum. Shying away from telling our own story has allowed others, like activists, to come at it with a more coordinated approach, so we’ve become reactive. By the time farming stands up, we’re ROBERTS | 14

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Proposed Amendment to the Regional Official Plan Identification of Urban Designated Greenfield Area in the City of Cambridge and the Township of Woolwich (East Side Lands – Stage 2) The Regional Municipality of Waterloo Planning and Works Committeeis holding a public meeting to receive comments from the community on a proposed amendment to the Regional Official Plan (ROP). The public meeting is being held pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

Date and Location Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Regional Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener.

Purpose and Effect The ROP provides for the designation of a maximum of 170 hectares of Urban Designated Greenfield Area. The final location and extent of lands to be designated as Urban Designated Greenfield Area are shown on Map 1.

1. Designate approximately 55 hectares of Urban Designated Greenfield Area in the southern portion of the Township of Woolwich; 2. Designate approximately 100 hectares of Urban Designated Greenfield Area in the northern part of the City of Cambridge; 3. Designate approximately 6 hectares of land as Prime Industrial Strategic Reserve in the northern part of the City of Cambridge; 4. Redesignate approximately 11 hectares from Prime Industrial Strategic Reserve to Urban Designated Greenfield Area in the northern part of the City of Cambridge; 5. Redesignate approximately 4 hectares of land from Urban Designated Greenfield Area to Prime Industrial Strategic Reserve in the northern part of the City of Cambridge.

already on our back foot.”

In Ontario, Haley shared his thoughts about communicating with consumers at the Farm and Food Care annual general meeting Wednesday.

One of those trends he’s discussing is social media. Haley stresses that it’s a complement to a farm’s marketing and communications strategy, not a strategy unto itself. He says social media is good for making introductions, direct conversations and getting leads, but not so much for making sales or changing minds.

“That comes after people know who you are,” he says. “But first, you need to make the introduction.”

And, he says, better yet if you are working jointly with others, with prescribed messages.

Farming is complex and complicated – “It’s not a simple profession,” says Haley – and what farmers consider common knowledge is far beyond the public’s understanding of agriculture.

So he suggests the agriculture sector as a whole decide what messages it wants to put forward – safety, sustainability, transparency and affordability, among them – and work from that common position. It’s important for individual farmers to present themselves online, as a get-to-know-you exercise.

But going deeper and delving into actual advocacy – taking a position, righting a wrong, explaining something that’s suddenly become important to consumers – requires a coordinated effort by the ag sector for maximum effectiveness, he says.

“Messages to consumers should be deeper than ‘Have you thanked a farmer today?’” he says. “Dentists, bin men [garbage collectors], they could all say the same thing. Consumers want more from farmers than ‘Say thanks to us’.”

In the UK, an effective approach to consumer connectivity has been the Open Farm Sunday program. It’s a bit like the popular Breakfast on

the Farm program, where an individual farm hosts the public for a morning meal, except Open Farm Sunday is country-wide initiative.

Since the first Open Farm Sunday in 2006, more than 1,500 UK farmers have opened their gates and welcomed people onto their farm for one Sunday each year.

Finally, there are the old standbys, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

“That’s one thing about using social media,” says Haley. “For virtual visitors there are no geographic barriers, no staffing required, no cross contamination from one farm to another or from farm to farm.”

But regardless of the medium, he urges farmers communicating broadly to use terminology that promotes discussion, not confusion.

“Agriculture loves acronyms and terms that don’t mean anything to the general public,” he says.“Use basic language. That has broad appeal.”

Map 1 – Subject Lands, Detailed Study Area and Areas of Proposed Amendments

The proposed amendment is being undertaken in accordance with ROP Policies 2.B.3 (i) and 2.B.3 (j). ROP Map 3a and Map 7would be modified accordingly to reflect the Urban Designated Greenfield Area and Prime Industrial Strategic Reserve designated through this amendment.

Subject Lands Map 1shows the limits of the Detailed Study Area and the approximate limits of the lands subject to the proposed ROP Amendment. To view specific properties affected by this amendment, please refer to the mapping shown with the draft ROP Amendment which will be available on the Regional Municipality of Waterloo website, according to the instructions below.

How to Get More Information A copy of the proposed ROP amendment can be accessed through the Region’s ‘News and Public Notices’ webpage at www.regionofwaterloo.ca; type “news” in the search bar at the top of the website to locate the page.

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, please contact: Jane Gurney, AICP, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner, Community Planning Division Telephone: 519-575-4500 ext. 3454 TTY: 519-575-4481

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by Monday, April 30, 2018 at 519-575-4400 or TTY 519-575-4481.

Candidate Information Sessions will be held with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on:

All comments and information received from individuals, stakeholder groups and agencies regarding the proposed amendment are being collected to assist the Region of Waterloo in making a decision under the Planning Act. Under the Municipal Act, personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location that may be included in a submission becomes part of the public record.

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If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo on the proposed ROP Amendment, you must make a written request to the Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4J3.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo before the proposed ROP Amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo before the proposed ROP Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

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Beckett Beatty, Jack Carlaw, Gavin Castle, Cadence Cotter, Samuel Elson, Lucas Floto, Landon Frey, Carson Hallman, Logan MacGregor, Easton Martin, Presley McFadden, Owen Misener, Lukas Rintoul, Maxwell Rintoul, Grayson Schlupp, Logan Shantz, Daman Taylor, Jerome Taylor, Owen Weber, Aaron Winslade, Hayden Witmer, Coach Ryan Castle, Asst. Coach Jeff MacGregor, Asst. Coach Tim Taylor, Trainer Mark Rintoul, Asst. Trainer Rob Elson.

Luca Abate, Parker Allen, Harrison Brown, Kolton Brubacher, Charlie Dean, Aidan Fluit, Mason Hardy, Lincoln Horst, Braiden Martin, Brody Schaap, Grayson Schimus, Ian Schmidt, Finley Schwartzentruber, Tristan Snelling, Lukas Storer, Ethan Straus, Jackson Vogel, Eliot Walker, Arabelle Weiss, Liam Weiss, Bentley Wideman, Zachary Wideman, Coach Peter Weiss, Asst Coach Dave Weiss,Trainer Brian Straus, Asst.

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Matteo Abate, Keegan Bakker, Samuel Bauman, Nathan Briscoe, Maverick Chambers, Bennett Clemmer, Brayden Clemmer, Willam Cross, Daniel Desmeules, Miles Fluit, Cole Frede, Liam Gallagher, Zachary Guthrie-Black, Liam Haggerty, Nathan Haggerty, Hayden Hunter, Danika McCallum, Viggo Petersen, Raelyn Rozema, Jackson Shantz-Schlegel, Dawson Shardlow, Tristan Treutlein, Reid Weber, Braxten Wideman, Brenden Wright, Coach Rod Bauman, Manager Leslie Bauman

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Kitson Bakker, Carter Crane, Jackson Gillies, Mason Gruhl, Carson Kellough, Hudson Lehtonen, Liam MacGregor, Bryce McFadden, Kolten Noot, Cody Paquet, Owen Porter, Nathan Seller, Sullivan Shantz, Jack Wood, Coach Curtis McFadden, Asst. Coach Josh Gruhl, Asst. Coach Mark MacGregor, Asst. Coach Brad Shantz, Trainer Andrea Kellough

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Aden Acheson, Dylan Burkholder, Carter Crummer, Christien Desroches, Brayden Driscoll, Casey Dronick, Anand Ghali, Nicolas Giron, Alex Hiller, Brooks Lehtonen, Tommy Madison, Logan McLachlan, Johnathan Petrone, Ryan Scheifele, Max Schwartzentruber, Coach Jamie Crummer, Asst. Coach Keith Scheifelie, Trainer Joe Driscoll, Asst. Trainer Jeff Kinzie

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Ethan Burkholder, Joshua Carson, Riley Dettweiler, Brandon Fishman, Connor Goebel, Keaten Kidd, Jakob Noot, Mitchell Roemer, Ayden Schaap, Danny Schaefer, Karsten Smith, Andrew Snyder, Carson Staken, Owen Weppler, Evan Woods, Coach Ryan Burkholder, Asst. Coach Matthew Roemer, Asst. Coach Ben Snyder, Trainer Matthew Fishman, Manager Chelsea Schaap

WILDCATS | PEEWEE LL1

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Thank-you for a great season!

Hayden George, Brandon Girling, Daniel Grant, Preston Hackert, Connor Huber, Myles Hunter, Luke Mann, Jake Patterson, Matthew Ramage, Jack Rozema, Zachary Snider, Owen Tettman, Nathan Whittom, Evan Yorke, Andrew Zettler, Coach Brad Hackert, Asst. Coach Bryce Tettman, Trainer Derek Patterson, Manager Chad Rozema

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Tanner Armstrong, Tucker Armstrong, Hailey Brubacher, Katie Brubacher, Brennan Catton, Brody Downs, Jakob Geimer, Hudson Habermehl, Gabriel Hicknell, Adrian Kocan, Daniel Kochut, Madeline Maguire, Andrew Palmer, Nicholas Ritchie, Jackson Smith, Ryan Lashbrook, Coach Robert Hicknell, Asst. Coach Donald Smith, Trainer Michael Palmer, Asst. Trainer Becky Brubacher, Asst. Trainer William Maguire

Thanks to the volunteer coaches who help foster a positive example for Woolwich youth.

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WILDCATS | MINOR PEEWEE AE

15 Park Ave E., Unit 2, Elmira | 519.669.9877 Ethan Adams, Tyson Bauman, Hunter Brown, Dawson Brubacher, Jamie Ferretti, Ethan Gilbert, Jack Hacock, Carter Harrow, Keegan martin, Evan McDowell, Tyson Roth, Evan Sauve, Adam Short, Joshua Uhrig, Beckett Wadel, Coach Kevin Brown, Asst. Coach Jeff McDowell, Trainer Darren Martin, Manager Matt Roth

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Owen Brown, Teagan Cadeau, Jonathon Enns, Evan Gruhl, Samuel Hacock, Nathan Lipp, Evan Lucier, Christopher Melvin, Benjamin Moyer, Jett Renon, Brock Rouse, Riley Snider, David Taylor Emmett Weissenboeck, Benjamin Wilkie, Coach Geoff Rhebergen, Asst. Coach Paul Lucier, Trainer Bryan Henderson, Asst. Trainer Ryan Cadeau

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Andrew Chumley, Tyler Fisher, Michael Gear, Joshua Gibson, Eric Kane, Kane Kruschat, Ian Leech, Isaac Lopers, Nathan Martin, Evan Passmore, Seth Shantz, Justin Strohoff, Cale Waechter, Mitchell Walker, Owen Weber, Elijah Weiss, Liam Wood, Coach Jordan Moore, Asst. Coach Nick Bauman, Asst. Coach Dalton Taylor, Asst. Trainer David Uberig

WILDCATS | MAJOR PEEWEE A 48 Arthur St. S, Elmira | 519.669.1611

Parker Alles, Cade Beacom, Ethan Bickerton, Drew Birmingham, Ryan Brubacher, Evan Catton, Jordan Chang, Ian Darroch, Eric Hutton, Haiden Idzik, Will Lavigne, Denver Martin, Ethan Martin, Joey Martin Keenan Martin, Mason Spark, Coach Michael Birmingham, Asst. Coach Chadd Bauman, Asst. Coach Trent Martin, Trainer Rob Alles, Trainer Logan White,Manager Kevin Martin

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WILDCATS | BANTAM LL1

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Logan Beard, Braxten Breen, Ryan Curtis, Thomas Hill-Ring, Daniel Kelly, John Kilgour, James McCormick, William McDougall, Zachary McMurray Joshua Moore, Ethan Murr, Calvin Oleski, Dominic Roth, Michael Wang, Coach Craig Curtis, Asst. Coach Gerald Beard, Trainer Dan Ring, Asst. Trainer Jasmine Roth, Manager Tim McDougall

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Nolan Balzan, Simon Bauman, Cole Brubacher, Andrew Buehler, Logan Frey, Sebastian Garrett, Griffin Goodfellow, Owen Hackert, Jonathan Horst, Liam Hunter, Tristan Kraemer, Simon Shantz, Jonathan Staken, Ashton Weber, Coach Terry Kraemer, Asst. Coach Ryan Burkholder, Asst. Coach Max Shantz Trainer Chris Garrett

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Zack Bender, Mac Benham, Cody Kroetsch, Liam Moyer, Adam Pauls, Patrick Perry, Lucas Radler, Shelby Rempel, Corbin Schmidt, Colton Schmitt, Cole Slade, Gage Usiski, Jordan Wang, Connor Waters, Andrew Weber, Nolan Williamson, Gavin Wilson, Coach Stephen Hartman, Asst. Coach Kevin Schmitt, Asst. Coach John Wilson, Trainer Robert Moyer, Manager Tim Waters

WILDCATS | MINOR BANTAM A

Coleton Benham, Lynden Blanchet, Noah Bloemberg, Griffin Boerner, Tyler Brezynskie, Nolan Bridge, Mitchell Brubacher, Reid Burknolder, Carter Cousineau, Connor Dingelstad, Andrew Gear, Mitchell Hartman, Camden McNevan, Brett Moser, Carter Rollins, AJ Shaw-McMahon, Aiden VonKannen, Coach Jody Moser, Asst.Coach Robert Cousineau, Asst. Coach Tim Rollins, Trainer Jeff McMahon, Manger Shannon Boerner

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F L Emmett Bartley, Matthew Brubacher, Timothy Brunkard, Matthew Deyell, Brendan Gilles, Kyle Gingrich, Andrew Kieswetter, Brendan Knipfel, Tyson Kraemer, Tanner Mann, Benjamin Metzger, James Ormson, Blake Richardson, Nathan Taylor, James Wang, Hunter Weigel, Mackenzie Willms, Turner Willoughby, Coach Tim Metzger, Asst. Coach Brian Knipfel, Asst. Coach Terry Kraemer, Trainer Dave Deyell

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WILDCATS | MAJOR MIDGET A

Cole Altman, Daniel Carr, Austin Cousineau, Bryce Dettweiler, Evan Gowing, Bradley Hale, Owen Harnock, Griffin Hergott, Nolan Hislop, Kurtis Hoover, Nolan McLaughlin, Griffen Rollins, Riley Runstedler, Lukas Shantz, Barton Sherrer, Ethan Wilkie, Ethan Young, Coach Zachary Barrage, Asst. Coach Jake Radcliffe, Trainer Carson Kyte, Manager Lukas Baleshta

WILDCATS | JUVENILE

Connor Bauman, Tyson Bender, Luke Brown, Jacob Bruder, Connor Duench, Aidan Eastwood, Mathieu Fife, Jordan Gamble, Jayden Hipel, Eddie Huber, Gregory Huber, Adam Jokic, Cole Lenaers, Jake Lewis, Aaron Logan, Garrett Martin, Kelby Martin, Scott Martin, Tyler Moser, Keegan Saunders, Mathew Uhrig, Coach Gavin White, Asst. Coach Rick Moser, Trainer Kevin Moser, Asst. Trainer Benjamin Martin

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Back Row, left to right: Haily DeCorte, Tyler Ruppert, Jessica Carr, Wyatt Westman-Frijters, Taryn Mikjaniec, Wojtek Monkiewicz, Khalil Ali, James Howells, Shawn Beaupre Middle Row, left to right: Assistant Coach, Amber Carr, Allistair Becker, Ashlan Dibben, Enver Prcic, Jennifer Howells, Jordyn Cooper, Jorey Evans, Coach, Rick Moser Front Row: left to right: Kyle Halsband, Robert Howells Missing from photo: Joel Bauman, Ashton Musselman, Joshua Stoermer, Assistant Coach, Ryan Dowler

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Students on an Odyssey of their own Prior to provincial competition, EDSS drama to perform its award-winning production of The Odyssey Friday night

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The 37 Elmira District Secondary School student cast and crew will be putting on a local performance of their award-winning production Friday. The show starts at 7 p.m., with tickets available at the door.

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A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE OF the Elmira District Secondary School’s award-winning adaption of The Odyssey will be running Friday night.

After winning an Outstanding Production Award at the district competition last month, the cast has been meticulously working to perfect their performance ahead of their Ontario Drama Festival entry on April 17.

Tomorrow night’s show offers local audiences an opportunity to see the polished performance.

“In the past we have enjoyed doing sort of the dark dramas; this one is an epic mythology so it’s adventure. It’s a little different that way in the genre we usually pick,” said DJ Carroll, drama teacher at EDSS. “It’s a place full of myth, monsters, gods, mortals, adventure – there is some sword fighting, there is

some great music in it, there’s dance. It’s got everything.”

Winning at the district level, The Odyssey is an adaption of the classic story by Homer. The locally scripted version is about Odysseus’ ten-year journey getting home from the Trojan War. While the show took an inspiration from the well known piece, the 37-member student cast and crew decided to put their own spin on it, one they are

proud to showcase.

“We thought it would be really fun to do one here for the home town, for people to come out and see it. It gives our students a chance to tryout some new changes for the play and it gets them pumped up about performing for an audience,” said Carroll.

Garret Tracey, a veteran in the performing arts crew, will be playing two different roles in the performance. For him, this

entire journey has been very rewarding, but hasn’t come without hard work.

“Winning districts was a pleasant surprise. It was really amazing, and it just shows how hard work really pays off,” he said.

“Since that time we have really been ramping up, getting ready for several performances.”

“I feel like there is a lot more attention to detail this run around, which will be really good.”

All polished and set for

the home crowd, Tracey says performing locally doesn’t come without some nerves. However, there is a sense of excitement to be able to perform for peers and family.

Tickets for the local performance of The Odyssey are $5, available from cast members or at the door. The show starts at 7 p.m. Following the performance, there will be a reception for those in the audience to meet and chat with the actors.

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It’s never too late for an Old Love ... or a few laughs Theatre Wellesley explores all the emotions of a Norm Foster classic for its spring show, to be staged at the library FAISAL ALI IT’S NOW SPRING, THE season of new beginnings and fresh starts; blooming flowers, blooming relationships, a time of rebirth.

And yet what is new is not always what’s beautiful, and Theatre Wellesley is celebrating the old this spring with its spring production of Old Love, another classic from prolific Canadian playwright Norm Foster.

The story centres on the romance, or attempted romance, between two people with long pasts and much remorse. It’s a screenplay gilded with Foster’s inimitable charm, as the characters move from witty banter and comedy to topics of sorrow, loss and regret. It’s a story that will lift you up at moments but tug at your heartstrings the next, and ultimately force viewers to revaluate what it means to be older and in love.

Taking on the leading role in the play is Theatre Wellesley veteran Al Cook, a familiar face in previous productions such as last fall’s Daddy’s Girl and The Art of Murder. The story

moves between the present and the past, and Cook takes on the role of the present day Bud, a man who after living through a failed marriage and several heartaches, is still open to finding his “Old Love.”

“Bud in the present has finally decided after many, many years he’s going to do something about the woman that he’s been smitten with forever, and he finds it a bit of an uphill battle,” says Cook of his character.

Starring opposite Cook is fellow Theatre Wellesley alumnus Lori Hoelscher, who has played in previous productions, including The Art of Murder. Hoelscher, jokes Cook, takes on the role of Bud’s “uphill battle” as the character Molly, the woman whom Bud has been smitten with for years.

Molly, however, does not reciprocate Bud’s feelings.

After a troubled marriage and the death of her husband, Molly is understandably weary of pursuing a relationship at her age.

There’s an underlying fear, too, as Molly grapples with the stigma associated with what her younger relative

Al Cook is Bud and Lori Hoelscher is Molly in the Theatre Wellesley production of Old Love. dismisses as “Old Love.”

What would people think, she asks, if they saw an older woman – a widow, for that matter – holding hands or kissing another man in public.

“I’m torn and I am full of angst, and I am jaded,” agrees Hoelscher of her character. “Because I had this not great marriage, but I have guilt about it and also this resentment about it.

It’s just all kind of tied up in there and I don’t almost feel like I deserve happiness and love because I got myself in that situation by letting him [my husband] kind of rule my life.”

“Bud, in present anyways, he’s got a certain confidence, but mostly he just runs on pure earnestness,” says Cook.

“He’s just very straightforward. You know, ‘this is what I want, I’m going to go for it.’ I don’t think there’s any hidden story with Bud in the present. Bud is just, he’s smitten and he’s decided, ‘I’m going to do something about it.’

Playing the foil to present day Bud and Molly are fellow actors Sascha West and Kevin Waken. West and Waken take on the role of several younger couples in the story, including younger

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versions of Molly and Bud and their respective spouses in flashbacks, offering a perspective on how the characters ended up as they did.

They also take on the role of other couples in the present day, contrasting the absurd situation where even the loveless relationships of younger people are still somehow considered more acceptable, less untoward, than the genuine love between two older people.

“For me anyways, the younger relationships within those scenes in the past.

Maybe they thought they were in love,” notes Waken.

“And so really what this play

does by the end of it is kind of define love a little differently.”

The Theatre Wellesley production of Old Love runs April 27 to 29, and May 4 to 6 at the Wellesley Public Library. The venue is smaller than their fall production, with a minimalistic set design chosen intentionally for the location.

“I love the intimacy of performing here in the spring show, because you have a connection with the audience that you just don’t have on a stage at a larger venue,” says Cook.

“Some of the comments from previous shows is people feel that they’re in their living room, or they’re in someone’s living room,” adds director Al Strong.

“And it really is very intimate and very immediate and very personal, and that’s what makes this very exciting.”

Because of the smaller venue, Theatre Wellesley is encouraging people to get their tickets early. They can be purchased at Pym’s Village Market in Wellesley, or by email at contact@ theatrewellesley.com.

ELMIRA BLOOD DONOR CLINIC

Give Blood ... to save lives.

The Next Elmira Clinic: at Lion’s Hall, Elmira

Friday, April 20th, 2018

From 2-7:30pm

CLM

MODULAR BUILDINGS MOVING & LEASING

2170 FLORADALE RD., FLORADALE • 519-669-2183

ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE

22 Church St. W Elmira

519-669-5353

Farm - Auto - Truck - Industrial and we have On-the-farm service

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call for Details

Breakfast • Coffee • Soups • Sandwiches • Donuts • Muffins • Bread • Pies • Cookies

35 Howard Ave. • 519-669-3232

315 Arthur St. S., Elmira • 519-669-5403

Hours: Mon to Sat 6am to 5:30pm | Closed Sundays & Holidays

The Quality You Demand, the Service You Deserve.

• Fabrics • Men's Wear • Ladies Coats • China • Glass Ware

ELECTRIC MOTORS | GENERATORS | AUTOMATION CONTROL

Mon. Closed · Tues.-Fri. 8-6 · Sat. 8-5

63 Union St., Elmira • 519-669-1842

2192 Floradale Rd. ~ Floradale, On.

(519) 669-1381

OPEN 7am to Midnight | 7 DAYS A WEEK

SANYO CANADIAN MACHINE WORKS INCORPORATED

33 Industrial Dr. • 519-669-1591

1.800.265.6126 |

CALL 1-888-2DONATE or VISIT www.blood.ca for more information or to book an appointment.

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CLASSIFIED HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:

WEDNESDAYS BY 10AM

HELP WANTED

AUCTIONS

AUCTION SALE

Of Compact tractor, riding mowers, trailer, household goods, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 22 Ebycrest Rd., off Victoria St. (Highway 7),1 km north of Breslau or 1 km east of Kitchener), For Dave and Rosemary Rutherford, on

We are looking for Full Time Help Cutting and measuring wood material an asset.

Mon-Fri 7:30-5 pm

Fast paced environment, always "buzzin".

Please email herrgotts10@gmail.com Call 519-699-4454 or come and see us at 3616 Lobsinger Line, St. Clements HELP WANTED

Is seeking motivated individuals for the position of General Labourer. Full time employment, competitive wages & benefits available. Apply via email to info@kieswetter.com, Fax to (519)699-5924.

Full time position to sell Floorcoverings & Cabinets, including in store sales & on site measuring & consultation. Skillset to include: • Ability to work with clients in specification & design • Strong listening & interpersonal skills • Occasional lifting involved • Construction or Customer Service experience an asset • Must have a driver's license Competitive wage with comprehensive benefit package.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST @ 9:30 A.M.

TRACTOR & MISC. ITEMS: JD 2305 compact diesel tractor, 4wd, 62in. mower (pto driven), 200CX loader with bucket, Woods Ground Breaker BH6000 back hoe, turf tires, second set of tires (selling separately), 645 hours, well maintained, excellent condition. Exmark Lazer Z - zero turn mower, 60in. cut, 26hp Kohler engine, Exmark UltraVac bagging system, 865 hours – good condition. JD GX345 riding lawn mower, 52in. mower, 42in. front mount snow blower, also MC519 cart with blower, cab, weights, 575 hours, good. JD 320 riding lawn mower, 48in. cut, hyd. lift, hydrostatic. 5 X 10ft. utility trailer, new axles, lights. 48in. lawn roller. Trail type sprayer, 10ft. booms. Pull type sprayer for parts. Fertilizer spreader. 15ft. storage container (to be removed).

2in. transfer pump (6.5hp). Gas pressure washer c/w Honda 5.5hp engine. Husqvarna 55 chain saw. Stihl KM56RC combo set (weed trimmer, hedge trimmer, chain saw, tiller). Husqvarna back pack blower. Toro CCR2000E 4.5hp snow blower. B&D edger. Gas trimmer. 2,000 winch.

Sump pump. 4 plastic tanks (2 are good). Large Husky rolling tool chest. Delta bench model drill press. Drill press vice. Belt sander. Vice.

Work table on casters c/w vice. Assorted hand & garden tools. Alum. ladders. Portable air compressor. Emery on stand. Post lights (2 – new). Live animal traps. Folding alum. ramps.

Early child’s wagon. Concrete benches, tables & planters. Plastic skids. Schwinn 6 speed ladies bike – good. Men’s and youth bikes. Planting table with drain and lights. Light duty scaffolding.

Assorted hardware. Axle stands. Pile of field stone (some split). List goes on.

HOUSEHOLD: Oak pedestal table, claw feet.

Pedestal table & 2 chairs. Desks. Bookcases.

Matching burgundy reclining loveseats. Single daybed. Assorted framed prints. Electronics.

Dishware. Refinished early counter scale, brass beam & bowl, nice. Old chamber set. Lord Kitchener copper plaque. List goes on.

NOTE – Property is sold. Proprietors downsizing.

See www.gerberauctions.net for photos.

Lunch booth. Proprietors and auctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sale. Terms – Cash or cheque with I.D. Sale order. Smaller miscellaneous items, household, larger items, mowers, tractor.

PROPRIETORS – Dave and Rosemary Rutherford 519-241-4700

EMAIL resume with references to Paul Wagler at pwagler@cyg.net or call 519-496-9978 to inquire.

All inquiries will be acknowledged.

HELP WANTED

Crushing / Screening Labourers Grounds Labourers to assist with crushing & screening operations. Willing to train motivated individuals. Full time employment, competitive wages and benefits.

Apply via email to info@kieswetter.com, Fax to (519)699-5924.

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

HELP WANTED

AT GRAY’S AUCTION CENTRE, 5737 HWY 23, HARRISTON

MONDAY APRIL 16, 2018 AT 5:30 P.M.

Full Time

FRAMING CARPENTER required for a growing construction company based in Hawkesville.

Elmira

Donuts & Deli

Elmira Donuts & Deli is looking to hire someone to work a few days per week serving customers and to help in the kitchen. This is an all year position. Please call 519-669-5353 and ask for Sarah.

HOW TO REACH US

AUCTION SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS,

For heavy machinery fleet maintenance and mechanical repairs for in shop and field work. Full time employment, competitive wages and benefits. Â Apply via email to info@kieswetter.com, Fax to (519)699-5924.

AUCTIONS

Country Lane Builders is committed to being a leader in the construction industry, always looking for continual improvement, safety, quality products & service. Experience preferred but not required.

If interested please send your resume to

sales@clbuilders.ca Country Lane Builders will provide accommodation during the hiring process. We would like to thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

SALE CONSISTS OF: Furniture; Appliances; Skid Lots of Misc, Household Items; Sm Appliances; Ass’t. Electronics; Ass’t Vaccums; Watches; Pcs of Swar; Kid's & Adult Clothing; Bedding; Books; Consumer Goods; Plus Large Selection of Other Misc. Items.

TERMS; Cash, Interac, Visa, M.C. NOTE: Clothes will be sold in large lots, list subject to additions & deletions. Viewing from 4:00 P.M. day of sale. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale.

LUNCH BOOTH AUCTIONEERS:

GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC., HARRISTON BARRY | (519) 338-3722 | LICENSED & BONDED

AUCTIONEERS:

Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 698-0138

2827 Hutchison Rd., RR#1 Millbank (Crosshill)

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Sale to be held at #7213 Line 86 Wallenstein approx. 6 km west of Elmira.

PROPERTY: Brick bungalow on a spacious 52 X 140ft. lot. House has steel roof, natural gas furnace, central vac, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, sitting room, bathroom, and finished basement with rec-room (gas fireplace), washroom, and fruit cellar. On premises is a 20 X 20ft. storage shed with concrete floor, a garden shed and a paved driveway. Note – A good starter or retirement home in a great location, walking distance to Woolwich Memorial Centre, elementary & secondary schools. See www. gerberauctions.net for photos. Terms – Will be sold at 12:00 noon subject to a reasonable reserve bid with 10% down sale day and the balance in 60 days or when possession is given. To View – Attend open houses Wed. April 11th 6 - 8:00pm, Sat. April 14th 10am 1:00pm, or call Bob @ 519-669-2458 HOUSEHOLD: Fridge, stove, washer & dryer, chest freezer. 2 – 4pc. bedroom suites (1 – bookcase). Upholstered furniture. Tables & chairs. Shelving. Rocking chair plus other home furnishings. Elna sewing machine.

Bedding & linen. China, glass, & other household goods.

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES: Church pew.

Wooden storage box. Fold over table. Trunk.

Old cast iron school bell. 4 Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club 1/16 scale tractors (new in box). 2 Miniature teams with custom built wagon & sleigh. Also, 3 horse hitch with custom built cultivator. Hand water pump.

Cast iron kettle, pot and pans. Brass blow torch. Early doll buggy. Milk & cream cans.

2 cast iron implement seat. Planter with IH seed drill ends.

MISC. ITEMS: Yard Machines 28in. snow blower, 2 yrs. old – excellent. Alum. step & ext. ladders. Electric lawn mower. Hand & garden tools, list goes on!

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 10:00 A.M.

to be held at

BRESLAU AIRPORT ROAD AUCTION COMPLEX 5100 FOUNTAIN ST, North, BRESLAU (Kitchener)

Tractor John Deere 2155 4 wd open station w loader excellent condition, 990 David Brown with loader good running order.

Trailer 8’ x 24’ Barrett goose neck aluminum livestock trailer 8000 lb axles. All new hubs and bearings in the last year all lights working, 8’ x 16 tandem axle enclosed trailer.

Equipment 575 Ox-Alfa Laval transport TMR mixer w electronic scale (excellent condition), J.D. 1219 haybine field ready, J.D. 20’ centre fold disc, 20’ high clearance S tine flat fold cultivator w finger harrows, iH 19’ vibra shank cultivator, Dion 1224XC harvester w wide pick-up head, iH 18 run seed drill, 6 wheel rotary hay tedder, Bauman 5 bar hay tedder, J.D. 336 small square baler, 400 bu gravity wagons on truck tire gear, 10” x 70’ Westfield grain auger, 20’ cattle feeder wagon, double reach running gear on flotation tires, truck tire double reach running gear, 2 pth rotary mower, 40’ heavy duty industrial belt conveyor, 3 pth scraper blade. NH 166 hay inverter, sprocket packer w pups, Harogator, JD 10’ offset disc (like new), single axle dump trailer, transport silage conveyor, 2-20’ steel rack bale thrower wagons. More equipment arriving weekly.

Misc Agricultural 1000 gal poly tank, pile of 32’ wooden roof truss, 18.4 - 34 T Rail duals w hardware, 20.8 - 38 T Rail duals w hardware, Karcher diesel hot pressure washer, variety of steel livestock gates, pile of wood fence posts, electronic cattle scale, cattle squeeze w self locking head gate, fly fogger, 177 calibre pellet guns, Wallenstein 3pth chipper (nice), heavy duty round bale feeder, big pile of scaffold, seed drill press wheels, small hammer mill, 5th wheel truck hitch and more.

Shop Equipment and Tools Large heavy duty metal lathe, floor model heavy duty drill press, large stationary air compressor, portable air compressors. steel work tables, battery charger on wheels, metal band saw, tool boxes and more.

Lawn and Garden Large selection of zero turn and riding mowers, push and self propelled mowers, front and rear tine tillers, golf cart, chain saws, trimmers, utility and garden trailers and more.

Misc Lots of bikes every size, snow shoes, cross cut saw, mailboxes, storage cabinets, metal shelves, fish nets, air hose reel, and lots more.

Appliances Chest freezer, 30” coil top stoves, white fridges, electric dryer Furniture 4 pc queen sized provincial bedroom suite (nice), oak drop leaf table, curio cabinet, corner cabinet, 6 press back chairs, 8 pc dining suite, hall tree, wooden storage cabinets, dressers, pine armoir, bonnet chest, metal desk, sofa bed, power treadmill, table w 6 chairs, grey reclining love seat, file cabinet, arborite table w chairs, piles of bedding and much more.

Notes: We are still accepting consignments

AUCTIONEERS:

HELP WANTED FULL TIME HELP Wanted at Hilltop Acres Poultry. Mature individual willing to learn all aspects of the business.

Transportation needed.

Good wage and benefit package. Send resume to: info@hilltopacrespoultry.com or call 519-743-6884.

HATCHERY GENERAL LABOUR Positions now available.

Functions include: Day Old Chick handling, Egg Handling, Sanitization, Transfer of hatched chicks. Other duties as assigned. To be successful in this position you must be able to learn quickly (training provided), follow instructions, adhere to animal welfare and

health & safety policies, work in a team and demonstrate excellent time management and accuracy skills. Must also be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, push and pull for extended periods of time.

Position: Full Time (Monday to Friday). Also accepting summer student applications.

Email Julie at info@bonnieschickhatchery.com or drop off a resume in person. Wage competitive.

HIRING FOR R.V. Repairs. In park service, from roofs to interior repairs. Leveling, skirting accessories etc. Appliances and gas if licenced. From April til about Dec. Please email d.gingrich@hotmail.com or call 519-669-3595.

PLACE AN AD IN OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION TODAY!

More Vehicles Arriving Daily!!!!

Check Website for Daily Updates No BUYERS Premium!!!

VIEWING: Friday April 13th, 2018, 1 pm to 5 pm TERMS: $500 Cash Deposit on Each Major Item, or as announced

M.R. Jutzi & Co DIVISION OF 658347 ONTARIO INC.,

PROFESSIONALS IN THE ORDERLY LIQUIDATION AND APPRAISALS OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, CONSTRUCTION, MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES 5100 FOUNTAIN ST. NORTH, BRESLAU, ONTARIO, N0B 1M0

www.mrjutzi.ca

519-648-2111

AUCTIONS

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SALE OF FARM EQUIPMENT & MISC.

(519) - 338 - 3722 AUCTIONEERS:

Office: 519-638-5708 For full listing & photos visit our website: www.bowmanauctions.ca

RENTAL

2015 TAURUS Interceptor AWD 2014 Dodge CHARGER Hemi - AWD 2 - 2014 TAURUS Interceptor AWD 4 - 2013 TAURUS Interceptor AWD 2013 Chrysler SEBRING LXi 2012 FUSION SEL AWD 2012 Expedition Interceptor 2012 Honda ACCORD 2dr 2 - 2009 Ford F150 XLT Pickups 2009 Hyundai ACCENT 2008 Ford ESCAPE XLT 2005 Nissan X-TERRA 4x4

CALL TO CONSIGN EQUIPMENT

RR2, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

2827 Hutchison Rd., RR#1 Millbank (Crosshill)

Sat April 14th 9:30 am

AT GRAY’S AUCTION CENTRE, 5737 HWY 23, 1 MI. W. OF HARRISTON

Gerald Bowman Auctions & Appraisal Ltd.

Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 698-0138

Give us a call for more details (519)664-1919

AUCTION

Consignment Auction of Farm Machinery and Farm support items, Shop Tools, Lawn and Garden Equipment, Furniture, Household items, etc.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH @ 10:00 A.M.

Our highly sought after suites have a rare opportunity of an available 1 Bedroom with den in our tastefully decorated mature living rentals.

This unit includes use of all amenities without extra fees.

We are located in the heart of St Jacobs. www.stjacobshomelofts.ca

Police, Municipal, Repo, Fleets & Others Monthly PUBLIC Vehicle

FARM CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Of Brick bungalow, snow blower, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 25 South St. West in Elmira (off Snyder Ave. South), for Gwen Stanners, on

or Visit: www.observerxtra.com

AUCTION SALE

AUCTIONS

Call: 519-669-5790

AUCTIONS

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BARRY | (519) 338-3722 | LICENSED & BONDED

HELP WANTED WE’RE A BUSY family on a country property near Heidelberg and need help around our home: Thorough house cleaning, laundry, ironing, changing linens, recycling, light gardening & outdoor work, and other misc. help.

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, experienced, attention to detail is key, and available on Mondays every week. If interested please provide the following: Salary Expectations and Resume to Caroline@JonesCanada.com or call 519-580-8640

HELP WANTED FULL TIME POSITION on large country property west of Waterloo for general maintenance including grounds keeping, minor carpentry, and general care taking.

Electrical/plumbing experience and farming background would be an asset.

Contact Kathleen at 519570-2672 or mail resume to: K. Walsh, 43 Allen St. W., Waterloo, N2L 1C9.

WORK WANTED TRUCK AND TRAILER....

Spring is here! Cleanups, tree trimming, junk removal, deliveries, garden-

ing, anything, odd jobs etc.

Power washing available.

Call David 226-868-0245.

CHILD CARE REQUIRED LOOKING FOR A reliable fulltime summer babysitter for my two boys. Must provide snacks and lunch and be located in Elmira. Safe and clean environment. Email: christineh@rigarus.com Cell 519-505-1322

FOR SALE 3PH 150 GALLON Hawkesville built weed sprayer. 200 gallon plastic tank with a stand. Call 519-595-4080.

FOR SALE BLUEBIRD NESTING BOXES. Hand made out of old barn boards. Call 519-698-2059.

CHILD’S WOODEN TABLE with 2 chairs. Very good condition. $25. 519-669-0399.

LUXURY/GENTLE LINE MOTORIZED lift chair. Very good condition. 519-669-5957.

MATTRESS AND BOX Spring, new, never used, still in sealed bag. Sacrifice $195. Delivery available. 519-635-8737.

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Farm • Auto • Truck Industrial On-The-Farm Service 35 Howard Ave., Elmira

519-669-3232

GENERAL SERVICES

BIKE SALES & REPAIRS

THOMPSON’S

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

Quality Bedding

Visit our website

Accredited Test & Repair Facility

519-669-4400 30 ORIOLE PKWY. E., ELMIRA www.thompsonsauto.ca

www.biobobs.com or call today!

519-648-3004

or

800-232-6396

PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC ON STAFF

Premium Softwood

Blown or Pushed Off We are geared to meet your timing and volume requirements

BLENDED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS!

Ph: Elmira (519) 669-5219

SEE US FOR

Window & Screen

REPAIRS 22 Church St. W., Elmira

519-669-5537

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

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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY GENERAL SERVICES

OUTDOOR SERVICES COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Diesel & Auto Repairs Inc. Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call

519-669-4964

Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping

Join Our Family

519-669-8459

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 6:30pm Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 9am - 3 pm

20A Arthur St. N Elmira ON

After Hours by Appointment

Your source for year-round property maintenance.

205 Peel St., New Hamburg Call 519-662-1857

“Mechanics You Can Trust” (Formerly The Kids Diesel Shop)

100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA

Lawn Mowing Packages

TAX & ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS

Call

www.kratax.ca

mobile:

• Mulch Delivery & Installation • Full Flower Bed Maintenance • Snow Plowing & Ice Control

Jeff Basler, Owner/Operator, at 519.669.9081

519.505.0985 | fax: 519.669.9819 | ever-green@sympatico.ca

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

GLASS SYSTEMS INC. 1553 King St. N., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0

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

519-664-1202 / 519-778-6104

SPACE FOR RENT

ST. JACOBS

FAX: 519 664-2759 • 24 Hour Emergency Service

“25 years in Business”

Steve Co.

Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

For all your Plumbing Needs.

24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi

ELMIRA

CONSTRUCTION INC. (519) 569-0772 • Commercial & Industrial General Contracting • Specializing in Concrete Work & Excavation • Retaining Walls

519-669-3652

info@trappconstruction.ca www.trappconstruction.ca

• • • •

Stamped Coloured Concrete Demolition Bin Service Machine Bases

Concrete Breaking & Removal

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

AMOS

WINDOW FASHIONS

INC

R O O F I N G

- Design and build -

AGRICULTURAL | RESIDENTIAL

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

FRAMING • ROOFING RENOVATIONS • EAVESTROUGHS

Wayne Martin | 519-504-2016

Free in-home Consultations.

Call someone you can trust.

• Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

Brands You Can Trust

CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE.

519.501.2405 | 519.698.2114

darwayconstruction@icloud.com | Alma, ON

22 Church St. W., Elmira

Tel: 519-669-5537 or 1-844-866-5537 STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 12-5

In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured

homewindowfashions.ca

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial Randy Weber

ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605

www.rwelectricltd.com 18 Kingfisher Dr., Elmira | 519.669.1462

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

The Right Window Treatment Can

Save you

 Drywall & Taping  Painting  Flooring Installation

 Trim & Moulding  Tiling  Appliance Installation & much more

FREE ESTIMATES ON ANY SIZE JOB

Over 30 Years Experience

CALL US TODAY! 226-220-1196 info@martinandmousso.ca | www.martinandmousso.ca

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

John Schaefer Painting FREE ESTIMATES Interior/exterior Painting, Wallpapering & Plaster | drywall Repairs

519-503-6033 (CELL) 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 1 Union Street, Elmira

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

Blinds

by Elite or Mera

In home consultations Wide selection of styles & fabrics 1011 Industrial Crescent St. Clements | 519-699-5411 www.LetUsFloorYou.ca

FREE

INSTALLATION When you buy 3 or more

Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5:30 Sat 9:00 - 3:00

RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL

Driveways • Sidewalks • Curbs • Patios Finished Floors • Retaining Walls • Steps Decorative/Stamped and Coloured Concrete www.marwilconcrete.ca

Evenings By Appointment

519-577-0370

OUTDOOR SERVICES Since 1998

•Final grading •Lawn repair & complete seeding well equipped for large stoney areas •Spike Aerator/Overseeding •Natural & Interlocking Stone •Retaining Walls, Walks & Patios •Help for Top Water & Drainage issue

Murray & Daniel Shantz

ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427

YOUR BUSINESS RIGHT HERE. Advertise your business services in our service directory. Weekly exposure with fantastic results!

Call Donna at 519.669.5790 Ext 104.

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“PROUDLY REMEMBERING OUR PAS T; CONFIDENTLY EMBRACING OUR FUTURE.”

Community Information Page

YOU are INVITED to a GENERAL MEETING of the members for the St. Jacobs Business Improvement Area when the 2018 PROJECT PRIORITIES AND BUDGET will be discussed.

P.O. Box 158

24 Church St. W. Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z6

TUESDAY, MAY 29TH, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. BLOCK THREE BREWING, 1430-2 KING ST NORTH, ST. JACOBS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Township of Woolwich

You are receiving this invitation because you are either a property owner or a business tenant within the ST. JACOBS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (ST. JACOBS BIA). Each year the St. Jacobs BIA Board of Management will host a General Meeting of the Members to discuss upcoming projects and the proposed budget for the following year. With the support of the general membership, the Board will present the proposed budget to the Council of the Township of Woolwich for approval.

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Thursday, April 19, 2018 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting

Phone: 519-669-1647 or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820 After Hours Emergency:

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS BIAS CAN MANAGE AND FUND? BEAUTIFICATION: Art, Seasonal Decorations, Banners, Landscaping & Flowers, Murals, Signage, Benches, Lighting MARKETING & PROMOTION: Website, Advertisements, Cross-marketing programs, Maps SAFETY & SECURITY: Safety Audit, Patrol Program MAINTENANCE: Public Space Maintenance BUSINESS SUPPORT & ADVOCACY: Newsletter, Workshops & Training, Coordination of projects with Municipality (e.g. construction) SPECIAL EVENTS: Busker Festival, Blues Festival, Car Show BUSINESS RECRUITMENT: Maintain Inventory of Vacant Space, Maintain Business Directory, Conduct a Retail Study

519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca

Remediation Advisory Committee (RAC) Thursday, April 26, 2018 4:00 p.m. Public Meeting Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Administration Building, 24 Church Street West, Elmira If you would like to file a complaint, comment or question regarding a By-law, contact the By-law Enforcement Department and leave a detailed message and an officer will call you back.

To report a By-law violation provide your name, address, telephone number, and specifics of the complaint (who, what, where, when, how). Complaint information is confidential unless disclosure is required by law. You may be asked to provide a written statement and act as a witness should charges be laid under any of the By-laws.

Anonymous complaints may not be followed up. Address all complaints to: Council and Information Services, Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 519-669-6009 | Toll Free: 1-877-969-0094 ext 6009 | www.woolwich.ca

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FOR SALE POTATOES - YUKON Gold, red, and Russet. $12 for 50lbs.

Ask about delivery. Solomon Martin 519-664-1471.

POWER LIFT CHAIR, recliner, burgundy, in good condition $600. 519-669-5785.

AUCTIONS

FRI. APRIL 13 at 10:00 AM Auction #2 of 3. Retirement auction of china; brand name dinnerware; gifts; vases; crystal; etc etc - all items are new; for Household China and Gifts 300 King St. N in Waterloo Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com AUCTION SALE OF Brick bungalow on .6 acre lot, household goods, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 1386 Lisbon Rd. in Lisbon (approx. 1 mile southwest of Wellesley), for Annie Ropp, and The Mahlon Brenneman Estate, on Saturday, April 14th @ 1:00 p.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451.

PROPERTY AUCTION OF 1-1/2 storey house, to be held at 18 Stanley St. off Glenmorris (Southwood area), in Cambridge, for Alena Gagnon, on, Saturday, April 14th @ 11:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd 519-699-4451.

SAT. APRIL 14 at 10:00 AM Clearing auction sale of furniture; retro 40’s and 50’s; tools; household effects; collectables; and miscellaneous items to be held at 75 Byron Ave in Kitchener for Jerome Schultz. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com FRI. APRIL 20 at 10:00 AM Auction #3 of 3. Retirement auction of china; brand name dinnerware; gifts; vases; crystal; etc etc - all items are new; for Household China and Gifts 300 King St. N in Waterloo Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com CONSIGNMENT AUCTION OF Farm Machinery and Farm support items, Shop Tools, Lawn and Garden Equipment, Furniture, Household items, etc. Sale to be held at #7213 Line 86 Wallenstein approx. 6 kms west of Elmira Saturday, April 21 10:00 A.M. Gerald Bowman Auctions 519-638-5708; www.bowmanauctions.ca

AUCTIONS

SAT. APRIL 28 at 9:30 AM -clearing auction sale of antiques; primitives; glassware; collectables; and miscellaneous items to be held at 10 Huron St. in Cambridge (Galt) for the Debeau Family. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com

FARM SERVICES BAGGED PINE SHAVINGS Agricultural Spray Lime, 22.5kg. bag; feed grade lime, 25kg. Delivered. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-5744141 or 519-669-2045.

FERTILIZER AND SEED GRAIN - at competitive pricing. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141.

FARM SERVICES ICE SALT & ICE MELT - Ice salt comes in 20 & 40kg’s, Ice melt comes in 20kg bags. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

KILN DRIED CORN & CORN SCREENING Delivered by Einwechter. Minimum 15 ton lots. Call George Haffner Trucking 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

WANTED ANTIQUES - WE Want: Toys, cast iron, steel, tin; farm: wooden buckets, crates, cupboards, apple ladders etc. Coloured glass, tin ware, crocks, benches, tables, stands, good vinyl (jazz, rock, blues). Iron Bucket, 420 St. Andrew St. W. Fergus. 519787-8287. “We trade money for good stuff�.

WANTED - ROLEX, Breitling, Omega Le Coultre watches, gold & silver coins, military items, jewellery, musical instruments, toys, records, sports items. gallamore@ golden.net Call Terry 519242-6900, fast & fair service.

WANTED TO BUY - 45 gallon cast iron kettle for kettle stove. 31.5� diameter.

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OBITUARY

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Shantz, Ella

Litt, Jean Helen (neĂŠ Schwartzbeck)

In Loving Memory of Vera Bowman April 29, 1933 - April 14, 2013

Mom, Sweet memories of you Keep us going even when the Pain of losing you is still fresh in our hearts.

We miss you and love you, Forever In our hearts, Your Family

DEATH NOTICES CADDICK, SHIRLEY (NEE BROHMAN) - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on Monday, April 9, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 85. Local relatives are her brother Ken Caddick (Donna) of Elmira.

NAGY, JOSEPH STEVEN - Passed peacefully, at Twin Oaks of Maryhill, with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at age 83.

PORTER, JACK RICHARD - Jack Richard Porter, 82, of Kitchener, Ontario passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Riverside Glen in Guelph, Ontario.

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PROFESSIONAL COUPLE LOOKING to rent farm house within 30 mins of Elmira.

References available. Call Paul @ 519-500-9640.

TRADES & SERVICES CUSTOM LAWN SEEDING, garden tilling, sweeper rental.

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RON’S DRYWALL AND Renovations. Over 35 years experience. Please call 519-496-7539 or email ron.spncr@gmail.com

EVENTS KARATE!!! SESSION 4 BEGINS APR. 18TH AT SCHWEITZER’S MARTIAL ARTS. Learn Selfdefense, Self-discipline, Self confidence GROUP CLASSES FOR AGES 4 TO ADULT Seminars, March Break and Summer Karate Camps Classes taught by Sensei Becky Schweitzer, 3rd Degree Black Belt and World Karate Champion. Location at the Hawkesville Community

Centre - 3521 Broadway Street, Hawkesville (approximately 5 minutes from St. Clements, Heidelberg, Linwood & Wallenstein) Ask about our 10 week sessions. Call 519-5801418 or e-mail becky_schweitzer@hotmail.com

GARAGE SALES 31ST ANNUAL INDOOR Garage Sale. Woolwich Memorial Centre, McLeod Arena. Sat. April 14, 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 40 vendors, admission is free. ATM & Concession on site. 519-669-1647 X 7026, bbaechler@woolwich.ca www.woolwich.ca. MOM 2 MOM Sale Woolwich Memorial Centre, Sat. April 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Information or to rent space contact 519-669-1647 X8002, shignell@woolwich.ca GARAGE SALE - 9 Charles St., Elmira. Sat. April 14, 8 a.m.

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Passed away at her residence and went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at the age of 87 years.

Ella (Martin) Shantz was the beloved wife of the late Abner Shantz (2003).

Dear mother of Lorna and James Roth of RR 2, Tara, Erla and Laverne Bauman of Heidelberg, Marilyn and James Martin of RR 4, Tara, Anna Mae and David Roth of Palmerston, Verna and Gerald Martin of St. Clements, Pauline and Howard Gingerich of Hawkesville, Carol and Edgar Martin of RR 3, Tara, Donald and Joanne Shantz of Wallenstein, Joyce and Brian Weber of RR 2, Allenford, and David and Christine Shantz of RR 2, Wallenstein. Lovingly remembered by 42 grandchildren and 66 greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Eldon and Beatrice Martin, Leonard and Eileen Martin, Verna and Rufus Gingrich, Elsie and Laverne Weber, and sisterin-law of Rebecca Martin and Wilma Martin. Predeceased by her parents Alvin and Elizabeth (Steckle) Martin, five grandchildren, sisters Alice (Aden) Martin and Irene (Sidney) Martin, brothers Elmer (Elmeda) Martin, Edgar Martin, and Alvin Martin. Ella was a godly woman; compassionate, caring, nurturing, accepting, giving beyond herself. She had many friends and took an interest in people’s lives, and many were remembered daily in her prayers. The family received relatives and friends on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 6-8:30 p.m. and Monday, April 9, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, 3745 Herrgott Rd., Hawkesville. Interment followed in Hillside Cemetery, St. Clements. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Redeeming Rain Center in Cambodia would be appreciated. A sincere thank you to our family, friends and the CCAC Team.

Peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Guelph General Hospital at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Litt (2015).

Dear mother of David and Chris Litt, Deborah Dunlop, Stephen Litt, all of St. Jacobs, Angela Derose and Mark of Prescott. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jeff and Amanda Litt, Kelly Heinmiller and Mike, Scott Litt and Heather Heibein; Jessica Dunlop; Jason Doak and Carla; Shelby and Wayne Derose; and by her four great-grandchildren Stephen Doak, Madeline and Olivia Heinmiller, and Ilana Litt. Sister of Betty Hinsperger, Eileen Randall, Rosemary and Jim Wright, and sister-in-law of Barbara Ryerse, Carl and Carol Litt, Mervin and Wendy Litt. Predeceased by her parents Agnes and Simon Schwartzbeck, and son Gary in infancy (1959). Jean worked at the St. Jacobs Post Office for 28 years, belonged to the CWL for over 50 years and enjoyed her flower and vegetable garden up until the last year; but most importantly Jean loved her family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 3-5 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, with parish prayers offered at 3:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church, 19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira. Interment to follow in Elmira Union Cemetery. In Jean’s memory, donations to the Arthritis Society, St. Mary’s Cardiac Care, or St. Teresa’s RC Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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THE ST. TERESA of Avila Catholic Women’s League is holding a GARAGE SALE at St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira on Saturday, April 29th from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information please call Carol Kieswetter at 519-669-5392.

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WED. APRIL 25 at 9:45 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; tools; collectables; household effects and miscellaneous items to be held at the St. Jacobs Community Centre in St. Jacobs for an area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd, 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

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AUCTION SALE OF Compact tractor, riding mowers, trailer, household goods, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 22 Ebycrest Rd., off Victoria St. (Highway 7),1 km north of Breslau or 1 km east of Kitchener), for Dave and Rosemary Rutherford, on Saturday, April 21st @ 9:30a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 519-698-0138.

miscellaneous items to be held at 1220 Conc. 7 in Eldersile Township RR 3 Paisley for Linda and the estate of Gordon Keith. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www. jantziauctions.com

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LIVING HERE SCHOLASTICS / BY THE NUMBERS

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EDSS math students challenge themselves in annual University of Waterloo contests FAISAL ALI EDSS MATH STUDENTS HAD the opportunity to test their wits this week by participating in a series of contests put on by the University of Waterloo.

Run on an international level by the university’s Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, the tests are designed to build off what high school students might already be familiar with, but taken to a new level.

The contests kicked off last Friday with the Canadian Team Mathematics Contest, which served as more of a warm-up for the students. The contest was written by a mixed group of students, some of them experienced contest writers or high-achievers in math, and some newcomers.

“It’s sort of the contest we use to introduce kids to what contest writing could be like,” explained Christine Ruza, head of the EDSS mathematics department, of Friday’s event.

There were no points awarded and no grading, meaning students could relax and have fun while participating in the mix of team problem-solving, a “relay race” – which involves students answering questions as fast as they’re able and passing the answers like a baton to

Students attempted the Canadian Team Mathematics Contest last week at EDSS in an exercise designed to introduce them to contest writing. their teammates – and the individual portion of the contest.

The real pit and pith of the series, though, were the contests held this week on Wednesday and Thursday. It’s a competi-

tion that’s run on an international scale by the university, asking students from all over Canada and the world to challenge themselves against the best. To do that, the EDSS Math Club started prepar-

ing early in the year.

“We have two groups that meet throughout the year,” explains Ruza. “The junior group is the Grade 9s and 10s, so they’ll focus their attention on getting ready for the Grade 9 and

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The average score, meanwhile, from 2017 was just 51, while only 52 students were able to score 90 or above.

Bennett Uliana is one of the EDSS students participating in the Euclid test.

Asked how he was feeling participating in the notoriously difficult competition, Uliana is upfront.

“Not so good honestly,” he admitted with a laugh.

“I’m going to have to review sequences and then we do circle geometry ... and that’s not even in our curriculum. So I’m learning entirely new formulas, and it’s not going to be great.”

However, Uliana, who is interested in going into the sciences in his postsecondary studies, points out that even just participating in the event is a great opportunity for him.

Fellow student Cassidy Fiander, meanwhile, was at the Friday event to try her hand at contest writing. The student was getting a 99 per cent in her Grade 12 math course, and her teacher recommended she give it a shot.

“It was good,” says Fiander. “I mean, there’s a lot of stuff I’ve never learned before ... but it was pretty good.”

But, win or lose, pass or fail, the contests are ultimately a great way to introduce students to the real essence of mathematics, where questions seldom have clear-cut answers, and the solutions are hard to come by.

In sympathy with the Humboldt Broncos following the collision in which 15 people involved with the junior hockey club died, Woolwich council and staff donned hockey sweaters at Tuesday night’s meeting. Back row: Coun. Murray Martin, Coun. Julie-Anne Herteis, CAO David Brenneman, Coun. Mark Bauman, Mayor Sandy Shantz, Coun. Larry Shantz, director of engineering and planning Dan Kennaley. Front row: clerk Val Hummel, director of recreation and facilities Ann McArthur, Coun. Patrick Merlihan, deputy clerk Jeff Smith, director of finance Richard Petherick.

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FLORADALE MENNONITE CHURCH FUNDRAISER Dinner Theater: Family Ties Through Thick and Thin. Roast beef dinner Friday & Saturday 6 p.m.. $20. Play starts at 7:30 p.m. Free-will offering to WCS and Global Church Sharing Fund of Mennonite World conference. Matinee Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

THE MINDFUL WAY THROUGH stress, anxiety and depression. This 8-week course is an opportunity for you to explore your physical and emotional response to stress and how thought patterns contribute to anxiety, depression, physical pain and illness. Course runs from April 19 to June 7, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call Joy Finney at 519-664-3794 prior to April 19.

SPRING INTO ACTION. GET your body ready for spring: gardening, potting, planting, digging and yard work.

Learn ways to prevent injuries and of being aware of your posture, using your joints and muscles well with joint friendly tools, 1-3 p.m. at Woolwich Community Health Centre, St. Jacobs.

APRIL 17 TUESDAY LUNCHEON AT GALE Presbyterian Church from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, hot vegetable, bread, salad, dessert, beverage; $12.

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APRIL 18 SENIORS’ LUNCH CLUB AT Wellesley Community Centre, noon. Community Cares Concepts invites you to join us for a light lunch and fellowship, $6.

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APRIL 21 COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY. 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Please contact Anne Roberts for a location near you. jroberts@woolwich.ca or call 519-669-6027.

APRIL 23 SENIORS’ LUNCH CLUB AT Woolwich Memorial Centre, Elmira at noon. Community Cares Concepts invites you to join jus for a light lunch and fellowship, $6.

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APRIL 28 SEEK & FIND SALE at St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, Conestogo, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a rummage sale, bake table, bottle drive and e-waste collection bin for your electronic waste.

TREE PLANTING....LEAVING A GREEN Legacy. 9a.m. to noon. For site information contact Ann Roberts at aroberts@woolwich.ca or call 519-669-6027.

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APRIL 24 WOOLWICH CLEAN WATERWAYS TREE Planting. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m (also April 25, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Help protect our waterways and create wildlife corridors by planting trees along farmers creeks. For mor information contact Joy at 519-664-3534, ext. 230.

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A Song! Inter Mennonite Children’s Choir Spring Concert at Floradale Mennonite Church. Concert starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10/adult and $5/child

APRIL 25

NEW HAMBURG MENNONITE RELIEF Sale promotion dinner at Bingeman’s Marshall Hall. Speaker Sarah Martin Mills, founder of Growing Hope Farms. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.nhmrs.com and MCC Ontario. Proceeds to New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale.

SENIORS’ COMMUNITY DINING AT Linwood Community Centre at noon. Community Cares Concepts invites you to join us for lunch, fellowship and entertainment, $11.

Call 519-664-1900 by April 23 to sign up.

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

Bragging, even humbly, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go over well, so have someone else do it for you away and veered off the trail, stared at them and then walked off.

Concluded Urlacher: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could have been a very bad story had it decided to actually get me. So we survived, laughed about it, then picked up our machetes and moved on.â&#x20AC;?

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone hates a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;humblebrag,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? declares â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine. Just what is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;humblebrag,â&#x20AC;? anyway?

WEIRD NOTES

Q. Just how bad can a big bad bird get?

A. Very bad indeed. Just

ask biological anthropologist Samuel Urlacher, who was doing field work in the jungles of Papua New Guinea when he encountered an adult cassowary, considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dangerous birds,â&#x20AC;? writes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discoverâ&#x20AC;? magazine.

At least five feet tall and flightless, the bird is able to sprint 31 mph and deliver fatal slashes with its daggerlike middle talons. Some 150 cases of attacks against people have been recorded, with at least one culminating in death.

Urlacher told his story to the magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridget Alex: Machetes in hand, he and his local guide were hiking from his research village to a neighboring community when â&#x20AC;&#x153;all of a sudden, trotting directly toward us appears this huge, fully grown adult cassowary. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taller than I am and probably 120 or 130 pounds.â&#x20AC;? His guide was already climbing a tree when Urlacher belatedly sprang into action, climbing as fast as he could. He got up only a few feet before the cassowary was right on him, but fortunately, it turned

ter strategy is to tell a trusted friend to spread the news.

Or announce it yourself but be sure to credit those who helped you, thus appearing â&#x20AC;&#x153;warm and communal, which people find attractive.â&#x20AC;?

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the aviation sector were a country, it would rank seventh worldwide in carbon pollution,â&#x20AC;? writes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scientific Ameri-

canâ&#x20AC;? magazine. What is being done to address this dire statistic?

A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A team of scientists at

the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with their government and industry collaborators, is attempting to fundamentally redesign airplanes,â&#x20AC;? says the magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annie Sneed.

Dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;double-bubbleâ&#x20AC;?

D8, the concept changes the

standard Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft to include a wider, more oval-shaped fuselage (like two bubbles joined side by side); smaller and lighter wings and tail; and a more aerodynamic nose. Most critical, however, is the repositioning of the engines from underneath the wings to atop the body near the tail â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where they suck in and reaccelerate

the slow layer of air, greatly reducing drag.

As aerospace and mechanical engineer Alejandra Uranga explains, an airplane thus designed would use 37% less fuel than a typical jet.

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

A. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feigning modesty

while boasting, a practice that â&#x20AC;&#x153;annoys people even more than outright self-promotion,â&#x20AC;? says the magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ann Klein. According to Ovul Sezer at the University of North Carolina, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;humblebragâ&#x20AC;? can be expressed either as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a display of humility â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so shocked my new book is a bestsellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or a complaint â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got nothing to wear after losing so much weight.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

When volunteers judged the likeability and sincerity of complaints, brags, and these two forms of humblebrag, none were very popular but humblebragging (both kinds) scored lowest on both measures (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journal of Personality and Social Psychologyâ&#x20AC;?).

As Sezer explains, people humblebrag to broadcast achievements without looking too arrogant, but it comes across as sneaky and strategic, lacking the critical element of sincerity. A bet-

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Wellesley Township Donations for 2018

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organizations each received $1,950, in line with last year’s amounts.

A further $1,500 was approved for the Wellesley fall fair, which each year has brought events with it like the Wellesley Idol and fall fair ambassador competition to the township.

Another $300 was grant-

ed to the Wellesley Horticultural Society for the purchase of seeds for its Junior Gardener program, which has reportedly grown to 21 members from eight, as well as to pay for guest speakers for the group’s meetings. Finally, $200 will be doled out to both the St. Clements parade committee and Christmas Tyme parade committee for pa-

rade costs.

The only applicant not receiving a grant is the EDSS for the leadership award, which last year received approximately $150.

The decision was ultimately approved by council, though with a 3-2 split.

The organizations were all selected based on their impact on the township and on township residents.

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choked up. To think this could be any junior team bus across Canada, including our own, well I can’t even let my mind go there,” said O’Donoghue.

“The bus is like a sanctuary to a hockey player, a place to socialize on the way to the game, and wind down on the way home, a place where the bonds of lifelong friendships are strengthened and where everyone can just relax and enjoy being together with nothing else to do but hang out. It is unfathomable to

think something so tragic can happen when you’re somewhere so happy and free.”

Tonight (Thursday) the Caledonia Corvairs will be travelling to the WMC to face off against the Kings in what will be their first home game in the Sutherland Cup semi-finals. They will have a pregame tribute and moment of silence, and, in conjunction with the Jersey Day at schools across Canada being held to show support for the Humboldt Broncos, there will be free admission to all children wearing jerseys to

the game.

The Booster Club will also be donating the proceeds from the 50/50 draw and the team will be matching this donation (up to $1,500) to the GoFundMe campaign to help the Humboldt Broncos families.

“On behalf of the organization, we extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Humboldt Broncos family and community and we will continue to send our thoughts, support and strength to them throughout the long road ahead,” he said.

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