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WHITNEY NEILSON SUPPORTERS OF THE ANNUAL Wellesley North Easthope Fall Fair say a $1,550 donation from Wellesley Township would be impossible to replace, and are hopeful council will reconsider previous discussions to not provide it an annual grant.

Three residents spoke on behalf of the fair on Tuesday night, asking council to consider the benefits of the event to the community, businesses, and especially the hundreds of children who attend the dairy education program. Other residents submitted letters in support of the fair.

Peter Draper explained the fall fair’s been an important event in his family for several decades as his family farmed in North Easthope through the ‘70s and the ‘80s. When they moved to St. Clements they saw the impact of the fair on their children.

“As we saw through our children later in life the fair is an exciting and must attend event,” Peter said.

His daughter, Sally, attended every fair she could and eventually competed in the annual ambassador competition twice, earning the title for the 2015-16 year.

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As part of Community Clean-up Day for Earth Day on Apr. 22, many groups took to Woolwich’s green spaces to clean them up. Here, Roland Fleming, Natasha Carter, Kirkland Stickney, Kathryn Stickney, and Anthony Brochu cleaned up the Elmira Union Cemetery.

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Woolwich to go with electronic voting in 2018 Paper ballots to disappear in favour of online options or telephone voting when residents next head to the polls

STEVE KANNON WOOLWICH RESIDENTS WILL BE voting electronically – online or by telephone – when they go to the polls in next year’s municipal election.

Deeming the technology safe enough, Woolwich council formally approved the shift Tuesday night.

Traditional paper ballots will be replaced by an electronic service to be provided by Dominion Voting.

Those unable or unwilling to vote

from a device or telephone will be able to attend a voting site to use equipment provided by the township.

Pushing for the change, township clerk Val Hummel said measures will be in place to ensure everyone has a chance to vote, playing up the accessibility angle.

“No portion of our population will be closed off with an election process,” she said.

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John Mahood students hope you’re ready to get STEAMed Thursday night LIZ BEVAN Students at Elmira’s John Mahood Public School will become the teachers for one night on Thursday.

The community is invited to STEAM, a night where the school will be opening its doors to the community, and take the chance to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

Teacher David Nunn says it’s a chance for the community and the school to come together.

“Schools are such an important hub of cultural diversity, diversity of thought and that is something that we really value within our community,” he said. “It is important that the school be one of those centres where people can meet, share ideas, share different perspectives and learn together.”

There are going to be a host of activities available for parents to have a hands-on learning experience. One of the interactive displays is used at the Google offices.

“One of them I think is really cool is one of our teachers is planning on demonstrating how computer images and displays work by showing them how binary systems work,” said Nunn. “Google sometimes

uses it in Waterloo when they host schools and youth groups, and that is going to be in gym.”

In the arts and sciences area, music and aerodynamics are just two of the displays.

“Our choir will be performing, we will also be having simpler things too, like how to map the community, how to build a variety of different paper airplanes,” explained Nunn.

“We are going to have displays and activities for all ages and it will appeal to kids of all interests.”

Nunn says the students and staff have been looking forward to inviting parents, friends and other family members into the classroom to share what they have been learning throughout the school year.

“It is great for students that have an opportunity to be the teachers,” he said.

“This is a chance for us to be able to open the school to the public and show our community what the kids are up to. We have a lot of very talented kids and teachers on staff who want to be able to share those interests and talents and passions with everyone and this is a great opportunity to do just that.”

STEAM starts at 5:30 p.m. on Apr. 27 and runs until 7 p.m. It is open on a drop-in basis and is free of charge.

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Linkin Slade, 8, works on a diorama for STEAM at John Mahood Public School tonight. The school is opening its doors to the public to come in and share in education and build bridges with the community. [LIZ BEVAN / THE OBSERVER]

Horticultural society planting seeds with its Junior Garden Club LIZ BEVAN The Elmira and District Horticultural Society is searching for young people looking to learn a little bit more and develop their green thumbs.

Irene Dickau runs the Junior Garden Club, and she says the members always learn plenty throughout the planting and harvesting

season.

“We help them, but it is all about learning for them,” she said. “This year we want the kids to learn that plants have been around for a long time and they are very useful even if you think they are not. That will be by emphasis.”

This year’s theme for this year is pollinators, nuisance weeds and Canada 150.

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“We always do pollinators, and this year, we are going to talk about things like dandelions, which can be a nuisance, but were actually used by Native people. We picked weeds that are common, that the kids can recognize and make a connection with,” said Dickau. “Our third theme is Canada 150, and for that, the flowers we grow this

year will be red and white.

We wanted something that would grow quickly, and would stay true to colour. It will be begonias and I have already started seeding little red and white button zinnias.”

The club starts up on May 10, meeting every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to young gardeners age seven to 10. Each child

gets their own garden plot where they will grow their flowers and like every year, vegetables for their annual salad supper.

“We make the salad from what they grow,” said Dickau. “They grow lettuce and spinach usually, and we bring everything together, we do the washing, put it

From Crompton & Knowles to Uniroyal to Chemtura, the local chemical plant in Elmira was officially acquired last Friday and given its new name – LANXESS. LANXESS is a specialty chemical company based in Cologne, Germany. The acquisition was announced in 2016, but it’s taken some time to sort out all the paperwork across international borders.

Executives met with Chemtura staff at the locations in Elmira and West Hill earlier this week.

This is LANXESS’ largest acquisition ever at 2.4 billion euros. This includes approximately 2,500 employees at 20 locations in 11 countries.

Lisa Goldstone, LANXESS’ head of corporate communications, says the decision to acquire Chemtura was all about growth.

“Chemtura really fits into the growth plan that LANXESS has. Particularly they’ve targeted North America as a growth industry and with Chemtura being a North American company and also playing leadership roles in the industry that they’re in, it really supports that for us.”

She says the plan is for the sites to continue operating as usual under local management with no human resources plans to make adjustments to staffing.

“It will just be a LANXESS organization now and the new organizational structure will be

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After winter, the shift to the second season, construction, as road work and detours return LIZ BEVAN KING STREET IN ST. Jacobs is closed once again, but in different spots, this construction season.

The Region of Waterloo is finishing up the complete overhaul of the village’s main thruway until August, and have roads ripped up and detours in place again.

Project manager Ian Young says this year’s work is about bringing the rest of King Street into line with the work completed last year.

“Between Hachborn and Henry streets is a full road reconstruction. We are going to be replacing some watermains and sanitary sewers in that section, as well as a full reconstruction of the actual asphalt itself,” he said, adding that there will be a facelift above ground as well. “We are also widening the road a little bit for a combination bike and buggy lanes throughout town, and we are replacing all the sidewalks through there as

Road closures and detours have become commonplace in St. Jacobs the last couple of years as the region reconstructs King Street and environs. well, usually with a wider sidewalk.”

King Street from the bridge, north to Sawmill Road is also closed, but will be opening up a bit sooner than the construction site farther south. There is less work to be done and Young estimates it will be complete by mid-June.

“It won’t be closed for

the entire construction period because it is a shorter section of road and there is no watermain or anything there. It will be about two and a half months it will be closed there,” he said.

“What we are doing there is putting a sidewalk in on the east side of the road, and replacing the road asphalt and gravel and some

storm sewer.”

Last year’s construction season in St. Jacobs started in April and ran until late October. When the project is complete, the region will have completely reconstructed King Street from Printery Road to Sawmill Road.

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Young says the region wants to work alongside the public while they finish up the two-year project.

“If they have any questions or concerns I am happy to take their call and deal with it. We appreciate the patience throughout this construction and ap-

preciate that they are using Highway 85 as much as possible, and avoiding St. Jacobs unless it is their destination or have specific business in town to minimize the detour traffic that goes through our residential neighbourhoods,” he said.

There is another road closure in Woolwich Township. As of Apr. 10, stage 1 of the project commenced, closing Sawmill Road in Conestogo from Flax Mill Drive to beyond Glasgow Street. Stage 2 is scheduled to begin in July, and will shut down the intersection of Northfield Drive and Sawmill Road. Stage 3 and 4 follow, with a predicted full project completion by Nov. 30.

Similar to the work being done in St. Jacobs, the Conestogo project is a full road reconstruction with the replacement of the curbs, gutters, sidewalks and storm sewers and new watermains on both Sawmill and Northfield.

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helping her community and those around her,” Peter said.

He noted the Small Fairs Benefits Study conducted by the Enigma Research Corporation found the average small fair in Canada has an impact of $750,000 on the local economy.

Since the Wellesley iteration is on the smaller end of the scale, if it provided only 10 per cent of that average, that would still be a $75,000 impact on the township.

But more so than the financial aspect, it’s about the educational factor for children and adults alike when it comes to farming.

“I see the fair as playing a critical role as its contribution to the community through exposure and education on rural life and food production,” Peter said.

Peter Brennan, past president and current director of the fair, notes the fair’s volunteer organizers will drive all over the township and beyond picking up donations of as small as $20 from businesses, to ensure the fair continues.

“Our fundraising list has 150 businesses that support us, they do it because it’s a benefit to them,” Brennan said.

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Peter Brennan spoke to council about the importance of council continuing to support the Wellesley North Easthope Fall Fair with a $1,550 donation. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] ing the fair since she was a tion from Wellesley Township represents 4.6 per cent child.

“Through environmenof the fair’s budget, which tal, social and monetary is just 0.02 per cent of the challenges, our fair has township budget, equal persisted for 164 years. I to 14 cents for each of the believe this speaks to our people in the township. resilience as a community “The impact of your deas a whole,” Sally said. cision is an important one; The fair has been re$1,550 is very significant. named as the Wellesley We can’t replace that,” Township Fall Fair this Brennan said. year from its former name Sally Draper, former fall of the Wellesley North fair ambassador, drove Easthope Fall Fair. It will from Guelph where she’s be held Sept. 12-13. attending post-secondary Township staff will preschool, to express her suppare a report regarding if port for the fair and for the they will support the fair township to continue to this year, and if so, what support it. She said she’s that monetary amount will always proud to tell people be. They will present the she meets about where report at the May 9 meetshe’s from, and she has ing. fond memories of attend-

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017

The sound of ka-ching-ing in The Township of Centre Wellington got $508,757 richer last week thanks to fourth-quarter (January to March) non-tax gaming revenue payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting OLG Slots at Grand River Raceway.

Centre Wellington has received more than $26.7 million to fill its coffers since the facility first opened in 2003.

These payments are made under a formula in the Municipality Contribution Agreement that determines the fee municipalities receive for hosting

an OLG gaming facility and are based on an escalating scale of slot machine revenue that is consistent across all sites in Ontario. Under the agreement, municipalities receive: 5.25% on the first $65 million of slot revenue; 3% on the next $135 million of slot revenue; 2.5% on the next $300 million of slot revenue; 0.5% on slot revenue above $500 million; and, the new element, 4% on table game revenue.

At approximately $2 billion annually, OLG provides the Ontario government with its largest source of non-tax revenue. Some $115 million has been allocated this year for distribution through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Woolwich extends VIC lease The “yellow house” in St. Jacobs will be the face of tourism services in Woolwich again in 2017, as council this week agreed to another one-year lease on the building, home to the visitor information centre.

The St. Jacobs VIC was opened on a trial basis in 2005 and expanded in 2006. The new deal with Mercedes Corp. continues the dollar-a-year arrangement for the refurbished farmhouse at 844 Weber St. N. adjacent to the farmers’ market. The VIC is open seven days a week from mid-May

to mid-October, but staffed only on market days: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with the occasional Sunday as warranted. The VIC is set to re-open for the season May 11.

Upgrades for St. Jacobs arena

The St. Jacobs arena is getting an upgrade inside and out, as Woolwich council this week awarded tenders for a couple of projects.

On the exterior, work to replace the building’s original steel cladding will continue, with Roxson Contractors Ltd. to be paid $89,289 for the work.

Inside, the electrical panel and

controls for the refrigeration plant will be replaced by CIMCO Refrigeration at a total cost of $48,000.

The new cladding will provide greater insulation, helping with both cooling and heating issues, while the new controls inside will reduce costs by making better use of the refrigeration system, director of recreation and facilities Ann McArthur told councillors meeting Tuesday night.

New playground equipment OK’d

There’ll be new playground equipment at Elmira’s Bolender Park and Riverside Meadows Park in St. Jacobs this

summer.

Meeting this week, Woolwich council awarded a $173,000 tender to A.B.C. Recreation Ltd. to remove the old equipment and install replacement apparatus.

The winning bid came in at $7,000 under the township’s budget, recreation director Ann McArthur said.

The equipment in both township parks dates back to the mid-1990s, with an expected usable lifepan of about 15 years. Some had already been removed due to safety concerns.

The new equipment to be installed is expected to complement the setting, with a mix of features aimed primarily at children 2 to 12 years of age.

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Number of fatalities up in accidents last year, police report NEWLY COMPILED FIGURES FOR 2016 saw a rise in fatalities on roads, waterways and trails patrolled by the Ontario Provincial Police.

A total of 307 people were killed in motor-vehicle collisions in 2016, marking a four-year high. The OPP investigated 67,372 motor-vehicle collisions in 2016, down from 2015 (69,934 collisions).

Marking another fouryear high are the 275 collisions that resulted in fatalities.

Of last year’s crashes, 11,506 of them resulted in injuries, police report.

The majority (55,591) were property damage collisions with no injuries sustained.

While last year marked fewer collisions involving motorcycles than in the previous year, there was

little change in the number of deaths. The OPP responded to 749 motorcycle crashes in 2016 which resulted in 33 fatalities, down from 35 in 2015. Speeding and losing control continue to be common contributing factors, police say.

Last year marked the highest number of pedestrian deaths in more than 12 years, with 39 deaths.

There were 25 such deaths in 2015. The year 2009 was the last time the number exceeded 30.

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5:40 PM | Wellington County OPP were called to the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Fourth Line East in the Township of Pilkington. Officers arrived on scene and located a female driver of a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle had left the

roadway, went over a ditch and struck a hydro pole. While speaking with the female driver, officers believed her to be impaired by alcohol. She was arrested and brought to a local detachment for further testing. As a result, a 34-year-old Guelph woman was charged with ‘over 80 mgs’ and ‘impaired driving.’ She is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on May 16. Her driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.

9:00 PM | A 47-year-old Moorefield man was charged with ‘driving with over 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 ml of blood’ after a traffic stop in the Town of Minto.

While speaking with the driver, the OPP officer detected the odour of alcohol on his breath. The driver was arrested after failing the roadside screening test, and was transported to a local OPP centre for further testing. The driver is to

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His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for seven days.

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She says there’s a lot of overlap between the two companies and this will just enable them to increase their product offering.

“The idea is for us to have some long-term, sustainable growth using the innovation that Chemtura brings to the market.”

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With last week’s official transfer of ownership, new signs are going up at the Erb Street plant. with Chemtura’s environstone in their growth and mental cleanup, she says considerably strengthens that any ongoing plans will their presence in the North American market, she says. be continued.

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in the salad spinner, and some of the kids tear up the lettuce, and then they will eat it.”

In past years, club members have been treated to educational visits from local experts, something Dickau says she hopes she can continue to do this year.

“We have had a local beekeeper come by and did stuff with the kids in the gardens and we did that during the day time when the bees are out, so they could see the bees at work, then my daughter, she is into botany, she came in to talk to the club about domesticating corn from way, way back,” she explained.

This year’s gardeners could be in for a treat that has been a long time coming.

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The club has already got five members signed up and ready for May 11, but they are hoping for ten in total.

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Hydro discounts a sign of Wynne’s desperation HER POPULARITY PLUMMETING TO unplumbed depths, Kathleen Wynne is in full-out desperation mode. Almost as desperate as the party that would love to dump her but have no better options to roll out.

With that in mind, the Liberals are in damage-control mode, most notably on its mismanagement of Ontario’s electricity file and increased deficits to offer short-term cuts to hydro bills.

From corrupt practices in handing out contracts to skyrocketing rates, everything Wynne touches turns to manure.

The failures have been well documented. The sweetheart deals to renewable energy producers. The gas plant scandals.

The selling off public assets to cover for fiscal mismanagement. The payouts to partisans and public-sector unions.

The continued building of new, expensive capacity even while selling-off at a loss the unneeded power. The smart meter fiasco.

Ontarians are paying ever-increasing rates with little to show for it. And there’s no end in sight, which bodes ill for both future bills and the overall economic impact.

As with just about every policy, the Liberals are guilty of poor decision making, largely the result of partisan thinking – a mixture of corruption and incompetence.

Giving lip service to the environment – the impetus for the Green Energy Act and carbon tax schemes – the government has done little to promote actual conservation, instead making policies to boost its own coffers while working against the public interest. By doing so, it’s also squandered a golden opportunity to reduce consumption, actually lower bills and provide an economic boost.

The cheapest and most efficient energy is the energy you don’t need. There’s a solid argument to be made, backed up with numbers, that it would be cheaper and much more beneficial for governments and utilities to pay for home retrofits, including buying new energy-efficient appliances, than to invest in dubious megaprojects such as nuclear reactors.

As opposed to mouthing platitudes, the government could have committed to market-driven reasons for going green.

There are real cost savings in retrofitting homes and going with new technologies. As a bonus, the work provides far more employment (for tradespeople, suppliers and the like) and spreads the wealth around to every community, rather than putting it in the hands of a few.

How’s that for real stimulus spending? Sounds like a much better idea than bailing out banks and profligate corporations.

That we’re consuming less electricity today – and the trend is expected to continue – has less to do with conservation than it has with declines in the economy.

What we do know is that demand has been falling for a while, even as prices skyrocket. Ideally, falling demand and inexpensive conservation measures would offset or eliminate the need for costly new generating stations, likely nuclear given the combination of bureaucratic malaise and lobbying of officials.

Ontario is already sinking billions in refurbishing its stock of nuclear reactors even as declining demand forces it to sell surplus power at a loss. Spending yet more on capital-intensive nuclear plants would lock the province into a situation with the potential of even more surplus power, with the need to use that electricity undermining conservation efforts.

Taking a new tack on electricity, including much lower rates down the road, first means jettisoning the current government that fails Ontarians with every step it takes.

With the townships drifting towards online voting, the real question is: Just how far are local politicians willing to go to earn favours from Putin?

WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER

So much for the populist wave, as vote in France shows WORLD AFFAIRS In his victory speech on Sunday night Emmanuel Macron, the next president of France, said: “I want to become...the president of the patriots in the face of the threat from the nationalists.” The distinction would be lost on most Trump supporters in the United States and on the “Little Englanders” who voted for Brexit in Britain, but it’s absolutely clear to the French, and indeed to most Europeans.

In the United States the preferred word is “patriot,” but it usually just means “nationalist,” with flags flaunted and slogans chanted. “America First” says Trump, and the crowd replies “USA all the way!”

You can’t imagine a British election rally doing that – the United Kingdom is too close to mainland Europe, where that sort of thing ended very badly – but the English nationalism behind Brexit was painfully obvious. For some in both countries it’s

actually “white nationalism,” but even the many non-racists who voted for Trump or Brexit draw the line at the border or the water’s edge. There’s “us,” and on the far side there’s “them.”

Whereas the French men and women who voted for Macron understand the difference between patriotism and nationalism very well.

They will have to vote for Macron again in the run-off election on May 7, when his opponent will be the neofascist candidate, Marine Le Pen, but in that round they will be joined by almost all the people who voted for other presidential candidates in the first round. She is a nationalist; they are patriots.

In Europe, nationalism is linked in the collective memory with the catastrophe of the last century’s great wars, and the racism that is often associated with it triggers images of Nazi extermination camps.

Not all Europeans are immune to that kind of nationalism or political phenomena like Le Pen in France, Geert Wilders in the Netherlands and Beppo Grillo in Italy could not ex-

ist, but they remain a minority almost everywhere.

That was not obvious four months ago. After the Brexit vote last June and Trump’s election in November, Europe’s ultra-nationalists were convinced that their moment had finally come – and many observers feared that they were right. Brexit seemed like the first step towards the break-up of the European Union, and from the Netherlands to Austria it felt like the fascists were at the door.

Not so. Wilders’s party gained only a few seats in last month’s Dutch election and remains very much a minority taste. Marine Le Pen is no closer to the French presidency than her openly fascist father was fifteen years ago: the National Front vote never breaks through the 25 per cent ceiling. And the hardright, anti-immigrant, anti-EU “Alternative for Germany” party has lost its leader and one-third of its popular support in the past month.

Some of this is simply disillusionment. Significant numbers of Europeans were initially tempted to

back local populist parties by the sheer flamboyance of Trump’s U.S. electoral campaign. After all, Europeans also worry about immigration and terrorism and unemployment, and his rude and crude rhetoric seemed to validate the similar language of their own populist leaders.

But the reality of the dysfunctional Trump White House has turned off most of those recent European converts to populist politics. By and large the hardright parties of Europe are back where they were before The Donald burst upon the scene, with almost no chance of gaining real political power. It was a false alarm.

The “populist wave” that seemed to be sweeping through Western politics turns out to be merely a storm in the much smaller teacup known as the “Anglosphere.” It’s only known this way to Europeans, who use the word, often tinged with contempt, to describe the deregulated economies and market-obsessed politics of the post-Reagan United States and postDYER | 8

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THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK

With the tax deadline on Sunday, have you filed your 2016 tax returns?

»»Craig Martin

»»Jeff Wiseman

»»Shawn Brubacher

»»Matt Roth

»»Tim Bridge

“Yes.”

“No.”

“No, but I’m working on it.”

“I have no idea. My wife usually takes care of that.”

“Yes.”

“But the reality of the dysfunctional Trump White House has turned off most of those recent European converts to populist politics.” Gwynne Dyer | 6 HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON

Officials intent on removing privacy, civil rights, and we’re not helping ourselves EDITOR'S NOTES We are well-advised to fear governments taking away our privacy. Legislation increasingly has removing your rights as its primary goal. But they’re not the only ones putting us at risk: we’re often our own worst enemies.

Through the likes of Facebook and Twitter, we’re laying ourselves bare to the world.

Facebook, like many Internet sites, exist to harvest information, sell it to advertisers and target you with personalized ads.

Tracking is the norm, as is collecting as many details as possible of what each of us does online. There’s nothing neutral about most of it: this is not just a sociology study, though, of course, it’s that too.

Leaving aside the issue of why exactly people feel compelled to post the upto-the-second minutia of their lives, there’s a danger of what you post being used against you. Police

have culled through social media feeds, particularly photos and videos, to track participants in protests and violent acts such as riots.

They’ve also used technology to recover stolen goods and the not-very-bright thieves who post the items for sale using online sites.

That’s an obvious peril, brought about by, well, stupidity. A less obvious risk has to do with employers demanding access to the Facebook pages of prospective employees. People going in for interviews are now sometimes asked for login names and passwords right on the spot so that the interviewers can poke around their online lives.

In the U.S., border officials are pushing for such powers to examine the devices – phones, computers, tablets – of any and all travellers.

Authorities routinely use and abuse electronic surveillance. Governments are spying on you. Somewhere along the line, your personal information – your emails, phone calls and digital likeness captured on video – has been scooped up and stored away for

HOW TO REACH US

involuntary committal, then our society is in a dangerous place,” wrote a panel of three-judges in handing down a scathing decision.

“Such anger and defiance are characteristic of political dissent. As the history of authoritarian societies has taught us, confinement in a mental institution is a particularly insidious way of stifling dissent, directly and through intimidation.”

Police reacted to Abbass’ social media posts, made in response to the shooting of a Newfoundland man, Don Dunphy, by an officer who went to Dunphy’s home in response to political comments made on Twitter.

Abbass was quickly railroaded into a psychiatric facility and committed after a cursory examination that lasted less than 20 minutes.

This seemed like an intimidation attempt, aimed not only at Abbass but at other would-be challengers of the police and politicians.

“Was this the intent of the police in this case? Did the physicians simply lend

their authority to what the police asked them to do?

Did they assume that a person who acts in the way Mr. Abbass did needs help and further assessment and observation, without turning their minds to the specific limited statutory criteria that would justify his deprivation of liberty?” asked the panel of judges.

“The reality is that if you are involuntarily confined, you are viewed differently; you are seen as less credible. That is not how it should be but that is how it is. As well, there is the intimidation factor. If the police can take you away once and the physicians confine you, maybe they will do so again.”

Stifling dissent and exercising control are the defaults for all authorities ... not just authoritarians.

Oh, this is all couched in the language of increased safety, drawing heavily on terrorism rhetoric. Our current governments aren’t the first to take authoritarian steps – that’s been going on for decades – but it certainly has been eager to take advantage of the post9/11 frenzy, joining the U.S.,

UK and other nominal democracies in clawing back hard-won rights.

Many governments in the West have been quick to foster a culture of fear, allowing them to impose laws that would have been unthinkable before 9/11 and to spend vast sums of money on military, police and security programs that have enriched the coffers of a few at everyone else’s expense.

With each new measure that increases video, phone and Internet surveillance, overrides the judicial process and creates new enemies through wars, we edge a little closer to the kind of dystopian state Orwell, Huxley and countless others have warned us about.

The sweeping powers and vague language of legislation such as Bill C-51 leave Canadians open to routine violations of their rights, particularly their privacy. The prospect exists for almost anyone to be treated as suspect. It’s not difficult to foresee the label of “enemy” being affixed KANNON | 8

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There’s only one reason for this. No, it’s not about national security. Or even your security. It’s so that they can control you. Well, millions of yous. The surveillance state isn’t about keeping the bad people out, it’s about keeping those inside under wraps, with no escape.

Authorities monitoring for dissent is precisely what led to the massive abuse of the Andrew Abbass’ civil rights. The Newfoundland man was arrested by police and quickly committed to a psychiatric hospital for having the temerity to post some angry tweets in response to a police shooting in April of 2015. Though eventually released, he refused to simply take it, pursuing the issue to the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal, which last week defended political dissent and condemned the policestate activities.

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THE MONITOR

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Transportation costs rose 4.6% over the 12-month period ending in March, after increasing 6.6% in February. The increase in transportation costs, as well as the deceleration in the growth of these prices compared with the previous month, was led by the gasoline index. On a year-over-year basis, gasoline prices rose 15.2% in March, following a 23.1% increase in February.

“How does the premier explain to families who may lose their hydro why she thinks they should pay for a 100 per cent salary increase for the OPG CEO? It is not surprising that a premier who thinks ratepayers should pay twice as much for OPG executives, also thinks ratepayers should pay twice as much for hydro.”

Calling the move too broad, the Murray Group appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board a township bylaw temporarily halting development near West Montrose. The Moorefield-based road construction company had an interest in an area covered by an interim control bylaw approved earlier this year by Woolwich council. The land is adjacent to farm properties at 1420 and 1433 Letson Dr. where Capital Paving hopes to build a large gravel pit.

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» From the Apr. 24, 2010 edition of The Observer

families who can’t afford their skyrocketing hydro bills should pay for a 100 per cent raise for the Ontario Power Generation CEO, which doubled to $3.8 million

DYER: U.S. and UK have led the

NATIONAL VIEW

charge on fake populist rhetoric

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Thatcher United Kingdom.

(Australia occasionally gets an honourable mention too.)

For a quarter of a century the politics of the Anglosphere has been consistently subservient to “the market” even when purportedly left-wing leaders like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair were in power. The result, as you would expect, has been somewhat higher economic growth rates, and a rapidly widening gulf between the incomes of the rich and the rest.

The rest of the West has not been immune to this political fashion, but it has been far less prominent in the countries of the European Union (and even in

deviant anglophone countries like Canada and New Zealand). Now the disparity in incomes between the 1 per cent and the 99 per cent has grown so great in the heartlands of the Anglosphere that the political chickens are coming home to roost.

The response in both the United States and the United Kingdom is not real populism, which for all its faults does at least try to shrink income inequalities. It is standard rightwing politics in a populist style, using nationalism to distract the victims from the fact that these governments actually serve the rich.

Move along, please.

There’s nothing new to see here.

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Certain types have always had the urge to spy on people; in the post-9/11 world, the paranoid and dictatorial have found new ways to curtail public freedoms. Their attempts to play on current fears have many precedents

– think of McCarthyism and the state police of hundreds of oppressive regimes.

Information gathered will do nothing to deter real crime, but would serve as an excellent vehicle for public control. Misuse would be rampant. Throw in a lack of data security and oversight and we quickly see the perils become even greater – what happened in Newfoundland won’t be an aberration.

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SPORTS HOCKEY / JUNIOR B

Kings head to Sutherland Cup finals with win over Caledonia Having dethroned the three-time provincial Junior B champs, Elmira now faces the London Nationals WHITNEY NEILSON OVERCOMING THE THREETIME REIGNING Sutherland Cup champions is no easy task, but that’s exactly what the Elmira Sugar Kings did.

The Caledonia Corvairs seemed like a shoe-in to take the cup again, if you looked at their record – three Sutherland Cup wins in as many years.

But on Sunday, Elmira took the chance for Caledonia to have a fourth straight cup away from them, with a 3-2 win in Game 6 of the semi-finals.

Caledonia came out strong on Sunday, pulling ahead 1-0 in the first on a power play goal from Brandon Lindberg, assisted by Mike Baird.

Less than a minute into the second frame, Quentin Maksimovich added to their tally, helped by Trent Mallette and Jamey Lauzon.

That seemed to get Elmira’s wheels rolling, as over the span of seven minutes, the Kings were able to pull ahead with goals from Mitch Hoelscher (Jake Brown, Ethan Skinner), Jacob Black (Anthony Azzano, Zack Cameron) and Skinner (Brown).

“We’ve been down by a goal a lot in the playoffs

after the first period. Our guys were used to that situation and it wasn’t a tough spot for us and we were scrambling, we just had to keep building off each period and that’s what we tried to do on Sunday as well,” said head coach Ty Canal.

Elmira was able to hold Caledonia through the final 20 minutes, despite being outshot, to take the series and earn a trip to the Sutherland Cup finals.

“I thought we played pretty well. They’re a good hockey team and they’ve been there before so we definitely just took a step back and found within the dressing room what we needed to do to be successful and everyone all got on the same page,” said Canal.

“The big thing was trying to limit their scoring chances and limit their odd-man rushes as best we can.”

He commends his players for taking the series in Game 6 and buying into the coaches’ plan.

“Everybody wanted to do whatever it took to win that series. It was definitely a good team effort there,” Canal said, noting players like Ty Biles and Brown pulled their weight blocking shots to keep pucks away from

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Building the legend of grandpa Steve OPEN COUNTRY

Sugar Kings captain Jeff Jordan celebrates with Jon Reinhart after the Elmira team defeated the Caledonia Corvairs 3-2 in Game 6 of the Sutherland Cup semi-finals on Apr. 23, to send Elmira to the cup finals.

Below that, Brock Philips attempts to get past a Caledonia player.

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I WENT FLY FISHING for trout on Sunday for the first time this year. And, believe it or not, on my very first cast, I hooked and landed a plump 16-inch rainbow.

I should have quit right there for the entire trout season.

Had I done that, I might have honestly been able to tell my grandson that grandpa once had a trout season where he caught a fish on every cast.

This, of course, is important because as any outdoorsman who has a new grandson knows, you can never start cultivating the legend of grandpa too early.

My grandson Hudson is only six months old now so there haven’t been many opportunities thus far. In fact, it’s even too early to decide if I need a mask and cape, though I’m thinking that the mandatory leotards that typically accompany these items will tilt my decision against this.

Regardless, I have activated the process of becoming my grandson’s hero.

The last time he and his GALEA | 11

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Gold-medal win for Elmira man

Fierce competition at Canadian Police Curling Championships in Fredericton LIZ BEVAN

Garth Mitchell, Don Shane, Nolan Sims and Elmira’s Allan Dickson pose with their championship cup after winning the Canadian Police Curling Championships.

RETIRED WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE officer and a familiar face in Elmira, Allan Dickson, and his curling team have won gold at the Canadian Police Curling Championships.

After making their way through provincials undefeated, they were in the

Maritimes Apr. 14-23 representing Ontario.

Dickson says he never anticipated that the team could win it all, but he was happy after the win.

“It was good. You never really expect it. I mean, you hope to, and for us, the last game went really well,” he said.

They lost out in the final at last year’s competition

to Saskatchewan, but the team, made up of former officers Garth Mitchell of the RCMP, Don Shane of the Ontario Provincial Police in Hanover, and newcomer Nolan Sims of the Waterloo Regional Police, took out British Columbia in the final game before it even made it to ten ends.

“We shot lights out and it was supposed to be a

10-end game, and they shook hands after six ends.

We had them 8-1 by then,” he said.

The 2017 competition was held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and Dickson says the competition was fierce.

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was the nationals, so you have to win your province to get there, so it was great.”

The team doesn’t get to practice much with members scattered all over the

province, but experience from previous competitions was a big help.

“We are just so far apart,” said Dickson. “This is our fourth year together, though, other than Nolan, and we have won provincials three years in a row.

In 2016, the championships were held in Chilliwack, British Columbia, and outside of the arena, it was warm enough for a game of golf. That wasn’t the case in Fredericton. In fact, the cold weather may have helped Team Ontar-

io’s game.

“We woke up two mornings with snow, five inches on Saturday,” he said. “But that is nice when you are curling in a cement block building that has no insulation and you get that 18 degree weather outside,

it can make the ice really wonky, but the ice maker did a phenomenal job, and we had rocks that were only five weeks old, so we had competitive rocks on competitive ice, and it was exceptional.”

Next, the team will be

appearing at Team Canada at the 2018 Canadian Police Curling Championships in Calgary.

“We will have the maple leaf on our backs,” he said.

“But that is a whole curling season away with a golf season between.”

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parents visited, when we were alone, I mentioned off-handedly to Hudson that grandpa had arrowed a 24-point buck last deer season and I even showed him the photo of that three pointer to prove it, which is OK because math class hasn’t ruined him yet.

Better yet, Hudson cannot currently comprehend any complex thoughts that

do not involve food intake, the smearing of food all over his face or diaper changes. Basically, right now he’s kind of like the ghost of hunt camp future.

Unlike the guys at hunt camp however, Hudson will trust that grandpa is all-knowing and wise – at least for the next few years.

So this is my one chance to build on that misconception.

That’s why I’m going

to try extra hard to shoot a decent gobbler this spring, if not with my gun then hopefully with my camera when the guy who brought it to the local voluntary check station isn’t looking. Of course, if that doesn’t pan out, I might have to go out and get one of my own.

Either way, I’ll place the photo of me and a turkey in the scrapbook of grandpa’s greatest achievements,

which already has blurry photos of a two-pound bass beside a Ken doll and another photo of grandpa shoo-ing off what appears to be a huge mangy bear from a campsite but is in fact my buddy Tom without a shirt on.

The sad thing is I didn’t even have to blur that one.

The way I figure it, I’ve got a brief window to cultivate the image of a grandpa that any red-blooded boy

would be proud of. It’s going to take a lot of hard work and a relentless determination to never to be seen without a safari hat on.

I will also need a heroic catchphrase. I’m talking about the kind of catchphrase that makes women weak in the knees and grown men look at you in raw admiration. Right now, I’m thinking of something like “I don’t rake

leaves.”

This is the kind of thing a fellow my age thinks about when the early stages of grandfatherhood and turkey season intersect. With that in mind, tomorrow morning I’ll be out there hunting hard to get a bird or at least a story that I can tell to my grandson when he is old enough to understand words – but not abbreviations like BS.

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the net.

Elmira began their series with Caledonia with a 2-0 series lead, before Caledonia defeated Elmira on Apr. 18. They returned to Elmira the following night where Elmira earned their third win with a 4-3 finish.

Klayton Hoelscher’s hat trick, plus an assist paced the Kings to the 4-3 win.

Elmira’s other goal came from Brown, and helpers were Quinten Bruce, Jeff Jordan (2) and Ty Biles.

Corvairs goals came from Brandon Lindberg (Eddie Schulz, Adam Craievich) twice in the first frame, and Ryan Punkari (Bailey Fletcher, Cole Mayo) in the second.

Jonathan Reinhart made 44 saves for Elmira.

In Caledonia for Game 5, the Kings were defeated 2-0 by Caledonia, who had their backs against the wall. Both goals came on the power play, one from Craievich (Lindberg, Maksimovich) in the first, and the second from Maksimovich (Mallette, Zachary Core) in the second. Elmira ran into penalty trouble, accumulating 51 penalty minutes to Cale-

donia’s 17.

Canal says the Elmira group played well in the Caledonia series as well as the Listowel series, but believes the difference was they created more scoring chances against Caledonia.

“I thought defensively we played well in both series. We tried to keep both teams to the outside as best we can and then when we do get our scoring chances, bear down. I think we had a couple more odd man rushes, and you had to bear down especially against both teams because they both have firepower,” Canal said.

He says everyone was doing the little things that needed to be done.

“Black, McIntyre and Cameron, they never stop skating. That was big for us. They played consistent and that opened up space for everybody else too.”

The Sugar Kings will face off against the London Nationals for a bestof-seven series to see who will be the new Sutherland Cup champion. London defeated the Listowel Cyclones in Game 5 to advance to the finals.

“We’ll make sure we’re

The Elmira Sugar Kings fought back from a 2-0 deficit in the second period to overcome Caledonia on Sunday afternoon. Clockwise, Zack Cameron celebrates with his line mates after Jacob Black scores, Jonathan Reinhart and Ty Biles keep the puck out of the net, head coach Ty Canal gives Reinhart a hug after the win, Andrew McIntyre chases after the puck, and Jacob Black scores the Kings’ second goal of the game.

[WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] can jump on the fan bus to prepared for that series and night, though the score 30 at 7 p.m., and Game 4 is cheer on their team. More the big thing is the guys are was not available before in Elmira on May 3 at 7:30 press time. Game 2 is 7:30 information is available at ready.” p.m. p.m. in London on Apr. 29. www.elmirakings.pointThe first game was in Kings fans looking to atGame 3 is in Elmira on Apr. streaksites.com.

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Just six days out from open heart surgery, nine-year-old Adam Bloch got to drop the puck at the Elmira Sugar Kings game on Sunday afternoon. The Elmira resident had surgery to repair his aortic arch and is a big Sugar Kings fan. His favourite players, Klayton and Mitch Hoelscher presented him with a gift from the Kings. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]

The Elmira District Secondary School girls’ soccer team competed against Grand River Collegiate Institute on Apr. 21, eventually falling 4-1. Amy Lacey scored for Elmira. Here, GRCI was awarded an indirect free kick after Elmira violated the back-pass rule. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]

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Three Sugar Kings headed for the University of Windsor WHITNEY NEILSON WITH THE END OF their junior hockey careers looming for a number of Elmira Sugar Kings, they’ve started solidifying plans to keep on with the game.

Next year, three Sugar Kings will find themselves playing with their former teammates, as Jonathan Reinhart, Joshua Slegers and Jake Brown have all committed to the University of Windsor for the

2017-18 season.

“Any time the guys are going on to continue playing, especially when they’re 20 is a good thing.

Any time that you can extend the hockey career and get the schooling at the same time is a bonus,” Sugar Kings head coach Ty Canal said.

Reinhart began his junior career with Elmira in 2013. He spent two seasons with the Sugar Kings before making the move

to the British Columbia Hockey League in 2015.

That season he played 15 games with the Nanaimo Clippers before moving to the Alberta Junior Hockey League where he played three games with the Brooks Bandits. He eventually returned to Elmira to finish out the season here.

He chose to stay with the Sugar Kings for his final year of junior hockey this season. He broke numerous franchise records this

Jake Brown season, including his own records set in previous years. He was also named the GOJHL Midwestern Conference’s MVP. He finished the regular season with a record of 307-1, three shutouts, a 2.38 goals against average, and .931 save percentage.

Brown played three seasons with the Caledonia Corvairs - where they won the Sutherland Cup three times – before signing with Elmira this season for his final year of junior hockey.

Jonathan Reinhart

Joshua Slegers

He tallied 22 goals and 56 assists in the regular season this year, just one point higher than his 41 goals and 36 assists last season.

He’s had three gamewinning goals out of his 13 goals and 14 assists so far in the playoffs.

Slegers started with the Junior C team, the Norfolk Rebels for the 2012-13 season, before jumping up to Junior B for the following two season with the St. Thomas Stars. He spent the 2015-16 season with the

Waterloo Siskins and then signed with Elmira this season, where he’s earned six goals and 15 assists as a defenceman in the regular season, including two game-winning goals.

“It’s obviously going to be nice that they’ve played a year together and helping each other out when they’re away from home. They’ll have that comfort and they can play for one another again. It’s a nice thing to see,” Canal said.

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Runners in the 5-km ENDURrace enjoyed ideal conditions on Apr. 22 in Elmira. Kids also had the option of running a 3-km route, which many did with a parent or grandparent. Above, Ian Childs finished 13th, Jeremy Haak finished 55th, Derek Atkins finished 22nd, Eric Lotimer finished 23rd.

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Three EDSS football players looking to spend the summer playing for Waterloo rep team WHITNEY NEILSON Motivated by their selection into the junior varsity all-star game last year, three junior football players from Elmira District Secondary School are ready to put in work over the summer.

DJ Campbell, Jake Gingrich and Colby Van Bargan are all in the middle of tryouts for the Waterloo Predators rep team. The team’s season starts next month.

They are three of the five junior football players from EDSS who were selected to play in the junior varsity all star game in December last year at the University of Waterloo.

High school football coaches from across the Waterloo Regional District School Board recommended some of their players to participate in the game, which acts as an opportunity for young football players to gain some valuable football experience.

Once they were selected they had three practices in a week before the game and then they were “drafted” to one of the two teams, which was done

Junior Elmira District Secondary School football players Colby Van Bargan, Jake Gingrich and DJ Campbell are hoping to play for the Waterloo Predators this summer to prepare for high school football in the fall. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] to put in my best, so I was ing to make the rep team to via Twitter. They learned Campbell – also in Grade happy to get into the all-star continue improving their 10 new plays which they 10 – found out through a game,” Van Bargan said. football skills this summer worked on over the three text.

The three of them all ahead of the high school practices.

“I was in my room and have different positions, football season in the fall.

“It was a good learning then when I found out I which means they won’t The players explain how experience because a lot of jumped out of bed and ran be competing for the same they felt when they found the coaches, they played to my parents and showed spot on the team. out they’d be playing in the for higher divisions so we them. It’s a big deal to me,” To prepare for high game last fall. got to learn stuff we didn’t Campbell said. school football they’re hop“I felt pretty surprised learn. They did teach us This was Van Bargan’s ing to gain experience this because last year I didn’t some different stuff, diffirst year of high school summer with the Predaplay much, but this year I ferent styles than what we football as a Grade 9 stutors, as well as hit the gym started playing more and I already know,” Campbell dent. as much as possible. improved a lot more,” said said.

“I was pretty happy be“It’ll pretty much be the Grade 10 student Gingrich.

Now these three are hopcause all year I was trying

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Preds season, a little bit of a break, then school football right away,” Gingrich said.

None of them grew up as huge football fans, but came to love the sport in their teenage years. Van Bargan says his dad always encouraged him to try new sports, and found he enjoyed football as a linebacker.

Gingrich, a kicker, was first introduced to it by watching NFL games on TV. “I didn’t know anything about it before. Once I started watching it I started to know what a first down was, what a kick off was and plays. That’s when I got into it. I tried out in Grade 9 and that’s how I started,” Gingrich said.

Campbell also tried out in Grade 9 and has been playing ever since, recently moving from defense to offense. “[Jake and I] just knew that we wanted to play football in high school because we didn’t have it in our school. So as soon as we got to high school that’s the first thing we did was try out for football,” Campbell said.

EDSS girls’ rugby squad off to a 3-1 start to season WHITNEY NEILSON Despite a small turnout this season, Elmira District Secondary School’s girls’ rugby team is finding success in what is a fairly short season.

The regular season only has six games. So far the EDSS team has a record of 3-1, with two games left to play.

“We’ve got a pretty small team this year. Normally we have close to 40 players signed up and this year we have 20 on the roster. And then in addition to that we lost a couple girls right at the start due to injuries,” said coach Matt Bauman.

Heading into their final couple games, Bauman said they were hopeful for a strong finish.

Elmira started the season with a 25-0 win over Huron Heights Secondary School on Apr. 11. Points were scored by Abby Hanley (10), Carly Borutski (5), Sylvia Horst (5) and Mackenzie Martin (5).

Two days later they fell 29-10 to Grand River Collegiate Institute. Hanley and Martin scored for Elmira.

They earned their second win on Apr. 18 versus their rivals Eastwood Collegiate Institute, with a 25-10 finish. EDSS points came from Martin (5), Hanley (5), Horst (5), Bri Costa (5) and Brick (5).

They followed that up with a close 10-5 win over Jacob Hespeler on Apr. 20.

Martin and Costa scored for Elmira.

“We’re doing well in the season. The players that are standing out this year would be Mackenzie Martin, Abby Hanley and Abby Brick as well,” Bauman said.

Their next game is today (Apr. 27) versus Galt Collegiate Institute, which will be played at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School at 1:15 p.m.

On May 1 they’ll have their final regular season game against Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, held at CHCI at 3:15 p.m.

The qualifying round goes May 3, followed by quarter-finals on May 8, semi-finals on May 10 and the championship game on May 15.

Despite a small roster, the Elmira District Secondary School girls’ rugby team has a 3-1 record. They earned their second win on Apr. 18 against Eastwood Collegiate Institute. Mackenzie Martin, Abby Hanley, Sylvia Horst, Bri Costa and Abby Brick scored for Elmira. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]

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A day to recognize workers killed or injured on the job Waterloo Regional Labour Council to hold National Day of Mourning memorial service Friday, noting workplaces remain dangerous for many

WHITNEY NEILSON EARNING A LIVING SHOULDN’T mean workers have to risk their lives.

That’s why since 1991, Apr. 28 has been recognized across Canada as the National Day of Mourning to remember those who have been injured or killed on the job, while also raising awareness about the need for increased safety measures for employees.

David Eales, Waterloo Regional Labour Council president, says they’re pushing for stronger legislation surrounding workplace health and safety.

“We think we need to treat flagrant disregard for workers’ health and safety as a criminal act. If an employer or a board of directors or company directors or CEO willfully forgoes safety measures they should be tried criminally,” Eales said.

While he says employers are moving in the right direction, he doesn’t feel they’re moving there quickly enough.

According to the Association of Workers Compensation Boards of Canada in 2015 there were 281 workplace deaths in Ontario, equal to about one every 31 hours. When it comes to injuries, there were 51,570, or one every 10 minutes.

“Far too many people are still losing their lives and getting hurt in Canada.

We’re still talking over 1,000 people a year are killed on the job on Canada and that’s absolutely ridiculous,” Eales said.

The Labour Council will hold a memorial service at the Waterloo City Hall Monument to Injured and Fallen Workers at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Local politicians and community members will share their stories.

“Usually it’s very well attended. I think it’s one of the events that happen in the community that bring people together of all stripes. We have local politicians from all three parties show up and speak. It’s very non-partisan, it’s just a sol-

emn occasion. Usually we have chiefs of police, fire chiefs, people like that attend and representatives of all unions, members of the community. We’ve had anywhere from 150 to 500 people depending on the day and the weather,” Eales said.

He notes this year in particular is important to mark because in a couple weeks it will be the 25th anniversary of the Westray Mine disaster in Plymouth, Nova Scotia that killed 26 coalminers.

In hopes of decreasing the frequency of workplace related death and injury, the labour council spends a lot of time lobbying the government.

“We constantly try to raise this issue and that’s part of what the day is about. We try to bring light to the fact that going to work should not be as dangerous as it is,” Eales said.

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More ag classroom teachers on deck FIELD NOTES PROPONENTS OF TEACHING AGRICULTURE in primary and secondary schools in Ontario will be glad to know plans are underway to have up to 50 ag in the classroom teacher ambassadors trained and available by 2018-19.

That’s about twice as many as there are now, and I suspect it will be one of the highlights revealed when AgScape, whose tagline is ‘the voice of agriculture in the classroom in Ontario,’ holds its inaugural annual meeting at the University of Guelph next week.

The organization, formerly known as Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc., connects underemployed teachers with regular classroom teachers, to help teach agriculture and food lessons.

It changed its name last year to AgScape – an amalgam of agriculture and landscape – because it wanted to convey a broader message that included food. The agricultural landscape includes food. Thus, AgScape.

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gram it calls the Business of Food, an online training platform for teachers who can deliver ag and food lessons. It will be an online course that will be accessed through a secure portal on the AgScape website.

The Business of Food initiative would replace onsite training. The organization has traditionally trained teachers in small numbers, about two or three at a time, usually at its headquarters in Milton.

But that’s not resource effective. For example, if

someone wants to take the training soon after the organization had completed a training course, they had to wait until the next in-person course becomes available.

The teacher ambassador program is exclusive to Grades 7 through 12. All trained teacher ambassadors will be able to teach lessons on topics that the farming community wants young people to know about: local food, food security, food safety, economics, agriculture in Canada, organics, live-

stock production, climate change, environment initiatives, biotechnology, technology and innovation, and careers.

Impressive!

In fact, all lessons contain a career component, designed to ultimately help fill the chronic shortage of qualified personnel in the agri-food sector.

AgScape teachers are paid supply-teacher rates for as long as they’re in the school. In-class time can range from about an hour (to teach one lesson) to all day, when teaching mul-

tiple classes or lessons.

In 2016, teacher ambassadors had class time with more than 3,000 students in 83 schools, covered by 45 school boards. They delivered 130 lessons.

But they could have done more, if they had more people. They’ve had to turn down requests from schools to give lessons because they didn’t have the human resources to deliver them.

With the new support from OMAFRA, AgScape will be better able to meet demand...at a crucial time, when there is such a thirst

schools, with honest agriculture info.

“We have no agenda except to provide accurate, balanced, curriculumlinked information to students via our trained teacher ambassadors and other initiatives,” says Colleen Smith, AgScape executive. “We are proponents of healthy food choices, a balanced perspective on many ag-related hot-button issues, and ag-career information.”

Their role is crucial.

Good luck AgScape with your new launch.

for knowledge about the agriculture-food connection, no matter what age.

OMAFRA funds cover not only the teacher ambassador program, but also core components of our other initiatives. That said, this core support represents only about one-third of their overall budgetary needs. They still rely heavily on industry support to operate.

Many organizations are trying to reach youth, in assorted ways. Everyone has their role. But AgScape is the key to getting into

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considered as one of the most dangerous professions in the country when it comes to injuries on the job.

“We have to take into ac-

count that there are people that are exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious disease, things like that on the job that may not show up tomorrow or the day you’re exposed, but 20 years

later,” Eales said.

He suggests employers should become more aware of what’s happening in their workplace, and what the dangers are so that they can protect their employees.

The National Day of Mourning has since spread to about 100 countries.

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Online marketing opens consumers’ doors for Ontario beef farmers ONTARIO BEEF FARMERS ARE taking ‘local’ online to reach new customers.

Farm to City, a new marketing model with a webbased ordering system, is opening up direct-to-customer marketing opportunities for beef farmers such as Rob and Maryjo Tait, of Celtic Ridge Farms.

The young farm family recently launched the online ordering system and was thrilled by the response from customers.

“We knew our farm meat products needed an online presence,” said Rob. “Our customers are shopping, researching and sharing their food experiences online. The Farm to City

online model is attracting new customers and opening up new opportunities for us.”

The couple, along with their two young children, raises beef and lamb on their Elgin County farm.

While Rob and Maryjo have already established a local clientele for their beef and lamb products through local farm markets, they knew that in order to grow they had to reach new customers.

“Websites or an online presence almost legitimizes a business these days,” explained Rob. “We know customers are looking for local food and we want to make it easy to find

us, learn about our farm and the way we raise our animals and buy from us of course.”

Farm to City was developed to link farmers to customers seeking locallyproduced beef and it was designed to capitalize on the growing demand for locally-produced food.

Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) teamed up with BIO to develop the Farm to City model that includes a resource handbook for farmers and an online ordering program.

The Farm to City model was funded in part through Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. The Agricultural

Adaptation Council assists in the delivery of the program in Ontario.

The Taits have set up their own farm website, complete with photos, farm and product information and a link to the new ordering system. Online ordering allows them to operate a retail element of the farm business without the additional overhead costs and paperwork of an on-farm market. Customers now pick up their orders from the farm or Rob and Maryjo deliver.

“We knew we needed to reach customers in the city, that’s where our market opportunities are,” said Rob, explaining that customer

farmer’s business plan.

Now, with Farm to City in place, Celtic Ridge Farms is poised for new business growth.

“We know that word of mouth is still going to be important to growing our business, because everyone loves to talk about good food. The key is to make it easier for customers to buy the products,” Rob said.

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To help meet booming Canadian demand for sweet potatoes, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is developing new varieties that grow well in Canada’s cooler climate and shorter growing season.

About 1,700 acres of the healthy tuber are currently grown in Canada – mostly in southern Ontario’s Norfolk County – but they’re all longer season varieties from the southern United States.

That’s also where Canada’s growers are getting their sweet potato slips every spring to plant their crops, but they can be in short supply and quality could be compromised.

“Canadian sweet potato growers use U.S. propagators and breeding programs because we don’t have the infrastructure and varieties here,” said research scientist Viliam Zvalo of Vineland. “Also, slip propagation has to be started in March when the ground could still be frozen in Canada. Our challenge is to figure out how we can produce them here so we can supply Canadian growers with quality slips at a reasonable price.”

The current cost per slip may range from five to 15 cents per piece, depending on variety, market supply and volume purchased.

Any Canadian slip production will have to be competitive in order to be successful.

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Last year, Zvalo and his team began testing slip propagation in the greenhouse at Vineland, with work on a covered, heated mat system starting this spring.

Researchers are also growing slips from vegetative sweet potato cuttings – the cuttings are rooted, then pruned several times to create a “mother plant” that develops shoots that then grow into slips.

The third approach is experimenting with a multilayer rack system with LED lights using either small potatoes or cuttings.

“I don’t think there will be just one system for Canada, but more likely a hybrid depending on greenhouse space, production volume and market for slips – it will vary from place to place,” said Zvalo.

And the slip propagation opportunity is a big one.

Canada’s growers supply less than one quarter of national sweet potato consumption, with 51.8 million kilograms of sweet pota-

toes valued at $52.7 million imported into Canada in 2015.

According to Zvalo, that means 8,000 new acres of production to replace imports and at 12,000 to 15,000 slips per acre, the industry will need 125 million slips every year – an approximately $12.5 million possible opportunity for propagators at an average price of 10 cents per slip.

“We hope a big chunk of the 8,000 new acres across Canada will be grown using Canadian slips and Canadian varieties,” he said.

“If we can bring a shorter season variety to market in time for Thanksgiving, when sweet potato demand is especially high, that would be a huge success for the Canadian sweet potato industry.”

Vineland’s slip propagation work is funded through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs-University of Guelph Partnership.

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Dog and cat food gets eat-local, back-to-basics diet HEALTH-CONSCIOUS CANADIANS KNOW A low glycemic index (GI) diet with fewer processed foods is an effective way to manage weight. Now, a Canadian pet food company is applying those same priorities to pets.

Dan Stevenson, president of Ontario-based Boréal Pet Food, says the idea for a new line of cat and dog food came from a desire to go back-to-basics for Canadian pets.

He and his brother Hugh Stevenson, a veterinarian, have built a line of canned and dried food products for cats and dogs that use lowcarb Canadian ingredients.

Stevenson spent more

than 15 years in the pet food industry before starting his own line. He says he didn’t see enough pet foods taking a low GI approach for the average pet – and it was taking a toll on animal health.

“Too many pets are consuming high-carb diets because they’re eating food with high amounts of corn, wheat, rice and potato, and it contributes to skin allergies, obesity, diabetes and poor pet health,” says Stevenson. “Low GI foods slow digestion, keeping pets fuller for longer.”

Boréal products are grainfree, relying on peas from Western Canada and white beans grown in Ontario – both foods that score low on

Dan Stevenson and his brother Hugh Stevenson have developed a line of low glycemic index foods for pets.

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The meats are sourced locally whenever possible, including local chicken and turkey, duck from Ontario and Quebec and salmon from Newfoundland & Labrador. He notes product labels are clear, and include whole ingredients – not byproducts.

“I think it’s important to our customers that we’re sourcing local, whole ingredients, because there’s

a certain amount of trust in that,” says Stevenson.

He notes the brand’s namesake – Boréal – is a tribute to the boreal forest that comprises half of Canada’s land mass. The product packaging features paintings of lynx, wolves and bobcats from Canadian artist Brent Townsend, whose polar bear is featured on Canada’s twodollar coin.

Stevenson notes the

Canadian scenes and Canadian ingredients are well received in the domestic marketplace as well as internationally. The company has begun to distribute product to the United States and China.

“There’s a fair amount of interest in our products overseas, and we have plans to expand further in those markets in the coming years,” Stevenson says.

The company recently

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THE ARTS EXTRACURRICULAR / PUTTING ON A SHOW

Young performers put their artistic talents on display Call it a multimedia evening courtesy of students from Elmira’s Park Manor Senior School WHITNEY NEILSON Students at Park Manor Senior School are ready to show off their artistic talents.

On Monday evening they’re welcoming the public into the Elmira school for an Arts Night put together by the Grade 7 and 8 students.

Teacher Ted Frey explains it’s meant to be a casual event where parents and the community can spend an hour listening to music, watching a short theatrical production, and viewing student-made art.

Frey says this is the first time they’ve held the arts night like this with a wide variety of artistic endeavors on display.

“This year we’re trying to broaden it out and get more in. I always like doing something different,” Frey said.

Last year they did a drama and music night, but they’re incorporating more elements this year.

Students are also going to be doing clay sculpturing and oil painting.

The drama students started working on the play right after Christmas.

Frey built the set over March Break which will be moved into the gym for the evening. They’ve been practicing four days a week for an hour before school to

Park Manor Senior School students have spent the past four months honing their artistic skills to present at Arts Night on May 1. It will include a 15-minute play, three songs from the orchestra, solo instrumental performances, clay sculptures and oil paintings.

[WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] get the short play ready to present to the public.

“It’s an adaptation of The New Tenant by Eugène Ionesco who is Czech who wrote in French in Paris in the ‘50s. We have an English translation which we have taken and packed it into 15 minutes and tried to keep the spirit of the play as best we could,” Frey said.

The play is theatre of the absurd, where a caretaker talks to a gentleman while movers continuously bring furniture into the gentleman’s new apartment. The

movers move on stage in harmony with the music, creating the feeling of ballet on stage.

They actually have two casts for the play because some students can’t make it to the Monday night event, due to other prior commitments. They’re hoping to present the play again with the second cast.

The orchestra will be performing three pieces.

“They’re playing Frère Jacques by Mahler, they’re playing Dance from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff and they’re doing a folk song – a bagpipe tune,” Frey explained.

Some students will also be doing solos, particularly students who want to practice pieces before they perform in the Kiwanis Music Festival.

“We wanted to keep it casual so if some of the students want to perform a solo, there might be a group of people looking at the clay over there while the solo’s happening over here. It takes the pressure off completely because the last thing you want to do is put students out and have them not have a good experience. You want them to enjoy what they’re doing.”

The Arts Night will be held May 1 from 7-8 p.m. at Park Manor Senior School.

It’s open to the public and admission is free..

Commercial Tavern event will have you Pine-ing for Summer LIZ BEVAN In the third partnership between The Commercial Tavern and West Montrose Farms since the start of 2016, Paul Weber and Peter Tillich are teaming up for an afternoon of country music and trees with Pine-ing for Summer.

On Apr. 30, Weber and Tillich invite you to join them at the local venue to celebrate the end of winter, and the beginning of warmer temperatures along with a little bit of country twang.

“We are welcoming the good weather, while giving people something they can

take home and plant. It will just be a day of country music with good friends, good food and just a great atmosphere of fun,” said Weber.

With the $10 admission, country music-lovers will receive a Canadian Native white pine tree to take and plant at home.

“It is the beginning of the nice weather and it is a celebration of that, and we are going to be giving away a native white pine, which is a very popular tree,” said Tillich of West Montrose Farms. “A lot of people like pine trees and they look great. A lot of customers ask for them.”

Weber on vocals and guitar, will be joined on stage by his brother Mike on steel guitar, his sister Susan on bass and vocals, and a few other members of the musical Weber family. Tillich will even take the stage for a few tunes himself.

“I just like singing to begin with, and I enjoy singing with them because they are just a good group. They are really a professional singing group and being up there with them. What can I say? We have to keep The Commercial going because it has just really good country music in this area,” said Tillich.

For the first Commercial Tavern-West Montrose Farms joint event, Weber and Tillich gave away Baby Blue Spruce and at Christmastime, gave away white spruce trees. Tillich says it is now the time for pine trees to go home with music fans.

“I have been growing trees, selling trees, and promoting people planting trees for I don’t even know how long, both for beautification and for the environment. I enjoy it, and I plan on doing this three times a year forever if I live that long,” said Tillich. “We are also getting native trees

back into the landscape, and we are going to have fun doing it.”

There is something special about The Commercial Tavern for Tillich. It is one of the only places around that features his favourite brand of country music – the golden oldies.

“It is real, traditional country music, not like newer stuff,” he said. “I go way back and like things like Sons of the Pioneers and way, way back in the 1950s, and Paul is keeping that going and there are a lot of people who like that kind of music, especially those who are on the vintage side.”

The tree events have been popular for Weber and Tillich, filling seats at The Commercial and even bringing in some new faces.

“What is really special about it all is that I really enjoy doing these things.

It is a nice thing that gets people into the Commercial, I am really interested in keeping Paul’s place full and by giving people at tree, it brings new people in that might not have gone in before,” said Tillich.

Pine-ing for Summer starts up at 3 p.m., with doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Apr. 30.

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National Volunteer Week April23-29,2017 Recognizing the contributions of Volunteers in our community and across Canada.

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Elmira District Community Living Supporting Individuals with an Intellectual Disability Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections but when you volunteer, you vote everyday about the kind of community you want to live in…

Anonymous Thank you to the many generous volunteers who donate their time to Elmira District Community Living. The time you spend with the people we support, or providing assistance at fundraisers (i.e. the Quilt Auction, the Maple Syrup Festival, the Drive a Ford Event) or being a member of a committee or on the Board of Directors has incredible impact.

Our sincere appreciation goes out to all of you!

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Our volunteers helped serve over 4000 seniors and adults with disabilities to stay in their own homes through

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• Exercises • Friendly visiting • Group dining programs • Homemaking and outdoor maintenance

Thank you for making such a positive impact in our community!

To volunteer with us, please contact:

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On behalf of the residents of Woolwich we would like to thank our dedicated volunteers.

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National Volunteer Week April 23 ¬ 29, 2017

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FOR SALE STYROFOAM INSULATION. 2X4 sheets, 3” thick. “Roofmate”, R factor 15, blue. $7/ sheet. Call 226-821-1217.

AUCTIONS

General Machinist

CNC Machine Operator Wage: $15.50-$20.00 Hourly Monday-Thursday 15:30-02:00 Credentials- 2 or more years of experience

AZ DRIVERS WANTED Day & Afternoon Shifts Available

Full time position available in our orchard market store.

Successful applicant will arrange produce displays and provide friendly customer service.

Some lifting required. Applicant must have good communication skills and be available Saturdays.

Please email resumes to:

Please send resume to:

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If in person please drop resumes at reception at 75 Bathurst Drive Waterloo www.progressivemachining.ca

HELP WANTED Elmira Insurance Brokers Ltd. is seeking organized, team player for part-time Office Administrator position. Office experience, computer proficiency and positive attitude required. Hours: M-F 9:30am-2:00pm.

Please send cover letter, salary expectations and resume to:

twilliams.elmirains@bellnet.ca Thank you to all applicants, only those with appropriate experience will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

Woodland Horizon Ltd is a mid sized, high end Cabinet and Stairs manufacturing company located in the small town of Drayton. We pride ourselves in offering excellent quality and service to our many wonderful customers.

We are experiencing continued growth and are wanting to add another

Cabinet Builder

to our team. This position requires excellent team skills, motivation and integrity. 3 years prior cabinet building experience will be an asset.

If you are interested in joining a vibrant, growing company, we would love to talk with you. Please email your resume to: laverne@woodlandhorizon.com or call 519-638-5961 to set up an interview.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

We are looking for Drivers to join our team for both day and afternoon shifts.

Deliveries are throughout Ontario and you return home daily. Applicants must have a clean abstract, a strong customer service attitude and a willingness to load and deliver feed accurately and safely. The successful candidate will have 2 years driving experience. Attention to detail and good record keeping is important.

WFS provides an attractive compensation package including group benefits and RRSP. To apply, drop off your resume indicating desired shift, along with a copy of your driver’s abstract at our Wallenstein office or email it to recruiting@wfs.ca.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.

HELP WANTED

Community Resource Coordinator Extensive knowledge of fundraising in the not-for-profit sector. Experience in volunteer management, promotion, social media, marketing, and coordination of special events.

A passion for assisting others and knowledge of Woolwich Township is an asset.

A post secondary degree in Fundraising and Promotion, Event Planning, and/or Volunteer Management or equivalent.

Send or fax resume by May 3, 2017 to: Woolwich Community Services 5 Memorial Ave. Elmira, ON N3B 2P8 Fax: 519-669-4210 Email: wcs@execulink.com Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

HELP WANTED GENERAL LABOURER SIMPSON Print,Waterloo, ON. Job Description: Clean screens using chemicals and pressure washer. Work independently. Stand for long period of time, detail oriented and organized.

Must be able to handle large screens. Safety wear is a must. Boots, Mask, Gloves when working. No experience required, will train.

Transportation will be key because of our location.

(Bloomingdale) Job Type: Full-Time. 519 744-3745.

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WORK WANTED 2 MEN AND a Trailer demolition, junk removal, garage clean up - yard work, downsizing/moving, odd jobs.

Free estimates, fair prices.

For the things you can’t or don’t have time to do call Gary 519-577-1750.

NEED SOME SPRING yard work done? For free quote call John’s Quality Home Services. Tel: 519-669-4955.

Our St. Jacobs Distribution Center currently has the following opportunity...

Part-time Relief Truck Driver You are responsible to the Dispatcher for delivering merchandise to stores in the region and picking up merchandise from suppliers for the Distribution Centre, while complying with all government and safety regulations. Acting as an ambassador for Home Hardware Stores Limited, you will load and unload orders in a courteous and helpful manner. You will also fuel, wash and inspect the vehicle and trailer to ensure safe operation.

You have two years’ experience, an AZ licence, a clean driver’s abstract and CVOR. We offer a competitive salary and great working conditions. If you are interested in becoming part of Home Hardware, please forward your resume, quoting Truck Driver (#901DI), to: Human Resources Department, Home Hardware Stores Limited, 34 Henry St. W., St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0. E-mail: hr@homehardware.ca We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process.

HEALTH CARE BOWEN THERAPY YOUR choice for effective treatment of specific health conditions or wellness maintenance. KEVIN BARTLEY, Professional Bowenwork Practitioner, Clock Tower Wellness Centre, 69 Arthur St. S., Elmira. 519-669-0112.

Every Body is Better with Bowen!

FOR SALE BOOK SALE & More! Friday, 10:00 - 2:00, 5150 Ament Line, Linwood. Ph: 519-6981018 for other viewing.

DISHES - 10 place settings, serving bowls, platters, tea pot etc., pink floral border, $300. Swarovski necklace $50. Dove stamp sets 2 for $10. 519-664-0195.

AUCTION SALE OF 2 country properties, riding lawn mowers, household effects, antiques and miscellaneous items, to be held at 2242 Nafziger Rd. (near Erb’s Rd.), in Philipsburg, for The Angus & Shirley Gillis Estate, on Saturday, April 29th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions 519-699-4451.

SAT. APRIL 29 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; household effects; antiques; collectables; and miscellaneous items to be held at 50 Moore Ave in Kitchener for the estate of the late Nelda Schafer. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. www.jantziauctions.com 519 656 3555 WED. MAY 3 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; tools; collectables; household effects; and miscellaneous items to be held a the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacobs for an area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com

1 Year Contract

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Wage: $20.00-$24.00 Hourly Monday-Friday 07:00-15:30 Credentials: Machinist Trade Certification

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

LAWN FERTILIZER AND LAWN SEED - Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-5744141 or 519-669-2045.

MATTRESS AND BOX Spring, new, never used, still in sealed bag. Sacrifice $195.

Delivery available. 519-6358737.

AUCTION SALE OF Machinery, household goods and miscellaneous items, to be held at 1825 Middle Block Rd. (off County Rd. 17 near Kossuth Rd. bordering Cambridge), for Jerry and Ilean Renner, on Saturday, May 6th @ 10:00 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451 or 698-0138.

WED. MAY 17 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; collectables; tools; miscellaneous items and house hold effects to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Waterloo estate, a Kitchener estate, with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com

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AUCTION SALE at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s:

MAR-SPAN TRUSS INC.

WEDNESDAY MAY 3 AT 10:00 AM HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS: oak dining sideboard; white dresser; 21” flat screen TV; Kroehler 5 pc bedroom suite (double bed, chest of drawers, dresser, 2 night stands) very nice; coffee and end tables; recliner; 3 pc oak matching bookcases; butcher equipment including: Omcan sausage grinder and stuffers; stainless steel bowls; 2 old sausage grinder and stuffers; Singer sewing machine; couch; grandmother clock; leather loveseat and chair very good; 4 matching oak chairs; quartz granddaughters clock; 3 maple side tables; electric fireplace; maple rocker; maple nesting tables; quilt stands; rattan furniture including: couch, chair, loveseat, tables; oak hall table; leather chair; oak bookcase; storage ottoman; 4 oak stools; coolers; chest of drawers; kitchen table and chairs;

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES: table

with pressed sides; 6 pressback chairs; gingerbread clock; telephone table and chairs; chest of drawers; jam cupboard; what not shelf; hall tree; wooden clothes stand; wooden step ladder; walnut tea wagon; spinning wheel; telephone table and chairs; Victorian chairs; smoke stand; wood chest; old bonnets and hats; trumpet; violin; tin signs; wooden boxes; doll buggy; childs doll buggy; quilts; hall table; Windsor rocker; small cabinet; trunks; miniature collection with showcase; collector plates; art work; brass; oil lamps; crocks; j

WOODWORKING TOOLS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: B&D router

table (wolfcraft) with router; router bits and accessories; B&D belt sander; Ryobi scroll saw and accessories; Ryobit belt sander; Mastercraft band saw; Dado blade saw set; workshop microdust cleaner; Mastercraft table saw extension table; rolling dolly; Mortice bits; assorted clamps; propane torch set; chalk line; sharpening cabinet scrapers; Riffler rasp set; sanding block edges; hole saw bits; deadpolls; stencil; submersible pump; brand new garage door opener still in box; plastic totes; weed trimmer; step stool; shopping cart; numerous hand, power, lawn and garden tools; etc.

AUCTIONEER:

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AUCTION SALE Of 13 acre farm, to be held at 1621 Moser-Young Rd. adjoining Bamburg (Wellesley Twp.) for Horst Fubel, on

THURSDAY, MAY 18TH @ 7:00 P.M.

FARM – 13 acres, more or less, 9 acres

workable with the balance in creek flats and buildings. Property backs onto a spring creek.

BARN – 2 storey 38 X 240ft. broiler barn.

HOUSE – Frame side-split home, propane

furnace. Zoning A1-26B. Drilled well.

NOTE – A good location with lots of potential.

Minutes to Waterloo. Those with hobby farm or other country living aspirations should consider. See www.auctionsfind.com/gerber for photos.

TERMS – Will be sold at 7:00 p.m. subject to a reasonable reserve bid with $50,000.00 due on sale day (certified cheque payable to Woods, Clemens, Fletcher & Cronin in Trust) and the balance July 31st, 2017 or when possession is given. Immediate workable land possession shall be granted for spring planting purposes.

TO VIEW – Call Gerber Auctions 519-699-4451 or 698-0138.

AUCTIONEERS:

Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-699-4451

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

A-Z DRIVER WANTED

MILL OPERATOR FULL-TIME PFI Inc. requires a self-motivated individual for a full-time position making livestock feed. This position includes mixing and pelleting of feed with accurate record keeping. Some experience would be an asset but willing to train. Must be flexible for shift work, with some overtime and weekends if required. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.

Forward resumé to: PFI Farms Inc. 1580 Listowel Rd., Elmira, ON N3B 2Z3 Fax: 519-669-4363 Email:

We are looking for a Full-Time driver to join our delivery team. Deliveries are throughout Ontario. Applicants must have a clean abstract and good customer service attitude. Experience hauling over-dimensional loads would be an asset. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package.

To apply, drop off your resume in person at our office located @ 7221 Sideroad 16, Drayton On.

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WED. MAY 31 at 10:00 AM - Clearing auction sale of furniture; antiques; tools; collectables; household effects; and miscellaneous items to be held a the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacobs for an area estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

FARM SERVICES FERTILIZER AND SEED GRAIN - at competitive pricing.

Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141.

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

FARM SERVICES BAGGED PINE SHAVINGS Agricultural Spray Lime, 22.5kg. bag; feed grade lime, 25kg. Delivered. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-6692045.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

AZ DRIVERS PART-TIME PFI Feeds requires a dependable part-time driver to deliver feed to farms within 70 miles of Elmira. Approx. 20 – 30 hours per week. Must be available to work flexible hours if needed. Some weekend/holiday work required.

Possess a valid class AZ license with a clean driver abstract.

Pneumatic unloading experience would be a definite asset.

Forward resumé to: PFI Farms Inc. 1580 Listowel Rd., Elmira, ON N3B 2Z3 Fax: 519-669-4363 Email:

P.O. Box 158

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

Pursuant to the Planning Act and Ontario Regulations 197/96 and 200/96

Sow Barn Breeding Technician Modern Early Wean Sow Unit located in the Harriston area is seeking persons with breeding experience or interested person that we can train.

• Must enjoy working with livestock • Be able to work alone and in a team environment • Reliable and Punctual Attendance.

• Full time steady employment • Be able to follow instructions, protocols and procedures.

• Excellent remuneration pending experience and benefit program • Person who would enjoy opportunity to advance in responsibilities

Please respond with resume to jotten@southwestvets.ca John Otten South West Ontario Veterinary Services 500 Wright Blvd., Stratford Ontario N4Z 1H3 519-271-2111 Office 519-271-0992 Fax 519-897-1907 Cell

SAT. MAY 27 at 8:30 AM - Annual Mennonite Relief Sale of quilts; furniture; art; etc to be held at the New Hamburg Fair Ground. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555 www.jantziauctions.com

Community Information Page COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF HEARING

HELP WANTED

AUCTIONS

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

AUCTIONS SAT. MAY 27 at 3:00 PM - Commercial Property auction of a well maintained 8000 square foot commercial building currently used as auto repair shop and retail space to be held at 198 Main Street north in Mount Forest for 2220468 Ontario Inc. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com

On May 15, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. the Committee will meet to consider the following applications. All persons interested in the applications may attend and may contact Nancy Thompson regarding meeting details or visit519-669-1647 the Township Webpage – News and Events – CurrentAfter Public Phone: or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820 HoursNotices.

Emergency: 519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca The Committee will also consider submissions for or against the applications if submitted to the Township of Woolwich no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 9, 2017 (Note that this date is before the meeting). Submissions can be forwarded to Jeremy Vink at the address noted at the top of this page, by email jvink@woolwich.ca or by fax 519-669-4669. Any submissions received will be included in a comment package and presented at the meeting.

Minor Variance Application A 5/2017 – Ivan Martin,2299 New Jerusalem Road, The applicant is requesting the following: • relief from Section 6.22, Regulations for On-Farm Businesses, to permit a 150 sq m on-farm business on a slightly smaller, 9.7 ha parcel, versus the required 10 ha; and • that the proposed buggy manufacturing and repair operation be deemed a farm related industrial business.

The applicant is proposing the construction of a new 278 sq m farm drive shed which will contain the 150 sq m on-farm business and the balance of 128 sq m will be used for farm purposes. The property is zoned Agricultural and contains a single detached dwelling, dairy operation and associated accessory buildings.

Consent Applications B4/2017 & B5/2017 – 229249 Ontario Limited,122 Church Street West, Elmira The applicant is proposing to sever the lands located at 122 Church Street West, Elmira and pending on how the sale proceeds on the land the applicant will proceed with either one of the following consent applications: • Application B4/2017 - to sever a parcel being approximately 0.84 ha located at 122 Church Street West containing a commercial building (formerly Premier Equipment) and two storage sheds. The proposed severed lands are zoned Service Commercial (C-7) with site specific provisions. The proposed “PROUDLY1.67 REMEMBERING OUR are PAScurrently T; CONFIDENTLY OURretained FUTURE.” retained lands are approximately ha in area and vacant. EMBRACING The proposed lands are zoned Residential – Multiple with Design Guidelines (R-7A) with site specific and holding zone provisions.

P.O. Box 158 • Application B5/2017 – to sever a vacant parcel being approximately 1.67 ha located at the rearSt.ofW. 24 Church Ontario 122 Church Street West. The proposed severed lands are zoned Residential – Multiple Elmira, with Design 2Z6 Guidelines (R-7A) with site specific and holding zone provisions. The proposed retained N3B lands are zoned Service Commercial (C-7) with site specific provisions and contain the former Premier Equipment commercial building and two storage sheds.

Community Information Page

NOTICE OF THE DECISION: Within 10 days of the meeting, a copy of each decision will be sent to owners, agents, those who submit written comments, and people who sign the register at the meeting. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect to an application, you must submit a written request (to the Secretary-Treasurer – Nancy Thompson ext. 6040) or sign the register at the meeting.

This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board Hearing.

APPEAL OF MINOR VARIANCE AND CONSENT APPLICATIONS: Anyone in opposition to a decision may appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Board may dismiss an appeal without holding a hearing if the appellant did not make oral or written submissions to the Committee of Adjustment before a decision was given, or does not provide a reasonable explanation for having failed to make a submission to the Committee.

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

519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca

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AUCTIONS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22

Annual Spring Bike & Sporting Equipment Auction

FIREWOOD

Police, Bike & Camping to be held at

Breslau Airport Road Auction Complex

5100 Fountain St., North, Breslau (Kitchener)

Sat April 29 9:00 am th

HORSES

20+ Vintage Bikes=> Norco Penny/Farthing * Raleigh Street Bike CCM Charger HiRise (60’s) * Sunshine Ladies 3sp Bike (40’s) 10- Norco, Nishiki, Peugeot, S/C - 10sp/12sp Racers** etc Silvercreek KEVLAR 15’ Canoe * 2- New Deluxe Kayaks* PFD’s Vintage Wm Coleman 16’ Canoe * 20+ New GREY OWL Canoe Paddles 20+ Tents & Camping Sets * Canopies * Snow Shoes * Propane Fire Pit & Grill Propane Stoves & Oven Sets * 10+ Cast Iron Fry Pans * 7.5hp O/B motor Saws, Axes, Wood Splitters, Hatchets * Dorel 16’ Boat c/w 120hp* etc

Auctioneer’s Note – There will be ONE Auction Ring . . Come Early or Miss the Deals!

MORE UNITS ARRIVING DAILY!!! Preliminary List ONLY!!!

No Buyer’s Premium!!!

100%

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519-648-2111

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE - 182 Dalecroft Place, Waterloo. Fri. Apr. 28, 5-8 p.m., Sat. Apr. 29, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children’s toys, books, accessories, boys clothing, household items, etc

SEEK & FIND Treasure Sale May 6th - 8 a.m. Reduce, resuse, recycle. Bottle drive, Ewaste, paint cans and Rummage Sale. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 131 Flax Mill Dr., Conestogo.

GARAGE SALE - Fri. May 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. May 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 97 Park Ave. W., Elmira. Home decor, pictures, antiques, furniture, good quality clothing.

RENTALS TWO NEW ONE bedroom apartments for rent in Drayton, ground floor level, open concept, radiant in floor heating, air conditioning and five appliances, All utilities and parking included. Walking distance to all amenities, suitable for seniors and mature adults, no smoking. Available June 1st for info call 519-465-4492 or 519-664-2008.

TURN TO PAGE 26 TO KNOW DATE OF TOWN WIDE SALE.

MOVING/GARAGE SALE. SAT. May 6, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 34 Isabella St., St. Jacobs. Maple ext table 6 chairs, couch, love seat, cedar chest etc, household items, variety of shop tools etc.

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE Sale - Furniture, clothing, household items, children’s items, collectibles. 43 Kingfisher Dr. Elmira. Sat. Apr. 29th, 8 a.m.

REAL ESTATE

VIEWING: Friday April 28th, 2017, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm TERMS: CASH & CARRY => Payment by Interac, Cash, VISA, M/C or Bank draft, or as announced.

www.mrjutzi.ca

WILL BUY OLD and used horses and ponies to go direct to plant in Quebec.

Will buy all types, drug form required but will buy either way. TOP PRICES PAID. Contact Calvin Kuepfer for prices at Horizon Trail Equine at 519-272-3290.

CASH BUYER! FARM or land wanted with or without buildings. Roger Roedding Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage. 519-744-2211 or email: roger.roedding@gmail.com

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SPECIAL HORSE SALE to be held at OLEX April 28 & 29th.

Horse preview begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Stallion presentation at 11 a.m. followed by sale of crossbreds, approx.

20 Dutch Harness horses, and approx. 40 Standardbreds. Horse preview begins 6 a.m. Saturday morning.

Approx. 100 Dutch Harness horses sale beginning at 8 a.m. followed by approx. 50 Standardbreds. To consign or more information call 519-595-3307.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

IRA HOME COMFORT M L E (519) 669-4600 Quality Workmanship Since 1991

John Crawford

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Phone: 519-699-5600 Cell: 519-577-5560 john@jrcrawfordelectric.com

Serving Woolwich, Wellesley & KW

- Design and build -

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OBSERVER SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME IMPROVEMENT

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

FREE DELIVERY!

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Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

TIRE Complete Collision Service

WHERE TIRES

GENERAL SERVICES

THOMPSON’S

Auto Tech Inc.

ARE A

SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE. 101 Bonnie Crescent, Elmira, ON N3B 3G2

519.669.8330

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

FAX: 519.669.3210 AFTER HOURS

35 Howard Ave., Elmira

519-669-3232

519.669.8917

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

Accredited Test & Repair Facility

519-669-4400

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GENERAL SERVICES

22 Church St. W., Elmira

519-669-5537 STORE HOURS: M-F 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 10-5

Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call

519-669-4964

100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA

OUTDOOR SERVICES Since 1998

Quality Bedding

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CONCRETE FLOOR/PAD BREAKING & REMOVAL SKID STEER SERVICES • ALL ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE

CALL ABOUT OUR 28FT FLAT BED SERVICE

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226-750-4532 PRINTING SERVICES

•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

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Don’t Wai Wait… Now is the Time to List!

Donating back to the community we call home.

Alli Bauman Paul Martin Sue Wideman SALES REPRESENTATIVE CALL DIRECT

SALES REPRESENTATIVE CALL DIRECT

SALES REPRESENTATIVE CALL DIRECT

ELMIRA – Stunning two storey! 3 bedroom 1600 sqft home with quartz countertops, eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room and refinished hardwood floors in the living room.

Master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet. Fully finished basement has a generous rec room. Dishwasher (2016) and microwave (2014), Sliders leading to the deck and backyard. Close to all amenities, an excellent location within a wonderful community.

519-577-6248 519-503-9533 226-750-9332 allibauman@rogers.com

$375,000

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

ONLY 20 MINUTES FROM KW! Peaceful and luxurious country living awaits you in this newer custom-built bungalow. On 4.96 acres, this 3-bedroom, open concept home has the benefits of small-town living. Enjoy the beautiful view year round from the hot tub in the 15ft x 32ft screened-in lanai. Custom gourmet kitchen with maple wood-stained cherry cabinets and quartz countertops – all appliances included. Large master bedroom with 5 pc. ensuite and walkout to lanai. Fully-finished rec room with in-floor heating contains golf simulator/theatre. Attached 2 bay garage plus an oversized 1 bay heated workshop. ICF built home (insulated concrete forms). MLS.

3 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-669-5426

NEW LISTING

$495,000

$499,000

paul@remaxsolidgold.biz suewidemanhomes@gmail.com

ELMIRA – Larger than it looks! This backsplit semi has 4 levels of space for your growing family to spread out as well as a large fully fenced yard backing on to Barnswallow Dr. Equipped with 3 +1 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, rec room/games room plus storage area! Lots of parking in the double wide interlocking driveway as well as the car port on this 149 ft lot with mature trees and shed. MLS.

ELMIRA - Century home with 9 ft ceilings, stained glass and an open staircase with newel posts & curved railing. Living room & dining room with fireplace, large kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Walk-up attic, sunroom, deck, large yard & detached garage. Enjoy the spacious front porch and easy walking to all that Elmira has to offer. MLS.

$1,250,000

ELMIRA – Step inside this 2150 sq foot former duplex and be impressed by the mix of original character and stunning new finishes. The large kitchen boasts new cabinets, granite counter and glass tile back splash. New flooring and paint throughout. 4 bedrooms and 2nd floor laundry. Finished attic and basement gives loads of space for your family to spread out.

Steps from down town, this is the perfect location, close to amenities and public transit.

A must see! MLS.

NEW PRICE

$475,000

Call today Thinking About Selling? and book a FREE HOME EVALUATION

Independently Owned and Operated

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. 45 Arthur St. S., Elmira Office:

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

BRAD MARTIN

JULIE

LUKE

SHANTZ Broker of Record, HECKENDORN Broker Sales Rep. MVA Residential Res: 519.669.1068 Cell: 519.588.7562 Cell: 519.584.4400

LET OUR 50+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU!

NEW LISTING

519-669-2772 www.thurrealestate.com

Sun., April 30 | 1:30-3pm Sun.,ELMIRA April 30 | 3:15-5pm ERB ST., ELMIRA DR. W., OPEN HOUSE OPENRIVERSIDE HOUSE 9 Erb Street, Elmira 39 Riverside Dr., W., Elmira th

– Lovely 2 bedroom home with an $480,000 Floradale office/den or possible 3rd bedroom on the main

floor. Large kitchen and living room with finished rec room and 24’ deck. A very well maintained and nicely updated home.

$499,900

LOVELY OLDER HOME renovated from top to bottom! You’ll love the natural woodwork, pocket doors and hdwd. floors.

Newer windows throughout. Updated electrical. Two georgeous bathrooms w/walkin showers.

Main flr. laundry. Rec. Room & office in lower level. Some heated floors. Furnace (2015). Detached garage. A must see! MLS.

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$429,000

ASPEN CR., ELMIRA

LOTS OF WINDOWS - lots of natural light. Quiet area of town.

Hdwd floors in LR/DR. Convenient breezeway/mudroom leads to the kitchen w/ painted cupboards & dishwasher. Large master bdrm. w/laminate flr & 2 closets. Lower level features a rec. room, office area, 3rd bdrm. & 3pc. bath. Private deck area.

Garage + lots of parking! MLS.

PARK AVE. E., ELMIRA COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – Downtown location. 868 sq.ft. of professional office space. Presently consisting of 3 private offices plus reception & waiting room. 2 pc. washroom.

Some bsmt. storage avail. $850/month plus common expenses.

EXCL.

SPACIOUS RAISED BUNGALOW with lots of natural lighting. Open concept L.R. & eat-in kitchen. 3 bdrms. up + 4th bdrm., office, bathrm & a cozy rec. room in the lower level (w/ large windows and walkup to the back yard). Lots of updates in the last 10 years! MLS.

$315,000

Accessible living in this brand new semi-detached bungalow with no steps from the garage or front entrance. There is still time to choose from some optional layouts including a second bedroom or separate dining room. With an office, main floor laundry and walk-in closet in the master bedroom, this will be a beautiful home to enjoy. Located in Milverton only 35 minutes to KW.

$384,900 WESTVIEW CRT., FLORADALE

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

$549,900 IN THE OBSERVER CLASSIFIEDS

WELLINGTON RD. 8, R.R. #2, ALMA A GREAT COUNTRY PROPERTY north of Elmira and backing to farmland. Private lot is 100’ x 179’ and well treed. Large country kitchen w/walkout to deck. Lots of finished bsmt w/ large windows - rec. room, games room & office. Attached garage & lots of parking. MLS.

SOLD

More NEW HOME plans + lots available!

FIND IT TODAY!

RARE FIND! Great ‘family’ home on a court in Floradale.

Oversized dble. garage w/stairs to bsmt. Oak kitchen w/sliding dr. to deck overlooking the rear yard. Updated windows on the upper level. Spacious fam. rm. w/fireplace (w/4 lge. windows), office & 3pc. Furnace (2015).

Solar inc. is $7,600. A year! – great way to pay the mortgage.

MLS.

SOLD $429,900

CALL US NOW FOR YOUR FREE MARKET EVALUATION

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS CONTINUED

FAMILY ALBUM DEATH NOTICES

Shanna

Bonnie

Rozema

Brubacher

BROKER

BROKER

WOLLE REALTY , BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

“HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO.”

519-669-3192

GORGEOUS OPEN HOUSE | SAT • 1-3PM • 98 RIDGEVIEW DR., DRAYTON BUNGALOW

$384,900

ELMIRA Beautifully maintained and updated link home in sought after subdivision.

Lovely main floor offers newer flooring, neutral decor, walkout to fenced yard, bright kitchen with appliances, 3 bdrms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, finished basement, steps to park. NEW MLS.

We donate a portion of our commission from every house sale to the Woolwich Community Services

www.YourFamilyTeam.ca 90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 4, Elmira N3B 3L4

$689,000

NEW LISTING!

DRAYTON Million dollar view backing onto the Conestogo River.

2 years old. Stunning kitchen with large island, granite counter top & built in appliances, walkout to spacious covered deck, finished walkout basement, upgrades galore throughout.

A Must See. NEW MLS.

BURKHART, ALICE | Peacefully, surrounded by her family, Alice (Bauman) Burkhart of Drayton passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the age of 77 years.

COOPER, OLIVE MARIE (NEE VOLL) | Olive passed away peacefully at

Barnswallow Place in Elmira on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in her 94th year.

DEVRIES, BRENDA MARIE (OGRAM) | It is with heavy hearts we announce

the passing of Brenda into the arms of her loving Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. On April 23, 2017 Brenda lost her courageous battle with cancer at LHSC - Victoria Campus. She was in her 49th year.

FOERSTER, SADIE | Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at

Lanark Heights, Kitchener, at the age of 86 years, formerly of Elmira.

HORST, ESTHER | Peacefully, at her home at RR1, Elmira, on Saturday,

April 22, 2017, passed away in her 91st year.

NEW LISTING!

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH IN TODAYS MARKET? CALL TODAY FOR YOU FREE MARKET ANALYSIS!

RUNSTEDLER, PATRICIA (NEE SCHILL) | Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 surrounded by her family at Lisaard House, Cambridge, at the age of 51 years, of Maryhill.

HUNTING SEASON The thrill of the hunt is half the fun. This year’s Bargain Hunt starts in our pages.

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FAMILY ALBUM BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

IN MEMORIAM

Happy 80th Birthday Leo Martin

Happy 70 th Birthday AMSEY METZGER

50 and Nifty!

Stroh, Luke

Love, Brad, Luke, Tricia, Sawyer, Jenna, Lewis, Wade and Baby Bru

In loving memory of Luke, who passed away, April 25, 1996. 21 years ago you left us, your memory is as dear today as the hour you passed away. Forever remembered and always loved by Mom and his late Dad, brother Skye and Charolette, Aunt Dianne and the late Uncle Brian and Uncle Scott and Aunt Michele, four cousins Cody, Jesse, Lucas and Isabella, Grandparents Irene Hamilton and the late Ken Hamilton.

And one “HOT” Gramma Happy Birthday Leigh

April 30

OPEN HOUSE

Join us as we celebrate Amsey’s 70th Birthday on Sunday, May 7th, from 1-5 p.m. in the barn at 7590 RR#1, Wallenstein (Line 86) BEST WISHES ONLY

Love & Prayers Your Family

Love, Your Family

CONESTOGO STUDENTS DIG IN AND LEND A HAND

THANK YOU

With Appreciation Each year Chartwell Elmira Retirement Residence celebrates front line staff during an annual staff appreciation week. This year, staff would like to acknowledge the hard work, support and dedication of Joan Norris, General Manager. Joan’s work ethic, dedication and commitment to her colleagues, staff, our seniors and her community are limitless. As a Registered Nurse, Joan brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and integrity to her role as General Manager. Joan always welcomes a challenge (in fact she’s quite competitive) never turning down an opportunity to volunteer her time and talents to raise awareness and funds for local charities. Every day she inspires us to be the best version of ourselves, always willing to listen and support any way that she can. Joan’s door is always open. We pray that she is blessed with health and happiness in her role as General Manager for as long as she chooses to remain. Thank you Joan for your many years of service and the amazing example you’ve set, for so many generations, of what it means to be a true and great leader. We appreciate all that you are and all that you do for us.

From Your Grateful Staff

OBITUARY Horst, Esther Peacefully, at her home at RR 1, Elmira, on Saturday, April 22, 2017, passed away in her 91st year. Wife of Elam Horst. Mother of Paul and Loreen Horst, Orvie and Marie Horst, all of RR 1, Elora, Cleon and Martha Horst of RR 1, Elmira, and Erma and Lloyd Martin of RR 4, Elmira. Survived by 31 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.

Sister of Susannah (Mrs. Elo) Martin of RR 6, Mount Forest, Noah Weber of RR 1, Wallenstein, Rebecca and Amos Burkhart of RR 3, Wallenstein, and Annie Weber of RR 1, Wallenstein.

Predeceased by her parents David and Salome (Weber) Weber, a daughter, a son, sister Lydia and Amon Martin, brother-in-law Elo Martin, and sister-in-law Lydia (Mrs. Noah) Weber.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 24, 2017 from 1-5 and 6-8 p.m. at her home, 7111 Noah Rd., RR 1, Elmira. A family service took place at the home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 9 a.m., then to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

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Joining forces with the township’s Clean Waterways group, students from Conestogo Public School braved the wet weather to plant trees, big and small, at a farm along Listowel Road on Apr. 25. The group planted sugar maples and more to help prevent erosion along a creek through Edgar Martin’s farm.

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Plenty of memories to share as Wellesley PS celebrates its 50th anniversary Event held last weekend marked the history of the current building, the latest location of the school

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Many former teachers and students attended the anniversary celebration, including the school’s first principal, Steve Campbell’s wife Doris Michalik and daughter Lisa, who is now a principal herself in Cambridge.

All of the speakers thanked the organizing committee for all their efforts in putting together the

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Visitors to Wellesley Public School’s 50th anniversary celebration enjoyed some music from the school choir, as well as perusing historical photos and artifacts from the school. Wellesley mayor Joe Nowak presented the school’s principal Brian Morgan with a plaque to commemorate the occasion. The cake was cut by Nolan Turner, currently one of the school’s youngest students, along with Evelyn Cook who was in the school’s first Grade 4 Class and is now an educational assistant at Wellesley PS, and Holly Corman, one of the students in the first Kindergarten class, who is now a principal with the school board.

[WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] WHITNEY NEILSON CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS and staff enjoyed a walk down memory lane at Wellesley Public School last Saturday afternoon.

The walk was both literal and figurative as the halls of Wellesley PS were lined with photos and memorabilia in celebration of the school’s 50th anniversary at its current location.

The Wellesley Commu-

nity Centre donated the display cases for the event which held the artifacts on display in the school’s library. The cases were built with the rink boards from the old arena.

Principal Brian Morgan went over a bit of trivia with those in attendance, before welcoming the school choir to sing two songs and local politicians to offer their congratulatory messages, followed by cake. “[There have been] a lot

of changes over the last 50 years. For example, do you know we’ve grown from a small school of 250 students in 1967 to one of the largest schools in the Waterloo Regional District School Board now with almost 750 students? From nine classes to 32 classes?”

Morgan said.

Wellesley Public School has not always been in its current location, nor had its current name. Now a local daycare, Inspiring Minds,

the building was once Wellesley School, built in 1855. The Wellesley Library, on the same street as the daycare, was also once the school building, constructed in 1898.

“But it was in 1966-1967 that the current school was built to replace five much smaller schools in the region. At that time it was known as Wellesley District Public School and today we’re just known simply as the amazing Wellesley Pub-

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THE JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB starts for 7 to 10 year olds wanting to get involved in various gardening activities.

Runs Wednesday evenings until September. Contact youth leader Irene 519-669-3244 or Sue 519-664-3388 for more info and where to meet.

ST. PETERS OUTREACH BOOK Sale. Join us for our annual Book Sale from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Used books in great condition for all tastes. Books of all sorts, games and puzzles. 2925 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg.

APRIL 29 COUNTRY JAM SESSION, EVERYONE welcome at the Elmira Legion from 3-9 p.m. Dinner served from 5-7 p.m.; sausage, sauerkraut and scalloped potatoes; $10/person. For tickets call 519-669-2932.

SENIORS COMMUNITY DINING - Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a hot noonday meal, fellowship and entertainment at Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs. $11. Call 519-664-1900 by noon May 8 to sign up.

MAY 3 WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY AT St. Clements Community Centre at 1 p.m. We welcome Jenn Kennedy from Northstar Travel who will present on holidays for the mature traveller. She will discuss river boat cruises as well as holidays closer to home. There will also be fitness, cards and refreshments. Offered by Paradise and District Lions Club and Community Care.

MAY 6 ELMIRA & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL Society annual plant sale 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Eldale Machine & Tool parking lot, 3 Industrial Dr., Elmira. Bring your donations to the parking lot between 6-8 p.m. on May 5 (you’ll receive 1 plant voucher for every 2 plants you donate.)

DISPOSE OF YOUR E-WASTE from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and May 7 12-4 p.m. rain or shine at Avenues (formerly Arc Industries), 146 Church St. W., Elmira. For more information go to eco-techrecycling.com or contact Donna Fulcher or Jody Brown at 519-669-1567

MAY 11 THE WOODSIDE EVERGREEN FOR Seniors invites you to attend a lively musical concert with Bob Heywood on accordion. Devotional: Rev Jerry Salloum. Starts at 10:30 a.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship. Suggested donation $7 includes hot meal at noon.

SENIORS COMMUNITY DINING - Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a hot noon day meal, fellowship and entertainment at Breslau Community Centre. $6. Call 519-664-1900 by noon May 8 to sign up.

NEW HORIZONS FOR ZOOMERS, boomers and seniors has guest speaker Bill Schwarz, Kirkwood Wagner Art Gallery and Lawyer. Topic: Art is an Emotion and the Law is the Law. Please join us, 10 a.m. at the Maryhill Community Centre 58 St. Charles Street East, Maryhill. Admission is $2. Enjoy tea or coffee and a delicious snack.

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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a lot of unravelling to do in order to get to the center of a baseball WEIRD NOTES

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You must have

been eating like a bird lately,â&#x20AC;? you tease your friend, noting her trimmer appearance in recent months. But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d forgotten her keen interest in ornithology, as she retorts, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sorry, if I ate like the rubythroated hummingbird but without its amazing metabolism, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be huge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; big time.â&#x20AC;? Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s she getting at?

A. The ruby-throated hummingbird has â&#x20AC;&#x153;the highest metabolic rate of any vertebrate when active,â&#x20AC;? says Gemma Tarlach

in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discoverâ&#x20AC;? magazine.

It needs an enormous amount of energy to maintain body temperature and to beat its wings up to 200 times a second. Hence, the small bird consumes its body weight in nectar every day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So much for thinking you can diet by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eating like a bird.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Q. Scottsboro, Alabama, a small city of some 15,000, attracts about a million visitors a year, most of whom have a particular destination in mind. What is it?

A. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Unclaimed Baggage Center (UBC), a 50,000-square-foot store that sells the stuff that flyers lost and were unable to recover, says Dan Lewis in his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now I Know.â&#x20AC;?

This amounts to 50,000100,000 bags of the 2 million lost each year.

Though the airlines are required to try to locate the owner, after a lost bag has been unclaimed for 90 days, the airlines then settle payment with the owner and in effect legally own everything in the bag.

But they have no interest in selling the contents themselves.

Enter UBC (and a few other companies) that buy unclaimed bags by the pound, sight unseen, and truck them from various airlinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unclaimed baggage depots to the Scottsboro HQ. There workers sort through the contents, about a third of which are donated, another third deemed unfit for sale

(reasons unknown), and a final third offered for sale often at a sizeable discount.

Says Lewis, â&#x20AC;&#x153;On occasion, a shopper may find a diamond in the roughâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; literally. The UBC has sold a handful of lost diamond jewelry in its forty-plusyear history.â&#x20AC;?

Q. If the game of baseball is â&#x20AC;&#x153;all in the ball,â&#x20AC;? what in the heck are we really saying? Think materials and construction here.

yarn, says Kevin Sylvester in his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baseballogy.â&#x20AC;?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 1,107 feet of yarn in one baseball, enough if unraveled to reach almost to the roof of the Empire State Building.

For the cover, only number one grade cowhide will do, dyed white. When cut into two figure-8 sections, the cover is hand-stitched with 88 inches of waxed red thread, 108 stitches in all. Interestingly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;before each game, the ball is rubbed down with a particular mudâ&#x20AC;Ś from some secret location near the Delaware River to make it less shiny and less slick.â&#x20AC;?

The baseball itself has a circumference of 9-9.25 inches and weighs 5-5.25 ounces. More than a million balls are ordered by

A. The literal tale begins with 450 feet of fine poly/ cotton yarn covered in adhesive to hold the inside together; then continues with 159 feet of three-ply white yarn; 135 feet of three-ply gray yarn; and 363 feet of four-ply gray

major league baseball each year, used at the rate of about 100 per game, plus more for batting practice, giveaways and souvenirs.

Finally, at the heart of the matter is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;pill,â&#x20AC;? which needs to be a little spongy to help the ball bounce off the bat. Today, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made up of a cork center, surrounded by two rubber layers. But before rubber was readily available, various materials were utilized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could be cork, or (in some cases) fish eyes. Yes, baseball makers used actual fish eyesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;spongy and round!â&#x20AC;?

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.

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ANNIVERSARY: Community has a long history of getting involved with the school FROM | 28

50th anniversary celebration.

“We’re very fortunate to have such dedicated individuals caring for our young people,” said Waterloo Region District School Board chair Scott McMillan.

Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris noted the importance of rural schools like Wellesley PS, which act as a community hub.

“I want to commend the participation in the community. I think it’s one of the only schools in the region at least in the past that have taken the entire day off of school or have allowed students to participate in the agricultural fair and I think that’s so impor-

tant for students,” Harris said.

Kitchener-Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht explained he has spent a good deal of time in the school, including as a trustee from 1978-82.

“I’ve been to a number of schools, it’s not often you see the kind of parental involvement, whether it’s an event like this or other times I’ve been here at Wellesley. ... I’ve been in this school many times and to see the growth and the enthusiasm that’s here is incredible,” Albrecht said.

Wellesley Mayor Joe Nowak noted he has fond memories of the school as both of his daughters received the Citizenship Award when they gradu-

ated.

“I thank Wellesley Public School for those precious memories. And I want to thank the teachers and the staff that have worked here over the last 25 years,” Nowak said.

Vice-principal Andy Beddoe thanked Morgan for his leadership over the past four years, as this was his last week at Wellesley PS. “It’s the strong bonds formed over the years that make Wellesley Public School such a special place. What a treat it is and has been watching their reactions as they see themselves in pictures, as they reconnect with old friends, as they remember those near and dear to our hearts,” Beddoe said.

Some of Wellesley Public School’s very first teachers came to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary on Saturday. From left, Helen Leis, Jeanette Rehberg, Gladys Butler, Joanne Houston, Sandra Hohl, and Paul Statia. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]

MAKING LIKE A BUNNY FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Children at the Wellesley & District Co-operative Preschool participated in the annual “Hop for Muscular Dystrophy,” an educational fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Canada on Apr. 19. They raised $555. They enjoyed stories and jumping games, as well as attempting to solve the mystery of how their pet bunny, Pippa, managed to get upstairs. Here, Colden enjoys some hippity hopping. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER]

CHEF’S TABLE: Using coffee as a marinade FROM | 28

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Coffee Grilled Chicken 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 Tbsp. dry mustard 1 Tbsp. instant coffee 1/2 cup hot water 2 cups ketchup 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1-2 tsp. liquid smoke

6 chicken breast halves or 6 chicken legs with thigh attached

Dissolve brown sugar, dry mustard and instant coffee in hot water.

Stir in remaining ingredients except chicken.

Place chicken in a marinating container or plastic bag.

Add sauce, stir to coat.

(If you plan to barbeque, save a small amount of sauce for basting while cooking).

Marinate several hours

or overnight in refrigerator.

Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray baking sheet with no-stick spray.

Arrange chicken pieces in single layer.

For chicken breasts, bake 25-35 minutes (depending on thickness).

For chicken leg/thighs, bake 45-50 minutes, or until done.

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online, was largely positive, she said in a presentation to council.

The shift to e-voting was pushed by Stephen Beamish, regional sales manager for Dominion Voting, who touted the advantages and security of the company’s services.

The process has all of the same checks and balances of the traditional registering for and compiling a voters list and securing against tampering and fraud, he stressed.

Addressing another concern, he said the software can’t tie a voter to a specific electronic ballot, meaning votes remain anonymous.

In the event of a close race and a recount, the process would be done electronically again, but the system has the ability to print out a paper record of each vote cast.

Responding to a question from Coun. Larry Shantz, Beamish said voters can effectively spoil a ballot by submitting a blank form.

While the majority of councillors were swayed – the final vote was 4-1, with Coun. Patrick Merlihan the lone dissenter – local resident Dr. Mark Yaniszewksi, a political science lecturer, remained unconvinced.

“A move to Internet voting would be a mistake,” he told councillors, noting studies have shown that electronic voting doesn’t deliver what proponents tout, while posing risks, particularly to security.

“Most of the promised benefits of online voting have not materialized,” he said. “Higher voter turnout? Is it true? The answer for most groups is no,” he said, noting that includes younger voters, as a British Columbia study found they were the least likely to vote electronically.

Computer fraud and errors are the biggest concerns, said Yaniszewksi, as there is no paper trail to fall back on.

“It is too easy for the system to fail.”

He dismissed comparisons to online shopping, noting some of the largest companies have been hacked. Also, consumers have many ways to ensure their online transaction was completed satisfactorily, most notably the arrival of the ordered goods. That’s not true of online voting, where there is no way of ensuring your vote has been registered as cast.

Shopping is one thing, but for voting, the systems today aren’t sufficiently safe, he maintained.

Councillors appeared ready to embrace the technology, however.

“I think it’s time to move forward,” said Shantz. “Anything that makes it easier ... will help.”

While electronic voting is slightly more expensive than the direct costs of traditional polling stations and ballots – $32,000 versus $28,000 – the overall costs of holding an election are expected to be similar at about $75,000.

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