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A St. Jacobs retirement home finding itself under water financially in trying to get water to its new sprinkler system is looking to the township for help.

The appeal got a sympathetic hearing from Woolwich councillors this week.

Village Manor is the sole remaining retirement or group home in Woolwich to be out of compliance with provincial regulations mandating sprinklers and related safety measures.

The delays all boil down to money, say owners Wes and Deb Moore.

Citing limited revenues and a home full of some of the most disadvantaged residents, the couple wants the township to cover half of the costs of extending a municipal water line to the property at 29 Albert St. Much of the funding for the sprinkler system was covered by the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility, along with refinancing secured by the Moores. But there’s just no more money

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for an unexpected additional cost to extend a water line and install a fire hydrant to the site, they said.

“We financially just don’t have that,” Wes Moore told councillors meeting Tuesday night, noting the couple had been led to believe the township was going to pick up the cost of extending the service.

Though the project was supposed to have been completed by now, the province agreed to reopen the file, covering half of the new costs. Addressing council June 18, Moore asked for “the compassion to match” the ministry funds.

Though unwilling to simply cover the costs, councillors were agreeable to arranging for the work to be done and then collecting the money back over a 10-year period. That would be a similar arrangement to other instances where municipal services such as water and sewer have been installed, with benefitting property owners paying the money back over time.

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West Montrose bridge gets stamp of approval from philatelists

Retirement home non-compliant with mandated fire safety sprinkler system

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Cross over a covered bridge in Ontario, and you know you must be in West Montrose. The historic red-splashed bridge spanning the local section of the Grand River is the province’s only remaining covered bridge, and one of a dwindling number still standing in the country.

Built with their iconic covers to protect against the harsh Canadian elements, the covered bridges of Canada – or kissing bridges, as they came to be known for the privacy they offered courting couples – are now being celebrated by Canada Post with a collection of commemorative stamps available in locations across the country.

“I think for us, the covered bridges are so important for the rural landscape, rural communities,” said Elia Anoia, senior manager of stamp program development at Canada Post. “So it’s part of what we do at Canada Post is tell the stories. People might not be aware of it, so we love to educate and show people part of the country.”

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Dan Kennaley, the township’s director of engineering and planning, noted staff had discussed the payback option, though the director of finance had recommended against any such terms. Councillors, however, opted for more flexibility.

“I think we have to find a way to make it work,” said Coun. Larry Shantz, pointing to liability concerns that grow as the project remains uncompleted.

Best to do the work right away and deal with the finances later, he suggested.

In that philosophy he was joined by Ward 1 councillors Scott McMillan and Patrick Merlihan, who agreed some leeway was needed to care for those who live at Village Manor.

“The key is ... how do we protect the residents of the home?” asked chief administrative officer David Brenneman in noting the process is up to council to decide, with the welfare of clients as perhaps the largest issue.

The Moores said many of their 23 residents are financially disadvantaged or suffer from mental health issues, meaning the costs of upgrading the facility couldn’t simply be passed on to them through the monthly fees.

Though not a non-profit, their operation is small and centered on the clients – “they’re like family” – with little in the way of extra revenue, he added.

“We’re not in a position to be in the same financial sit-

uation as the big, for-profit homes,” said Wes Moore.

Already in a tight financial situation, there was simply no more money when they couple was “blindsided” by the extra costs.

“We didn’t prepare for it,” said Deb Moore in looking for council’s help to finish the project. “If we had the funds available, we would have done it.”

Because the law requires sprinklers, the alternative is for the township to shut down the retirement home.

That’s not on the agenda, said deputy fire chief Dennis Aldous.

“I don’t foresee us forcing them to close,” he said, adding that with most of the work done, at this point it makes sense simply to push ahead and get the project completed.

Provincial legislation mandating sprinklers and related safety measures in retirement homes came into effect Jan. 1, 2014, with all operations having to be in compliance by January 1 of this year. When Village Manor was unable to finish by then, Aldous gave the Moores an extension until May 10, but the lack of funds for the extension of municipal services meant the ministry funding was put on hold.

With Aldous slated to talk with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office and engineering staff to get some solid costs estimates, council put off a formal decision until June 25, allowing for more consultation time with the property owners as well.

Teachers and supporters rally outside Harris’ office, protesting cuts to education

BY VERONICA REINER

vreiner@woolwichobserver.com

In what’s becoming a recurring site in Elmira, teachers rallied outside Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris’ constituency office last week to protest the Conservative government’s cuts to education.

This time, it was members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF District 24) decrying the funding cuts. Among the concerns raised were a budget shortfall of an estimated $12 million for the Waterloo Region District School Board, a reduction in service to local schools, e-learning changes, increasing average class sizes, and potential staffing reductions province-wide.

“We need to be worried about the future of education and the students’ success in Ontario. We’re at a time where we should be investing in student education,” said Vicki Buder, community volunteer and labour advocate at the protest. “This government is choosing to cut resources, programming, staffing, and services for these kids.

It’s going to have a detrimental effect on Ontario and student success.”

Buder pointed to the shortfall having an impact on support staff within the classroom; less teacher’s assistants and library clerks to assist students, for instance. She added

Members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation rallied last Friday outside Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris' Elmira office to raise awareness of provincial cuts and changes to education. It marked the last scheduled [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER] OSSTF 24 protest on this issue.

that these provincial budget cuts in multiple crucial sectors have made her concerned for the future.

“It’s only the beginning of what’s to come with this government, who are giving every indication to privatize services – we’re beginning to see it ... like healthcare, and we’re seeing it begin to take place with education as well.”

Despite the reduction in funding, the WRDSB has not laid off any teachers to date. An Attrition Protection Allocation of $1.6 billion introduced by the PC government was released late April to prevent educators from losing their jobs.

The funding does not apply to positions outside the

classroom, however, meaning other support roles may be affected.

And despite the attrition fund, there have been ‘surplus notices,’ and layoff notices have been sent out to educators across the province already. The Upper Grand District School Board in Guelph, for example, sent out 54 layoff notices to elementary school teachers, the Lambton Kent District School board in Sarnia issued 111, and the Peel District School Board in Peel region issued 369 to both elementary and secondary school teachers.

“Cutting people’s jobs in the name of efficiency is not efficient. There’s enough money; the rich

aren’t taxed enough, that’s the big problem,” said Oscar Cole-Arnal, retired university/seminary professor.

“And this government is a pro-rich government. Doug Ford is Trump-worthy. As long as I have any energy, I’m going to be out here saying what I think and speaking out against injustice.”

Some 50 educators made it out to last Friday’s twohour rally, which is becoming a norm across the region and province-wide.

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Work was expected to get underway immediately as Woolwich councillors meeting Tuesday night awarded at $432,000 contract to Wellington Construction Contractors Inc. to replace a culvert at at 6748 Reid Woods Dr. GM BluePlan Engineering Ltd. will be paid $70,000 for contract administration, inspection and post construction services.

Looking to woo Chemtura and the Ministry of the Environment back into the fold, Woolwich is scrapping the citizen watchdog that monitors the Elmira chemical company in favour of a new, less adversarial format.

CPAC will be dissolved as of August 31, replaced by two new bodies, the Remediation Advisory Committee (RAC), which will be the CPAC’s direct substitute, and a Technical Advisory Group (TAG), will provide technical advice and recommendations to RAC.

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All WCDSB schools earn environmental designation Ontario EcoSchools classifications awarded to each Catholic school in the region

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Environmentalism has become an increasingly hot button issue, with a UN climate change report suggesting that that humans have until just 2030 to prevent the dangerous destabilization of the Earth’s climate. With that in mind, local schools are taking matters into their own hands.

St. Clement Catholic Elementary School, St. Boniface CES, St. Teresa of Avila CES, and 45 other schools under the Waterloo Catholic District School Board were all officially certified as Ontario EcoSchools.

“We set a goal a long time ago to one day have every single one of our schools certified, and we managed to do that this year,” said John Shewchuk, chief managing officer at the WCDSB. “It’s a tiny percentage of school boards across the province that would have accomplished this, so we’re really proud of that.”

To become certified, a school must register online and submit a portfolio of environmentally conscious measures that students and teachers alike have contributed.

There are a total of six sections for certification: teamwork and leadership, energy conservation, waste minimization, school ground greening, curriculum, and environmental

Once a contentious issue, an Elmira biogas facility’s plans for changes to its operation was met with only support at Woolwich council this week.

All of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s schools are officially eco-certified as of this year, including St. Clement CES, St. Teresa of Avila CES, and St. Boniface CES. Here, the St. Clement Eco-Team celebrates that accomplishment [VERONICA REINER / THE OBSERVER] in front of the school garden.

stewardship. Schools can be ranked bronze, silver, gold, and platinum, with the requirements of each ranking getting progressively more challenging to obtain. They are then presented with a plaque with a seal based on their level for their efforts.

St. Clement CES obtained a gold ranking for the eighth year in a row.

They do so through a variety of measures, from having access to compost, recycling, and garbage in each classroom, to ecothemed events, and litter clean-ups.

“We are trying to teach kids that they have the

opportunity to make a change. And it’s essential to make better choices in terms of the environment,” said Grade 5/6 teacher, Suzanne Stratford. “We all have to play a part in it because it is all of our responsibility – not just one country or one group or the eco club at our school, everyone has to make those changes to make a difference.”

The school has planted trees, as well as incorporated a peace garden by the front entrance. The peace garden features milkweed that attracts pollinators, such as monarch butterflies. Staff add that

it can be educational for students to witness the life cycle of pollinators from the comfort of the classroom, as they can view everything from the window.

Other initiatives include an annual Sweater Day, where staff turn the heat down in the building for conservation purposes and encourage students to wear sweaters into the classroom. They are sure to turn off the lights when not in use.

“Once a year we do a garbage audit, where we collect all the garbage for a full 24 hours at the school.

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Woolwich Bio-En Inc. has applied to the province for some adjustments to its operating parameters, including increasing its feedstock – amount of materials on hand – to 110,000 tonnes from 70,000. It also wants the number of truck movements increased to the original 160 per day up from the 80 permitted today.

Company president Chuck Martin told councillors meeting June 18 that drafts of the deal with the province had the 160 figure – essentially 80 trucks in and 80 trucks out, for 160 movements – but the figure was changed unilaterally, either by accident or design.

Average daily truck traffic over the past three years has come nowhere near either figure, at 22 truck movements per day, though plant manager Derek Martin noted the facility has hit the 80 per day on a couple of occasions since it opened.

Bio-En is also proposing to make renewable natural gas for sale rather than as fuel for the generators that create electricity. With the company’s electricity contract with the province likely to expire eventually, the sale of natural gas would diversity the operation and

let it continue on afterwards, said Chuck Martin.

Also under review is a bid to permit Bio-En to sell organic materials to other biogas facilities during times of surplus and to buy materials from those operations when needed.

Since opening in March 2014, the plant, which converts organic waste into methane that is in turn used to generate some 2.8 megawatts of renewable electricity – enough to power 2,200 homes – and 3.4 mW of heat, has been operating largely under the radar. That’s in contrast to the public concerns raised before it was built.

Since that time, Martin pointed out, the facility has diverted some 300,000 tonnes of waste material. It generates enough power to meet 12 per cent of Elmira’s electricity needs even at peak demand.

“That’s a fairly meaningful impact,” said Martin.

The resultant liquid waste is sold as a fertilized to some 60 farmers. The operation acts as a carbon sink, with very conservative figures putting the amount of carbon dioxide reduced by 9,000 tonnes.

The plant is held in high regard, and regularly hosts visitors from other municipalities from far and wide, Martin said.

“It’s truly been a success story in the last five years,” said Coun. Murray Martin.

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The school also has a volunteer Eco-Team that meets weekly on Wednesdays to discuss measures to be environmentally friendly. Their current goal is to figure out how to eliminate single-use plastics in the school and opt to use reusable instead.

Environmentally-friendly measures are a significant part of the school culture at St. Clement. Each person involved stressed the importance of teamwork in the process of becoming eco-certified, from both students and teachers being dedicated to improving the environment, as well as the work of school custodians.

“Another thing is to

make sure that the school custodian is fully involved in the process because so much of it has to do with eliminating waste and handling waste properly – our custodians are great.

We wouldn’t be 100 per cent certified system if we didn’t have a first-class bunch of school custodians,” said Shewchuk. “It is a total team effort.”

It is also beneficial to instill these values in children from a young age so that they can implement it in the future and even take some of that knowledge home to their families.

“Part of the plan here is to make sure they’re learning this in school, and then they take it home with them,” said Shewchuk.

“To their mom and dad, or grandma and grandpa, or brother and sister ... ‘that’s not what you do, that doesn’t go in that bin, don’t throw that in the garbage – that’s recyclable, or

that’s compostable.’ So the students are teaching their own families about how to be more responsible. It’s just one of these things where everybody wins.”

St. Boniface CES also obtained a gold ranking, while St. Teresa of Avila CES snagged bronze. Five schools in total won the highest platinum certification. St Clement plans to build on the school’s momentum.

“I’m really proud of our school. I think that they work really hard and the kids that we had this year are really passionate about it; that makes a huge difference,” said Kittel.

“We’re not just making them do it; they want to do it. They understand the impact we can have on the environment, and I think that’s very key that we’re empowering the youth to want to care about the environment because this is kind of it.”

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toric covered bridges have sharply declined in some provinces, and all but disappeared in others. Quebec for instance once had more than a thousand of these structures; now just 80 remain. New Brunswick has similarly seen its 400 covered bridges, which once covered the countryside, reduced to just 60.

Five bridges were selected for the stamp collection, including the West Montrose Covered Bridge, which was built in the late 19th century. Also featured are two bridges from Quebec: the Powerscourt (or Percy) Bridge, which crosses over the Châteauguay River, and the Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge over the Coulonge River.

Though New Brunswick has seen a loss in its bridges, the province still boasts the world’s longest covered bridge, the 391-metre long Hartland Bridge, which is featured in the collection. Opened in 1901 over the Saint John River, the bridge was considered a significant feat of engineering at the time.

Finally, from B.C. is the Ashnola No. 1 (or Red) Bridge, which opened in 1907 on the Great Northern Railway Line. As with the West Montrose in Ontario, the Ashnola No. 1 Bridge is the last historic covered bridge in B.C. still standing, and is amongst the bridges featured in the commemorative line of stamps on offer.

Broadly, there are two varieties of stamps that Canada Post offers to the public.

There are the definitive or “workhorse” stamps which, as the name suggests, are all business. They’re small, typically more generic, easily printed by the millions and are available for all services from domestic mail to international.

Then there are the commemorative stamp collections, each of which are specially created in honour of a particular event, anniversary or theme representing Canada. Covered bridges are one of the more recent additions to the ever-changing lineup of commemorative stamps on offer (each of which remain in print for about a year), but others have included Endangered Turtles stamps, Canadians in Flight, and “Sweet Canada,” which looks at desserts made across the provinces.

They’re more decorative and more personal than their workhorse counterparts, and ideal for sprucing up boring envelopes. A letter from West Montrose, for instance, might be a lot more affecting with a stamp of the West Montrose Covered Bridge on its exterior.

“We just issued turtle stamps, or our sweet Canada stamps, and people just loved the stamps,” said Anoia. “So for some it’s like, ‘Oh, I’m going to slap this on mail, we’re going to put this on mail and start mailing my friends and show

them what we’ve got on Canadian stamps.’

“So it’s really neat to get the conversation going and people talking about stamps.”

It may seem like a simple enough task to communicate Canadian heritage on inch-sized stamps – just slap a few turtles on the cover and you’re done. But a substantial amount of work goes into the creation of each new collection.

About 18 commemorative collections are released a year, and each one must be carefully researched and considered before release.

Topics for commemoration are decided by an advisory panel to Canada Post, and are then brought to life by a team at Canada Post.

For the covered bridges collection, the commemorative program team reached out to experts and communities to learn more, with Annoia noting an incredible amount of passion and pride amongst people for their bridges.

“They are, and it’s great!

When you talk to people from the communities, so whether you speak to somebody from Hartland or from the Red Bridge, they’re just so passionate and it’s great to see. They’re talking about it, it starts with the stamp and then you talk about the community and what the bridge means to them.”

The covered bridge stamp collection is available at Canada Post offices across the country.

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lan, Martin said the facility takes in organics from the green-bin programs from the likes of Peel Region and Simcoe County, noting Waterloo Region has a contract to send its green-bin materials to a plant in Guelph.

In addition to municipal streams, the biogas facility receives materials from companies such as Conestoga Meat Packers, Dare, Frito-Lay and Cargill.

Noting traffic issues were a big concern in the runup to the plant’s opening, Coun. Patrick Merlihan said the average truck count had been fairly low, adding that even with the proposed changes, only a few extra trucks would visit the facility.

Based on 2016 traffic studies, said Martin, the intersection of Arthur and Church streets sees some 15,310 vehicles per day.

The Bio-En changes would add another five or six into the equation.

The bulk of the incoming trucks pass through that intersection from, while most of the outbound trucks head north from the plant instead, he added.

Last year, the facility had about 20 days where it saw more than 60 truck movements, but the operation could use the flexibility, particularly if the operators ever had to drain down the storage tanks in short order.

“There are some days we would like to have the 80 or more,” said Martin.

The proposed changes, which don’t involve any expansion to the plant, fall under the province’s jurisdiction, with Martin’s Tuesday night appearance in council chambers an attempt to keep the township in the loop.

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er-South Hespeler MPP Amy Fee. June 14 marked the last OSSTF scheduled protest on this issue.

Harris, for his part, was open to listening to constituents who had voiced their concerns regarding these cuts.

“I was happy to meet and chat with local educators in Friday’s OSSTF union rally,” said Harris in an email to The Observer. “I believe we all share a commitment towards

student achievement with an acknowledgement of Ontario’s current fiscal reality. That is why we are focusing on getting back to basics on math and literacy education while increasing funding for special education and student transportation.

“I am glad that the Waterloo Region District School Board found efficiencies and used the Attrition Protection Fund provided by our government to ensure that no teachers were involuntarily laid off.”

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ROLLING IN WITH THE GOOD EATS

Families came out to Elmira’s Gale Presbytarian Church last Friday for the The Grill on the Go, Jashan-e-Dawat, Fish and Chips and Café du Monde Creperie food trucks. Hosted by Heavenly Eats, this event takes place weekly at various local churches.

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Summer set to arrive, deliver cooler and wetter weather, at least to start

BY VERONICA REINER

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Spring was cold and wet, a far cry from the much summery weather we’ve come to expect of May and even April. With summer’s official arrival Friday, will things get better?

Not likely, at least not for a while, says Michael Carter, a meteorologist at The Weather Network.

“We’ve had a few warm, sunny days scattered here and there but I think predominantly the pattern has been on the cool and rainy side,” said Carter. “The overall trend is going to be a continued wet and active pattern. Higher than normal humidity, higher than normal rainfall, and precipitation really continuing to run above normal for the next several weeks and months.”

Fortunately, the cool-

er-than-normal pattern will begin to retreat a little bit as summer goes on, with temperatures expected to return to near normal.

The first day of summer is expected to be 23 degrees – just a little below average for this time of year – and temperatures should stay in that range heading into next week.

There is a bit of unpredictability to this forecast, as southern Ontario and Quebec are wedged between a hot summer to the south and a cool summer to the north.

Chris Scott, the chief meteorologist at The Weather Network, predicts higher-than-average precipitation for southern Ontario, to go along with cooler temperatures.

“A changeable summer is likely from the Prairies, through Ontario, Quebec

and Atlantic Canada, with less extreme heat compared to last summer. The weather pattern is likely to become stormy at times with above normal precipitation forecast for parts of Southern Ontario and Quebec,” said Scott in a release.

The Weather Network examines water temperature in various global areas, including the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Gulf Stream in the U.S. to make these predictions. Meteorologists note that water levels have been running above average for the past several months, meaning there will be more moisture to work with.

While last year’s summer was notable for less precipitation and 10-14 days above 30 degrees, summer 2019 is expected to be vastly different.

“The heat was really

the big headline feature for summer in 2018,” said Carter. “In 2019 we do not expect the heat to become nearly as much of a story for us this year. So temperatures are starting a bit below normal early in the season, and then trending towards normal later on.

But really an overall absence of heat.”

This absence of heat trend will be noticeable in the interior of Canada away from the coast. For example, in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, heat will be harder to find this year. But out in British Columbia, the outlook is expected to be warmer-than-normal.

Over the course of the summer, most Ontarians will see temperatures below normal, though those of us living in the southern areas will be closer to seasonal values.

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“One of Doug Ford’s first priorities was to take revenge on his old political foes and cancel over half of Toronto’s municipal elections. And we know Doug Ford is going to continue to meddle in local affairs with his municipal review, leaving people across the province worried that forced amalgamations and even more cuts are on the way.”

Canada ranks 19th in paid leave available for mothers and is tied for last place in paid leave reserved for fathers or second parents, according to a report that ranks 41 wealthy countries on their family-friendly policies. Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Estonia and Portugal offer the best family-friendly policies. Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, UK and Ireland rank the lowest.

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Canadians taking an ever-dimmer view of immigration following Trump’s clampdown and Trudeau’s welcome message.

Concerns about dubious claimants at the border, a wave of refugees and wider issues of terrorism, coupled with longstanding economic woes, have driven a change in public acceptance for immigration. The two-thirds now worried about immigration levels represent a significant rise from polls last year that put the number at about half, itself a big increase from five years ago when just 33 per cent of Canadians were concerned about the number of immigrants.

Over the last four decades of tracking Canadians’ attitudes to immigration, the level of support for cutting immigration levels has averaged about 25 per cent. The latest trend is sharply upwards, though it remains to be seen if impressions will eventually re-

onald Trump is on another rampage about migrants and illegal immigrants, but don’t expect Justin Trudeau to start talking about laying out the welcome mat here – hopefully he’s learned the lesson from the last rush of bogus migrants arriving at our border.

And, in an election year no less, Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about the number of immigrants to this country.

A new Leger poll shows 63 per cent of us want the government to reduce immigration, concerned that Canada can no longer integrate them.

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turn to historic levels. That may be unlikely given that Ottawa is looking to boost immigration further still, with a target of 340,000 people by 2020.

Note, too, that attitudes are hardening even towards refugees and humanitarian cases. About 40 per cent of Canadians want the government to lower the number, with about a third wanting to maintain the status quo.

Chances are pretty good we’ll see additional backlash from the federal government’s plan to boost the number of immigrants and refugees coming into Canada.

The current course comes at a cost, short- and long-term.

One of the most talked-about problems with immigration is rising real estate prices, particularly in markets where immigrants are prone to form enclaves, Toron-

to and Vancouver. That boosts house prices and keeps younger Canadians out of the market.

Increasingly, these enclaves can lead to cultural issues given the changing demographics of immigration in the last few decades. Certainly the inherent problems are exacerbated by today’s political climate – it’s not just immigrants, but the types of immigrants – but in the longer-term there could be major conflicts of the type we see growing in Europe, which has been ahead of us on the curve. Their current problems are the ones we’ll face before too much longer given the level of immigration we’ve adopted.

Can we discuss immigration without sinking into accusations of racism and xenophobia? Probably not.

Does that mean we shouldn’t

have that discussion? Certainly not.

While Canada has done a better job of integrating newcomers into its population than have countries in Western Europe, many of the problems could surface here.

Canada’s immigration is the highest per capita level in the world. Government officials, however, can provide no good reason for doing so. We continue to hear that immigrants are needed to offset an aging population or to counter declining birthrates or to provide skilled workers or to provide people to do work Canadians don’t want to do … and the list goes on.

Few of the economic arguments stand up to scrutiny, however. And Canadians aren’t buying into the platitudes any longer, today’s World Refugee Day notwithstanding.

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he evidence is far from conclusive, but on balance Iran probably is behind the attacks on four oil tankers in the Gulf last month and two more last week. Those attacks carefully avoided human casualties, so if they were Iranian, what was their goal?

If it was Iran, the answer is obvious. Iran would be reminding the United States that it may be utterly out-matched militarily, but it can do great damage to the tankers that carry onethird of the world’s internationally traded oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

After the U.S. tightened its sanctions last month in an attempt to destroy all of Iran’s foreign trade, including the oil exports which

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are its economy’s lifeblood, Iran declared that if it could not export its oil, no other country (in the Gulf) would be allowed to export theirs. Other economies would be hurt too.

There’s history here.

Back in the mid-1980s, when the United States tried to strangle Iran’s Islamic Revolution in its cradle by encouraging Saddam Hussein’s Iraq to invade Iran, 543 ships were sunk or damaged in three

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ill amalgamation be shoehorned into the province’s “review” of regional municipalities? That seems likely given the government’s misplaced ideology, one that proved an epic failure under Ontario’s previous Conservative government.

But the process, which has its basis in Doug Ford’s personal vendetta against former PC leader Patrick Brown and former colleagues on Toronto council, could easily be another attempt at gerrymandering the electoral map.

Ford’s move to cut in half the size of Toronto council just months before a municipal election was based on spite, but also on attempts to water down the influence of the more urban core and give more sway to the suburban wards, the so-called 905 belt. His plan to follow federal riding boundaries, impractical given the size versus traditional municipal wards, in some ways mirrored a 2014 boundary review that rejected the idea because it was seen as not balanced and not able to provide effective representation.

The urban-suburban divide is a common theme in elections, as is the urban-rural divide, though more so at the provincial and federal levels. Political parties still look to take advantage of such gaps, with election results often indicative of the population splits: Liberals in urban and diverse areas, where there are some overlaps with the NDP, particularly in traditional working-class neighbourhoods/cities, and Conservatives in more rural areas.

Unlike the U.S., where gerrymandering is rampant, Canada has an independent review system that redraws electoral maps after each census period. That generally serves to keep the selection of boundaries free of partisanship, though that doesn’t prevent politicians from trying; Stephen Harper, for instance, was said to have been pressing to prevent riding redistribution from rural to urban prior to the

2015 election.

Still, we have avoided blatant manipulation of riding configurations for more than 50 years, as the process is essentially apolitical.

That provides Canada with some bragging rights over its southern neighbor, where there is an almost-daily battle between Democrats and Republicans – mostly the latter – to redraw/not redraw electoral districts in order to give one political party in particular an unfair advantage.

There is no independent process, with the reshaping of maps done at the state level, often in a blatantly partisan manner.

Where Republicans win control of a state legislature, they act early and often to draw often convoluted maps that try to put as many Democrats/minorities into one particular districts – either stacking them or spreading them thin – in order to better ensure that Republican candidates have a better chance of winning.

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This goes on constantly in the States. Just this week, for example, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a Republican challenge to a lower court ruling that found gerrymandering in Virginia districts were based on racial grounds. The maps had been approved under a previous Republican administration, but not pursued when Democrats took control.

Where Canada’s independent system is something of a feather in the country’s cap on the world stage, the U.S. process is one of the most egregious, even more so given the lip service paid to democracy.

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■■ Automation certainly has an upside, despite the concerns To the Editor, In response to the editor’s musings in last week’s issue, I am no fan of Walmart, in particular the way they have squeezed suppliers to reduce their profit if they want shelf space to the point where the supplier can’t sustain the business. However, I am a fan of automation and here is why.

In early June, I spent a couple of hours at Ama-

Prompted in part by a speech contrasting to the two systems given by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Washington Post story last fall crunched the numbers, indicating that there is more to crow about here.

“Trudeau has a point. In the United States, politicians are typically in charge of drawing state and federal electoral districts.

That creates a strong incentive to draw the districts in a way that gives their own political party an advantage, and disadvantages the other guys — a process known as gerrymandering,” writes Christopher Ingraham.

“Canada used to have a problem with this, as well. But in 1964, legislators passed a federal law mandating that each of the country’s provinces draw their districts via a three-person independent commission. Each commission is chaired by a judge selected by the chief justice of each province, and the additional two members of each commission

zon’s fulfillment centre in Brampton. This vast building houses robots and several thousand humans working collaboratively to deliver products to Prime customers – those who pay for two-day delivery. What I learned was that robots and computers are not always perfect and so it takes human beings to investigate potential errors flagged by the system (e.g. a shipment weighs less than expected for the items ordered), fix it for the customer before the package ships, and then help improve the system so the error doesn’t hap-

pen again.

The people doing this work were not engineers or scientists – just folks who have worked at Amazon for a while and have great problem-solving skills.

As robotic automation increases in our world, I think it will reduce further mind-numbing, error-prone and dangerous work (long haul trucking is a good example of dangerous work) and create opportunity for work that requires the human traits of curiosity, creativity and passion.

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are selected from the general population by the speaker of the House of Commons.”

That’s in contrast with a U.S. system where the states control a process that is largely political.

Even the few examples of commission-style decision-making see appointees designated by the political parties.

The piece finds a correlation between how compact a riding/ district is – i.e. whether there’s been an attempt to simply draw lines reflecting population or if the lines are drawn to group certain categories of voters – and the fairness of the process.

On a scale of 0-100, where 0 is the least compact and 100 the most, Canadian ridings had a median score of 42, with half the voting districts within the range of 33 to 52. In the U.S., the median score was 26, with half the districts falling between 19 and 36. “[T]he geometric differences become significant when you consider the process of their creation: The Canadian districts, drawn by independent commissions, are much more compact and visually coherent than their U.S. counterparts, which are mostly created by partisan actors,” notes Ingraham.

Though not related to the War of 1812, a date of significance for Canada and the U.S., the term gerrymandering traces its roots to a political cartoon that year in which Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry approved an electoral map that would give his party a boost.

When the Boston Gazette noted the resultant districts look like salamanders, the gerry-mander was born.

The two countries have been close allies in the intervening years, but they have plotted some different courses when it comes to politics and public service. With the voter maps, Canada has an advantage that makes its system one of the fairest in the Western democracies. While the country is in need of electoral reform, at least the mapping process holds up.

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years as each side tried to stop the other side’s oil exports. Another tanker war would be no fun at all.

But maybe the current pinprick attacks on tankers are just a general warning not to push Iran too hard.

They would still be dangerous, because people could get killed and the situation could easily spin out of control. But the opposite hypothesis – that the attacks are a ‘false flag’ operation – is much more frightening, because it would mean somebody is really trying to start a war.

Who would be flying the ‘false flag’? The leading candidates are Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the two Arab countries that are doing their best to push the United States into a war against Iran on their behalf. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu would also love to see the U.S. attack Iran, but one doubts that Israel’s de facto Arab allies would want Israeli special forces operating on their territory.

Which brings us to the weirder part of the story. All six tankers that have been attacked sailed from ports

in Saudi Arabia or the UAE. The attacks have all reportedly been carried out using limpet mines, which cling to ships’ hulls by magnetic force but have to be placed by hand. That means they were probably placed while the ships were in port.

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in May, that foreign agents can plant limpet mines on tankers before they sail?

It’s very puzzling, and even the aerial video ‘evidence’ of a small Iranian boat allegedly removing an unexploded limpet mine from one of the tankers makes little sense. Limpet mines are generally fitted with ‘anti-handling devices’ (i.e. they explode when you try to remove them), and yet everybody on that boat crowded onto the bow as if to get as close to the explosion as possible.

But of course, if it’s an Iranian mine, maybe they knew that it had no anti-handling device. You can get dizzy trying to figure this stuff out, and be no closer to the truth at the end. But let us hope that Iran is the culprit, because we know that it, at least, does not want a war. It wouldn’t actually lose, but it would suffer grievous harm.

The United States is even harder to read. Donald Trump certainly doesn’t want a war. He just wanted to destroy the treaty, signed in 2016 by Iran, the U.S., the UK, France, Germany, Russia and China, that put Iran’s nuclear programs under strict international controls for the next 15 years.

That’s only natural, because the treaty was Barack Obama’s greatest diplomatic achievement and Trump is dedicated to destroying his legacy. But beyond that, what did Trump want?

Probably just a Kim-style ‘summit’ with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Having created the crisis, Trump could then triumphantly ‘resolve’ it and bask in what he imagines to be the world’s admiration and gratitude. He is a man of simple desires.

Unfortunately, his two chief representatives on the ground, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser John Bolton, probably do want a war with Iran. They would never say that, but they spin every bit of data in as anti-Iran a direction as possible. That includes, of course, their analysis of who is behind these attacks.

Nevertheless, we should hope that they are right and that Iran is behind the attacks, because that would be a stupid but quite genuine attempt to stave off a fullscale war. If it’s a Saudi and UAE false-flag operation, with or without the tacit collaboration of Bolton and Pompeo, then the region really is headed for war.

Wellesley’s annual BBQ set for Friday, just in time to mark the solstice

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Friday brings not only the solstice, but a chance for Wellesley Township residents to celebrate the start of summer at the annual backyard barbecue.

Based on past events, some 600-1,500 people are likely to turn up at the township office for a variety of activities kicking off at 5 p.m. Food, live music, children’s activities, fireworks, and a s'more station are all on offer.

“This event provides a great opportunity for residents to speak with staff and community organizations at the community forum in a relaxed, casual setting while enjoying a night out with family and friends to share in an affordable barbecue dinner with live music, family-friendly activities like chalk colouring for the kids and ending in a spectacular fireworks display,” said the township’s Amy Harron in an email.

“The event also showcases the true community spirit of the residents of Wellesley Township, com-

Organizers hope to avoid last year's rainy weather.

ing together to celebrate the summer and the community.”

A local five-piece band, Static Racket, are scheduled to perform from 6-7:15 p.m. At that time, Mayor Joe Nowak will make opening welcome remarks.

Many guest speakers and presentations will follow this.

After the presentations, a Stratford-based three-piece band, Thorn and Roses, will be performing. Food on offer includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and refreshments for purchase, along with a cash bar. Fireworks will take place at dusk, at approximately 10 p.m. While the weather is

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expected to be rather sunny tomorrow. Harron encouraged those interested in attending to check the Township Facebook page and other social media for updates.

“This is an outdoor event running rain or shine: attendance is dependent on the weather cooperating,” said Harron. “We did experience heavy rain during the event last year, but that didn’t stop township residents from coming out to enjoy the barbecue and live music, and many residents came back out at dusk to watch the fireworks display. If the weather is an issue this year keep an eye on our social media

accounts for updates on events.”

Continuing with tradition, there will be a TouchA-Truck event geared towards children. Equipment featured ranges from public works road graders to fire trucks, all of which are used for public functions, from safety to utilities.

“The Touch-A-Truck display allows kids big and small the opportunity to get into a piece of equipment like a grader or fire vehicle that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to sit in,” said Harron. “Kids of all ages enjoy sitting in the equipment and seeing all of the toggles and buttons that it takes to operate the machinery.”

All departments will be present at the barbecue and available to discuss any upcoming projects planned in 2019 along with other community organizations. This event is free to attend; it begins at 5 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m.

Friday (June 21). While there is no cost, officials are welcoming donations to the food bank – there will be bins available at the entrance.

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An open letter to mosquitos

ately, and by that I mean approximately since the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show, I have not felt any love for mosquitoes. As far as I know, no one has. That probably has something to do with the fact that mosquitoes look at us as food and we look at them as something to be slapped – hard.

This is not a healthy relationship.

I was thinking about this when it occurred to me that no one, on our side or theirs, has ever just tried to talk to the other side.

So, without further ado, here is my historic letter to the mosquito community.

Please post it wherever they gather.

To whom it may concern, It seems to me that mosquitoes and humanity got off on the wrong foot, which admittedly is probably a phrase that means different things to both species. When humans hear that, we equate it with a misstep while I presume mosquitoes equate it with misreading directions to a dinner engagement.

This lack of clear communication is, I imagine, at the heart of the problem.

You seem to believe that it won’t hurt to take a litre or two of blood out of us.

You probably even think we are a sustainable food source.

What you are missing is the human perspective.

First, when you land on us and pierce our skin with your sharp proboscis, we feel hurt and disrespected – and itchy. Itchy is the third-worst thing a human

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can feel, right after mortally wounded and dead inside.

This explains why we lash out – with our hands, towels, bug spray, mosquito repellents, bricks – basically anything we can pick up, really.

Typically, the end result is not pretty – bloodshed and mosquitoes with, at the very least, horribly bent proboscises.

I think we can all agree this is a lose-lose situation.

The good news is that we can work together to find a solution. That simply requires each species to prioritize needs.

While I do not normally speak for all humanity, in this instance, I am taking up the mantle since it’s my idea.

So, to be clear, we humans do not want to a) hear you buzzing near our ears and b) feel you piercing our skin and drawing out blood. It would also be nice if you didn’t form clouds around us on camping and fishing trips.

Not to be presumptuous, but I suspect I know what you want too.

I suspect you want a) a nutritious bloodmeal and b) a return of old time rock and roll.

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David Holmes with his rare 1959 MGA Twin Cam, which came third in his class at the Mosport racetrack last weekend.

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Holmes slams into third place at VARAC Grand Prix

Elmira resident takes the road less travelled – at 100 miles an hour in his MG twin cam

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David Holmes wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when he rolled his sky blue 1960s MG twin cam onto the grid at the Mosport Park (now the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park) last weekend. The amateur racer has been shredding rubber for 12 years now, and can take a corner faster and harder than most people will putter down the 401.

But “twin cams are notoriously fussy,” says the long-time Elmira resident and enthusiastic speedster, with easily one of the finest collections of vintage cars

in town. “This is the third motor I’ve put in this car, and this previous weekend is the first time I had finished a race. And I finished third in my class, which I was absolutely overjoyed to do.”

Holmes was competing over the weekend at the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) Vintage Grand Prix at Mosport, and came away with a podium finish in his respective automobile class (VH-5) out of 18 others.

“The starts are always very hectic, because you’ve got a lot of cars in a small area all trying to make the first corner, second

corner, third corner until after a lap or two, the cars spread out and it depends on who’s in the race. Sometimes you’ve got somebody right besides you all the time,” says Holmes.

“Some of your best races are when you’re dueling,” he adds. “You’ve got somebody that’s your speed and your ability, and the two of you are having a competition.”

Clocking in at 1:53 on his best lap of the 4-kilometre (2.5 mile) long track, Holmes was literally going over a mile a minute in his decked out MG. The car has been all but stripped to the bones to maximize speed,

while the engine inside the car has been shifted completely to give him a perfect 50-50 weight distribution along the length of the car.

It’s that careful design, along with Holmes’ ability behind the wheel, that saw him beat out his opponents at the Grand Prix Circuit.

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built into the track, and an inattentive driver risks spinning out, or otherwise falling behind the rest of the pack.

Fortunately for Holmes, it’s drifting through those tight corners where he excels.

“It’s no problem with a straight line. It’s the cornering,” says Holmes of the innate challenge of motor racing. “My car isn’t fast in the top end, but I’m very fast in the corners, and on a short, windy track I will beat a lot of cars. On a track like Mosport with a very long backstretch, the fast cars, they’ll get by me. And then sometimes I’ll pass

them through the corners and then they’ll get by me again on the backstretch.

“You’re going through corners at full throttle. Especially Mosport: Mosport has very fast corners. It’s a very fast track,” he says.

It’s an exhilarating experience, but it can also be a dangerous one too. Asked if he ever thinks about just staying at home instead of taking the risk, Holmes admits it’s come up. But once the race starts, all that nervous energy just melts away.

“You think about that sometimes when you’re on the grid, especially if you have a long wait you’ll think about that. But once the checkered flag goes,

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“I have gotten out of the car in a tough race absolutely panting,” says Holmes. “The concentration is phenomenal. You have to concentrate 100 per cent of the time.”

Holmes has made a name for himself on the vintage racers’ circuit by competing in as many races as possible, as evidenced by the medals and trophies accrued in his display cabinet. He entered into the world of racing just before his 60th birthday, and has no plans on slowing down anytime soon.

HUNDREDS OF KIDS ON THE MOVE IN ELMIRA Holmes has been racing vintage vehicles for about 12 years now, and has been recognized for embodying the spirit of vintage racing with the Tony Simms Challenge Trophy, among other accolades and awards. [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER]

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sang rock and roll will never die, he was sadly mistaken.

As for the bloodmeal, have you considered healthier choices? Deer, bear, moose, beaver or hares, for example. I realize that you already dine on these creature and I understand that humans are just part of a diverse menu but, let’s face it, we are a high-risk food. Most times we slap or slather ourselves in poison, which leads to lower life expectancies and bad Yelp reviews among your kind.

I understand the transition away from humans might be difficult, so here’s a compromise. If you must feast on human blood, why not go vegan? It’s healthier, more eco-friendly and trendy. And most of them are so nice that they use natural, less lethal deterrents and respect the sanctity of life. So win-win, right?

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A cozy salon in Elmira had its grand opening earlier in the month, rebranding as the Rustic Roots Hair Studio.

Formerly known as Destiny’s Hair Loft, the operations have been taken over

by Maria Bamback. Bamback worked as a stylist for five years at the previous salon before running the new location.

“I always wanted to open up my own salon space, so everything just worked out,” she explained.

“When people walk in the door, they feel at home.

That’s been a big part of the structure here,” added receptionist Janice Kraemer. “We try to provide a very warm and friendly atmosphere when people come in the door so that our clients actually become like family. We see lots of regular clients come, and it’s a tight-knit even staff group. Women who work well together.”

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tic Roots Hair Studio, along with Bamback, who notes the transition to owner has been relatively smooth.

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“It’s exciting; there is lots of stuff to learn. It’s been nice and busy,” said Bamback of the transition to owner. “A lot of regulars are

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People are more motivated to do work for their favourite charity rather than money, says a new study from the University of Waterloo.

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on the cosmetics on offer and a new Schwarzkopf hair colour line.

Rustic Roots offers a variety of services: cutting and styling for all ages – priced accordingly – colouring including bayalage and colour correction, and additional features such as nano link hair extensions and special event hair styling are all provided to clients.

The business is located at 13 Walker St. inside the Basics Beauty & Beyond building. Adding to the homey atmosphere, the building used to be a place of residence before it was converted. The building also features spaces for just about every salon offering one could imagine, including the likes of Bauman Laser & Electrolysis for laser hair removal and Karolina’s Nail & Lash studio that pro-

vides lash extensions and other aesthetic services.

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Rustic Roots marked its official opening earlier this month with an open house.

For more information, the salon has an active social media presence or email therusticrootshairstudio@ gmail.com.

said Keiko Katsuragawa, an adjunct professor in UW’s Cheriton School of Computer Science, in a release. “Participants who were told their pay would go to charity took more time and more care with the task perhaps because they weren’t trying to maximize their own earnings, but were undertaking the task as a contribution to a charity.”

Organizing the study came with a few hurdles for researchers. As the university is a registered charity in its own right, there are issues with donations to other charities, meaning the charitable giving option couldn’t be offered directly.

“We realized to do this, we actually needed to deceive participants. So any time you’re deceiving people, there’s a risk there that people are going to be angry. So that really put a lot of constraints on the way we can do this research,” said Edward Lank, a computer science professor the university.

The idea to conduct this study was inspired by Katsuragawa’s experience with an online charity.

Wikipedia requested a donation from her that read along the lines of ‘You donated this money a year ago. We desperately need money again. Can you consider matching or

exceeding your last donation?’

“She was just browsing the web, and she said, ‘Wow, that made me feel a little awkward. Maybe we should look at ways that we can insert a middleman into this so that when you donate online, not as much of your information is out there,’” said Lank of the privacy concerns the incident raised.

“Participants who were told their pay would go to charity took more time and more care with the task perhaps because they weren’t trying to maximize their own earnings, but were undertaking the task as a contribution to a charity.”

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He added that a central, third-party agency could make giving more accessible, especially for those uncomfortable with entering their credit card information online, for instance. Privacy would also be increased.

As a bonus, those who feel they don’t have the money or skills to do charity work could be provided with an outlet to help their favourite charities by performing perhaps simple, straightforward tasks.

There are a variety of options available to partici-

pants on such crowdsourcing platforms, jobs that are more efficiently completed by humans rather than computers. The audience is generally broad and relatively open – a rapidly evolving group of Internet users, notes Lank.

“This is another way to support charities that they value without even needing to get off the couch,” he said. “On standard crowd work platforms, there are all types of tasks. Sometimes you’ve got scientists that post tasks where they need people to count flowers in an image. Sometimes you’ve got tasks where speech recognition results are there, and people need to go through, and they need to correct errors in those speech recognition results. Maybe you’ve got rewriting tasks where you need to clean up the grammar or shorten paragraphs.”

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more trade-friendly U.S. leaders in place.

Nonetheless, the U.S. endorsement carries weight.

Yalowitz says he saw Kirvalidze in action – under extreme pressure – during the former’s tenure there in 1998-2001. It was a tumultuous period for the newly independent Georgia. Beset by separatist struggles and civil war, the government was trying to bring peace and economic reform to what some feared could become a failed state, says Yalowitz. And then a natural disaster

struck in the summer of 2000, marked by a severe drought of historic proportions.

“Fortunately for Georgia … Kirvalidze was Minister of Agriculture and did a superb job of navigating the country through this crisis, which threatened food and seed supplies and the very future of Georgian agriculture,” he says.

In an interview, Kirvalidze said one of his strengths is building partnerships, like he did in Georgia during the reform there.

In Ottawa, he was looking

for support for investment from both the public (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and the private sector (the fertilizer industry, specifically), pending a successful outcome in his leadership bid.

Kirvalidze says industry involvement is needed to engage all farmers to help feed the world and fight climate change. He says solutions must be tailor made for individual countries if they are expected to take ownership in them – there’s no cut-and-paste, cookie cutter approach that

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But eyebrows were raised when Kirvalidze, who unlike the others is not from a world power, gained the endorsement of former U.S. ambassador to Georgia Kenneth Yalowitz.

Now, considering President Donald Trump’s international hostilities towards export markets right now, this endorsement may mean less than it would have in years gone by, with

will succeed across continents, he says.

But he’s convinced partnerships with industry can bring structure and success to agricultural projects in countries where chronic challenges exist.

“It’s important for farmers working in hard conditions to have hope and know success is possible,” he says. “Being a farmer is different than any other business, you deal so much with nature. Farmers don’t get enough respect for what they do.”

Kirvalidze says his

leadership will be distinguished from others because he knows what it’s like to ask for aid – and then try to wait patiently for it to arrive, while bureaucrats dither.

“Imagine yourself in the shoes of those who ask for help,” he says. “Show respect and act quickly. If the answer to their request for support is yes, then say yes. If it’s no, then say no.

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(minimum 3 years experience) (must be able to pass CWB welding test, G.M.A.W. F.C.A.W.)

Mig Welder

(must be able to pass CWB welding test, G.M.A.W. F.C.A.W.) Are you capable of: • Layout of plate and sheet metal from blueprints • Able to work with minimum supervision • High quality workmanship • Regular and punctual attendance • Working day shift or night shift WE OFFER: • Competitive wages • Company uniforms • Pension plan • Company benefits Apply in person between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. OR fax or e-mail resume to:

M&G MILLWRIGHTS LIMITED R.R.#1 Reg. Rd. 19

(1540 Floradale Rd.) Elmira, ON

519-669-5105

fax: 519-669-1450 email: bob@mgmill.com We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Lorentz Farms Ltd. Looking for a responsible employee to assist/run a pellet mill and computer controlled drying system. Must be mechanically inclined and able to run loader and to drive truck in yard to load and unload trucks.

Resume and references can be faxed to: 519-699-4469, call 519-575-8441 or 519-577-2889

#1

DO YOU WANT?

NEWS SOURCE IN THE REGION

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN 309A JR Crawford Electric LTD is looking for a Journeyman Electrician 309A to join our team! With over 27 years in the electrical business, we work mainly on residential and commercial projects, serving the Waterloo Region. We offer paid benefits/RRSP plan after 3 months of employment. Required qualifications include: 309A licence, valid drivers licence and residen-

tial experience. Resumes can be sent to: info@ jrcrawfordelectric.com PART TIME CLEANERS NEEDED FOR RESIdential and commercial, days/evenings. Preference to applicants with own transportation.

Experience not necessary. Call 519-807-3605.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Email your resume to:

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH HEIDELberg and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Erbsville are looking for a new organist as ours is retiring. The position can be full time, or if we find several candidates we could look at part time. Both churches have an organ and piano available to play. Please contact us a stpetershei-

or apply in person to Cliff at:

HELP WANTED

Nieuwland Feeds Elora has an opening for a

Full Time Truck Driver

We require a valid DZ license.

We offer competitive wages, benefits and Monday to Friday schedule.

info@nieuwlandfeeds.com 7460 County Road 21, Elora

delberg@gmail.com or leave a message at 519699-4171.

FOR SALE

8 PIECE BEIGE INDOOR WICKER SET; 2 SINGLE HELP WANTED beds; 1 - 8 drawer dressSEEKING CARE GIVER er w/mirror. Phone 519GREAT SENSE OF 669-5834. humor, hard worker, physically fit, flexible schedule, ICE CREAM SALE AT and have a heart for car- WALLENSTEIN GENERing please email rjtj@sym- al Store Inc. Chapman’s patico.ca. Early mornings, original ice cream 2L noonish, late aft and bed- $2.99 regular $3.99. time shifts. Wednesday June 1 - 29th. 519-669and weekends. Starting 2231, 7278 Line 86. $17.00 plus bonuses

HELP WANTED

SERVICE TECHNICIAN Travel to client sites throughout Southern Ontario to service and repair material handling and storage equipment.

• Earn a competitive hourly wage and generous year-end bonuses.

• Work with a team of highly-skilled tradespeople who are passionate about the work they do.

• Grow within the role or beyond it – there are opportunities for advancement in our service department.

Please submit your resume directly to: recruiting@horstsystems.com or call 519 669 1300 for more information.

AUCTIONS

AUCTION SALE Of Antiques, collectibles, household goods & miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 miles south of Wellesley, for Harold and Isabel Seyler, New Hamburg, Wayne Roth, New Hamburg & additions, on

THURSDAY, JUNE 27TH @ 9:30 A.M.

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES: 2 secretaries, both nice. Oak roll top desk. China cabinet.

Oak hall bench. Pedestal table & 4 chairs.

Corner table. Gate leg table. Ornate table with drawers (inlay), nice. 2 sets of nesting tables. Parlour tables. Victorian arm & side chairs. 2 tea wagons. Singer Treadle sewing machine. Hall tree. Pequegnat Canadian Time wall clock, nice. Ornate brass chandelier. 18 lightening rod balls.

Canadian Bank of Commerce calendar.

Table top radios. Wooden Coke boxes.

Wooden Sea salt box. Old local calendars.

Quilts. 24 Royal Doultons. Beswick horse.

Jewelry box – full. Old match box holders. 15 authenticated prints from “Group of Seven” & Norval Morrisseau. Green beaver jar.

Old tin Ford tractor sign, refurbished, good.

Small mechanical toy bank. Nylint pickup truck. 5 - 1/16 scale tractors. Advertising sign from IDA, Toronto. Crocks & jugs. 2 square candy jars with lids. Rotary phones.

Brass bells & blow torch. Bridle Wreath rose patterned set of china. China & glass.

HOUSEHOLD: Kroehler 3pc. double bedroom suite. Dresser. 8 pc. solid wood dining room suite, dovetailed drawers, good.

Curio cabinets. La-Z-Boy reclining sofa & loveseat, green, like new. Child’s table & chairs. Wooden highchair. New crokinole board. Cookware. Small appliances.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: White 38in.

riding lawn mower. Toro 6.5hp mower, self-propelled. Simplicity 24in. 7.5hp snow blower. Troy Bilt 5hp chipper/vac. 3hp edger. Dolmar PS401 & Oleo-Mac 962 chain saws. Air compressor. Ryobi oscillating spindle sander. Ryobi 12in. thickness planer.

Ryobi 12 X 37in. wood lathe. Hand, power, cordless & garden tools. Schwinn bikes, like new. New 4ft. blade & 3000lb. winch to fit ATV. Small dump trailer. Pull type aerator & fertilizer spreader. Vulcan Turbo Fire gas deep fryer. Electric candy floss machine on cart. Hot dog machine c/w bun warmer, mounted on cart. Alum. ext. ladders, etc.

GUNS: Winchester Model 74, 22 caliber,

semi-automatic, c/w scope (valid PAL required). Win 500xs pellet gun with scope.

2 bb guns. See www.gerberauctions.net for photos & complete list.

TERMS – Cash, debit or cheque with I.D. 10% buyer’s premium.

AUCTIONEERS:

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

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

WOOLWICH & WELLESLEY TOWNSHIP'S CHOICE FOR CLASSIFIED LISTINGS

NOW HIRING FULL TIME ROOF TRUSS ASSEMBLERS Must be team oriented, ambi�ous & responsible No experience required Mar-Span offers compe��ve wages, produc�on bonuses and employee benefits.

Please apply with resume in person or email resume to marv@marspan.com We would like to thank all applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

7221 Side Rd. 16 Drayton, ON

FOR SALE

LAWN FERTILIZER AND LAWN SEED Call George Haffner Trucking, 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

FOR SALE

MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING, NEW, NEVER used, still in sealed bag.

Sacrifice $195. Delivery available $35. 519-6358737.

FOR SALE

NOW OPEN HILLSIDE VARIETY 1340 King St. N. St. Jacobs.

Home baking, bulk foods, preserves and more.

Bring this ad in by July 6, 2019 and receive 10% off your entire purchase.

519-664-0344.

SELL IT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS.

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

Community Information Page

P.O. Box 158

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

Ash & Hazard Tree Removal Elmira Woodlot and Maryhill Heritage Community Park

Ash trees (Fraxinus species) in the Elmira woodlot bordered by Whippoorwill Drive, Pintail Drive and South Parkwood Blvd, and at the Maryhill Heritage Community Park have been Phone: 519-669-1647 or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820 Hours Emergency: 519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca infected by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and areAfter becoming hazardous because of breaking branches and risks of falling.

Ash and hazard trees at both locations will be removed to reduce the risk to trail and park users, and to improve the overall health of the woodlots.

For additional information, residents are invited to attend an open house at the Elmira woodlot.

When: Wednesday June 26, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Trail entrance at 25 Whippoorwill Drive, Elmira For additional information, please contact:

Region of Waterloo: Albert Hovingh 519 575-4813 or ahovingh@regionofwaterloo.ca Township of Woolwich: Ann Roberts 519 669-1647 x 7027 or aroberts@woolwich.ca

AUCTIONS

INGS AGRICULTURAL Spray Lime, 22.5kg. bag; feed grade lime, 25kg.

Delivered. Call George Haffner Trucking, 519574-4141 or 519-6692045.

KILN DRIED CORN & CORN SCREENING Delivered by Einwechter.

Minimum 15 ton lots.

Call George Haffner Trucking 519-574-4141 or 519-669-2045.

SAT. JUNE 22 AT 10:00 AM - CLEARING AUCtion sale of surplus inventory; butcher equipment; supplies; stainless steel shelving etc. at 2056 FloHORSES radale Rd. , Floradale for Earlidale Meats. Jantzi WATERLOO COUNTY Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 HORSE SALE TO BE www.jantziauctions.com held at OLEX Sat. June 22. To consign or for AUCTIONS more info call 519-595TUES JUNE 25-JULY 3 3307.

- ONLINE ONLY AUCRENTALS tion of approx 300 Nascar bank; farm toys; AVAILABLE IMMEDIand much much more. ATELY, ELMIRA 3 BEDwww.jantziauctions.com room house with 1 Jantzi Auctions Ltd 519 bedroom in law suite in 656 3555 bright basement. Central air, fenced back yard in AUCTION SALE OF quiet crescent. $2550 + ANTIQUES, COLLECT- utilities. Call/text 519ibles, household goods & 502-8441 for details. miscellaneous items, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Rd. 2 miles south of Wellesley, for Harold and Isabel Seyler, New Hamburg, Wayne Roth, New Hamburg & additions, on Thursday, June 27th @ 9:30 a.m. Gerber Auctions Ltd. 519-6994451 or 519-698-0138 .

MONDAY JULY 1 TO JULY 8 - 7PM - ONLINE only auction of sports cards; posters; books; and military items. www.jantziauctions. hibid.com Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 SAT. JULY 6 AT 10:00 AM - FARM PROPERTY auction of approx 58 acre farm; household effects; miscellaneous items; machinery; and much more at 1278 Brant County Highway 54 Caledonia. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519 656 3555 www.jantziauctions.com

WANTED - PROFESSIONAL MALE WANTing to rent a room in Elmira or area. Please call 226-792-6527.

WANTED - APARTMENT OR ROOM TO RENT Single, employed male looking for apartment/basement apt./ room to rent within biking distance to Wallenstein.

No parking req’d., laundry access req’d. Quiet, respectful, dependable, clean, pet-free. Willing to help out around ~ GREAT WORKER. Brian - text #647-546-7398 email: denisez@live.ca TRADES & SERVICES

MARK’S SMALL PICK UP TRUCKING. 5lbs to 2000lbs, all Ontario, Quebec and cross border. Trailer and boat towing. Reasonable rates. Call 519-577-2518.

FARM SERVICES

BAGGED PINE SHAV-

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

THOMPSON’S

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

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

GENERAL SERVICES

CALL TO BOOK! TODAY.

TIRE

WHERE TIRES

VAN AND MINIBUS TRANSPORTATION “Specializing in small group charters”

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

5196695557 Elmira, ON

Visit our website! countrymilebl.com

35 Howard Ave., Elmira

519-669-3232

HOME IMPROVEMENT

SLJ Electric Ltd.

Residential / Agricultural / Commercial / Industrial / Pole Lines

Steve Snyder

3141 Hemlock Hill Dr., Elmira sljsnyder@gmail.com Office: 519-664-2000 Cell: 519-575-3141

THIS SPACE IS FOR RENT

ARE A

SPECIALTY, NOT A SIDE LINE.

Various sizes & rates

CLEAN • DRY • SECURE Call

519-669-4964

100 SOUTH FIELD DRIVE, ELMIRA

GENERAL SERVICES

MarCrest Backhoe

FLORADALE SELF STORAGE

BIKE SALES & REPAIRS PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC ON STAFF

Septic Installations · Tile Repairs Small Footings · Silo Footings

Maynard Martin 2512 Kressler Road RR1 St. Clements, ON N0B 2M0

SEE US FOR

Window & Screen

1551 FLORADALE ROAD ELMIRA, ON. N3B 2Z1

CLIMATE

REPAIRS 22 Church St. W., Elmira

519-669-5537

Tel. 519-699-0507

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

CONTROLLED

226-266-5525 www.floradaleselfstorage.com

E-Mail: floradaleselfstorage@gmail.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

ST. JACOBS

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

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

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

0 % Interest

Furnaces • Air Conditioners Water Heaters • Fireplaces

Low Monthly Payments

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

CALL TIM OR SCOTT

www.marwilconcrete.ca

Call 519-206-0336

519-577-0370

www.koebelhcm.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

AMOS INC

R O O F I N G

- Design and build -

AGRICULTURAL | RESIDENTIAL FRAMING • ROOFING RENOVATIONS • EAVESTROUGHS

Wayne Martin | 519-504-2016 darwayconstruction@icloud.com | Alma, ON

• Specializing in residential re-roofs • Repairs • Churches A Family owned and operated business serving KW, Elmira and surrounding area for over 35 years.

DESIGN CENTRE

John Schaefer Painting FREE ESTIMATES

KITCHEN, BATH & WINDOW FASHIONS

Blinds, shades, drapery & more • Custom cabinetry made in Canada Free In-home consultations • Our experienced designer will help you work within your personal taste and budget

Interior/exterior Painting, Wallpapering & Plaster | drywall Repairs

Call someone you can trust - your local Home Hardware Popular Brands Available

BLANCO, MAAX, MIROLAN, STEEL QUEEN

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

CALL JAYME FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE.

519-503-6033 (CELL)

22 Church St. W., Elmira

519.501.2405 | 519.698.2114

519-669-2251

Tel: 519-669-5537 or 1-844-866-5537 STORE HOURS: M-F: 8-8, SAT 8-6, SUN 10-5

In Business since 1973 • Fully Insured

36 Hampton St., Elmira

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES “25 years in Business”

Visit our website

www.biobobs.com or call today!

519-648-3004

or

800-232-6396

CONSTRUCTION INC. info@trappconstruction.ca www.trappconstruction.ca

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

• • • •

Stamped Coloured Concrete Demolition Bin Service Machine Bases

Concrete Breaking & Removal

Steve Co.

Plumbing and Maintenance Inc.

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

For all your Plumbing Needs.

24 HOUR SERVICE Steve Jacobi

ELMIRA

519-669-3652

The Right Window Treatment Can

Save you

Blinds

by Elite or Mera

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

FREE

INSTALLATION When you buy 3 or more

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

Evenings By Appointment

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TRADES AND SERVICES

AIR AMBULANCE CALLED TO THE SCENE

R E A L E STAT E S E RV I C E S

RON’S DRYWALL AND RENOVATIONS. OVER 35 YEARS EXPErience. Please call 519-496-7539 or email ron.spncr@gmail.com GARAGE SALES

BROKERAGE

CLEARING GARAGE SALE. JUNE 22 & 23, 8 A.M., 10 St. Boniface Dr., Maryhill.

Furniture, household goods, yard tools, toys and more!

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD. Office:

519-669-2772 45 Arthur St. S., Elmira www.thurrealestate.com

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 8 A.M.- 1 P.M., 39 Queen St., Elmira. Antiques, collectibles, clothes, tools, household and more.

Broker of Record, MVA Residential Res: 519.669.1068

JULIE HECKENDORN Broker

Cell: 519.588.7562

LET OUR 60+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU!

OPEN HOUSE

MAN’S GARAGE SALE. SAT. JUNE 22, 8 A.M. 6933 PINE Creek Rd., Maryhill. Tools, trimmers, motors, pumps, welder, household.

All proceeds to GRRCC. MOVING SALE! SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 8:00 - 2:00, 6 Bunting Place, Elmira. Furniture, desks, filing cabinets, stereo, toys, JD GENERATOR, TRUCK EXTENSION, COLLECTABLES and free items!

GARAGE SALE SAT. JUNE 22, 7:30 A.M. AT 39 MOCKINGbird Dr., Elmira. Kid’s stuff, household, clothing and more.

BRAD MARTIN

$509,900

WED. JUNE 26TH FROM 6:30 - 8PM 21 BUR OAK DRIVE, ELMIRA

Imagine retiring with everything on one level and no condo fees! This townhome offers an open concept living area w/9’ ceilings, lots of kitchen cabinetry w/island & granite countertops. Gas fireplace & w/o from liv. room w/oversized window & walkout. ‘King sized’ master bdrm. w/walkin closet &ensuite.

Open staircase w/wood stairs. 14’ wide garage (w/10’door). 2 units avail. Sodded lot, asph.driveway. (model avail. to view). MLS

CALL FOR YOUR

FREE MARKET EVALUATION Woolwich firefighters were among those responding to a head-on vehicle collision in the Township of Pilkington on June 18, after a dump truck struck a pickup truck, flipping the smaller vehicle over on its back. Witnesses at the scene said the pickup started turning off Eighth Line West near Sideroad 11 as the dump truck was approaching from the opposite direction, leaving the oncoming vehicle little time to slow down. The 70-year-old driver of the pickup was airlifted to a trauma centre [FAISAL ALI / THE OBSERVER] with non-life-threatening injuries, while the dump truck driver sustained minor injuries.

WELCOME TO THE HOME FOR REAL ESTATE IN WOOLWICH AND WELLESLEY TOWNSHIPS. GET THE LATEST OPEN HOUSE DATES EVERY WEEK.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

OUTDOOR SERVICES

ADVERTISE

Since 1998

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial Randy Weber

ECRA/ESA Licence # 7000605

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

THIS SPACE IS FOR RENT

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

Murray & Daniel Shantz

ALMA, ONTARIO | PHONE: 519.846.5427

519-669-1278

www.groprolawncare.com

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Alli Bauman

Sue From

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

226-750-9332

519-577-6248

REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE

allibauman17@gmail.com

suefrom17@gmail.com

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

Office 519-669-1544

Contact us by email: mildred@thefreyteam.com

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

OPEN HOUSE

NEW LISTING

$529,900

$1,389,000

DRAYTON - This home is larger than it looks!!! Situated on a spacious corner lot, this back-split semi detached home will check all the boxes. The open concept main floor is airy with a living rm, dining area & kitchen with walk-out patio door to the yard. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrms and a 4-piece bathrm.

The lower level has a finished rec-rm, a 2 piece bathrm & the 4th bedrm equipped with a large window & closet. The basement provides much space for storage & is where you will find the utility rm & laundry area. Well kept & cared for, carpet free, freshly painted, appliances included, fully fenced yard, single garage, walking distance to many amenities.

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

Bert Be Martin Re/max Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., R

3.5 ACRES

$509,900

7392 Wellington Rd. 11: Large newer home in the country, with private long lane way to 3.5 acres.

Newer home with possibility of 3 units, plus 2& 1/2 car shop and 2 car attached garage. MLS #30734525

ELMIRA - Time to downsize? Built in 2016, this 1210 sq.ft. bungalow has all you need. 2 bedrms, 2 full baths, open concept layout, laundry only a few steps down & an oversized single garage. Featuring quartz counter tops & a breakfast bar, soft close cabinetry, step in shower in ensuite bathrm, central air, HRV system, water softener & more. A perfect sized composite deck for relaxing & watching the sunrise. The wide-open unfinished basement with one egress window allows many future layout options. Walking distance to schools, walking trails, golf course, & downtown area.

95 SUGAR KING, ELMIRA $554,900

SELLING? CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION.

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY 2-4PM: Fabulous spacious home, priced to sell. Quality laminate and ceramic floors. Kitchen has a walkout to rear fenced yard, deck and patio. MLS #30738211

BROKER

Brokerage

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

Independently Owned and Operated

DIRECT: 519-572-2669 3 Arthur St. S. Elmira DIREC OFFICE: 519-669-5426

www.remaxsolidgold.biz

EMAIL: bert@remaxsolidgold.biz

Sunday,June 23, 2-4 pm !

EW G N TIN S LI

$685,000 ELMIRA

This very unique century home is an Arts and Craft Design remodeled by the original owners. Built in 1913 this home has been completely updated including all windows, electrical, plumbing, hydro service and roofs. Located on a quiet street close to schools, rec centre and a 10 minute walk to down town. Beautiful landscaping with professionally installed patio, interlocking driveway and private back yard with water feature. A cozy sunroom ideal for your morning coffee. MLS. Call Bert to view. Come see this Beautiful Property.

REAL ESTATE BROKER

$150,000

3 Arthur St. S., Elmira | 519.669.5426 | Direct 519.584.4400

Call for your FREE Property Evaluation 12 Ernst St., Elmira

Luke Shantz

luke.shantz@outlook.com

Thinking of Selling?

OPEN HOUSE

Call or text

Cell 519-741-6368 Cell 519-741-6970

48 Ann St., Elmira: Lovely home in the town of Elmira. Nice yard with decorative rod iron fence. If interested contact either of us to view. MLS #30734510

$349,900

DRAYTON - Just like new!!! Built in 2012, this 1772sq.ft. home is fully finished and ready for you to take possession. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open concept main floor layout, recently finished basement, spacious newer patio and eye catching curb appeal this home is sure to please! The green space in the back allows for much privacy and relaxation.

If you are needing room to park multiple vehicles or an RV, the double car garage and spacious driveway will do the trick. Appliances included, close to amenities and schools and a great family friendly neighbourhood.

Mildred Frey Broker

www.thefreyteam.com $569,000

Independently Owned and Operated Saturday, June 22nd 10am-12pm 64 Maple St., Drayton

Len Frey

Sales Representative Call or text

LD O S

LD O •S

LD O •S

SALE OF BUSINESS

Elmira Laundromat: Has newer equipment, Heavy duty washers for hockey gear. The rear unit has self serve dog grooming. Could also add take out dry cleaning. MLS #30736450

D OL S •

FOR LEASE

1,821 SQ.FT. $10/SQ.FT.

4-112 Oriole Pwy, Elmira: Large open space will allow for new tenant to make divisions as needed.

All shelving has been removed.

Owner is obtaining quotes to paint, remove half walls and finish the floor. MLS #30681168

$419,000 ELMIRA – Well built 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow on

Call or email today for a FREE, NO Thinking of Buying or Selling? OBLIGATION, OPINONS of VALUE!

corner lot. Close to schools, parks, and downtown. Lots of potential to add your personal touches and make this your dream home. 3+ parking. New furnace. Great for a first time buyer or downsizer. MLS

Serving the community for 27 years!

Your referrals are appreciated!

18 Nightingale Crescent, Elmira | $689,000

HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO…

A portion of each sale commission is donated to The Woolwich Community Services.

Bonnie

Brubacher

BROKER

519-669-3192

® 519.747.0231 (Office)

Rozema

Roes

BROKER

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

519-669-3192

519-747-2040

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

519.500.1865 (Direct)

Shanna

Monique

REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE

LOVELY LOFT SEMI!

Dale R. Keller Sales Representative

410 Conestogo Road, Unit 210, Waterloo, ON N2L 4E2

www.KellerSellsRealEstate.com | dale@kellersellsrealestate.com

PRIVATE SALE: Fully Renovated 1550 sq.ft. brick bungalow, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, ensuite with large walk-in shower, custom maple kitchen, finished basement, natural gas furnace, air conditioning, 200 amp service, hardwood flooring throughout main floor, main floor laundry, private backyard, close to schools and shopping.

Just Listed | Drayton Quiet street with a large yard. This 3+1 bedroom raised bungalow is sure to please. Close to school and shopping, med clinic and library. Metal roof tiles and newer Centennial windows, hardwood floors, and bright open concept. Many features sure to please. MLS Call Dale direct

Building Lot | Drayton | $145,000 This prime lot available to build your dream home. Suitable for a walk out basement and generous windows on the lower level. Gas on the street. Water and sewer to be private systems. Can be purchased with 8 Mary St , adjoining residence currently for sale either as a package deal or separately. MLS Call Dale Direct

Drayton | $579,000 Beautiful all brick bungalow in a gorgeous park like setting. Bright spacious 3/4 bedroom with a large open kitchen dining area. Nice shed out back with loft and wired. Mud room and mainfloor laundry. Please note. Adjoining lot available as a package deal or separately. MLS Call Dale Direct.

For a free, no obligation, consultation on Buying or Selling, call Dale direct at 519-500-1865.

By Appointment Only | Call 519-503-1088

THE MORTGAGE PEOPLE WE DO DIFFICULT MORTGAGES.

We will go to your home.

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd mortgages • Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Farms & Land • Good Credit, Bad Credit, Self-Employed

Don Madill Frank Rowley Austin Ainslie Nicholas Seibert

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$489,000 ELMIRA This home ready to move and is completely finished top to bottom. Only 4 years old with a fresh & chic decor. Kitchen offers an island/breakfast bar, granite counter tops, 5 appliances ncluded, walkout to the deck & landscaped yard, 2 bdrms (could create a 3rd), 3 full bathrooms, bonus loft space, large finished recreation room, central air, central vac. MLS A MUST SEE TODAY!

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F A M I LY A L B U M ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Join John Baessler to celebrate his 90th Birthday

60th Wedding Anniversary Gerhard & Marie (Doster) Scheffelmeier were maried June 20, 1959 at St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs.

Happy 65th Birthday

Peter Both!

Are you planning something special?

Open House

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Thursday, July 4th 2019 Drop in from 2 pm to 7 pm at his home on 5319 Ament Line, Linwood

With Love, Your Family

Love Sharon, Angie, Natalie, & 7 Grandsons!

Please bring your own lawn chair

Gary, Susan, Larry, Jenna & Kira

IN MEMORIAM

Get the word out!

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

DEATH NOTICES

Parson, George

BLYTHE, LUCILLEÂ - At Guelph General Hospital, on Monday, June 10, 2019, Mrs. Lucille Ann (Chadwick) Blythe of Guelph, and formerly of Harriston and Palmerston, died in her 83rd year.Â

August 20, 1947 - June 21, 2017

You are in our thoughts and in our hearts, you are always with us Dad. We miss you. xo Darlene, Mike, Steve and grandchildren Chris, Nick, Madison, Allyson, Isabelle and families

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Bauman, Lorraine A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 2 p.m., at the Elmira Pentecostal Assembly, 290 Arthur St. S., Elmira.

Schwindt, Brenda Louise

MARTIN, Annie

Passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at her home in Elmira, at the age of 64 years. Beloved daughter of the late Ward (1995) and Ruth (2012) (Bitz) Schwindt. Dear sister of Craig and Kathy Schwindt, Marion and Brian Chamberlain, all of Elmira. Brenda is lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Kimberly Schwindt, Erika (John) Bartos, Kara (Cam) Galbraith; Camille (Dan) Langstaff, Luke (Danica) Chamberlain, Annie Chamberlain; and her four great-nieces and one great-nephew. The family received their friends and relatives on Sunday, June 16, 2019, from 4-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service was held on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.

A reception followed. Private family interment will take place at a later date. In Brenda’s memory, donations to Community Care Concepts or Kiwanis Transit would be appreciated.

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, June 9, 2019 (one month before her 100th birthday).

When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2

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Annie was born on July 11, 1919 and was the last surviving member of her birth family, predeceased by her parents John W. and Leah (Snyder) Martin, 13 siblings (three who died in infancy) Salinda, Ephraim, Lovina, Elam, Ina, Nelson, Joseph, Amos, Leah, David, John, Simeon, and Allen, her parentsin-law Isaac and Nancy Martin and Susanna Martin, brothers-in-law Jacob (Marjorie) Martin and David (Donna) Martin, and many extended family members.

JACOBS, RUBY CLARENE (BAST) - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Stratford General Hospital. Ruby was formerly of Newton and was born 90 years ago in Wellesley Township. STEWART, DR. ROGER GORDON - 1936 - 2019 Passed away peacefully at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital on Monday, June 10, 2019, at the age of 82 years.Â

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Beloved wife of the late Henry A. Martin who predeceased her on September 11, 1990. Loved mother of Loretta and the late Murray Snider, Doris and Gordon Reier, Pauline and the late Gary Gingrich. Cherished grandma of Ryan and Liza Snider, Kara and Kent Bergstrom, Julia Gingrich and Rebecca Plett, Kristen Gingrich Berg and Bryan Berg. Special great-grandma of Savannah and Nile Snider, Brooke and Luke Bergstrom, Oliver and Miriam Berg. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews who brought great joy to her life.

A graveside committal service was held at First Mennonite Church Cemetery in Kitchener on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Following the committal service, a memorial service was held at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Erb & Good Family Funeral, 171 King St. S., Waterloo with Rev. Marilyn Rushton officiating.

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A grant received from the Stratford Perth Community Foundation will power Perth East’s Park Play program, which runs through July and August. The free weekly drop-in program runs at a list of parks that includes Pioneer Park in Millbank (Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and Mill Street Park in Milverton (Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.)

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Mary Bell is going on her Mary Way T H E N E X T ST E P S

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ast week the first batch of Ontario strawberries became available. The little red gems are ripe for the picking a little later in this area but it feels like summer is coming when we enjoy berries early.

Fresh berries make for a great breakfast. Or dessert. Or both. This casserole also features a great local bread and bakery – Grain Harvest is known for their quality and commitment to good service.

We enjoy their bread and pretzels to keep up with our busy pace.

This breakfast casserole was created on Father’s Day by yours truly. My kids absolutely loved it. It is a rich dessert or breakfast – maple syrup or vanilla ice cream, you choose. Happy summer to all of you.

A familiar face at Elmira's Brubacher Shoes for 43 years is heading into retirement

BY FAISAL ALI

fali@woolwichobserver.com

For 43 years, Mary Bell sold shoes at Brubacher Shoes in Elmira. With her patient smile and calming demeanor, Bell would help shoppers navigate the myriad styles and variations, and the ever-changing fashions that seemed to come and go and come again like the tide.

For Mary, the job was a welcome way to earn a living and provide for her daughters. But during that time, in the friendships made and family discovered, living in Elmira first and more recently in Waterloo, she found something that fit her too: peace in her life, contentment and joy with her peers, a deeper connection with her faith – and new love.

After a career of four decades at the Elmira store, the septuagenarian is hanging up her custom monogrammed shoehorn – a parting gift from her long-time employer – and moving down the road to Tillsonburg with her new husband, Doug Way. “I said ‘I’m going on my Mary Way,’” laughs the newlywed bride, who tied the knot this weekend at Creekside Church at a ceremony attended by close family. “Mary Bell is going along her Mary Way.” At 70 years of age, Way notes she did not ever expect to be walking down the aisle again. She’d been

Mary Bell is now Mary Way ... and retired from Brubacher Shoes after 43 years.

married before, previously to Clinton Bell with whom she shared a fulfilling 20 years until his passing nine years ago.

“When Doug came into my life I said, ‘God, if you have someone for me, you must bring him to my door, because I will not seek anyone out,’” recalls Way. And soon enough, her husband-

to-be was knocking at her door.

“When he invited me out, I said, ‘I’m working that day, but I’ll meet you in half-an-hour anywhere in the city,’” says Way. “And he said, ‘Well actually Mary, I’d like to pick you up at your house.’ So he came to my house, to my door.’

“And so for two years

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we’ve been dating. Yes, he started getting serious six months ago and I was afraid of change. I thought 'I have a very rich, full life,’” says Way. Her family too was afraid of the change at first, but Way decided take to the plunge.

“I’m only an hour and 15 minutes away,” she told her

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Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Casserole 10 thick slices of 7-grain bread (we use Grain Harvest) 10 eggs 3 cups 10% cream 2 tsp. vanilla 4 Tbsp. brown sugar 4 oz softened cream cheese 3 Tbsp. sugar 3 eggs 1/4 cup whipping cream

DIERRE ACHESON CHEF'S TABLE

1 tsp. vanilla 250 ml strawberry jam 1 pint of fresh local berries, sliced 4 Tbsp. graham crumbs Maple syrup 1. In a bowl whip cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add three eggs, one at a time. Add whipping cream and vanilla. Set aside.

2. In another bowl whip eggs (10) and 10% cream together with brown sugar and vanilla.

Dip 5 slices of bread one slice at a time. Lay in the buttered 9x13 glass pan. Put half of the cheesecake batter over the middle layer. Drizzle half the jam over the cheesecake batter.

Then dip the bread again and match the bottom layer. Finish the top layer of bread with the rest of the cheesecake mix.

3. Cover with foil and put in the fridge overnight. In the morning sprinkle the casserole with graham crackers. Put the foil back on the pan.

4. Put in the oven at 325 F or 300 if your oven runs hot. It will take a long time for this casserole to bake fully, about 2 hours.

5. Once baked serve with sliced berries, drizzle the rest of the jam on top. Serve with maple syrup.

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JUNE 23 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us with Dianne and the Cavaliers performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Free of charge.

Kleensweep Carpet Care

Rugs and Upholstery

JUNE 24 ď Ž SENIORS' LUNCH CLUB AT WOOLWICH MEMORIAL Centre, noon. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for a light lunch and fellowship; $7. Call 519-664-1900 by noon June 20 to sign up.

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JUNE 25 ď Ž TUESDAY LUNCHEON AT GALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Elmira from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cold ham, salads, bread, strawberry dessert, beverage; $12.

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JULY 14 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us with Doug Dietrich and Sunrise performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and be sure to come early for better seating.

JULY 28 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us with Lance Russwurm performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and be sure to come early for better seating.

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JULY 7 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us Twas Now performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and be sure to come early for better seating.

JULY 21 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us Wendy Lynn Snider performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair and be sure to come early for better seating.

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JUNE 30 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us with Naomi Bristow with Steve Piticco performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and be sure to come early for better seating.

JULY 6 ď Ž THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GARDEN TOUR, FROM 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 at Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photo, Elmira, barbs@rogers.com or 519-580-7584. There are 9 lovely properties and promos at 4 local restaurants included.

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JUNE 26 ď Ž SENIORS' COMMUNITY DINING AT LINWOOD COMMUNITY Centre, noon. Community Care Concepts invites you to join us for lunch, fellowship and entertainment; $12. Call 519664-1900 by noon June 24 to sign up.

Vacuum Sales,

AUGUST 4 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us with Fred Lewis and Ridin High performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and be sure to come early for better seating.

AUGUST 11 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us with The Chaparrals performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair and be sure to come early for better seating.

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fectionately refers to as her â&#x20AC;&#x153;brother in the Lord,â&#x20AC;? with introducing her to a supportive community at the Woodside Christian Church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God has replaced my tears with words,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And now I have peace and confidence and I just have grown more and more in my relationships with people, and God, and He guides my every step. And his plan for me is far better than anything that I could ever plan.â&#x20AC;?

Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence will undoubtedly be missed, at her workplace at Brubacher Shoes, and in the community at large; but she is leaving with a lot of warm wishes behind her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary was a faithful and responsible employee, [with] a positive upbeat disposition,â&#x20AC;? says Gingrich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy for her and we wish her the best. I guess the fact that she was there for 43 years must mean that she was pretty good,â&#x20AC;? he adds with a laugh.

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AUGUST 18 ď Ž ELMIRA SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES AT GORE PARK. COME join us with U-Turn performing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and be sure to come early for better seating.

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family and friends in Elmira. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not losing me; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gaining Doug.â&#x20AC;?

That confidence to pursue her own happiness was something Way had to learn for herself. When Way first began working at Brubacher Shoes, back when the footwear was arranged in tight, narrow shelves in the storefront, she recalls a much more troubled woman in her place. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a difficult marriage, and struggled to find that serenity she has since acquired. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would say I was fearful,â&#x20AC;? she says of her younger self. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was still married to my first husband. I built a wall around myself of protection, so I would show the world that everything was fine. Now I have the confidence and the freedom.â&#x20AC;?

Way found her strength through her faith, and credits her former boss and previous owner of Brubacher Shoes, Harvey Gingrich, whom she af-

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Alcoholism could be linked to one's geography Q. In 1969, after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed its work on Niagara Falls, about 100,000 people showed up to see this national wonder without â&#x20AC;&#x153;its liquid veil.â&#x20AC;? What did they see?

A. Niagara Falls had been â&#x20AC;&#x153;dewatered,â&#x20AC;? exposing the bare rock face of American Falls for the first time since 1848, when an ice jam from Lake Erie stopped the Niagara River, says Ben Crair in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smithsonianâ&#x20AC;? magazine. The falls formed some 12,000 years ago, when water from Lake Erie carved a channel to Lake Ontario. Currently, nearly 76,000 gallons every second flow over an 11-story drop. Back then, the engineers wanted to find a way to remove the unseemly boulders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25,000 tons of shale and dolomite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that had piled up at the base of the falls, cutting its height in half.  Turning off the falls required bulldozers and dump trucks fighting a tenmile-per-hour current to push 27,800 tons of earth across the 600-foot river. Engineers then used the International Control Dam to redirect 59,000 gallons per second to hydroelectric plants. To prevent heat and wind damage, a sprinkling system kept the rock face wet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After six months of topographic, geological and seismic studies of the dry falls, engineers decided to leave the rocks at the base of the falls. (Two corpses found there were removed.)â&#x20AC;?

Q. Who drinks more alcohol, those living in warmer climates with

is looking remote.â&#x20AC;? In the internet age, what new meaning can this statement take on?

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ample sunshine, or those in chillier, cloudier places?

A.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Worldwide and in America, in colder areas and areas with less sun, you have more drinking and more alcoholic cirrhosis,â&#x20AC;? says professor of medicine Ramon Bataller, senior author of a recent study. Alcohol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a vasodilator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; increases the flow of warm blood to the skin, which is full of temperature sensors. The resulting feelings of warmth may be pleasant in Siberia, but not so much in the Sahara. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drinking is also linked to depression, which tends to be worse when sunlight is scarce and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chill in the air,â&#x20AC;? notes ScienceDaily online.  With a large data set and sophisticated statistical analysis, the researchers were able to control for confounding factors such as religious prohibitions on alcohol sale and consumption (some Arab countries, the state of Utah), and non-alcohol causes of cirrhosis (obesity, smoking). As ScienceDaily concludes, to reduce the burden of alcoholism and alcoholic liver disease, policy initiatives might better target geographic areas where alcohol is more likely to be problematic.

Q. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The future of surgery

A. With the advent of the 5G networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stable stream, doctors are able to conduct surgery over long distances, saving both time and lives, says Yvaine Ye in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Scientistâ&#x20AC;? magazine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until now, the lack of a fast enough reliable connection had been a stumbling block.â&#x20AC;? Using this new connection, a cardiologist in one Chinese hospital directed surgery on a 41-year-old woman with a hole in her heart, even though he was 400 kilometers (about 250 miles) away. The doctor and his team â&#x20AC;&#x153;instructed the operating team on where to make cuts and stitches via a video conference link in 4K ultra-high definition.â&#x20AC;? A camera probe inserted through the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chest enabled the remote team to monitor a live video of the procedure. In another instance, a neurosurgeon in Hainan used a surgical robot to insert a deep-brain stimulation implant into a patient with Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease in Beijing, on the other side of the country. The surgeon worked in both hospitals but was unable to fly to the distant city immediately when his patient needed surgery.     Said T. Sloane Guy at New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weill Cornell Medicine: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is what the future of health care will look like.â&#x20AC;?

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St. James Pastor: Hans J.W. Borch Lutheran Proclaiming Christ through Church Love and Service 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-669-5591

Worship: 10:30am Elmira Mennonite Outdoor Service Church & Picnic in Gibson Park (Rain location is Elmira Mennonite Church) Fred Lichti preaching

58 Church St. W., Elmira â&#x20AC;˘ 519-669-5123

Sunday, June 23rd 10:45 am

Set Free To Be ...

Discovering God Together

Speaker: Kris Konig

4522 Herrgott Rd., Wallenstein www.wbconline.ca â&#x20AC;˘ 519-669-2319

Names: Stanley Smurthwaite and Brian Minielly Location: English Channel, UK Reason for travel: 75th Anniversary of D-Day Date: May 31 - June 10, 2019

Interesting Facts: Stan and Brian on the MS Boudica with 300 Royal British Veterans criss crossing the English Channel. This was us leaving Portsmouth England escorted by the Brtish Navy to L'harve France.

Service at 10:30am Rev. Paul Snow REACH WITH LOVE. TEACH THE TRUTH. SEND IN POWER. 290 Arthur St. South, Elmira â&#x20AC;˘ 519-669-3973 www.ElmiraAssembly.com (Across from Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s)

Zion Mennonite Fellowship 9:30 am Sunday School 10: 45 am Worship Service 47 Arthur St., S. Elmira â&#x20AC;˘ 519-669-3153 zionmenno.com

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Looking for a faith community that's close to home? Start here. If you want to see your church listed here and want to reach over 12,000 homes every week call Donna at 519-669-5790 ext104.

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