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

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A point of contention deferred, Wool-wich moved closer to finalizing a subdivi-sion agreement that will see up to 1,700 new homes build in Elmira.

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

Servicing on the site could begin in the fall.

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

Matt Ninomiya, an engineer with Stan-tec Consulting acting on behalf of Lunor, estimated at $700,000 the cost of struc-tural fill on the site.

For its part, the township said it only be-

Township, Lunor look to finalize agreement for large Elmira subdivisionCouncil decision advances plans for sprawling build that will change the face of northwest part of town

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Drivers are reminded to not drink and drive and to focus on driving safely and legally with reduced distractions. With summer vacation in full swing there will be many vehicles on the roadways. Motorists are reminded to allow for plenty of time to reach their destinations and all passengers should be wearing seat belts.

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

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

Being safe this summerwalk facing traffic, and only cross at designated areas.

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

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

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

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That nonstop barking at the sound of the door-bell will be a dead giveaway when Woolwich dispatches a crew in search of unli-censed dogs.

Estimating that only one in five dog owners license

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

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

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

Unlicensed dog? Expect a knock on the doorSTEVE KANNON their pets, and in search

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

services Christine Brough-ton told councillors meet-ing Monday night.

After paying six part-time workers $10.25 an hour plus $2 for each tag sold, the township hopes to clear about $7,500 from the sale of 650 dog tags. The tags cost $25 for spayed

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

September and October, she explained.

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

While councillors en-dorsed the plan, they did

so with some reservations. Coun. Allan Poffenroth, for instance, expressed con-cerns about having workers going around to “bug for money,” while Coun. Mark Bauman suggested the township come up with a way to avoid sending peo-ple door-to-door each year.

OUT FOR A RIDE FOR PROGERIA

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

Council rejects recycling component of Jigs Hollow pit

STEVE KANNON soil – into the operation. Its application to Woolwich Township is currently the subject of legal action be-fore the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

In a split vote Monday night, council took to heart a litany of health and envi-ronmental concerns raised by residents, opting to remove the recycling pro-visions. In doing so, they were swayed by arguments such as those by Conestogo resident Della Strooboss-cher, who outlined the health concerns linked to crystalline silica, a carci-nogenic substance often associated with respiratory illnesses such as silicosis.

Breslau developer turns over community centre buildingBreslau’s community centre expanded this week, an extra 7,500 square feet for the bargain-base-ment price of $2.

Completing a deal made in 2006, Empire Commu-nities turned over to the township the sales centre at its Riverland subdivi-sion, built with that pur-pose in mind. The move comes a few years sooner than expected, as strong

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

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

In keeping with tradi-tional practice, the compa-ny had planned to build its

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

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

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

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

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

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

Now, with the entire building in township

hands, Woolwich plans to consult with commu-nity members about how to best make use of the newly-acquired space. Residents are encouraged to make suggestions to the township.

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

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Bike-a-thon raises $60K for MennoHomes

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

COLIN DEWAR kilometres. Every participant col-

lected pledges in support of MennoHomes.

A motorcycle ride in sup-port of the cause took place in the afternoon with some 20 motorcyclists and pas-sengers enjoying the ride.

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

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

decent rental housing,” said Dave Bechtel, one of the organizers of the event. “Before the event even left the parking lot we had close to $55,000 and we are still waiting for some more pledges to come in.”

MennoHomes provides affordable housing to low-income families. In the townships of Woolwich and Wellesley the need to provide homes has largely gone to rural families.

MennoHomes is pre-paring to build another

project in Elmira after the success of the build on Centre Street last fall that saw families move into the semi-detached homes in the spring.

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

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

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

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

paring the driveways.The Wellesley build will

happen on David Street, with one of the three floors transported to the village.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The system is in place to issue a warning in the event of emergencies such as chemical spills, violent weather or dangerous fires.The phone-contact aspect of the network relies on the township database, with residents urged to ensure their information is up to date by completing the CAN survey online (www.woolwich.ca) or by phoning the administrative office at 519-669-6006.

Woolwich Lions support bandstand fund

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

“The Woolwich Community Lions Club is pleased to contribute to the restora-tion fund for the Gore Park bandstand. Our members value not only the historical importance of the structure

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

Work on the project is now expected to start in July. Country Lane Builders submitted a winning bid of $40,000 to carry out a major reconstruction of the landmark, which was built in 1892. The township budgeted $80,000 for the project, with electrical work and engineering costs yet to be determined.

Home show gains

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

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

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

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

Laying down the tar and chip

Bloomingdale residents will join the

summer roadwork festivities this year, as Woolwich council this week awarded a surface treatment (tar and chip) contract to MSO Construction. For $58,000, the company will treat streets in the village, as well as Kraft Drive, Kraftwood Place and part of Bo-De Lane.

As well, the township will spend $27,000 to redo part of Hopewell Creek and Spitzig roads near Breslau. The project comes after negotiating a warranty settlement with Norjohn Contracting and Paving over work done two years ago.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Clements man charged in fatal collision with Waterloo cyclist

when one was struck from behind by a 2007 Lincoln. Waterloo resident Barrie Conrod, 52, sustained life-threatening head injuries and died at the scene. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

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

reported. There was moderate damage to both vehicles.

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

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

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

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

in her 30s, causing her vehicle to hit a 2002 Honda Accord driven by an Arthur man in his 20s. The Alma man was charged for running the red light. No injuries were reported. All three vehicles sustained dam-age, ranging from significant to moderate.

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

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

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

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

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8:10 AM | Police were con-tacted by a man from Conestogo who reported a possible phone fraud. The man had received a call from someone pretending to be a family member looking for money. The man did not send anything.

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

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

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


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

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

In the meantime, sug-gested Coun. Mark Bau-man, both sides should try to find a compromise, with the township looking to avoid being “accused of changing the rules mid-stream.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

But manager of planning John Scarfone said there was no double-dipping going on, as the engineer-ing administration fees apply to work done after the planning issues were resolved, while the peer-reviewed studies were needed to get the planning approved in the first place. And while Lunor’s original application predated the peer review bylaw, the ac-tual public process didn’t get rolling until November 2008, almost a year after the bylaw was adopted.

Councillors ultimately opted against refunding

any of some $57,000 in fees Lunor claimed as double-dipping.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUBDIVISION: Project a multi-year build-outFROM | COVER

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We have to say no.”Her motion was quickly

backed by fellow council-lors Julie-Anne Herteis and Allan Poffenroth. Coun. Mark Bauman was the lone dissenter, saying he feared yet more legal action – “OMB roulette.”

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

temporary-use bylaw, not-ing that leaving the matter entirely in the hands of the province could lead to an outcome whereby Wool-wich has fewer controls over the operation.

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

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

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

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With one big push cour-tesy of a large number of volunteers, the dream of an accessible playground is now a reality in Elmira.

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

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

“I would never have thought we would have this playground completed so early in the day,” said Tony DeJongh, the play-ground’s project manager. “What a great turnout for this community. Because of their help we are in great shape and will have this project completed in no time.”

Almost two years ago Kelly Meissner and her husband Jeremy started

A playground for kids of all abilitiesNew play park in Elmira's Gibson Park, spearheaded by Kate’s Kause and aided by volunteers, set to open Canada Day

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

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

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

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

it is hard to keep them off the equipment and they are your best judges.”

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

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

The playground will in-clude a junior and senior play section, swings and a flower garden. The Meiss-ners are hoping to add in a water element and a sen-sory wall to the playground in the future.

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

“That is something that is very important to us be-cause it makes the whole place completely acces-sible because it reaches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Kate’s Kause charity playground at Gibson Park was completed on June 23 with the help of 110 volunteers. The play area will be open for Canada Day. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The problems in the U.S., and to a lesser extent in Canada, are complex. Partisan sniping and sloganeering won’t help. Apparently, that’s the best we can do. That’s why we have pundits yelling on TV. Ersatz politicians using homey plati-tudes. Issues reduce to the lowest common denominator.

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

A time to fete what makes us Canadians

There was no law against genocide in the early 1940s; it only be-came an internationally recognized crime after the worst genocide of modern history had actually hap-pened. Similarly, there is no law against “ecocide” now. That will only come to pass when the damage to the environment has be-come so extreme that large numbers of people are dy-ing from it even in rich and powerful countries.

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

Rio+20, which ended last

No teeth–and no solutions–in final text from Rio+20Friday, was advertised as a “once-in-a-generation” op-portunity to build on the achievements of the origi-nal Earth Summit, held in the same city 20 years ago. That extraordinary event produced a legally binding treaty on biodiversity, an agreement on combating climate change that led to the Kyoto accord, the first initiative for protecting the world’s remaining forests, and much more besides.

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

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

fishing and ocean acidifi-cation, without specifying what. A call to end sub-sidies for fossil fuels was removed from the final text, as was language em-phasising the reproductive rights of women. And of course there were no new commitments on fighting climate change.

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

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

The final text does say that “fundamental chang-es in the way societies

consume and produce are indispensable for achiev-ing global sustainable development,” but it does NOT say what those fun-damental changes should be. A “green economy” becomes only one of many possible ways forward. You wonder why they even bothered.

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

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

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Development fund only a small step in effort to restore jobs, economy

Economic lifeline or slush fund? The McGuinty Liberals say their proposed Southwest-ern Ontario Development Fund is the former. The opposition Tories say the latter, which is why they’ve blocked Bill 11,which pledges to spend up to $160 million over four years, half going to the local develop-ment fund, the other half directed at Eastern Ontario.

Both parties hope to score political points. The Liberals, first off, get to look like they’re doing something for Ontario’s less-than-stellar economy. And to take the credit for any new jobs that follow. The Progressive Conser-vatives say the province, already mired in deficits, shouldn’t be spending

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

The Liberals, not surpris-ingly, claim we can’t afford not to.

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

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

“The time is right for

more funds to generate in-vestment.

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

With the push for South-western Ontario Develop-ment Fund, the Liberals clearly see the job issue as one where they can paint the Tories as the bad guys for blocking the move. They’re probably right, as most Ontarians expect the government to do some-thing rather than relying on invisible market forces to deal with high unem-ployment rates.

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

Duguid argues, however,

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

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

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

Globalization advocates have been successful in

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

Ontario has certainly embraced lower corporate taxes as part of its strategy. The aim is to make the province more competitive and to attract investment, says Duguid.

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

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

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

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

How are you celebrating Canada Day?

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

» Tanya Melski

I am heading to the cottage

» Jill Hanson

I will be setting off fireworks with friends.

» Ben Surey

I will be in Elora at the gorge to watch the fireworks.

» Donna Voisin

We are having a pool party and then we are going to the cottage to watch the boat parade.

» Mary Algar

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

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

We now have a 20-year history of losses on this agenda, and there is a lot of defeatism around. Politicians are always re-luctant to be linked to lost causes, and the struggles

against poverty and en-vironmental destruction now seem to fall into that category. Thus we sleep-walk towards terrible di-sasters – but that doesn’t absolve our leaders of re-sponsibility. We didn’t hire them to follow; we hired them to lead.

At the recent World Con-gress on Justice, Law and Governance for Environ-mental Sustainability, one of the events leading up to the Rio+20 conference, a group of “radical” lawyers proposed that “ecocide” should be made a crime. They were only radical in the sense that a group of lawyers agitating for a law against genocide would have been seen as radical in 1935.

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

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

» Ontario Conservative leader Tim Hudak wants to see sweeping changes to labour laws, including doing away with the Rand Formula that requires union members to pay dues.

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

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

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

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SPORTSGOLF / GETTING AN EARLY START

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Six-game win streak propels Expos into first

12-year-old Conestogo boy, who’s been playing for half his life, starts his first year on CJGA circuit

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

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For Alex Turchan golf is not just a sport, it’s a way to connect with family.

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

Living with the Conestoga Country Club as his back-yard didn’t hurt either. He has been literally surround-ed by golf all his life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

with a 6-1 record.It has taken contributions

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

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

“We did not have that great of a season last year. It did not go as we had planned and the first game this season we were handed a loss but since then every-

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

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

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

right now.”The first game of the

season saw the Expos up against the Kitchener Out-laws in a 4-1 loss. Martin said the team was just work-ing out some kinks after being off all winter.

“We were a little rusty on that one but since then ev-eryone has it going on right now and all 12 guys on the team are playing well both offensively and defensively. I have to say both Tim Free-man (second baseman) and Josh Brohman (shortstop) are playing very well for us

this season.”After that first game the

team was entered in the St. Clements fastball tourna-ment and reached the finals against Scarborough Force before losing.

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

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

become a way for the boys to bond.

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

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

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

“It is his first time compet-ing with the CJGA and he is

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

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

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

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

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

The pressure was on all of us, too. You see the whole point of this fishing trip was to catch enough fish for an evening fish fry with our partners. I only mention this because this meant that none of us could slack

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

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June 20 Elmira vs WellesleyElmira: 10Wellesley Team #1:4

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GOLF: Getting into the competitive aspect

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

And that’s why I kept fish-ing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In each of these you could mention that you won the first and biggest fish bet that was agreed upon just as you launched the boat. You might also note that you kept three nice bass but hooked several more while neither of your great friends caught a single one. Not one. Not one the whole day.

You could do this but, of course, it wouldn’t be nice. In fact it would be just the kind of thing that fishermen of my generation do to each other after handily winning those type of bets – which I did. (I caught a limit and be because of me the tribe ate.)

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

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

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

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

luck. If not luck, then some-thing like it.

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

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

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

weekend he is off to a two-day tournament in Hallibur-ton and later in the summer he will be joining his father and brother when they go to watch the Canadian Open in Ancaster.

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

With school ending this week Turchan will be focus-ing on preparing for more tournaments.

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SOUTH WOOLWICH BALL TOURNEY

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

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

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NEW LOCATION / ROOM TO GROW

Where the focus is on pet care

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

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

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

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

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

Pork sector pours billions into the economy, says report

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

VENTUREPROFILE

BUSINESS: Laurelwood

Veterinary Hospital

LOCATION: 515 Benjamin Rd.

PHONE: 519-699-0875

OWNER: Dr. Heather Carey

The Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital located outside of St. Jacobs held an open house June 23, with more than 700 visitors taking a tour of the facility. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

Dr. Heather Carey examines the teeth of Oscar, a Great Dane. The hospital offers numerous services including dental checkups. [COLIN DEWAR / THE OBSERVER]

A new veterinary hospi-tal has opened in Woolwich to make sure our four-legged friends receive special treat-ment when they need it.

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

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

“It is funny but parking is a convenience for our clients. When they arrive with a sick animal they don’t want to spend five minutes looking for parking or park way down the road. We have made it

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

She graduated in 1999 from the Ontario Veterinar-ian College and worked for Tavistock Veterinarians until she became partners with that organization when she purchased half of the Laurel-wood operation.

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

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

The small animal veteri-nary hospital is able to per-form surgery, medical care and management, radiogra-phy, dentistry and preven-tive medicine such as vac-cination, geriatric, pediatric, nutrition and behavioural counselling.

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

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

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

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

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

The facility also offers small animal dentistry, in-cluding cleaning, scaling and extractions if needed.

Carey, who works along-side Drs. Alison Rideout and Kathleen Knight, said the hospital is always open to new clients and is willing to accommodate new animals. One veterinarian is always at the hospital during the hours of operation. The primary clients of the hospital are dogs and cats as other ani-mals such as birds, reptiles and rabbits are very special-ized.

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

The groomers have a combined 20 years of experi-ence and ensure each pet is groomed to the specifica-tions of their owners. Al-though the groomers are not veterinarians, they are often able to detect some problems needing a veterinarian’s at-tention and we will notify owners of any such finds on the animals they groom.

Grooming is available throughout the day, evenings

and on Saturdays.When it comes to boarding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cantly for decades. Exports are strong. More

than 60 per cent of pork production is exported, with increasingly volume going to a broader base of customer countries. Al-though the U.S. is still our biggest customer, accord-ing to the pork council, 120 countries now buy Cana-dian pork.

That means increased opportunities for Canada’s pork industry, and it pro-vides packers and market-ers scrapping for market share in the still-fragile economy an ability to gen-erate added value.

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

To council chair Jean-Guy Vincent, it’s all about

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

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

The pork’s sector’s suc-cess is yet another example of the way agri-food is leading Canada’s economic revival. No wonder every-one has a sudden and burn-ing interest in farming. It affects more than their health ... these days, it af-fects their livelihood, too.

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

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

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

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ELMIRA STORE 1560 sq. ft. plus unfinished basement with shelving - front & rear entrances, move in condi-tion. $1175.00/mth plus utilities and taxes. Suitable for retail or office. Phone Allan 519-669-8074 or Paul 519-669-8582. Email [email protected]

FOR RENT - For Not For Profit Woolwich Township organization or charity. Older 3 bedroom house about 1300 sq. ft. known as Kiwanis house. Plenty of parking, has central air. Rent will include all utilities and maintenance. Monthly rent negotiable. Located near Elmira Memorial Centre (arena & pool) KIWANIS HOUSE could share with other “not for profit” group or charity. Email [email protected]

HELP WANTED

FAMILY RUN SASKATCHEWAN Cattle Ranch/Grain Farm seeking full time help. Past experience in farm equip-ment operating/mechanics, livestock handling, silag-ing, haying, combining and welding would all be a definite asset. Class 1A also an asset but not required. Competitive wages and Sundays off. Please contact Eric at 306-717-8905 Sas-katchewan or [email protected]

PINACLE HEALTH & Fitness is looking to fill a position as we open up day care at our facility. ECE background preferred but not neces-sary. Part time hours to start. Please forward your resume with cover letter to: [email protected]

CHILD CARE

NEED CHILD CARE? Loving, experienced babysitter. Either in your home or mine. References available. Call Ellen at 519-669-8188.

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GRANT’S HANDS ON Therapy for all suffering with head-aches, chest and neck pains, tight shoulders, back aches, sore hips, legs, knees, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia. Call 519-577-3251.

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2009 HONDA CIVIC DXG. 95,000 km. $12,500 or best offer. Call 519-575-0345.

730 JOHN DEERE 2 cylinder. Excellent shape. Call 226-929-2529.

MECHANICS TOOLS. INCLUDES 1/4 - 3/4 drive, some air tools. Mixed brands, in good condition, ready to go to work. Tools only $3200.00. With 41” Husky box $4000 o.b.o. No Sunday calls please. 519-669-2069.

NEW ITEMS ADDED DAILY! Visit our 2nd floor clearance centre for mega deals on hand tools, small applianc-es, artwork, home-decor, lighting, paint sundries, and so much more. All at least 35-50% off retail prices. Elmira Home Hardware. OPEN Mon Fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun noon - 5 p.m.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED FOR SALE

ROXTON DINING ROOM Set, table, buffet & hutch, dry sink, mirror & deacon bench. Excellent condition. No chairs. $1200 o.b.o. 519-590-6699.

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WED. JULY 4 at 7:00 PM - Property auction of a 2 storey brick house with newer addi-tion with lots of character; high ceilings; original wood-work; large private backyard to be held at 8 William St. in Milverton for Joe and Frances Royal. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantzi-auctions.com

TUES JULY 10 at 7:30 PM - auction sale of 2 standard breed horses and possibly some tack, due to the inn-keepers act. To be held at the farm of Amanda Clayfield 1911 Erb’s Rd on the east end of St. Agatha. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jant-ziauctions.com

WED. JULY 11 at 10:00 AM -Clearing auction sale of household effects; furniture; antiques; tools; and miscella-neous items to be held at the St. Jacob’s Community Centre in St. Jacob’s for a Kitchener estate with additions. Jantzi Auctions Ltd. 519-656-3555. www.jantziauctions.com

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

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

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FREE BARBQ & Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dogs! Sun. July 8, 1-4 p.m. Pawzone Leash Free park 1553 King St. N. St. Jacobs. Creature Comfort Pet Emporium is hosting a FREE “dinner party” for pets. Bring your dog to enjoy a “Taste of Raw” on the BarBQ, Free K9 ice cream for dessert! www.creaturecomfort.ca

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

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

Grain Roasting / Dehulling Plant Operator

Wintermar Farms/Cribit Seeds is seeking a candidate to operate our grain roasting and dehulling facility. Responsibilities include plant monitoring, product packaging, plant cleanup, shipping receiving and daily record keeping on shift activities. Grain/ feed processing experience would be an asset but we would be willing to train the right candidate. Candidates must be able to handle the physical requirements of climbing stairs and able to lift 25kg packages. Candidates should have an understanding of equipment operation and mechanical aptitude. Candidates must be able to adapt to changing production schedules and work with other staff members.

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AZ OR DZ DRIVER WANTED:Looking for dedicated part time drivers that would be available on a on-call, short notice basis to work between 1-4 days/week in the areas of Elmira, Kitchener/Waterloo, Dundalk/Shelburne, Mississauga /Brampton/GTA , primarily in a two to three hour radius of our yard.

- Valid AZ or DZ License- Minimum 2 years experience - Clean Drivers Abstract, - Experience in operating van or flatbed in an LTL environment (less then truckload)- Hand bombing required at times- Well organized and basic knowledge of shipping / receiving - Representing your-self in a courtesy, well-groomed, & clean appearance, friendliness, promptness, and above all a willingness to ensure customer satisfaction.

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We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AZ DRIVERSWe are looking for AZ Drivers for our facility located on the outskirts of Heidelberg.A minimum of two years driving experience and the ability to work a variety of hours are required. You will earn an hourly rate of $18.50 and work primarily within a three hour driving radius.Please respond by fax (519-699-0333) or in person to 3135 Boomer Line, St. Clements.A current CVOR and Drivers Abstract are required.We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

FARM & MACHINERYCONSIGNMENT

AUCTIONSale to be held at

#7213 LINE 86, WALLENSTEIN

Approx. 6 kms West of Elmira

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4TH AT 10AMAccepting Good Consignments

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Jones Feed Mills Ltd.

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To deliver bags of feed. Hours of work: Monday to Friday approximately 7 am - 5 pm; some Saturday work required. Must have a valid DZ license and a good driving record.

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DECORATINGSINCE 1961

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Since1998•Final grading

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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Paul MartinSALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL DIRECT

519-503-9533CALL DIRECT

519-503-9533www.homeswithpaul.ca

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

Woolwich.

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

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

Alli BaumanSALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL DIRECT


519-577-6248www.elmiraandareahomes.com

A donation of $300.00 will be made

with any home bought or sold through Alli or Bill.

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

$275,500$275,500LOOK NO FURTHER!

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

UNIQUE AND SPACIOUS!!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

OUTSTANDING AGENTS. OUTSTANDING RESULTS.

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

SOUGHT AFTER QUIETCUL-DE-SAC

$359,000$359,000

Elmira - Bungalow on spacious corner lot in mature neighbourhood. Central to all schools. This updated bungalow is perfect for a young or retired couple. Featuring: newer kitchen with french door leading to bright living room with fireplace, hardwood throughout. The finished basement is complete with big rec room, office, bathroom and bedroom. MLS 1227545 Call Paul direct.

Elmira - This well maintained 1 1/2 storey single detached home features main floor bedroom, bathroom & laundry, A/C, all appliances and a 16ft x 24ft detached garage/workshop. Ample space is yours with the main floor addition and added basement. MLS 1224745 Call Bill or Alli direct.

RETIREMENT AT ITS BEST!$241,900$241,900

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

$299,000$299,000FANTASTIC CONDO!

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

LUXURIOUS$539,000$539,000

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

2 FOR 1$799,000$799,000$338,000$338,000

Elmira - This fixer upper is in need of your TLC Extremely affordable single detached quaint home on sizable lot. Complete with 3 bedrooms, office and airy kitchen there are many possibilities. MLS 1221934 Call Paul direct.

$159,000$159,000HANDYMAN DREAM

COME TRUE!

NEW PRICENEW PRICE

LOOKING TO BUILD?WE HAVE THE LOT. DO YOU HAVE THE PLANS?Bring them to us and we will price them for you. Will build to suit your needs and wants. MLS 1214447 Call Paul direct.

BIRDLAND BACKSPLIT WITH POOL!Elmira - Well-kept 3 bedroom backsplit on a quiet street, central to all schools. Finished rec room with gas fireplace. Large covered deck overlooking the refreshing in-ground pool and perennial flower beds. MLS 1228155 Call Alli or Paul direct.

FEATURE PROPERTYFEATURE PROPERTY

NEW PRICENEW PRICENEW PRICENEW PRICE

NEW LISTINGNEW LISTING

ATTRACTIVE FAMILY HOME ON A BEAUTIFUL CORNER LOT

Elmira - This must see 3+1 bedroom home is tastefully finished from top to bottom. Separate dining room, maple hardwood, walk-out to private deck overlooking private fenced yard are just a few features this birdland home has to offer. Appliances included, central vac, central air, steel roof, gas fireplace, ample parking. Won’t last long!!! MLS Call Bill or Alli direct.

$339,000$339,000

NEW LISTINGNEW LISTING

$349,000$349,000

$295,000$295,000SOLD!

Bill NorrisSALES REPRESENTATIVE

CALL DIRECT


519-588-1348www.elmiraandareahomes.com

HappyCanada Day!

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

Arlene HeidbuurtSales Representative

GORGEOUS RANCH BUNGALOW$575,000 Elmira. Gorgeous ranch bungalow in quiet neighbourhood. Large lot, double car garage, mature trees. Hardwood floors, porcelain tiles, granite counters and more. For

more info. MLS. TEXT 1793 to 33344. Standard rates may apply.

519-742-5800 ext. 2305

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

$519,900. You will be impressed by this 4 bedroom 2959 sq ft two storey on a 50 ft lot! Gourmet kitchen includes an island and a walk-in pantry. Luxurious master bedroom and ensuite featuring a glass shower, whirlpool tub and double vanity. This home shows like a model! MLS 1227715

OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY JUNE 30 2-4PM519-744-6777 | [email protected]

67 MAPLELAWN DRIVE ST. JACOBS

BEAUTIFUL 3 ACRE COUNTRY PROPERTY - 2 storey 4 bedroom house with wrap around porch, and large partially covered deck. Large kitchen w/island and separate eating area. Built in stove top/oven. Family room has a unique oak fireplace/propane heated. Large main floor laundry. Heated ceramic flooring on main floor level. Finished basement consisting of rec room, pool table/games room. Central air/vac. Large double car attached garage and large 3 bay shop. THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROPERTY, CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE AT COMFREE.COM/326822. REALTORS WELCOME. $995,900

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

PRICE REDUCED


REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

[email protected] | www.royallepage.ca/elmira

90 Earl Martin Dr., Unit 1, Elmira N3B 3L4

519-669-3192

Independently Owned & Operated, BrokerageELMIRA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

$429,900 ELMIRA. Spacious front foyer welcomes you into this completely finished two storey. Many executive features throughout include ceramic & hardwood floors, California shutters, 2 gas fireplaces, hrv, central air, central vac, attractive kitchen with large island and black appliances, garden door off the dining area to covered tiered deck, fenced yard and shed. Large master bedroom offers a walk-in closet and 5 piece ensuite. Entertainer’s dream basement boasts a large recreation room, custom built wet bar, gas fireplace and games area. NEW MLS

IMPRESSIVE CUSTOM BUILT HOME

$369,900 PALMERSTON. Country property minutes from town! Great location on paved road. This attractive bungalow offers hardwood and ceramic floors, large kitchen and dining area with walkout to deck and hot tub overlooking the countryside. Partially finished basement awaits your creative touch with walk-up to the garage. Great detached shop/double garage for the hobbyist. MLS

BRICKBUNGALOW ON 1 ACRE!

$699,900 ELMIRA. 3.74 acres sprawling bungalow minutes from Waterloo; 4 bedrooms 5 baths, landscaped yard with mature trees, in-ground pool for those hot summer days, cabana, patio and deck. Major renovations completed in 2011. 38 x 24’ shop. MLS

FANTASTIC RURAL SETTING

$594,000 ELMIRA. One of the hard to find mature quiet areas of town. Unique architectural design offers 1883 sq ft, 2+ bedrooms, updated baths. Open concept living and dining room; family room with gas fireplace; large kitchen for entertaining; MLS

RANCH BUNGALOW

BONNIE BRUBACHERBroker of Record

SHANNA ROZEMABroker.

JASON SHANTZBroker.

LAURIE LANGDONSales Representative

OPEN HOUSE: SAT, June 30, 12-2P.M. 106 Brookmead St., ELMIRA

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

PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP

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

COUNTRY SETTING 25 ACRESMARYHILL

GREAT STARTER HOME

$869,000. Spectacular piece of property! Rolling land, spring fed pond site, mature trees surround giving total privacy. In-ground pool, ranch bungalow with walkout. Detached barn/workshop. MLS

$189,000 DRAYTON WHY RENT . when you can own? This 3 bedroom semi backs onto farmland and is located in a great neighbourhood. New roof this year! Freshly painted kitchen, appliances included, walkout to newer deck and fenced yard, partially finished basement, washer & dryer included, attached garage, steps to amenities and downtown. NEW MLS

When you buy or sell your home with us, part

of our commission supports women’s shelters & violence

prevention programs.

BERT MARTIN, BROKER

Call Bert For Your FREE Market Evaluation

EMAIL: [email protected]

3 Arthur St. S. Elmira • www.remaxsolidgold.bizOFFICE: 519-669-5426DIRECT: 519-572-2669

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

Your referrals are appreciated!

OFFICE SPACEIn Professional Centre from varying sizes of 144, 168, 856, 1,008 and 2,400 s/f. Most are ready to move in. Located in busy plaza 15 minutes from K-W. MLS. Call Bert to view.

519-669-2772

R.W. THUR REAL ESTATE LTD.

45 ARTHUR ST. S., ELMIRA

BROKERAGE

JULIE HECKENDORN

BrokerRes: 519.669.8629

BRAD MARTINBroker of Record,

MVA ResidentialRes: 519.669.1068

TRACEY WILLIAMS

Sales Rep. Cell: 519.505.0627

www.thurrealestate.com

YOU’LL BE IMPRESSED - with this lovely fam. rm addition. Oversized dining area. Main flr. laundry, bathrm. and master bdrm. Huge rec. rm. w/high ceiling. 2 bdrms upstairs. Newer doors, windows, furnace & deck. Long driveway. MLS. $265,900.

WEST MONTROSE - Only minutes from the covered bridge! Large kitchen. Main floor laundry. Sunroom. Den and living room. 3 bdrms. Main flr. master bdrm. Unspoiled bsmt. Gas heat. Oversized garage + DETACHED WORKSHOP approx. 24’ x 26’. Backs to farmland. NEW EXCL. $299,900.

LEON MARTIN

ADDRESS: 3 Arthur St. S., ELMIRA • DIRECT: 519-503-2753 EMAIL: [email protected]

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

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


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

FOR RENT.


FAMILY ALBUM

BIRTH NOTICE

ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAY

ANNIVERSARY

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY

ANNIVERSARY

MEMORIAM

Easton McKelle Steffler Martin

Tanya Steffler and Dale Martin are happy to announce the safe arrival of their son Easton McKelle Steffler Martin. He was born on May 27th, 2012 at 12:29 pm at GrandRiver Hospital. He weighed 7lbs. 5oz. Proud grandparents are Doug and Yvonne Steffler and Lenord and Eileen Martin.

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary Marg & Ed!

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

WOW! Urias Weber’s turning 80!

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

Congratulations Mom and Dad

(Ed and Vera Friedmann)

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

Love Always, Your family xoxo

Happy 90th Birthday Erma Gingrich

born July 6th 1922

We thank God for these wonderful 90 years!Lots of love from your children, 13 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.A family dinner in her honor will be held at the Golf Steak House.

25thAnniversary Party!

For Linda and Bill Rowe

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

In loving memory of Michael James

DeckertOctober 26, 1950 - July 3, 2010God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be.So he closed his arms around you and whispered,“Come To Me”. You didn’t deserve what you wentthrough, so he gave you rest.God’s garden must be beautifulHe only takes the best. And when we saw you sleeping,So peaceful and free from pain,We could not wish you back to sufferagain. Love forever, Judy.

Betty WalterApril 5, 1936 - July 1, 2002

Ten years ago today the good Lord called your name, He needed a special angel and no one could take your place. The legacy of love you’ve left remains dear to our hearts, and in due time we will no longer be apart. Although the years have passed our memories never fade, We think of you always, each and every day. So with the confidence of knowing you’re watching from above, We are still able to feel your never ending love. Dearly Missed and Never ForgottenThe Walter Family

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS, STAG & DOE. SHARE IT ALL!

FREIBURGER, JOEPassed away peacefully on June 24, 2012 at Leisureworld Care Giving Cen-tre, Elmira, at the age of 78.

Cherished husband of Carol (nee Rit-ter). Loved father of Gary (Shirley), Debbi, and Linda (Murray) Martin. Dear grandpa of Alecia and Ryan, Christopher and Lindsay McKay and Craig, Colin, and Tracy Martin. Proud great-grandpa of Brody and Blake and Jaxon and Alena. Joe will be sadly missed by his siblings Theresa (late Bun) Eby, Bill (late Helen) and Doreen (Lloyd) Francis.

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

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

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

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

Interment at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at on Robin’s Grove Wing at Leisureworld for their excel-lent care of Joe.

As expressions of sympathy, condo-lences for the family and donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of K-W or St. Mark’s Lutheran Church may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

MEMORIAM

MacDonald, Veronica AnnAugust 29, 1955 - July 1, 2010

together. There was no second. Thankfully we had one.

Missing you and loving you always,Glenn

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

This Is What 10 and Awesome Looks Like!

Happy 10th Bithday Colin Merlihan!Love from your family.


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CongratulationsAlex & Victoria

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

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

Leslie, Robert(Bob)

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

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mUNICIPAL | REgIONAL PUBLIC NOTICES

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

The Committee will also consider submissions for or against the applications if submitted to the Township of Woolwich no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 2012. Submissions can be forwarded to Jeremy Vink at the address noted at the top of this page, by email [email protected] or by fax 519-669-4669.

MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION A7/2012 Ryan McCall-Stroh -20 Meadow Heights DriveThe applicant is requesting permission to: •constructanaccessorybuildinginthefrontyardinordertopermitthe construction of a 9.1 by 10.9 metre detached garage; and •increasethemaximumheightforapeakedroofedaccessorybuildingfrom4.5 metres to approximately 4.9 metres.The property is zoned Settlement Residential (R-1) and Open Space (O-2) and is

currently under construction with a single detached dwelling.

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

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

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DEATH NOTICES

cUrrIe, MarGareT rOSe (JaNzeN) | Passed away peacefully at Hilltop Manor in Cambridge, ON, on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, ten days after her 99th birthday. Local relative is her sister-in-law Emily Janzen of Breslau.

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

krUGer, harOld (haNk) GeOrGe | Peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in his 90th year. Local relatives are his son Rod (Lynda) Kruger of Elmira.

SeIP, ella | Of R.R.2, Clifford passed away at University

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

SchMIerer, MarIa | September 20, 1937 - June 24, 2012 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on June 24, 2012 at the Twin Oaks of Maryhill, at the age of 74.

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

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LIVING HERECOMMUNITY SERVICE / LEADERSHIP ROLE

Local hand on the national helm

We look forward to the long weekend whether we are camping, hosting a party or just staying local. Our team at the shop have been so busy catering June conferences, weddings and staff appreciation celebra-tions, a weekend to decom-press is highly unusual, but very welcome.

Part of catching up with friends on the long week-end and being Canadian re-quires some seasonal cook-ing, BBQ and, of course, a campfire. Our maple-brined pork chops, Nicoise potato salad, strawberry stuffed cupcakes will set the red and white theme on your patio.

Brining pork or poultry brings in flavour, tender-izing and avoids drying out during the grilling process. This recipe allows a win-dow of brining that should be spanned no more than 12 hours, the meat will be-gin breaking down and cur-ing. Nicoise potato salad is a fantastic salad for a trip to the market on a Satur-day. Mini new potato, crisp beans and local tomato all available and delicious.

A taste of Canada for this weekend’s birthday party

CHEF’S TABLE | 27 LEGION | 27

COLIN DEWAR

A dedicated volunteer who started with the El-mira Legion 27 years ago is the new president of Canada’s largest veterans’ group.

Gordon Moore was elect-ed Dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion on June 13 at the organiza-tion’s 44th Dominion Con-vention in Halifax, where some 1,200 delegates cast ballots.

The Dominion Conven-tion, which convenes every two years, is the Legion’s governing body that sets the policies and programs for the 330,000 members of the organization formed by First World War veterans in 1926.

Moore is the 40th Le-gionnaire to hold the of-fice as leader of Canada’s largest veterans’-based community service organi-zation.

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

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

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

Elmira’s Gord Moore elected to serve as president of the Royal Canadian Legion for the next two years

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

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

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

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

Moore served with the Canadian Army with the

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

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

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

president but it is a great honour to be the presi-dent,” said Moore at a gath-ering held June 23 at the Elmira Legion.

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

He said he will continue to advocate for veterans, work to improve member-ship retention and acqui-sition rates, and work to

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

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JUNE 30

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

JULY 3

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

JULY 7

ELMIRA & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL Society fundraising garden tour; 9 a.m – 2 p.m. Tickets $10. All gardens on the tour are in the town of Conestogo this year. For tickets or more info call Barb at 519-669-8239.

JULY 8

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

JULY 10

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

JULY 13

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

JULY 17

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

JULY 20

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

JULY 24

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

JULY 27

H.U.G.S. PROGRAM – 9:15-11:15 a.m. Meet with other parents to discuss parenting and child health issues. Topic: Park Day in St. Jacobs! Meet at the park on Water Street in St. Jacobs. Bring a snack and enjoy the park with other parents and children! Return to WCHC in case of rain. No child care today. Call Heidi at 519-664-3794, ext. 237 for more information. A Woolwich Community Health Centre program.

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

WEIRDNOTES

OBSERVER CROSSWORD PUZZLERSUDOKU

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

Q. With all the violence in the world today, whatever happened to “the better angels of our nature”? A. Actually, they’ve become even better over time, though anecdotes about single violent events like 9/11, Columbine, child molestation obscure the fact, argues Harvard Uni-versity social scientist Ste-phen Pinker in “The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined,” as reported by Michael

Shermer in “Scientific American” magazine. For example, “violent deaths of all kinds have declined from around 500 per 100,000 people per year in prestate societies to around 50 in the Middle Ages, to around 6-8 today worldwide,” Pinker says. Even in the U.S., with its relatively high homicide rate (for developed na-tions), the figure is about 5. “On average, nonstate societies kill around 15 per cent of their people in wars, whereas today’s states kill a few hun-dredths of a per cent!” In the 20th century, out of a world population of about 6 billion, some 40 million people died in wars, or 0.7

per cent. “Even if war-re-lated deaths from disease, famine, etc are included,” Pinker adds, “the death toll increases to 180 million, or about 3 per cent.” The traditional culture of honor and revenge has evolved into today’s “culture of dignity -- the readiness to control one’s emotions,” Shermer con-cludes. This is now second nature to humankind, finding expression in the late Stephen Jay Gould’s “10,000 acts of kindness” for every hostile act.

Q. Looking mighty fine, your sweetheart bats her eyes and backs off coyly with a remark no doubt drawn from her recent

physics class, “Hold on there for a nanocentury, lover.” Wow! What’s she trying to tell you? Are things really looking that hopeless? A. Hot and hopeful is more like it, if you do the math. “Nano” is the term for 10 to the minus 9th power, or 1 in a billion (nine zeroes), says Anu Garg in “The Dord, the Diglot and an Avocado or Two.” So she’s urging restraint for a billionth of a century. To figure the number of seconds in a century, take 100 years x 365 days per year x 24 hours per day x 60 min-utes per hour x 60 seconds per minute. That comes to 3,153,600,000 times a

billionth, or about three seconds -- lovingly brief, you might say. “Many professors,” Garg adds, “believe that the ideal duration of a lecture is one microcentury, or a millionth of a century, or about 53 minutes.”

Q. If you spent an over-night at a major league baseball ballpark, what unusual sights might you notice? A. Not much except the local rats that come out to exert their nocturnal pre-eminence on the premises, says Dorothy Seymour Mills in “Chasing Baseball: Our Obsession with Its His-tory, Numbers, People and Places.”

Taking a page from the very unusual, journalist Rob Neyer and author Bill Nowlin, a Boston Red Sox authority, decided to spend the whole night at Fenway Park, “just to see what it felt like.” But beyond the noises of the cleanup crew and the scurrying of rats, Now-lin felt that nothing much happened. “Yet boasting to fellow fans later about their adventure, they found the common reaction to be, ‘Wow! I wish I’d done that!’”

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS Bill a journalist, Rich holds a doc-torate in physics. Together the brothers bring you “Strange But True.” Send your questions to [email protected]

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Add tuna to the leftover potato salad for the classic Nicoise. As many of you know we make specialty cakes and cupcakes daily. These are no exception, a classic vanilla cupcake filled with whipped cream and local berries. Red and white never tasted so good.

Maple brined pork chop1 cup kosher salt3/4 cup sugar1 cup maple syrup, grade B is fine3 tbsp Dijon1 tsp pepper flakes1 tsp peppercorns1/2 tsp whole cloves1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped2 tsp chopped fresh thyme12 garlic cloves smashed8 cups water2 tbsp chopped ginger8 pork loin medallions or center cut pork chops

Place all brine ingredients in a non-reactive pot and bring to a boil, once boiled allow to steep and cool,

can be made ahead of time. Place loin medallions in the brine and marinate for up to 12 hours, no longer. (I prefer approximately 6 hours). Once brined remove the pork and place on paper towel to pat dry. Season the pork with ground pepper, no salt. Lightly oil the pork and place on preheated BBQ, cook on medium to low heat, until about 145-150F, allow to rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with BBQ sauce or chutney.

Nicoise potato salad12 cooked and cooled mini new potatoes 4 oz green beans trimmed1 dozen local grape tomato 4 hard boiled eggs20 kalamata olives1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 tbsp Dijon 2 tsp honey 1 tbsp diced red onion10 basil leaves chiffonade

In pot of boiling water, submerge the beans for a minute and then place in ice bath until cooled. In a bowl combine the potato,

tomato, olives and beans. In small bowl add red onion, Dijon, honey, lemon juice, drizzle in olive oil while whisking, season with salt and pepper. Dress the pota-to mix with the vinaigrette. Pile basil leaves on top of one another, roll into a cigar shape and slice knife across in very thin slices. Add the basil just before serving and slice boiled egg and serve on the side.

Vanilla Cupcakes1 cup unsalted butter, soft-ened2 cups of sugar4 eggs2 tsp vanilla extract3 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1-2/3 cups milk

Cream mix1 cup 35% cream3 tbsp strawberry jamZest of lime3 tbsp white sugar1 tsp of vanilla12 diced local strawberries

In a large mixing bowl cream together, butter and sugar, until pale yellow and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, add vanilla. In anoth-er bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir dry into butter mixture alternating with milk in thirds until all is combined. Scoop into paper-lined cup-cake pans. Bake in preheat-ed 350 F oven until golden and cake tester comes clean about 15- 20 minutes. Re-move from pan and allow to cool.

Whip 35 % cream with sugar until soft peaks, add strawberry jam, vanilla, lime zest, and diced straw-berries. Cut top off of the cupcakes, take a spoon and take a small scoop out of the cupcake, fill with cream mix, place top back on, add more whipped cream mix on top and garnish with fresh strawberries.

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Moore said the Legion is becoming more modern.

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

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

field championship held in Charlottetown, PEI and the American Legion Conven-tion held in Indianapolis, Minnesota.

Just last week he was in Trenton, Ont. for the ground-breaking ceremony for the Afghanistan Me-morial in memory of 150 men and women who have “paid the supreme sacri-fice.”

“I will see and do a lot over the two years as presi-dent.”

Over 200 guests and visi-

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

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

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

ball leagues. He has also volunteered with the Chil-dren’s Wish Foundation.

The newly elected execu-tive of the Royal Canadian Legion includes Moore as president; first vice-presi-dent Tom Eagles from New Brunswick; vice-presidents Ed Pigeau from Ontario, Peter Piper from Saskatch-ewan and Dave Flannigan from Newfoundland and Labrador; treasurer Mi-chael Cook of British Co-lumbia; and chairman Tom Irvine of Quebec.

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

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