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HOCKEY / JUNIOR B Woolwich to force sidewalks on residents Kings advance with as part of Elmira win over Kitchener reconstruction project STEVE KANNON awarded a $1.7-million SPORTS PAGE 9 tender to Terracon Under- E    ground Ltd. to carry out  of a third of the the reconstruction, along project’s funding failed to with another $118,000 for prompt Woolwich council GM BluePlan Engineering to scale back a road recon- to carry out the adminis- struction by, for instance, tration of the work. eliminating plans for new As was the case at last sidewalks opposed by resi- week’s committee-of-the- dents. whole meeting, both Ward Instead, the township 1 councillors – Scott Hahn will push ahead with a and Patrick Merlihan – $2-million plan to recon- continued to press for the struct an area around elimination of some new Snyder Avenue North in sidewalks, particularly on Elmira. Snyder Avenue north of In addition to pleas from Riverside Drive. residents to avoid inflict- Hahn noted some of the ing harmful changes on properties will suffer ex- their properties, council- tremely negative impacts, lors meeting Mar. 28 heard including the loss of park- the township has yet to ing spaces that will essen- receive confirmation it will tially force homeowners to get $635,000 from the fed- park illegally, either on the eral government to cover street or overhanging the some of the costs. While new sidewalk. confident the money is The same arguments forthcoming, director of were made by three engineering and planning residents, two who spoke Dan Kennaley suggested Tuesday night and another putting off a decision until who sent a letter, to no mid-April, noting formal avail. approval of the job tender “It doesn’t make sense by council would establish to take parking away from a legal obligation to go people where nobody is Ethan Skinner regained Elmira’s lead over the Kitchener Dutchmen in the third period of Game 6 on Mar. 24 at the Aud. The score was locked at 2-2 until Kitchener’s goalie stepped out of ahead. SIDEWALKS | 2 the net to send the puck up the ice. Skinner scooped it up and shot it into the net, despite two Dutchmen diving to block it. Elmira won the game 5-2. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] In a split vote, council

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LIZ BEVAN was reached, Local 4304 workers voted 98 per cent A     in favour of a strike if a deal still be in the future for the wasn’t reached. region’s bus riders, includ- Those at the region still ing those using Elmira’s aren’t sure what happened route 21 to Waterloo, as with the vote. Murray said workers failed to ratify they will have to reopen a deal reached between lines of communication. their union and Waterloo “It is likely that we will Region. meet with the union repre- Regional council hadn’t sentatives sometime this yet voted on the deal. week to try and better un- What happens next is derstand what the reasons St. Clements fire captain Darryl Green was presented with a medal Tuesday night to mark his 25 years of service. His fellow firefighters joined him for the occasion. From left, deputy still up in the air, but the were for their non-ratifi- chief Steve Martin, Steve Grein, captain Scott Dietrich, captain Dave Koebel, captain Claude Hergott, captain Darryl Green, district chief Brad Dietrich, Jon Bower and chief Paul Redman. region isn’t expecting any cation. We actually don’t [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] service disruptions. Chief have that information administrative officer Mike yet. We need to meet with SIDEWALKS: Woolwich to push ahead with Snyder Ave. project Murray says they are pre- them, find out what the pared. issues are and find out if FROM | COVER that some of the proposed walks.” residents’ concerns. “We always have strike they are solvable,” he said going to walk,” said Ken additions won’t connect to Noting, however, that Now, having approved contingency plans in place, Tuesday. Chalmers, noting the in- any other walkways. the sidewalks already in the project, the township yes,” he said. The union is still legally stallation of sidewalks on The lone voice of sup- place aren’t over-used, will search around for pos- The 644 Grand River able to go on strike despite both sides of the streets port was Snyder Avenue Merlihan said adding more sible alternative funding Transit workers have been the tentative deal, but are would serve only to in- resident Marc Christiaens, won’t suddenly turn peo- models should the federal without a contract since required to give the region convenience and anger who pushed for more ple into pedestrians. money fall through. That December. Having reached two days’ notice before do- residents. sidewalks, including on “There’s just a lot of will include drawing on re- a tentative deal, Local 4304 ing so. Following up on last stretches of nearby Herbert wishful thinking ... that serve funds and/or savings president Rick Lonergan The GRT has 66,000 rid- week’s presentation to and Samuel streets, which if we build it, they will from other projects, Ken- was optimistic this week’s ers daily, and according to council, William Street aren’t part of this recon- come,” he said. naley suggested, calling it vote would ratify the agree- 2013 numbers, has 350 pas- resident Jon Millar called struction project. “I think you go with the a “high-priority project” ment, but such was not the sengers on Elmira’s route for the township to hold off “We need a place to homeowners on this one,” due to the lead pipes that case. 21 to Conestoga Mall and on a new sidewalk given walk. We need our side- he added of siding with are to be replaced. Before the agreement back, through St. Jacobs.

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LIZ BEVAN our hearts as St. Agatha’s, it is particularly difficult. It W     is the oldest school in the voting against the plan, the board. It has got an enor- Waterloo Catholic District mous history and many School Board has officially people that remember it decided to close St. Ag- and were educated there. atha Catholic Elementary We are sad about that, but I School. think the changing demo- The issue came to a final graphics require us to do vote at the board of trust- those things, to shift the ees meeting on Monday resources to the subdivi- night, with only Amy Fee, sions where new families representing part of Kitch- are moving in and there is a ener and Wilmot, opposing greater need.” the plan. There is already a plan in Six EDSS student participated in the electrical Skills competition at Conestoga College on Monday. Here, Connor Redmond gets to work. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] Having gone through an place to help the St. Agatha accommodation review, students transition to their the board determined re- new schools. taining the school wasn’t “The three schools will EDSS electrical students worth the nearly $3 million start to work together to needed to repair the struc- get the students together ture, as just 82 students and everyone can get to currently attend. know each other so the excel at Skills competition When school starts back students from St. Agatha up in September, those 82 will feel comfortable come St. Agatha students will September. We want them WHITNEY NEILSON Dyck explains some stu- up to the Ontario Skills, cessful day for not only be sent to either St. Clem- to have some knowledge dents participate in Skills typically they’ll start at 7 EDSS students, but also ent Catholic Elementary of the school and the stu- H    Canada while learning the in the morning, and they the students from other School in Wellesley Town- dents and they can make  the region have skills in their classes. might not even end until schools, as they all had ship, or Holy Rosary Catho- new friends,” she said. “It been putting their abili- “For others, it’s out of 6:30, 7 at night.” the opportunity to learn lic Elementary School in is always a scary time for ties to the test for the past sheer interest they’ll come In provincial competi- from Conestoga College Waterloo. Both schools parents and students, but two weeks at various Skills to our club over the lunch tion they’ll have to com- instructors. currently have the space we are going to do every- Canada competitions, hour. We do a weekly plete a wider set of cir- “Some of the feedback to accommodate the new thing we can to make it go including Elmira District lunch time together where cuitry, such as mounting that we were getting from students. smoothly for them.” Secondary School. we do a variety of projects. electrical panels, creating them just on an individual WCDSB chair Joyce An- Kitchener-Conestoga Six EDSS students rang- Some are very community different connectivity and basis, and then also as derson said with the deci- MPP Michael Harris said ing from Grades 10 to 12 based, other times they conduit bending. From they were talking togeth- sion made, the board has closing the school wasn’t tried their hand at the specifically gear them in there, if they win, they’ll er, they really felt quite a sense of relief, but also the only or even the best electrical competition on an area of concentrated move on to the national inspired by the day,” said remembers the rich his- option. In the second ac- Monday at Conestoga Col- study that they like to fo- competition. Dyck. tory of the board’s oldest commodation review a few lege’s Doon Campus. cus on.” Dyck notes students “[They] felt they really school. years ago, the committee EDSS tech department The electrical students from Elmira have repre- had learned a lot from some “It is an enormous recommended applying for head, Randy Dyck says were working on a typi- sented Ontario nationally of the discussions they had amount of work on every- a new school to be built in it’s a valuable experience cal bathroom circuitry for before for numerous Skills with the industry profs that body’s part – staff, trustees Wilmot Township rather for students to make that the competition, which Canada categories. were there who then gave and community – to go than bussing students to connection between what included a switch control, “Our hope is to expand them a bit of feedback with through the review process. other townships. they’re learning in school fan, lights and receptacle. these particular competi- respect to what they were What is required by legisla- That idea was never fol- and what they could study “It would be pretty tions into other areas and working on.” tion is very involved and so lowed through on. The in their post-secondary much a fairly common cir- work in conjunction with EDSS students have also it is the culmination of a lot decision to close to school education. cuitry. In many respects it the college. They provide been competing in auto- of work,” she said. “When came after the third review At least one student was also very time sensi- not only the venue but motive, plumbing, car- I use the word relief, it is in nearly 10 years. from EDSS will represent tive, just because it was also a perspective for the pentry, horticultural, and relief tinged with sadness, “Last night was it and the region at provincial within the confines of the young people to look to landscaping Skills Canada always. It is hard to lose a competition in Toronto typical school day. On the the future, careers.” competitions since last school, and one as dear to CLOSURE | 4 this May. contrary when they move He says it was a suc- week, around the region.

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WHITNEY NEILSON & Area and United Way Cambridge North Dumfries C     are combining to form W Township United Way Waterloo Com- could be on the receiving munities. With this transi- end of some new funding, tion to a new organization if they’re willing to match there’s going to be an em- what they’re given. phasis on the “hyper-local.” United Way community They’ve already started a development manager similar project, the neigh- Jonathan Massimi pre- bourhood matching grant, sented a proposal to coun- in Waterloo and Kitchener. cil on Tuesday to bring “United Way’s commit- their community matching ment to the Township of grant initiative to Wellesley Wellesley would be $5,000, Township as a pilot project. and out of that $5,000 com- He explained on Satur- munity groups could ask day, Apr. 1, United Way KW for up to $500 providing Sauvignon Blanc United Way is proposing to bring their community matching grant program to Wellesley Township. Community development manager Jonathan Massimi explained what that would entail to Wellesley council Tuesday night. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] they match that amount. Coun. Peter van der Maas they themselves were not and it works through a The way they could match asked if individuals would retaining any profit, they community connector, a it is either through fund- be eligible for the grants if were strictly a volunteer person who talks to people raising, through volunteer they want to open a little group, but the individual in the community to find Make 30 Bottles hours, and we calculate market or business. businesses who attended out what they’re looking volunteer hours at $16.05 Massimi said individu- the market would be. for in their community and of crisp, dry white for an hour because that’s the als are not eligible. They Would that kind of an orga- then brings it back to the Reg. liveable wage within the also won’t fund political nization be a candidate for United Way. Price $145 region, or in-kind,” Mas- groups, private businesses receiving some funding?” Massimi notes the grant CASH SALES simi said. or government agencies. asked Coun. van der Maas. can be a great catalyst for ONLY Applications will be Funds won’t be given for Massimi explained it change. received once a year and ongoing services, operating would depend on what “I understand that they’re working on a mem- budgets, projects that con- the market was doing. It there’s some long-time es- orandum of understanding flict with existing township may be eligible if it were tablished initiatives within right now. or United Way policies, or providing cooking lessons the township. And some- Wellesley is the first financial commitments to youth, or something else times when that occurs rural township they’ve ap- made before the grant is community-minded. you have either an aging proached about this and awarded. “The fund is not a slush volunteer base, sometimes they plan to approach the Applicants must dem- fund. The intention is to events get into a rut, so EElzelze’s rest in the future. onstrate support from the build community and con- we’re hoping that this can Call Elze Today! 519.669.0799 “The reason why we community for their proj- nection between individu- encourage some new ideas, 29 Church St. W., Elmira approach communities ect. als,” Massimi said. the possibility of attracting with this idea of matching “Let’s say that there They’re also open to ex- new volunteers, so that fu- grants is we’re not just giv- was a group in one of the panding and adapting their ture generations can enjoy ing out money. We’re invit- settlement areas that was In Community initiative some of the events and ing people into partner- interested in organizing for the township. They’ve some new initiatives can ships,” Massimi said. a seasonal market and launched it in the cities, get off the ground.” Woolwich releases council remuneration figures for 2016

STEVE KANNON 2015. gives municipalities until serving on the Waterloo In a housekeeping mea- March 31 to make the de- North Hydro board) and W   - sure mandated by the tails public. $1,408.67 in payroll ex-      total province, finance director Each of the ward coun- pense. of $127,247.78 in pay plus Richard Petherick filed cillors received $17,584.53, Petherick’s report also $5,182.72 in benefits in a statement of payments plus $754.81 in payroll ex- noted the township paid 2016, filing expense claims and expenses that was penses. five members of its Com- of $3,132.03 in 2016. That’s accepted by council at Mayor Sandy Shantz mittee of Adjustment down from $136,025.12 and Tuesday night’s meeting. cost taxpayers $39,325.13 remuneration totalling FEATURE ITEM: $4,651.25 respectively in The Ontario Municipal Act (including $9,349.96 for $2,940. BONELESS SKINLESS $ 99 CLOSURE: St. Agatha among string of closures in the province Reg. CHICKEN BREAST /lb. $5.99/lb. 3 FROM | 3 to recognize that after the either. the township to justify the $ ST. ALBERT MEDIUM CHEDDAR 5.99 /lb. Reg.$7.49/lb. we will see an important last review, the outcome of “At Queen’s Park, we school. We went through institution in our com- that was to apply for a new asked the government to this in St. Clements a year $ munity closed at the end school somewhere in the put a moratorium on rural or two ago, as well. That SLICED BACON & CHEESE LOAF 3.99 /lb. Reg.$4.99/lb. of the school year. It is go- township and that didn’t school closures because St. will be the next school on $ ing to spread families all happen. I am not saying Agatha isn’t the only one the chopping block if it /lb. Reg.$10.69/lb. SLICED ROAST BEEF 8.99 over the area, whether it is that we needed to keep this under attack here. Many keeps going like this. Rural Waterloo or St. Clements,” school open, but they ig- rural schools around the schools are important to HOURS: 2065 Floradale Rd. Tuesday - Friday Harris said Tuesday. “We nored the call from the last province are subject to clo- the local fabric of our com- 8am - 6pm Elmira, ON. Saturday get the economics of it, review.” sure,” said Harris, adding munities. They are differ- 9am - NOON PHONE: 519-669-2300 Sunday with the age of the school, At the provincial level, this could just be the be- ent than our urban schools Our plant is TOLL FREE: 844-669-2300 CLOSED 100% Gluten Free the low population of the the government wasn’t ginning. “We believe that and they should be treated school, but I think we have much help on the matter there are the numbers in differently.” THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 NEWS | 5 Twp. approves Elmira BIA sets Administration costs take up another munity Services and the Wilmot Family a big chunk of money for the township last year’s acquisition of Brant County $11,540, while spending is rounded out Resource Centre, which serve different to lose. Coun. Peter van der Maas Power by Cambridge & North Dumfries bridge repairs 2017 budget by $7,400 earmarked for promotion parts of the township. agreed, saying he’d feel a little better if Hydro and last month’s decision by and advertising, along with $4,125 for they waived something. Guelph council to look at business Rehabilitating the Apple Grove Road Tapping into its reserve fund, the No fee drop for sponsorships that include the Elmira The development charges total options (though councillors removed bridge this summer will cost Woolwich Elmira BIA will spend an extra $75,000 Maple Syrup Festival and the annual Habitat project $16,107.40 for the semi-detached $231,000. Repaving the deck and this year as the township upgrades selling off the utility as a possibility). Santa Claus parade. homes at $8,053.70 per unit. concrete repairs are among the long lighting in the downtown core. In separate meetings Tuesday When Habitat for Humanity begins The township has about $4,800 left list of work to be done. The structure The money is part of a $117,000 Fire to Foodbank night, both councils quickly passed a building in Wellesley for the first time in its donations fund for the year and was first built in 1945. budget approved this week by resolution with little discussion. this spring, they’ll be paying the full Meeting this week, township council Woolwich council. The Foodbank of Waterloo Region they still have some requests left on The Township of Woolwich, the City 2017 development charges, council awarded a contract for $191,000 to The bulk of the remaining money has joined forces with municipal fire the table to decide on. of Waterloo, and the Township of decided Tuesday evening. They’ll also Theo Vandenberk Construction Inc. to is earmarked for other beautification departments to raise awareness for Wellesley jointly own Waterloo North pay the full 2017 building permit fees Exploring options carry out the work, the lowest of four projects– hanging flower baskets the constant need for food donations Hydro Holding Corporation (Holdco). and planning fees. for WHN bids received. Another $34,000 will and planters to the tune of $9,718, in the region. The City of Waterloo (73.2%), the To that end, wooden boxes will be Council may decide in the future to go to GM BluePlan Engineering Ltd. to and $4,225 on garlands, lights and Township of Woolwich (20.2%) and the administer the project. decorations. placed in the St. Clements and Welles- waive a couple of the smaller fees Joining co-owner Waterloo, Wellesley Township of Wellesley (6.6%) jointly The total cost of the project is about The BIA’s base budget of $30,000, ley arenas to allow residents to donate for the project, such as the parkland and Woolwich have opted to take own Waterloo North Hydro Holding $42,000 below what the township has collected from a special levy on to the Fire to Foodbank initiative. It dedication fee of $4,000 per lot or a look at the potential sale, merger budgeted. downtown businesses, is augmented began today (Mar. 30), with Wellesley the street light improvement fee of or other changes to Waterloo North Corporation (Holdco). Holdco owns Construction can begin on July 17 by a $10,000 membership fee from the firefighters collecting donations at $2,000. Hydro. 100 per cent of Waterloo North Hydro at the earliest given restrictions on Walmart store in St. Jacobs, part of a Pym’s Village Market and Foodtown in Coun. Shelley Wagner said she didn’t As voted on this week, the plan is to Inc., the local electricity distribution in-water work in Martin Creek, a deal with King/86 Developments. The St. Clements from 5-7 p.m. want to discourage them from building begin a process of exploring options, company that provides distributed warm-water fish habitat that feeds group receives a $1,500 donation from Donations made in Wellesley will in Wellesley again in the future, but including the obligatory public electricity to some 56,000 residential, into the Conestogo River. the Woolwich Horticultural Society. be distributed to Woolwich Com- waiving the charges and fees would be consultations, citing examples such as commercial and industrial customers.

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His driver’s licence has Should you wish to remain anony- unwitting victims, warn scammer will then advise the Canadian Anti-Fraud members of the Ontario that a fee is required for the Centre website or by phone ing a 2006 Honda Civic travelling been suspended for 90 days and mous, you may call Crime Stoppers Provincial Police (OPP) services and request a cred- at 1-888-495-8501. Ad- at a speed that appeared to be the vehicle impounded for a period at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit Anti-Rackets Branch and it card number to cover the ditionally, if you have any well above the posted speed limit. of seven days. a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You the Canadian Anti-Fraud payment. In some cases, information concerning The vehicle was locked on radar at may be eligible for a reward from Centre. the scammer will transfer fraud operations or scam approximately 133 km/h in an 80 11:25 AM | Waterloo Regional Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000. Service scams typically money using the victim’s activity in Canada, contact km/h zone. As a result, a 29-year- Police responded to a report of a involve individuals who computer through a vendor Crime Stoppers at 1-800- old Elora woman was charged collision on Kossuth Road where 2:30 PM | Waterloo Regional use high-tech sounding such as Western Union or 222-8477 (TIPS), or online with ‘race a motor vehicle’ and will a 25-year-old Kitchener woman Police responded to the intersection jargon to offer support tele- MoneyGram. In the end, at www.tipsubmit.com appear in Guelph Provincial Court travelling east on Kossuth Road in of Erbs Road and Wilmot Easthope communications, Internet, the victim pays for a ser- on May 17. Her driver’s licence and her 2011 Hyundai Elantra, approach- Road in Wilmot Township for a finance, medical and en- vice that was never needed MARCH 23 vehicle were seized for a period of ing the T-intersection at Beaverdale report of a single-vehicle collision. ergy services. This category as the computer was never of scams may also include infected. 3:30 AM | A 22-year-old seven days as per statute. Road, was hit by a 1996 Honda A livestock transport truck, owned offers such as extended In another common sce- Waterloo resident was involved in Civic that failed to yield to traffic and operated by Sebringville com- warranties, insurance, and nario, scammers will call to a single-vehicle collision on Notre MARCH 25 on Kossuth Road. The driver of the pany, was eastbound on Erbs Road door-to-door sales. offer reduced interest rates Dame Drive in Petersburg when his 2:30 AM | A 42-year-old Honda was taken to hospital with when it failed to negotiate a left- Investigators find two on a victim’s credit cards or 2003 Infiniti left the road and struck Pilkington man faced drinking non-life-threatening injuries. A hand turn. As a result, the transport scenarios are most com- line of credit. They request a tree and then a hydro pole. The and driving charges after being 58-year-old Kitchener man has been trailer tipped over onto its side. monly used. In one version, personal information such driver was ejected from the vehicle stopped at a R.I.D.E. program on charged with ‘careless driving.’ The transport trailer was carrying someone calls pretending as a Social Insurance Num- and sustained serious injuries. He Wellington County Road east of about 206 pigs, 54 of which were to represent a well-known ber (SIN), a mother’s maid- was airlifted to a Hamilton hospital. Ariss. Police stopped his 2008 MARCH 27 injured and had to be euthanized computer or software com- en name, date of birth, and Alcohol and speed are being inves- Hyundai Accent as part of the 7:51 AM | Wellington County by a local veterinarian. Both the pany like Microsoft, and the credit card number tigated as factors in the collision. program and officers believed he OPP received a theft report of a truck and trailer received extensive claims that the victim’s with the expiry date of the computer is sending out cards. Anyone with information is asked had consumed alcohol. A roadside 60” Kubota Mower Deck from damage as a result of the collision. viruses or has been hacked If you or someone you to contact the Waterloo Regional screening test was conducted, Deboers Farm Equipment located The 24-year-old male driver from and must be cleaned. The know suspect they’ve Police Traffic Branch at 519-653- resulting in a fail. He was arrested on County Road 7 in Salem. It is Lucknow was not injured. He was scammer will gain remote been a victim of a service 7700, ext. 8857. and brought to a local OPP opera- believed the theft took place over charged with ‘careless driving.’ Albrecht pans 2017 federal budget, which sees deficits continue to mount

LIZ BEVAN We are at $23 billion this quently use public trans- get out of their cars where palities. We can’t just keep recession. We said we year, and we are at $28 port could apply for a tax it is possible. At the very spending this kind of mon- would do it, and when we The federal Liberals’ billion for the next year credit for their transporta- least, leave it alone, and ey in perpetuity without left office, the budget was latest budget shows the and up until 2021, we will tion expenses. He says the at the very best, increase having some kind of plan balanced and we actually government has no inten- be spending $33 billion a issue affects all transit rid- the credit to encourage to bring it all back into bal- had a $2 billion surplus. tion of tackling its deficits year just to pay the inter- ers in the Waterloo Region. more people to use the ance,” he said, referencing And that was during a re- despite election promises est on our debt,” he said. “Here we are invest- infrastructure that we are the federal Conservative cession.” to the contrary, says local “Just stop and think for a ing billions of dollars into building so it doesn’t sit budgets when Stephen For Canadian taxpayers, MP Harold Albrecht. minute about what that $33 the public transit system, there half empty. It was Harper was in office. “We the federal budget also out- Not surprisingly, the billion could be invested which we should be doing. a very popular tax credit did go into deficits with lines an increase in taxes Conservative member in. Maybe it is health care, I am totally in favour of and it came at a very small stimulus funding to pro- on alcohol and tobacco, a of Kitchener-Conestoga infrastructure or other ser- investing in public tran- cost when you look at the mote specific infrastruc- $20 billion investment in wasn’t impressed with the vices like education – you sit, but at the same time, bigger picture – only $200 ture programs, but we were public transportation in document rolled out Mar. name it.” in the same budget, they million.” very clear that we weren’t lieu of the previously men- 22 by Finance Minister Bill One of the glaring mis- removed the public transit He has a message for his going to do this over the tioned credit, GST and HST Morneau. It features anoth- steps by the Liberals, said tax credit,” said Albrecht constituents in the Water- long term. It was a short- added to rideshare fees like er deficit of $23 billion. Albrecht, is a step back of the credit, which could loo Region: hang on to your term stimulus that was Uber, a plan to offset costs “We’re not in a time of from encouraging the use amount to $200 per person wallets. agreed upon by all finance for families trying to have recession and we are con- of public transportation. per year. “It is being taken “The federal government ministers of the G7, that a baby with medical help, tinuing to borrow. Trudeau Until this budget was re- away at a time when we has the responsibility to this was the best way to and earlier access to dis- promised $10 billion max. leased, Canadians who fre- are encouraging people to work alongside munici- target the worldwide global ability credits. 6 | COMMENT THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

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OUR VIEW / EDITORIAL THE VIEW FROM HERE Bad timing for talk of exploring options for WNH

ONE COULD HARDLY HAVE picked a worse time to discuss changes to Waterloo North Hydro, but that’s exactly what the distribu- tion and its three municipal owners (Water- loo, Wellesley and Woolwich) are doing. Given soaring electricity costs and the province’s con- tinuing mismanagement of everything related to hydro, consumers are in no mood for administrators to keep mucking about with things. A motion passed Tuesday night by Woolwich and Wellesley councils calls for public consultations, which are essentially meaningless. There’s only one message customers want to hear: lower rates. That’s largely beyond the control of local distribution companies like Waterloo North Hydro, but all its expens- es end up being passed on to consumers. That includes spending money exploring options. Look at Guelph Hydro, for instance. The city last month nixed discussion of selling off the utility, against For many, the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival is the first real outing of spring, an annual tradition that’s hitting its 53rd year. the recommendations of a committee set up to explore opportunities, but did keep on the table the option of a WORLD VIEW / GWYNNE DYER merger with other such utilities. Waterloo North Hydro, for instance. Looking into the options cost $100,000 for Have we reached the point of Peak Putin? the first of four phases. Phase two is expected to cost $500,000. he met with Marine Le first time since the 1960s, fensive, if only because it If Waterloo North Hydro follows a similar path, the Pen, the leading candidate and it has achieved that could not afford to hold up costs will be added to future bills, one way or another. WORLD in France’s presidential position at a far lower cost its end of a new Cold War. The municipal owners certainly need to remove from election next month and in blood and treasure than Putin has effectively neu- consideration any thought of selling off the utility. As AFFAIRS Putin’s favourite Western the United States paid in tralized the pro-Western with some kind of self-aggrandization, there’s no place leader after Donald Trump. 2001-2015. government of Ukraine by for short-term cash fixes. That’s the route taken by Kath- The crowds of pro- She supported Russia’s il- Putin is undeniably a seizing Crimea and spon- leen Wynne – who’s never met a bad idea she doesn’t like testers in Moscow and legal annexation of Crimea master manipulator both soring a separatist war in – and it’s only served to make a bad situation still worse. other Russian cities were from the start, and prom- at home and abroad, and two eastern provinces, but Most egregious among her government’s many flaws is far bigger the last time, in ises to work for an end of he has good reason to be he won’t go any farther the plan to sell off Hydro One. Plans to “monetize” pub- 2011-2012. Opposition lead- European Union sanctions pleased with his accom- even with Trump in the lic assets, particularly utilities, are the result of poor fis- er Alexei Navalny was so against Russia if she be- plishments. And yet ... White House. cal management, something Wynne does in spades. intoxicated by the forty or comes president of France Putin has played a weak Putin’s real vulnerability She argues the move already underway is a trade-off: fifty thousand citizens who this spring. hand internationally with is at home. His popular sell 60 per cent of the utility and use some of the pro- demonstrated in Moscow That promise might be great skill, but Russia re- support has held up well ceeds to fund $4 billion in transportation projects. For against Vladimir Putin’s hard to keep, since she ally is weak. Its economy despite three years of eco- a government unable to manage money, this doesn’t rule that he boasted: “I see would also be busy orga- is smaller than Italy’s, and nomic decline because of pass the smell test. Things will likely end badly, with the enough people here to take nizing a referendum on apart from defence indus- falling oil income, and it money squandered and already indefensible electricity the Kremlin ... right now, withdrawing France from try the country is largely may even carry him safely costs rising. but we are peaceful people the EU, but Putin replied de-industrialized. (Have through next year’s presi- Moreover, the trade-off Wynne proposes is a bad idea and won’t do that just yet.” “I know that you represent you ever bought anything dential election. But there in and of itself given Hydro One is an essential utility It was a delusional thing a European political force made in Russia?) is no reason to believe that that could generate revenue if not mismanaged – a very to say even then. Five years that is growing quickly.” It Only oil and gas exports oil revenues are going to big if, of course – and transit is a money-losing venture later, the crowds joining certainly is: the Brexiteers give Moscow the cash to recover in the near future. that technology could fundamentally alter in the future the protests against official in Britain have already play the great power game Even Russia’s coopera- (think autonomous vehicles). Transportation projects, corruption on Sunday were won their referendum on at all, and the collapse of tion with the Organisation roads and public transit alike, provide only ongoing in the hundreds or the low leaving, and the EU would oil prices has put Mos- of Petroleum-Exporting costs, depreciating rapidly – having sold the farm, Wyn- thousands in most Russian probably not survive the cow on a starvation diet. Countries in cutting oil ne can’t sell it again when the infrastructure falls apart. cities. Even in Moscow’s departure of two of its The relatively low-cost production to get the price Wynne was part of a Dalton McGuinty government Pushkin Square they prob- three biggest members. intervention in Syria has back up caused only a that first criticized the previous Harris/Eves govern- ably did not number more Without the EU, there brought Moscow high dip- modest and brief upward ment for the mess it made in moving to privatize Ontario than ten thousand – and would be no powerful lomatic returns in the short tick in world oil prices. Hydro, breaking it up and then backing away from the Navalny himself was ar- counterpoise to Russia in term, but Putin lacks the Now they are back down plan. McGuinty then toyed with the idea before rejecting rested on his way to the Europe, and the election of resources to play a major where they were three privatization in 2010. Now, we’re being told again that square. At home, Putin Donald Trump has already role in rebuilding post-war months ago. privatization is just the thing for Ontarians. reigns supreme, with ap- put an admirer of Putin in Syria, so Russia’s influence There is great over- Credibility? Not at all. proval ratings around the the White House. More- in the region is bound to capacity in the world’s oil In that light, the municipalities apparently eager to 80 per cent level. over, Russia is now the fade as time passes. industry, and it’s entirely “explore options” should tread lightly on that same path. He’s not doing too badly dominant outside power Even in Europe, Russia’s DYER | 8 Or not at all. abroad, either. Last Friday in the Middle East for the posture is essentially de- THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 COMMENT | 7

THEIR VIEW / QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are you looking forward to most about the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival?

»»Shawn Eavis »»Alison Williams »»Anita Lichty »»Marilyn Craig »»Lyle Binkley “I am new to the area, so I have never been, “I like the sugar bush tours and the food.” “Seeing my grandparents and the tours.” “The craft show and the food.” “The festival means that spring is coming.” but I would say sampling the syrup.”

“It is the young whom Putin must fear, because they are less impressed by hollow foreign triumphs in places they don’t care about ...” Gwynne Dyer | 6

HIS VIEW / STEVE KANNON Now looking to tighten grasp on power, Trudeau is no fan of electoral reform

and the corruption and fi- less than 50 per cent of this campaign, Democracy politicians. process. That, however, nancial mismanagement at the popular vote – at times Watch has stressed the Other changes, such as appeared to be the intent of EDITOR'S Queen’s Park right on down much less. The Liberals importance of an “honesty- tighter controls on election the McGuinty government, through regional and local complained about first- in-politics” rule to curtail funding and fixed election which could say “we tried,” NOTES governments, we’re hardly past-the-post when in op- lying and promises parties dates, would inject ad- and drop the subject. getting full value, yet alone position. Having retaken have no intention of keep- ditional credibility into a But the failure in ef- Having changed tacks anything resembling true the reins, they’ve had a ing. system that has fallen into fect lies with the way the on electoral reform – i.e. representation. change of heart. “If someone lies to you disrepute, he argues. process was conducted. lied – the Trudeau govern- Growing distrust of offi- That reality is precisely every so often, you can As difficult as it would Nobody paid much atten- ment is now maneuvering cials – very much warrant- why we need electoral re- never know whether to be to get politicians to tion to the Citizens’ As- to tighten its control on ed – and dwindling voter form, from tweaking the trust what they are saying, move on those kinds of sembly that came up with Parliament, including mea- turnout have evoked much Elections Act to sweeping and false promises simi- reforms, the effort would the idea; the MMP option sures to block opposition handwringing. Though changes to the way we vote. larly make it impossible for pale in comparison to try- was floated for only a few parties from questioning largely window dressing, It is incredible that 150 voters to make an informed ing to replace our current months prior to the vote; its actions. You know, actu- governments are making years after the creation choice between political electoral system with some Elections Ontario and the ally doing what the system noises about reforming of Canada our election parties. As a result, dis- kind of proportional rep- government made mar- is set up to do: checks and both the blatantly crooked process is still unfair and honesty in politics violates resentation, which would ginal attempts to push the balances. election financing methods undemocratic, notes Duff fundamental voter rights, be more democratic and issue – in fact, many Ontar- Such moves were com- and the very way we vote Conacher of Ottawa-based and so it clearly must be would encourage more ians seemed oblivious to monplace under Stephen itself, looking to make it Democracy Watch, arguing stopped,” says Conacher. people to vote – most no- the referendum, let alone Harper, but Trudeau and more representative than that all the federal parties Politicians have ex- tably those who feel their the issue at stake. his ragtag crew promised the traditional first-past- must make it a priority to empted themselves from ballots don’t count for The Ontario example something different. Of the-post system. correct the many flaws so rules that apply to others, anything. clearly shows reform is a course, there have been Such measures are long that future federal elec- he states. For instance, if a After many years of long-term project, one that more than a few reversals overdue, and will undoubt- tions will actually be fair corporation lies in its ad- pushing for reform, we requires a great deal of – i.e. lies – since they took edly fall well short of pro- and democratic. vertising, it can be taken to had a stab at it a decade public handholding before office. Having gained pow- tecting the public interest, His organization is the Competition Bureau. If ago in Ontario, where the a final decision is made. er, they’ve found they like but they are an improve- calling on all the parties corporate executives mis- proposed mixed-member Critics argue a propor- it ... and will do anything ment. to combat voter apathy lead their shareholders, the proportional system fell to tional system would frag- now to hang onto it, trust- Conventional wisdom brought on by unfair elec- shareholders have the right the wayside. The current ment the House, leading ing partisans and disinter- holds that mainstream tion practices, chronic ly- to go to court and seek system didn’t win the sup- the way to more minority ested/addle-minded voters political parties won’t ing by politicians and the compensation. Likewise, port of those who bothered governments. Neglecting to ignore all of the faults in push for electoral reform current electoral system. there are laws requiring to vote in the referendum the fact that we’ve had suc- favour of platitudes come because the current system A loss of faith in politics taxpayers, welfare ap- so much as it remained the cessive minorities under election time. serves them just fine. The and politicians can be plicants, immigrants and devil we know. The MMP the existing system, the Only the most partisan Liberals, and occasionally tied to the way business most professionals to tell system offered up was not fragmentation is already among us would agree the Conservatives, have is done in Ottawa (and, of the truth when they fill out the best alternative, but underway due to the in- we’re well governed: from formed majority govern- course, in the provincial government forms. But still its defeat is not grounds the overspending in Ottawa ments while capturing legislatures). Throughout there are no such rules for to give up on the reform KANNON | 8

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THE MONITOR VERBATIM THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Private financing of the proposed Canada Infrastructure Bank could “There is a broad collection of evidence that suggests cities and especially One goal was enough to separate the victor from the vanquished double the cost of infrastructure projects — adding $150 billion or marginalized groups do not fare well when the ‘circus comes to town.’ after four periods of play between the Sugar Kings and the more in additional financing costs on the $140 billion of anticipated Experts ... have written many books on the huge Olympic industry, Cyclones in Listowel Tuesday night. With the win the Kings advance investments. It would amount to about $4,000 per Canadian, and documenting the social harms that result when cities and countries host to the final round of Mid-Western Junior Hockey League action in a about $5 billion more per year. The higher costs ultimately mean such mega-billion-dollar projects. These range from ... forced evictions highly anticipated match-up with the Cambridge Winter Hawks. that less public funding would be available for public services or for and loss of rooming house stock, laws criminalizing homelessness and additional public infrastructure investments in future years. privatizing public space trade workers, and financial corruption.”

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NATIONAL VIEW DYER: Likely no place to go but down for Vladimir Putin

FROM | 6 about an economic future that leaves most of them possible that Russians face bumping along the bot- two or three more years of tom. He has had a long declining incomes (from a run in power – seventeen base that was never all that years and counting – but high). Many Russians are his future is probably a lot still grateful to Putin for shorter than his past. ending the decade of chaos In fact, Russia may be at and acute poverty after peak Putin right now, with the Soviet Union collapsed only mounting troubles in in 1991, but for half the his future. The crowds were population that is ancient smaller this time than last, history. but they were not just in It is the young whom the big cities. When there Putin must fear, because are protests in places like they are less impressed by Chita and Barnaul, you hollow foreign triumphs know that a lot of people in places they don’t care are running out of pa- about, and more unhappy tience. KANNON: Retaining power always trumps democracy

FROM | 7 province. Change is already here. crease in the number of The system should reflect parties. Where the Reform changes in the best interest and Progressive Conserva- of voters, not politicians tives formerly split the vote and their parties. on the right, the Liberals, As long as politicians NDP and Greens all seem are left to make the rules, Ask Your Friends to be vying for a similar they’ll do so for their own to Come Along! audience. The presence benefit – both in terms of of the BQ in Quebec mud- retaining power and con- ChristianTours dies the water still more in tinuing to stuff their wal- Canada’s second-largest lets. That’s no lie.

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HOCKEY / JUNIOR B NOT SO GREAT OUTDOORSMAN / STEVE GALEA Kings head to Cherrey Cup final Expert tips for getting after game 6 win in Kitchener your next After losing fi rst two, Elmira answers with four straight wins; team faces Listowel starting Friday fishing rod WHITNEY NEILSON

J      comeback kids. OPEN Down 2-0 in the semi- finals against the Kitchener COUNTRY Dutchmen, the Elmira Sugar Kings rallied to come T     that back and win four straight says, “In spring a young to send themselves to the man’s fancy turns to love.” Cherrey Cup final this Admittedly, this is an weekend against Listowel. old-fashioned saying that’s At the Kitchener Audi- a little chauvinistic and torium on Friday night, ageist. But the sentiments Elmira took a 2-0 lead in still ring true – every spring the first period, with goals one of my friends will fall from Mitch Hoelscher and in love with a new fishing Jake Brown, assisted by rod. Josh Slegers (2), Anthony As an outdoorsman who Azzano and Ethan Skinner. has been through more “We came out of the gate springs than a motel room the way we needed to,” said mattress, I know a thing or head coach Ty Canal. two about what happens “We obviously knew when an angler gets swept that they were going to be off his or her feet by a fish- raring to go and come out ing rod he has hardly met. flying and send everything I wasn’t looking for love they had at us. So we had last week when I saw the to make sure that we were 10-foot 6-inch 4-weight prepared for that and try nymphing fly rod on that to calm the first five, ten company’s website. But, minutes and try to build guess what? I found it. momentum off that. I This, by the way, is some- thought our guys did that thing you should never ver- pretty well.” balize. Unless the person With their backs against you live with is an angler, the wall, the Dutchmen in which case, they will played strong in the second completely understand. period, putting Elmira on Zack Cameron and Ethan Skinner celebrate after Skinner scored late in the third to give the Elmira Sugar Kings a much needed lead over the Kitchener Dutchmen in Game 6. The Kings went My partner in life is not their heels as Kitchener’s on to win 5-2 and finish the semi-final series. They’ll face Listowel next. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] an angler. Brandon Grandinetti and tum we had in the first time, until 15:24 in the Goodwin assisted Skinner. saves for Elmira. In this situation, an an- Steven Farano evened the into the second. We sort third, when Kitchener’s The Sugar Kings sealed And in the last minute of gler has two options. The playing field 2-2, both on of got back on our heels goalie stepped out of his the deal with two empty play, when it was clear the first is to slip the rod in the power play, to finish off again and Kitchener came net to send the puck up the netters from captain Jeff Kings were going to take it, quietly and hope that your the second. out again like they needed ice. Skinner picked up the Jordan, one unassisted at Canal yelled to his players non-angling partner does Ben Morris, Ashton to, scored on some power loose puck and fired it at 18:58, and one helped in by to hold the bench. not notice the new beast Stockie (2) and Luke Big- plays to get themselves the net, where two Dutch- Spencer Comelli at 19:43 to Tensions flared, as they grazing among the herd nell assisted. back in the game,” Canal men dove to block it, but take Game 6 5-2, and send do, and Andrew McIntyre that occupies the rod rack. “We just got away from said. it slipped right through Kitchener packing for the swapped words with a This is foolhardy, however, how we wanted to play, we The game seemed des- them. season. didn’t carry the momen- tined to head into over- Jake Brown and Jeremey Jon Reinhart made 37 KINGS | 10 GALEA | 10

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WHITNEY NEILSON sport tourism standpoint, ner for rest stops or some tential for a greater issue if the event is gaining more other thing like that, we something goes wrong. Some 300 cyclists will traction. would be happy to do that,” “It is an imposition. descend on Wellesley “They stay in local ho- Steven said. There’s no question it’s an and Woolwich townships tels, they go to the farmers’ Approximately 80 per imposition,” said Mayor next weekend for the an- market, so there’s econom- cent of the riders come Joe Nowak. nual Steaming Nostril, but ic activity around all that,” from out of town for the Councillors did note complaints from residents Steven said. unique event, which in- upon approving the special about last year’s event has While that may be the cludes portions of the route event permit that they felt Wellesley council reconsid- case for the region, council through farmers’ laneways, their concerns were heard ering hosting the event in had a tough time seeing and up a steep set of stairs and understood. years to come. where the township was in St. Jacobs where riders The Steaming Nostril has Malcolm Steven of Cycle benefiting. have to carry their bikes. two waves of riders for the Waterloo spoke to council “Wellesley Township Cycle Waterloo is a non- 65-kilometre route, as well on Tuesday night, asking doesn’t really benefit from profit organization and it Cycle Waterloo’s Malcolm Steven addresses council. [WHITNEY NEILSON] as the Runny Nose, which they approve the necessary hotel occupation or the costs about $20,000 to put traffic, but council argued cyclists to go past. is a 40-kilometre route. It special event permit. things sport tourism is sup- on the event, now in its they’d prefer it to be on a “Several of the horses takes place on Apr. 9. Council eventually ap- posed to generate. We don’t fifth year. About a quarter Saturday because of all the tried to bolt. They got The township is plan- proved it, but not without have those facilities to take of that goes to paying for a buggies on the road going spooked because of the ning to put up a map of the much discussion about advantage of it,” said Coun. police presence. to and from church. sound of the tires on the ride route on their website how the event affects resi- Peter van der Maas. There will be 11 paid- Coun. Shelley Wagner pavement spooked them,” to let residents know ahead dents, especially the horse- He said it would be nice duty Waterloo Regional said there was some con- Wagner noted. of time where to expect and-buggy population. if there was more of a part- Police officers as well as 25 cern raised by residents “It is causing some fric- cyclists. The event organiz- There was also debate nership with Cycle Water- auxiliary officers working after last year’s event near tion in our township with ers put signs up along the about what benefit, if any, loo and local groups, so the the ride. Lavery Road. She says our own residents.” route the day before the the township receives from township could see more of He said they like to hold the auxiliary police had a She says the traffic issues event, as they were told hosting the event. a benefit from the ride. the event on Sundays be- group of buggies backed up on Sunday for the Men- they can’t put them up any Steven maintains from a “If there’s a way to part- cause there’s less vehicle waiting for a large group of nonites could have the po- earlier.

KINGS: Cherrey Cup final series opens Friday night in Listowel, as Elmira takes on the Cyclones

FROM | 9 To defeat Listowel, Canal says they’ll have to find Dutchman from the bench. what worked in the Kitch- But, assistant coach Trent ener series and then build Brown quickly reeled him from there. in, reminding him “cham- The Listowel Cyclones pions don’t chirp.” have home-ice advantage The Kings took their first for the Cherrey Cup final lead in the series on Mar. that starts in Listowel Fri- 22 at home, where Jordan day (Mar. 31) at 7:30 p.m. paced the team to their 4-2 As the Kings prepare to win with two goals in the head up the 86 to Listowel, first period. they’re sure to be followed Kitchener started off the by their fans, which was series strong with a 4-2 and evidenced by the long line a 3-2 win. Elmira took the of cars heading back into next four, starting at home Elmira after Friday night’s 7-4, 4-3 in overtime in game. Kitchener, 4-2 at home, and Canal says the players 5-2 on Friday in Kitchener. thrive off their fans’ excite- “Anytime you get to go ment. on to the next round there’s “Elmira’s got a great fol- definitely excitement. For lowing. They take pride some of these guys it’s in it and the guys see it their first time and other and the guys enjoy that. I guys it’s their last time, so thought it was really cool it’s exciting for all of them after the game how many for different reasons. They kids were there seeing the Ethan Skinner attempts to maneuver around Michael Alberga in the Kings’ win over the Dutchmen on Mar. 24 at the Aud. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] should be excited, it’s a guys coming off the ice. “Hockey’s about the When you have people Game 2 is in Elmira on Games 5, 6 and 7, if nec- good thing. And especially It was awesome. Guys see community, hockey’s willing to travel a distance Apr. 2 at 2 p.m. Game 3 is essary, will go Apr. 7 (7:30 being able to battle back that and guys enjoy that about one another, to watch you play the guys back in Listowel on Apr. 4 at p.m.) in Listowel, Apr. 9 (7 the way that we did in that because that’s what it’s all hockey’s about family and take notice and they care 7:30 p.m. and Game 4 is in p.m.) in Elmira and Apr. 10 series,” Canal said. about too,” Canal said. hockey’s about having fun. about that.” Elmira on Apr. 5 at 7:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m.) in Listowel. GALEA: You’ll have to work on more than your fishing technique to increase your stock

FROM | 9 nounce the purchase on you spent on the rod, the my height….” angling in general. When the question is your birthday at the cel- more possible it becomes. “Is that important?” she Mine, who is quite well asked, hit the send button as most non-angling part- ebration. In this case, I knew asked. versed in the drill, has mere- and stall until the email ners will pick up on the That’s what I tried this year where the line was and I “Uh, sure….” I replied. ly perfected the eye roll and, announcement sounds off. telltale signs, such as drool and, if preliminary results are toed it. Most veteran non-an- after that, as a rule goes back Then, look at your phone, marks on the rod case and any indication, I have reason Even so, you will be gling spouses will leave it to reading her book. furl your eyebrows and say, the fact that it occupies a to be encouraged. asked unreasonable ques- at that. For they know that Other questions might “Oh my! This is important place in bed each night be- The theory behind this is tions such as, “Why do you if they delve any further arise shortly thereafter, and I need to deal with it tween the both of you. sound. Basically, it’s diffi- need another fly rod?” into it, they will be regaled such as “How much did immediately.” No, I have learned that cult for someone to be mad Try not to look hurt with a finely honed lecture that thing cost?” Pretend to deal with the the best way is to face the at you on your birthday. when this occurs. Instead, on the myriad of advantag- This is why is it good to fake crisis until you be- issue head on with deter- A word of caution here, provide a logical answer. es that this “magic stick” always have an email on lieve your spouse’s train of mination and bravery. though: it is not impos- I said, “This one is 10- will bestow upon the fam- your phone poised to be thought left the station. Oh, and if possible, an- sible. And, in fact, the more foot-6 inches. That’s twice ily and upon the history of sent to yourself on standby. I’m on day three now. THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 SPORTS | 11 EDSS junior boys’ hockey Elmira curler heading to nationals team starts season with tournament in London as part of Team Ontario Sue Martin and her team mates are looking forward to competing at Masters WHITNEY NEILSON guys from Woolwich. So we’ve got a really good Canadian Curling Championships in Guelph starting next week B’   team,” Munroe said.  at Elmira District Originally their goal was LIZ BEVAN Guelph on Tuesday morn- Secondary School who to win both tournaments, ing practicing on their ice, otherwise wouldn’t get a but now they’re hoping to A     hair trying to figure out what we chance to play high school win the Kitchener tourna- in provincial competition will be needing to do next hockey because of WCS- ment next week. two years running, Sue week. They just flooded SAA rules kicked off their Last year they lost in Martin from the Elmira their ice so it is new. We season last week with a the finals of the London Curling Club will be join- have actually had a couple tournament in London. tournament and won their ing her team at the 2017 of practices there. We have Coach Dave Munroe says exhibition games. They HY-GRADE Steel Roofing also gone into a couple of they had the opportunity to also only competed in one System Masters Canadian ladies bonspiels to give us win the tournament, but let tournament last year in- Curling Championships in a chance to play together penalties get in the way. stead of two. Guelph. before competition,” she “I think they knew some Munroe says he was The team now feels offi- said. “It can be difficult to of the guys from their impressed with the level cial with their team jackets schedule things, though. league and they didn’t like of play he saw in London, arriving last week. Seeing The skip actually lives in each other and they let which he hopes transfers the Ontario crest made it St. Thomas, so for the four them get under their skin over to the next tourna- real for Martin. of us to get together and we took way too many ment. “We look just like the can be pretty dif- penalties. And that was “The skill was certainly big guys, you know, ficult.” the only thing we didn’t do there. Sometimes when to have a jacket with Martin says they well. We were up 3-1 in the you have that much skill your name on it and can’t wait to hit the game and then they scored they try to be too fancy, the Ontario crest. ice sheet on Mon- three power play goals and which I don’t think was You know that you day morning, go- beat us 4-3 because of our really the case. They played are representing ing up against the lack of discipline,” Munroe really well both defensively Ontario, it is pretty Yukon team. Martin said. [and offensively]. The one neat,” she said. also has no idea They won two games and game we won 6-1. The oth- In 2015 and 2016, what to expect, but lost one. Because they lost er one was against a really Martin and her she is pretty confi- that game they didn’t get to good team from Windsor, team, skip Dale Cur- dent her team can move forward, since only we won 1-0. So they played tis from St. Thomas, come out on top. one team advanced from really well both those third Rosemary “We are going in each pool. That was the games. It was just the game Gowman and sec- expecting to win. first game situation they’ve against London,” Munroe ond Brenda Clark Right now, I would had this season. said. from Galt Curling say that we are Clearly there was inter- The quick season will Club, made it to playing really est in the team at EDSS as wrap up next week. the final round well,” she said. Munroe notes about 30 “It’s just an opportunity at provincials, “The funny players came to tryouts. for guys that will probably and came up just thing is, when He originally started never be able to play high short. The team you go to pro- the team three years ago school hockey because tied for first at vincials, you because the Grade 9s and of the rules. It just gives both competi- Sue Martin will be competing at the national level for the first time. [LIZ BEVAN / THE OBSERVER] meet teams 10s who play AAA, AA, or them an opportunity to tions and lost in the that you have seen A hockey wanted a chance play. There’s no provin- final. This year, things were We knew we could beat cials and you are going to over the years and you to play high school hockey, cials, it’s just tournaments a bit different. them, and while we hadn’t nationals,” she said. know who you are meeting, since they’re not allowed basically. So you can play “Normally it is just played that well in the The tournament starts but with nationals, we have to play in WCSSAA as well. exhibition games against whoever wins the round round robin, they weren’t up on Apr. 4 and runs for no idea. We have never seen “We have four kids from other schools if we can robin, but this year, there even in the game in the a full week. The team has teams from other provinces, the minor midget AAA get ice and then the odd were three teams that tied finals. I don’t think we even already got a bit of practice so we have no idea what the team, so Grade 10s who are tournament that’s set up for first – again. We didn’t played all eight ends.” in on the unfamiliar ice. caliber will be, or how our AAA. And then we have around here,” Munroe ex- have the bye for the final After the final end of the With some of the team games will go. It is a whole another seven or eight AAA plained. game, so we had to play final game, Martin says members out of town, new experience.” guys from either Waterloo They faced off against that extra game to get to that is when the excite- Martin says they try to get The tournament starts or Guelph that are in Grade Sir John A. Macdonald Sec- the final and it was against ment came. all the practice in that they on Apr. 4. To follow Martin 9. And then the rest of the ondary School in Elmira on a team that we had lost “That is when it sort of can. and team Ontario, visit team is filled up with AA Wednesday afternoon. against in the round robin. hits you – you won provin- “We were actually in www.ontcurl.com.

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Home: 1 Visitor: 0 WOOLWICH Home: 2 Visitor: 0 Jonathan Staken Del Cul, Danny Soehner WOOLWICH Shutouts: Mackenzie Goals: Megan Pickett (2), TWIN CENTRE WILDCATS Goals: Owen Weber, Assists: Tyson Kraemer (2) WILD Goals: Claire Jacklin Koenig Rachel Mills, Lauren Skanes HERICANES Preston Hackert Bantam: LL #1 Assists: Carrie Schwindt, Assists: Lexi Runstedler PeeWee: BB 7100 PeeWee: LL Tyke: SELECT Assists: Seth Shantz, Josh Mar. 20 vs Hespeler Midget: LL #2 Novice: LL #2 Reese Talbot (2), Hannah Kieswetter, Mar. 24 vs Brampton Gibson, Owen Weber, Home: 5 Visitor: 1 Mar. 20 vs P Mar. 26 vs Cambridge White Shutouts: Makenna Mar. 26 vs Wilmot Jill McIntyre, Zoe Reuter, Mar. 26 vs Guelph #3 Home: 4 Visitor: 2 Keegan Martin Goals: Tyson Mifflin (2), Home: 2 Visitor: 3 Home: 7 Visitor: 2 Kroetsch Home: 3 Visitor: 0 Delaney Jacklin Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Patrick Perry (2), Tyler Goals: CJ Sider (2) Goals: Haylee Clemmer (2), Goals: Emma Sommer Goals: Zack Forwell (2), Shutouts: Jake Wingrove Goals: Mia Medeiros, PeeWee: BB 7100 Bantam: BB Mason Gear, Evan Hall Newton Assists: Adam Anstett, Ben Addison Fitzgerald, Grace Teesha Weber Assists: Ciara Roth Mar. 18 vs Waterloo Mar. 20 vs Cambridge Atom: MAJOR AE Assists: Gavin Wright, Weigel Gow, Alexa Grundy, Macey Assists: Paige Woods, Shutouts: Kirsten Assists: Evan Hall, Lucas Home: 1 Visitor: 1 Frey (2), Colton Brito, Nolan Mar. 23 vs Guelph Tyson Mifflin, Dante Del Cul, Robbins, Emily Hibbard (2) Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Haylee Clemmer, Makenna Livingston Martin, Zack Forwell Home: 2 Visitor: 1 Tyler Newton, Patrick Perry ELMIRA Assists: Emily Hibbard, Goals: Chloe Hislop Mclaughlin Goals: Alana Bauman JR SUGAR WATERLOO Goals: Hunter Brown, Josh Bantam: LL #1 Callie Gruhl, Grace Gow (2) Assists: Paige Woods, Ayla Shutouts: Mackenzie Assists: Shae-Lynn Martin, Novice: MAJOR A Uhrig KINGS Brubacher Koenig Blythe Bender WOLVES Mar. 22 vs Milton Mar. 22 vs Hespeler Atom: B Mar. 23 vs London Assists: Owen Weber, Midget: A Shutouts: Krista Bentley, Bantam: B 7106 Bantam: BB Home: 2 Visitor: 5 Preston Hackert, Tyson Home: 2 Visitor: 4 Mar. 22 vs Huron Mackenzie Koenig Home: 5 Visitor: 1 Mar. 25 vs Hespeler Mar. 23 vs Guelph Mar. 21 vs Cambridge Goals: Adam Bloch, Tristan Roth, Cale Waechter Goals: Patrick Perry, Danny Home: 1 Visitor: 0 Tim Hodson, Home: 3 Visitor: 3 Goals: Hill Soehner Goals: Claire Jacklin PeeWee: BB 7100 Home: 1 Visitor: 4 Home: 3 Visitor: 3 Matthew Ball, Riley PeeWee: MAJOR AE Goals: Evan Gowing, Assists: Caleb Paquet, Assists: Tyson Kraemer Assists: Tiana Bender Mar. 25 vs Wilmot Goals: Lexi Runstedler Goals: Alana Bauman, Webster, Easton Mar. 22 vs Hespeler Keegan Saunders, Jordan Home: 4 Visitor: 0 Assists: Megan Pickett Hannah Carr, Abby Oberholtzer, Hayden Taylor Avery Collingwood, Sutton Bantam: LL #1 Gamble Shutouts: Makenna Meier Home: 2 Visitor: 2 Goals: Haylee Clemmer (3), Burkholder Assists: Mason Mohr (2), Mar. 24 vs Hespeler Kroetsch Goals: Lucas Radler, Assists: Jordan Gamble, Paige Woods Bantam: B 7106 Jackson Andrews, Ben Atom: MAJOR AE Jonathan Staken Home: 3 Visitor: 2 Cole Altman, Noah Zeller, Atom: B Mar. 25 vs Milverton Yong, Matthew Ball, Griffin Tyson Bender Assists: Chloe Hislop, Paige Mar. 19 vs Guelph Assists: Nolan Williamson, Goals: Tanner Mann, Dante Mar. 25 vs Huron Woods Home: 4 Visitor: 1 Beddis, Lucas Skanes 12 | SPORTS THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 Mar. 22 win gives Kings their first lead in semi-final series against Kitchener, part of comeback from 2-0

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S  K  J Jordan scored twice on the Kitchener Dutch- men in the first period on Mar. 22 in Elmira to pace his team to a 4-2 win. The victory gave the Kings a 3-2 lead in the se- ries heading into Game 6 in Kitchener on Mar. 24. “We came out of the gate strong, obviously you can build off momentum when you get the first goal. That was definitely nice to see, especially be- ing at home,” said head coach Ty Canal following the game. Jordan opened scoring early in the first, assisted by Mitch Hoelscher and Ty Biles. Jeremey Good- win added his own just 31 seconds later. Ethan Skin- ner assisted. Jordan’s second goal Sugar Kings captain Jeff Jordan scored twice in the first period of Game 5 in Elmira, to pace his team to a 4-2 win over the Kitchener Dutchmen. Right, the Sugar Kings celebrate Jordan’s second goal of the game. The win set up the team came at 13:31, helped by for the series winner two nights later in Kitchener. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] Spencer Comelli and Biles. Kitchener swapped out first goal as a Sugar King. Kawalec, put his team on “We got away from the shooters as much as we you’ve got to try to utilize goalie Jackson McIntosh Keanan Stewart and Jacob the board. type of hockey we played could,” Canal said. in a different way.” for Riley Daniels after the Buch assisted. Canal says they spent in the first,” Canal said. Tensions ran high es- Players who were re- first period. A power play opportu- too much time shorthand- Kitchener attempted to pecially in the third pe- ally pulling their weight In the middle frame, El- nity turned fruitful for ed in the second period, stage a comeback late in riod as 22 penalties were for Game 5, were Jordan mira increased their lead the Dutchmen as Logan and they ended up chas- the third period as Ben handed out in the final 20 with two goals, Biles with to 4-0 with Tyler McBay’s Schmidt, helped by Adam ing the puck. Morris, assisted by Ashton minutes alone. two assists, and Jacob Stockie, put one past El- Kitchener finished the Black for face offs. And LINWOOD BLOOD DONOR CLINIC mira goalie Jonathan Re- game with 68 penalty of course, Reinhart, who inhart, to make it 4-2. minutes to Elmira’s 60 made 41 saves. But that would be the minutes. Elsewhere in the Mid- Grandpa: Emergency blood transfusion. Sunday 11:00am last goal for the game, At one point in the final western Conference, the Give Blood ... even when Kitchener was period there were a total Listowel Cyclones fin- awarded a penalty shot, of seven players sitting in ished their series on Mar. which Kawalec couldn’t the penalty boxes. 22, defeating the Waterloo to save lives. manage to get in Elmira’s “Do all the little things Siskins in Game 4. They net. as a team. It’s tough have yet to lose a game in “The guys did a good though, there’s no ques- the playoffs. The Next Linwood Clinic: job on the penalty kill. tion. It’s got to be team The Kings’ Cherrey Cup th We stayed aggressive and first, and all those other final series starts Friday Friday, Apr. 7 , 2017 just tried to disrupt their frustrations and angers, night in Listowel. from 2:30pm - 8:30pm at Linwood Public School 50 Pine St, Linwood, ON N0B 2A0 NEW LOCATION! THIS MONTH ONLY Linwood Public School Proud to support the community 50 Pine St, Linwood, ON effort to donate blood. N0B 2A0 3860 Manser Rd., Linwood • 519-698-2610 [email protected]

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT/ OWEN ROBERTS STORE OPENING / NOW READY TO ROLL Chicken farmers fight back against activists

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Chicken farmers have had the boots put to them lately by some activists who claim they have secret footage of animal abuse on a Canadian chicken farm. This is any livestock producer’s worst night- There are lots of familiar faces in the new Elmira Canadian Tire store including auto technician Morley, Peter in hardware, Michelle in paint, and Claudette in sports. [WHITNEY NEILSON / THE OBSERVER] mare, and taints the sector as a nasty source of food. Consumers abhor animal abuse, and rightly so. Canadian Tire makes its return The Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) looked into it, and last week they pushed back. to Elmira as new store opens First, they challenged A 16-year veteran of the company, dealer/owner Shaun Gallagher made the move from Vancouver the claim that the incident took place in Canada. to run the operation, which was more than a decade in the planning stage before opening its doors “We believe that this video footage isn’t from WHITNEY NEILSON open now, including auto- they can see everything lucky to find in Woolwich. bicycle selection – high- a Canadian chicken farm motive. that they’re looking for,” “Our staff that work lighted by several children and appears to be recycled Elmira has welcomed Dealer/owner Shaun Gallagher said. here, they’re incredible trying them out on Monday from previous propaganda Canadian Tire back into Gallagher has worked for They’ve hired approxi- people, they truly care afternoon while touring campaigns that have taken the community more than Canadian Tire for 16 years. mately 50 people, and about the store, it’s a part the building. place in other countries,” two decades after it left the He and his family moved you’re likely to see more of them now. They’re re- “It’s a great opportunity says the organization’s downtown location in 1994 here from Vancouver to run than a few ally proud of where for Canadian Tire to better chair Benoit Fontaine. that for many years after- this store. familiar they’re serve a growing commu- Then he went on. ward was home to Knell’s “The community’s very faces, as at and nity and bring a store that’s “Animal activists have hardware. happy to have a Canadian many of I think within this area. It makes also been using question- It’s also been the better Tire back in town. They’re the employ- that reflects the community not have to able information to fuel part of a decade since plans quite happy with the size of ees are local. in the offer- travel into Waterloo or sur- their campaigns and push for a Canadian Tire store the store and the offering. He says they’re ing we’ve put rounding areas,” Gallagher an agenda to eliminate ani- at that location were first The feedback we’re hear- still in the process together for the said. mal agriculture and shutter discussed. ing is something along the of hiring a few more customer.” The store covers some Canadian farms,” he said. The new store next to lines of it’s much bigger employees for the They will have a gar- 34,000 square feet and “These tactics are shame- Foodland on Arthur Street than they thought it was, store. den centre in the sum- is classified as one of Ca- ful, inaccurate, deliberately opened last week, one week but it’s just the right size Gallagher notes the mer, though the size has nadian Tire’s new small misleading, and under- ahead of schedule. They’ll for Elmira and it doesn’t goal was to hire local peo- yet to be determined. store formats. The main mine the hard work and have an official grand feel too overwhelming. ple, but they were also just In just the first week, difference is while a large animal welfare standards opening in early May, but They’re happy with the looking for the right kind he says they’ve seen lots CANADIAN TIRE | 15 ROBERTS | 15 all of the departments are wide shopping aisles and of people, which they were of families looking at the

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www.regionofwaterloo.ca/wastechanges 519-575-4400 THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 VENTURE | 15 ROBERTS: It would make no sense for farmers to sabotage their businesses as CANADIAN activists claim; farmers have zero tolerance for animal abuse TIRE: New smaller FROM | 14 team are now subject to an an- en. And with meals purchased called Raised by a Canadian format stores nual third-party audit. outside the home commanding Farmer. You’ve likely seen it in of local Canadian farmers Such animal care efforts are more and more of the food dol- grocery stores and some restau- FROM | 14 throughout the country … there striking a chord with mainstream lar – about 35-40 per cent now – rants. is zero tolerance for animal Canada, if you accept chicken chicken also has a growing pres- A food, beverage and agricul- Canadian Tire would have four abuse.” consumption is at least some- ence on menus. tural marketing group called shelves of an item on display, the For the past several years, the what of an indicator of consumer Food labelling is becoming Nourish Marketing says branding smaller store might only have entire Canadian livestock sector contentment. a bigger deal with consumers, and information is what consum- one. He assures customers they’ll has been torqueing up its animal A new report from Statistics too. More than ever, consumers ers want. carry everything in the flyer, welfare practices. It’s been work- Canada, citing the latest informa- want to know where their food “You need to tell them how it’s plus the usual items in hardware, ing with institutions such as the tion available (from 2015), says comes from, and how it’s raised made, where it comes from and paint, sports equipment, outdoor Campbell Centre for the Study of that for the first time, Canadian or grown. what is in it – transparency is goods, tools, and kitchenware. Animal Welfare at the University per capita consumption passed The chicken farmers realize critical,” says Nourish. And it may well be the first of Guelph, to address consumers’ 70 pounds. That’s up almost two these imperatives. Their research They call it culinary confi- Canadian Tire with a barn for cus- concerns about confined housing pounds over the previous year, shows more than 85 per cent of dence. tomers to tie up their horses and for farm animals and certain han- which is huge in the commodity Canadian shoppers think it’s im- I believe the chicken industry buggies. dling and transportation practices. world. portant that the chicken they buy is confident in its product, and “I think we have an offering For its part, the CFC has been Overall, we’re now eating al- is raised in Canada. About the I’m glad to see it’s pushed back for everybody around. Whether administering a national animal most twice as much chicken as we same number says they would against activists. I also believe you’re an avid outdoors person care program on all 2,800 broiler did in 1980. It’s become the lead- be more likely to buy chicken if animal welfare is one of the top or you have automotive needs or chicken farms across Canada ing dinner choice – at home or in it had a label showing that their priorities for all farmers – not you have household needs or lawn since 2009. The implementation restaurants – for Canadians. chicken is Canadian raised. In treating their livestock well is like and garden needs, the offering we of that program by farmers and The restaurant trade has em- response, the chicken farmers sabotaging their own business. have at our store should meet and the effectiveness of CFC’s audit braced it. Most fast food is chick- developed a branding program Why would they do that? exceed everybody’s expectations.”

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ON STAGE / NEW MUSIC These sins are music to composer’s ears Elmira’s Michael Purves-Smith draws on Bosch’s visual representation to write a concerto about the Seven Deadly Sins

LIZ BEVAN phen Fox will be perform- Writing Seven Deadly ing Purves-Smith’s work. “It Sins wasn’t a selfish project Aside from imperiling has amazing range and Fox on Purves-Smith’s part. He your mortal soul, the Sev- is a very fine player with a says he had the audience in en Deadly Sins can be rather considerable international mind through the writing time-consuming. But for reputation. What is more process. Elmira composer Michael amazing is that he actually “It is enormously im- Purves-Smith, the resultant makes the instruments portant to pay attention new concerto has been a himself, and they are gen- to the audience’s needs. labour of love. erally regarded as the best Classical music in concert His Seven Deadly Sins clarinets being made. Every over the past 50 years or so was inspired by the Hiero- principle clarinet player has alienated a lot of audi- nymus Bosch painting of in the Toronto Symphony ences,” he said. “When I go the same name, and with a uses his instruments. He is to the symphony, I am al- little prodding from his wife kind of a genius, there is no ways amazed by how much Shannon, Purves-Smith question.” people are attracted to the began setting the visual No stranger to compos- more contemporary pieces. aspects to music. Since he ing, Purves-Smith says he They are usually short started, he’s invested more started Seven Deadly Sins by because people definitely than 650 hours into the just sitting at the piano. have a craving to see how 25-minute piece of music, “When I started to write, they are represented. But I written for the finicky alto I realized that this is a big didn’t want to write some- clarinet and a wind en- job. Each sin demands a thing that would just assail semble. certain amount of atten- the ears from beginning to The piece will be per- tion and then they have to end. There is a lot of music formed starting next month all be brought together in that has done that. I think by the Wellington Wind a continuous flow, to make that you want to try and Symphony. some sense,” he said. “ I incorporate as many styles The painting that in- guess everybody is differ- from the huge realm of mu- spired the piece is a classic ent, but I just sit down and sic as possible.” from Bosch’s collection of try and find something that The first performance works, outlining the seven will lead me in the right Michael Purves-Smith has composed a concerto, Seven Deadly Sins, to be performed by the Wellington Wind Symphony next month. He has of Seven Deadly Sins takes deadly sins found through- direction. I was listening to invested 650 hours or more into the composition, written for the alto clarinet. [LIZ BEVAN / THE OBSERVER] place at the Grandview out the Bible: envy, pride, Stravinsky, and he has this “We will probably use the clarinet just climbing no brainer. There is a thing Baptist Church in Kitchener gluttony, lust, greed or ava- minor major 7th – I have some visual aspects to help up into the higher octaves, called minimalist music. It on Apr. 30 at 3 p.m. The rice, sloth and wrath. The based the whole thing on the audience figure out then it just comes down.” is very popular right now as second performance will painting is as interesting as that. From there, you get where we are, but for some There were still six sins people look for new ways be at Knox Presbyterian the instrument he wrote the a piece of 25 minutes in of the sins, the connection for Purves-Smith to cover, to play concert music. This Church in Waterloo on May concerto for. length. It isn’t easy to do. It is pretty obvious,” he said. however. will remind the audience 7 at 3 p.m. “The alto clarinet is a is always a risk doing some- “First comes pride. When “With something like of Phillip Glass. Envy is all Tickets are $20 for adults, mysterious instrument. It thing like this.” you think about pride, it is gluttony, you have the main about copying one another, $15 for seniors and free for seems that nobody wants He says it was a chal- not hard to imagine that it theme, and I am letting the so I have created a feud students. to play it. It is a really neat lenge coming up with comes right before a great alto clarinet ‘eat’ the rest of with some suggestion of To purchase tickets, visit instrument that can squeak seven unique sections of fall. Then you have to think the orchestra. We will see envy.” www.wellingtonwindsym- and make an awful sound the concerto, but some will about how you would do how that goes, but I think The rest will be revealed phony.com. Single seats unless it is played properly,” be very recognizable to the that in the music. It has that it will work very well,” he on opening night on Apr. will be available for pur- he said, adding that Ste- audience. pompous aspect to it, with said. “With sloth, that was a 30. chase at the door. THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 CLASSIFIED | 17

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$1,690,000 RARE OPPORTUNITY Approx. 11,000 sq.ft. of garage & shop space – set up for high- way truck & trailer bays. Extremely clean & well maintained. Offices, washrooms, board Retirement living at its best, no steps from the room, parts room etc. HUGE paved parking lot. Separate shop, 24’ x 35’ + detached $331,160 curb to the kitchen sink. This 1 bedroom bungalow garage 28’ x 40’. Wood storage bldg. 30 acres – systematically tile drained. MLS. with an office is the ideal size for this time in your life. Pick your colours and finishes in the home of your dreams. There are options available including a second bedroom. This is a new subdivision in Milverton about CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET EVALUATION 35 minutes from KW. This is a new home that will be built. MLS. KW Vipers U12 Major Atom Elite girls bested 68 other teams in the province last weekend at the Ontario Basketball Association final tournament. Heading into the Newmarket finals the More NEW HOME plans + lots available! team was ranked 4th overall and upset Transway and Welland in the final matches earning DEADLINE FOR them the gold medal. Conestogo residents Caela McLennan and Macy Weber contributed to ADDRESS: 3 Arthur St. S., ELMIRA DIRECT: 519-503-2753 their team’s success. Back row: AC Rob Weber, AC Sarah Dillion, Katie Leudy, Milana Nenadic, EMAIL: [email protected] head coach Jody Brown, assistant coach Craig McLennan. Middle row: Brie Whitby, Brooke CLASSIFIED ADS Whitby, Roisin Djukic, Kara Lowell, Leia Brown. Front row: Dacia Chin, Macy Weber, Caela IS WEDNESDAYS BY 10AM McLennan, Tash Farquharson, Lily Vrugteman. [SUBMITTED] THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 CLASSIFIED | 21 “PROUDLY REMEMBERING OUR PAST; CONFIDENTLY EMBRACING OUR FUTURE.” FAMILY ALBUM

P.O. Box 158 RETIREMENT Community 24 Church St. W. Elmira, Ontario Information Page N3B 2Z6 Marg “The Painter” is retired! After 20 years as a painter/colour consultant, I have hung up my brushes! GO I credit the multitudes of people I’ve met along the way for mak- AHEAD, ing this unplanned career such an unexpectedly satisfying one. Another huge thank you goes MAKE out to Phil at Read’s Decorat- ing in Elmira. Your unbeatable THEIR customer service made my job a whole lot easier! DAY. In this next chapter of my life, I plan to focus on spending more Phone: 519-669-1647 or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820 After Hours Emergency: 519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca time with family and friends, en- PLACE A FAMILY joying my endless hobbies, and running Brubacher Homestead ALBUM NOTICE! Bed & Breakfast. (Check us out at Call: 519-669-5790 www.bbcanada.com/14037.html) Come and try girl’s hockey or Visit: www.observerxtra.com

Would you like to try girl’s hockey to see if you like it? BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY Then come and play with us … Happy 90th Birthday We like the way Where: Snyder Arena, Woolwich Memorial Centre, Elmira BETTY FURLONG Date: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 you roll Parker! Time: 12:00pm (on the ice at 12:30pm) Who: Girls aged 4 – 12 (by December 31st, 2017) What to wear: CSA Approved helmet & face mask, skates, stick and gloves If you do not have this equipment, please contact us at the number shown below.

We will do some skating and hockey drills to start and finish up with a scrimmage OPEN HOUSE Please join us as we celebrate Betty’s game for fun! Woolwich Wild representatives will be on-hand to answer any 90th birthday on questions that parents might have. Sunday April 9, 2017 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. St Teresa of Avila Church Girls’ hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in our area and we would love you 19 Flamingo Dr to join us. For additional information, check out our website (www.woolwichwild. Elmira, Ontario N3B 1V3 BEST WISHES ONLY com) or contact Jacinta Faries at [email protected] or 519-669-8625. Love Jane, Kathie, Peggy, Michael, Jerry & Christine

IN MEMORIAM Annual Drinking Water Reports Karen Downey In Accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, c. 32, Ontario Regulation 170/03, October 23, 1957 - April 3, 2016 s. 11 (1), copies of the 2016 Annual Reports are to be made available to the public We have missed you each day of the year that’s passed From the moment we held your hand and hugged you last at no charge. The Township of Woolwich website (www.woolwich.ca) has provided a Our tears still warm with memories we treasure Our hearts still ache, but will always remember…. link to the 2016 Annual Reports for the following water distribution systems. Please Happy 15th Birthday! Your beautiful smile, your infectious laugh note that the link is located under Township Services – Departments – Engineering, and your vibrant blue eyes. Love Mom, Dad & Finn! The way you made us feel safe and protected Planning and Building Services – Water and Sewer – Municipal Water Systems. (even at a mere 5’2”—on your tiptoes). Your ability to always know the right thing to say OBITUARY • Breslau Distribution System and the best advice to offer. The way you could always see all sides of a situation and encouraged us to do the same. • Conestogo Golf Distribution System Your habit of finding humor in the most inappropriate Pieper, Rita Elizabeth occasions….a trait you passed to us. (1924 - 2017) • Conestogo Plains Distribution System passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was • Elmira /St. Jacobs Distribution System predeceased by her parents Katie Runstedler (1978); and Vincent Walter (1979); husband • Heidelberg Distribution System Carl (Charlie) Pieper (2012). • Maryhill Distribution System She will be missed by her surviving family Bill Walter (Trixie) of Elmira and many • Maryhill Heights Distribution“PROUDLY REMEMBERING System OUR PAST; CONFIDENTLY EMBRACING OUR FUTURE.” nieces and nephews. The way you comforted us in every sad moment A SILENT TEAR and cheered us on through every great one. Just close your eyes and you will see • West Montrose Distribution System P.O. Box 158 Your dramatic stories that captured All the memories that you have of me Community 24 Church St. W. everyone’s attention. Just sit and relax and you will find The Annual Reports provide information on the operation of the Municipal DrinkingElmira, Water Ontario The unconditional affection and pride Distribution Systems and the quality of its water. If you wish to receive a writtenN3B copy 2Z6 of you had for your family. I’m really still there inside your mind Information Page Your beautiful singing voice, your warm Don’t cry for me now I’m gone embrace, your selfless generosity. For I am in the land of song the Township of Woolwich’s 2016 Annual Reports for any of the above-mentioned Water Above all, we will remember your love, There is no pain, there is no fear Distribution Systems, please contact Linzey Davis, Engineering & Planning Services your friendship and your strength. So dry away that silent tear Don’t think of me in the dark and cold 519-669-1647 or 1-877-969-0094 Ext. 6041. We know you are at peace and surrounded by love For here I am, no longer old Watching and protecting us from above Each tear that falls holds a memory of you I’m in that place that’s filled with love The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is responsible for the supply and treatment of And brings us comfort in everything we do Known to you all, as “up above” potable water. An Annual Report is produced by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Love Kerry, Jeffery, Stacey and families - Author Unknown and a link to this report can be found on the Township’s website as noted above. Copies of the Region of Waterloo Annual Reports are also available by calling 519-575-4757 or can be picked up at the Region’s Headquarters, Water Services Division, located at WEDNESDAY 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener. FAMILY ALBUM BY 10 AM CALL 519-669-5790 EXT 104 DEADLINE OR email: [email protected] Phone: 519-669-1647 or 877-969-0094 Fax: 519-669-1820 After Hours Emergency: 519-575-4400 www.woolwich.ca 22 | CLASSIFIED THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

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Lott, Marjorie May Martin, Clayton B. Martin, Saleda (née Brubacher) Passed away peacefully surrounded Passed away peacefully at her resi- Passed away at The Waterford Resi- by his family on Friday March 24, 2017 dence in St. Jacobs on Tuesday, March dence on Friday, March 24th, 2017 at his home in Bluevale. Clayton was 28, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Saleda in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the born 71 years ago in Woolwich Town- (Brubacher) Martin was the wife of the late Dr. J. Stewart Lott (1995). Loving ship and was the son of the late Cran- late Ephraim Martin (2003), mother mother of Jane Lott (Don Harben), Sue son and Barbara (Bowman) Martin. of Clayton and Selema Martin of St. Lott, Ann Seedhouse (Stu) and John Beloved husband of Seleda Martin Jacobs and grandmother of five grand- Soeder, Sharon Anne Lott (Cathryn Jarvis). Grandmother whom he married September 26, 1968. children. Sister of Alice (Mrs. Noah) of Caitlin, Evan, Jeff, Steve, Ellie, Jack Loving father of Lorna and Brendon (Nee Ziegler) Weber of Linwood, step-sister of Alvin Bauman of St. Jacobs and sister-in-law and Will. Great-grandmother of An- Martin of Manheim PA, Miriam and God called Sharon home to a new life of Malinda Brubacher of RR 2 Wal- nabeth and James. Dear sister of Ross Daryl Martin of Lititz PA, Fern and Jo- of joy and peace on Tuesday, March lenstein. She was predeceased by her Brubacher (Jan). Predeceased by her seph Ebersole of Bedford PA, Audrey 28, 2017 at her residence in Elmira, at parents Israel and Mary (Martin) Bru- sister Jean (Arends) as well as by her and Jerome Weaver of Vineland NJ, the age of 62 years. Dearest wife and bacher, brothers Melvin (Leah), Edwin parents Alvin and Lauretta Brubacher Lucille and Ivan Martin of Myerstown best friend of Jack for almost 34 years. (Annie) and Clayton Brubacher, sisters (née Ruppel). PA, Allan and Sharon Martin, Randall Devoted mother of Alice and Russell. Naomi (Adon) Eby, Elsi (Menno) Rudy Marjorie was proud of her career as an and Becky Martin all of Bluevale. Dearly loved sister of Judy and Lee and two sisters in infancy, step-sisters OR nurse at Victoria General Hospital Sadly missed by his 33 grandchildren, Bell and special aunt of Tom (Courtney Sarah Vale and Lovina Martin and in London, Ontario, Class of 1948. She predeceased by a grandson Douglas. and baby Lila), Jeff (Erin), and Ben. step-brother Irvin Bauman. Relatives started her life together with Stewart Remembered by his siblings Emerson Predeceased by her parents, Howard and friends may call on Thursday, in Manchester, UK, returning to Lon- and Margaret Martin, Mose Martin, and Helen (Burnett) Ziegler, and her March 30, 2017 from 1–5 and 6–8 p.m. don, Ontario to raise a family after he Henry and Leah Martin, Maryann and sister Vicki (1998). Lovingly remem- at the home of Clayton and Selema accepted a position at Victoria General Orvie Martin, David and Viola Martin bered by Ron and Brenda Soeder, John Martin, 1134 Printery Rd., St. Jacobs, Hospital as a Radiation Oncologist, and also a number of sisters-in-law Soeder, Dave and Linda Soeder and where a family service will be held on eventually moving to Kingston in 1970 and brothers-in-law. Clayton was pre- family, as well as many cousins, aunts, Friday, March 31, 2017 at 9 a.m., then to as the Head of the Kingston Regional deceased by a brother Aden in infancy uncle and friends. Sharon’s lifelong Conestoga Mennonite Meeting House, Cancer Center. Together they raised and sister-in-law Maryann Martin. vocation was caring for others. As a 1866 Three Bridges Road, RR 1 St. four children, lived in three countries, stay-at-home mom, she was absolutely Clayton was a member of Ethel Con- Jacobs, for burial and public service. loved to travel, entertain, and spend devoted to her husband and children. servative Mennonite Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreis- time at the cottage with children She also loved to babysit her nephews, inger Funeral Home, Elmira. and grandchildren. She approached Family and friends were received and cared for her grandmother and at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 everything in her life with frankness, mother until they passed into new www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com energy, common sense and humour. Spencer Street, Milverton on Tuesday life. Sharon was also an energetic and The family would like to extend their March 28, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. and creative volunteer at St. Teresa of Avila thanks to the kind and caring staff of again Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. and church and school in Elmira. Despite DEATH NOTICES 6-8 p.m. The funeral service was held all the lives Sharon touched, she the Waterford Retirement Residence CONNER, JACK (JOHN) | It is with sadness, the family of on Thursday March 30, 2017 at 10:00 remained incredibly humble, a true in Kingston, where she lived for the Captain Jack Conner announces his passing at the age of last few years. a.m. at Moorefield Mennonite Fellow- example of self-giving Christian love ship. Interment to follow in Cedarvale to all her family and friends. Thank 85 on March 27, 2017 at Winston Park in Kitchener. Local A private family memorial will be Mennonite Cemetery. you so much to the compassionate relatives are his daughter Mary (Murray) Stoddart of held at a later date. Arrangements are and lifegiving doctors and nurses at Elmira. under the direction of Robert J. Reid & Online condolences and donation GRRCC, especially Dr Califaretti, and Sons – The Chapel on the Corner. As information available at: to the Palliative Care Team. And thank MCMAHON, RETA TERESA | December 4, 1919 - March 28, expressions of sympathy, donations you to Sharon’s devoted friends, Betty, 2017 Passed away, peacefully, at home in her 98th year. in memory of Marjorie and Stewart www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca Ellen, Brenda and Laurie for journey- Formerly of Ariss. Lott made to Parkinson Canada would ing with us, we love you all. The family be appreciated by the family. Online OBITUARY will receive their relatives and friends SEIFRIED, JOHN SIMON | Passed away at his residence in guestbook available at: on Thursday (today), March 30, 2017 Elmira on Friday, March 24, 2017, at the age of 86 years. www.reidfuneralhome.com Martin, Elvina (Shantz) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreis- inger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. Peacefully, on Saturday, March 25, S., Elmira., with parish prayers offered OBITUARY 2017 at home, RR 1, Linwood, in her at 8:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be cel- TO BOOK 78th year. Wife of Clayton M. Martin. ebrated on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10 Mother of Levi and Betty of Holyrood, Brubacher, Alice B. a.m., at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, Nancy Martin of Linwood, Elo of 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira, followed A FAMILY Died unexpectedly on Friday, March Brussels, Adam of Breslau, Allan and by interment in St. Boniface R.C. Cem- 24, 2017, at the age of 13 years. Daughter Laurene of Elmira, Lydia Martin etery, Maryhill. In Sharon’s memory, NOTICE: of Ivan and Anna (Bowman) Brubacher of Linwood, and Jonas of Brussels. donations to the Grand River Regional of St. Clements. Sister of Vera, Edgar, Survived by 11 grandchildren, two Cancer Centre would be appreciated as CALL 519-669-5790 EXT 104 OR and Erma, all at home. Survived by great-grandchildren, sisters Susannah expressions of sympathy. her paternal grandparents Henry and Bauman of Floradale, Esther and email: [email protected] Salome Brubacher of West Montrose, Henry Wideman of Wallenstein, Lena www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com DEADLINE: Wednesday by 10am maternal grandparents Wesley and and Osiah Bauman of Goldstone, Elvina Bowman of St. Clements, and Louisa and Vernon Martin of Elmira, great-grandmother Magdalena (Mrs. and Nancy Shantz of Elmira, and WATERLOO WOLVES CLAIM TITLE Ezra) Martin of St. Clements. Niece of brothers Ian and Esther Shantz of Oscar and Juliann Brubacher, Abner Wallenstein, Ervin and Lydia Shantz and Marie Brubacher, Eli and Ellen of Floradale, and Daniel and Salema Brubacher, Katie and Elvin Weber, Shantz of St. Jacobs, and brothers-in- Clayton and Connie Brubacher, and law Alvin Metzger of Wallenstein and Salema Brubacher. Remembered by Joseph and Ada Martin of Massey. her many relatives and friends. Visita- Predeceased by her parents Ervin and tion was held at the family home, 3290 Esther (Martin) Shantz, two brothers Boomer Line, St. Clements, on Sunday, in infancy, sisters Mary Metzger March 26, 2017 from 1-5 and 6-8 p.m. and Erma Martin, brother-in-law and Monday, March 27, 2017 from 1-6 Milton Bauman, and two grandsons. p.m. A family service took place at her Visitation for relatives and friends took home on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at place at the family home, 5502 Ament 9 a.m., then to Conestoga Mennonite Line, RR 1, Linwood, on Monday, Meeting House for burial and public March 27, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. service. Arrangements entrusted to the and Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from 1-5 Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. p.m. A family service was held at her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com at 9 a.m., then to Linwood Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service. Arrangements entrusted to the The Waterloo Wolves defeated the London Mustangs in six games to win the Alliance Bristol Championship and are now invited to the OHF as Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. the Alliance representative to play the Dundas Blues (OMHA), the Kapakasing IceHawks (NOHA) and the winner of North Toronto vs Vaughan (GTHL) in Woodstock Apr. 7-9. Front row: Noah Bender, Jack Driscoll. Second row: Calvin Witt, Lucas Skanes, Landon Hepditch, Mason Mohr, Tim www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com Hobson, Declan Uniac, Riley Webster. Back row: coach Malcom Turnbull, coach Andrew Fenton, Bryce Martin, Matthew Ball, Hayden Taylor, coach Paul McCartney, Carter Merritt, coach Nolan Turnbull, Jackson Andrews, Griffin Beddis, Ben Yong, Easton Oberholtzer. [SUBMITTED] THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 LIVING HERE | 23 LIVING HERE

SAP FEST / A LONGTIME TRADITION Hey, batter, batter … mix With a changing lineup through the years, the Batter Boys have been getting into the swing of things on Elmira Maple Syrup Festival day

LIZ BEVAN all the farmers, bring the pails, let them fill them, CHEF’S TABLE/ DONNA GINGRICH F   52 years, two then go pick them up and families, along with some bring them down into the friends, have been filling basement into the freezer, Putting Elmira Maple Syrup Festival then bring them out and visitors’ bellies with deli- let them thaw, but we don’t your own cious pancakes. have to do that anymore,” The Batter Boys have shared Kevin. twist on been behind the scenes at At the inaugural festival, the festival, hidden from the the first generation of Batter thousands of people picking Boys got a few more visitors pretzels up their plate of pancakes than expected. and sausage, mixing the “That first year, they large amounts of batter were just mixing in bowls needed for the pancake flip- by hand. Apparently, they RECIPE ping crew to do their work. ran out of everything,” said NOTES This year is no different. Glenn. “They had to go to What started as a couple the stores to find more bat- of friends, Aden Weber ter. They had to scramble D  M B I and Orlan Martin, getting quite a bit.” whipped up a batch of soft together to lend a hand at These days, the group pretzel dough so my niece the first festival, the Mar- uses a much more stream- and nephews could help tins and the Webers have lined approach to mixing me eat them (and give me worked together mixing the pancake batter. The rec- advice on how to shape thousands of kilograms of ipe hasn’t changed much, them). It was no hardship batter over the years. The though. to them – they consumed modern iteration of the Bat- “We have one big bucket them all in one sitting! ter Boys is made up of Kevin with a big electric motor I have made this pretzel Martin, Rick Weber, Benton with a big beater bar on recipe twice with good Weber and Glenn Martin, the end of it,” said Rick. “It results. Now, against my along with family friends just runs starting at 6:30 in preference, I made them Ray Metzger, Michael Mar- the morning until you run without raisins because I tin and Jeff Mayer. out of batter. Then we’re in knew my nephews would “My dad and Rick’s grand- trouble. The mixer is prob- Glenn Martin, Kevin Martin, Rick Weber and Benton Weber are the Batter Boys. The group uses a motor to spin the beater bar, mixing nearly have a hissy fit if I did. The pa started back when the ably 50 years old.” 700 kg of pancake batter for hungry visitors at the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival every year. [LIZ BEVAN / THE OBSERVER] dough itself is plain, then festival started,” said Glenn. While they aren’t sure year lending a hand. He is the griddle thanks to their As for the group’s name, dipped into cinnamon “Then I and Rick’s dad, who exactly what went into the already talking about taking work. The Batter Boys, none of sugar after they are baked. isn’t living anymore, took first batch of pancake mix over when the time comes. “It is just amazing to know them are really sure where it So they can be dipped into over.” 53 years ago, the boys say it His dad says he does the that people come for miles came from. mustard or cheese sauce or Mixing all of the pancake isn’t much different. Now, heavy lifting. and miles and are eating “When you see us on maybe even maple syrup. batter at the pancake tent they use a flour mixture The Batter Boys aren’t our pancakes,” said Rick. “It the day of, it is easy to un- The pretzels are best used to be a much more they just add water to. They showing any sign of stop- could be raining, it could be derstand where the name eaten the day they’re made, labour-intensive job that go through 35 20-kg boxes of ping their tradition of vol- snowing, and they are just comes from,” said Rick. “We but that shouldn’t be a involved more than just the the mix every year. unteering their time and lining up for these pancakes are splattered from head to problem – just make sure batter. The families were Benton is the youngest efforts to the pancake cause and you think to yourself, toe in batter.” you are not alone or you in charge of collecting the member of the Batter Boys. any time soon. For Rick, it ‘how are we going to feed all The Batter Boys can be will eat the entire batch syrup to pour over their He is the fourth generation is all about knowing thou- these people?’ But, it goes to found by the pancake tent yourself. pancakes, as well. to join in on the volunteer- sands of visitors are enjoy- a good cause, and it is just on Apr. 1 at the Elmira Ma- “We used to go out, visit ing and this is his third ing the pancakes fresh from fun to be a part of it.” ple Syrup Festival. CHEF’S TABLE | 25

As of April 1st if you own a light duty vehicle your initial emissions test is now FREE! Tel: (519) 669-1082 Talk to one of our service advisors if you have any Fax: (519) 669-3084 questions concerning the drive clean program. [email protected] 20 Oriole Parkway E., Elmira, ON – Shavonne Accredited www.leroysautocare.net Test & Repair Facility 24 | LIVING HERE THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

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•Residential Everything Vacuum •Commercial •Personalized Service •Free Estimates COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR E-MAIL: [email protected] 9 Church St. E., Elmira West Montrose, ON 519-669-8362 T. 519.669.2033 MARCH 30 APRIL 13 APRIL 15 www.elmiravacuumelectrical.ca COLLEEN Cell: 519.581.7868 Tuesday - Friday, 9am-5:30pm • Saturday, 9am-3pm SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD LIVING with anxiety and THE WOODSIDE EVERGREEN FOR Seniors invites OPTIMIST CLUB OF ST. Jacobs Annual Easter Egg Hunt depression. Free family education session will be you to attend “Welland Canal Mission” - Chaplain at Riverside Park, Water Street, St. Jacobs. Hunt starts presented by Sid Bater, counsellor at Woolwich Art Taylor, Music: Joyce Ruppert and Marlene Toye. at 10 a.m. sharp. Bring a basket and have fun. Truck & Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs, Starts at 10:30 a.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship. Trailer 6:30-8:30 p.m. in partnership with Canadian Mental Suggested donation $7 includes hot meal at noon. APRIL 17 Quality & Service Health Association. Please call 519-664-3794. Maintenance ELMIRA & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL Society NEW HORIZONS FOR ZOOMERS, boomers and seniors Education meeting at Trinity United Church 7:30 p.m. you can trust. MARCH 31 has guest speaker Scott Gallagher, certified athletic Speaker Lisa VanderVliet: “The Landscape Architect’s Cardlock HIKE THE KISSING BRIDGE Trail, 4:30 p.m. Feel like therapist. Topic: Is Your Body Keeping up with You? Perspective on Well-Planned Spaces.” Members free; some fresh air? Up for an adventure? Are you in Please join us, 10 a.m. at the Maryhill Community non-members $2. New members welcome. Fuel Centre, 58 St. Charles St. E., Maryhill. Admission is $2. Management Grade 6 and up to the age of 19? Join us at the Youth Centre for a hike along the Kissing Bridge Trail. Don’t Enjoy tea or coffee and a delicious snack. APRIL 19 forget your walking shoes and be prepared for a COMMUNITY CARE CONCEPTS INVITES you to join us for COMMUNITY CARE CONCEPTS INVITES you to join us for fun time! Woolwich Youth Centre, 24 Snyder Ave. S., a hot noonday meal, fellowship and entertainment COMMERCIAL 24 Elmira. a hot noon day meal, fellowship and entertainment at Breslau Community Centre. Cost: $6. Call 519-664- at Wellesley Community Centre. Cost: $6. Call 519- 21 Industrial Dr., Elmira HOUR 1900 by noon Apr. 10 to sign up. 664-1900 by noon Apr. 13 to sign up. FUEL DEPOT CARDLOCK APRIL 5 519.669.2884 | martinselmira.com OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION. THIS TWO-PART APRIL 14 APRIL 21 workshop will help you understand bone health, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION - Driving for 55+ discuss medications and vitamins, and healthy COMMUNITY CAN DINE, DINNER for April is pork roast. M&G Free for everyone; donations are accepted to cover talk. Free. Starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Woolwich Seniors eating. This program is offered at Woolwich Centre. Call Karole 519-669-5044 to register. Community Health Centre, 10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs, the cost of food. Held every second Friday of the MILLWRIGHTS LTD. month 6-7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church Fellowship on Apr. 5, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Apr. 12, 9 a.m. – APRIL 22 SPACE • Design 12:30 p.m.. Please call 519-664-3794. Hall. Come eat with us! • Installation COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY IN each community in • Custom Fabrication APRIL 12 GOOD FRIDAY FISH & Chips at Maryhill Heritage Woolwich, 8:30 a.m to 12 p.m. Contact Anne for a FOR RENT Community Centre from noon until 7 p.m. Eat in or location near you: [email protected] or call Advertise here for great weekly MATERIAL HANDLING COMMUNITY CARE CONCEPTS INVITES you to join us for take-out. No reservations. Haddock with fresh cut 519-669-6027. exposure in Woolwich & Wellesley a hot noon day meal, fellowship and entertainment fries & coleslaw; 1-piece dinner $13 or 2-piece $15. townships. & PROCESSING SYSTEMS at Calvary United Church. Cost: $11. Call 519-664-1900 Coffee, tea, dessert and refreshments available. Cash by noon Apr. 10 to sign up. CALL Donna to book 519.669.5105 only. 519-648-2939 for take-out. this space today! 1540 FLORDALE ROAD P.O. BOX 247, ELMIRA 519-669-5790 www.mgmill.com SUBMIT AN EVENT The Events Calendar is reserved for non-profi t local community events that are off ered free to the ext. 104 public. Placement is not guaranteed. Registrations, corporate events, open houses and the like do not qualify in this section. 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE HOW NANCY TOTAL CAN I KOEBEL HOME ENERGY SYSTEMS New to the Community? Bus: 519.744.5433 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Do you have a new Baby? HELP? 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CHEF’S TABLE: CHEF’S TABLE / SAP FEST EDITION You won’t have to tie yourself Taste the local flavour of Elmira and area in knots to businesses for you to try. 50 minutes or until fully cracked pepper. Maple Cider Vinaigrette: enjoy this treat We are looking forward to baked. Bake until golden and 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar RECIPE another tasty Elmira Maple Once cooled enough crisp, approximately 12 3 Tbsp. cider 2 tsp. grainy Dijon FROM | 23 NOTES Syrup Festival. See you to slice, cut into 1” thick minutes. Serve warm. then. Happy cooking! slices. Place back on parch- 1 tsp. chopped ginger ment lined tray bake for 1 Tbsp. diced onion Cinnamon T     and approximately 20 minutes 2 sprigs of chopped fresh the trees are tapped, the at 325 F until the pieces are thyme Raisin longstanding tradition of dry and crisp. 2 Tbsp. Elmira maple syrup producing maple syrup hav- Remove from oven and 6 Tbsp. olive oil Pretzels ing begun early this year. allow to cool. 1-1/2 cups warm water The maple trees in the To make glaze: Whisk Place diced vegetables, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar cold of winter store starch together to combine icing sliced apple, chick peas 1 tsp. salt in their roots and trunks. sugar, cinnamon, maple and onion into a bowl. Toss 2 cups cake and pastry flour As the weather begins to syrup and vanilla. Stir to- with garlic, ginger, rose- 2 cups all purpose flour warm, the starch is con- gether and drizzle over the mary, thyme, maple sugar, 1 Tbsp. instant yeast verted into sugar rising cooled biscotti. Serve with cumin, tumeric, olive oil, up, sweetening the sap for your favorite hot beverage. 3/4 cup raisins, coarsely salt and pepper. chopped; optional spring. Place on a parchment- 2 Tbsp. baking soda This labour of love gives Roasted lined baking sheet and 2 cups hot water us the joy of sweet sticky Eco Café’s bake in oven until tender Melted butter for brushing tops syrup on pancakes, French Chick Pea & and golden, approximately 3/4 cup white sugar toast, waffles and crepes Maple Pecan 35 minutes. 1 tsp. cinnamon for breakfast. A chef and Vegetable Remove from oven and baker can use this versatile Biscotti cool to room temperature. ingredient for balancing Quinoa Salad To make vinaigrette: In a large bowl, mix softened butter acidic flavours in our vinai- 1/2 cup combine all ingredients in warm water, brown sugar 1/3 butternut squash, diced grettes, sauces, enhancing 1/2 cup sugar blender and buzz until well and salt. 1” square soups, flavouring chicken 1/2 cup brown sugar mixed. Add flours, raisins if us- 2 apples sliced and pork. 1/4 cup maple syrup Combine prepared qui- ing. Sprinkle with instant 1 medium carrot, diced 1” The natural sugars are 2 eggs noa with roasted chick pea yeast, then mix well. square easier for our body to di- 1 tsp. vanilla and vegetable mixture. Add Knead dough for 6-8 Maple Ginger 1/2 medium sweet potato, gest. The sweet stuff also 3 cups all-purpose flour diced 1” square chopped parsley, cranber- minutes. provides calcium, potas- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon ries and finish with vinai- Cover and let rise slight- and Sriracha 1/4 red onion, julienned sium and magnesium, per- 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 cup drained chick peas grette. ly, about 30 minutes. fect for sweetening tea, al- 2 tsp. baking powder Bacon 1 clove garlic chopped Only add enough vinai- Push dough down, divide mond milk, coffee or latte. 1/2 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. chopped ginger grette to coat the vegeta- into 14 portions. In our busy kitchen we 1/2 cup toasted pecans Lollipops 2 Tbsp. olive oil bles and quinoa. Roll each portion into a don’t reach for the cheap- 1 sprig rosemary chopped Season with salt and 15” rope. est ingredient; more often 1/4 cup maple syrup Maple glaze: 3 sprigs of thyme chopped pepper to taste. Meanwhile, mix hot it is the best ingredient 1 tsp. chopped ginger 1 cup of icing sugar cumin water and baking soda in a 2 tsp. sriracha (more or less 1 Tbsp. to do the job. Our maple 1 Tbsp. maple syrup ABOUT THE AUTHOR depending on your taste) 1 Tbsp. tumeric shallow bowl. syrup is produced by West Never Enough Thyme Catering 1 tsp. vanilla 2 Tbsp. maple sugar Dip each rope into bak- Montrose Maple Products 12 slices organic bacon (Ed- Inc. was created with one thought 1 tsp. cinnamon wards Family Organics) ing soda and water, drain located just outside of El- Salt and pepper in mind ... to create more thyme! Cracked pepper to season Enjoy our food shop, specialty on paper towels. mira, as we feel it’s impor- 2 Cups cooked quinoa Shape ropes into pretzels Preheat oven to 350 F. 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley cakes and catering. 83A Arthur St. tant to have a relationship S., Elmira. Like us on Facebook and place on greased bak- with the local farmers. The Line baking pan with In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup dried cranberries and follow us on Twitter. ing sheets. quality and flavour of their parchment paper. syrup, ginger, siracha. Lay Bake at 400º F for about syrup directly relates to the In a large mixing bowl, bacon on a parchment- 15 minutes. success of our baking and cream together butter and lined sheet pan and bake LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Mix white sugar and cin- catering. both sugars. Add eggs one in oven at 350 F until fat is namon in a shallow bowl. The same can be said at a time and then drizzle rendered but the bacon is Brush baked pretzels for the ingredients we use in syrup and vanilla. not crisp – approximately with butter while hot, then from other suppliers from In another bowl, com- halfway. dip into cinnamon sugar locally roasted coffee – Eco bine flour, cinnamon, Allow to cool slightly. mixture. Café – to the organic meats ginger, baking powder and Remove from tray and dab Serve warm. and produce from Sustain- salt. bacon with paper towel to Add to the creamed but- Makes 14 pretzels. able.ca. This region is full remove extra fat. Residential & Commercial of creative, committed ter mix, slowly, try not to Fold bacon in half, long over mix. Once the mix is Sales, Service & Installation ABOUT THE AUTHOR individuals ready to make way. Roll tightly into a cir- close to being combined Donna is the author of A Taste the offerings on your plate cle. 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STRANGE BUT TRUE / BILL & RICH SONES PH.D. As improbable as it seems, there was once a wave of killer molasses

It typically begins as a “It’s like a ball and chain Nicole Sharp and Har- Q. In the basements of = skin, este = to consume) weight loss diet, usually in around my ankle that I vard University’s Jordan natural history muse- feast on the carcass. The adolescents and nine out can’t throw off.” Kennedy concluded that ums, you are apt to find beetles—and their vora- WEIRD of ten times with females, Q. It’s not very often unusual currents and containers infested with cious larvae—are housed NOTES who may diet obsessively that molasses is a villain cold temperatures were hundreds of flesh-eating in temperature-regulated or at times exercise exces- in a major story, but it likely both villains in the beetles munching away. containers and provided a certainly can happen— And these are invited Q. Considering health sively. They maintain a tragedy. Gravity currents steady stream of specimens and did. Explain, please. guests! What gives? issues, what can happen “starvation diet” despite came into play when to “clean.” Ward C. Russell when sibling rivalry re- already being significantly A. “On January 15, 1919, molasses, a dense fluid, A. Many natural history of the Berkeley Museum ally goes awry? underweight. a storage tank in Boston’s spread horizontally into museums maintain large of Vertebrate Zoology, a North End ruptured and collections of animal skel- pioneer of the use of “mu- A. Just ask identical Those suffering from the less dense fluid of air, eating disorders often a wave of molasses more accounting for the speed etons intended for scientif- seum bugs” (as they are twins Marie and Katy have “low self-esteem, than 7 meters high (23 of the initial spread. Said ic research. Specimens are affectionately known), Campbell, who as kids set perfectionist stan- feet) swept through the Sharpe: “It was like being prepared by removing ev- cleaned some 80,000 speci- competed with each dards, fret about falling streets, flattening build- bowled over by a sticky- ery trace of flesh, and this mens this way during his other to see who could short of expectations, and ings and killing 21 people,” sweet tsunami.” is neither easy nor pleas- 40-year career. That’s more become thinner, which are intensely concerned reports “New Scientist” And as rescuers tried to ant. Boiling, long-term than five specimens a day! alas they pushed to such with how others perceive magazine. The question save people covered with burial in elephant dung Indeed, a vigorous beetle an extreme that both of them.” (Some of these puzzling historians nearly suffocating molasses, the and compost, or soaking in colony can clean a mouse them developed anorexia same factors may also pre- a century later is why a cold temperatures cooled a vat of water and maggots in an hour. nervosa, say David Myers dict teen boys’ pursuit of slow-moving fluid caused the goo, making it even are some of the techniques ABOUT THE AUTHORS and Nathan DeWall in unrealistic muscularity.) such devastation. more viscous. “Much like used. But they tend to Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a “Exploring Psychology.” As Myers and Dewall de- Using data from histori- quicksand, the more peo- damage the bones. doctorate in physics. Together Anorexia nervosa is an scribe it, “A distorted body cal records and from ex- ple thrashed about, the A faster and gentler de- the brothers bring you “Strange eating disorder where image underlies anorexia.” periments with molasses more deeply they found fleshing approach is to let But True.” Send your questions to people fear being fat. As twin Maria now puts it, flow, aerospace engineer themselves trapped.” Dermestid beetles (derma [email protected].

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25. Musical run 66. Miscellany 15. Animal shelters 59. Items on belts     27. German sub 67. Lace tip 20. Henpeck 60. Hard to pin down 28. Extol 68. Party lines? 24. Footnote word 62. Blackguard     Fink 29. Special time 69. Three-sided 26. Continue 63.       31. Conceit 71. Rabbitlike rodent 27. ‘People’ counterpart 64. Forum wear 34. Nav. rank 72. Lab gels 30. Campus life 65. Carbon compound     35. Trig function 73. Con 31. Alternative to nude 66. Mythical craft    36. Inferred 74. Whalebone 32. Turned right 69. Bug 38. Tonic’s partner 75. Growth 33. “___ to Joy” 70. Cleopatra biter      39. Ran 76. Fixes 35. Massenet’s “Le ___”    41. At no cost 37. Roswell sightings 42. Bauble DOWN 38. Burst of wind    44. Internet link 1. Struck down 40. Formal 45. Forte 2. Exceeded 42. Attendee   

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WHITNEY NEILSON balls and shooting them into either a high goal or A   - a low goal, or you could  this weekend, manipulate by gears and Woodland Christian High then you’ve got to transport School’s FIRST Robotics them from one side of the team has their eyes set field to the other, to be lift- on another top finish at ed up and put into a system district competition, then of cogs,” VanPelt said. provincials, and hopefully, Travis Over, the driver worlds. who controls the robot, says The CyberCavs, as they last year the difficulty was call themselves, earned sil- in the actual game, while ver at the competition held this year it was more about at the University of Wa- the players. And there are terloo. They’ll compete in always challenges you can’t their second district event fully anticipate. in North Bay in two weeks. “They have these big Roughly 45 students huge containers of 50 wiffle make up the team. balls each and when they Waterloo is notorious for get dropped they’re sup- being the strongest compe- posed to drop into your bot tition for FIRST robotics in or you can pick them up Canada. off the ground if you have Last year the team made that capability. But there’s it to the quarter-finals two of them, so when you Woodland Christian High School’s robotics team, the CyberCavs, earned silver at the FIRST Robotics competition at the University of Waterloo competition last weekend. Kitchener- in Waterloo, the finals in deploy one of them, the Conestoga MP Harold Albrecht stopped in for a visit to check out the competition. From left, Danny Baczynskyj, Joel Deen, Harold Albrecht, Steve vanDokkumburg, Matthew Rumph, Travis Windsor and they got the other one goes down to the Over, Adam Hellinga, Larissa Ward, Josh VanPelt, Jane Li. [SUBMITTED] wildcard to go to worlds. floor and so that means if the first day and a half and our modem was toast,” said botics club was for them. finally decided I would just They finished 28th in the there’s balls in the corner after that there’s alliance Joel Deen. This is Deen’s second join it after some nagging worlds out of approximate- it becomes difficult to do selection, where three ro- Deen is a human player year in the club, as a Grade from people. All my friends ly 4,500 teams. things,” Over said. bots end up on an alliance in the competition. One 10 student. were in it but when I did This year they play two What they and many together which is chosen sits in the airship, and “My brother joined the get into it I really stepped district competitions. If other teams do is build two using a team captain sys- Deen puts the balls or gears robotics club in Grade 12 into a priority role, which they do well then they robots. After the six weeks tem. into play on the field. and went to the Waterloo was the driver. And I found move on to provincials, and you have to bag your com- They were chosen by St. “In the last probably event in 2014. When I saw that I really liked it so far,” from there to worlds. petition bot. After that they David Catholic Secondary three matches there was a that I had a pretty good Over said. Josh VanPelt, the opera- continued to work on their School to be on their alli- lot of defense being played understanding of what VanPelt has been a part tor who controls specific practice robot and there’s ance. The two teams had and we had a few problems I wanted to do, so when of the club from Grade 9 all parts of the robot, explains a 30-pound allowance worked together before be- with the robot, so it’s very I came to selecting what the way up to Grade 12. that every year FIRST that you can put onto your cause Woodland invited lo- battle damaged,” VanPelt clubs I could choose, ro- “I’ve always been in- releases a new game and competition bot when you cal teams to some practice said. botics was at the top of my terested in robotics as a teams have six weeks to start the competition, so sessions over March Break, Over hopes that as the list,” Deen said. whole, technology. I had build a robot, which will they can continue working which St. David attended. driver he can make the pro- Over decided to joined some friends from older maneuver around the on the practice bot and add The team has six hours cess more efficient in the the club for his Grade 12 grades already in it, so I game. the pieces to the competi- between now and the North next competition, which year. just sort of naturally joined “This year there were tion bot. Bay competition to get their will come with practice. “I kept on popping into into it and over the years two things you could do. There’s a round robin of robot in working condition. They each explain what meetings every once in I’ve become more involved One was picking up wiffle qualification matches for “At the very beginning the appeal of joining the ro- awhile in prior years and in it,” VanPelt said.

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Wellesley Township may not be moving forward with the winner of the corpo- rate logo contest after all. At a meeting Tuesday OUR HOURS night, staff heard not all MONDAY 9AM 9PM councillors were satisfied MARCH SALES TUESDAY 9AM 9PM MARCH SALES with the process where they were presented with the WEDNESDAY 9AM 9PM Council is reconsidering the process that led to the selection of a new township logo. winning entry on Mar. 14, SALE HOURS but not shown any other with the corporate logo buckets are not in their THURSDAY 9AM 9PM options. contest in AugustMADNESS and re- corporate logo,” Smit said, FRIDAY 9AM 9PM MADNESS Coun. Carl Smit presented ceived nine entries that were using Woolwich Township -- MARCH 30-APRIL 2 -- a statement. reviewed by a committee of and its Elmira Maple Syrup SATURDAY 9AM 6PM “I’m concerned that we local residents, artists and Festival as an example. SUNDAY 11AM 5PM were given a vote of ‘accept marketing experts. He noted he’s aware they IN STOCK the logo or no logo at all’ Mayor Joe Nowak said he can still make tweaks to the in the last meeting. Nine had no problem with how final design but it felt like “it IN STOCK submissions were tendered the selection was made. was either take it or leave it.” to the judging committee. “We’ve already estab- He suggests allowing them This is where I was at fault lished the process for doing to view more than one sub- for not recommending that this logo, that was approved mission would provide an the judges pare their choices by this council back in Janu- opportunity for them to see down to their three favourite ary at budget time. Are we other ideas. ones for council to at least going to change that whole “Why did you approve the look at,” Smit said. process now?” Nowak asked. process if you didn’t under- 12MM THICK! 4MM THICK He said he would like to In response to a question stand it?” Nowak asked. AC4 LAMINATE CLICK VINYL see the top three options, about timing from Coun. Smit reiterated he hadn’t and felt the design did not Shelley Wagner, CAO officer read the report thoroughly entirely represent Wellesley. Rik Louwagie said council enough. Now, he’d like all The winner, designed by received a report on Aug. 23. decisions such as this to FROM /SQ FT FROM /SQ FT Jolene MacDonald, was a “I’m somewhat concerned be done in such a way that $ 27 $ 57 stylized apple with a farm that our corporate logo is council is given more than REG 3.29 REG 3.99 field in the apple and in the tied to a one-day event in one option. foreground, referencing the Wellesley Village. A town- Staff have been directed MAPLE1 AGED NATURAL 100% 1WATERPROOF! Wellesley Apple Butter and ship very near to us is cel- to review the process and Cheese Festival. ebrating their one-day event return to the next commit- The township went ahead this weekend, however sap tee meeting with a report. IN STOCK IN STOCK

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