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COMMENT PAGE 6 Make every effort to restore faith in policing www.OBSERVERXTRA.com Putting local food to the Kings quick out of (taste) test A key part of Woolwich the gate vs. LaSalle Healthy Communities Month, a Taste of Woolwich is set for Monday evening

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Given its popularity, it seems more than a few people have an ap- petite for a Taste of Woolwich, which promises to be both delicious and in- formative on Monday night. The ninth annual installment of the event will feature all of the sumptuous local foods and treats of years past, along with a busy slate of workshops and demonstrations. “This will be our second year host- ing the event in Elmira, and the momentum just keeps growing,” or- ganizer Barb Taylor said. “People are very interested in getting face to face with the suppliers of their food and finding out more about it, where it’s grown and knowing that it’s a reliable source. I think that’s the thing right now. People don’t necessarily want to get their food from abroad because they might not trust that it’s safe. But this way, you get to meet the farmers that are producing wonderful foods in Elmira fans watch the home Whitney Neilson More than 1,000 fans one who’s watched them our region and you get to make con- team skate to a 7-2 victory filled the WMC to watch throughout the season nections between products that you The Elmira Sugar Kings the Kings take on the wild could see it wasn’t their see in stores and the people who are to open semi-final round of dominated the first game card Vipers. Elmira took best effort. behind them.” the Sutherland Cup playoffs in the Sutherland Cup first blood, with a goal “I don’t think that we Running from 5-8 p.m. on April 13 at semi-finals on Wednesday from Rob Kohli at 13:01 in were excellent,” Flanagan Klayton Hoelscher led the Sugar Kings to a 7-2 victory over the LaSalle night, defeating the LaSalle the first. But despite the St. Teresa of Avila Church at 19 Flamgo Kings | 11 Vipers Wednesday night at the WMC. [Whitney Neilson / The Observer] Vipers 7-2. high score for Elmira, any- Local FOod | 2 7 KINDS MULCH BEST QUALITY Order online & SAVE – limited time offer! BULKor BAGGED Showroom, Retail & Commercial Sales: 650 Weber St. N. Waterloo@ Benjamin 519.888.9992 www.StoneLandscapes.ca

th Order online by May 15 & Save $10 2 | NEWS THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, april 11, 2015 Local Food: Event has grown to become a popular part of healthy communities month from | COVER could get involved. And gardening. At 6:15 the cho- kitchen” demo returns Dr. in Elmira, the event is then we started on that real- ral society will perform, with chef Ryan Terry of free of charge, though dona- ly stormy icy night (in Feb- then at 6:45 local farmer Flow Cafe and Catering in tions to Woolwich Healthy ruary), we actually had 17 John Nederend will give a Elmira. Communities are appreci- people out, which was just presentation on how the “We’re back again this ated. Admission includes phenomenal. And it’s just industry cares for and pro- year for the kids recipe access to a wide assortment grown from there over the tects livestock. competition,” Terry said. of artisanal food samples past six weeks and I think “We’ve had people ask- “It’s something that we re- and products available for we’re up to about 35 people ing for that because a lot of ally enjoy being a part of purchase, along with the now. It’s a lovely group, people want to know more and I know that the kids debut performance of the with some really nice voices about animal welfare,” really get a thrill showing Woolwich Choral Society, and really nice people.” Taylor explained. “There off their creativity and their which has a surprising show With your ears and your are a lot of news stories that cooking skills. It’s a great up their sleeves. taste buds looked after, the show inhumane practices, way to get young people “We’re really looking for- event switches over to your however it is important for thinking about where their ward to it,” Nancy Staycer brain with several educa- people to know that the vast food comes from and to get said. “It’s been excellent. tional speakers. majority of farmers do take them thinking about mak- Because it’s the first time First up at 5:30 Gil great care of their animals; ing informed choices when we’ve done this, we had no Langerak will share tips on it’s their livelihood.” it comes to what they eat.” idea how many people we small-scale urban vegetable At 7:20 the “kids in the For the fifth year now, Terry received recipes from aspiring chefs and foodies that called for the use of local ingredients. This year, Chef Ryan Terry will host the kids in the kitchen demonstration at the ninth annual “A Taste the winning recipe is for a of Woolwich” April 13 at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Elmira. [Scott Barber / The Observer] You Dream It, We Build It! cheesecake that sources its getting ready to share their have nearby, and they aren’t eggs, milk and flour from cake with hungry patrons all together clear on where local farmers in the town- on Monday evening. they are.” ship. Lastly, at 7:40 Woolwich The goal is to get more “There are so many kids Healthy Communities people out and about on these days that don’t even volunteer Inga Rinne will the trail system while also know what an eggplant present the results from a promoting local foods and looks like,” Terry said. “So recent trails study. farmers. it’s good to give them some “There was a community A Taste of Woolwich kicks knowledge about where consultation around sig- off the Woolwich Healthy we get our produce and nage for active transporta- Communities month which product from. And being in tion, so hiking and biking, will include a community Excellent Quality, Great Value! Elmira, we are so close to a and local food,” Rinne cleanup on Saturday April great food belt that is right explained. “It’s about con- 18, tree planting events on Completely Custom Kitchens, Bathrooms, Work Spaces and more… in our backyard.” necting hikers and bikers to April 25, April 28 and May 2, The contest winners will local food along our trails. hikes on April 20, April 26 COME SEE OUR SHOWROOM 519-274-0300 www.pinecreekcabinets.com be busy this weekend cook- ... Even people in the town- and May 9, and storm drain ing in Flow Cafe and Cater- ship seem to be surprised painting by the Girl Guides ing’s professional kitchen by the amount of trails we and Scouts groups April 25. The Elmira Lions Club would like An EGG-cellent day in St. jacobs to thank the following for their donations of $100.00 or more in corporate sponsorship contributing to the success of our 44th Annual Snofari. This year we raised $32,000

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SCOTT BARBER kids throughout the com- munity centre. The Crime Stoppers This year, the second “Putting Crime in the arena pad opened up, and Penalty Box” event returns DeLay, a former university to the Woolwich Memorial football player, saw an op- Centre this weekend. It portunity to get a football runs Sunday from 9 a.m. skills camp together. to 2 p.m. “We decided to make Along with a free hockey this a camp for the big skills camp that was a guys, the linemen and big hit last year, organiz- linebackers because once ers have added a football you get the quarterbacks Mikayla Cooper and Brielle Dobes are bringing Kate Whitfield, founder of Fearlessly Girl, to EDSS next week for an inspirational Girls Night for all girls from Grades 8 to 12. clinic to the docket. and the receivers going the [Whitney Neilson / The Observer] “There are so many space really becomes an hockey camps out there, issue,” he said, although which is great, but we he noted that anyone over Empowering girls to be themselves wanted to do something a the age of 12 interested little bit different this year in attending is welcome. Fearlessly Girl founder Kate Whitfield to address local audience in that would provide some “We’ve got some really of the kids and teens here knowledgeable coaches an uplifting girls’ night event arranged by EDSS leadership program in Elmira with a chance to coming in that will work either get introduced to with the kids on their Whitney Neilson and connects well to her for themselves through was scary and I’m sure I the sport of football or to skills.” audience, whether it’s a conversation. At the lead- wouldn’t have been able to hone their skills with some Contact safety will be a Anyone who’s been small group, or an audito- ership conference she said do that,” Dobes said. “So great coaches,” organizer big priority, he said, since through high school rium of 500. At the EDSS they spent the whole time leadership is a way for us Pat DeLay explained. learning how to tackle and knows it can be tough. event, Whitfield will give a talking about their prob- to grow in confidence and The local Crime Stop- how to be tackled is so im- Between managing your motivational keynote pre- lems, realizing along the experience. Because of pers chapter spearheaded portant in the sport. course load, extra-cur- sentation on self-esteem way many of them feel the leadership we’re able to do the event after the New The clinic will feature ricular activities, and a and unrealistic pressures. same way. this.” Year Eve break-in at the coaches and players from part-time job, who has the Then they’ll be divided “It’s all these people Cooper says they’ve got WMC that saw a pair of the Tri-City Outlaws foot- time or energy to deal with into groups of 10 by peer from different demograph- a great support system be- 13-year-olds unleash some ball club, a competitive drama? leaders, some Leaders in ics and you think you’d be hind them to bring this to $100,000 worth of vandal- adult team that competes Brielle Dobes and Mikay- Training and other leader- so different, but when you EDSS. They’ve settled most ism. against teams from across la Cooper hope by bring- ship class students, for ac- break down barriers you’ve of the logistics, includ- “It was just an awful the province and the coun- ing in Kate Whitfield, the tivities aimed at breaking all got the same problems, ing having staff on hand thing, that took the com- try. founder of Fearlessly Kind barriers and developing you just don’t realize it,” because some of it could munity centre out of com- University of Waterloo and Fearlessly Girl, girls at stronger friendships. Dobes said. “That re- potentially be triggering. mission during the holi- offensive line coach Matt Elmira District Secondary “Because we come from ally takes away a lot of the Now they’re working on days,” DeLay said. “So we Fraser will also be taking School can begin to break a small town with a very cliquey stuff that happens promoting the event to get decided to put this event part, while former Toronto down those walls they put traditional background in high school.” girls interested in coming together to hopefully make Argonaut – and current up. girls are often taught that Whitfield started speak- and not feeling like they’ll positive connections with WRPS officer – Ian Forde They attended the On- they need to be seen, ing at a girls empowerment be weird for doing so. the youth between Crime will be hosting a talk on tario Student Leadership not heard, taking up less company when she was “They’re all worried Stoppers and the police positive lifestyle decision Conference earlier this space,” Cooper said. “That still in high school after they’ll be awkward,” Coo- force; and what better way making. year through their leader- was one of the most impor- being bullied. She’s spo- per said. “Sure it’ll be to do it than with sports?” The goal is to get young ship class, where Whitfield tant things that I took away ken to tens of thousands awkward for the first five Last year DeLay, the for- people thinking about law was a speaker. They left from Kate. The first thing of students across North minutes, but we promise as mer chair of the region’s enforcement in a positive feeling excited and em- she said was sit like a girl, America, spreading her soon as you sit down and Crime Stoppers branch, light, DeLay said, while powered, and wanting now sit like a guy. Guys message of empowerment you start hearing her talk, and Darryl Pacquette, the also having a great time. other girls to feel the same would sprawl out and take and community. it’s not going to be awk- Waterloo Region Police The football and hockey way. up space and that’s the It’s been a few months in ward. It’s going to be great Service’s Crime Stopper’s camps run from 9 a.m. to “We just knew that we dominance thing. As girls, the making, but they say experience.” coordinator, launched the 2 p.m. at the WMC. The wanted to bring that to El- you don’t want to be taught they’ve finally cleared all They both agree living in event at the WMC with free event is free and lunch is mira, so whether that was to just take up space and be the administrative hurdles. a small town and a small- ice time and hockey drills included. Donations to us doing something or her quiet. You need to have a “Leadership has allowed ish high school can lead to at the Dan Snyder Arena Crime Stoppers are en- coming, we just knew we voice heard.” us to expand in more ways, cliques and competition and a variety of activities couraged. There will also wanted that,” Dobes said. Dobes said Whitfield being able to bring this up, between girls to be the Cooper says Whitfield will talk about how girls meeting with the principal like swimming and face be face painting, swim- Empowerment | 4 painting for the younger ming and raffle prizes. gives big-sisterly advice can build a community and the vice-principal, that

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And they’re also mering, the drills drilling, youngsters around in head are a great way for students Last month, EDSS took will help ease the harsh- aware teenage boys have and the wrenches, well, to head competition in a to have fun and show off part in the Waterloo Region ness a lot of teenage girls their own unique issues. wrenching. wide range of categories their abilities. District School Board re- have toward each other, Cooper says they’d fully It’s time once again for from carpentry, electrical “It’s a good mix of the gional competition. which separates them. support the boys if they de- another round of Skills and plumping, through theoretical and the practi- The auto service techni- “It’s the whole strength- cided to do a similar night. Canada Tech competitions landscaping, auto repairs cal skills these students are cian team of Evan Kreutz- ening feeling afterward “We are girls and Kate’s and a number of hardwork- and refrigeration, among learning in class,” EDSS kamp and Travis Martin that came from it,” Dobes a girl and we cater to girls ing and talented Elmira others. tech department head earned silver. The land- said. “It’s an amazing feel- especially,” Cooper said. District Secondary School Designed to “encourage Randy Dyck explained. scape horticulture team of ing and hopefully that “We know about girl prob- students are busy getting and support a coordinated “These young people work Skills | 17 will come to this school. lems because we’ve been ready. Canadian approach to pro- very hard at their craft, And that mixing with aca- there and we think we can demics, confidence and help these girls.” Spring brings with it the Wellesley Home and Garden Show academics is an amazing Dobes says they feel mixture. Hopefully not there’s a strong male domi- Whitney Neilson able to find everything “If we weren’t well die cast models of tractors. only will girls here just be nance at the school, partly from farm tractors to lawn thought of we wouldn’t Other companies donate more connected, they’ll be because of Elmira’s size The 27th annual movers to kitchen gadgets. have been around for 26 company hats and shirts able to be more confident and where they’ve come Wellesley Home and The show is run out of years,” Grebinski said. of gift certificates for their in their setting.” from. She says this adds a Garden Show returns at the Wellesley Arena and “We’ve got a good follow- services. There are also They’ve invited Grade layer of separation. the end of this month with the Wellesley Community ing, word spread about the specific door prizes for 8 girls from all the feeder “Guys have caused a lot nearly 100 vendors and Centre. As in previous show.” kids too. schools who’ll be attending of disconnect,” Dobes said. everything you’ll need to years, the Wellesley Lions Everyone who attends Grebinski took over the EDSS in the fall to come “And this is another thing, get your home in tip top Club will serve their BBQ can enter their name for show five years ago, when out to the event as well. we don’t blame them but shape for spring. dinners out of the commu- nightly door prizes. Each the previous show orga- Their goal is to establish if we can take them away Rick Grebinski, show nity centre. The dinners vendor brings something nizer got too busy with his the school as a safe place from the equation it’s crazy coordinator with wife are served from 5-7:30 p.m. for the door prizes. seed company and asked from the beginning to ease how fast walls fall down Brenda, says they’ll have “We look after Wellesley, “The visitors to the show if he’d take over the show. the transition. All of the when you don’t have that companies who’ve become Woolwich, Wilmot, the sur- always leave with a smile Grebinski had just recently Grade 8 girls at Floradale there.” staples for the show, along rounding areas including on their face,” Grebinski retired and had experi- Public School are already They note the event is all with new ones. Stratford, and Kitchener- said. “Everyone who at- ence in running this sort planning to come with about appreciating being “We’ve got Budget Waterloo. It’s a good little tends the show is given a of thing. their guidance counselor. a girl and not fighting over Blinds, it’ll be a window show. It’s well attended,” ballot and they fill it out “I thought you know Park Manor Public School who’s the most popular or covering [company],” Gre- Grebinski said. with their name and where what it’d be something dif- will likely also send 20 or who’s the prettiest because binski said. “John’s Nurs- Roughly 2,100 people they’re from. That gives ferent for me to do,” Gre- 30 Grade 8 girls. Their goal those things don’t matter. ery is back. They were with checked out the show me an idea where we’re binski said. “I really enjoy is 100 to 150 participants. “In leadership we’re in us last year but they had a over the three nights last drawing from. From those working with the vendors “Girls especially in this charge of running events really nice display and he year. They don’t charge little ballots we drew from and the crowds. I’ve always area are really mean to and initiative is a huge actually did well in sales admission; instead they over 30 different commu- been around people and each other,” Cooper said. thing we learned about,” so they’ll be back. Tropical collect food for the local nities in and around the I really enjoy it. Not to “When we say they’re Cooper said. “So we de- Sunrooms is coming in. food bank. They collected Wellesley area.” say it’s not challenging at mean, they’re not bad cided we were going to take We’ve got a steel roofing more than $1,000 and He said some people times but I like it. It keeps people. But I feel like it’s a the initiative and start this company coming in. New 1,400 pounds of food last come from as far as St. me busy and it’s what I like lot of competition because event because it’s some- Dundee Pottery, she’s mov- year, which he says they’re Marys and Tillsonburg. to do. It’s become like my we’re a small school and thing we’re passionate ing into the arena. And always looking to improve They never know in ad- passion and I really take it everybody knows each about and we think we can she’s something to watch, on. vance what the door prizes to heart and try to do a bet- other, and especially with make a difference.” she does actual displays He says they continue will be, but in the past ter job every year.” social media, stuff can The free event runs and lessons at the show. to be a success because they’ve had landscaping The show runs April 29, catch like wildfire.” April 16 from 6-9 p.m. and She’s very, very popular.” they’re well thought of by companies donate trees, April 30, and May 1 from Dobes adds it’s impor- is open for all girls from He said people will be the community. and tractor companies give 5-9 p.m. tant to know the intention Grade 8 to Grade 12.

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Ireland (Engineering, Junior) and May sales, 3.6% above last year’s total township will look to hire a full time walking and hiking for leisure are the Some 220 Grade 7 through 12 Xue (Life Science, Intermediate). for the same period and 8.4% below to Wellesley staff chief building official. most popular activities for residents in students from Waterloo Region, Wel- Nine students who competed at the the five-year quarterly average. On Wellesley. Through public consultation, lington County and the Upper Grand Waterloo fair won an all-expense paid a monthly basis, home sales were Looking to replace the man-hours Trails group OK’d the plan noted that 81 per cent of District School Board took part in the trip to compete at the Canada-wide 1.6% below the five-year average for lost due to Rik Louwagie’s double-duty for Wellesley respondents surveyed supported the WWSEF event April 7 at Bingemans in Science and Engineering Fair in March. role as both the chief building official spending of additional public funds Kitchener. Fredericton, New Brunswick. March’s sales included 436 single and the chief administrative officer The Township of Wellesley is looking on natural paths, while 78 per cent Grade 8 student Emily Davis won detached homes (up 25.3 %), 95 during the latter position’s nine-month for hiking and biking enthusiasts a silver medallion in the Physical & Homes sales condominium units (down 2.1 %), probation period, the Township of were in favour of spending on paved, to join a trails advisory committee 41 semi-detached (down 8.9%) Wellesley will hire a temporary, multi-use paths. Mathematical Science, Junior category. up in March part-time building inspector. to assist council in developing and Existing trails in the township include Bronze medallions went to Erica and 41 freehold townhouses (down Last month, council added building promoting local trails. stretches of the Avon and the Kissing Barra (Earth & Environmental Science, There were 619 residential properties 6.8%).The average sale price of all permits coordinator Kaitlyn Draker Councillors meeting this week voted Bridge routes. Junior), Connor Frost (Physical & sold last month through the Multiple residential sales increased 7.4% to to the list of official inspectors, along unanimously in favour of adopting the Science fair medals Mathematical Science, Junior), Lauren Listing System of the Kitchener- $347,722 compared with March 2014. with Louwagie and inspector/permit terms of reference for the new body, Hiscock (Physical & Mathematical Waterloo Association of Realtors, a Single detached homes sold for an examiner Tyler Kropf. which will see 6-10 community members for SJK students Science, Intermediate), Bartlomiej 15.1% increase compared to the March average price of $384,635, an increase Louwagie took over as the township’s serve as an official committee of council. Mozdzen (Physical & Mathematical of 2014, which was the second lowest of 4% compared to last year. 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Our view / editorial The VIEW from here Earning public’s trust means being above reproach

The fatal shooting by police of a 20-year- old Kitchener man was just the third time such lethal force has been used since the Waterloo Regional Police were formed in 1973. The incident is being examined by the province’s Special Investigations Unit, which should fully vet the shooting both for the family of the man involved and for the public’s trust in the police. While police-involved shootings are rare here – just three non-fatal examples to go along with the three that ended in someone’s death – police are under increasing scrutiny given the ubiquitous cell phone videos and social media. Luckily, we’ve got nothing like the problems seen in the U.S., where police seem to be involved in controversial shootings as a matter of course. That’s most evident where racial mi- norities are involved, and the country seems more uneasy with that reality. The latest example involves a white South Carolina police officer now facing murder charges for shooting a 50-year-old black man in the back as he fled following a traffic stop. A Mike Duffy is the poster child for abuse of the public purse, but he’s not the only one — past or present — who’s helped himself to citizens’ money. passerby caught the whole thing on a cell phone video, un- dermining the officer’s original story (his lawyer quit when WORLD view / GWYNNE DYER the video clearly contradicted what the client has said). The racial element only heightened the tension in a cli- A changing Middle East picture with Iran back in the fold mate where the shootings of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Eric Garner in New York sparked nationwide protests. ing on the ground, but it a stronger stand against started during the U.S.- In the U.S., there are hundreds of officer-involved shoot- all smells more of panic Israel was very popular in backed Iraqi invasion of ings each year – some 450 last year. But even that number is WORLD than of strategic calcula- the Arab streets. The solu- Iran in 1980-88 (when likely to be on the low side, as there are no reliable statistics tion. tion was to paint Iran as Saddam Hussein certainly kept. The most widely used number comes from the FBI, AFFAIRS The panic is due to a crazy terrorist state and was working on nuclear but that relies on voluntary reporting by some 18,000 law- the fact that the status isolate it as much as pos- weapons), and was shut enforcement agencies in the U.S. “This (Arab) nation, in quo that has prevailed sible from the rest of the down afterwards. It was The situation gets even murkier when trying to track how its darkest hour, has never in the Middle East since region. restarted in 1998, almost many of those shootings might have had a racial component faced a challenge to its approximately 1980 is The other tactic that certainly in response to – some statistics put the likelihood of a young, black male existence and a threat to at an end. Iran is back, the conservative Arab the nuclear weapons tests being shot by police at 20 times greater than a young, white its identity like the one it’s and there is great dismay states deployed was to by Pakistan, Iran’s eastern male in similar circumstances. facing now,” said General in the palaces of Riyadh stress the religious gulf neighbour. It was Iran Closer to home, Toronto has more violent crime and, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, now – especially because it between Iran (which is being stupid again, but it though still not common, more incidents involving police the ruler of Egypt. was Saudi Arabia’s great 90 per cent Shia) and the was probably never about shootings. And you wanted to say: friend and ally, the Unit- Arab countries (whose Israel. Most notably, perhaps, the killing in 2013 of 18-year-old Not the Crusades? Not the ed States, who finally set people are at least 85 per The alleged Iranian Sammy Yatim on a TTC streetcar. There, too, video footage Mongol invasion? Not even Iran free. cent Sunni). The doctri- nuclear threat provided went viral. The many videos that quickly circulated put the the European conquest It was the agreement in nal differences are real, the basis for another de- police on very shaky footing if the goal was the usual defen- of the entire Arab world Lausanne last week be- but they do not normally cade and more of politi- sive posturing. Anyone who’s seen the clips knows some- between 1830 and 1920? tween Iran and the group make ordinary people see cal quarantine and trade thing was amiss: nine shots and a tasering seem like overkill You really think the grav- of 5+1 (the United States, one another as natural embargoes that have crip- for a teen with a small knife alone on a streetcar. est threat ever to Arab Russia, China, Britain, enemies unless somebody pled Iran economically While the situation in Toronto is always more involved existence and identity is a France and Germany) that (like state propaganda) and isolated it politically. and volatile than policing in Waterloo Region, for instance, bunch of tribal warriors in marked the end of the works hard at it. All that came to a sudden that’s not to say the concerns stop at the municipal bound- Yemen? status quo. It was about Those measures worked end last week with the ary line. Stories of police misconduct, malfeasance and Sisi was addressing ending the various trade for 20 years, assisted by agreement in principle corruption anywhere – the RCMP, OPP or any municipal the Arab League summit embargoes against Iran some really stupid Ira- in Lausanne (unless the department – tars the entire system, and feeds the public’s in Cairo last week that in return for 10 to 15 years nian actions like holding Saudi Arabian and Israeli growing distrust. created a new pan-Arab of strict controls on Iran’s U.S. embassy personnel lobbies in Washington The Canadian public’s perception of police has become military force to confront nuclear power program, hostage for 444 days, but manage to torpedo the more negative, though the numbers have rebounded in the this threat, so overheated but it will also let Iran by the end of the 20th deal in the next few last few years from where they were following the wide- rhetoric was standard is- out of the jail it has been century they were losing months). spread public relations disaster that was the G20 summit sue, but still. confined to since the 1979 credibility. What saved Iran has about the same fiasco in June of 2010, a real low point. Still, there is much The air forces of Saudi revolution. the “quarantine” policy population and GDP as room for improvement, even here away from the tensions Arabia and its Gulf Initially that revolution in 2002 was the discov- Egypt, the biggest Arab south of the border. neighbours are blasting was quite scary for Iran’s ery that Tehran had been country by far, but it is Nothing like that climate exists in Waterloo Region, but Yemen from the air, and Arab neighbours, because working on nuclear weap- far closer both to the Arab people here are equally subject to news about shootings. there is talk of Saudi Ara- Iran’s example in over- ons design. Gulf states and to the And we’re just as prone to speculation given the dearth of bian, Egyptian and even throwing the local pro- The work was a revival DYER | 8 information. Clearing the air is essential. Pakistani troops invad- Western ruler and taking of research that had been THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, april 11, 2015 COMMENT | 7 Their view / question OF THE WEEK What do you think the Blue Jays chances are this year?

»»Mike McPhee »»John Biernat »»Renos Papadopoulos »»Kelly Green »»Jim Moore “I’m crossing my fingers that they will win the “Totally depends on the six rookies. I like “Hopefully they do well.” “I don’t want to jinx them.” “Awful, because they suck.” division.” Gibbons he’s a good manager. I think it will take them two years to have a solid team, there’s much to look forward to.”

“Because, quite simply, this park was built for the people of Elmira and the people of Elmira told me they don’t want graffiti.” David Paisley | 8

HIS view / STEVE KANNON More than Senate reform due as Duffy trial should finish Harper’s government

ended up becoming its big- PEI is a particularly note- promptly ignored upon funding to fight an “activ- is stacked with people who gest and crassest enabler. worthy specimen this election when he began ist” judiciary. More fodder clearly aren’t required to week, as the not-uncom- stuffing the upper chamber for Harper’s enemies list, show ethical behaviour, let EDITOR'S The abuse was rampant, not just with such epic mon saga of his improperly with cronies, hacks and which grows longer by the alone acting as a sober sec- NOTES failures as Duffy, Pamela claimed housing allowance failed politicians – 59 of minute. ond thought. Wallin and Patrick Brazeau. of some $90,000 took a them since 2006. Scandals and lack of ef- The Senate Ethics Of- The dog-and-pony See, for instance, the re- twist when it was revealed Harper championed a fectiveness aside, it costs ficer has been the opposite show that is Mike cent flap over Conservative his reluctant repayment of triple-E Senate (elected, Canadians more than $100 of effective, in part due to Duffy’s trial got underway Senator Nancy “ice-cold the money came courtesy equal and effective). In million a year to keep the a lack of independence. this week. Expected to last Camembert with broken of a cheque from Harper’s fact, he said he wouldn’t Senate going. The 105 sena- Rather, the office is under 41 days, it’s already been crackers” Ruth. former chief of staff, Nigel name anyone to the Senate tors make a minimum of the control of a committee entertaining, providing a All the hubbub has Wright. who was not elected. That $139,000 annually. Then of senators. Still, violations glimpse into the arcane, forced Harper to put on Initially unrepentant one lasted as long as his there’s the expenses and of Senate ethics are not fuzzy and entitled rules of hold his patronage ap- when the housing issue promise of transparency other entitlements. Sen- penalized in any way, and the Senate. pointments to stack the first surfaced, Duffy even- and accountability. He and ate expenses can reach the rules do not require What’s really on trial, Red Chamber. There are 18 tually agreed to pay back his party did, however, vote $300,000, with apparently senators to be honest, and however, is the Harper vacancies at the moment, the funds, all the while against an NDP bid to abol- little in the way of docu- allow senators to make government, particularly and it must gall the control claiming filing errors led ish the Senate. mentation needed. Nor is decisions even if they have the overly controlling and freaks in the PMO to have to the discrepancy. When Harper did give lip ser- there any public account- a financial interest in the secretive PMO. Everyone their hands tied by the is- things got hot back during vice to introducing elec- ability, nothing that re- outcome (as long as the knows Harper’s finger- sue of poor optics in an the 2012 flap, Duffy agreed tions and term limits into quires reporting out in the decision applies generally prints are all over this election year. to reimburse taxpayers in the mix, but his unilateral open. Even the rules them- to a broad group of people story of fraud, bribery and We can, however, expect exchange for financial as- bid was shot down last year selves are opaque, as is the or organizations). More- breach of trust – Duffy some of the usual twaddle sistance and assurances by the Supreme Court, internal oversight process, over, conflicts of interest faces 31 such charges – and about Senate reform to come the government would go which ruled Ottawa needed one that inspires no public that senators have are not now we’ll get to see if we from the mouths of Harper easy on him. substantial provincial con- confidence given the horse made public unless a sen- get enough proof to put and his sock puppets. If that deal wasn’t bad sent to proceed. Abolish- trading and unethical be- ate committee approves it; Harper in the dock. Ah, Senate reform. A enough, revelations that ing the Senate altogether haviour we did get wind of senators can accept the gift It should be enough to topic likely to induce a nap, Wright gave Duffy the would require unanimous during the internal inves- of unlimited travel, even send Harper to the same or the pursuit of a conver- money to repay the balance agreement. A divisive tigations of Duffy and Wal- from lobbyists; and sena- kind of oblivion as his once sational exit strategy at the reeks of conflict on both figure with no chance lin. Most of the money gets tors may sit on the boards trusted advisor, Brian Mul- very least. Of late, how- ends. of building a consensus, spent in secret. That’s it. of businesses and so they roney. ever, we’re perhaps more This is but one scandal Harper dropped the sub- Revelations from the can be essentially inside- Early on, we’re likely to inclined to entertain the for the corruption-prone ject. Instead, he added to Duffy trial are likely to feed government lobbyists for get even more irate about idea, being incensed by the and increasingly unpopu- the long list of poorly draft- the abolitionist sentiment. those businesses. the wastrels, bagmen and shenanigans of many of the lar Harper government. ed legislation and failed Aside from being undemo- Changes are clearly cronies in the Senate, an chamber’s denizens, Duffy It’s even more embarrass- bids shot down by the cratic, unaccountable, ille- needed. Starting with the institution that Harper front and center just now. ing given Harper’s earlier courts – more fuel for his gitimate and unnecessary, government at the helm in promised to reform but The ersatz senator from vows to reform the Senate, plea to the base for more critics maintain, the Senate Ottawa.

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An additional 9% of plastic packaging was recycled in 2013 “More serious for the Conservatives is that the Senate scandal A new supermarket in Elmira’s south end will be part of a larger compared to 2012, including an increase of 10 million kilograms for might reopen the vault on the larger abuse-of-power narrative commercial development under a plan approved by Woolwich plastic film, such as bags and outer wrap. In total, more than 311 that has dogged the Harper government. It may be seen as a council. A 34,000-sq.-ft. food store will anchor the spot, also million kilograms of post-consumer plastic packaging were microcosm of the serial breaches of the public trust: the undercover proposed to house a building centre-type outlet, on eight acres of collected in Canada for recycling. dirty tricks, the smear campaigns against opponents, the altering land at the corner of Arthur Street and South Field Drive. Meeting of official documents, the democracy-shredding omnibus bills.” Apr. 6, councillors approved the revised plan from Elmira Industrial Land (EIL) Inc. over the objections of township planning staff.

»»Canadian Plastics Industry Association »»Columnist Martin Lawrence points out that it’s really Stephen Harper and his »»From the Apr. 10, 2004 edition of The Observer government on trial in the Mike Duffy affair.

National view Dyer: Saudi Arabia will likely regret its stupidity in Yemen

FROM | 6 the Houthi militia that now controls most of Sunni-Shia battlegrounds Yemen is really an Ira- in Iraq and Syria (both of nian tool (which is the whose governments are main justification for closely linked to Tehran). the military intervention That’s what Sisi was re- there), it is nonsense. ally talking about when The Houthis, like the he spoke of an existential Iranians, are Shias, but threat to Arab existence they have their own lo- and identity. However, cal interests to protect, he’s still talking through and Iran has no plausible his hat. reason to want some sort Arab existence and of strategic foothold in identity are nowhere Yemen. It is a safe bet at risk, and Iran has no that there is not now even need to paint the Sunni a single armed Iranian in Arab countries as ene- Yemen. mies. The Iranian regime If the United States may be losing its sup- could send troops into port among the young Iraq in 2003 in the delu- (or maybe not), but it has sionary belief that Sad- absolutely no need to in- dam Hussein had weap- oculate them against the ons of mass destruction, attraction of Arab politi- then Saudi Arabia can be- cal systems and foreign lieve that it is fighting Ira- policies by promoting nians in Yemen now. No an Arab-Iranian con- country has a monopoly frontation. They hold no on stupidity, and Riyadh attraction whatever for will probably have ample young Iranians. opportunity to regret its As for the notion that mistake.

Your view / letter told me they don’t want that it is not true, and since on April 1 (and that’s in such a caring and sup- pace all day, there seems to graffiti. our park is in Elmira, that no joke). The last time we portive community. I’m be a higher volume in the No place for Over the last two years is all we care about. won the Cherrey Cup was so incredibly proud of the morning, which is a con- I have talked with dozens If there are individuals in 2011 and the last time at entire organization and I cern to me because that’s graffiti in an of local skateboarders and who are interested in cre- home was in 2001. We also wish you all the best head- when children are walking Elmira skate park BMXers of all ages as well ating a space to facilitate went all the way and won ing into the round robin to the two nearby schools. as other interested mem- street art then I suggest the Sutherland Cup that and Sutherland Cup finals. There are a host of other To the Editor, bers of the public, and the you do what Kyle Wilton same year. Go Kings! issues such as noise, speed Re: Providing an out- only time that talk of a did more than four years I’ve had the pleasure and hazardous materials let for graffiti artists (Let- graffiti wall came up was as ago at the age of 14. Find of attending games since Jocelyn Schaefer| Elmira – I’m confident that it is ter, Observer, Apr. 4/15). a suggestion to keep van- others who feel as you do, the late 1990s, and the just a matter of time before Regardless of my initial dalism off the park. get together, do your home- energy and fan support at Elmira bypass we have a serious injury or reactions of seeing irony in As you can imagine, work and then pitch it to any game, whether at fatality. creating a place where graf- there were many con- council and groups like the home or on the road, route should be a I hope the township is fiti (which is by definition cerns from the public and Woolwich Recreational Fa- is overwhelming. I was in priority seriously considering a done illicitly) is permitted, amongst donors about cilities Foundation (WRFF) the arena both March 29 bypass route and will make I have never been against graffiti. This shouldn’t who would love to help to watch their double To The Editor, it a priority before it’s too the concept of a graffiti surprise anyone but per- you make your dream to overtime win as well as I would like to com- late. wall or something similar haps what some may find enhance our community a last Wednesday when ment on the truck traffic Kevin Betts | Elmira at the skate park. surprising is that the riders reality. they won it all. To be in that runs through Elmira’s This method for con- themselves were either in- amongst the largest two main street. I know it was David Paisley |Co-Chair, Skate Elmira trolling graffiti was one of different toward graffiti or crowds ever to attend somewhat of an election Board member, WRFF the suggestions that the expressed concerns about a Sugar Kings game in issue, but I think it really MAKE builders of the park gave it damaging the surface of the Dan Snyder Arena has to be looked at more me and I saw it used in one the concrete and making Elmira fans do is something that I will closely. YOUR of the parks our committee our park look trashy. never forget. The cheer- I have lived in Elmira for OPINION visited during the design Therefore, I reject the support the Kings ing, the crowd, the atmo- most of my adult life and phase of the project. So notion that “skateboarding sphere and unconditional I knew there was a lot of COUNT. why is there no graffiti wall and graffiti go together like To the Editor, support that this team truck traffic, but I didn’t I would like to con- SUBMIT A in Elmira? Because, quite ketchup and french fries.” receives on a constant realize how much until af- LETTER TO simply, this park was built Perhaps in some communi- gratulate our hometown basis year after year ter I purchased a house on for the people of Elmira ties this is true but in El- Elmira Sugar Kings on is heartwarming. Arthur Street last fall. The THE EDITOR and the people of Elmira mira our committee found winning the Cherrey Cup I’m so grateful to live trucks roll by at a steady THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, april 11, 2015 SPORTS | 9 SPORTS

Golf / Mid-amateurs not so great outdoorsman / STEVE GALEA He’s hitting the links in Lima It’s hard Wellesley’s Rob Cowan part of team representing Golf Association to exercise of Ontario at tournament in Peru restraint

whitney neilson total. A 22nd finish at the before trout Canadian Mid-Amateur in Rob Cowan’s golf Barrie in September got prowess leads him to me to enough total ranking opener some interesting places. points to finish the year This week the Wellesley third ranked Mid Amateur resident travelled to Lima, in Ontario.” Peru to compete for the The tournament in Peru OPEN Manuel Prado Cup and started on Wednesday and COUNTRY Carlos Raffo A. Cup. Along runs through Saturday. with teammate Dave Bun- They played two practice As I write this, the gen- ker, he’s representing the rounds on Monday and a eral trout opener is a little Golf Association of Ontario final one on Tuesday to over two weeks away. The for his fifth time at this get adjusted to the course. difference is this year, I’m competition. He said most of the other trying not to show my ex- “We play a ton of golf teams are from South and citement. together so it is a very Central America and with For instance, I haven’t comfortable team,” Cowan warmer weather there than wore my waders to town said via email from Peru. “I here, their season is well once so far. Nor have I was very cognizant of the underway. taken my fly rod to bed – ranking points right up to “I love the golf course, as and not just because I still the Canadian [Men’s Mid- it is a good layout and most remember the awkward Amateur Championship] of the trouble is well placed conversation that caused and only when Garrett so you need to decide if a last year. Rank won the playoff did I particular shot selection Anyone who has ever fall to third. I did however is worth it or not,” Cowan fished for trout probably secretly hope he would still said. “I have a bit of trouble understands how hard it is be on the ice, as I really with the Bermuda greens to dial it back a bit. Open- love coming down here.” as the grain is very promi- ing day is exciting. When Elmira resident nent. It’s when you get to put Rank had to drop out due The team competition the flies you tied, the theo- to NHL refereeing, Cowan takes the two members’ ries you have developed got the call. Cowan took scores over the four days Wellesley resident Rob Cowan and teammate Dave Bunker competed for the Manuel Prado Cup and the Carlos Raffo A. Cup in Lima, Peru this and the things you learned home the “Champion of and the lowest aggregate week, representing the Golf Association of Ontario. [submitted] from other anglers in the Champions” title last June is the winner. For the in- off-season to good use. at the GAO’s club cham- dividual competition, the too. Many of the South don’t get to see too much got personal goals he’s For instance, this year, pionship tournament. He lowest score after 72 holes American countries are of Peru beside the airport, working on. I have spoken to other said the season went fairly is declared the winner. The their best players, so there hotel and golf course. But “I believe mid-season anglers about the merits well for him after that. tournament is always at are a lot of kids here, too. they made time on Monday we could absolutely have of not wading into water “I won a couple of the same location and in Only Canada and USA send to head to the Inca mar- a shot at a win, but I think over your head. So I’ll prob- matches at the Ontario April, so they seldom have Mid-Amateurs.” kets in Miraflores to try to we would both be happy if ably try that out to see if it Match Play Championships a chance to play or practice Lima Golf Club hosts the find some Peru souvenirs we could have our best fin- helps. with the kids (my three op- and be tournament ready, event and it’s been running to take home. They do ish,” Cowan said. “I think There are other things, ponents were all 19 years but they do what they can since 1988. The tourna- that every time as well as we were sixth in 2011, so too. old) and finished fifth at to prepare, he said. ment is open to players a night at a plaza on the top five would be good. Like flies, for instance. the Ontario Mid-Amateur “Some of the guys we see with three or less handi- coast, where they’re likely Individually I had one Every winter I tie a number Championship, and 20th at year over year but always caps and brings in amateur to see a beautiful sunrise. year where I was fifteenth of new patterns to try in the Amateur again with the a lot of new faces,” Cowan golfers from across the As the season’s only just I think, so anything better the upcoming season. This kids,” Cowan said. “I won said. “We get to meet dif- Americas and Europe. The begun here in Canada for than that would be great. is a meticulous process that the club championship at ferent golfers from all over competition is divided into golf, Cowan doesn’t think I would love to see four entails, examining my fly Westmount for the tenth so sometimes we get to four rounds. they’re likely to win the rounds around par, with at time in a row and the 15th make some connections He said they usually tournament. But he’s still least one round under par.” Galea | 12

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To collectively celebrate Canada’s volunteers, this NVW, Canadians are urged volunteerkw.ca VOLUNTEERS 519-742-8610 ROCK! to recognize volunteers by offering them a token stone. just like no two stones @VACkw are identical, every volunteer is unique. This is why one side of the stone is blank for you to write on. A name, an impact word or a short thank you can be added to personally recognize a volunteer. A Very Big Thanks to Elmira District Community Living PLEIN our Fantastic Volunteers! Supporting individuals with an Our volunteers helped serve over 1200 Intellectual Disability On behalf of the residents of DISPOSAL seniors and adults with disabilities to Woolwich we would like to thank our stay in their own homes through Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~Elizabeth Andrew fabulous volunteers 23B First Street East, • Meals on Wheels • Friendly visiting Elmira We would like to thank the many volunteers “Together Making A Difference” • Rides to medical • Group dining who graciously offer their time to Elmira Come Join Our Team! (519) 669.5139 519-669-5136 appointments programs District Community Living whether through • Day programs • Homemaking and time spent with the people we support, outdoor maintenance providing assistance at fundraisers i.e. the Quilt Auction or the Maple Syrup Festival Thank you for making such a positive or being a member of a committee or on impact in our community! the Board of Directors Bonnie’s For more info on our We sincerely appreciate all that you do! Chick Hatchery Ltd. Sulphur Products volunteer program, contact: Day-old Egg Layers Karla Frey, Volunteer Co-ordinator The ultimate expression of generosity is not in Day-old Meat Varieties giving of what you have, but in giving of who Turkeys - Ducks - Geese www.ccc-group.com 519-664-1900 । 1-855-664-1900 you are.” ~ Johnnetta B. Cole Ready-to-lay-pullets www.communitycareconcepts.ca 18 Arthur St. N. • 519-669-2561 60 First St. E., Elmira l 519.669.1332

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April 12th to 18th, 2015 Celebrating Volunteers The Region of Waterloo Library thanks our dedicated volunteers for their efforts in Canadian Cancer Society volunteers support of excellent rural library service. Because volunteer work speaks volumes! make the cancer journey a little brighter. For more information about volunteering at the library, call your local branch: Thank you! Bloomingdale Branch 519-745-3151 Elmira 519-669-5477 Linwood 519-698-2700 VOLUNTEERS St. Clements Branch 519-699-4341 at the centre of it all St. Jacobs Branch 519-664-3443 Wellesley Branch 519-656-2001 Michael HARRIS MPP KITCHENER-CONESTOGA Or visit the library’s website: Waterloo Region Community Office 519.886.8888 519.954.8679 | [email protected] www.rwlibrary.ca cancer.ca/volunteer MichaelHARRISMPP.ca

Volunteers: Passion. Action. Impact “Alone we From April 12th to 18th, Canadian volunteers step into the spotlight as can do so communities across the country little; together celebrate National Volunteer Week. Thanks to the 200 volunteers who make the MCC A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the Thrift & Gift a wonderful place to work and to shop. we can do so volunteers of Woolwich Community Health Centre for the work they do— helping out, giving back and having fun. Where every purchase is a gift to the world. much.” Donations and volunteers always needed Helen Keller Thank-you! 59 CHURCH STREET WEST | 519-669-8475 STORE HOURS: Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 to 5:00, Thursday: 9:30 to 8:00 National Volunteer Week Friday: 9:30 to 5:00, Saturday: 9:30 to 4:00 April 12 – 18, 2015 CHECK US OUT Benefiting Mennonite Central Committee ON FACEBOOK “growing toward a healthier tomorrow” 10 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs N0B 2N0—www.wchc.on.ca THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, april 11, 2015 SPORTS | 11 No ice needed for this very Canadian brand of hockey Elmira Optimists getting set for their popular road hockey tournament at Park Manor Public School on Apr. 25

whitney neilson have to lose two games to time if kids are getting too ganization in that we re- be a fun day for kids. They ly gotten any negative feed- be gone,” Bisbee said. “The excited.” ally make money to give it had a dozen teams the first back. It’s kind of cool when- Young hockey enthu- referees from Woolwich Registration is $50 per away,” Bisbee said. “All the year, and it’s grown ever ever a kid says thanks.” siasts will hit the pave- Minor Hockey officiate the team, which he says is a money we make goes back since. They used to hold All the schools in Elmira ment this month for the games. The kids come out deal compared to other to kids, actually in Elmira in the old arena, but they and Floradale have been 24th annual Optimist Road and play road hockey and road hockey tournaments predominantly. We’ll take outgrew it. The event will contacted and they’re Hockey Tournament. have a great time.” where it costs from $80 anybody’s money but we go on rain or shine, but he handing out applications Steve Bisbee from the He said lots of volunteers to $120 per team. And only give to the kids in said they’ve been lucky in for interested students. Elmira Optimist Club come out to make the event most of the money goes Elmira. Just about every the past. Bisbee encourages anyone says they’re hoping to see run smoothly, including back to the kids one way organization in town, girls “It’s kind of interesting, interested to sign up or just at least 30 teams for the high school students look- or another. The team who hockey, boys hockey, gym- the parents will always say come watch. event. The tournament ing to fulfill their volunteer wins first place will double nastics, ringette, Scouts, thanks,” Bisbee said. “The The event runs on April starts at 8 a.m. at Park hours, and everyone has a their money and the sec- youth bowling, they’ve all kids, every now and then 25 and registration ends on Manor Public School on the good time. ond place team gets their received money from us at someone will come by and April 18. To register, email tennis courts. Teams are “It’s cool to see the event, money back. Each player one point. Recently we had say ‘thanks, what a good Bisbee at optimist.road- made up of five kids: four a fun event for everybody also gets a hot dog, drink, the arena project; we donat- job.’ I don’t think we’ve real- [email protected]. players and a goalie. And involved,” Bisbee said. “We a mini stick with the Op- ed $25,000 to the arena.” there are four age catego- really try to take the stress timist logo on it, and the The teams will be broken ries from seven to 14, for out of it. The minor hockey rest of the money goes back down into four divisions, both boys and girls. referees really do a good into community programs. 7 and 8s, 9 and 10s, 11 and “It’s a double-elimination job of officiating, not a “The Optimist Club is 12s, and 13s and 14s. They tournament, meaning you penalty, but maybe a quiet quite an interesting or- started the event just to

Would you like to try girl’s hockey to see if you like it?? Then come and play with us… Where: Snyder Arena, Woolwich Memorial Centre, Elmira Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2015 Time: 2:00pm (on the ice at 2:30pm) Who: Girls aged 4 - 12 What to wear: CSA Approved helmet & face mask, skates, stick and gloves Brendan Schneider zipped up the ice on a breakaway in the 7-2 defeat of the LaSalle Vipers on Wednesday night in Elmira. [whitney neilson / the observer] 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 Kings: Series heads to LaSalle before returning to Elmira Sunday scrimmage game for fun! Woolwich Wild representatives will be on-hand to answer any questions that parents might have. from | Cover shutting down. That’s more Brendan McGhee and push us around,” Flanagan Girls’ hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in our area and we would love you to join us. For additional information, check out our website said. “I’d say that we did a odd man rushes than we Nick Gauvin penalties for said. “Did I like it? No, but (www.woolwichwild.com) or contact Jacinta Faries at [email protected] few things well, such as we had all of the last series, so roughing and inciting an I’m sure that [coach] Bill or 519-669-8625 scored quite a few goals. I think mentally we weren’t opponent. [Bowler] wasn’t a fan of it We had done some defen- quite engaged.” Flanagan noted goalie on their side either.” sive pre-scouting on the Steve Jakiela (Palazzolo) Jon Reinhart’s successful The Vipers fell to the goaltending and they really gave the Kings a comfort- night in net. Leamington Flyers in the tried to expose the weak- able lead with his goal at “He was excellent, as Western Conference, but nesses that we thought we 2:57 in the third. This was usual,” Flanagan said. “And had the best record of the found.” quickly followed by Sugar I know we say this a lot but teams in the three confer- Red hot rookie Ethan King Connor Hall and he needed to be good to- ences that hadn’t won their Skinner kept things rolling Viper Nikko Sablone get- night. We made some plays conference. This gave them 25 seconds later, making it ting into a fight, which got in the defensive zone that the wild card spot in the 2-0 to finish the period. He them both ejected. left him wide open, and the race for the Sutherland Cup. was assisted by Alex Mut- Klayton Hoelscher odd man rushes created LaSalle won the Sutherland ton and Mitch Wright. worked to get the puck some really good chances Cup in 2010. LaSalle returned the in the back of the net at for them.” Caledonia and Leaming- Breads favour with a power play 8:42, assists coming from Clutsam also racked up ton are facing off for the White, multi grain, whole marker from Brendan Wright and Coulter. La- four penalties in the first other spot in the Suther- wheat, cheese, raisin, Harrogate (Nathan Veres, Salle attempted to make two periods for tripping, land Cup finals. dinner rolls, hot dog buns, “I think we’re going to Nathan Savage) at 3:33. But a comeback with Daniel hooking, and unsports- hamburger buns, cinnamon buns, Sugar King Eric Palazzolo Beaudoin’s goal at 10:46, manlike conduct. Elmira have a better game and we chelsea buns, cream buns widened the lead at 5:23, assisted by Dalton Langlos spent 33 minutes in the box never look any further than helped by Zac Coulter. And and Nicolas Crescenzi, but to LaSalle’s 27. Flanagan the next game,” Flanagan Mitch Wright (Mac Clut- it was all for naught. said many of the players said. “Our philosophy here Pies sam, Mitch Klie) added his “I think the second goal are under a lot of stress is play a game, look at it, as- Blueberry, cherry, apple, peach, own on the power play to could have been prevent- with writing university and sess it, what did we do well, raspberry, strawberry, elderberry go into the final frame 4-1. ed,” Flanagan said. “He college exams right now, what did we do poorly, and Flanagan noted they had skated all the way up the which means they may then prepare for the next Apple dumplings, Meat Pies, a lot of turnovers, which ice and the guys just didn’t not be always mentally game. I don’t think that usually isn’t an issue for take him.” focused. He says he doesn’t they played their best game Cookies, Tarts, Muffins the Kings. Cash Seraphim sealed the foresee the fighting becom- tonight either, so we’re go- We can supply • Our frozen yeast doughs require thawing “Our defensive zone was deal with a power play goal ing a recurring theme in ing to have to be ready.” prior to proofing and baking at 17:14, helped by Adam the series. The Kings headed to not great,” Flanagan said. baked or frozen • Frozen Pies dumplings cookies muffins and “Our battles, not great and Brubacher and Palazzolo. “I think it was just two LaSalle on Friday for the loaves should be baked without thawing I think we had at least nine A fight broke out with teams trying to assert their second match of the seven- odd man rushes against four minutes to go in the dominance, and say we’re game series. 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Remem- And what spot are you this time of year for the testing the prototype by 16. low anglers – literally, on ber to remove the price going to try first? What anticipation it provides. It’s placing it in a friend’s or The exception is the some of the more popular tags, however, or you’ll get about that undercut bank like the night before Christ- family member’s soup at a cracker fly, which floats waters. far more excitement than where you got that big mas and your birthday restaurant. well in soup and can be More than that, you get you bargained for. brown trout last year? Or combined. If we get free soup, the tied in a size 8. If my catch to dust off those fishing Aside from all the physi- the rapids you floated Every new season brings pattern will probably fool rate with waiters, friends rods that have been idle all cal preparations, this is the through? Perhaps you’ll undiscovered fishing trout – especially since the and family is any indica- winter and spool up reels time to dream of the type do it with a boat this time, knowledge and you just waiters and my family and tion, it should be a killer with new lines, which can of fishing you want to do. hmm? know that a new story is friends have been getting on the trout streams come provide a lot of excitement Do you want to focus on These are the big de- about to unfold. more wary and selective. opener. in and of itself if you own dry fly fishing, high stick- cisions that keep you Especially, if trout like Heck, I used to be able to But I digress. cats. ing with nymphs or swing- distracted from life, and crackers…

LL#2 midgets take their division Stars are Novice a champs

The Woolwich Wildcat Midget LL# 2 team blanked Ayr 2-0 March 29 to capture the “D” Division championship. [SUBMITTED] The Twin Centre Stars Novice Rep team beat Delhi on Mar. 29 to win the Southern County A Division final, adding to their game record of 59- 4-3. The boys also won their OMHA’s against South Huron, as well as placing first in the Preston International, BCH (Hensall) and Bill Batten Memorial (Exeter) tournaments. Front row: Rowan Henderson, Alex Martin, Isaac Lorentz, Blake Mayer, Nate Gawthorn. Middle row: Brayden Stumpf, Colton Henderson, Orrin Schieck, Evan Reid, Kaeden Burger, Jacob Pfohl, Jackson Bowman. Back row: Joe Gawthorn (trainer), Andrew Henderson (manager), Kory Lorentz (head coach), Chad Stumpf (assistant coach). [SUBMITTED] Don’t hang up your skates just yet! WGMHA LOCAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Championship Day was held Please join me for a Mar.29 at the Sportsworld Arena in Kitchener. The LL teams are part of the Kitchener Minor Hockey Community Skate Association’s Local League, which includes teams th from as far west as Friday April 17 , 2015 Woodstock and to 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM the East Fergus.

Activa Sportsplex The Woolwich Wild Bantam LL squad won gold in the ‘A’ pool. Players: Holly Faries, Claire Robertson, Megan Henry, Jade Lipczynski, Abby Hanley, Gracie Durrer, Olivia Martin, Morgan Hanley, Mary Rose MacKenzie, Jenn Mitchell, (135 Lennox Lewis Way, Kitchener) Maddy Waters, Zoe Peev, Alenna Martin, Brigitte Dyksterhuis and Brianna Fleming. Team staff: Steve Hanley, Gillian MacKenzie, Scott Hanley, Chad Durrer and Tori Fleming. Hope to see you there! Harold

MemberALBRECHT of Parliament, Kitchener-Conestoga Woolwich Wild Intermediate LL won silver in the ‘A’ pool. Players: Lindsey Lesage, Jamie Quistberg, Jenna Wilmot, Lindsey Bauman, 519-578-3777 Lauren Lesage, Amy Calenda, Kayla Death, Shannon Novak, Ashley Dujlovic, Kayla Wilging, Woolwich Wild Novice LL won Silver in the ‘B’ Pool. Player names are: Hailey Muller, www.HaroldAlbrechtMP.ca Tori Martin, Leanne Roesink, Mandy Martin, Samantha Weber, Ally Crane, Brooklyn Kroetsch, MaKenna Kroetsch, Kara MacPherson, [email protected] Marissa Woodburn, Erin Graham. Absent: Kayleigh Futher, Emily Martin, Bella Roth, Brianne Schnarr, Charlotte McMillan, Ella Amanda Lutz, Victoria Horst. Team staff: Doug Hicks, Alexa Grundy, Sarah Montgomery, Claire Catton, Olivia Straus, Nora Beatty. Woodburn, Pam Woodburn, Gary Lesage. Team Staff: Chris McMillan, Laurie Montgomery, Jennifer Catton, Jim Montgomery, Brian Straus, Robert Hicks, Michelle McMillan. THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 WOOLWICH HOME & LEISURE EXPO | 13

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It’s important that the high-powered agri- food trade mission from Ontario heading to China next Wednesday drives on, despite the untimely ap- pearance here of bird flu. As of late this week, eight Ontario poultry farms had been quarantined, after the highly contagious bird flu virus was found on one. Researchers and others are still learning about the virus, but one thing’s for sure: No one in any country wants it on their soil and in their poultry barns. Despite this development, though, the trade mission to China has stayed focused, taking Andrew Unrau Woelk, Tara Travaglini, Jonathon Clay and April Martin are excited to launch the new Elmira location of SOS Physiotherapy at 3 Wyatt St. [Scott Barber / The Observer] the long view on trade and global relations. SCOTT BARBER ing of a new facility on to think of ourselves as plans for patients, manual that we have found here,” At a news teleconference Wyatt Street in downtown offering a unique style of therapies, manipulation, Clay explained. “Every- Wednesday, two of the For nearly 25 years, the Elmira. physiotherapy services, mobilization and myofas- thing might not be for provincial cabinet minis- certified health profession- “We realized that we’ve because we can do manual cial release, custom upper everyone. But if you can ters who are leading the als at SOS Physiotherapy got a model that works therapy, but also manipu- extremity splinting and tailor specific services, 20-person entourage made have provided interactive, and we want to try to use lation, which is sometimes high-level core strength- whether it is under the clear they’re united in their customizable and compre- that to help other people a bit unique for a physio- ening strategies, SOS also physiotherapy umbrella resolve to put the bird flu hensive care for patients at in another community therapist because not all of offers electrotherapy, acu- or some of the other areas, situation in perspective. their Kitchener and Water- and we’re going to start them can do it.” puncture (anatomical and that’s what is going to help They want the mission to loo clinics. in Elmira because we feel Along with traditional intramuscular), registered the patient get better.” further build relations with Now, they are bringing like it’s a great place to techniques like develop- massage therapists and The business was China – which to many their services to Woolwich be,” co-owner Jonathon ing and implementing pedorthic services. SOS | 17 Roberts | 17 Township with the open- Clay explained. “We like personalized exercise “That’s the best thing

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In the Chinese may have,” he food export market, behind have certainly worked The province and others house Vegetable Growers, fact, president Franco Vac- said. the USA. Challenges like before, yielding what the are convinced that’s just Beef Farmers of Ontario carino is on this trade mis- Time will tell how the bird flu “can pop-up at any province calls “measurable the tip of the iceberg. After and Pelee Island Winery. sion, much to the delight of mission impacts exports. time,” said citizenship, im- results” for the Ontario all, China has 1.3 billion They’re the ones who, as a minister Leal. Last year Ontario agri-food migration and internation- Ginseng Growers Associa- people – about 20 per cent group, hire the most people “The University of exports to China were al trade minister Michael tion and Pillitteri Estates of the global population in Ontario. They’re also the Guelph has a reputation for worth $830 million – im- Chan, who is co-leading the Winery. – and the middle class is ones who are being count- research that will be a very pressive for sure, but still mission with agriculture, In 2013, they were part of growing. Chan says those ed on to meet Premier important aspect of this relatively small consider- food and rural affairs min- a trade mission to China, consumers are hungry Wynne’s challenge to the mission,” Leal told those ing agri-food contributes ister Jeff Leal. “We can’t which is now credited in for the kind of food On- agri-food sector, to double involved in this week’s tele- $34 billion a year to the roll over ... the key is to go part for a $40-million in- tario grows – which he calls its growth rate and create conference. He noted the province’s GDP. There’s a and build relationships, crease in the value of the “safe, clean and secure.” 120,000 jobs by 2020. And university’s expertise in lot of room for growth. And show [China] what we can Ontario’s ginseng crop in It’s worth noting this mis- finally, they’re the ones food safety and traceability this trade mission is be- export, and understand just one year, and for new sion is especially geared to who make extensive use is of interest in China, but ing counted on to help the their culture and their way orders for more than 2,500 small- and medium-size of agri-food research, the emphasized the door is economy move ahead. SOS: Human interaction is key Skills: EDSS students to help with Habitat for Humanity build given the nature of the practice from | 4 Caitlin Ditner and Tanner from | 16 ers, patients will be in good Schneider won bronze. launched in 1991 on Bel- hands. Austin Pollard captures mont Avenue in Kitchener “We really enjoy the hu- bronze in welding; in and later added a clinic at man interaction,” Woelk plumbing, Kordic Weigel the University of Waterloo said. “Someone is coming placed first, Brock Wagned campus in 1995. to you with a problem that finished second and Nick Clay took over the clin- often puts them out of Bertlet won bronze. Joey ics along with partners function, and we’re able Dynerowicz picked up the Andrew Unrau Woelk, to help them bring back gold in refrigeration and David Slover and Brain that function that they Carl Horst grabbed the Galstaldi in 2007. With a had lost. ... It’s neat to put top spot in electrical. The staff of some 20 health those smiles on their faces home build team of Nathan care professionals across and to see those positive Hergott, Walker Schott, a range of disciplines, SOS changes.” Noah Zeller and Adam prides itself on maintain- Clay concurred. Weber placed first, while ing “a friendly, relaxed “I don’t think we could Ryan French picked up his atmosphere while deliver- ever imagine doing any own gold for automation ing consistent, innovative, sort of desk work where and PLC control. Lastly, professional treatment.” there wasn’t that kind of in heating systems, Eric With an open style lay- interaction with people,” Wright placed first while out – complemented with he said. “And being able to Taylor Kuchma was run- Adam Weber, Walker Schott, Noah Zeller and Nathan Hergott will represent Elmira District Secondary School in the carpentry event at the Skills Canada provincial competition May 4-6 at RIM Park in Waterloo. [Scott Barber / The Observer] numerous private offices make a positive change for ner up. and exercise spaces – the people is so important.” Next up, the gold med- Before they take on the building a shed for Habitat “It’s a really nice thing SOS clinics are designed to The Elmira location at alists, along with Chad best of the best from across for Humanity. that these young people provide a comfortable ex- 3 Wyatt St. opens April 13, Martin and Taylor Knarr in Ontario, the home build- It’s a great way to do are going to actually build perience for patients. And with an open house event the two-person carpentry ing team and the carpentry something for the com- something that will make with a combined 70 years featuring a barbeque and event, will show their stuff crew, with a couple extra munity while learning and a difference for a family in of experience in the field door prizes to follow later at the provincials, May 4-6 hands from Tyler Martin honing their skills, Dyck our community. They re- between the business own- in the month. at RIM park in Waterloo. and Nathan Horst, will be said. ally enjoy that aspect.”

Helping Good AN People do EDUCATION Great Things Bird YOU CAN HAVE THE WOOLWICH FAITH IN! COMMUNITY FUND Watching Grants from the Woolwich Community Fund will be awarded this Join us for spring. Special grants are available for youth initiatives through the Fountain of Memories Fund. Tour ROCKWAY Charitable organizations whose services benefit the citizens of INFORMATION NIGHT Woolwich Township are invited to apply. Grants will be provided for capital expenditures or as seed money for new initiatives (not for • Tuesday, April 28,2015 operating expenses). Saturday • 7:00 pm Grant applications will be accepted until Friday May 15, 2015 May 2nd & 9th 2015 www.rockway.ca The Woolwich Community Fund application form and to RSVP or for more information information on how to apply are available at: http://www.kwcf.ca/forgrantap/grantevalu~4 Point Peele National Park or contact Contact The Kitchener and Waterloo 519-669-5557 Amos Weber 1-855-WAY WE GO Community Foundation Office TEL: 519.725.1806 EMAIL: [email protected] Upcoming Tours: FAX: 519.725.3851 WEB: www.kwcf.ca May 15-16 • Ottawa Tulip Festival ROCKWAY MENNONITE COLLEGIATE Coming Soon: 110 Doon Road | Kitchener | N2G 3C8 Jim Schwindt, Chairman - Woolwich Community Fund www.rockway.ca | 519-743-5209 TELEPHONE: 519.669.5012 Lion Safari, Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Toronto Zoo 18 | THE ARTS THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, april 11, 2015 THE ARTS

on stage / Live theatre An enduring love story with a twist Life’s evolutions and passage of time come into play as Elmira Theatre Company stages Same Time Next Year

whitney neilson the hairstyles change, the Elmira Theatre Company’s production of Same Time Next Year, makeup changes, the mu- starring Steve Robinson and Michele Di Tomasso as a couple with A 25-year love affair sic goes along with it. That an unusual affair, runs April 17 to May 2. [submitted] between two married added a whole lot of chore- people who meet once a ography that’s not always year for a scandalous ren- in a lot of plays.” dezvous will hit the Elmira They also had to make Theatre Company’s stage sure all the little details were this month. appropriate for the time pe- Same Time Next Year riod, like phones in the hotel follows Doris and George room they’re staying in, for from 1951 to 1978, as they example. The actors needed continue their unusual re- to change their characters lationship with more than from scene to scene because a few laughs. you don’t walk and talk Director Joe Brenner when you’re 20 like you do says their annual visits are when you’re 60. what prompted the title, “Your worldliness, your Same Time Next Year. knowledge, your innocence “They stay married and changes,” Brenner said. we see them as they grow Michele Di Tomasso will older and have kids and life play Doris, while Steve goes on,” Brenner said. “We Robinson portrays George. watch them grow up but we Brenner has worked with only see them as they have both actors and they each this romantic trip once a have lengthy local theatre Ellen Burstyn and Alan Brenner says having just will be able to relate to. “It is a love story but year. I thought it was kind résumés. Alda. It was nominated for two actors makes rehears- “Because it covers 25 wives could drag their hus- of intriguing. It is a love He directed Di Tomasso several Academy Awards ing much easier, aside from years, if it’s at the beginning bands there, they’ll enjoy story, but with a very inter- in Nunsense, the last time and Golden Globe Awards. the behind the scenes cos- of the play and they’re just the humor,” Brenner said. esting twist.” she performed with ETC. Burstyn also performed tume changes. They get the having babies and life is just “I like to say make them He said the play is Her acting history includes as Doris in the Broadway chance to really delve into starting, younger people laugh, make them cry, send unique in how you watch Bye, Bye Birdie, The King production and won a Tony their characters. will relate to that,” Brenner them home happy.” two characters develop and I, and The Wizard of for it. “We ask in theatre a lot, said. “If it’s the end of the The show runs April 17 over 25 years, which usual- Oz. Brenner directed ETC’s “It is actually fairly what do you want when play and they’re retiring, to May 2 at the Elmira The- ly doesn’t happen on stage. Medium Rare recently and close,” Brenner said. “It you say a line, what do you older people will be able to atre Company’s venue at 76 You see them age from 25- has performed in such pro- doesn’t always happen feel?” Brenner said. “As we relate to that. I think that Howard Ave. Show times 30 to 55-60. He says that ductions as Oliver, Sweeney like that. This being that it do in real life when we say everybody will be able to are 8 p.m on the Thursday, added its own challenges. Todd, and Annie. was a play first the movie something we usually have relate to the play at some Friday, and Saturday nights “We had to make sure “They’ve both been on stayed pretty close to it.” a meaning behind it. If he’s point in their lives.” and 2:30 p.m. matinees on that the set pieces fit the stage a really long time, Since the movie was saying this what does he For some people it will the Sundays. Tickets are time period, the costumes they’re experienced ac- based off the play, there really mean? Those are dis- be a trip down memory $20 and can be purchased changed,” Brenner said. tors,” Brenner said. “That’s aren’t too many differences cussions you have.” lane. They’ll watch and see at the Centre in the Square “There’s a lot of choreog- definitely made my job sig- between them. Brenner He hopes the audience a similar dress they wore box office in Kitchener by raphy going on backstage nificantly easier.” says we see the actors in will not only enjoy the when they were younger, calling 578-1570 or 1-800- as every scene jumps five Written by Bernard the play every five years, play for its comedy, but or hear a song they used to 265-8977, online at www. years, so that’s when we Slade, the play was made compared to every year in its changing time periods, listen to. The show is an all centre-square.com or www. get the costumes change, into a 1978 movie starring the movie. which different age groups ages event. elmiratheatre.com.

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The & Books. 7418 Rd. 116, RR#1, a Youth worker to serve our vibrant congregation individual must possess excellent organi- As part of our engineering team, your position will include the Linwood Ontario, N0B 2A0. and to reach out to our community. Please refer to zation skills, be flexible, good communica- Project Management of automated processing systems. You need 10% off on fabrics & sewing floramc.org for complete job descriptions. tion and interpersonal skills. Knowledge to be self-driven and able to handle stressful situations. This supplies, plus bargain boxes of fabrics at reduced prices. Send your questions and / or résumés to and proficiency in the use of computers position will include travelling to the US. 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Minimum 10 hours per • Develop Process Flow Diagrams During sale only open - also HELP WANTED week with a requirement of additional Tues., & Thurs. hours during peak times. • Develop Equipment Specifications • Develop timelines Please forward resume by email only, Farm Elmira Stove Works indicating in the subject line the position • Budget planning and monitoring Equipment We are looking for an energetic, efficient you are applying for, to: • Schedule and supervise the fabrication of Processing Equipment JD 6125, 6150 Tractors & and friendly person for our office. Rob Waters • Schedule and supervise the installation of Processing Bobcat S300 for rent. Avail- Equipment / Lines able May 1/15 - Oct. 15/15. Sales, order processing, and office President, Woolwich Minor Hockey • Report and work closely with Management Daily, weekly, monthly duties being the key focus. This is a [email protected] prices. 519-591-1274. 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Available July The Ice Scheduler works with many differ- [email protected] 1st. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. enced tire technicians in all aspects of ent points of contact to schedule all associ- Finished basement, single passenger and light truck service. Strong ation games and practices. You must be Help Wanted car garage. All appliances work ethic, valid class G license and clean comfortable using email and telephone to included, 1/4 acre property. abstract a must. work with other schedulers and with Help wanted in bakery, Central A/C and vac. Pet coaches, thereby requiring superlative Mennonite preferred. Hill- friendly. No smokers. $1,400 Fax resumé to: 519-664-3406 communication and organization skills. crest Home Baking. Call + utilities. Call 519-669-9029 or Email: [email protected] Hours are varied depending on the time of 519-669-1381. for details. year, and you must be flexible and able to react quickly to all requests. 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RENTALS RENTALS Birthday stag & doe OBITUARY Enjoy Lake Huron with Moorefield - large two bedroom apartment, your family this summer th at our water-view cottage furnished or unfurnished, Happy 4 Birthday, Christina Weber Welkisch, Johanna Charlotte on 5 acres of trees. Now laundry facilities, parking, (nee Teske) electric heat, cable TV. No & Trevor Page booking for the summer. little man Bryson! Born in Hammermuhle, Germany, on Just before Pike Bay, 25 pets, adult building. Refer- Stag & Doe December 27, 1925, died after a coura- min north of Sauble Beach. ences. $855.00 Inclusive. Details at www.rentmycot- First & Last. 519-638-3013. geous fight (she did it her way) on April tage.snappages.com 6, 2015 at her residence in Elmira. Be- loved wife of the late Heinz Welkisch (2005). Precious mom of Dagmar (John) HELP WANTED Vaillancourt, Bianca (Rene) Paquin, the late Ralph Welkisch (2003), and the late THE CORPORATION Cindy Welkisch (1958). 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Household items & more. Phil Martin Elmira, or World Vision. Indoor Garage Sale. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com Woolwich Memorial Centre, Sat.. April 11, 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 519-669-6026. DEATH NOTICES DO YOU WANT? [email protected] A wide range of jobs? www.woolwich.ca Welding? GILES, Ken | Peacefully at HOFSTETTER, Irene | HELP WANTED Groves Memorial Hospi- Passed away peacefully Millwrighting? tal, Fergus on Tuesday, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Assembly? April 7, 2015 in his 83rd at Grand River Hospital, Blueprint reading? year. Local relatives Kitchener. Irene (nee Inside work? are his daughter Ann Wagner) of Wellesley in Friday, April 10, 2015 at (Gary) Metzger of Elmira her 82nd year. Outside work? St. Jacobs Community Centre 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. HELP WANTED and son Rob (Valorie) Responsibility? DJ, late lunch and great prizes Giles of Drayton. 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$474,000 NEW LISTING Elmira - You'll be impressed with this upgraded open concept $324,900 $324,900 NEW LISTING Verdone home. With a gourmet kitchen open to the dinette, ON THE EDGE OF TOWN and family room with a gas fireplace. Walk out into the private CENTURY CHARM Elmira - This house is located near the edge of town with a fully back yard, backing on green space and enjoy the 4 year old salt Elmira - Century home on huge lot. All the character with fenced yard including deck overlooking green space. This home water heated pool. This home also has a kitchenette in the modern conveniences. Updates include: windows, furnace, has been upgraded with hard wood floors, and includes a fully finished basement with a living area, 3 piece bath, and bedroom bathrooms, kitchen, doors, roof, flooring and more. Cool finished basement and upper floor laundry room. MLS 1521282. with walk in closet. Perfect for an in-law suite. MLS 1517611. built-in closets! Fully updated & ready for you! MLS 1521049.

$449,900 $464,000 SHOWS AAA! $475,000 GREAT LOCATION Elmira - Gorgeous custom built home with many executive Kitchener - Shows AAA! This beautiful open concept home features. Welcoming frontSOLD foyer, ceramic & hardwood floors, OPEN CONCEPT BUNGALOW Alli Bauman Paul Martin Sue Wideman features a large foyer, separate dining room, main floor laundry, bright kitchen with a large island w/breakfast bar overlooking the Elmira - Make yourself at home in this beautiful bungalow. SALES REPRESENTATIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVE kitchen open to living room, and dinette with a walk out to the dining area with a walkout to the deck, fenced yard, shed & lovely The master bedroom boasts 2 closets in the dressing area CALL DIRECT CALL DIRECT CALL DIRECT deck, open stair case leading to an open office area, and master flower bed. Great main floor living room w/gas fireplace. Huge into the ensuite bath. With wet bar, games area, and a 519-577-6248 519-503-9533 226-750-9332 bedroom with ensuite incl. his & hers walk in closets. Located master bedroom boasts a 5pc ensuite & walk-in. Entertain in this projector included, this rec room was made for entertaining [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] close to shopping and the University. MLS 1521101. dream basement with gas fireplace and wet bar. MLS 1518282. or simply relaxing. MLS 1514312.

Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated $775,000 $379,900 $449,900 ENJOY THE VIEW INVITING AND IMPRESSIVE! 3 Arthur St. S., Elmira Heidelberg - Exceptional Custom Built 5 bedroom home Elmira - This inviting and impressive, 3 bedroom home QUIET CRESCENT boasts a 1500 square foot triple car garage with a drive features a fully finished basement, carpet free main floor, 2 Elmira - What more could you want? In ground 519-669-5426 through to the back yard. Situated on a 133 x 165 foot lot gas fireplaces, crown moulding, fully fenced yard, A/C, pool, Bungalow, Large lot, Beautiful view, Double car with a beautiful country view, enjoy relaxing on your back C-Vac, double car garage, most appliances included. A truly garage, Master ensuite & walk in closet, Main floor deck around the pool. MLS 1517249. beautiful home! MLS 1518283. laundry. This home is a must see! MLS 1512120. Thinking About Selling? NEW PRICE NEW PRICE

Call today and book a FREE $449,000 $539,000 LIVE IN 1 AND RENT OUT 2! $539,000 Elmira - Live in this updated 3 bedroom home with an ensuite SPACE FOR GROWING FAMILY $549,000 HOME EVALUATION. bathroom, main floor laundry, and attached garage with a low Hawkesville - This beautifully maintained 3000 sq foot home mortgage payment offset by the income of the other 2 units. features the following updates: new hickory custom kitchen, all STORE FRONT IN ELMIRA With separate meters for the utilities and all appliances windows & exterior doors, newer roof, furnace & a/c, cement pad Elmira - With a 2000 sq foot office space, a 1 bedroom unit, included, this well maintained property is ready for you and the for rec. vehicle next to driveway. No upgrades required for years! and 2 bedroom unit, this downtown property could be your renters that you choose to move in! MLS 1441079 & 1441072. Small town living at it's best. Minutes from KW. MLS 1517094. ideal investment! MLS 1442236.

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Drayton Ridge | Open House | 168 Ridgeview Dr., Drayton | Apr 11th & Apr 12th, 1-3pm Model Home | $371,900 Enjoy the covered deck out back this summer with walk out from both dining area and master bedroom. This bright open concept custom home by Verdone is sure to please the discriminating buyer looking for a bungalow on a generous Furnished Model! sized lot .Gourmet kitchen and ceramic and hardwood floors. Other models and lots to choose from.MLS Call Dale. UPSCALE BUNGALOW TOWNHOMES Drayton | $359,000 Priced From $322,900 − This 2nd phase is well underway, 3 bungalows A lot of house for the money. Large 4+1 bedroom, with walk-out finished and 2 bungalow lofts available, beautifully appointed, double car garage, basement, huge master and ensuite, separate detached insulated and wired hardwood/ceramic, gas FP, main floor master & laundry. EXCLUSIVE workshop, above ground pool, large fenced yard and more. MLS Call Dale. Worth a Look | Drayton | $489,000 NEW LISTING! PICTURESQUE 1 ACRE LOVELY HOME $399,000 GLEN ALLAN $349,900 ELMIRA Don’t For her - large 1/2 acre in town property with renovated 4 bdrm, 3 bth home, Overlooks Conestogo River, miss this one. Beautiful large front porch and rear deck, attached dble garage. For him - a detached open concept main floor, features, cathedral ceiling, dream workshop 2400 sq ft, chain hoist, hydraulic lift, air compressor and main flr bdrm w/ensuite, loft hardwood floors, gas lines, insulated and heated, room for ALL your toys. MLS Call Dale. plus 2 bdrms, newly finished fireplace, 3 bdrms, ensuite recreation rm., oversized bathroom, walkout to deck, garage/06. NEW MLS fenced yd & shed, situated Sale or Lease Elmira | $329,000 across from a park, double Commercial building, great exposure from 2 main streets, Arthur and Church, driveway, single garage. MLS. retail on main floor and large 2 bdrm upstairs. Upgraded and renovated 2011. Both up and down currently rented. Also available for lease. MLS Call Dale. Take A Look Drayton | $319,000 JUST MOVE IN! WELL MAINTAINED $379,900 DRAYTON 4 $399,900 DRAYTON 2000 Spacious open concept raised bungalow with cathedral ceiling, bright newer bedroom home, kitchen with SQ.FT bungalow, large inviting windows, a bright wide open rec. room, and many recent updates. Steps to granite counters, appliances foyer, ceramic & hardwood, school, medical centre, library, groceries, fitness gym. Fully fenced yard and & breakfast bar, walkout to huge eat-in kitchen with walkout to deck. MLS. Call Dale. deck, fenced yd and shed, granite counter tops, 2 gas spacious living room, main fireplaces, double garage & For info on these or any other real estate enquiries, Call Dale floor laundry, 3 bathrooms, driveway, main floor laundry double garage, triple with walkout to deck, c/air, driveway. MLS. appliances included. MLS.

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charitable giving / a real motivation MCC Thrift Shop in Elmira hits $1 million target to top out year Money raised at the store goes to support the many projects of the charity, which is active worldwide

scott barber Chef’s table/ Since 1978, the Menno- dierre Acheson nite Central Committee Thrift Shop in Elmira has supported people in need Maple both locally and abroad through sales of quality syrup second hand goods. Sustained by donations and the tireless work of perfect for some 200 volunteers, the shop just closed out its more than most successful year to date. pancakes With a special two-day sale March 30-31 – the store’s fiscal year-end – they topped $1 million dol- lars in sales for the year. RECIPE “In the past we had been NOTES close to that number, and so last year I sort of had ($1 million in sales) as a Maple syrup isn’t just goal in my head,” manager made for pancakes and Betty Marshall noted. “By French toast. We use this the Christmas season, I liquid gold for our but- thought that it was looking ternut squash soup and to good and decided to put it balance out a vinaigrette. out there as a goal amongst You can use maple syrup as the volunteers.” a substitute for honey, and Setting a target is a maple sugar as a substitute good way to keep every- Betty Marshall, Joan Marshall, Karri Deckert, Mark Patfield and some 200 volunteers helped the Mennonite Central Committee’s Elmira thrift shop reach $1 million in sales for the previous for brown sugar. Some of fiscal year for the first time. [scott barber / the observer] body excited and moti- our best recipes started vated, she explained. And educational programs and wide in right relationship employees and receives may need to up the ante for with a missing ingredient it worked. refugee assistance, among with God, one another and all of its product through next year. and using a substitution we “It helps the volunteers other initiatives, the MCC creation.” donation, the margins are Volunteers are always had on hand. Be creative understand how much is a major player in the in- Through direct dona- high. welcome at the Elmira and experiment. what they are doing really ternational aid arena. tions, special events – like Of the million dollars in store, and the spring is One of my favourite matters,” Marshall said. “It “Mennonite Central the New Hamburg relief sales at the Elmira store, a particularly busy time things to do as a chef is made it exciting, because Committee (MCC), a world- sale – grain donations to some $600,000 will be with an influx of clothing sharing what we create, we weren’t sure if we would wide ministry of Anabap- its food bank, grants from used for charitable pur- coming into the shop. Do- whether it’s through pic- make it. And so we decided tist churches, shares God’s the Canadian govern- poses. nations too, are greatly ap- tures, on our website or to hold a special sale at the love and compassion for ment and numerous thrift As thrift shops continue preciated, though donors blog, in this column, or at end of the month and sure all in the name of Christ shops, MCC supports a va- to grow in popularity and should keep in mind that our store and catering busi- enough, by three o’clock on by responding to basic hu- riety of causes across the to become increasingly the products will be sold ness. We enjoy bringing our the last day we had tipped man needs and working globe. mainstream – they aren’t and therefore need to be of passion for the region to over the mark.” for peace and justice,” their And with low overhead just for low-income shop- quality and use. Of particu- your table. From disaster relief, website says. “MCC envi- costs, the Elmira shop for pers anymore, Marshall lar need is furniture and chef’s table | 28 poverty reduction, through sions communities world- example has just four paid said – the Elmira location housewares.

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T. 519.669.2033 APRIL 12 APRIL 14 The Junior Garden Club is starting up in May. Online! COLLEEN Cell: 519.581.7868 Weekly gardening activities will run all summer for woolwichkin.com Waterloo Regional Crime Stoppers 2nd crime bingo, upstairs at the St. Clements Community 8-10 year olds. Fee $15. For more information contact awareness event, 9 a.m. at Woolwich Memorial Centre, Centre, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Paradise & District youth leaders before May 9. Call 519-669-3244 (Irene) Elmira. Woolwich Minor hockey skills session by the Lions Club. Wheelchair accessible. For more or 519-669-8616 (Barb). Truck & WRPS, free swim, lineman football camp with U of information, contact Joe Brick at 519-699-4022. Trailer Waterloo and Tricity Outlaws and much more along APRIL 18 with a BBQ, prizes for essays of crime awareness, youth APRIL 15 Maintenance Woolwich Community Clean-up Day - a Woolwich centre sessions, senior centre info sessions and more. Seniors Lunch Club at noon (doors open at 11:30 waterloocrimestoppers.com for details. Healthy Communities Month event, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. a.m.) Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Mapleleaf Contact Ann at 519-669-6027 or 519-664-2613, ext 6027 Cardlock St., Wellesley. Cost $6. Join us for a noonday light or [email protected] about a location near you. 4-H Alumni Tea’s - 100 years of 4-H, 2-4 p.m. Please lunch and fellowship. Call Community Care Concepts Fuel bring pictures/scrapbooks, news articles, we will scan Management at 519-664-1900 or toll free: 1-855-664-1900 for more Maryhill Knights of Columbus Vegas Night at and return to you same day. We are creating a display information. for the 100th celebration June 20, 2015. Floradale fire the Bridgeport Rod & Gun, 1229 Beitz Rd., R.R.#1 Breslau. Doors open at 7 p.m., fun starts at 8 p.m. station, 50 Florapine Rd., Floradale. Questions please APRIL 16 call Sharon Grose at 519-846-9788 or email sharon@ Free admission. Fast food available. Many beautiful 21 INDUSTRIAL DR. ELMIRA COMMERCIAL 24 huskyfarm.ca. The Lions Club of Elmira Bingo – Special bingo quilts & generous prizes to be won at the ‘Big Wheel.’ HOUR fundraiser for Woolowich Gymnastics Club. Come Grocery hampers, turkeys, hams, teaks, misc. Enjoy 519-669-2884 FUEL DEPOT CARDLOCK APRIL 13 and support this group, 7 p.m. at Elmira Lions Hall, your luck at the Penny Table. Other games of chance 40 South St., Elmira. All proceeds go to support the as well. A light lunch will be served at the end. A Taste of Woolwich 5-8 p.m., St. Teresa of Avila many projects of the Lions Club of Elmira. For more Contact Mike Runstedler 519-648-3394 or Doug Zinger church, 19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira. Get to know your local information call 519-572-2669. 519-648-2939 for more information. M&G food producer, buy and sample quality artisans foods. No charge, donations appreciated, everyone welcome. APRIL 17 APRIL 19 MILLWRIGHTS LTD. For more information call Barb at 519-669-3961. • Design Hey Kids in grades 5-8, looking for a place to hang Hungryman’s Breakfast with the 1st Elmira • Installation Rain Barrels: Purchase your rain barrel online out? Get a bunch of your friends together and come Venturer Scouts. Serving 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Elmira • Custom Fabrication before April 30 with pick-up at the Woolwich join the dance party. 7 p.m., Breslau Community Centre, Legion, 11 First St. E. All you can eat. $6 adults; $3 6-10 CORPORATE WEAR years; free 5 years and under. Township Arena (29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs) on 100 Andover Dr. Breslau. Parents, looking for a few PROMOTIONAL APPAREL MATERIAL HANDLING Sat. May 2, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds to TWEEC hours of free time while your kids enjoy 3 hours of fun APRIL 20 WORK & SAFETY WEAR | BAGS & PROCESSING SYSTEMS (Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement in a supervised, safe place? Our kids’ dance is the event Committee) to support green projects in your you are looking for! The Breslau Lions Club believes that Elmira & District Horticultural Society meeting. T-SHIRTS | JACKETS | HATS community. Questions? Contact Ann at aroberts@ kids in this age group need and deserve a fun, safe, “Bugs in your Garden and New Plants for 2015” at 519.669.5105 woolwich.ca or 519-669-6027. secure, co-ed, social environment and it is our desire to Greenway Blooming Centre, 2000 Shantz Station Rd., 245 Labrador Drive | Waterloo 1540 FLORDALE ROAD provide such an opportunity. 7 p.m. Carpool will leave from Trinity United Church. P.O. BOX 247, ELMIRA 519.886.2102 www.mgmill.com Submit an event The Events Calendar is reserved for Non-profit local community events that are offered free to the www.UniTwin.com 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? Home : 519.747.438 8 YOUR OIL, PROPANE, It’s time to call your PATRICK SANYO CANADIAN NATURAL GAS AND Welcome Wagon Hostess. MACHINE WORKS INCORPORATED Individual life insurance, mortgage insurance, Elmira & Surrounding Area MERLIHAN AIR CONDITIONING EXPERTS business insurance, employee benefits programs, COUNCILLOR | WARD 1 WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP critical illness insurance, disability coverage, VERMONT Castings RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, LIFs and Annuities. 226-266-2432 11 HENRY ST. - UNIT 9, ST. JACOBS [email protected] SHARON GINGRICH 519.291.6763 33 Industrial Dr., Elmira 519.669.1591 652 Waterbury Lane, Waterloo 519.664.2008 [email protected] @PatMerlihan www.merlihan.com

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9:00 am: Christian Education Zion Mennonite Fellowship Sun., April 12th 11:00 am St. James 10:15 am: Worship -The Junction- Sunday School 9:30am The ‘Silence’ building relationships with God, Lutheran Pastor: Hans J.W. Borch one another and the world Proclaiming Christ through Worship Service 10:45am of God Church Love and Service Finding The Way Together Discovering God Together Ron Seabrooke 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira 47 Arthur St., S. Elmira • 519-669-3153 4522 Herrgott Rd., Wallenstein SUNDAYS - 9:00 & 11:00AM 519-669-5591 www.thejunctionelmira.com www.wbconline.ca • 519-669-2319 WEDNESDAYS - 7:00PM Sunday School at 9:30am 850 Sawmill Rd, Bloomingdale, ON N0B 1K0 (519) 744-7447 | [email protected] | www.kcf.org Service at 10:30am REACH OUT. Rev. Paul Snow KEEP FAITH ALIVE, ADVERTISE HERE. REACH WITH LOVE. TEACH THE TRUTH. SEND IN POWER. www.kcf.org/academy 290 Arthur St. South, Elmira • 519-669-3973 www.ElmiraAssembly.com (Across from Tim Horton’s) www.OBSERVERXTRA.com

Elmira Worship: 9:30am Mennonite Church Pulpit Exchange Emmanuel “I Still Have My EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH Finger in the Air” Worship Service Sundays 10:45am Sunday, April 12, 2015 58 Church St. W., Elmira • 519-669-5123 elmiraemmanuel.com 519.669.5030 9:15 & 11:00 AM First Nations Sunday School 9:45am Worship Service 11:00am REACH OUT. Awareness Hopping Thursdays KEEP FAITH ALIVE, ADVERTISE HERE. SUNDAYS @ 10:30AM @ Park Manor School Speaker: Ray Aldred 7-8:30pm

18 Mockingbird Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1459 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira • 519-669-1296 22 Florapine Rd., Floradale • 519-669-2861 www.elmiracommunity.org www.woodsidechurch.ca www.floramc.org www.OBSERVERXTRA.com THE OBSERVER | SATURDAY, april 11, 2015 LIVING HERE | 27 Strange but true / BILL & RICH SONES Ph.D. The nose can distinguish a lifetime’s worth of odors ... and then some

study participant could stop, stare and sniff but, if squirrel. “So flagging may second record by achieving on the other hand, are detect at least 1 trillion dif- the snake is uncoiled, may persuade a smart snake to the highest ever individual spherical, do not require ferent smells, and superior even kick sand at it, reports wait for an easier target.” game score of 830! spinning, and will skip WEIRD sniffers could do far more. Susan Milius in “Science As Milius put it, “Af- For you literati, “quixotry” nicely over a wide range of NOTES Think of it this way: If News” magazine. And in ter getting publicly and means “marked by rash, impact angles. you live to be 100, you bursts, the squirrels flag lengthily squirreled, snakes lofty, romantic ideas or chiv- Using high-speed video Q. When researchers start- could detect a new odor their tails left and right often just slip away.” alrous actions doomed to cameras, Truscott dis- ed piling up the numbers every second with no du- “like a windshield wiper.” Q. Calling all Scrabblers: fail,” and bears a close rela- covered that the secret to beyond the hundreds, the plicates: 3,600 (seconds/ Though a rattler can strike Can you unscramble the tionship to Cervantes’ ideal- Waboba performance is thousands, millions, bil- hour) x 24 (hours/day) x 365 with lightning-like speed, following letters to make istic hero Don Quixote. its elastic behavior. When lions, even right up to a tril- (days/year) x 100 (years), the twisting, dodging, a word worth 365 points: Q. A Waboba ball bounc- the ball hits the water, it lion (1,000,000,000,000), for a total of roughly 3 bil- flagging ground squirrels R X O Y Q T I U? es well on water but is momentarily compresses what body part were they lion different smells over stand “a decent chance of A. The word is “quixotry,” a dud on dry land. Why into a disk-like shape–like sniffing out? your lifetime. And to ap- escape,” and those from whose face-value letters is this, and how does it the spinning stone–and A. A team led by sci- proach a trillion would snake country have some are Q=10, U=1, I=1, X=8, relate to skipping stones bounces in the same way. and cannonballs? entist Leslie Vosshall of take more than 300 times venom-resistance. “So O=1, T=1, R=1 and Y=4, But on a dry surface, the Rockefeller University in longer than this, or some taunting is worth the risks for a total of 27. In 2007, A. We’ve all tried our ball’s softness causes it to New York City set out to 30,000 years. Now that’s as a signal to neighbouring full-time carpenter Michael hand at skipping stones on do more of a “splat.” compute the total number some nose! squirrels and to the snake Cresta took advantage of an water – the world record is Yet at high speeds and of different odors some Q. Why does a “harmless that its ambush attempt already played R to use all 65 skips! But the stones are small impact angles, not all people might be able to handful of fluff” Cali- has been discovered.” And, seven of his tiles across two typically disk-shaped and water-bouncing balls need discriminate, reports Bruce fornia ground squirrel in fact, frequent flaggers triple word score squares, skillfully thrown, spinning be soft, notes Truscott. Bower in “Science News” go out of its way to taunt often escaped attacks. earning 365 points, “the Frisbee-like and hitting the magazine. With about 128 dangerous rattlesnakes? Studying this flagging, most points ever on a water at an angle of about about the authors distinct odor molecules A. Dangerous to whom? single turn,” reported 20 degrees, say mechani- Bill is a journalist, Rich holds a Clark and colleagues noted doctorate in physics. Together which can be blended into According to Rulon Clark that these just-in-case tail Jennifer Wood in “Mental cal engineer Tadd Trus- the brothers bring you “Strange various “cocktails,” they of San Diego State Univer- flags could tell a still-hidden Floss” magazine. Later, cott and his colleagues in But True.” Send your questions to estimated that an average sity, squirrels may not only snake that this is one wary Cresta went on to set a “Physics Today.” Wabobas, [email protected].

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