GUELPH – The local health unit has been working with area partners as the Consumption and Treatment Site (CTS) in Guelph closed on March 31 and the Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub (HART) opened on April 1 as directed by the province.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s (WDGPH) manager of clinical services Camille Loucks outlined the transition in her report to the board of health on June 4.

Loucks said community partners include the City of Guelph, Royal City Mission, the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy, Stonehenge, Homewood, Wyndham House and the Guelph Public Library.

CTS sites took a harm reduction approach, providing supervised injection services;l medical assessments; foot and wound care; HIV, Hepatitis C and STI screening and care; and health education.

They were also places for support and referrals to addiction treatment, primary care, mental health care and other community resources.

Those who used the facility also found quiet spaces to rest and connect with other members of the community, Loucks said.

The Guelph CTS was located in the Guelph Community Health Centre (GCHC).

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HART hubs focus on referring people to treatment centres, primary care, social services, mental health care and housing.

They also offer mental health and addiction crisis services, crisis stabilizations beds and supported withdrawal management beds.

“The GCHC model has a greater focus on crisis services rather than primary care,” Loucks wrote in her report.

She added a new HART hub in Dufferin County is expected to open later this year.

“We provided planning support and helped develop mitigation plans,” Loucks said at the meeting, “and we expanded harm reduction services and supplies.”

Public health is now providing Naloxone to the Guelph Public Library – the second public library in the province to be approved by the Ministry of Health to distribute naloxone – and has set up needle drop kiosks at 10 sites in the city and one site in Arthur.

It already offered bi-monthly clinic hours at the Royal City Mission in downtown Guelph.

Now it’s offering weekly clinics providing harm reduction supplies, naloxone distribution and drug testing strips.

The clinic also provides wound care support, HIV, Hepatitis C and STI screening, and immunizations.

The agency is also collecting data to assess the impact of the CTS closures, which will be shared amongst the partners for future planning.

“The CTS at the GCHC provided much more than a site for accessing harm reduction supplies or for seeking medical care or for the injection of substances,” Loucks states in her report.

“The CTS was a meeting place that provided support and kindness to some of the most marginalized individuals in our community.

“With the closure of the CTS, there is a feeling of significant loss by the individuals who accessed services and care at the CTS.”

Loucks goes on to say HART hubs will eventually fill some of the gaps, but the closure of the CTS is a personal loss for many.

“Understanding that the closure is a significant loss for the many individuals of our community who accessed care and compassion at the CTS will help us better understand each other and help the community move forward in a positive manner,” she concludes her report.

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Available for free on the National Film Board of Canada’s website: K.C.I: Beyond The Three R’s is a fascinating portrait of one of Canada’s oldest high schools during the early 80s. The film serves as not only a trip down memory lane, but concurrently a look into the problems that faced teenagers and secondary schools during the 80s. What’s uncanny is the timely chord that many of these problems strike: as times have changed and moved forward, many of the same problems and attitudes plague teenagers just the same way in the 80s, as they do today. Kids these days.

The film opens on a familiar scene: a student is late to school, mumbling something about mistaking 8 a.m. for 7 p.m. because their bedroom is too dark. 

“You should get a light next to your bed or something,” comes the dry suggestion from the secretary. 

From here, the film leads the viewer through an all-encompassing portrait of K.C.I and the students and teachers that make the school what it is. The documentary captures a rich inner life inside of K.C.I. Students make goofy faces during choir practice and dive into spirited debates in philosophy class. A girl matter-of-factly recounts seeing a drug deal in the hallway. 

“I see two guys by a locker and one guy gives him some money, the other gives him a bag of weed and I say hey—it does happen in the high schools, it’s not just in movies,” she said.

Much of the film is also concerned with the different ways education is expected to train our youth. The film tries to highlight the ways in which external circumstances, as well as the students’ own desires influence their wants and needs from secondary school. Many students fear that their studies will not prepare them for life outside of high school.

“I know how to add, and I know how to read and I know how to write. And what I need to learn now is how to deal with problems. And getting a trigonometry problem is not gonna be much use [in the outside world]. [But getting a problem] like my wife had an illegitimate child, I’d like to know how to deal with that,” one candid student said.

K.C.I Beyond The Three R’s also tracks early experiments in connecting education with a broader community and work placements. The film frames the high school Co-Op program as a program still in its early trial periods, with varying successes. Now a standard for most high schools, seeing these programs from their early days helps give context to the current education system. 

Seeing the ways in which formal education has shifted since 1982 towards higher university enrollment is telling. As outlined in the documentary, in 1982 only 17 per cent of Canadian high school students moved on to university. According to the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario that number has now moved to 52 per cent. 

By the end of the documentary, a complete portrait of K.C.I during the 80s has been painted. The documentary ends from a voice over quote. 

“It is harder than ever to respond to all the demands being made on them. Some are failing. KCI has problems, but it provides a good example of how secondary education is adapting to a rapidly changing world,” the narrator states. 

MINTO – Police are looking for help to identify a suspect in a sexual assault on a trail just outside of Palmerston.

Wellington County OPP officials say a male suspect confronted a woman on White’s Junction Trail on May 25 at about 8am.

“The suspect asked the victim to have sex for money, while also attempting to grab the victim’s arm,” police stated in a June 6 press release.

“The victim fled without injury and reported the incident to police.”

The suspect is described by police as a clean-shaven white male, 6’0″ to 6’2″ tall, with an average build, long face, long nose, crooked and discoloured teeth, and acne scarring on his cheeks and forehead.

Police say he has a “slow cadence of speech” and was was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, dark blue jeans, running shoes and black Oakley sunglasses.

“The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate as it is believed there may be more victims,” the OPP stated in the press release.

Asked about the possibility of additional victims, OPP spokesperson Matthew Burton told the Advertiser that is not confirmed.

“It’s an open call to the community in the event there may be another victim/or victims who may have not come forward in connection to this matter,” he stated.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen the suspect or who has video surveillance or dashcam footage in the area to call 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Tip providers may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

An un-cropped version of the OPP’s suspect sketch. Submitted image

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FERGUS – Centre Wellington councillor Bronwynne Wilton has signed her name to a letter speaking out against Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act.

And while the bill passed third reading on June 4 amid protests by Indigenous peoples and environmentalists, Wilton still had hope Premier Doug Ford might change his mind after hearing all the objections to the bill.

“It’s very far-reaching,” Wilton said in a phone interview on June 5.

“Some would say overreach.”

The bill makes changes to a vast number of pieces of legislation, many that were put in place to protect endangered species and the environment.

And in many cases, Bill 5 gives power to provincial ministers to expedite or override previous decisions.

The bill also gives the government the power to designate “special economic zones,” which would be exempt from municipal bylaws – all in an effort to spur the economy in the face of tariffs imposed on Canada by American president Donald Trump, officials say.

Critics are calling them “no law” zones and fear the province could use them for any purpose, including highways, nuclear power plants, landfill sites and mining.

Environmentalists and Indigenous communities are particularly appalled at the legislation, as it was passed without consultation and was sped through the legislature before MPPs rose for the summer.

“It’s complete overreach by the province,” Wilton said.

“It weakens protection for species at risk, so local housing proposals might not have to do rigorous assessments.

“It changes the definition of habitat for species; it reduces the ability locally to protect forests and wetlands.

“And it opens the door for less rigorous oversight and environmental protection.”

The letter to Ford, dated June 4, was signed by Grey Highlands councillor Joel Loughead, West Nipissing councillor Kris Rivard, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee Carla Johnson and Wilton.

All four municipal politicians each ran for the Green Party in the February provincial election.

The letter states, “Our communities are rightfully concerned about the ways in which Bill 5 will:

• impact constitutionally protected Indigenous Treaty Rights;
• concentrate power in Cabinet;
• strip power from municipalities;
• reduce worker rights;
• weaken public participation and democratic oversight; and
• open the door to reckless development that threatens forests, lakes, wetlands and farmland.

“As elected officials, we also share serious concern about the powers granted by Bill 5 to override municipal laws.”

Wilton said the special economic zones are a very real threat and could be placed anywhere in the province, including Centre Wellington.

“It could be industry, it could be a landfill, and the local government would have very little say,” she said.

“It seems the government is choosing the economy over the environment and that’s a false narrative. You can protect the environment and still boost the economy.”

And nearby, Wilton worried that Ford could declare the 770 acres of farmland in Wilmott Township a special economic zone and stop critics in their tracks.

The Region of Waterloo hopes to acquire 770 acres of farmland for a future industrial site.

Wilton noted a number of other bills will be passed this week as well that will have implications for municipalities –  among them Bill 17 that changes development charges and one that grants “strong mayor powers.”

“We ask you to immediately withdraw Bill 5 and urge you to take the summer to consult meaningfully with First Nations, municipalities and Ontarians about how to ensure we build Ontario in a sustainabe, responsible and fair way,” the letter concludes.

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What’s beneath your feet? Is your flooring worn, old-fashioned, or stained? Are you looking to change it and would like some ideas or inspiration?

The Carpet Store in Guelph is the go-to place for all your floor-covering needs. With over thirty reputable years in business, this outfit has so much to offer, beginning with expertise and solid customer service. Flooring is what they’re all about, so customers can rest assured they’re dealing with folks who know the product.

The current owner, Miguel, started out with The Carpet Store twenty-five years ago, working in the warehouse. With his passion for flooring, he quickly moved from there into selling and managing the day-to-day business. Indeed, he became the backbone of the store, impressing the customers with his enthusiasm and passion for the craft. A few years ago, he went a step further and took over the store from the previous owner, ensuring that the business didn’t lose the passion he’d put into it for over twenty successful years.

The store has a fantastic selection of flooring choices and ideas. If you know what you want, or at least have some idea, then great! If not, no worries. The folks at The Carpet Store will strive to give you the best in customer service and customer satisfaction. You’ll find lots of inspiration, plus the expertise and advice to go with it as you are guided to the right product for you at an affordable price. Let’s look at some of the different options.

You might be surprised to learn that carpet is still one of the most affordable flooring options out there. Patterned carpet, also known as cut/loop, is very popular right now. The patterns provide a subtle yet eye-catching design, giving you a soft feel while still maintaining a low profile and minimizing the wear from traffic. This makes cut/loop carpet an excellent choice for any space, including stairs. Not only is it more affordable, but nothing beats carpet for comfort and safety on stairs.

Wood floors continue to be very much sought after. They not only improve the look of your home, but they also add to the value of it. They’re easy to clean and wonderfully forgiving and hardwearing. At The Carpet Store, there are options for both solid and engineered hardwood – engineered being the more prevalent of the two. It has a wider plank and a more durable core to help prevent expansion with fluctuating climates. The classic narrower plank is still sought after and only comes in solid hardwood.

As popular as carpet and hardwood are, one of the most popular flooring options these days is luxury vinyl plank & tile. Luxury vinyl has an amazing variety of styles and looks, offering something for everyone. Some options copy the look wide plank and hardwood, while others perfectly mimic ceramic tile. Luxury vinyl’s popularity is largely due to its affordability and functionality. This product can handle heavy traffic, is 100% waterproof, super easy to clean, and can be installed seamlessly throughout your entire home.

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While visiting the store you might like to check out the Beaulieu Canada products. Beaulieu Canada, The Carpet Store’s trusted number one supplier, is one of the biggest Canadian manufacturers of floor coverings, ranging from carpet manufactured in Canada to vinyl and hardwood options that are designed and stocked in Canada.
Hopefully, by now, we’ve given you plenty of inspiration and ideas. For yet more, we recommend heading down to The Carpet Store and having a browse through all their lovely options. After you’ve made your ideal flooring decision, arrangements can be made for installation. The Carpet Store, if you’ll pardon the pun, has that covered! Their dedicated team of expert installers will ensure your new flooring is installed in an efficient and timely manner.

To sum things up, the folks at The Carpet Store pride themselves on giving their customers the best customer service and expertise out there. They offer a top-notch product, solid pricing, and expert installation. The hardest part for the customer might be deciding what kind of floor covering they want, since there are so many to choose from!

Come on down and find a friendly welcome, knowledgeable staff, and a fantastic range of flooring options at The Carpet Store!

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The Carpet Store is located at:

617 Imperial Road North, Guelph.

Tel: 519-821-7366

On the web:
www.thecarpetstoreguelph.ca

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Sunday – Closed

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GUELPH – Middle school students will soon be attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Secondary School. 

Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees approved a motion for Grade 7 and 8 students from St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Guelph to transition to a middle school program at the high school beginning September 2026. 

The above was the most contentious of six recommendations approved regarding an attendance area and grade structure review.

Board officials hoped that moving forward with building a high school in Wellington County could be part of the review recommendations, but the Ministry of Education denied its capital funding proposal.

The recommendations, approved on June 2, include: 

• deferring a decision about transitioning students from Rockwood’s Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School to Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School instead of St. James for Grades 9 through 12; 
• boundary changes for St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary Schools in Guelph; 
• directing all Guelph Sacred Heart students to St. James Catholic High School for Grades 9 through 12 instead of splitting them between St. James and Our Lady of Lourdes; and
• continuing to monitor enrolment at St. Francis of Assisi and St. Peter Catholic Elementary Schools and explore the feasibility of submitting a capital priorities funding request to the Ministry of Education for west Guelph. 

All but the recommendation about introducing a middle school program at Our Lady of Lourdes passed unanimously. 

About 20 members of the public attended the meeting, and all appeared to be against having students in Grades 7 and 8 attend the secondary school.

Parents brought a petition with 90 signatures opposing the recommendation.

Some parents told the Advertiser they’ve expressed opposition since public consultation began last fall, but they don’t feel their voices have been heard. 

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St. Joseph has high immigration levels, with many families for whom English is not a first language, and some parents were quietly translating for one another throughout the meeting.

They noted translations were not provided throughout the public consultation process, limiting many families’ ability to contribute.  

When trustees voted for the recommendation, with all but trustee Cassandra O’Donell in favour, one of the parents said, “Wow, so disappointing,” and chair Marino Gazolla exclaimed, “Enough!” 

Superintendent of education Berry Farrell presented a report about WCDSB staff visiting high schools in Leamington and Windsor where middle school programs have been implemented.

She visited the schools on May 1 and 2 with superintendent Marylin Dawson and Our Lady of Lourdes principal and vice principal Valerie Marks and Amanda Belluz. 

According to Farrell’s report, both of the examples are essentially set up as two schools within one – “each with its own administrative team, timetables and often distinct educational mandates.”

Farrell’s report describes a “consistency in school culture, expectations and support systems … (and) coordinated planning and shared goals, despite separate operational structures.” 

O’Donnell said she is surprised there is nothing in Farrell’s report about behavioural challenges.

She called it “a huge concern” that the behaviour of high school students could potentially impact Grade 7 and 8 students.” 

She said she doesn’t believe that was not an issue at the Windsor and Leamington schools. 

Farrell responded by pointing out that St. James Catholic Secondary School and St. John Catholic Elementary School in Guelph are “only 20 feet apart.

“In this case, two separate schools just happen to be housed in one building,” she said 

Farrell also noted that when officials at the Windsor and Leamington schools “say no behaviour issues, they mean high school behaviour issues are not carrying over to middle schools” – not that there aren’t any behaviour issues at all. 

Finoro said he appreciates Farrell “emphasizing that it’s one large building but the two groups are completely separate,” with no middle schoolers in the high school setting without supervision. 

The middle school program at Our Lady of Lourdes would likely be in a separate wing, but this was not specified in the trustees’ recommendation.

O’Donnell asked if it would be appropriate to specify in the recommendation how separate or connected the middle and high school students should be.

Gazolla said details about the extent of separation are something board administration will look at down the line. 

Director of education Mike Glazier said “the idea of separation was important to families,” and that it would be “top of mind,” with the middle school program having “definitely a middle school feel, as opposed to secondary.” 

There has been a middle school program at Our Lady of Lourdes before, with St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School sharing its campus.

And there are 140 schools in Ontario that combine high school and elementary students, Farrell’s report noted.

Trustees Joe Tersigni and Finoro both used to teach at St. Bernadette, and said there were no issues with elementary and high school students under the same roof. 

Finoro noted it offered an opportunity for high school students to help with their younger peers. 

Trustee Sebastian Dal Bo expressed concerns about the shared gym and the importance of achieving a balance with students of all ages accessing the space equally. 

“I don’t see a balance unless we put in a second gym,” he said. 

Glazier said staff have examined timetables and found “There is space available” to accommodate Grades 7 through 12. 

“I don’t want to see any student left out,” Dal Bo said. 

A report about the recommendations summarizes public feedback as:

• strong desire for minimal disruption to student learning; 
• student safety and wellbeing are paramount; 
• concerns about transportation, school community continuity and program access; 
• preference for solutions that support long-term stability and equitable distribution of enrolment; and 
• emphasis on timely and transparent communication during any transition period. 

The report states the rationale for Grade 7 and 8 students transitioning to Our Lady of Lourdes is to address space pressures and support program continuity while minimizing disruption for students. 

“It allows students to remain in their local community, reducing transitions and maintaining neighbourhood connections.” 

An alternative option to the middle school program at Our Lady of Lourdes was transferring St. Joseph students to Mary Phelan Catholic Elementary School.

But WCDSB staff consider the high school option “a more efficient and practical solution, both operationally and financially.” 

“Approximately 85% of the affected students live within walking distance of Our Lady of Lourdes, helping to avoid additional transportation costs that would result from moving students to Mary Phelan,” the report states.  

“Based on projected enrolment and space usage, placing students at Mary Phelan … would have required the addition of a portable classroom as early as September 2026.” 

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Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the age of 84 years. Loving husband of the late Almeda Frey (2019). Beloved father of Mildred (Mervin) Martin, Walter Frey, and Naomi Frey. Cherished grandfather of Doris Martin. Left to mourn are siblings Viola (Aden, 2015) Martin, Manasseh (Hettie) Frey, and Martha (Karl) Seibel. Predeceased by parents Absalom and Selina Frey, siblings Minerva (Tilman) Bauman, Elmina Frey, Milton (Lovina) Frey, Alvin (Selema) Frey, Hannah (Amsey) Sauder, and Irvin (Erma) Frey. Visitation took place from 1-5 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the home of Ephraim Frey, 7125 Wellington Rd. 86, Elmira. A family service was held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the family home then to Elmira Mennonite Meeting House for burial and public service.

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Passed away suddenly at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the age of 65. Left to mourn is his wife of nearly 38 years, Brenda Martin (Rock). Will be missed by sister Irma (Phil) Leming and their sons Tristan and Kyle; brother Ken; sisters-in-law Margaret and her sons Wesley, Robert and James (Amanda); Linda Pitz and her children Brian (Marlene) and Amy (Kevin); Mary and her children Michaela (Ryan), Matthew (Kris) and Jackie (Marco); and Joyce (Gord) Free and their children Mitchell (Ang) and Meaghan (Will); brother-in-law Bruce, and by many great-nieces and nephews and a great-great-niece and nephew. Ted will also be missed by his fur-baby Izzy. Predeceased by his parents Arthur Alexander of Sydenham Township and Alice Helena (Greig) of St. Vincent Township, brother Brian, in-laws Alvin and Viola Rock, and brothers-in-law Larrie Rock and Don Pitz. Ted was born in 1960 in Owen Sound. He was a good, gentle, and happy man with a wonderful sense of humour. He was a man you could depend on - if you needed help, he was your guy. He loved woodworking and could create whatever was needed. Being outside was Ted’s happy place, whether puttering, walking, or eyeing what tree to be cut down next in the bush. Most of all, he was the love of Brenda’s life and a best friend to the end. Following Ted’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to Groves Community Hospital Foundation, or KW Humane Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. A special thank you to the attending volunteer fire department, OPP officers, paramedics and the staff at Groves hospital for their compassionate care of Ted.

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Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the home of Salome and Edna Martin of RR2, Wallenstein, at the age of 49 years, formerly of Linwood. Daughter of Elias and Esther Martin of RR2, Wallenstein, sister of Erla Martin of Wallenstein, Minerva and Norman Martin of RR3, Matheson, Salome Martin, Edna Martin, Abner and Wilma Martin all of RR2, Wallenstein, Irene and Ibra Martin of RR3, Matheson, Miriam and Elvin Martin of RR2, Dundalk. Aunt to seven nieces and 14 nephews, and one great-nephew. Lovingly remembered by the Elmer and Alma Gingrich family, as well as her Heidelberg Apostolic Christian Church family. Predeceased by her maternal grandparents Edwin and Annie (Bauman) Brubacher, paternal grandparents Leander R and Minerva (Weber) Martin, and step-grandmother Elvina (Eby) Martin. Alice had a very compassionate heart, serving her church and community, with a special love for children. Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 5-8 p.m. and will also be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Apostolic Christian Church in Heidelberg, 2891 Lobsinger Line. A funeral will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Rd, Floradale. The service will be livestreamed and can be accessed on Alice’s tribute page of the funeral home website. Interment following the service at the Hawkesville Cemetery, 17 Chapel St., Hawkesville. A fellowship meal following interment will take place at Floradale Mennonite Church.
A special thank you to all the friends and relatives for their love and support during her illness. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

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Passed away peacefully at Barnswallow Place on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter Brubacher (1990). Loving mother of Carole (Tim) Boshart and step-mother of Pauline Weber, Doris Brubacher, Maynard (Jan) Brubacher, and Howard Brubacher. Proud grandma of Sarah, Peter, Evelyn and Nana “B” of Lynette, Don (Christine); Steven (Heather), Rachel (Mike); and Jason (Stephanie). Great-nana “B” to 11 grandchildren and great-great nana “B” to three grandchildren. Survived by sister Eleanor (Zenus, 2024) Buehler, and sister-in-law Irene Good. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents George and Viola Good, brother Elmer Good, and sister Lorene Brubacher. Alice was gentle, loving, caring, giving, and highly organized, with a delightful sense of humour. Her warm smile and hearty hugs will be remembered by family and friends. Family was a very important part of Alice’s life. Making enduring connections with people was a gift Alice had. Many of these people still feel connected today. She had a creative way of living simply at home or preferring the train to visit family out West. Her excellent organizational skills made her a valued member of any place she contributed her time. She was a ‘Good Shepherd’ both at SJMC and with her treasured, lovingly-crafted personalized cards. Alice is now one of the free Butterflies in a meadow, as was her wish. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St. N., St. Jacobs. A reception will follow in the church hall with a time of fellowship. Interment will take place at 4 p.m. in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, 2043 Three Bridges Rd., St. Jacobs. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) would be appreciated and may be made through the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

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After living with Parkinson’s for 16 years, Edward passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Heritage House, St. Jacobs on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of Marlene (Bauman) Gingerich for almost 50 years. Dear father of Julie and Wade Yantha, Jo and Dave Weber, Jason and Monika Gingerich. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren. Son of Marjorie Gingerich, brother of Howard and Pauline Gingerich, Janet and Arlan Baer, Willard and Charlene Gingerich. Predeceased by his father Lennis Gingerich, brother Stewart Gingerich, and grandson Gabriel. Edward was a very caring and loving husband, and his grateful heart will be missed. Visitation took place on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, then to Hillside Cemetery for interment. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Parkinson Canada or Heralds of Hope, Canada would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home.

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