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Page 1: June 29, 2011 Issue

St.Thomas/Elgin©

June 29, 2011Volume 7 No. 10 519-633-1640 • www.theweeklynews.ca

175 South Edgeware Rd., St. Thomas175 South Edgeware Rd., St. Thomas519-631-6420519-631-6420

M Th 8 7 F i 8 6 S t 8 3

175 South Edgeware Rd., St. Thomas519-631-6420

All vehicles fullyreconditioned and certified

PREFERRED BANK RATE FINANCING PREFERRED BANK RATE FINANCING (OAC)(OAC) • ALL MAKES & MODELS! • NO COMMISSIONED SALESPEOPLE! • ALL MAKES & MODELS! • NO COMMISSIONED SALESPEOPLE! PREFERRED BANK RATE FINANCING (OAC) • ALL MAKES & MODELS! • NO COMMISSIONED SALESPEOPLE! Phil James

GET AGREAT

DEAL ANDA GREAT

DEALMORE!

Mon-Thurs 8am-7pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-3pm

www.new2youauto.ca

Canadian Company, Canadian Inventory, Canadian PrideSave $500 on any Canadian Built in-stock vehicle and receive a $500 gas card with

the purchase of any in-stock vehicle. Only until 9th July, 2011Closed Friday and Saturday July 1st and 2nd

Phil James, OwnerNew 2 You Auto

Fifth year for CanFestin Port Stanley

Port Stanley is hosting Can-Fest, a three day festival thisweekend, full of so manyevents, you’ll need all threedays to take them all in.

It features a dazzling fireworksdisplay on the main beach, livemusic on two stages, live the-atre, a Canada Day Veterans pa-rade and garden party, a boatparade, a kid’s treasure hunt, alaughter yoga session, live auc-tion, face painting, evening out-door jazz barbeque, contests,merchant specials…well, youget the idea.

New this year is a ‘Sand

Sculpting for Sally’ sand sculp-ture contest on the main beachon Saturday afternoon with theproceeds going towards literacyprograms at the Thames ValleySchool Board in memory ofSally Cummings.

And don’t forget snow conesand cotton candy will be avail-able all weekend long.

IF YOU GO…CanFestWhen? July 1-3Where? Various locations inPort StanleyCost? Most events are freeMore info?www.portstanleycanfest.ca

Celebrate Canada Day Enjoy a day at the beach in Port Stanley during CanFest this weekend.

Photo: Paul ChapmanPhoto: Paul Chapman

Air Show anenormoussuccessFour-year-old Curtis Grant of St. Thomas has the best seat in thehouse as he watches the Snow BirdsPerform with his Dad Lee (Director ofSite Operations for the Air Show).

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ST.THOMAS BINGO COUNTRY 140 Edward St., St. Thomas ON N5P 1Z3 |Phone (519) 633-1984 | www.boardwalkgaming.com

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St. Thomas retirementresidence already meetingproposed governmentregulations

When the Ontario Governmentpassed the Retirement HomesAct last June, Lori Lackey, mar-keting manager at MetcalfeGardens wasn’t worried. Shesaid the retirement residence inSt. Thomas owned by Diversi-care has already been meeting

the proposed standards. “We’ve been a member of the

Ontario Retirement Communi-ties Association (ORCA) for thepast 22 of our 23 years of exis-tence,” she said. “ORCA has 42mandatory standards we haveto meet every three years.”

ORCA is one of the organiza-tions advising the governmenton setting regulations for the re-tirement home industry.

Phase 1 under the Retirement

Homes Act occurred betweenFebruary and April of this year,which outlined care and safetystandards, resident rights andprotections, definition of a re-tirement home, and licensing,inspection and enforcementregulations. Phase 2 will outlinethe timing for implementation ofthe requirements and just fin-ished collecting public com-ments June 20. By December31, 2011, retirement homes willhave to apply to become li-censed.

“This is all positive for us,”says Lori. “But there have beenno standards for the industryprevious to this. Abuse is takingplace in places that are not fol-lowing any rules and not provid-ing adequate needs.”

She points out that MetcalfePlace voluntarily installed asprinkler system throughout thebuilding last August so that res-idents would feel safer. Shesays that residents love the factthat they are improving thebuilding because they know it isfor their benefit.

“Wouldn’t you want your lovedone to live in a place that caresenough to spend the money tomeet regulations and trainsstaff and puts in accessibility?”she asks. “Seniors are paying tolive here and we want to givethem their money’s worth.”

www.grahamscottens.com

450 Sunset DriveSt.Thomas N5R 5V1

519-633-0700

25 John Street S.Aylmer N5H 2C1519-773-9265

“Our Strength Is Beyond Numbers”

DISABILITY TAX CREDIT (DTC)An individual who is markedly restricted in thebasic activities of daily living, or requires 14 ormore hours per week to administer Life SustainingTherapy, may be eligible for the Disability TaxCredit (DTC).For example, the Canadian Diabetes Associationwebsite (search: disability tax credit) notes that if ataxpayer or a child uses an intensive insulinmanagement system (IMS) or an insulin pump withrespect to Diabetes, they may qualify for the DTC.

Metcalfe Gardens making the grade

Residents Ivy Pincombe andJean Exley take a break in thenew café area June 8 at Metcalfe Gardens RetirementResidence in St. Thomas.

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July 1, 2011 6:30 pm – 10 pmJuly 1, 2011 6:30 pm – 10 pmDJ Tarry Complex, 275 Bill Martyn Parkway, St. Thomas.DJ Tarry Complex, 275 Bill Martyn Parkway, St. Thomas.

Come out and enjoy food and fun: vendors, St. Thomas Art Centre Come out and enjoy food and fun: vendors, St. Thomas Art Centre kids’ junction, face painting, arts, crafts and activities!kids’ junction, face painting, arts, crafts and activities!

FREE 5 large Inflatables for the children to enjoy!FREE 5 large Inflatables for the children to enjoy!Lions Club car raffle, Kinsmen Club beer garden, Spectacular Lions Club car raffle, Kinsmen Club beer garden, Spectacular

Fireworks Display at 10 pm. Fireworks Display at 10 pm. Set off on Diamond #1Set off on Diamond #1Parking available at St. Joseph’s High School, Fanshawe College, Parking available at St. Joseph’s High School, Fanshawe College,

Sauve baseball parking lot and Faith Church, 345 Fairview Ave. Sauve baseball parking lot and Faith Church, 345 Fairview Ave. Please note there is no parking permitted along Fairview Ave. Please note there is no parking permitted along Fairview Ave.

between Bill Martyn Parkway and Southdale Line, or Southdale Line between Bill Martyn Parkway and Southdale Line, or Southdale Line between Bill Martyn Parkway and Fairview Ave., as this is the between Bill Martyn Parkway and Fairview Ave., as this is the

fireworks fall out zone and No Parking will be enforced by fireworks fall out zone and No Parking will be enforced by St. Thomas Police Services. St. Thomas Police Services.

Goodwill donations will be collected by the Kinsmen Club.Goodwill donations will be collected by the Kinsmen Club.Live Entertainment Program:Live Entertainment Program:

6:30 pm – 7:15 pm - John & Carol6:30 pm – 7:15 pm - John & Carol7:15 pm – Council welcome and Dignitary speeches 7:15 pm – Council welcome and Dignitary speeches

from Joe Preston and Steve Petersfrom Joe Preston and Steve Peters7:30 pm – 9 pm – Studio Arts Rock School7:30 pm – 9 pm – Studio Arts Rock School

9 pm – 10 pm – Traci Kennedy 9 pm – 10 pm – Traci Kennedy 10 pm Fireworks Display10 pm Fireworks Display

Sponsored by the City of St. Thomas Sponsored by the City of St. Thomas and the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas and the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas

July 1, 2011 6:30 pm – 10 pmDJ Tarry Complex, 275 Bill Martyn Parkway, St. Thomas.

Come out and enjoy food and fun: vendors, St. Thomas Art Centre kids’ junction, face painting, arts, crafts and activities!

FREE 5 large Inflatables for the children to enjoy!Lions Club car raffle, Kinsmen Club beer garden, Spectacular

Fireworks Display at 10 pm. Set off on Diamond #1Parking available at St. Joseph’s High School, Fanshawe College,

Sauve baseball parking lot and Faith Church, 345 Fairview Ave. Please note there is no parking permitted along Fairview Ave.

between Bill Martyn Parkway and Southdale Line, or Southdale Line between Bill Martyn Parkway and Fairview Ave., as this is the

fireworks fall out zone and No Parking will be enforced by St. Thomas Police Services.

Goodwill donations will be collected by the Kinsmen Club.Live Entertainment Program:

6:30 pm – 7:15 pm - John & Carol7:15 pm – Council welcome and Dignitary speeches

from Joe Preston and Steve Peters7:30 pm – 9 pm – Studio Arts Rock School

9 pm – 10 pm – Traci Kennedy 10 pm Fireworks Display

Sponsored by the City of St. Thomas and the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas

Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast at Pinafore Park July 1, 2011 at 8 am with a food trailer serving hotdogs and hamburgers the entire day. Enjoy the splash pad, pavilions and

playground. Jaycee’s Pool will be open from 1 pm - 4 pm for Public Swim!Our appreciation to St. John’s Ambulance for providing First Aid Support and the

St. Thomas Fire Department for facilitating the fireworks display.A Special Thank You to St. Thomas Police Services and St. Thomas REACT for their traffic and parking coordination.

Decoration Day at SouthPark Cemetery

By Brian Wilsdon

It was Sunday, June 25, 1916.A total of 940 men and

women from the local 91st Bat-talion departed from the localCASO Station to serve in WW 1.

A crowd of 20,000 peoplecheered them on.

Exactly 95 years to the date, acrowd of several dozen, organ-ized by the local Lord ElginBranch 41 of the Royal Cana-dian Legion, held their annualDecoration Day remembranceservice at South Park Cemetery.Every cross was decorated witha Canadian flag.

It is an annual service heldaround Canada Day.

A total of 1.7 million men andwomen who served in WW 1and WW 2, from 148 Common-wealth countries, are interredaround the world.

A total of 172 members of the91st Battalion died overseesand never returned.

Of those who returned manylived their life locally and areburied in the Veteran’s Ceme-

tery.June and Herb Welch knew

many of them. The couple whohas been married for 55 years,remember six of their uncleswho served, three of whom areburied at South Park Cemetery.

Herb himself is a WW 2 vet-eran.

June has been a member ofthe local Legion for 60 years.

Jeff Booth, local historian,said, “The last member of the91st Battalion passed awayseveral years ago.

“The men of the 91st are notforgotten, we proudly remem-ber them.”

91st Battalion members honouredMembers of the 91st Battalion members march during Decoration Day at South Park Cemetery in St. Thomas.

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Canada, Ontario,USA, UK

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30 Talbot Street (At Pleasant)

519-633-7641

The Elgin Military Museum

www.elginmilitarymusum.ca

PROGRESSAuto Sales

10 Progress Drive, St. Thomas • 633-7703

Fuel Saving &Well Equipped!

Call or See Terry Metcalf or Jerry Nevill today

2010 Hyundai Accent$10,995 plus taxes & admin.

46,000 kms. Power Steering, Brakes, Windows,Mirrors and Locks. Keyless Entry, with Security

System, Air Conditioned, Automatic Trans., AM/FMCD Player, MP3 Capable, Cruise Control, Tilt

Wheel, Dual Air Bags, 60/40 Rear Seats. Balance of Factory Warranty.

For an outline of responsibilities, go the library’s website at www.st-thomas.library.on.ca or visit the Library Friends’ Shop in the Elgin Mall. Please submit resumes to Effie Lattanzio - in person to Library Administration in the Elgin Mall or fax to 519-631-1987 - by 5 p.m. Wed., July 13, 2011. For more details, call 519-631-6050.

Friends of St. Thomas Public Libraryhave volunteer positions available:

Friends’ Store Volunteer Coordinator Friends’ Volunteer Store ManagerLibrary Friends’ Shop Volunteers

•••

FRIENDS OF

St. Thomas Public Library

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION AVAILABLE

CONVENIENT HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am-9pm,

Saturday 9am-6:00pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

FibreFibre is an essential nutrient and a vital part

of healthy eating. There is not enough atten-tion paid to this valuable component of foodand its healthy benefits. The benefits of eatingfibre include treating constipation, controllingblood sugar swings and possible loweringcholesterol.

Fibre can be divided into 2 classes; insolu-ble and soluble forms. Insoluble fibre makesstools heavier and like a sponge, it absorbsmany times its weight in water and therebyeliminates feces and relieves constipation.Wheat bran and whole grains, as well as theskins of many fruits and vegetables are richsources of insoluble fibre. Soluble fibrebreaks down as it passes through the intestineand forms a gel that traps some substances re-

lated to cholesterol. Examples of some solu-ble fibres include pectin, oats, legumes, brownrice, barley, broccoli and potatoes.

The average Canadian only consumes about4 to 11 grams of fibre a day, but according toCanadian guidelines, people should consumebetween 26 to 35 grams a day. To increaseyour fibre intake, increase the amount ofgrains and unpeeled fruits and vegetables andbe sure to include both soluble and insolublefibre. Be sure to increase the amount of fibreslowly as large quantities can cause bloating.

Come in to talk to one of our pharmacistsabout your use of non prescription medica-tions. If you need a thorough review of yourprescription and non prescription medicationsthen give us a call and set up a free appoint-ment to have a private professional consulta-tion with one of our pharmacists.

HealthTalkJeff Yurek, BSc.Phm., RPh, CDE

Pharmacy Operation Manager

519 TALBOT STREET, ST. THOMAS 631-3330

What’s New at Metcalfe Gardens?Introducing our “Independent Living” Package

For the independent person whodoes not require all our services butwants security and social compan-ionship.Package includes 2 meals daily andweekly laundry and weekly house-keeping.Enjoy the benefits of a beautifulbuilding, busy recreation calendar ofevents, free designated parkingspace, A/C, 24 hour building secu-rity plus so much more. Due toyour independence, The New In-dependent package is offered at areduced rate.

Call Metcalfe Gardens for details, and to find out why our residents say Metcalfe Gardens is…

www.diversicare.ca45 Metcalfe Street,St.Thomas519-631-9393Fax: 519-631-2563

The Next Best Place To Home

Ta-da!President Susan Gardner unveils the sponsor board at the official opening ofthe ICE Centre June 24 at 300 South Edgeware in St. Thomas. Sponsoredwith $800,000 in federal funding plus community contributions, the smallbusiness incubator already has clients in the 5,500 sq. ft. mixed-use businessincubator.

Elgin Business Resource CentreBoard (EBRC) member Gary Coutts,St. Thomas Mayor Heather Jackson-Chapman, Karen Vecchio from MPJoe Preston’s office, Elgin WardenDave Mennill , ICE president SusanGardner, and EBRC General ManagerJohn Regan cut the ribbon for the of-ficial opening of the Innovation Cen-tre for Entrepreneurs in St. ThomasJune 24.

Innovation Centre for Entrepreneurs now officially open

“With the opening of the ICECentre, EBRC has helped position the City of St. Thomasand the County of Elgin as leaders in the development ofsmall business incubators.”

– Susan Gardner, ICE president

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Erosion problems at Northwood Place

A report was presented rec-ommending geo-technical en-gineering advice be obtained forthe soil slippage due to recentrainfall occurring in the North-wood Place ravine area. Alder-man Gord Campbell said that hehad spoken with residents ofthe affected properties and thatit was a very serious problembecause backyard structuressuch as decks and sheds havecollapsed. Director of environ-mental services, John De-wancker said that hisdepartment considers the situ-ations to be an emergency andis working with the residents. Cell phone contract extension

Bell Mobility was endorsed asthe vendor to supply the Citywith cellular services and hard-ware for a three year period. Al-derman Gord Campbell askedwho monitors cell phone use.Treasurer William Day said thesupervisors oversee usage ofcell phones of their own staff.Mayor Heather Jackson-Chap-man said that she thinks that itwould be beneficial for counciland staff to have Blackberry de-vices, especially the CAO.“They’re not toys,” said alder-man Jeff Kohler, “they’re essen-tial, especially when the

Province questions why wedon’t have them.”Budget surplus

Treasurer William Day toldcouncil that there has been anincrease in the surplus pro-jected last September of$175,000. Due to unseen im-provements made in the budg-ets of Police Services, OntarioWorks and Valleyview Home forthe Aged, the actual auditedsurplus for 2010 is $1,019,301.$844,301 of this amount will betransferred to the Working Re-serve fund.

Alcohol in designated areas only

A request from the OptimistClub of St. Thomas for an alco-hol license to include the entire

Doug Tarry Complex arouseddiscussion in council. Directorof parks and recreation, RossTucker, said that he had metwith fire and police officials.

HUSKY EVENING SPECIALSMondays – Meatloaf Monday! Buy 1 meatloaf dinner at the regular price andreceive the 2nd meatloaf dinner at ½ price.Tuesdays – Family Night! For every adult entrée valued at $8.99 & up, kids 10and under may select a free meal and pop from the kids’ menuWednesdays – All You Can Eat Pasta! $8.99 includes aslice of garlic toast and a side salad. Three differentpastas & sauces to choose from.Thursdays – ½ Roast Chicken Dinner includes soup,your choice of potato and vegetable.Fridays - Fish & Chip Dinner includes soup, your choiceof potato and vegetable.Ask your server for details. Exit 195, Highway 74 & 401

Home of the Big Canada Flag519-644-0200

Tea in old-timesplendourNick Miknew pours for MaryMiller at the CASO StationTea June 26 in St. Thomas.

Photo by Pat Kilmer

St.Thomas City Councilbriefs

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editorialpageSt.Thomas/Elgin

St.Thomas/Elgin

A Community Newspaper, published by Carroll Publishing, Inc.15 St. Catharine St., (Lower) St. Thomas, N5P 2V7

519-633-1640 Fax: 519-633-0558

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Community Snapshot

CMCAAUDITED

Member:

Who’da thought it? Last year,when I posted a worried columnabout the amount of carbon diox-ide that was being emitted fromthe posterior of bovines, theToronto Zoo plans to turn wastefrom its animals into power. The

zoo said that it would team up with ZooShare Bio-gas Co-operative Inc. to develop and operate a500 kW biogas plant.

The plant will divert waste from the site inToronto’s Rouge Valley to produce electricity, heatand fertilizer. It will be the first co-operatively-owned biogas plant in Canada as well as the firstzoo-based biogas plant of its kind in North Amer-ica. Toronto-based ZooShare will be fully respon-sible for funding, designing, developing,constructing and operating the plant on landsleased from the zoo.

Both food waste from a major grocery retailer

and all of the zoo's manure, which is currentlycomposted, will go to the proposed plant whereit will be processed into electricity, heat and fer-tilizer. This will result in a reduction in greenhousegas emissions by approximately 10,000 tonnesCO2, which is equal to taking over 1,800 cars offthe road each year. It is a fair start to the problemof climate change, which many dullards in NorthAmerica refuse to acknowledge at all. After thetroubles we have seen with the Alberta and Ari-zona wildfires and the floods in the American andCanadian Midwest, as well as the floods in Que-bec, you have to believe that man has finallymanaged to influence events of nature and na-ture is hitting back.

The organization said a community bond issuewould fund the majority of the $5.4-million proj-ect. The issue offers investors a fixed return ofseven per cent to an RRSP account. I don’t knowhow bond issues work, but it sounds like a prettygood deal. Seven percent is a good rate to comeby nowadays. Flatulence has a silver lining.

Editorial by Ric WellwoodGuest

Jump and jiveJulianna Thompson and Johnny Harder from Aylmer cut the rug at the Port Stanley Stork Club Big Band Mu-seum & Hall of Fame “Summer Swing” at Quai du Vin Estate Winery June 25. The successful event included per-formers from this area and Toronto in the big band and ballroom dance styles.

Terry Carroll

Necessity and invention

On the weekend, Parliamentpassed legislation that puts Canadian Union ofPostal Workers back on the job this week.

I was speaking with our friends at the Lake ErieBeacon on Saturday who had decided not to pub-lish until the lockout is over. It was a sensible op-tion for The Beacon, one we had considered. Butdespite the cost and challenges of mounting a dis-tribution system, we decided to forge ahead.

A huge thank you to the businesses, youth andfriends of the paper who have helped us out. Youknow who you are. The sound you kept hearingafter the Great Lakes International Air Show closedon Sunday was us clapping in appreciation.

Necessity being the mother of invention, by Fri-day evening last week, we had delivered 12,156copies by carrier, and another 5,542 copies tostores, offices and businesses for pick up. Mondayand Tuesday of this week, we are adding delivery

to many rural post offices closed last week. Whileit was not perfect, it was a Herculean effort by agreat number of people in almost no time.

Sometimes over the last couple of weeks, it’s feltlike surfboarding through a weedy swamp with al-ligators. We were getting somewhere, but at asnail’s pace and there was uncertainty every-where. And then someone would call to help out,and we would zoom ahead.

I regularly checked CUPW, Canada Post andmedia sites on-line for clues as to when the mailmight start up again. Canada Post had a screenon its website with tabs for Customers, Media andEmployees. If you selected Customers, you weretransferred to a screen promoting epost, a servicewhere you can “receive, pay and manage 200+bills online – It’s free.” H-mmm. Guess we knowwhere Canada Post thinks the future lies.

One final note about the New Democats andtheir filibuster. During the federal election cam-paign, Smilin’ Jack Layton said his party was onthe side of small businesses and working familiesacross the country.

Hey, Jack, I think maybe you got that about 50percent right.

Dorothy Gebert

A member of the family

I have a nephew named Jake. He stands aboutthree feet tall and has the greatest smile. He alsohas a patterned brown coat, called brindle, whichprompts many people, often kids, to say he lookslike a tiger. And his tail goes back and forth a milea minute, especially when he’s looking for a hand-out at the dinner table.

Yes, Jake is a dog, a greyhound to be exact. Mysister and brother-in-law adopted Jake from agreyhound rescue organization many years agoand, since they don’t have offspring of their own,Jake soon became part of the family – and mynephew.

It’s hard not to attribute human qualities to one’spets. Ask any pet owner. I always wonder if Jakeis bored when he yawns and gives a deep sigh. It

sure sounds like it. Or I’m sure he knows exactlywhat he’s doing to appeal to our emotions whenhe looks at us with his big brown eyes to ask forthat last piece of pie on our plate.

But I’ve watched enough of TV’s Cesar Millan,the Dog Whisperer, to know that dogs are dogsand not people. His main challenge is trying toteach dog owners not to anthropomorphize theirpets, because that seems to be where all theproblems arise. But it’s hard to look into your dog’seyes and not think that he’s your best buddy whojust happens to sleep on the couch downstairs.

Jake turned thirteen this month, which meanshe is now a senior citizen in dog years. He’s beenpretty healthy up to now, due to a diligent healthregime instituted by my brother-in-law, but he’shaving trouble with his bladder and he can’t hopup the stairs like he used to.

It’s sad to think his enthusiastic mug won’t bethere to welcome us on our next visit. Because,anthropomorphism or not, Jake was member ofour family.

Biogas bonanza

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LHIN to be dismantled, ifPCs elected

Because his daughter hadbeen taken to Sick Children’sHospital in Toronto, provincialProgressive Conservative (PC)leader Tim Hudak was unable toattend an event with local PCcandidate Jeff Yurek June 20 atBoston Pizza. Instead Progres-sive Conservative MPP for theriding of Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant and opposition Environ-ment critic Toby Barrett and Jeffaddressed the audience.

Much of their presentationwas based on what the PCshave called the “change book,”which maintains a commitmentto services like publicly fundedhealth care but advances a

more conservative agenda thanthat of the ruling Liberal party,including a lowering of corpo-rate and personal income taxes.

Maurice Hewitt Sr. of St.Thomas asked, “If you cut taxes,where is the money comingfrom?”

Jeff Yurek said, “I’m a smallbusiness owner myself,” onewho has seen the effects of in-creasing regulations andchanges introduced by govern-ments. “We want to get rid ofwaste and unnecessary bureau-cracy.”

One example of this would bethe dismantling of the LocalHealth Integration Networks, ifthe PCs are elected, he said.

The provincial election is thisOctober.

Progressive Conservative pledges end to waste

Provincial PC candidate Jeff Yurek discusses tax cuts with Maurice Hewitt Sr.

Six-year-old Benjamin Burtwistle is shaded by an umbrella, as he adds some harmony throughhis harmonica while listening to the Heading Home Trio outside St. James Presbyterian ChurchSunday afternoon. The Good Ol’ Country Gospel event was followed by a strawberry social atthe country church on Ferguson Line. Photo by Brian Wilsdon

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ELGIN400 Talbot Street, St. Thomas

P: 519.631.5470 F: 519.633.5854

AYLMER COMMUNITY SERVICES25 Centre Street, Aylmer

P: 519.765.2082 F: 519.765.2280

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P: 519.768.0020 F: 519.768.0401

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Contact us to access some of the following:• Valuable assessment tools• Prescreened applicants and

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As an employer, you know how busy you are. Employment Services Elgin knows how to find people who will help your

business run smoothly and grow.

www.jobselgin.ca

Broadcasts to start next season

Live play-by-play hockey iscoming to St. Thomas. myFMBROADCASTING CORP an-nounced last week that the new94.1myFM Radio will cover allthe exciting St. Thomas Starsaway hockey games - includingplayoffs. 

The games will also be heard

live and on-demand audio willbe available at www.stthomas-today.ca

“Coming off a Championshipseason, we’re excited to haveentered a new partnership with94.1 myFM to become theSTARS radio broadcaster,”stated Joe Daniels, GeneralManager of the St. Thomas

Stars.   “This agreement withthe new myFM is a testament toour commitment to give oursupporters the most compre-hensive broadcast all seasonlong.”

“This is an exciting new chap-ter in our platform strategy tobring best content assets to ourlisteners and advertisers.  

Seashell DecoratingQuestion: I love the coast

and collect seashells. I have arather large collection of thembut do not know how to pleas-ingly display them in my home.Any ideas?

Answer: Even when you arefar from the coast, rooms dec-

orated with seashells will takeyou back to the beach. With anumber of optional seashellplacements, you can be takenback to the sea as you movethroughout your house.

To show off a shapely shell,pour sand into a glass cylindervase. Arrange the conch to callattention to its natural beauty.Stand the vase on its own orrest another shell or two againstthe base.

One bowl-shaped shell filledwith a variety of shells andsoaps is a pretty way to displaylarger shells in a bathroom. Top

with a pretty starfish.Large shells, individually dis-

played, are as attractive as finesculpture. Look for perfectpieces that will sit flat or bepropped up on a stand orpedestal. Bookcases can be anode to a white shell collection,providing a stunning lookagainst gray or blue backdrops.

Art featuring different types ofshells decorates a wall any-where. A collage of printsframed in black stand outagainst blue walls and can bebeautifully lit by a decorativesconce.

A mantel laden with shellsbrings a few nautical touches ina family room. Adorning a fire-place mantel with your favoriteshells is a great way to infusesomething personal into yourspace.

Using shells for craft projectsis a beautiful way to addseashell style into your life.Shell-encrusted pieces steal thespotlight in a dramatic hallwaydisplay. Collections of smallshell beauties glued around aframe provide a quick and easybeachy accessory.Contact Renée with your décorquestions at: [email protected]

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We invite you to discuss FuneralPreplanning at any time with any one ofour qualified Funeral Directors.

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If you have any questions concerning preplanning or prepaying funeralarrangements, please take a moment to discuss them with any one of

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New 94.1 myFM Radio will partner with the St. Thomas Stars

Five-year-old twins Matthew and Alexis Cochrane and their mom Tashapose with Auzzie their cute Australian shepherd pup who was one of sev-eral entries in the Most Adorable category of the dog show at the BelmontFun Day June 25. Although the weather wasn’t aways ideal, people at-tended throughout the day and had a great time. Photo: Dot Sales

Just too adorable

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Personaland EmotionalStoriesHighlight MADD Canada’sAnnual Conference

Personal stories of loss, grief,support and healing were thefocus as 200 victims of impaireddriving come together last Aprilfor MADD Canada’s annual Na-tional Victims’ Weekend and Can-dlelight Vigil of Hope and

Remembrance.The theme for this year’s con-

ference, “It’s all About the Sto-ries”, was particularly fitting.Throughout the weekend, victimsof impaired driving shared infor-mation about their own experi-ences, their healing processesand the supports and resourceswhich helped them most. Foreveryone in attendance, knowingthey are not alone and that help isavailable provided a tremendoussense of comfort, fellowship andempowerment.

“Sharing our own stories andlearning from the experiences ofothers can be extremely helpful tothose coping with loss or injury,”said Denise Dubyk, MADDCanada’s National President. “TheVictims’ Weekend provides aplace where victims find comfort,solace and knowledge.”

Caring professionals and em-pathic peers led delegatesthrough keynote presentationsand concurrent sessions on awide range of topics speciallychosen for those who have suf-fered a loss or an injury as a resultof impaired driving. Sessions in-clude: living with injuries; parent-ing after the loss of a child;understanding the criminal justicesystem; and impaired driving civilcases.

MADD Canada’s Victims’ Week-end ran April 29 to May 1 at theBMO Financial Group Institute forLearning in Toronto.

The weekend was headlined bythe Candlelight Vigil of Hope andRemembrance. With photos andthe lighting of a single candle foreach victim, the ceremony offereddelegates a way to pay tribute toa loved one who had been killedor to acknowledge injuries causedby impaired driving.

In conjunction with the Victims’Weekend, MADD Canada releaseda new national radio public serv-ice announcement called “YouDon’t Know”. Often, victims of im-paired driving feel very alone anddo not realize supports and serv-ices are available to them. The30-second piece tells listenersthat MADD Canada is available tohelp.

Every day, on average, fourCanadians are killed and 190 areinjured in impaired drivingcrashes. Supporting victims isMADD Canada’s top priority. Withvolunteer-driven groups in morethan 100 communities across thecountry, MADD Canada offerssupport services including: griefand bereavement support; sup-port through the criminal justicesystem, assistance with victimimpact statements; help with un-derstanding victims’ rights; alending library; brochures, com-munity referrals; and trained vic-tim service volunteers.

About MADD Canada MADD Canada (Mothers Against

Drunk Driving) is a national, char-itable organization that is commit-ted to stopping impaired drivingand supporting the victims of thisviolent crime. With volunteer-dri-

ven groups in more than 100communities across Canada,MADD Canada aims to offer sup-port services to victims, heightenawareness of the dangers of im-paired driving and save lives andprevent injuries on our roads.

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ST. THOMASFriday July 1

Lions Club Breakfast 8 amPinafore Park and Food Trailerthroughout the day

Jaycees Pool open 1 – 4 pmfor public swim

Evening Celebration 6:30 – 10pm

D J Tarry Complex, 275 BillMartyn Parkway

Food, fun and vendorsKids Junction and InflatablesLions Club Car Raffle, Kins-

men Club Beer Gardens, GreatMusic, Spectacular Foreworks

Special traffic note: Due to themajor fireworks display, roadclosures around the site will bein effect until the conclusion ofthe show.

Phone: St. Thomas’ Parks &Recreation Department, 519-633-7112

AYLMERFriday, July 1

(Rain date: Saturday, July 2,2011)

Celebrate Canada Day from5:00pm-9:00pm at the EastElgin Community Complex inAylmer.  Inflatables, carnivalgames, cotton candy, mini golf,buggy rides, photo booth, craftsand activities.

Relax and enjoy a hamburger

hot off the grill while taking inthe live entertainment.

Studio Arts Rock School Expe-rience:  Join Brian May to havea rockin' Canada Day!

Free public skating from5:00pm-6:30pm.

Rentals are available for just$2 per pair, hockey and figureskates are available in a varietyof sizes.

Official Canada Day Celebra-tion and cake cutting ceremonyat 7 pm.

Fireworks display starting atdusk and sponsored by theKinsmen Club of Aylmer, dona-tions will be collected at the en-trance.

AYLMER LEGIONFriday July 1

Canada Day celebration forthe whole family at Aylmer Le-gion, Branch 81

Giant bake sale starts at 2p.m. Home made breads, pies,cakes and other tasty delights.

Outdoor program starts at 3

p.m.Hot dogs and

hamburgers,  clowns, facepainting 4 to 6 p.m.

Entertainment by the CropDusters to 8 p.m.

PORT STANLEYCANFESTFri. July 1 to Sun. July 3

Dazzling fireworks display onmain beach, live music on twostages, live theatre, a CanadaDay Veterans parade and gar-den party, a Boat Parade, aKid's Treasure Hunt, SandSculpture competition, live auc-tion, face painting, pleine airartists, evening outdoor jazzbarbeque, contests, merchantspecials and so much more.

Rocky's Harley DavidsonShow & Shine Bike Show onSaturday.

Volunteer Fire Fighters Asso-ciation Smoke on the Water 2antique car, truck, motorcycleand fire apparatus show onSunday - both on the East Pier,

right next to the harbour.Strawberry Social supper on

July 1, a huge live auction andcommunity wide yard salesJuly 2

The Geoff Masse band live onGT's 2nd stage right before thefireworks. The Port Stanley Vol-unteer Firefighters Associationwill be taking donations.

July 1,10-11pm, Main Beach, Port StanleyPhone: 519-782-4555

www.portstanleycanfest.ca

FINGAL FIREWORKSThursday June 30

Fireworks sponsored by theOptimist Club of Fingal – Shed-den and District and the Town-ship of Southwold

Ball Park in Fingal at 7 pmClowns, face painting, cake,

music by Bill FarquharRain date Sunday July 3Donation boxes for The Caring

Cupboard

C O M M U N I T Y C A N A D A D A Y C E L E B R A T I O N S

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Happy Birthday Canada!We are Celebrating Canada’s

144th Birthday!Visit us at CanFest in Port Stanley July 1 thru 3 &

save the HST!On all regular priced fashions

Inc. 201 Main Street Port Stanley 519-782-4741

Your Store Your Style

Joseph Ribkoff Designs exclusively in Port Stanley at

Southbound Boutique

The City of St. Thomas invites you to ourCanada Day Celebration

July 1 from 6:30pm – 10pmat the DJ Tarry Complex in St. Thomas

Come out and enjoy food, fun and musical entertainment with fireworks on diamond 1 at 10pm!

Please note there is no parking along Fairview Ave andSouthdale Line surrounding the complex as this is the

fireworks fall out zone. Road closures in effect after 9pm-11pm.

Special thank you to St. Thomas Police Services andREACT, the St. Thomas Fire Department, St. John’s

Ambulance and a very special thank you to the KinsmenClub for their financial contribution in making theCanada Day fireworks display a spectacular one!!

C O M M U N I T Y C A N A D A D A Y C E L E B R A T I O N S

PORT BURWELLFUN FAIR Friday Jul 1

The 15th Annual Fun Fair fea-tures crafts, children's games,grab bags, bake sale, BBQ andmore.

10am-3pm at St. Paul's PortBurwell/Vienna United Church,41 Erieus Street, Port Burwell.Phone: 519-874-4002

WEST ELGINFri. Jul 1 – Sun. Jul 3

FridayTail Gate Yard Sales & Bake

Sale (arena parking lot, 9am).Kids’ Country Carnival 1:30 pm.

West Lorne Bowling tourna-ment & open house 2 - 4pm.

Fish Fry by Knights of Colum-bus, West Elgin Arena, 5pm

Opening ceremonies, Volun-teer of Year Presentation,Canada Day Cake, West ElginArena, 6:15pm.

Baseball game, FamousSnake Lady, Face Painting,Miller Park, 7pm.

Fireworks at dark

In Rodney, free swim at WestElgin Pool, 1:30 - 3:30pm.

SaturdayTown-wide yard sales - Rod-

ney & West Lorne

SundayWest Lorne Optimist Break-

fast, Miller Park, 8am - 11am.West Lorne Optimist Car show,8am - 4pm, Miller Park (unlessotherwise noted)

Phone: 519-785-0560Website: www.westelgin.net

FIREWORKS!FIREWORKS!FIREWORKS!

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Timken Centre parking lotTimken Centre parking lot

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Thurs, June 30 Noon – DuskThurs, June 30 Noon – Dusk

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WASTE COLLECTION CHANGES

There will be no garbage and blue box recyclables collection on Canada Day, Friday, July 1st, 2011.

If your garbage is normally collected on Friday, it will be collected on Saturday, July 2nd, 2011.

FIREWORKS Celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday with fireworks at dusk on Friday, July 1, 2011 at Port Stanley Main

Beach and Don Yeck Park in Belmont.

THREE DAYS OF FUN STARTING JULY 1ST – PORT STANLEY CANFEST

Visit http://www.portstanleycanfest.ca to learn about Canfest activities.

Summer Council Meeting Schedule For July and August, Council will hold only one regular meeting each month. In July, Council will meet

on Monday, July 18th, 2011 at 1:00 pm.

INFLATABLE POOLS

Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements Due to the popularity of "simple set style" pools (inflatable pools, etc.), the Municipality of Central

Elgin would like to remind home owners of the dangers of having a pool in an unenclosed yard.

By-Law No. 204, being a By-law requiring the Fencing of Privately Owned Swimming Pools, states:

"The owner of each wading pool or fish pond being filled with 0.6m (23 5/8") of water or more and has a

surface area of greater than 1 square metre shall erect and maintain a fence around such pool or pond."

Individuals found not abiding by this By-law are subject to a fine. Home owners may also wish to

contact their Insurance Agents to confirm liability coverage. For more information, please feel free

to call 519-631-4860 Ext 4 or drop by the Municipal Office at 450 Sunset Drive, Central Elgin, during

regular business hours.

Tender PW-11-009 – Supply and Placement of Road Granulars 2011 This tender is to supply granular materials for road re-gravelling within the Municipality of Central

Elgin. All granular materials shall conform to the applicable Ontario Provincial Standard

Specifications. Tenders close on: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 11:00 am. For further information

view the tender on the Central Elgin Website: www.centralelgin.org. The Municipality may

not accept the lowest or any other tender.

Notice of the Sale of Surplus Lands TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin intends to

sell the following lands through direct negotiation with (an) interested purchaser(s):

Lands known municipally as 420-424 Talbot Street West, Town of Aylmer (East Elgin Medical

Centre)

Lands legally described as PCL 9-2 S/S Talbot Sec 164; Pt Lot 9 S/S Talbot St. 4631, Town of Aylmer,

County of Elgin: and Pt Lot 8 N/S South St PL 164 Aylmer Part 1 and 2 of Reference Plan 11R-4140,

Town of Aylmer, County of Elgin.

The lands were declared surplus by Council on June 13, 2011. The subject lands are jointly owned

by the Municipality, the Town of Aylmer and the Township of Malahide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the sale is available by contacting Donald N. Leitch, Chief

Administrative Officer & Clerk, Central Elgin Municipal Office, Elgin County Administration Building,

450 Sunset Drive, 519-631-4860 Ext 276 or [email protected].

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Givingyour lifefor others

This has toi m p r e s syou!  As highas 71 per centof firefightersin the United

States are volunteers.  InCanada, the number is slightlyhigher (around 78 percent).  

I grew up in the small town ofVineland and knew many volun-teer firemen – actually my Dadwas a volunteer. I recall, on theodd occasion that the fire alarmwould sound off over the villageduring public worship on a Sun-day, we would all watch as thefour to five firemen from ourchurch would quickly arise, runoutside, pile into one vehicleand speed off down the streetto the fire hall.

What is also impressive arethe 48 firemen from our city of

St. Thomas, who have beenable to make this a careerchoice. These are full time fire-fighters who have dedicatedtheir lives to sitting on the edgeof their seats waiting for thesirens to sound (can we saystress?). I have a close friendwho is also a career firefighterwho has heard all the mockingtones: “What a cushy job! Tiredyet?  All firefighters are greatcooks – got to have somethingto do!”

My friend's favorite retortused to be: "Want a ride up theaerial ladder? Great view 75feet up there." Then he'd takethem up and shake the ladderas if fighting a fire. It was histurn to mock.

Having been the recipient ofthe services of the St. ThomasFire Hall, I can't say enoughabout their excellent service, at-titude, attention to detail andthe professional manner inwhich they helped my family

and me during a house fire afew years ago. They, as well asthe volunteer firefighters aroundElgin County, typify what makesthis world a better place – theyspend themselves for others.

How different is that from the'normal' culture that is so 'me'centered. We fight for our rightsand our comforts. We step onthe little guy. We push passedthe less aggressive ones – justto win. But that attitude doesnot make the world a betterplace. 

This one will: spend your-selves for others. Jesus said itthis way: “Greater love has noone than this: that he lay downhis life for another.” 

And that, is something to thinkabout. 

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Beginning July 11th, swim over to the library on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon and enjoy crafts and activities.

Read as many books as possible to earn tickets for weekly draws!

Registration begins July 4th in the Children’s and Teens’ Department, Elgin Mall

and continues throughout the Summer.

Summer Reading Club 2011 @ St. Thomas Public Library

Elgin Mall Location

Each reader will receive:a “Splash!” bag filled with free goodiesan activity booklet with a place to record books readaccess to free crafts and activities

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Music returns to the bandshellConductor David Dykeman leads the Aylmer Community Band at the grand opening June 21 of the renovatedbandshell in Palmer Park, formerly known as Monteith Bandshell Park, in Aylmer. Just before she died last year,Dorothy Palmer of Aylmer donated $186,000 to restore the community landmark.

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COMING EVENTSDECORATION DAY – FIN-GAL CEMETERY, 36244Fingal Line, Fingal, July10, 2011 at 2pm.Guest Speaker: Rev-erend Charlotte Brown.If raining, service will beheld at Fingal UnitedChurch, 35832 FingalLine (Lower Level).Please bring a lawnchair.

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SERVICES OFFEREDALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS – Drinking is yourbusiness. Helping you tostop is ours. Call (519)633-0430 or Write P.O.Box 220001, St.Thomas, ON N5R 4P5.

Has your life been af-fected by someoneelse’s drinking? If so,AL-ANON is for you! Wewill help. Call 519-434-2613 or 1-888-4al-ANON.

Troubled by someoneelse's drinking? We willhelp! Alateen - Mon-days at 6:30pm, St.Thomas ChristianChurch, 451 WellingtonStreet, St. Thomas.Phone 519-434-2613.

Port Stanley Public Li-brary showcases theunique work of Guildartist Mary Louise White

in June.  Telephone519-782-4241 fortimes.

VON Volunteers urgentlyneeded to help withMeals On Wheels,Transportation Drivesand Volunteer Visit-ing.  Call VON for moreinformation on how youcan help. 519-637-6408.

Visit Friends of St.Thomas Public Library’s“Library Friends Shop”in Elgin Mall, open Mon– Sat, 9-1pm. JuneSpecial: Romance bagof books for $1.

Drop-in Grief Supportgroup, 2nd and 4thTuesday of each month,4-6pm, starting June28, Elgin Mall commu-nity room. More infor-mation 519-637-3034.

Farmtown Canada’sFunny Farm Kids open.“Trinkets & Trash” LogCabin Shoppe, 10am-6pm, closed Wed &Sun, proceeds fundregistered children’scharity, 46703 Maple-ton Line. 519-773-2292.

Wednesday, June 29,Kicker's,  6:30-8pm atSt. Andrew's UnitedChurch, 60 West Ave.For children ages 5-13, crafts, games andmusic. For info 519-631-4558.

The Alzheimer Society,BBQ, June 30, 450Sunset Drive, rear park-ing lot, 11am-1:30pm. 

Thursday, June 30, Eu-chre Games andDessert,  7pm, St. An-drew's United Church,60 West Ave. Everyonewelcome. For info 519-631-4558.

Belmont Canada Day,Bike Rodeo 9am LCBO,Decorated Bike Pa-rade  11:30am. BBQNoon, Birthday Cake,Activities/Games Ages5-12, 7:30pm Karaoke,Fireworks Donation atGate.

Canada Day family cel-ebration, Aylmer Legion,Br. 81,  Friday, July 1.Giant bake sale 2pm.Hot dogs & hamburg-ers, clowns, face paint-ing 4-6pm.Entertainment by theCrop Dusters to 8pm.

Port Stanley UnitedChurch StrawberrySupper, Saturday, July2, 5-7pm. Adults $10,

Children 5-12 $5, under5 free. Dessert only $5(Strawberries, IceCream & Cake). Info519-633-5556.

STPA presents:  “Drivenby Eternity”, A John Be-vere video series, Sun-day, July 3 at 6pm, 144Wellington St., St.Thomas, 519-633-3810.

Appearing at PinaforePark Bandshell July 3,7pm and back by pop-ular request The Coun-try Classics Band,Yesterday’s CountryStandards.

Tuesday, July 5, Creat-ing into a Mystery/Prayer Shawl Group,10:30am, St. Andrew'sUnited Church, 60 WestAve. For info 519-631-4558.  Everyone is wel-come.

Thursday, July 7, Ham &Scalloped Potatoes Din-ner, 5 -6:30pm, St. An-drew's United Church,60 West Ave.  For info519-631-4558. Tickets519-631-5363.

Field Naturalist ButterflyCount, Saturday, July 9,9:30am.  Meet atWoodland Pavilion inPinafore Park .    Info519-769-2094.

St. Thomas Garden Tour,Sunday, July 10, 11am-5pm. Tickets availableon the Tour Day at Bell'sBook Bin, 558 TalbotStreet and CanadaleNursery, 269 SunsetDrive.

STPA presents:  “Drivenby Eternity”, A John Be-vere video series, Sun-day, July 10 at 6pm,144 Wellington St., St.Thomas, 519-633-3810.

Monday, July 11, MusicCamp "Make a Joyful

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Sound". This is a weeklongcamp, 9am-3pm at St. An-drew's United Church, 60West Ave.   For info 519-631-4558.

Road trip, Drayton FestivalTheatre, July 16. Italian Fu-nerals & Other Festive Oc-casions. Leave 9am arriveSt. Jacobs, lunch in Drayton.Performance 2pm. $95.519-637-3034.

STPA presents:  “Driven byEternity”, A John Beverevideo series, Sunday, July17 at 6pm, 144 WellingtonSt., St. Thomas, 519-633-3810.

Monday, July 18, camp"Times of Nazareth". Thisis a weeklong camp 9am-3pm at St. Andrew's UnitedChurch, 60 West Ave. Forinfo 519-631-4558.

Vacation Bible Camp "Loveis Stronger", Fingal UnitedChurch, July 18-22, 8:45-3:00pm.  12pm on Friday.Registration 519-769-2245.  Free-will donations.Age 5 to 11 by July 2011.

Christmas in July, July 20,Full Turkey Dinner with allthe trimmings. Tickets $10Advance, $12 at door, St.Thomas Seniors' Centre,225 Chestnut St. Doors

open 4:30pm. Dinner 5pm.

STPA presents:  “Driven byEternity”, A John Beverevideo series, Sunday, July24 at 6pm, 144 WellingtonSt., St. Thomas, 519-633-3810.

Thursday, July 28, SummerLuncheon with Euchre tofollow, 12pm at St. An-drew's United Church, 60West Ave. For info 519-631-4558.

STPA presents:  “Driven byEternity”, A John Beverevideo series, Sunday, July31 at 6pm, 144 WellingtonSt., St. Thomas, 519-633-3810.

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STPA presents:  “Driven byEternity”, A John Beverevideo series, Sunday, Au-gust 28 at 6pm, 144Wellington St., St. Thomas,519-633-3810.

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Worship Services

Corner of Southwick & WellingtonSummer Service Hours

Starting June 26 to September 11One Service - 9 a.m.

Holy EucharistAlternating Sundays with

[BCP] and [BAS]Phone: 519-631-7000

Trinity Anglican ChurchThe Church with the Purple Steeple

BEVERIDGE, JANICE of Union and formerly of Aylmer,passed away on Monday June 20, 2011 in her 83rdyear. A memorial service was held June 24, 2011.Williams Funeral Home Ltd.BUCKLER, ANNIE GEORGENA formerly of AldboroughTownship passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 inher 103rd year. A funeral service was held June 18,2011. Rodney Chapel of Denning Funeral DirectorsLtd.CARMICHAEL, ROBERT of West Lorne, passed awayTuesday, June 21, 2011 at age 91. Private familyarrangements. Rodney Chapel of Denning Funeral Di-rectors Ltd.CRONKITE, ANNA “ANNIE” MARIA of West Lorne,passed away Saturday June 25, 2011 in her 82ndyear. A vigil service will be held Wednesday June 29,2011 at 11am. West Lorne Chapel of Denning Fu-neral Directors Ltd.DEMSKI, TADEUSZ “TED” passed away Saturday, June18, 2011. Arrangements entrusted to Shawn JacksonFuneral Home.HEPBURN, MALCOLM JAMES “MAC” of St. Thomas,passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 in his 76th year.A funeral was held June 27, 2011. Williams FuneralHome Ltd.

HOWICK, HELEN of St. Thomas, passed away Friday,June 24, 2011 at the age of 61. A funeral was heldJune 28, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.MAJOR, TIFFANY DARLENE of London, formerly of St.Thomas, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 in her31st year. A funeral service was held June 23, 2011.Williams Funeral Home Ltd.TEMPLE, FRANCES (HERRON) of London, formerly ofPort Stanley, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011in her 75th year.  A funeral was held June 25, 2011.Sifton Funeral Home.TOOLEY, TERRANCE "TERRY" of St. Thomas, passedaway Friday, June 24, 2011 in his 74th year.  A memo-rial service was held June 28, 2011.  Sifton FuneralHome.

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Please be advised there will be no collection of Organics, Recycling and

Garbage on July 1, 2011 in recognition of Canada Day. The collection of

those materials which would normally be collected on Friday July 1, 2011

has been rescheduled on Monday July 4, 2011. All residents in the

Friday collection area are asked to have all material to curbside by 7:00am

on Monday July 4, 2011.

CANADA DAYWASTE COLLECTION

Ken Seguin, President of Newspaper Circulation Specialists, is

working as a consultant with The St. Thomas Elgin Weekly News to

establish a Carrier and Delivery Contractor System to deliver the

weekly newspaper on Thursdays. Ken has an extensive career in

newspapers and their development and now lives in St. Thomas.

He plans to have the system up and running by September. The

management and staff welcome Ken to this role with our team.

Carriers or Contractors can call Ken at 519-633-1640 x 33. Your call

will be returned promptly.

Ken Seguin

Carriersystemspecialist

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[Above] "Birds Eye View" - Picture of one ofthe three WWII Canadian Harvard Planes,shot from the co-pilot seat of another one.

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Ang Hearn (left) and Kim Goodhue, GNC manager

Talbot Trail ToastmastersIf you are nervous about speaking orwould like to improve your communi-cation skills join us Thursday eveningat 7pm in the Community Room.

Ontario Early YearsParticipate in a FREE playgroupThursday mornings from 9:30-11:30am.  Parents/caregiversand children from birth to six years ofage are welcome.

St. Thomas Soccer AssociationPLAYER OF THE WEEK

Brianna has beenplaying soccer forabout 3 years and soc-cer is her favouritesport.  Brianna enjoyspeanut butter sand-wiches before hergames and also has anolder sister Kayla whoplays soccer too!

Summer Sidewalk Sale July 2-10

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present Book Worm Reading Day!July 13, 10am-12pm at Library Meeting Place

Dress up as your favourite bug, crafts, reading and prizes!Senior Picnic and Bug Bingo

July 131-4pm Elgin Mall Food Court

Enjoy refreshments and Bug BingoThe Elgin Mall Bug World Trivia Contest

You could win over $300 in prizes!Join our eClub between July 1 and July 18, correctly answer our trivia question, and you could win a Grand Prize pack valued at over $300.For details visit www.elginmall.com