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Classic tunes get toes tappingin ‘Mama’s Country RecordCollection’

It’s a walk down memory lanefor the characters of Port Stan-ley Festival Theatre’s new mu-sical called ‘Mama’s CountryRecord Collection,’ but it’s amemory fest for the audienceas well.

Country music hits by ConwayTwitty, Jeannie C. Riley, CharlieRich, Dolly Parton, TammyWynette and many others fill theproduction as veteran perform-ers, Philip Douglas Kerr and De-siree Beausoleil as a father anddaughter, come to terms withtheir wife and mother’s passing

as they rummage through a col-lection of classic vinyl in theirbasement.

You’ll be clapping your handsto Kenny Roger’s ‘The Gambler,’snapping your fingers to RogerMiller’s ‘King of the Road’ andsinging along to almost every-thing else.

IF YOU GO…Mama’s Country Record CollectionWhen? Runs until June 11,2pm or 8pmWhere? Port Stanley FestivalTheatre, 302 Bridge St.Cost? $28, matinees $25More info? 519-782-4353 orwww.portstanleytheatre.ca

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When children are asked whatthey would like to be when theygrow up, many say they wouldlike to become firefighters. Onlya small percentage followthrough on that dream, but Wen-dell Graves, CAO/Clerk for thecity of St. Thomas, got thechance to try it out for one daylast Thursday.

“As part of my assignment forthe first six months as CAO, Isaid I would visit as many de-partments as possible to seeday-to-day operations and get agrasp of their operations,” Wen-dell said, indicating that he hadrequested the visit to the St.Thomas Fire Department. “Butthis one was a little more inter-active than the others.”

He said that he wasn’t therefour minutes before he was in-volved in an emergency medicalcall, riding along as an observer.He spent time in the dispatch of-fice, with the fire prevention of-ficers, and even took his turnwashing the fire trucks.

“He tried everything,” FireChief Rob Broadbent said. “Hedidn’t shy away from anythingeven though it was a differentwork environment than CityHall.”

Wendell said the highlight ofthe day was a training drill wherepump, ladder and rescue opera-tions were practised at a stagedfire scene. After he was outfittedin bunker gear and a breathingapparatus, Wendell entered asmoke-filled building to find aweighted dummy (to simulate anunconscious person), carried acharged hose up a smoke-filledstairwell to put out a hypotheticalfire and climbed the fire engineladder to the top of a building.

“It was really cool to witnessfirst hand what it was like to gointo a building where you can’tsee a thing in front of you,” Wen-dell said. “I also could not believe

how hot you get in that bunkergear.”

Wendell said he learned to ap-preciate the kind of work thatfirefighters do and now has a

better understanding of theirneeds.

But when the Fire Chief offeredhim a job as a recruit, he de-clined. “I think guys always thinkit would be a neat thing to be afirefighter,” Wendell said. “ButI’m beyond being able to do thatnow.”

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Firemanfor a daySt. Thomas CAO/Clerkexperiences life at the fire hall

Desiree Beausoleil as Caitlin and Philip Douglas Kerr as Bruce in PortStanley Festival Theatre’s season opener.

Fire Chief Rob Broadbent (right)gives St. Thomas CAO/Clerk, WendellGraves, some tips about climbingthe fire truck ladder during a train-ing drill May 26.

[Left] Wendell Graves holds acharged fire hose at the top of asmoke-filled building.

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First anniversary ofpublic speaking groupin St. Thomas

by Heidi Goud

If you’re an aspiring speakerwho wants to talk with moreconfidence or a seasoned pro-fessional who wants more expe-rience, St. Thomas Toastmastersencourages you to come to ameeting.

The local speaking club that

meets every Thursday eveningat Elgin Mall is celebrating itsone year anniversary this month.Since its beginnings last June byRoxanne Maulnar, a Toastmasterfrom Woodstock, the club hasgrown through the efforts of St.Thomas club mentors, MichaelLozon and Mark Phipps, from itsoriginal seven members to acurrent membership of 32.

Using a curriculum publishedin over 106 countries, Toastmas-ters strives to boost publicspeaking skills with ten easylessons on effective speech-making. The program allowspeople to build self-confidencein a friendly, group oriented set-ting, by combining weeklyspeech-giving opportunities withhumorous ice-breakers.

“It’s been so neat to see clubmembers grow in their self-con-fidence and speech-giving abil-ity,” says Sandy Arnold, who hasbeen with the club since the be-ginning. “We’ve seen many peo-ple walk through the door whocould hardly say a word theywere so scared. Today, they aretaking active leadership roleswithin the group which requirethem to do a lot of talking.”

An elected executive runs theclub and Bill Moody is the cur-rent president. Members are as-signed roles weekly, includingGrammarian (monitor of stut-

tered words used in speeches),Timemaster (timer of speechlengths) and Evaluators (whogive positive feedback tospeechmakers about theirspeeches).

Since 1924, the Toastmastersprogram has helped over 4 mil-lion people worldwide to be-come better speakers.

To the members of the St.Thomas Club, however, Toast-masters is more than a chanceto learn good public speakingtechniques.

“Toastmasters has given us anopportunity to develop a greatsense of community,” says clubmentor, Mark Phipps. “When wecome together on Thursdaynights, we feel just like a family.”

If you are looking for a fun-filled evening where you cangrow as a person, the St.Thomas Toastmasters club en-courages you to come check outtheir club.

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Learning to speak with ToastmastersGathering after the Thursday evening meeting May 26 are (standing) Paula Smith, Michael Lozon, Angela Hayes,Mark Phipps, Ethel de la Penotiere, (seated) Angela Whiteley and Bill Moody. (Photo by Heidi Goud)

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Dentures a Problem? A tapestryof tundraCollaborativemural explores‘Idea of North’

by Heather Newton Derks

After touring around NorthAmerica and Mexico, a collec-tion of murals entitled ‘Idea ofNorth – Visual Variations’ ismaking a stop at the

St. Thomas-Elgin Public ArtCentre this summer where itwill be available for viewinguntil July 9.

The collection, a collaborationof several artists specializing indifferent media, was inspired bya 1967 CBC radio broadcast ofGlenn Gould’s The Idea of North,a series of interviews con-ducted on a train tour, in whichhe collected contrasting viewsof Northern Canada and its peo-ple.

The pieces in the collection, aseries of murals done on sheetsof transparent mylar film, arereminiscent of Northern

scenery as it would appearthrough the windows of a mov-ing train.

“Working in the studio is nor-mally a pretty isolated experi-ence,” comments muralist andpainter Richard Tetrault. “With‘Idea of North,’ each artist hasbrought their own talent andskill. It’s kind of like playing in aband where each person bringsan instrument. The differentvoices combine to create thewhole.”

Beginning with a series of fivephotographs of an outdoordance performance in Haida-Gwaii, an area of B.C. alsoknown as the Queen CharlotteIslands, the pieces were sentaround and added to by artistsFrancis Caprani, Alberto Cerri-tos, Sylvia Curtis-Norcross,Kevin Curtis-Norcross, GeraldPedros, Esther Rausenberg, andRichard Tetrault.

“Mylar is a joy to work on,”says painter Gerald Pedros. “Itrolls up and transports easily,making it ideal for this kind ofcollaboration.”

According to Richard Tetrault,in addition to the theme offriendship, “we wanted to showour passion for the landscape,and for the opening of the Northfor people.”

Incorporating photography,painting, printmaking, graphicdrawing and stitched thread,the pieces are interesting andeye-catching, well worth a tripdown to the Art Centre for alook.

The exhibit was kicked off byan artists’ reception May 19that featured a ‘random act ofculture,’ a live performance bylocal musician Deni Gauthier.

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On hand at the artists’ reception at the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art CentreMay 19 were (from left) muralist/ painter Richard Tetrault, painter Gerald Pe-dros, photographer Esther Rausenberg and painter Francis Caprani.

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Yoursoul’sjourneyComrie Palmer tospeak on near deathexperience

Ever wonder what happenswhen you die? Comrie Palmercan tell you. She was pro-nounced dead twice, oncewhen she was six years old andagain when she was 42.

“I really have no explanationfor what happened to me, and Idon’t know who it was that Ispoke to, but the power of thebeing told me to go back,” shesays. “It sounds pretty weirdwhen I say it, but whatever en-ergies that are running the uni-verse may need others to tellpeople on earth what’s happen-ing.”

She is coming to the St.Thomas-Elgin Public Art CentreJune 10 to speak about her ex-perience and what she gainedfrom it in a talk she calls ‘YourSoul’s Journey.’ She will sharea formula for living that shefeels will help the audiencemake their lives better.

“A lot of people think they’restuck,” Comrie says. “But we dohave control of our lives. What Italk about can erase people’s

fear of dying and help them un-derstand the process of life anddeath.”

Now living in Bobcaygeon,she has travelled to 23 coun-tries to share her message andthe special knowledge she wasgiven. She has also written twobooks, ‘Dying To Get There,’ and‘Dreams That Come True.’

IF YOU GO…Comrie Palmer: Your Soul’sJourneyWhen? Fri., June 10, 7-9pmWhere? St. Thomas-ElginPublic Art Centre, 301 Talbot St., St. ThomasCost? $15, in advance or atthe doorMore info? 519-631-4040 or705-731-0054

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Member:

I almost didn’t write this col-umn. There didn’t seem to bemuch point if the world was goingto end on May 21. Then that daycame and went and the worldwas still here. It just goes to showthat you can’t believe everything

you hear on the radio or network television. Yes, Virginia, we are still here and thankfully so.

The radio pastor who forecast the end of dayshas admitted he gave the wrong date and has seta new one for next year. So we still have sometime left.

The people who gave him money to take careof their pets after they were raptured will proba-bly never see their money again. Likely, he willmake the same offer to the public at the next an-nouncement of the end of the world. Likely, peo-ple will give him a new round of cash. They love

their pets.Still, they believe, and faith is an inexplicable

wonder. There are people who deny medical careto their children because they believe they willoffend the Divine Being. There are people whostrap dynamite to their chest and detonate it incrowded market squares because they believethey will be sent directly to paradise, or at leastpieces of them will be sent. Beliefs are powerfulthings and some willingly die for them. This canalso be very hard on people who don’t exactlyshare those beliefs.

George Carlin once said that religion is big busi-ness and that God always seems to need money.I can’t say if he has changed his mind, but somepeople believe that George is in hell because ofhis beliefs. Yes, the man had beliefs, whether youagreed with him or not.

If people want to renew their faith in the radiopastor, that’s their business. I just hope they don’teuthanize their pets before the appointed day.

Editorial by Ric WellwoodGuest

Ready, set…Lyle Haves takes aim, while his son Josh blows a warning whistle that American troops were approaching dur-ing a War of 1812 re-enactment, part of the ‘Relive the Talbot Settlement’ event held May 27-28 at the Backus-Page House Museum in Wallacetown. (Photo by Brian Wilsdon)

Terry Carroll

Making (radio)waves

St. Thomas has its own radiostation again. The city is no longer reliant on Lon-don for on-air broadcasting. 94.1 My-FM begantransmitting 5,000 songs in a row on the MayTwo-Four weekend. It’s one of 12 low-frequencystations in small- to medium-sized marketsacross southern Ontario – an unusual successstory since the launch of the first station in Ren-frew in 2004. Who knew there was a market forlow-frequency radio in a world with all kinds ofradio stations, plus Internet radio?

Apparently Jon Pole and Andrew Dickson did.Jon is the President of the parent company, MyBroadcasting Company and Andrew Dickson is theVice-President. I heard Jon speak at a businessconference hosted by Elgin Business ResourceCentre in Springfield last fall. He said that themusic on My-FM is not necessarily the music helikes or the people in the business audience might

choose. Somebody surveys these things, and themusic is what 60% to 70% of the people say theylike.

We played 94.1 in our house last Saturday. It ap-pears that 60% to 70% of the people like dancemusic with a strong base rhythm, music wherelyrics are secondary. But they also like a sprinklingof singers such as Billy Joel and Shania Twain. Itstrikes me that Madonna and Lady Gaga will alsomake appearances. Not that I know. I’m justsayin’.

The company prides itself on community in-volvement, and here’s one smart move in thatarea. St. Thomas’s own Sarah Locke is returninghome as News Director after a similar role at thestation in Strathroy.

It was impossible to get a complete feel for My-FM, since I heard only one advertiser and no newsor community events (yet). I spoke with a news-paper owner in one of the other markets theyserve and he said the company is aggressive onthe sales side.

Of course, it is. You don’t launch 12 radio stationsin seven years by sitting back, hoping that adver-tising will roll in.

Dorothy Gebert

Making friendswith Facebook

My husband is looking forwork. His three-year contract came to an end andhe now has to hit the pavement again to find anew job. Although nowadays it’s not really aboutknocking on doors to enquire about openings; it’sabout combing the job boards online and puttingone’s network on alert.

And using one’s network is even easier thesedays with Facebook, LinkedIn and other electronicsocial media. With a couple of keystrokes, you canlet your contacts know that you’re looking for ajob. And maybe they might know of one. It’s beensaid that there are more unpublished jobs outthere than ones on the job boards. Don’t they alsosay that getting a job is all in who you know?

And it works. My husband already has one in-terview lined up through a tip he received from a

friend on Facebook.Social media isn’t just for job hunting either, but

can be useful for house hunting and buying too.My sister and brother-in-law are selling theirhome and, after nine months of plenty of showingsbut no offers, they let their Facebook followersknow. No offers yet, but you never know.

I’m not totally committed to social media yet. Ican see some of the advantages, but I think it hasto become a habit you get used to doing, and I’mnot there yet.

Although I have registered for Facebook andhave confirmed ‘friends’ with relatives and oldfriends, I still can’t get used to having people, whobarely spoke to me when I actually knew them inperson, suddenly ask me to be ‘friends’ with them.I’m not sure if they’re really interested in findingout what I’m up to or are collecting as many linksas possible. It seems to be a quest with some peo-ple.

So if I don’t know you on a first name basis, don’tsend me a ‘friend’ request on Facebook. However,if you know about a job possibility….

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To modernize and improveSouthwold’s and Malahide’saging infrastructure, theprovince is supporting the con-struction of a watermain to pro-vide water line looping toSouthwold and replace criticalinfrastructure in Malahide.

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“Upgrades to our water serv-ices are not only essential toimproving the quality of life forresidents of the Townships of

Southwold and Malahide, but itwill also create jobs and eco-nomic development to our localeconomy,” Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Steve Peters said.

“We are very pleased to beable to improve our water infra-structure and that would nothave been possible without theassistance of the province,”Township of Southwold MayorJim McIntyre said. “Our com-munity depends on clean, safedrinking water and this invest-ment helps strengthen our abil-ity to do just that.”

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has been diligently working toimprove our water infrastruc-ture and this grant will help usachieve one of our criticalgoals,” Township of MalahideMayor Dave Mennill said.“Completing this project will goa long way to ensuring the res-idents of southern MalahideTownship have safe, clean andreliable drinking water.”

The Township of Southwoldwill receive $552,634 (projecttotal $828,909) and Malahide$720,073 ($1,063,859) fromthe Ontario Small WaterworksAssistance Program.

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Promoting literacyKiwanis Club of St. Thomas president Allan Weatherall (left) and vice president Sam Yusuf present a cheque for$8,000 to St. Thomas Public Library Board president Greg Grondin May 26. The donation will fund a Kiwanis Korner, with early literacy stations for kids, when the library reopens later this year.

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Question: My home is beau-tifully decorated, yet my realestate agent urges me to haveit ‘staged’ before selling. Whythe extra expense?

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Are you watchingyour well?Rain and floodingcan contribute to watercontamination

As a result of this year’s heavysnowfall throughout the region,

the frequency and severity offlash floods are expected to in-crease this spring. “Springrunoff” is a term used to de-scribe the influx of contaminantsleeching into water systemsafter snow melts as the temper-ature rises during April, May andJune. Spring rains also con-

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ticular concern to residentsusing private wells, given thevulnerability of wells during thisperiod.

According to the Ministry ofHealth: “Get in the habit of watertesting. Next to properly main-taining your well, testing is yourbest strategy for playing it safe.Test your well water at leastthree times a year for bacteria.Always test water after majorplumbing work or after a flood-ing.”

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“We mustbe thechange”Local students awardedPeacemaker Scholarships

Gandhi once said, “We mustbe the change we wish to seein the world.”

To reward the actions of thatkind of change by local youngpeople, the Community of ChristChurch in St. Thomas awardedPeacemaker Scholarships tofive students at its 8th annualceremony May 25.

Hannah Brett of Parkside Col-legiate Institute, Sofia Dala ofSt. Joseph’s Catholic HighSchool, Dallas Baker of CentralElgin Collegiate Institute,Matthew Cummings of ArthurVoaden Secondary School andLaura Twinem of East ElginSecondary School were hon-oured this year with a $500award each.

The Church’s mission is to es-tablish communities of joy,hope, love and peace. For this

reason, the local congregationon Fairview Avenue has spon-sored a special scholarship torecognize young people in thecommunity who exemplifypeaceful qualities in their lives,schools, family and communi-ties.

“We looked for an under-standing of whether they aremindful of a lack of peace,” said

Elder Stephanie Johnson, “andwhat they are actively doing tochange that.”

She emphasized that this isnot a religious award eventhough a church is presentingit. “Peace is something we allshould be mindful of,” she said.

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Raising money for kids

Linda Barakat, who works at the TDBank in Elgin Mall, is seeking to raise$1,000 for the London Children’sHospital. She is passionate about thework the hospital does because ofher experience giving birth to pre-mature babies in 2007. She is accept-ing donations at the bank for theopportunity to wear the ‘Ugly Vest,’(which she is modeling). (Photo byNicole Duncan)

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Pinafore Park - Beautiful Morris F BandshellEvery Sunday 7 pm show (weather permitting)

June 5 until August 28thThis program is supported by the City of St. Thomas.

Special thank you to the Dana Retirees of St. Thomas forsupporting this wonderful program.

Your thoughtful goodwill donations are collected by theperformers each week

Rotary Club ofSt. Thomas presentsfellowships

At its annual President’s Din-ner May 27 at the WaysideLounge, the Rotary Club of St.Thomas honoured Frank Exleyof St. Thomas and Peter Robsonof Sparta for their service to thecommunity. The two men wereeach presented with a PaulHarris Fellowship.

The fellowships are named

after the founder of Rotary In-ternational in Chicago in 1905.Every Paul Harris Fellow re-ceives a pin and a certificate toidentify them as an advocate ofthe Rotary Foundation’s goals ofworld peace and internationalunderstanding.

Born in St. Thomas, FrankExley is a retired teacher, vice-principal and principal, havingspent 34 years as an educatorin Elgin County. He served onthe Thames Valley District

School Board as an ElginCounty Trustee 2006-2010.

His community service in-cludes being the program co-chair for the Golden K KiwanisClub of St. Thomas, programchair for the Seniors’ Picnic inSt. Thomas and a member ofthe Slap Schticks Band.

For 12 years Frank coordi-nated the Music in the Parkconcerts at the band shell inPinafore Park and was a mem-ber of the committee that de-veloped the Morris JonesMemorial Bandshell.

Peter Robson was born inwartime London, England andcame to Canada in 1966. Hishome and studio are in the his-toric village of Sparta. He paintswatercolours and oils and pro-duces original sculptures,which have gained him recog-nition in private and corporatecollections in Canada and inter-nationally.

Through his work, Peter hasbeen an active supporter ofmany charities such as Kins-men, Memorial Boys and GirlsClub, the Shrine Club, Ducks

Unlimited, Boys Scouts and GirlGuides, as well as the annualRotary TV auction organized byRotary clubs in London.

In 2005, his Circle of Lifesculpture was unveiled as partof the Memory Garden project

in Pinafore Park. Last year,Peter and his brother Alan un-dertook a major repair and ren-ovation of Jumbo, a prominentsymbol of St. Thomas.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHWOLDNotice to Property OwnersTo Destroy WeedsNOTICE is hereby given to all persons in possessionof land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, that unlessnoxious weeds growing on their lands within the Township ofSouthwold are destroyed by June 18, 2011 and throughout theseason, the Township may enter upon the said lands and have theweeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, as set outin the act.

The cooperation of all citizens is earnestly solicited.

For a list of the weeds or further information, please contact Jeff Lawrence at 519-631-1270 ext. 231

Local residents recognizedfor community service


Rotary Club of St. Thomas presidentPaul Nicli (left) presents Peter Robsonand Frank Exley with fellowships fortheir service to the community May27, along with Malcolm Rust, RotaryClub Foundation president.

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Get thatdiplomaNew program helps teenparents finish high school

A new program is helpingteen mothers cope with theirnew role as parents while al-lowing them to work on theirdiploma.

The Reconnect Merrymountprogram, run by the ThamesValley District School Board inpartnership with MerrymountChildren’s Centre, celebrated itsfirst year of operation at the St.Thomas location at an openhouse May 25.

“The program is for youngpeople between the ages of 14and 20 who are pregnant orhave children and who can’t goto regular school,” teacherSamantha Leonard says. “I de-sign a program especially forthem on a flexible schedule sothey can work on school workhere.”

A child minding area, nutrition

plan and parenting course arealso part of the program, butSamantha stresses that Recon-nect Merrymount is a transi-tioning place, intended forstudents to work on a fewcredit courses or for a semes-ter. The goal is to get them backinto a regular school environ-ment.

Eighteen students have gonethrough the program so far withnine currently working towards

school credits.“Reconnect Merrymount is an

excellent example of a commu-nity partnership that helps stu-dents achieve success,” saysGary Wimmer, Vice-Principal ofAdult, Alternative and Continu-ing Education for the ThamesValley District School Board.“This helps young parents jug-gle the new responsibilities ofparenthood while continuingtheir education.”

Merrymount is a charitableorganization committed to pro-viding support and crisis carefor children and families, deliv-ering responsive and innovativeprograms to strengthen chil-dren and their families in timesof transition.

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Ailene Wittstein, execu-tive director of Merry-mount (left), SamanthaLeonard, teacher withthe Reconnect pro-gram, and BeckyHowse, principal ofAdult Alternative andContinuing Educationfor the Thames ValleyDistrict School Boardcelebrate the first yearof the Reconnect Merry-mount program in St.Thomas during anopen house May 25.

Recognizing boat safetyCharlie Sweet, Commander of the St. Thomas Power and Sail Squadron(left), St. Thomas Mayor Heather Jackson-Chapman and Lorie Jones,Squadron Membership Officer prepare to raise a flag at City Hall May 30in honour of National Safe Boating Week, May 28-June 3. The St. ThomasPower and Sail Squadron is a group of volunteer boaters who teach sea-manship, navigation and boating to promote safety on the water.

Delivered to over 30,000 addresses - WEEKLY12 June 1, 2011 -St. Thomas/Elgin Weekly News

The first St. Thomas PetAdoptathon Day is running Sat-urday June 4 at Elgin Mall, inthe unit just west of the DairyQueen / Orange Julius.

From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. thatday, people will be able to adoptcats as well as obtain informa-tion about the new Pet Identifi-cation program in the city. Theday is organized by the City ofSt. Thomas and City AnimalServices in partnership with: AllBreed Canine Rescue; AnimalAide; Pets Friends For Life; and,St. Thomas Dog Owners Asso-ciation.

Deputy City Clerk RichardBeachey says that peoplewanting to adopt city sheltercats should be aware that theyare responsible for ensuringthat the cats are vaccinatedand spayed or neutered, at thenew owner’s expense.

With the new Pet Identifica-tion program, identification tags

are required for both cats anddogs.

For cats, the 2011 fees are$10 if a cat is spayed orneutered and $15 for an intactcat.

For dogs, the 2011 fees are$25 if spayed or neutered, $30for an intact dog, and $35 perdog for any additional dogspast the first one.

For your convenience, PetIdentification tags are alsoavailable to be purchased at:

St. Thomas Animal Shelter,100 Burwell Road, St. Thomas,Ontario N5P 3R8 (519) 631-7430

City Hall Treasury Depart-ment, 545 Talbot Street, St.Thomas, Ontario N5P 3V7(519) 631-1680

Animal Aide of St. ThomasElgin, 333 Talbot Street, St.Thomas, Ontario N5P 1B5(519) 633-3788

Pets Friends for Life, 14 St.Catharine Street, St. Thomas,Ontario N5P 2V6 (519) 631-5757

Elgin Pet, 1063 Talbot Street,St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1G4(519) 631-0200

Pet Valu. 1012 Talbot Street,St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 4N2(519) 631-7865

Support the PetAdoptathon

The City of St. Thomas and City AnimalServices are pleased to sponsor the Pet

Adoptathon Day at Elgin Mall June 4 with ourpartners All Breed Canine Rescue, Animal

Aide, Pets Friends For Life and the St. ThomasDog Owners Association.

Come out to adopt a cat, or to learn moreabout our new Pet Identification program

Sat. June 4, 10 am – 4 pmElgin Mall

In the unit west of DQ / Orange Julius

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The Benefits of Owning a Pet

Elgin Veterinary ClinicsElgin Animal Hospital – 9789 Sunset Rd. St. Thomas 631-0430www.elginanimalhospital.comTalbot Animal Clinic - 930 Talbot St. St. Thomas 633-5970 www.talbotanimalclinic.com

Pets are good for kids – Studies have shown children with pets have higher self esteem, are morecompassionate, and handle stress better. Also, a pet is a great way to teach responsibility. Physical Activity – Regular walks and play time with our pets gets us moving and more active. Bothyou and your pet can exercise together.Companionship – Your pet is always there for you, ready to shower you with love and affection. Petsprovide a constant, reliable companion for people, and are there when you need them.Socializing – Pet owner like to talk about their pets. They enjoy sharing stories with other pet ownersand talking about your pet is a great conversation starter. Getting out with your pet is a great way tomeet new people. Unconditional love – Few relationships are as strong as you and your pets. Treat them with therespect they deserve and you will be repaid with lifelong attention and affection.Pets are good for your health - Pets can increase a person's level of activity and ease stress. Thereare studies that have shown owning a pet can decrease blood pressure, fight loneliness, comfortemotional pain, and combat depression.

Once you’ve found that perfect pet for you, call us to book their wellness exam and keep your pethealthy and happy for a long time.

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Animal Aideassists straysand unwantedanimalsSaving the lives of almost10,000 cats and dogs

Since 1993, Animal Aide hassaved the lives of almost 10,000cats and dogs in SouthwesternOntario, and as far away asNorth Bay. They currently oper-ate a cat Adoption Centre at 333Talbot Street that houses from100 to 250 cats, depending onthe season.

Founded from a partnership oftwo households almost twentyyears ago, Animal Aide hasgrown into a registered non-profit organization for adoptableanimals, funded from adoptionsand donations and staffed byvolunteers.

Animal Aide provides fostercare at its Adoption Centre andvolunteer's homes. The associa-tion liaises with other animalcare and shelter facilities andengages in community aware-ness and fundraising activities.

All 500 cats taken in every yeargo through veterinary examina-tions, are treated against fleasand worms and are given allnecessary vaccinations. Adultsand older kittens are spayed orneutered before going to theirnew forever homes.

Veterinary costs are AnimalAide's single greatest expense,with fifty percent being recoupedin adoption fees and the otherfifty coming from the generosityof local citizens, pet food suppli-ers, local businesses and privateindividuals.

Volunteers put in over 100,000hours of combined effort annu-ally and yet the need for morehelp is still great.

All Breed Canine RescueLooking after the sick, injured and abandoned

All Breed Canine Rescue (ABCR) rescues aban-doned and sick/injured dogs, as well as homelesscats, from the St. Thomas City pound. Volunteersalso take in at-risk dogs or cats and are involvedwith puppy mill rescues and international rescuenetworks.

ABCR rescued 198 dogs in 2010 and 23 dogsfrom the St. Thomas City pound already in 2011.The biggest challenges are having enough fund-ing for vet care and enough foster homes. Anyonecan help by donating money (every dollar goes100% to the care of the dogs), buckle collars,leashes, dog crates, high quality dog and cat food,washable blankets, and other items.

At Beaver Creek Animal Hospital, rescue dogsreceive heartworm testing, vaccines, flea and par-asite treatment, spay or neuter, and a microchip.Sometimes, additional tests are required for therecovery of the animal.

Since ABCR does not have its own shelter or fa-cility, dogs and cats are placed in foster homeswhere they live with volunteer families. The ABCRwebsite has pictures and editorial informationabout each dog or cat and an adoption applica-tion. Home visits and references are a part of theadoption process, as well as an adoption fee.Training, temperament assessment, and canineboarding are provided by K9 Concepts.

To join this team of animal rescuers, write to AllBreed Canine Rescue at 229 Sunset Drive, St.Thomas, Ont. N5R 3C2 or call 519-633-6226. Orsearch on-line at:

allbreedcaninerescue.petfinder.com

Pets / Friends For LifeWelcome to the cageless shelter

Pets / Friends For Life, the cat shelter for aban-doned and homeless cats, has a “no kill” policy.Volunteers do everything in their power to giveevery cat a full chance at life.

There’s space for cats to roam, and no cages,except in the sick and quarantine rooms. The2,000 square feet shelter at 14 St. CatharineStreet in St. Thomas includes open space anddesignated rooms for adoption, sickness, quaran-tining and new kittens as well as offices for vol-unteers.

All workers are volunteer, and they include re-tirees, Ontario Works recipients, co-op studentsand people doing Community Service.

Karen Peters from PFFL says, “Let’s take a walkthrough the shelter.

“When you enter, you are greeted by our officecats: Dexter, Webster, Maimee, Bethany orSmokey, just to name a few.

“In the adoption room, guaranteed, if you sitdown on the sofa or rocking chair, you will havea cat or two on your lap.

“In the general or ‘L’ room, look out! Here theycome again. More cats. Lots of shelves, climbers,toys and beds.

“Next up is the sick room. Oops, sorry, this oneis off limits, as is the quarantine room for newcats to make sure they are healthy.

“Next stop, the kitten room. The smallest roomin the shelter, but when they are this little, theydon’t need much space.”

Karen invites people to visit Monday to Saturday,12-4, at 14 St. Catharine Street in St. Thomas, theyellow building with black cat paws all over it, be-tween Talbot St. and Curtis St.

St. Thomas DogOwners AssociationPromoting off-leash dog parksand responsible ownership

St. Thomas Dog Owners Association promotesoff-leash dog parks and supports responsible dogownership and the welfare of dogs.

The group began with informal meetings in2008 and formed what was then the St.Thomas/Elgin Dog Park Association. An early ob-jective was to start a leash-free dog park for thecity. By September 2009, City Council agreed tothe concept and funded $15,000 of the total cost.

Meanwhile the now re-named St. Thomas DogPark Association had been lobbying and fundrais-ing. Its situation came to the attention of a fewexecutive members of the St. Thomas Lions Clubwho said they might be able to help us out.

Major fundraising occurred at the Fire Musteron Labour Day weekend in Pinafore Park, raisingover $1,200 in two days.

In November, 2009 Lions Club members madea deputation to City Council and announced theywould match the City’s $15,000 contribution. Thisgenerous donation allowed the park to move for-ward. In addition, park signage was donated by agroup member.

The St. Thomas Dog Owners Association con-tinues to liaise with the City as an umbrella or-ganization concerned with dog parks as well asmatters related to dogs.

The group has developed an informal workingrelationship with All Breed Canine Rescue (ABCR).Many ‘dog park dogs’ were adopted from ABCR,and several are foster dogs or dogs who camefrom the St. Thomas Animal Shelter, other rescuegroups, breeders or puppy mills.


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Guilt is goodMost of us

are familiarwith the con-fession booth– although it’s,apparently, nolonger a high-light for most

worshippers. Research hasproven that it is not becausepeople no longer feel guilt. As amatter of fact, many haveturned to the Internet.

A site that was operating acouple of years ago by a churchdown in Florida was called ive-screwedup.com. The site hassince been reworked, but at thetime, it was getting almost athousand hits a day. For otheropportunities to confess yoursins, try www.absolution-on-line.com or, if you are a littleless spiritually minded, you canvisit http://grouphug.us.

All of this leads me to believethat guilt is alive and well onplanet earth.

Guilt has been described as

“an emotional indication aboutwrong actions or attitudes...it isconstructive and corrective. It isthe fact of being responsible forthe commission of an offense. Itis also a cognitive or an emo-tional experience that occurswhen a person realizes or be-lieves – accurately or not—thathe or she has violated amoral standard, and bears sig-nificant responsibility for thatviolation."

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guilt. They do not think anythingthey say, do or respond makesthem guilty. They are withoutguilt feelings. Top pay for any-one brave enough!"

Hmm. I can imagine the dustsettling on that advertise-ment! Guilt is good because weare guilty! And, if you don't thinkyou're guilty of anything, you'reprobably dead. Check yourpulse.

Oh, by the way, for those of uswho are alive, what are wedoing with our guilt?

And that, is something to thinkabout.

BELL, BUTTONS AND PEARLThis book is a glimpse into history

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He’s so cuteNine-year-old Jillian Fox,

plays with her two-year-oldguinea pig, Taffy, during the

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What is Canadian Environment Week?

Canadian Environment Weekis a time for grassroots actionto help preserve, protect, andrestore our environment. Thisannual event takes place thisyear from June 5-11, 2011.

It is important to rememberthat every effort counts, big orsmall. This Canadian Environ-ment Week, get a green bin andstart collecting organic waste.Reduce the amount of bottledwater you drink! Bring your ownmug for coffee or tea. We allcan make a difference by takingsimple steps as part of our dailylives to protect and preservethe life support systems we relyon everyday.When is it?

Every year, Canadian Environ-ment Week takes place the firstweek of June to coincide withWorld Environment Day. Thisyear, Canadian EnvironmentWeek is June 5-11, and WorldEnvironment Day is June 5. What is this year's theme?

The United Nations has desig-nated the year 2011 as the In-

ternational Year of Forests. Ac-cordingly, the Canadian Envi-ronment Week theme this yearis: Preserving our Forests, Pro-tecting our Future. This providesus an opportunity to reflect onthe benefits of Canada’s foreststhat are a source of food, med-icine, clean air and water for allCanadians. They also play avital role in maintaining a stableglobal climate and environ-ment.What is World Environment Day?

World Environment Day wasestablished by the United Na-tions General Assembly in 1972and is celebrated each year onJune 5. This day is one of the

main ways the United Nationshelps raise global awareness ofenvironmental issues and en-courages attention and action.Who started Environment Week?

The idea for EnvironmentWeek emerged in 1970, whenformer Prime Minister JohnDiefenbaker (PM from 1957-1963) noted the “tremendousenergy, enthusiasm and initia-tive” of young people con-cerned about pollution.Diefenbaker approached theHouse of Commons with theconcept of setting one week ayear aside to focus on environ-mental issues.

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passed by the House based onconsiderable support from thepublic and all political parties.Royal Assent was given inMarch 1971.

To draw attention to all as-pects of a healthy environment,the name "Canadian NationalEnvironment Week" was cho-sen.

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Applications to Serve on Committee Invited Council has established the Port Stanley Harbour Vision Committee to provide input to Council on

potential redevelopment concepts and plans for the lands acquired by the Municipality of Central

Elgin from Transport Canada in 2010. Council seeks to transform the Port Stanley Harbour into a

small craft harbour that supports the existing commercial fishing industry and recreational

boaters. Council believes the waterfront can be a catalyst for regional economic development.

The Port Stanley Harbour Vision Committee is to provide input to Council in achieving this vision.

A copy of the complete Committee terms of reference is available at www.centralelgin.org .

The membership of the Port Stanley Harbour Vision Committee is to reflect the diversity of the

Municipality of Central Elgin and the surrounding region in terms of business expertise and

community involvement. The Committee is to include two Central Elgin property owners or

residents from outside the community of Port Stanley. Persons wishing to be considered by

Council for service on the Committee should submit a letter of interest to Donald N. Leitch,

Chief Administrative Officer, [email protected], prior to June 21, 2011.

Central Elgin Growing Together If you have an interest in gardening or environmental stewardship, you are invited to join this

active group of volunteers. For more information, contact Lloyd Perrin by e-mail

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Notice of Intention to Adopt Municipal Budget TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of Section 251 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and By-

law No. 972 of The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin, the Council of The Corporation

of the Municipality of Central Elgin intends to pass by-laws to adopt the 2011 Budget for the

Municipality, including sanitary sewage and water services, at its regular meeting of Monday,

June 13th, 2011 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Elgin County Administration Building,

450 Sunset Drive, Municipality of Central Elgin.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Council shall hear at the said meeting any person, or by his/her

counsel, solicitor or agent, who wishes to make representation respecting the proposed budgets.

The Council shall only hold such hearing for applications received by the Chief Administrative

Officer/Clerk or the Deputy Clerk on or before Thursday, June 9th, 2011.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed budget is available for inspection in the

Municipality’s offices in the Elgin County Administration Building during normal office hours,

Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Specific inquiries can be

directed to Sharon Larmour, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer (519) 631-4860, Ext 273 or

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Youth Music Group withBrian May, open tosingers 8 yrs & over.Please contact 519-631-7368. RehearsalsThursday nights7:15pm. Studio ArtsRock School, 156 Ed-ward Street.

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Union Community CentrePD Day Program, Friday,June 3 from 9am- 4pm.Call to register, Vicki at 519-631-3840 or Joy at 519-633-6403.

Field Naturalist Club Pot-luck and Walk, Friday, June3. Meet at 6:00pm, eat at6:30pm at Woodland Pavil-ion in Pinafore Park, St.Thomas. Info 519-631-5279.

June 3, 4 & 5, StirlingChapter IODE Annual Bar-beque at Canadale Nurs-eries. All proceeds go backinto the community.

Treasures and TrinketsSale. Yard sale items andVendor tables, Saturday,June 4, 8am-1pm, Val-leyview Home, 350 BurwellRoad. Open to all. Free ad-mission.

Port Stanley Lions Club An-nual Fish Fry Dinner, Sat,June 4. Kettle Creek Golf &Country Club, $20pp/$35couple. Advance Tickets519-782-3869 or 519-637-8448. Proceeds toSTEGH.

Royal Ascot Tea andHat/Fascinator Competi-tion, Knox PresbyterianChurch, St Thomas, June 4,2:30pm, prizes for mostcreative, most elegant, fun-niest hat/fascinator. $10.519-631-2414.

Yard Sale, proceeds to-wards Relay for Life, Satur-day June 4, 7am-12pm,462 Talbot Street, at Reithand Associates. Donationswelcomed. Contact 519-631-3862 ext 234.

Edisonfest, June 4, ViennaPark, rain Vienna Commu-nity Center. Free facepainting, Horse & Surreyrides, popcorn,bouncers and food & craftvendors. Free draws.Cheryl 519-866-3066.

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The Belmont CommunityPark, Sunday, June 5, 1pm.Everyone is Welcome!!

5th Annual MADD St.Thomas-Elgin Chapter"Strides for Change"walkathon, Sunday, June 5,registration at 9:30am andwalk at 10:00am atPinafore Park. Info pleasecall 519-637-3333.

Tummies to MummiesEvent at OEYC, Tuesday,June 7, 7 Morrison Drive.Free Admission. Informa-tion, Vendor Shopping, DoorPrizes, Refreshments. Call519-631-9496 to register.

Tuesday, June 7, Creatinginto a Mystery/PrayerShawl Group, 10:30am atSt. Andrew's UnitedChurch. 60 West Ave. Forinfo 519-631-4558 Every-one is Welcome.

St. Thomas Seniors' Centre,Euchre Dinner, WednesdayJune 8, Ham & ScallopedPotatoes. Dinner 5pm,Cards to follow. Tickets$10 Advance/$12 Day of.Great prizes to be won!

Wednesday, June 8, BibleQuestions,10:30am, a timefor discussion and reflec-tion on Biblical Stories, St.Andrew's United Church,60 West Ave. For info 519-631-4558. Everyone wel-come.

PSAG 21st Art Show at Le-gion in Port Stanley. Rec.Friday, June 10, 7-10pm,Saturday 12-8pm & Sun-day 12-5pm. Free to all.Art Draws.

Pickerel Dinner, Friday,June 10, 5-6:30pm. $10per person. Limited tickets.Ticket deadline June 9. St.Thomas Legion, Br. 41. 24John St. Everyone wel-come.

Grab 'n Go Roast Pork Din-ner. Friday, June 10.Pickup 4-6pm, St Mark'sUnited Church, 38 Aldbor-ough Ave. $10 at the door.For info call 519-637-8248.

Parkinson Society Canada,St. Thomas Support Groupmeets Tuesday, June 14, 2-

4pm, Knights of Columbus,265 Wellington St. Infor-mation call 519-631-9313.

Wednesday, June 15,Kicker's 6:30-8pm at St.Andrew's United Church,60 West Ave. For childrenages 5-13, crafts, gamesand music. For info 519-631-4558.

Thursday, June 16, EuchreGames and Dessert, 7pm,St. Andrew's UnitedChurch, 60 West Ave.Everyone welcome. Forinfo 519-631-4558.

Ho-Down for Hospice, June18, 1-4pm. Pinecroft Pot-tery Studio, Aylmer. $10adult $5 child. Jammin inthe Cabin Gang, Wellnesstents, BBQ & soft drinks forpurchase. 519-637-3034.

Lions Club Fathers Day CarShow, Sunday, June 19.8am-4pm. Pinafore Park.Fun, Food, Music, PeoplesChoice Awards, Car reg.$10. Spectator donation.

Tuesday, June 21, Creatinginto a Mystery PrayerShawl Group, 10:30am atSt. Andrew's UnitedChurch, 60 West Ave. Forinfo 519-631-4558. Every-one is Welcome.

Wednesday, June 22, BibleQuestions10:30am, a timefor discussion and reflec-tion on Biblical Stories, St.Andrew's United Church,60 West Ave. Info 519-631-4558. Everyone iswelcome.

Grab & Go Ham Take OutDinner, Thursday, June 23,

$10, 4-6pm, HarrietsvilleChurch, Elgin Road, Re-serve call 519-644-0150.

7th Annual Craft Sale/CarShow, Corinth, Communityof Christ Church, #54246Eden Line, June 25, 10am-3pm. Rain or Shine!!! Forinfo call Lori 519-866-5004.

Decoration Day, Sunday,June 26, Holy AngelsCemetery at 1:15pm andSouthpark Cemetery at2pm. St. Thomas Legion,Br. 41. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, June 28, Straw-berry Social with hotdogs,5-6:30pm at St. Andrew'sUnited Church, 60 WestAve. Freewill offering. Insupport of Growing YouthSummer camps.

Wednesday, June 29,Kicker's, 6:30-8pm at St.Andrew's United Church,60 West Ave. For childrenages 5-13, crafts, gamesand music. For info 519-631-4558.

Thursday, June 30, EuchreGames and Dessert, 7pm,St. Andrew's United Church, 60 West Ave. Everyonewelcome. For info 519-631-4558.

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ARNOT, IRWIN GRANT of St. Thomas and formerly ofToronto, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 inhis 81st year. A private family service was held.Williams Funeral Home Ltd.BERDAN, JEAN MARILYN of St. Thomas, passed awayon Saturday May 21, 2011. A funeral service washeld May 25, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.BOOKER, DAVID WAYNE of St. Thomas, passed awayon Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in his 67th year. A funeralservice was held May 28, 2011. Williams FuneralHome Ltd.CHASE, HAROLD of Aylmer, passed away on Wednes-day, May 25, 2011 in his 89th year. A funeral servicewas held May 27, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home.COLLIS, LILLIAN J. of St. Thomas, passed away onWednesday, May 25, 2011 in her 94th year. Mass ofthe Christian Burial was celebrated on May 28, 2011.Williams Funeral Home Ltd.DARNFORTH, GRACE M. of Chatham, formerly of St.Thomas, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011, in her87th year. A funeral was held May 31, 2011. SiftonFuneral Home. DYCK, JOHN of Aylmer, passed away on Wednesday,May 25, 2011 in his 57th year. A funeral service washeld May 28, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home.HOUSE, RAYMOND of Port Stanley, passed away onThursday, May 19, 2011 in his 91st year. A funeralwas held May 23, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.JOHNSON, HOWARD of St. Thomas, passed away onTuesday, May 24, 2011 in his 87th year. A public me-morial service will be held at Williams Funeral Homeon Saturday June 11, 2011 at 1pm. Cremation hastaken place. Memorial visitation will be June 11thfrom 12–1pm. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.KERHOULAS, GEORGE PETER of St. Thomas, passedaway on Thursday, May 26, 2011 in his 78th year. Aprivate family service. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.MUXFELDT, HANS of St. Thomas, passed away on Sat-urday, May 28, 2011 in his 75th year. A funeral serv-ice will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 11am.Private interment. Visitation Wednesday from 2-4 and7-9pm. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.RICHARDSON, RICKY WILLIAM of St. Thomas, passedaway Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was 51. A funeralservice was held May 26, 2011. Williams FuneralHome Ltd.

SCHLEIHAUF, PHILIP WILLIAM of Rodney, passed awaySaturday, May 28, 2011 in his 92nd year. A funeralservice will take place in the chapel on Wednesday,June 1, 2011 at 11am. Interment Rodney cemetery.Rodney Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors Ltd.STUDER, ERNEST ALOIS of Aylmer, passed away onWednesday, May 25, 2011 in his 90th year. A privatefamily funeral service was held May 28, 2011. H.A.Kebbel Funeral Home.THOMAS, DONALD of Aylmer and formerly Mossley,passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011 in his 71styear. A service was held May 25, 2011. H.A. KebbelFuneral Home.VANCEEDER, MARY HELEN of St. Thomas, passed awayon May 19, 2011 in her 89th year. A funeral servicewas held May 23, 2011. Rodney Chapel of DenningFuneral Directors Ltd.VANDENDRIESSCHE, DELORES (MOE) SUSAN (POW-ERS) of Port Bruce, passed away on Sunday, May 22,2011. She was 79. A celebration of life was heldMay 25, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home.VERMEY, ANNA of Aylmer, passed away on Monday,May 23, 2011 in her 92nd year. A funeral service washeld May 25, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home.WALLER, KENNETH HAROLD of St. Thomas, passedaway Saturday, May 28, 2011 in his 73rd year. A fu-neral service will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at1pm. Cremation to follow. Visitation Wednesday from7-9pm and Thursday from 12-1pm. Williams FuneralHome Ltd.WARD, GRACE (MARLATT) of St. Thomas, passed awayWednesday, May 25, 2011 in her 91st year. A privategraveside service was held at Union Cemetery. SiftonFuneral Home.WILSON, CATHERINE MARY EILEEN of St. Thomas,passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in her 87thyear. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated May30, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.

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Riverbed Aqua Massage...................................207-3225Smithbooks............................................................633-4717Sport Mart .............................................................631-4006St Thomas Public Library...................................631-6050St Thomas Town & Country Realty..................207-3000The Station Master..............................................637-0127Stitches ..................................................................631-4600Subway ..................................................................631-0331Suzy Shier..............................................................633-1336TD Canada Trust...................................................633-4640Tan Jay ...................................................................633-5524The Perk.................................................................631-3242Wok Express.........................................................637-6436Zellers.....................................................................633-4645

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Dairy Queen / Orange JuliusSummer’s fast approaching – the perfecttime to come to Dairy Queen / OrangeJulius, located at Elgin Mall with an outsideentrance. Visiting DQ is great for ice creamlovers, with Blizzards and ice cream cakesbeing perennial favourites. The store has 40to 50 ice cream cakes ready for any occa-sion, and custom orders are always popular.With Orange Julius, people are drawn to thehealthy, premium smoothies made with fruitand yogurt. Franchise owners Marie andAshley Brown welcome everyone to thestore, open 10 – 10 every day. In June,watch for their new, iron-grilled sand-wiches, featuring the Supreme BLT and theTurkey Club. Always something different atDQ.

Amanda Dion (left) and Judy Wilkie

St. Thomas Doll ClubThe club meets the last Monday ofthe month from 7 - 9pm in the Com-munity Room. If you are a doll enthu-siast, come out and join the fun.Everyone welcome.

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.

St. Thomas Soccer ClubThe 2011 Houseleague Soccer Sea-son has kicked off! Please go towww.soccer-st-thomas.on.ca forschedules and rosters. Have a greatseason!

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

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