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Sara Lockhart from the Windjammer Inn offers a tasty sample at last year’s FreshFest event. (Photo courtesy of Elgin County Economic Development)
A midway for food Visit FreshFest at CASO Station August 25 Committee member, Serge Lavoie, says the third annual local food festival called FreshFest is like a midway for food. “Your ticket gives you 14 coupons that allow you to wander around 12 different stations, spending them in any combination you wish,” he says. The event pairs local chefs with area farmers who work together to set up a unique tasting menu for participants to sample. Some of the chefs taking part are Kim Saunders of Windjammer Inn, Mike Robbins of Kettle
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Library redevelopment on schedule Curtis Street building on budget, but Elgin Mall location popular It’s half way through the eight months that the St. Thomas Public Library was planning to be out of its building on Curtis Street while it was being renovated. According to library board chair Greg Grondin at a presentation to council August 8, the project is on budget and on schedule. However, there were a few unanticipated costs, such as moving expenses and asbestos removal, which the board has
She is working with an interior designer to choose colours, materials, tiles and flooring for the building as well as re-purposing and re-finishing existing furniture and materials. She said that money donated by Dorothy Palmer last year for the Palmer Youth Library is being used to create a fun, whimsical and colourful space. “It’s going to be a place of learning but full of imagination.” Greg Grondin said the library will be moving back to the Curtis Street building in December, settling in through the winter
and hosting a grand re-opening in March. Alderman Dave Warden commented that many people will miss the Elgin Mall location because of its accessibility and parking. “Would you consider putting a satellite branch there?” he asked. “There are costs involved with that,” Greg said, “but the board may consider a satellite branch in the future.”
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yet to make a decision on how to handle. Greg says the money may come from the operating budget or the library trust fund. He said the library has settled in at its temporary location at Elgin Mall and that the public has been very positive about the experience. “People like the convenience of being able to do their shopping and go to the library,” said Heather Robinson, revitalization project coordinator. “They especially like the parking.” Heather said that demolition work is now complete and that walls and drywall are going up.
Rob Bauer, site supervisor from K&L Construction, (right) shows Heather Robinson, library revitalization project coordinator, a detail on the renovation plans at a site meeting at the Curtis Street library building August 11.
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Rail underpass being demolished First Avenue in St. Thomas closed until early September Motorists heading north or south on First Avenue between Wellington and Talbot Street in St. Thomas were greeted with ‘Road Closed’ signs August 9. The temporary closure of the street will allow TBR Developments to safely remove the
CASO Rail underpass bridge and for the city to restore the roadway. A detour route is directing traffic to Fairview Avenue, but local access to residents and businesses is still available. City staff anticipate the road closure will last until early September. “But the goal is to have it re-opened before September 6,” said manager of operations Edward Soldo at the August 8 council meeting.
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...the goal is to have it re-opened before September 6... Edward Soldo - Manager of Operations
Since the former CASO corridor is still under the control of TBR Developments, council authorized an expenditure of
$50,000 to TBR as a contribution for the removal of the CASO rail underpass. “It would cost more if we did this ourselves,” said Mayor Heather JacksonChapman. After the underpass has been removed and the adjacent lands regraded by TBR, the city will implement asphalt repairs and install a temporary sidewalk on the east side. At a future date, a major capital project by the city is planned to complete the widening of the road.
First Avenue between Talbot and Wellington has been closed to allow removal of the underpass structure.
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It’s all fair You know summer’s nearly over when the fairs start opening. Aylmer Fair took place this past weekend and Shedden Fair is coming up next weekend. St. Thomas has its own version of a fall fair with the Iron Horse Festival (I think it counts because it has a midway, vendors, food events and is at the right time of year). Wallacetown has two fairs in September: an oldfashioned version at the Backus-Page House Museum with a Farm Show over Labour Day weekend and the modern fair at the end of the month. Farther afield, the Western Fair is coming to London in September and the granddaddy of them all, the Canadian National Exhibition, is revving up this weekend in Toronto. You have to admit, fairs are exciting. There’s always something weird and wonderful to be seen,
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Meet the candidates Weekly News editor Dorothy Gebert is starting a series called ‘Meet the Candidates,’ exploring who’s running in the autumn provincial election and what they’re about. It may feel early for this, but it is not. The election is October 6. That’s only seven weeks away, folks. In addition, The Weekly News is sponsoring an all-candidates meeting on September 21. We’re calling it ‘Meet The Candidates’ and it’s at Fellowship Christian Reform Church on Elm Street in St. Thomas. (We are also pleased to be participating in a separate all-candidates meeting sponsored by the St. Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce in September.) Last week, Dorothy and I discussed why we are hosting yet another all-candidates meeting. There are two answers. One concerns civic engagement. While The Weekly News is not as overtly political as some newspapers, we do see ourselves as involved in
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be it the largest squash ever grown or the fattest pig in the county. When I was growing up, my family went to the CNE every year, getting up early to make the drive to the big city so we could be there when the gates opened. I know a lot of people go to fairs just for the rides, but we never had time for them. There was too much to see in the pavilions, stalls and tents, from stamp collections and fashion shows to vegetable contests and horse shows, to the latest in housewares and gardening displays. How our feet hurt at the end of the day. Even now I love going to fairs for the displays rather than the rides. It can be quite an education, especially for someone raised in the city like me. At one fair I was surprised to realize that the variety of hens and roosters is almost unlimited and that sheep stare at you blankly while goats look at you with purpose. Fairs are a chance to get out of one’s usual routine and experience something different. Visit one before the season ends and wring as much summer out of the event as possible. the community, and for lack of a better term, we Who made your eggs today? would like to “give back.” Nine-year-old Simon Loewen looks over the display of live chickens who produce one egg per day. It was part of The other is that we want to offer a twist to the the Aylmer Fair this past weekend. (Photo by Brian Wilsdon) tried-and-true St. Thomas formula for these meetings. On September 21, the format will be quesGuest Editorial by Ric Wellwood tions from the floor, starting at 7pm, and I will act as moderator for the evening. It’s a model that I’ve seen work well in Aylmer Elevators for veterans Uncle Reg never talked about this time as a prisduring the last federal and municipal elections oner-of-war. Many of the captured vets prefer to forRandy Richmond, one of the fine get the tough times and all were glad to get back to with The Aylmer Express as hosts. reporters who survived the many Canada. My uncle even brought a lovely Brighton As with everything to do with democratic cuts and purges at the London Free girl back home as a war bride. Aunt Iris is still active processes, it’s imperfect. I have absolutely no Press, wrote a good piece about and her memory is razor sharp. If I asked, I’m sure doubt that some questions will be biased or Dieppe veterans who are trying to she would agree that the vets should get the elevaslanted to favour or discredit one candidate or the raise funds for an elevator at the tor. other. But several questions will be from citizens Legion. with no agenda, and it’s a good way to get anSome would say that if we wait a few years, the Because veterans Fred Doroshenko and George vets will be gone and there won’t be a need for elswers in an open, public forum. P.S. In an unrelated aside . . . I was at the Pioneer gas station on Saturday in St. Thomas, when I heard one of the guys say, “Should we call Don? I thought we were supposed to have the best prices in town.” I looked across the street where Refuel had posted $1.19.90. Pioneer’s sign said $1.20.00. Now that, my friends, is competition.
Fortnum are now frail and cannot use the stairs, they are having trouble getting access to the memorial stones that commemorate their comrades who fell on the beaches of Dieppe, France more than 70 years ago. My uncle Reg was on that beach and he joined George Fortnum in a Nazi prison camp for the remainder of the war. The battle to survive the camp was just as tough as the active campaigns that stretched through Italy, France and Belgium.
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evators. Not true, of course, since Canada is creating veterans every year with our missions abroad in both combat and peace-keeping. We have been creating veterans for more than 200 years, and we will always need a Legion hall in our communities. We need to make them accessible because not all veterans come back intact or in great health. We owe them a debt of gratitude that is much greater than a simple elevator. Every day should be Remembrance Day.
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and she gets it. “We don’t have a loud enough voice at Queen’s Park for this riding,” she says. “And I have never been accused of being a quiet person.”
Meet The Candidates Kathy Cornish for the New Democrat Party “I want to keep what’s in my pay cheque at the end of the day,” says Kathy Cornish, NDP candidate for Elgin-MiddlesexLondon who is running in the upcoming provincial election. She thinks a lot of people feel the same way, especially in these tough economic times. “People are hurting and the NDP really wants to help,” she says. Born in St. Thomas, Kathy has worked at Timken for the last 23 years, becoming active in the union 18 years ago, with the last five as union president. She sees it as a natural progression to run for office, giving her a wider group of people to help. “The NDP connects with me as a regular person,” she says. UN
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Smith goes to see his supervisor in the front office. "Boss," he says, "we're doing some heavy housecleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage, moving and hauling stuff." "We're short-handed, Smith," the boss replies. "I can't give you the day off." "Thanks, boss," says Smith, "I knew I could count on you!"
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Kathy considers jobs to be one of the most critical issues of the upcoming election. “There just aren’t any. When Ford and Lear are done, it’s easy to say ‘send people to school.’ But that’s a band-aid. What happens when those people get out there?” Taxes matter the most to Kathy personally. “Look at your
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As clear as mud Here's my favorite drywalling story. We were building a new church in the early 1980s with mostly volunteers. A person came to me and asked what I needed him to do one evening. Here's the conversation. "The front classroom is all drywalled and ready for mud. Can you mud?" I asked. His response, "Sure I can. I've done it lots of times." "For sure?" I inquired. "Yes" came Peter's reply and I sent him off. As he was “experienced,” I didn't think anymore about his mudding and busied myself with other things in the building. We had a terrific night of work, a lot was accomplished and we all headed home. I was the only one there the
next day, and I headed to the room my “experienced” mudder was working in. Yikes! You should have seen it. He wasn't a mudder; he was a plasterer! Thick gobs of dried, caked-on plaster covered the nail holes and joints. I know what Peter's going to be doing tonight! The evening rolled around and the volunteers arrived as usual. Peter was there, ready to work. "Peter, are you ready to apply the second coat of mud to the front classroom?" I asked. "Sure am," Peter replied and off he went. This time, I decided my “experienced” mudder might need some help. So, after a while I went to where Peter was working to see how he was doing. There he stood with a deer in the headlights look, saying: "Hmm. I think I put too much on the first coat!"
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I went to get an electric sander and suggested Peter use that. Peter worked all night getting the huge globs off. The next evening, Peter asked for his job posting and I suggested, "Are you ready to put on that second coat?" "No way," Peter replied. "I'm done mudding. Give me something else to do!" Benjamin Franklin once wrote: "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." My father-in-law and Ron Emery taught me to mud. They involved me in a slow step-bystep process, and I learned. Life is full of opportunities for you to involve others and show them. The things I know best and do best are those things that someone took the time to involve me, not just teach me. And that, is something to think about.
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Helping the wish along Kelly Chanyi and Wil Vandenberk, representatives from Formet in St. Thomas, present a cheque for $2,000 August 11 to Brian May, owner of Studio Arts and organizer of the ‘Wish Upon a Song’ concert. The proceeds from the fundraiser on August 14 at Quai du Vin Estate Winery will help send a local family affected by cancer on a trip to Disney World. (Photo by Aryn Visscher)
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The Windjammer Inn in Port Stanley To dine at the Windjammer Inn is to taste a small piece of culinary heaven. Owner and chef Kim Saunders sources all her food from the farm network in Elgin County. She also grows many of her own herbs, heirloom vegetables and edible flowers in the gardens surrounding the Inn.
The Windjammer Inn features a seasonal menu and specials with local fish always on hand (in season) joined by fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, hand made breads, local meats and Kim’s pastry creations. IF YOU GO… Windjammer Inn When? Open daily Where? 324 Smith Street, Port Stanley More info? 519-782-4173 or www.thewindjammerinn.com
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Farmgate Market in St. Thomas Since 2004, Farmgate Market owners Sandy Lyle and Ray Coddington have taken pride in creating the finest quality deli meats, smoked meats and sausages, made from the freshest Ontariogrown meat. Customers can choose from a wide variety of deli meats, smoked meats and sausage, ranging from peameal bacon to ham steaks, kolbassa rolls and Farmgate salami. If you appreciate knowing
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Friendly service and good food Ruby’s Cookhouse in Aylmer Since 2005, Ruby’s Cookhouse has become synonymous with large portions, friendly service and a warm atmosphere. Steve and George Kapogianis bring over 30 years of restaurant experience to Ruby’s. The Kapogianis’ believe that fresh is better and source many of their foods locally from their vegetables to poultry and sausage.
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St.Thomas City Council Recognizing local achievements Alderman Tom Johnston asked whether local achievements in sports could be added to the Wall of Fame being planned for the Timken Centre. Current criteria for inclusion only include provincial, national and international recognition. He specifically made mention of the St. Thomas Barons and the St. Thomas Elgins. Alderman Jeff Kohler said that if the current recommendations are accepted, the committee will make recommendations to honour local achievements. He also wanted to recognize former alderman, Terry Shackleton, who came up with the idea for a Wall of Fame. Blocking roads requires permits Alderman Dave Warden asked for clarification regarding non-city trucks blocking lanes of traffic and causing safety issues. This had happened recently on First Avenue where lanes had been blocked off, no flag people or signage were in evidence and drivers took great risks going into traffic to get around. Director of environmental services, John Dewancker, said that a road occupancy permit needs to be obtained from the city. He said that if the people blocking traffic do not do this, they are open to a lot of liability. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day Ethel de la Penotiere of the fasd_Elgin Support Group rang a bell to ask council to ring the bells of city hall 9 times at 9:09pm on September 9 in order to proclaim Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. She wished to bring attention to the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and the social, educational, mental and physical problems children face because of it. Three churches in St. Thomas will be ringing their bells to show support of the nine months pregnant women must remain alcohol free. Bowling for Boobs fundraiser Kelly Baines asked for council’s support of the second annual Bowling for Boobs event on Octo-
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Staples employees Alicia Robilliard and Jenn Wakefield and general manager Derek Brooks encourage customers to support Staples' 6th annual school supply drive. (Photo by Aryn Visscher)
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St. Thomas Seniors' Centre, Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Dinner, Wednesday, August 17. Tickets $10 Advance/$12 Day of. Doors Open 4pm, Dinner 5pm. Limited Tickets Available. Elgin Cattlemen's Association Beef Barbecue, Pinafore Park, St. Thomas, Wednesday, August 17, 5-7pm. Adults $12. Children $3. Under 6 free. Everyone welcome. Serenity House Hospice invites you to our Annual General Meeting, Wednesday August 17, 5.30pm at the CASO Station, Talbot Street. RSVP 519-637-3034. Glorified Garage Sale...The Sequel, Friday, August 19, 4-7pm and Saturday, August 20, 8am-1pm. Atrium at STEGH. Free parking in back CCC lot. Sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary.
August 20, Plough Coaching Day sponsored by Elgin County Plowmen, 1pm, 29963 Silver Clay Line. For Novice, Queen Contestants, Junior Farmers, 4-H. 519-765-4410 or Port Stanley Public Li519-773-8531. brary showcases the work of Guild member Aylmer Legion Steak Pat Johnson through Barbecue, Saturday, AuAugust. 302 Bridge St., gust 20, 5:30pm. TelePort Stanley. Telephone phone 519-773-5249 519-782-4241. Call for for tickets. hours. The Aylmer & District
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VBS, Bible stories, Music, Games, Skits, Crafts, snacks, prizes. Ages 2 -12. Open Bible Baptist Church, Aylmer. Sundays until Aug. 28, 10am-12pm. Free! All welcome! 519-7733303. Barbershop Harmony, a Happy, Healthy, Harmonious Hobby. Come Sing with Us, 519-762-6568.
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Sept 6 or 7, “Walk Your Way to Good Health” Diabetes & Fitness education event. Meet Chris Jarvis from Olympic rowing team. Free event, door prizes, gift bags. Info/register 519-6737630.
Saturday, September 10, 9am, the Elgin County Plowing Match will be held
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STPA presents: “Driven by Eternity”, A John Bevere video series, Sunday, AuKnox Presbyterian Church, gust 28 at 6pm, 144 Fingal, Annual yard and Wellington St., St. Thomas, bake sale, Saturday, August 519-633-3810. 27. 7am-12pm. Rain or Port Stanley Legion Br. 410 shine. Something for Perch Dinner Saturday Sepeveryone, even refresh- tember 3, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 ments. No early birds. P.M. Tickets at Bar $15.00 Horn Of Africa Famine Relief per person. Community Fundraiser, Frome United Church Parkmusic, reflection, love offer- ing Lot Service, Sunday ing, St. Paul’s United Sept. 4 at 10:00. Guest Church, Aylmer, Saturday, speaker, Larry Schneider of August 27, 7pm. Informa- West Elgin. Bring lawn tion Kathy 519-631-6360 chairs. ext 295.
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DEATH NOTICES BERDAN, ROBERTA 'BOBBIE" (STANIFORTH), of Ancaster, formerly of St. Thomas and Aylmer, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011, in her 87th year. A private family celebration of her life was held Saturday, August 13, 2011. Sifton Funeral Home. DOWNIE, WILLIAM WARREN of Aldborough Township passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in his 79th year. A funeral service was held August 13, 2011. Rodney Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors Ltd. IRVINE, HELEN KATHARINE, of Port Stanley, passed away Sunday August 14, 2011 at the age of 76. Funeral service Thursday August 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Port Stanley United Church, with visitation 12-1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Williams Funeral Home Ltd. PURVIS, DOROTHY (BARRIE), of RR 4 St. Thomas, passed away Saturday August 13, 2011 in her 84th year. Funeral service Wednesday August 17 at 1:00 p.m. Williams Funeral Home Ltd. SEMPLE, R. J. MURRAY, of St. Thomas, passed away Thursday August 11, 2011 in his 82nd year. Memorial service Friday August 19 at Knox Presbyterian Church at 1:00 p.m. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home Ltd. SLOTA, RITA (LOZON), of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully in her 81st year. Mass of the Christian Burial Thursday August 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels’ Church. Visitation Wednesday August 18 7-9 p.m. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.
SUTHERLAND, MIEKE (VERHOEF), of St. Thomas, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011, in her 86th year. Private graveside service of cremated remains. Sifton Funeral Home. TOLMIE, NELLIE "NELL" (MEARS), of St. Thomas, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011, in her 87th year. The funeral service will be held at the Sifton Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. WIEBE, HENRY of RR1, Pt. Burwell, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 in his 75th year. A funeral service was held August 11, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home. WILLIAMS, RUTH WILMOT of St. Thomas, passed away on Thursday August 11, 2011 in her 78th year. A public memorial service was held August 13, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.
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STORE DIRECTORY Ardene...............................................1-877-606-4233 x171 Bentley .................................................................. 637-8021 Charm Diamond Centre..................................... 637-8020 Dairy Queen / Orange Julius ............................637-2542 Dorlene...................................................................637-1255 Elgin Mall Dental Office .....................................637-1811 Elgin Travel & Cruises.........................................633-6300 Experts Tailoring & Alterations.........................852-1035 Flair Jeans & Alterations ...................................633-4794 GNC.........................................................................637-0023 Galaxy Cinemas ...................................................631-2261 GoodLife Fitness .............................633-8475 & 631-1501
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