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St. Thomas’s claim to fame as the Railway Capital of Canada started a century ago with the MCRR locomotive repair shops, a legacy that was celebrated Sept. 20 with the 100th anniversary of its construction.

When the railway was at its peak in this area, St. Thomas was a hub for at least five different railroads, bringing employment, settlers and new economic opportunities to the area. The MCRR shops, constructed between 1913 and 1914, provided maintenance on the trains and employed more than 400 workers.

“Imagine, for a moment if you would, 400 men, the smoke and the steam of locomotives entering these shops for much needed heavy maintenance, or those that had just received their final adjustments preparing to go back into service,” said Jeremy Locke, president of the Elgin County Railway Museum (ECRM). “The work was hot, the work was dangerous, but the men that brought life to these shops were part of the hustle and bustle that brought fortune to our city.”

The MCRR shops, a 52,000 square foot facility, was designed to be fire proof, and was one of the first industrial buildings in St. Thomas to have electricity.

Jeff Yurek, MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London, JESSE CNOCKAERT PHOTO spoke at the anniversary celebration about the Jeremy Locke, president of the Elgin County Railway Museum, takes to the lectern and welcomes everyone to the celebration of the MCRR shops’ connection to his family history.

100th anniversary of the MCRR locomotive repair shops in St. Thomas on Sept. 20. Locke announced the official launch of the Full See FULL, Page 2 Steam Ahead fundraising campaign, with the goal of reaching $6.1 million for a complete restoration of the building.

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“These shops, to me, mean quite a bit.

It was in the 1920s when my grandmother and grandfather got married in Toronto and moved to St. Thomas. It was in this shop my grandfather got a job. He was an assistant from 10 – 6 boiler maker and then a boiler maker,” he said. “Really, what we’re doing is celebratMon. Sept. 29 ing a memory of a group people who came from Noon – 7 from all over the world to settle in St. Thomand build St. Thomas-Elgin County.”

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During the anniversary celebration, Locke announced the official launch of the Full Steam Ahead restoration plan, with a goal of raising $6.1 million to fully restore the building’s roof, windows, brick work and other significant features inside.

The restoration plan has been broken into phases, which Locke estimates will be completed over the next five to 10 years.

The first priority, repair to three sections of the middle of the roof, will cost $564,000.

Locke said repair to just that part of the roof will increase accessible floor space by 35 percent, not only increasing room for displays, but also making it possible to rent the building for businesses and organizations to host trade shows, conventions and other functions.

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The zombies return this weekend, and with the passing of the Trimeric bell, St. Thomas hopes to stay safe for another year.

The second annual Tom Zombie Festival will be held Sept. 27 at the Elgin County Railway Museum grounds, 225 Wellington St., where those who love everything to do with the living dead will come out to have some fun.

This year’s celebrity guest will be Vincent M. Ward, the actor who played Oscar in season three of the Walking Dead.

Bryan Bakker, event organizer, promises to “roll out the red carpet” for Ward, who will be arriving in St. Thomas to greet his fans, sign autographs and have some pictures taken.

“I want to make sure St. Thomas and London become a known go-to location for all the big stars, not to mention the home of a festival that can be fun, comfortable and perhaps even good for a career,” Bakker said.

When Bakker was searching for a celebrity guest for this festival, Ward seemed like good fit because of his TV experience dealing with zombies.

However, growing up, Ward’s biggest passion was for sports, particularly basketball, as opposed to anything to do with the horror genre. The only zombie movie he remembers watching from his youth was the classic Night of the Living Dead.

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retire next month, but he leaves office knowing how much his work has been appreciated.

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In 2000, McIntyre was elected mayor, a position he has held ever since.

However, McIntyre decided not to run in the October municipal election, citing health reasons and simply saying he’d “spent long enough at it.”

“I’m going to miss it. There’re no two ways about it, but it’s time I stepped down and let somebody else take the reins,” he said. “I wish the new council luck.”

During McIntyre’s time as mayor, he led the municipality during a four-phase waterline installation project, the township administration office underwent major renovations to comply with accessibility requirements, all streetlights were converted to LED, a sidewalk replacement program was implemented and the township completed its first sustainability plan.

Last year’s Volunteer Awards night was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts, so this year both 2013 and 2014 award winners were recognized.

The 2013 volunteer service awards were given to the Rosy Rhubarb Committee, the Keystone Landscape Committee and the Keystone Research Committee. The 2014 volunteer service award was given to the Shedden-Fingal Optimist Club.

The 2013 distinguished citizen award winner was Catharine Spratley, while the 2014 winner was Cathy Bishop.

The 2013 scholarship award was given to Nicole Fenn and Tyler McTavish, and the 2014 scholarship award was given to Caroline Streib and Andrew Yurek.

The 2013 mayor’s prestigious award went to Keith Orchard, and the 2014 award went to Ken Monteith.

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When illness brings with it the inevitability of death, along with it there is a cloud that looms in the understanding of Healing a Heart’s it all. loss When grandma was diagnosed with cancer, the cloud appeared and the typical Barb Saunders reactions from family and friends began to occur.

I know. have noticed the “elephant in the You know. room” on many occasions and to be We talk openly: honest, sometimes I have been afraid I knew what was going on and so did of that elephant. grandma.

You know, that thought in your mind We talked about what it was like, as that tells you there is something no one she described, “to feel the essence of her wants to mention.

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Tyler is a wonderful pet The view from here Terry Carroll

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ast week, David Smith called The Weekly News looking for the original picture of the dog he and Heather Robinson had adopted in 2012.

We found that photo, and since pets are incredibly important to the people of St. Thomas, I asked David if he would share some details of that adoption.

Here’s the story in David’s words …

“I saw Tyler with the ‘Adopt Me’ kerchief around his neck in the Weekly News on June 21, 2012. I called the paper and your news editor gave me Lois Jackson’s number from ABC Rescue.

She put me in contact with Lois Colussi, who was his foster parent at the time.

“On Sunday, June 24, 2012, we met Tyler at a ‘Seniors Day’ at Bark and Fitz in London. We knew then we wanted to adopt him.

“After two or three visitation days (during which Lois dropped him off and

picked him up each day), we signed the adoption papers. Lois cried at having to give him up as Tyler was her favourite, even though she and her husband were fostering 13 dogs and cats.

“Before this, Tyler was at Animal Services St. Thomas. For the worst cases, they call the rescue groups as they can afford medical attention for these animals. Tyler was the pet of an older woman who could no longer care for him.

“When ABC Rescue took control, he was in very rough shape. They use Beaver Creek Animal Hospital in St. Thomas to rehabilitate their rescues. Under their care, Tyler had all his teeth removed as they were beyond repair, shots updated, and x-rays to determine the reason for a chronic cough. A heart murmur was also diagnosed.

“I estimate the retail value for the work that was done on Tyler to be in the $3,000-$4,000 range. We adopted Tyler for a $390 fee. ABC Recue and Lois perform an incredible service.

“Tyler is a wonderful pet for us and has become a major focus for Heather and me to make his life as rich as we can.”

-David Smith and Heather Robinson

Taking time to stop and help out

But, as Jason went zooming past he started to hear a familiar voice in his head.

It was the voice of his dad.

Something to After a two-second conversation with think about ‘dad,’ Jason pulled the u-turn and headed back.

Pastor Cusick Jason’s son smelled a rat and said: “No, dad. Can’t we just go home?” few months ago a friend of mine, Jason replied, “Oh it won’t take long.”

Jason, told the following story: And you know, it didn’t. And the Apparently, Jason had been guy changing the tire definitely needed very very busy, running here and there, help. Jason got back in the car and his getting lots done, and potentially staying frustrated son asked: “Why did we have to ahead of the avalanche. stop? Why did you have to help that guy?”

Jason had just finished taking his kid to Here is Jason’s response: “Because my hockey and was anxious to get home and dad always stopped.” put his feet up. On the way home, at a difWhat are we teaching the next genficult place, he saw a guy trying to change eration? What values are we giving a flat tire. ‘Trying’ being the operative them? What are we showing them by our word. choices, our lifestyles, our plans, and our My friend quickly pushed the thought attitudes? What voices are going to go away and went roaring past. off in their heads when they pass a single After all, Jason mused, he didn’t know mom struggling with her groceries? Or, a the guy. homeless man? Or a lost child? Or ... well, He was tired and had already done I’m sure you get it. And that, is something ‘quality’ time with his kid. to think about.

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Horton Face painting: Emily Cloes holds her three-year-old daughter Ryder, who has just taken advantage of the free face painting by Isabelle Nethercott at the Horton Street Market on Sept. 20. Isabelle will be at the market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon until the end of October.

Critters preparing for coming snowfall

less who lost part of her tail in a border skirmish but is gutsy and friendly to the point where she will actually feed from my As I hand. see it Her home is a den burrowed under our deck and I am sure that she has a brood Ric Wellwood of two to eight youngsters who will come out into the world to forage for themselves ave you noticed that the wind is from October onwards. Each is very terinsistent and a bit cooler than last ritorial, which may explain why their tails month? The leaves are turning are at risk from other chipmunks who bite and many of the little critters that have into their retreating forms. passed an idyllic summer at our place Other than Adelaide, there are some are preparing to dig in for the inevitable chipmunks we recognize from one scar snowfalls. or another. A few years ago, I thought May they be many weeks from now it would be easier to identify them with while I enjoy the wonderful autumn that different cans of spray paint, but reason signals those times when plants hunker prevailed and I let nature look after itself. down for a chilly period and everybody A time is coming when I won’t see them thinks about Thanksgiving or Christmas. and will judge the arrival of spring by the I am reminded particularly about the sighting of my first “chippie” of the seachange of seasons when my friendly chip- son. Like bears, they have the good sense munks start stuffing their cheeks to prepare to sleep though rough weather and come for cold days. Many have youngsters that out for the good times. There are other arrived in mid-August and will not open things to enjoy in the winter months, but their eyes until mid-October.

I will be waiting for Addie and her kids to My particular favourite is Adelaide Tail- come out to play.

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Southwold councillor resigns

Jay Futcher, the councillor who topped the polls in the 2010 Township of Southwold elections, resigned his council seat Sept. 10.

Futcher submitted a letter of resignation following the Sept. 8 meeting of township council.

Futcher said it was a personal decision.

“I thought it was best, that’s all. I felt it was the right thing for me to do,” he said and declined to elaborate any further.

Southwold deputy mayor Grant Jones said he tried to talk Futcher out of resigning.

“I was deeply saddened when Jay told me,” Jones said.

“He is a good friend, has been for a long time.”

With the municipal election coming up Oct. 27, Southwold council will not be appointing a replacement for Futcher.

All municipal councils entered the so-called “lame duck” period after Sept. 12, the deadline for filing for the upcoming election.

“For the next two meetings we’re just pushing papers,” Jones said.

Jones is running for mayor of Southwold in the October election, with Hans Van Voorn as a challenger.

Jay Futcher did not file for re-election Sept. 12.

If anyone in Southwold Township hasn’t received their ballot in the mail by Oct. 6, they are advised to pick one up at the municipal office.

Wallacetown Fair: let the fun begin

The Wallacetown Fair is coming up Sept.

26-28 with enough fun activities packed into the weekend for the whole family.

For one thing, everyone is invited to the grandstand at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 where a world-record attempt will be made for “most people performing a duck call simultaneously.”

At least 200 people will be needed to make the world record attempt. Everyone must provide their own duck call, which they will all use together for more than three minutes.

This year will also feature the return of the popular Let’s Make a Deal (Wallacetown style) game from last year.

Sept. 27 will feature an archery tournament in the 4-H Building at 10:30 a.m., a chainsaw carving contest between the midway and the grandtstand at 11 a.m., a parade at noon, improve with UWO and WEDS players in Entertainment Alley at 3 p.m. and later, the Wallacetown’s Got Talent show.

Sept. 28 continues with a performance by Shane Cook, Canadian fiddle champion, in the Entertainment Building at 1 p.m. followed by the demolition derby at 1:30 p.m.

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Do you need to be added to the List, or have a correction made? Forms are available at the Municipal Office, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas ON. Proof of identity is required.

2014 Citizen Awards Nominations are now open for Central Elgin Volunteer Service and Distinguished Citizen Awards. These awards recognize and honour Central Elgin residents whose volunteer efforts have made a significant impact towards the development and advancement of recreational sports, arts and culture or community and social services, who have competed or been recognized at the provincial, national or international levels in sports or arts and culture, or who have contributed in a meaningful and significant way to Central Elgin. To view eligibility criteria, or obtain a copy of the nomination form, please visit our website. Details can be found under Civic Centre. Nominations will be open until Friday, October 3rd.

Municipal Election Advanced Voting Dates and Locations The 2014 Municipal Election will take place on Monday, October 27th. Prior to Election Day, there will be five advance polls. The Municipality will be mailing out voter notification cards in early October. We encourage residents to take this card as well as identification with them to the poll on Election Day. Date Saturday October 18

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Employment Opportunity The Municipality is currently seeking to fill permanent full time positions for the position(s) of Parks/ Facilities Attendant. This is a unionized position within the Recreation Section of the Physical Services Department. All work shall be under the direct supervision of the Parks Superintendent and Facilities Superintendent.

For more information please visit www.centralelgin.org -> Civic Centre -> Employment Opportunities for more information. Deadline is 4:30 p.m.

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St. Thomas mayor Heather Jackson is set up for Pin The Tail on The Donkey by Reith & ­Associates executive assistant Nikki Johnson at Reith & Associates 100th anniversary B ­ usiness After Five celebration. Jackson’s name was one of three drawn from entries at the door, and she went on to win the event.

Insurance firm in running for Brokerage of the Year Terry carroll The Weekly News

Reith & Associates of St. Thomas has been named one of three finalists for Brokerage of the Year in the annual Insurance Brokers of Ontario (IBO) Awards of Excellence.

Co-owner of Reith & Associates, Dan Reith, announced the honour at the Sept.

17 Chamber of Commerce Business After Five at the St. Thomas Seniors’ Centre.

At that event, Reith & Associates was celebrating its 100-year history of serving St. Thomas and area.

“To my knowledge, no insurance broker in this area ever made the top three before.

And the other two brokerages in competition are substantially larger than ourselves.

We’ll be finding out October 12 at an Ottawa gala if we win,” Reith said.

The family business began as the A. M. Brown Insurance Agency in Shedden in 1914. Brown’s cousin Harold Jackson joined in 1961 and Jackson’s son-in-law Dan Reith Sr. came on board in 1962. Dan Reith Jr. joined the firm in 1992 and his brother Darren in 1994. Today, Dan is the principal broker leading the general insurance team, and Darren leads the life insurance and investment services team.

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One St. Thomas couple has a dog that just rolls with adversity.

Billy Janes was naturally concerned when his dog, a German shepherd and lab mix named Cain, showed signs of mobility issues. Last summer, the 10-year-old dog began having trouble using his back legs.

A visit to the London Animal Hospital revealed Cain had nerve damage in his back legs, possibly as a consequence of his age. Cain wasn’t in any pain, but he could no longer walk normally.

“When we started to realize he had no feeling in his back legs and he was scraping his paws on the cement, giving himself some gouges from that, it was heart breaking,” said Brie Cayen, Billy’s girlfriend.

The two began considering options and found out about the existence of mobility harnesses and wheelchairs for disabled dogs.

However, preliminary research found dog wheelchairs costing up to $1,200, more than the two could afford.

When they discussed things with Cain’s neurologist, they were told about a company in the United States that refurbishes used dog carts for a much lower cost. After they took Cain’s measurements and sent in an order, the couple was able to

get Cain a custom cart for about $400.

According to Cayen, Cain took to his new wheels very quickly.

“The first day he put it on he took to it really well. No problems maneuvering it, really,” she said.

Cain now gets around happily like any other dog, using his cart whenever he goes outside to play or take walks.

Janes and Cayen want to spread the word about the option of wheelchairs for anyone with a disabled dog. If they hadn’t

found out about them, and known it was something that could be done within their budget, the two aren’t sure what they would have done.

“If you don’t know about the carts ... we didn’t ... the first option you would think would be to put him down,” Cayen said.

“It being as affordable as it was, going through the London Hospital was amazing. It was all worth it.”

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Nutrition programs are big across Elgin and St. Thomas.

At a Principal’s Breakfast at St. Thomas Golf & Country Club Sept. 17, the coordinator of what was formerly called Elgin Community Nutrition Partnership, Charlotte McDonald, said more than 9,000 students in 38 schools this year have a better chance at academic performance through 49 nutrition programs in schools.

A new name and the logo, Eat2Learn, were announced at the breakfast.

At the event, more than Terry carroll photo $245,000 was given to schools Eat2Learn coordinator Charlotte McDonald, dietician Cathy Macpherson and Retired Teachers Association involved in the program. district 41 president Chris Rainsforth at a Principal’s Breakfast Sept. 17.

Some $177,000 came from the province, with the balance fundraised locally.

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Fred Fowlie, principal at Assumption School in Aylmer, let the roomful of educators and donors know some of his experience with the nutrition program.

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she said. “Attendance at our school is always better,” she said, because of the nutrition program.

“These kids may say, ‘I don’t have money. I don’t have food.

I don’t have a home.’ But when they eat with us, they relax and feel better. We’re all equal around food,” she said.

Ashley Thornton, parent council chair at Monsignor Morrison said kids accept the importance of good nutrition, and she joked about what kids call broccoli at the school.

“They eat the trees,” she said.

While most of the programs run at publicly funded schools, Faith Academy School and Emmanuel Christian School have both started programs.

One of the fundraising events is called the Brown Bag Lunch Day, running in March to celebrate Nutrition Month.

Workplaces take orders for brown bag lunches from workers and the profits go to the nutrition programs in schools.

Jennifer Ford at the County of Elgin said the county’s administration building got involved three years ago.

“There was interest from other buildings, so we expanded to them as well,” she said.

Elgin St. Thomas Public Health dietician Cathy Macpherson outlined the Great Big Crunch program, running in the fall with the simultaneous biting of local apples at schools across Elgin on one day.

Apples come from Great Lakes Farms and last October, 13,000 apples were consumed at 31 schools.

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Alzheimer Society kicked off their fundraising campaign on Sept. 20 with a booth at the Horton Street Market for their Coffee Break event.

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“Each host, raising a minimum of $100 in Elgin County, will have their name in a draw to win a Keurig Coffee Brewer, generously donated by Van Houtte,” said Chris Smith-Heidt, the chapter’s event coordinator.

Anyone can host a Coffee Break, such as friends, families, or corporations, and they can do it at home, at work or a public venue, by exchanging a cup of coffee for a doNew Lamps nation on behalf of the Society. Kits Decor, Fashions, are available from Smith-Heidt Jewellery, which even include the coffee.

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The Elgin – St.Thomas Chapter of the Alzheimer Society kicked off their Coffee Break fundraising campaign on Sept. 20 with a booth at the Horton Street Market. Left to right: Luke Fraser, Moira Nichols, and Jennifer Gerardi–Fraser.

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Staff indicated there is a flat fee of $250 for a building permit regardless of the type or complexity of the project, and Marr zeEastwood subdivision When the August 2014 Monthly Build- roed in on this as potential savings to some ing Report came up for discussion at Cen- of the residents. tral Elgin council’s last meeting, deputy In a meeting last March that packed the mayor David Marr raised questions about public gallery, councillors debated wheththe different permit values listed for sew- er or not to charge Eastwood residents inage hookup and septic tank decommis- volved in Phases Two and Three a connection charge, considering that the overall costs to residents in Phase One had been reduced through government grants.

No relief was granted, which did not sit well with Marr.

FINDLEY’S DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICES “We promised them (to look has been serving Southwestern for) any opportunity that could Ontario for over 50 years and help lower the overall costs,” has taught over 60,000 students to drive. With over 100 years Marr said. “I’d like to know if we of combined experience, their should reconsider the fee for the instructors are dedicated to building permit because of the “Creating Ontario’s Safest Drivers!” extenuating circumstances.”

See us for: Waiving the fee entirely would Complete Courses Courses •• Complete • Senior Upgrade result in loss of revenue of rough• Skid School • Skid School •• Road ly $60,000.

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Notwithstanding, in this particular development, savings can be realised because several inspections can be done in a single visit to the site.

The salient point being that lowering the fee to $50 would still cover administrative costs under these specific circumstances.

In the end the motion was carried, reading: “That council reduce the connection fee to $50 for Eastwood subdivision phase two and phase three applying for building permits to connect a sewer system, and that said reduction to the fee expire on Dec. 31, 2015.”

The motion also said the reduction only applies to structures existing at the passing of this resolution.

Roadside vegetation program At the June 23 meeting of council, a letter raised safety concerns about long weeds and grasses in roadside ditches.

The issue is an important one, the benefits of which include controlling noxious weeds, visibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists, as well as a lower chance of vegetation catching on fire and burning uncontrollably along roadsides.

Mayor Bill Walters favours a public meeting on the issue.

“My idea would be that if we hosted a public meeting we would certainly chair it, but we would ask the auditor of this report to comment, and make the presentations and field the questions; that way it’s not our staff presenting, it’s not us as a council presenting it, it would be an unbiased opinion,” Walters said.

Councillor Sally Martyn agreed, but thinks two weeks’ notice is a short amount of time.

“It has the potential to be controversial,” said councillor Dan McNeil. “And, quite frankly if it is, the result should lay over until the next council.”

The report was received as information, and council direct staff to schedule a meeting to receive public input regarding the development of a budget involving roadside maintenance. The meeting will be scheduled for shortly after the 2014 municipal elections.

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$228,000

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St. Thomas

11-1Pm

Cindy Van Acker

Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc

(519) 633-1000

$299,745

138 St. George St.

St. Thomas

2-4pm

Cindy Van Acker

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519) 633-1000

$324,900

27 Jacklin Ct.

St. Thomas

2-4pm

Brenda Johnston

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52 Wellington St.

Aylmer

2-4pm

Daryl Armsong

Coldwell Banker at Success Realty

519-763-4993

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St. Thomas

2-4pm

Brenda Johnston

Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc.

519-495-4532

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29 Jacklin Ct.

St. Thomas

2-4pm

Brenda Johnston

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St. Thomas

1-3pm

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St. Thomas

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Lindsay Benwell

Anchor Realty

519-200-7501

547623

$182,900

30 Treelawn Ave

Aylmer

2-4pm

Yvonne Steer

Coldwell Banker at Success Realty

519-619-0177

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$199,900

370 Forest Avenue

St. Thomas

1–3pm

Karen Kimble

Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc

519-860-4936

549267

$229,747

67 Pine Valley Dr.

St. Thomas

1-3pm

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Royal LePage Triland Realty

519-633-0600

545680

$269,900

372 George St.

Port Stanley

2-4pm

MARY DEWAR

Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc

519-670-6467

537897

$299,745

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St. Thomas

2-4pm

Cindy Van Acker

Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc

(519) 633-1000

$324,900

27 Jacklin Ct.

St. Thomas

11-1pm

Brenda Johnston

Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc.

519-495-4532

540783

$349,900

28 Jacklin Ct.

St. Thomas

11-1pm

Brenda Johnston

Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc.

519-495-4532

544844

$349,900

29 Jacklin Ct.

St. Thomas

11-1pm

Brenda Johnston

Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc.

519-495-4532

549080

$374,900

12 Huntington Terrace

St. Thomas

1-3pm

Sharon Merkley

Royal LePage Triland Realty

519-670-0630

549061

$399,000

5117 Wales Cr.

Copenhagen

1-3pm

Tim Wakely

Coldwell Banker at Success Realty

519-619-0177

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The municipal election is coming up Oct. 27.

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legion week: A flag raising was held Sept. 22 at St. Thomas city hall in honour of Legion Week, which runs from Sept. 2127. Ontario Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion represents nine Districts, which includes more than 400 Branches, comprising more than 121,600 members.

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Doogie may be tiny at 17 lbs, but he thinks he is a big dog. Doogie is a real snuggler, very sweet.

He is friendly with larger dogs, and cannot live with cats. Doogie is looking for a home with a fenced yard and someone who appreciates his swagger.

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3rd Annual “Thanks for Giving” Adoption Weekend Oct 3rd – 5th 2014 (Animal Aid)

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Retired from the Ministry of Natural Resources/Emergency Management Ontario in 2001. Married to Ginette, a retired nurse for 38 years.

Current deputy mayor for the Town of Aylmer, completing my third term on Aylmer council.

Served four years as chairman for the Aylmer Finance committee.

Served several years as a board member and two terms as chairman for the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority.

Represented the Aylmer-Malahide cemetery board. Several years sitting on the Aylmer B.I.A. board.

Gerry Richer Retired Minister.

Moved to Aylmer in 1983.

Previous political experience: Approximately 20 years on Aylmer Council as a counselor, reeve and deputy mayor. Chaired Aylmer Police Services Board, Elected second Vice-President of the Ontario Association of Police Services Board, Aylmer’s representative on Elgin County Official Plan Committee, founding member St. Thomas Elgin Community Foundation, Founding member of Aylmer Community Theatre, Founding member of APAC. Issues Facing Aylmer: -Infrastructure improvement -Need for growth areas, land, commercial and industrial -Co-operative dialogue with Malahide and Elgin County -Visionary planning and communication Mary French My name is Mary French and I am running for the position of deputy mayor in the Town of Aylmer.

My husband Steve and I owned and operated a small trucking business for over 25 years. Until recently, I was employed as a medication care partner at a local retirement home.

We have three daughters and three grandchildren and have always lived in the Aylmer area and specifically in the Town of Aylmer for 20 years.

I was a Town of Aylmer councillor for four years, from 2006 until 2010 and had the privilege to sit on several boards and committees.

I was the Chair of the first Doors Open East Elgin event and I have enjoyed volunteering in our community for a number of years.

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The individual needs, and dignity of every resident is respected, from the smiling face that greets everyone at our front desk, to the staff that provide service in our office, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, and nursing departments.

Metcalfe Gardens staff and residents are very proud to be celebrating this milestone of 25 years. We are committed to continue to provide the best in Retirement Living to the citizens of St. Thomas.

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Metcalfe Gardens opened in November of 1988. From the initial ribbon cutting ceremony to the 25-year celebrations they have worked diligently to provide the best in Customer Service to their residents.

Metcalfe Gardens provides a wonderful opportunity for seniors to continue to be as independent as possible, while providing a strong support network to address changing needs.

Metcalfe Gardens has been recognized throughout the years through many achievements, and awards.

From the Ontario Retirement Communities Association, Excellence Canada, local Chamber of Commerce as well as our own corporate Division, Diversicare Inc., it is clear that our goal of providing the best in Customer Service to our residents has been realized.

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~ Autumn of Life~

Fall foliage road trip

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The City of St. Thomas is proud to honour our senior residents.

Mayor Heather Jackson and City Council www.stthomas.ca

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Come autumn, thousands of motorists take to the highways and backroads to experience the ever-changing landscape made beautiful by leaves changing colors.

Fall foliage road trips make for a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon.

With cameras in hand and provisions at the ready, motorists can make the most of their next fall foliage road trip. · Know when to go.

Learn the best times of the year to see the peak leaf colours.

Mountainous regions and many located in northern latitudes will see changes in leaf colour earlier than other regions.

Drivers living in certain areas of Canada, regions of the Rocky Mountains, or in particular parts of New England, can expect to witness leaves changing colour as early as September, while much of the midwest can expect peak colour in mid- to late-October.

Southern regions may not see leaves change colour until November. · Aim for a weekday.

Many people plan fall foliage road trips on the weekend.

These “leafers” or “peepers,” as they’re sometimes referred to, flood the normally empty rural areas and can easily cause traffic jams.

Schedule your own trip for a weekday so you can avoid most of the crowds and enjoy a more serene environment for hiking excursions or countryside visits. · Book accommodations early.

If you plan to stay overnight, book your trip as early as possible

and don’t be surprised if the costs are high.

Autumn is not only a peak time for leaf colour changes, but also it’s a prime time for vacationers interested in comfortable temperatures and amazing scenery, so autumn lodging rates may be equal to or exceed the rates charged during the height of summer vacation season.

Verify room rates and openings well in advance if you have your heart set on staying in prime leaf colour country. · Employ a few tricks of the photography trade.

Fall foliage may be at its most vibrant at sunrise and sunset when the sun is low in the sky and will not cast much glare.

Slightly overcast days also may help leaves’ colors pop, but consider that too much cloud cover may cause a lack of vibrancy in leaf colour. · Watch the weather.

Autumn weather can be unpredicable.

Some days it may be crisp, while some other days it will be hot.

Sometimes you may experience hot and cold weather on the same day.

Dress in layers so that you can be comfortable and shed or add layers as necessary. · Explore different spots.

Do not take the same route or visit the same towns each year.

Vary your trips to experience a greater range of autumn magic.

From the eastern seaboard to the Rockies, explore as many aweinspiring palettes of fall colours as possible.

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~ Autumn of Life~

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Bond between grandparents and grandkids

What used to be the “golden years” of life for seniors is now turning into any opportunity to spend even more time with their youngest family members. Nowadays, a growing number of grandparents are called on to provide child care for their grandkids, many of whom are growing up in twoincome households. Others are helping to raise grandkids while providing financial assistance for adult children who may not be able to live on their own.

This trend has been corroborated in a few recent studies.

Information from the Pew Research Center showed 7.7 million children in the United States were living in the same household as one of their grandparents in 2011. A University of Chicago analysis of a decade of data based on interviews with 13,614 grandparents, ages 50 and older, found that 61 percent of grandparents provided at least 50 hours of care for their grandchildren during any given year between 1998 and 2008. And an April 2012 study for the MetLife Mature Market Institute and the nonprofit Generations United, an intergenerational policy group, found that 74 percent of respondents provided weekly child care or babysitting service for grandkids.

Grandparents often cite helping their own children financially as well as staying in touch with grandchildren as motivating factors behind providing care. According to Generations United, staying in touch with grandkids can give

seniors a feeling of self-worth and improve their overall health.

When spending so much time together, grandparents may develop special relationships with their grandchildren, who may benefit from the knowledge and wisdom offered by their elders. The following are some lessons grandparents can share with youngsters. * Empathy: By sharing stories of how things were when they were younger, when opportunities may have been more scarce, grandparents can help teach grandchildren empathy.

Grandchildren may learn to be grateful for the things they have and the people around them, rather than taking what they have for granted. * Family history: Grandparents can tell grandchildren about family members, including youngsters’ own parents, and shed light on the generations that came before them.

Looking through photos or watching old movies can provide the avenue by which to start conversations about family history and give children opportunities to ask questions. * Interests: Children may be excited about learning new skills or hobbies taught to them by their grandparents. Anything from gardening to woodworking can be shared. * Respect: Children who grow up respecting their grandparents may have an increased tendency to respect authority figures outside their homes.

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~ Autumn of Life~

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Exercise and the older woman

A Legacy of Care

to the St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital It was in honour of his wife Noreen, the love of his life, which inspired Ralph Counsell’s charitable legacy to the St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation.

Ralph and Noreen Counsell were hard working, kind and thoughtful people. They were careful with every dollar they earned and their ability to save throughout their lives enabled them to give back to their community and help others -- perhaps even more than they ever thought possible.

Noreen and Ralph Counsell

The Counsell family was made up of just the two of them, and Ralph and Noreen enjoyed a particularly close relationship that was the envy of their friends. Ralph worked at Fearn Ford and later at the Licence Bureau while Noreen’s career included many years working as a probation officer. Noreen found this position very fulfilling, guiding the young people she met at a critical time when she felt they needed help the most.

Both Ralph and Noreen were committed to making a difference for the betterment of their community and in the lives of others. Ralph was actively involved as a Mason and Shriner, and children’s charities held a special place in both their hearts.

Visiting St. Thomas’ Pinafore Park was among their favourite past-times, and their concern for the well being of others extended to local wildlife and ensuring they always brought food along for the birds and small animals.

A close friend recalls that when Noreen died in 2005, “It broke Ralph’s heart.”

When it came time for Ralph to plan his Estate, he had a thoughtful conversation with his closest friends and reflected upon the things that both he and Noreen had treasured. He wanted their legacy to reflect the life they had spent together, including several charities they deeply cherished. With this in mind and, in memory of Noreen, Ralph made numerous charitable Bequests in his Will, including a future gift to their Hospital.

Five years later in June 2010, Ralph passed away at the age of 86.

Ralph Counsell’s generous Legacy of Care was the first gift designated to the St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital’s Great Expansion. This redevelopment is critical to keeping pace with a dynamic and changing healthcare delivery system and will ensure the citizens of St.Thomas and Elgin County continue to receive excellent patient care in a safe and compassionate environment.

The aging process has a way of making people risk-averse. Financial advisors typically recommend that men and women steer clear of risky investments as they age, and men and women over 50 often make lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of developing certain medical conditions.

As women age, some may feel exercise is simply too risky. Hormonal changes brought on by aging decrease a woman’s bone density, and that fact makes many women over 50 hesitant to embrace exercise. But exercise plays a key role in helping women over 50 secure their long-term health and reduce their risk of injury. * Exercise promotes independence. Some women feel that exercising after 50 increases their risk of injury, which can make them overly dependent on their loved ones.

But exercise, in particular strength training, slows bone deterioration, helping bones stay stronger longer and reducing a woman’s risk of suffering a potentially debilitating injury.

Independence is especially important to seniors, many of whom spent years planning their retirements and awaiting the day when they would be free to travel at their leisure.

Daily exercise can help women maintain that independence by reducing their risk of injury and other ailments that can be confining. * Exercise can improve sleep. Some women who are fighting fatigue may feel that routine exercise will only make them more tired. But exercise actually improves energy levels and makes it easier to get a better night’s rest. Numerous studies have shown that routine exercise can improve sleep qual-

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ity and even increase energy levels throughout the day, something that should raise an eyebrow among women who do not exercise but routinely find themselves fighting fatigue. A more quality night’s rest improves vitality, making it easier for women to exercise and make it through the day without feeling fatigued. * Exercise benefits those with limited mobility. Women over 50 with limited mobility may feel that exercise serves no purpose because of their disability or physical condition. But even women confined to wheelchairs or those forced to walk with a cane or walker can benefit from cardiovascular exercise and even light strength training. Such exercises can improve a woman’s range of motion while reducing her risk of heart disease. * It’s never too late to start exercising.

Many aging women feel their time to embrace exercise has long since passed. But it’s never too late to start exercising. Women should take a conservative approach when exercising after a long hiatus, beginning with a slow walk around the neighborhood or a local park. Walking is a great beginner’s exercise, as it provides a good cardiovascular workout while working a variety of muscle groups. As your body readjusts to physical activity, gradually increase the intensity of your exercise sessions, adding some strength training, ideally under the supervision of a professional. Always stretch immediately after each exercise session, and give your body ample time to recover, especially when you begin your new regimen.

Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study Highway 3 Reconstruction City of St. Thomas, Municipality of Central Elgin and Southwold Township, Elgin County G.W.P. 3075-12-00

THE PROJECT

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Delcan Corporation, a Parsons Company, to undertake the Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the reconstruction of Highway 3 from Highway 4 Talbotville to Centennial Avenue (West Junction) located within Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas, Municipality of Central Elgin and Southwold Township. This project will require approximately one year of construction and involves the full-depth reconstruction of approximately 9.3 km of Highway 3 pavement, drainage improvements including culvert rehabilitations and replacements, review of roadside safety measures and a potential local roads detour during construction. Additional information and updates are available online at the project website at Hwy3.Delcan.net.

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photo contributed by Lynn McCandless

THE PROCESS This study is being initiated as a Group ‘B’ project in accordance with the MTO Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). Public consultation is an important part of the study. One Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held in association with this study and is tentatively scheduled for the Spring of 2015.

Upon completion of this study as a Group ‘B’ project, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and made available for a 30-day public review period.

Notification of the PIC and submission of the TESR and review locations will be published in this newspaper.

Following the PIC, if the screening process indicates that the project will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects, then this project may be ‘stepped-down’ to a Group ‘C’ project. A notice of this decision will be issued in local newspapers.

COMMENTS Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist the project team in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation.

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Please send comments or requests regarding this project to either of the following: Mr. Paul Santos Senior Project Manager Planning and Design Ministry of Transportation, West Region 659 Exeter Road London, ON N6E 1L3 tel: 519-873-4588 fax: 519-873-4600 toll-free: 1-800-265-6072 ext. 519-873-4588 e-mail: paul.santos@ontario.ca

Mr. Henry Huotari, P.Eng. Parsons Project Manager Delcan Corporation, a Parsons Company 214-1069 Wellington Road South London, ON N6E 2H6 tel: 519-286-5517 fax: 519-681-4995 e-mail: henry.huotari@parsons.com

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Kirkin o the Tartan: Knox Church, located at 55 Hincks Street in St. Thomas, held their Kirkin’ o’ The Tartan ­service Sept. 14 celebrating Scottish heritage. People carried their tartans in a parade starting at the Elgin Labour Temple and down Wellington before ending at the church.

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Aylmer councillor candidates (five to be elected) The municipal election is Oct. 27. Here’s a quick look at the candidates hoping to be elected to the councilor positions in the town of Aylmer

Sheri Andrews

“My name is Sheri Andrews and I’ve been a resident of Aylmer for over 40 years.

I am a Real Estate Broker and currently a director on the Aylmer Chamber of Commerce and have volunteered for many charities in town including The United Way and The Canadian Cancer Society.

I intend to bring new ideas and a fresh approach to politics to the Town of Aylmer and focus on benefitting all demographics of our community.”

Barbara Ann laur

Have lived in Malahide/Aylmer 14 years. Occupation: Semi-retired business owner.

Fiscal Responsibility: Bring practical, sound, affordable solutions to make Aylmer a financially attractive community, while bringing local taxes in line with neighbouring communities.

Complex: Take immediate and effective action to put the complex debt back on track.

The Library: This issue is a hot topic for this election. This issue needs to be revisited with a clear mandate to find an affordable alternate option.

Arthur Oslach

Born and raised in the Aylmer area.

Aylmer councilor.

Grain Sanitation Officer for Eastern Canada.

Plant Quarantine Inspector, Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Owned and operated Oslach Nurseries Inc. for 25 years.

-As councilor I proposed several changes to the EECC four years ago, all of these proposals were in the consultant’s report this past spring.

The Complex has to be fixed.

-The police services in Aylmer account for a large portion of the town budget. this has to be seriously considered in our next fiscal year.

Peter Barbour “I have been a resident of Aylmer for ten years and married to Yvonne for forty-nine years with one grown son.

It has been a privilege to serve as a councillor for the Town of Aylmer for the past term.

Previously I was elected to two terms as a councillor in the 1980s in the Village of Tottenham.

For 36 years I was a volunteer firefighter with 20 of the last years as a full time fire chief, retiring in 2009 after five years as fire chief in Malahide Township. I am currently employed part time as safety and training manager at Badder Bus Service in Aylmer.

Bill Murch

John Vandermeersch

David Lapointe

“I have been a resident of Aylmer since 1982.

My wife, Pat Musclow, and I have three children David, Brian and Kimberley. I have worked in both the private and public sectors.

My 30-some years with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has mostly been spent in communications, marketing and issues management.

I have been a member of the Aylmer Environmental Advisory Committee, the Aylmer Historical Committee, Citizens for Active Transportation and Doors Open.”

Occupation: Retired, formerly financial advisor.

Thirty-six years in Aylmer.

Previous political experience with Aylmer Town Council as councillor since 1994.

Top issues facing Aylmer: Tighter control on taxation. Greater sensitivity to the financial pressures on the budget with focus on needs versus wants No new building projects while better utilizing present building stocks Refocus our attention on infrastructure needs Increase available land for expansion by annexation Redouble efforts for improved economic development.

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“Living in Aylmer since 2003 with my wife Donna, daughter Kourtney and son Travis has certainly been rewarding.

We enjoy the warm, small town atmosphere that Aylmer provides. Our children are graduates of EESS. I currently am employed with the Ford Motor Company.

I am seeking re-election as town councillor for the Town of Aylmer. I have had the honour of representing the residents of Aylmer since 2010.

I am a past member of the BIA of Aylmer and also a member of the Aylmer Police Service Board since 2010 and chair of the board since 2012.

Ted mcdonald

“My wife Sharon and I, along with our 12-year-old son Timothy, live here in the town of Aylmer.

I am current board chairman for Fresh Start Maternity Supports.

This ministry has been operating for more than 26 years.

I am a current board member of Aylmer Full Gospel Church and own and operate the Pet Valu franchise here in Aylmer.

I was one of the original investors in the Elgin Innovation Centre (former Imperial Tobacco) and helped to draft and sign some of the original leases.”

Judi Wright “This will be my third bid for re-election. I have served three consecutive terms on Aylmer Council.

A native of Sudbury, I have lived in Aylmer for more than 40 years.

I am a retired educator. I was a physical educator, art and co-op teacher, the P.E. Department Head and a coach at EESS for 32 years.

In the community, I was a founding member and present director of the Aylmer Area Community Foundation, a founding member, past chair and current committee member of Aylmer Wetland Susie’s (a committee of Ducks Unlimited, Canada), the first chair of APAC, organized and ran the breakfast club at EESS for 16 years, deliver Meals on Wheels, volunteer for the Relay for Life, volunteer with the EESS Environmental Leadership Program and participate in the Aylmer Baptist Church mission trips.”

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STOPPED THIS TIME: Josh Butler, of the Central Elgin Collegiate Institute Varsity football team, is stopped by a swarm of Arthur Voaden Secondary School Vikings during the opening game of the season Sept. 19 at Central Elgin Collegiate. Butler actually went on to score four touchdowns in a 52- 0 win. T.J. Turley added three majors for CECI.

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LET IT BEGIN: Captain Mark Hall drops the ball at the season opener for the St. Thomas Community Ball Hockey League Sept. 18 between the Panthers and the Jaguars. The game ended with a score of 8-6 favouring the Panthers. The games are played at the Salvation Army, 380 Elm Street, and last for nine weeks. In back, left to right, members of the St. Thomas Stars, Josh Siegers, Anders Adzija, Matt McJannet and Carter McCormick came out to show support.

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Above: the members of Team CASH, left to right, Cindy Sigurdson, Amy Whirter, Shelly Segui and Hilary Root were just a few of the 225 runners who came out to participate in the inaugural Railway City Road Races event, which was held Sept. 21 in St. Thomas.

To the right: event organizer Nancy Lawrence welcomes everyone to the event, which raised $12,000 in support of the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital’s orthopedic program.

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The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) has been given a run for its money, literally, with $12,000 raised at this year’s Railway City Road Races.

About 225 people laced up their running shoes Sept. 21 for the inaugural Railway City Road Races event. This event used to be known as Lace Up for STEGH, and was a running event held in Pinafore Park.

However, based on runner feedback, organizers decided they wanted to turn the fundraiser into a more premiere running event with better courses, official time keeping and prizes, and thus the event was rebranded with a new name.

The rebranded event included a 10 km and 5 km run or walk, as well as a one km Choo Choo Challenge kids’ fun run, all of which started and finished at the CASO Station in downtown St. Thomas.

“We knew we wanted to grow the race.

We knew from the runner feedback from last year’s race we wanted a more runnerfriendly course. Pinafore is a beautiful park, but to do a 10 km route in the park would involve a lot of looping around,” said Nancy Lawrence, organizing committee member.

“I think it’s been a huge success.”

That seems like a fair assessment since the rebranded event raised almost as much as the last two Lace Up for STEGH put together, which was $13,000.

The first place finisher in the 10 km run was Eric Barry of St. Thomas, with a time of 34 minutes and 40 seconds.

In the five km run, first place went to Rob Whitmill of London, with a time of 16 minutes and 11 seconds.

Third place in the five km run went to St. Thomas resident Joey Hardy with a time of 17 minutes and 45 seconds. First place finishers won $250 each.

Runners travelled to the area from Kitchener, Waterloo, Mississauga, Komoka, and other places.

“I just moved to St. Thomas and I wanted to support the community. It’s a great place to run here.

It’s quiet, in London it’s busy,” said Hilary Root, who ran that day with a team of three other women.

Root, along with Cindy Sigurdson, Amy McWhirter and Shelly New & Used Parts for All Makes and Models Segui, formed Team CASH, which is taken from the first letter of each Extensive inventory of their first names. and Hotline means The four women competed in the we can get almost race dressed in Wonder Woman any part you need. shirts and shorts.

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Legionnaires shut down St. Thomas Stars

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in the first. Sarnia led by only one goal by the end of the first period.

The second period would see four goals from Sarnia, who then went on to open the third period with a goal in the first three minutes.

St. Thomas would score three goals in the third period by #17 John Warren assisted

by Wade Russell and Jordan Babb.

Stars Carson Moniz would also score with help from Wade Russell and Jordan Babb again. John Warren would score the fourth and final goal for St. Thomas with Wade Russell earning his third assist and Carson Moniz. Sarnia would finish the night with two more goals to earn a 9–4 win over St. Thomas.

TIM HARVEY PHOTO The next home game for St. Thomas will be against Lon- St. Thomas Stars goalie Nikolas Dampier shuts the door on Sarnia’s #15 Jordan Fogarty who was in all alone on goal don Sept. 27 at the St. Thom- as St. Thomas hosted the visiting division leading Sarnia Legionnaires Sept. 19. The Legionnaires went on to take the as-Elgin Memorial Arena. game 9–4 over the Stars.

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The Stars took the lead at 1:55 of the first period with a goal by #25 Jordan Babb who shone with two more assists, providing one of the few bright spots of the game.

Stars #4 Blair Mincer assisted.

St. Thomas captain Spencer Hutchinson was also given a two-minute penalty for checking from behind and a game misconduct at 3:50 in the first period.

The night saw both St. Thomas goalies; #1 Dan Black and #29 Nikolas Dampier, play well, but who were overcome by the strength of the visiting Legionnaires, who managed to score twice

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Ugandan Girls Education Fund (UGEF) 2nd Annual Frugal & Fabulous Fundraiser. Oct. 5 at St. Thomas YMCA, 16 Mary St. from 1:304pm. Tickets $40 or 2/$70. Call 519-637-3331.

Garage Sale in Holy Angel’s Church Hall, 502 Talbot St. St. Thomas. September 27 from 8am-12pm. Coffee, bacon on a bun available. Treasures for the whole family.

Ham & Turkey Bingo. October 5 at St. Thomas Legion. Doors open 12:30pm.

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Thanksgiving Raffle. Sept. 27 at Centennial Sports Club, 41 Jonas St. St. Thomas. from 1-6pm. Adults only. Lots of prizes to be won.

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YWCA Home Alone Safely for ages 9-12.

Basic skills to be safe while alone in the home. Monday from 6:30-8pm, Aylmer.

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Port Stanley Lioness Club Ladies Night/ Wine & Cheese. Oct 24 at Port Stanley Arena. Doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $20. Call 519-782-3589 for tickets.

Knox Presbyterian Church Choir – A concert of Gospel Music Sunday, Oct. 5, 3:00 pm.

Tickets: Adults $15 in advance $20 at the door. Tickets - Church office 519-631-2414.

Red Cross Swimming Lessons Levels 1-10 and Baby and Me at Terrace Lodge & Ontario Police College. Fall session begins September 29. Register at 519-765-2082.

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October 7 at 6pm featuring 10000 Villages presentation. Tickets $10. Call 519-631-6202. Halloween Costume Dance Party. Oct. 25.

St. Thomas Seniors Centre Thanksgiving Adults only. German Canadian Club, 522 Luncheon. Oct. 8 from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Talbot St W, Aylmer. 8pm-1am. Tickets Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door. Serving $15 at the door. Prizes and food for sale. a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

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Regal Gift Fundraiser for Charity Cat, helping homeless cats. Call Tammy by Sept. 30 to place your order there are more than 1000 products available. Call 519-476-7050.

United Way All Agency Open House & Lasagna Dinner. Oct. 1 at St. Anne’s Centre, 20 Morrison Dr. Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6 pm. Tickets call 519-631-3171.

Destination Church, 668 Talbot St. from Furnace Fundraiser. Oct. 3 from 5-8pm 7-9pm. Vendors, desserts, silent auction, door at Sparta Community Centre. Spaghetti, prizes. Tickets $15. Call 519-207-2676. garlic bread, veggies, dessert and drink.

Adults $10, kids $5. Call 519-775Optimist Stinger Classic 2K Fun Run 2265 or 519-317-6037 for tickets. for elementary students. September 27 Walk to Believe. Believe Army Walk for ALS. Sept. 27 at Pinafore Park.

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195th Anniversary Service of Frome United Church, 37694 Talbot Line. Sept.28 at 10:30am. Speaker Rev. Joan Silcox Smith. Music “5 Guy’s”. Lunch to follow.

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Oct. 1 in the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre at 7pm featuring $500 jackpot Almighty Roast Beef Supper. Sept. 26. 5-7pm and several special games. at St. John’s Church on Flora St. The best YWCA Kids Creative Cuisine, ages 9-13 in beef you’ve ever tasted served with a warm St. Thomas. Cook, enjoy meals, learn kitchen welcome & all the trimmings. 519-631-7368. safety. $45 / 6 weeks, Thursdays 5:15pm7pm. Begins Oct. 2. Register 519-631-9800.

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Field Naturalist Meeting. October 3 at Knox Church, St. Thomas at 7:30pm. Presentation The Natural History of Peru by Justin Peter of Quest Tours. Info call 519-631-5279.

3rd Annual Ribs & Rubies Fundraising Event.

Oct. 4 at The Arts & Cookery Bank, 242 Graham Rd, West Lorne starting at 6 p.m.

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Family Fun Day – 140th Anniversary.

Oct. 4 from 11am-2pm at Central Church, 135 Wellington St. Songs, skits, games, crafts, lunch. Free will donation.

Pet Adoption Open House at City Animal Services 100 Burwell Rd. St. Thomas. October 25 from 11am3pm. Contact 519-631-7430.

Join us and help sell pink ribbons in St. Thomas on Oct. 9-11. For more info and to register for a 2 hr shift call 519-637-2858.

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8:30-11:30am at First United Church, 7 Curtis St. St. Thomas. Something for everyone, ladies boutique, bedding, toys, books and more.

Grab N Go Pork Dinner. Oct. 10 at New Vision Elgin Singles Mingle Amazing Community Church, 38 Aldborough. Pick up Halloween Bash. Oct. 31, Princess from 4:30-6:30 pm. Pay at the door $12.

Banquet Hall, 18 Princess Ave., 8pm1am. Live band. Couples welcome.

YWCA Youth Sport Sampler - ages 11Info & tickets 519-719-3581.

15. Hike Elgin Trails October 11. Snacks and transportation from St. Thomas, Aylmer, West Lorne. $5. Register: 519-631-9800.

Dutton & District Lions Breakfast. Oct. 12 from 9am-1pm in the Lions Den, behind the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $6.

Parkinson Society SW Ontario St. Thomas Support Group Meeting. Oct. 14 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 265 Wellington St, St. Thomas from 2-4pm.

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Power of Being a Girl – leadership conference for girls in Gr.7 & 8 on October 18 from 10 am to 3:30 pm $25/girl. YWCA St.

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Norm Foster. Oct.23-25, Oct. 30, 31 and Nov.1 at 8pm. Oct 26 matinee at 2pm. Adults $18, students $10. Info 519-765-3039.

United Way School Stair Climb. November 6 at East Elgin Community Complex, 531 Talbot St, Aylmer from 9am-3pm.

T’Was the Art before Christmas. Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at CASO Station, 750 Talbot St. Hours Nov 7 are 6-9pm, Nov 8 from 10am-6pm and Nov 9 from 12-6pm.

Vendor Wanted for the St. Thomas Seniors Centre Annual Craft Sale on November 15.

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Pet Adoption Open House at City Animal Services 100 Burwell Rd. St. Thomas. December 13 from 11am3pm. Contact 519-631-7430.

Worship Services Trinity Anglican Church The Purple Steeple People

Sunday, September 28 9:00 am BCP-Holy Communion 10:30 am BAS Eucharist & Sunday School All are welcome Reverend Valerie Kenyon Preaching Liz Rae Choir Director and Organist www.purplesteeple.com 519-631-7000

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Death Notices BAILEY, Mary, (McKillop) of Bobier Nursing Home, and formerly of St. Thomas, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, in her 95th year. She was a retired teacher.

A funeral service was held September 19, 2014. Williams Funeral Home Ltd. BAIN, Myrna Clara of St. Thomas passed away Friday, September 19, 2014, in her 71st year. She worked as a hairstylist and was the proud owner of Your Total Look.

A funeral service was held September 22.

2014. Williams Funeral Home Ltd. BROWN, Clarence A, of R.R.3, Shedden (Frome), passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014, in his 88th year. Relatives and friends will be received by the family on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Sifton Funeral Home, St. Thomas where the funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at 11:00 a.m.

EWANS, F. Mary, (Bennett) of St. Thomas

passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, in her 96th year. She was a retired clerical worker at St. Thomas Psych and played bridge with the same group over 70 years.

A funeral service was held September 19, 2014. Williams Funeral Home Ltd. FAWCETT, John Wayne passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at the age of 64. A private family service. Williams Funeral Home Ltd. IDESON, Florence (MacDougall), of St. Thomas, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014, in her 84th year. A funeral service was held September 23. Sifton Funeral Home.

MARSHALL, Karen Elizabeth of RR#4 Aylmer passed away Monday, September 22, 2014, in her 67th year. She was a Tim Hortons employee in Tillsonburg. A memorial service will be held Monday, September 29 at 1:00pm at H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home.

ROSE, Terry, of St. Thomas, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. A funeral service was held September 20. Sifton Funeral Home.

SCHWEITZER, Seth Garnett of RR#1 Fingal passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014.

A private family service has been held. Arn Funeral Home.

SMITH, Frederic Wayne “Smitty” of St. Thomas passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014, in his 69th year. He was retired from Federal Express. An avid sportsman, his favourites were first, hockey, and, later, golf.

A memorial service was held September 24, 2014. Williams Funeral Home Ltd. TRIVETT, Maureen (Lucey) of Extendicare, Port Stanley passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the age of 75. A memorial service Thursday September 25, 1:00pm at Extendicare, Port Stanley. Shawn Jackson Funeral Home.

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WATSON, Hugh J., of St. Thomas, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014, in his 89th year. A private memorial service was held on September 24. Sifton Funeral Home.

ZACHER, H. Leone of St. Thomas, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014, in her 84th year. She was retired from STEGH. A funeral service was held September 24, 2014. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.

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