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Town Crier Dave Phillips welcomes the crowd to Port Burwell July 6 for the O� cial Opening of HMCS Ojibwa as a Museum of Naval History. Dave is dwarfed by the Ojibwa, which measures in at � ve stories high and over 300 feet long.

Ojibwa on display

At one time, bringing an entire decommis-sioned submarine to Port Burwell was just a dream of the Elgin Military Museum.

But four years of hard work later and HMCS Ojibwa, an Oberon Class submarine from the Cold War era is now at rest in Port Burwell, and it’s now open for public tours.

“I have to remind myself every so often that it’s really here,” said MP Joe Preston during an offi -cial opening ceremony July 6. “It’s here, and it’s an incredible piece of history sitting right here on the shore in Port Burwell.”

HMCS Ojibwa was the fi rst submarine built expressly for the Royal Canadian Navy, although there were submarines in the Canadian navy since the Great War.

Dan McNeil was the co-ordinator of the proj-ect to bring Ojibwa to Port Burwell. He is also a retired rear-admiral and former Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic.

Canada has the largest coastline in the world and has stewardship responsibilities over three of the world’s oceans, Dan pointed out. During the Cold War, when Ojibwa was in service, the Canadian navy had to keep sea lanes of commu-nication open, and guard against nuclear threats.

But after the Cold War ended in 1991, the Ca-nadian Navy had to justify its capabilities under the atmosphere of a national debt reduction.

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See NAVAL, Page 2▼Local youth off for world

championshipLess than a year has passed since

Emma Reinke of St. Thomas was introduced to the sport of Goal-ball, but this month she’ll be play-ing her best at the world champi-onships.

Emma, 15, started playing Goalball during her Grade 9 year attending W. Ross MacDonald School, a school in Brantford for the visually impaired. Goalball is a sport specifi cally designed for the blind.

Emma was born with eye-sight problems, and today is legally blind in her left eye, while her right eye, even with glasses, only has 20/80 vision, compared to a normal visual acuity of 20/20.

The World Youth Champion-ships are held every four years. This year it will be July 9-15 at Colordo Springs.

“I’m really happy, and I’m really excited because Goalball is some-thing I think I want to continue. I really enjoy it, and I want to get farther,” said Emma.

Emma’s mother, Heather, said that Emma has always had athletic ability, but didn’t have much op-portunity to show it while in ele-mentary school with sighted kids.

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“Munsters” star coming to Zombie FestivalThe Zombies are coming, but

if in their wake they bring along a beloved former child star from the CBS sitcom The Munsters, how bad can they be?

Butch Patrick, the now 59-year-old actor perhaps best known for playing TV’s Eddie Munster from 1964-1966, has been con-

fi rmed for an appearance at the St. Thomas Tom Zombie Festival Aug. 31.

John Allen, the Festival’s ar-tistic director, said when he was looking for a celebrity to make an appearance, he wanted someone who not only had the right con-nection to all-things spooky, but

who was also family-friendly. The Munsters came to mind, as John is a fan of the show.

After contacting Butch by email, details were quickly sorted out and arrangements were made.

See ZOMBIES, Page 2▼

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According to Dan, the Canadian submarine service almost didn’t survive.

“I say this service is perhaps the most im-portant naval capability Canada possesses to ensure our sovereignty, and to understand this Canadians need to be educated. Ojibwa is here to educate,” said Dan.

A large number of submariners who former-ly served on Ojibwa came out for the grand opening service, including Jim “Lucky” Gor-don, who was part of the crew when Ojibwa was originally commissioned in 1965. He described the crew as being like the “pulse” of Ojibwa, and although crew members came and went over the years, the spirit remained the same.

“She was the armour that gave us protection from the enemy, from the cruel seas, from the perils of the deep. She was our caregiver, if you like,” said Jim.

Jim reminded the crowd that submarines are unique in the navy; typically after a sub goes down either everyone comes back up together, or not at all.

“Working down there, we depended on one another, each and every one of us,” he said.

Bringing the Ojibwa to Port Burwell is only the first phase of a new Museum of Naval His-tory project, the largest project ever undertak-en by the Elgin Military Museum. A 15,000 square foot “sub” station interpretive centre is planned to be built beside where the subma-rine rests, which is hoped for completion in 2014.

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“Personally I loved The Munsters grow-ing up. To actually have an oportunity to talk to Butch Patrick was pretty cool,” said John. “It’s hard to maintain that pro-fessional outlook when inside you’re just bouncing off the walls.”

The Zombie Festival will also include fire dancer Kitty Kerosene, and the Mental Floss sideshow. From noon until 3 p.m., a Family Friendly time will be held, which will include entertainment by the staff of Dotsy the Clown, and a dance party based on Hotel Transylvania.

John said this Festival is aiming to be

family-oriented, with attractions to inter-est people of all ages. He sees monsters as something that can be fun for kids, and as evidence points to popular children’s films like ParaNorman, Corpse Bride, and popular children’s shows like Scooby Doo.

“Ever since I’ve been a kid, zombies and monsters have always been potrayed as something fun and kitschy,” he said.

The Tom Zombie Festival will be held at the Elgin County Railway Museum. All proceeds will go toward the It Takes 2 Youth Leadership Institute.

Read more about the Zombie Festival www.tomzombiefestival.ca.

Zombies Fest is coming Continued from front▼


Tour guide Ken Kokko shows o� the engine room inside HMCS Ojibwa. �e Oberon Class submarine was the �rst subma-rine purpose-built for Canada and was in ser-vice for 34 years.

Naval history will live on

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Paul Jenkins will take the reins as the new Executive Director of the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation (STEGHF), beginning July 29.

The Foundation supports patient care by raising funds for patient care equipment, educational en-deavours, and to upgrade the Hos-pital facilities.

In this role, Paul will lead the Foundation team in support of the strategic directions of the Hos-pital Foundation and its Board of Directors. Paul was the unanimous choice following an extensive re-cruitment and selection process. He reports directly to the Founda-tion Board through the Board Pres-ident, currently Susan O’Brien.

“We are embarking on the biggest construction project at STEGH in over two decades and the Foundation has such a criti-cal role to play” said Paul Collins, Hospital CEO. “Paul Jenkins, who grew up in our community, returns and brings to the Foundation fresh and exciting possibilities for the future.”

Paul most recently managed Prostate Cancer Canada’s corpo-rate partnership program. In ad-dition to his foundation and fund-raising experience, Paul has an extensive background in market-ing, communications, and media relations.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the St. Thomas Elgin Gen-eral Hospital Foundation,” said Paul. “Not only is STEGH one of Canada’s top hospitals, it is an integral part of our community. I was born at STEGH and I am both humbled and honoured to be able to give back to our Elgin County in this way. We’re going to do great things together.”

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ZOMBIE PROM:Jessica Fediw and John Allen ham it up at the Tom Zom-bie Prom held at the CASO Station, St.�omas, June 26. �e St.�omas Tom Zombie Festival will be at the St.�omas Railway Museum on Aug. 31.

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Emma Reinke, 15, of St. �omas is away compet-ing in the International Blind Sports Association World Youth Championships, which runs from July 9-15.

When it was time to enter high school, Heather pushed for Emma to go to W. Ross MacDonald since it was geared to-ward students with Emma’s needs.

Since the start of the school year, Emma’s Goalball team placed third at the ParaSport Games in Kingston, and third at the Junior National tournament against teams from across Canada. From that tournament, Emma was chosen to play for Canada at the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) World Youth Championships.

“I am absolutely elated. I’m just thrilled for her. It’s a whole new world. It’s a world we would never have even known about had we not checked out Ross,” said Heather. “I know a lot of people who feel that our tax dollars are wasted on schools like this. I could not be more thankful to hand over my tax dollars ... this is something that is so needed.”

Besides Goalball, Emma has gotten to bring out her athletic prowess in track and field when she competed in the On-tario ParaSport Games in Kingston and got first place in high jump, first place in long jump, and second in discus.

Continued from front▼Teen set to compete in Goalball

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CANFEST:Raine Oliver, top, paddles around a boy in her carboard boat during Port Stanley Canfest, which was held June 28-July 1. Canfest draws thou-sands of people from all over Ontario to enjoy an antique car show, �reworks, a craft show, Farmtown Canada, a kids’ treasure hunt, and other activities. �is year’s Canfest was a joint venture of the Port Stanley Volunteer Fire�ghters Association and the Port Stan-ley Lions/Lioness

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Rick Wellwood

AS I SEE IT

Almost full marks for elevated parkOn Track in St. Thomas deserves credit

for its work toward the first elevated park in Canada on the massive bridge railway bridge above Sunset Drive and the Fingal Line.

First, the On Track not-for-profit organi-zation has been revitalized. Check.

The Michigan Central Railway Kettle Creek Bridge has been purchased by On Track. Check.

The group has secured four kilometers of abandoned railway line between King Street in west-end St. Thomas and Lyle Road in Southwold Township. The plan is to devel-op this corridor into a walking / biking trail with links to the Trans Canada Trail. Check and check. It’s a logical use of this stretch of former track, with lots of potential to take this further, if On Track or somebody else has the money at a later date.

Now we arrive at the elevated park con-cept. On Track plans an international com-petition to attract design ideas from around the world for this elevated park. Existing models are the High Line elevated park in Manhattan and the Boulevard Plantée in Paris.

The visionaries involved in bringing this concept to life, including but not limited

to Matt Janes and Serge Lavoie, under-stand the old lyrics, “How ya gonna keep ‘em down on the farm / After they’ve seen Paree’ / How ya gonna keep ‘em away from Broadway . . .” There’s something fascinat-ing about people who understand that ‘go big or go home’ is the first lesson of tourism development. One recent example … In Port Burwell, they could have put an old fishing boat up on blocks, and most daytrip-pers would have yawned. But a decommis-sioned submarine that cost $7 million to move and locate? Now that’s something!

The new elevated park project will have great visibility in the summer season, given the thousands of cars that travel under that bridge as they traverse to and from Port Stanley.

The trick will be to entice enough of them to get beach, or driving home, off the brain long enough to make a short detour to see this architectural wonder from a different angle.

That’s a marketing challenge if there ever was one.

Once that’s accomplished, we’ll be giving On Track full marks for vision, persistence and execution.

Check, check and check.

“Events like this, back home, out in the open air, really make my job complete.” That’s Joe Preston

speaking, before the ceremonial plant-ing of the millionth tree over 11 years by Kettle Creek Conservation Authority on Saturday, June 22 at Dan Patterson Con-servation Area.

Three days later, during opening remarks to the Elgin Business Resource Centre Annual General Meeting, Joe spoke about being happy to be back in El-gin, where “people say what they mean.”

In that opening paragraph, I almost wrote “MP Joe Preston,” since that was his role, but both quotes struck me as reflecting both our Member of Parlia-ment, who has to watch what he says, and the Joe who would rather call a shovel a shovel and joke around.

Recently, I had dealings with a Toronto

lawyer, and that experience highlighted how wonderful it is to speak with people who say what they mean, and operate with a level of trust.

In the last week, I was chit-chatting with a receptionist about visiting eastern Canada, and she said, “The people down East are so friendly.” They are, but I’m not sure they are any nicer, over all, than the people of St. Thomas and Elgin.

Of course, there’s nuance even here. If you live in Aylmer, you know that those St. Thomas people can be a little cliquey (pronounced in Elgin County as clicky). And in Malahide, people rub shoulders with Aylmer people, but try not to get any closer than that. Farmers in West Elgin and Dutton Dunwich know that the words of anyone living east of Southwold (especially those clicky St. Thomas folk) should be taken with a grain of salt.

Right across Elgin, if you want to really know what someone thinks of someone else, wait until that someone else turns away. Then the real truth can start to come out, usually beginning, “Did you hear that … ?”

It’s not really gossip – we just don’t want to hurt anybody’s feelings, do we?

Plain speaking has its limits

With the provincial by-elections looming for August 1, the pundits have declared London

West, the riding once held by Chris Bent-ley, as a “canary in the mine”.

It will be an early warning signal about the future of the province, but even if the Liberals lost all five of the contested seats, they would remain a minority government.

So much for canaries!Yes, miners would gladly sacrifice a

canary for early warnings on toxic gases, yet we are getting all kinds of early warnings nowadays and the people in power just wish them away.

Consider the politicians anywhere that say global warming is a myth. Cutting carbon emissions is something that will

take decades, even if we made a serious start right now.

We managed to turn away the looming extinction of Bald Eagles by stopping the use of pesticides. It is possible to save other creatures.

I am a city kid. Have been most of my life, yet I know some environmental-ists are saying we are losing missions of frogs every year.

As an environmentalist, I have even worked on Species at Risk, like the Pick-eral Frog.

Our frogs cut into the insect population and play an important role in maintaining ecological balance in our natural neces-sities.

My eldest daughter has been obsessed with frogs for years and she showered them with affection whenever she was fast enough to catch one and hold it.

As a Boy Scout I had my share of en-counters with frogs, particularly around ponds or marsh areas. I have always be-lieved that when the frogs go, we won’t be far behind.

Sometimes, I worry.

An early warning signal for the province

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HAPPY CANADA DAY:A Canada Day celebration was held July 1 in Pinafore Park, St. �omas. �e day got started with a Lions Club breakfast, and included events such as pony rides, a Police, Fire, and EMS display, a classic car display, kids games and face painting, musical entertainment and a spectacular �reworks display courtesy of the St. �omas Kinsmen Club.

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A calculation error based on the preliminary return roll instead of the fi nal return roll has resulted in a reduced tax rate for the average home in Elgin County.

According to Director of Fi-nancial Services Jim Bundschuh, households in Elgin County will pay $6.87 less than the February 2013 budget called for.

“The rates that were passed on February 12 were erroneously based on a preliminary roll input-ted into OPTA (Ontario Property Tax Analysis),” he said. “The fi nal return roll shows an increase in as-sessment growth from 0.5 percent to 0.8 percent and that results in a reduction in the tax rate.”

Error proofi ng to ensure that the fi nal return roll is used in future cal-culations has been put into place.

Re-alignment keeps Dexter Line open

The County of Elgin is complet-ing a minor re-alignment of a 300-metre section of Dexter Line near the Central Elgin-Malahide border in order to keep the road open to traffi c.

In May 2013, a consultant’s report recommended closing or shifting the road due to slope in-stability adjacent to the roadway. Elgin County staff immediately reviewed short-term solutions to avoid closing the road and recom-mended a minor re-alignment on private property that abuts Dexter Line (the land was purchased from two property owners). Anticipat-ed completion of the re-alignment is the end of July or early August.

Terrace Lodge residents have fun with video

Tanya Noble, Manager of Pro-grams and Therapy Services, shared a new video initiative in-tended to enhance the quality of life of residents at Elgin County Long-Term Care Homes. A professional videographer fi lmed Terrace Lodge residents and family members lip-synching the words of the Traveling Wilbury’s song “End of the Line.”

The video has been posted on www.elginhomes.ca to allow fam-ily members and the community to share in the fun, while promoting the County’s Homes.

New library van unveiledDirector of Community and Cul-

tural Services Brian Masschaele presented the new delivery van to be used for transporting library

materials between branches. (The previous library vehicle was trans-formed into Elgin County’s mobile tourism kiosk earlier this month).

The 2013 Chevrolet Express includes a colourful design high-lighting the library’s membership tagline: “One Card Can Change Everything.”

Misconception about forensic patients

Sandy Whittall, Vice President

of Mental Health Services, and Janice Vandevooren, Director of Forensic Psychiatry, updated Elgin County Council regarding the Southwest Centre for Foren-sic Mental Health Care, which opened on June 14.

The new 86-bed facility will provide exclusive care to those people with mental illness who have come into contact with the criminal justice

system.Whitall em-

phasized that the adjacent hospital has been caring for forensic pa-tients for the last 40 years and, therefore, this program is not a new experience

for the County.Vandevooren said there is a com-

mon misconception that forensic mental health care patients are vio-lent and dangerous, when in fact, only a very small percentage of fo-rensic patients are those who have committed really violent crimes. Many patients have only commit-ted minor misdemeanors.

DOROTHY GEBERT

Weekly News Correspondent

New delivery van unveiled for Elgin County libraries

County of Elgin

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CANNED GOODS DONATION:� e Fingal-Shedden and District Optimist Club celebrated Canada Day June 30 in Fingal with music, face painting, games for the kids, and cake. Over 800 people attended this event. A donation of canned goods were col-lected and given to Port Stanley Community Food Bank. � e food bank is located in Port Stanley at the Christ Church Anglican. L-R: Barb Burgess, Optimist member, and Administrator Kelly Palmer receiving the goods.

Two fi sh were in a tank together. The fi rst fi sh turns to the other and asks, “Do you know how to drive this thing?”

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LONGEST DAY GOLF:�e Longest Day of Golf fundraiser for cancer research took place at Pleasant Valley Golf and Country Club June 19. Golfers played 110 holes before they ran out of day-light. L-R: Glen MacDonald, who played 97 of 99 holes with the same ball, and Celeste Tonin, a long-time organizer of the team. Other par-ticipants were Bob Lane and Rick Marlatt.

Last year was the best season at The Port Stanley Festival Theatre in terms of ticket sales, and this year they’re looking to out do themselves with help from their latest show “Not In My Backyard”

The show is a musical comedy, writ-ten by Brett and Racheal McCaig. Brett, a current resident of Toronto, grew up in St. Thomas.

After a two-year development process, topped off with a three-day workshop and public reading in the Fall of 2012, “Not In My Backyard” is finally ready for prime time.

The show follows the organizers of a local

community garden who get more than they bargain for when public objections turn the organic food dream into a politi-cal hot potato.

Simon Joynes, Artistic Director, said that the show is inspired by a real contro-versy surrounding a proposed community garden in St. Thomas several years ago. Things like community gardens, wind tur-bines, and other projects often sound like a good idea until someone actually has to deal with it, hence “not in my backyard”.

“It is a small town story... i think people will recognize themselves in the story and that’s always fun for an audience,” said Simon.

Music for the show was prepared by Anthony Bastianon, a veteran musical

director who has scored dozens of shows at Stage West Theatre Restaurant in Mis-sissauga. “Not In My Backyard” will be the first musical show at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre since 2010.

The show stars PSFT newcomers Ren-nie Wilkinson (“Mamma Mia”, “Crazy For You,” “Beauty and The Beast”, “Rag-time”, and “Showboat” National Tour), Geoff Whynot (“Misery”, Pride and Prejudice”, and “Waiting For Godot”), Shawna Van Omme (“Billy Elliot” and 11 seasons at the Charlottetown Festival), and Sef Wood (“Rum Runners”, “Cam-elot” and “Forever Plaid”), and is directed by Liz Gilroy.

The show runs now until July 27. Visit the PSFT online at portstanleytheatre.ca.

Musical comedy brings in laughs with a local flavour

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Spacious brick bungalow with granny � at potential(Previously used as duplex). Fully fenced yard; parking for 5 vehicles. Close to school and shopping.

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$222,900

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When the economy struggles to the point of recession, few people benefit.

However, there are some businesses that thrive during a recession, using the cir-cumstances to their advantage and actu-ally growing business in spite of a sagging economy.

One such business is rental agencies or property management companies. Even landlords with a single investment property tend to do better during a recession.

One of the best things a landlord can do during a recession is to pay more atten-tion to their rental properties, ensuring the properties are in tip-top shape so they can

get the most out of each unit at a time when the rental market is most competitive.

This might require some renovations, which landlords should be making periodi-cally anyway, regardless of how strong or tenuous the economy might be.

When it comes to renovating a rental property, landlords can make a handful of small renovations that, while relatively inexpensive, enable them to earn substan-tially more money from each unit over the long haul. Relatively minor renovations to rental properties can earn landlords sub-stantially more money over the course of a typical lease.

Renovating a rental property

* Update the paint. Apartments are typically empty when shown to prospective renters, and any issues with the paint job are very notice-able during such viewings. If the paint is outdated or there is any fad-ing, update the walls with a fresh coat of paint. When adding a new coat of paint, choose a light, neutral color to give the property a fresh, inviting look.

* Replace the carpeting. Car-peting is another area prospective renters are instantly drawn to when viewing an apartment. New carpet-ing is always attractive to potential tenants. Instead of expensive carpet-ing, choose a medium grade carpet with a neutral color, ideally beige or light brown, which can hide spills or stains should the next tenant prove messy and move out after the original lease terms are up.

* Upgrade the appliances. Outdated appliances make renters speculate as to what else might be outdated or if the building is well taken care of.

* Install new windows. New windows can eliminate drafts and reduce utility costs, something landlords can use to their advantage when discussing the property with potential tenants.

Renovation suggestions

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491 Talbot Street. St. Thomas • 519-633-0600* Complete details on awards and award levels can be found at www.royallepage.ca

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Quality built Hayhoe 2 storey home located in Dalewood Meadows. This energy star home has 3 bedrooms, single attached garage, good size kitchen and eating area with patio doors to the backyard. The greatroom has speaker wires built in, main �oor laundry, 2pc bath and 4pc bath. There is access to a balcony from the master bedroom. Just move in.

$ 214,900

Open House Sun 1PM-3PM50 Pine Valley Drive

Spacious 2 storey brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Older detached garage. Main �oor has a family room, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and enclosed porch. 2nd level has 3 bedrooms all with hardwood. There is a walk-up to an attic that could be �nished. A must see!

CLASSIC TWO-STOREY!

Open House Sunday 1PM-3PM.28 Forest Ave.

$ 157,500

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WOW – Total makeover from top to bottom. Updates include electrical, plumbing, new insulation, Northstar Windows, furnace, maple kitchen, �ooring, shingles, eavestrough/downspouts, deck and more! 1 1/2 bathrooms and decorated to the 9’s. Don’t Delay! MLS #523002.

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Well kept 3 bdrm bungalow on xlarge lot (.66 acres) overlooking Cat�sh Creek. Spacious living area includes formal diningroom and main �oor laundry. Full bsmt that is part �nished. Perfect year round residence or exceptional summer home. MLS #516336

48433 Rush Creek Line, Pt. Bruce

$ 396,000

Large home has 2-2 bdrm suites - Perfect for extended family or live in one and rent out the other to tenants. Triple car garage plus 24x28 ft detached heated shop with 12ft ceiling. Many custom upgrades. Call Karen for details. MLS #520474

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Gorgeous Home. Spectacular Views.Oversized windows yet privacyUnique �oor plan. Open Concept. Private living quarters for guestsPerfect for family and entertainingMinutes from beach plus own heated pool

3 bedroom home on lot 75x264 backing onto farmland. Located just south of St. Thomas. Home features, newer kitchen with patio doors to large deck and above ground pool. Finished basement with rec room and 2 extra rooms. Extra large garage.

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ENJOY SUMMER AT THE BEACHNo charge to park here! Walking distance to the beach, stores and restaurants. 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, hardwood under carpet. Large lot (33ft x 132ft). Call Martin to view. MLS # 518288.

QUIET COUNTRY LOCATIONLarge lot (63ft X474ft) with a wooded area for camping. This 2 bedroom semi is ideal for a starter home. Full basement ready to �nish. Updates include furnace, windows, shingles eavestrough, sof�t & fascia. Call Martin to view. MLS #522478.

42821 Southdale line, St. Thomas306 Colborne St • Port Stanley

$ 149,900$ 159,900

147 HARRISON PLACE, PORT STANLEY

3 bed in desirable Orchard Beach location overlooking

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HUGE LOT OUTSKIRTS OF DUTTONVery nice setting on Cul-de-sac with no through traf�c. Services at road include natural gas, municipal water. Soil test available.MLS #520966.

11310 MILLER RD., DUTTON THIS HOME HAS IT ALL

Beautiful, 1520sq ft main level with �nished basement. Upgrades including custom kitchen with granite, lots of hardwood and 9’ ceilings. Lots of curb appeal. MLS #522125.

Country Sized Lot In The City

Delightful 2 Storey home with a unique layout.

Familyroom on the Upper level and gamesroom in the Lower level.

A home that offers something for everyone.

Call for details, Sharon Merkley

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$ 279,900

When Quality, Space & Lake View Matters

Raised ranch sitting on a manicured park like setting with a ravine lot at the rear. Relax on your large patio, enjoying the surroundings including bubble rock or sit in your four season Florida room. This 3+1 bedroom, 2 updated bath includes a 200 amp service, large double garage with. Walk in to lower level, heated �oors in the lower , a separate shop with hydro plus an endless list of improvements over recent years. Also includes 6 appliances. If your looking for that peaceful lifestyle in a quiet community with many well cared for homes on a large lot, then this is for you.

6193 Oakview Cres. (Union)Open House Sunday 2-4.

$ 329,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-3PM

$ 104,900

11 Hamilton St.GREAT STARTER HOME!

This 2 bedroom home with a single detached garage has had some updates, shingles, windows and some �ooring. There is a good size living room, dining room and kitchen. There also is an enclosed front porch. Back yard is fully fenced. Move-in condition.

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$214,900 48433 Rush Creek Line Port Bruce 1PM-3PM Karen Dench Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 516336

$222,900 9 Porter Place St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Kristen Scheele Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 N/A

$269,900 76 Circlewood Dr. St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Marc Sopoco Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 N/A

$769,500 36446 Bush Line St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Nick Visscher Elgin Realty 519-933-4714 N/A

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$157,500 28 Forest Ave. St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Marc Sopoco Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 N/A

$214,900 50 Pine Valley Dr. St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Carolyn Baines Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 N/A

$329,000 6193 Oakview Cres. Union 2PM-4PM Colleen Macdonald/

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Real estate professionals say the market is rebounding, and many would-be home buyers are eager-ly awaiting their opportunities to purchase their own homes. Fresh data indicates that the inventory of properties is quickly drying up and soon the market is poised to point in the sellers’ favor.

According to Allen & Associates, a real estate appraisal, consultant and research fi rm based in Colora-do, properties in the area listed for sale are below the six-month sup-ply of inventory. Now could be the time to get a good deal on a home, provided buyers are able to secure mortgages.

No matter how many affordable

homes are available, if a buyer cannot get approved for a mort-gage, then his or her chances of owning a home are slim. In the wake of a tumultuous economy, many lenders tightened restrictions on mortgage lending. And even though the economy has rebound-ed, many lenders have continued to follow strict guidelines before lending money. In order to secure a mortgage with a good interest rate, buyers must take control of their fi -nancial situations and fi x problems that could lead to loan rejection.

Many things can impact a mort-gage application. Here are the ways to overcome liabilities and improve your standing with pro-

spective lenders.* Know your credit rating. Your

credit rating is a score that lenders rely on when deciding whether or not to approve your mortgage ap-plication. The higher the credit rating, the more attractive you look to prospective lenders. But the lower your score is, the more diffi culty you will have getting a loan. Should you get a loan with a low score, you may have to pay a higher interest rate than someone with better credit. Prior to making any big fi nancial decisions, such as applying for a mortgage, it is vital to fi nd out your credit score. You can request a free copy of your credit report, which includes

your credit score, once a year from the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States and Canada: TransUnion, Experian and Equifax. You also can pay for your credit report.

* Address issues on your re-port. Once you know your score, you can take steps to address any issues on the report. Pay down revolving consumer debts, such as credit card balances and auto loans. Report any errors on your credit report so they can be adjust-ed. Pay bills on time and address any notices of collections before they make it onto your permanent record. If you will be applying for a loan soon, avoid opening any other

credit accounts for the time being.* Maintain steady employ-

ment. Having a job is often vital to getting a mortgage. Lenders tend to look for long-term fi nancial sta-bility, which is best illustrated by maintaining steady employment. Jumping from job to job may be a red fl ag to lenders, so it’s better to make a switch after you have been approved for a loan.

* Save, save, save. Having more money in the bank lowers your loan-to-value ratio, or LTV. This will make you appear less risky to lenders. Individuals who have saved for a considerable down payment on a home are also seen in a better light.

How to get approved for a mortgage - what you need to know

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ELGIN COUNTY RAILWAY MUSEUM

Ready, set ... Go, Go Thomas!All aboard! Thomas the Tank engine is

pulling into the St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Centre for Day out With Thomas: The Go Go Thomas Tour 2013.

Thomas the Tank Engine, the star of the popular Thomas & Friends series, will be available for rides July 19-21 and July 26-28.

In addition, children will get to meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Rail-way and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including A Thom-as & Friends Imagination Station featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts and crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets. There will also be storytelling, video viewing, live music, children’s entertainers, bub-bles, the Island of Sodor hay bale maze, Misty Island cool mist tents, airbrush tattoos, infl atable bouncers, model railway displays, and a small animal petting zoo from Farmtown Canada.

The tour, now in its 18th year, is expected to welcome nearly one mil-lion passengers as it makes stops in three other Canadian cities, and 45

more in the US. This will be Thomas’ only stop in Ontario, so don’t miss out.

Grounds will be open from 8am to 6pm.For more information and directions, con-

tact the Elgin County Railway Museum at 519-637-6284.

For ticket info:Ticketweb toll-free 1-888-222-6608, or

visit www.ticketweb.ca/dowt.Yee-haw!It’s time once again to dust off

your cowboy hat and saddle; the annual Cactus, Cattle & Cow-boys Western festival will return to West Lorne July 20-21.

Miller Park opens at 9am with free admission until 6pm. People will be welcome to check out the breed displays, horse demos, dog agility demo, Battle of the Bands, children activities, face painting, wagon rides, and much more.

At noon, the equine parade will make its way through town, and this year promises to be bigger than ever as they will make a world record attempt for longest line of horses tied together.

Special appearances will be made by MP Joe Preston and West Elgin Mayor Benie Wiehle.

On Saturday afternoon, those with their own horses may take part in a trail ride. Anyone interested in staying the weekend may continue down Talbot Line to meet Mel and Sophie Gowan who will provide a trail rider’s Dream Weekend with break-fast, campfi res, a jamboree, and trail rides both days.

A Farmer’s Market will be available all day in Miller Park.

For more info:www.cactuscattleandcowboys.ca.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ELGIN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Cactus, Cattle &

Cowboys!

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Check out our website for more details:www.oldstthomaschurch.com

or call: 519-633-2610

55 Walnut Street, St. Thomas

The Old St.ThomasChurch

55 Walnut Street, St. Thomas

Family Fun Day ......................Aug 4thDoors Open St Thomas ..Sept 29th-30thAuction Sale ..........(Watch for details)Christmas Carol Sing ............Dec 2nd

Available for Weddings June- October

Check out our website for more details:www.oldstthomaschurch.com

or call: 519-633-2610

Available for Weddings June - October

Christmas Carol Sing December 1st

The unique historical features of this beautiful church will

make your special day even more memorable.

The Old St. ThomasChurch

LABOUR DAY

WEEKENDAug. 31st

& Sept. 1stPinafore Park -

Open to the public

2 days of entertainment, muster competitions, car show, antique

�re trucks, emergency service displays and demonstrations,

vendors.

For more information: 519-631-0210 or

�[email protected] Find us on Facebook or

Twitter: @�remusterdaysVENDOR Space still available!

Welcome to theMunicipality of [email protected]

Port BurwellMarine Museum

& Historic Lighthouse20 Pitt & 17 Robinson - Mid May to Labour Day

519-874-4807

2013 EVENTSAug 24

Talbot Trail of Yard Sales

Sept 14

Doors OpenEast Elgin

Straffordville Aug 24

WatermelonFest

Port BurwellAug 2-5

Tub Daze(Fireworks at Dark

Sunday)

Edison Museumof Vienna

14 Snow St., Vienna - Mid May to Labour Day

519-874-4999

rushcreekwines.com | 519-773-5432Mon. – Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5

Mark it on your Calendar! 17th Annual Harvest Festival – September 14 & 15

20 (10 – 5)

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At The Arts & Cookery Bank, people come for the experience, and leave inspired.

The Bank’s Ribs & Rubies dining experience, an evening full of gourmet culinary creations, will be

August 17. Each guest chef will pair their talents with the bounty of local producers/growers, and transform ruby-themed produce, such as crimson tomatoes, fl am-ing orange and red peppers, vivid carmine raspberries, and more, into exquisite culinary creations.

“People don’t just look. They get involved. every-body who comes to the Bank has an experience,” said Grace McGartland, Chair of The Bank.

The Bank is also in the middle of their “Who’s Who” challenge. Guests are invited to walk by The Bank’s “Faces Quilt” on the side of the barn and see how many faces they recognize. There are missing clues behind each photograph, and participants are chal-lenged to uncover these mysteries. Those who uncover these mysteries will get their names put in for a draw to win one ticket to Ribs & Rubies.

For more info: www.theartsandcookerybank.com.242 Graham Rd., West Lorne

Arts & Cookery Bank - Cultural destination

Get out your dancing shoes , Dut-ton. It’s time for a Street Dance.

The annual Dutton Street Dance will begin at 9pm July 20 and con-tinue until 1am July 21. The event will be held in the Cotrac Ford Parking Lot at 204 Currie Rd.

Performing this year will be the Sarah Smith Band, and it will be their fi rst time performing at this event.

It’s safe to say Dutton’s Street

Dances are a hit with everyone who attends. Last year’s Street Dance had over 800 in attendance.

“We had a record breaking crowdthat year. It was really well attended,” said Katie Ambrose, Recreation Director for Dutton/Dunwich. “It’s one of our major fundraisers.”

Proceeds from the Street Dance will go toward Dutton/Dunwich Recreation and minor sports.

Party in the streets of DuttonPHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARTS & COOKERY BANK

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Coming this summer to Elgin Mall

Visit our page on facebook.com/BrixStix

Quai du Vin Motown memoriesFor fi ne wines and great

outdoor entertainment, you may want to pay a visit to Quai du Vin.

Quai du Vin Estate Win-ery, located in St. Thomas, will host Motown Memo-ries July 28 from 2pm to 7pm. Guests may bring their lawn chairs out and enjoy an evening of Mo-town music with live bands. The bar will be open to buy beer, coolers, and wine by the bottle.

People may also come out for an evening of star gaz-ing August 3-4.

Disco Mania will be held August 11 from 2pm to 7pm, with feature acts in-cluding Disco Fever, Donna Summers Tribute, Begin-nings (Earth Wind & Fire Tribute) and Night Fever.

With the vineyards fi rst planted in 1970, Quai du Vin is Elgin’s oldest estate winery.

Quai du Vin produces over 90,000 bottles per year and celebrated its “Millionth Bottle” in July, 2002.

For more info:www.quaiduvin.com.45811 Fruitridge Line, St.

Thomas

PHOTO COURTESY OF ELGIN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHARON LECHNER

This July, the Tall Ships are returning.The second annual Harbourfest, coming

up July 26-28 in Port Stanley, will see the return of the tall ships. This year, the three ships, Liana’s Ransom, The Challenge, and Fair Jeanne will be available for dock tours and cruises.

“Just to see Port Stanley from the other side ... it just looks spectacular from the oth-er side,” said Sharon Lechner, event planner. “[The tall ships] are very solidly constructed. Really something unique.”

Members of the King’s Company and

the Royal Scot’s will be camped in front of the Port Stanley Legion, and on July 27 skirmishes will take place at Little Beach at 11am and 5pm.

Also on July 27, The Beagles, a Beatles tribute band, will be performing at 7pm., fol-lowed by Jack de Keyzer, a two-time Juno award winner.

Also check out the midwday, beer tent and vendors who will be participating in this event.

For more info:portstanleyharbourfest.com.

Harbourfest brings out Tall Ships

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295 Wellington St., St. ThomasCorner of First Ave. & Wellington

519-631-8346

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Ashley Sofa & Loveseat (2 pieces) ...............$699Ashley Sectional .....................................$1499Ashley Power Package 8 piece set (sofa, loveseat, 2 lamps, 2 end tables,

one cocktail table, one area rug) ..................................$1199Sealy Eurotop Box and Mattress set (double or queen size) ................................................$54930” Coil Top Stove ...................................... $33918 cu. ft. Fridges ..........................................$44924” Built in Dishwasher..............................$319Freezers from ................................................$219Recliners from ...............................................$269Top Load Washer & Dryer (set) ...................$69939” Mattress ................................................$149

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Hockey player trades, the deals and the buy-outs

Okay, I know it’s summer, but Hockey Central is booming away with trades and buy outs etc. This is my favorite and funny situ-ation. A team has a player they don’t want any more for two reasons. First, they are not play-

ing that well. Second, they get paid too much--really, duh! So, the team decides to buy him out. This means he gets paid to go away. Once the buy out occurs, the team must play the ‘bought out player’ two-thirds of that player’s salary for twice the length remain-ing on the original deal! One such player is being paid over a million dollars to go away--all the while being paid annually for eight years! Nice! I read an article about how ticked this guy was! Really? They will pay him over

a million dollars a year for eight years, and he is ticked?

I was hoping--say the Toronto Maple Leafs would send me--half a million and I could go away. I would stop wearing my Toronto Maple Leafs ball cap. I have a To-ronto Maple Leafs hoodie I’d have to ditch. I’d surrender my Leaf’s TV contract (saving me a huge $3.00 per month). And, finally, for $500,000 (for the next eight years) I’d stop watch-ing Toronto Maple Leafs

hockey games. Actually, come to think of it, for $500,000 per year for the next eight years, I’d stop watching hockey all-together.

Hockey is big business. The problem is these happen to be real people. How different ‘The Hollies’ approach in that great old song “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother:

So on we goHis welfare is of my concern

No burden is he to bearWe’ll get thereFor I knowHe would not encumber meHe ain’t heavy, he’s my brotherIf I’m laden at allI’m laden with sadnessThat everyone’s heartIsn’t filled with the gladnessOf love for one another.And that, is something to think

about.

Pastor Cusick

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

�e Wo-He-Lo group (Work, Help, Love) of central United Church, St. �om-as, celebrated their 60th Diamond Anniversary.Pictured here are �ve of the original charter members. L-R: Helen Budd, Lois Medlyn, Shir-ley Smith, Kath-leen McNiven and Catherine Ne�.

Wo-He-Lo Diamond anniversaryIt’s been sixty years of Work, Help and

Love, or Wo-He-Lo if you prefer.The Wo-He-Lo group of central United

Church, 135 Wellington St., St. Thomas, celebrated their 60th Diamond Anniversary last month. The group currently boasts 42 members.

The guest speaker at the anniversary cel-ebration was Marjorie Smith, one of the for-mer ministers.

A presentation and dedication of Wo-He-

Lo’s 60th anniversary banner was presented during the service. The group was honoured to have Gillian Laidlaw, their former organ-ist of 25 years, sing two solos.

After the service, a special lunch of quiche, salad, croissants, cake, tea, coffee,and punch was prepared and served by Wo-He-Lo and church members. After the final hymn, the Mizpah benediction was repeated.

Many attending wore vintage clothing and accessories.

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Rescuing dogs from local shelters to find new homes.

You can help.Donate to our vet fund,

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5th Annual Fishing Derby, Pinafore Park, July 12, 9am-2pm. Free to all youth under 14. Hot dogs, chips & drinks. Lots of prizes. Pre-register at the Y.M.C.AField Naturalist Butterfly Count- Sat. July 13. Meet at Woodland Pavilion in Pinafore Park at 9:15 am Info 519-769-2094Sunday July 14, Dutton & District Lions will be serving their famous full breakfast for only $6, 9am till 1pm in Lion’s Den behind Dutton Dunwich Community CentreDecoration Day Fingal Cemetery, July 14, 2pm. Speaker John VanEyk, Vocalist Austin Gagnier If raining service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Fingal. Bring chairs. 519-769-2014VON Public Foot Care Clinics Aylmer Knights of Columbus, July 15 8:30am-12pm, 58 Beech St. Call 519-765-4334 for an appt.July 15- 19 weekly Summer camp at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 West Ave. 9 am-3 pm “Friendship Adventure with Jesus. info 519-631-4558VON Public Foot Care Clinics Belmont United Church, July 15 9am-12pm, College St. Call 519-644-9037 for an appt.Vacation Bible Camp, Knox Presbyterian Church, Fingal, July 15 to 19. For info and registration call Ruby at (519)769-2519. Registration by July 12.The most fun your kids will have all summer-Day Camps at The Salvation Army July 15-19, July 29-Aug 02 & Aug 04-09! Call 519-633-4509 & ask for PamSt. Thomas Minor Hockey Final Registration

Night, Monday July 15th 6-9 pm, St. Thomas Timken Community Centre. Call 519-631-3607 Register by July 15th Looking for you to volunteer with The Salvation Army’s summer kids programs! Call Pam at 519-633-4509 for more details VON Public Foot Care Clinics Milton Towers Apartments, Pt. Burwell July 16 9am-12pm, 5 Milton St. Call 519-874-4901 for an appt.St. Thomas Seniors Centre Christmas in July! Full turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Wed. July 17th. Tickets are $10 Advance$12 Day of. Doors open 4:00pm Dinner at 5:00pmThe All New Freshfest Weekend. July 19-21. Local Food & Music, Cuff The Duke July 19. Supports CASO Railway Station. More info at FreshFest.ca or call 519-633-2535.The Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives at 14 East St. Aylmer. New exhibit. Advertising - Promoting the Product, Brand & Business from 1870-1950. Tues - Sat 9-5. 519-773-9723 Saturday, July 20, 2013 Dutton Annual Street Dance. 9 – 1am at Co-Trac Ford Parking Lot. Dance to the Sarah Smith Band25th Annual Jr. Disk Golf Tournament. VA Barrie Park, St.Thomas. 9am -3pm July 20 Free boys & girls 6 to 15 ,120 player limit. Entry pack for participants. Dan at 519 -633 – 9188BBQ Beef-on-a-bun Sunday July 21 Sons of Scotland Park, Dutton 4:30-7:00 Adults: $12. Child 5-12: $6. Sponsored by Dunwich United Church. Takeouts available July 22-26 weekly Summer Camp at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 West Ave. 9 am - 3 pm “Making Heart Bread” info 519-631-4558Vacation Bible School, Knox Presbyterian Church, 55 Hincks Street, St. Thomas. July 22 to 26, 9:30am to 12 noon. Ages 4

to Gr. 6. 519-631-2414 to pre-register.VON Public Foot Care Clinics Kettle Creek Apartments, Pt. Stanley July 25 8:30am-12pm, 289 Francis St. Call 519-782-4089 for an appt.Ham & scalloped potatoes. Looking for a hearty dinner? St. John’s on Flora St. Friday July 26 5 - 7 pm. Adults - $10 Children 5-12 -$5 5 & under - Free. Best in town! 519.631.7368The 1st Slam Poetry Meeting Friday, July 26, St. Thomas Public Library from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Free event. Call to register 226-224-3408 and for website info.Join Elgin Singles Mingle at Quai du Vin in Sparta on Sunday July 28th for their Motown concert. For more info please call 519-719-3581July 29-Aug 2. Weekly Summer Camp at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 West Ave. 9 am - 3 pm “Rocking Rainsticks & More” info 519-631-4558Serenity House Hospice. Children’s grief camp July 29-Aug. 2 and August 12-16. Age 5-13 10am - 230 pm. Free of charge. Registration Ashley Araneta at 519 637 3034 2nd Annual Steve Jennings Classic Saturday, Aug 3rd at St Thomas Athletic Park. Men’s and Women’s Charity Soccer Tournament. Call Jill 519-207-2900 for info.The Old St. Thomas Church Annual Family Fun Day Saturday August 3rd 11am-3 pm. Free activities for families and children under 12. Free hotdog lunch. Former Clark/VME Employees are planning the Last Reunion at Pinafore Park, August 4. For registration details phone Penny to register 519-633-1422.VON Public Foot Care Clinics 420 Wellington St. St. Thomas - August 8 14 9am-12pm, 289 Francis St. Call

519-782-4786 price & appointmentPort Stanley Legion: The Poppy Open Golf Tournament, Saturday August 10th, 2013 . Kettle Creek Golf Club $75 per golfer. For more information call: 519-782-3118.August 12- August 16- Weekly Summer Camp at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 West Ave. 9 am - 3 pm “Food for All & Making Some” info 519-631-4558VON Charity BBQ sponsored by Farmgate! Sat, August 17th from 11-3pm at 19 Elgin Street. All money raised stays in Elgin!Triple Saddle Club Show dates. Everyone welcome, Shedden Keystone Complex on the following Sundays, August 18, Shedden Fair Day, September 8, September 22.VON Public Foot Care Clinics, Aylmer Knights of Columbus August 19 8:30am-12pm, 58 Beech St. Call 519-765-4334 for an appt.August 19- August 23- Weekly Summer Camp at St. Andrew’s United Church 60 West Ave. 9 am - 3 pm “Wonders of Nature” info 519-631-4558 VON public foot care clinics Kettle Creek apartments, Port Stanley August 29 8:30am-12pm 289 Francis St. call 519-782-4089 for an appt.The Old St. Thomas Church 55 Walnut St. St. Thomas is open for the summer Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM until the end of August for free tours. 519-633-2610Sept. 14-15, Heritage Farm Show at Backus-Page House Museum. Heritage skills and farming demonstrations, threshing machine, small and large equipment, musical entertainment.Dec. 7. 1850s Christmas Dinner at Backus-Page House Museum. Limit of 14 tickets call 519-762-3072. $100/person includes a $50 charitable tax receipt.

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BEAUDOIN, Elsie Eileen of St. Thomas passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in her 75th year. West Lorne Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors Ltd.BOUGHNER, Montie Bruce of St. Thomas passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in his 72nd year. A memorial service was held on Friday, July 5, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.BRUNTON, Clifford Albert of Rodney passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 in his 84th year. A funeral service was held on Friday, July 5, 2013. Rodney Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors Ltd.CALDWELL, Nancy Ann of Port Stanley passed away on July 5, 2013 in her 64th year. A funeral service was held on Monday, July 8, 2013. Shawn Jackson Funeral HomeCHUTE, Gladys Irene of St. Thomas passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in her 96th year. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.EMERY, Anne J. of Dutton, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in her 90th year. A service to celebrate her life will be held at the Bobier Villa, Dutton Saturday, July 20, 2013 Sifton Funeral Home.

EMMETT, Paula of Vancouver passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in her 66th year. A private family service was held. H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer.HILL, Dorothy Rhea of St. Thomas passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in her 90th year. Dorothy requested a private family service and no visitation. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.HUISMAN, Alida “Ellie” of Aylmer passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in her 84th year. A funeral mass was celebrated on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. H. A. Kebbel Funeral HomeJIBSON, William George of St. Thomas passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in his 64th year. A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.KLOOSTERMAN, Janice Renne of St. Thomas passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in her 71st year. A funeral service was held on Friday, July 5, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.LIPPOLD, Sheila Mary of Glencoe passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in her 87th year. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.

Denning Funeral HomeLOCHHEAD, Sheila of St. Thomas, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013, in her 81st year. A service to celebrate her life was held on Friday, July 5, 2013. Sifton Funeral Home LimitedLYLE, Jean Isabel of R.R.1 St. Thomas passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 in her 90th year. A public memorial service was held on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Williams Funeral Home LtdOPENSHAW, Corrine Catherine of St. Thomas passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in her 78th year. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Williams Funeral Home LtdPEROVICH, “Dan” Desimir of Wardsville passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in his 92nd year. A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Rodney Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors Ltd.REID, Mrs. Violet M. “Vi” of St. Thomas, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in her 100th year. A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Sifton Funeral Home.SAMIS, Paul Jarvis of St. Thomas passed

away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in his 81st year. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Shawn Jackson Funeral HomeSMITH, Marguerite of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in her 86th year. A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013. H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home.WELLS, Maxine Mary formerly of St. Thomas passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013 in her 87th year. A funeral Service was held on Monday, July 8, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.ZIMMERMAN, Claire Lewis of St. Thomas passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in his 71st year. A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.

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