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Think keeping house is diffi-cult today? Visit the Aylmer &District Museum for an exhibitto see all the things women atthe turn of the previous centuryhad to do.

“Women used to have choresthey did every day of the week,”says curator Pat Zimmer.

She based the exhibit on post-cards published in the early20th century featuring girls insunbonnets doing daily chores(Monday was wash day, Tues-day was ironing day, etc.).

Displays of everyday imple-ments from East Elgin comple-

ment a chore for each day andmake comparisons with en-ergy-saving appliances we usetoday.

The exhibit was produced inpartnership with Aylmer HomeHardware.

And, don’t miss the museum’sgingerbread trim exhibit at theAylmer Fair.

IF YOU GO…Women’s Work Is Never DoneWhen? Until Sat. Aug. 13,10am-6pmWhere? Aylmer & District Mu-seum, 14 East St., AylmerCost? $2 or donationMore info? 519-773-9723

Women’s work is never done

Curator Pat Zimmer makes a comparison between a kettle used todayand one used at the turn of the century, part of the ‘Women’s Work IsNever Done’ exhibit at the Aylmer & District Museum.

Booked upBell’s BookBin opensin new location

George Bell and his familyworked feverishly over the longweekend to move books,shelves and stock to his usedbookstore’s new location fur-ther down the street. But the ef-fort was worth it. Bell’s BookBinwas now in bigger premises.

“I had lots of stock sitting inthe basement,” George says. “Inow have room for morecomics, more books, reallymore of everything.”

Bell’s BookBin held a grandre-opening on August 2 with St.

Thomas Mayor Heather Jack-son-Chapman in attendance toofficially cut the ribbon.

The former millwright openedBell’s BookBin last Novemberbeside the Capitol Theatre in St.Thomas after going through theSelf-Employment Benefit pro-gram at the Elgin Business Re-source Centre. He had been laidoff from his work at Emerson in2009 and took advantage of theopportunity to learn about es-tablishing a small business.

George decided to open aused bookstore because therewasn’t one in St. Thomas, butalso because his father-in-lawhad owned a bookstore on Tal-bot Street in the 1970s and hewanted to carry on the tradition.

His new store at 552 Talbot (for-merly City Coffee) is beside hisfather-in law’s original location.

“Retail is a difficult businessto get into at anytime,” saysGord Hall, the business coun-selor at the Elgin Business Re-source Centre who’s beencoaching George. “But he’s stillin business, that speaks vol-umes, and he is determined tomake it successful.”

Besides having more room tospread out, George likes hisnew location because handi-capped customers are now ableto come in. “At the old store, alady in a wheelchair wouldcome in and sit at the doorwhile her son went around andgot her books,” he says. “Here,

there’s room to move around.”Besides a larger selection of

comics and action figures,George stocks a wide variety ofused hardcovers and paper-backs, both fiction and non-fic-tion.

IF YOU GO…Bell’s BookBin552 Talbot St., St. Thomas519-878-4452

Storyteller Jeff Booth (left) andowner George Bell peruse a book atthe grand re-opening of Bell’sBookBin August 2. Jeff was one ofthe featured performers at theopening festivities of the localbookstore, which moved into largerpremises at 552 Talbot Street in St. Thomas.

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Wish Upona SongConcert to benefit localfamily affected by cancer

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A call is being sent out to thecommunity to help send a localfamily with three young kids ona trip they will never forget.

A parent in the family hasHodgkin’s lymphoma, a seriousform of cancer. Brian May ofStudio Arts in St. Thomas metthe family through a music pro-gram the kids were enrolled inat his studio. After learning ofthe parent’s diagnosis, he re-solved to send the family to Dis-ney World.

“As a studio I decided wewanted to create memories forthe kids of their healthy family,”said Brian. “You don’t remem-ber the day-to-day stuff, but Iremember every family trip Iever went on.”

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Brian has organized an eventcalled ‘Wish Upon A Song,’ thatwill take place August 14 atQuai du Vin Estate Winery. Theevent will host fifteen bands,prizes, food, face-painting andother kids’ activities.

Brian reported that commu-nity response so far has beenwonderful: WestJet donated aprize of two tickets for any-where in the world that they fly,Dowler-Karn donated a BBQand Presstran Industries do-

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price of $15 for adults, but noone will be turned away. A fi-nancial donation of any amountcan be made to ‘Studio ArtsWish Upon A Song’ after theevent. Ideally Brian would like tosend the family to Disney in Oc-tober.

IF YOU GO…Wish Upon a SongWhen? Sun, Aug. 14, 2-9pmWhere? Quai du Vin, 45811Fruit Ridge Line, north ofSpartaCost? $15 and/or donationMore info? 519-633-7222 orwww.studioartsrocks.com

Brian May (left), Kariann Huisman and Ami Vader, members of the ‘WishUpon A Song’ committee, visit Quai Du Vin Estate Winery to prepare forSunday's event. (Photo courtesy of Brian May)

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Seven years ago, Meg McTag-gart’s brother Steve was diag-nosed with ALS. Every yearsince then Meg has been hold-ing a benefit concert to raisemoney for ALS patient care.

“It’s a great way for me to usethe resources I have to helphim,” she says.

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Park for ALS takes place thisweekend at the bandshell inPinafore Park.

Among the songs Meg will beperfoming is “The LuckiestMan,” written by Kyle Thomp-son, a man who lives with thedisease. He wrote the song withlyrics based on the words fromLou Gehrig’s famous speech atYankee Stadium.

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Like most concerned Canadians,I followed the ten-week debate inthe U.S. Congress about the debtcrisis with the requisite amount ofworry. I was happy that the situa-tion was averted in the weekendvote, but, we have to note that the

crisis was just averted. It didn’t disappear. Americawill still have to raise taxes when 75 million babyboomers begin to collect Social Security. That, in it-self, is a cost in the trillions and there are few whothink it will be sustainable just nine years from now.

As much as I crab about the American govern-ment, most of its citizens are likeable, honest andhard-working. I see a lot to like about them ashuman beings and wish them well, but they are ina deep hole of debt. Cuts are coming to the militaryand social programs. As far as the military cuts are

concerned, if they closed any number of their 600bases around the world, they could save trillions.

America’s factories continue to be moved to coun-tries where they can get cheap labour. America’smanufacturing base is eroding and workers wonderhow long it will be before the unemployment rategoes well past 10 percent. This gloomy picture can’thelp but affect Canada. With this week’s announce-ment that International Harvester is closing itsChatham plant, we have to consider that we are vul-nerable and our economy will be affected, even ifwe do solidify trade with Pacific Rim countries.

I recall when Pierre Trudeau said that existing nextto the United States was “like sleeping with an ele-phant. You can’t help but notice every twitch andgrunt.” Still, it’s possible that we can survive andeven flourish if our trade covers all the world mar-kets. We simply have to be willing to accept lessthan when the gravy train was still on the tracks.

Editorial by Ric WellwoodGuest

Lazy days of summerRiley Whitney, 11, of St. Thomas, relaxes on his porch, in the early evening sun, playing his PSP game system andwatching the cars go by. (Photo by Brian Wilsdon)Terry Carroll

It’s in the cardsYou know the old joke about a

man so cheap that moths fly outof his wallet if he ever opens it?

My wallet was becoming a version of that. Out-side, it had the polished look of well-worn saddleleather, but inside, it had the appearance of havingbeen eaten by resident moths. Once in a bluemoon – the last of the big-time spenders – I’doffer to treat a client or a staff member. “It’s onlya coffee. Let me get it.” It’s embarrassing whenthe debit card still works and the inside of the wal-let doesn’t.

I broke down and bought a wallet that wasn’tbroken down. And I went for one that had themaximum number of slots for cards.

It was then that I discovered that I had beenwalking around with 23 cards. True, some of themwere duplicates. Nobody really needs two hospital

green cards, so I cut up the one that looked theoldest. And I’m not proud of this, but I didn’t renewmy art gallery membership this year (hey, theyear’s not over yet!), so I jettisoned both expiredcards.

When I found homes for the 20 remaining cardsin my new wallet, it wouldn’t shut, not withoutsome training. I had to break it in.

This leads me to reflect on a couple of things.First, do I really need to carry around my social in-surance card every day? Perhaps not. My lovelywife Nancy thinks you should have your I.D. withyou at all times, in case you fall down and can’tget up, and they come to take you away, ah-ha!But they don’t need to see the piece of partiallyshredded plastic with my SIN number I’ve beencarrying since I was a teenager, do they?

And isn’t there a case to be made for using onecard for several purposes? At Simpson’s Variety, Ioffer my Driver’s Licence to rent movies. It’s soconvenient, once I find it. I know it’s in there some-where.

Dorothy Gebert

I love bookstoresI am a book person. I have been

a card-carrying member of the li-brary of every community I’ve ever lived in. I haveextensive shelving at home to hold all the books Ihave bought over the years. And ever since I wasyoung I have haunted bookstores.

I especially like used bookstores. New book-stores have their value, especially for the crispnew offerings they display, but since the rise ofthe monster bookstore, they have a bland same-ness about them all.

But not used bookstores. Not one is the same,either in its looks or its books. They range fromthe overcrowded nook with overflowing shelves tothe well-arranged and tidy purveyor of ‘gentlyused’ volumes.

I personally like the well-arranged establishmentwhere I can find what I’m looking for. To me itsmacks of disrespect to literary work to leave

boxes on the floor for customers to root through. Iknow it’s often done on purpose to give people asense of achievement when they find a gem, butto me it’s just sloppy retailing.

Many years ago, I used to hop a bus and travelto Toronto where I would spend the whole day onQueen Street West (before it became trendy). Itwas bookstore row at the time, and at least tenused bookshops were located within two blocksof each other – absolute heaven to bibliophiles likeme.

In a used bookstore you never know what you’llfind: maybe a 19th century novel in a tooled bind-ing, a 1970s paperback on existentialist philoso-phy or a recent bestseller that you didn’t want topay full price for.

I am glad to see that George Bell is making a goof his used bookstore, Bell’s BookBin. He movedinto larger premises on Talbot Street last week andI’m happy to see it is one of those ‘well-arranged’shops where books are easily found.

If you’re looking for a good book to read thissummer, head over to Bell’s. You’ll never knowwhat you might find.

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Getting lostcan be funFind the exit at theBelmont Corn Maze

This 10 acre corn maze on afarm owned by the Lunn familyhas over 5 km of twists andturns which children and adultsof all ages will enjoy. The mazefeatures a snack booth withbeverages and munchies. Pic-

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on Tuesdays, featuring the bounty of Ontario. Linger a moment in extensive park systems including Rotary Park, only the second one in Canada to be certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Take the heritage walk or visit the murals that illustrate our history, then stop at one of our fine restaurants to complete your touring, walking or shopping experience in Aylmer. Whatever your desire might be, let it be realized amid the esthetic wonders and enticing fragrances found along your nostalgic journey through Aylmer, Ontario.

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IF YOU GO…Gay Lea Dairy Heritage MuseumWhen? Until Labour Day,Mon-Sat 10am-6pmWhere? 48075 JamestownLine, AylmerCost? $5 adults, $3 children,$12 families of 4 or moreMore info? 1-888-773-2955 orwww.dairyheritagemuseum.ca

For more information call 519-773-3445 or email [email protected] out our website: www.aylmerfair.ca

Advance Midway VoucherOffer available at the Fair Board Office, Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For $20 you will receive a coupon to ride the midway all day and a coupon for $2 off adultgate admission. This offer will NOT be available during the Fair

Friday August 12th – AGRICULTURAL DAY

Kids 12 and under get in FREE until 6 p.m.

• Aylmer Pet Show – noon to 2 p.m.FREE entry

• Opening Ceremonies – 7 p.m.• Elgin County Holstein Club show – 7 p.m.

• Canadian Cow Girls – 7 p.m.• Birds of Prey – 3 shows:

1 p.m., 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Saturday August 13thMOTOR MADNESS – ALL DAYThrill Show Productions Events running

throughout the day!• Motorcross Derby – Truck to Truck –• Mini-Derby – Full size Modifieds –

Semi-Finals & Finals• Children’s events – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.• Big Creek Tractor Pullers – 1 p.m.

• Children’s Mad Science – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday August 14th MUSICAL DAY

Musical Entertainment throughout the Day!• Rusty Gaits Mid-Western Horseman

Show – 10 a.m.• Baby Show – 12:30 p.m.

• Pre-registrations are required andmust be made by 12 noon, SaturdayAugust 13. Call 773-3445 to register.

Please note: Baby must be at least 3months of age to be entered in the show.

• Pizza Eating Contest – 3:30 -4:30 p.m.$2 entry fee. Register at the Fair Board office by 2 p.m.• Musical Entertainment – 2 p.m. HankNeufeld, Chris Bray, Derrick Drover and

other local Musicians & Groups.

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Grounds open: Fri & Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Open Everyday: Agricultural exhibits, Animal exhibits,

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It’s thattime ofyear!Fun and excitementat the Aylmer Fair

You know the summer isnearly over when the AylmerFair rolls around. It’s beenaround since 1846 and is stillbringing fun and laughter to

residents and visitors alike.There’s lots going on this year

with horse shows, exhibits, apetting zoo, cattle shows, ven-dors, demo derbies, tractorpulls and, of course, the mid-way.

Special events include Cana-dian cow girls, birds of prey,motor madness and a musicalday on Sunday with HankNeufeld, Chris Bray and DerrickDrover.

IF YOU GO…Aylmer FairWhen? Aug.12-14, Fri-Sat10am-10pm, Sun. 10am-7pmWhere? 139 Pine St. E.,AylmerCost? $7 adults, $3 children7-12, free children under 6,parking $2More info? 519-773-3445 orwww.aylmerfair.ca

Natural wondersEmbrace nature at Spring-water Conservation Area

With a full service camp-ground, day use facilities, hik-ing trails, year round specialevents and facility rentals,Springwater ConservationArea has something for every-one.

Springwater has 150hectares of mature CarolinianForest and over 8km of trails,including a wheelchair acces-sible trail. Go for a swim orenjoy the beach, fishing plat-forms, non-motorized boatlaunches or rent a pavilion fora family gathering.

IF YOU GO…Springwater ConservationAreaWhen? Until ThanksgivingWhere? 47719 ConservationLine, AylmerCost? $8/vehicle entrancefeeMore info? 519-773-9037 orwww.catfishcreek.ca

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Stroll through the treesat Pinecroft Pottery

Pinecroft Pottery started as adream to provide a place wherecreativity could flow and artwould flourish to nourish thesoul.

Since 1948, the dream hascome true as potters, musi-cians and artists have been in-spired to create in a natural,

relaxed environment around anexpansive pond.

Take a walk through toweringtrees to the studio to watchpotters at work, or grab a chairand listen to the Jammin’ in theCabin gang belt out sometunes.

Pick up some souvenirs andhandicrafts in the Gallery & GiftShop and grab a bite at theGreen Frog Tearoom.

Be a tourist in your own backyard and experience the good things Elgin County has to offer.

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IF YOU GO…Pinecroft PotteryWhere? 8122 Rogers Rd. S.,AylmerMore info? 519-773-3435 orwww.pinecroftpottery.ca

[Far left] Stroll among the trees atPinecroft Pottery. [Left] Enjoy the Green Frog Tearoomat Pinecroft Pottery. (Photos courtesyof Elgin County Economic Development)

Enjoy canoeing at Springwater Conservation Area. (Photo courtesy ofElgin County Economic Development)

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Children’s day atHeritage Line Herbs

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Herbs and heirloom vegetables are thespecialty at Heritage Line Herbs. (Photocourtesy of Elgin County Economic De-velopment)

Plough Coaching Day tohelp competitors atPlowing Match

If you’re thinking of enteringany of the ploughing competi-tions at the Elgin County Plow-ing Match this September, youhave an opportunity to brush upon your skills.

On Saturday, August 20, theElgin County Plowmen’s Asso-ciation is offering an afternoonof coaching to assist anyone in-

terested in taking part in com-petition ploughing at their local2011 Plowing Match, whetherit be as a first-time noviceplougher or as a Queen of theFurrow contestant. Elgin CountyJunior Farmers and 4-H Clubmembers are welcome.

“It’s for people who havenever ploughed before or havenever been in competition,”says Paul Faulds, president ofthe Elgin County Plowmen’s As-sociation. “Or people who want

to update their skills.”The coaching event takes

place adjacent to the site of theElgin County Plowing Matchbeing held this September.

No fee or advance registrationis required. Participants are en-couraged to bring their owntractor and plough, if possible.For those without equipment,tractors and ploughs will beavailable.

Seasoned competitionploughers and members of the

Elgin County Plowmen’s Asso-ciation will be on hand to offertips, advice and instruction.Among these experts is SteveSpeller from Rodney who hasmany years of successful com-petition plowing to his credit,both locally and at InternationalPlowing Matches, and who iscurrently an IPM judge.

According to Paul Faulds, par-ticipants will be shown whatjudges look for in an open split,

such as levelness and unifor-mity in the furrow, as well ashow to do a finish.

Spectators are welcome if youwant to watch and learn aboutthe sport.

The Elgin County PlowingMatch will be held this yearSeptember 10 just north of Wal-lacetown at 29963 Silver ClayLine on the farm of Ian and AlanMcKillop.

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Juno Award winner hostsspecial show at CASO

Fred Eaglesmith loves trains.That is why the Juno Awardwinner has decided to kick offhis Annual Charity Picnic, taking

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Canada, the U.S. and aroundthe world performing songsfrom his 19 albums, includingtitles such as “I like Trains” and“Freight Train.” These songshave been described as “a folk-rock sound that reverberatewith the drive and determina-tion that built the railway, thetales of the people who rodethem and a longing for the lifewhen the trains rolled down thetracks all across the land.”

This special show on August18 is being put together withthe help of the Canada South-ern Railway Station, with pro-ceeds from refreshments goingto the heritage railway building.

Fred will be performing withhis full band, including the Fab-ulous Ginn Sisters from Schu-lenburg, Texas.

Advance tickets are availableat the CASO Station, RailwayCity Brewing Co. and online. The St. Thomas concert kicks

off Fred’s 17th Annual CharityPicnic in Aylmer at the Spring-field Conservation Area August19-21 to benefit the Long PointBasin Land Trust. The music willbe non-stop with musicalguests including Lynn Miles,The Warped 45s and The JohnHenrys. Check online for a fullschedule.

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ALLERGIES OR HAYFEVERSeasonal Allergic rhinitis, otherwise referred to as aller-

gies or hayfever, affects over 25% of the population. Atthis time of the year, mould and ragweed start to affectmany of the residents of Elgin County. Symptoms of al-lergies include runny nose, watery eyes, itchy nose or eyes,sneezing, stuffed nose, ear popping and dark circles underthe eyes.

Aside from trying to avoid the pollen that causes aller-gies, the first line of treatment is the use of antihistamineswhich help to relieve the symptoms of allergies. There aretwo generations of antihistamines on the market; the firstgeneration, which includes Benadryl and Chlor-Tripolon,causes sedation and must be taken three or four times a day.The second generation antihistamines, which include Clar-itin, Reactine, Aerius and Allegra, do not cause drowsinessand can be taken once daily. However, they are usuallymore expensive than the first generation antihistamines.Itchy, watery eyes can be treated with the anti-allergy eyedrop Opticrom.

Stuffiness and ear popping due to allergies can be treatedwith decongestants such as Sudafed. Decongestants canalso be sold in combination with antihistamines and usuallythe box is marked with a “D” or noted as sinus, to indicatethat a decongestant is in the product. People with highblood pressure, thyroid, glaucoma or prostate problemsshould avoid taking decongestants without the advice oftheir doctor or pharmacist.

It is sometimes difficult to determine if you have allergiesor a cold, since both have most of the same symptoms.Colds usually cause general aches, pains and fevers and thesymptoms resolve in 7 to 10 days. Allergies are usuallyassociated with itchy eyes and the symptoms will continueuntil the allergy is treated or the problem causing the al-lergy is removed.

Come in to talk to one of our pharmacists about your useof non prescription medications. Let us help relieve yoursymptoms of seasonal allergies. If you need a thorough re-view of your prescription and non prescription medicationsthen give us a call and set up a free appointment to have aprivate professional consultation with one of our pharma-cists.

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Additional information about the Committee is available bycontacting Cole Aicken, Building Sciences Technologist, County ofElgin 519- 631-1460 ext 143 or email: [email protected] or Dianne Wilson, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Central Elgin 519-631-4860 ext 286 or email: [email protected] or by viewing

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��Property Tax Due Dates – Final Bill Final tax bills for 2011 have been mailed. Taxes for non-capped classes, such as residential and

farm, are due August 25th and October 25th, 2011. Taxes for capped classes are due August 26th

and October 26th, 2011.

Did You Know that Property Taxes Can be Paid Monthly? Some people find it more convenient to pay their property taxes monthly. They say it is easier to

budget for smaller monthly amounts rather than the four larger instalments each year. Others like

not having to worry about due dates. These people have signed up for the Municipality’s Pre-

Authorized Payment Plan. To obtain the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan form, visit the “Online

Forms” section of the Municipality’s website, www.centralelgin.org or phone 519-631-4860 Ext 2.

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

Council will meet on Monday, August 15th, 2011 at 1:00 pm.

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terms of reference and application forms are available online at www.centralelgin.org and

www.elgin-county.on.ca. For further information contact the Committee co-secretaries: Dianne

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Free in store concert, Au-gust 26 Rob Grossi, August27 Derrick Drover. Noon-

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Knox Presbyterian Church,Fingal, Annual yard andbake sale, Saturday, August27. 8am-12pm. Rain orshine. No early birds.

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September 4, A service willbe held at the Old EnglishChurch Walnut Street at10am {BCP} Dr. DougLeighton Officiating Re-freshments to follow Comeand join us.

Women's Beth MooreSimulcast Conference, Sat-urday, September 10, 9-5,$30. Faith Church 345Fairview Ave. Call 519-633-0976 for more infor-

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AZUOLINSKAS, EDWARD of Rodney, passed awayWednesday, August 3, 2011 in his 55th year. A funeralservice was held August 6, 2011. Rodney Chapel ofDenning Funeral Directors Ltd.BENN, W. DAVID of St. Thomas, passed away Saturday,August 6, 2011 in his 70th year. A memorial servicewill be held at the Sifton Funeral Home, St. Thomas onFriday, August 12, 2011 at 10:30am. Sifton FuneralHome.BLEDIG, ANNA of St. Thomas and formerly of Thunder

Bay, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at theage of 62. Mass of the Christian Burial was held August2, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.BUIS, RICHARD of RR #7, Aylmer, passed away Thursday,August 4, 2011 in his 82nd year. A funeral service washeld August 8, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home.BURGESS, SAMUEL of Sarnia and formerly of St.Thomas, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 inhis 89th year. A funeral service was held August 8,2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.CARDWELL, NELLIE ELIZABETH “HELEN” of St. Thomas,passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 in her 91styear. A funeral service was held August 8, 2011.Williams Funeral Home Ltd.CLIBBORN, RONALD of St. Thomas, passed away onWednesday, August 3, 2011 in his 96th year. A funeralservice was held August 6, 2011. Williams FuneralHome Ltd.COULTHARD, STANLEY DAVID of Aylmer, passed away onSunday, July 31, 2011 in his 89th year. A memorialservice will be held at a later date. Williams FuneralHome Ltd.COX, PHYLLIS (WILLIAMS) of St. Thomas, passed awaySaturday, August 6, 2011, in her 91st year. A funeralservice will be held at the Sifton Funeral Home, St.Thomas on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 1:30pm,with visitation one hour prior. Sifton Funeral Home.DANNER, ERWIN of Aylmer, passed away Thursday, Au-gust 4, 2011 in his 80th year. A funeral service washeld August 8, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home.DOERKSEN, JOHAN of Aylmer, passed away Saturday,July 30, 2011 in his 36th year. A funeral service washeld Tuesday, August 3, 2011. H.A. Kebbel FuneralHome.DYRDA, JAN of St. Thomas, passed away Monday, August1, 2011 at the age of 93. Mass of the Christian Burialwas held August 4, 2011. Shawn Jackson FuneralHome.

EDWARDS, LOIS (PLAYER) of St. Thomas, passed awayTuesday, August 2, 2011 in her 73rd year. A funeralservice was held August 5, 2011. Sifton Funeral Home.FUNSTIN, DEBORAH MARIE of St. Thomas, passed awayon Saturday, July 30, 2011 in her 55th year. A serviceof remembrance was held August 3, 2011. WilliamsFuneral Home Ltd.GRIFFITH, ELIZABETH "BETTY" (DAWSON) POPE of St.Thomas, formerly London, passed away Friday, July 29,2011 in her 97th year. A memorial service was heldAugust 2, 2011. Sifton Funeral Home.HAINES, FREDERICK KARL EDWARD of Rodney, passedaway Monday, August 1, 2011 in his 58th year. A fu-neral service was held August 5, 2011. Rodney Chapelof Denning Funeral Directors Ltd.HESSLER, WALTER HENRY of Waterloo, passed away Fri-day, August 5, 2011 in his 77th year. A funeral servicewill be held Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 1pm withvisitation one hour prior to the service. H.A. Kebbel Fu-neral Home.HOUSTON, LAURIE ANN of St. Thomas passed away onSaturday, July 30, 2011 in her 53rd year. A funeralservice was held August 3, 2011. Williams FuneralHome Ltd.KING, SYLVIA of St. Thomas, passed away on Monday,August 1, 2011 at the age of 57. A funeral service washeld August 5, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.KNOWLES, JOYCE (NEE DELLAR) of West Lorne, passedaway Sunday, July 31, 2011 in her 88th year. A funeralservice was held August 3, 2011. West Lorne Chapelof Denning Funeral Directors Ltd.LECKIE, LINDA of St. Thomas, passed away on Monday,August 1, 2011 in her 65th year. A funeral service washeld August 5, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.MASON, KATHLEEN "KATHY" (McCANN) of St. Thomas,passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in her 95thyear. A funeral mass was held August 8, 2011. SiftonFuneral Home.

MCMURDO, JOHN “IAN” of St. Thomas, passed awayon Sunday, July 31, 2011 in his 76th year. A publicmemorial service was held August 4, 2011. Williams

Funeral Home Ltd.O’BRIEN, DANIEL WOODROW passed away on Friday, Au-gust 5, 2011 at the age of 89. Visitation will be heldon Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Shawn JacksonFuneral Home from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The funeralservice will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at St.Thomas Pentecostal Assembly at 1:30pm. Shawn Jack-son Funeral Home.PURCELL, JOHN HOWARD of Rodney, passed away Fri-day, July 29, 2011 at the age of 82. A funeral was heldAugust 3, 2011. Rodney Chapel of Denning FuneralDirectors Ltd.RODGERS, EARL EDWARD of St. Thomas and formerlyof Vienna passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 in his65th year. The funeral service will be held at the H.A.Kebbel Funeral Home on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at11am with visitation one hour prior to the service. H.A.Kebbel Funeral Home.SMALL, RHEA of St. Thomas, passed away on Sunday,July 31, 2011 in her 89th year. A funeral service washeld August 4, 2011. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.SUITOR, WILLIAM SAMUEL of Corinth, passed away Fri-day, August 5, 2011 in his 74th year. A funeral servicewas held August 9, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home.SYPHER, MARIAN IRENE of St. Thomas and formerly ofBelmont and Aylmer, passed away Tuesday, August 2,2011 in her 92nd year. A funeral service was held Au-gust 5, 2011. H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home.TAIT, BARBARA of St. Thomas, passed away on Saturday,July 30, 2011 in her 69th year. Mass of the ChristianBurial was held August 3, 2011. Williams FuneralHome Ltd.WICKENS, CHARLES FRANCIS passed away on Friday,August 5, 2011 at the age of 64. A funeral service washeld August 8, 2011. Shawn Jackson Funeral Home.YOUNG, JAMES W. "JIM" of St. Thomas, passed awayTuesday, August 2, 2011 in his 98th year. A public me-morial service will be held at Grace United Church, 18Balaclava Street, St. Thomas on Saturday, August 20that 2pm. Sifton Funeral Home.

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