FRIDAY, Jan. 27/12

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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Sat. –Club 7  Paper Drive, 8:30 am

-Sat. – Spits host Norwich, 7:30 pm

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BILL CAVERLY WAS MALAHIDE REEVE 32 YR.

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Wm. R. “Bill” Caverly passed away at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer yesterday in his 96th year.  Bill was born in Malahide Township . He owned and operated Caverly Meats for over forty years. Bill was Reeve of Malahide Township for 32 years.  He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include: wife  Laura (Cole) Caverly,  daughter Paula Vereecken and husband Eric of Vienna  etc. Visitation at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 where the funeral service will be held on Monday January 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

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This is another view of the crane work this week at the site of the new apartment complex at John/Sydenham (Photo by Don Durkee) (CLICK)

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RUSSIA WINS SLEDGE MATCH

AYLMER – Team Russia defeated Team Ontario 6-1 in a special sledge hockey match at the EEC Complex last night. There were about 200 people in attendance and approximately $325 was donated to Sledge Team Ontario.

OBITUARY:

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SMITHSON, Donald Cecil,  of Port Burwell, on Tuesday, in his 81st year. Survivors include: wife Wilma etc. Don had 22 grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at the OSTRANDER’S FUNERAL HOME , Tillsonburg, on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in Ostrander’s on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1 p.m.
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ENVIRO COMMITTEE REPORT:

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(Contributed by Aylmer Environment Committee Chair Arthur Oslach: )  “The inaugural meeting of the Town’s new Environmental Committee was on January 10th.  The committee will concentrate for the next few months on education and promotion of the Town’s new waste management strategy and program that will be initiated May the first. It is important that the committee creates public awareness of all environmental matters. Director of Operation Rod Tapp then gave an overview of the Town’s new Waste management program. The next meeting  on February 7^th  will be a tour of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) on Manning drive south of London.  The next in-house meeting will be on March the 6^th at 5 pm in Council Chambers. All committee meetings are open to the public .

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THURSDAY, Jan. 26/12

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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Sledge Hockey at EEC Complex; Team Ontario vs Russia; Free; 8:15

-Bayham Council, 7 pm

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-(No EESS Sports this week – Friday, Exams begin)

-Sat. –C7  Paper Drive, 8:30 am
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BAYHAM FIRE REPORT 2011

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The 2011 report of the Bayham Fire Department will be presented to Bayham Council tonight. Of interest:  Bayham Fire Services responded to 154 incidents last year, compared  to 137 from 2010 - an increase of 14%. Of that total,  66 or 43 % were calls related to Emergency Medical Services. Only 25 calls were fire related and another 18 were for motor vehicle collisions.

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AYLMER’s 125th

This picture is a photo/postcard circa. 1920 of David Marshall, MP and Aylmer Canners founder, in his car and in front of his residence, the Maple Hurst, on Talbot St. west (now torn down, but situated across from McDonalds) (Bob Bird Collection) (CLICK)

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MALAHIDE’s MARK WIDNER AT CAR AUCTION

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(Malahide Councillor Mark Widner recently attended the noted Barrett Jackson Car Auction and provided this observation: “On a recent trip to Arizona we visited the Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a yearly event which is broadcast on Speed Vision, and this year over 1300 vehicles crossed the auction block. The vehicles sold ranged in prices as low as $1500 to the highest selling one for $2,900,000, this being a restored 1948 Tucker Torpedo. On Day 1, before bidding started we wandered about viewing the vehicles displayed in several huge tents and buildings. Some of the highlights included the hearse that carried JFK after his assassination and the #1 General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard that was in the very first jump scene, (heavily damaged during the jump, after which it sat in a junkyard for more than 20 years, was purchased and restored to TV filming condition.)

The auction is a gala event raising big money for all sorts of charities. During the first morning walk, we happened to see Craig Jackson standing near the entry tent and asked for a photo. He was very obliging, we had a quick chat and he was very gracious. I also met Dave Ressler, the owner of some of the rarest Corvettes in the world; in 2009 he purchased the First Corvette ZR1 at this auction for $1,000,000. with all the money donated to United Way. He gave me a quick lesson on how to identify the ‘53 corvette, because he owns the #3 Corvette that was produced. The car wash facility available for consignors  was interesting to see. For a cost of $500, they would wash your car with deionised water, lightly soap, blow dry, then polish and primp as required. Sales at the auction this year totalled $92,000,000, up 32% from last year and 270,000 people were in attendance, up 16% from last year. This was a great event and any car lover should have this on their bucket list of things to do.”  

Mark Widner and Host Craig Jackson at the Jackson Barrett Car Auction in Arizona. (contributed)

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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25/12

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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Thur: – Sledge Hockey at EEC Complex; Team Ontario vs Russia; 8:15

-Thur. – Bayham Council. 7 pm

-(No EESS Sports this week – Friday, Exams begin)

-Sat. –C7  Paper Drive, 8:30 am
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Lots of activity at the new Apartment complex at John/Sydenham this morning. (kb) (CLICK)

OBITUARIES:

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 RODGER, Ralph E. , of Tillsonburg, at the age of 89. Survivors include: son Dean Rodger (Barb) of R.R.2, Port Burwell.etc.  Visitation on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOME, Langon.  Funeral Service  to be conducted in the Verhoeve Funeral Home on Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m.

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 HAGGERTY, Ronald K. ,in his 80th year,  on Jan 16, 2012, . He was born in Vienna, Ont., At his request no service will be held. A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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AYLMER’s 125^th NEWS ON FACEBOOK

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*Aylmer’s 125^th Anniversary Committee, 2012 has recently established a Facebook Page to provide information about upcoming events, especially the key celebration on the July 1^st weekend. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aylmers-125th-Anniversary-Celebration/272492299470687

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TUESDAY, Jan. 24/12

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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Thur: – Sledge Hockey at EEC Complex; Team Ontario vs Russia; 8:15

-Thur. – Bayham Council

-(No EESS Sports this week – Friday, Exams begin)

-Sat. – Paper Drive, 8:30 am

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AYLMER ASSAULT

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A 53-year old Aylmer man was charged with assault last Thursday night following an altercation at his Talbot St. west residence. A 47-year old man who had been staying at the home of the older man claimed he had been playing cards and drinking there and fell asleep, then awoke to find his friend kicking and puching him. He lost some teeth in the attack.

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Q-If guilty, Tori Stafford’s killer’s penalty?

1. If we had it, capital punishment  54.84%  (68 votes)  

2. 25 years in jail, no parole  12.9%  (16 votes)  

3. Never released from jail  30.65%  (38 votes)  

4. 25 years, parole eligible  1.61%  (2 votes)  

Total Votes: 124

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Q- “New TimHortons Coffee Sizes”

1. Today I had a TimHortons coffee  13.46%  (14 votes)  

2.Today I had McDonalds coffee  15.38%  (16 votes)  

3. I had a coffee from another business  4.81%  (5 votes)  

4. I had a homemade coffee  40.38%  (42 votes)  

5. Did not have a coffee  25.96%  (27 votes)  

Total Votes: 104

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-Police just issued a warning after two Pt. Burwell males,  18 and  19 years of age,  were found parked and smoking marijuana in the Industrial section on Elm St north on Saturday at 11 pm.

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-A 52-year old Aylmer man was charged Sunday with criminal harassment after stalking his 50-year old x-girlfriend. The woman claimed she was subject to repeated phone calls recently despite the man being warned by Police to have no contact with her.

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-In Elgin Court recently, a 21-year old St.Thomas male was given 14 days in jail for a breach of probation as he was past his curfew when a car in which he was a passenger was stopped and the driver found in possession of illegal drugs in September.

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-Also in court, an 18-year old Aylmer male was found guilty of careless driving from a July incident on Myrtle street and fined $400.

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ACTIVE ELGIN GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

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(Contributed) – “The Active Elgin coalition is pleased to announce the release of the new 2012 Active Elgin guide. This is the fourth edition of the guide which continues to include a comprehensive listing of available sport, recreation, and leisure opportunities in the City of St. Thomas and County of Elgin. “The Active Elgin guide features programs for all ages and abilities in 40 different areas of interest including aquatics, camps, golf, horseback riding, music, and walking,” says Darrell Jutzi, Public Health Nurse. The Active Elgin guide will soon be mailed to all homes across the City of St. Thomas and County of Elgin. Additional guides will also be available at local libraries, municipal offices, and each of the partnering organizations. Information contained in the guide is also available at www.activeelgin.ca ”

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NIAGARA JR C WEST DIVISION (Final Week)

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“MALAHIDE FIRE DEPT.: MEDICAL ASSISTS”

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(Info from Paul Groeneveld, Malahide Fire Chief – Malahide recently reported over 53% of their calls are for medical assist)  - “Malahide Fire Services responds to all Code 4 (life threatening) medical assist calls. Firefighters are notified of emergency incidents via a pager they carry on a 24 hour seven days a week basis. Firefighters respond to all emergencies in their respective response area e.g. Lyons , Springfield, Summers Corners and Mount Salem and surrounding areas.

Firefighters receive monetary compensation for attending emergency incidents based on the amount of time he/she spends at the emergency. The Township sets policy on the levels of service the fire services provides e.g. medical response, motor vehicle collision extrication, confined space rescue, rope rescue and water and ice rescue. All requests for medical assistance originally go to the Central Ambulance Communications Centre. CACC then contacts fire and fire is then dispatched based on the CACC analysis of the request. If CACC determines the medical assist to be life threatening then fire is dispatched.when they need it the most. We only go to life threatening cases.”

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MONDAY, Jan. 23/12

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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Thur: – Sledge Hockey at EEC Complex; Team Ontario vs Russia

-Thur. – Bayham Council

-(No EESS Sports this week – Friday, Exams begin)

-Sat. – Paper Drive, 8:30 am

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NO CHARGES IN LURING INCIDENT

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Aylmer Police were asked to question a 24-year old town male recently after he had sent a 14-year old Alberta girl a bus ticket to travel here in the fall. The incident actually occurred in the fall after both were communicating on an adult chatroom website. The girl was on her way to Aylmer when reported missing by her parents and was found by police on a bus in Brandon, Manitoba in October. Alberta RCMP contacted Aylmer Police this month after they had concluded their investigation of the matter. The male was not charged with Child Luring as Police believed the girl had misrepresented herself in communications on the website.

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OBITUARIES:

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-On Saturday,  Vera Greta Cathers,  of North Bay and formerly Aylmer,  at the age of 69 years. Survivors include: husband Fred Cathers, brother Larry VanAcker and wife Marilyn of Aylmer etc. . She was the former owner of the Travel Place in Aylmer and  she served on the Aylmer Fair Board. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Vera’s life will be held at H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Saturday, January 28 at 11:00a.m. with visitation one hour prior.

-GRANT, Marjorie (Watterworth), of Aylmer, on January 21, at the age of 95.  Survivors include:  daughters Catharine (Tom) Shea and Cynthia Grant of Toronto etc. She lived her adult life in Straffordville and Aylmer. She was a lifelong member of the Aylmer Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at H. A. KEBBEL FUNERAL HOME in Aylmer on Friday, January 27 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation on Thursday 7- 9pm

-TRIEBL, Jakob “Jack“ - of Aylmer,  on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in his 92nd year. Survivors include: wife Maria (Poschner) Triebl and children Ed Triebl (Christine) of Aylmer and Ron Triebl (Darlene) of Aylmer ; sister Katharina Ziel (Peter) of Aylmer etc. He was born in Yugoslavia and was a retired employee of Carnation Milk Company. Friends may call at the H. A. KEBBEL FUNERAL HOME, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11:00 am.

-White, Margery, at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer on Saturday, January, 21, 2012  in her 78th year.  Survivors include: husband David White and daughter Janice Glover of Aylmer. Margery was a volunteer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation for many years. Cremation has taken place. A family service will be held.

-Peter Sjoerdsma,  on Thursday, January 19, 2012, of Sparta,  in his 83rd year. Survivors include: daughter Alice Kraan and husband Rob of Aylmer etc. He had 27 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held today at Kebbels Funeral Home, Aylmer at 1:00 p.m.

-WHITTINGHAM, Betty (Minahan) , of Elgin Manor, passed away on Saturday, January 21st, in her 86th year. Survivors include: son-in-law Eric Trueman of Aylmer. A public memorial service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Visitation  Tuesday at 12:00-1:00 p.m. 

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SPLITS FOR SPITS

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The Spitfires were edged Friday 3-2 in Woodstock but Saturday knocked off  division leading New Hamburg for the second straight time, 2-1 in Aylmer. This week marks the final week of league play – Saturday they host Norwich and Sunday they travel to Simcoe. Their record is 13-15-6.

VS. WOODSTOCK

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VS. NEW HAMBURG

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MALAHIDE FIRE REPORT:

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– January 18, 2012, Station #2,  Woolleyville Line, Medical Assist

 – January 18, 2012, Station #2,  Talbot Line, Alarm Malfunction

 – January 19, 2012, Station #1,  Rush Creek Line, Medical Assist

 – January 21, 2012, Station #2, Talbot Line, Medical Assist

 – January 21, 2012, Station #1, Imperial Road, Medical Assist

 – January 22, 2012, Station #1, assisted by #2, Springfield Road, MVC (ADD = At John Wise Line and Springfield Road, Two vehicles, one went through a stop sign, 3 people were in the vehicles but no one taken to hospital, major damage to both vehicles.)

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PROCEEDS TO CANINE RESCUE

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(Contributed) – “A Winter Wonderland Crop is being held this Saturday at the Gospel Fellowship Chapel in St.Thomas. (A “Crop” is an event where women get together and scrapbook.) Tickets for the event are sold out. However, the Silent Auction will be from 10-6 and is open to the public. The proceeds from this event will be given to All Breed Canine Rescue which serves Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties.  Contact: Krista Taylor Rempel 913-1583 for more  information.”  

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FRIDAY, Jan. 20/12

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-PA Day for Elementary Schools

-Sat: Spits host New Hamburg, 7:30 pm

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EESS SPORTS WED.:

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GIRLS HOCKEY – EESS 7 WESS 3
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SHACKLETON AUCTIONS ON TV

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 (Shackleton Auctions of Lyons was featured this week on the tv show ‘Canadian Pickers’ on History Television. Mike Shackleton provided this information:)  ”The auction was for the estate of Bruce Essery in Paris Ontario. We sold antique cars and tractors, gas station memorabilia, signs, coke collectables, farm collectables etc.  The show contacted me about a month before the auction as they had seen it advertised.  They asked if they could film and we agreed.  I met the crew the day before.  They had a list of about 15 items they wanted and didn’t get any of them but bought the 2 items they showed on TV.  I met Scott and Sheldon (the hosts)  the day of the auction only and had a good conversation with them.”

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Mike Shackleton, middle, of Shackleton Auctions is pictured at a recent auction, which was featured on the tv program 'Canadian Pickers' , with hosts Scott and Sheldon. (Contributed) (CLICK)

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-BOYS BBALL – SR = EESS 10-0 (first) ;  JR  – EESS 5-3

-HOCKEY – GIRLS = EESS 6-2 ; BOYS  – EESS 3-3-2

-GIRLS VBALL – JR = EESS 5-5; SR – 5-5

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AYLMER’s 125^th NEWS ON FACEBOOK

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  Aylmer’s 125^th Anniversary Committee, 2012 has recently established a Facebook Page to provide information about upcoming events, especially the key celebration on the July 1^st weekend. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aylmers-125th-Anniversary-Celebration/272492299470687

UPDATES – Aylmer’s Christian Reformed Church is planning the kick-off supper/games on Thursday, June 28…..The German-Canadian Club is planning a dinner-dance on the Friday night…..The Legion is planning an event for the May 24th weekend for Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee…..

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-Malahide Council, 7:30 pm

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-Frid: – PA Day for Elementary Schools

-Frid.-St.Thomas Art Centre;Grades 2-6 Workshop;9am-3:30;$35=Pre-Register

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-GIRLS VBALL = JR = CECI 3 EESS 2; SR = CECI 3 EESS 1

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SLEDGE HOCKEY IN AYLMER

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Sledge Team Ontario will be battling The Russian National Sledge Team in an exhibition hockey game at the EEC Complex next Thursday night at 8:15.   Admission is by donation – proceeds to support Sledge Team Ontario. The Complex previously hosted a sledge hockey match between Team Canada and Team USA  in January 2007.

  Sledge hockey follows the same rules as ice hockey using equipment modifications to cater to the participants.  The players are outfitted with two specially constructed hockey sticks fitted with picks on each end.  They sit on a sledge, which is a narrow platform fitted with two skate blades.  The biggest rule change  involves not being able to use the sledge to hit an opponent. The Russians are divided into 2 teams to play a series of exhibition games starting Saturday in Markham.  The Aylmer game is the only full National game for the Russians. The Team Ontario roster has both males and females.

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"Special weather statement for Elgin by Environment Canada At 11:06 AM

"Poor visibility in bursts of snow and blowing snow today;

Expected to pass through to Toronto in afternoon."

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This was the scene at Noon today at the main intersection as Aylmer experienced blustery conditions today. (kb) (CLICK)

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 (STEGH Press Release still posted today) –  “An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness (symptoms include vomiting, nausea and diarrhea) has been confirmed in the Continuing Care Centre (CCC) C and D Units at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH).  Currently, five patients have gastrointestinal symptoms related to this outbreak. To minimize the spread of infection, CCC is closed to all visitors until the outbreak is declared over.”

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-EESS HOSTS:  Girls Hockey vs. WESS

-St. Thomas Blood Donor Clinic (see ad)

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-Frid: – PA Day for Elementary Schools

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-BOYS BBALL – JR = EESS 45 Glencoe 18; SR – EESS 77 Glencoe 22

-GIRLS VBALL – JR = WESS 3 EESS 1; EESS 3 Glencoe 0

-GIRLS VBALL – SR = EESS 3 Glencoe 0; WESS 3 EESS 0

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Anne Phyllis Stewart, Red Deer Alberta, on Friday, age of 58 years. Survivors include: husband Jim Bitschy;  brother Brian (Lynn) Stewart of Aylmer,  etc.  Anne attended Public School in Corinth and Eden, and  High School in Aylmer. A Celebration of Anne’s Life was held at The Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer, on Monday.

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On Dec. 19 – “Busses for Elgin schools were cancelled today due to the weather. Said Dave Cryderman , Dispatcher at Badder Busses, – “Although main roads were sanded and salted by 5:30 or 6:00 AM, many of the secondary and side roads were still treacherous at that time. We made our decision at 6:00AM to cancel after travelling a number of these roads.”

On Dec. 21 – (From Elgin Health Unit) – “The Acting Elgin Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Weather Alert for Elgin County.  Based on the Environment Canada forecast, air temperatures are predicted to fall below -15° Celsius and persist for the next few days.”

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(Contributed) – “Preserving Heritage: An information night for businesses, property owners and realtors explaining the benefits of heritage preservation and building improvement. will be held next Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the CASO (Railway) Station (Railway) in  St. Thomas sponsored by the St. Thomas-Elgin branch of the ACO. Admission is free. 

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(Information from Tiziana Baccega Rosa of Ontario Hydro Media Relations) -  High winds late yesterday afternoon caused a tree  to fall on hydro lines near Norwich resulting in power disruptions for some 1000 residents of Oxford, Middlesex, and Elgin including 400 in north Malahide. Power was restored by midnight.
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-EESS SPORTS = Boys BBall vs. Glencoe

-EEC Complex = Seniors Event: 9:30-12:30 = VON

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(Contributed) – Every third Tuesday is a  Seniors event at the EEC Complex. Today’s feature is a speaker from the VON. The  program consists of: 9:30am to 10:30am Activity (Shuffleboard or Skating); 10:30am to 10:45am Coffee Break;  10:45am to 11:45am -Guest Speaker and demonstration; 11:45am to 12:30pm Free Lunch (sandwich, soup, cookie). Cost is $10. Next month’s presentation: Findley’s Driving School.

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Mariette Devlaeminck,  Aylmer,  on Monday,  in her 83rd year. Survivors include: daughter Lony VanRoestel and husband Case of Aylmer, etc. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows R.C. Church, Aylmer on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 11:00 am.

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Willy van de Hoef, of Aylmer,  on Monday, in her 93rd year. Survivors include: children Jan van de Hoef and wife Arlene of Springfield, Maria Smit and husband Martin of Springfield etc. Friends may call at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A graveside service will be held at the Aylmer Cemetery on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 10 a.m and a Service of Celebration will follow at the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church at 11:00 am.

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(Contributed from Bayham Fire Services) – 31 firefighters from Station 1 and Station 2 (Bayham) responded to 5110 Richmond Road (corner of Nova Scotia line) for a  fire last Wednesday evening.  The house was destroyed.  No injuries were reported and firefighters did save 2 puppies. (A witness reported a family was living there at the time.) 

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A fire last Wednesday destroyed this house on the northeast corner of Richmond Road and Nova Scotia line. (Photo by Bayham Fire Services) (CLICK)

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Q- Favourite of top 2011 Boys names?

(LIAM was Ontario’s most popular)

Aiden  23.26%  (20 votes)    

Liam  19.77%  (17 votes)  

Lucas  16.28%  (14 votes)  

Jackson  25.58%  (22 votes)  

Noah  9.3%  (8 votes)  

Jacob  5.81%  (5 votes)  

Total Votes: 86

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Q. Your favourite 2011 Girls Name?

(Olivia was Ontario’s most popular)

Mia  14.63%  (12 votes)  

Isabella  8.54%  (7 votes)  

Sophia  15.85%  (13 votes)  

Emma  23.17%  (19 votes)  

Ava  8.54%  (7 votes)  

Olivia  29.27%  (24 votes)  

Total Votes: 82

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- Aylmer Council, 7 pm

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-EESS SPORTS HOSTS: Tuesday - Boys BBall vs Glencoe; Wed. – Girls Hockey

-Frid: – PA Day for Elementary Schools

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BELMONT MAN CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED

(From Elgin OPP) – OPP charged a fifty-three year old Belmont  man with Impaired Driving after being stopped in his vehicle for a traffic violation early Saturday morning. The stop occurred at approximately 12:22 am on Belmont Rd. in the area of Ferguson Ln, Central Elgin.  As a result of the investigation police have charged him with impaired driving and possession of marihuana.

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SOMEHOW, TRUCK HIT HOUSE!

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The truck that hit the house in Luton last Tuesday evening failed to stop at John Wise Line as it travelled south on Hacienda Road, then narrowly missed the hydro pole, tree, and warning sign before it ploughed into the east side of the white frame house on the corner (shown here in the background). (KB photo) (CLICK)

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SPITS WIN TWICE

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AYLMER – The Spitfires were victorious in both home games this weekend. Friday they cruised to a 7-1 lead and hung to to down Paris 8-5. On Saturday, Eric Nemeth had a hatrick as they flattened Woodstock 6-1. Aylmer’s record is now 12-14-6, This week they travel to Woodstock Friday and host New Hamburg Saturday.

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FRIDAY VS. PARIS

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SAT. Vs. Woodstock

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KEVIN ABELL WRITES ANOTHER BOOK

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Kevin Abell,  native to and still a resident of Pt. Burwell, and a member of Faith Baptist Church in St.Thomas,  has written a second spiritual book. He will read from ‘Alien Love’  on Saturday January 28 at 6:30 at the Old Town Hall theatre, sponsored by the AEMMC church at Summers Corners.

Said Kevin: “Alien Love was never supposed to be something alien or foreign.  From its beginnings, it was intended to be a book about authentic love and I was inspired to write it for my four children.  You see, we intentionally teach our children many things.  We send them to school to learn math, science, geography and history.  We enrol them in piano lessons and in sports.  We often send them to karate to learn how to fight.  We rarely, if ever, intentionally teach them how to love. I wanted to intentionally write a piece which would tell my kids about love.

I had thought that my work would be received as something elementary; something held as common and understood.  Upon completion, it became apparent to me that I had written a piece which was far more challenging and thought provoking than I had either believed or intended it to be.  In fact, I was told by one individual rather plainly, “I see the love.  I really do, but you have to understand that a lot of people won’t”.  Even after publishing it, I was strongly encouraged to revise part of it, because of its challenge.”

Also at the event, local artist Kayla Malskitis will perform original songs from her new CD, ‘Fight the Fight’. Said Kayla – “The 14 songs on the CD are Christian Rock. They are being sold by me, at the Gospel Light house in St. Thomas, and at the Creation Bookstore,  London. They are also being sold online – www.cdbaby.com/cd/kaylapeters or they can buy on i tunes and amazon and other sites as well. They cost $20.00 in stores but they will be sold for $15.00 at the concert and there is a signing involved. Corny Bartsch is my producer and did the CD and his production is called the Silent Scream. “

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MALAHIDE FIRE CALLS:

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– January 10, 2012, Station #4, #1, #2, #3 and Central Elgin,  50338 Wilson Line, Barn Fire.

– January 14, 2012, Station #4, assisted by Station #2, Lyons Line, MVC

(*single vehicle, minor injuries, cause undetermined, major vehicle damage) 

– January 14, 2012, Station # 2,  Springer Hill Road, Medical Assist.

– January 15, 2012, Station # 1, assisted by Station # 2, 49395 Nova Scotia Line, MVC

 (*ATV, one person injured, damage unknown.)

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NATIONAL NON SMOKING WEEK

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 (Contributed by Elgin St Thomas Health Unit) – “Elgin St. Thomas residents can gain some extra motivation with the seventh annual Driven to Quit Challenge, which is open until February 29. As a reward for breaking free from tobacco, Elgin St. Thomas Public Health is reminding those who quit that they can win their choice of a 2012 Ford Fusion or Ford Edge in the Canadian Cancer Society Driven to Quit Challenge. There are also two $5,000 CAA travel vouchers and seven $2,000 cash prizes to be won. One cash prize is reserved for a resident in the southwest region.  Ontarians aged 19 and older, who had smoked for at least 10 months in the year 2011, can enter. Each entrant must sign up with a support buddy, who stands to win $200 cash.  To be eligible for the prize draw, participants must stay smoke-free for all of March 2012

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