The Aylmer News

MONDAY, May 9/11

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AYLMER/EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Aylmer Council 3:30

-EESS Hosts Rugby

-(Thursday etc. – ACT Play – Self Help – OTH Theatre)

-(Thurs – Blood Clinic, 2 pm)

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AYLMER COUNCIL AGENDA TODAY

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-Report on Operating Budget Progress

-Discussion on Continuance of public Environment Committee

-Discussion on letter from Mainstreet Aylmer on Downtown Parking Enforcement

(Mainstreet wants Council to consider a Enforcement Officer; Town Staff is suggesting the present situation is still best)

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THEFT FROM MNR ON WEEKEND

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(From Aylmer Police)  Sometime between the hours of 7am Sunday, May 8 and 7am Monday, May 9 the Middlesex Stewardship Council had a quantity of equipment stolen from the Ministry of Natural Resources property at 615 John St. North, Aylmer.  Missing equipment is: 1) a 2009 John Deere Gator XUV 850D with a custom mounted light on the roof and a custom metal screen mounted to the roll bar frame behind the seats, 2) a Wildfire Rancher Unit – Fire pump and tank, 3) a Tuffline 52” ATV Disk and 4) a 7’ x 18’ custom built tube frame flat-bed trailer from Canada Trailers.

Middlesex Stewardship Council is a community-based organization which focuses on habitat restoration, conservation and enhancement.  The Council works with landowners to implement tree planting and tallgrass prairie projects, and the creation of wetlands.  The projects are intended to provide education and engage the community to ensure the future of our natural resources.

This equipment is vital to projects being carried out by the Council.  The Gator is essential in all projects as a mode of transportation around project sites.  It is also used during prescribed burns to transport the fire pump and tank.  The ATV Disk is used to prepare sites for prescribed burning, and the trailer is used to transport the Gator and other equipment to and from project sites.  The Council has fundraised over the past three years to purchase this equipment in order to make it available at no cost to landowners completing habitat restoration projects.

The total loss is $26,000 that is uninsured. Anyone with any knowledge of this crime is asked to contact your local police or Crime Stoppers.

“THE LOCAL LENS”

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Catfish Creek west of the Myrtle St. Bridge has undergone reconstruction recently to improve its water flow. (Photo by Don Durkee) (Click X2)

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PYLON TOSS EARNS REWARD!

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Aylmer Police were called to the  front of the Baptist Church about 3 am  Saturday morning and arrested a 20-year old Aylmer man for throwing pylons – used to mark out a new sidewalk there – on to John Street.  He was charged with being intoxicated in a public place.

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AYLMER POLICE NEWS:

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On Thursday a 25-year old Welland male was stopped by Police for speeding about 1 am on Talbot St. west. When Police suspected alcohol was a factor, the man refused a breathalyser. He was charged with speeding and failing to provide a breath sample,  his licence was suspended and his vehicle – which belonged to his girlfriend – was impounded for seven days.

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-An Aylmer man had his pickup truck stolen while attending an event at EESS  Friday night. It was recovered – minus the wheels – on a road near Brantford on Sunday.

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-In Elgin court last week, a 15-year old Aylmer male was found guilty of assault on a 14-year old male at EESS in February and was given 15 months probation.

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-Also in court recently, a 28-year old St.Thomas man was found guilty of assault from a February 17 incident at a Talbot St. residence here in which he assaulted his girlfriend and caused some damage to his sister’s vehicle. He was given 20 days in jail on top of the 15 days he had served in custody awaiting trial.

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SATURDAY, May 7/11

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AYLMER/EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Aylmer Minor Ball Event – 10 am, Optimist Park

-(Monday, Aylmer Council)

-(Begins Thursday – ACT Play – Self Help)

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HERMANS, Henry (Hank) – of Dorchester passed away in his 79th year on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Loving husband of Rita (Merrifield. Predeceased by a brother  Tony (1999) etc. . Hank was an avid poultry and mushroom producer. Visitation will be at BIEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3970 Hamilton Road, Dorchester on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be at Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 377 Oakland Ave. (at Dundas), London on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 11:00 am.

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Doris Audrey Scott of Aylmer on May 6, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Milton Scott. Dear mother of Sherilyn Newell and husband Ron of Richmond, Brenda Kennedy and husband Thom of Aylmer, Beverly Gustavson and husband Scott of Aylmer and Daryl Scott and wife Shelley of Aylmer etc . Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Monday, May 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Cremation will follow. A private family service will be held.

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Isaak Krahn of Aylmer, on May 5,  in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Helena (Rempel) Krahn etc..  Born in Durango Mexico on October 11, 1938 . Friends may call at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer 2-4 & 7-9 pm Saturday The funeral service will be held at the Old Colony Mennonite Church, Aylmer on Sunday May 8, 2011 at 3:00 pm

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REVIEW OF WEEK’s TOP STORIES:

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FROM ELECTIONS CANADA:

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-(50,467 Votes Cast)

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2008 RESULTS

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Conservative Joe Preston -22,970   -48.38%;

Liberal Suzanne van Bommel  -11,169   -23.52%;

New Democrat Ryan Dolby -  9,135    -19.24%;

Green Noel Burgon  -3,241     – 6.82%;

Christian Heritage Carl Hiemstra  -619    -1.30%;

Independent Michael van Holst   – 243   -.51%;

Canadian Action Will Arlow     -96     -.20%

(Turnout 47,663 -  59.66%)

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MALAHIDE/BAYHAM WASTE SURVEY:

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(Press Release, Edited) – “The Township of Malahide, the Municipality of Bayham, and the Municipality of Central Elgin are jointly completing a Waste Recycling Strategy and Waste Management Plan (Plan). Currently, the municipalities primarily offer garbage and blue box collection and depot days for household hazardous wastes and large items. The current waste diversion rate is about 24%. The Province’s waste diversion goal is 60%.

The intent of this project is to review the current waste management systems and develop a Plan for the next 20 years. There are a number of questions that need to be addressed as a part of the Plan development.

1. What is an appropriate waste diversion rate target for the 3 municipalities?

2. Can the existing programs be enhanced or are completely new programs required?

3. What types of new programs could be added to the current waste management system that could reduce waste disposal and improve waste diversion; and

4. Should each municipality continue to operate its own garbage and recycling programs or is it worth working together to operate and manage one garbage and recycling program?

The survey is available at:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WasteManagementSurvey . “As a goal we want to hear from at least 500 households. ” says Steering Committee Chair Dave Mennil

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FRIDAY, May 6/11

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AYLMER/EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-(Sat: Aylmer Minor Ball Event – 10 am, Optimist Park)

-(Begins Thursday – ACT Play – Self Help)

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EESS SPORTS THURSDAY:

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-BOYS RUGBY – EESS 38, Dorchester 0

-GIRLS SOCCER – EESS 4 AVSS 0

-BOY SOCCER – EESS 2 AVSS 0

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SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL REUNION

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(The date is July 30 – See Ad – Contributed) – “We’re having everyone get together whom we haven’t seen in a long time – especially those that attended the old school before this one – both students and teachers and staff.  Just for fun. The committee consists of: Judy (Smith) Cook; Wayne & Diane Burgess; Shirley (Firby) Patterson; Mary Lynne (Putnam) Magar, Nancy Ross-Hill; Liz (Wray) Firby and Rosemary (Pearson) Kennedy.

We are having everything at the Saxonia Hall in Aylmer.  The event starts at 3 pm – there will be memorabilia set up and a time of reminiscing, supper at 6:30 and more reminiscing after.  It’s just a big get together for those students and teachers that attended the old Springfield School. We’d like anyone attending to bring photos or whatever memorabilia they have for the day.”

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BAYHAM COUNCIL

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(Contributed) At Council last night – Council did not support the application from Outback Camping.

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MALAHIDE COUNCIL:

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(Contributed) – At Council last night -They passed the Code of Conduct as it appeared in the Agenda.

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MALAHIDE/BAYHAM WASTE SURVEY:

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(Press Release, Edited) – “The Township of Malahide, the Municipality of Bayham, and the Municipality of Central Elgin are jointly completing a Waste Recycling Strategy and Waste Management Plan (Plan). Currently, the municipalities primarily offer garbage and blue box collection and depot days for household hazardous wastes and large items. The current waste diversion rate is about 24%. The Province’s waste diversion goal is 60%.

The intent of this project is to review the current waste management systems and develop a Plan for the next 20 years. There are a number of questions that need to be addressed as a part of the Plan development.

1. What is an appropriate waste diversion rate target for the 3 municipalities?

2. Can the existing programs be enhanced or are completely new programs required?

3. What types of new programs could be added to the current waste management system that could reduce waste disposal and improve waste diversion; and

4. Should each municipality continue to operate its own garbage and recycling programs or is it worth working together to operate and manage one garbage and recycling program?

The survey is available at:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WasteManagementSurvey . “As a goal we want to hear from at least 500 households. ” says Steering Committee Chair Dave Mennill.

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THURSDAY, May 4/11

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AYLMER/EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Bayham 7, Malahide 7:30 Councils

-EESS Soccer – Girls, Boys host AVSS

-Thurs/Frid.  – EESS Talent Show, 7

-Mental Health BBQ – Noon Hour – Sydenham St. House

-(Sat – Aylmer Minor Ball Competitions)

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OUTBACK NOT ‘OUT – BACK’ AT COUNCIL

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BAYHAM – (Despite having their previous request rejected by Bayham, Outback Camping, near Vienna, is submitting a new request to be exempt from Bayham’s noise bylaw for tonight’s Council Agenda) Agenda: -  “Mr. Timmermans has submitted a new (revised) application dated April 25, 2011 to Councíl for consideration at the May 5 meeting. ..Mr. Timmerman’s application states the P.A. from the main stage will end at 11:00 pm and sound systems/camper noise by 1:00 am.”

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MALAHIDE COUNCIL:

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Among items on the agenda for Malahide Council tonight will be a discussion on a ‘Code of Conduct’ for councillors.

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CENSUS DAY MAY 10

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Canada Census forms are arriving in the mail for urban dwellers and being delivered to rural residents. Census Day – when they should be completed -is May 10.

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OBITUARY:

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Jacob Hiebert Redekop, of Aylmer, in his 83rd year, on Wednesday. Survivors include: wife Katharina (Wiebe) Redekop ; children Elisabeth and Jacob Wall, Tina and Peter Thiessen , Mary and Jake Krahn , Nettie and George Wiebe, Trudy and Andrew Wiebe , all of Aylmer etc. He was born in Chihuauhua, Mexico. Friends may call at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Friday 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Bradley Street Church of God, Aylmer on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm.

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(Every Thursday - By Dave Ferguson)

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Contact dferguson@frontrowseats.ca

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THEATRE

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-Port Stanley Festival Theatre Presents Roadside Attractions – Friday April 29 to Saturday April 30^th & Friday May 6^th @ 8PM plus Saturday May 7^th @ 2PM.  It’s written by Artistic Director Simon Joynes and performed by members of the community. Tickets: adults $22 plus tax, students $14 plus tax .Website: www.portstanleytheatre.ca

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MUSIC & STUFF

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- Tim Horton’s Trout Derby Saturday April 30th to Tuesday May 31^st – Rainbow Trout are stocked in the Springwater Pond @ Springwater Conservation Area each year. Anyone who catches a tagged Trout in the pond will win a cash prize! Kids Derby on May 8th & 9th. Website: www.catfishcreek.ca

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-Aylmer Community Theatre Presents – Self Help – Thursday May 12^th to Saturday May 21^st A married couple of second-rate theatre actors cast themselves as nationally renowned self-help gurus.  Tickets: Students $10; Adults $15 – Available in Aylmer at The Prime Ingredient (79 Talbot St W), Campbell’s II Book Supplies (17 Talbot St E) and Aylmer Video (20 John St S). Website: www.aylmertheatre.ca

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-Horton Farmers’ Market – Saturdays from May 7th to Oct 29^th Opening Day, May 7th, features the annual Pancake Breakfast.Time: 8am-12pm Website:   www.hortonfarmersmarket.ca

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-Pitch-Hit- Run Competition - On Saturday May 7, 2011 Aylmer Minor Baseball beginning at 10:00 at Optimist Park for players aged 7 to 14 (based on age as of July 17, 2011).  Retired Major League Baseball player Adam Stern who played for the Red Sox, Orioles, and Brewers over 4 seasons and was on Team Canada for the 2009 World Baseball Classic will be on hand to sign autographs . You do not need to be playing on an AMBA team in order to compete, and it is completely free!

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HEY, SURVEY SAYS – For #3, most are saying “other” – Send an email – what are some “others” ? – thanks, kb

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THE SURVEY SAYS:
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WEDNESDAY, May 4/110

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AYLMER/EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-(Thurs/Frid.  – EESS Talent Show)

-(Sat – Aylmer Minor Ball Competitions)

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LOCAL NDP FRED SINCLAIR COMMENTS:

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“I believe that Canadians were looking for change, tired of the same old political games – Harper and Iggy telling Canadians what they wanted.  As well Canadians saw that the NDP was really listening to their issues and concerns. Its  unfortunate that we are in a Conservative government. Now they will pass budgets that aren’t good for all Canadians just the elite. We do have a NDP opposition which in itself is historic.”

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EESS SOCCER TUESDAY:

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GIRLS – EESS 4 PARKSIDE 0

BOYS – EESS 3 PCI 0

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A.C.T. PLAY INFO. – ‘SELF HELP’

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(Contributed – This play by Aylmer Community Theatre begins next Thursday – see yesterday’s report) – “Norm Foster’s comedy, “Self Help” combines recognizable characters with bizarre circumstances to fill your evening with laughs. Not so successful actors, Hal and Cindy Savage, (Ron Sawyer and Barbara Warnock), decide to leave the theatre and make their fortune in the self help circuit.  Seven years later their new maid, (Katherine Thompson), finds herself in the midst of some very confusing circumstances.  Put into the mix Detective Snow, (Mark Smith) and journalist Jeremy Cash, (Kyle Pickersgill) and the confusion becomes epic.  New to the ACT stage is Robyn Rundle-Drake as the Savages’ agent, Ruby Delvecchio.

THE LOCAL LENS:

Catching some sunshine now the rain has stopped (photo by Deb LeBlanc) (Click x2)

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TUESDAY, May 3/11

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AYLMER/EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-EESS Girls, Boys Soccer , host Parkside

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FROM ELECTIONS CANADA:

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-(50,467 Votes Cast)

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2008 RESULTS

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Conservative Joe Preston -22,970   -48.38%;

Liberal Suzanne van Bommel  -11,169   -23.52%;

New Democrat Ryan Dolby -  9,135    -19.24%;

Green Noel Burgon  -3,241     – 6.82%;

Christian Heritage Carl Hiemstra  -619    -1.30%;

Independent Michael van Holst   – 243   -.51%;

Canadian Action Will Arlow     -96     -.20%

(Turnout 47,663 -  59.66%)

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COMMENT BY CHP CARL HIEMSTRA:

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“I was a liitle suprised at the CHPs election results because of the favourable coverage, kind comments recieved after all candidates meetings and the interest generated through our advertising. In our system of democracy, it is very hard to convince people to vote for a non traditional party. Especially with so many Canadians strategically voting, trying to avoid having a goverment they do not like. I am also convinced the Christian Heritage Party needs to, across this great country,  show voters there is another viable option in voting so we will get more national coverage. We as a party need to engage the voters who have given up on the voting process.”

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EESS BOYS RUGBY MONDAY

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EESS 46, Tillsonburg 0

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THE LOCAL LENS:

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From a local garden - Waiting for the rain to stop (Photo by Deb LeBlanc) (CLICK x2)

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NEXT AYLMER C.T. PLAY

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MONDAY, May 2/11 0101

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AYLMER/EAST ELGIN TODAY:

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-Aylmer Council, 7

-ELECTION DAY

-EESS hosts Rugby

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AYLMER COUNCIL AGENDA:

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1. Splash Pad Committee will make a presentation.

2. Discussion over renewal of Waste Contract with 2cg for another year.

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MALAHIDE FIRE CALLS:

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– 5:32 p.m. – April 26, 2011, Station #4,  Yorke Line, Medical Assist

– 7:57 a.m. – April 27, 2011 Station #4,  Wilson Line, Medical Assist

– 6:03 a.m. – April 29, 2001 – Station #2, Rogers Road, Medical Assist

– 11:02 a.m. – April 29, 2011 – Station # 3, Hacienda Road, False Call

– 7:29 a.m. – April 28, 2011 – Station # 3, College Line, Power Lines Down

(*Wires were contacting a tree and arcing . No damage.  Ten Firefighters for one hour .)

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ANOTHER POLICE RAID ON QUEEN ST

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AYLMER – Police conducted a second drug raid within a month in the same town neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon. Five officers, including 2 from the RCMP, entered a Queen St. residence without resistance and found four males and a 30 grams of marijuana. A 25-year old resident was charged with possession and growing and the others – a 22-year old and an 18-year old, both from Aylmer,  and a 20 year old from Mossley – were charged with possession. Eight plants were also seized.

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FEMALES ACQUITTED FROM HOME INVASION

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St.Thomas – Two St.Thomas females,  a 23-year old and a 25-year old, were acquitted of several charges, including assault,  following a seven day court trial before a jury that ended last week in Elgin court. The pair were charged in May 2009 after a 24-year old female at a Sydenham St. residence in Aylmer complained to Police that they forcibly entered her place and beat her up.

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AYLMER MALE ACQUITTED

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In another recent Elgin court case, a 41-year old Aylmer male was found not guilty of possession of oxycontin. Police had charged him last June after stopping him on John St. north.

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OBITUARIES:

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David Destromp, of Vienna , in his 42nd year, on April 27 in Florida. Survivors include: wife  Traci (Little) Cannon and children Dalton and Dyson. A Public visitation will be held at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Cremation will follow. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

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POLICE FRAUD WARNING

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Aylmer Police had concerns with two sales tactics in the past week.  Salesmen from National Home Service were warned about trespassing after they used ‘agressive but legal’  tactics in conducting hot water heater sales in town. As well,  a resident received a written letter about a money raising ‘scam’ in Tanzania and notified Police.

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