Archive for March, 2012
FRIDAY, March 30/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY
-Sat. – Club 7 Paper Drive, 8:30 am
-Sat. – Legion steak Bbq, 6 p.m., $12 each; Advance sales only.
-Sat. – Active Elgin Day (see Monday’s story)
-Sat. – Earth Hour
-Monday – Aylmer Council
SPRINGFIELD NATIVE IN ALBERTA PLAY
(Contributed) – “Rosebud School of the Arts, in Rosebud Alberta, will feature student Amy Burks, a native of Springfield, as Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, running April 13-28, at the Rosebud Studio Stage. Amy is in the third year of the Mentorship Programme at RSA.
(Amy provided this background) – “I grew up in Lyons on the family farm. I attended EESS. I always enjoyed being a part of church and school productions. I was truly taken by acting when I decided on a whim to try out for the school play MacBeth. I knew from there on in it was something I was made for. I received a large portion of my theatre experience from East Elgin. I participated in the productions: MacBeth (Witch), Seussical the Musical (Cindy Lou Who) and Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). I was able to be a part of Wizard of Oz again when I was a ‘child wrangler’ for the Grand Theatre in London. I went on to study for two years in London, England at a institution called East 15 Acting School, where I graduated with a FDA in Community Theatre.
I’m currently following the theatre trail in my third year at Rosebud School of the Arts, (Rosebud,AB). I’ve had the privilege to be a part of some great productions, my latest being more musical,the opening act for the Good Lovelies in Rosebud. Upcoming shows are The Crucible opening April 13, where I play Elizabeth Proctor and Anne of Green Gables in May, where I will play Mrs. Blewett and Lucilla. Upon graduating next year I will have the joy of joining the ranks of countless young actors at many an audition! I am extremely excited to be where I am and to be able to follow a career I love. ”
A NEW BOOK ON AYLMER’s HISTORY:
Published in conjunction with Aylmer's 125th celebrations this year, this book outlines the major historic buildings in the town's early growth. Sponsored by the Aylmer Rotary Club, it sells for $15 and is available at Campbells, Pinecroft, Aylmer Express, Clovermead, Studers, Kelly's, Downtown Convenience etc.
EARTH HOUR IN AYLMER
(Saturday night is the annual recognition of ‘Earth Hour’. Director of Operations for Aylmer, Rod Tapp provides the following information:) ”The Town has not officially entered into any specific competition for Earth Hour this year, as we have done in past years, but we encourage all residents to participate in “Earth Hour’ by reducing and/or eliminating the use of energy (electricity) consumption for 1 hour, 8:30-9:30 pm this Saturday evening.”
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ANOTHER HONOUR FOR PT. BURWELL WRITER
(Contributed) – “Janet Brolin, an author living in Pt. Burwell, was one of five finalists announced yesterday for The Bloody Words Award for Light Mystery for her book ‘Dire Threads.’ The Bloody Words Light Mystery Award, a new annual Canadian award that celebrates traditional, feel-good mysteries is for a “book that makes us smile,” which includes everything from laugh-out-loud, to gentle humour, to good old fashioned stories with little violence or gore. Bloody Words, Canada’s oldest and largest convention of mystery readers and authors, will be awarding the Bony Blithe Award at the Bloody Words XII Banquet at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto on June 2. The winner will receive a cheque for $1,000 plus a colourful plaque.”
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THURSDAY, March 29/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY
-Sat. – Club 7 Paper Drive, 8:30 am
-Sat. – Legion steak Bbq, 6 p.m., $12 each; Advance sales only.
-Sat. – Active Elgin Day (see Monday’s story)
-Sat. – Earth Hour
-Monday – Aylmer Council
AYLMER ACCIDENTS
(From the Aylmer Police) – Last Thursday about 3:30, a 17-year old Aylmer girl was charged with failing to yield the right of way at John and South Streets. Two vehicles had stopped on opposite sides of the intersection and both then proceeded at the same time. But in turning left, she struck the other car driven by an Aylmer man who was going straight through and had the right of way. There was minor damage.
A 71 year old Aylmer woman was charged with failing to turn to avoid a collision after sideswiping a parked vehicle on Elk on Friday at noon. Also, damage was minimal.
And an Aylmer woman, 77, driving a pickup, rear ended a van driven by another Aylmer woman at the intersection of Talbot and John Streets about 11:30 Sunday morning and was charged with following too close. Again, there was minor damage.
AYLMER’S 125TH
This was Aylmer's train station for a period around 1900. It was situated on the west side of the tracks on John St. north. Another station existed on the former tracks north of town -by Rokeby Orchards- for a competing rail company at the time. (Contributed) (CLICK)
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OBITUARIES:
Baldwin, William Llewellyn, formerly of Eden, on Tuesday, aged 87 years. Survivors include: son Donald (Cindy) Baldwin of Eden-Aylmer etc. Bill farmed his entire life in Eden. Visitation at the VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOME, Tillsonburg will be on Friday, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, at 10:30 a.m.
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WEDNESDAY, March 28/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY
-EECC Family Drop In - 6:00pm to 8:00pm; $5/family of five; Games etc.
-Sat. – Club 7 Paper Drive, 8:30 am
-Sat. – Legion steak Bbq, 6 p.m., $12 each; Advance sales only.
-Sat. – Active Elgin Day (see Monday’s story)
MONDAY NIGHT FROST DAMAGE?
(Information from Dick Saarloos of BerryHill Fruit Farms) – “We had some damage to the apple buds but there should be enough viable buds left to give us a reasonable crop provided that we get cooperation from mother nature.”
OBITUARIES
-Gray, Rev. Douglas Eric, on Monday, at Palmerston, in his 79th year. Survivors include: wife Ruby (Srigley); son Stephen (Sherry) of Aylmer etc. Visitation at the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston on Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church.
-Shackleton, Cindy Lynn, of R.R. 4 Aylmer, on Tuesday, in her 47th year. Survivors include: husband Terry Shackleton; children Devin and Stevie; mother Lenna Gray (Walker), step-father Fred Gray, step-mother Sheila Vance, in-laws Ron and Carol Shackleton etc. Visitation at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church on Saturday, at 11 a.m.
-Young, Ronald George, of Calgary (formerly of Aylmer), on Friday January 13, in his 77th year. Survivors include: wife Marie of Aylmer; children: Deb (Brian) Acorn of Aylmer; Dale of Aylmer; Dean (friend Christina) of Aylmer, Marvin of Aylmer etc. Cremation has taken place. There will be a public graveside service at the Langton Baptist Cemetery on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
AYLMER MUSEUM TURNS 35
The Aylmer Museum celebrated the opening of its 35th year of operation Saturday. Pictured, from left, are: Museum Volunteers Pauline Roberts, Carol McClay, Museum Director Pat Zimmer, and Jacquie Jeffery. The Museum has also changed its name to Aylmer-Malahide Museum and Archives. (Photo by Dave Helsdon) (CLICK)
ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK:
“BIG STORM ON MARCH 23″
“The Hydro One site is reporting a power outage in the St.Thomas region – east of Aylmer, north to Belmont and west of Dutton. 4374 customers affected.”
(Information from Dave Cryderman of Badder BusLines) – “Roads were very slippery at 5:30 this morning with the heavy wet snow. Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning wo we decided county wide to keep buses off roads today.
“The main stoplights were out for 90 minutes yesterday after lunch.”
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TUESDAY, March 27/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY
-Wed. – EECC Family Drop In - 6:00pm to 8:00pm; $5/family of five; Games etc.
-Sat. – Club 7 Paper Drive, 8:30 am
-Sat. – Legion steak Bbq, 6 p.m., $12 each; Advance sales only.
-Sat. – Active Elgin Day (see Monday’s story)
OBITUARIES:
-Frederick, Jocelyn Violet – of St. Thomas, on Saturday, at the age of 65. Jocelyn was born in the Barbados and was a former Pastor at the Zion Tabernacle Church, London. The funeral service will be held at the Aylmer Full Gospel Church, Aylmer on Wednesday APRIL 4, at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, St. Thomas on Tuesday. APRIL 3, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
-Taylor, Norman Ralph, of Belmont, on Monday, at the age of 78. Survivors include: wife Bette Marlene (Buchanan) Taylor; son James Taylor of R.R. 1, Belmont; siblings Betty Stover and husband Howard of Kingsmill and Norma Potter and husband Peter of Belmont etc. Ralph worked and lived his entire life on The Lone Maple Farm at R.R.# 1 Belmont. Visitation at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at Belmont United Church on Friday, at 11:00am. Cremation has taken place.
-Gibbons, Edith, of Aylmer, on Tuesday, in her 86th year. Survivors include: children Lynda Dunn and husband Ken, Barbara Hulst, Diane Attfield and husband Fred, Gary Gibbons and wife Dianna and Stephen Gibbons of the Aylmer area etc. Visitation at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am.
AYLMER MAN CHARGED BY ST.T. POLICE
(From Staff Sgt. Hank Zehr of the St.Thomas Police) – “Two St.Thomas men, aged 19 and 20, and a 19-year old Aylmer man were arrested recently by the St.Thomas Police and charged with several home invasion robberies in the St.Thomas area – including one in Aylmer in December. They have each been charged with robbery with a firearm and with wearing a disguise with intent.
ELGIN SOLAR EVENT TOMORROW
(Contributed) – “Elgin County’s Economic Development Department is sponsoring ‘The Power of Solar’ tomorrow at the New Sarum Diner as part of the Elgin County Conference Series. The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm. Cost is $30.
The Power of Solar is a one-day seminar that will give home, business, and farm owners the opportunity to learn more about harnessing the power of the sun through solar panels. Topics presented will include: grid connection, the Feed in Tariff program (FIT), success tips for your solar project, and solar for your business, home, and farm. Dynamic presentations will be delivered by speakers ranging from successful solar operators to industry professionals.
Registration information, agenda and speaker biographies are available at www.progressivebynature.com or by phoning 519-631-1460 x 168.”
AYLMER WOMAN JAILED FOR ARSON
(From Aylmer Police) – Wendy Rivait, 42, of Aylmer was sentenced recently to six months in jail and a year’s probation after her October court conviction for arson at an Elk Street home in 2009.
THE SURVEY SAID:
Q- Penalty for Sat. London ‘rioters’?
1. Expelled if at Fanshawe, $1000 fine 8.11% (9 votes)
2. Either expelled or a fine 2.7% (3 votes)
3. Jail time 2.7% (3 votes)
4. Expelled, Fine, Community payback 60.36% (67 votes)
5. Jail, Some form of Community payback 26.13% (29 votes)
Total Votes: 111
Q- Main message from Tori Stafford case?
1. Make sure children are picked up from school 2.99% (2 votes)
2. Emphasize to children – avoid strangers 14.93% (10 votes)
3. Society should recognize problem youth sooner 11.94% (8 votes)
4. Video surveillance is helpful, more needed 8.96% (6 votes)
5. Bring back capital punishment 61.19% (41 votes)
Total Votes: 67
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MONDAY, March 26/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY
-Wed. – EECC Family Drop In - 6:00pm to 8:00pm; $5/family of five; Games etc.
-Sat. – Club 7 Paper Drive
-Sat. – Legion steak Bbq, 6 p.m., $12 each; Advance sales only.
-Sat. – Active Elgin Day (see story)
OBITUARIES
-Underhill, Ronald Douglas, of St. Thomas, on Saturday, in his 70th year. Survivors include: daughter Catherine Balogh (Mark) of Port Burwell etc . Service on Thursday at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, St., St. Thomas at 11:00 a.m. Visitation on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Cremation has taken place.
-Eppel, Joseph Martin Sr., formerly of Courtland, on Saturday, at the age of 86 years. Survivors include: children Carolyn Murray (Dan) of Straffordville, Patricia Eppel (Jerry Neville) of Straffordville etc. Visitation at OSTRANDER’S FUNERAL HOME, Tillsonburg, on Monday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tillsonburg on Tuesday, at 12 noon.
MALAHIDE FIRE REPORT:
– March 19, 2012, Station #3, Pressey Line, Medical Assist
– March 19, 2012, Station #1, Richmond Road, Medical Assist
– March 19, 2012, Station #1, Nova Scotia Line, Burn Complaint
– March 20, 2012, Station # 1, 50451 Calton Line, Lightening strike
(*lightning hit a telephone junction box at the roadside and travelled to the nearby home. Minor damage)
– March 21, 2012, Station #1, Nova Scotia Line, Medical Assist
– March 23, 2012, Station #3, Carter Road, Medical Assist
– March 25, 2012, Station #2, Heritage Line, Medical Assist
– March 25, 2012, Station #3, Springer Hill Road, Medical Assist
BAYHAM VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS
The following are Bayham residents who were recepients of Ontario Volunteer Awards at Friday’s ceremony at the EEC Complex: Ron Allenson, Bonnie Bradfield, Ken Smith, Chuck Buchanan, Bev Hickey, for Municipality of Bayham; Darlene Bentley, Marsha Campbell, Pearl Kennedy, Jim Tait, Kim Tait, Julie Mackinnon, for the Eden Community Centre; Ray Maddox, Ron Bradfield for the Bayham Museum; Ken Emerson, Donai Emerson for Order of the Eastern Star; Catherine Prong, Fred Shelley, Polly Shelley, Nancy Vince, Gwynn Williams, and Marion Hoshal for Trinity Church in Pt. Burwell.
A READER WRITES:
“We recently moved out of the area and often check your website for local news in the area. Imagine my disgust that there is a poll regarding the tragic kidnapping, rape, torture and murder of Tori Stafford disguised as a scare tactic for the community. There is NO lesson in Tori’s rape and murder. NONE! It was a tragic, senseless, crime. By suggesting that all children should be picked up after school is also implying that Tori’s family is responsible for her death. By suggesting that no one talk to strangers is suggesting that strangers will hurt you. Society should recognize problem youth earlier? What about making those problem youth accountable for their actions? How about tackling drugs and proverty as we all know it’s a cycle that will be repeated with the next generation. The issue isn’t about recognizing problem youth – ask anyone in a small town, we all KNOW who the trouble kids are and whose parents have no idea where their child is and nor do they care. How about tackling learning issues in school at a younger age in order to keep youth from lashing out at the frustration of not being able to learn so easily like we expect them too? Video surveillance?.Surveillance costs money, it arguably cuts into our privacy rights. I sincerely hope you remove the thoughtless poll from your website immediately There is a lot you can educate your readers on instead of posting a poll that so inflames the public by implying misconceptions about crime.”
Sincerely – Sabrina Scrimegour, Lucan
ACTIVE ELGIN THIS SATURDAY
(Contributed) – “Active Elgin Day, which takes place on Saturday, March 31,2012, is a one-day opportunity to try new activities and leisure pursuits for free or at a reduced cost. For a full listing of the organizations that are offering free or discounted activities for the day please visit www.activeelgin.ca or call the East Elgin Community Complex at 519-773-5631 Listed below are Active Elgin events in East Elgin:
1. Bowling at Cys from 2-4 pm; Free
2. Dance at Tammys Dance Studio at Immanuel School : 10 to 10:45 Intro to Ballet, jazz for ages 5-12; 11 to 11:45 am Mom and Me Zumba ; 12-12:45 pm – CoEd Zumba for ages 19 and up and 1-145pm Teen Zumba ages 13-18; All free
3.Fitness and Health at The Hub Centre, Belmont from 9am to 4 pm. ie, TOPS, Ballroom Dance, Yoga, Fit Bootcamp; all Free
4.Shooting, Archery at East Elgin Sportsmens Association, $10 ammo.; 9-6
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FRIDAY, March 23/12
THEAYLMERNEWS will not publish today.
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THURSDAY, March 22/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:
-EESS Parent-Teacher Interviews, 4-7 pm
-Frid. – Ontario Volunteer Awards at EEC Complex, 7:30
-Sunday – Eric Atkinson on “Group of 7″ ; 2-4pm – Free; St.Thomas Art Centre
AYLMER VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS
The following is a list of Aylmerites who will receive Ontario Volunteer Awards at tomorrow’s ceremony at the EECComplex – announced today by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration: Ron and Yvonne Allen, and Trudy Geling – Victorian Order of Nurses; Linda Baldwin , Carol Copeland, Troy Spicer, Joanne Orton, and Evelyn Luscher – Aylmer Community Choir; Suzanne Stead, Kevin Morell, Margo Bode, Mary VanRoestel, Judy Mennill and Pauline Krygsman – Aylmer Performing Arts; Paul Bode, Andy Lamers, Dick Campbell, Harold Phillips, Bruce Farnell and Al Bradford, Kinsmen Club; Cathy Brooks, CCCA; Cheryl Brooks, Gene Corless, Bonnie Rochus and Joanne Orton – Aylmer Community Band; Milan Lemaiche, Jack Couckuyt, Mary Csikos, and Peter Martens EECC; Joan Hobbs – Hospital Auxillary; Helen Tribe – Order of Eastern Star; Donna Smith – Master Gardener; Betty Segui, Rose Laemers, Ella Killough – Aylmer Museum; and Corbie King – Bayham Museum.
OBITUARIES:
Harms, Barry Joel – of RR 1, Aylmer, on Wednesday, in his 43rd year. Survivors include: wife Rebekka (Enns) Harms and children Megan, Bryan and Aaron; parents John and Mary (Schultz) Harms; siblings Ashley Harms and Nancy Dueck(Terry); in-laws John and Margaret Enns etc. Barry owned and operated Harms Excavating. Visitation at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Faith Community Church, St. Thomas on Saturday, at 1:00 pm.
NEW BOOK ON AYLMER
Published in conjunction with Aylmer's 125th celebrations this year, this book outlines the major historic buildings in the town's early growth. Sponsored by the Aylmer Rotary Club, it sells for $15 and is available at Campbells, Pinecroft, Aylmer Express, Clovermead, Studers etc.
EFFECT OF EARLY SPRING ON APPLES ETC.
(Information from Dick Saarloos of BerryHill Farms, Aylmer) – “There is no frost in the ground, there is no ice on the lake, so my prediction is we are going to have an early spring. However next week we are supposed to have freezing temperatures at night so that will tighten up the buds and slow things down a bit. I’m going to put my first scab control spray on tomorrow and that is about 3 weeks earlier than I have ever done before. I have taken the straw off the berries as well and I usually don’t do that until the second week of April. This trend is not only happening here but throughout most of North America; Europe however is having our winter and our normal spring.”
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PEARCE WILLIAMS HAS MAJOR FUNDRAISER
(Information from Joe Richards, Executive Director of P-W since 2005) – “Pearce Williams Christian Centre at Fingal has recently embarked on a major fundraising campaign to obtain four and a half million dollars over the next three years. The money will be used to invest in existing buildings, improve the infrastructure and add new buildings. Specifically, the money is earmarked for a new pool, a 50-person retreat facility and renovated cabins.
The fundraising is going to be achieved through townhall meetings, mailings, phone calls, personal visits etc. A smaller portion will come from corporate, foundation and other organizations with the largest portion coming from individuals.P-W has recently received two grants to initiate World Camp, Farm Camp, and Environmental Camp programs – $15000 from the Westminster College Foundation and $73000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
PWCC started operating in 1960. The camp attracts about 500 campers a summer – about 20% are from East Elgin– and another 1200 attend various yearly programs. Local members on the fundraising committee are Tricia VanGorp and Deb Graham. The last major fundraising project at P-W was for the Director’s house in the mid-1990s. As well, washrooms were added in recent years in the dining hall and longhouse.”
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WEDNESDAY, March 21/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:
-Blood Donors Clinic; St.Thomas Timken Centre; 12:30-8
-Thur. EESS Parent Interviews, 4-7 pm
-Frid. – Ontario Volunteer Awards at EEC Complex
OBITUARIES:
-Marlatt, Irene, of Goderich and formerly of Aylmer, on Monday, in her 70th year. Survivors include: husband Garry Robinson, son Richard (Angela Clunas) Marlatt of Aylmer etc. Visitation at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home Goderich on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the funeral Service at 11 am. Cremation to follow.
-Clark, Dennis Edward – of Pt. Burwell, on Sunday, in his 47th year. Survivors include: children Harley, Chris and Tammy etc. Visitation at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy on Thursday, from 1-2 pm, where a funeral service will be held at 2 PM.
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AYLMER POLICE REPORT:
(Information from the Aylmer Police) – Police were called to a Water Street residence last Thursday at 1 pm after a woman told her neighbours she was going to harm herself. When police arrived she locked herself in inside her home. She eventually surrendered on her own an hour later.
-Police have issued a warning, after a recent complaint about children playing with air rifles, that discharging any kind of firearm inside town limits is against the law.
-A Fath Avenue resident reported that on Tuesday March 13 various items were stolen from her parked car overnight. On March 14 a parked car on Treadwell Avenue was also broken into overnight and a computer and other articles were taken.
ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK:
“IMPAIRED DRIVER, FATALITIES”
SPRINGFIELD – (FROM ELGIN OPP) – Elgin OPP have charged a 30-year-old Springfield man with two counts of Impaired Driving Causing Death following Saturday’s accident east of Springfield. He was the driver of a 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck which collided with a bridge abutment killing two passengers in his vehicle and sending three to hospital Saturday around 10:35 pm. The collision occurred on Pressey line just west of Carter Rd. in Malahide.
Police have identified the two deceased as Jayson IRWIN, age 30, of Aylmer, and Lori WOOLEY age 46 also of Aylmer. They died at the scene. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck was travelling eastbound on Pressey Line when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a bridge abutment on the south side and apparently then skidded sideways before coming to rest down the road. Two other passengers in the vehicle were transported to Tillsonburg hospital with what appeared to be non life-threatening injuries.
THE LOCAL LENS:
Great weather on the weekend for sailboats at Pt. Bruce - but in mid-March? (Photo by Don Durkee) (CLICK)
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TUESDAY, March 20/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:
-Tues. - CANCELLED – Seniors Event at EEC Complex
-Wed. – Blood Donors Clinic; St.Thomas Timken Centre; 12:30-8
-Frid. – Ontario Volunteer Awards at EEC Complex
UPDATE: NEW SCHEDULE AT MCGREGOR
(This year McGregor Public School has introduced a new ‘balanced day’ schedule. Principal Richard Auckland reports on how it’s working) - “The balanced day has been something that has been used by many TVDSB schools. McGregor is the first school in East Elgin to implement it. It has been a successful implementation. Any feedback received has been positive from students, parents, the staff and the community. The day goes by quickly and students have longer blocks of learning time. The blocks of learning time enable focused instruction and learning time for our students. Students eat twice in the day at 10:40 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. Students seem to be eating better also as a result of our snack program which was implemented this year which focuses on providing fresh fruits and vegetables for each of our students. Feedback was requested at our school council meetings and through our newsletter and any comments received were in support of continuing the schedule for 2012-2013.”
OBITUARIES:
Markham, Margaret Isabel (nee Robinson) – on Monday, in her 83rd year. Survivors include: daughter Sandra Kennedy (Dan) of Port Burwell etc.Visitation at the MCBEATH- DYNES FUNERAL HOME, Ingersoll, on Friday, from 11-1 pm with a service of remembrance at 1pm.
NEW AYLMER BOOK OUT TODAY!
Published in conjunction with Aylmer's 125th celebrations this year, this book outlines the major historic buildings in the town's early growth. Sponsored by the Aylmer Rotary Club, It sells for $15 and is available at Campbells, Pinecroft and Studers etc.
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ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK:
‘YOUTUBE BABY’ HAS AYLMER CONNECTION
(Information from Karen Helwig, of London, mother of the baby in the current popular Youtube ‘”Baby Scared Blowing Nose” video. Karen is the daughter/step-daughter of Ruth and Jeff Haldenby of Aylmer. She says Emerson visits Aylmer at least once a week.) - “I took the video Monday, March 14th just before lunch. I had been sick for about a week before I took the video, and Emerson (the baby) would occasionally get really scared when I blew my nose. That morning was the first time he would laugh afterwards, so I got out the video camera and started recording. I uploaded the video to YouTube because I really wanted my husband to see it. The video started getting a lot of views the first day, and within 24 hours, Ryan Seacrest posted a link to the video on his webpage! We can’t believe all the attention it’s getting. We were even on the Today Show and Good Morning America yesterday morning!”
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/baby-scared-blowing-nose-viral/story?id=13200685 http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/42227849#42227849
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MONDAY, March 19/12
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AYLMER, EAST ELGIN TODAY:
-Aylmer Council, 7 pm
-Tues. - CANCELLED – Seniors Event at EEC Complex
-Wed. – Blood Donors Clinic at St.Thomas Timken Centre
-Frid. – Ontario Volunteer Awards at EEC Complex
OBITUARIES:
-Elvidge, Edna, of St.Thomas, on Sunday, in her 79th year. Wife of the late Raymond Elvidge. She was born at North Dorchester Twp. Visitation at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am.
-Vangulck, Edward, of Tillsonburg, on Friday, at the age of 61. Ed worked at the VanGulck Bakery, Straffordville. Survivors include: Brother Sylvere VanGulck (Marie) Straffordville etc. Cremation has taken place. Funeral today at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg.
MALAHIDE FIRE REPORT:
– March 14, 2012, Station #1, Calton Line, Medical Assist
– March 15, 2012, Station #2, Carter Road, Medical Assist
– March 18, 2012, Station #3, College Line, Medical Assist
– March 18, 2012, Station #2, Conservation Line, Medical Assist
– March 18, 2012, Station #1, Station #2, 49290 John Wise Line, MVC
*At 7:30 am, minor injuries, vehicles totalled, cause under investigation.
– March 19, 2012, Station #3, Pressey Line, Medical Assist
THE LOCAL LENS:
Can you bee-lieve this weather? (Spotted on the weekend) - (Photo by Deb LeBlanc) (CLICK)
THE SURVEY SAID:
Q – My favourite Canadian hockey team?
1. Leafs 60.92% (53 votes)
2. Montreal 11.49% (10 votes)
3. Ottawa 6.9% (6 votes)
4. Winnipeg 8.05% (7 votes)
5. Calgary 6.9% (6 votes)
6. Edmonton 1.15% (1 votes)
7. Vancouver 4.6% (4 votes)
Total Votes: 87
AYLMER BALL REGISTRATION
(From Richard Broer) – “AMBA is reminding everyone that they need to register for baseball before April 1. Teams must be declared on this date. We are really hoping that there will be a team in every age group; therefore we are asking those who are planning on registering to do so as soon as possible. To help prepare for the coming season we have the Davenport gym for the next five Tuesdays beginning on March 27. Those who are Rookie Ball age will practice from 6-7pm, Mosquito age from 7-8pm, and PeeWees from 8-9pm. All must be registered before attending these practices. If you have any questions please email: aylmerminorbaseball@hotmail.com.”
NO MPP WEBSITE YET
New Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek sent out a newsletter last week in which his website was noted. However, it was not functional just yet (and still not today at noon). Said Wlliam Ross on Thursday: = “I’m Jeff Yurek’s Legislative Assistant and yes we will have a website. It was scheduled to be up prior to the release of the newsletter but due to a couple of hiccups, the launch date got delayed. I have been assured it will be up sometime this afternoon (Thurs.)”
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