September 6, 2000 - Elgin County Archives
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September 6, 2000 - Elgin County Archives
' •' rII2]_ i.I*-',t , _',/J:r it: UF-....... -'-=-:._ tLJ_.J_' / /7/sE i;7:?.3 _675!8 SEP-O0 " 3333-0301C 1 ' -,_. _-., S L_tSET DF_: • _T -_[;_AS 0_t NSR 5VI r I" PUBLICATIONS MAIL . THE VOICE OF EAST ELGIN FOR 120 YEARS. REGISTRATION NO. 09020 16 PAGES, No. 36, September 6, 2000 PUBLISHED BY THE AYLMER EXPRESS LIMITED - J.H HUESTON. PRESIDENT Express-O-Gram encouraging We have long or wondered evenallowing aboutchildren the wisdom to pet of strange animals. Our uneasiness was rein- forced recently by reading about an 11-year-old girl from Kansas who was bitten, she said, by a belug a whale at one of those marineland in Niagara Falls. Apparently it wasnYt much of a bite, about an inch long on her hand, but it was deep exposThe Canadian Press story about the incident was Friendship allowed to touch Cove where visitors were whales, Even so, it seems like tempting fate to get close to such huge animals. We have thought about this many times after watching a television ad that shows some youngster being "kissed" by a killer whale at Marineland. This gives children the wrong idea about safety-first, we think. How did those whales earn the name "Killed'. The same thinking applies to so-called pet- Mayor Habkirk said a protest was immediately lodged, and continued to be pressed over the next three structuring of MTO's London office, "We're not trying to pick a fight," he said. The town said, but "It's been a threeyear fight." As recently as August 9, MTO's London office was to Deputy-Minister Hastings. After a 40-rninute presentation, the deputy-minister agreed to visit Aylmer per- replacement wanting years, just re- still holding to its claim the sonally to inspect the culvert. "A done," proper he assessment was never said. • The town was willing to placed, as years it should have been three ago before responsibility for John Street culvert was Aylmer's responsibility. In mid-August, he said, he That happened last week. hoped that the ministry Mayor Habkirk said he believe, was turned over to Aylmer. attended would soon A simple mistake should have a simple solution, he Municipaliti'es c;f Ontario convention, where he talked subject vert.. and replace of a John Street visitedthe list of needed committee sent a letter pro- week to inspect the culvert, Mayor said offiin 1996, MTOHabkirk and town testing the short notice, bat included list of $530,000in projects, aincluding $200,000 cials began an assessment of John Street South, which at for Bradley Creek culvert .... The culvert was so old, the the time was part of Highway town wasn't 73.The purpose waste decide was built, Mayor said. Extensions wereHabkirk put on the culvert in 1937, to widen and of the study what repairs improvements were supports. that is eventually traced to contact with a dis- ience. animal. MTO .,, replied that culvert was in fine condition. .?" "-_ ,..=-"- _ " , ; _';':! Rollerblades and ! '"_, _ , -_i. ..... ._ ," - "" :.._ • of John " _,:.-_ "" " :", ."" :':'4,D . ban in downtown •_...... '....... - ,- ..c ' the main intersection -- _-:'-' . skate- the cul- ._." cials were present. and the ,,_v.a maintenance Rollerblades on " " $530,000 in proposed works was the town's responsibility, not the ministry's. _,. " many museums and art exhibits: Look but don't touch. " ' The slogan to use is the one you see at CHURCHILL DESCRIBED ITINANUTSHELL When reading about the loss of the Russian • submarine Kursk, recently, we found it almost impossible to believe what was said about its homeport, the naval base Vidyayevo, a few miles north of Murmansk close to the Barents relent the Mayor Habkirk said, even though MTO engineers never inspected it when town offi- to of ,, " government announced that it would abandon Highway 73 and turn responsibility for of it over an Association :,ill, The ministry thought the Then, in 1997, the Ontario the culvert "_ ing of its London Office. of some youngster getting a peculiar disease vert assessment "fell through the cracks" during the re- the road above it. The culvert showed clear evidence of deterioration, he said, including four sinkholes above the original culvert time, townstudy officials the joint wouldbelieved be reTurned at MTO's convert- he said, that the col- wanted certain when it needed on the'street. Later that year, MTO begged off the study, saying it was busy with restructur- close to strange animals. Occasionally we read believe that touching large animals is best left to professionals who know what they are doing and the risks involved, a capital works within five days. Council's transportation town last Mayor Habkirk said at the We • municipalities. On April 25, 1997, the town received a letter from MTO's London office, ting zoos where children are encouraged to get ease-carrying ___¢ Mayor Bob Habkirk says his three-year fight to convince Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to pay for Hastings place called at some _7 II iewing John St 'S rev South culvertbe paying in Aylmer might finally off. Deputy-Minister John ing a ligament and needed stitches to close. said she Paper 70c + GST 5c = Pressed for culvert cash TEACH KIDS TO LOOK BUT DON'T TOUCH shows _ 390 TALBOT ST. EAST, AYLMER ONTARIO PHONE: 773-3126 _,,_ : _, .:.ci .v . . .... _. ,_., _,_:_. L..... *...... II, and Talbot Streets. At that intersection, sidewalks, At a meeting last week. council's transportation committeeconsidereda proposal to install signs downtown banning them. Councillor Roger Vandi- get the whip-around effect," with youngsters on rollerblades and skateboards putting pedestriansat risk as they turned comers. "Kids are kids," he said. "They're clipping along at a For the second year in a row, a team from Aylmer Volunteer Fire Dep.artment won the annual St. Thomas Laur, Chief Fred Coleman, Jeff Smith and Scott Ward. Absent is Carl Coleman. The team won three out of six appalled by the living conditions they found at that garrison town on the Arctic coast, erendonck, good speed." Fire Muster on Labour Day weekend. competitions Wendell Graves, administrator, said that town town include, They were astonished at the poverty they He didn't object to them bylaws already banned telsaid.in otherJohn neighbourhoods, he fromlerbladesAylmerandstreetsSkateb°ardSand muCr. Vandermeersch parking lots. said, "'And you think these nicipal Sidewalks weren 't in- ther. These next-of-kin of the doomed submarinwent there ten days after the sinking. They ers were guardedin this strategic arldmilitarydefence town. outpost, a closed A retired naval officer whose son-in-law saw was ferent naval bases...and these are supposed to on he had such bad conditions irl said 20 shield years travellingseen around difbe the our Kursk northern " of "never A group of women • came out of the town to chairman, said rollerblades skateboards didn't belong and downtown, "installed, a ban could be en- to express dismay about the conditions in which they were being confined. One said the authorities "are afraid to show how we are living, all this m'sery'. Her husband on the Kursk. She said "the salary of a Russian naval officer is $130 a month, barely Another said she would like the foreign me- enough visit dinto tobuyfood." the town and film what they saw "so _ "_ _,,_ _,- ' j swered, "'Not without en- needed to apply a ban to signs will stopthem?" eluded, he said. An amendCr. ken Baldwin an-menttothebylawwouldbe forcement." downtownsidewalks. Deputy-Mayor Doug Cr. Baldwin said care Avram said once signs were should be taken in wording speak to visiting reporters about their grief and was "You - " "-- boards might soon be banned from Aylmer's downtown Sea. According to a story from an Agence FrancePresse in the Globe and Mail, even the families of some crew members couldn't believe it el- "" ._II_P, .... from .left, Roger DeKraker, Team members Bob Sproul, Jim to test firefighter skills, and placed end in a fourth. Eight teams competed Burger King is for vacant doughnut sec- in the events. sed propo Real-estate developer tion, and has agreed to con- Sl--'O"-_H seemed to. . wouldn't p create traffic chaos forced, the ban. so it didn't include a parent pulling two children Mike Hutchinson is proposing a Burger King fast-food sider it. The site was once a serv- Burger King, he said, was "committed to go there" if on the corner, he found the proposal a good develop- Such insigns apparently helped otherhad communities, he said. in aMr. wagon, Graves said he had a good grasp of what the corn- outlet a vacant doughnutfor shop on the former northeast corner of Talbot and ice station,and which molished replacedwaswithde-a doughnut shop. Most re- Mr. Hutchinson won planning approval. "We're absolutely ready to ment. Cr. Roger Vandierendonck agreed. "There's nothing The ban would apply only to a two-block district of mittee wanted, and would prepare an amendment for Elm streets in Aylmer. Aylmcr planning commit- cently, the shop doughnuts and get going" with rezoning official plan amendment wrong with that plan." Mr. Davis said downtown, consideration, tee seems to like the sugges- sandwiches, Mr. Hutchinson he said, including Couple wants Roundup sold both submarine has ficial plan amendment to al- plications if the committee found the restaurant a generDavis said. Hutchinson commission Mr. to awas trafficready study as Wendell Graves, town low plied the for Burger rezoningKing and restauan ofrant onthesite, ally Danial acceptable Dale, proposal. director Mr. of municipal.services and plan- part administrator, of thewould rezoning. warned proposal have to the be former church on An theadjacent southeast corner of Oak and Elm streets, used most recently for a funeral home, will be converted to a four-unit apartment building, The church building is already zoned for that use. ning the town, said BurgerforKingwouldincludea drive-through lane. An entrance and exit Talbot Street would changed to an exit only, said. The entrance would from Elm Street. the on be he be scrutinized carefully. When the site was converted from a service station to a doughnut shop, he said, neighbours objected. That led to an "intense" Ontario Municipal Board hearing that eventually per- the mitted that people can whattown's misery7,000 the pride of the Russian Fleetseelives", The reporter said inthe inhabi- -banned tints Dr. Don and Marion Scott or Rutherford Avenue in Aylmer want the town" to stop spraying the herbicide pull the weeds ourselves, "We feel strongly enough about herbicides that we spent 50 hours this year are far more apt'to get it on their hands from contact with soil, weeds and clothing. They arc also prene to then Roundup pulling weeds out of our own put in sidewalk Council's cracks, transportation and, environment committee lawns sprayed even though couldin have the we lawns less than one hour." mouths.,. . , sidewalks Spraying for aesthetic reasons is the worst planner Mr. JackHutchinson, Davis, representing said finding ahernalive uses for shop former church would and be used for parking. Councillor ken Baldwin coffee the site. Mr. shop Davison said he hoped neighbours understood a is concern.or about the curt responses the Scoffs say they received when they tele- They wrote that Roundup, while aimed at weeds, "also at'fccts earthworms and in- possible misuse of herbicides as it exposes the largest number o1"children to its ell the vacant former doughnut shop wasn't easy. The empty shop was being said as showed well-regulated business was better than a vacant building. t,Pl'°'acdt,,c dcpartmCntpr,,tcst, parks birds.Sects which ,cct...].he largest number said.vandalized ,,'ith were grouped into about 50 apartment blocks. Decay was everywhere walls, peeling paint, pitted with crumbling roads and r0t4ing hulks at the docks, The structure place, shops, of a functioning schools, society restaurants, were in an officers' club, but they were virtually empty, with little to buy in the shops, no leisure facilities, All this was found at the naval base of one of clearthe world'Ssubmarines.mOst powerful, ,2,500-tonne nu- Winston Churchill had it right when, late in wrapped 1939, he insaid a mystery about inside Russia: an enigma." "1, is a riddle, FORSCHOOL BUSES in both d&ections. sidewalks ap- and ap- from on weeds grov_ing are eaten by their hands in their of in a letter to "it is stored in their liver admissions as sotm as tile)' saw an ad- "It is picked up by animals for asthma and related allergics. ge,,cy,,,,,,,as ,or preteensis "Legislation is pending to prohibit the use ,f herbicides in urban areas, "DDT was hailed 40 years ago as a great insecticide and The S¢otts, o,u,,ctl, vertiscmcnt saidtheytclephoncd it) The Aylmer on their feet. andlattytissuesl'orycars, Express on August 23 inIorming reside,Is of sidewalk spraying, "We wcrc told that Ih_undup had been applied to "Dot.,s on a leash feel an trritation on their paws, lick it off and swallow _. "Small children arc far more affected than adulls be- lhrcc wrote, skin more readily alld is ab- sal'c, and that if wc objected wc should g, downtown and dig.est_vc systems, "These are the ones who years," they ,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, to hospital emer- At a meeting last week, graffiti, He asked the committee he to Hutchinson fill "this empty act quicklyrestaurant." commercial to help Mr. Mr. Hutchinson could put a "l'tm Herren doughnut outtonaotttnv, "' let ill the shop .... Mr. l)avls saM. He said II{at he and Mr. ,,,e,, ,, ,,,,,-""'""'".'"" ,,,a, a pletcly banned because ,f its Bur#or Ktng was a better ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,, ,,,,.,,,,,,,, CONTINUEd ON PAGE2 ate as much traffic lion as doughnul congcsshops Vacant land between long as a a Burger study King ." doughnut and/or Town wont--'"-'" trim -:C'averh' ,-, .,,.uatrees • Ayhner committee transportation has rejected a re- quest from three Cavcrly R,ad residents to trim trees At a meeting last week, were on private property, and wcrc ll_e responsibility ot the owners. A.G. Christie of 42 Cavcrly Road wrote to the committee on behalf of himBlack and Austin White. M,.. CONTINUEDONPAGE2 PAGE 2-AYLMER EXPRESS-Wed., September 6,2000 k_ Goodwills Used Cars won pool "B" of mosquito division in East Elgin Youth Soccer house league this year with a 4-1 record in playoffs. Players, except where noted; include front, from left: Johnny Unger, Matt Pinchak, Travis Den Engelsen, Brittaney Medeiros; middle: Brian Graham, Perry Minielly, Sara Howe, Calvin Buchner, Bradley Hooghiem; back: coach Leona Main, Petra Korevaar, Anthony Boehm, Jeremy Hooghiem, Kristi Knight, Savannah Saarloos, Kara Saarloos, and coach Maria Medeiros. Absent are Gregory Dykxhoorn, Nathan Medeiros, Lydia Schmidt and coach Joe Medeiros. Century 21 won peewee division of East Elgin Youth Soccer house league this year with an undefeated record in playoffs. Players, except where noted, include front, from left: Chris Van Wiechen, Jesse Kipp, Ryan Hartemink, Ryan Hunt; middle: Joey Penner, Dave Graham, Cassie Van Wiechen, Michelle Gubbels, Rob De Sutter; back: Virginia Ward, Rebekah Wiebe, Anita Schipper, Michael Kuipers, Brian Gallagher, Greg Fahlgren, David Smit and coach Michelle Annen. Absent are Wess Yates and assistant coach Andrea McCallum. • Wants Roundup ban nicipal CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 T H E G EN ERA CANADA WID M L O T O n S LEARANC __._u ............ _, • to investi- birds, "The weeds can be con- sponse the Scotts received when they called. readily trolled and on .as oureconomically streets as by weed trimmers as by herbicides." Wendell Graves, town administrator, said Roundup was sprayed directly onto sidewalk cracks. A blanket spray wasn't used to cover the entire sidewalk, hesaid. Unless council instructed differently, he said, Roundup to Mr. ensure complaints were Graves said hecurt wanted gate the apparently rehandled professionally. Mayor Bob Habkirk said that, in defence of the Scotts, Roundup was a potent herbicide. Councillor Ron Baldwin asked if the town posted signs wherever Roundup was applied. Mr. Graves said he would check on that. would sprayed, continue to ........ :_ services, be needed Perhaps, hea said, to do betterthetown job in- Danial Dale, director of mu- sprayingprograms. However, he wouldask formingthe public about Won't trim trees authorized to do so." CONTI_IUED FROM PAGE 1 . ._::,, :" i) m_aE _Y i , m_0 I g W0NTBEtlEVE stm,_,t r_l mmum ASm SEE WHAT AMOUN'i [,NANCED $+5,ooo 0.9% FINANCING CAN MEAN C0 St 0r C 0 _,T 0 I: BORROWING BOI_I_OWING AI489.$%MON [H'_[OR $_.oH, ,o FOR YOU YOU. erendonck said, "Those trees are not on town property." Regardless of whether or Roger Vtrees andinotCouncillor the town planted the originally, he said, they were not the works department's responsibility. The town couldn't determine who originally planted sary work. by the town shortly after Caverly Road was widened, built up andtrees paved, "These were planted "Parts of the frontage of the properties were appropriated by the town in July, 1959,andatnotimewerethe occupants asked if they were desirous of having the trees, "Caverly Road at that time was officially known as Fifth Street. "As the town planted these trees and has the equipment and capability to carry out these tasks, I would request the works department be the trees, he added. while it was "quite possible" the town planted the trees, butMayor the residents had enjoyed BobHabkirksaid the shade and enhanced property values they created for40 years. Cr.RonBaldwinsaidhe'd willingly trim any trees the town wanted to plant on his property. Cr. Vandierendonck said accedingto the request"just opens a big can of worms." If the town trimmed these trees it didn't own, he said, other residents would dernand the same service. s-,, SAVE" o,_.Mo.,. _'°" AT4, _,:1,"._._ make a better deal Caverly between South and Talbot streets were "'badly in need of pruning and removal treeson the westsideof of dead limbs, "The works department is under the impression that these trees are on private property and as such they cannot carry out the neces- " on _8_11.36 our _'_' REGAL FUND CAPITAL REPRESENTATIVE Serving St. Thomas PLANNERS & Vicinity • ulJU_ best-selling MUTUAL Since 1980 , ' Chevrolets and Vivian _LTD. London : 1-800-265=4166 366 Oxford St. E. _L Woytaz (Shaw-Crawforcl) Independent Specialists $ 2s r000 _ _[' " ' "4 $'6._ O_ _$__685.76 $35.000 $7.206F_8 $64h 72 $6,560,16 Oldsmobiles. Tel/Fax - Home 633-4288 I%l_mlillE_lllmCill&qlwt Office In Investment Funds Insurance & Retirement Be.efits Call Collect Anytime r R.R.SP.. R.R.I.F. 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He could remember even as a child that when he was in a room, he was constantly noting, where things were placed and A skeleton that might be the man had been found east of Port Arthur on the Trans Canada Highway. He tried superimposing a photograph of the missing man's face over a picture of the new-found skull. The skull's features proved a perfect match. The woman finally accepted that along with forensic evidence that would send _ him to prison. In 1968, Mr. Van Patter left OPP to become mvesti-, gator of fraud for T. Eaton Co. department stores. He promised to fix a problem with employee fraud within two years, but had it licked within a year, he said. new exhibit, "Lighting Through The Ages," on Saturday, September 9, from veiled during an opening of a 7:30 to9 p.m. . That led him to join Ontario Provincial Police in 1958, individuals hoping forlooked a position what like. in its forensic identification In another case. he said, a Toronto woman was tourdered in herwas suburban her brother dead. home, presumably by her son who being manipulated by some employees. "We cleaned house," he said. Customer accounts.were He then took on frauds Mr. Van Patter now reAdmission $5 per sides at Red isOak Parkperin son. Bayham, but was born in Comber, Ontario. His family roots, though, were in Aylmer. The Van Patters were among the carlAest settlers here. His family's log cabin homestead was situated where Old Town Hall is now. When Mr. Van Patter was still a toddler, his parents returned from Comber to Aylmer, where his father tography, body couldn't be found, unit, working with finger-was ex-convict. Police Getting into that departOneanday, the son was sitprints and crime-scene pho-had no proof because merit took some time, and he tAngin a living room with her his first served in general duties girlfriend and some former at London District Head- prison cronies. They were quarters and St. Thomas OPP using a sign language devel= detachment, oped by convicts for clanHe joined the identifica- destine communication, tion branch at Burlington The girlfriend happened to District " Headquarters in know the sign language, and 1963. called police to report In 1964, he moved to To- anonymously the details of route Headquarters of OPP, the murder that he boasted and was put in charge of fin- about to his friends. gerprint classification and She wouldn't _ive her from Toronto" who knew all perpetrated by to customers, the tricks used defraud using "street-smart boys stores. He stayed with Eaton's for four years, then became security manager for 68 Miracle Food Mart grocery stores in Ontario. "The best company I ever worked for," he said. He stayed there six years, but "My roots were constantly in my mind." He moved to Zurich where he trained to become an auc- took a job as a pharmaceuti- crime-file maintenance, cal chemist. He recalled that at the Lyn attended Aylmer time, he thought it would be Public School and Aylmer grand if those files and finDistrict High School before gerprints could be computstarting what would turn out erAsed someday. Now they to be a varied career of adult were. jobs. He rememberssome of the 'Tve done everything in the book, just like my dad,", he said. He started _:hile still a child as a paperboy, then worked as a delivery boy for a butcher shop and in a geecery store, nance in his voice that was perfect for auctioning, His family had a great interestin antiques, sohe knew a lot about them, as well as farm machinery, An old St. Thomas auctioneer taught Mr. Van Patter that to create a good sales he said, and a lamp in his grandmother's dining room drew his attention, The "vase lamp," as it was called, had a colour known as "'pigeon blood," he said. Many disliked the colour, because it was so close to blood red. " • "' ._,,,_ _ -,-----,,--. *-, ., • /' . :" _,_ / ,- : ". ,.,. ,_:_ ,_,-_ . -,+',•, _ _, ,,., 3 / tiously slipped comic books inside his clothing, or visitor there; -'t _' / , , ii ..... .-'_"_ ,. ,_. '' his grandmother's dining room. He recently donated 300 lamps and related artifacts to Aylmer and District Museum. HEARING PROBLEMS? FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEARING AIDS NOW AVAILABLE I TOALLONTARIO RESIOENTS FIEGABDLESS oF AGEORMEANSI When he tried to leave, (/ h0arlng cenlrekJl 7_lCJ_'"Jq"J'' 399 Talbot Street t,,q,,,t,es,,,epus, ut,,te, I_v.,,...v._l/ -- j + +,.,om.-,+r,o,,+,,+ ++'""""'lip 19286 " '" • +II I -.. "l.eam ttw .,..+it & .... REGISTERED VENDORFORONT.MIN. OFHEALTHA.D.P.FUNDINGPROGRAM FULLTIMECERTIFIED HEARING AIDSPECIALIST MEMBEROF:ASS'N. OFHEARINGINSTRUMENTPRACTITIONERS, ONT. IA.H.I.P.I AYLMEI,t I,_XPI,tESS AI)VICRTISIN(; I)I,_AI)i,INI'_ MI)NIIAYSAT 5:lit)I'.M. " Buy and sell tlirough Tlte Classdteds. comes north. Lot frontages on the circle were too narrow to allow curbside parking between driveways, he said. Despite that, as many as nine to 10 vehicles were being parked on the court, particularly on theentral_ce part of the street, Parkers, hesaid.were: Persons + who walked across Melanie Drive into a nearby housing complex, upparently for lack of resident .,,/_ , _ + _" "' kyn Van Patter was inspired to start collecting historic lamps by this "pigeonblood vase lamp" that at one time was in Court parking under scrutiny Old Town Hall is now. towas pass on TheHe firstwanted log cabin where some heritage from his faro- called. mother "'I cooked told everyone it in, heI ate rethe biggest egg in the world." ]'he taste of the egg was stronger than he really liked, His father said afterward, "'It would be interesting to know what farm that came from." Lyn remembered an occasionwhena boywhowasa frequent shoplifter came into the store, He went straight to the magazine rack, and surrepti- .. ,' • !. ,j .... ' light. "Then a fellow from Vienna named Edison came along and knocked them all on their cans" with the invention the electric lightbulb, he of said. Lyn wants anyone with antique lamps to be extremely careful in handling them because they are so fragile. He insists that owners resist the temptation to convert old lamps to electricity. "Don't bastardize them," hesaid. men in his family tended to ily At now, die young. 63,hehesaid, has because survived thea Parking on Erin Court in through the court to a nearby curbs with yellow paint to brain aneurysm and four Centennial Estates subdivi- park to the east. show parking wasn't al- strokes already. sion is under the scrutinyof Mr. Walker said the park lowed. The second reason, he Aylmer transportation corn- needed proper access of its Mr. Graves said curb said, was knowing that his mittee after a complaint from own. markings had no legal force, collection would be prereal-estate developer Walker Parking on Erin Court, he But drivers should know, served and available for the Homes. said, should be for residents even without the markings, public to see. The court is a short street, and their visitors. "You can't crowd a driveHe would like to see the ending in a cul-de-sac, off He suggested limiting way." collection inspire a drive to Melanie Drive, south of Elk parking on the court to one Mayor Habkirk said part move the museumto larger Street and east of John hour, with no overnight of the problem was develop- premises. Street. parking, ers demandingsmaller In a letter to the commitCouncillor Roger Vandi- building lots with limited tee. Bob Walker said the erendonck, committee chair- parking, when most families court now had five houses on man, said, "This is a mess, had more than one car. the cul-de-sac, plus three va- no doubt about it." Mr. Graves said he would cant lots. Mayor Bob Habkirk said see what could be done with IkYJIImperial Tobacco Two houses were on the he visited Erin Court the existing parking rules before ,: ....... i.,t ...... ,,.,l:t:,,..+,ht...., .... south side el" the short en- morning of the meeting, suggesting any new regulaRobertL Bexonhasbeen trance street to the cul-de"They were parked all tions for Erin Court. appo,nted President and sac, and a vacant lot on the over the place," he said. Chiel Executive Officer el ," -, times in the Middle East, he said. They are nothing more than small pots with a fluted spout to hold a wick, and are fuelled by animal fat. The evolution of lamps over the centuries, he said, was driven by "a constant desire to have more light." Improvements included new fuels, using multiple wicks and devising shades and reflectors to concentrate aires to hobos from came into the Everyone million++ store, Lyn said. His father had a tolerant attitude toward hobos. "They're basically good old boys," most of whom were just down on their luck, his father would say. Bruce would say that the hobos who bought "Bay Rum Hair Tonic" would mix it with water to drink, because they couldn't afford liquor. Despitetheir misuseof hair tonic, Lyn said, his father always treated them like any other customer, One hobo who came to the store every year to say hello always brought a gift for young Lyn, including a fresh goose egg. It filled the frying pan his , ._" " farmgate, and chatting with him. The farmer turned out to have an iron suspension lamp that was in a "crackerjack" state, The farmer said he wanted $100 for it, and wouldn't take less. Mr. Van Patter said he snapped up the lamp, which was in mint condition, He found other bargains at tattoo fleamarkets, life." in my mind all my scrapyards, He started collecting auctions and old farmhouses, lamps 35 years ago, keeping His greatest find, he said, in mind a lesson he learned came when he had his family from his father, on vacation in Myrtle Beach, His father told him that South Carolina, in the early collecting parts and assure- 1970s. He didn't have much use bling them into a whole for the beach, so he used his could be cheaper, and more time to travel backroads in satisfying than buying search of remote rural viisomething whole, lages, Mr. Van Patter had read One day, he came across a extensively about historic rural antique shop. lamps, inspired by the one in When he inquired about his grandmother's house, old lamps, the owner took He had been a carpenter, him to a corncrib "cornplumber andtinsmith bythe pletely fulloflamp parts, best knew He learned n_any lessons by watching his fatherat Erin listenedandlearned. work in a downtown drug- ", ' He believed his grandmother received the lamp about 1880 as a wedding gift. "That lamp is now very collectible," he said. Few owners were willing to part with one. He was fascinated as a child by the lamp, especially when it was lighted. "As a little guy, I thought it was fire," he said."It was a skills thatwould provein- finding said. time he started collecting, "Thatofparts," was my he first grand a lamp, If an owner must electrify valuable in assembling and he suggested using a He spent hours in the crib professional to do the deliLyn Van Patter says many Mr. Van Patter's father held restoring antique lamps, sorting parts he wanted, and cute work. of the most important lessons him upside-down by the anHe was a "divvy," some- paid 35 cents apiece for what Mr. Van Patter said he dehe learnedin lifecamefrom klesandshookthebooksout one whocouldnaturallytell hetook. cided to donatehis large his father, Robert Bruce Van of him. a genuine antique from a That haul still often sup- collection to the museum for Patter. The pharmacist then called fake or reproduction, plied him with parts he three reasons. _.,+ His father, known usually the boy's father and told him And, he said, he was a needed to restore lamps. ' First, he said, his family in Aylmer by his middle that if the youngster wasn't "'people person" who, with Often, it took many hours had a long history in Aylmer, _ame, was a.._pharmaceutical picked up, he would take him his amiable, folksy nature a lamptoitsorigi-firs,!isettling 1817. chemist in towel, but held a to the "crowbar hotel" could put potential lamp sell- torestore hal condition. "just gethere.in a tremendous "wide variety of jobs during (Aylmer Police station), ersat ease. His oldest lamps were two feeling from being a boy hislife. Herecalledfiveyearsago sun-baked clay "grease from Aylmer.That says it "'He would say about six meeting an older man at a lamps" that dated to Biblical all.'" words a year,"butwhenhis His family'shomestead fatherspoke.Lyn always was on JohnStreetSouth. Father + "+., : ,'_" • : _!',, - -,, Lyn Van Patter, who recently donated 300 historic lamps and related artifacts to Aylmer and District Muscum, said his collection was inspired by his maternal grandmother's dining room. He would accompany his parents on visits to his grandmother 60 years ago, he said. She was formal in her behaviour, and dressed in more important cases he constables were on her doorworked on as an identifica-, step, demanding answers, tion officer. The body of the mother In one, a Toronto woman was then found in shallow had reported her brother water in Lake Simcoe. missing. Two years later, Mr. Ironically, Mr. Van Patter Van Patter decided to find said, the plaster of Paris used out what had happened to by the son to weight the him. body, preserved it perfectly, , In 1984, Mr. Van Patter was hired as security director for the chain of BArksjewellery stores. He stayed with the cornpany until 1988, when a brain aneurysm and four strokes forced him to retire. In 1991, he moved back to the Aylmerdistrict. gra Victorian clothing, "She used to scare the living hell out of me.". Even as a child, he said, he had an "analytical mind" that liked to classify everybody and everything he saw. "I watched very closely," -'"_ He called tor bids to start at $15. "Everyone in the auditorium put up a hand,"Mr. Van Patter chuckled. The lamp eventually sold for $500. These days, he said, a buyer would be lucky to get a Tiffany lamp for less than $5,000. house Ill tioneer (and asalsotheserved at one point village reeve), He followed his father's advice, always to do whatever he wanted if it made him happy, He said he had a ruse- , minister in the Ontario govemment, Mr. Riddell knew a lot about farm equipment, Mr. Van Patter said, but not about antiques, He went the wrong way down a line of goods on sale, and began his chant with a Tiffany lamp. Lamp collection started .. ndmother's name, Mr. heVan but when got Patter her onsaid, the line, he persuaded her to give her telephone number so an investigator could call back. The number was traced, and within 20 minutes OPP and Metropolitan Toronto ., ', +_ "'. ' environment, he had to entertain the crowd, And the crowds at auctions seemed to like his fastpaced stream of comments about bids, he said. He remembered one farm auction where he was relieved by Jack Riddell, a former Liberal agriculture I _-- sty/ca Or parking visitors _,,. wa.t t,, spaces who .cut lea,." L "_?-,J 633-6915--- ,e,,.,.,,+ ., "I_} I YOUR ,, -"" ilk ry LESSONS .jazz'rock.country .eartraining..theo AUTOMOTIVE _L/_L_IOG _ CONTACT ,,,,,,,,,,s ^" +"'°_,"+r_ e,+,,, county's NEEDS F Exclusive ImperialToba¢coCanadaLirrtited. Robert k. Bexon Mr Bexon hasbeen President ,,r,d Chief Operating Officer andsince American toba(co industry lu/y199'_ andbrings °. exper'ence `n the Canadial_+ .0,++,0o,, ,+o,+,, ,+,o _ ' is ,etlrmtl after a distinguished • tvh Brown will remain as non-executive Chairman. ,,_+tee, with the company, R_'_g:E 3 GUY MISKELLY _ IFOR , ohawk College Music Gra,duale Il Cy's Old Timers administrator, Wendell Graves, said overnight town parking on town streets was There were 18 bowlers in only banned during winter attendance at the lanes on months, to facilitate snow- Tuesday, September 5, 2000. ploughing. Lucky Ladies were Edith Ho_cxer, parking was Wilson with 181 and Gertie prohibited within one metre Alblas with 169. of driveways,and within Lucky Men were Peter nine metres of an intersec- Berkelmans with 269 and tion. Gordon Ruthwith222. Signs could be posted to High Lane was No. 3 conthat effect, he said. sisting of Edith Wilson, Cr. Vandierendonck sug- Louise Kilgour, Peter Beygusted perhaps spraying kelmans and Harold Chase. N "7TWW - Chev-Olds Dealer to his new position 25 years Imperial rebated is Canatla+s le,_dmt.j ,',mnu+a,.turer t,ftobatto prodt+cts Ithold_ 70%olthe Canadian domestit tigatette market and is based in Monh_al. PAGE 4-AYLMER EXPRESS-Wed., September 6, 2000 CanadianaCrossword Indian Nations F" _ b _ -- 3 " S- r------ 7 .... ,, ,. o. . _Y.ff By Bernice R_,sella and James Kilntr -- ,r. _ t_ --I 43 I 4 2 Legaltender 3 Fissures 4 Nativesof Ontario 5Natives ofBC IWhitney.forone 6Estimated arrival time, lot 161_asterfate 7 Woman 15 Small island of Quebec ' _ parrot that died? it'sboring. A dead parrot is the only often Flounder has also picked kind of parrot I'd ever con- up some charming routines sider owning., somewhere along his checkI know some people love ered flight path. He lures the birds,but they suffer newcomers to hiscageand _ __ believe now that it was a mispronunciation of 'Satan'. Sidney/Satan was a scarlet macaw - beak by Jimmy Durante,wardrobe by PimpsR "" ,''" " _: i_l_:I ,-. i. _ flaming red plumage with follows it with "Excuuuuuse Us. He was'gaudyall sound blue/green accessory feathers me". likepassinggas and and beady black-pupilled Reminds me of.a story "! of 40 Metal bearer 41 Fifth Zodiacsign 42 Nativesof Northwest Territories 28 Opening 29 Monotonousroutine 30 Golf coursepart 34Natives ofOntario 44 Natives of Alberta 35Anhur. 36 Spay Exchange. lor short 54 Coarse 46 Natives 55Perquisite, forshort 56 Tell on of Nunavut 47Chart 49 Resort 57 Away from wind 51 Compass point ThisWeek's Answer: Edi ip ants than $3.8 railusgd to help in d ',. tpm_ stu- _ We look forward to another successful year in 2001 as we continue to help those in greatest need. Next year's 30 Hour Famine is scheduled '_ _._ j_ tt _; ._...j t i_i _ '' ,_ -" -""" " ._ _ , .-/.1":;,. i_1__" ": 1 ,. 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LICENSED TECHNICIAN C CNABE'['['_E'R 1999 WINNER NEWSPAPERS But Iyou wastell justme...what wondering - could it he turkey did'.''_" wast Prepaid Cellular ./.fT_._ O Wednesday)by the Aylmer ExpressCo Ltd, 390 Talbot 2R9 President StreetJohnH E. PCHueston, Box 160.Aylmer. Online. Canada NSH T,E,C,H, SHOP the shivering parrotstanding slightly, but decidthere, edlyamenable. "Are you amgnt, she asked. "'Fine,ma'am,thankyou for asking." Said the parrot humbly. "'But you seem so quiet" said the dowager. "Is there anything wrong?" Nothing at all ma'am" said the parrot. "I couldn't be happier.' 9, t;. ,4t _"m' ___ ' gangbangof that par,,' :_ "_-"t - "t.-: , ., , l__ rot managed mytolifetrash my " ,=, .',_L _|ml_l.i _ J_t home, traumatize mythe family , _*"_"l_.]l,,!_.,-_i $ :t:- II _,'i_ ,_.: and estrange us from next _' owned locally and its futuredepends on local prospenty the surround,ngcommun,t,esIt employs local people.,s and support The Aylmer Express _s pubhshed weekly (every vicar's opened departure the freezer the andwoman found " 150,000 joined young more Canadians behalf _ . |' ..... - - "_7,"',,'---,, r dents than for On April 6 andof7.the children /t '_I .1_ who registered for the na- whosefuturesare brighter tional event held .April 7 and because of your efforts, I _t1_ :' "_,'', ." 8. By going without solid ,,,,'ant to thank Avlmer and 1 a,' •. _ , ..._. .---'-' -" " _ " food for 30 hours and orsurrounding area. Your stu• ._ ; _''... gamzing local events, students can be very proud of dent.,, raised money and intheir efforts. The Dixie Flyers performed before a large audience at sample beverages, fruit and catered food while listencreased awareness of global Dave Toycen Rush Creek Wines' Bluegrass Festival at the winery on ing to the Flyers and another group, Whitewater. The poverty. President, World Vision Sunday. Organizers were pleased with the large turnwinery hopes to expand the program next year. Participants in your con> Canada out of visitors who ignored rain threatening skies to The only newspaper that really cares about Aylmer and live Sydney in the arrived, hedge after _, weekswouldrt't Shestill after Sydney comeout departed, Sydney's beak was more powerful than a set of bull clippers. Heatethespinesof _,.'= -" seven volumes of my Ency_ clopediaBritannica and sev.'_ _ ered the 'phone cord in three _, - _ "¢ : "_,,.'_ -" &'_ places. He chewed up the /¢, J_ .... p'L_%_ :I'1"_'" -; " door trim and uprooted a jade """"1_.,,=', _'_'_,._ "'t " _' •' ., plant onto the living room _ _.,---,, carpet just, I believe, to t_"_-'_;_ " - I Ii ,4' . watch it die. In his brief _ funding. million, Avlmcr - J 1side shortlyto As president of World Vi- munitv raised $6,788.52. sion Canada, I would like to This money will be used to thank the 30 HourFamine help food programs in participants and organizers in Rwanda, Kenya and Sudan, Aylmer for their valuable streetkidsin Cambodia and contribution to the most suc- Romania and relief efforts in cessful Canadian 30 Hour Iraq. Breakfast programs and Famine ever. The annual projects for street youth here event has exceeded this in Canada also receive $3.5 11 to, partic about another foul-mouthed parrot, purchased by an unwitting Saskatoon dowager. It wasn't until she got it home that the lady realized thebirdwas...tainted. It sang ribald songs. It told dirty jokes. It screamed swear as theypeeredat Sydney_ words doesn't that know. EddieMurphy slouching likeBrando in the WildOnes,resplendent and Whichwas.a problem, insouciant onhisperch, whatwiththe vicarcoming Talk? No.Sydney didnot to tea that veryafternoon. "talk'. Sydney screamed. The lady tossed a bedsheet Louderthana jackhammer, overthe birdcage; the bird More piercingly than a Skil- sang four unexpurgated saw striking a spike. More verses of Mademoiselle from excruciatingly thanabevyof Armentieres. The lady . F-18s in mid flypast. Sydney screamed at the parrot to : .:,]_ _,'",: was loud. hush; the parrot told the lady Pupils attending Malahide SS18 (Kilmer)in 1942 inRon Franklin and Don Howey. The school was on The He was also a tyrant. He to perform an unnatural act. eluded, front row, from left: Ray Terry, Doris Dunn, Eighth Concession (Glencolin Line) near Carter Road. transformed my feisty border In desperation - for she Charlie Wolfe, Marion Howey, Clara Ens, Fay Wolfe. Former pupils and friends have been invited to particicollie into a shuffling could hear the vicar's footSecond row: Hilda Ens, Margaret Sinclair, Barb Dunn, "pate in an October 21 re-union. For details contact Yowsahmutt the very after- steps at the door - the Grant Laur, Bert Wilson, Don Dunn, Pete Ens. Back Grant Laur, 773-9513 or D. Brown 773-3795. noon they met. I never did woman snatched the parrot row: teacher Gertrude Laidlaw, Marie Westlake, Photocontributedby Marilyn Gillies. learn what he did to my cat, andthrew him in the freezer. Shirley Ellis,AgnasEns, HowardSinclair,Bob Shipp, but the poorbeast went outA half-hourlater, afterthe " tie, to the three feet away. His most embarrassing _ Party trick'? Waling until anyone in the shop sits down, ., whereupon Flounder makesa stoplight-yellow eyes that never seemed to blink. Sydney was --.I have to admit it beautiful, in his own Boy George way. He was also the PetFrom Hell. "'Does your parrot talk'?" curious guests would inquire 37 Although. 52Afresh 53Gram orcentre prolix grass . /" _" il tbrshort 38Hairgoop 39Natives ofB.C. 42Trigonometric term 43Maple genus 45Spoken item Thanks _ II . 47 Mineral 48 Toronto Stock never met Sydney. Sydney me, you . %*& #+@%was the name of the parrot I He's turned simple defeca: once, it is to laugh, owned, tion into a form of military Atleast whatI thoughtassault. Hecannailyouwith fr°m a that's disadvantage: they thenshrieks''Getawayfr°m^ ,, theshopowner calledhim.I Gattlinggun guano from " 26 Born To date, more lion is being need), children countries. This year. togethismoney back? gorgeous...and he's got a It'sa very funny skitex- mouth on himlikeBlack- ')i 25 Beak. in Quebec of _ -..- -.--_ I 37 Patrilineal kin worse, I suppose. Could have been Flounder, Flounder is a A PARROT IS MAN'S Oh weU. Lorie Could have been classic Monty Python parrot Rainbow currently skit. right? ' WhereJohn living intheHumane Society Cleese comes into a pet shop Animal Shelter in Charlotte, witha deadparrot andtries.North Carolina. He'spetite,- _ once 9 Area measure 10Female student 24 Calipll I cept for What one thing - the beard foul the fowl. pirate.HThis isthe a premise. sane,ration-truly euses ally operating human would S.word. He uses several Bevercomplain about having a words. Heuses theF-word so 33 Ice deliverer goal ._ tl 19Shoebrand 11Compass point 21 Royal.Entomological Society. abbr. s ')'' 8 Natives of Newtbundland. __-Bitter herb year " { 24Natives of Quebec 23Meadow 27 Paid companion 31 side "O Sheltered Le ; P/_/_I" short 18Natives ofBC 20 Bearingweapons 22Chief George 50 Forest BEST FIEND You're familiar with the DOWN 5 Napkin holder 8 Ceremonialstaff 12Past of to lie 13 Consumed IReverberation 14Image urt,.ea ¢_ 45 s0_ -- 17 Natives _'_., _ t[ i I SO_I]_I1E_ -- s4 _ -L S ACROSS. 7"bi]._" L _-T HI_I_" ilA.I i R_L_ZEO 7"a_l-LaBoo_l)t_y ts t¢-/_ ZeST __l_ q ' ' _ 9, - _- f _ ' - --. -- _ i 140 C()NCESSI()N, 3844 " .ST'W. Bell l"88B-464-6585 oc 842"7138 AIIIIB Ih,l_,,,r hlterior lle_igner MobJlJtt: ,,-, Wed., SePtember6, 2000-AYLMER EXPRESS-PAGE 5 Katie's _J',. Electrolysis Permanent Hair Removal For Women and Men T'-- FREE CONSULTATION & SAMPLE TREATMENT • Reasonable Rates * CALL 765-2395 .% t. ..... 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Assumpr.ion School US_ _: : excellent community resource for area Museumlike serves as an schools Assumption• The museum makes history 'come alive' _ _-_, j | N '_ S _i' \ R.R. : ]k • #2 A._l/q$ £?' 773$45z .--i i _ - • The afternoon featured several activities teared sit in the dunk Saturday tank during the end of toseason carnival organized by Friends of Springwater, an asso- and free treats youngsters. It ended with fireworks at for Springwater Pond. I[ILil O_ce Supplies 17 Talbot Street, East Aylmer Kim Flintoft, "Rush Creek Wines Rush Creek Wines, tionship the museenjoys a with working reinum in combining her- m 3188 77_ itage and modern business for the promotion ofproducts and company" Museum Membership Campaign oa.,sOree. °ooserva,,o° cia.oo o,seasons, c= ers a,,.e ar. summer worker Christa Hammond volun- ..__/-C__ for our students." _ _: Stationery m Principal, "The Aytmer & District K HELPSUPPORTYOUR Purchase LOCAL a Membership (Good until & HERITAGE _)_ now for only $12 December 31, 2001) DONATE-money (tax receipts issued for amounts exceeding $5) _ BLUIE 5 X DOG ¥ X Call & Inquire About Our PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT ADVICE YOUCANTRUST Sac.Tosc.ool SV=;a,' UpgradeSystemSpecial ONLY $875 for $299 New Fall Hours Man.,Wed., Fri.- 10 amto 5 pm Tues.. 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O_ttam, NSII2W2 35 Talbot St, E Aylmer (519)77.3-8136 Tickets available at 773-9283 Hill's Pharmacy Campbell's Stationery 420 TalbotSt.W Aylmer 785-2880 restaurant 20 John Street, South, Aylmer 45 Talbot Street, East MINERVA ART & CUSTOM FKAMING Hamilt0nWard The Old INSURANCESERV,CE UNITED School SpringwaterRd. 765-1616 House N, & Cathers ,STo_t S_eet e_,A_me,,O_t_o N_Im51_7_2_4 29 TALBOT oi_ STP,EET, EAST PAGE 6-AYLMER EXPRESS-Wed., September 6, 2000 YWCA .-:_,_---_............. ..-....,.*_.;_-,_,,_.--,_.,.:,.. - / _--I _ _'_,"5 . _;. _t/,v_ Fall Session -October 2 - December 2, 2000 2000 PROGRAMS IN AYLMER .._: t* Registration Night:Tuesday, September 12, 2000 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. St. Paul's United Church in Aylmer Late Registrations, call 765-2082 or 773-5670. **To secure your position, payment must be made when registering.** COST: S54 per child per course, $140 for 3 or more children REDCROSS SWIMPROGRAMS (Terrace Lodge) Aquatics Coordinator:Nancy Campbell AquaQuest 1 AquaQuest 2 AquaQuest 3 Children should participate without parents. Mondays 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.; 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays4:30- 5:00p.m. Thursdays 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.; Mondays5:00- 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays5:30 - 6:00 p.m.; 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Thursdays 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Saturdays11:30- 12:00p.m. h00 - 1:30 p.m. Mondays5:30 - 6:00p.m. Wednesdays5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Thursdays 4:30 - 5:00 P.m. Saturdays I h00, 11:30a.m.; 12:30- 1:00p.m. 12:00- 12:30 p.m. _, _- _} Baby& MeSwim (Terrace Lodge) Saturdays 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. (3-12 months); 9:30 - 10:00 a,m. (12-24 months); 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. (24-36 months) RedCrossPrograms (Police ": ...._ ,:_,, ... College) - Aquatics Coordinator - Nancy Campbell AquaQuest 4 AquaQuest 5 Fri.4:45-5:15p.m.;5:15-5:45p.m. Fri.4:45-5:[5p.m.;5:15-5:45p.m. 5:45-6:15p.m.:6:15-6:45p.m..6:45-7:15p.m. 6:45-7:15p.m. Sat.8:00-8:30a.m.;9:30-10:00a.m. Sat. 8:30-9a.m. _,,i_. ,_ Mondays I h00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m.... \p _ '- -:.:' / " AquaQuest 6 Fri. 5:45- 6:30p.m.;6:30- 7:]5 p,m. Sat.9:15- 10:00a.m. i,'1_ "_"" :- q " - Charlie Robinson, left, Ward Dickhout, Cliff Sefton and Larry Pressey of Aylmer Odd Fellows serve a roastbeef dinner to the public recently at the IOOF Hall on per at the hall every fourth Thursday of the month. To facilitate that, Odd Fellows installed a new steam table in thebasement banquet room earlier this year. John Street North.The group holds a fundraisingsupAquaQuest 9 AquaQuest 7 AquaQuest 8 Fri.4:45-5:30p.m.;5:45-6:30p.m. Sat.8:45- 9:30._m. Fri.6:45-7:30p.m. Sat.8:00- 8:45a.m. AquaQuest 10 AquaQuest ll&12 Sat. 8:159:15 a.m. Fri. 6:307:30 p.m. BronzeCross(Mustbe 14- bringproofofage) Cost:$98.00 TIMEWILLBEANNOUNCED SwimPatrol $60.00 Fri.5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Sat.9:00- 10:00a.m. ,,._.. Lifesaving I, II, III Fri.4:45- 5:30p.m. llYLMER NOTE: Classeswill onlyrun dependingon numberof registrations! CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS TINY TOTS (3-5 years) TODDLER TIME (1 1/2 -3 years) Encourages physical, mental, and social growthforchildren Day: Thursday (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.) Cost: $55 Location: Christian Reformed Church Instructor: Charlene Anger A fun houranda half for parentandtoddler. Crafts, songs, games,and learning. Day: Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30a.m. Cost: $54.00 Place: Christian Reformed Church Instructor: Christa Steenbergen _ 6 .. CAN YOU BABYSIT TONIGHT? (Certificate Course) Day: Thursday 7-8 Cost: $50.00 Place: Aylmer Community Services Starts: September28/00 Instructor: Lorraine Broer Student must be 12 yrs. of age or older to graduate HOME ALONE PROGRAM ..... A program that teaches 9-12 year olds how to be safe when left at home alone Day:To bedetermined Cost:$25.00(4 sessions) Starts:To bedetermined Instructor: To be determined Place: Aylmer Community Services . _ -:: _ Ontario Clean Water Agency started its first day of OIC O, OMIATIO S,OR Woman charged with OFFICES MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ACT, iH. bad c__h eques 1996 (s.32) ADULT AEROBICS PROGRAMSONGOING PROGRAMS AQUA FIT (Day Classes) Day: Mondays & Thursdays Time: 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Instructor: Linda Killough Location: Terrace Lodge Starts: October 2, 2000 Day: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Dianne Claus Location: Terrace Lodge Starts: September 18, 2000 MORNING AEROBICS BELMONT Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Malahide that Nominations for the following municipal position may be made by completing and filing in the office of the Clerk, 87 John St. S. Aylmer, Ontario, nominationson the prescribed formand accompaniedby the prescribed nomination filing fee of $100.00 payable by cash, certified cheque or money order: Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Dianne Claus Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Then Verkaart - (1) Mayor (at large) Day: Monday, Wednesday & Friday Location: Aylmer Baptist Church Day: Wednesdays Location: Belmont (Afternoon) Library Starts: September 18, 2000 Starts: October 4, 2000 POSITION - MEMBER MUNICIPAL - (1)' Ward Member/Councillor for Ward 1 COUNCIL - (1) Ward Member/Councillor for Ward 2 - (1)Ward Member/Councillor for Ward3 - (1) Ward Member/Councillor for Ward 4 TAI CHI CLASSES - (1)Deputy TAI CHI AQUA Day: Monday (Evenings) Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Instructor: Then Verkaart Terrace Lodge Instructor:ThenVerkaart Starts:Sepetmber20,2000 Location:BelmontLibrary Starts:October2, 2000 TAI CHI CLASSES Cost: $30.00 per month Day: Mondays Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Then Verkaart Location: Aylmer Baptist Church Starts: September 18, 2000 Jll_ _,__ __:_ ij[_._ _I__ _ j°.,_ Fortheyears2001,2002,and2003 Formsare availableat the municipaloffice- 87 John St.Aylmer A mustorbeby signed by the candidate may be nomination filed in person an agent during regular and business ENJOYTilE FLEXIBILITYIN ATTENDINGTHE CLASSESYOUWANT!!! INTRODUCINGFITNESSPUNCHCARDS 12Punch Card-$60.00 24 Punch Card - $100.00 (BelmontTaiChi has a set fee and theabove punch cardsdo notapply) hours between January 3, 2000 and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 13, 2000 (Nominaiion Day). In the event there are an insufficient number of certified 114Ullkll:iADIkOl_E be reopenedfor candidates to fillthe all vacant positions positions available, onlynominations on Wednesday, will October 18, 2000 between the hoursof 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and such additional nominations, if required, may be filed For more information, call.the Y.W.C.A. at I I below for the purpose of voting. I Wednesday, November 8,2000 .ours-Between 10:00 a.m.and8:00p.m. LOCATION-attheMunicipal Office. 87JohnSt.Aylmer,Ontario or 765-2082 If Long Dtstance 1-800-461-0954 ,_'_____ Experienced, qualified Discovery Club staff _ will provide crafts, games and lots of fun! _" P.D. days, Christmas Break and March Break available depending on the needs of commun,tyl I I I PROGRAM REFUND: Refund in full only when classes are cancelled by the YWCA. The YWCA IJ_B I reserves the right to cancel classes if enrollment is insufficient. NO REFUNDS after the first class unless a doctor s statement is presented before-the end of /he current program term. Classes taken will be deducted from the refund.... __ _ I I I [ 6c g II,lllh - 1 I1,1111. ADVANCEVOTE(S)- Saturday, November4, 2000 and VOTINGDAY-Monday, November 13, 2(H)0 ' {ll):O0 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) A Unitedway _gency ' ILIVE in the office of the Clerk. Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidatesare certified than are requiredto fill the said offices, voting places will be opened on the dates stated 631-9800 . DAB Inquiresl'ho_c 773-5344 : 6c Tile Aylmer Express '::S,ES'Sl, . JAH R Millard/Election Official Order your photo reprints from ' .THURS., SEPT. 7 • 9:00 P.M. -, I:OO'AJNI, ,. [I _r The chequing account, he AYLMERADvERTISINGEXPRESS DEADLINE MONDAYSAT 5:00P.M. Aylmer/St. Thomas 773.34031633-5351 Quality, licensed care for your school age child offered before school and/or after school. _'__ __ Mayor (at large) - (1) Ward Member/Councillor for Ward 5 BEFOREANDAFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS ATMcGREGOR PUBLICSCHOOL _ A St. Thomas woman was ter allegedly writing bad charged last week with three cheques to two Aylmer busicounts offalse pretences af- nesses. Police Chief Bil Segui HENDERSON APPLIANCE said she wrote cheques at SALES&SERVICE Aylmer Valu-marton August 12 and 13, and at Shoppers _ Drug Mart on August 10. said, was closed on June 21. Cost: $30.00 per month Day: Wednesdays Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pressey, client services representative, and Bruce Boland, operations manager, Elgin Area Water Systern, present the trucks to workers Len Miners, Bill Berry and Jim Laur. managing Aylmer's water system on September 1 by delivering two new pickup trucks to the former Public Utilities Commission water crew, who now work for OCWA. Garry Punt, left, assistant manager, Phyl AQUA FIT (Evening Classes) '_, . LON. t_' F._. • : lIP Wed., September6, 2000-AYLMER EXPRESS-PAGE 7 I Registered Massage Therapist EFFECTIVE IN TREATMENTSFOR: • Stress Management • Repetitive StrainInjuries. INGRID VANDENBORRE _ i_ Chronic Pain • Acute& Back.Problems • Headaches Gift Certificates Available D.V.A.TAPSCardsAccepted T' 220 Talbot E. Aylmer .. ,O For appointment (519)773-9276 Oct.6_ /, r;/. • • " " ,- PRIVATE ROOMS WITH BATHROOM • Housekeeping • Laundry • Meals • Cable All for $825 per month. All Inclusive t 16 Victoria St., Port Burwell _74-4583 AI Phillips, left, and Scott McCallum of Crime Stoppers of St. Thomas accept an award presented by Deputy-Mayor Doug ,. Avram during a recent Aylmer council meeting. The award was a salute from Ontario Crime Control Commission. ,L SUMMER SALE CONTINUES Pete McLay, centre, shows Pat and Mike Pfingstgraef a hand-carved cane presented to him as a retirement gift by Aylmer businessman Ra,ph Johnston. More than 60 friends attended an informal reception at Camp Percy, August 31 to help Mr. McLay celebrate his retirement after 30 years in the real-estate business, .r_Group Group Dresses uresses $59or,e.s99 - _-_ Group :,,T-Shirts • ;_, :! r 27o " Carol Stockford, left, on behalf of Block Parents of Aylmerand Springfield.accepts an award from Scott McCallum, representing MPP Steve Peters (Elgin- _Group Shorts r less s27 or less Middlesex-London), and Deputy-Mayor Deug Avram during a recent Aylmer council meeting. The award was a salute from Ontario Crime Control Commission. Grou2 HOUR PHOTO .,i _, _'. _:_ . o. FRI., SEPT. 8TH TO THURS., SEPT. 14TH ",:-' C-41 Available THE WATCHER (AA) KeanuReeves&MelissaTomei 1 showper night- $6.50per ticket RusselCrowe Roy LeBlanc, right, winner of the 1999 Collingwood Elvis Presley impersonator contest, performed for a large audience at the Wonnacott Park pavilion in Port Bruce Monday. 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The St.Thomas Power and SailSquadron Registration at Parkside Collegiate Room #1 September 5,2000. 1900hrs/7pro) September 12, 2000. 1900hrs (7pro) For more information call 637-2628 (voice mail) e-mail us at: stthomasps@aol.com 6c -:.-- : ' - ..... -" _ . careen nine _ub.s^fn?_ZO_o¢ n trOnn _ " " ror_. _ov..c_ w m :_ dc::a paruclpauag r,,,._v,_.. events across Southwestern Ontario was the best part of thejob,.he thought. The worst was the frus- _ '_ of The Lamers Ay|merExpress Andy of Aylmer apparently did a great job as Zone F deputy-governor for Kinsmen Association of Canada. designer at Timberfield ROof Truss in London. Mr. Lamers and Anne, his wife of 24 years, have two children: Leanne, 23, and Jamie, 19. The association saluted him during a convention earlier this year as th_ best depmy-governor of 17 in Southera Ontario. Mr. Lamers is the first member of Aylmer Kinsmen Club to serve as zone deputygovernor, He grew up on a farm on Malahide Township, He attended Holy Rosary Separate School and East Elgin Secondary School before studying carpentry at ConestogaCollege. He worked as a carpenter until last year, when he be- He became interested in trating task of convindng Aylmer Kinsmen Club 15 clubs to submit required payears ago, after a friend in- perwork on time. vited him to a meeting. Kinsmen Clubs were nonHe joined soon after, and profit groups, so prompt pawas club president in 1991- perwork _vas essential to re92. • rainingta.x-freestatus. Aylmer Kinsmen particb He also had to produce paLed in many activities with four zone newsletters, and other clubs from this district, attend many zone and district he said. meetings. "'I guess I made an impresA friend he made as a result was Dave McKenzie, a sign," he said. life-member of Greater Lon.He was surprised when. at don Kinsmen Club. a district convention earlier In early 1999, M?.- this year,he won the award McKenzie persuaded Mr. as best zone deputyLamers to run for zone dep- governor. uty-governor. He expected it to go to a ............ He visited a few clubs to deputy-governor serving a campa,gn, b.ut as it turned third term. He even had his out he was unopposed. Most camera ready to take a picmembers didn't want to take Lure of the man he thought on the additional work of a would win. senior post. Instead, Mr. andLamers" He wanted the position for name was called, he re- r,JL_ Aylmer Legion Branch 81 AYLMER John St. N., Aylmer EXPRESS Bi ago Every Wednesday Night building component Advertising Deadline Mondays at 5:00 P.M. 6:45 Lucky7-$70 Jackpot-$180 ,- personal growth and the op- ceived a banner for his home portunity persons. to meet many new The year"seemed to go by quickly," hesaid. Attending meetings of the club. He enjoyed his office, he _ said. but it brought home to \ him the seriousproblemof \" declining membership in all ' _,.,.,._-. ,7.>- illl_ __lll_l_T 11_l ,- . i_111_ "- ¢igl '11 AI_rB I_lll_'l[_ ll_ i_1_ ill_b_ ...... • ....... J ..... ,7_.,, _ , _i:_: / // i_--- ._ @ When he joined 15 years ago,Kinsmen Association of Canada had 16,000 members. It is nowclubs. down to 10,000. service lal[_l[_rt_! Jf .A_,._, Legion Week .q_ntamh_r nightclublighting,Equalizers, Mics,OJmixers,Corn;). limiters,16 channelmixers, Intelligentlighting, Mirror balls, Dance cage,Kub0life dance platform, CD decks, Cabinets, Amps,Karaokecosandmorel - Firstcome,first serve- ALLSALES FINAL 16-23 Celebrating 75 Years of Service 84JOHNSTREET SOUTH,AYLMER (JUST SOUTH OFTHEMAIN STOPLIGHT ONHIGHWAY #731 Friday, September 15 F 0 0 T L O0 SE ENT.E RT AI N M E NT "' FRIDAY CHEAP Meal in lounge from 5 to 7 p.m. . Adrnission$4.00 *PLUS* Pub Night from7 to 11 p.m. JOINTHEFUN! Learning how to drive can be a Let us help you make it the SAFEST! Wine & Cheese, displays of interest, PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND Special Draw on Saturday2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, September POKER RUN £ 23 oursestartse S pt. 26th Privoh_ Lessons THE Leave at 10:45 a.m. from Br 81 N DOOR OPE II ALL ' WEEK .,.PUBLIC ..JJ-. PUBLIC WELCOME! ~ WELCOME! Ll "k_ ' Elgi The _ Dis¢oun|s ZONE 7'73 5002 " II POLICY - [rlsoran¢e DRIVE Cost $20 - Inquire at the Bar II and exciting experience, very nervous II 17 _/lllg St., O1111/1[4 ! Ayhlller "_:'°""_ _ ty n Coun Plowman'sAssociationPresents... Elgin Cou nt y - Ag r i v isle n PLOWIN G MAT CH Satu rday, September 9 2000 _1 KentKnechtel.pastpresident of Aylmer Kinsmen, said, "'The biggest loser in the Whole thing is the com- Tossing, Horseshoe Pitching, Novice Antique Class, Log Sawing, Garden Tractor Class, Bag Tying, Exhibits atzd Displays. Aylmer and area homes do control)products." What's the best way to get rid of mice'? "Well, if there are children afestations. bumper year for pest inSome blame weather and construction. Others say it's was a mistake. _ojoin a club shown by many He remembered that when he moved to Aylmer in 1991, he had trouble making new Store. Ltd. Country Depot Feeds In recent weeks, he has seen an increase in sales of rodent control traps and poi- around, I'd say traps. But, if there are no children involved, rat bait or poison certainly of them." He saidgets therid poison should just part of a normal populaLioncycle. They recommend plugging all that to could be possible holes entrances homes. friends, But after joining Aylmer Kinsmen in 1994, he made sons but, not much more than last year. "At this time of the year be in an area the placed mice normally run. where In London, pest control One pest controller healthy female mousesays cana have 50 babies a year. lots of'friends, seeMr. anyLamers way tosaid'he stop the dedidn't when the Crops are coming moving towards and oft" the fields the barns mice start clineice clubsin membershiPin general, in servThe trend might be other buildings."He was not aware of any noticeable increase in the slowed, but ithe could found be it hard to believe reversed. number into houses inofmicemoving Aylmer. "We do have a lot of cus- Features: noticed QUALITY EQUIPMENT WELL MAINTAINED RENTALL any run on (mice Y0gr Road companies Io recently reported Sgcgess.. 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Mr. Lamers was saluted as the best deputy governor of 17 in the No apparent infestation of mice in Aylmer area tomers in town but i haven't BUSINESS REVIEWS "l,¢ormation Directory" ' ._ 9"_:O00 _1_C as much as it might to help a community, especially with . fundraising for public projeeLs. He believed the reluctance John&Richard Andrews' Farm Hwy#3 bypass& RonMcNeilLine / _"' strong in membership, but m its Aylmer's district onlyclubthe remains London club is as large. Last year, the district im eluded 33 clubs. This year, it is down to 30. Kent Knechtel, left, past president of The cause of the decline, Aylmer Kinsmen Club and Andy Lamers he said, seemed to be a hold an award banner won by Mr. Lamers growing reluctance in poten- during his recent one-year term as deputy tial members to commit to a A service club that was reunify.'" short of members couldn't do Saturday, September 16 OPEN HOUSE UPSTAIRS AND DOWN . 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Before you buy, be wise al/(I --lil_, • Queenofthe FurrowContest _o o You don'thaveto be in agriculture to enjoy the Plowing Match... It's for everyone! Come out & enjoy the fun! ! 40_ _ ' _. "_--'_A,e,,,,_, ,_,_-_.__ Hw,,,' ram ,s_ _"'- Talbt)tvllle N Contact: Shirley Bechard (519) 631-6535 Rochelle O'Connor (519) 633-0706 facilities working underthedirection ofa consumer or regulated health professional. Placement ratehasbeen100% inthisprogram. The Personal Support Worker certification program provides long term, Dates:Tuesday & Thursday Sept.12.2000-July20,2001 Times:7:00pmto 10:00pmFee:$1,874+textbook st. Thomas/Elgin Campus 120BIIIMartyn Parkway St.Thomas, OntarloNSR6A7 Ca11(519)633-2030 The Aylmer FANSHAWE COLLEGE Express • ;' I db "'_--" Wed..September6. 2000-AYLMEREXPRESS-PAGE9 "-" .,,.,,0,,oo [4 l._ _,_Lw_ u _ toorderyoursupplies! _ffmO Belts, Covers,,_ Spruce SL,Tillsonburg k_ _£ -2-- -'.L"L"L-- .... L_ e Jaymie Marriott, 15, left, Julie Hill, 16, and Nicole Tisdale, 15, are the first East Elgin Secondary School basketball players ever _' summer at York University in Toronto learning advanced basketball skills and competing against teams from other re-. velopment team. They spent a week this named to an Ontario regional midget de- gions. _: _ Richardson, Wesdon McCann, Shaun team was u_efeated to win a Players, s0ccer tournament in Alliston recently. except where noted, include front, from left: Zack Felder, Chad Smith, Rob Fisher, Paul Neville, Sean Strydom, Mark Richardson; coachRobRenee Wynjeterp, Justineback: Oliver, •Patterson, Dean Strydom, Shane Harder, Laran McCann, Corry Timmins, Brett Hueston and Jamie Benner. "_'"_ :=". _1_ "',, 7 team soccer beys _-_ : ' _-_" and with lots of spirit and a team effort the final score There were many parents. the coach and manager who. was 2-1 forus, left St. Thomas at Aylmer in Aylmer tournament in won Alliiton. East team travel soccer Elgin wona _every liston 0, Aylmer 1 and Barrie Other games included AI0, Aylmer3. tally exhausted, but throats, lack of sleep and the tournament madewinning it toall defeated ments Aylmer scores by Kerri Wynjeterp On August ]9 and 20, East Heat Under 17 boys team of the tourna- of tension, hard work, running around, driving and of course support for their team. We started play on Saturday morning, waking up the guys was a task, but the magical word ":food" seemed to have the right eft'get. cope with many different challenges that faced them throughout the tournament. 4. Meaford 1. Aylmer2 5. Oshawa0, Aylmer 0 6. Alkona 1, Aylmer 2 , Steen Park in Aylmer_'_'_last " week. The Saturday, Evening - Sept. 9 - Forest Beef Liverloaf , Vegetables S479lb. 20 TION donated to the Aylmer ,,[ ,., ,,_, Museum • / _ \ • On public exhibit for the first time ! _1_./I in its entirety _r/ff_,_\V'_"V • Ovet 400 Lighting related _tlr_ _ artifacts • Exhibit continues to December 3 _ ,_"/ Assorted 33o,Annabel pm CO_ _ Would VOUbesmiling i.fthis happened to yOLlr eyeglassfl'allle. off % FLexon "°*"'"'""""'"_'"'_'"'°"* ........... n Ax_ord _i Da .... " ¢ians EVENINGWALKINGTOUR OF AYLMER BY LANTERN 14 East Street, ,ore:M,,,toI,,.,}0{}._,,, :,:u__,,, ._.,t_o(}_),, ,,, 4_}(},,, l'" Includes live music - Refreshments- Lighting Door Prize- Guided Lantern Tours Door Prizes Aylmer & District Museum H{OH_SSlONAL C0tJFU[0US bl ItVl{:l • MI)[;1 VI'.;IONCARl PLANSACCtPItiD EYE EXAMINATIONS ARRANGED '_. Tickets availableMr. Vanpatterat Campbell'Swill beB°°kpresentSUpplieS'to answerMUSeUmquestions & Hills Pharmacy Guided Costume Tours. Saturday, AdmissionEvening, to Lamp Oct. Collection. 14- 7-9 Refreshments. pm Tickets $8 before Sept. 30 -- $10 after Sept. 30 261 Talbot St. W., Aylmer, ON , (519) 765-2084 The Aylmer Express 390TalbotStreetEast,Aylmer 773-3126 LANTERN EVENING TOUR OF EXHIBIT Saturday Evening, September 9 - 7:30-9pm - $5/person v. # ,_,,.,,v,.t_,,,.,..,,,,,,/,, t,,,,,_/l.,_,,., t/,,,.,,,,/,t.,,.,'.ttl,,_,/,l,, .t,t,_l s39s,,,, s._....i $1_69_a,/lb. All 7:30-9 "Recently 773-9203 Ham call Ed Miller at 765-1490. A_tHIEVING GOALS THE LYNWOODVANPA'I-rERHISTORICALLIGHTING Advertising Deadline Mondays at 5"00 P.M. Aylmer, Ont. Great for School Lunches! Deli Sliced Meats... Black Roast London To join at theAylmer Aces' Booster in Ingersoll Club, tl? lgeg ___ •Talbot Street W., ,r,,,,,,,'r',_',ri,,,',,,,',, 30 Everyday Low Prices on pm "ig ting fromtravela soccerjunior CityteamplayerkeepSduringthe aballgameaWaYat game ended in a 4-4 tie. __ Sunday,..................... September 10, 1:30 GRAND EVENING OPENING After breakfastweheaded to the tournament. • girls sore worthwhile. 1. Wasaga Beach l, Aylmer 2 2. Alliston 0, Aylmer I 3. Barrie 0, Aylmer 3 AYLMER EXPRESS Sarah Smith of East Elgin Under-15 with words Although of there encouragement were mowere. exchanged amongst the players and supporters. The players seemed to @. L'" m_ many AZliston . Tent game, making so it was it the the only Alliston unChampions for 2000. It was a well organized weekend with lots of parental The first game we played was against Wasaga Beach, " w4: _ pm REGULAR SEASON HOME OPENER Saturday, September 9, 7:45 pm :2, '_ GA_I_E Listowel at Aylmer in Aylmer Elgin _ JR, e HOCKEY CLUB Wednesday,September6, 8 L_,,_ "_ ._ ! ," _k 1 wins Alliston tournament _, _ AYLMER ACES EXHIBITION U . _,"_,i, _ East Elgin Heat Under 17 boys travel Aylmer 773-9723 Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 9 am-12; 1-5 pm Wed. & Fri. 1-5 pm; Sun. 1-4 pm _, 6c • PAGE IO--AYLMER EXPRESS-Wed., YouthSoccer East Elgin September 6, 2000 byMargKalman Art STAR OAMES withthree,and CameronHonsingergoal.A's'sists wentto MikeandAdam withtwo. Monster. Thegoldmedalin atomdivision The goalfor VanirKennelswas" went to Sew C0ol Embroidery, the scoredbyJustinTriebl. silver to Canadian Tire and the Pinecroft-4,Pallet Management-1 Atom results Thursday, August 31 AylmerExpress.5 Sunday, September 10,-- Balmoral Park B Division 7:30p.m. A Division8:45 p.m. McTaggart, Goalsfor Armstronglns..3 AylmerExpresswere bronzetoShoppersDrugMart. scoredby ToddLaurindo withthree Mosquitoresults andDevon Dickout withtwo. Tuesday,August29 Scoring for McTaggart, ArmstrongPODIA ,ns wereHenriSchipperwithtwoand ScottMeginniswithone. Canadian Tire-3 Graham, Scott,Enns-2 Cameron VanBommel scoredtwo andStephanCorneltssen hadonein Canadian Tire's win, Goals for Graham, Scott, Enns were scored by Spencer Kyle, with as- , A-T PRECISION SKATING CLUB "CALLING ,_- VanGorpDrainage-0 SewCoolEmbroidery goalswere scored byDerekElliswithfiveandone assist,Bradley vanKasteren withthree andoneassist,JeffProusewithone A-TPrecision SkatingClubinvitesall past skaters andallnewskaters, interested in synchronized skating, tojoinus on thedates listedbelow. Thesesessions areFREE! Come& experience teamskating, develop friendshpsthatlastforever,andhavea greattime! new oneJane Abell hMart.7, adanassist, Shoppers Drug Durkeee-1 Earle CarrolI-Harkes, left, presents Pauline Prendergast and Peter Berkel- tering heat at Aylmer Lawn Bowling Club; Friday. They had three wins with 36 mane with the Aylmer Toolcraft trophy for winning a day-long tournament, in swel- points, defeating 11 other teams from Aylmer and surrounding communities. FREE for two sessions absolutelyandtryprecisi°nskating TIME SCHEDULE _ _li, 111 mick, eachwithfour,andBlake BerCentury21;Lawn the kelmans, TaylorBurchandBobby Ball medalwinnerwas silverwinner GreenValley Goals DrugMart were each withtwo. Maintenance and the bronzePinescored byforShoppers Jonathan Bosma withfour Pool A'a gold medalwent to croft. an_ an assist,NathanSiniowski with WortelboerFarms,AylmerShrine Bantam results two.andAndrew Hobawith oneandan Clubreceivedthe sliverandRiver- Monday,August28 assist.Joshua.Brix hadtwoassists, bendFarmsgotthebronze. EMGEA-7, Locklngton Homes-4 Thegoalfor Durkees wasscored PoDIa GoalsforEMCEAwerescoredby byT.homasAllin. Martin's LlftTruck-7,PizzaFactory-3 JeffBrownandScottHaayema each Two"J"lnstrumental-8. Craig Van Ymerenscoredfive Studer'$1ce-0 and JesseManTwo"J'goalswerescored bySeen goalsandJaryd nell each hadTriebl one in Martin's Lift aryansand Nathanael Wiebe,each Truck's win. the greens PRE-JUVENILE, BEGINNERS &JUVENILE up to 15years Fri.,Sept.8 - 5:15-6:45p.m. Fri.,Sept.15-5:15-6:15p.m. JUNIOR noagellmlt Sun.,Sept.lO-8:45-10:15a.m. Sun.,Sept.17- 8 a.m.-9a.m. by Dorothy DeCraemer Monday, August28 Six =_reensof doubles. 1 - Teaks Veenstra and Sien Bcrkelmans. 2_d- Germaine Mervis and Helen Sawyer. NOVICE up to 19years Fri.,Sept.8 - 6:45-7:15 p.m. Sun.,Sept.179 a.m.-9:45 a.m. ADULT over21 years Sun.,Sept.10Sun.,Sept.17- 7:15-8:45 7:15-8:00a.m. a.m. 3_ - Alice Boussen and Pauline Prendergast. Wednesday, August 30 Four greens of doubles. Germaine Mervis of Aylmer, 2 wins, 36 p'_ints, Consolation went to Tom Brownies an:l Norm Jones of 1" - Germaine Mervis and Pauline Prendergast. 2"d - Teaks Veenstra and Janet _/atson. Port Stanley with 1 win, 31 plus 2 points, Alf Hibble was our drawmaster assisted by Earle ALLPRACTICES INTHE COLINCAMPBELL COMMUNITY ARENA, TILLSONBURG Aylmer For reformation contact: Toolcraft spontournament and attended from Nor- Bored today's teams Diane Vitias 842-2887 SharonBalcom879-6432 DorothyDeCraemerdrapeda wet toweloverher head during a lawn bowling tournament in Aylmer Friday in a effort to keep cool. Officials, reduced the number of Pat Spicer 773-2076 ='= ends required in each game, to shorten the time playors had to stay on the greens in almost unbearable wich. Port Stanley, ThamesFriday_September fordand Ay]mer. I On behalf of Toolcraft, Earla Carroll-Harkes presented the trophy to: i"-Peter Berkelmans and Pauline Prendergast of Aylmer, 3 wins, 36 points. 2"a - Ken Martin and Laverne Anderson of Thamesford, 2 wins, 40+2 points. 3'd - Keith Benner and s Es _ Alpha Alpha Is Life II Worth Living A 9 week course on books of Philippeans interested Covering in finding out more about the Christian faith, Adults of all ages are welcome. Learning and Ph:Scb laughter. 'ett°a the New ba°nUJ :,:_-> People make new Helping one and NewFriendships NewConfidence NewAmbitions The AIpha is a no question as too hostile, simple St. Paul's United Church (_(_(_ invites you to an NewResources Alpha Off Supper y_ S eptember 16th SaturdaKick NewGenerosity or The Alpha Course meets every week for ten weeks, plus a weekend retreat midway through the course. _;_;;_._ olc raftLTOHistories "7tiler 54 years, ever/thing hg._chcznged except our seruiee" Sprockets. pulleys, roller chain :;ear°°r:n_t:in&hardware to chance to discuss issues small groups gzve you a raised du ring the talks. is seen Family . AYLMER Have y0.urs printed TheAylmer Express . _EEI_AOLUELQDuIBpEMYECNUTURFoRC[IB'_'IoN%OT;FCc_R! T_EREL'NOFAV_nE_E:_E_DE_ friends. Anyth inn. place where Purpose to get to another. She was released from hospital later the same day. Sgt. Knight said no charges were laid. NewResponsibilities together. An opportunity know others poisoning. 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NewAttitude / at the meeting a,,. : P/"; rPeT:kt'_:rJa::vnteSs:gr_ nP'angs appV Sn; Crop _ e11_l _ (__.}_ i '-Cb_da mr°ls,l_ rde _l'_r; tawi` rrFee erase:ha fl`ng Tread plate, expanded metal • •Concrete fasteners "_l::i'lz!_S:°fdriJlbitsandtaps • Imperial. metric & stainless fasteners • Welding supplies electrodes in plexiglass,etc aluminum &cast iron "_'l:stP:Pse'u&Hl_wg_q/l°n'lexan' - Mig & tin welding with steel, stainless. steel, stainless& cast . mild Plasma shape cutting -Machining For information call 773-3126 i[ we don't have it, we'll get it!! _ MOn-FriThUrST:307:30 5:00.4:30 Satg:00-Noon 230 Elm Street Phone519-773-8363 • Fax519-773-5246 Please call 773-7152 for further information and to register. _, at Sshaheep_ 'at & mund bar' tubing in a'l sanding,cut-offwheels, concrete at 6 p.m. (__j..,_(_;_:_ AYLMEREXPRESS ADVERTISING DEADLINE atcinc@kanservu.ca _ (_(_(_;__ pi¢; Open10- 6 Daily Over20 Varieties Ripeningto Perfection (__' t.oOK w at's I_e;ldY at6:30a.m. Police Sergeant Michael Knight said she was taken by ambulance to St. ThomasElgin General Hospital to be treated for possible alcohol AYLHER EXPRESS NewHeart It is I:;:_: to have fun same time. too Aylmer out girl,drunk 15, in wasa found passed f:ontyard on Treelawn Avehue on Friday, September l, is for Anyone Ask betswithone.AdamHamilton hadan TimVanderkooy witha goalandanasJeremy Scoring forLockington Homes waere assist,LeggwithtwoandChadnab- sist,SaraBeringer, Dylan Spicer nd PizzaFactory goalswerescoredby oneandWilliam Klassen withtwo. Goodwills UsedCars-9 BryanWidner eachwithone.MarkVan IronMasters Gym-0 Wychen alsohadanassist. Goalsfor GoodwillsUsed Cars MarkWilson Homes-12 were scored byJohnny Unger withfive and an assist, Perry Minielly with one Cam',= MikeHeating-0 McBride scored four, Trevor and an assistand Brian Graham, Wolfehadthree,andChristyGeerts, Travisden Engelsenand SavannahKyleBeringer, JeffZylstra,TylerWilSaarloos eachwithone. son and StephanGubbelseachhad AylmerSalesArena-2, Prlmerica-1 oneinMarkWilson's shutout. Assisting RyanMiddel scoredbothgoalsand were LaceyMathyssens withthree, AlecTomlinson andTristan Coelho had Mikewithtwo andTrevor,ToriJone, assists inAylmer SalesArena's win. Christy andJeffeachwithone. ThegoalforPrimerica wasscored PrydePontiac-6, AllsarAggregates-1 byKennyFriesen. Goalsfor Prydewerescoredby The medalwinnersIn Pool B JoshLockewiththreeandJasonMawereGoodwillsUsedCarswiththe toe, JenniferWeverinkand Brandon gold,AylmerSalesArenawith the Haayema each withone. Assisting silver and PrlmerlcaFinancialwith wereJohnZylstrawithtwoandDevon thebronze. HoyerandBrianScroggins eachwith Girl, 15 found passed out drunk SERIESA Here! with two and Eric Buehner,Mike Larocque and DanielleCaskenette eachwithone.Assists wentto Eric, Mike,ScottandKevinMotteachwith Sien Berkelmans and Wednesday, AugustJO ThegoalforAlisarwasscoredby Mary roy looked after the re- GreenValleyLawnMaintenance-7 MikeSmit,withNathanUngarandJafreshments and it was much VanlrKennels-1 mieSteenbeergen getting assists. Goals for Green Valley Lawn. The winnersin the bantamdiviappreciated on such a very Maintenance werescoredby Bryan zionwereEMCEAwith gold,Mark Carroll-Harkes. hot day.It seemed more like Peeweeresults Versnickwith three and an assist, one. WilsonBackhoewith silver and July 1 than September I. Charlotte Passmore withtwoandMike Prydewithbronze. Krohe and Lorne James each with a Friday evening Cancelled. heat and humidity. A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith The goal for Wortelboers was Power-Up Lubricants-3, Century 21-3 Tomlinson eachwithonegoal. scoredby KevinProvo0st withtheas- Shawna sistgoingtoJasonFirby. JamieColleyhadtwo goalsand AylmerShrineClub-14 Damon Caughill hadoneforPower-Up. Joe'snofrills.0 BrianGallagher hadtwoandRyan andtw0assists, DylanZavitz withone GoalsforShrine Clubwerescored oneforCentury 21. andan assistandAaron Bradley with byMattSutherland andChase McCor- Hartemink In thepeewee divisionthe gold Come and join the furl • Hewbanks.4,AylmerSubmarines-2 goalfor PalletManagement lan Barrie scored three goals, Ja- wasThe scoredby DavidSaarloos, withthe sonHarryhadagoalandanassistand assistgoing toChrisClunas. Michael Webber hadanassist. Scoring forSubmarines wereBrad HeritageOrchards-4,Godfathera-3. WallandJillBennett. .HeritageOrchardsgo_ls were R[verbend Farms-,3 scoredbyJasonWebbwiththreeand Wortelboer Orchards-1 Kevin Knightwith one. Assistingwere Scorers for Riverbend Farms were Kevinand Marty Penner. andDevon Enright. withone.Assists entto scored Miller witha goaland sists goingto Christopher Sutherland vanKasteren Kelly Breedonwith two andwCurtis ThebyGage scorersfor Godfathers were SewCoolEmbroldery-11 Daniel Groeneweg andAaron Thomas. threeassistsandMattFerguson and SKATERS" ALL .Anderson EricWallscored andSietske twoand VanSommeren Derek eachhadonein Pinecrofrs win.'Assisting wereDerek,TammyDunn,Elly QuaitandEric. (__;____ _ _ 6c MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Rokeby Orchardsand Ayimer & DistrictMuseum their community part-ner 5thAnnual AppleFest& CraftFest Sat.,Sept.30th 9-4 p.m. ,1" e :_ ' 'i • . .._." '-: . It A _ '- " . - "_ . ;-_' " .._ - ._ ._, _..,,,._. ? Police seeking liquor-theft :ring . ," _._, " e: m th ,',i¢_. . by a liquor-theftring to cash Sgt. Knight said the case M in byfor"returning betties a refund to stolen the Liquor Control Board of Ontario store here. Police Sergeant Michael wasa series believed be connected to of to thefts from distrAct liquor stores, including Belmont, St, Thomas and Tillsonburg. _J ,,,_ , "_. :/ ] " , :" _I t ..; _.. .. .' ;_ "" _" if ... ,'--L.. . -_. - -- ;, _':'..,, _.._ _;_'_ ;_-',,, ! \ - -- .' "";:':J: -.,_ " .. _ ;)r- _-L__._ _; _ ._' • _ Wortelboer Farms won pool "A" of mo_quito division in East Elgin Youth Soccer house league this year with a 5-1 record in playoffs. Players, except where noted, inelude front, from left: Amanda VandenWyngaert, Jason Firby, Bethany Bosma, Jessica Boersema; middle: | I I CATHY HARRIS Derrick OeVoer, Kevin Provoost, Carson Morse, Casey Dieleman, Cassara Kennedy; back: coach Penny Bosma, Ashley Caughill, John Ryan, David Kyle, Patrick Butters and coach Tom Morse. Absent are Katie Hotke, Scott Walker and Eric Hueston. 633-590024hr.pager .._--., Centudan Office 1999 OPENHOUSE- SATURDAYSEPT.9TH 2 TO 4 PM Qualitybuilt.10yearold.reachstyle attempted return several erage Knight saidtothat on WednesThe build, womanwith was bleacheddescribed bottles of flavoured vodkas, blonde shoulder-length hair priced at $45 each, to the and a freckled face. Aylmer liquor store. She got into a grey Chev- kette.Offeredinthelow$150's. home. Huge open-concept, fire-lit family 33 room. mumlevel laundry, BodkinAve. Aylmer oak cabinetry. Unspoiled lower level. Large landscapedlot backing ontopar- Viewby3DV'_tualTouratw _-. ".- _ or eomeinperson. :- -. _-_.,__ QUICKPOSSESSION Pickup impounded An A_lmer man was charged with driving while prohibited and his pickup truck was seized for 45 days However, he was still charged with driving while prohibited, and hiscarseized under Ontario law for im- after town police stopped poundment. him on Thursday, August 31. It was towed to a lot 'in Police Sergeant Michael London. He will have to pay Knight said Constable Wil- towing and storage fees to liam Gibson was on patrol at get it back at the end of 45 12:38 a.m. when he saw a days. pickup truck going south on He was released on a John StreetSouth. promise to appear in St. He recognized the driver Thomas provincial court on as being prohibited from October l0. drivingbecauseofa previous conviction. ConsL Gibson stopped tbe pickup and arrested the driver, who failed an Ale0Test sobriety check, Breathalyzer analysis at Advertising 64 Melanie Drive, Aylmer Six years young, all-brick bungalow, open-concept oak kitchen, main-level laundry, 3 bedrooms, gasheat.large Iotwith garage. 170JohnSt. Aylmer The charm and character of yesteryear, 4 bedrooms,2 baths, 2 kitchens, excellentpotentialfor duplex. NEW PRICE • '. AYLMER EXPRESS police station indicated O_a_/ine the legal maximum motorist. 50ElkStreet,Aylmer Excellent Quality Great in-law suite potential, 3 bed- Welcome to BradleyPark-Aylmer. rooms,2 baths.2 kitchens,newer Brandnewmodelhome- readyto windows, large lot with double drive and garage go, Extensivehardwood & ceramic,4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Park-side lot. Mondays 3_ the level of alcohol in the i_ 1999Master SalesAssociate day, August 30, a wQman as 40 to 45 years old, of av- the __ MIKEHARRIS SalesAssociate/ CustomerService Rep. A clerk, who was suspt- roletLuminaautomobile. cious, summoned the manThe ease is under investiager. After a brief converse- gation by Constable Gus tion with him, the woman Lagrandeur. -.,;. •"; ":'_.. • tore with "_ '_ ,,'y,,7. soo,o [ oro Won'tlast long. 5:00P.M. for a driver's blood was justunder :, . Country Property ) ' 'O" ' _ " i ._. ', ._. _ _ t' ; • I _ , • _ /, " _. //,' , ..,/ ., _/' '" /, 2 miles west of Highway #73 on County Road 45 (j ) ,% " _ _ "-,- _L _, ,._.. 'I1'.. -.¢v . ohn Wise, Line Completely redecorated home. new floor coverings. rooms, family room. new gas furnace cleaner, plus l acre tree & lot. i t_" with central Sales Representative 633-5900 MUNICIPALITY OF S -.....,,. HOUSEHOLD "'" MARINATEDTOMATOES & REDONIONONTUSCANTOAST oliveoil 3 tbsp. 1 tsp. 1 1/4tsp. balsamicvinegar Dijonmustard largeclovegarlic,crushed sugar WASTE DROP OFF AND PAINT SWAP DAY 9, 2000 Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, halved, thinlysliced mediumredonion,thinlyshced coarseItalian-style bread Plainor garlic-flavoured oliveoil 12slices Floor/furniture polish Household and vehicle batteries mozzarella cheese • Aerosol spray cans (not empty) choppedparsley • Household herbicides, insecticides,pesticides In mediumbowl,whisktogetheroil, vinegar, mustard,garlicand • • Pool Cleaners " sugar.Add sa!tand pepperto taste Stir in tomatoesand red onion. Let stand at room temperature30 minutes Io blend flavours. Drainoff marinade. Lightlybrushboth sidesof each breadslicewithoil.Broileachside1 to 2 minutesor untilgolden Latex & oil base paint (empty dry cans are not hazardous) • Specialty coatings, stains, finishes • Thinners, turpentine, furniture strippers • BBQ Propane tanks Dividetomatoandonionmixtureamongbreadslices.Sprinkle withparsleyandserveimmediately. Makes12appetizers. • The Prime Ingredient LowPrices BALSAMIC VINEGAR $599/ 375 mL 79 Talbot W. OLIVE OIL 234 _ 519-773-3301 • 519-773-8610 Fax RR 5, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2R4 Office - 49189 Conservation Line _ floor family room. Call John Harris" 773-8800, or773-9280. #112/00 , -, #_28/00 SLIGHTLY USED,NEVER ABUSED RANCH in Aylmer on a 132' HOME x 132' lot with 4 bedrooms, formal dining room, 3 baths, fireplace, central air. Try your offer. locatedonapavedroad painl Bnng identification to cbnfirm yott arc a resident of Bayham #711 70'x 24,' #718 1.75acres pavedroad ................. $32.500 ,,,. 20acrebushier, _"l_llr_outh #7_"o r0,d =40.000 ................. - " _ ._ _ $109,000 -- Greatlamilyhome...4bedrooms, dining room and eat-in kitchen, large fencedyard,with abovegroundpool, CallJeneenToth"" at 773-8800or 773"5772 #124/00 -- ................. ,, 0o0 EaslendolMalahitle Township. 49acresofbushI_Ir_i, pavedroad Tobacco QuotaForSaleorBent MLS ° REALTOR RI:AI. ESTATE BROKI]R: Andre _ Verhaeghc. oarA 773-3301 ,_ MUSTBESOLD! ovely,maturelandscaping; very Lattractive home. Completelyfinished basement.Call CarolMcLay° 773-2179. #42/00 SUPER LOCATION Threebedroom ranchwith centralair, rec roomand large yard Call Percy Whitcrolrat773-8800. '101 /00 #zzt t For more informalion contact: Municil}alily of Bayham 800-5521 "" areaof town.Largekitchen, cathedral ceilingin living room.Finished basement with gas fireplace. Priced at $138,500.CallJeffWiebenga "'° 7738800. #125/00 .. .... MLS#274490 _av_d EDGE OFAYLMER _ BUILDING LOTS Area - drop off or Qualitybuilt bungalowin established I MLS #25B007 farm waste, commercial, automotive and agricultural products will NOT be accepted, #t05_00 _- 84 ACRES PLUS WOOD LOT With5 acrescleared,comerfarm,municipalwaterline, of privacy, 1,600 square loot ranchlots home, fullbasement, Paint Exchange 182SYDENHAM ST.E. SELLTHEMOWER Renovated 3 bedroomhomeon good andthesnowshovel...and startenjoys,zelot.Insulated garagegreatforhob- mg moresparetime.Condolivingsure byist. Priced to sell. Call Erica hasits advantages. Checkout this one Bamwelr773-5930. today.CallJeffWiebenga'*"773-8800. .... This drop-off event is for residential waste only. trade ,_ $92,000 - threebedrooms,two baths, CallMap/Crozier" at 773-5007. #70/00 Real Estate Broker [__.. Syringes Note:Special $999 L 765-1 ¢ PCB's, EXTRAVIRGIN LARGEHOME Fivebedrooms,twofull baths,main LAKE ERIEREALTYSERVICESLIMITED Acceptable household products are: • Cleaners and disinfectants • • brown.Topwith cheese.Broil until cheesemeltsand bubbles. NEWPRICE 245-9501 Tim MacFarlane Real Estate Ltd. 434-8824 8354 Plank Road (Plank Road at Jackson Line) 2 1 12slices Everyday CALL BOB WHETSTONE 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Bayham Public Works Garage Saltandpepper BUYHOWl New 1,150 squarefoot, 3 bedroom homeplusgarageandwe'll buy you.a new dishwasher! $134,600. Mike Down"773-8800. #120/00 HOUSE Saturday, September 9 • 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10-12 noon to 3:00 p.m. 5534 Elgin Rd.- Hwy. 73 Two storey century home, 4 bedrooms, stained glass windows, new furnace, l-1/2 baths. Good condition. Large lot. BAYHAMONLY RESIDENTS HAZARDOUS September 1/4cups BRICKBUNGALOW Excellent forfamilyliving,1,100square feet.Largelot. Newergasfurnaceand familyroom in lower level.Pricedat $114,900. CallBobHulst"at 773-8800. #110/00 Bradovka, Loreen Sawatzky, Larry Sawatzky, Derek Ellis, Andrew Hodgkin, Michael Tenhor and coach Dale Prouse. Absent are Corina DeKraker, Jordan DeKraker and Chelsey Hope. OPEN o|C_=__ #123/00 ,-, 3 L OPENHOUSE 22BODKIN AVE. SAT.SEPT.9, 1-3P.M. #76/00 ,_,, HARRIETSVILLE Sew Cool won atom division of East Elgin Youth Soccer this year. Players, except where noted, include front, from left: Aaron Bradley, Jane Abell, Dylan Zavitz, Jeff Prouse, Alison BaTTle,Marissa Holmes; back: coach Laurie Abell, Bradley van Kasteren, Samuel OPENHOUSE 93 FOURTH AVE. SAT.,SEPT.9, 1-3P.M. air, air Call Dave Cook C1_/_2_ St. Thomas Realty _._.,_-: 3+1 bed- e-mail:a_erha_g0 kanser_u ca COUNTRY ACREAGE On25 ac_es,one main residenceplus SUPER FAMILY HOME one fontal Goodlocation,heed lot. Bright,spaciousrooms,1/2 acrelot, lat_ CallCome Call DarleneMcGregor'773-8800 or Hulsl'borise.Inanvfeatures at 773-11800 _,, #94/00 773-g274. #130/00 "t _--- PAGE 12-AYLMER EXPRESS-Wed., September 6, 2000 ' THE FOR RENT FOR SALE FOR SALE FLAVOURBESTapples, NEW &SPORT USED & TIRES PERFORMANCE Large selection, • good quality, el! sizes, uaranteed & installed & G TIRES New Location Belmont i]1 I.=. • ] Colla_x)utour exchange in the country. Available Oct. 1. daily 10-6 p.m. Cider _ SlrA./ll rCE Television "_ PICKUP TRUCK TOPPERS BOX LINERS CARGO LIDS PRO Lead Management Systems -Ventvisers-Bugshields - Hitches- Running Boards etc. Goodwill's Annex days. Awg_oSept_(20)reply to Box G, Aylmer Express, 2 AUDIS, one for pa_rts, one ' P.O. Box 160, Aylmer, Ont. ousec caning needs call Jen 765-1332. Rea- Columbus SLIM _ 1 - 2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM apart- overlooking lake, excellent condition. No pets. First & last WEIGHT CONTROL CLASSES ments & homes in and out of Aylmer. Call 765-1685. 2e,:, months. S495. 765-1789 s_ote.,ap 3 BEDROOM house, $690/ 3 BEDROOM APT. close to schools & downtown, available month plus utilities, available Sept. 30. Call 773-5146. 6.13p Oct. 1 (possibly sooner). $750 38 BEECH ST. 2 bedroom up- 2 BEDROOM APT. close to schools & downtown Aylmer. Ineludes ,ridge & stove & coin laundry. Available immediately. $675 plus utilities. 773-5510, no Sunday calls. _y10_(2s) 1 BEDROOM upstairs apt. S490, utilities included, available now. 2 bedroom upstairs apt. $500 utilities, available Sept. 1. TRIM TheOT/.eto see I I I 62Centre St.,Aylmer 773-5115 Joining Fee: $9.50 Weekly Fee: $3.50 765-1023 _J='_ 7m ANNUAL Outdoor Craft Fes. without loader, any condition, excellent price paid. 519-5234260. s_t_ and shopping. Pleasant surroundings, residential district, B BAR J riding & team penning horses. We buy 'em & sell 'era. PETS Our sincere thanks is expressed to our family, neighbours and Windows-Carpentry Siding - Eavestrough & Wild". (Dress appropriately if you wish to get wet.) friends for the flowers, cards and food that was sent or brought to Painting-Wallpaper FREE ESTII%ATES our home and thinking of us at 773-9353 A.R.C.T. (Singing) Preparations for exams, A_R & DISTRICT ]VtUSEU_,_VOLUN'_F..,I_ , throughout. Thanks also to the pallbearers, organist Grace _l_llJJ_. Scillt111b_r 1_, 5:30 ll.m. COMPLETE or partial household or useful furniture. Also antique per assembling product in the week comfort of your own home. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to O.P.H. 6-2400 Dun- cony, next to Balmoral Park, glass, china & glass, old lamps, des St. W., Suite 541, Re,. 815, BLUEJAYS TIGERS 4 tickets left forVSOptimist bus - trip suitable for adults, now. $550/mo. plus available utilities, pictures, all types of tocollector items for consignment auction Mississauga, Ont. L5K 2R8. 23tosept13p and 5" level seats behind home plate.park Leave Lyons Community Ball at 10 a.m., Sunday, 773-2461 s,p,scoog) sales or will buy. Shackelton's at HELP WANTED on our dairy ADULTS luxury ONLY-One& two LIVE-IN 765-4450, housekeeper Aylmer. (_.--,(0_) farm. We are an evebedroom apts., controlled wanted, ning milker, 8 looking p.m. or ,or 9 p.m. Tel. $23 ticket plus bus ride) each. utilities Phone 765-4328 after 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10. erJceJs$20(includes South Dorchester Optimists.6c(4s) AUTUMN COLOURED couch & chair, $150. 765-4459 s_n3¢(7) 0297. _03o_(_6) entry, balconies. $595-$650, 1 BEDR-E'D-'RO'-OM_ & parking, available Oct. 1, $375 plus utilities, 1'_ and last re- LOT FOR SALE. Mature treed lot, 100' x 137', gas & water at quired. 765-1929 THREE BEDROOM incl. Call 1-800-399- penhagen. Marvin Rodgers, R.R. Aylmer. 2,773-9593 oo,S_l_ nJcearea Jncountry student east of CoMALE Fanshawe requires regular transpodation to London campus. Willing to share SUNOCO Gas Bar, 515 Talbot 773-7108. College resumes Line 53048 St. E. is accepting for the position of CCR. Applicants must be flexible. Only applicants AugSOc_Oa) exp_nses. Call 765-1263.s_p1_os) house in _ Used Cars road, Call country nearpets, Vienna. Large lot, 773-9526. Copenhagen.SepIB_o_(tS) no in-house references reholders for 1999 and 2000. Wide variety to choose from. All 1999 and released 2000 coins sold separately. Hiemstra's Family Con- quired. Call 429-2588. after 6 p.m. a0,s_p_p A LARGE one bedroom apt., main floor, $550/month. Stove, ,ridge & utilities included. Call for Scrap SIMON'S AUTO signments, 57 Talbot St. W. 519765-1171. 3o.s_o,E13,:(15) 765-4386 sept6¢(2s) 1 BEDROOM upper apt., 4 piece _ her, homemakers, AYLMER MEMORIAMS call: S. HADSHOP New or Recored Radiatorsand Repairs Commercial &Industrial New & Reconditioned Gas RENTA MINI 2 BRANDOW- In loving memory of a dear husband, father and p.m= $6.00 per person r tration limited. Call Dalese_r_(30) Smith 765-1375. BIKERS RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONannualToyRun, Sunday, Se_ptember 10, 2000. Ride leaves the Zellers plaza, Wellington Rd. and 401 at 1 p.m. CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE "Rummage Sale" MOTHER of 2 with space available, full & part-time. Fenced-in yard & park outings. Nutritious snacks & meals. References available. Sue 773-3420._6_ose_ CHILDcARE openings for aries, 73, #11302,Sundays. north of Aylmer.Hwy. Closed 773-5503 s_,13,_o._c(aa) of heat, douhie Aylmer. garage. OilFirst & half last of month, $600 a month plus utilities. full/part-time. Many activities & 773-5453 forjoy. info. Bring a toy. outdoor play. For more info. call Share some 6p 765-4459. sep_6,_3,_0c(14) ?,r SPRINGFIELD SCOUTING LARGE wood stove, 23" wide x Available Oct. 1. Please apply in WILL BABYSIT in Lulon area. registration will be held Sat,, adu|ts 32" length depth. Topbench, load, $275. Litllex 25" Tikes work writing to Box Aylmer Ont. Express, Box 160,B, Aylmer, Bus off for Summers nets drop & Assumption. 765-1285Cur- Sept. from 9-12 at St. John's United9Church in Springfield. For and s_p_n,3._o._r__(14t information call 765-4492. s_,,n, BAKE SALE and silent auction, Wednesday, Seplember 13, 1 to 3 p.m. at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer. Sep_lSp ___ Friday, September 15 held in Lady of Sorrows Chtlrch basement Our 10 a.m. Good - ] p.m. used clothin_ _ children much mere "All Welcome" • SandPel,ts SPECIAUZlN6 INSUBMEI_IBIJE PULPS I _ I I_ grandfather, Jack Brandow, who was suddenly taken from us four years ago, September 9, 1996. x,,._ t,,_ '_,_]il _J Our go on without you, And lives nothing is the same, We have to hide our headache, When someone speaks your name. Sad are the heads that love you, Silent thetearsthat fall, Living our lives without you, _, SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Erie Excavating and Liquid Waste Removal TV_s Limited REASONABLERATES VeRbs 631-7812 Aylmer & Area Customers 1-800-331-7734 Amps Warranties _ ,o,,_Ol, CARTER TV SERVICE Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, Your head was kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. Open Tuesday 12 to 8 p.m. The special years will not return, Friday 12 to 9 p.m. When wewere all together, But with the love within our heads, LET'S MAKEA DEAL Loved and sadly missed, wife Donna & lamily. SEPTIC TANKS SERVICES 24 John Street North Beside Cabana _,,_,_ eYou will walk with us forever. _,t_ (,,t _ _ SERVICE RR2SPRINGRELD NO CHARGE DIAL CAR 7OL-Novl0, OR 1-8oo-263-34o4 'GIl'l"_f'773"S61"_'{t" [ VAN 765-1047 to S|RVI_| ITDo • Authorized 6ru.a10=Pump Dealer • WellClual,g & Serllce •Wat, rU,= • WaterSoftanets & Filters Talbot stE 2000 a,m, .M, Day, week, month See AI Goodwills Used Cars U]l 10 ROSS I INSTAi.LATIOHS Tanks 114 Talbot SL E., Aylmer 765 - 1012 S day, please. BEDROOM lower apt.,private large NEW (_si-OP-'t::]'O]___F nowSep16.13p1 _ kitchen & livingroom, able. Savings with your own entrance, modern building, no containers. Try bee pollen or pets. First month plus deposit, royal jelly. For gifts see the dried $490 per month plus utilities, flower arrangements, candles & 773-5549 AW_'(_) skid products. Clovermead Api3 BEDROOM house 6 miles east _ v Audit HureauofOrtu/auon,, Member AUTO SERVICE one's be forgotten.kindness will notSept6¢(114) $3.00 Under 10 yrSo.6, than 100 varieties growing in a garden setting. Fee: $10, regis- _ Iocalion, spacious 2 bedroom upper apl., ,ridge, stove, washer & dryer incl. Available Oct. _ut_tt(_l) I. Call 773-2103 or 765-3224. for grass seminar, deposit. $400 per month plus hydro. 773-5549 Aw_r_ll(_4) LIKE NEW "lnlruder" steel enclosed ulility trailer, black, 8'L x 56"H x 56'W, $1600 firm. 7135-3355 set,16,tsp Carpentry& Repairs BRUNCH _ COMING EVENTS 6-10 Ibs. frozen, $1.60/Ib. 7654734 to order. No Sunday calls 30.sep_6o Siding• Soffit• Fascia• Capping• PrivacyFencing Awnings,Railings,Decks• Doors• Windows _ Aylmer, Ont. N5H 2R9 se_,_.t_(_s) Sept. 16or17. Learn about ornamental grasses & see more sep_6.tsc(_o)N5H 2R9. CALL NOW FOR AN ESTIMATE ON" _-,_ bacco bales during warehouse season starting Oct. 4. Please tion. No pets. First month plus $25. 773-3490 ILJI_ILII_|IAI"|flIU_I 2PEOPLE ,o,cad &unload to- September]0 _1 fresh, gov't inspected roasters, 773-8951 .._ 30,sept6p CH,CKENS FOR SALE Farm bafhelove&fridgeGood,o 773 2456.- K00LEN ELECTRIC 775-2710 Odd F'ellows and Rebekahs apply in writing to Box H, The Aylmer Express, P.O. Box 160, Water Heater Sales& Service Sparta Thanks, the Harpers 773-3014 invited for an interview will be contacted. _3,306_6_ ORNAMENTAL BA B Y,_1TTING Chimney Repairs bel'sCer Centre.for all theirThankSsupport.als° tOEvery.Keb- - $7 For,;d=_.pl_ Electric Soffit-Fascia nurses and doctors of the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hosptial thanks to all of our mother's and the London Regional Can- _ $10 Children PARTS • there Trinity .,_mglican Church, B,B,Qo John StreetNorth, Aylmer $590 plus utilities. 765-2640 or 773-9778 s_0,_,_,, LARGE 2 bedroom apt. with hal- 773-9030 Roofing - Siding close friends who were always Adults 6c Schipper and The JOY Society for the lovely luncheon. Special (Ui(_E_ Please Call WANTED 866-3372 CONTRACTING B._., Hon. Music A.R.C.T. (Piano) festival or pleasure, All ages welcome Run McNeil Line Interior & Exterior Quality Work workmanshiPism of Pete, brotherand professional-John, and Carpentry staff was beyond our expectations. I'd recommend them to _OR._AN I"IILI_ anyone. "A good name is better than all riches"... it's easier with hours for prayers, flowers, cards, food, donations and all expressions of sympathy during the loss of a loved mother & grandmother. Special thanks to Reverends Hellinga and Bosma for their comforting words, prayers PAINTING u. =, Posthumus 6p Recently, we moved into our new home in Putnam built by PeteHarder Homes. The expert coins, medals military, brewerama and many other hobby related items. Fairgrounds auditorium, Woodstock, Ontario.6c(5_) COLE Reliable Service this difficult time. Rick, Maxine, Justin & Chantelle wish to express sincere thanks the late Margaret Posthumus to all our friends, family & neigh- utilities. Call 773-2211 or RO--'O-'_-'E'EEPJSHEPHERD_ 765-4649 773-3105 Ext. 6. s,,0,,,,3¢(_a) years old, good with children, all _ needles & heart worm pills up-toao,os_,=o HELP WANTED suitable for one adult or married 765-1911. sep,6_ Oct. 1& Nov. 1. Fridge&stove, date. Very veryfriendly. Hasdog washer & dryer, gas heat, air house. Outside dog. Best offer. conditioning, on Willow Drive. Phone 874-4918. s_,s,_(29) EARN $200, $300, $500 or more Goodwill's Annex ,-aattheAflmer band rec old room and bar signs, posters, postcards, bottles, big d(_cor, old country store items, _ PAUL Tuesday,September 12, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for _ eveningof"Wet 485-4678eo POSTHUMUS - The family of • Singing • mh._ory R Complete Drywall Services Roofing - Framing sepl6p tique collectibles, nostalgia, old and Quebec featuring small anadvertising posters, tins and INSTRUCTION RENOVATIONS REHOVATIOrtS VictorMelucci a HARDER! couple. References. Rent plus R Melucci. A _pecial thank you to Father Sima'd for his prayers! Sunday, September 10, 2000, 10-3. 85 dealers from Ontario 30 Years Experience Oct20¢tf(37)trance & driveway, 1 bedroom, LARGE selection of walnut, ash, living room, modern kitchen & some oak, dried approx. 9%, bath, beautifully decorated. $1.75/foot. 773-2317 3o.s_16c(.) Close to downtown churches HOME I wish to thank all the staff at Chateau Gardens for your kindness and help given to Maria _ Evangelical Missiona_. Church 600 Talbot St.W.,Aylnter • Piano FARM or industrialtractor with or ;AnD OF THANKS Join us for Registration Night on _o_o,,, MUSIC Stale Farm Insurance Compames GROUND Aylmer FOR DETAILS CONTACT GERRY Call 765-1922 _ FLOOR, private en- replacement warranty Beech Street, painting & games. Free admisThank you to Dr. Graham and sion. 3o.s,,p16.1_41)the Aylmer Legion. Mondays 7:30 p.m. CARS/TRUCKS _ II_, y4f5 F58 1, $500/month plus utilities, Cost is $25 for the year- discount ,ridge &stove incl., 1'1 and last MUSIC INSTRUCTIOffl for additional children. months. 866-5864, call after For moreinformation, 6 p.m. Seplr_-_(=)ENRICHING music lessons, call 773-8276 _._ Flute, violin, euphonium, beginWANTED TO RENT ner piano, trumpet and theory AYLMER GARDEN CLUB LOOKING for 3-4 bedroom rudiments. Neudorf Music Studio regular meeting, Wed.. Sept. 6, house with shop, garage or barn 773-7290, http://hometown.aoL 7 p.m. Tour of Moore's Water in surrounding area. Call John corn/neudorft 30_oNov2_ Garden, Port Stanley. se_ts¢o7_ Reimer at 866-3302. _os_20, FALL NOSTALGIA RAMA Y2K, ditioned. Shampooer rental, Large selection, new and reconstain removers & scents. Free estimates on repairs & central installations. Guy's Vac Shop, BATTERIES Club a bun & jumbo beef hotdogs. Horse-drawn wagon rides, face PORT BRUCE-Year round one bedroom apartment, main floor 26,o.s_.,a_:}o) --_" QUALITY ADULT APARTMENT! coin Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 9 & 10, 2000 , included, $650 a month plus utilities:Call 644-0274. 2zoSep._ o.=_ VACUUMS,VACUUMS,VACUUMS. MILLENNIUM COURSE $2,000 needs for transmission. the pair,obo.Call Asking NSH 2R9. 3o,sept6,,3_32)sonable rates, times available rival, Saturday, Sept. 16, 10:30 AVAILABLE Sept. 1, cosy 2 bed- between 9-4. sept6.13pto 4 p.m. at Richmond United 874-4023. Aug30,Sept6p" room house for rent, large backChurch. Craft show & artists, WEIGHT CONTROL FOR RENT yard, near schools, appliances bake table, BBQ back bacon on I sl & last months rents. Fridge & stove avail, extra. 773-2381 343 Simcoe St., Tillsonburg (519) 842-9029 or 270 Norfolk St., Simcoe (519) 426-9090. SAFE'lSl'lF.A.C.(optional) HUNTER No,me weekly? Call $usan at 765-1778. Have references. 'Sept6,13p plus 773-9030 NEW dvailable. Call required. No pets. plus utilities. Available Oct.$700 1. Please plus utilities. 773-5510, no Sunstairs apt, large fenced-in backday calls. Au_-t_(2o) yard, lots of parking, avail. Oct. FIBERGLASS ences COMING EVENTS no job too Open dryer, ,ridge, stove,central own air. entrance, gas heat, '_ 773-5870. Au=gc, o;,) A'_ Digital Satellite _T,zE_---&'-_E'I_ senior, non smoker preferred, no Small. Gardening, lawn pets. Rent $450, first & last; care, etc. Plese callpainting, 765-4670. Heat, hydro •included. Call Juty19_oSo_7p 773-2033. 3o,sept6.13.20p _g again. VacTWO BEDROOM. mobile home uum & do housecleaning. Refer- _l Mo_S,oot.ao_o_t.O.lo,,_ 644-1444 OCT. 1,2 bedroom apt., washer, STARCHOICE APT. suitable for peaches, prunes,PYO,•plums, sweetest corn, real Mace, Courtland & Shamrock. Now at the Big Red Apple, 4 kms north of Aylmer on #73. 1,/=km east 0f Gallon. Bringcontainers. 874-4753. Closed Sun- -- & service BACHELOR COMING EVENTS too. Aug30,Sept6,13c(27) 773-3636. sept6,13c(13) CANNING PEACHES, apples Phone 3BEDROOM house near30,Sept6p874-4857. Straf- DO YOU NEED someone to and pears for sale, 1 km South fordville, 1=, & last, references clean your home weekly or hi- 18 Call EIgin St., St. Thomas 631-4.533 r soles pears, WORK WANTED AYLMER EXPRESS _ Advertising Deadline _ Mondays at 5:00 P.M. t 1 _ Wed.,September6,2000-AYLMEREXPRESS-PAGE13 PL UMBING . , SER VICES T.J,Is oLarge selection o! ised Parts Simon's AutoParts & cut0 CarSales Plumb,.# and Electrical • Renovalions • New . complete collmon servicesi ' 24 hour towing EASTOF POLICECOLLEGEON COLLEGE LINE Homes 773-2456 : R_:ct"_ Eel f°r drain cleaning ., , _. • FREE ESTIMATES FINANCING GRAHAM SCOTT , ° • 450 Sunset l)rive St. Thomas Jim Duckworth 29King St. E_IT_S 25 .John Street S. Aylmer 633-0700 773-9265 "1" Chartered Accountant Aylmer,Ont.N5HIZ9 Bus.773-2142 • {519) 765-1833 Fax: 15191765-1835 • STAINING • CUSTOM SHADES •FINISH FREE ESTIMATES_2:. .N0 • 3 COATS ,o.,., "'" WAX ..... '_ _ BUILDING CENTRES ()ur Consultations are FREE, our ath ice is i,lvalual)le! Gas- Capacity of600lb. Banquets • Meetings Air Conditioned 773-2954 -- HALL 765-4321 & Slate Roof Repair Call Carl ,,,,t/brtat,lc. an',,,Mit,,wd. at ,h,.,'h h,m at,,'_hl,.ha// ('.. CoI.TalbotBranch81 ,,,,,,,,_,,,,A,,,_,.,:,;,,,_ Deck Restoration Tim Hewbank 773-9008 Harry Hewbank 1-800-425-7999 45 Talbot St. West, Aylmer 773"9740. _:,, _,y,_,, RNR HALL Carl'sFlooring Installations _',:..-:_, ganized the event. No admission fees offered buildingduringa for sale in the Port Bruce Sunday School three-day art and •music festival in the hamlet over Labour were to charged visitors to were aged make but a donation theencourUnited Way. 765 _,_, :_. -2893 Formerly Stratton's BusLines MECHANICAL REPAIRS Banquets Specializing in SafetyChecksto Trucks& HorseTrailers & Dripless0il Undercoating. • Commercial PropaneRefillStationAuto& Cyl, ,_, CallRodfor an I.O.O,F. ANNEN PAINTING CHucK DAVIS PAINTING 58 Beech Street Aylmer, Ontario (519) 773-2481 appointment-269-3713 HALL 4212AvonDr., in Avon • Residential & RENTAL _" Painting DECORATING. The Name To Call For All Your Painting & Wallpapering Needs HOUSEHOLD CLEAN UP AND Banquets-Weddings Anniversaries-Meeting,, Pleose Call Ph.l-519-773-2362 Fox 765-2070 REASONABLE RATES SMALL REPAIRS. Phone 765-1833 _,,,.,, NO WE JOBDO TOO IT ALL. SMALL. ParkingLot LinePainting , , Call CHUCK DAVIS COLOUR 773-3008 For free estimates call PHOTOCOPYING Michael at FamtK, ,L L, 7 at The Aylmer Express. Best Quality, Best Prices. Call or drop by for more information. 773-9237 AYLMER, MILLY'S Paper Hanging ONT. T "lre GLASs PRESSEY WATER SERVICE printed at PhoneorFax For information Free Estimates. Free Mobile Auto Service Hours: 773-3747 773-3126 ._,, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING "_ _ I_11_1 EVt COOLING _/_ NEEDS '.// FURNACES • FIREPLACES .AIR CONDITIONING SALES&SERVICE Hughs 631 1484 • 7453SunsetDr.,St.Thomas / !1_ ' Video Series [---?_J J www.waramps.ca Toeeeavideollstlng. vlslt ourWebslteat ororder a pamphletbycalling 1-800-250-3030. YARD SALES SALE SEPTEMBER 9, 9000, Dancecage,Kub0lite danceplatform,CDdecks,Cabinets, entire water system, sewage pumping stations. Amps, Kara0kecds andmore/ - First come, first serve- ALLSALESFINAL The regulations come in the wake of the E. colt outbreak in Walkerton. A review of the condition of those stations would be a good idea, he said. He would a townCouncillor council meeting lastAtweek, Roger obtain work, a priceandforreport the additional back JOHN STREET SOUTH,AYLMER (JUST S84 OUTH OFTHE MAINSTOPLIGHT _) ENTERTAINMENT FOOTLOOSE , #51949 JOHN WISE LINE, MEMORIAM 7 a.m.-? Sat., Sept. 9. _=t_tal SATURDAY,Sept. 9, 8 a.m. MINERS-In loving memory of a Linens, toys, lamps, books, dear husband, father, grandfadishes, household adicles, etc. they and great-grandfather Stuart Cancelled if raining. 144 Syden- Miners who passed away 15 hamSt. W. sep_Gp yearsago, Sept.9,1985. SATURDAY, Sept. 9, 8-? 51745 This day is remembered and Calton Line, east of Mount quietly kept, authorize Wendell Graves, town administrator, to hire an engineer as soon as possible to do the work. All municipalities would have to do the same in the minister was asked if the province would help pay for the watersystem studies. Municipalities hadn't ineluded the cost of such studies in their budgets this year, Mayor Habkirk said, and was likely to go up if Aylmer many couldn't 8 a.m. Householditems,garden stay, Ave" Saturday'Sept" F°r deep in our hearts you will & old Aylmer' hand tools, paints,nails9'- always flooded with jobs. waited until engineers were clearly the cost would be The thatminister replied rics, vases, every day. told Cr. council that lots of buttons, items for plants, men. LPs, feb- and Loved and remembered each endonck Previously, Vandierbooks, stacking chairs, outdoor Always remembered and sadly" only the town's wells in furniture, sep,6o missed by wife Beatrice and Malahide Township would GARAGE SALE, Sat., Sept. 9, children Norma, Carole, Linda " need inspection. a result, "There's a lot up As to municipalities to pay. of people very angry,'_ the mayor said. Cr. Vandierendonck 8 a.m., 62 Dufferin St., Aylmer. and Leonardand families, sept6, Lots of good items to chQose SlLVERTHORN - In loving from. sepmp memory of a dear father, grandfather & great-grandfather, Bill, MEMORIAM who passed away three years ago, September9, 1997. SILVERTHORN - In loving Softly the leaves of memories agreed. "There's no end to downloading" of costs from the province onto municipalities. Mr. Graves said another requirement of the new regulations would be a quay- At the committee session, Mr. Graves corrected that. He said the requirement for a waterworks study coveyed not just the wells, but the entire distribution systern. afford them. memory of a dear husband, Bill, fall The study would also inwho passed away three years Gently we gather and treasure elude an examination of terly report about quality to the public. ago, Sept. 9, 1997. There willalways be a heartache And often a silent tear Butalwayspreciousmemories of the days when you were here. them all system operating policies and Deep in our hearts your memory sampling procedures, is kept "It's very in-depth," he To love, to cherish and never said. forget. The government estabSadly missed and lovingly re- 'lished varying deadlines for The first report, he said, would cover the three months ending September 30. Another new requirement was a provincial permit for any extensive repair and Your which With memory I'llnever is mykeepsake part family. membered by daughter Marie60 & municipalities their studies, he tosaid.complete Unfor- maintenance nicipal water system, work onhea said. mu- God has you in his keeping SlLVERTHORN tunately Aylmer, I haveyouinmyheart, grandfather, memory of William a dear Silverthom, father and phabetical]y,were deadlines It brokemy heart to loseyou But you did not go alone Forpart of me went with you - In loving for water those That would mean getting a al- watermains road repermit for during replacement of who passed away 3 years ago, September 9, 1997. Those special years will not re- "'So Aylmer is in the first lot." He said the town would construction, he said. Permits cost $1,500 apiece. Cr. Vandierendonck said Theday God called you Home. Forever in my heart, wife Shirley. _P MITCHELL - In loving memory turn When we were all together, And with the love within our hearts, work closely, in completing the study, with Ontario Clean Water Agency, which now operates Aylmer's water that was bad news for the town, and taxpayers would be stuck with the bill. Council couldn't absorb of a dear wife' m°ther' grandma' Y°u willwalk with us f°rever, sYstem under cOntract" the cOst Of permits' applied Kay, who passed away Sept. 3, missed by Harry, Dienne, Debra, nana 1992. and great-great-grandma Lovingly rememberedand sadly Colleen end Sean. ,.o,= TOWN OF AYLMER we you in silence, Andthink oftenof speak your name, East _/Ia, gl'l_tic Elgin Memorial Community Applications Signs the following us, Order ICE from The Aylmer .xnress L_. Joe, Shaun, Derek, Kayla, LIoyd,Amanda, Kristie, Holly& Mackenzie& Little Riece, greetgreat-grandsonsZackary& Baby Brodie. s_,_,t_ positions: PATROLLERS Please submit resume along with The Town Of Aylmer application form prior to 4:30 p.m. September 15th to: PARKS I k _ Centre are now being accepted for But we know you walk beside Donna & Cord, Patti & greatJeff, Ted, Don & Donna, grandchildren Tammy & Dale, ;_phl '. The committee needed to environment MOVING SALE, 65 Rutherford net forget, membered by husband Ted, son Grant, in-law Loisdaughtersand a Terry, Barb sonsa Bob, grandchildren Shelly, 866-3136 Vandierendonck, environ-tothecommittee. said the studyhad to be thatat a recent convention of ment committee chairman, Mayor Bob Habkirk said completed by the end of No- Association of Municipalities vember, of Ontario, the government's septep No words are needed for we will near future, he said. The cost And leadloved, us straightto Always missedyou. and re- • Gravel,Mulch,Fill system water He suggested that the engineer hired for the study also examine the town's hands, • Pools & Wells • Bulk & Bottles Deliveries town - 9 p.m. New Ontario water-safety regulations will require an engineer's s{udy of Aylmer's And whenthat our lives We pray God are willthrough, take our BEATTIE'S WATER SERVICE 7a.m. Used night club lighting, Equalizers, Mics, DJ mixers, Comp. limiters, 16 channel mixers, Intelligent lighting, Mirror balls, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Call Gary call Man- Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. ontario • We fill wells, pools, and cisterns • Clean fresh water Express AUTO, HOME, INDUSTRY' - GLASS 8, PLASTIC Sat. 9- Noon Aylmer, Aylmer The 773-5051 _, _ WATEF Have yours 245JohnStS.Aylmer MIRROR e titstortes 390 Talbot St. E., Aylmer 7733126. & _ 765-1935. _, .:: COMPUTER Salem. Weddings Dances Meetings R.R. #1 Eden N0J 1H0 ,_, SAtERS RENTAL Columbus Club Carl Paget Ph: (519) 866-3950 Cell: (519) 773-6627 ' u,,,:_, 211 .Iohn Street N..Aylmer 773-5249 6c ROOFING /_'"'_'"'"_"'""'"'_'"'"" Painting & Decorating Contractors Floor Sanding- Refinishing r examine some of the art displayed and MILMINE RENTAL _""'_"'_'_"'"" .Anni'.cr,.aric,, • Banquet_ • M_ting, n _l_ 51276RonMcNeilLine SPRINGFIELD 4_. PAINTING & DECORATING " pruned & shaped, SATURDAY, Diesel- Capacityof 1300lb. Delivery Available For Bookings Phone 26 (:1 ". Day weekend. Resident David Dale or- GARAGE #743 • Anniversaries" Weddings • --''_'_ Frank and Gayly Veenstra of Woodstock MUSIC #440 SaxoniaHall Karin Barrie, BBA, MBA Certitied Financial Planner t519)773-7q35 _collcctt Ihomcl " .... 17t_l 522 Talbot St. W., Avlmer StThomas. (519)631-4724 Annuities. Life. Disability Through an Affiliated Agency "*" """_ '' Ornamentals _ small trees Call German Canadian Club LTO. " TRIMMING YARD SALES 130CentreStreet _" HEDGE CRAIK HALL RENTALS t_L'&NNERS " LAWN CARE ArK LIt E-mail: jwbarkcr(a excculink.com "._*'" RESIDENTIAL& COMMERCIAL PLUMBING. HEATING and FURNACE INSTALLATIONS FURNACE AND CHIMNEY CLEAN-OUTS AIR CONDITIONING SHEET METAL FABRICATING Computer Bookkeeping• Per,,onalTax • "_'_"" RR 1, Aylmer 773,-9000 FREE ESTIMATES No.. SmallBuxincs,. Corporate Accounting •rcl: 49L-31¢t RANDY LAUR BURNER SERVICE Ayhncr. Ont..trioNSH 2A8 FLOOR SANDING AND REFINISHING _ Res. 775-2488 w ServingAylmersince 1964 631-5547 AVAILABLEo.A.C. AND C/O Danial RECREATION DEPARTMENT Dale, Director of Planning and Municipal Services 46 Talbot Street West Aylmer, Ontario N5H IJ7 Application forms are available at Town Ilall, 4bTalbot Street West attd the Parksand RecreationOllice, 23 Myrtle Street. _,t3_ PAGE 14-AYLMER EXPRESS-Wed., September6, 2000 _ Brokenvalvecreates "fountain" of The Bookshop in Sparta 46277 Sparta Line (Main Street.Sparta) " FOR SEEKERS OF EVERY PERSUASION Special orders at no extra cost. Elgin County's Independent Bookstore Hours:Sat. toThurs.:10am to 6 pro;Fri.: 10amto 8 pm Girl daughter from the University of announce graduationof Windsoronthe June 10th,2000 their with aB.Ed. Shelbygraduatedfromthe University of WesternOntario in for (ages 7 & 8) Guides (ages 9, 10 & 11) • Pathfinders in future, to reduce wear on the pump 1997 _vith an(Environment Honours B.A.and in Geography ResourcesManagement).She has (ages 12-15) SEPTEMBER 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. St. Pad's United accepted a teaching p°siti°nhome in Taiwan. Before returning Australiaand New Zealand. 13 Shelby: Morn, Dad, Jen, Dan, Abbyand all of yourfamilyare Church QueenSt. N.,AylmerFee: $40 LEADERS WANTED! ofyouandwillmissyoU..c_ proud u've ComeLong a Baby! Way Happy DaVid Ellis " 40th TILLSONBURG& DISTRICT MULTI-SERVICE CENTRE TheTillsonburg & District Multi-ServiceCentre is a non-profit, full-service agency providing Home Support Services, Employment Counselling, Adult BasicLiteracy,counsellingand Employee Assistance Program services to the community, TheTeam Supervisor position is a fuli-timeposition offering a benefits package. The successful candidate will be required to perform administration and supervision duties of Home Support Workers. Excellentcommunications skills and supervisory skills will be required to lead their teamina growingand ever-changingenvironment, in identifying and implementing __ • of a recent weekend promotion of a county-wide yard Elgin'salong historic Talbot"(Highway visited Aylmer sale the "Colonel Talbot Trail 3) acrossaspartthe county. It was organized by Elgin-St. Thomas Tourist Association. At the Swiss Cottage bed and breakfast in Aylmer, town crier Dave Phillips of Dutton and Swiss Kasteren of Malahide, Deputy-Mayor Avramof ofa Cottage owner Paul Thistle, drew for Doug a winner door prize. The inn held a draw for a free night's stay; to ascertain where visitors to its yard sale came from. Aylmer, of the sales was Mayor. held, Carl-Wilhelm Bienfeld, where left, one "Colonel Talbot," Andy van About half were from within Elgin, and the other from outside the county. continuous ,._.,._.._. new program at East Leadership Program of the Elgin Secondary School of- geography department was a conservation as well as forestry principles and prac- sessment and transfer of wild turkeys, bird banding and to get field training, class- ing senior level environMr. Sinclair said outdoor fers an opportunity course integrat-rices, room students instruction and certifi- three mental credit geography, outdoor education included classroom They will include certififorest cation management. programs on first aid, cation inavarietyofareasin ,heTeacher environmental Duncanfield. Sinclair said the Environmental canoe handling, safe boating, pesticide handling, wetland and forest management. Bachelor of Applied Science - Civil quality improvement. . Love the family A post secondary degree or certificatein SociaISciences,supervision, management, or businessadministration would bean asset. A minimum of 2-3 years experience in asupervisory/managementposition withintheHealthServices orrelatedfield, Knowledge of or experience with Long TermCare would be an 6p relief, household He said environmental ge- tions and equipment, A lc ohol and cash stolen in break-in Provincial police are investigating a break-in and theft from Craigers Cove Restauranton Robinson Street, Port Burwellsometime overnight August 29. Police said on the morning of August 30, owners of the restaurant reported thieves had broken into the business by forcing open a side door. A quantity of alcohol and cash was missing. Projects on which students Anyone with any infermight work include wetland marion is asked to call the evaluations, biological in- OPP Elgin detachment at St. ventories of creeks, Spring- Thomas. water Pond evaluation and enhancement,tree nurseries, hiking trail maintenance, as- Vandals strike CALTON BAPTIST CHURCH 145th Anniversary September 24th at 3 p.m. _'_M fo O d outlet police are Provincial investigating an vandalism at Sandals, a fast incident of food in the provincial park atoutlet Port Bruce. Police saidonthemorning Surlday, tasks, and transportation 14 BIll YEARS IN AYLMIER PSW,or RPN qualifications. a current Emergency The successful candidate willMust havehave a Level lI, LevellllorHCA, First Aid certificate and be available and instruction on working livingof out-ofdoors field in and a variety conditions. fast HOME SUPPORT WORKERS lated tasks, caregiver where necessary. and co-operative "Due to program, the education, immersion nature of this it will appeal to students who have Engineering Degree.Heis employed ography focused on ecologiwith SNC-LavalinInc.. a global cal principles governing engineering firm. _ function of natural ecosysterns, Topics of study include aquatic,soil and terrestrial ecology, fish and wildlife asset. successful candidate will need to '95, be competent in using The software programs such as Windows Microsoft Word, Excel, CIMS HR, e-mail, scheduler, and WINFAX. all°meSupport withbenefits package. Worker Responsibilites position offers include 25- 40 personal hours weekly, care,regu- half offered EESS students A a strong interest in the outCo-operative education of-doors, environmental is- work placements would be of sues, resource management an environmental nature and and are considering post sec- curriculum specific, • ,:. ondary employment or eduHe said LESS would oper! cationin a relatedfield." ate in partnership with He said the program CCCA and Elgin stewardship _" wouldbe offeredannuallycouncil. duringthe first semesterof Moneyto operatethe prothe school year. gram would be obtained It was developed with as- through private donations, Karen and _antelina Phillips are sistance of Ed Pietrzak of student contributions and proud and happy in congratulating Catfish Creek Conservation fund raising, Christopher Phillips upon his Authority and Bret Colman Students' costs would be graduation from the University of of Elgin County Stewardship $300 each to help defray cost Waterloowith the achievementof Council. of transportation, certifica- Support Department as: TEAM SUPERVISOR with experience _" __ Wearecurrently seeking energetic individuals tojoinourHome are a definite asset. The successful candidate ::.... r_, Environmen tal studies next summer she plans to tour .ED.I=,D,_Y9 c_ - at the station athada to _bepump rebuilt recently, Shelby McMurchy cost of $17,000, he said. Jimand Roberta arepleasedto OCWAwas examiningways REGISTRATION Sparks (ages 5 & 6) • Brownies r,:t,_ w _" needed extensive gestingthat valvemaintesystem nance. Guides Canada ,,,'f ., sewage A broken valve resulted in of environment committee sewage spewing from last week. Aylmer's main pumping staHe said that a valve realtion in Optimist Park east of functioned in an air-relief Elgin Street on Saturday, chamber in a hill above the August 26. station, Wendell Graves, town The result was "Quite a administrator, reported on fountain coming out" of the the breakdown to a meeting station. OntarioClean Water • Agency, which manages Aylrner sewage lagoon under contract to the town, and the town public worksdepartment reacted quickly to fix the problem, he said. He expected to receive a report inthenearfuture sug- 775-2388 BOOKS " to work days, nights, and The ".Joffull Noise" of the Springfield Baptist Church is presenting the service, of August 30, staff vandals had spray paintedfound the building, deck, tables and Food and Fellowship to follow, weekends. Must have physical strength to lift up to 40lbs, and ]2.VE_YONE signs. Anyone with information is asked to contactat the OPP detachment St. Elgin Thomas. WELCOME. Are you interested in becoming a Home Support Worker but do not have the qualitications? Would you like to have your course costs paid for? Would you like to receive a training allowance? Tillsonburg and District Multi-Service Centre will provide the NORTH' 1 YearMembership Save $51 Off Regular Price training required tothe successful candidates forthe Personal ExpressComplete Muffler & Auto Sales Under Car Care Atlendan, level (with future bridging course for Personal Support Worker). Once you obtain your Personal Attendant WE HAVE ONE SALE A YEAR Certi[icate you will participate asateam member inthe direct provision of in-home services to individuals in their homes. requiring such as shoveling and snow-blowing, The Homeduties Maintenance Worker position is a part-time raking, position mowing lawns,HOIdEMAINTENANCE'ORKER painting, tilling gardens, and other duties relat- /__j_z_ equipment, _/__ and the ability to SATURDAY, SEII'. EMBER 9 from 9:00 a.m. t:ll 3:00 p.m. work withladders. Experience working withseniors andowning your own truck and/or trailer to haulequipmentis anas_t. Only successful applicants will be called for an interview. Plea_ forward your resume attention Human Resources Department, _ Biiki!rlell Mtlll,ol.. We Open at 6:15 Tillsonburg & District Multi-Service Centre a.m. Monday i END ,o Xo Friday 773"9626 _ _ _'] oe-Qe l ,!I I A | 1,_ +tax oNoApp0lntmentN0eessaff uto Sales See Our Selection of Quality Pre Owned Vehicles ,_ NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE •• FREE 15 Min. 011Inspection Change Brake & MO, ,... w, NORTH _ Fa_; (519)842-4727 & Sprirlcjll jell Changes Manager _,,=.,.bu.=. o.,=.o N4G 3A1 l,_¢k. |j NEW MEMBERS ONLY no laterthan Friday,September8, 2000. J _¢_ th The success[ul candidate will have working knowledge of snow- AT[N: Programs/HR _ /_/_/_ This Offer Is Good On ,o=,.,o=o==°,e°.o=. blower and lawn maintenance END 1 /f ° Wed., September 6, 2000-AYLMER EXPRESS-PAGE 15 SPRINGFIELD NEWS • Happy S5th Birthday A 1b e r t An c k a ert l by Mary Pearson St. John's United Church sermon, "Be Strong in the Lord". Allison Denhardcr and Matthew Sereda, Pearcc- Stories, pnzcs, games, crafts, snacks and songs. Kim, Mallory, Caylee and WhitneyShackeltongreeted all arriving for the I1 a.m. service. •The Rev. Janess welcomed all and gave the announcemerits. "Praise to the Lord" was sung. Rev. Janess and Emily Bogart read Psalm 84, "Longing for God's House". Caylee Shackehon lit the Christ Candle, followed by the singing of _'Jesus, Teacher and Friend". Scripture lessons were taken from James 1: 1-27 and Ephesians 6:10-20. Mrs. Jean Hunt was planist for the service. Mallory and Caylee Shackeltonreceivedthe offering as "Lord Jesus of You I WillSing". Following prayer the closing_hymn was "God You MeetUs". The 40'b anniversary service at Pearce-Williamslast Sunday was super. A delicious chicken barbecue was served by Ken's Kountry Katering. The Rev. John Smith and the Rev. Joan Silcox-Smith were in charge of the service, U.C.W. will be Wednesday, September 6, at the church. Daily Vacation Bible School was held last week. Williams counsellors, helped Rev.JanesswithD.V.B.S. Scout registration is Saturday, September9, at 10 a.m. Baptist Church Therewas nb regularSunday School on September 3 because of the Baptist Church Fam{ly Camp at Pearce-Williams, Fingal. The 11 a.m. worship service was conducted by Pastor Rockwell, who extended welcome, gave the week's announcements and led the congregational hymns, The weekgnd Camp Out concluded _itfi_erri-ngsocial and campfire at 6:30 Wednesday, September 6 is LadiesChristianFellowship at the church at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 9, S.A.I. is joining everyone at Henry and Nettle Thiessen's homeat 3 p.m. for a bonfire, wiener and marshmallow roast. September 10 is Promotion Sunday. The offering was received by Wayne Stainton and non Neff. Jeremiah Stainton manned the sound system, Pastor Jeff delivered an of the Spirit". Rev. Janess delivered the LiftedTheMe".ch°ir sang "Love Site for AndyandAnneLamersofAylmer, areproud to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Leanne Marlene value of wisdom in inspiring 'messageas found on the laroverbs_Z..... "Take My Life and Let It _ Kids Club commences on The theme was "The Fruit • S St plan chu r ch gets i John' n od some time with him before Aylmer planning commitLutheran Churchto on for an addition St. Talbot John's church The arose. approve acommittee proposed site-plan Street The West. ignored reports of opposition to the the of Homes, a site plan work,subject Guenther usaally built houses, he said. The contractor wasn't famil- addition within the church congregation, saying that wasn't the town" s concern, Jar with the site-plan process for commercial, industrial and institutional develop- Daniel Dale, director of municipal services and planning for the town, said the church realized only recently it needed to submit a site plan. The proposed addition At abemeeting last side week, would on the east of the church, he said. A manse totheeastalsoownedbythe Councillor non Baldwin said he had heard from some congregation members who didn't want the manse demolished. However, he said, the merits. only concern was that town's planning criteria were met. Mayor Bob Habkirk church would be demolished agreed. The decision to de- The addition would inelude meeting rooms, offices tomake room. washrooms, and handicapped he said. He had no concern about the site plan, and recommended its approval. Emil Neukamm, former temal subject for the church. The committee recommolish manse mended the council, atwas itsaninSeptember 11 meeting, enact a bylaw adopting the proposed site plan. had consulted contractor for for the Come and celebrate at a Surprise Open House Sunday, September 10, 2000 t Peter's Cathedral in London. Our Lady of Sorrows Church Tuesday, sympathy of the ___._n on Sunday. September 12, at Be"The was the closing hymn. children fromsenior kinder-Mr. and Mrs. the newtime 3:45-5 p.m. for community is Milton extendedCraik to garten to grade 6. and family in the loss of their T_,s tee has recommended Council to Todd Edward, son of Jim and Sharon Suffel of Aylmer. The wedding will take p/ace September 16, 2000 at • will include _------_ _ "_ Bible Best _ W_hesOnly, 2 to 4 p.m. Please. _, - brother-in-law. _ _ _'_ PRt<.I00S LffrLE ONE BIRr_DAY" MA01SONHAPPY TEL_R _25_// c_f_ _,-Q_°'_ [ _ & __ _/¢-_/____ AylmerChristian ReformedChurch " Corner of South St. and Caverly Rd.-773-3025 Minister: Rev.Richard deLange PastorofCongregationalLife: Louis Boston _ Sunday, September 10th 10:00 a.m. Installation of Rev. Richard deLange Rev. W. Vanderwerf & Rev. Jackvan Marion 'q'he Plans for God's House" 7 p.m.- Rev. deLange "The Way of Grace" Z_ AWarm Welcomeis ExtendedtoAll.TheChurchof the'Back ToGod RadioHour" ." St. Paul's _ " ' B] tOff/(AOA/t/IAY,DADPY _ Minister _._,_ L_.... _ _ _ _I'_I I_ JOP.PAN _I An Evangelical Covenanting Congregation _ hal reeveof Malahide Township, representing St. _John's, said Aylmer Baptist Church _ _ g $trong! & Goin LookWho's asked when theofto church realized itapproval needed submit council, the rapid ram, Deputy-Mayor church committee would the Doug appreciate chairman, planAv_ bya plan. Mr. Dale replied the --_ - Rev. Sam Findlay lo values That Build Strong Families Sunday, September 10th 10:30 a.m. -"The Foundation for a Strong Family" _ _ of Visitation Minister: Roy.DonGraham Ministerof Music- LarryAnderson _ FromAll theFamily Church United BI_H II --_ _Ap_b _ _Y "!. , ii' Minister: Or.Cameron Watts _ Mission Church _EvangelicalMennonite Music ----_ Sunday, 11 Directors: a.m.-September Robert "Outsiders" and Lynda lOth Kennedy ____ ' at Summers Corners, 3 km east of Aylrner on Hwy. #3 773-3374 Arlene Friesen - Worship Co-ordinator F Sunday Worship Services: 9:45 - German Jake Friesen - Lead Pastor,Patrick Friesen - Pastorof Discipleship, 11:00 - English Wed. 7:00 Youth Bible Study (A variety of small group studies for adults - call for information) Come Grow with Us. _ Open Bible Baptist Church Corner of Hacienda Rd. & No. 3 Hwy. II • SundayServices:SundaySchoolfor allages10:00a.m. East of Aylmer 773-3303 II Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 p.m. SundayMorningWorship11:00a.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - Patch the Pirate Clubs Nurseryprovidedfor all services EVERYONE WELCOME! Friday Youth 7:00 p.m. Come visit Meeting us this Sunday. LoveAnnie,Justin& Brandon ep PAULAJANELLUNDERHILL B.F.A.; ATR.,CATA.,OATR. We celebratedHonours the life of Paula,B.Ed., August 19, 2000, with a packed chapel The family of Paula extends a heartfelt thank you to Rev. Henry Schaper and Rev. Norman Jones, for their prayers, personal messages and words of family. of students, comfort. colleagues, Thank youfriends to theandpallbearers, Philip McMillan, Shawn Tompkins, Bryan Flagel, Marc Arsenault, Steven McDonald, and Darrell Dutton. To Harry Ostrander, a dear friend, and to his staff for their kind services. To the flower bearers, Chad and Angela Flagel. Thank you to the Aylmer Legion for the lovely luncheon. Our most sincere thank you to Philip McMitlan, dear friend and col- league ofPaula. Philip was a former head of her school and was on the hiring team when Paula came to Goderich Collegiate. "1 was on the hiting team when Paula was hired at the school. ' MINE the lives of students, staff and community. Missionary Church Phone773-8276/30O0 ART & CUSTOM ' '. /'_ lde-- Organist & Choir Director: Friday/Saturday Youth Ministries BeRyTernylk SUMMER SCHEDULE ::' FI to that welcome at AEMC _ _ _e _ t'///_ Paula, youlifetime. will never be were forgotten, as youbeneath touched our so many your shortened You the wind wings.lives Wein send Butterfly Kisses and will always Serum Everyone Welcome. Sunday, September 10th S neeIIe_l Ross Don't Forget... 7:3 0 - 9 F, m. - Lantern loveand missyou. First Two Sundays in September Baptist Ohurch Rev. Philip Butler [t}Y said, "She was so angelic in lily, she must certainly sit ,veryonels Hwy. 74 & 3 Phone: 765-1108 ing the poem for Paula, To My Dear Family. One colleague B.A., M.A., M.Div. // Tanya. Thank you for reading the letter from Paula's dear friend, Karen Kading, "1 will always remember her laughter, her strength, and her courage. She accepted people as they were." Tanya, thank you for read- beside God." Pastor: Service of Worship - 10 a.m. New _ Church Evangel,cal NoEvening Service _ "_'_ _,JJ _rUl_ Lutheran Rev. HenryW. Schaper " NEW RELEASE _ St.John's Pastor: Michael Bells Sunday, SeptemberlOth 10:30 a.m. - "Fall MinistryKick-Off" She went far beyond the duties required of her. Paula had the opportunity work with First Nations, which gave her a deep spiritual knowledge she imparted to all who knew her." AylmerEvangelical_'/,_1" 600 Talbot Street W. She had a resume of remember most was her deep eyes and her laughter. Paula is a dearly accomplishments peoplecoach couldandachieve over counselor; a lifetime. and WhathasI loved and caring few teacher, guidance touched and changed : Saturda}_ Sept. 9th Tour Exhibit at Aylmer ,:4_ a.m.Sunday 11:15 a.m.- WorshipSchool Service Everyone Welcome Museum and donated T,,s Congregation is a memberof the EasternSynodof the Evangelical LutheranChurchin Canada Trinity Anglican Rev. Michael F.Church Wellwood F_,..,=.o..e.o. 13th Sunday After Pentecost _ Sunday, September 3rd _ 10 a.m. PrayersundaYcofl0e - Morning BreakSCh°°l The family thanks all who visited, sent cards and flowe;:ave a special _erich Collegiate ¢._place Scholarship in our hearts. Fund. You will Tuesday - HOURS:saturday 9 - 6 p.m. The HouSespringwatcr Old SchoolRd. N. 765 -,1616 , • ' "_.,LJ., • PAGE 16-AYLMER EXPRESS-Wed., September6, 2000 _,. c_,,,.,,,,ir_r AREA DEATHSANDFUNERALS p._,,= EDUCATION SERVICE COMPLETE COURSES & INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR NEW DRIVERS Anna Thiessen Annie Margaret Myrtle Mae Weaver Falkenham Marytje (Mary) Haaksma funeral Anna Thiessen,A 50, of 50for Melanie Drive, Unit 8, has been arranged for A graveside service "for ThUrsday, September 7, at Annie Margaret Weaver, 85, Aylmer Christian Reformed of St. Thomas, formerly of Church at 1 p.m. Aylmer, has been arranged She died at home.on Men- for Wednesday, September 6, A funeral was held Menday for Myrtle Mac Falkenham, 85, of Oshawa, mother of Joel Falkenham of Aylmer. A funeral for Marytje (Mary) Haaksma, 85, of Grimsby, formerly of Aylmer, was held Tuesday at Aylmer Christian Reformed Mrs. Thiessen was born in Chihual'iua, Mexico on Januday, September ary 29, 1950 4,to2000. the late Abraham and Helena (Thiessen) Wiebe. She lived in Aylmer since 1972 and was a member of the Church of God, RR4 Aylmer. p.m. She .died at St. Thomasat Aylmer Cemetery Elgin General Hospitalat on4 Saturday, September 2, 2000. Mrs. Weaver was born m St. Thomas on January 9, 1915 to the late Charles and Robena (Sawyer) Smith. She lived most of her life eral Hospital on Saturday, September 2, 2000. She at Oshawa Mrs. died Falkenham was Genborn in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, on November 24, 1914. She lived in Oshawa for the past 23 years and had previously resided in Aylmer and Trenton. She died at Shalom Manor, Grimsby on SaturChurch. day, September2,2000. She is Peter survived by hera husband Thiessen; in and area in Aylmer St. Thomas for and the lived past SheJoel is and survived by two sons, wife Betty of son, Robert Thiessen of Hamilton; and a daughter Rose Aylmer. by SheThiessen is also ofsurvived four brothers,John Wiebe nine years. She was a member of Aylmer Baptist Church and Avalon Rebekah Lodge 224. Aylmer. RR1 Aylmer, Gary and wife Nancy of Port Perry; three daughters, Fewster. and husband Shirley Gerald of Agincourt, PriscellaKemp and and wife Judy of Texas, Individual Lessons,Senior Upgrades,Driver ImprovementPrograms,Special Courses . September wife of California; six sisters,SueAgatha Froese and husband Frank of Aylmer, Sara Friesen and husband John of Aylmer, Tina Klassen and husband Dave of Aylmer, Elizabeth Coletta great-grandchildren, Jordan, C.J., and Patrick.Luke, She is also survived by two brothers, Morrison Smith of Springfield, Blake Smith of Chatham; a sister, Shirley Shackelton and husband and husband Paul of husband Ottawa, Martha Wiebe and Johnof Aylmer,Elly Klassen and husband Pete of British Columbia. Carmen Delhi; several burial of ashes nieces andofnephews. Cemetery. She was predeceasedby her husband Louis Weaver in 1978, a daughter, Donna was predeceased by herShe husband Willis Falkenham andsix brothers, The Rev. Cam Watts of Aylmer Baptist Church conducted the service at H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home with in Aylmer Lloyd Patrick Farrell .Nearly for aminimum ofif 50%ofalldental thecostofinsurance a neworpays replacement denture five(5)yearsorolder. _ stock; a daughter, Mary HerThe Rev. Richard Devey and husband Lincoln of Langley, B.C.; two step- Lunge conducted the service, daughters, Joyce O'Connor arranged through H. A. Keband husband Bud of St. bel Home, Memorial with burial Funeral in Elmdale Thomas, June Shepherd and Cemetery, St. Thomas. husband Morley of Aylmer; a apparently the resources todidn't handlehave the job alone, even though provincial constables kept the bikers under surveillance since He didn't know what business the bikers were about in Hamilton, but noted they returned through town later on the weekend without stepson, Jim ofPearson wife Jeanne Aylmer; and 18 grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by a leaving Windsor on their way incident, brother Ken of Waterloo; three sisters, Marjorie Prit- ___,_ chard of Waterloo, Fleet of Marion and Norwich, husband AllanJean ofCarroll Norwich. wifeMillicent He was predeceased Farrellearlier by his this year, a sister Erma and a brotherGlenn. The Rev. Paul Rodey was to conduct the service with burial in Norwich Cemetery. 5_,,, _ Box Springs & Mattresses Refrigerators, Ranges, Washers & Dryers, _ FINANCIALSERVICESINC. 773 __ __ I_":'_ _,.-_"'#_i_ .... ' _: t,_& _,:,,.. _;-" .... ,_'_ ./iL\ i_,_:y_. !_ ., 2031 _ Mondayto Thursday 9-5 p.m. ,_-_j_l Memorials 773-8092 or 769-2550 anytime a.R.HarveyTribe Financial Advlso, RoxanneHusser Financial Advisor (519) 866-5265 G. Taylor & Associates Rd., P.O. Box 10, Strat_ordville, ON RRIF's LARGE AUCTION SALE ANTIQUES,FURNITURE,APPLIANCES, GLASS& CHINA,COLLECTIBLES,TOOLS, CAR ETC. and RESP's Selling contents of home of SAM SHELTON along with contentsofaTillsonburg&aDuttonhomeatSHACKELTON'S AUCTION CENTRE, 5 milesnorthof Aylmeron Hwy73 ] ° Life,,Healthand Disability & Travel Insurance t ° Financial, Retirment & Estate Planning n_r_ then 3 mileseastof Lyonson Elgin Rd.,48 OR 8 miles south THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER _,_, T, 5:30EM. of 401 Hwy on the Putnam Rd. Including in part:Oakbowed glasschinacabinet; Mission oakmirror backsideboard, oakdiningtable&6 chairs; Pine Pine side- board; Thomas pump organ; 8 pc. Imperial Loyalist dining suite; walnut chest of drawers - carved pulls; early com- { rockers; hump back trunk; Findlay wood burning cookstove; annex stove; set of Ontario chairs; 2 cedar chests; 5 pc. bedmodes;suite; early chesterfield chest of drawers; backbed; & nursing room suites; walnut double cane electric cherry s_o ii nOb ut_r _ __L_a_ng..___ dresser; 2 oak comer china cabinets- as new; 8 pc. oak dining room suite; Queen mahogany poster bed & dresser; 2 all wool WedgewoodPattern rugs;&quantitYNoritakeofdishes;glass pinwheel & china; crystal;12 plaCeBeswickSet of animalfigurines;siiverplate, Ashton Drake dolls; quantity of bedding; Singer featherweight sewing machine; oriental "Goodpeopleyoucancounton" WE ARE ASKED: carved chest;pictures 2 massage beds; roccasional tables; what not stands;old & frames; ockinghorse;QueenAnne _os_: oil lamps; Rattan shelf units; colour TV's; microwave; wringer washer; refrigerator; washer & dryer; chest freezer; beds; dehumidifier; platform scales; log saw; quantity of old collectibles; lanterns; ironcross kettlescut etc.; saws;86 hand Chrysler planter; Newcorn Yorker sheller; car; form below. Wrought iron patio set; BBQ; weed eater; paint sprayer; 12 speed bike; electric snow shovel; wheel barrow; garden seed- El PleaseSendMeInformation OnPre-Planned FuneralServices er; band saw; chains; hand & garden tools & hundreds of Name: unlisted items. Address: A large sale with 2 auction City: Friday 9-4 p.m. Dutton Denture Clinic 231 Main Streel.Dutton 762-3299 32_]orover 60 yearsrl--_-_ Ph.: P.C.: rings & no buyers premium TERMS: Cash or approved cheque night of sale. _................................................................................................................... _L_ [l_11lofl£ _'d DENTURE ,a. PHONE VERHOEVE'S... Tillsonburg, 2(_2N. Broadway ta,,p,, (llwy. It59 South)Queen St, CLINI( A t_fyttlbt'r it t till' t_e,,f.ri,f-_,,,,, .,.,,,_,,t_),,.,.,,, I Ti PAUL K. CONRAD, D.D. ,.ode.,-.=,- _ RICHARD LEE _ V_olr'_ O_.U_? 3" _f-_ _ St. Thomas Hours m [ to Inscribe on a Quality piece of granite. Verhoeve's NECESSARY (at Ross) 5ervin_! _ [ Office open 9-5Tues.-F-ri. Rememberit does not cost anymore Yes you may, phone or complete ................................................................................................................... REFERRAL 7TalbotSt.E..Aylmer -- "_ evening appointments gladlylettering. taken. Also monument repairsand |F,NEFUnNITURE./ _ Flowe]_l_ __lL_k Are TiUsonbur g'_s rT.E.O-eO_1ROSZELL'S FURNISHINGSOnl Famil -Owned /BEDDING' / |APPLIANCES. / 34 SYDENHAMSTREETW.,AYLMER Funeral Home LTELEV'S'ONS ] - -|-- Eemlea uprightmonuments- alsobronzemarkers. Inside Showroomeonsistingofgraniteflatmarkersand Webuyourgranite direct-nocommission salespeople. We install our own products. Weekend in-home and MUTUAL "May I transfer a prearranged funeral ' from another funeral home?" NO PROFESSIONAL Office FARM _ Full & Partial Dentures Same Day Relines & Repairs Implant Supported Dentures Street, __ o MutualFundsandGIC's Televisions& VCR's Open: Men. - Thur9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dishwashers, Freezers, Microwaves Fri.9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Financing Available,, FREEDelivery [ 159 TALBOT STREET_YLMER 773-8092 C021tItlTTED TOQUMMTVM, UESEI,ECTIONAN1)SERVICE • RRSP's, ADVERTISING (__ _ 633-1624 Specializing in: AYLMEREXPRESS DEADLINE MON1)AYSAT5:OOP.M. [ _ FamilyPrearrangementnAvailable.__ Margare_ts "_ KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST! 773-3126 ComplimentaryFirst Visit 658 Talbot (519) Available at: _,_ a Plymouth parked in an apartment lot on Forest Street in the early-morning hoursofWednesday. Doorhandlesand the car ignition were damaged. Men.- Fri.9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nathan Landon, Denturist 83Curtis Street, St.Thomas, ONN5PIJ3 1 Plank The Ayhner Express __ privateconsultations. A I ST. THOMAS DENTURE CLINIC 1989, a daughter Edith Gelok in 1985, six sisters and three brothers. Rubber Stamps & Perma Stamps Profeas_vailablefor need for adhesives to maintain a secure fit. I ..1 _Tf" fiat to wall cupboard with glass doors-refinished; Livingroom, Bedroom, Reclinersl Curios & more Spruce Street West. It was taken during the night in an apartment lot on Thursday. London Police found the car at 10:30 a.m. early-morning hours of In a possibly related case, an attempt was made to steal soreness. _ _/_'._¢" 7 appropriate tribute. ___" NAMEBRANDFURNITURE ANDAPPLIANCES in the ignition. aged, wereleft Theandthe car waskeys parked over- I_'____ ---_tushelpy_ and ing St. to Thomas Grimsbybefore more movthan twoyearsago. indicating Sergeant they wereKnight "on business," said. He said police checked the licences and records of the motorcyclists, then let them go on their way. O(,'f_ Free Consultation _ and a procession of seven check "Queensman" motorcycle-gang members on Highway 3 on Friday, September 1. Sergeant Michael Knight of Aylmer Police said OPP steering column were dam- Aylmer died on September 4, 2000. The funeral is September7. -Older dentures can develop weak areas that may result in fracture of the denture base or denture teeth. gion Branch 190, Norwich. He is survived by a son, Jim and wife Betty of Wood- A 1985 Chevrolet stolen Another car in the same in Aylmer on Thursday, lot was rifled at about the August 31, was found in same time, but nothing was London later the same day. apparently taken, PoliceSergeantMichael Knightsaid the door and New • Dentures should usually fit comfortably without a She was a member of Aylmer Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by three 6. MRS. MARYTJE (MARY) HAAKSMA of Grimsbydied on September 2, 2000. The funeral was September 5. , MRS. ANNA THIESSEN of Melanie Drive, seven years without replaced or refitted, • than Denturesshouldnot causebeing continualirritationor to Hamilton. The bikers were wearing gang "colours" (uniforms), 4. side service will be held on September Mrs. Haaksma was born ha Enkhiuzen, The Netherlands on January 9, 1915 to the late Nanne and Ytje (Prins) Nierop. She came to Canada in 1948 and lived in Aylmer 16 grandchildren; 30 greatWoodstock on Men-husband Cecil of Chatham; Mr. Farrellwasa veteran of The Second Great War, Klazien Van De Pyl in Holday, September 4, 2000. grandchildren and a sister, Shewaspredeceased by past presidentand life mem- land. " ber of Royal CanadianLeher husbandIds Haaksmain Stolen Chevrolet found in London = _Didyouknowt_t: . Dentures should normally not be worn for more Ontario Provincial Police called on the assistance of Aylmer Police to help stop Oshawa • Repairs • Relines • New Dentures A funeral for Lloyd Patrick Farrell, 76, of'Norwich, sons, wifeTinaof Peter Haaksma ByronCentre, and stepfather of June Shepherd Haaksma and Jim Pearson of Aylmer, of A1Oakville, Haaksma Norma and wife Anna has been arranged for Thurs- and wife Dora of London; day, September 7, at AmLockie Funeral Home, Nor- two daughters,Nick Sadie and husband of Buis Aylwich at 10:30 a.m. mer, Freida Aukema and He died at Woodingford check For _ Lo go Tel. 773-8400 Thomas died on September 2, 2000. A grave- nentures? ._ _ _ Aylmer Police aid biker-gang LTD. died September 2, 2000. WEAVER The funeralof was MRS. onANNIE MARGARET St. _ MarytjeHaaksma Aylmer,Ontario MRS. MYRTLE MAE FALKENHAMof ...... Time and wifeJeanneof Wallace- Michaelof Mississauga;16 grandchildren, Tim and Emmett town, Deb Knight hus- WendyHewsonandhusband grandchildren and 22 greatband Charles of St. Thomas; grandchildren. in 119 Talbot St. E. 50 Beech Street East, A¥1mer765-3460 Serving Elgin County for over 30 years. ElizabethofMexico,Andrew George Wiebe Wiebe and wife and Trudywife of Aylmer, Albert Wiebe and Kebbel FuneralHome H.A. B, C, D, E, F, G, Licenced Drivers. PLUS: The Only Evasive Driving Range Teaching Recovery Skills in S.W. Ontario She is survived by two husband Bud of Norwood, The Rev. Henry Hilde- Emmett in 1986, a brother brandt of Churchof God was Donald Smith and a sister to conduct the service, ar- Jean Ostrosser. ranged through H. A. Kebbel The Rev. Clarke Dixon of Funeral Home, with burial in Edward Street Baptist AylmerCemetery. Church, St. Thomas, was to conduct the service, arranged through H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home. ___ for 6c 842-4238 875-4404 FORE THOUGHT ® FLINFRAI Ma_e t! cesicrflPr SHACKELTON PL ANNIN(, [hfrle AUCTIONS charged. On view from 1:30 p.m, day of sale. (519) 765-4450 yolr IrB'¢ " s,_,_-_ _ _ _ _ _ ml__" RUSH _ CREEK WINES 773 5432 Emergency Numbers AYLMER EMERGENCY SERVICES AMBULANCE SERVICE " DIAL 911 DIAL 911 :_ AYMER POLICE 773-3144 FIRE DEPARTMENTS DIAL 911 O.P.P. 1-888-310-1133 POISON CONTROL CENTRE LONDON 677-6565 YOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER or STREET ADDRESS f"l. YOUR DOCTOR o N _ I:_ _ = _ _ _==o_ O _ - == -" _ _. . --= _ _ "_" _< ¢ _ _=" 2 _ O "= _' > o _ [- _ _ - _ _' O _ 5_ _ "_ ,,, ;_ _ _ _ o '-Ill o g ; "0. _1" ,_._ ",_: ,-- _, _= 0_ _ E_=I _ _--.,.-. = _=.o -" "_ _-_ _ --. _ "_, -,_ 8" -,® TOWN OF AYLMER OFFICE AYLMERARENA AYLMER BAYHAM PUBLIC OFFICESWORKS DEPT. 773-3164 773-2412 773-4900 866-5521 MALAHIDE OFFICES THE AYLMER EXPRESS 773-5344 773-3126 AYLMER LIBRARY ELGIN-ST. 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