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With the grand opening of a bigger, more advanced mental health facility in St. Thomas, Central Elgin embarks on a new era of patient care.

The Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, located at 401 Sunset Dr., St. Thom-as, is a state-of-the-art facility devoted entirely to

forensic psychiatry, a sub-specialty of psychiatry centered around people with mental illness who have also come into contact with the law.

The new, 233,640 sq ft facility opened for pa-tients June 14. It has been built next door to the existing Regional Mental Health Care building, which it will replace.

The facility was designed to create a com-munity atmosphere, and the interior is divided into three sections, referred to as the downtown,

neighbourhood, and house. Spaces in the downtown area will be based

around social interaction and community, while the neighbourhood section will promote educa-tion and skill-building. The facility has its own used clothing shop, gymnasium and health club, educational training centre, and even a music re-cording studio.

JESSE CNOCKAERT

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See MORE, Page 5▼

Bethany United Church disbands after 200 yearsAfter just over 200 years, it’s

time for the members of Bethany United Church, Shedden, to go fi nd new places of worship.

The church, located on Talbot Line, has been bringing people to-gether in worship since 1811. Like many churches, its community in-volvement hasn’t been limited to

worship services. In 1987, Betha-ny United’s congregation support-ed a refugee family from Vietnam. In 1992, the UCW ladies created a special memory quilt bearing the names of those involved in the UCW. By 1995, Bethany United sponsored Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, and other groups who met

weekly in the church basement.However, the church has seen

a decline in membership over the years.

In 2006, Sunday school was sus-pended because there were no chil-dren attending Sunday worship.

See CONGREGATION, Page 2▼

Star power at Hall of

Fame It seems home is where the heart

is, even if you’re one of Canada’s most famous actresses.

Rachel McAdams, Gemini Award winner and star of fi lms such as The Notebook and the last two Sherlock Holmes movies, on June 13 returned to St. Thomas, the town where she grew up.

Rachel attended the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to her on the St. Thomas Wall of Fame at the Timken Community Centre.

Rachel was originally going to be busy doing voice over work in New York for an upcoming animated ver-sion of The Little Prince, but that got pushed to next week.

As Rachel took the microphone, she confessed to being more nervous about this ceremony than she was at the Oscars.

“There, it’s just a sort of sea of faces ... these are the people who I really care what their opinion is.”

Rachel, 34, almost came to tears at one point as she addressed the crowd in the Timken Centre and talked about how much her home-town means to her.

See RACHEL, Page 8▼

� e new Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care on Sunset Dr. in St. � omas opened for patients June 14.JESSE CNOCKAERT PHOTO

Forensic Mental Health facility opens

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In December 1987, the General Assembly of the United Nations decided to observe the 26th of June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The General Assembly recognized that despite continued and increased efforts by the international community, the world drug problem continues to constitute a serious threat to public health, the safety and the well-being of humanity.

As drug abuse continues to rise, addicts are more often looking not to the streets for their fix, but rather to medicine cabinets. It’s difficult to determine the exact extent of prescription drug misuse. A study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) found that 11% of admissions to substance abuse treatment programs in Ontario in 1999–2000 were for abuse of prescription drugs. Another Canadian study found indications that non-medical use of prescription opioids is increasingly replacing heroin. In this study, 30% used heroin; and 37% used prescription hydromorphone.

The most commonly abused prescription medications are opioids, sedatives and stimulants. They are often referred to as their street names. For example, oxycontin is often referred to as hillbilly heroin or cotton. Ritalin is known as vitamin R, skippy, speed.

Prescription drug diversion and misuse can occur by a number of ways: Forged

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A 1998 study in Vancouver confirmed that there are huge mark-ups (and profit margins) in the street value of various diverted prescription drugs: For example, the cost of a 60 mg tablet of MS Contin® (slow-release morphine) was $1.70 in a pharmacy, but had an average street value of $35 (representing a mark-up or over 2000%) A pill bottle with 20 tablets of 4 mg hydromorphone costs under $10 from a pharmacy, but is worth over $600 on the street.

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Recently, the Narcotic Safety and Awareness Act came into effect in Ontario. One of the measures in the act is that people must now sign for any narcotics they pick up at the pharmacy. One of the best ways to prevent prescription abuse is to keep track of your medication, and return any unrequired medications to any pharmacy. Take care of yourselves and each other.

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Congregation holds on for ministerIn 2010, the Bethany UCW disbanded as

well. In recent months, a typical Sunday ser-vice brought out only a dozen people or less.

With numbers dwindling, the church build-ing was sold April 30.

But despite the sale of the building, the congregation didn’t disband right away. It was in 2008 that the Bethany Pastoral Charge appointed student minister Laurie O’Leary, who was studying at the Atlantic School of Theology. The church had made a five-year commitment to Laurie, which would have been cut short if the congregation had dis-banded in April.

The members remaining continued their

worship services at Knox Presbyterian Church on Fingal Line every week, giving their minister the chance to complete her education.

“They could have said they were done with ministry then and disbanded, but they chose not to do that at that time. They wanted to see me through to the end,” said Laurie. “I’m totally honoured they wanted to do that, and humbled by it as well.”

Laurie graduated May 4, and was ordained May 25. The congregation will now officially disband after a final service June 30 at Knox Presbyterian.

With the disbanding of the Bethany United congregation, Frome United will be carrying on without a sister church.

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More advanced facility promises better inpatient/outpatient servicesThe house section, with 89 beds,

provides the actual living space.Janice Vandervooren, Director of

Forensic Psychiatry, said one of the most important changes over the old facility was individual living spaces which gives patients more privacy and dignity. More living space means less patient agitation.

“The opportunities to have quiet, smaller groupings of patients and

private, individual spaces is prob-ably the biggest improvement,” said Janice.

The appreciation for improved patient living spaces was echoed by Brett Batten, a former mental health patient who spoke as a com-munity advocate during a preview tour of the facility June 12.

Brett was part of the forensic system for seven years. His first ten months were spent in jail, fol-lowed by a year on the Forensic

Treatment Unit and then another on the Forensic Rehabilitation Unit.

“When I see this building, I am convinced that the individuas who will pass through here will be cared for on many levels. I hope these surroundings remind them that they are not abandoned or for-gotten,” said Brett, reading from a written statement he had prepared. “This hospital is more therapeutic than the old one for one simple

reason: patients will have their own rooms ... even the mentally ill need privacy. Even the mentally ill need solitude.”

The facility was designed with an abundance of natural light, as well as calming colour palettes.

Patients at a forensic hospital are typically sent from the courts under orders for assessment for fit-ness to stand trial.

The patients will have electronic bracelets that open doors in the

facility, based on each patient’s privilege level.

The old mental health facility was opened in 1939 as the Ontario Hospital.

By 1958, hospital admissions peaked at a total of 2,238 patients.

The forensic mental health pro-gram was introduced in 1976. In January, 2001, St. Joseph’s Health Care took over governance of the former St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital.

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Relay for Life gets over $120,000In the Relay for Life, every step

advances the fight against cancer.Over 500 people came out June

7 to St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in St. Thomas to participate in the Relay for Life, an annual event where people raise funds to fight back against cancer, and to cel-ebrate and remember those in their lives who have been touched by it.

“Everybody has a connection to cancer. I learn that even more as I do the relay,” said Crystal Under-hill, Co-Chair of the event. “If you don’t like something, change it. I don’t know my grandfather. He died when I was really young. My husband’s grandfather passed away about eight years ago from cancer. My motto is ‘be the change you want to see in the world’.”

This year’s Relay for Life raised over $120,000. Participants form teams and walk around the school track to raise funds, but other events are held that turn the Relay into a type of festival. People also take part in a tug of war, three-legged race, a

silent auction, a fashion show with outfits made out of newspaper, and some people even come to the event dressed up in superhero costumes.

Michelle Mifflin is a St. Thomas resident who was part of a team in this year’s relay. Michelle lost an aunt to pancreatic cancer six years ago. Other members of her family, including a grandmother and uncle, have also been diagnosed with skin cancer.

“I just think it’s important to come out, be aware and support the cause,” said Michelle.

The Aylmer Relay for Life will be June 21 at 362 Talbot St. West.

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Our weather has been all over the place this spring and forecasters say the coming summer will be

gentler than last year. I can hardly wait, but Christine and I continue to believe that the weather is kinder than it appears. During the tornado threat on the weekend, we sat blithely on the deck for our usual job of watching the birds try to beat the squirrels to our feeders. I am often reminded of the “little old bird woman” in Mary Poppins who sold bird food at two pence a bag so the birds on the steps of St. Paul’s could have a regular meal.

There is a breed of person who places value upon helping the birds get through bad times and good, and as members of that breed, we put much more than two pence into a good diet for the 19 variet-ies of birds who arrive at our feeders from dawn to dusk. We particularly like the

finches and nuthatches, but our main oc-cupation in the bird duties was following the adventures of a pair of Downy Wood-peckers. They have brilliant feathering of black, gray and white and the male has a little red cap.

They sat on a tree over the fence to do a daily mating dance, while the male drilled a perfect nest about 50 feet up from the ground. They eventually moved in and we thought we could hear the chirping of the young, but it was difficult to hear over the roaring machinery. The two properties to the immediate north harbored about four acres of mature hardwood forest and many critters called it home. A few months back, things went sour when a developer got his claws into the more northerly property and declared that there would be condos. To this end, he tore down the home there and started a clear cut that claimed every bit of flora and all the nests that were there. All branches and logs were thrown into the wood chipper. The creatures that called it home are gone. Our pair of mating wood-peckers flew off with the family and come no more to the feeder. Still, we are happy they were with us for a short time. We look forward to helping the surviving critters making it through the coming summer.

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INTO THE WILD:�e Port Stanley Festival �eatre (PSFT) is ready to make ‘em laugh with their new Canadian com-edy “Henry and Alice: Into the Wild,” running now until July 6. �e much awaited sequel to last season’s “Sexy Laundry”, “Henry and Alice: Into the Wild” follows Henry and Alice into the woods as they explore the many delights of camping … army rations, motorcycle rides, and skinny dipping. �e play stars Danielle Nicole, left, and Jim Doucette, right, along with Donna Garner. Contact the PSFT at (519)782-4353 for ticket info.

Last Friday afternoon, Elgin This Month sales representative Greg Minnema showed me a proof for

an advertisement. The ad concept? If you buy a vehicle, you get a bicycle for free. The bicycle on the left was a pink girl’s bike and at first I said, “I’m not sexist. I’d ride that bike to work.”

Greg, who is the tallest guy in the office started joking about pink not being the prob-lem. His issue would involve his knees and the handle bars.

I thought about what I’d said, and cor-rected myself. “I think I told a lie there. I don’t think I can see myself riding a pink bicycle to work.” That’s politically incorrect and wrong on many levels. I know it is, but who said that when you tell the truth you’re always right?

Later, it occurred to me that we’re just not

bold enough in our advertising in modern times. Back in the Madmen days, when men were drunk and women wore skirts, the promotion would have read something like, “GET A FREE VEHICLE when you purchase a bike.” And in the small type, it would say, “Bicycles start at $19,999 plus HST. Some conditions apply. See your dealer, etcetera, etcetera.”

In unrelated bicycling news … the lowly bicycle is gradually playing a larger role in St. Thomas traffic, both summer and winter. Congrats to the Elgin St. Thomas Healthy Communities Partnership and Share the Road Canada for hosting two biking events coming up this past weekend: The Bike Summit on Friday and the Family Bike Centre on Saturday.

Alderman Mark Cosens chaired the Bike Summit committee, and he continues to be a champion of integrating bicycles into the urban mix. (For the purpose of sounding sophisticated in column writing, let’s just say St. Thomas has an urban mix).

Everybody says you can get anywhere in the Saint City in five minutes. On a bicycle, it might take ten, and it could do wonders for those morbid stats about our pesky obesity.

Cycling to a better world; doing it the politically incorrect way Helping get through summer

Terry Carroll

THE VIEW FROM HERE Rick Wellwood

AS I SEE IT

With all the track being torn up in this country, who thought we would ever live to see new railway line being laid down? But that’s exactly what’s been happening in St. Thomas. Contractors have finished laying down ties and hammering home spikes along Moore Street and north of Talbot by the new/old train station. It was built by the St. Thomas and Elgin Home Builders’ As-sociation for the 2010 International Plow-ing Match, stored, is being reconstructed on this site.

Expect to see tourist runs by Port Stanley Terminal Rail this summer.

It’s all been happening outside the back door of the building where The Weekly News rents office space, and for us, it’s been like watching a trip back in time through a window into the future,

The full vision includes plans to move the tourist office to the station and to transform the area behind the Sutherland building and the CASO Station with trees and plants and paths that connect with the Elgin County Railway Museum and the Timken Centre. The budget is under $2 million. But with federal, provincial, Trans Canada Trail and,

yes, Dorothy Palmer Estate contributions, City is not on the hook for a lot of coin.

For these pluses, it’s not been an entirely smooth transition.

Talbot Street was closed for a time, and it’s still slow going in that area until the paving is all completed. Who felt the pain of that the most? For at time, the businesses between Flora / Ross Street and White / Mondamin Street took it on the chin. It’s al-ways these merchants who feel it the most.

But it’s a bad news / good news scenario even for them.

As the corridor takes shape, it’s easy to see the potential for increased daytripping to the downtown core of The Railway City. And daytrippers tend to drop a few extra dollars in the neighbourhood while they are here. Will the City soon need to contem-plate more parking in the area? That would be a nice problem to have.

Who knows? Perhaps the statue of Jumbo should move to the north end of the line be-hind the station, right at the end of the new track, a proper location given the fate he suffered in St. Thomas. In a Back To The Future world, anything seems possible.

New rail line takes us back to futures

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7Elgin County Collisions are down by 15 per centCollisions down in 2012Clayton Watters, Director of

Engineering Services, reported to Elgin County Council at its May 28 meeting that the number of col-lisions on Elgin County roads has dropped by 15 per cent over the last fi ve years from 456 in 2007 to 389 in 2012. This number is still con-siderably less than the provincial average, Clayton pointed out.

Clayton said staff has been col-lecting data on motor vehicle colli-sions for the past 30 years and uses the information to fi nd patterns of activity in order to make adjust-ments to the system. Over the past fi ve years, three accidents have occurred at Dalewood Road and Ron McNeil Line, and because of this data, larger signage, fl ashing beacons and adjusted line painting have been implemented at that lo-cation, with no collisions occurring since the changes were made.

New Shedden libraryBrian Masschaele, Director of

Community and Cultural Services, reported that Southwold Township Council recently passed a resolu-tion to proceed in principle with a new facility for a new Shedden library at the Southwold Keystone Complex.

Brian said there was strong sup-port among township ratepayers for a new library facility to ensure that quality library service continues to be provided in the Township and to address the long-standing issues with the current location.

Future considerations include two options for a library facility of 2,500 square feet: a stand-alone building on vacant property on complex grounds or an addition to the complex building itself.

New library visionElgin County Library now

has a new mission statement: “Elgin County Library pro-vides a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment that fosters lifelong learning, creative expression, commu-nity engagement and cultural vitality in harmony with a rural way of life.”

Staff embarked upon a vi-sioning process in 2012 in response to dramatic changes occurring within public libraries, including

the emergence of electronic books, home computers, mobile devices and shifting demographics of an aging population.

The process involved consul-tation with patrons, staff and li-brary professionals and included a situational analysis of the library’s current operations as well as a detailed examination of trends within public library ser-vice and how these trends will impact the library in the future.

Tourism cruiser guidelinesAlan Smith, General Manager

of Economic Development, re-ported that safety measures are being implemented for operation of the new Elgin Tourism Cruiser.

This refurbished library van will operate as a mobile tourism ki-osk and be operated by summer students from May to September. Alan described insurance and risk management policies and a tourism student driver policy manual that will minimize risk to the County and help improve the safety of the summer student drivers.

Women’s economic security The YWCA of St. Thomas-Elgin

received funding from the Status of Women Canada in March 2012 to embark on a three-year proj-ect to develop a community plan for women’s economic security. Lindsay Rice, Kellie Coelho and Petrusia Hontar made a presenta-tion to council titled “Pathways to Prosperity” to share the results of their research efforts, surveys and community consultations over the last year.

Based on their fi ndings and a gender-based analysis of women’s current economic status in St. Thomas-Elgin, the project team identifi ed emerging areas of need and recommended focusing on co-ordination, awareness and advoca-cy to address challenges and local needs.

Dietary revisions at Elgin Homes

Liz Gloin, Manager of Support Services at Bobier Villa, spoke about revisions being made to the Elgin County Homes Dietary Poli-cy and Procedure Manual.

Policy changes are being made to refl ect compliance with the Long Term Care Homes Act as well as current requirements and processes. They include computerized assess-ments, more diverse therapeutic diets (such as gluten-free, low-po-tassium, and renal), and deletion of antiquarian policies (such as diets for the elderly).

DOROTHY GEBERT

Weekly News Correspondent

County of Elgin council

Serenity House gets accreditation

St. Thomas’ Serenity House Hospice has many reasons to be proud of the ser-vices they provide to the community, but achieving the highest level of volunteer accreditation for Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HCPO) in a single year is quite the feat.

Provincial standards and accreditation enable hospices to assess and evaluate their competence, service delivery, acces-sibility, safety and continuity of care.

The accreditation is normally a three-year process, but they achieved it in just one. Serenity House Hospice was pre-

sented with the accreditation at the HPCO yearly conference on April 28 and 29.

“I guess it just shows that we’re not a fl y-by-night organization, that we’re meet-ing Ontario standards, we are following through on what we say we do. We’re always striving to improve,” said Cindy Webber, Resource Centre Manager.

In addition to caring for their clients, Se-renity House has many community initia-tives to allow them to reach out to those dealing with death, grief or life threaten-ing illness. Such events as the upcoming Kids Day Away Grief camp from July 29-August 2 and a Teen Grief Retreat Day, with a date yet to be announced. For more information on the organization, visit their website at www.serenityhousehospice.ca

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Rachel McAdams, star of such �lms as �e Notebook or Sher-lock Holmes, was inducted onto the Wall of Fame at the St. �omas Timken Centre June 13.

She described St. Thom-as as where she learned to skate, where her dad taught her how to drive, and where she caught the acting bug.

“At the end of the day it’s very clear to me that this place has played such a huge part, not only in my career, but my entire life. St. Thomas has such an in-credibly huge heart,” said Rachel.

“People don’t get any-where on their own in this world. I couldn’t have got-ten to where I am without St. Thomas. St. Thomas is the place that taught me how to dream. Now, when I dream about home, I dream of here.”

The ceremony was at-tended by Rachel’s parents Lance and Sandra, along with Christopher and Lin-da Maskell Pereira, who taught McAdams in high school at Central Elgin Collegiate Institute and encouraged her to pursue a career in acting.

Besides The Little Prince, this year Rachel is busy with an untitled Cam-eron Crowe project. She’ll also be appearing in A Most Wanted Man, which is scheduled to come out this November.

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MARTIN TRETHEWEY** • 519-808-5607 (cell)

SHARON MERKLEY** • 519-670-0630

Senior’s Real Estate Specialist

Sharon Merkley**

Rob Kilmer*

Karen Dench*[email protected]

KAREN DENCH* • 519-633-0600

Dennis Broome** Christine Broome*

DENNIS** & CHRISTINE* BROOME • 519-637-0133

Betty-Lynn Cassis*[email protected]

BETTY-LYNN CASSIS* 519-670-9436

1968Full time agent

for over 45 years

ROB KILMER* • 519-633-0600

Rob Kilmer*

Greg Pfeifer*Matt Pfeifer*

MATT PFEIFER* • 519-633-0600 • GREGORY PFEIFER*

11310 MILLER RD. DUTTON

For all the informationDennis** & Christine* Broome

519-637-0133 or [email protected] “Specializing in You since 1982”

This property features an excellent 40x45 foot shop with 3 bay doors, heating, air & dust control system plus a very charming and spacious four bedroom cape cod home with garage. Priced to sell - $275,000.00

THE PERFECT SHOP

Garry Morritt*[email protected]

GARRY MORRITT* • 519-633-0600

2,305 sq’ on one �oor. Beautifully �nished & ready to move in. Double car garage, lots of room for a shop, perfect setup for the hobbyist. MLS # 522113

Over 1,100 sq’ feet of �oor space in active town of Dutton. Lots of parking space, zoning c1 with a wide variety of uses.

George Esler* Colleen Macdonald*

GEORGE* 519-868-7775 OR COLLEEN* 519-671-0060

KATHY WILLOUGHBY* • 519-633-0600 • BARB GINSON*

Barb Ginson*Kathy Willoughby*

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www.sellingelgin.ca

Very cute home is perfect for your starter home or if your wanting to downsize. Convenient for shopping but in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Home has 2 bdrms and updated windows, shingles, electrical & plumbing. Enjoy the built in swing on the back deck overlooking your fenced backyard. Garage 14 x 20 ft, MLS # 521781

BUNGALOW WITH GARAGE

NEW LISTINGTotal makeover! This gorgeous 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bathroom home has been redone from top to bottom, including:

Northstar WindowsShinglesInsulationFurnace Eavestroughs/DownspoutsNew doors, deck, �ooring, wiring, plumbing, dishwasherRecently �nished lower level

Full of character and immaculate condition! Call Karen or stop by on Sat!

$ 144,900

90 LOCUST STREETOPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3PM

$ 175,900

Open House Sunday 1:00-3:00pm

This home just works for a family! Large eat-in kitchen with patio doors to Sundeck, Above Ground Pool and Patio area. Indoors, you have a Great room on the upper level and a large family room on the lower level. Add to the mix 4-5 bedrooms and you have a very comfortable family home at an affordable price!

New PriceGreat opportunity to own a private country retreat. 6.71 acres with 2+2 bedroom backing onto ravine – Gardens – Pond. 2 1/2 car attached garage set back from paved road just east of Sparta – Call today for private showing.

$ 224,900

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$ 219,800

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3. 136 CAVERLY RD-AYLMER

$ 211,800

FAMILY HOMEThis 4 bdrm 2 storey home is built for the large family, all 4 bdrms are a good size. Upgraded kitchen overlooks the great room with natural gas �replace. Attached garage is insulated holds 3 cars. Call Martin to view @ 519-808-5607. MLS # 522521

In the prestigious court house area this renovated & updated home is a must see. Main level has 14 ft ceilings/replacement windows, high ef�ciency furnace & air conditioning. Hardwood �ooring, a covered front veranda to enjoy summer days and evenings. Call Martin to view @ 519-808-5607.

GREAT HOUSE WITH MAN CAVE

$ 289,900$ 233,900

$ 246,500

Open House Sun 1PM-3PM

Well kept 4 level side split w/single attached garage. This home has three bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen, living room, �nished rec-room, great room w/access to a covered patio. Master bedroom has cheater ensuite. This home has had many updated over the years, c-air, furnace, shingles, most windows, driveway & more.

GREAT VALUE!

$ 214,900

Well kept 2 storey home with a 1.5 car garage located in the Lake Margaret subdivision on a quiet cul-de-sac. This home has 3 good size bedrooms, open concept on main �oor with gas �replace in the livingroom which has hardwood �ooring. The kitchen has a patio door to a pattren concrete patio. Main �oor laundry, �nished den. There are 2.5 bathrooms, fully fenced backyard and nicely landscaped.

Custom Built Bungalow w/2 car attached garage located in Lake Margaret Estates. This custom home sits on an oversized amazingly landscaped treed ravine lot! A rare �nd! Home has 2+1 bedrooms w/open concept, has loads of upgrades, slate �ooring, granite countertops in kitchen area; 9 ft. ceilings and 14 ft. ceiling in great room w/gas �replace & walkout. Basement to a beautiful backyard w/an inground pool. Extra large deck w/hot tub overlooking the backyard. This home has so many updates. A must to see.

RAVINE LOT!

$ 495,000

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Great setting for this 3 bedroom home. Large double deep garage with front and back door. Newer kitchen, fully �nished lower lever. Backing onto farm land.

GREAT COUNTRY PROPERTY!

$ 198,900

136 Bordan ave Belmont,Very nice updated commercial building with many uses. High ceilings, 4500 sq ft approx. Second level was a two bedroom apartment at one time. Has of�ce and showroom, parts area and huge shop. Many possibilities to rent out bay. Quick close possible. Call Garry for viewing.

NEW LISTING!!!

$ 279,000 $329,000NEW PORT STANLEY LISTING!!!

3 bed in desirable orchard beach location overlooking

the lake.Many many updates. Private and

beautifully landscaped! Call Garry for a viewing 519 872 8380

Raised ranch sitting on a manicured park like setting with a ravine lot at the rear. Relax on your large patio, enjoying the surroundings including bubble rock or sit in your four season Florida room. This 3+1 bedroom, 2 updated bath includes a 200 amp service, large double garage with. Walk in to lower level, heated �oors in the lower , a separate shop with hydro plus an endless list of improvements over recent years. Also includes 6 appliances. If your looking for that peaceful lifestyle in a quiet community with many well cared for homes on a large lot, then this is for you.

$ 329,000

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Homes • Condominiums • Estates • Rentals • Retirement • CommercialCirculation 30,500 519.633.1640

PRICE ADDRESS CITY TIME AGENTS NAME BROKERAGE FIRM NAME PHONE MLS#

$175,900 90 Locust St. St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Karen Dench Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 523002

$219,800 136 Caverly Rd St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Kathy Willoughby Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 521196

$259,900 33 Timberlane Cres. St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Nancy Milles Elgin Realty 519-670-2993 520579

$274,900 76 Circlewood Dr. St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Marc Sopoco Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 N/A

$299,900 53 Crescent Ave St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Angela DeVries Elgin Realty 519-637-2300 516319

$358,800 36 Thorman Terrace St. Thomas 12PM-1:30PM Nick Visscher Elgin Realty 519-637-2300 513707

REALTOR® OPEN HOUSES - SATURDAY, June 22, 2013

PRICE ADDRESS CITY TIME AGENTS NAME BROKERAGE FIRM NAME PHONE MLS#

$162,500 22 Fanjoy St. Thomas 2PM-4PM John/Bobbie Robinson Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 519347

$211,800 28 Tecumseh St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Barb Ginson Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 520454

$244,900 78 Oldewood Cres. St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Sharon Merkley Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-670-0630 N/A

$246,500 12 Oriole Lane St. Thomas 1PM-3PM Rob Kilmer Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-633-0600 N/A

$233,900 30 Isabel St St. Thomas 2PM-4PM Martin Trethewey Royal LePage Triland Realty 519-808-5607 522657

$329,000 6193 Oakview Cres. Union 2PM-4PM Colleen Macdonald/

George Esler

Royal LePage Triland 519-671-0060 N/A

REALTOR® OPEN HOUSES - SUNDAY, June 23, 2013

OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORYOPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

REAL ESTATE

From the early 1990s to the be-ginning of this century, “bigger is better” certainly was the mantra of the home-building industry. All across North America buyers could browse among home developments boasting homes of 3,000 square feet or larger and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. But according to new data, home buyers are seeking less space today but more in green amenities.

Research by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association has found that many people now desire smaller homes with multipurpose rooms and energy saving features. They’re not ready to trade in their two- and three-car garages just yet, though. Plus, a survey of Interna-tional Furnishings and Design As-sociation members forecasts that McMansions will become a thing of the past and more emphasis will be placed on smaller, more eco-friendly homes. Family rooms will grow larger, as will kitchens. Other rooms in the home will disappear,

including the living room.Many homeowners and potential

home buyers realize that with girth comes a cost. In today’s fragile economy, the ability to cash in on the dream of homeownership may come at the compromise of a small-er, better-planned home.

According to Tim Bailey, the manager of Avid Canada, a research and consulting firm for the building industry, “While many consumers are willing to forgo space, they are not equating this with having to for-feit functionality. Design creativity is requisite to adapt to this chang-ing preference.”

Here are some things that you will and will not find in newer homes moving forward.

* The dining room is becoming extinct, with larger, eat-in-kitchen/entertaining spaces the norm. The kitchen will be the main room of the home and be renamed the “kitchen lounge.”

* Separate rooms are evolving into spaces that serve many differ-

ent purposes.* Although the sizes of bathrooms

may be scaled back, the amenities will not. Spa-style bathrooms with luxurious products, high-tech fea-tures and televisions will be on the rise.

* The master bedroom suite may not shrink in size, but it could be combined to form a home office and exercise space.

* Expect to see more high-tech offerings, such as voice- or motion-activation devices in the home. Lighting, entertainment gear, heat-ing/cooling systems, and even blinds could be hooked up to a master control system.

* Thanks to an increasing num-ber of people working from home, the presence of a dedicated home office is a given in newer homes. Nearly 40 percent of industry fore-casters say that they expect one in every home.

* Home storage solutions will also be a vital component of new homes. Builders will create clever

solutions for mixing storage into more compact spaces.

* With aging Baby Boomers comprising a larger segment of home buyers, expect to see more one-level homes, or at least homes where there is a master suite and the majority of the living space on the first level.

Part of what is driving this trend is the cost of homes in relation to space and the increased interest in environmental conservation. Smaller, more efficient homes re-

quire less in terms of heating and cooling energy. They need less furniture, and new materials made from sustainable products help further fuel green initiatives in the building industry.

Energy efficient homes are a main priority for buyers. Although the homes may be smaller, they will not be miniscule. And home buyers can expect a host of ameni-ties that will make the smaller size of homes barely perceptible.

527 Talbot St., St. Thomas519-637-2300

Ron Fish, Sales Representative

ron� [email protected]

226-235-0068

New homes are getting smaller

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Where: Ball Park in FingalTime: Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

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Sparta 200th anniversary approaches

With just over a week until the big 200th anniversary celebrations, the mood in the village of Sparta is beginning to get festive.

“Sparta is a special place that lets people step back in time to a less hurried era. We’re proud of our history . . . and of our present,” said Sally Martyn, chair of Sparta’s 200th Anniversary Committee.

The celebratory events sched-uled for next weekend have been organized by a handful of resi-dents that have come together out of the simple, shared feeling that two centuries worth of longevity is something that deserves to be cel-ebrated.

With no start-up funding to draw from, members of the committee have raised the funds to put on the celebratory events themselves.

Events kick

off with a parade June 29 at 11 a.m. There will also be a BBQ lunch and dis-play of historic photos at the community hall, an old boy’s ball game at 2 p.m., a dinner and dance at Quai du Vin begin-ning at 5 p.m., and a garden party behind

the church museum at 2 p.m. on June 30 Tickets are selling fast. Sparta residents

past and present will be in attendance to raise a glass to the village where so many good memories have been made, so get yours before the June 24 deadline.

HEATHER DERKS


Community Festival has successful yearSt. Anne’s Community Festival had an-

other successful year, despite somewhat foreboding weather.

The 42nd annual Festival, held in St. Thomas June 5-8 experienced a bit of rain on its second day. Overcast skies followed for the remaining two days, threatening even more rain, which thankfully didn’t happen.

Average attendance for the Festival each

year is between 5,000 to 10,000 people, and this year did just as well, according to Mike McLaughlin, Co-Chairman.

“I think we had a great year. The weather wasn’t all that cooperative, but people still came out to enjoy the Festival,” said Mike.

Every year, money raised by the St. Anne’s Community Festival goes to sup-port charitable organizations both locally and internationally.

COOL RIDE:� e St.� omas Community Christian School (SCCS) parte-nered with St.� omas Ford for the Drive for Your School event May 11. L-R: Jason Schouten, School Principal, Michelle Nu-gent, St.� omas Ford, Janet Van-Maanen, fundraising chairperson SCCS, and Erica Nelson-Quibell from St.� omas Ford.TIM HARVEY PHOTO

Two olives were sitting at a bar having

a couple martinis, when all of a sudden, one olive falls off his chair and hits the ground. The other olive

looks down at him and says, “Oh man, are you okay?”

The olive looks up at him and

says,“ Yes, Ol-live.”

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Are you...

A Millwright? A Welder?

A CNC Operator? An Electrician?

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Employment Services Elgin is now referring skilled trades to Employers in

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Employment Services Elgin 400 Talbot Street, St. Thomas N5P 1B8

Phone: 519-631-5470

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SECOND ANNUALSECONDSECOND ANNUAL ANNUAL

�e Arts & Cookery Bank’s Annual Fundraiser�e Experience…

6:00 pm: Ruby-Red Reception... Appetizers, Cocktails & Music7:00 pm: R&R Gourmet Dinner on the Ridge... Five Star Ruby Courses

9:00 pm: Gem-Studded Night Cap... Music, Dancing & More!

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Marr golf tournament raises big funds

The fourth Annual Marr Family Golf Tour-nament was held June 1 at the Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club in Port Stanley. A donation of $10,000 was made by the Port Stanley Lions Club to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation.

“The Government does not pay for hos-pital equipment, the hospital must purchase it,” said Paul Collins, who has been hospital CEO for the last twelve years.

According to Paul, this donation will go to-

wards the purchase of a Laparoscopic Bowel surgery machine. Instead of a large incision, this state of the art device allows the proce-dure to be completed with three small points of entry. This is much less intrusive and al-lows for a much speedier recovery.

The Lions, along with the other spon-sors, have been able to donate $10,000 in each of the last four years.

Dave Marr, Deputy Mayor for Central El-gin, noted that the land for this golf club was the former Marr Family Farm. Dave, along with his duties with the Green Lane Commu-nity Trust, is also a Lions Member.

TIM HARVEY


DOROTHY GEBERT PHOTO

HERITAGE RECOGNIZED:Central Elgin Councillor Sally Martyn and Mayor Bill Walters present Duncan and Barbara Watterworth (centre) with a 2012 Heritage Community Recognition Certi�cate to recognize their e�orts in maintaining the heritage character of their home.

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HOUSE OF SHEKINAHFRIDAY, JUNE 21 7:00PM TO 10:00PM

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A high percentage of those who run afoul with the criminal law are experi-encing long standing issues with sub-

stance abuse or problem gambling. Many see it as a wakeup call to do something about it, and reach out to Addiction Services of Thames Valley (ADSTV) for help. When it comes to coping with and solving issues of substance abuse and problem gambling, ADSTV has much to offer.

At the most recent information session of The Elgin Services and Justice Coordinating Committee, Pamela Hill, Director of Clinical Services for ADSTV, spoke about the stages of behaviour change necessary to reduce the harm caused by these forms of addiction. She also explained the approach adopted by ADSTV and its staff of 60 to help those who are in need. The process that is necessary to effect change is important to understand, but so is the recognition that everyone has to work at their own pace. The necessary stages involve precontemplation (do I have a problem and do I want to change), contemplation (considering the possibility of change), a decision to change, preparation (initial plans), action (consciously

choosing new behaviours), maintenance (hop-ing to achieve a high comfort level with new behaviour), and termination (less need to plan around managing change).

Also important to take into account is relapse, which can occur anytime between the action or maintenance stages, and is consid-ered a process, not a stage. It was clear as she spoke that Ms. Hill is not a big fan of residen-tial treatment programs, and prefers that ad-diction issues be dealt with in the individual’s own environment. Studies have shown that between 60-80 per cent of those who have completed a residential treatment program relapse on the way home.

Ms. Hill emphasizes the non-judgmental and non-confrontational approach taken by AD-STV towards its clients, and the fact that total abstinence is always only one aspect of harm reduction. Certain priorities are recognized and include youth, persons in a parenting role, and expectant mothers.

She especially encourages those in the “precontemplation or contemplation” stages to visit their website at www.adstv.on.ca, call their offi ce at 519-673-3242 x222, or even take advantage of a new walk-in service that will be provided at 400 Talbot St. 1st fl oor, St. Thomas on the fi rst and third Tuesday each month.

This excellent presentation sent those service providers in attendance away with the strong message that their addicted clients contemplat-ing help have good reason to be assured that where there is a will, ADSTV will fi nd a way.

Bob Upsdell

JUSTICECORNER

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Come see a Modern Dairy Farm with robotic milkingFree for Everyone! Entertainment for the kids.

Saturday June 2911AM–3PM52894 Nova Scotia LinePort Burwell

Come see a Modern Dairy Farm with robotic milking

Entertainment for the kids.

52894 Nova Scotia Line

EVERYONE’S INVITED TO ANOPEN HOUSE at DOHNER’S DAIRY FARM

June 26th,Caso Station

(750 Talbot Street)

($20.00 at doors)

7:00 pm - 11:00 PM$15.00

Two must be chosen to represent

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Open 6 Days A Week 8am-8pm Closed Sundays

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Large selection ofQuality Pre-Owned Vehicles

Elgin Veterinary ClinicsElgin Animal Hospital – 9789 Sunset Rd. St. Thomas

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Meet Batman & Penguin...just two of our amazing kittens at Pet Valu on Saturday

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I struck up a friendship with someone of whom my parents did not ap-prove. Now my parents, at the time,

were not as intelligent and capable as I was. You see, I was in grade seven. I had a vastly superior vantage point and already had important life experiences. My parents had only survived a war, lived through a depression, immigrated to Canada, got jobs, bought a house etc. I mean, what on earth could they possibly know? So, my new found friendship was held in secret--yeah right!

I have one vivid memory of this friendship. My new friend decided that we needed to paint the inside of his back porch. We decided to paint the walls with patches of color outlined in black. The fi rst thing we did was, using the black paint, paint adjoining areas or circles which we would then paint with vari-ous colors. The fi rst blob of color would be green--then the one beside it orange. I’m sure you get the idea. Boy,

was it ugly! But, we worked feverishly at it after school for a few days. Eventually, the project was fi nished and we were very proud of our work.

Oh, I forgot to tell you something. The paint! Yes the paint. You might have assumed that my friend’s parents supplied the paint--but nope. It was supplied by the local public school art supply cupboard! It was my fi rst real act of thievery. Now, as it turned out my new found friend was a pro at thievery. I was very uncomfortable with stealing. But, my friend helped me

through the initial pains of conscience.After the paint job, something began to

happen in me: I was bothered by my real dumb decision. My decision to hang out with the wrong kid caused me to make an even dumber decision--begin a life of crime. Now, as luck would have it--good senses got a hold of me and I stopped hanging around that kid and quit my life of crime.

Thank God my parents never found out! Yeah right! And that, is something to think about.

Pastor Cusick

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Sometimes you fi nd yourself keeping in bad company

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Has your life been affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, AL-ANON is for you! We will help. Call 519-434-2613 or 1-888-4al-ANON.Troubled by someone else’s drinking? We will help! Alateen - Mondays at 6:30pm, St. Thomas Christian Church, 451 Wellington Street, St. Thomas. Phone 519-434-2613.Summer Day camps for ages 5-12years at the Salvation Army call 519-633-4509 for more information and ask for PamJune 20 - Thursday Euchre Games & Dessert, 7 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, 60 West Ave. Everyone Welcome for info 519-631-4558.Thursday, June 20, 5 - 7 pm Strawberry Social... St. John’s Church on Flora St. Hamburgers and hot dogs, juice & coffee. 519-631-7368Thursday June 20 the Lighthouse Ministry Roger and Shirley Pavy, traditional and contemporary music, St. Thomas Pentecostal Assembly 7 pm info: 519-633-3810The City of St Thomas fundraising BBQ for the Elgin/St Thomas United Way, June 20th, 545 Talbot St, 11:30am-1:30pm. Thanks to M&M Meats!!

The Alzheimer Society Elgin St. Thomas BBQ’s 11:30-1:30 weather permitting 450 Sunset Dr. the Elgin County Building - Thursdays: June: 20, 27 July: 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug: 1, 8, 15, 22June 21, Friday St. Thomas Seniors Centre Hawaiian Luau Tickets $10.00 Advance $12 at Door. Doors Open 4:00pm Dinner 5:00pm. Don’t forget to wear you favorite Hawaiian Shirt Can Fest 2013, June 28 – July 1, Port Stanley. Fun for the entire family! Fireworks, live music. Fireman’s & Lion’s Breakfast. See www.portstanleycanfest.ca/events/ for detailsPort Stanley United Church Strawberry Supper Friday, June 21, 5 - 7 P.M. Beef on a bun, beans, coleslaw, strawberries, cake, ice cream. Adults $12, child 5-12 $5.00 Under 5 – Free. Concert to celebrate life of Mildred Bodkin Friday, June 21, 7:30pm St. Thomas Christian Church. Scholarship for Music and Movement. Organizer Paul Bodkin. 519-631-9865Belmont HUB’s Annual Summer Fun Day June 22 starting at 10:00am Union Street Park. Fun, Food, Music.Land of Misfi t Motorcyclists supporting Children’s Hospital, June 22, 10:00am, Captains Corner Pub, 170 William St. Port Stanley. $15 per rider, call 519-694-9649.Community Gospel Fest. Sing? Play an instrument? Interested in a night

of gospel music? Sat. June 22, 7pm, Knox Presbyterian Church Fingal. Call John Van Eyk for info. 519-633-8282.St Thomas Horticultural Society’s Annual Rose & Flower Show 1 to 6 Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Monsignor Morrison Catholic School, 10 South Edgeware Road, St. Thomas. (519) 633-3939.Pet Adoption Open House at City Animal Services, 100 Burwell Rd, Sat, June 22 from 11 AM - 3 PM The pets, staff and various animal welfare groups hope to see you there!Fund-raising yard sale for Animal Aide, Sat. June 22, 19 Osprey Lane, 8-noon, Antiques, home decor, garden items and lots more! Rain date July 6thSummer Sunday Tea June 23 to Aug. 25. Victorian Tea in the Parlour 1-4pm at Backus-Page House Museum. 519-762-3072 $10/person Decoration day Sunday, June 23rd. Holy Angels Cemetery at 1:15 pm proceeding to Southpark Cemetery for a 2pm service. Hosted by the St. Thomas Legion Br. 41. Everyone welcomeDine Out Chicken BBQ, June 24, Trinity Anglican Church, with the Purple Steeple, $12pp, 5-7pm, Take Out Available. Phone 519-631-7000Algoma University, St. Thomas Extension Open House June 26, 3 to 7. Registration at Wellington Block 50 Wellington Street St Thomas. (west

elevator doors) Donna 519-633-6501VON Public Foot Care Clinics - Kettle Creek Apartments June 27 8:30am-12pm, 289 Francis St., Pt. Stanley. Call 519-782-4786 for an appt.VON will be running an 8 week summer grief group in St. Thomas. Register before June 27. Call Becky at VON: 519-637-6408Friday June 28, 5 - 7 pm roast beef supper...St. John’s Church on Flora St.(Last chance till September.) Be sure to leave room for dessert! 519.631.7368June 29, Sparta 200th Parade 11:00 am start time. It will begin on Quaker Road and proceed through Sparta to the Public School. All Welcome!Sparta 200th Family BBQ/Dance June 29, Quai du Vin. 5pm-1am. Roast Beef and Pulled Pork Dinner & Dance Licensed event. Heather 519-933-6292 $15 adult, $7 kids 6-10, 5 & under freeSt Thomas Community Christian Golf Tournament Fundraiser, June 29, Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club. Register by June 18 at 77 Fairview Ave www.stthomaschristian.orgPharmasave Elgin Mall St. Thomas is proud to sponsor a bake sale for Alzheimer’s Society, St. Thomas. June 29, 2013, from 9am to 12pm in front of the Elgin Mall.Port Stanley Legion Branch 410, Sunday, June 30, 5 - 7pm. Steak Dinner $13.00 at the door. Tony Morgan Band playing at 4-8pm

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BUCHNER, George Francis of R.R. #2 Springfi eld passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in his 84th year. A funeral service was held on Monday, June 17, 2013. H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home.BUECKERT, David of Aylmer passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in his 69th year. A funeral service was held on Monday, June 17, 2013. H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home.FENN, Margaret Ann “Peggy” of St. Thomas passed away on June 11, 2013 in her 74th year. Interment will take place on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Rodney Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors Ltd.GARTNER, Gabriella of Wardsville passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 in her 84th year. A memorial service was held on Thursday, June 20, 2013. West Lorne Chapel of Denning Funeral Directors Ltd.HUSSEY, John Albert of R.R. 1 St. Thomas passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in his 69th year. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Williams Funeral Home Ltd.LAWRENCE, Evelyn Louise of St. Thomas passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in her 52nd year. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.POTTS, Alfred Leslie “Les” of St. Thomas passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in his 88th year. A private family service was held on Friday, June 14, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.

ROSS, Jane Louise of St. Thomas passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 in her 69th year. A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Shawn Jackson Funeral Home.SMALLDON, Blanche Marie of St. Thomas passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 in her 84th year. A funeral service was held on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.THOMAS, Victoria Mae of St. Thomas passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 in her 41st year. A memorial service was held on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.VANENBERG, Jacobus Leonardus “Leo” passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 in his 75th year .A funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Shawn Jackson Funeral Home.WEST, William “Bill” of St. Thomas passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 in his 67th year. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated June 13, 2013. Williams Funeral Home Ltd.

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